MEDINA – A new cigar store and smoking lounge is the latest venture of an entrepreneurial Medina family.

On Saturday, Jim and Cindy Robinson, their son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Amanda Robinson, daughter and son-in-law Heather and Dave Burd and daughter Becky Robinson will welcome customers at the grand opening of  Vintage Cigar, the area’s first cigar store and smoking lounge at 513 main St.

The Robinson’s son-in-law Dave Burd, who lived with his wife Heather Robinson Burd in Texas, came up with the idea for the business during a visit here.

“We used to come home every year, and I said this town needs a man cave,” Burd said. “There’s nothing for guys in Medina, other than restaurants.”

He said the nearest lounge where people could smoke was in Buffalo or Rochester, until one recently opened in Batavia.

It was three years ago when they started talking about a smoking lounge in Medina.

Jim and Cindy already owned the building at 513 Main St., which they had purchased in 2001. When the Bread Basket closed, the store was vacant.

The lounge is a total Robinson family venture, Cindy said.

In addition to being involved in the cigar store, each individual still has a job. Jim is a veterinarian, Cindy owns English Rose Tea Shoppe, Heather is a nurse, Dave is in fabrication and construction, Amanda is a pre-school teacher, Becky is in computers/accounting and Joseph is a lawyer in Batavia.

Dave said he has been a cigar smoker for some time, and when Joey started smoking them, he got on board with the idea.

“Growing up my friends and I occasionally enjoyed a cigar,” Joey said. “It’s a nice way to sit down and relax.”

Dave said one couple came in the store who both smoke cigars. He said there has been a huge uprising in cigar smoking, including women. There is a group of cigar smoking women on social media called “Sisters of the Leaf,” he said.

“It’s a great way to get to know people and socialize,” Joey said.

So far, the store has generated a lot of interest. As the family was working in there, people kept coming in to buy cigars and inquire about the grand opening.

“Even women have asked me if we were going to carry a particular brand of cigar,” Cindy said.

The Robinsons have created a lounge in the back of the store, with overstuffed chairs, a sofa and even a counter where a customer can use his computer while enjoying a cigar.

Dave said the lounge will give smokers a comfortable place to sit and relax, when it’s too cold in winter to smoke in the garage. Going to a lounge to smoke is like going to a bar to have a drink, he said. This is a place where men can come in and relax while their wives go shopping.

Joe said their goal is to have a large selection that cigar aficionados can choose from.

Cindy Robinson points out vintage wallpaper on a section of wall in the family’s new cigar store in Medina. She said the building dates back to 1863 and she believes this wallpaper is from the 1800s.

Bob Gilsinan of Medina has been a cigar smoker for more than 50 years. He has been entertaining a group of cigar smokers in his basement and looks forward to enjoying the new lounge. His late wife, a nurse practitioner, also used to have a cigar once in a while, he said.

“We enjoy cigars,” he said. “I’ve been to a lot of cigar lounges all over the country, but my favorite is in Key West.”

Dave said he has had several customers asking for key lime cigars. He added there is a huge health difference between smoking cigars and cigarettes. Cigar smokers don’t inhale, he said.

Because smoking lounges only deal with tobacco products, they are exempt from the New York State Clean Act law, which prohibits smoking in public buildings.

Gilsinan said you can smoke the same cigar for an hour and a half.

The ladies in the Robinson family who don’t smoke say they like the smell of cigars.

Jim, Joey and Dave built the humidor of Spanish cedar from Pennsylvania. That species of wood retains humidity without warping, Jim said.

Cindy peeled as many as six layers of wallpaper off the walls, uncovering a final layer still in good condition. She estimates by the women in vintage clothing that it dates back to the 1800s. The block burned in 1860, and this building was built in 1863.

Vintage Cigar currently carries 50 brands of cigars and expects to have 50 more by the grand opening from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Ray Wendling from North Ridge Distillery in Lyndonville will be set up from 2 to 8 p.m. with cigars and tastings.

Cindy said they have a line of coffee coming and snacks and candy will be available in the smoking lounge. They will also have a giveaway where customers can enter to win a door prize.

They sell a line of pipes and are looking into Zippo lighters, as well.

Current hours of operation are 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. They are anxious to hear customers’ wishes as to what hours would be most convenient for them.

Press Release, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Office

Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation (S.5468/A.2530) to establish a commission to study and develop a plan for improving education in state prisons.

“When incarcerated individuals reenter society, it’s critical we ensure they are prepared and ready to forge a path for themselves and their families,” Governor Hochul said. “By embarking on a detailed study of how we can improve education for those who are incarcerated, we will be able to identify and implement the programs and resources necessary for ensuring those who are reentering society have the best shot at success. This not only benefits the individual and their families, but the community at large as well.”

Legislation S.5468/A.2530 aims to prevent recidivism by taking steps to improve prison education. This legislation will establish a commission comprised of nine members who will study and develop a plan for improving said education.

The commission will be comprised of three people appointed by the Governor, two by the Speaker of the Assembly, one by the Minority Leader of the Assembly, two by the temporary President of the Senate, and one by the Minority Leader of the Senate.

“The State’s prison system has to do a better job at preparing people in prison to re-enter society so that they can lead meaningful lives,” said State Sen. Kevin Parker. “This law will ensure that we are implementing educational programs in prison to prepare individuals to become contributing members of society upon their release.”

Photo contributed by Medina Memorial Hospital: Barbara J. Newton, a registered nurse at Medina Memorial Hospital’s North Wing, is shown with hospital CEO/CIO Marc Shurtz after she was honored by the New York State Health Facilities Association and the New York State Center for Assisted Living (Western Region Buffalo).

MEDINA – For the second time in three years, a nurse at Medina Memorial Hospital has been honored with the Caring Heart Award by the New York State Health Facilities Association and new York State Center for Assisted Living (Western Region Buffalo).

The latest recipient is Barbara J. Newton, a registered nurse in the North Wing at the hospital. She follows in the footsteps of Pamela Heideman, certified nursing assistant, who received the award in 2018 at a banquet at Salvatore’s in Buffalo.

As there was no banquet this year, Newton was presented with her award last week at a hospital lunch to celebrate the hospital’s zero deficiencies survey.

Each year, the New York State Health Facilities Association and New York State Center for Assisted Living (Western Region Buffalo) honor local skilled nursing facilities for service and dedication to the health care field, according to Jessica Capurso, director of Outreach, Education and Marketing at Community Partners.

Newton has been a registered nurse in Medina hospital’s skilled nursing facility for three years.

According to her supervisors, “Barbara J. Newton, RN, embodies patience, perseverance, intelligence and wisdom. In her three years with Orleans Community Health, she has led by her excellent example of hard work, compassion and kindness. We have seen her take the time to sooth an agitated resident and ‘feed’ stuffed animals so their human owners would be inspired to eat. During the past year, she has continually showed strength in the face of adversity. As we felt the crush of the COVID-19 pandemic, she continued to show up to work each day, doing whatever it took to keep residents safe and content. In as much as healthcare is a team sport, it is our desire to recognize a great leader among us.”

The Caring Heart Award is presented to one who lends a hand in times of need, puts others needs before their own, makes a positive impact in the community, brings warmth to everyday activities, takes the time to listen, creates energetic team spirit, rallies around a cause and reaches out to make a difference.

The winners for some of the elected positions in Barre and Yates won’t be known until Nov. 9 when absentee ballots are counted by the Orleans County Board of Elections.

Yates has the closest race right now after the ballots were counted from early voting and at the polls on Tuesday. Harold Suhr is ahead of Paul Lauricella by 3 votes, 256 to 253, for a spot on the Yates Town Board.

The Board of Elections has received 18 absentees so far from Yates voters and 31 were sent out.

In Barre, Sean Pogue has a 31-vote lead over Gerald Solazzo for town supervisor, 289 to 258. The Board of Elections has received 26 absentees so far and 45 were sent out so the number received could increase.

The Board of Elections today will also be counting the write-in votes throughout the county. In Barre, there were 427 write-ins. Steve Harling and Tom Decker ran a write-in campaign together for the Town Board. George McKenna, 346 votes, and David Waters, 336, combined have 682 votes, well ahead the write-in tally.

CLARENDON – AT&T customers and FirstNet subscribers in Orleans County got a boost in wireless connectivity with a new cell site in Clarendon to enhance the area’s mobile broadband coverage, AT&T said in a news release.

The new tower will help give residents and first responders faster, more reliable wireless service.

This new cell site boosts coverage, capacity and service around Route 237 corridor between Clarendon, Byron in next door Genesee County, the hamlet of Honest Hill, Byron, the hamlets of North Bergen & Pumpkin Hill and Routes 14, 19A and 6.

These enhancements also bring Band 14 spectrum to the area. Band 14 is nationwide, high-quality spectrum set aside by the government specifically for FirstNet, AT&T said.

“We look at Band 14 as public safety’s VIP lane. In an emergency, this band – or lane – can be cleared and locked just for FirstNet subscribers,” AT&T said in the news release. “When not in use by FirstNet subscribers, AT&T customers can enjoy Band 14’s added coverage and capacity.”

Legislation includes vaccines for Hepatitis A and B, HPV, Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella

Press Release, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Office

Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday signed legislation S.4807-A/A.6476 which expands the immunizations that licensed pharmacists can administer to patients who are 18 years or older.

Under the new law, pharmacists will be able to administer vaccines recommended by the CDC for hepatitis A and B, human papillomavirus, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella. The new law also makes permanent the ability for licensed pharmacists to administer the Covid-19 vaccine.

“Immunizations are the best tool at our disposal for protecting public health and we must implement every sensible measure to make vaccines widely available,” Hochul said. “With this new law, we are expanding the locations where New Yorkers can go to get vaccines to protect their own health – and the health of their communities.”

Studies show that pharmacist-provided immunizations increase overall immunization rates. Under current law, pharmacists in New York have been able to administer immunizations for influenza to adults and children, and for Covid-19, pneumococcal, acute herpes zoster, meningococcal, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis disease, as well as medications required for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis, to adults.

The new law expands the list of immunizations that pharmacists can provide to adults, and requires pharmacists to report the immunizations to the State Department of Health.

Orleans County voters opposed all five state-wide propositions on the ballot, proposals about the redistricting process, voting, the environment and civil courts in New York City.

Here are the results in Orleans County:

• Proposition one (redistricting) – 5,259 no votes and 928 in favor

• Proposition two (environment) – 3,380 no votes, 2,630 voted yes

• Proposition three (voting) – 5,443 no votes, 799 voted yes

• Proposition four (voting) – 5,284 no votes, 943 yes votes

• Proposition five (courts) – 3,781 no votes, 2,000 yes votes

State-wide, propositions 1, 3 and 4 were rejected and propositions 2 and 5 are likely to have passed, according to media reports.

The Republicans and Conservative parties were among the most vocal opponents to propositions 1, 3 and 4. Proposition 1 would have amended the state’s redistricting process. Proposition 3 would have eliminated a deadline of 10 days before an election for someone to register to vote. Proposition 4 would have authorized no-excuse absentee voting.

Proposition 2 called for established the right to clean air and clean water. And Proposition 5 was focused on civil courts in New York City.

A coalition supporting the changes in redistricting and voting called the results “a black eye for democracy.”

“These results are a cautionary tale showing that even in deep blue New York, we can’t take pro-democracy outcomes for granted,” Susan Lerner, executive director of Common Cause/NY, said in a statement. “Anti-democracy forces are drowning out common-sense reforms with fear mongering scare tactics, and voters are listening.”

Gerard Kassar, NYS Conservative Party Chairman, tweeted this reaction to the three propositions failing: “Propositions 1,3 & 4 were handily defeated. Shows NY Legislature out of touch with the people. Even in NYC 40 % of those voting sided with the Conservative and Republican Parties in voting no.”

Suhr and Lauricella is close battle for Yates Town Board

The town races were fairly quiet this year with many of the candidates unopposed. However, Barre had the most contested races and incumbent Sean Pogue is ahead 289 to 258 over Gerald Solazzo.

Among the Town Board candidates, George McKenna has 346 votes and David Waters 336 for two seats. Steve Harling and Tom Decker mounted a write-in campaign and 427 write-ins were totaled. A breakdown isn’t available.

McKenna and Waters had the Republican line and also the independent “Voice of the Citizens.” Solazzo also ran with the “Voice of the Citizens.”

In other town results:

Albion — All of the candidates are unopposed.

• Richard Remley, town supervisor – 444
• Sandra Bensley, town councilman – 410
• Arnold Allen Jr., town councilman – 397

Carlton – Two are vying for town clerk with incumbent Karen Narburgh having the Republican and Conservative lines while Dori Goetze runs under the independent “Be the Change.” Other Carlton candidates are unopposed: Kevin Hurley for town justice, Jeff Gifaldi and Debbie Yokel for Town Board, and Kurt Van Wyke for highway superintendent.

• Town Clerk – Karen Narburgh, 409; Dori Goetze, 211
• Town Justice – Kevin Hurley, 469
• Town Board – Jeff Gifaldi, 435; Debbie Yockel, 433
• Highway Superintendent – Kurt Van Wyke, 495

Clarendon – Richard Moy is unopposed for another term as town supervisor, while three candidates seek two spots on the Town Board. Chris Caufield and Marc Major are backed by the Republican Party and William Fox is running as a Democrat.

• Town Supervisor – Richard Moy, 501
• Town Board – Chris Caufield, 479; Marc Major, 460; and William Fox, 94

Gaines – The Republicans are all unopposed including Tyler Allport for town supervisor, Susan Heard for town clerk, Charles Prentice for town justice, and James Kirby and Kenneth Rush for Town Board.

• Town Supervisor – Tyler Allport, 309
• Town Board – James Kirby, 337; Kenneth Rush, 314.
• Town Clerk – Susan Heard, 341
• Town Justice – Charles Prentice, 332

Kendall – The candidates, all running under the Republican Party line, are unopposed including Anthony Cammarata for town supervisor, Amy Richardson for town clerk, Debra Kluth and Robert Fagan for town justice, Wayne Martin and Paul Jennings for Town Board, and Warren Kruger for highway superintendent.

• Town Supervisor – Anthony Cammarata, 476
• Town Board – Wayne Martin, 472; and Paul Jennings, 444
• Town Clerk – Amy Richardson, 516
• Town Justice – Debra Kluth, 473; and Robert Fagan, 443
• Highway Superintendent – Warren Kruger, 478

Murray – The candidates are all unopposed on the ballot, including Joe Sidonio for town supervisor, Cindy Oliver for town clerk, Gary Passarell for town justice, Michael Mele and Paul Hendel for Town Board, and Dirk Lammes Jr. for highway superintendent. However, Ron Vendetti mounted a write-in campaign for town supervisor and Art Knab sought write-in support for the Town Board.

• Town Supervisor – Joe Sidonio, 454; write-ins, 157
• Town Clerk – Cindy Oliver, 553
• Town Justice – Gary Passarell, 539
• Town Board – Michael Mele, 513; Paul Hendel, 460; write-in, 49
• Highway Superintendent – Dirk Lammes Jr., 546

Ridgeway – There were races for town clerk and the Town Board. For town clerk, Hannah Hill ran under the Republican line and independent “Hannah Hill for a Better Ridgeway” against Laurie Kilburn, who was endorsed by the Conservative Party and also ran under the independent “Laurie Kilburn for the People of Ridgeway.”

Three sought two spots on the Town Board including Jeff Toussaint and Cliff Barber, who ran as Republicans against David Stalker, who was backed by the Conservative Party. John Olinger was unopposed for highway superintendent.

• Town Clerk – Hannah Hill, 695; Kilburn, 222
• Town Board – Jeff Toussaint, 729; Cliff Barber, 705; David Stalker, 213
• Highway Superintendent – John Olinger, 762

Shelby – Jeff Smith was uncontested for town supervisor and Stephen Seitz Sr. and Edward Zelazny ran unopposed for the Town Board.

• Town Supervisor – Jeff Smith, 509
• Town Board – Stephen Seitz, Sr., 474; Edward Zelazny, 481

Yates – Three sought two spots as town councilmen with Harold Suhr and Terry Chaffee Jr. running as Republicans against Paul Lauricella Jr., who was backed by the Conservative Party and also ran under the independent “Lyndonville Taxpayers First Party.” Jim Simon was unopposed for town supervisor and Donald Grabowski was uncontested for town justice.

• Town Supervisor – Jim Simon, 330
• Town Board – Terry Chaffee Jr., 286; Harold Suhr, 256; and Paul Lauricella, 253
• Town Justice – Donald Grabowski, 397

Orleans County voters have elected two new members to the County Legislature.

Ed Morgan, a retired Murray highway superintendent, was elected to fill the spot currently held by John DeFillipps, who didn’t seek re-election.

John Fitzak, a Carlton town councilman, also was elected for a district that includes the towns of Carlton, Kendall and Murray. He will succeed Ken DeRoller who didn’t seek re-election.

Here are the results for county positions:

Orleans County (all unopposed)

• Kim DeFrank, country treasurer – 4,659
• Merle (Skip) Draper of Medina for county legislator, at-large west – 4,427
• Don Allport of Gaines for county legislator, at-large central – 4,338
• Ed Morgan of Murray for county legislator, at-large east – 4,283
• Bill Eick of Shelby for District 1 – 1,250
• Lynne Johnson of Lyndonville for District 2 – 1,625
• Fred Miller of Albion for District 3 – 439
• John Fitzak of Carlton for District 4 – 1,308

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Roy-Hart’s Kara Choate (1) and Grace Trombley battle for control of the ball with Lew-Port’s Margaret Johnson during the Class B state qualifier game this evening at Williamsville East.

Jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first 20 minutes, Lew-Port went on to defeat Roy-Hart 5-1 in the Section VI Class B girls soccer state qualifier game this evening at Williamsville East.

Sarah Woods and Natalie Schuey each scored two goals in the first half which ended with Lew-Port up 4-0. Sophie Auer, who assisted on all of the first half goals, scored herself in the second half to put Lew-Port up 5-0.

Kaitlyn Mettler scored Roy-Hart’s goal with 15 minutes to go in the second half.

Lew-Port advanced to the contest by capturing the Class B1 championship with a 5-0 win over City Honors.

Roy-Hart gained a berth by outlasting Fredonia 4-2 in a shootout in the Class B2 final.

Lew-Port advances to the regionals with a 15-1-1 record while Roy-Hart finishes the season at 12-2-2.

Roy-Hart’s Grace Parker drives the ball up field against Lew-Port’s Jordan Niccola.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Barker’s Mia Herman works to keep the ball away from Akron’s Jenelle Kieffer during this evening’s Section VI Class C championship game at Williamsville North.

Making a successful title defense top seeded Akron downed No. 2 Barker 2-0 in the Section VI Class C field hockey championship game this evening at Williamsville North.

Olivia McClaine scored what proved to be the game winning goal for Akron at 9:19 of the second quarter. She later added a big insurance goal with 14:22 to go in the fourth quarter.

Barker’s best scoring opportunity came in the second quarter on a shot which went just wide off the Lady Raiders lone corner kick opportunity.

Akron advanced to the final by downing No. 4 Roy-Hart 7-0 while Barker nipped No. 3 Medina.

Akron advances to Saturday’s regional competition.

Olivia McClaine, who scored both Akron goals, here works to advance the ball against Barker’s Kaedynce Schumacher.

Deb Boyer serves as branch manager, title examiner at Independent Title Agency, LLC

Photo by Tom Rivers: Deb Boyer, center, is pictured with Joy Brewer, an abstractor (left) and McKenna Boyer, Deb’s daughter and the administrative assistant.

ALBION – The former Swan Library in Albion is now home to a title agency and the manager of that operation would like to see an attorney and surveyor open an office in the building as well to create a “one stop” shop for those in real estate.

Deb Boyer has worked in the title industry for three decades. She accepted the challenge of heading the new branch for Independent Title Agency. She had been leading the Crossroads Abstract on North Main.

She was considering retiring from the title industry to focus more on selling real estate, but welcomed the chance to open the new branch for Independent Title Agency.

Boyer is joined by long-time colleague, Joy Brewer. They have worked together for 17 years. Brewer is an abstractor, who researches the title and history of a piece of property, going back at least 60 years, sometimes to the 1800s. She checks deeds, mortgages, easements. She has gone back as far back as 1824 when a property was sold by the Holland Land Office.

Boyer’s daughter McKenna works as an administrative assistant for the branch. She recently earned a business administration degree from Genesee Community College.

“We do the research on a piece of property, the history of the land,” Boyer said. “We right the title insurance which ensures what you’re buying is accurate.”

Sometimes there may be issues with liens, judgements, back taxes or property line disagreements that need to be worked out before the sale.

“It’s always been interesting,” Boyer said from her spacious office at the former Swan. “Every day is different. No two titles are the same.”

She likes how the office looks out at the County Clerk’s Building and Surrogate Court, where a title examiner and abstractor dig through the old records.

“We not obtain not only the history of a parcel of real estate but show if there are any existing liens against the property,” Boyer said. “What we do is vital in the real estate closing process in order for the banks to issue financing for real estate. They rely on our findings which are shown in our abstracts and title reports.”

Boyer started in the title industry 31 years ago after being encouraged by her late uncle, attorney Mark Klafehn of Brockport. She initially worked doing secretarial duties and moved up.

Independent Title Agency approached her about opening an office in Orleans County. Independent also operates out of Rochester, Syracuse and Utica.

She is happy to have the branch in the former library, which closed in June 2012 when the new Hoag Library opened a couple blocks away in July 2012. Boyer praised building owner Chad Fabry for turning the library into attractive office space. Other tenants in the building include The Parlour, which is Marked by Janna Brow Artistry & Waxing Spa and the Tease hair salon.

Boyer sees the site as a hub for local real estate professionals. Her office space includes a conference area with a table for closing on real estate deals.

“My goal is to have a one-stop shop for real estate to make it easier for everyone involved,” she said.

Her office already works in conjunction with attorneys, realtors and surveyors.

She has advice for homeowners on the importance of protecting their documents:

“Being a Realtor and a title examiner goes hand in hand,” she said. “I can’t express to all homeowners the importance of the safe keeping of your abstract. Because when the time comes to sell or refinance your home this document is vital in the sale process and an abstract is very costly to replace.”

Boyer said she has found a passion in working in the real estate business and title industry.

“I enjoy looking at the history of real estate,” she said. “It’s sometimes like a puzzle that I need to put together. I like a good challenge and it’s been my pleasure helping homeowners with the sale process. That’s why I also became a Realtor because of my vast title knowledge. I examine title all over New York State, not just here in Orleans County.”

ALBION – The Orleans County Legislature doesn’t want to see the northern part of the county again used in an “earmuff” district that connects Rochester to the Niagara frontier.

County legislators last week passed a resolution stating their preference for the county to be included in a district with “communities of interest” – other rural counties rather than a metro area 80 miles away.

The northern lakeshore towns of Yates, Carlton and Kendall were included in the now obsolete 28^th Congressional District that was represented by Louise Slaughter until it was done away with redistricting in 2013.

That district “clearly violated the generally accepted criteria for good-government redistricting, particularly in terms of compactness and preservation of communities of interest,” according to a resolution from the Legislature.

The county the past 8 years has been in the 27^th Congressional District, which includes all or parts of eight counties, including the rural GLOW counties.

Legislature Chairwoman Lynne Johnson said she wants to see Orleans remain in a district with similar nearby rural counties. She doesn’t want to see the county to be a tag-on to a district dominated by either Erie or Monroe County.

“We just don’t feel we’re like Erie and Monroe County with the way we do business as a small-county government,” Johnson said during a Legislature meeting last Wednesday.

If the county is added to a district that includes Monroe or Erie, Johnson said that district should include other rural counties, such as Genesee and Wyoming, in addition to Orleans.

“Folding any Orleans County towns into a district with a core in the city of Rochester is inconsistent with the principles of a sound redistricting plan,” the Legislature said in its resolution.

The Legislature’s declaration was sent to the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission, members of the State Assembly and State Senate, as well as the offices of the representatives of the 25^th, 26^th and 27^th congressional districts.

MEDINA – A seminar on gun rights scheduled for Thursday night, November 4 at the Medina Theater has been postponed.

According to David Thom, chairman of the local chapter of SCOPE, he has been informed by keynote speaker and local district attorney Joseph Cardone that a key participant in the seminar is unable to attend.

Thom said more than 100 had signed up to attend. SCOPE will announce a new date as soon as the organization confirms a new date.