By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 15 October 2026 at 3:10 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
MEDINA – A crane from Trimble Services LLC in Fulton lifts a 33,000-pound steel bridge over the Oak Orchard Creek today at about 11:25 a.m.
The pedestrian bridge was manufactured by Bridge Brothers Inc. from Pickens, South Carolina.
The bridge is 100 feet long and 8 feet wide. It was delivered in Medina on a truck in two 50-foot sections.
Kevin Foster and his son Jack, owners of RJT Construction Services, are the first to walk across the bridge.
RJT is the general contractor on the project after submitting the low bid of $837,448. Barton & Loguidice also provided engineering services for $166,300.
The project also includes about 2,000 feet of sidewalks along Maple Ridge Road.
The bridge is on Maple Ridge Road over the creek awaiting to be lifted and set in place on its new concrete abutments.
The new bridge and sidewalks have been several years in the waiting. The village in 2021 was awarded a $1,094,196 grant to construct the bridge and sidewalks as part of a multi-use path for pedestrians and bicycles. The funding was awarded by the state through a federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant.
That is covering 80 percent of the project. The remaining 20 percent will be paid locally from the village ($55,000), Town of Shelby ($130,000) and Orleans County ($97,500) using their share of funds from a now closed revolving loan fund through the Orleans Economic Development Agency.
Workers put bolts in place where two 50-foot sections were put together.
The thick straps are put in place to hoist the bridge.
Kevin Foster, co-owner of RJT Construction Services in white hard hat, checks the work before the bridge was lifted.
Photo and press release courtesy of Orleans/Niagara BOCES
MEDINA – Congratulations go to five graduates of the Orleans/Niagara BOCES’ GED class at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Medina.
Their Literacy Zone teachers, family and friends are so proud of their achievement. Well done, Alex Hain, Marty Spencer, Jade Trautman, Jennifer Nichols and Sherry Burgher!
To learn more about Literacy Zone program, click here.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 15 October 2026 at 9:27 am
Interact Club advisor leads students on many service projects in community
Photos by Tom Rivers
HOLLEY – Holley Mayor Mark Bower presents Samantha Heise Zelent with the Mayor Vaughn Appreciation Award for her efforts as a Holley school social worker and as advisor of the school’s Interact Club. The award was presented during Tuesday’s Village Board meeting at the American Legion. In back are village attorney John Sansone and village trustee Brenden Bedard.
Hundreds of students have tackled community service projects in recent years through the Interact Club.
Bower said he remembers when Zelent moved to Holley with she was a first grader. Her father, the late John Heise, was starting a job as Holley principal. John and his wife Sandy, and their children – Kevin and Samantha – settled into the Holley community.
John Heise was very involved in Rotary and served as the district governor. He pushed to start the Interact Club at the school. Interact is affiliated with Rotary.
Zelent has helped turn Interact into a powerhouse, connecting students to service projects throughout the school year.
Samantha Zelent addresses about 200 volunteers on May 17 for the annual “Day of Impact” as part of the Canal Clean Sweep.
The Day of Impact includes a huge group of students and community volunteers who pick up litter in the community, tend to landscaping by the tank at the VFW, clean blankets to be given to a homeless shelter and work on other service projects.
The Interact Club also cleans headstone at Hillside Cemetery, serves food at the Orleans Koinonia Kitchen in Albion, prepares meals for the Open Door Mission in Rochester, and helps in numerous other ways.
Mayor Bower said Zelent has given many years of dedicated service to students and the Holley community.
“She’s a force to be reckoned with,” Bower said. “She’s a get-it-done person.”
Samantha Zelent in March 2025 gives Holley students a pep talk before they served sloppy joes at the OK Kitchen in Albion. Clockwise from Zelent include MacKenzie Fiorito, Lily Moore, Brianna Pellegrino, Leon Wilcox, Charli Gearing, Madie Lowell, Kylie Dann, Joscelyn Underwood and the back of Erin Dibble.
The Holley community donated the food for a sloppy joe dinner, including 90 pounds of ground beef, 83 cans of Manwich, 83 jars of peas, 500 Little Debbie snacks and a $100 from Wegmans. The Holley school kitchen staff cooked the sloppy joes which were then reheated at the OK Kitchen and then served by the students.
Zelent said the Holley community eagerly steps up to serve others. She praised the Holley community “tribe” for their giving hearts.
“This tribe has come through every single time and it is so powerful,” Zelent said. “Be it donations, manpower or support, this community is always there. They are the reason all of this happens, including Interact.”
She praised her father for his example of service, and for pushing to start Interact in Holley. The students have embraced the Rotary mission of “Service Above Self.”
“It is for the 100s of kids who have come through Interact who inspire me and make me so incredibly proud,” Zelent said. “They make me know that the future is so bright and that the world is going to be left in pretty caring, determined, and hard working hands.”
Mayor Bower reactivated the Mayor Vaughn Appreciation Award in 2022. Since then the recipients have included: Charlene Sielaff in 2022, Sabir Khan in 2023, Sandy Shaw in 2024, Mark Scarborough in 2025 and Samantha Heise Zelent in 2026.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 15 October 2026 at 7:26 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – There are 30 scarecrows lined up along the fence of the basketball courts at Bullard Park. The scarecrows were created during Albion’s Fall Fest on Oct. 3.
The Albion Merchants Association has a contest among the scarecrows and asked people to fill out a ballot with their name and then their choice for the spookiest scarecrow, the most humorous, the most traditional and best scarecrow name.
“The scarecrow’s name appears on the white tag that is pinned/stapled to the front of the scarecrow,” the Merchants Association stated. “Please write the scarecrow’s name. Only write a description of the scarecrow if there is no tag on site.”
Completed ballot should be turned in to the Albion Downtown Browsery or Rise & Grind by Friday, October 23. Questions should be directed to Kim Remley at 589-5053 (leave message).
The winners will be announced in the Oct. 31 Lake Country Pennysaver Entertainment Section.
Provided photo: The new Yates book house is shown in this photo. The garbage can is at a spot where the electric hook-up would later go.
Press Release, Yates Community Library
LYNDONVILLE – As part of a grant titled “From Shore to Sky: Supplying Our Communities Outdoor Explorers,” the Yates Community Library has increased its storage space allowing things like binoculars, fishing poles, and stream ecology kits to be added to the library collection.
A ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. on Thursday will officially open the new Book House to the public, a small space in the front of the building reserved to sell used books. Local residents are encouraged to attend the ribbon cutting and show their support for this much-needed expansion at 15 North Main St.
Tom Wenhold, president of the Yates Community Library Board of Trustees, will open the event supported by other library trustees. A check will be presented from The Rural Library Grant powered by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and coordinated by the Western New York Library Resources Council and Rochester Regional Library Council.
Presentations will be made by Assemblyman Steve Hawley of the 139th District and Lynne Johnson, chairman of the Orleans County Legislature. Frank Sykes, executive director, and Gretchen Schweigart, member libraries consultant, will be in attendance to represent the Nioga Library System.
All those in attendance will be allowed to tour both sections of the new building, enjoy snacks, and enter a drawing for prizes.
With Johnson Creek only a few feet away, Yates Community Library is also proud to partner with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to provide free fishing rod loans through “I Fish NY” and backpacks with binoculars and birding reference materials through “I Bird NY” initiatives.
Funds from the WNY Rural Library Grant will allow teachers, scout leaders, and other educators to check out sets of binoculars, fishing and birding resources, and other nature exploration kits that are geared to be used for larger groups.
As a birder herself, Library Director Heather Rutherford, is excited to start taking patrons on bird walks with the new supplies.
“The WNY Rural Library Grant has allowed us the space to purchase resources and materials that will allow us to provide programs for our patrons to learn, experience, and appreciate the nature that is right here in our backyard,” Rutherford said. “Over time, the library will continue to purchase more active lifestyle materials to investigate bugs, test stream water quality, or create nature journals. All of these items promote the library’s mission to provide current materials for education, enjoyment, enrichment, and lifelong learning to local residents.”
The book house will be open when the library is open: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library is closed Wednesday and Sunday.
Donations of gently used books will again be accepted after the official opening.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 14 October 2026 at 6:34 pm
Antonio Mclemoore
MEDINA – A Bronx man has been charged in the armed robbery on Tuesday morning at the Family Dollar in Medina at 11322 Maple Ridge Rd.
Antonio Mclemoore, 58, of Bronx has been charged with two counts of attempted robbery in the first-degree, Class C felonies; one count of menacing in the second-degree, Class A misdemeanor; and one count of assault in third-degree class A misdemeanor.
Medina Police Chief Corey Black said Mclemoore entered the Family Dollar and asked the female clerk about purchasing a lighter. The clerk selected a lighter from behind the counter and when the clerk turned back around the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded property.
Mclemoore then came behind the counter pressing the gun to the clerk’s back and then ultimately the back of her head in an attempt to further the robbery attempt.
“Despite struggling with the suspect, the clerk was able to activate the store’s silent holdup alarm before being violently thrown to the floor by the suspect,” Black said. “The suspect then fled empty-handed.”
At 8:33 a.m. on Tuesday, the Orleans County Dispatch received a silent holdup alarm activation from the Family Dollar. As Medina police officers were responding, Orleans County dispatch advised that a 911 call came in reporting the store had been robbed at gunpoint and gave a suspect description and suspect vehicle description and direction of travel, said Corey Black, Medina police chief.
Medina officers arrived on scene and were able to obtain additional information to include a partial license plate and clothing description. Within approximately 30 minutes of the initial call, an investigator with the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department was able to locate the suspect vehicle by use of a Flock camera in Orleans County. It showed the vehicle traveling south on Route 63 toward Genesee County, Black stated in a press release.
Additionally, the investigator was also able to verify a complete license plate number which returned to a Bronx NY address. This information was relayed to Genesee County dispatch and within a short period of time, officers at Family Dollar were advised that the suspect vehicle had been observed in the City of Batavia on both Flock cameras and City of Batavia cameras, Black said.
“As a result of that information City of Batavia Police Officers patrolling the area of the suspect’s last known whereabouts were able to locate the suspect vehicle,” Black said. “As Batavia Police were preparing to attempt a traffic stop the suspect fled and a short pursuit ensued with the suspect ultimately failing to obey a traffic control device and striking a vehicle in an intersection.”
Mclemoore initially refused commands to exit the vehicle. City of Batavia officers were ultimately able to get the suspect to exit his vehicle, and the suspect was taken into custody and transported via ambulance to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Mclemoore has since been transported to the Orleans County Jail to await arraignment on the above charges in Orleans County CAP Court.
“This investigation came to a successful conclusion as a direct result of multiple law enforcement agencies working together seamlessly utilizing current technology to include Flock cameras,” Black said. “Less than two hours after an armed robbery attempt in the Village of Medina the suspect with an address in Bronx NY was apprehended in an adjoining county.”
The Medina Police Department would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance in this case: Orleans County Sheriff’s Department to include Dispatch, New York State Police, Orleans County District Attorney’s Office and Major Felony Crime Task Force, Albion Police Department, Genesee County Sheriff’s Department and City of Batavia Police Department.
Press Release, Orleans County Department of History
Dr. Michael Oberg
ALBION – Dr. Michael Oberg, a Distinguished Professor of History at SUNY Geneseo, will share his unique perspective on 250th anniversary of the United States, particularly on the often-overlooked topic of the systemic dispossession of Indigenous land.
He will be speaking at Hoag Library at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27.
Dr. Oberg teaches courses in Native American History, American Indian Law and Public Policy, and the history of the Iroquois. He is the author of several books based on a quarter-century of Native American research. His most recent title is “Stolen Ground: the American Revolution and Indigenous Dispossession in New York State”.
This program, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Orleans County NY 250 Committee and made possible with funding from the NYS 250 Commission and the NYS Dept. of Education.
Photos courtesy of WALL\THERAPY – Justin Suarez works on his mural on the northside of The Lockstone in Albion at 160 North Main St. This is one of four murals in the Rochester region funded by the by Governor Hochul’s CHARM Initiative and supported by the New York State Council on the Arts.
Press Release, WALL\THERAPY
ROCHESTER – WALL\THERAPY is proud to announce the completion of four new public art murals throughout the Finger Lakes region. The works are part of the Cultivating Havens for the Arts through Regional Murals (CHARM) program, an initiative from Governor Kathy Hochul and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).
The new murals include:
“Starbright” by Pamela Carvalho and Justin Suarez aka Aerosol Kingdom, at Rio Tomatlan in Canandaigua. This mural depicts the figure of a woman calmly gazing forward as vibrantly-colored stars swirl around her.
Pamela Carvalho has been tattooing since 2013 and it is a job that she cherishes more every year. Having the opportunity to give someone something that they can admire forever is a privilege she does not ever plan on taking lightly, or for granted.
“Sanctuary” by Sarah C. Rutherford – Located at Dutch Creatives’ Collaborative in Rochester. Surrounded by electric pulses emanating from the figure, the mural portrays a person getting lost in music.
For the past 18 years, Sarah C. Rutherford (she/her) has worked in her chosen community of Rochester as a muralist, painter, educator and community-based artist. She is the co-founder of THE YARDS Collaborative Art Space and the creator of the mural project Her Voice Carries, featuring local women who lift up the voices of others. Sarah was also awarded a Creative Rebuild NY grant in partnership with Willow Domestic Violence Center to expand her multifaceted public art project, Stories of Strength, which directly engages and works alongside survivors of domestic violence.
“Take Care” by Francheska Diaz and Callisto Daly at Lyell Branch Library in Rochester. This mural features five vignettes, two designed by Callisto Daly and three by Francheska Diaz celebrating themes of nature, community and intergenerational relationships.
Roc Paint Division youth and alumni artists assisted with the installation.
Francheska Diaz is an artist based in Rochester. Her work showcases themes of emotion, identity and human connection. Her artwork creates a bridge between her nostalgic inner world and her audience. She develops her dream world through painting; a colorful place full of flowers, plants, fruit, and sunshine.
As a Puerto Rican, family is a huge part of her culture and she honors this by using old family photographs as inspiration for her paintings. Incorporating her family in the work makes her feel connected to them while also connecting her to the viewer through a shared experience.
In addition to her artwork, she co-leads a youth mural arts employment program, Roc Paint Division. She mentors and teaches teenagers in the city about mural work, drawing, and painting. Creating a space for the youth to harness their skills as both an artist and a human.
Callisto Daly is a youth educator and alumnus of Roc Paint Division.
“Blossom” by Justin Suarez aka Aerosol Kingdom at The Lockstone in Albion. This mural celebrates local plants and pollinators, featuring a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird, Swallowtail Butterfly and Bumblebee, along with zinnia, purple coneflower, dahlia, and sunflowers.
Justin Suarez aka Aerosol Kingdom is an artist, educator, and co-founder of Roc Paint Division, with two decades of experience in creating public art. He has painted murals throughout much of the United States, with a particular emphasis on showcasing wildlife and natural species. Through his mural work, Justin aims to engage communities and inspire a greater commitment to environmental conservation and stewardship.
The 2026 CHARM program has led to the creation of 42 works of art in 31 counties, building on last year’s initial program of 56 murals across 21 counties.
“Murals cultivate civic pride, spur community engagement, and become destinations to attract visitors that spark economic development,” said Erika Mallin, Executive Director of the New York State Council on the Arts.
“NYSCA is proud to continue this successful program into its second year, supporting more and more public art throughout New York State.”
“We are honored that WALL\THERAPY and Roc Paint Division have been selected to continue with the CHARM initiative in its second year,” said Erich S. Lehman, curator of WALL\THERAPY. “Having our longstanding efforts supported at the statewide level is incredibly meaningful, as it directly allows our programming and impact to evolve through both the murals we produce and the mentorship of our young artists.”
About WALL\THERAPY
WALL\THERAPY is an art and community intervention project in Rochester, using public murals as a means to transform the urban landscape, inspire and build community.
WALL\THERAPY murals have transformed walls, buildings, and neighborhoods. This transformation has sparked inspiration in individuals and communities alike. The murals have become part of the local conversation, the local identity, and the fabric of the city. Local art classes and schools tour the murals as part of the curriculum. Local professionals change their route to the murals as part of their drive home. Local artists, young and old, find inspiration in the works.
WALL\THERAPY mural project is now recognized worldwide. People from 2,000-plus cities in 104 countries have visited the WALL\THERAPY site to learn more. New mural artists from around the world ask about painting Rochester, for the first time or for another time.
About Roc Paint Division
Roc Paint Division is a youth employment and development program. Designed for high school-aged artists of all skill levels, the program offers hands-on training in researching, designing and producing large-scale public murals.
Through a supportive artistic environment, youth participants develop creative skills and build critical life competencies — including teamwork, time management and accountability. Whether participants go on to pursue careers in the arts or other fields, Roc Paint Division fosters pride, confidence and a lasting sense of community impact.
Since its inception, Roc Paint Division has employed more than 60 youth muralists and produced 48 public murals throughout the city. Each mural represents a unique collaboration between young artists, lead staff and guest muralists from across New York State and beyond. Roc Paint Division is made possible in part with funding by the New York State Council on the Arts.
About the New York State Council on the Arts
The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. The New York State Council on the Arts will award more than $161 million in FY 2027, serving organizations and artists across all 10 state regions. Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information on NYSCA, please visit arts.ny.gov.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 14 October 2026 at 12:41 pm
MEDINA –The National Honor Society at Medina High School will again be serving dinner to veterans and their families.
The annual Veterans’ Day Dinner will be at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, at the high school cafeteria.
The dinner will be catered and is free to veterans and their families. NHS members collect donations to cover the cost of the meals.
Veterans and their families who want to attend are urged to call the high school office at (585) 798-2700 by Nov. 2. Reservations can also be emailed to NHS advisor Zachary Harris at zwharris@medinacsd.org.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 14 October 2026 at 12:18 pm
Photo by Tom Rivers
HOLLEY – Village officials will be joined by artist Mary Jo Whitman during a dedication and reception at 3 p.m. on Oct. 21 for the new “Holley is Home” mural.
Whitman, a Holley native and graduate, spent about six weeks diligently creating the mural on the Geddes Street side of the Heath and Heath law offices at 66 Public Square.
Whitman, a Batavia resident, used a $7,500 grant through the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council to create the mural. She was approached by Holley mayor Mark Bower about a mural with Holley landmarks.
Whitman painted the Salisbury Fountain, the Holley Waterfalls, the gazebo by the canal, the old Holley High School and the block of storefronts in the Public Square that incudes Sam’s Diner.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 14 October 2026 at 12:04 pm
ALBION – A Medina man was sentenced to 3 years in state prison today by Orleans County Court Judge Sanford Church.
Jeffrey Fitzsimmons, 34, of West Oak Orchard Street also will get 10 years of post-release supervision. The judge also issued an order of protection for the victim for up to 10 years when Fitzsimmons is released from prison.
Fitzsimmons was charged in April with first-degree sexual abuse, forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a children for inappropriately touching a 15-year-old girl.
He pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted sexual abuse in the first degree and admitted in court previously to committing the crime. However, during a pre-sentence investigation with probation staff, Fitzsimmons wouldn’t admit to the crime, District Attorney Susan Howard said.
Judge Church faulted Fitzsimmons for not taking responsibility for the crime.
“You pleaded guilty but now you deny it happened?” Judge Church said.
The mother of the alleged victim spoke in court this morning and said Fitzsimmons caused emotional trauma to her daughter by allegedly forcing himself on her and violating her trust.
“My child deserves justice,” the mother said. “Watching your child go through this is the most horrible thing in the world.”
She asked for the maximum possible sentence in the plea and for the highest level on the sex offender registry. That level on the registry will be determined in a separate hearing when Fitzsimmons is close to his release date from prison.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 14 October 2026 at 9:20 am
Photo courtesy of The Batavian: The alleged perpetrator of an armed robbery in Medina on Tuesday morning then drove to Batavia in a red SUV, and crashed near the of intersection of Richmond Avenue and State Street.
MEDINA – A man who allegedly robbed the Family Dollar in medina on Tuesday morning, putting a gun to the head of an employee, has been arrested but is currently in Strong Memorial Hospital recovering from injuries after crashing an SUV in Batavia.
The alleged robber will be arraigned and likely remanded to the Orleans County Jail soon after being discharged by Strong, said Corey Black, the Medina police chief.
The man drove off from Family Dollar and his SUV was detected by a Flock camera. Law enforcement were alerted when the SUV was in Batavia.
The driver of the SUV collided with another vehicle near the intersection of Richmond Avenue and State Street. The SUV driver was unconscious and taken to Strong Memorial Hospital.
Black said he will release the man’s name and more details from the crime once the man has been arraigned and is out of the hospital. Orleans County Sheriff’s deputies are staying at Strong, keeping the man under arrest.
Black said the Flock camera system was paramount in the quick response by law enforcement in an adjoining county.
A member of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office was able to put the red SUV and the last three digits of the license plate into the Flock system.
Medina Police were then assisted by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Albion Police, State Police, Batavia Police, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and the Orleans County Major Felony Crime Task Force.
“This is a very dangerous person,” Black said about the alleged robber. “At the end of the day, the cooperation of the law enforcement agencies working together was huge.”
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 14 October 2026 at 8:27 am
Provided photos: Walkers and runners head up the hill toward the East Shelby Community Bible Church on the first leg of the Knights Kaderli Run/Walk on Oct. 3.
EAST SHELBY – The Knights Kaderli Memorial Walk/Run on Oct. 3 has raised $26,000 to date, with donations still coming in, according to Melissa Knights Bertrand, an organizer of the event.
The fundraiser was started when the families of Richard Knights and Sue Kaderli merged their fundraisers into one, and since then have given away $2 million to cancer patients and their families in Orleans County.
“We are so grateful to the Orleans County communities for their continued generous support and participation at our events,” said Bertrand. “We know there are many activities and charitable events to choose from on a beautiful fall Saturday, and we are humbled that so many made an effort to join us.”
The most popular items at the Knights Kaderli fundraiser Oct. 3 were a Josh Allen jersey and a collection of merchandise in memory of Dave Green. The event has raised $26,000 to date, and donations are still coming in.
The annual event takes place at East Shelby Fire Hall, where a walk/run begins the day, followed by a huge basket raffle.
Two special raffle items which were popular were a Josh Allen jersey and an assortment of items in memory of Dave Green. The walk/run was dedicated to the memory of Green, a retired Orleans County sheriff and a longtime member of the East Shelby Fire Company. He also was a supporter of the Knights Kaderli Fund. Green passed away at age 83 on May 22. In his honor, walkers and runners wore green shirts with the initial “D” on them.
Anyone may donate to the fund on Venmo@KnightsKaderli or by sending a check to Richard Knights and Sue Kaderli Fund, P.O. Box 684, Medina, or on the Knights Kaderli website by credit card.
Provided photos: The Bergholz German Band will be performing Saturday in Lyndonville at the White Birch Golf Course.
Press Release, Lyndonville Lions Club
LYNDONVILLE – At their first September meeting the Lyndonville Lions hosted Janice Infantino the lions District Governor. She was on hand to inform the lions of the present programs and services available to regional clubs through Lions Club International.
She reviewed agendas and plans from the local club for future events and offered several resources that might be able to assist the Lyndonville Lions in upcoming events.
As District Governor she will visit all the regional district clubs in the next few months to continue to gain information on regional clubs and offer resources to assist local clubs to better serve their residents. As the Regional Governor she recognized several Lyndonville Lions for milestones in service as she presented Chevron awards to Nicole Spohr with a 15-year service pin, Dr. Tom Wenhold with a 30-year service pin and Roger Wolfe with a 45-year service pin.
District Governor Janice Infantino presents Nicole Spohr with an award recognizing her 15 years of service to the Lyndonville Lions.
The Lions were happy to announce that they will be participating in the Village of Lyndonville “Trunk and Treat” to be held on October 31 at 5 p.m. in the Village of Lyndonville. I
n further activities the club finalized the details of their upcoming 3rd annual Oktoberfest on October 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the White Birch Golf Resort. The Bergholz German Band is a traditional German Oompah and Brass Band based out of Tonawanda. They are scheduled to perform their traditional German polkas, waltzes and various Bavarian songs during their performance.
The club is excited to welcome the Bergholz Band to Lyndonville and want to congratulate them on their recent induction into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. For presale tickets and reservations please call 585-733-6423. Individual seats are available for $50 or tables of 8 for $360. All tickets include hot German pretzels with mustard, a German buffet of sauerkraut, bratwurst and various sausages with German potato salad and schnitzel just to mention some of the item included.
Of course apple strudel will be served at the end of the evening. German beer will be available along with a cash bar for “Besucher’s,” German for visitors to the Oktoberfest event. The evening will feature a large basket raffle, steinholding or “Masskrugstemmen” contest and the coronation of the royal court of the 2026 Oktoberfest. The Masskrugstemmen is a traditional contest in Germany where participants hold a full one-liter beer stein straight out in front of them with one arm. You lose if you bend your elbow, lean backwards, switch hands or spill any beer from your stein. The traditional and very popular “shot ski” will make its second appearance this year. The Lyndonville Lions would like to invite all to attend this cultural Autumn event.
In preparation for their free eye exam and glasses clinic this spring the Lyndonville Lions donated over 1,000 pairs of glasses to the regional Lions collection effort. Glasses that are deemed unusable are collected and transported to a recycling center. Some donated glasses can be refitted and used at the Eye Exam Clinic. Those that are deemed unusable are sent to a recycling center where they are broken down to metal, glass and plastic for recycling.
The Lions would like to express their appreciation to the Hilton-Spencerport Express trucking company for their assistance in transporting these glasses. Glasses from all the regional Lions Clubs are collected at their facility and then transported free of charge to area recycling complexes. The Lyndonville Lions want to thank the Medina Lions in their assistance with this collection process.
Medina Lions Club member and First Vice District Governor Peter Kaiser assists the Lyndonville Lions with collect and transportation of donated glasses.
The Lions would like to thank all those who have supported the Lions over the years and wish all a safe and happy fall season. May God continue to bless all and keep a special watch over the men and women of our United States military during this turbulent period.
Press Release, Orleans County Personnel Department
ALBION – The Orleans County Personnel Department today announced the county will be hosting a recruitment event on Friday, November 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Orleans County Administration Building for those interested in county employment.
Attendees will learn about available positions, meet with representatives from various departments and participate in on-the-spot interviews.
“Working for Orleans County is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a difference in the community where you live,” said Orleans County Legislature Chairman Lynne Johnson. “And given the wide range of services provided by county government, there may be several different areas of interest for a person to consider.”
Orleans County offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, participation in the New York State Retirement System, paid holidays, annual pay increases and opportunities for professional advancement. County employment may also qualify for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
“One of the things we want people to understand is that county government offers tremendous opportunities for professional growth and long-term career stability,” said Johnson. “We have employees with a wide variety of educational backgrounds, skills and experiences. You may be surprised to learn just how many different opportunities exist within county government.”
Walk-ins are welcome, although attendees are encouraged to register in advance by completing the recruitment survey available through the event’s promotional materials. The survey will help county staff identify positions that may be a good match for each applicant’s skills, education and interests.
The recruitment event will take place in Conference Room C at the Orleans County Administration Building, located at 14016 Route 31 West in Albion. For more information, contact Orleans County at (585) 589-3108 or email careers@orleanscountyny.gov.
