The 27th Annual StarShine celebration of the holiday season was held on Dec. 2 in Penn Yan. Moved to the courthouse square because of the Liberty Street bridge detour, this year's event took on a new festive flavor, with events held in the courtyard, the Penn Yan Public Library and nearby Penn Yan Presbyterian and Baptist Churches.
Highlights of the evening included the arrival of Santa Claus and the crowning of Miss Penn Yan 2012, Abigail Eaves.
Miss Penn Yan 2012 will be crowned as part of the StarShine festivities on Dec. 2 in Penn Yan. The Miss Penn Yan contest is organized by Yates County Women. As part of the application process, candidates submit a brief essay describing what they would do if they were in charge of Penn Yan for a day. Their essay answers follow their biographical information below. Miss Penn Yan 2012 will be crowned at about 8 p.m. on Dec. 2 on the steps of the old Yates County Courthouse.
Christmas for the Needy calls for donations of cash, food, toys and clothing to meet increasing needs of families, kids
