Lifestyle

How does a house become a home?

Editor’s Note: The following article is the first in a series to be run over the next four weeks in celebration of the 15th anniversary of Keuka Comfort Care Home. This first article is written from the perspective of the Founders of KCCH.
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Shelter of Hope adoptable pets

Konor is a 2 y.o. Hound mix. Konor is very affectionate, energetic, and loves to play. Konor would love to go to a Country Home with lots of room to run. He is definitely a people person and will be a great family addition.
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1947: Grass Fire on Liberty Street Bridge

Consolidation, January 1, 1926, of the Yates County Chronicle (1824) and the Penn Yan Express (1866); the Rushville Chronicle (1905) and the Gorham New Age (1902) The Yates County History Center’s volunteers have gleaned these entries for your enjoyment from their digitized newspapers. You can access them at the free site www.nyshistoricnewspapers.
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CHURCH BRIEFS

Many who read these church briefs will remember that Saint Mark’s has spent the better part of the last year searching for its new rector. During that search, our congregation–like many others without pastoral leadership–kept its ministries in our community active. On Nov. 13, Rev. Columba Salamony was officially installed as our 38th rector!
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Yoga to benefit PYTCo.

PENN YAN - Community based Yoga has moved back indoors for the season and to the Yates County Community Center. Classes are held Saturday mornings at 9 a.m., taught beginner to intermediate, and are open for all to join.
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At Lakeview Cemetery

At Lakeview Cemetery Nov. 17, 110 sixth graders from Penn Yan Middle School assisted Veterans in removing grave marker flags before the winter season.
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Penn Yan Lions Club

Penn Yan Lions Club had its 53rd Charter Night Awards ceremony Saturday evening, October 22, 2022 at the Seasons Restaurant at the Hampton Inn. From le, John Wagner, Uplinger Distinguished Service; Judy Jones, 2021-22 Past President award; Sarah Purdy, Club Service award as Bulletin Editor; Jaime Sisson, 2020-21 Past President award, and the Melvin Jones Fellow award; Cheryl Sheehan, Spirit of Lionism award, JJ Covell and Ed Pinneo as Vice Presidents of the Yates County Fair Board the recipient of the Clubs Community Service Award for 2022; Ronald Miller, Lion of the Year; and Doug Gibbs, Merit award.
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Fall Festival brings smiles, unity to downtown Penn Yan

High winds couldn’t keep spirits down on an otherwise gorgeous day for Penn Yan’s Fall Festival, which was held downtown on the afternoon of November 5. Hundreds came out to enjoy the sunny skies and the many vendors and activities that were lined up on Main Street between Jacob Street and Water Street.
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1922: “PAN YAN” PICKLE MADE IN LONDON

The Chronicle-Express: Consolidation, January 1, 1926, of the Yates County Chronicle (1824) and the Penn Yan Express (1866); the Rushville Chronicle (1905) and the Gorham New Age (1902) The Yates County History Center’s volunteers have gleaned these entries for your enjoyment from their digitized newspapers. You can access them at the free site www.nyshistoricnewspapers.
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