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Yates County Sheriff's Office Donates Patrol Boat to the Finger Lakes Boating Museum
KEUKA LAKE - The Yates County Legislature, by resolution, approved the donation of the 1997 Penn Yan Marine patrol boat to the Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport for display.
This process began under the leadership of retired Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike and was finally completed last week, says current Sheriff Frank Ryan.
"It was a pleasure to bring this project to completion, and place one of the final boats that the Penn Yan Boat Company produced, into a place where it can be appreciated and seen by all who have interest in the history of Penn Yan Boats, and specifically, a marked Yates County Sheriff Patrol boat that was manufactured locally here in Penn Yan. We thank all involved in allowing this boat to proudly be displayed, including the members of the Yates County Legislature for approving this transfer and the Yates County Sheriff's Office marine patrol unit for facilitating the transfer."
Community Forum on Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia June 6
PENN YAN â The Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will hold a community forum and resource fair for Yates County residents living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia.
The free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, at the Yates County Office for the Aging, 417 Liberty St., Penn Yan. Lunch will be provided.
"No individual or family should navigate the challenges of Alzheimer's disease alone," says Arlene Wilson, senior director of programs for the RFL Chapter. "This forum is an opportunity to bring together community members affected by the disease and dedicated staff and volunteers to talk about the services available to them.
"We'll review the basics of Alzheimer's, dementia and memory loss, the services offered by the Alzheimer's Association, and how we can expand the reach of local programs and services," she says. "Bring a friend and share your thoughts on how the Alzheimer's Association can help more people in Yates County."
Interested individuals are encouraged to register as soon as possible at bit.ly/YatesForum24 or by calling 800-272-3900. To learn more about Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, call 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org.
PAGES PAST 1874: Decoration Day 'Quiet and Informal'
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.com. For more information about the YCHC, visit www.yatespast.org.
150 Years Ago
June 4, 1874
Temperance County Convention - The friends of temperance of the county of Yates, without distinction of party who are in sympathy with the above cause, are requested to elect six delegates from each of the several towns in said county to meet in County Convention, at the courthouse in this village on Saturday the 20th day of June inst., at 2 o'clock PM,, to elect three delegates to represent this county in a State Convention to be held at the city of Auburn on the 23rd of June, inst., and to transact such other business as may come before the convention. The friends of temperance throughout the county are requested to be present.J.P. Bridgman, E.B. Bunnell, M.W. Eastman, S.B. Ayres
Decoration Day - Very quiet and informal were the public exercises of Decoration Day this year in Penn Yan. No notice was given in advance and the veterans of the Grand Army, sided by a committee of ladies without parade or display, did the work prescribed by the order of the day. They marched from the Post about 10 A.M. led by the tap of a single drum, and proceeded first to the Catholic cemetery where they decorated the soldiers' graves, and proceeded thence to the Lake View grounds. After the decorating ceremonies were concluded, they gathered in the shade and listened to excellent singing by a Quintette club, consisting of William Teete, Mary Ludlow, Minnie Miller, Sarah P. Miller, and John Fiero. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Wm. Laurie. A brief address was then delivered by Rev. M.S. Leet and the benediction was pronounced by Rev. G.M. Peters.
Taverns Licensed - Two tavern licenses were granted last Monday in Benton, one to John L. Bogart, at Bellona and the other to J.L. Richie, at Ferguson's Corners. A strong plea was made before the Board by the ladies and other friends of temperance against all licenses.
100 Years Ago
June 4, 1924
Goods Manufactured in Penn Yan are Being Shipped to Foreign Markets - A few days ago the Milo Carbon and Ribbon Corporation made the first shipment of its goods to a foreign market. A large wholesale house in Australia saw the advertisement in a trade journal, wrote for samples, and were so well pleased with the goods that they asked for the exclusive agency for that continent saying these goods were so far superior to those received from England. The agency was granted and the first order was received by cable last week. The Milo Carbon and Ribbon Company manufactures high grade carbon papers and typewriter ribbons for all makes of machines. The officers are all Penn Yan men and they are to be congratulated on the success they are making of this business.
Machinery - Remember A.L. Watson's Machine Shop on the corner of Liberty and Elm Streets, Penn Yan. Milling Machine Work, Lathe Work, Valve Grinding and Overhauling Cars. Experienced workmen. I will do custom work, develop new machinery, prepare drawings, and descriptions for patent attorneys. I have had many years' experience in this work.
Lake View Cemetery - Penn Yan may well be proud of the beauty of Lake View Cemetery. All who attended the services there on Decoration Day afternoon noticed the carefully graded roads and paths, bordered by closely trimmed lawns and shaded by shapely trees and the neat beds of tulips made moving masses of brilliant color by the spring breeze. This unexcelled beauty speaks well for the interest of the members of the board. But the citizens of the village, also, had paid their tributes to the loved ones of the past, for practically every grave and headstone ore a wreath or cluster of flowers. It is doubtful that any cemetery in the state shows more thoughtful care in its beauty than does the Lake View cemetery.
75 Years Ago
June 9, 1949
Marks 92nd Year as Yates Resident - When Daniel Plaisted, who lives on the Penn Yan-Dundee state highway refers to the "old homestead," it's no exaggeration for he is living today in the same house where he was born 92 years ago. Still in good health, this nonagenarian has farmed in Yates County right up until about 10 years ago most of his farming he calls "in the horse and buggy days." He attended school at Second Milo and at Penn Yan Academy and still likes to reminisce about the days when he would come into Penn Yan over the cobblestone-paved streets on his way to school. He would stop on the old wooden bridge across the outlet on Main Street to watch the canal boats as they worked their way through the locks. At that time there were two large grist mills one on each side of Main Street near the bridge Gillette's and Castner's mills.
Rushville Traffic Fines - Deputy Sheriff Homer Brown had another busy weekend in attempting to slow down the traffic at the flash in the business center of Rushville. The following drivers were brought before Justice Floyd Eggleston on charges of speeding or not stopping at the intersection John W. Seaton Castleton, fine $5; Alan Clark Tyler, Prattsburg, fine $5; Edward C. Horton Geneva, driving a truck for the Rynder Roofing company, fine $10; Elmer A. Henry, Penn Yan, fine $5.
Visiting West Point - Mrs. Theodore W. Griesinger of 105 Ogden St has been in West Point the first of this week witnessing the annual graduation ceremonies of the military academy Her son, Ted, is studying in the Academy and is a pitcher on the Army baseball nine. Mrs. Sarah Allison was also at West Point the first of this week.
50 Years Ago
June 6, 1974
Penn Yan Academy Graduate Earns BS Degree at Pharmacy College - Douglas C. Wager, son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wager of Penn Yan R.D. 5, graduated from the Albany College of Pharmacy, Union University, May 30 at University Heights, Albany. He was granted a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy. A member of the Dean's List, Wager appeared in the 1974 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities; was a winner of Rho Pi Beta Alumni scholarship and of Phi Delta Chi savings bond.
Marcus Whitman Historical Museum Open House- Open House will be held at the Marcus Whitman Historical Society Museum on South Street on Saturday June 8. The Society is made up of the residents of the towns of Seneca, Gorham, Potter and Middlesex (the school district). Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stone have recently been appointed joint curators for the museum which will be open to the public every Saturday during the summer from 2 to 5 P.M. On the agenda will be an exhibit of spinning and dyeing by Mrs. Richard Melious, an exhibit of interesting quilts by Mrs. Marion Thomas, a display of historical flasks by Bill Meyers of Vine Valley, and a display of cooer's tools by Jim Makepeace of Stanley.
Penn Yan School Music Director Receives Honor - David M. Kellermeyer director of music for the Penn Yan School District and Penn Yan Academy choral conductor has been notified that he has been selected for inclusion in the forthcoming first edition of the World Who's Who of Musicians a biographical record in the international field of music. The volume will be published in England and will be housed in libraries and musical institutions throughout the world. The musicians selected will total more than 10,000 worldwide. These men and women perform in the classical and semi-classical fields.
25 Years Ago
June 9, 1999
Flying Club Flys Volunteers - The Penn Yan Flying Club wanted to participate in the recent Celebrate Serviceâ¦Celebrate Yates volunteer day in some way. The club established in 1939 and the second oldest flying club in continuous operation east of the Mississippi decided to offer a drawing for sightseeing rides in club planes to "Celebrate" volunteers. Participants received information about learning to fly and a short history of the club. Memorial Day was an interesting day for the flight. Travelling over tidy farms surrounded by freshly planted fields clusters of homes, country churches, small towns and beautiful scenery were some of the things that people in the armed forces in the conflicts the holiday commemorates were trying to protect.
Potter Store Gets a New Lease on Life - The Potter store which had been closed for more than three years has been purchased by area residents Sandy and Danny King and will open Saturday, June 5 as Kings Hitchin' Rail. The business will feature ice cream, frozen custard, snacks, hot dogs, and as Sandy puts it "a really good cup of coffee". The Kings, both N.Y. State Troopers, bought the structure from Alta Flynt nearly a year ago and have been renovating it since. Sandy said the store has a connection to a current law enforcement family in Penn Yan. Trooper Randy Newcomb's grandmother was the first owner of the store.
Rally Draws 2,000 - If you were out and about on Saturday, June 5, you probably noticed the large number of motorcycles that roared through Penn Yan. The motorcyclists met at the Branchport/Keuka Park Fire Department and were "Riding for a Reason." That reason was for the children of Camp Good Days and Special Times. There were approximately 2,000 bikes that made the ride in the annual event.
VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System to Host Veterans Resource Fair at Rochester Calkins VA Clinic
The VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System is hosting a Veterans Resource Fair, taking place on Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rochester Calkins VA clinic at 260 Calkins Road.
Veterans are encouraged to attend, especially Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving our country at home or abroad – including all Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, or any other combat zone after 9/11, as they are now eligible for VA health care.
The Veteran Resource Fair is a multi-faceted event. The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) will be onsite to process claims, ensuring Veterans receive the benefits they earned. VA Healthcare application specialists will be available to assist unenrolled Veterans through the application process. Multiple Community Veteran Organizations will also be present, sharing resources and program information.
A major education opportunity at the Resource Fair is VA S.A.V.E. training. SAVE is a free course that will help you act with care and compassion if you encounter a Veteran who is in crisis or having thoughts of suicide. SAVE training is open to everyone, as community support is essential to Veteran well-being. The SAVE training will be offered at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
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IF YOU GO
WHAT: Veterans Resource Fair
WHEN: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8WHERE: Rochester Calkins VA Clinic, 260 Calkins Road, Rochester, NY 14623
Dundee Car Shows June 19
Driving weather is upon us - between raindrops - and planning for the Dundee Car Shows has begun! This year, Dundee's "Show 'n Go" is joined by "Horses to Horsepower," a young event featuring the long racing history at what is now Outlaw Speedway.
Show 'n Go will take place in the usual place at Family Dollar/Dollar Tree, with parking beginning on Seneca Street. Dash plaques to first 125 cars! Horses to Horsepower sets up on the Dundee Area Historical Society Lawn. Both venues will have food and music available.
Show 'n Go registration begins at 5 p.m. and continues to be by donation. All vehicles are welcome - if you love it, bring it! Show 'n Go proceeds will be directed to a Dundee Central School District scholarship for a student pursuing the "Automotive Arts."
Pre-registration is always welcome, so email dundeecarshow@gmail.com or leave a message at 607-243-7845 with:
Owner Name & Town
Vehicle Year, Make & Model
Contact Information for the day of the show!
(No pre-registrations can be assured after Tuesday, June 18 at noon, just join us and register on-site, please.)
Horses to Horsepower will feature history of the evolution of the dirt track at the edge of Dundee since it was a horse racing track, and will display historic and modern race cars that have competed there for sixty-seven years! There will be photo opportunities for kids, meet & greet with the drivers, crew members and race enthusiasts, plus a Driver and Crew Roundtable Discussion from 6 - 7 pm.
Horses to Horsepower will be holding a raffle for Outlaw Speedway Pace Truck Rides with proceeds to benefit the Dundee Area Historical Society.
Clerk-Treasurer Easling Honored by State Association
PENN YAN - Holly Easling, Clerk-Treasurer for the Village of Penn Yan, has been recognized as a Credentialed Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) by the N.Y. State Society of Municipal Finance Officers (NYSMFO) for achieving its high educational, experience, and participatory requirements.
Easling has been employed by the Village of Penn Yan in her current office for eight years and is a member in good standing of the NYSMFO. She has received a plaque and pin denoting this accomplishment.
The Credentialed Municipal Finance Officer Program, launched in 2006, aids municipal finance officers in improving job performance and recognizes the professionalism of the municipalities' finance office. Stringent education and experience requirements must be met before this prestigious designation of Credentialed Municipal Finance Officer is awarded. Qualifications of applicants are reviewed and approved by the NYSMFO CMFO Committee.
The N.Y. State Society of Municipal Finance Officers was founded in 1956 and currently has a membership of over 400 members across New York State. The Society provides a medium for the exchange of ideas and experiences while working to enhance the professional service we render to elected officials and the communities that we serve.
Winfield Sisters Excel in District 4-H Public Speaking Contest
How would you feel if you were asked to speak in front of a group of people? Would you be excited, anxious, perhaps a bit of both? Public Speaking is seen as an intimidating task by many. However, the 4-H program excels at creating confident, poised, and talented public speakers. 4-H alumni frequently credit public presentations as one of the most impactful programs of their 4-H career, as it gives them the ability to excel academically as well as in the workplace. Furthermore, school teachers often recognize a 4-H'er in a roomful of students based on their confidence speaking in front of their peers. This year, Yates County 4-H had 13 members participate in the county wide Public Presentations event at the Yates County Office Building on March 14 and 30.
4-H youth are able to practice a variety of public speaking skills. For example, youth may present a demonstration, illustrated talk, interview, dramatic interpretation, reading/recitation, impromptu, and horse communication. In 2024, most Yates County youth chose to present an illustrated talk or demonstration. Once youth have chosen a topic, they must research it and create a presentation to be presented to an audience. Youth are then evaluated and given feedback on what they did well and what they can improve on.
Participants work to "make the best better" each time they present. Each year top presenters are chosen to advance to the Finger Lakes District Public Presentation event. Yates 4-H members join fellow 4-Hers from Ontario, Steuben, Monroe, Seneca, Livingston, Genesee, Wayne, and Cayuga Counties to compete for district awards and gain additional public speaking experience. This year, the event was held on April 20 at Honeoye Falls Manor Intermediate School.
Two Yates County 4-H members attended the Regional Public Presentation event; Arianna Winfield, presenting on Eliza Hamilton, and Ariel Winfield, presenting on Alexander Hamilton. Both Ariel and Arianna are 13 years old and have been members of the 4-H program for 3 years. This sister duo has been building their public speaking skills since they entered the program, making this their 3rd presentation. After presenting at the county level, the sisters implemented the judges' suggestions and worked tirelessly to make their presentation even better!
Arianna Winfield spoke about Eliza Hamilton. She educated the audience about Eliza's life, her accomplishments, and legacy. Arianna highlighted the impact Eliza had not only in the United States, but specifically in N.Y. State! Arianna did an excellent job presenting her topic which ultimately earned her a blue ribbon for excellence.
Ariel Winfield presented on Alexander Hamilton, educating the audience about the chronological events of Alexanders life. She explained the challenges Alexander faced, along with his many accomplishments throughout history. Judges found Ariel's presentation to be of excellent quality, earning her a blue ribbon for excellence. Ariel was also selected for a Judge's Choice award. This award is presented to a small number of youth who left a positive impression on the judge.
A special thank you to Teresa Jackson, Brennan Dailey, and Stephanie Olsen, who served as a presentation evaluator for Yates County's presentations. Teresa Jackson also served as a judge at the regional competition.
Public Presentations are one of the many opportunities available in 4-H. If you are interested in joining 4-H or would like more information on upcoming events, contact the Yates County 4-H office at 315-536-5123, or visit us online at http://yates.cce.cornell.edu/. You can also find us on Facebook @yatescounty4H.
April Deed Transfers
YATES COUNTY - The following deed transfers, listed by town, were recorded in the Yates County Clerk's Office in Penn Yan during April 2024.
Barrington
Martha Ball-Pignataro to Sam's Dock, LLC, $0
Scott G. Gray to Michelle Gray, $0
Robert E. & Colleen C. Hartman to Oak Ridge Cottages, LLC, $100
Robert E. & Colleen C. Hartman to Oak Ridge Cottages, LLC, $100
Estate of Leo Kenyon to Seth M. Olney, $3,000
Scott Kenyon & Janelle K. Morgan to Seth M. Olney, $0
Jeffrey & Sally Daggett to Stephen & Wendy Hill, $15,000
Stephen R. & Joan M. Washburn to Stephanie Betts & Courtney Grant, $0
Keith B. & Valerie R. Rosplock to The Keith B. Rosplock and Valerie R. Rosplock Living Trust, $0
Cleason S. & Erla Z. Hoover to W. Gregory & Lynn P. Ramsey, $84,500
Cleason S. & Erla Z. Hoover to Abel L. & Christie R. Catlin, $325,000
Kevin Ray & Dianne B. Martin to Lester & Lillian Brubacher, $250,000
Thomas J. & Deborah A. Longstaff to Christopher D. & Amy Torres, $1,200,000
Benton
S.A.T. Realestate Holdings, LLC to Canandaigua Shores LLC, $1
Regina L. Tomion to Edward W. & Ann M. Tomion, $0
Nicholas J. Murdock to Christopher R. Murdock, $0
Otto Charles & Amy Hansen to John W. & Casey L. Busch, $0
Italy
Christopher & Theresa Didion to Leslie M. Stoops, $526,600
Sandra Drake to Sandra Kay & Charles Douglas Baker, $0
Harry E. & Patricia A. Davis to Harry William Davis III, Harry W. Davis, & Kyle Michael Davis, $0
Jacob Lambert to Justin & Christina Hamblin, $190,000
Jerusalem
Dale Welker to David S. Sauder & Regina Z. Martin, $300,000
Christine Amy Martin, Kenneth Patrick Sutherland, & Patricia Anne Medic to QKA Cottage LLC, $0
James Weinman to M&W Property Group, LLC, $248,000
Ernest H. Hoover to Adam M. Folts & Joseph R. Folts, as Trustees of The Michael and Linda Folts Income Only Trust, $6,480
William D. & Barbara A. Hopper to Jeffrey W. Hopper as Trustee of the William D. and Barbara A. Hopper Irrevocable Trust, $0
Ann H. McMullen to Ann H. & James R. McMullen, $0
William E. Brown to Preston J. Brown, $139,900
Wayne & Marleen G. Butler to K. Wayne Butler, Co-Trustee & Marlene G. Butler, Co-Trustee, $0
Phyllis J. Brown Estate to Robert B. & Rebecca A. Eroh, $0
Anne L. Sikes to Douglas L. & Melissa J. Raner, $1
John H. Jr. & Dorothy M. Buonocore to John H. Jr. & Dorothy M. Buonocore, $1
Jaydon & Janaya Riehl to Taira R. Perrault, $212,000
Richard Wade Logan as Executor of the Estate of Deborah A. O'Neil to Jane A. Angell, $156,000
James R. Voigt to Andre S. James, $115,000
Middlesex
Donna J. Stringer to Megan N. Vecchoili, $0
Darryl Lemay to Henry J. Legas to Darryl & Dawn R. Lemay, $0
Gerald M. Fox to Gerald M. & Alyssa M. Fox, $0
Kimberly Brown to Danielle Bagley, $0
Danielle Bagley to Amanda L. & Daniel J. Guererri, $95,000
Milo
Richard M. Thompson Estate to Karen M. Thompson, $52,000
Lee Michael Morehouse to Morehouse Gravel, LLC, $0
Michael C. & Karen Hawley to Michael C. & Karen R. Hawley Family Trust, $0
Marissa Stephan to Derek & Danielle Pfeiffer, $163,000
Gina L. Bergstresser to Lorana Woodruff & Derek Bergstresser, $0
Laverna J. Roe to Ann F. Ritzler, $160,000
Lorie L. Enos, Executrix to Grace E. Knapton, Executrix, $0
Van L. & Sandra J. Strong to Van L. Strong, $0
Jennifer Pym to Charles E. Emerson, $1,500
Alan K. & Roseann Lent to ALJ Cottage LLC, $1
Terry L Patchett & Kim D. Handsen to Frederick A. Jr. & Wanda G. Dostall, $282,500
Potter
Terry L. Button to R&R Land Holdings LLC, $229,640
Tyler T. Ayers & Morgan M. O'Bryan to Jeffrey Horst, David Horst, & Mary Beth Horst, $202,000
Community Bank, National Association to They Lyons National Bank, $115,650
Brenda Archer to Brenda Archer & Bruce Baker, $0
Jay LaDue, LLC to Katherine Brown, $135,000
Daniel R. & Karen L. Clark to Karen L. Clark, $0
Starkey
Earl J. Andrews to Stephanie R. Herrick, $0
Cleason H. & Angela Hoover to Edwin Hoover, Jr., $225,000
Clark Living Trust to Lucas Camposo Pereira & Lauren M. Zunner, $206,550
Estate of Patricia A. Leeper to Leeper Family Cottage, LLC, $197,000
Seneca Shores LLC to Peter W. Corash & Melissa Brewer-Corash, $0
Peter W. Corash & Melissa Brewer-Corash to Seneca Shores LLC, $0
Stephen R. & Joan M. Washburn to Stephanie Betts & Courtney Grant, $0
Stephen R. & Joan M. Washburn to Preston Washburn & Courtney Grant, $0
Steven C. & Darla D. Hill to Jared S. Hill, $0
Steven C. & Darla D. Hill to Jared S. Hill & Brianna R. Dykes, $0
John R. Hoover to John R. & Katie S. Hoover, $0
Gale Regina Motaski Trust to Michelle & Dale Everetts, $0
Torrey
Donald R. & Carol C. Bartold to Seneca Solitude, LLC, $450,000
1741 Log Cabin Road, LLC to Schreiber Management, LLC, $230,000
Dennis A. Wedgwood, Cheryl L. Wedgwood, Keith N. Wedgwood, & Pamela J. Wedgwood to Alexandria Dapolita, Nicholas Ganster, & Jennifer L. Ganster, $355,000
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