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Serving the communities of Spencerport-Ogden, Churchville-Riga, North Chili, Hilton-Parma
October 17, 2021
Issue No. 42
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Local residents among winners of Erie Canalway Photo Contest The 2021 Erie Canalway Photo Contest winners were recently announced. From more than 300 entries, judges selected 12 winners divided among four categories - Classic Canal, Canal Communities, Along the Trail, and On the Water. Twelve additional photos were selected for honorable mention. Spencerport’s Joe Pompili placed first in the Classic Canal category with his photo, “Heaven Splits,” which features the sunset over the canal in Adams Basin.
Kyle Preston of Holley placed second in the Canal Communities category with his photo, “Hope,” that was taken canalside in Brockport. Preston also received an honorable mention for his photo, “Sunrise at Brockport.” Josephine Cicchinelli-Matela’s photo, “One Main Street, Brockport,” also received an honorable mention in the contest. “These remarkable images showcase the beauty, history, and diversity of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.
“Heaven Splits” by Joe Pompili was the first place winner in the Classic Canal category.
“Hope” by Kyle Preston placed second in the Canal Communities category.
They remind us that the NYS Canal System is a national treasure worthy of preservation and celebration,” said Bob Radliff, Executive Director of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. All of the winning photos and honorable mentions can be viewed online at https:// eriecanalway.org/gallery/photo-contests. The 12 winning photos will be featured in the 2022 Erie Canalway calendar that will
be available for free at libraries, visitor centers, and by request beginning in December. The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor spans more than 500 miles across upstate New York and includes the present-day Erie, Cayuga-Seneca, Oswego, and Champlain canals. It is home to more than three million New Yorkers. Provided information and photos
Celebrate fall with Monroe Apple Days Contest 2021 Apple picking season is at its peak in Monroe County. To celebrate, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County has organized its annual Monroe Apple Days Contest 2021, giving participants a chance to win a $25 gift card. The event showcases outdoor attractions and recreational opportunities available to the community during the fall season each year and provides support to farmers while boosting the local economy. To take part in the contest, visit one of the participating farms, find the Monroe Apple Days Contest flyer and take a selfie
in front of it. The selfie must then be posted to https://www.facebook.com/CCEMonroe/ using #AppleDay. Participating farms are Wickham Farms, Kirby’s Farm Market, Mayer’s Cider Press, Schutt’s Apple Mill, Herman Farm Market, Brightly’s Farm Market, and Whittier Farm. The farms offer different fun activities ranging from corn mazes, apple and pumpkin picking, fried cakes and doughnuts, to hard cider tastings. Families are invited to visit as many farms as they wish. All of the farms will be observing COVID-19 protocols to keep their visitors and their employees safe. All visitors are encouraged to follow safety protocols at each location. The Monroe Apple Days Contest runs through Sunday, October 31, which is the deadline to enter. The winner will be announced on Monday, November 1, and the $25 gift card may be redeemed at any of the participating farms. For details, visit http://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/events. Provided information
Mike McBride (third from left) and members of the McBride family honored their ancestor John Joseph (Exile) McBride during a public ceremony on October 9 to dedicate a new memorial stone for the human rights crusader at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Brockport where records indicate he was buried in 1911. Exile arrived in Brockport as a teenager after fleeing Ireland. He dedicated his life fighting for the cause of Irish independece and freedom for all. While he was well-known in life, having been the subject of over 1,400 newspaper articles between 1870 and 1911, he was largely forgotten in death. Since discovering his great uncle while researching his ancestry, Mike McBride has made it his mission to learn about Exile’s life and share his story. Photo by Joanne Michielsen.