2024 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

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Welcome fall with these festivals

By KORI SCIANDRA of rare, beautifully preserved al wagon rides, fun activities,
[email protected] and restored items, are ex- and more are planned. Ad-
Fall festivals bring one last pected on the grounds for mission is free.
outdoor fling to the commu- the weekend. The rally takes Albion’s 11th annual Car
nities of Western New York, place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Show is scheduled from 1 to
including the GLOW region. the Association grounds at 4 p.m. in Bullard Park, 12792
The fall weather welcomes 10294 Gillate Rd., Alexander. Route 31, Albion. The show
cozy attire, pumpkin- and Admission is $10, children has entries from classics,
apple-flavored hot beverages under 12 are admitted free. customs, bikes, trikes, and
that pair nicely with a stroll This year there is a change in unique. Food, drink, raffles,
through your favorite fall fes- auction venue. Visit bontrag- trophies, prizes, entertain-
tivities. erauction.com for online bid- ment and vendors. Registra-
The GLOW region is ding. For more information, tion is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
packed with fun this fall in- go to alexandersteamshow. Entry fee is $20.
cluding Livonia’s Autumn in com or call (716) 380-7061. Sept. 8
the Village, the Genesee Val-
ley Hunt Parade and the Hal-
Sept. 7 Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
loween Candlelight Ghost- Livingston County Farm for Gateway Home. Only 500
walk in Batavia. Fest is slated from 10 a.m. to tickets will be sold. The din-
These festivals focus on 3 p.m. at Swyers Dairy Farm, ner will include a half chick-
family-friendly fun and wel- 9596 Kenney Road, Dans- en, salt potatoes, cole slaw,
coming residents to experi- DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO
ville. Come out to learn more roll and a homemade cookie.
ence their love of fall in New From steam to gas, the Western New York Gas & Steam Engine Rally rally features a
about Livingston County The price per dinner is $15.
York together. full range of tractors. agriculture, and where your Pickup is in the Attica Ele-
Weekly September fun in- food comes from. Food ven- mentary School parking lot
cludes: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the the market and explore the Gas and Steam Engine Asso- dors, petting zoo, education- See FESTIVALS T4
■ Every Thursday night at Festival Plaza (next to Napa) space. Pop and lemonades ciation’s 57th Annual Ral-
6:30 p.m. enjoy Cruise Night on Main Street in downtown are for sale and food can be ly features antique tractors, Our region’s only offering of pre-professional dance
at the Charcoal Corral, 7037 Perry. purchased from vendors. steam engines, log sawing, programs in addition to recreational dance classes!
Chapman Ave., in Perry. One ■ Every Sunday through You’re welcome to enjoy the gas engines, threshing, trac-
of Western New York’s finest Oct. 20 Farmcraft Brewery’s food on site. tor pulls, working models,
displays of classic cars, trucks Farmer’s Market runs from Here’s a look at selected
wood working, flea market,
and motorcycles. For more noon to 4 p.m. at 567 Route festivals and special events: food, live music, a blacksmith
information, (585) 237-5270 20A, Sheldon. Enjoy a range Through Sept. 8
shop and more. Hundreds of
to learn more. of vendors, including meat,
The Western New York exhibitors, displaying a range
■ Every Saturday through veggies, fruit, baked goods,

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Festivals
From T3
starting at noon. Tickets are
also available at the home, 91
Main St., Attica. Or, call Sue
at (585) 708-4331 to arrange
to purchase tickets by cash
or check. Please bring your
empty cans and bottles.
Sept. 12
Devine Delights at Brook-
sholm, 565 Pavilion Warsaw
Rd., Wyoming, is presented
by Summit Family Dental NO BS BREW COMPANY
Care. The day will feature No BS Brew Company will
farm-to-table food tastings host its annual Oktober-
while supporting Wyoming fest event Sept. 13 to 15.
County Community Action.
Tickets are on sale for $30. leaders will guide groups of
visitors to various grave sites
Sept. 13 where actors will portray the
Movies on the Green at spirits and bring to life the
Sunset return Sept. 13 the the history and anecdotes of the
Livingston County Historical trailblazing merchants. Tours
Society Museu, 30 Center St., begins at 6:30 p.m. with the fi-
DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO
Geneseo, with a screening of nal group stepping off at 8:15
Ray Cody and his son Connor of Rochester take in the cars on display at a past Kiwanis Car Cruise and Fall Festival in
the beloved film “Princess p.m. Suggested donations
Pembroke. The event, which is scheduled for Sept. 14, welcomes about 400 vehicles.
Bridge.” Showtime is 7:24 for the event are $5 per per-
p.m. Bring a blanket or chairs side the museum. Admission fest is hosted by No BS Brew food and dancing are among Sept. 14 son or $20 per family. Cash,
and nibbles and sips. Sit on is free. Company at 3473 Bronson the activities. Guests are en- Livonia’s Autumn in the checks and Venmo accepted.
the lawn of the museum and Hill Rd., Livonia. Craft beers, Village was originally found- The tour finishes with cider
enjoy the movie at sunset. Re- Sept. 13 to 15 stein hoist contest, frankfurt- couraged to wear their dirndl
ed to show off the renovations and donuts. Sturdy shoes
strooms will be available in- The sixth annual Oktober- ers, German band, German or lederhosen. Admission. made to the streets of down- recommended along with
town Livonia. The festival has weather-appropriate attire.
grown to an annual event fea- The event has moved to a new
turing a parade, live music, date this year.
food, crafts, and family fun.
This year’s festival is sched- Sept. 15
uled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The annual Pem-
Special activities include a broke-Corfu-Darien Ki-
cornhole tournament, scare- wanis Car Cruise and Fall
crow contest and an arts and Festival is scheduled from
crafts show. Free parking at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pembroke
Serving Genesee • Livingston & Wyoming Counties the primary school with shut- Town Park, Route 77, next to
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• Faucet Repair • Oil & Gass Burners • Construction more information, check the
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closing - winterization) Facebook page.
Temple Hill Cemetery’s 400 vehicles and more than
annual Spirit Walk, which 70 vendors, including food
moves to Sept. 14, will high- trucks, music, a variety of
Tues.10-5 PM, Wed. 10-8 PM, Thurs. 10-5 PM light the history of Geneseo’s food vendors, and raffles. For
tradespeople and their con- more information, visit pcd-
Fri. 10-5 PM, Sat. 10-2 PM,
nections to contemporary kiwanis.com.
Sunday by chance or appt; Closed Mondays, major holidays & holiday weekends.
downtown business. Tour See FESTIVALS T5
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Medina sisters Megan and Alie Boring walk with their mother and stepfather, Tammy and William Chmylak, on
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799
during the 2022 Ale in Autumn event in downtown Medina. We are honored to
be named the Best
Festivals Sept. 28
For early risers. The Gen-
to https://medinaap.org/.
Sept. 28 & 29
tivities, crafters, local ven-
dors, a magic show, tarot card Furniture Store in
From T4 esee Valley Hunt Parade readings and more. For more the GLOW Region.
The AppleUmpkin Fes- information, email clerk@ A huge thank you
signals the start of the hunt
Sept. 21 season. Hounds and rid- tival in the historic gaslight corfuny.com or call (585)
to all our friends and
Stokoe Farms Pumpkin ers’ parade down Geneseo’s village of Wyoming will re- 599-3380.
turn this year from 10 a.m. customers who voted for
Patch and Harvest Fest will Main Street from the Wad-
open at the end of September, sworth Homestead, 4 South to 5 p.m. both days. Up to Oct. 5 & 6 us! We will continue to
200 vendors are expected. A fall festival featuring an be the place “WHERE
Sept. 21, and continue to Oct. St., Geneseo, to Hartford
House where they depart Highlights of this free, fami- Agricultural Fair is sched- OUR CUSTOMERS SEND
27. The Dog Show returns
to the Genesee Valley Hunt ly-friendly event include an uled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. THEIR FRIENDS”
weekends starting open-
grounds. The parade begins arts and crafts show and sale, at Genesee Country Village
ing day. The festival features
at 7:30 a.m. live entertainment on multi- and Museum, 1410 Flint Hill
more than 35 activities, ani-
The Medina Area Partner- ple stages, a food court in the Road, Mumford. Programs
mals, hayrides, and more, in-
ship hosts Ale in Autumn, Village Park, a chicken bar- will highlight the harvest sea-
cluding the Bee Zip Line, Low
a full day of beer tasting becue on Sunday, and more. son. Enjoy livestock, cooking
Ropes and Golf Course, and For more information, go to demonstrations, and enter-
Bounce Pillows. Featured
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garoos, wallabies, and goats. with staggered start times at tition features 150 exhibitors
Admission applies; free for 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Sample beers
Oct. 5 who will be judged on baked
children younger than 2 years and ciders from around the The Village of Corfu and goods, preserves, hand-made
old and adults older than world at participating busi- Better Corfu Association are needlecrafts and more. There
85 years old. The farm is at nesses. Tickets are on sale for hosting the 4th annual Corfu will also be youth competi-
656 South Rd. in Scottsville. $27 each and include a com- Autumn in the Village cele- tions in 60 different age cate-
For more information, visit memorative glass and beer bration. The event runs from gories, from penmanship and
stokoefarms.com or email tasting. For ticket informa- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features pottery to photography and Monday-Friday 9-5, Saturday 10-4
[email protected]. tion or to purchase tickets, go food trucks, artists, kids’ ac- See FESTIVALS T6
T6 September 2024 Fall Fun

Festivals adults, $3 for children under

18, free for children under 13.
From T5 Oct. 19
pumpkin pie. Prize-winning The Batavia Cemetery As-
animals will be on display sociation is bringing back its
with a goat show and compe- annual Halloween Candle-
tition on Saturday. Admission light Ghostwalk through the
applies. For information call
(585) 538-6822 or www.gcv. Historic Batavia Cemetery
org. on Harvester Avenue from
7 to 8:45 p.m. The guided
Oct. 5
The Lima Pumpkin Fes- tour on candlelit paths will
tival & Ag Day returns Oct. bring guests to meet men
5 to Mark Tubbs Park, 7384 and women of Batavia, who
Ziegler Drive, Lima. Hours held great power and exerted
are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free great influence in their day,
family event includes giant were victims of tragic events,
pumpkin and sunflower com- or both. Philemon Tracy,
petitions, a draft horse plow- one of the few Confederate
ing demonstration, petting officers buried in the north,
zoo, pumpkin dessert com-
Ruth the unknown victim of
petition (the recipe must con-
tain pumpkin) and chainsaw a horrendous murder, Joseph
artist Sean Ahern. Last year’s Ellicott, a man of great power
winning pumpkin weighed and great flaws, and William
in at 973 pounds while the Morgan, the man who dis-
tallest sunflower was 13 feet, MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO appeared and was allegedly
9 inches tall. The festival will Jackie Czechowski of Buffalo picks out apple from Breezy Acres of Warsaw during a past AppleUmpkin Festival. murdered before he could
also include a kids ag-themed val.com. York Food and Wine Farmer’s Races. reveal the secrets of the Ma-
a chicken barbecue, musical
activity zone, youth games, sons, are some of the ghosts
entertainment and raffles Oct. 12 Market, wagon rides, pony Oct. 13
tractors, hay rides, corn eat- who will tell their stories on
ing contests, old time games, and auctions. For more infor- rides and stick horse races.
Horses, Hounds and There will also be an Agri-Dis- The Great Batavia Train the tour. Tours begin at 7 p.m.
local farm vendors, arts and mation, go to the event web- Hoopla, otherwise known Show is scheduled from
crafts venros, food, vendors, site, www.limapumpkinfesti- covery Center and a Tailgate and run every 15 minutes
officially as the Genesee Val- 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Rich-
Picnic competition (register until 8:30 p.m. Reservations
ley Hunt Races, return to Na- ard C. Call Arena at Genesee
online at GVHraces.com). required. Proceeds benefit
Wide Variety of tions Road in Geneseo from
More detailed information
Community College, 1 Col-
upkeep and restoration of the
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Highlights of lege Road, Batavia. All forms
Exceptional this family-friendly event in- can be found at GVHraces. of model train and train-re- cemetery. For information,
Natural Products clude horse races, dog events, com or on the event Facebook lated merchandise will be or to make reservations, call
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Reg. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-4. BEN BEAGLE/LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS FILE PHOTO
www.herbaltycottage.com Tues. & Thurs. evening hours until 7 Jockey Conor Tierney, left, on Soviet Pimpernel, and Fred-
415 Main St., Medina 798-5800 for sauna & salt room clients only die Proctor on Irelands Call urge their horses to the finish
of The Oxbowat the 2023 Genesee Valley Hunt Races.
 Fall Fun September 2024 T7

Yoga Fest returning to Letchworth Park

By KORI SCIANDRA reduce stress, anxiety, en- busy professional in need
[email protected] hances concentration and of some stress relief, or
The benefits of yoga can promotes an individual’s just someone looking to
vary from person to person, well-being. Outdoor yoga enhance your health and
including physical and also helps individual’s to mindfulness, yoga has
mental benefits like increas- stay present and live in the something special for you,”
ing flexibility and strength now, according to Kazimer said Kazimer.
as well as helping with pain Past years’ yoga festivals Patrons attending the
management. have welcomed 2,000 partic- New York State Fall Yoga
The New York Yoga Fest ipants to the yoga festival at Festival should bring a yoga
Fall Festival returns Sept. 28 Letchworth State Park. mat, drink, layered clothing
after a one-year hiatus to the “Anyone can enjoy the and comfortable walking
Lower Falls Recreation Area
perks of yoga, no matter shoes.
at Letchworth State Park.
your age or fitness level. For tickets, VIP tickets
“The love for autumn in
the Upstate New York region Whether you’re an athlete or more information, visit
is unparalleled,” said Nicole aiming to up your game, a nysyogafestival.com.
Kazimer, founder of the New
York State Fall Yoga Festival.
“There’s something truly
unique about the commu-
nity gathering to practice
yoga outdoors and immerse PHOTO COURTESY OF NY YOGA FEST
themselves in nature. Fall NY Yoga Fest (Fall Festival) expected to welcome thousands to Letchworth State Park.
brings cooler temperatures, hiking, live music, vendors,
at Letchworth State Park, ga class and sound session
creating an ideal atmo- pickle ball courts, fami-
and the park embraced our in the woods with Paris and
sphere for grounding and
reflection. Those who leave
the festival feel rejuvenated
efforts, inviting us to create
something even larger,” said
ly-friendly activities and
the VIP experience which
Kazimer.
Spending time outdoors
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T8 September 2024 Fall Fun

Temple Hill Cemetery Spirit Walk

returns with new September date
By THE LCN STAFF Mallory Crane as part of her 2013 Girl John Vanderbelt, will also be featured. The
GENESEO— Temple Hill Cemetery’s Scout Gold Award. stories of Elizabeth Decker, whose mil-
2024 Spirit Walk will be on September 14 Mallory Crane was an Ambassador Girl linery shop was at 53 Main St. (now The
instead of October, when it has traditional- Scout who earned her Gold Award for a Bronze), and Ellen North of Jam Kitchen
ly taken place. project that presented the “Four Seasons fame, whose annex was just across the
The event, which was rained out last of Temple Hill Cemetery.” For her fall proj- street at Presutti’s Law Office, will share the
year, highlights Geneseo’s tradespeople’s ect, Mallory coordinated a “Spirit Walk” spotlight with Josephine Buckley’s of Pris-
history and their connections to today’s through the cemetery. cilla Alden’s Cupboard that shipped cakes
downtown businesses today. “We’re thrilled the walk has become a overseas to the soldiers during World War
Community members of all ages are in- sustainable event,” said Temple Hill Ceme- II.
vited to take a moonlit stroll through his- tery Board President Gretchen Crane, who The tour is historical in nature, and not
toric Temple Hill Cemetery to learn about is Mallory’s mother. spooky, said organizers, who have long
the people who shaped the early business “Changing the date to September was encouraged families to attend and learn
community of Geneseo. in response to requests that we consider about historical connections to Geneseo of
Tour leaders will guide groups to the moving the walk to when the weather was both famous and common folk. Past walks
various grave sites. There, local actors will less cold and rainy. Also, October has be- have highlighted notable women, the Civil
portray “spirits” who will bring to life the come a hectic month for special events in War and World War II.
history and anecdotes of the tradespeople. the village.” Tours will begin at 6:30 p.m. The final
On the days leading up to the walk, Gen- The cast of costumed spirits will intro- tour group will be stepping off at 8:15 p.m.
eseo residents will notice signs around duce guests to Geneseo’s early newspa- Suggested donations for the event are $5
town noting the locations of the homes permen, Samuel Allen and M. Reed Scott, per person or $20 per family. Cash, checks,
and original shops of these trailblazing banker Allen Ayrault, who once lived in or Venmo are accepted. Guests will finish
Nancy Stewart will portray Elizabeth Decker, who merchants. the Big Tree Inn, and Charles Baeder, who the tour with cider and donuts. Partici-
owned a millinery shop, during the 2024 Temple Hill The Spirit Walk, now entering its 11th ran it years later. Three notable business- pants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes
Cemetery Spirit Walk in Geneseo. year, was conceived by Geneseo native men, William Booth, Gates Minckler and and weather-appropriate attire.

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 Fall Fun September 2024 T9

Land Office shares city’s

ghoulish past in walks, talks
BATAVIA — The Holland Land Office Mu- night.
seum will share ghoulish and spooky stories Tickets, which cost $15 ($10 for museum
from Batavia’s past in a series of ghost walks members), are available on the museum
exploring the cities downtown and west website at www.hollandlandoffice.com.
side. Two other Halloween-themed event are
Downtown Ghost Walks are scheduled planned at the Museum.
Oct. 4 and 18. The walks begin at the Gene- Connie Boyd will share the spooky, sin-
see-Orleans Regional Arts Council, 201 East ister, and weird documented stories from
Main St., and then venture through various the westside in a program at 7 p.m. Oct.
streets. The walk will cover about 2 miles 2. Her tales will include murder, ghosts,
and end at GO ART! Stories from downtown body-snatching hangings, and hangings.
Batavia’s past will be shared. Parking will be The presentation is the same as the West-
available in the parking lot across from GO side Ghost Walk, perfect for those who don’t
ART! on Bank Street. want to or cannot go on the walk.
The West Side Batavia Ghost Tour is Then, at 7 p.m. Oct. 17, Boyd will share
scheduled Oct. 11 and 25. The walk begins at similar stories from downtown Batavia,
Derek Maxfield portrays Gen. John Martindale during the 2022 Candlelight Ghostwalk. the Holland Land Office Museum, 131 West which will be the same as the Downtown
Main St., then travels along various streets, Ghost Walk.

Ghostwalk explores covering about 2 miles before ending at the

museum. Stories from Batavia’s westside
past will be shared.
Tickets for the talk are $5 ($3 for muse-
um members). Those wishing to attend are
asked to contact the museum at (585) 343-

historic Batavia
The walks begin at 7 and 7:30 p.m. each 4727.

BATAVIA — The Batavia could reveal the secrets of the In the early 1990s, when the
Cemetery Association’s annual Masons, will tell their stories. cemetery fell on hard times,
Halloween Candlelight Ghost- Participants can also lis- much brush was hauled out,
walk is scheduled for Oct. 19. ten to Utopian socialist Albert the wrought iron fence was re-
The walk will take place Brisbane; Mary Elizabeth built and repaired, more than
through the Historic Batavia Wood, the first librarian at the 200 stones were reset and a new
Cemetery on Harvester Avenue Richmond Memorial Library sign designed.
and introduced participants to and founder of the first library In 1999, after an extensive
the famous and infamous mov- school in China; and Dr. Mar- site review by architect John
ers and shakers who shaped tha Morgan, a doctor who spent Bero, the Richmond mausole-
and influenced the city of Bat- most of her professional life um was cleaned and repoint-
avia, the United States and the working at the State Lunatic ed. The stained-glass window
world, organizers said in a news Hospital in Harrisburg, Pa. in the mausoleum, which had
release. Participants can likewise been destroyed by vandals in
The cemetery, which meet Civil War General John H. the late 20th century, was re-
marked its bicentennial in Martindale, and maltster and placed by Valerie O’Hara of
2023, is a who’s who of Batavia’s brewer Eli Fish. Shipping and Pike Stained Glass Studios and
past. railroad magnate Dean Rich- rededicated on Aug. 27, 2016,
The guided tour on candlelit mond and his wife Mary will the 150th anniversary of Dean
paths will bring guests to hear greet guests in their mausole- Richmond’s death. In 2021, the
men and women, who held um on the last stop of the tour. steps were reset and repointed.
great power and exerted great Tours will begin 7 p.m. and Batavia Cemetery was des-
influence in their day, were vic- run every 15 minutes until ignated the first historic site by
tims of tragic events, or both. 8:45 p.m. the newly established City of
Confederate Major Phile- Admission is $15. Batavia Historic Preservation
mon Tracy, one of the few Con- Reservations are required. Commission in 1996, and was
federate officers buried in the Proceeds benefit the upkeep listed on the State and Nation- Hours: Wed & Thurs 5-9 pm,
north; surveyor and land de- and restoration of the ceme- al Register of Historic Places Friday & Sat 12-10pm, Sunday 12-6
veloper of western New York Jo- tery. in 2002. A Historic Landscape
seph Ellicott; and William Mor- Visit www.bataviacemetery. Award was received from the 585-969-4238
gan, who disappeared and was org to make reservations and Landmark Society of Western silverlakebrewingproject.com
allegedly murdered before he for more information. New York in 1998.
T10 September 2024 Fall Fun

Great Batavia Train Show set for October

BATAVIA - All scales of The show is scheduled Richard C. Call arena at table layouts, will be part of
model trains will be featured from 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. Genesee Community College the fun.
at the fall edition of the Great Admission is $6 for adults, is a perfect train show venue Free parking, on-site con-
Batavia Train Show. $3 for children 13 to 18, and providing excellent lighting cession stand, and plenty of
The show rolls into the free for children younger than in a comfortable, state-of- seating add to the experience.
Richard C. Call Arena at Gen- 13 years old. the-art facility, organizers The Genesee Society of
esee Community College, 1 The event will include said. Model Engineers Inc. was
College Rd., on Oct. 13. model train vendors, histor- All forms of model railroad founded in Batavia, and ac-
The large venue offers un- ic railroad items and a snack and train-related merchan- tively promotes the hobby
matched convenience for bar. dise will be available. of model railroading in the
atttendees and vendors, said For more than 50 years More than 100 vendors will Western New York area.
members of the Genesee the Great Batavia Train Show offer all scales of model trains The group is celebrating its
Society of Model Engineers, has been one of the premier and historic railroad items. 55th anniversary in 2024.
which presents the show hobby events in Western New Modeling demonstrations, The not-for-profit organi-
each year. York. and a limited number of por- zation is headquartered at 50
Main St. in Oakfield,. In its
facility above M&T Bank, the
membership maintains four
operating model train dis-
plays. MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO
An open house is offered Batavia resident Bruce Newton watches his son Lock-
free to the public each De- erbie Newton run an electric train set by Julie Smith
cember, and visitors are wel- from Joy of Trains in East Aurora during the 2019 Great
come on Tuesday evenings. Batavia Train Show.
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Inked in history: Exhibit preserves Batavia’s past

By BRIAN QUINN in love with his work,” said Museum watercolors also,” Angora said.
[email protected] Curator Tyler Angora. “We had a ton Carmichael had no formal art
BATAVIA — Don Carmichael had of prints and different things up- training.
no formal art training, yet he is con- stairs that I didn’t think anybody had “He just started to draw these
sidered one of the most iconic artists ever seen. It took about a month get- amazing pictures and just kept do-
from Genesee County in the 20th ting everything ready and getting the ing it. He started woodcarving in
century. pieces that were loaned to us.” the 1990s and did a lot of ducks and
Carmichael’s pen-and-ink draw- The work of Carmichael, a former birds. A very famous one was ‘Noah’s
ings captured dozens of landmark advertising director of The Daily Ark’ ,” Angora said.
structures before urban renewal tore News, captured the historic essence Angora said he added some infor-
them down in the 1970s. That work Batavia and Genesee County in a mation about Carmichael.
and more is on display in the exhi- collection called “Memories of His- “There is history about him that
bition “Don Carmichael: Inked in toric Batavia.” some people probably don’t know.
History,” on view through the end of “I’m fond of Batavia and Batavia The display is mainly for his art be-
the year at the Holland Land Office history, it’s rapidly disappearing, so cause that’s what people mainly
Museum, 131 West Main St., Batavia. I decided to record it for posterity.” recognize about him,” Angora said.
The exhibition features more than Carmichael once said. “People were just really excited to
50 pieces by Carmichael, who died in Many of his works are displayed in see his works altogether. He did do
2005. The works come from the Mu- area homes and offices. some art shows in the ‘90s. People
seum’s collections along with others “The people who know old Bat- were excited about seeing his stuff
MARK GUTMAN/THE DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO loaned from Carmichael’s friends avia are still around and get to look altogether at once.”
Holland Land Office Museum Curator Tyler Angora hangs a Don Car- and family. The pieces are displayed at his work and how he captured The exhibition can be seen during
michael piece titled “Hot Air Balloons” as part of the exhibition “Don in the East Wing of the Museum. everything so beautifully with his the Museum’s opening hours of
Carmichael: Inked in History.” The exhibition will be on view through “There were various prints by Don drawings. He mainly drew pictures 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through
December at the Museum. throughout the museum and I fell pen-and-ink style and he did some Saturdays.

Sept. 14th through Oct. 31st

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Farmers’ Markets remain open through fall season

By KORI SCIANDRA Program, or FMNP, and will Thursdays and Fridays Road, Oakfield.
[email protected] accept SNAP benefits and through Nov. 1. Growers, ■ Le Roy Farmers’ Mar-
Fall is a beautiful time of FreshConnect Checks. bakeries and craft vendors ket, Trigon Park on Main
year to embrace your com- Here’s a guide to GLOW offer a variety of local pro- Street. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
munity in Western New York region farmers’ markets: duce such as cheese, honey, Saturdays from now to
and the surrounding region. flowers, food trucks, lives October. FMNP and FCC
Supporting area farms and
Genesee County music, wine, food demos accepted. http://www.
farm families by visiting ■ Corfu Farmers and more. (585) 301-1909. leroyfarmersmarket.word-
seasonal farmers’ markets Market: 63 Alleghany Rd., ■ Harrington’s Produce, press.com.
and roadside farm stands Corfu, at Corfu United Market Café & Bakery, ■ Pully’s Farm Market,
ensures the continuance of Presbyterian Church. From 5282 Clinton Street Rd., 8165 Lake Road, Le Roy.
fresh produce at your finger 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Batavia. Open daily from Open through October.
tips. Sept. 26. Visit local farmers, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fresh Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
There are farmers’ mar- food trucks, vendors and baked breads, fresh fruits Mondays through Fridays
kets located throughout the artisans. and vegetables and every- and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur-
GLOW region that remain ■ Genesee Country thing in between. Black PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PERRY FARMER’S MARKET
days and Sundays. (585)
open into October. Many Farmer’s Market, School Creek Cider now available. The Perry Farmer’s Market will remain open through the
768-2280.
of those participate in the Street Parking Lot, Batavia. (585) 343-0805. Second end of September.
Farmers Market Nutrition 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, location at 7550 Lewiston Livingston County ■ Dansville Farmers’ ■ Lima Presbyterian
Market, 50 Maple St., Church Farmers’ Market,
Dansville, at the Dansville 7295 West Main St., corner
Airport Pilots Building. of Route 15A, on the church
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays lawn. 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays
through October. FMNP and through Oct. 22. SNAP,
FCC accepted. FMNP and FCC accepted.
■ Geneseo Farmers http://limapreschurch.org.
Market, Main and Center ■ Springwater Farmers
streets. 3 to 6:30 p.m. Thurs- Market, 8148 South Main
days through October. (585) St., Springwater. 3 to 7 p.m.
233-9856. Thursdays at Hillside Gar-
■ Hemlock/Little Lakes dens.
Farmers’ Market, 4705
South Main St., Hemlock.
Orleans County
9 a.m. to noon Saturdays ■ Canal Village Farm-
through October. FMNP ers’ Market, 345 Main St.,
and FCC accepted. (585) Medina. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Markets Wyoming County

■ Farm & Artisan Mar-
10609 Ridge Rd., Medina,
(585) 789-1060. LynOak- HLOM
From T12 ket at Liberty Way, 104 W. en Farms U-Pick apple extending
season runs through Nov.
Saturdays year-round.
Buffalo St., Warsaw. 2 to
6 p.m. Wednesdays through 3. LynOaken Farms offers Wednesday
SNAP, FMNP accepted.
FCC issued and accepted.
Oct. 16. SNAP, FMNP and a unique opportunity for hours
FCC accepted. http://www. families to hand-pick fresh
(716) 628-3078.
marketatthevilla.com. fruit straight from the trees BATAVIA — The Hol-
■ Circle R Farm Market,
■ Perry Farmers’ on the farm. land Land Office Muse-
13490 Roosevelt Highway,
Market, 36-38 South ■ Underhill Farms,
Waterport. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. um will extend its hours
daily through October. Main St., Perry. 8:30 a.m. 4868 Batavia Elba Townline
to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays every first Wednesday of
FMNP and FCC accepted. Rd,, Batavia, (585) 356-
through the last Saturday in the month until 8 p.m.
(585) 682-6162. 5646. The U-pick farm and
September. FMNP coupons PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PERRY FARMER’S MARKET Those visiting between
■ Navarras Farm Mar- roadside stand is packed
ket and Greenhouses, available at the Office of the The Perry Farmer’s Market will remain open through- 5 and 8 p.m. may get per-
with u-pick fruit and fresh
3272 Eagle Harbor Rd., Aging and Women, Infants out September. sonal tours from staff and
vegetables.
Albion. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Children will be ac- volunteers, providing a
locations that provide fruit 1567 Genesee Road, Ar- ■ Roanoke Orchard,
Monday through Saturday cepted. (585) 237-2614.
at its freshest. cade, (716) 353-3029. The 6370 East Bethany-Le Roy more in-depth history
and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday ■ Siler’s Farm Market, U-pick farms can be blueberry farm is stocked Rd., Stafford. Roanoke of Batavia and Genesee
year-round. SNAP and FCC 1911 Route 78, Java Center. an exciting place to visit with fresh berries ready to Orchard offers a variety of County.
accepted. (585) 589-4674. Stocked with in-season when you’re looking for be picked in the field. The
produce and more. (716) U-pick apples including Visitors may also be
■ Roberts Farm Market, some family fun. With late variety of blueberries
474-3986. Ginger Gold, McIntosh, able to go upstairs.
11170 Maple Ridge Rd., plenty of U-pick locations are scattered throughout
Medina. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. U-PICK throughout Western New Cortland, Macoun, Hon- Admission is $5 or $3
Blueberry Haven. Blue-
Mondays through Satur- As the hustle and bustle York, Genesee, Livingston, berry Haven is open seven eycrisp, Empire, Jonagold, for museum members.
days and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. of summer starts to settle, and Orleans counties have days per week from dawn Red & Golden Delicious,
Contact the museum at
Sundays year-round. FMNP there is still time to enjoy plenty of berry locations to to dusk. The honor system Gala and Crispin. There are
also apple-related products (585) 343-4727 or hol-
and FCC accepted. (585) fresh produce and fresh explore during the autumn is in place for you to weigh
798-4247. http://www.rob- fruit before the weather months. Among them: them and pay. sold on the farm like cider, landlandoffice@gmail.
ertsfarmmarket.com. turns, especially at U-pick ■ Blueberry Haven, ■ LynOaken Farms, donuts, muffins and more. com to attend.
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How do leaves change color?

By BEN BEAGLE AND KORI SCIANDRA changes in the leaves are the key fac- change include wind, heavy rain and purple or deep red in their leaves. As
[email protected] tors in the timing and coloration. whether or not there is a frost. The lat- leaves start to wither and dry out, they
The colorful hues of fall will soon be A season of adequate rainfall and ter has the most potential harm for fo- can turn shades of brown before fall-
upon us. amicable temperatures, a growing liage displays as a frost will cause large ing off the trees,” says Jason Cranmer
The change in leaf color from bright season that was mild and favorable, amounts of leaves to fall from the trees. who is a sales arborist for Davey Tree
green to brilliant red, orange and yel- and the hot days-cold nights of late Three chemicals within the leaves at the Rochester office.
low follows a predictable pattern in August and early September set the — chlorophyll, carotenoids and an- As temperatures cool and days
New York State. In Western New York stage for fantastic foliage. thocyanins — are involved in the an- shorten, cells at the base of the leaves
and the Finger Lakes, the color change Conditions such as the summer nual color change. disintegrate, blocking passages from
typically arrives the last week of Sep- drought of 2016 can cause leaves to During the growing season, most the leaves to the branches and caus-
tember and reaches its peak in the sec- change earlier and leave trees with- tree leaves are green because they’re ing chlorophyll to slow and eventual-
out enough strength to hold on to full of chlorophyll. The high amount ly stop, allowing the carotenoids and
ond or third week of October.
their leaves. As a result, foliage season of chlorophyll obscures other leaf pig- anthocyanins in the leaves to become
It takes about two weeks for the comes and goes quickly. ments, carotenoids (which produce
colors to complete their cycles in any visible.
In 2017, an outbreak of forest tent yellow, orange and brown colors) and Variations in color from tree to tree,
given area, with peak brilliance lasting caterpillars, which have a taste for sug- anthocyanins (which provide reds
three to four days in any one spot. or even branch to branch, are often
ar maple leaves, left gaps in fall foliage and purples). caused by factors such as disease,
Leaves typically begin the change in northern New York. The caterpil- “Red leaves are often associated
first in the Adirondack and Catskill injury or unusually wet or dry condi-
lars caused defoliation and possible with trees like red maple and some tions.
MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS mountain regions in late August and death of sugar maples. Leaf peepers varieties of oak. Trees like sugar maple –––
FILE PHOTO early September. The color changes saw large bare patches in the usual and American beech contribute to the TRACKING FALL FOLIAGE: The “I Love
Water flows over the middle falls continue to spread out and down the autumn panorama of yellow, orange beautiful orange hues. Yellow leaves New York” website is updated weekly with
at Letchworth State Park in late state, ending on Long Island in late and red as there were simply no leaves are commonly found on trees like sug- the progress of the leaves changing colors
September 2023. Peak foliage October or early November. left to take part in the seasonal color ar maple, hickory, and various species in certain areas of the state. Updates are
arrives in the region in the sec- Autumn color is complex. Seasonal change. of birch. Some trees, like certain types posted each Wednesday at www.iloveny.
ond or third week of October. conditions and the resultant chemical Other factors that affect foliage of red maple, can display shades of com.
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