In My Little Town: February 17, 2012

Along Route 14A between Benton and Hall, New York

In My Little Town: December 8, 2011

Last night under a full moon ...

the lights came on at a farm at the corner of Route 54 and Pre-Emption Road outside Penn Yan, New York

In My Little Town: December 9, 2011

Nice to see some traditions carry on . . .

and each child's letter gets a personalized response. The post office folks really earn their pay during the holidays!

Yates County Family Portrait Project: December 2nd and beyond

I'm very pleased to announce that starting this week, I'm working with the Yates County Genealogical and Historical Society (YCGHS) on their Family Portrait Project to document the faces of 21st century Yates County for use in the Society's genealogical research files. Imagine your descendants, 50 or more years in the future, looking through the Society's files for information on you and your family, and imagine their delight to find not only some first-hand biographical information from you but a photo of you and your loved ones as well!

The Family Portrait Project aims to collect portraits of today's citizens of Yates County, along with family history information, to hold in the Society's files for future researchers. Come in for a portrait sitting at the Oliver House and complete the simple form to tell us about your life and a bit of your family's background. You'll receive a CD of photos from your sitting as well as your choice of prints (see below) for a very reasonable cost. This project is ideal for multi-generation families, individuals, or couples.

The next sitting appointments are available during the Society's Starshine open house in Penn Yan on Friday, December 2. The doors will open at 5:00 pm, and besides the opportunity to be photographed, residents will enjoy the Victorian era rooms, the Native American artifacts exhibit, and the Steamin’ On Keuka exhibit now on the first floor. A new exhibit, This Is What We Do: Archives and Artifacts, will take the viewer through the fascinating process of accepting, cataloging, preserving, and displaying historic items. Please plan to stop by and enjoy the toy tree, the Victorian ornament tree, and, of course, the holiday cookies. (Please note that Starshine activities such as the Miss Penn Yan contest will be held on Old Courthouse lawn this year.) And of course, dress appropriately for your portrait sitting!

Call Lisa at the Society today to schedule your portrait sitting: (315) 536-7318. Other dates between December 2 and Christmas are available by appointment, so if you are planning a family reunion in the near future, be sure to include the Family Portrait Project in your plans and phone ahead for an appointment. Your photos will be perfect for use in your holiday cards this year!

I'm very much looking forward to making photographs of you and your family. Happy Holidays!

PORTRAIT PACKAGES AND PRICES

Photo sitting + CD only: $10

Photo sitting + CD + one 8x10" print: $20

Photo sitting + CD +

one 8x10" print + two 5x7" prints: $25

Call Lisa to schedule your portrait sitting:

(315) 536-7318

I need your vote!

Hello,

I've just submitted one of my photos to the Faces photo contest sponsored by PDN. Here's my submission:



If you think my shot is worthy of your vote, please visit

http://facesphotocontest.com/bin/Rate?image_id=1009413283

to cast your vote. And thank you!

--Darlene