Carnival brings lots of smiles and fun to Kendall
Photos by Tom Rivers
KENDALL – The Kendall Firemen’s Carnival returned Thursday for a three-day run of fun in Kendall. The top photo shows kids on a Caterpillar coaster ride.
Knox’s Great American Amusements in Franklinville has 12 different rides at the carnival. There wasn’t a carnival last year in Kendall, with the event downsized to field days over two days.
The department wasn’t going to do field days or a carnival this year, but jumped at the chance when Knox’s called in May to say it had 12 rides available this week.
Emelia Schildt, 3, of Kendall heads down the giant slide.
Kids in the Kendall Rec Program toss candy while riding on a wagon pulled by Partyka Farms.
The parade was held on Thursday, instead of the usual Friday during the carnival. The schedule was adjusted because this evening is Kendall’s graduation ceremony. The carnival is usually held in the second week of July. Kendall is the last fire department in Orleans County that puts on a carnival.
Vietnam Veterans of America based in Rochester marched near the front of the parade. They received a standing ovation from many in the crowd.
Gary Kludt drives a 1923 Model T carrying members of the Kendall Lions Club which is celebrating its 50thanniversary this year.
Bagpipers from ROC City Guardians Pipes & Drums perform in the parade, followed by the Murray Joint Fire District.
Girl Scouts were among many community organizations in the parade down Kendall Road.
Lloyd Christ of Holley brought his tractor, “It’s Only Money,” in the parade to promote the Murray Tractor Pull on July 19. The tractors will compete at a track developed by Christ on Groth Road. He competes in the heavy super stock class.
Cindy Tinkous, who is retiring as a Kendall school bus driver after 20 years, waves to many friends along the parade route. She was driven in a cart decorated as Bus 141. Karen Jones, director of transportation, drives the cart. The district’s transportation department also had a school bus in the parade and advertised its need for more bus drivers.
The Cosgrove Middle School Drum Line from Spencerport pounded the skins in the parade.
John Becker once again served as emcee of the parade and was joined by local officials on the review stand near the fire hall.
Students in Jeannie’s Dance Connection in Hamlin tossed candy.
Max Equipment Rentals was one of several local businesses in the parade.
Orly the Ox, the Orleans County bicentennial mascot, rode on a trailer with hay that also was promoting a big event next year in Kendall: a 250th anniversary celebration of the United States on July 3rd. The event will include a parade, fireworks and other activities.
The Mark Time Marchers have been perennial performers in the Kendall parade.
A costumed scarecrow promotes the Kendall Scarecrow Festival on Oct. 4.
Lone Oak Stables brought about a dozen horses and riders for the parade.
Scouts from Troop 94 were more than willing to share candy with kids along the parade route.
State Sen. Rob Ortt greeted many in the crowd and was happy to toss candy to children.
