Photos by Kristina Gabalski

KENDALL – Addison Schultz, 4, and Charlotte Schultz, 3, both of Kendall, play a fishing game at the St. Mark’s Catholic Church booth.  Their grandparents were visiting from Florida and enjoyed sharing the activity with their granddaughters.

Wet conditions resulting from afternoon rain showers cancelled the family kick ball game and outdoor movie, but Kendall Home Grown Days brought neighbors together Saturday evening for food, games and entertainment at the Kendall Fire Department. The magic show with Amazing Magic Joe was able to go on as scheduled.

The Kendall Food Cupboard had one of the most popular booths with “Kendall Rocks” rock painting.  Kendall Food Cupboard director Marty Goodenbery said the rocks can be hidden anywhere for people to find. Those who find the rocks are asked to post a photo of the rock on the Kendall Rocks Facebook page and then hide it again.

Goodenbery said the activity has been popular in other communities and he feels Kendall Rocks will help people to learn about the Kendall Food Cupboard.  “We want to spread the word that we are here,” Goodenbery said.

The “Kendall Rocks” painted rocks featured many cute and inspirational themes.

Austin Werth, 11, and Colton Werth, 6, both of Kendall, work on their “Kendall Rocks.”

Marty Goodenbery holds his “Kendall Rock.” He said he may place it somewhere outside the Kendall community.

Addison Kludt, 7, works on a project in the booth sponsored by Kludt Farms, which promoted healthy eating. The wording in the upper left-hand corner of the sheet read: “Putting junk in your belly, will turn it to jelly. Where it’s at is veggies and fruits, be strong and healthy says Farmer Kludt.”

Local businesses set up booths in the Kendall Fire Hall for shopping.

Lora Partyka and Zina Goodenbery of Partyka Farms served up the Beef on Weck Dinner.  Hot dogs were also available.

Although wet conditions from earlier rain cancelled the family kick ball game,  there was still outdoor fun including a Hay Maze sponsored by Patt Brothers Farm and games of “Four Square in the Air,”  which featured one server and three players volleying the ball over pipes from square to square.

Kendall Home Grown Days continued today at 10 a.m. with Community Worship at the Gazebo with refreshments afterwards.

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8 miles on Parkway in Monroe County will also be paved

KENDALL – The state Department of Transportation will pave 12.3 miles of Route 18 this year in Kendall, from the Carlton-Kendall town line heading east to Sand Road near Route 272.

He project is estimated to cost $600,000. It’s part of $18.5 million in paving projects this summer and fall covering 130 miles in the Finger Lakes region, which includes Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates counties.

The DOT also is paving 8 miles of the Lake Ontario State Parkway between Route 19 and Payne Beach Road in the towns of Hamlin and Parma in Monroe County. That will cost $5.8 million, according to a news release from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office.

“Safe and reliable infrastructure is the backbone of any economy and this funding will help ensure roadways across the region remain in good repair and able to meet the needs of New Yorkers, businesses and visitors alike,” Cuomo said. “This administration has made an unprecedented investment in rebuilding New York’s transportation network, work that will improve the quality of life for residents and lay the groundwork for future growth and prosperity.”

Other paving and repair work in the region include:

• 14.9 miles on Route 5 from Route 77 to Wortendyke Road (County Route 37) in the towns of Pembroke and Batavia, Genesee County ($1.5 million)

• 7.7 miles on Route 19A from the Allegany/Wyoming county line to Route 436 in the town of Genesee Falls, Wyoming County ($1.1 million)

• 6.6 miles on Route 15 from the Steuben county line to the village of Springwater in the town of Springwater, Livingston County ($600,000)

• 29.2 miles on Route 390 from the Thruway to Route 590 in the towns of Brighton and Henrietta, Monroe County ($1.1 million)

• 6.9 miles on Route 14 from Route 104 to the village of Sodus Point in the town of Sodus Point, Wayne County ($600,000)

• 3 miles on Route 370 between Route 104 and Westbury Road in the towns of Wolcott and Butler, Wayne County ($1 million)

• 2.4 miles on Route 247 from just north of County Route 18 to Routes 5&20 in the towns of Gorham and Hopewell, Ontario County ($400,000)

• 11 miles on Routes 5&20 between Lakeshore Drive and the Seneca/Geneva town line in the towns of Hopewell and Seneca, Ontario County ($3.4 million)

• 6.3 miles on State Route 14 from Castle Point Road to Randall’s Crossing in the town of Milo, Yates County ($400,000)

• 14.8 miles on Route 14A from Penn Yan to the Ontario county line in Penn Yan, Yates County ($1.2 million)

• 7 miles on Routes 5&20 between Route 96A and Waterloo in the town of Waterloo, Seneca County ($840,000)

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Photos by Tom Rivers

KENDALL – The carnival returned to Kendall on Thursday for its annual three-day run. This photo shows a carnival worker giving a girl some tips on shooting the targets at one of the games.

The annual event is organized by the Kendall Fire Department and continues until Saturday night.

The Kendall Firemen’s Carnival is the last one in Orleans County. Firefighters say it takes a big group of volunteers, plus community support, to keep the event going.

Dawn DiRienzo of DiRienzo’s Concessions is back at the carnival for the fourth time. She lives in Freedom.

Kayla Cole, 9, of Kendall and her grandmother, Judy Snyder of Kendall, play I Got It, a popular spot on Thursday night.

Players gather under the big tent for the I Got It game.

Tom Drennan and the Kendall firefighters serve clams, one of the hot items at the carnival.

Bonnie Gekoski, a Kendall firefighter since 1995, prepares beef on wick.

Kurt Forest auctions off one of the many items as part of the sale that generates funds for the Fire Department.

Louie Conte, Sammy Conte and Luca D’Agostino, all of Kendall, get ready to go down the giant slide.

Michael Nauden, 23, of Kendall takes a basketball shot at one of the carnival games.

“I’ve seen a lot of my classmates,” said Nauden, a Kendall grad. “The carnival brings the community together.”

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Photos by Kristina Gabalski

KENDALL – Kendall residents Adriana Schiavone, 7, dressed as Betsy Ross and Landon Schiavone, 5, as Uncle Sam in winning first place in the Patriotic Division during the Kiddie Parade at the Kendall Carnival.

The annual Kendall Fire Department Carnival opened on Thursday with the “Kiddie Parade” making its way south on Kendall Road (Rt. 237) to the carnival grounds by town hall and the fire hall.

Kiddie Parade participants had several “divisions” from which to choose for costume inspiration: decorated bike rider; superhero; music group; patriotic; character and miscellaneous. The “Milk and Cookies” competed in the character division.

A group in the patriotic division chose to salute those in the U.S. Armed Forces.

A Kendall fire truck joined the procession in the parade.

The three-day carnival continues until Saturday night.

The “Jellyfish” comprised of “Kendall Alumni Kids” took Best of Show for the Kiddie Parade. he little ones in the wagon are sporting jellyfish “caps” made from plastic bowl covers.

A pair of carnival-goers rides the Ferris Wheel.

The Kendall Carnival runs through Saturday with the Firemen’s Parade set for Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday features human foosball at 11 a.m.; a cruise-in car show from 4 to 7 p.m., the Kendall Community Band at 5 p.m., 7th Heaven at 9 p.m., a chicken BBQ at 5 p.m. and fireworks.

3-year-old Kylie, visiting from Texas, and 8-year-old Quin, of Kendall, enjoy the train kiddie ride at the midway.

3-year-old Evan, of Kendall, digs into a bag of blue cotton candy. His mom, Jen, got a rainbow snow cone.

Dr. Moxy provided musical entertainment Thursday evening in the beer tent.

Dave Cole serves up clams – one of the most popular offerings Thursday evening in the Kendall Fire Department food pavilion.

Colleen Clary dusts an order of waffles with powdered sugar.

Linda Kludt, back center, turns out fresh waffles assisted by Diane Furness.

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Photos courtesy of Dale Banker, director of the Orleans County Emergency Management Office

KENDALL – Two temporary, emergency dams were set up in Kendall today by the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

One water-filled dam was placed along 250 feet of Knapp Shores with another one 600 feet long on the Ed Rose shoreline. The National Guard installed that Aqua Dam.

The dams were filled with lake water by the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

New York debuted the Aqua Dams to fight the Lake Ontario flooding and erosion on June 13 when the dams were installed in the Town of Greece in Monroe County and in the Village of Sodus Point in Wayne County.

The water-filled dams can be rolled quickly, effectively and at less cost than sandbags to protect property, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on June 13 while viewing the dams.

“These temporary dam systems are the latest step in that comprehensive effort, and we will continue to think out of the box to help the region prevent further damage and return to normal,” Cuomo said on June 13.

State officials successfully tested these movable, emergency dam systems in several flood prone areas affected by rising Lake Ontario flood waters to ensure this technology properly conforms to the terrain, withstands waves, and holds back water.

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Photos by Kristina Gabalski

KENDALL – Carol D’Agostino, Kendall’s Jr./Sr. High School principal, presents a diploma to Alanna Gordon on Friday during commencement at the school auditorium. Gordon was one of 54 graduates. She has passed the NYS Boards as a CNA and hopes to work in a nursing home.

District Superintendent Julie Christensen addressed the crowd. She 77 percent of the Class of 2017 graduated with at least Regents diploma and 72 percent are entering college. Five percent of the class are entering the Armed Forces.

Christensen told graduates that graduation is a process that continues every day of their lives.  “Your fireworks begin today,” she said, “reach for the stars … work hard, exhibit a passion for your chosen path … be bold, be courageous, be your best.”

Members of the Color Guard, Matthew Murray and Allen Tonas, present the flags. Miguel Aguirre and Lyndsay Wright served as Marshals.

Members of the Band Ensemble, directed by Ashlea Strouse, perform “America the Beautiful.”

Graduate Alexis Payton gives the invocation. District Superintendent Julie Christensen is at left.

Salutatorian Chelsea Wright told graduates as they complete this chapter of their lives, there is no way to escape change.

“When faced with challenges we do not crumble, we must learn to adjust as we go,” she said.  “You will be the ones who change the world.”

Wright will attend St. Bonaventure University in the fall and major in accounting.

The 2017 Commencement Address was given by Kendall Class of 2000 graduate Michael Turbeville.  Turbeville returned to Kendall as a high school teacher in 2006, but decided to change careers and graduated from the Police Academy in 2015.  He now works for the Rochester Police Department in the Lake Section.

Turbeville advised graduates on “How to Succeed According to Turbs.”

He challenged them to take a step back and slow down. “You don’t have to have life figured out,” he said.

Turbeville also told graduates to be kind.  “No one has ever said, ‘this has been a great day,’ from the back seat of a police car,” he said, and noted he deals with the challenges of police work through kindness.

“I think of how I want to be treated,” Turbeville said.  “You can respond with anger and fear or love and kindness. Different and bad are not synonyms. We can disagree and still be kind.”

Lastly, he advised students to be humble as they make their way into the next phase of their lives.

Cooper James Rowley receives his diploma. He will attend Monroe Community College in the fall, majoring in agriculture and food studies.

Elizabeth Rath gives the valedictory address. She challenged her fellow graduates to, “jump out of your comfort zone … take this passion, this excitement and drive it into the world.”

Rath said the compassion and support graduates have received all their lives from family and friends in the Kendall community have given them a strong base as they move forward. She will study biomedical engineering at the University of Rochester this fall.

James Longrod gives the benediction.

With class officers facing fellow graduates, tassels are moved from right to left, to signify commencement is completed and they have graduated high school.

The Kendall Class of 2017 acknowledges the crowd before leaving the stage.

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