On June 9, over 140 people attended the season opening celebrations at the Spencerport Depot Visitors Center and Canal Museum.
Winners were announced for the 2018 photo and essay contest. The theme of the photo contest was transportation. Photo winners at the Elementary level were first – John Laduke; second – Brody O’Keefe; Honorable Mention – Iris Clements. At the Middle School level, winners were first – Emily Schicker; second – Allison Snarr; Honorable Mention – Emma Schleher; Honorable Mention – Mackenzie Chapman. High School winners were first – Luke Thompson; second Matthew Bowerman; Honorable Mention – Nina Parry; Honorable Mention – Connor Schmid. Adult winners were first – James Mitchell; second – Greg LaDuca; Honorable Mentions (2) – Laura Bianchi.
Essays this year focused on the impact of the Erie Canal on daily life. This year’s essay winners were first – Micayla Peluso; second – Aiden Tyson; Honorable Mention – Abigail Wake; Honorable Mention – Alexis Holmes. All entries from this year’s contests will be on display at the Spencerport Museum until the end of June.
Terry Werth, local author of Goodnight Spencerport, talked about her experiences as an author. Terry instilled a desire to have young authors continue to read and write their stories.
Check out the Museum website and social media pages for details of next year’s photo and essay contests.
Event sponsors were: Mary Lobene from Howard Hanna Real Estate Services; Schultz and Associates Engineers and Land Surveyors; Spencerport Insurance Agency; and Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.
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