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1876 |
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An Accident Befalls William L. Wemett In 1876, while playing baseball in Canadice, William L. Wemett recieved an severe head injury. The results of the accident ultimately lead to his death. |
Naples Record Unknown Author |
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1878 |
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In 1878, war was a threat in the east. In Hemlock NY there were different concerns. |
Naples Record S. L. Deyo |
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1878 |
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In 1878, the Rev. William Hunter presented this “History of Springwater” at the third annual Pioneers Association of Livingston County. He spoke of the early settlers, their simple life and their neighborly interactions. |
Dansville Express Rev. William Hunter |
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1879 |
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Human Skeletal Remains found at Hemlock Lake Seven human skeletons were recently found by Mr. Bugabee as he worked in his yard at Hemlock Lake. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1880 |
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Christmas at the Walkers of Springwater NY C. E. Walker wrote a newspaper article about the Walker family Christmas reunion of 1879. A poem was include by Lucinda Walker Tenny of Holly Michigan. The article is presented in the Ezra and Harriet Walker page. |
Canaseraga Times C. E. Walker |
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1885 |
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Seth Green Wrote about Fishing at Hemlock Lake Seth Green became famous for his knowledge of fish. He created the fish hatchery in Caledonia NY. A fishing fly and a steamboat were named the “Seth Green”. |
Livonia Gazette Seth Green |
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1885 |
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The Halfway House of Hemlock Lake has been Renovated George W. Fisher has announced that the well known cottage has undergone renovation and is ready for customers. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1885 |
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A Suggestion about the Hemlock Lake Watershed “Iron Point” made some early observations and suggestions about the Hemlock Lake watershed. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1888 |
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Contamination Concerns at Hemlock Lake In 1888 George Rafter presented the results of his study of contamination in Hemlock Lake. He also expressed his concerns about causing a public health “calamity”. |
Livonia Gazette George Rafter |
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1890 |
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Springwater Complains about Water Levels at Hemlock Lake In 1890 the village of Springwater sent a petition to the City of Rochester. The village said that the water levels were causing unhealthy conditions in Springwater. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1892 |
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Buggy Accident on Jacques Hill Road in Hemlock NY In 1892, Mary Turner Harder died from injuries she received in a buggy accident on Jacques Hill Road in Hemlock NY. Read the news article here. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1896 |
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How to grow rhubarb and care for roses. How to filter water and preserve eggs without refrigeration. How to grow $200 horses and to clean your dairy. |
Springwater Enterprise Various Authors |
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1907 |
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Prinny Chesbro the Hermit of Hemlock Lake Prinny Chesbro lived alone in a small cabin along the east slope of Hemlock Lake. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1908 |
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In February of 1908 a fire destoryed the Woodruff Block on Main street in Hemlock NY. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1908 |
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Snyder Home Fire in Springwater In February of 1908 a fire destoryed the Alonzo Snyder Home on Main street in Springwater NY. |
Cohocton Index Unknown Author |
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1911 |
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Rochester Aldermen Visit Hemlock and Canadice Lakes A number of the members of the Rochester board of aldermen made a visit to Hemlock and Canadice lakes in 1911. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1913 |
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Buggy Accident on Depot Road in Springwater NY In 1913, Herman Struble had a buggy accident going down Depot Road in Springwater. The horse harness broke and Herman lost control. No one died but the passengers were injured. Read the news article here. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1915 |
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Warren Slout died in an auto accident The accident occurred on Bald Hill road just north of Springwater NY as Mr. Slout tried to avoid a hole in the road. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1922 |
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A Road Tour Around Hemlock Lake in 1922 In a Cadillac Touring Car in 1922 we take a road trip around Hemlock Lake. |
Democrat and Chronicle Unknown Author |
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1922 |
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The Springwater State Bank Report for 1922 The Springwater State Bank of Springwater NY published this report in 1922. Accounts were looking good. |
Valley News Unknown Author |
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1928 |
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The Hemlock School Fire in 1928 In 1928 the Hemlock High School burned to the ground for unknown reasons. All was lost but some school records that were in the principals office. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1932 |
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The Hemlock to Cleveland Airplane Derby in 1932 On August 31, 1932 there was much excitement in Hemlock NY. It was the scene of the Hemlock - Cleveland Handicap Air Race. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1932 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Haggerty of Hemlock Celebrate 50th Anniversary William Haggerty and Carrie Ritzenthaler were married on the 19th of April 1882. They were the proprietors of the Metropolitan Hotel in Hemlock. |
Unknown Newspaper Unknown Author |
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1941 |
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Harvey D. Wemett and Olive I. Goodberlet Die in Auto Accident Harvey D. Wemett and Olive I. Goodberlet died in an auto accident near Hemlock NY in September 1941. |
Lima Recorder Unknown Author |
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1941 |
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George Wilson was an ex-slave who came to upstate New York at the end of the Civil War when he was 12 years old. |
Unknown Newspaper Peter Culross |
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1942 |
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The Story behind “Santa Claus in Santa Land” by Harold W. Trott Dr. Harold W. Trott, in 1942, wrote a story for one of his young patients. He had asked her what she wanted for Christmas. She replied, a book about Santa Claus. |
Lima Recorder Ted Snell |
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1942 |
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The Lost Ring of Alma Snyder Walker Alma Snyder Walker was reunited with her engagement ring 60 years after it was lost. The ring was found by her grandson. |
Genesee Express Unknown Author |
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1943 |
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“Beautiful Hemlock” published by Arch Merrill Down from the hills come the voice of Hemlock, like the skirl of bagpipes, wild and haunting and a bit mournful. For Hemlock is a captive lake. |
Democrat Chronicle Arch Merrill |
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1944 |
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A Soldier and his Sister Reunite After 20 Years The emergency of their ailing mother in Webster’s Crossing brought a brother and sister together again after 20 years. “Are you Charlie?” asked Mrs. Candie, and “Are you Sarah?” exclaimed Corporal Fulford, when the pair met. |
Democrat & Chronicle Genesee Country Express |
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1946 |
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“Helicopter Digest” published by Dr. Harold Trott The first issue has six departments - General Features, Private Flying, Helicopter Engineering, Jet Propulsion Engineering, Manufacturing, Departmental Features. |
Lima Recorder Unknown Author |
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1948 |
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Mr. Matt Barry, a superintendent at the Hemlock Lake reservoir, acquired a reliable friend with some graham crackers and chewing tobacco. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1951 |
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The Springwater Town Clerk’s Report Minnie Fisher was the town clerk in 1951 and published this repoort. Marriage license cost $1.50 and hunting licensce cost 25 cents. |
Valley News Minnie Duffy |
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1954 |
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75th anniversary of the Canadice strawberry festival. The first strawberry festival of the Canadice Church was held on Saturday, June 28, 1879. Admission in 1879 was 25 cents. The 75th anniversary of the festival was celebrated in June of 1954. The admission in 1954 was $1.25. |
Livonia Gazette Mrs. Maud Van Duyan |
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1956 |
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The Mysterious Water Wells of Springwater NY. Arch Merrill wrote about the mysterious water wells at Fort Hill in Springwater NY. |
Democrat and Chronicle Arch Merrill |
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1961 |
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The Metropolitan Hotel Changes Ownership. Rudolph Johnson of Geneva purchased the Metropolitan hotel in Hemlock from the Haggerty estate. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1965 |
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Viet Nam Discussion at Hemlock Lake Gerald Ford and Barber Conable were some of the politicians at the Hemlock Lake park that spoke about the Viet Nam conflict. |
Democrat Chronicle Unknown Author |
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1966 |
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The Story Behind the News about Sue Baker At 80 years old, Sue Baker shows no signs of slowing down. And there is nothing that she would not do for the church she loves in Webster Crossing. |
Democrat Chronicle Unknown Author |
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1968 |
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The History of the Springwater Town Hall Reid Robinson wrote a brief history of the Springwater Town Hall in 1968. It was the home of many organizations over the years. |
Valley News Reid Robinson |
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1974 |
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Larry Briggs and Dave Schaap enjoy their old cars. They restore them from the ground up and then drive the back roads and relax. |
Democrat Chronicle Bob Bickel |
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1974 |
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The Hemlock Fire Department began in 1919 as the community recognized the need. Over the years new equipment, buildings were added. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1976 |
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Historical marker was placed at site of original Springwater Post Office Mrs. Elizabeth Bomstad and Andy Mahefkey placed a historical marker at the site of Springwater’s original post office. |
Hornell Tribune Unknown Author |
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1977 |
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Hemlock Metropolitan Hotel destroyed by Fire Fire completely destroyed the 170 year old Metropolitan Hotel in Hemlock this past Monday morning, May 2nd. |
Livonia Gazette Carol Van Loon |
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1982 |
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Carl A. Drain Comes Home at Last In 1944 Corporal Carl A. Drain’s plane went down in the Pacific. His remains were found 37 years later and returned home. |
Democrat Chronicle Jolie Griffin |
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1982 |
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Havilah Toland, a resident of Springwater NY, designed and created a flag for the town that he has spent a life time admiring. |
Democrat Chronicle Bob Bickel |
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1984 |
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The Red and White Store in Hemlock Closes Earl and Ruth Collins spent much of their lives running the small Red and White Store in Hemlock. Now they reluctantly give it up. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1985 |
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The 1812 Country Store in Hemlock Ruth Woodruff was the proprietor of this store for twenty five years. The Rapelje’s took over in 1985. |
Livonia Gazette Unknown Author |
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1987 |
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108th anniversary of the Canadice strawberry festival The First Canadice Strawberry Festival was in 1879. Admission in 1879 was 25 cents. The 108th anniversary was in 1987. The fees in 1987 were $5 for adults and $2.50 for children. |
Daily Messenger Unknown Author |
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1990 |
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Hyla Frog and Two Rough Strangers Two stories: The Hyla frog that comes in spring. And two rough strangers who come to Canadice with helping hands. |
Canadice Chronicle Unknown Authors |
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1990 |
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Harriet Hollister Spencer Park Here is a short history of the Harriet Hollister Spencer park. It was a great gift to the community by the Spencer family. |
Canadice Chronicle Unknown Authors |
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1994 |
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Ellis remembers a day when Democrats were hard to find in Canadice. He also remembers Jim Mc Clurg and his Democrat Wagon. |
Canadice Chronicle Ellis Alger |
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1994 |
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Earl Mastin remembers old neighbors: the Bushes, Goods, Costellos and Haywards. His column was called “As I Saw It”. |
Canadice Chronicle Earl Mastin |
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1995 |
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Burning Wood for Fuel in Canadice Earl remembers how his family cut wood to burn through the winter and how trees were taken to the railroad for shipment to Rochester. |
Canadice Chronicle Earl Mastin |
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1995 |
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The Boys’ Education on the Farm Earl gives his ideas and opinions about boys working on farms. Working with animals and machinery prepares young boys for adult experiences. |
Canadice Chronicle Earl Mastin |
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1995 |
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Mina writes about helping her father load the hay into the barn in summer. They used a “hay fork” and she drove the horses. |
Canadice Chronicle Mina Preston Oliver |
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1995 |
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Mina writes about the attice in her parent’s old farmhouse. The house was called “Hickory Ridge” and was located in Springwater. Grandma’s spinning wheel, Papa’s fair ribbons and other treasures were kept up there. |
Canadice Chronicle Mina Preston Oliver |
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1995 |
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Mabel writes about her memories of Christmas in 1919. Strings of popcorn and crepe paper decorating the tree and Mama playing Christmas tunes on the piano. |
Canadice Chronicle Mabel Belcher Proctor |
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1996 |
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Tools and Memories of the Dentist Reflection about tools and a memory of going to the dentist as a child. |
Canadice Chronicle Marion Van Duyne Sutton |
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1996 |
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Mina remembers her father’s hands. He was a farmer and work hard with his hands and yet was always gentle with his family. |
Canadice Chronicle Mina Preston Oliver |
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1996 |
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The Allison - Mastin Homestead The Mastin family owned their homestead since 1911. Earl Mastin wrote this article about his homestead. |
Canadice Chronicle Earl Mastin |
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1996 |
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Mina writes about the pantry in her parent’s old farmhouse called “Hickory Ridge”. There were also books there which drew her undivided attention. |
Canadice Chronicle Mina Preston Oliver |
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1997 |
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Mina remembers gathering nuts in the fall on her parents homestead. Black walnuts mixed in ice cream was her favorite. |
Canadice Chronicle Mina Preston Oliver |
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2011 |
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Earl Mastin and Helen Hilliard Earl Mastin and Helen Hilliard were married on 6 June 1942 and lived in Canadice NY. Here is a tribute to Earl Mastin. |
Daily Messenger Mike Maslanik |
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2011 |
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The foot-stomping music and fun festivities are coming back to the hills of Sugarbush Hollow again this year at the third annual Springwater Fiddlers Fair and American Craft Show. |
Lake Country Weekender Diane Olson |
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2011 |
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Backcountry Steward: a purposeful summer Simply put, the objective I was given as a Backcountry Steward was to educate the public about the unique rules and regulations of the Hemlock - Canadice Watershed. |
Lake Country Weekender Paul Wailand |
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2011 |
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The Humphrey Christmas Tree Farm of Springwater It’s that time of year when the holidays are just around the corner. A fun, traditional way to start off the season is to take a trip to visit a Christmas tree farm. |
Lake Country Weekender Diane Olson |
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2012 |
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Every artist seeks creative inspiration in a personal way. Anne Fischer finds meaning from the natural order of life around her. |
Lake Country Weekender Kay Thomas |
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2012 |
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The perfect place to embrace fresh insight and inner balance is the Springwater Center near the state forest surrounding Hemlock Lake. |
Lake Country Weekender Zaquynn Iamati |
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2012 |
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During the weekends of March 17 and 18, and March 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, maple producers across New York State will be hosting open houses for the public. |
Lake Country Weekender Diane Olson |
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2012 |
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The construction started on the first two miles of the Springwater trail which will eventually be a 32-mile trail that will loop around the Township of Springwater. |
Lake Country Weekender Diane Olson |
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2013 |
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John and Colleen live in Springwater and have been making music together for years. |
Lake Country Weekender Diane Olson |
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2013 |
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Lynn Schapp, “The Soap Hag”, lives in Springwater with her husband and creates all-natural soaps. |
Lake Country Weekender Diane Olson |
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2014 |
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The Cohocton Historical Society held a fashion show of clothing from long ago. |
The Valley View Judy Tripp-Neu |
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2014 |
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Richard Shearer is Artist in Residence at Livingston Arts Richard Shearer of Springwater is the first Artist in Residence at Livingston Arts at Murry Hill, Mount Morris NY. |
Lake Country Weekender Diane Olson |
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2014 |
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Historian Havilah Towland Reminisces Havilah recently took a drive through memory lane along the shores of Hemlock and Canadice lakes and then shared his thought with us. |
Lake Country Weekender Diane Olson |
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2015 |
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Erwin Cemetery Ornament Stolen The swan ornament that has been in Erwin cemetery since 1892 is missing. Police think it was stolen. Please call if you know anything. |
Livingston County News Judy Tripp |
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2016 |
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The Springwater Fiddlers Fair in 2016 changed its name to the Springwater Music Fair and added a second day to the festivities. It was a spectacular event in all ways. |
The Hometown News Darlene Bentley |