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The first world-record pancake

By Jonathan Monfiletto

A visitor to Penn Yan – a former resident of Yates County, in fact – recently remarked to me that it was his custom during his periodic visits to stop at the Penn Yan Diner and order the buckwheat pancakes, “as one would when in Penn Yan,” he told me. When in Rome, do as the Romans do; when in Penn Yan, do as the Pennsylvania Yankees do.

Penn Yan sure is proud of its buckwheat pancakes and of The Birkett Mills, the 200-plus-year-old company and the remaining mill on the Keuka Lake Outlet, that produces buckwheat pancake mix and other goods from the grain-like plant that is technically a fruit and related to rhubarb. So proud, indeed, that for a period of time – from 1986 until 1999 – Penn Yan celebrated the Buckwheat Festival at the end of September.

The Birkett Mills would actually shut down its operations for a couple of weeks, with many of its employees involved in the planning and hosting of the festival, and the community would gather to pay homage to the key ingredient in the Mills’ processes. Held at the Yates County Fairgrounds, the festival consisted of comedy shows, music acts, crafts, animals, a midway with rides and games, and of course buckwheat-based foods – pizza dough, hot dog rolls, kasha, and even ice cream and candy bars.

While the lasting impression of the Buckwheat Festival may be the giant griddle – 28 feet, 1 inch in diameter, to be exact – that hangs on the side of The Birkett Mills building on the corner of Main and Seneca streets and was used to make the Guinness Book of World Records-verified world record pancake at the second festival in 1987, people nowadays might not remember that the first attempt at a world-record pancake took place at the inaugural festival in 1986.

The inaugural Buckwheat Harvest Festival (it is dubbed the “first annual” festival, and that terminology grates on me as a former journalist and lifelong grammar drill sergeant) took place on the weekend of Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28. It started with a parade through downtown Penn Yan on Saturday morning with high school marching bands, area musical acts, floats from local businesses and organizations, and others entertainers, marchers, and participants.

The festival also included an arts and crafts show in which a jury selected the vendors for the craftsmanship and variety of items the vendors offered numerous categories of items for sale. Several Yates County churches, pastors, and congregants gathered to host a sunrise worship service on the Sunday morning of the festival. Entertainment acts included Nik and the Nice Guys, the Tamburitzans of Duquesne University, and Dick Solberg the Sun Mountain Fiddler.

The Birkett Mills allowed tours of its facility during the festival – something it doesn’t normally do – and Penn Yan Academy staged a football game against Palmyra-Macedon on Saturday. There was also a jamboree on Saturday featuring the bands Crossroads, Country Cousins, Southern Tears, and Union.

Yet, the highlight of the inaugural Buckwheat Festival undoubtedly must have been the cooking of the 10-foot-diameter buckwheat pancake. With some 20,000 people attending the festival over the two days, The Chronicle-Express states the fairgrounds “grandstand was full and the crowd five to six feet deep as the excitement grew,” while Craig McMinn distributed 800 pounds of pancake batter over a half-ton steel griddle.

McMinn, of CM Fabrication in Penn Yan, built the griddle along with CM’s Bob Kerrick, while Bruce Hansen, of City Hill Construction in Dresden, provided hydraulic equipment to help flip the pancake. Steve Graves, The Birkett Mills assistant plant manager, was given the challenge of making the world’s biggest pancake, though inquiries to London-based Guinness offered little direction on how big it had to be. So, while it was dubbed the world’s largest buckwheat pancake, it is unclear whether it actually was.

In the program for the inaugural festival, Graves noted maintaining an adequate and constant heat source would be a difficult challenge, and he planned to use good, old-fashioned firewood to cook the pancake. He also planned to use Puritan Buckwheat Pancake Mix, since Puritan already contained all of the ingredients in its mix so the addition of eggs, milk, salt, and other items would be unnecessary. The only thing added to the mix was Keuka Lake water. Afterward, New York State maple syrup and butter topped off the meal.

Described by The Chronicle-Express as “a little brown around on top and crispy on the edges,” the pancake was also dubbed “a giant success” and “a meal for thousands” for the spectators and workers at the fairgrounds.

“What will be attempted next year?” The Chronicle-Express wondered. “Everyone will want to keep their eyes and ears open because plans are already underway for the second annual Buckwheat Harvest Festival.”

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🚀 My Journey to Becoming a Stack World Record Holder & Building a Community 🚀

Hey everyone,

I’ve been playing games for as long as I can remember, from 25,000 hours in CS to countless hours in other games, but it wasn’t until recently that I found a passion for mobile gaming—specifically Stack by Ketchapp. What started as a casual game to pass the time turned into something bigger.

My World Record in Stack by Ketchapp

After lots of dedication and focus, I recently hit a world record of 582 points in Stack, without missing a single stack! 🎉 This wasn’t an easy feat. It took countless attempts and a lot of focus. For me, ADHD hyperfocus played a huge role in helping me lock in and execute each move with precision. It’s amazing how hyperfocus can turn a simple game into something much more competitive.

I’m still pushing for more—there’s a new record on the horizon: 1099 points using the ad-revive feature, and I’m ready to take it on when the time is right!

Building the Stack Masters Community

After reaching this milestone, I realized I wasn’t alone in the desire to break high scores and push limits in mobile games. So, I created Stack Masters, a place where fellow gamers can share their high scores, strategies, and tips, and where we can challenge each other to reach new heights.

Stack Masters is a growing community for gamers who love the thrill of competitive mobile gaming. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re chasing a record of your own, this is the place for you!

What You’ll Find in Stack Masters:

High-Score Challenges: Compete with others to reach new personal bests and even world records.

Strategy Discussions: Learn from others and share your tips to perfect your gameplay.

ADHD and Hyperfocus: For those of us who use hyperfocus as a tool, share your experience and strategies to stay in the zone.

Community Events: Join in on weekly challenges, and see if you can stack higher than the rest!

Join the community on Reddit: r/StackMasters It’s the perfect place for mobile gamers like us to connect, compete, and celebrate our achievements together.

Let’s stack up those wins, one block at a time! 🧱💪

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Track & Field News Covers for Summer 2024

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a world record in 400m Hurdles at the USA Trials, and Cole Hocker upset a stellar field to take Olympic gold at 1500m.

photos © Kevin Morris

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The Nation Draw Inspiration From Your Spirit’: Henna Sindhu Lauds Preethi Pal s Paralympic Heroics

Henna Sindhu: Olympian pistol shooter Heena Sindhu lauded para-athlete Preethi Pal for her historic medal winning performances at the ongoing Paris Paralympics.Preethi on Monday scripted history after clinching bronze in the women's 200m T35 as she became the first Indian woman athlete to win two medals in track & field in the Paralympics or Olympics. She clocked the personal best timing of 30.01 seconds to finish behind the Chinese duo of Xia Zhou and Guo Qianqian, who bagged gold and silver, respectively, with a timing of 28.15 seconds and 29.09 seconds. "Heartiest congratulations to Preethi Pal for a medal winning performance at the Paris Paralympics. Despite facing innumerous challenges throughout your life, you stand tall scripting your name in history. The nation is not only proud of you but draw inspiration from your character and spirit. Keep winning and keep rising Preethi," Heena posted on X. Earlier on Friday, the Indian sprinter won bronze in the women's 100m -T35. The 23-year-old finished third in the final with a time of 14.21 seconds, which was also her personal best. "Heartiest congratulations to Preethi Pal for a medal winning performance at the Paris Paralympics. Despite facing innumerous challenges throughout your life, you stand tall scripting your name in history. The nation is not only proud of you but draw inspiration from your character and spirit. Keep winning and keep rising Preethi," Heena posted on X. Article Source: IANS Read the full article

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President and Prime Minister congratulate Arshad Nadeem

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Sydney McLaughiin-Levrone CRUSHES her own 400m hurdle WORLD RECORD at the US Olympic Trials and gave all the praise to God.

Praise God indeed! We can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store

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Katie Ledecky Dominates Again! Watch as the swimming sensation shatters her own world record and claims the gold medal in the thrilling 1500m freestyle race. Experience the electrifying atmosphere, stunning slow-motion replays, and exclusive interviews with Katie and her team. Get inspired by her journey to greatness and witness history in the making!

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An Indian 16-year-old Preetismita Bhoi sets a world record and wins gold at the IWF Youth Championships.

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