Members of the John Gardner Society gathered, as they do every October, for a reading of selections from the work of Batavia's own John Gardner.
Top photo: Bill Kauffman reading a portion of an essay about Gardner by Susan Thornton, who was Gardner's fiancée at time of his death.
Byron Hoot, who began attending the readings a few years ago, driving to Batavia annually from his home in Pennsylvania.
Jim Gardner, John's brother
Leona Pastore and Terry Abrams
Bill Kauffman
Brian Paris reading
Great shots. The black and
Great shots. The black and white completes the story.
Magnificent photos and
Magnificent photos and article.