Life in the Finger Lakes Fall 2009

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THE REGION’S PREMIER MAGAZINE

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Fall 2009

Autumn Harvest Feel Like You’re on Vacation in a Timberframe Home Antiquer’s Delight in Big Flats Falconry: Not for the Faint of Heart

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CANOES AND KAYAKS ON CANADICE Canadice Lake may be the smallest of the eleven Finger Lakes, but it has a huge wild presence

By Michael Venturino

TO MARKET, TO MARKET Thriving Ithaca attraction makes for a fun – and healthy – place to visit

By Bill Wingell

RAISE HIGH THE ROOFBEAM, CARPENTERS Well-built timberframe homes bring the feel of your rustic, nature-oriented vacation into your everyday life

By Kimberly Price

FROSTY MORNINGS

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People flock to a festival that resonates with the feelings of an old-time country fair

By Kristian S. Reynolds

Below: Yellow and red leaves contrast sharply against the deep blue of one of the Finger Lakes. Photo by Bill Banaszewski Cover: Ripe pumpkins are a true sign that the autumn harvest is in full swing. Photo by George Cannon

LETTERS FINGER LAKES MAP CONTRIBUTORS NEWSBITS OFFBEAT DOWNTOWN Good things are happening in Phelps SPORT • It’s about why you play the game • Falconer on the edge

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FRUIT OF THE VINE Specialization at Heart and Hands Winery

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IN THE KITCHEN Smoke-roasted shrimp and salsa

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WILDLIFE PROFILE Mink encounters

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CULTURED Painted Barrels 2009: a new trail

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OUTDOORS Is tree removal plan flawed?

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MADE IN THE FINGER LAKES Waterfront trams: a step above stairs

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LIFESTYLE A mecca for antiquers

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CALENDAR: FESTIVALS & EVENTS

The photography of Frank Muller

LAFAYETTE APPLE FESTIVAL

MY OWN WORDS

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It always seems the apples and other issue remind me of the fruit of fruit picked right from the tree are the our labors. They showcase what best tasting. When I was growing up in we can achieve if we are persistent and Pennsylvania my family would visit a add some nutrients now and then. cherry orchard near our home. The Those pumpkins didn’t get that big by owners provided interesting ladders that themselves. came to a point at the top. They would There are two articles in this issue place them in a fork of the tree so we that bring the harvest season to the could climb and pick to our heart’s conforefront of my thoughts. The first one tent. I don’t think I’ve tasted another is about the Ithaca Farmer’s Market, a wonderful attraction at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake. In the summer and fall, fruits and vegetables are sold, and artisans and craftsmen showcase their work.

Bakers and chefs show us what they can make from the harvest, and the music of local bands accompany the shoppers.

While we have touched on just one farm market here, but there are many throughout the Finger Lakes, from small roadside The new 2010 calendar is now available to order. stands selling pies and bell peppers, to markets held in villages cherry as good as those. and cities. They are a coming together I have several more “berry and fruit of many colorful and good things, and it picking” stories, but I’ll save those for makes you feel good to shop them and another time. Right now, I’d like to tell peruse their products. you about something readers have been The other article is about the asking us to do for years. We are so Lafayette Apple Festival held each year excited and proud to announce that the in Lafayette, just south of Syracuse near brand new, premier copy of the 2010 Route 81. This festival isn’t only about Life in the Finger Lakes calendar is now the apple harvest, but a showcase of available. We have printed a limited many talented and enthusiastic people supply of these calendars, so you need to from the region with their product of grab yours quick, before we run out. choice.

The only way to buy the 2010 Just down the road from the Lafayette Apple Festival is an apple farm calendar is to go online to our website, www.LifeintheFingerLakes.com, where called the Beak & Skiff. I first heard the there is a link for ordering. It’s simple name when my wife and I were planand easy. We are unable to process ning to meet her brother and family orders by phone, so please use the above there. They liked to go in the fall to method. pick apples and enjoy the festivities. But Enjoy your calendar and have an my introduction to the event was from apple or two this fall. my sister-in-law, who said “let’s go to beeknskiff.” Never having heard that name before, I was clueless as to what she was saying. Naturally, after visiting mark@lifeinthefingerlakes.com there and enjoying their delicious

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All That Glittered

Dear Mark, I am Hank Stuart, son of Bill Stuart, founder of Sarah Coventry.

I have had many friends comment to me on the article in this issue.

Thank you for doing a great piece on our family’s business. We were very proud of it and sorry that it did not continue for future generations.

Jan Bridgeford-Smith, the author of the article, obviously spoke with my aunt, Margaret (Margi) Beale. Please note correct spelling.

Also please note that my father’s wife (my mother) is Barbara Perkins Stuart, not Caroline Emmons Stuart.

Caroline Emmons Stuart was the wife of my great-great grandfather C.W. Stuart Best regards, Hank Stuart, Rochester We deeply regret any errors that were made in the details of the article from the Summer 2009 edition titled “All that Glittered: The Rise and Fall of Sarah Coventry Inc.” The Editor

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The thing is that we were treated like people and not “employees.” Every week there were specials that only “we” could buy at a special price and after I left, I understand that there was a weekly store that was set up that sold many things other than jewelry. Nearly 40 years later I still have loads of Sarah Coventry and Emmons jewelry in my special wooden jewelry box that I purchased there and many fond memories of people that I worked with and would love to get in touch with again.

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Thanks to Cindy Ruggieri for her article on the area’s ice cream places (Summer 2009 “Getting the Scoop”). I hope you can pass on to her the name of our local favorite...Papa Jack’s in Victor. Perhaps she can continue her journey there.

Thanks for your wonderful magazine. My brother visits us in the Finger Lakes in the summer from Kansas City, Missouri, and I always find ideas for places to take him from reading your publication.

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The Finger Lakes Regional Map Hilton

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Baldwinsville North Syracuse E. Rochester

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Areas of interest in this magazine issue:

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Big Flats

The Finger Lakes Region of New York State

Addison

Elmira Waverly

• Big Flats • Canandaigua • Corning

• Cortland • Elmira • Farmington

• Hemlock • Ithaca • Lafayette

• Macedon • Moravia • Penn Yan

Apalachin

• Phelps • Rushville • South Bristol

• Union Springs

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Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, Bill Wingell studied agricultural journalism at Cornell but dropped out after his third year to take a job as a reporter at The Morning Call in Allentown, Pennsylvania. After several years, he migrated down to Philadelphia and freelanced as a correspondent for several clients, including Reuters News Service and Dow-Jones’ weekly National Observer. He also did freelance news and feature photography for The New York Times and the Philadelphia Bulletin’s Sunday Magazine. In the 1980s, Wingell and his family moved to the Southern Tier and opened a wholesale commercial nursery providing cacti and other succulents to florists and garden centers across Upstate New York. About six years ago, Wingell got back into feature writing and photography and now does work for Gannett, The New York Times and Life in the Finger Lakes.

Rachel Dickinson lives with her husband Tim Gallagher, their children, one dog, two falcons, a parakeet, and one lizard in a big Edwardian house set on the main street of a tiny central New York village. A travel writer, her assignments can take her to exotic lands – like the Russian Far East and the Andes of Northern Peru – or a bit closer to home – like spending a week on the Erie Canal. Her work has appeared in a number of publications including The Atlantic, Audubon, and The Christian Science Monitor. Falconer on the Edge: A Man, His Birds, and the Vanishing Landscape of the American West, her narrative nonfiction book about following a hardcore falconer through a hunting season in Wyoming, was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in May 2009. Her husband and children are hoping she’ll get excited by a project that keeps her in the state.

As a native of Geneva, Michael Venturino has a lifelong fascination with the Finger Lakes landscape. It was a natural evolution for him to learn how to portray the many facets of that landscape imagery – from sweeping vistas to minute details – any time of day and in each of the four seasons. His photography skills were honed through his experiences as a member of the design team for the world’s first digital SLR cameras. His imagery has appeared in Life in the Finger Lakes and The Conservationist. He is currently a lead human factors engineer, designing the user interface for medical equipment and software. But he always finds time for crisscrossing the rural areas of the Finger Lakes, visually capturing those landscape features that form the essence of the Finger Lakes Region.

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The Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum will hold its third annual Canandaigua Christkindl Market from 1 to 7 p.m. on November 13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 14, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 15.

The market will benefit the Granger museum, which features Western New York’s largest collection of antique carriages and farm implements. The property also features an 1816 Federal mansion and an 1822 law office. The museum’s mission is to maintain, preserve and interpret its structures and collections for research, education, and private and community functions.

New to the event this year is “Elf School for Children,” where kids can go to make creative crafts each day of the festival. Children’s activities continue with a lantern parade, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and horse-drawn carriage rides.

For more information, visit www.grangerhomestead.org.

Piecing Together Success

The Tompkins County Quilters Guild is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

Organized during the quilt revival of the 1970s, the guild, located in Ithaca, was the site of one of the largest quilter’s conferences in the nation, drawing 8,000 visitors from across the country and abroad.

What began as an educational and social group with 20 members has grown to 130 current members. Expansion of its projects and purpose has also occurred over the years.

Founding member Barbara Dimock said the promotion and encouragement of quilters in Tompkins County has always been key, but the guild plays a much larger role in the community now than ever before. This is evidenced by the donation of quilts to local charities, including Hospicare, Franziska Racker Center, Ithaca Youth Bureau, Sciencenter and Habitat for Humanity.

The guild will hold its biennial quilt show October 3 and 4 at the field house on the Tompkins Cortland Community College campus in Dryden. In addition to displays of

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quilts, vendors and demonstrations, a special exhibit to honor founding members will be featured.

For more information about the guild or the upcoming quilt show, visit www.tcqg.org or call 607-277-4057.

1972 Flood Remembered Through Recordings

Nearly everyone who lived in Corning during the flood of 1972 was affected by it in some way. Now, almost 40 years later, The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes is trying to document just how people’s lives changed.

The Hurricane Agnes flood took 24 lives and caused millions of dollars in property damage when it swept through the area in June of ’72. The ARTS Council is collecting oral histories through their new project “Transformation from Tragedy: Survivors Remember the Flood of ’72.”

The ARTS Council is collaborating with WSKG, which will select the most interesting and touching stories to broadcast in a TV special to air in 2012, commemorating the 40th anniversary.

“People see the flood as a before and after event,” said Connie SullivanBlum, who works with The ARTS and has been conducting interviews with those who went through the flood.

“Everyone has strong emotions about what happened. We’re trying to get as many stories from as many different angles as possible.”

“It wasn’t just a tragedy,” said Sullivan-Blum. “It was transformation.

Identity was forged through this hard thing we went through together.”

Discover Ithaca

The Discovery Trail is a partnership of eight educational organizations in Tompkins County: the Cayuga Nature Center, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell Plantation(s), the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, the History Center in Tompkins County, the Museum of the Earth at PRI, Sciencenter, and the Tompkins County Public Library.

The only organization of its kind, the partnership “promotes awareness of

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the programs and collections of its members and fosters understanding of the connections among art, history, literature, science and the natural world,” according to its website.

One recent program that took place at Sciencenter was “Chemagine!” This family program took place on Saturdays, and introduced children to the world of chemistry and more. “Families can solve real-life challenges together, using simple procedures and safe chemicals,” reads the program guide. A new activity was offered each week, including purifying stinky, muddy water, making a battery out of air, and identifying mystery solutions.

For additional details on this or any other program offered at the eight sites, visit www.discoverytrail.com.

Finger Lakes Mueum Making More Progress

The excitement level has increased dramatically since the Finger Lakes Cultural & Natural History Museum project entered the site selection phase of its strategic plan. Seven Finger Lakes Region counties have submitted a total of 19 sites for consideration by the museum’s Board of Trustees based on a site selection plan prepared for that purpose. Members of the site selection committee have been busy touring each of the sites with county planners, sometimes even by bus.

Pittsford Landscape Architect Don Naetzker has been appointed chair of the site selection committee and has devised a plan to methodically rank each site based on a demanding list of criteria provided in the site selection plan. The objective is to determine which of the sites submitted would be the best location for the museum.

Counties that are participating in the search include Cayuga, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates. A portion of a site that has been submitted by the City of Geneva is located in Ontario County. See www.fingerlakesmuseum.org.

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Indoor Waterpark Opens at Hope Lake Lodge Hope Lake Lodge and Indoor Waterpark at Greek Peak Mountain Resort will open in October. President Al Kryger describes the new facility as, “a four-story condominium/ resort complete with activities for the entire family to enjoy.”

Unique to the resort is Cascades Indoor Waterpark, the first in Central New York. The 41,000-square-foot water world will hold more than 150,000 gallons of water, and more than 500 feet of slides in an 82-degree environment year-round. Also featured will be the full-service Waterfalls Spa, three restaurants, a fitness center, and many more activities, such as downhill skiing, tubing, biking and volleyball.

“No matter the season, there are multiple things to do whether inside or out,” said Laura Call Posecznick, a representative for Hope Lake Lodge. Call 800-955-2754 for more information.

The Work of a Fiddler With her strong background in classical music, Laurie Leenhouts delights crowds with her fiddle.

In addition to playing at weddings, festivals, adult care facilities and coffee shops, Leenhouts has performed for the Finger Lakes Cultural and Natural History Museum Project. She performed for Kingdom Bound at Darien Lake during the first week of August, and plays at Gananda Community Church every week on the contemporarystyle worship team.

But of all the things Leenhouts loves about playing music, she said she loves the sound of her violin the most. “The sound of harmonizing just does something to me when I play or sing with other people.

It’s sort of like a great meal when all the flavors just work together.”

You can view a video of Ken Snyder and Laurie Leenhouts on YouTube.com playing a rendition of “Ashokan Farewell.”

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Brett Steeves from Hammondsport was commissioned by The Windmill to paint the “Curtiss June Bug.”

Murals Crafted at The Windmill Now in its 22nd year, The Windmill Farm & Craft Market between Penn Yan and Dundee on NYS Route 14A offers crafts, food and fun for all every Saturday until the second week of December.

Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., The Windmill has become a leading tourist attraction, with weekly attendance of 8,000 to 10,000 people, according to its website.

A big attraction at The Windmill this year is a display of murals painted by local artisans.

“Curtis June Bug” was painted by Brett Steeves of Hammondsport, “The Halsey Steamboat” and “Watkins Race Cars,” by Bob Gillespie of Penn Yan. Steeves will paint one more mural this year.

For more information about The Windmill or additional activities taking place every Saturday, visit www.thewindmill.com.

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o, what’s going on in Phelps? At a time when all you read about is how bad this is and how bad that is, something different is happening in Phelps. The community has always been comprised of hardworking, independent people. These folks don’t seem deterred by current economic conditions. In fact, they N seem invigorated by the challenge.

Phelps Like many small communities in the Finger Lakes, Phelps has a storied past. Beginning in the mid1800s, it was a thriving community, with many mills springing up along the shores of Flint Creek. It was also a favorite stop on stage coach and railroad

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lines, providing many services to visitors.

Phelps is returning to its roots and focusing on bringing visitors to its community to experience an old-fashioned, simpler time. In these crazy times, this community is trying to provide a place where people can slow down, relax and appreciate where we have been and where we are in life.

In the past two years, several new businesses and organizations have opened their doors and arms to visitors.

Flint Creek Family Brew Pub has a unique menu of foods to enjoy, along with specialty wines and beers, served in a charming, family atmosphere. Stop in on a Saturday night and you’re bound to

Flint Creek Falls is a calm respite in the middle of Phelps.

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Where community and tradition thrive It’s finally fall in the Finger Lakes and what a great place to be! Phelps is the perfect place to start your tour of the Finger Lakes whether you are visiting from out of town or are planning your “stay-cation”! From sunflower fields to sauerkraut, from train rides to downtown shopping, we have it all! Visit our website for some helpful links for planning your Finger Lakes experience at www.phelpsny.com or you can call the Phelps Business Development and Tourism Council at 315-548-8900.

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It’s About Why You Play the Game Youth football program teaches life lessons on and off the field story by Kimberly Price, photos by Kim Hey

Jaret Brown of the Marcus Whitman team attempts to outrun players from the opposing Penn Yan team during a game.

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or years, the prospect of a youth football league team at the Marcus Whitman School District was nothing more than a dream for young boys and the men who coached them.

Although the football team in Penn Yan was nearby, it was not within the district, and was certainly not ideal. Coach Rich Gulvin didn’t like the way things were going with the organization and how it was being run. He wanted the kids to have the opportunity to play more, and he wanted them to be able to discover the beauty of teamwork as he taught them a sport he loved.

When the Marcus Whitman High School team went to state semi-finals in 2005, enough momentum built to propel the idea of a district youth football team into action. Thus, the team members pulled out of Penn Yan, and

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were established at Marcus Whitman as the Junior Wildcat Football and Cheerleading program, which will be entering its third season in August.

“Because the varsity team had done so well, that’s what all those little kids in the district wanted to have happen,” said Clark Brown, former president of the team and now board member.

“They were so excited about the varsity team that they said, ‘Well, I want to play football too.’” The team now belongs to the Finger Lakes Youth Football and Cheerleading League, and Brown is certainly glad of that.

“I said, ‘Man, we’ve got to have football,’” said Brown. “I don’t want kids growing up without it because it’s just so cool.” Brown says he thinks his level of involvement in the league stems from not being able to play as a child.

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Like Brown, Coach Gulvin had no football league in which to play as a child. Instead, he remembers getting some guys together and playing on a street corner or in a hayfield. “It’s such a great opportunity for kids, and I’d hate to see anything stop them from having that opportunity that I didn’t have,” he said.

He now makes it his goal to help every young man on his teams make the most of that opportunity. When he coached for the league in Yates County, Gulvin was unhappy that at certain points, there would be more kids than could actually play, as there were nearly 60 players on his squad. “Some kids were lucky if they got in two to three times a game, and I just didn’t think it was fair to the kids to practice all that time and only do a few plays,” he said.

The Junior Wildcats are now divided into three divisions, with roughly 25 kids in each, allowing them much more playing time, as well as better, more personal coaching. “It’s age and weight-governed, so small kids aren’t playing against big kids,” said Brown. “It’s all very controlled and extremely rule-oriented and safe.” The three divisions are for ages 7 to 9, 9 to 11, and 11 to 14, with an additional section of flag football for children ages 5 through 7. Practice begins August 1, with the first game held August 23 for each division. Each division plays a twohour game every Sunday.

Unlike many sports, football necessitates special – and even individualized – coaching. “People don’t understand that with football every position on the field requires a whole different coaching and education process,” said Brown.

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many coaches?’ Well, come to a pracParents, coaches and kids alike work tice and try to explain a play and tell very hard all season to train and make every single player that they have to do the most of their football experience, but a different thing on that play.” Brown a new addition to the schedule last year said that during the first year of the perhaps made the biggest impact of all. “I league there were one or two coaches, wanted the kids to play for the kids,” said but that number increased to five or six Brown, of his vision of a charity game. “I for the second year, with the majority wanted the league to take a more philanof them being parents.

“Since we’ve started in this new league, I’ve had a lot of parents interested to the point that we have to turn people away because there’s too much involvement,” said Gulvin. Whether in coaching, running the concession stand, fundraising, or doing something else, the league has set a regulation that parents be active volunteers, which Gulvin said provides a Coach Rich Gulvin gives an inspiring and spirited talk to the players. great way for the workload to be spread so it doesn’t fall on only one person’s shoulders.

Just as adults depend on each other to run the league, the players must learn to work together on the field. “The whole thing is dependent on everyone doing their job,” said Brown. “If one of the 11 kids fails, the play fails. And the kids begin to see a level of teamwork required in football as a metaphor for life. We talk about it Cheerleaders perform at each game and work hard to improve their routines. all the time because of what has to happen working with the players. You have to know what to do and thropic approach, so I wanted to have an what your teammates are supposed to all-star game which was dedicated to raisdo so you can tell them if they forget.” ing money for local charities, namely Brown said he enjoys watching the other kids who needed help.” kids help each other out, each whisperWhen Marcus Whitman took on ing to another about what needs to Dundee in the charity game last year, happen next.

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hand to offer guidance and support.

“We brought him in as a spokesperson,” said Brown, “and we raised money for one particular boy in our district who probably won’t live a whole lot longer, but who came to all the games and practices with his mother and siblings.”

Brown said the family lacked a lot of things needed to care for the boy, including a ramp outside their home, but were able to afford them, once presented with the $4,000 raised by the charity game.

“It was unbelievable,” said Brown, who told parents mid-season that down the line, the charity game would be the one their kids would remember. “It was different,” said Brown. “It’s all about developing young men and women to think about something other than themselves. We went out and we played for fun, we didn’t even keep score, and we played to raise money for someone who would never play football.”

This year’s charity game will include many more selfless players, as 12 teams will be involved. Games will be played in the three different age groups at two sites on September 27, Gulvin said.

Even before the charity game, the kids realized it’s not about winning or losing, but how and why you play the game. “The mission statement of the league is not about winning but it’s about growing up and playing and learning the game of football while having fun,” said Brown. While Brown said many fathers still can’t be convinced that it’s not all about the wins, the smiles on the kids’ faces after a game show Brown that the score doesn’t matter a bit. “Win or lose, they’re all smiling,” he said.

It’s those very smiles that keep Gulvin coming back each season, even after his kids are grown and far removed from the days of youth football. “I love seeing the smiles on their faces when they succeed,” said Gulvin.

“I guess that’s why I keep doing it.”

Both Brown and Gulvin say they feel extremely rewarded, knowing they had a part in inducing that happiness.

“Those smiles on their faces are worth a million bucks,” said Brown.

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nter nearly any Finger Tom Higgins of Heart Lakes winery, and one is and Hands Wine Company pours one of bound to find an offering his specialized wines. of 10 to 20 different wines for taste and sale. To create these wines, most wineries will employ several different kinds of white and red grapes: some originating in Europe (vinifera), some from North America (labrusca), and some the result of both natural and laboratory crossings of these two subspecies referred to as hybrids.

From these three main groups, many Finger Lakes wineries bottle wine made from grapes like Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Niagara, Catawba, Cayuga, and countless others.

At Heart and Hands Wine Company, however, the offerings are a bit more focused. This new winery, located near Union Springs on the northeastern shore of Cayuga Lake, offers wine made from only two grapes: Riesling and Pinot Noir.

That’s it. The white selection consists of derivatives of Riesling; the reds of Pinot. Visitors have the option to taste several different kinds of wines, but the main ingredients are always the same. At Heart and Hands, specialization is the key business concept, a dedication that focuses on the pursuit of quality.

While some Finger Lakes wine drinkers might be surprised by the use of only two grapes at Heart and Hands, in fact, it is the normal practice throughout Europe and even in “new world” wine regions. While American wine bottles say the name of the grape on the label regardless of where it comes from, wine drinkers in Europe associate the region of origin with the type of wine. For instance, a red wine from Burgundy in France is almost always made from Pinot Noir,

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while a white wine from Burgundy is nearly always a Chardonnay. Red wine from Bordeaux is always a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and a few other minor varieties – even the domains within Bordeaux have a prescribed domination of these individual grapes. One of the most famous wineries in the world, Chateau Margaux, essentially bottles only two wines: a Bordeaux red blend and a white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc.

California as a state produces almost any kind of wine imaginable, but in Napa Valley many wineries grow only Cabernet Sauvignon and a few other varieties to blend in with that grape – and these wines often market for hundreds of dollars. To simplify, in California, Australia, and elsewhere, the wineries with the biggest reputations and the most expensive wines are likely to focus on one kind of grape, perhaps two if they also produce a white. In both the old world and the new, specialization is synonymous with serious winemaking.

It is no wonder that Tom Higgins, winemaker at Heart and Hands, spent time working in France and California before founding his own winery with his wife Susan. Higgins, a Finger Lakes native, grew up admiring the wine industry but majored in accounting and computer systems in college. After a stint in the corporate world, he began to consult for a wine shop in Westchester County and was re-bitten by the wine bug.

To receive a winemaking education first-hand, Higgins traveled to France in 2005 to work in the cellar at Chateau La Lagune in Bordeaux, a prestigious second-growth estate in the

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Médoc. In his travels he also visited Burgundy, the birthplace of Pinot Noir.

Returning to the United State in the fall of 2005, Higgins arranged to work the harvest at Calera, a Central Coast California winery dedicated primarily to Pinot Noir. The founder of Calera, Josh Jensen, picked his vineyard sites near Mt. Harlan due to the abundance of limestone soil in that area—a rarity in California. Higgins instinctively knew that the soil composition in the Finger Lakes, heavy in limestone and shale, might make for good Pinot Noir.

“Pinot Noir is driven by terrior,” Higgins stated, referring to the French term that encompasses soil and climate.

“The Finger Lakes has great Pinot potential, and it ripens well here. I think Oregon has proved that it can thrive in a cool climate.” In order to keep the quality of his Pinot Noir high, Higgins contracts with growers per acre and keeps the yields as low as possible.

He blends his Pinot Noir by varying the contents. Each barrel of wine that makes it into the final blend is from a different growing site, or had longer stem contact, producing a balance between the soft fruit flavors of the grape and the tannic elements that provide depth and structure.

While Higgins is proud of his focus on Pinot Noir and Riesling wines, he admits that it would be easier to expand his offerings to attract more consumers. “I have growers calling each week trying to sell me all kinds of grapes,” he revealed. Tom’s wife, Susan, who runs the business side of the operation, sees their focus as a sign of differentiation. “When someone leaves the tasting room, after spending time with Tom and me, sampling our wines, and enjoying several custom food pairings, we feel that we will have made a strong impression,” she said. “We believe that this concentrated focus allows us to deliver the best possible product.”

Visitors to Heart and Hands are not limited to two wines since Pinot Noir

and Riesling can be made into several different products. The winery offers a regular Pinot Noir and a barrel reserve version as well. The Pinot grape also factors into a Brut Rosé sparkling wine made in the traditional method used in Champagne. Riesling is bottled in a dry to slightly sweet style (depending on the vintage) but is also available in a late harvest dessert wine. On many weekends, a simple food pairing is offered for a wine on the tasting list to demonstrate its flavors and the wine’s ability to accompany a future meal.

For wine enthusiasts who want to enjoy more of the winemaking experience, a premium tasting is available. For a small additional fee, Tom Higgins will bring customers into the winery’s custombuilt cellar and draw samples from individual barrels, highlighting the key differences between vineyard sites and production methods and how they factor into a final wine product. In a similar vein, Higgins publishes as much technical information about his wines as can fit on the back of each label. “I like to educate the consumer as much as possible,” Tom emphasizes. Both he and his wife serve their wines during the weekend hours, talking to customers about their experience in founding a winery and making choices about what wines to make.

In a broader sense, Tom and Susan Higgins are trying to educate the wider world of wine drinkers about the benefits of paying attention to the Finger Lakes.

Most of the major wine regions have one or two grapes for which they are known and celebrated, and Tom is aware that the Finger Lakes still needs to improve its overall status. “Focus on a consistent group of grape varieties is what makes for reputations around the world,” Tom said about his choice to specialize. Asked if he considers himself an expert on Pinot Noir and Riesling, he answered humbly, “It’s hard to become an expert on anything – there’s so much to know. Mother Nature keeps us on our toes from vintage to vintage.”

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water pan is placed on the bottom of the oven or directly on the coals. A closed wood fire or barbecue pit is perfect for smoke roasting. The recipe that follows will smoke roast the shrimp and the ingredients for the salsa.

A final technique is “cold smoking” – one of my favorites. This offset fire burns in one box, then the smoke is piped into the other. The product is not cooked, just the flavor of the smoke penetrates the item being smoked. Then the food is cooked by a traditional method such as “searing,” mentioned in a previous article. This method is normally applied to more tender cuts of meat like chicken breast, pork chops, salmon and duck.

moked food is one of my all-time favorites, and lately I have been doing a lot of experimenting and research on the topic. To avoid any burning, we start by soaking the wood which can be done in either water or a flavored liquid, like beer or wine.

Smoking is also done in a covered environment to allow the smoke to penetrate and cook the food.

Different smoking methods

One type of smoking technique is called “hot smoking,” which involves a controlled heat ranging from 165 to 185 degrees. This will typically be done in the indirect method of grilling, meaning these foods are cooked through and normally reheated to eat.

A couple of my favorite hot smoked foods are pulled pork and ribs.

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and sweet or fruity aromas, depending on the wood. Some woods to use while smoking are alder, apple, cherry, hickory and mesquite. Woods that should never be used in food smoking are soft woods like pine and firs. They have a lot of resin that will make the food taste burnt.

Using smoke for a preservative is not the norm in modern times. The main problem is that smoke only sticks to the outside surface of the meat and does not get far enough into the meat to cure. Smoke is used solely for flavor enhancing.

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his story begins the afternoon my husband brought home a kestrel – America’s smallest falcon – in a paper bag. He carefully opened the top, and I peered in to see a pretty little bird hunkered down in the bottom of the sack. It had a rufous back and a dark slate blue cap on its cream-colored head. It turned slightly to look up at me, or maybe at the light, but it made no move to try to escape. Tim told me the young bird had been rescued by a woman in a trailer park who’d seen some boys trying to feed it a ham sandwich. She knew that that probably wasn’t a good idea, so she got the bird into a bag and drove to Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology, where the bag went from desk to desk until it got to Tim’s. When I asked Tim why he’d kept the bird, it all came tumbling out – I’ve got to get my license renewed and build a mews and get some food . . . He stopped when he saw me looking at him as if he had suddenly grown an extra head.

“I have no idea what you’re talking about,” I said.

“I’m a falconer,” he said. “I just haven’t had a bird for

about twelve years.”

“These birds are not pets,” Tim would insist. I know he meant that when he said it, but I would hear him giving little whistles at his peregrine, Macduff, as the bird ripped apart the dead quail that Tim had just given him. It didn’t take me long to figure out that what I had thought of as a quaint, anachronistic hobby was now a full-blown obsession. Soon a big bag of frozen, day-old chicks – the male chicks that are culled from the local poultry farm – was crammed into the basement freezer. On a typical morning, I’d make a batch of waffles for the kids while Tim would take a few frozen yellow chicks, wrap them in paper towels, and defrost them in the microwave so they would be more lifelike in death when they were fed to the falcons.

By this time, Tim had built a mews in our attic. Our family had expanded, and we’d moved around the corner to a big pink Edwardian house that sat in the center of the village. There were dormer windows on three sides of the full

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attic, and Tim made enclosures around them to house the falcons. Sometimes as I went down the walk, I’d get a strange feeling, like I was being watched, and I’d turn around to see a falcon looking down at me.

During the falconry season, which in upstate New York lasts through autumn and early winter, Tim gets up before dawn each day to take his peregrine to the field to get a flight in before work. He throws his waders in the back of the Jeep and loads up Macduff and the telemetry equipment (a battery-operated tracking device and receiver and antenna). He drives a circuit through the countryside, going past ponds he thinks might have ducks on them. When he finds one, he goes through an elaborate ritual of getting himself ready, getting the bird ready, releasing the bird in a field next to the pond, allowing it to circle high above him, then flushing the ducks from the pond by running at them and waving his arms like a wild man. Finally, he makes sure his bird doesn’t get beat up by a thrashing duck if the peregrine happens to nail one.

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A leather hood keeps the falcon calm.

During the falconry season, the birds sometimes get more of Tim’s physical and emotional energies than his family does. It’s like living with a sports nut – only Tim’s sport includes the ultimate: death to the prey. There’s a terrible and wonderful intensity that characterizes his devotion to falconry and to his birds. For years, there was a narrow distance between us that grew wider as the season progressed, and at times I felt myself losing ground to the peregrine in the fight for Tim’s affections. As a non-falconer, I found it hard to understand the fanaticism that comes with the years of dedication to this solitary pursuit. And ultimately, it is a solitary pursuit. You can be in the field with other falconers or with your family but in the end it comes down to the working relationship between you and your bird. It’s the ultimate hunting partnership.

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up, look outside, and know all the good ponds will be frozen and empty of ducks.

I think this feeling is also a function of Tim’s age – he hunts as if each day might be his last day of hunting ever, as if each day might be the last time he will ever see his peregrine fly. This makes both the experience and the way he approaches everything during those months of hunting much more intense.

I don’t know if a person can really understand falconry without being a falconer. Until someone has flown a bird and had a kill, he probably can’t really know the sport. Until he’s felt the adrenaline rush and seen the life-anddeath moments, the knowledge of falconry is academic. For the hardcore falconers, this kind of knowing is in every Macduff is a beautiful 8-year-old male fiber of their being. peregrine falcon.

Falconry is a lonely pursuit, but I don’t think falconers are lonely. They’re too focused to be lonely. They’re doing something that gives them enormous pleasure and enjoyment, and for those of us left on the outside watching and waiting, there’s nothing we can do but accept it and be happy because they’re happy.

The other morning, I accompanied Tim to the field to watch him fly Macduff.

It was cool and drizzling when we reached the field and parked the Jeep. Tim Macduff sits atop a mallard duck he brought his bird out from the back of the has just killed. vehicle, checked to make sure the telemetry receiver was working, then started walking down a dirt road that ran through a hedgerow of hardwoods. I ran to catch up, then stood at the edge of the open meadow while Tim took Macduff 50 yards into the field. He reached over and loosened the braces of the falcon’s hood with his teeth and right hand and stood there with his left arm outstretched. The falcon shook his feathers, looked around, then pushed off from Tim’s glove and began a slow ascent into the leaden sky.

Tim still uses bells on his bird. In the East, where the fields are small and hemmed in by trees, Tim wants to hear where his bird is at all times. Ching ching ching ching. The sound of the bells attached to the bird’s ankles was comforting as Macduff began to ring up. As Tim ran to the little pond on the field’s edge to flush some ducks for his bird, I stood back, closed my eyes, and felt the rain on my face as I listened to the falcon’s bells high above my head.

This is an excerpt taken from Rachel Dickinson’s book, Falconer on the Edge: A Man, His Birds, and the Vanishing Landscape of the American West (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009). For more information about Dickinson and her book, visit www.racheldickinson.com, or view her blogs at http://thehaikudiaries.wordpress.com and http://falconerontheedge.wordpress.com

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photos and story by Michael Venturino Armed with his fishing rod, a solitary sportsman paddles his way towards a favorite fishing spot. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation stocks the lake with brown, lake and rainbow trout.

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But in today’s world, what does this lake’s primitive character afford to those who visit its shores? A serene and quiet experience is the undertow that pulls one deeper into this lake’s charm, yet this very same charm also provokes a playful, freewheeling spirit. For those who wish to romp about on the lake, muscle power is often preferred to gas-powered vessels.

Although it’s fitting that the preferred method of boat power matches the lake’s primitive character, it’s actually regulated by the City of Rochester Water Department. Along with Hemlock Lake, Canadice Lake is Rochester’s source for drinking water; therefore, the city regulates the recreational activities on and around the lakes to ensure they remain clean. Boating and fishing are allowed by permit only, and boats may not be larger than 16 feet in length with motors not exceeding 10 horsepower.

So a quiet, intimate experience is guaranteed, and the canoes and kayaks usually far outnumber the powered boats on the lake.

The permit is free of charge, can be picked up at a self-serve kiosk at the north end of Hemlock Lake near the Rochester Water Department’s facilities, and is valid for the entire season.

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A pair of kayakers labors against a strong headwind, trying to reach shore before an impending summer cloudburst lets loose. Although Canadice is typically a calm lake, the occasional storm can generate two-foot waves.

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The tranquil nature of this recreational exercise is evidenced by this seagullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s willingness to allow the company of a pair of kayakers. Canadice Lake can be very still and quiet, lending itself to relatively effortless paddling.

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Top: The undeveloped character of the lake can be invigorating as well as inspirational.

Middle: A trio of kayakers paddles in a formation close enough to allow for conversation and pleasantry as they push northward on the lake.

Bottom: Sometimes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun just getting out with friends and paddling around on the lake. On this warm early spring morning, Canadice provides the ready-and-willing with a playground.

Canadice Lake is three miles long and about one-third of a mile wide. The lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small size allows it to cozy up against the eastern side of Bald Hill for its entire length. Besides providing picturesque scenery, this over-steepened slope helps block the prevailing westerly winds, usually making for calm lake conditions. Most points on Canadice Lake are fairly accessible by car, as Canadice Lake Road runs along the eastern shore. A gravel ramp near the middle of the east side of the lake serves as the only boat trailer access to the lake. Canoes and kayaks, however, can be put in just about anywhere along Canadice Lake Road. A footpath along the western shore allows for hiking.

This photographic essay provides a peek into an increasingly popular recreational activity on Canadice Lake: canoeing and kayaking.

With these images I have attempted to capture and portray the context in which these activities occur: the seasons of the year, the moods of the lake, the times of the day, and of course the primitive but picturesque surroundings that envelop and make Canadice Lake what it is.

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To Market, To Market Thriving Ithaca attraction makes for a fun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and healthy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; place to visit photos and story by Bill Wingell

Already holding a bouquet of flowers from another stall, Kirsti Marella, visiting from New Hampshire, selects apples at the Black Diamond Farm stand in the Ithaca Farmers Market. Marella says she was impressed with the service and information from the Trumansburg apple growers.

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hen Kirsti Marella, a Binghamton native who now lives in New Hampshire, returned to Central New York to visit her sister, the visitor, accompanied by her husband and three children, stopped at the Ithaca Farmers Market to do some shopping. She was impressed: “It’s a great market. The food was great, and we bought an art piece, flowers and some nice grapes and apples.

We had a good time.”

What really impressed Marella, it seems, was the service she got at the market while buying the items. “The people at the apple stand really knew their apples,” she recalled.

“They let you taste them, and they told you which ones were good for what purposes. You were talking to the growers, they had a lot of information and they took a real interest in the apples.”

At the Ithaca Farmers Market, it’s not at all unusual to find that kind of service and information. In fact, the market requires that all of the agricultural produce, prepared food and craft items be produced by the vendors, and those prod-

Right, Top: Lucy Garrison-Clauson of Stick and Stone Farm near Ithaca helps a customer select produce at the farm’s market stand.

Garrison-Clauson and her husband Chaw Chang grow 25 acres of organic vegetables.

Right, Middle: Visitors to the farm market sample an array of wines, including Chardonnay and Rieslings, produced under the “Treleaven” label by the King Ferry Winery in King Ferry, New York.

Left: Adam Schaye and his 3 ½-year-old son Nathan, of Lansing, had fun buying sunflowers and exploring the Ithaca Farmers Market.

Ginny Gartlein of Raintree Farm in Ithaca helps customers decide on a cutting-board gift purchase at the farm’s market stall. Gartlein and her husband, Chris, make a selection of wooden jewelry and kitchen utensils.

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Polarus, an Ithaca-based band that describes its music as “Celtic-Americana,” is one of a number of popular local bands hired by the Ithaca Farmers Market to perform Saturdays at Steamboat Landing.

Seated on the dock at Steamboat Landing, Grace Beeler of Ithaca and her mother, Ellen Beeler of Russell, New York, share lunch selections of vegetables and peanut-lime noodles from the Ithaca Farmers Market’s popular Macro-Mama food stall. “The wonderful atmosphere makes it a special market,” Ellen Beeler notes.

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Growers sell an outstanding variety of flowers at the market.Susannah Berryman of Ithaca purchased hers from the “Littleflowers” stall of Butternut Creek Flower Farm in Newfield.

ucts have to be grown or crafted within 30 miles of the market. Those vendors know their products, and, according to many shoppers, don’t hesitate to share their information and expertise.

The stand at which Marella bought her apples happens to be run by Jackie and Ian Merwin, who own Black Diamond Farm in Trumansburg. Ian Merwin is a professor of horticulture and an active research scientist at Cornell University. Along with other fruit, the Merwins grow 65 varieties of eating apples and another 30 used for hard cider. The Black Diamond stand is known for offering obscure antique apples sought by passionate lovers of the fruit.

And that’s where the education comes into play at the Merwins’ stand.

“Right from the start we had weird apples, and that’s because of what my husband does for a living,” Jackie Merwin laughed. “People didn’t know them so I thought, ‘Boy, I’d better give them tastes.’ Now I think a lot of people approach it like a wine tasting.

When they taste the apples, I’m pretty sure they’re going to like them.”

Merwin said she cuts up about 30 apples for tasting on a typical sales day.

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Leslie Muhlhahn of Just Desserts in Ithaca checks another flatbread in her unique “pizzaoven-on-wheels” at the Ithaca Farmers Market. The baker also sells artisan bread and pastries.

day-by-day basis, more than 150 agricultural, prepared food and craft vendors. Under state agriculture marketing rules, 60 percent of the market must be comprised of agricultural products. The remainder is devoted to an international array of lunch items and other prepared foods and an impressive assortment of crafts.

Opened in 1973 on land adjacent to the Agway store in Ithaca, the farmers market led a rather nomadic existence for its first 15 years. The market moved to an old airport runway near the Hangar Theater, then traveled to an empty lot on Ithaca’s West End, followed by a trek up to a Cornell University parking lot and then back down to a lot on the city’s North Side.

Finally, in 1988, construction – by volunteer labor – began on a pavilion at the market’s present location.

The inlet site, called Steamboat Landing after the tour boats that docked there in the 19th century, proved to be the winner for the market.

The venue has grown steadily over the years and now draws thousands of local shoppers and out-of-town tourists each weekend during the summer and fall.

Crowds of market visitors stroll through the pavilion checking out vendors’ latest offerings. Many find their way down to the popular landing to hear marketsponsored area musicians and find seating by the water to enjoy tasty lunches.

Bill and Tammy McDonough of Shelton, Connecticut, got their introduction to the market when friends they were visiting in Ithaca took the couple and their three children there for a morning’s exploration. “It was a blast – we loved it,” Bill McDonough

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Dori Schnippert of Pine City, New York, bakes 18 to 20 pies each week and sells them at her “Pie Pie Me Oh My” market stall. Favorites are her “classic apple” and “three-berry” pies.

said. “The atmosphere was great, and it was the sort of place where you felt you didn’t have to have your kids on a leash. It ended up being almost a whole-day adventure, and we never ran out of things to look at and do. The kids never got bored.”

McDonough said he especially liked the produce. “The vegetables were great, and the people at the stalls wanted to talk to you and find out what you were looking for. I enjoyed talking with the growers,” he said. “We were impressed with the variety of stuff they had there,” Tammy McDonough added. “And the food was great. We had the flatbread – that was fantastic.”

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Despite the recession, “this is the best year ever – by a long shot,” Muhlhahn noted. She said she is selling upwards of 250 flatbreads and 200 loaves of baguettes and loaves of artisan bread on an average market day. “I think when people feel they can’t take a vacation in Europe, they’ll take several mini-vacations, and they come here for the weekend and spend some money because they’re not going to France,” the chef said.

“The market offers a quality experience,” Muhlhahn noted. The setting is gorgeous; it’s a really great place to shop.”

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M Mink are nocturnal, but can be seen during the day if they have young to feed.

One way to spot mink sign is to search for their tracks and burrows near water sources.

Mink are able to move animals larger than themselves, such as this road-killed woodchuck.

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y first encounter with a mink occurred when I was a kid. It was a hot, humid Easter Sunday, and my mom insisted I wear my new wool suit to church. I was not a happy camper. While sitting in church directly behind my aunt, I was pouting, sweating, and itching when I noticed she was wearing a fur coat. (Go figure when the temperature was 80 degrees!) Peering over her shoulder, the black, beady eyes of a wild animal were staring right at me.

It had small pointy ears, and its mouth was wide open, showing its sharp teeth. I whispered to my father, “I think it just snarled at me.” Dad whispered back that the creature gave up its fur just so Aunt Jean could prove to Aunt Stella she was a member of high society. I didn’t get the high society thing, but I was hooked for life, not with the celebration of Easter Mass in a wool suit, but with Mustela vison, the smallest member of the weasel family – the mink.

It wasn’t until the 1970s that I had my first encounter with a live mink. It was September, and I was fishing on Lake Ontario with my colleagues from Finger Lakes Community College. The announced purpose of our trip was an academic planning retreat, but truth be told, our only plan was to fish. I had just landed another bass, when a dark blur along the rocky shoreline caught my eye. A mink was dragging a twenty-five-tothirty-inch northern pike along the water’s edge. To use my favorite fishing metaphor: I was once again hooked. How could such a tiny creature capture and kill such a large fish?

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(Actually, by my standards a thirty inch pike is quite small.)

My third mink encounter happened in Naples. I was teaching conservation at FLCC and heading to the office at 6 a.m. one July morning.

(Despite what you may have heard, college professors get up early, put in long hours, and work year-round.) To make a long story short, I encountered a mink dragging a road-killed woodchuck four times its size into a culvert.

I took several photos and was convinced my images would be published in National Geographic. Has anyone seen them yet?

My fourth mink encounter occurred after one of my numerous attempts to win the Bristol Harbor Century Tennis Tournament. The tournament rules require doubles partners to be a combined 100 years of age. Despite the fact that my partner and I were 106 years old combined, we were once again humiliated by a team with a combined age of 130. That afternoon on the shore of Canandaigua Lake, we were drowning our sorrows and taking out our frustrations by launching potatoes from a potato gun toward noisy cigar boats, speeding down the lake. (We’ve since matured, but we still haven’t won the tournament.) Out of nowhere a black mink appeared. I photographed the fearless mink as it returned time and again, stealing our ammunition along with a few spareribs to boot. Given the mink’s propensity for potatoes, my Grandpa Lenahan would have said, “for sure ‘twas an Irish mink.”

During the late 1990s, when I was working at FLCC’s Mueller

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Rainbow trout are among the many fish species that mink prey upon.

Conservation Field Station, I regularly observed and photographed mink near Honeoye Lake. (My wife is happy to report that these recollections are much more professional.)

Mink are about the size of a gray squirrel and have soft, glossy, rich-colored coats which vary from dark brown to black. They den near water using muskrat burrows, beaver lodges and hollow logs. Underneath their luxurious coat lurks one of the most efficient predators in the Finger Lakes. Accomplished swimmers and agile on land, they are constantly hunting for prey to satisfy their high metabolism. Like weasels, they kill their prey by biting its neck. Their preferred food is muskrat, but they also feed on mice, chipmunks, birds, frogs, crayfish, snakes, fish, or just about anything they can handle. Primarily nocturnal, they are also active during the day when they

have young to feed, as well as during the winter months.

Mink are both curious and bold, which leads me to my next two stories of mink encounters. At the Field Station, I was regularly able to coax from its burrow and then photograph a curious mink by imitating the squealing sound of a mouse in distress. It was days before the mink finally figured out I wasn’t a mouse.

My most recent mink encounter occurred after I had caught a rather impressive rainbow trout. I’ve experienced bold mink before, but this one took the cake – and the trout! As I unhooked my monster trout, it flopped out of my hand onto the bank of the stream, and before my very eyes, a mink appeared, grabbed the trout, and began dragging it away. And for those who don’t believe me, above is the photo to prove it!

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any people enjoy the laid-back feel of a cozy cottage or rustic log cabin in the woods. Folks love vacationing in areas enveloped in nature, not only outside but inside buildings as well, carefully furnished with stylish décor. Being surrounded by beautiful wooden walls and high ceilings with exposed beams invokes the need to slow down – to relax – and to enjoy the stunning scenery that invariably awaits on the other side of a wall of picture windows. Everything about this scene epitomizes vacation – a home away from home. But as many people in the Finger Lakes Region and beyond have discovered, they don’t have to be on vacation to enjoy it.

The art of timber framing dates back to some of the earliest structures of man. Manors and castles as well as homes and inns made entirely of timber can be found throughout Europe. They are hundreds of years old, but remain relatively untouched by time. Asia has timbered temples that have stood for ages. The only thing that has changed since their creation is the progression of architecture and techniques of construction for timber frame structures.

Timber framing is a structural system that employs wooden posts and beams, not unlike the constructors of the Parthenon did with stone. It’s the method of creating framed structures of heavy timbers joined with pegged mortise and tenon joints, as opposed to metal brackets and nails. A mortise is a hole and a tenon is a projecting piece of wood that is

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inserted into the mortise and is secured by one or more wooden pegs.

Technical understanding aside, for Jennifer Young who works with New Energy Works, a timber frame company in Farmington, a structure made of timbers is a work of art. “It is the celebration of home, of craft, and of wood,” she said. “A timber frame is sort of this honesty of structure. You see the strength supporting your home. You feel safe. It is an expression of art.”

The method reached the United States with the Pilgrims, and was the predominant method of construction until the 19th century. With the Industrial Revolution came the proliferation of sawmills and the mass production of nails, as well as the need to build homes in large quantities quickly to house an ever-growing population. The ability to mass-produce nails and cut small timbers rapidly and inexpensively opened doors for a more economical form of construction, characterized by light frames, structural studs, and braces connected with nails.

Finger Lakes Region is a popular place to build Despite timber framing being relatively uncommon compared to a few centuries ago, the Finger Lakes Region has managed to keep it alive, providing those who inhabit the structures with not only a sense of historical significance, but of beauty and art. Roughly 95 percent of the public, according to some marketing studies, buy conventional houses because that’s what they know. Therefore, five percent look at the alternatives, and timber frames are a percentage of that clientele, said Al Milanette of Timber Frames Inc. in Bristol. In the Finger Lakes, maybe one out of 20 or 30 houses has some element of timber framing, he estimates.

Young said she feels timber frames and the Finger Lakes go hand in hand. “Timber frames pick up a sense of tradition and history, but at the same time, they can be very contemporary, and open spaces are popular now,” she said. “People don’t

Photo courtesy New Energy Works

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The concept is a collaboration of both the homeowner and the designer.

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This four-story timber frame lighthouse is part of a home New Energy Works designed and built on Cayuga Lake. It has canted walls with a porthole window and circular watch on top boasting a genuine U.S. Coast Guard beacon.

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want low ceilings and small, cut-up rooms. They want that open, expansive feel because it plays so well to lake views and other Finger Lakes vistas.”

Timberpeg® is a national company with headquarters in New Hampshire.

Regional Manager Roy Conant has a U.S. map on his wall filled with pegs representing structures the company has built. Despite servicing not only the nation, but areas abroad, the two predominant clusters on his map show that the Adirondacks and the Finger Lakes are the prime areas of construction for timber frames.

“We wanted to do something unique because [the site for the timber frame] was on the water and I wanted a lot of glass and views,” said Peter Spinelli, who worked with Timber Frames Inc. to build his home. Spinelli lives in his 1,800-square-foot home on Cayuga Lake on weekends and during July and August. “The beauty of the wood and the openness of the space make it unique and totally different from our primary residence, which is a new home up in Pittsford,” he said. “We have a 26-foot ceiling and it’s glass all the way up, so from both floors you can look through beautiful wooden beams out to the lake.”

So many things to consider People must explore many options before the frame starts to go up on their property. Questions like, “What do I want it to look like, and who should design it?” and “How much do I want to spend?” become important topics of discussion. Another question comes into play as well: “Do I want an entire home made of timber, or do I want an element of it within my existing home?”

“Hybrids,” which comprise the majority of company business, are homes with some timber framing in them, but are still stick-frame constructed. “In an average year, we do about 15 to 20 projects,” said Milanette. “The projects can go from as little as a front entrance on a restaurant or commercial building to homes.” Timber Frames Inc. builds about seven complete homes per year.

“The rest of those projects are mixes of additions, or maybe a family room for some people, with construction generally lasting between four and six months,”

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he said. “There are lots of different things you can build, and you can build just about anything with timber.”

A national company with headquarters in the Finger Lakes, New Energy Works builds four to six homes a year locally, but Young estimated it does between 60 and 90 projects. The company has many departments to help clients build their dream home, making it a one-stop shop. “We have an architectural design department, we have our timber frame department, and we also have a fine woodworking department.” The company works with clients throughout the country, but only builds entire homes close by. “The Finger Lakes is our backyard,” said Young. “We will design, build, and do the interiors for a homeowner in this area because it’s easy for us to get there.”

Elsewhere in the U.S., New Energy Works will take care of all a client’s needs with the exception of general contracting, as it makes more sense to use regional people for that, Young said.

In existence since 1972, Timberpeg has built more than 5,000 houses nationwide, Conant estimated. “We have two Independent Representatives right in the Finger Lakes region, Berkshire Builders in Naples and KJM Contracting in Cortland. Both are excellent builders who have not only built timber frame homes for others but live in Timberpeg homes themselves.”

Two CNC joinery machines allow New Energy Works more time to work on special details and finishes. Photo courtesy New Energy Works

The exterior of timber frames can look like any style home. Wood, stone and even stucco can be used. This house, located in Canandaigua, features Timberpeg®’s traditional cedar siding, and the wrap-around porch includes timber frame elements. Photo courtesy Timberpeg® and Berkshire Builders

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Cost can depend on customer “It’s like asking how much does a new car cost?” said Young. “There are so many variables that come into play such

The lower ceiling in this Timberpeg® kitchen has a warm and intimate feeling while still being completely open to the cathedral great room and sharing the same beautiful views beyond. Courtesy Timberpeg® and Berkshire Builders

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as size, quality, material, and which part of our services you would like.” Timber frames generally cost about 10 to 15 percent more than conventional construction, Milanette added. “You can buy the inexpensive car or you can buy the Cadillac,” he said.

When planning to build a house, people generally talk in terms of price per square foot, Conant said. According to the Timber Frame Business Council, owners can expect to pay between $150 and $350 per square foot. “If you hire a general contractor, you ought to plan on a total investment of at least $200 per square foot,” Conant said, “but I’ve heard of people spending $350.”

The cost of the components needed for the structure itself is fairly predictable, said Conant, but it’s what goes inside that structure that counts. “It all depends on what you choose for interior finishes,” Conant said. Everything (and the kitchen sink) must be taken into account “I’ve heard of folks that go out to Lowes and can buy a kitchen faucet for $129,” he said. “And then I’ve heard of folks going out and buying one for $2,000. It’s amazing.”

Just as price is geared by what goes in the house, the length of construction is also dependent upon the interiors.

The structural frame of the house can be erected in a matter of days, but the custom work can take months. “It’s sort of like saying, ‘How long does dinner take?’” said Young. “It depends. Are you making macaroni and cheese or something really amazing?”

Going green pays off Although the upfront cost may be an initial deterrent for some, once the life expenses for the house are taken into account, the owner soon realizes they’ve just gotten a deal. “The fact is that the life cost of a timber frame ends up being lower than the stick-built cost,” said Conant. “After folks have lived in their timber frames for a while, they report back that they’re really tickled that their heating and cooling bills run about half of what their neighbors are paying in similarly sized, conventionally built homes.”

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homeowners end up spending less out-of-pocket than those who own traditional homes. “They are completely enclosed and have insulated panels,” said Young. New Energy Works uses products that are low on water consumption, such as dual-flush toilets, and occasionally incorporates geothermal heating so that the houses don’t get too hot or lose too much heat in the winter.

In 2008, the Rochester Business Journal awarded New Energy Works the environmental leadership award for green building.

Both Timberpeg and Timber Frames Inc. also incorporate environmentally friendly elements into their construction, whether it be in the positioning of windows to maximize solar

benefits or in the selection of timbers. “A lot of timbers are Forest Stewardship Council, or FSC-certified which means they’re harvested with environmentally-sensitive rules and regulations,” said Conant.

Timber Frames Inc. buys wood from a fourth-generation pine farming family, so most of the wood is produced in New York State, meaning it doesn’t have to travel far and is therefore greener than most, Milanette said. “We use just about every part of the tree,” he said. Since timbers used for the structure itself are squared off, the parts that remain are used for interior finishes such as flooring and doors, he added.

New Energy Works’ sister company, Pioneer Millworks, is stationed in Oregon and reclaims wood for timber frame

Photos courtesy New Energy Works

A 3-D rendering brings architectural plans to life to help clients visualize the building’s proportion and massing.

This contemporary interpretation of a Swiss Chalet is designed to take in the ski slope vista and the winter sun’s warmth.

A community raising is when a frame is raised by the group that will utilize the structure. In this case, 60 volunteers from the National Ski Patrol helped raise their new hut at the top of Bristol Mountain.

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homes. “We always offer our customers a choice in the timber we use,” said Young.

“We reclaim wood from old industrial buildings that have run their course, We say we rescue it from landfills or from fire because a lot of people don’t see value in this old wood. We do.”

When building in the Finger Lakes Region, Young said her company tries to incorporate a bit of local history whenever possible. “Some of the wood we use for built-ins, tables, cabinets, things like that, comes from old wine vats that we reclaimed in the area,” she said. “When it comes time to do a wine cellar or kitchen, people love that.”

Timber as a canvas for life “If you’re not inspired or motivated by craft, by art, and you don’t see your home as sort of a living, breathing part of your life, then a timber frame may not be for you,” said Young.

Timber frames provide a way to enhance not only the outside beauty that surrounds the structure, but also make the indoor living environment visually pleasing. “It’s both a strength factor and aesthetically appealing to have large pieces of wood in your home as opposed to the conventional home which is essentially covered in drywall and then painted,” said Milanette.

The rustic feel so many people seek out for vacation destinations doesn’t have to be something that lasts for only a few precious days in the summer.

“Our best clients understand that memories happen and life unfolds in our timber frames,” said Young. “People are really inspired by the quality of our craftsmanship.”

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EACH HOTEL IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

READER ACTION NUMBER 102

Contact these timber frame companies for more information.

New Energy Works www.newenergyworks.com 585-924-3860 Timber Frames Inc. www.timberframesinc.com 585-374-6405 Timberpeg www.timberpeg.com 800-636-2424 READER ACTION NUMBER 139

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;In wildness is the preservation of the world.â&#x20AC;?

Henry David Thoreau, Walking

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hotography is my passion.

My primary subjects are the natural world, birds and decay-

ing structures left by man. In my work, I seek out and immerse myself in natural subjects and locations that I am drawn to. All of my senses are used to experience the scene and location.

Often, I return to the same subject dozens or even hundreds of times to study and experience the subject in different light, season, humidity and weather conditions. I am drawn to fleeting natural elements like frost, dew, ice, mist, reflections and water surfaces.

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n my images, I seek to express my

emotional and physical reaction to, and experience of, subject and place.

It is my hope that my images will stir an emotional reaction in the viewer and that they will share and discuss their reactions to my work. I also hope that my work will foster a growing appreciation and reverence for unspoiled natural places and the wild creatures that reside within nature. When looking at my work, I want the viewer to be reminded of the many spiritual, emotional and physical benefits that humans receive from spending time in natural, wild, undeveloped places.

My photographic art is a celebration of the intersection of life, vision, human artistic expression and the elements of sunlight, water, fire and earth.

Recently, I have been exploring movement in nature by pushing, pulling, and twisting the light during the image capture process.

I love to share my knowledge and offer classes and one-on-one lessons for photo enthusiasts of all ages.

Muller has been creating fine art photographic images and commercial work for more than 33 years. He developed his own film and enlargements in the wet darkroom for decades, but has been 100 percent digital for the past nine years. In pursuit of images, Muller has traveled to Europe, Japan, Asia, Central America and around the United States. You can contact Frank at firstfrostphoto@gmail.com or call 607-216-2030.

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story and photos by Kristian S. Reynolds

A gorgeous valley lies just south of Syracuse at the crossroads of Interstate 81 and Route 20. This location is famous for two things: it’s one of Upstate New York’s prime apple producing regions, and on Columbus Day weekend, it’s home to the annual Lafayette Apple Festival. When the apples peak in ripeness and the foliage peaks in color, over 90,000 people flock there for a festival that resonates with the feelings of an old-time country fair. Besides apples and apple products, great food, music and children’s activities, the festival is home to one of the Northeast’s premier arts and crafts shows. Over 500 crafters from several states offer handmade and unique items. You can also watch cider being pressed, support local civic organizations at assorted food stands, enjoy live entertainment, listen to a storyteller and buy an apple pie or a carmel apple to take home with you.

DIRECTIONS: From the North or South of Lafayette: take Route 81 North or South to Exit 15 (Lafayette), then Route 20 West for 2.5 miles.

To avoid traffic: From the West, take Route 20 east to Tully Farms Road. Follow festival signs.

From the North, take I-81 South to Exit 14 (Tully).

Make a quick left, then turn right on Route 80 West.

After one mile, turn right on Tully Farms Road. Follow festival signs.

From the South, take I-81 North to Exit 14 (Tully).

Make a quick left, then turn left on Route 80 West.

After one mile, turn right on Tully Farms Road. Follow festival signs.

Ripe apples and spectacular fall foliage draw tens of thousands of people to Lafayette each Columbus Day weekend.

Arts and crafts are a common sight at the festival.

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Food, food and more food â&#x20AC;Ś there is more to eat than just apples.

Tianna Dechick enjoys giving pony rides to the youngsters.

Allen Dupree, from Ogdensburg, is one of many vendors who give live demonstrations.

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f you have traveled to Rochester, New York City, Chicago or a number of other cities, you may have seen animals – cows, ponies, pigs – painted in remarkable colors and designs as part of a community art series.

This fall as you meander the byways of the Finger Lakes Region, you will have an opportunity to see a regional art project that is the first of its kind – the Painted Barrels of the Finger Lakes.

Hallie Weakland puts finishing touches on the The Painted Barrels Trail is a Rockwell Museum’s barrel. Photo courtesy Hallie Weakland) new initiative of Finger Lakes Wine Country Tourism Marketing Association located in Corning.

“I started investigating where wine barrels had been used as part of a trail and I was surprised to discover that it had never happened before in the United States,” explained Morgen McLaughlin, president of Finger Lakes Wine Country. “A painted wine barrel trail is such a perfect fit for this region!”

In late spring, a call went out soliciting Finger Lakes artists who Rich Hamula captures the family’s heritage in the were interested in painting barrels to Hazlitt 1852 Vineyard barrel. be showcased at wineries and attrac- Photo courtesy Hazlitt 1852 Vineyard) tions throughout the Finger Lakes. seven years, and I’ve always enjoyed “We ended up with close to 40 landscapes, which is why I love Finger artists, and as the barrels are finished, Lakes scenery. I found that painting on they are displayed on the four wine the rough texture of the barrels was fun trails as well as in the Corning area and and really enhanced the image.” around Elmira,” said Morgen.

Meg used a primer on the wine barMeg Columbo, an artist who paintrel, then added her image using exterior ed the barrel displayed at the New York latex paint to prevent damage from outWine and Culinary Center in door exposure. She left the metal hoops Canandaigua, and who is also e-brands exposed, but many other artists incorpomanager for Finger Lakes Visitors rated the hoops into their image. Her Connection, shared her experience. painting shows a distant farm in the “I first learned about the project middle of cultivated fields. through Facebook. It was a fantastic The designs on the barrels are as experience! I haven’t painted in about

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varied as Finger Lakes wines.

For example, at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus, Abbey McComb has covered the entire barrel with a scene of Finger Lakes fish and added a decoy duck to the head, or top, of the barrel.

In a very different treatment, at Heart & Hands Wine Company in Union Springs, Melissa Littlejohn of Mackenzie-Childs has turned the barrel on its side and painted a beautiful landscape surrounded by a scrollwork frame.

While the majority of barrels show an array of landscapes, the collection also includes works with abstract designs. Americana Winery’s barrel by Ed Marion is ablaze with red, white and blue while the Rockwell Museum of Western Art’s barrel by Hallie Weakland displays the museum’s signature buffalo on the barrel’s head and a geometric paisley and swirl design on the staves.

There is no charge to view the painted barrels on this trail, and a map is available online with barrel locations as well as information on lodging, dining, shopping and attractions along the Painted Barrel Trail.

Have your photo taken next to 25 or more of the Painted Barrels, submit them on a disk to Finger Lakes Wine Country and your name will be entered into a drawing to win a Finger Lakes Wine Country Experience Gift Pack worth over $500!

Should you decide that one of the barrels would look perfect in your home or business, place an online bid between now and 5 p.m. on October 11, and you just might win it. Proceeds from the sale of each barrel will be shared between the artist and Finger Lakes Wine Country.

So whatever your taste in art, wine or adventure, the Painted Barrel Trail offers another new and exciting way to tour the Finger Lakes.

To download a map of the Painted Barrel Trail, view the entire collection, or bid on one of the pieces, visit www.paintedbarrels.com.

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Is Tree Removal Plan Flawed?

READER ACTION NUMBER 146

These trees on a levee along the Chemung River are slated to be cut down.

story and photos by Kyle Reynolds

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ollowing Hurricane Katrina and other severe hurricanes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revised its regulations for manmade flood control levees on both public and private lands to require no vegetation larger than two inches in diameter be allowed to grow on these levees. The Corpsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; theory is trees weaken the levees and will cause flooding to be worse.

Consequently, the trees and brush along 21 miles of flood levees and walls that line the Chemung River from Corning to Elmira and on Seeley and Newton Creeks is slated to be removed.

In the Elmira area, the levee that borders Brand Park running along the Chemung River southeast of the

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Madison Avenue Bridge will be greatly affected, as there are over a dozen enormous trees there, some more than 100 years old. The project to cut them all down began in September of 2008 and is scheduled for completion before 2010.

During the 1972 flood which resulted in the region being declared a disaster area, these trees would have been nearly 60 years old and of substantial size.

Since they still exist 37 years after the flood, they clearly were not washed out, causing the flooding to be worse.

While this project is being undertaken, the grass is trampled away by machinery, and other vegetation is being removed according to the Corpsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plan. This is turning areas of the levees

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in Elmira into mere mounds of dirt with deep channels eroded into the soil from rainwater and runoff. It seems this could represent a more significant threat to levees than would leaving the

state and local governments – forced to comply even if they disagree.

Even in the midst of the tree removal project, the animals that inhabit this area are clinging to their habitat. On June 27, while half of the trees have been removed already, my father and I were able to watch and photograph a juvenile bald eagle, which was almost directly across from us as we stood on the levee. Animals, which typically avoid human contact or habitats that are significantly disturbed by human activity, are still actively using this area, demonstrating its importance.

This change in regulation threatens not only local landscapes and environments but is also a national concern. Trees and shrubs are scheduled to be removed from 1,600 miles of levees in An immature bald eagle sits atop a branch in a mature tree that will be removed sometime in the near future.

California. Taking that figure and applying it nationally amounts to a substantial vegetation in place in the event of a substantial rainfall, as there has been in change in the environment of our entire country. the Northeast recently.

Does this practice seem in keepA city of Elmira employee stated ing with the character of an agency that if the trees are not removed, the whose website states, “Floodplains are Corps will decertify the levee system.

No one local, including the New York complex natural systems that provide habitat for plants, fish and wildlife, State Department of Environmental and contribute to the overall health of Conservation, is happy about this the environment. Significant changes expensive, landscape-altering mandate. to floodplains can upset this delicate If the trees are not removed, the state balance”? could lose federal funds to repair levees In an effort to have this process at damaged during floods. least delayed until further studies could This makes it sound like the Corps be conducted, I contacted as many difdecided what it wanted to do and ferent agencies as I could think of — ensured that no one would be able to conservation agencies, state and local oppose it by tying compliance to fundgovernment agencies and officials and ing. This is an untenable situation for READER ACTION NUMBER 138

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nonprofit agencies – seeking support or resources; however, I was unable to gain support from any of these sources.

Each had reasons why it could not get involved or could not resist the requirements This policy is a huge overreaction to one situation that was generally caused by the Corps’ own ineptitude as documented in a report that studied the flood caused by Hurricane Katrina.

Trees were not the underlying cause of the problem. The levees were built with improper materials that were already allowing for water seepage to occur.

England has also had to deal with flood control problems in which trees were washed into cities, causing damage. Specialists in trees, floods and the environment worked together in looking at different options for managing trees. The plan includes coppicing riverside trees to stabilize growth and felling, collecting views on tree management from landowners and the local community, and choosing the appropriate method to balance flood risk with the environment.

Reasons given by the NYSDEC for the cutting of trees include the following: 1. To allow proper inspection, surveillance, and monitoring; 2. To allow access for normal and emergency operations and maintenance activities; 3. To prevent root-related damage to structures; 4. To limit those habitat characteristics

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that encourage the creation of animal burrows; 5. To allow full design-discharge capability of waterways; and 6. The presence of large trees near levee systems often precludes the growth of a healthy sod cover (due to light deprivation, etc).

A representative of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service stated his agency has always taken the position that vegetation on levees is neutral or beneficial to levee integrity based on the most recent science. This must, however, be determined on a case-by-case basis. In Washington State there have been exemptions to the tree removal policy. However, the Fish and Wildlife Service does not have any regulatory authority when it comes to levees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only the Department of Defense does.

Different agencies within our own government disagree on how best to manage this situation. If there is such disagreement over what should be happening, it would make sense to conduct further testing and studies to ensure that the correct path is being taken, considering the irreversible environmental changes this project will cause.

In 2007 the Corps was confronted with substantial evidence that trees do not threaten levees. In fact, the Corps had worked for decades to plant more trees on levees. One paper had been written by a Michigan University professor based on a report substantiated by the Corps. An engineer at the U.S. Department of Agriculture studied levees and concluded tree roots increase the sheer strength of levees.

Computer models were presented to show tree roots provide more protection than a uniform grass covering. It was also stated that removing trees could create better conditions for burrowing rodents, which prefer open landscapes, and cause an increase in their population. An engineering chief at the Corps said studies were not integrated into their plans because the science was not relevant.

The Corps conducted its own study of tree roots along levees which concluded that tests are needed to determine the actual risks roots represent to levees. It also stated that plant roots reinforce levee soils and significantly increase sheer strength. Grass is the best on the surface, but shrubs (Continued on page 95)

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ne of the key features that defines the beauty of the Finger Lakes Region is the miles and miles of steep, cliff shoreline that provide dramatic landscape panoramas from the land, sea and sky. Every lake in the region, from Skaneateles to Canandaigua and beyond, has miles of shoreline that can be classified as “High Banks,” loosely defined as “cliff-like property having a vertical drop exceeding 15 feet at a 20degree angle or greater.” Some properties have shorter runs to the water, while others have runs of 100 to 200 feet – or longer. These steep shorelines are often found more frequently towards the southern end of the Finger Lakes, but can be found on some of the northern shores as well, (like Keuka A tram is an efficient and quick way to reach the lakeshore.

Lake, for example.)

The views from these propmaintained by a homeowner associaerties are breathtaking, but often protion. More often than not, stairs (or a vide unique challenges when it comes series of staircases) are installed to navto waterfront access. Depending on the igate the hill. The stair systems terrain, roads or footpaths can someinstalled can be as simple as a single times be installed, often requiring a staircase with a few steps to a maze of series of switchbacks to reach the staircases and connecting platforms trashoreline. At times these roads may be versing a wide swath of the cliffside shared by multiple property owners, or landscape.

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bubbling over with art that’s sublime and things that tell time, whimsical crocks, frippery and frocks, bushels of books, some even for cooks, jewelry and posies, quilts that are cozy, fabrics and notions, soaps, herbs and potions, amusements and toys for girls and for boys!

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So what’s the downside?

Lately, more lakefront property Reputable tram systems cost more owners are installing tram systems to to install than stairs, initially. A typical compliment, or even replace their 100-foot, 45-degree tram system can existing stair systems. They are finding cost $40-50K to install, compared to that the tram systems not only give $15-30K for a professionally-installed them effortless and convenient access stair system. Yearly maintenance is to their waterfront, but the systems minimal, however a yearly safety increase personal safety immeasurably inspection and check-up is highly reccompared to stairs. In prior years, most ommended. Also, the permit process in trams installed have been more of the “homemade” variety, installed by creative homeowners with little design or safety experience. Today, a number of reputable companies, including Finger Lakes Tram, are building highquality, engineered systems with the latest in safety features.

Tram systems available today require little maintenance and are Views from a tram system are spectacular, with changes to the often designed to last 25 surrounding natural area kept to a minimum. years or more. Typical stair systems, on the other hand, require yearly repair, and even with annual maintenance, they deteriorate and become less safe before having to be completely overhauled or replaced in 10 years on average. According to realtors in the area, tram systems “instantly increase” the value of Stairs have more of an impact on the landscape than a tram. the property, often as much as the cost of the some areas can be challenging, mainly tram system itself. due to the fact that the technology is A lakefront owner from not as familiar to some town governCanandaigua installed a 260-step stair ments as it is to others. system, complete with nine staircases There will always be opposition to and five connecting platforms to access any property development on lakefront his waterfront. The following year he properties, however tram systems, in installed a tram system. “The first time we walked down to the boat and forgot general, create less environmental and visual impact than stair systems. In the the boat keys we realized we needed long run, they are less expensive to something else!”

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operate and do not visually deteriorate as stairs do. Trams also help to maintain and increase property values in a town. Combine these factors with the increased safety and you can see why more towns and property owners are welcoming the tram system as a superior alternative to stairs.

Tram systems are not just for property owners who want better access to their boats. Recently, a homeowner on Seneca Lake installed a tram system to connect his parking area up on the roadside to his cottage, located down by the waterfront. This owner had owned the cottage for many years, but due to deteriorating health issues for both him and his wife, they were finding it increasingly difficult to walk down the stairs to get to the cottage. In fact, they had decided that if they didn’t do something, they would be forced to sell.

In the summer of 2008, they had a tram system installed. In doing so, they made sure the system was 100 percent wheelchair-friendly, not just for themselves but also for a relative who had been unable to visit the cottage due to a medical condition. One week after the install, this relative was able to traverse the 60-foot hill for the first time, watch the boats from the dock, and share a backyard barbecue for an afternoon.

Another relative commented to the tram installers, “You don’t realize what a good thing you have done here.” The homeowners plan to get many more years of enjoyment out of the cottage, and will be able to watch their grandkids as they enjoy the place as well.

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A Mecca for Antiquers New York’s largest antique store draws visitors to the Finger Lakes

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THE CHESHIRE UNION Gift Shop & Antique Center

Located along the

Canandaigua Wine Trail.

The classrooms in our 1915 schoolhouse are filled with a mix of unique merchandise to meet all your gift-giving and decorating needs.

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Vintage outdoor furniture flanks the front entrance of Antique Revival.

photos and story by Kari Anderson Pink

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o say that Mike Watts is choosy is an understatement. The morning I went to visit his store, Antique Revival in Big Flats, he had already been offered 20 antiques for purchase and only bought one. It’s this selectivity that makes some customers refer to Antique Revival as the best antiques store between Erie, Pennsylvania, and New York City.

While the term “best” is subjective, it’s undisputedly the largest antiques store in New York State. At 10,000 square feet, the sprawling showrooms encourage shoppers to wander through “rooms” created through the artful

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arrangement of furniture. Vicki Rachel, Mike’s partner in business and life, is in charge of the store’s displays. Instead of hanging category signs that highlight the store’s specialties – Victorian and Empire furniture, porcelain, pottery, art, lighting and oriental rugs – Vicki creates vignettes by integrating various pieces into real-life settings. Dining room tables topped with vintage tablecloths, China, goblets and stunning floral centerpieces look ready for an old-fashioned Sunday dinner. The “walls” of each vignette are created by the arrangement of highboys, cabinets, wardrobes and China closets. These pieces create a

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Dine at Edgar’s, the Restaurant in the Castle Relax at Stonecutters Lounge Find Romance at our Chambers in the Castle Visit the Luxurious Vinifera Inn Unwind at White Springs Manor Experience our Belhurst Wine & Gift Shop Celebrate Your Special Event in One of Our Magnificent Ballrooms

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Vintage postcards, many of which have writing on them, are available for only $1 each.

One from 1942 read, “Hi Pal, At last I’m in the Air Corps. Hope you’ll write me soon.

Your pal, Bob.”

backdrop for each roomscape and house smaller items that are also for sale.

Unique Finger Lakes antiques include perfume bottles from Elmira’s Bacorn Company. The perfume manufacturer was put out of business when a fire destroyed its building in 1927, and Antique Revival now has an entire curio cabinet filled with these bottles.

The “aha” moment Antique Revival was born just nine years ago when Mike, a former antiques wholesaler, was looking to expand his ecommerce business. He started selling antiques online in 1996 when Internet retailing was in its infancy. By 2000, he had outgrown his Elmira location, and he knew he needed something bigger to house all the pieces he had for sale. At the same time, Vicki was looking for a retail space where she could put her background in decorating to good use, and her computer-savvy son, Cy Haverley, was just finishing college.

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desired. When he saw that the old Terwilliger Lighting building on Palmer Road was for sale, he knew that was where he wanted to be. “It was an ‘aha’ moment; everything fell into place,” he said. The location, which is just a few feet away from Interstate 86 and less than a quarter mile from Exit 49, has been a boon to his business. “If we were a block from this highway, we wouldn’t get nearly the business we do. We’re in a rural area, and it’s the travelers that keep us going.”

Customers come from the Midwest, New England, Canada, New York City, New Jersey and Niagara Falls, he added.

The store’s ability to attract tourists benefits other area hotspots. “Antiques shoppers will plan their vacations around antiquing,” explained Mike. He exchanges brochures with area bed and breakfasts, wineries and museums. He even swaps customers with Corning’s antique stores, including 94 West, Twin Tiers Antiques Plaza and Market Street Antiques. Niche marketing groups like Finger Lakes Wine Country (www.fin gerlakeswinecountry.com) help get the word out about his store and other local attractions.

All shoppers are welcome in Antique Revival’s warehouse, where bargains abound for those willing to do any necessary clean up and repair work themselves.

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Located 5 minutes East of Corning, NY at Exit 49 off I-86 Tues-Sat 10-5 • Sun 12-4 • Closed Mon • 800-780-7330 READER ACTION NUMBER 104

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26-27…Naples Grape Festival Take in arts, crafts, food, wine tasting, music, and all manner of grape products. Watch the grape pie contest and grape stomping, or hop on a wagon ride at Widmer’s Wine Cellars. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Naples Memorial Town Park, Route 21S. www.naplesgrapefest.org 585-374-2240

Phone: (585)374-2080 103-107 South Main St., Naples, NY 14512

Our Famous Grape Pies Available Year Round Several Varieties Available Daily

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OCTOBER 3...Paulson, Baker & GarveySunday An autumnal visit from the Finger Lakes’ favorite folk trio has become a tradition at Bristol Valley Theater. Find out why this family friendly evening of the greatest in classic folk music and good humor sells out the house every year. 7 p.m. www.bvtnaples.org 585-374-9032

Monica’s Pies

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Widmer Wine Cellars is home to: ˜ Brickstone Cellars ˜ ˜ Manischewitz ˜ ˜ Lake Niagara ˜

24...Ghost Stories from Around the World The world is weird and storyteller Howard Edmund will spin spine-tingling tales of ghosts from around the globe. Recommended for ages 8 and up. 3 p.m. at the Bristol Valley Theater, 151 South Main Street. www.bvtnaples.org/fall.asp 585-374-9032

Open Seasonally, Call for Details Buses Welcome

Widmer Wine Cellars 1-800-836-LAKE (5253) www.widmerwine.com 1 Lake Niagara Lane, Naples, NY 14512 A member of The Canandaigua Wine Trail

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Apply it to meats during the last few minutes of baking or grilling. A sweeter milder flavor used as a “finishing” sauce.

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Gifts from the Finger Lakes Our Gallery Offers so many original, affordable and imaginative creations from 200 Finger Lakes artisans, you’ll find yourself returning again and again.

POTTERY | GLASS | JEWELRY | WOOD | PHOTOGRAPHY | PAINTING FABRIC | SCULPTURES | AND SO MUCH MORE FILL TWO FLOORS.

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Naples Grape Festival September 26 & 27th 10am-5pm Rain or Shine Rte 21 in Naples Village on the grounds of Memorial Town Hall and the Naples High School.

Featuring a Wine Tasting Tent, local and regional music, art from the Finger Lakes and fabulous food.

Parking at Widmer Wines 2 blocks from site.

Artists can apply by downloading an application from our website at www.naplesgrapefest.org, emailing us at naplesgrapefest@yahoo.com or contacting Donna Scott at 585-374-2240

JOSEPH’S WAYSIDE MARKET 201 S. Main St. Naples, NY 14512

Quality Fresh Fruits & Veggies of the Season The Largest open air produce market in the Finger Lakes Breads, Pies & Cookies Baked Fresh Daily 100’s Of Kinds of Jam’s ‘N’ Jellies...

(Visit our Sampling Area) ~ N.Y.S. Honey & Maple Syrup ~ N.Y.S. Cheddar Cheese ~ In Store Bakery ~ Browse Our Gift Shop...Handcrafted Gifts From Across the U.S.

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Where does this stuff come from?

When you go to Antique Revival, there’s a good chance you won’t see Mike, who spends four to five days a week traveling to find more inventory.

“I’ll put 1,000 to 1,500 miles on my car each week,” he says. He estimates that 50 to 60 percent of his merchandise comes from Upstate New York and Pennsylvania, and the rest he finds in the Hudson Valley, New Jersey and New England.

While he gets much of his inventory from dealers and auctions, individuals often call or e-mail Mike about selling their attic treasures. But don’t get your hopes up; he usually turns down at least 75 percent of those offers during the first phone screening. If you’re lucky enough to make that cut and have him see your piece in person, there’s still only a 50-50 shot he’ll buy it.

“I say ‘no’ to things that are too new, aren’t collectible or are not in good condition,” he explained. He considers the cutoff for antiques to be 1940, so almost everything in his store is pre-World War II. Vicki uses some leeway on this when creating the roomscapes, incorporating decorative items, such as silk flowers, vases or wreaths, to enhance the ambiance of a vignette.

But don’t worry that you’ll buy something new without realizing it; anything that’s not an antique says “contemporary” on the tag.

A big no-no for Mike is antique furniture that has been refinished or repainted. “While we will do minor repairs and clean up a piece, we don’t do refinishing. We believe that patina on metalwork and wood is OK. In fact, it gives a piece character,” Mike added, although he admitted some people see furniture with rust or stains and just don’t understand how it could still be valuable. “Maybe they’re better off buying new,” he said with a laugh.

Bargains await Although Antique Revival bills itself as an “upscale” antiques store, you can still find bargains there. “Buying antique is often cheaper than buying

Vicki’s artful arrangements make visitors feel as though they’re walking through rooms in a mansion.

the same quality of piece new,” said Mike. “For example, an antique dining room set can be one-third the price of a new one, and it’s obviously well-made to have lasted this long.”

True bargain hunters can find deals in the wholesale warehouse at Antique Revival. In this room, you won’t find elegant displays or decorative flourishes. Instead, you’ll see chairs stacked to the rafters, towering bookcases crammed together, a dusty armoire on its side, and a tiered 10-foot-tall hotel chandelier waiting to be brought back to life. This is the room where dealers come to find things they can resell, but anyone can shop here if they’re willing to do the cleaning and repairs themselves. “The pieces might not be as pretty, but they’re cheaper,” said Mike.

There are other bargains to find as well. History lovers will enjoy perusing the basket of postcards, each only $1.

While many are blank on the back, there are a good number with writing on them, and it’s a fun pastime to read the greetings.

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Getting There Antique Revival 26 North Palmer Road Big Flats 607-562-2202 www.antiquerevival.com

Offered by the Spa Apartments The Spa Apartments has put together a package of services and amenities most seniors are looking for.

Prices start at $525 a month with all utilities included.

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Fire Systems Library Trips Entertainment Large Porches Walk Areas Picnic Areas Full Kitchen and Bath

Nestled in the quaint little village of Clifton Springs, NY. Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic is connected to our building.

Downtown shopping is only steps away.

Call today for a tour.

315-462-3080 www.spaapartments.com

While you’re in the neighborhood, Mike suggests visiting these other attractions.

Arnot Art Museum 235 Lake Street Elmira 607-734-3697 www.arnotartmuseum.org Christmas House 361 Maple Avenue Elmira 607-734-9547 www.christmas-house.com Oldies But Goodies 10 Carpenter Road Elmira 607-562-7416 www.oldiesbutgoodiesinc.com

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Sinus disease, thyroid disorders, ear disease, facial skin cancer removal and reconstruction, tonsils and adenoids, allergy testing, traditional allergy treatment (allergy shots), novel allergy treatment (drops under the tongue).

Office locations: 200 North St. Suite 301, Geneva (315) 787-5353

325 West St. Suite 102, Canandaigua (585) 396-1070 www.doctormiked.com

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Show and Sale HOOPES PARK E. Genesee St., Auburn, New York October 3RD, 2009 - 10-4

ANTIQUES & ART in the park

PASTA DINNER Please join us after at Knights of Columbus 4:30-8, $10 per person.

For more information please call Willard Chapel at 315-252-0339

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Mike shares his favorite choice for lunch.

Sophie’s Cafe 485 Maple Street Big Flats 607-562-2880 www.sophiescafeonline.com Here’s where he’d tell you to stay.

The Painted Lady 520 West Water Street Elmira 607-846-3500 www.elmiraspaintedlady.com Rosewood Inn 134 East First Street Corning 607-962-3253 www.rosewoodinn.com Villa Bernese 11881 Overlook Drive Corning 607-936-2633 www.bedbreakfastcorning.com For more ideas, visit www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com.

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Another way to find antiques on the cheap is to wait for the store’s annual sale, which occurs in June.

During this window of time, prices are usually 20 percent off the regular retail amount.

Quilts

It’s Ed Miller’s job to make all the pieces look pretty before they go to the showroom floor. He also spends plenty of time rewiring the store’s vast array of pre-1940 chandeliers.

New trends in selling old stuff The good news is you don’t have to drive all the way to Big Flats to check out the antiques Mike has for sale; you can simply go online to visit www.antiquerevival.com. In fact, most of the sales at Antique Revival come from the Internet. Still, only 20 to 25 percent of the inventory is available on Antique Revival’s eBay store, so it’s worth seeing the rest in person.

The advent of online sales has meant stiffer competition among wholesale buyers. “Antiques used to go through two, three or four middlemen

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before making their way to my store,” said Mike. “Now Grandma can get her grandson to put her antiques on eBay, and that means more competition for dealers who are looking to buy.”

Whether you shop for antiques online or in person, buying vintage is one way to contribute to another trend: going green. Mike suggested that buying antiques is a great environmentallyconscious alternative to buying new furniture. “It’s the ultimate in recycling when you pass something down from one generation to the next.”

Kari Anderson Pink lives in Victor and is director of music at Zion Episcopal Church in Palmyra. In addition to freelance writing, she also plays the organ, piano and harp professionally. For more information, visit www.redheadharp.webs.com.

Discover Dansville SEPTEMBER 3-6...28th New York State Festival of Balloons - Dansville The balloon “GLOW” kicks off a magical weekend with daily balloon flights (weather permitting), arts & crafts, great food & a vintage car show. www.nysfob.com 585-335-9640 6...Summer Farewell Festival at Letchworth State Park Music, comedy/variety acts, family activities, food and fireworks. Highbanks Recreation Area. www.nysparks.com 585-493-3600 6...Fly-In Breakfast - Dansville Fly, drive, walk or bike to Dansville Airport.

Balloons, planes, helicopters and gliders. Rides and lessons available. www.dpa.org 585-335-6720

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SEPTEMBER 03…28th New York State Festival of Balloons in Dansville The balloon “glow” kicks off a magical weekend with daily balloon flights (weather permitting), arts and crafts, great food and a vintage car show. www.nysfob.com 585-335-9640 05…Genundowa Festival The Festival of Light, celebrating Native American arts and culture, culminates with the Celebration Fire at the Village of Hammondsport lakefront. www.genundowa.com 607-569-2989 11…Grand Prix Festival of Watkins Glen Presented by Chemung Canal Trust Company, festival events include the Walk of Fame award ceremony, a historical lecture called “The Legends Speak,” a pre-race tech inspection at Smalley’s Garage, and a judged automobile show, Concours d’Elegance. Further, the festival features more than 500 classic sports cars of all ages and marques on display, live music, wine tasting, food courts, family activities, a variety of vendors and fireworks. www.grandprixfestival.com 607-535-3003 12…Some Like it Hot Hosmer Winery in Ovid is hosting a fall extravaganza from 12 to 4 p.m. outside by the vineyard, featuring hot live tunes, cool award-winning wines, and vendor booths offering spicy and savory local products. hosmerwinery.com 607-869-3393 13…Biannual Tour of Historic Homes The Ontario County Historical Society takes its famous Tour of Homes to Victor, where there are many cobblestone buildings and architecturally significant homes. The Sunday event, held from noon until 5 p.m., features several historic homes and a stop at the historic Presbyterian Church, which will present two organ recitals. www.ochs.org 585-394-4975 20…Cortland Antique Auto Show With more than 300 cars and numerous flea market vendors, this one-day event is the perfect outing for classic car lovers in Dwyer Park, Little York.

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25…Screamers’ Hollow Upstate New York’s ultimate haunted attraction in Sterling features haunted hayrides, houses, and outdoor trails from September 25 through October 24, Friday and Saturday only. www.screamershollow.com 315-947-5782 26…Pumpkin Festival Tioga Center will be celebrating a Pumpkin Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with pumpkin decorating, craving, and baking contests. Also featured will be a big pumpkin contest, Chinese auction, raffles, band entertainment all day, exhibits, crafts, food booths, children’s games, chain saw carving, free parking, and free admission.

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Bristol Views Bed & Breakfast 6932 County Rd. 12 Naples, NY 14512

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Restaurants, marinas, golf, gift shops, fishing, and galleries surround the Cliffs. Spend some time with us and we guarantee you will leave relaxed.

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5 Star Service. Children welcome.

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INDEX OF ADVER TISERS FREE information by mail. Life in the Finger Lakes offers you the opportunity to request free brochures and information from our advertisers. Simply circle the numbers on the adjacent postage-paid card and mail.

The advertisers will send information directly to you.

For a quicker response, visit www.lifeinthefingerlakes.com/vendorinfo.php and request information from advertisers online.

Pg. 81 Antique Revival ..............................Info #104

Pg. 9

The Inn on the Lake ......................Info #134

Pg. 27 Avon Stove and Fireplace Co. Inc.......................Info #174

Pg. 25 Internal Medicine Associates ..........Info #154

Pg. 80 Belhurst ..........................................Info #101

Pg. 18 Keuka Family Dentistry....................Info #114

Pg. 45 Belhurst Winery ..............................Info #155

Pg. 67 Keuka Lake Wine Trail ....................Info #138

Pg. 57 Best Western Vineyard Inn..............Info #102

Pg. 32 Kidders Landing ..............................Info #164

Pg. 17 Brawdy Marine Construction ..........Info #156

Pg. 27 King Ferry Winery Inc. ....................Info #170

Pg. 45 Bristol Builders................................Info #129

Pg. 76 The Kitschen Sink ..........................Info #172

Pg. 70 Bristol Harbour................................Info #103

Pg. 14 The Loomis Barn ............................Info #115

Pg. 57 Bristol Mountain..............................Info #139

Cover 3 Lyons National Bank ......................Info #116

Pg. 74 Caprini Realtors ..............................Info #178

Pg. 5

Pg. 75 Cayuga County Tourism ..................Info #175

Pg. 55 Merry-Go-Round Playhouse............Info #171

Pg. 32 Cayuga Wine Trail ..........................Info #130

Pg. 84 Michael DeCicco, M.D. PLLC ..........Info #160

Pg. 55 Chateau LaFayette Reneau Winery................................Info #147

Cover 4 New Energy Works TimberFramers................................Info #118

Pg. 78 The Cheshire Union Gift Shop ........Info #105

Pg. 7

Pg. 9

Church Creative Flooring ................Info #128

Pg. 18 Owego Treadway ............................Info #140

Pg. 47 Clark Meadows at Ferris Hills..........Info #173

Pg. 13 Phelps, NY ......................................Info #166

Pg. 4

Pg. 29 Kendal at Ithaca ..............................Info #113

Marvin Windows & Doors ..............Info #117

Olde Homer House..........................Info #136

Clifton Springs Hearing Center........Info #135

Pg. 64 Red Jacket Orchards ......................Info #127

Pg. 11 Clifton Springs Super Sundays ......Info #157

Pg. 74 Rochester Folk Art Guild ................Info #119

Pg. 31 Cobtree Corporation........................Info #106

Pg. 15 SCOPED ..........................................Info #141

Pg. 81 Community Bank ............................Info #107

Pg. 76 The Shops at Ithaca Mall ..............Info #142

Pg. 14 Dr. Konstantin Frank Wines ............Info #108

Pg. 86 Southside Hearing Center ..............Info #149

Pg. 30 Elizabeth Brewster House................Info #150

Pg. 84 Spa Apartments ..............................Info #120

Cover 2 Elm Croft Manor Bed & Breakfast ..............................Info #137

Pg. 64 Taughannock Farms Inn..................Info #121

Pg. 31 ESF College Foundation Inc. ..........Info #148

Pg. 47 Timber Frames Inc ..........................Info #122

Pg. 78 Esperanza Mansion ........................Info #109

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Pg. 55 Finger Lakes Community College ........................Info #167

Pg. 66 Valicenti Advisory Services Inc. ......Info #146

Pg. 80 Finger Lakes Premier Properties ..........................Info #131

Pg. 30 Warfield's Restaurant......................Info #151

Pg. 77 Finger Lakes Tram Company ..........Info #145

Pg. 53 Watkins Glen Area Chamber ..........Info #163

Pg. 27 FirstAIR ..........................................Info #168

Pg. 79 Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel..............Info #162

Pg. 68 Five Star Bank ................................Info #132

Pg. 84 Willard Memorial Chapel ................Info #176

Pg. 46 The Furniture Doctor Inc. ..............Info #110

Pg. 66 Yates County Arts Center ................Info #143

Pg. 25 Thomas Kinkade Gallery..................Info #161 Timberpeg East Inc ........................Info #123

Pg. 53 Vanguard Printing ..........................Info #125 Pg. 3

Waterloo Premium Outlets..............Info #124

Pg. 19 Genesee Valley Hunt Inc. ................Info #169 Pg. 7

Geneva On The Lake ......................Info #111

MARKETPLACE ADVERTISING

Pg. 2

German Brothers Marina Inc...........Info #144

Accommodations ........................................Pgs. 87-88

Pg. 8

Handwork........................................Info #165

Attractions ..................................................Pgs. 90-91

Pg. 27 Hansen Products ............................Info #133

Canandaigua ......................................................Pg. 26

Pg. 19 Heather DeMoras Design Consultants ........................Info #177

Dansville ......................................................................

Pg. 77 Hill Hiker Inc. ..................................Info #179

Dining, Golf, Camping........................................Pg. 92

Pg. 12 Hilton Garden Inn............................Info #112

Hammondsport ..................................................Pg. 65

Pg. 86 Holiday Inn - Ithaca ........................Info #158

Naples ..........................................................Pg. 82-83

Pg. 46 Homewood Suites Ithaca ................Info #152

Real Estate ..................................................Pgs. 71-73

Pg. 69 I.D. Booth........................................Info #153

Shop Here! Retail & Business ....................Pgs. 93-95

Pg. 86 Inn at the Finger Lakes....................Info #159

Wineries................................................Pgs. 20-21, 23

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OCTOBER 01…NYS Draft Horse Show and Sale This auction of tack and draft horses, held at Cortland County Fairgrounds, gives beginners a place to buy horses and necessary equipment.

607-662-3440 03…Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery Wine Growing Program - Harvest Workshop Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery’s wine growing and vine leasing program (aka: Vigneron Program) offers hands-on instruction with experts. Over the course of the season (five Saturday morning workshops from late March to early October) you are invited to the Ovid-based winery to learn the art and science of growing your own wine. Harvesting is the focus of the October 3 workshop which starts at 10 a.m. at Cayuga Ridge Winery. crew@fltg.net 607-869-5158 03…Fall into Canandaigua Festival A harvest festival with a scarecrow contest, kids’ activities, wagon rides, contests, music and specialty vendors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street in Canandaigua. www.downtowncanandaigua.com 585-396-0300 10…Genesee Valley Hunt Races Ten pony, steeplechase, and flat races, as well as a wide range of entertainment: tailgate picnics, sheep herding, stick horse races and pony rides for children, terrier races and agility contests, and parade of the hunt hounds, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Geneseo. www.geneseevalleyhunt.org 17…Grape Pumpkin Festival Grape stomping, face painting, pumpkin carving, live music, arts and crafts and more will be offered all day at the Hammondsport Village Square. www.hammondsport.org 607-569-2242 23…Fall Mansion Mysteries Interactive live theater in Sonnenberg’s version of Clue, beginning at 7 p.m. at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte Street in Canandaigua. www.sonnenberg.org 585-394-4922 24…Halloween Hikes Hike on candlelit trails and meet costumed interpreters dressed like forest creatures, such as a bear, deer and an opossum, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Apalachin. There will be a story teller at the bonfire, face painting for the kids, games and musicians. Refreshments available for purchase. Feel free to wear a costume. Hike leaves every 10 minutes. Registration is recommended. www.watermancenter.org 607-625-2221 24…Ghost Stories from Around the World The world is weird and storyteller Howard Edmund will spin spine-tingling tales of ghosts from around the globe. Recommended for ages 8 and up, this program takes place at 3 p.m. at the Bristol Valley Theater, 151 South Main Street, in Naples. www.bvtnaples.org/fall.asp 585-374-9032

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ATTRACTIONS Patterson Inn Museum

Historic Maritime District

Celebrating 27 Years!

59 W. Pulteney St., Corning, NY 607-937-5281•www.PattersonInnMuseum.org Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

West 1st Street Pier, Oswego

Since 1982

315-536-7318 www.yatespast.org

(315) 539-0533

315-342-0480 www.hleewhitemarinemuseum.com

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The National Memorial Day Museum commemorates the founding of Memorial Day through period rooms (1866) and exhibits that highlight the service and sacrifice of our Veterans.

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Excursion Development and Support for the Discerning Traveler

200 Main Street, Penn Yan

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And by appointment

Open Daily 1-5pm July-Aug. 10-5pm

Yates County Genealogical & Historical Society Museums The L. Caroline Underwood Museum and the Oliver House Museum, home of Yates County history. Research center, period rooms, changing exhibits.

Waterloo, NY Open Tue-Sat 10A.M. - 5P.M. April 8 - December 15

Year-round programs for visitors of all ages!

Museum complex features a tavern c1796, log house c1850, schoolhouse c1878, agricultural barn and blacksmith.

Whingblinger: Sat, Sept. 12, 10am-4pm See our website for more information

National Memorial Day Museum

Jennifer Cleland, Ph.D.

333 Spencer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 www.phgtours.com • jc@phgtours.com • (607) 319-4951

Schuyler County Historical Society

Terwilliger Museum

607-535-9741 • 108 N. Catharine St. • Montour Falls, NY 14865

Waterloo, NY

Historic 1828 brick tavern, eleven exhibit rooms.

Open Tue-Fri 1-4pm and by appointment

TAKE A SHORT TRIP TO OUR LONGHOUSE (and lots more)

Experience Seneca life in the 1600s with a bark longhouse reproduction, scenic trails and lots more, close to anywhere in the Finger Lakes.

Come visit and enjoy not only the gardens and mansion, but also the wine center, gift shop, and café!

585-394-4922 www.sonnenberg.org

151 Charlotte Street Canandaigua, NY 14424

The Rose Hill Mansion is a National Historic Landmark and considered one of the finest examples of Greek Architecture in the United States.

Housed in the 1829 Prouty-Chew House, the Geneva Historical Society Museum explores the history of Geneva and its diverse people and enterprises. The Museum features period rooms, a library and archive, and local history programs and exhibitions.

Ganondagan State Historic Site 543 South Main St., Geneva, NY 14456

(315)789-5151 www.genevahistoricalsociety.com

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The Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum

Tour one of Canandaigua’s finest historic homes with western NY’s largest collection of antique carriages

Incredible Fishing Experiences Private Family Trout Preserve Catch 1 to 5 Pound Trout Exclusive Access by Appointment Only No License Required. No Closed Season. No Limit.

Barbless Artificial Lures and Flies Only Please Call for Information and Directions Rods, Lures, Ice and Cleaning Available

607-546-7308 or 570-877-2605 Finger Lakes Free Range Farms 4644 County Route 4, Burdett, NY 14818 ers hart te C Priva ailable Av Enjoy a 11/2 to 3 Hour Narrated Cruise on the Most Picturesque Section of the Waterway

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Carriage Rides

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The Terwilliger Museum tells the story of the development of Waterloo through 5 period rooms and exhibits which provide a window on how the early settlers lived and worked.

OPEN JUNE - OCTOBER

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GHOST HUNTS ALL YEAR. Call 315-597-6981 www.historicpalmyrany.com Tours by day.

Ghost Hunts by night.

The four museums of Historic Palmyra await you!

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Season from May thru October 3 Cruises Daily Tues thru Sat • 2 Cruises on Sunday Lunch, Dinner and Full Service Bar Available •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Sibyl’s Birthday Oct. 10th, Cemetery Walk, Oct. 16-17, Holiday Bazarr Nov. 19-21.

Call for Reservations 585-223-9470 • www.colonialbelle.com 400 Packett’s Landing • Fairport, NY

Reserve now by phone or e-mail bjfhpinc@rochester.rr.com

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Groups/tours by appointment

Just minutes from Letchworth State Park

Seward House

Seneca Falls Historical Society We maintain a 23-room Queen Anne Style Victorian Mansion circa 1890, as a home of a wealthy Victorian family.

We invite you to visit Seward House, the historic home of statesman William H. Seward and his family.

Seward House features an extensive collection of Civil War memorabilia and early Alaskan artifacts.

33 South Street Auburn (315)252-1283 www.sewardhouse.org

55 Cayuga St., Seneca Falls (315)568-8412 • www.sfhistoricalsociety.org

Wayland Historical Museum Cr. S. Main & Washington Sts. Wayland, NY

585-728-3610 or 728-5108 Open Sun 2-4PM Mon 10AM-Noon By appointment

The Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum

A

welcomed sight since 1870, the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum awaits to welcome you. Climb the Victorian cast-iron staircase to enjoy views of Great Sodus Bay, Lake Ontario and the beautifully situated lighthouse garden. Take pleasure in our FREE afternoon concerts beginning July 4th and every following Sunday through Labor Day weekend! Whatever your reason, steal away to enjoy the simple pleasures only nature and time can provide.

See you at the Lighthouse!

7606 N. Ontario St., Sodus Point, NY 14555

315-483-4936 www.soduspointlighthouse.org OPEN: May through October, Tues. to Sun. 10 am to 5pm.

Closed Mondays (except holidays) This organization is supported in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program, which is administered locally by Phelps Art Center, Phelps, NY.

Over 30 varieties of Pumpkins and Gourds.

"Haunted Ghost Walks"

Great Gift! Great Price!

Saturdays • 7 p.m. • Sept. and Oct.

3 years - 12 issues for only $28.95

Museum Hours: Tues.- Fri. 10am-4pm

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(Closed Saturdays until April 4)

At the north end of the Cayuga Wine Trail

Closed Sun. & Mon. Admission Adults $4, Students $2, Members mbers free!

Call 800-344-0559 Today!

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NOVEMBER 01…Bon Vivant Enjoy fine wines in good company, paired with tasty gourmet treats from noon to 4 p.m. at Hosmer Winery in Ovid. Fee includes keepsake. www.hosmerwinery.com 607-869-3393 01…Tiffany Treasures: Favrile Glass from Special Collections This exhibit at The Corning Museum of Glass will include a selection of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s blown glass, designed by Tiffany and made at his glasshouse in Corona, New York between about 1895 and 1920. These blown glass pieces, many of which were iridescent as well as irregular in form, became popular with the public very quickly and inspired many other glass designers. The exhibit will be on display through October 2010.

Adult admission to the museum is $12.50; kids 19 and under are free. www.cmog.org 607-937-5371

14…Holiday Showcase A festive downtown with music, entertainment and special sales and savings and home items from over 60 different businesses from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Owego. www.owegolovesshoppers.com 800-671-7772 14…Keuka Holidays Ring in the holiday season in vintage form at one of our Keuka Holidays weekends, part of the Keuka Lake Wine Trail. Each winery offers delicious hardy winter foods along with their finest wines. Ticket holders receive a handmade grapevine wreath at their starting winery and collect a Christmas ornament at every winery. Advance sale only. www.keukawinetrail.com 800-440-4898 25…Lights on the Lake Enjoy this two-mile-long Drive-Thru show at Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool featuring towering holiday displays, a larger-than-life Land of Oz, Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful section arches, as well as a Victorian village. The display runs

from 5 to 10 p.m. every night, including holidays, until January 10. $8 per car nightly; $6 per car Mondays and Tuesdays with Wegmans Shoppers Club Card. www.lightsonthelake.com 315-453-6712 28…Peppermint Winter Wonderland A holiday celebration in the “Peppermint Village” of Lyons, New York. Beginning November 28 with the lighting of the Village Square Park and a free children’s movie and continuing throughout the month with various holiday-themed events for children and adults alike. Boutique at the Wayne County Museum, craft fair and parties for children and seniors at the Lyons Community Center, tours of the H.G. Hotchkiss Peppermint Building.

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For more events, explore our online calendar at www.LifeintheFingerLakes.com.

DINING • GOLF • CAMPING Willowcreek Golf Club Flint Creek Campground A Family Campground

Family Fun for Everyone!

1455 Phelps Rd. • Middlesex, NY

Come, Relax and see the marvelous fall color.

Campground

Full Hook Up, Water & Electric and Tent Sites available.

Now Booking 2010 Seasonal Sites visit our website www.flintcreekcampground.com or call (585) 554-3567

Clute Memorial Park & Campground 155 S. Clute Park Drive Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Ph: (607)535-4438 • www.watkinsglen.us

Pool • Laundry • 3 Pavilions • Frisbee Golf • Camp Grocery Store • 30-50 Amp Service • Seasonal Sites • Wireless Internet Access • Planned Activities • Water and Sewer Hookups

www.willowcreekgolfclub.com

4 Authentic Log Cabins 3 mi. west of Waterloo Premium Outlets. Call for directions.

1475 W. Townline Rd., Phelps

315-781-5120 www.juniuspondscabinsandcampground.com

For additional information visit our website at www.senecaharborstation.com

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Lap robe (60 x 48 inches, 1 stripe) $80 Single (60 x 90 inches, 3 stripes) $111 Double (72 x 90 inches, 3 stripes) $122 Queen (78 x 104 inches, 3 stripes) $149 Add 8% New York State sales tax & $8 per blanket for shipping Additional information about the blankets is available at: www.sheep.cornell.edu (click on “blankets”) Purchase at the Cornell Orchards, the Cornell Dairy Store, or from the Department of Animal Science in 114 Morrison Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-4801 or by telephone (607-255-7712), fax (607-255-9829), or email cspblankets@cornell.edu.

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Folks from the beautiful Finger Lakes Region have enjoyed millions of cups of coffee from Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters for over seven years. Our travels and roasting experience allow us to locate the highest quality beans from all over the globe. Freshness is guaranteed. Please visit us or purchase a bag of beans online!

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and trees with deeper roots reinforce sheer strength of deeper soil, preventing deeper-seated failures. Another important question that could not be addressed in this study is how far a tree must be from the levee toe to avoid a tree falling in high winds and the root ball destroying the base of the levee.

Studies suggest that re-planting and creating new forests could diminish flood risk. Perhaps the solution to the flood management problem is not cutting down millions of trees but planting millions of trees – not destroying wildlife habitat but restoring it.

It is simply unfathomable that a government agency would continue on a destructive path, obliterating countless miles of viable habitat when there appears to be no substantiated evidence to support its reasoning to make these changes. The current science shows trees to be vital to levee systems.

Studies the Corps itself has conducted do not support its plan. Scientific reports, based on its own studies, refute its claims of trees’ negative impact on levees. The Corps seems determined to ignore the evidence mounting against their plan and forge ahead.

If trees present a risk of being washed out or being blown over, causing catastrophic failure of the levees, it would take a substantial force to do this. Studies specific to the species of trees, and their size and age should be conducted to determine how much wind and/or water force it takes to wash out or blow down these trees.

Then, it could be determined if these forces occur in the geographical region in question, and high-risk trees could be removed while trees not at risk could be saved.

Kyle is a photographer with a passion for nature and wildlife. It is his hope to increase the public’s ability to enjoy and appreciate the natural world through his photography.

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Finger Lakes from Space

POSTER Take the Finger Lakes home with you with this stunning poster of the Finger Lakes Region from Space! The photograph, taken by satellite, consists of high-detail satellite imagery with overlaid map information. The map detail consists of cities, towns, main and secondary highways as well as airports, the Erie Canal, state parks and many other features of interest. There is no other poster of the Finger Lakes as beautiful and informative as this one. Poster size - 25˝ x 39˝.

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Since Fland wants his represenver since his youth, Steven tations of birds to be precise, as soon Fland has been enthralled with as he knows the next piece he will winged creatures that fly high make, he begins studying relentlessly. above his head. Family trips to wild His research includes studying the areas, parks and nature preserves habitat appropriate to that bird, and gave him a deep appreciation for sometimes, “the purchase of aviary wildlife, as his photographer and specimens to study,” he said. He then artist parents taught him to look with draws and cuts a pattern from a his eyes. Now, his life in the Finger block of wood, of which he generally Lakes inspires him to capture the uses tupelo, basswood or black walessence of the avians he loves. “The nut. Depending on the size of the Finger Lakes area inspires me because piece, he employs anything from a of the wide variety of species to draw chain saw to a dental bit to help him from as subject matter,” said Fland, achieve the desired effect. who has created more than 150 life“After the piece is carved, it is sized bird sculptures over the years. then textured and ‘burned’ with an After receiving a degree in bioloinstrument that puts a knife-like cut gy from SUNY Potsdam, Fland taught in the wood using heat,” said Fland. life science at the middle-school level “This preparation creates a lifelike for 36 years, but it wasn’t until he did reflective surface, with natural unduornithological graduate work at lations of highlights and shadows, on Cornell University that he realized the sculpture.” his love of birds could be turned into In this piece, both the hawk and dove are carved from Fland’s pieces range in size from a art. In 1976, he and another teacher tupelo wood, and the branch is carved from basswood. pair of red-tailed hawks, which he said opened a wildlife art shop where Both birds are lifesize, painted with acrylics.

Photo by Gary Hodges/Jon Reis Photo + Design is the tallest piece ever displayed at Fland discovered his passion for bird the World Championship of Wildfowl sculpture.

Carving, to a tiny ruby-throated hummingbird. He is currently “Having a desire to try my hand in the art form, I comworking on a floor sculpture of a “hippopotamus emerging pleted my first carving in 1978,” said Fland, who entered his from the water with two Cattle Egrets looking for insects on first decoy-carving competition the following year. “In less than one year, I moved up and began competing in open/pro- its back,” he said.

Fland’s careful attention to detail is driven by his belief in fessional class, and in 1982, I won my first of five ‘Best-ofthe importance of composition. “I want to force the viewer’s eye Show’ awards at the U.S. National Decoy Show.” Fland won to flow through the sculpture and still be of interest when seen first-, second- and third-place prizes at the first New York from all directions,” he said. “When viewing my work, look at State Wildlife Art Competition, which a year later changed the bird with regard to its behavior and the overall design, its rules, allowing each artist only one entry. while at the same time, remembering it is sculpted from wood.”

“My early pieces were highly-detailed floating sculptures The majority of Fland’s work is commission-based, with that in competition are judged on the water,” said Fland. “Aside from having to be accurate to the species in anatomy, color and the price determined by species size and complexity of the posture, they must float correctly in a natural, lifelike attitude.” habitat, Fland said. His work takes anywhere from 150 to 1,500 hours to complete, which would be equivalent to one Although Fland still designs floating sculptures, he has year of work, he said. branched out into a category he refers to as “interpretative,” You can view Steven’s work at Skaneateles Artisans, 11 which takes a “more stylized, loose impressionistic approach,” Fennel Street, Skaneateles (Skaneatelesartisans.com) or you can he said. He also designs “full size decorative” pieces in which call 315-497-1919. the bird is displayed in a habitat.

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RESP ONS IB L E , Responsible lending practices have kept LNB in a strong financial position. We did not participate in the practices that caused the current banking problem and we chose not to participate in the Federal bailout program.

C ONSIST EN T, We’ve never stopped lending. LNB has consistently provided solid consumer and business loans vital for the restoration of our local economy and will continue to do so going forward.

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For over 150 years we’ve celebrated the tradition of taking care of our customers’ needs. We’re here when you need us – today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

LNB Board of Directors: left to right: James E. Santelli, Santelli Lumber Co.; Theodore J. Marshall, Marshall Companies; Andrew F. Fredericksen, Fredericksen & Sirianni, LLP; Clair J. Britt, Jr., The Lyons National Bank; Robert A. Schick, Lyons Bancorp, Inc. & The Lyons National Bank; Dale H. Hemminger, Hemdale Farms & Greenhouses; Carol A. Snook, The Lyons National Bank; Thomas L. Kime, The Lyons National Bank; James A. Homburger, Real Estate Broker; John, J. Werner, Lyons Bancorp, Inc. & The Lyons National Bank (retired); David J. Breen, Jr., Herrema’s Market Place

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