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July 10th - The Russian Revolution: 300 years of czarist rule came to end in a year marked by two revolutions, both of which were doomed to fail as they attempted to employ Western European ideas in a nation caught between two continents and lost in time.

July 17th - Indian Independence: This revolution and its use of civil disobedience and non-violence challenged established notions of power and authority while introducing the world to an essential methodology for exposing injustice. This lecture will explore essential events in the struggle for Indian independence and the Hindu ideals that informed Gandhi’s methods.

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Cover, small photo: Dream home on Canandaigua Lake, by New Energy Works. Read more about it on page 42. Photo courtesy New Energy Works This page: A different perspective of Carpenter Falls, located near Niles, New York, is captured through the use of a flying drone. Phillip Bonn showcases his drone pictures on page 58.

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1 Big Flats (p.76) 2 Camillus (p.22) 3 Canandaigua (p.42, 72)

4 Fair Haven (p.66) 5 Farmington (p.10) 6 Geneva (p.12, 72)

7 Ithaca (p.10, 62) 8 Johnson City (p.14) 9 Manlius (p.61)

10 Moravia (p. 20) 11 Penn Yan (p.11, 72) 12 Rochester (p.70)

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Through September 3...Dinosaur Invasion!

The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo presents an exhibit of prehistoric proportions, free to members and with zoo admission all summer long. A dozen lifelike animatronic dinosaurs will be stationed throughout the outdoor zoo, including T. Rex, Brachiosaurus, and a couple of adult Parasaurolophus with a nest and babies. We will be adding several fun, educational and exciting events built around a dino theme.

One Conservation Place, Syracuse, NY 13204 rosamondgiffordzoo.org Through September 6…CFCU Downtown Ithaca Summer Concert Series The CFCU Summer Concert Series is a free outdoor concert series open to the public held every Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Local and national acts will perform music in genres including jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip-hop, Celtic pop, bluegrass, rock, and more!

Bernie Milton Pavilion Stage, Ithaca Commons downtownithaca.com July 6, August 3...The Best Day of the Month is First Friday in Owego Take a stroll around the beautiful Village of Owego and visit the many shopping and dining establishments that are offered. Listen to music and check out art. Pick up a First Friday Passport at any

participating location, visit at least six businesses for a chance to win prizes! owego.org July 7...Downtown Canandaigua Wine Walk This event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Stroll through beautiful and historic Downtown Canandaigua and enjoy tasting Finger Lakes wine and foods. downtowncanandaigua.com July 11…After Hours at the Museum T​ he second in a series of entertaining and informative bimonthly presentations at the Antique Wireless Museum: “Telegraph and Rochester Tombstones” by Bruce Roloson, Curator Emeritus AWA Museum; 7:30 p.m. Tickets available in advance at the museum or at the door. Adults $10, museum members $5.

6925 Route 5&20 Bloomfield, NY 14469 ​antiquewireless.org July 13…West End Gallery Solo Exhibit, GC Myers.

GC Myers is a contemporary painter from the Finger Lakes region of New York. He came to painting in mid-life as a result of an accident that occurred while building his home in the early 1990s. Opening Reception is 5 to 7:30 p.m. Exhibit runs until August 30.

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The museum will be open and tours are available. The museum has over 18,500-square-feet of exhibits and will feature a miniature circus and train exhibit, as well as its new tractor and machinery exhibit. Admission is free. There is a parking fee of $3 at Emerson Park. All entertainment kids activities are free. Food trucks will be available on the grounds for lunch and dinner. For more information call 315-252-7644 or e-mail tquill@cayugacounty.us.

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Roasters Delight

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itting at the Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters store in Farmington and admiring its signature “Wall of Beans,” I listened in on a nearby conversation amongst a small gathering of men who were energetically talking about trap shooting and bird hunting. The morning sunlight was bathing me in its warmth while I sat in front of the large window, sipping from the frothy foam of my mochaccino. All the while, in my head, I was trying to choose between buying a bag of either the “German Chocolate Cake” or “Jamaican Me Crazy” flavored coffee before I left the coffeehouse.

Like many consumers of coffee, I had a faint understanding of how coffee beans were grown, roasted and served to an ever-expanding consumer base.

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of coffee beans and the skill needed for coaxing out their varied flavors. I was introduced to the mechanics of roasting coffee beans on the company’s stateof-the-art Diedrich coffee roaster that can handle a 50k bag’s worth of beans.

“We’re balancing bitter, sweet and sour,” explained Ganger. Crowley told me how Ithaca Coffee Company grew out of the purchase of “Gourmet’s Delight” in downtown Ithaca in the ‘80s and was transferred to the Triphammer building in 2004 to become a multifaceted coffeehouse/ tavern. “We’ve been around for a while, so we have name recognition. What we struggle with is that our name covers a lot. We want people to appreciate that we are a legitimate coffee roaster.” The fact that its coffee is being sold in plenty

of grocery stores all over the region is a testament to how far reaching Ithaca Coffee Company’s popularity is.

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For Susan Friguliette, co-owner of Keuka Lake Coffee Roasters, versatility is the name of the game. Back in the early 2000s, she and her husband, Brian Friguliette, moved from Boston to Keuka Lake and decided to combine their culinary and small business acumen to create Java-Gourmet (their company store), Black Cat Bistro and Seneca Salt Company. Black Cat Bistro sits in a tastefully-designed wood cabinesque building atop a hill overlooking the lake. Brian and Susan hold luncheons and dinners there, year-round, and occasionally feature the talents of local chefs. These meals incorporate the company’s coffee-infused products, such as salt, rubs and marinades. The company has even partnered with a local microbrewery and a distillery to create a coffee-infused stout and vodka, respectively. They currently roast their own spring equinox seasonal blend and will be switching over soon to their summer solstice blend. Susan let me know that, “We’re doing bourbon barrelaged coffee. You get a lot of the vanilla and honey notes that are in bourbon.”

A portion of the profits from select lines of their coffee go to a “backpack program” for children or the Humane Society. Keuka Lake Coffee Roasters also provides free coffee to Keuka Comfort Care Home.

At the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park in Geneva, Left, above: Stirring the coffee beans at Cobblestone Coffee Roasters in Geneva.

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Dan Grillone, co-owner of Cobblestone Coffee Roasters, rents a small space in which to use his Artisan 6m coffee roaster to roast beans from Brazil, Colombia and Sumatra. “When somebody orders from us, we actually roast the beans immediately, put them in bags and ship them out. So, the people who are getting our coffee are getting it roasted when they order. We don’t have bags on the shelf. That’s what really sets us apart.”

Due to his modest and spry operation, Grillone can deliver orders personally to customers living in Waterloo, Geneva, Seneca Falls and Clyde, thus foregoing a delivery charge.

Grillone got the idea of roasting coffee from a friend in Florida who showed him and his wife his roasting operation in a shed in the backyard. After Grillone retired from the Air Force about four years ago, he and his wife moved back into the cobblestone house he grew up in and it became the namesake of their new company.

Although the company handles orders online, its coffee’s reputation rests mainly on ordinary word-of-mouth.

A point of pride for Grillone is that Cobblestone Coffee Roasters donates 10 percent of each purchase to the Special Ops Warrior Foundation, an organization dedicated to paying for the college tuition of children of deceased special operations personnel.

The aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans embeds itself so deeply in one’s memory that it is as natural as the rolling green hills of the Finger Lakes region. I can only imagine that there’s nothing like sitting in a chair oan the deck by the lake in the early morning and sipping on a hot cup of joe, wondering what the day will bring.

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or John Sacco, owner of Oasis Outdoor Living in Johnson City, New York, it’s all about the backyard. With over 20 years of experience in the landscaping business, he has created plenty of beautiful landscapes. But as his business has grown, it has also evolved over the last few years to include what he calls “backyard living” – extending the interior space by making an inviting outdoor living space.

John explains “The real focus on outdoor living is that we’re reestablishing the social element that we’ve gotten away from. We are encouraging kids to get outside and

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away from TV and video games, and we’re encouraging families to be outside together.” It’s all part of the “staycation” idea – people investing more in their homes and then staying there to enjoy it.

With advances in technology components that help extend the season, such as heating elements and cooking options, it’s become a growing trend for today’s busy families. Outdoor kitchens have become very popular because they are so customizable to the space. There are so many options for outdoor cooking – wood pellet, pizza ovens, hibachi – and the cooking networks help fuel the focus Photos courtesy Oasis Outdoor Living

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on increasing outdoor cooking. Spas, pergolas, and water features are very popular as well.

“Every person’s tastes are different” says John. “We really talk to the customers and get an idea of their wants and needs, and customize it toward that.”

John spends a lot of time on the road, meeting on site with the customer. After that, he encourages them to come to his showroom, to see many of the options available and really “touch and feel” what he can do for them. “There are so many options that people are unaware of” says John.

And what a showroom it is. John has re-created all the backyard options under one roof, complete with an

in-ground pool, stone archway and waterfall, outdoor furniture, and a fully functional outdoor kitchen. Clients can check out a pizza oven, sit around a fire pit and view spa setups. Various patterns of pavers line the floors and samples of retaining walls are on display. Smaller pieces are available for purchase – pergolas and pizza ovens are very popular – and can be taken home in a vehicle.

“The outdoor living industry traditionally shuts down in the Northeast during the winter months” explains John. “We don’t do that, because our showroom is functional year-round. People can plan their projects during the cold weather months, so when the weather breaks they are ready for installation.”

Outdoor living areas can be customized to fit all budgets. Everyone can do something in their backyard.

For limited space, it’s possible to add a small patio or a modest outdoor kitchen. For large areas, there’s the entire spectrum of outdoor living options to choose from. Commercial clients, loft spaces and rooftop areas can add outdoor elements that will also add to the enjoyment of their living and working space.

“We want customers to be able to extend their interior living space outside by adding outdoor elements that totally fit their taste, will lengthen the season and entice them to step into their backyard” states John. It’s a trend in the right direction for today’s busy lifestyles.

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Top Finger Lakes

Waterfalls

Secret Spots and Famous Falls

by Tim Starmer and Kelly Makosch

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aterfalling in the region’s iconic gorges is a quintessential Finger Lakes experience, right up there with wine tasting and lazy summers on the water. Visitors flock to famous spots like Taughannock Falls, with a vertical drop that beats Niagara Falls, and to witness the breathtaking cascades at Watkins Glen State Park.

Find these big, famous falls and other lesser-known waterfalls that are no less dramatic by visiting gofingerlakes.org. The site, created by the nonprofit Finger Lakes Land Trust, helps visitors connect with the best outdoor recreation experiences by providing easy to use filters, maps, and driving directions.

Put these can’t miss Finger Lakes waterfalls on your summer to-do list.

Tinker Falls and Labrador Hollow Unique Area

The universally accessible, quartermile path to Tinker Falls is arguably the most popular destination in Labrador Hollow. Tinker Falls is a stunning example of a “hanging” falls. Over time, the crumbly shale beneath the crest of the waterfall and behind it washes away leaving an undercut capstone, a deep crevice behind, and an impressive waterfall. The cavern behind Tinker Falls is 100 feet wide, 30 feet deep and 30 feet high. Walking behind it is possible if you are brave and agile enough to climb the steep, stone staircase set into the crumbly shale.

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Carpenter Falls and Bahar Nature Preserve

Within the folds of farmland next to Skaneateles Lake, lies a beautiful forest surrounding Bear Swamp Creek. From the top of the hill, hikers are rewarded with a startling view of Carpenter Falls. Here the water drops nearly 90 feet into a deep ravine. Explore the trail leading further down the Bear Creek Swamp gorge to see several other waterfalls cascading all the way to the lake.

In 2008, the Finger Lakes Land Trust gave 36 acres to New York State, creating the Carpenter Falls Unique Area. The remaining conserved acres downstream are open to the public as the Land Trust’s Bahar Nature Preserve.

Lick Brook Gorge

During the last ice age, glaciers thousands of feet thick blanketed much of northern North America, sculpting the beautiful topography of the Finger Lakes region. The effects of these glaciers can be seen in the multiple waterfalls that splash down along Lick Brook on its journey to Cayuga Lake, including one that is nearly 140 feet tall.

The Finger Lakes Land Trust’s Lick Brook Gorge preserve hosts a popular stretch of the Finger Lakes Trail that runs along the gorge. Ambitious hikers can continue along the trail to Buttermilk Falls State Park to the east and Robert H. Treman State Park to the west.

Buttermilk Falls State Park

Located on the southern edge of Ithaca, Buttermilk Falls is a wildly popular spot for tourists and local residents, especially during the height of summer.

Upon entering the park, newcomers quickly see why. Across a verdant lawn is a foaming and frothy waterfall with a deep pool and dammed swimming area below. The park’s namesake falls, Buttermilk Falls, tumbles down striated gorge rock in two distinct drops. The first, nearly 90 feet in height, lies beside the trail that ascends quickly away from the swimming area. The second is visible just above the first from a handsomely built stone lookout.

Taughannock Falls State Park

Ithaca is most certainly a city of gorges, but the gorge at Taughannock Falls, in nearby Trumansburg, is the biggest of them all. It is perhaps more accurately described as a canyon.

The waterfall at the end of the lower portion of the gorge is the tallest waterfall in New York State. In fact, it is the tallest, single-drop waterfall east of the Rockies. For comparison, Taughannock Falls is 215 feet high while Niagara Falls is 167 feet high. The milelong trail within the canyon is nearly level and easily accessed, making it an excellent trip for all members of the family, from toddlers to grandparents and everyone in between.

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is a can’t-miss trail for waterfall lovers and anyone seeking a true Finger Lakes experience.

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Right: Taughannock Falls Photo by Nigel P. Kent

Robert H. Treman

While other gorge parks hit you with some of their most dramatic views right from the start, at Robert H. Treman, also known as Enfield Glen, you have to work just a little bit harder to get to the wow factor. Mind you it is not much work, as the initial part of the gorge trail is relatively flat and meandering for a mile and three quarters. But as you begin to hear thundering falls and see the route out of the gorge, it’s easy to see why “wow” might not be sufficient to describe the scene. The 115-foot Lucifer Falls is clearly central, and the handsome stonework winding up along the sheer cliff is equally remarkable.

Watkins Glen State Park

There is no place more iconic of the Finger Lakes waterfall and gorge experience than Watkins Glen State Park.

Stunning waterfalls, dramatic flumes, and picturesque potholes combine to make a gorgeous waterscape. The scene is further enhanced by handsome stone staircases, arched bridges, and winding tunnels that weave up and through the scenic gorge. The trail through the gorge is an awe-inspiring confluence of water’s persistent and powerful stone sculpting and a thoughtful merger of human craftsmanship. Simply put, the gorge

Grimes Glen Park

Formed by gushing meltwaters at the end of the last ice age, Grimes Glen is typical of many Finger Lakes gorges that still carry runoff from uplands down into the ice-carved valleys below. Two stunning 60-foot falls are accessible today by wandering upstream about a 1/2 mile from the parking area. Waterfall sightseers should expect to get their feet wet, since the gorge narrows upstream to a point where there is no bank to speak of, forcing hikers into the rocky streambed.

For much of the summer and fall, except after torrential rains, the creekbed is easily navigable, but during spring runoff the flow comes on strong and turbulent.

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Havana Glen Park

Tucked away in the small town of Montour Falls is Havana Glen Park. Take a short walk through the park to witness Eagle Cliff Falls, a 40-foot waterfall with an impressive 16-foot wide plunge that splashes down through a nearly enclosed amphitheater of rock. Wander along the path to catch glimpses of other smaller cascades while you are there.

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Fillmore Glen State Park

The first falls, sometimes called Cowsheds Falls, are universally accessible while the other parts of the gorge are only reached after a brief but steep climb.

After the initial climb, the trail through the gorge is relatively flat and easily negotiated. Further along the gorge are several stunning smaller cascades and waterfalls that culminate with the tallest falls, Dalibarda Falls, followed shortly after by Upper and Lower Pinnacle Falls.

This last pair of waterfalls lies in a visually striking square-cut section of the gorge near the terminus of the gorge trail.

Late spring, early summer, and/or

after periods of heavy rain are the best time to see the waterfalls in their most torrential states. However, autumn is also a notably beautiful time to visit, either when the leaves are emblazoned with contrasting colors or just after fallen leaves reveal parts of the gorge previously hidden from view by the dense understory.

Letchworth State Park

The impressive gorge at Letchworth State Park is so broad and deep that it’s heralded by many as the “Grand Canyon of the East.” The mighty Genesee River roars through the gorge descending in three major waterfalls tucked between steep cliffs. With over 60 miles of hiking trails and extraordinary waterfall viewing, this park is a must-see. The adventurous can take it all in from above; hot air balloons frequently fly over the gorge in the summer.

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A soccer ball is kicked toward a flagged FootGolf hole at Victor Hills. Photo courtesy of Victor Hills Golf Course.

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FootGolf?

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f you can kick a ball and walk, you can play FootGolf,” says Jed Rotella, owner of West Hill Golf and Country Club in Camillus. While interest in traditional golf has begun to wane in recent years, FootGolf is attracting folks of all ages to golf courses, including some who have never swung a golf club. At West Hill, built 55 years ago by Rotella’s parents, 2018 marks its third season offering FootGolf. The Central New York course is among several in the Finger Lakes region where FootGolf is now played.

What is FootGolf?

FootGolf is sometimes called a hybrid sport because it combines

soccer and golf. It originated in Europe, spreading gradually to the U.S., where it started on the coasts. It follows the rules and etiquette of golf, but requires less equipment as players’ legs take the place of clubs and regulation soccer balls replace golf balls.

To protect the greens, players wear athletic shoes without cleats.

The soccer ball is kicked into 21inch holes marked with flags. Hole distances typically range between 100 to 300 yards since the soccer ball cannot go the distance of a golf ball.

Like golf, the game relies on players to call their own violations.

At West Hill Golf Club, Syracuse University male and female sports teams play this precision game for team building and skill development.

A nine-hole game of FootGolf takes about an hour, about half the time of

a comparable round of golf and costs less than standard golf.

At Victor Hills, one of the oldest family-owned semi-private golf facilities in the Rochester area, the two games can be played simultaneously on the club’s Executive nine-hole course where oversized FootGolf holes are off to the side of traditional golf holes. Like counting golf strokes, the players can compute their scores by keeping track of the number of kicks made on each hole.

“The idea for FootGolf at Victor Hills originated with Uncle John,” explains Maggie Dianetti Broker, the club’s Food and Beverage Manager.

The large 63-hole golf course, started by her grandparents Jack Dianetti, Sr. and his wife Audrey almost 50 years ago, is owned today by brothers Jack Dianetti, Jr., Jamie Dianetti, and their siblings. When John Zito, their brother-in-law and the grounds

At West Hill Golf Course in Camillus, FootGolf attracts families.

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superintendent, learned of FootGolf’s popularity on the West Coast, he and his son Jake, a Division II athlete, saw its potential to attract future golfers. “It was a combination of two things that I have spent my whole life doing – working for my family’s golf course and playing soccer,” says Jake Zito.

Victor Hills introduced FootGolf in 2015 and in 2016 over 2,700 rounds were played. By 2017, teams were playing in greater numbers. Mike Broker, Maggie’s husband and vice president of the East Rochester Youth Soccer League, now brings traveling soccer to Victor Hills as part of Monroe United Recreational Soccer League.

At Genesee Valley Golf Club, one of three golf courses overseen by the Monroe County Department of Parks, Golf Services Manager Dave Granata calls FootGolf an “untapped market.” Granata, new to the club in 2018, says 300 rounds were played on the facility’s south course in 2017 but with expanded marketing efforts, he expects to see the game grow.

In comparison, at West Hill in Camillus, there were approximately 3,000 rounds of FootGolf in 2017. This year it can be played there on Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday on West Hill’s front nine-hole course “when it is typically slower and to help fill the gaps,” says Rotella.

Rotella, the Dianettis, and other course operators relied on the American FootGolf League (AFGL) for help in adding FootGolf to their golf courses. The AFGL, the governing body for the sport in the U.S. since July 2012, is an official member of the Federation for International FootGolf (FIFG), the regulating organization for this new sport being played around the world. There are matches, tournaments and even a World Cup. From Team Practice to Just Plain Fun

Vince Correa, the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) in Canandaigua, brought the college’s Lakers soccer team to Victor Hills during the preseason in August 2017. “They loved it,” says Correa. “It takes a lot of skill.”

Some members of the college’s soccer team had already played golf at Victor Hills. “You chip, drive and putt,” says the coach, using the familiar golf terms, “but there’s no change of clubs. It is all about adjusting your body to make a shot and you don’t have to carry a bag full of clubs.”

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Sports psychology, Maggie Broker knows the benefits of FootGolf as both a gross motor and fine motor sport for all ages, youth in particular. “In FootGolf the hole in the ground is a finite space as opposed to a soccer field where the goal box is much larger. As the player gets closer to the hole, he/she has to home in on the target where there can be more room for error.”

“FootGolf is a game that the kids can play side-by-side as the parents either golf or play with the kids,” says Zito. “Youngsters become familiar with a golf course and get out having fun as well.”

FootGolf will be incorporated into Victor Hill’s First Tee Time Club, the summer youth program overseen

by Zito. “My whole goal is to develop basic knowledge and skills with games and activities so that when the youngsters arrive at the appropriate

age, they can make the decision for themselves if they want to continue and take up golf or not.”

“In an era of heavy screen time, the benefits of getting outside are immense,” adds Broker. FootGolf offers fun for family, friends, coworkers, or business colleagues.

Corporate events, birthday parties or fundraisers are all options. Guests at her daughter’s birthday party kicked soccer balls across the green toward the big holes. At another party for a 90-year old woman in 2017, celebrants of all ages enjoyed FootGolf. The group, dressed in coordinated team outfits, was “super spunky,” recalls Broker.

Watch Jake Zito demonstrate FootGolf at Victor Hills at https:www.youtube.com/ watch?v=KromIjUzMQo

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any art lovers are familiar with Rochester printmaker Laura Wilder’s signature style. Wilder, a Roycroft Renaissance Artisan, creates colorful vintageinspired block prints reminiscent of the Arts & Crafts movement of the late 19th century. Her works are a striking mainstay on the art show circuit and she also does a brisk online business selling handmade color block prints, oil and gouache paintings plus reproductions, mini-prints, posters and a popular dog breed series.

“I always knew I would be an artist of some sort,” says Wilder. She enjoyed drawing from a young age, attained an art degree and worked as a graphic designer and commercial illustrator. Then she began exploring block printing and it changed the trajectory of her artistic, professional and personal life.

Wilder, born in 1958, grew up in West Irondequoit and still lives in Rochester. The Wilders were a creative family. Her physicist father was a pianist, her mother, a librarian, was also a musician, artist and crafter and her two brothers were jazz musicians.

Pencil drawing was Wilder’s favorite childhood pastime. Her subject was often princesses. In her teen years Wilder considered fashion illustration.

She loved watching the Sonny & Cher television show and drawing Cher’s elaborate costumes.

“Looking back at my work since early childhood, I realize that my art

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Above: The Potter, Wilder’s first block print, is a portrait of Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisan Janice McDuffie, who encouraged her to apply to be one, too.

Opposite page: Leaf Glow, an oil painting, is available as limited edition giclée prints.

“Every once in a while I need a break from the labors of block printing and do some painting in oil or gouache,” says Wilder.

has always been about beauty,” says Wilder.

When Wilder attended Hamilton College, graduating with a B.A. in Studio Art in 1980, the concept of beauty in art and representational fine art was eschewed. Abstract, gestural and brashly raw contemporary works were the rage then. “College really messed me up,” Wilder says. “Beauty was not just undervalued; it seemed to be thought shallow, and wrong.”

She didn’t discover the Arts & Crafts style or even start taking block printing classes until the 1990’s. Wilder began her art career as a graphic designer and commercial illustrator. It was not inspiring work. “It seemed the cheesier the project, the better the money,” says Wilder. One of her most lucrative commissions was designing a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle microwave pizza ad. Any meaningful connection to her work was rare, but there was one poignant exception: Wilder was hired to do individual portraits of the thirty-five Syracuse University students who perished in the 1988 Pan Am Flight

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103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland. “I loved that my art was used to honor people rather than products,” Wilder explains.

In 1985 Wilder married David Cowles, a newspaper staff artist and freelance illustrator. They had Clayton in 1987 and Alison in 1992. “Dave and I are both mild-mannered artistic introverts, and so are our kids, so even as toddlers they were exceptionally easy,” says Wilder. Both children are now working artists.

After Alison was born, Wilder was in a professional rut but would soon discover a way to climb out. It began in 1993 when she attended an Arts & Crafts show and was moved by the designs of the prints, paintings, pottery and textiles there. Then she went to a Memorial Art Gallery Roycrofters exhibition. The Roycrofters’ shops in East Aurora were established in the 1890s by Elbert Hubbard as part of the Arts & Crafts Movement: a rebellion against factory-made goods. Artisans made things by hand with traditional tools with spare, clean lines and simplicity of design.

Today, the East Aurora campus operates as a non-profit organization and is a designated National Historic Landmark district open to visitors. Artisans certified by the Roycroft Renaissance jury still produce handcrafted items and decorative art.

Wilder loved the exhibit and was enthralled with the modern day artisans’ demonstrations. Inspired to do portraits of them, Wilder later visited the studios of a potter, cabinetmaker, bookbinder and silversmith and started sketches.

Then, while leafing through a home decorating book, some framed prints with a high-contrast, vintage poster look jumped off the page at her. She discovered these were William Nicholson block prints, circa 1890s. “I had to learn to do that,” Wilder said.

In 1995, Wilder and Cowles split amicably and that same year she started block printing classes with Ron Netsky at Nazareth College. She lauds Netsky as the best art teacher she ever had.

“Laura was already an accomplished artist when she came to Nazareth to study printmaking,” says Netsky. “She caught on to the color block printing technique right away and ran with it. It was a perfect marriage of artist and medium and Laura has done amazing things with it ever since.”

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Her first block print was a portrait of the Roycroft potter. Wilder you showed the print to the Thank potter who urged her to apply to become a Roycroft Renaissance (RR) artisan. Honored, she sent an application, along with four block prints (The Potter, The Cabinetmaker, The Bookbinder, and The Silversmith), to the RR jury.

Later, when she found out the portraits were of people on the jury, Wilder was mortified. “They would think I was totally trying to butter them up!”

In 1996, Wilder was accepted and certified to put the “RR” mark on her work. In 2001, she was elevated to Master Artisan. She started to show her work at arts festivals and it took off. Wilder’s ex-husband Dave built her a website and an onslaught of orders followed. She hired assistants for site maintenance, marketing, customer service and shipping.

In 2007, romance blossomed between Wilder and former high school friend Bob Thompson, a father of five. They married later that year. “It has been a wondrous journey,” says Wilder. Thompson, with career experience in printing, real estate and banking, became her business partner the following year. Her husband had skillsets to handle aspects of her business that she either disliked Wilder’s commissioned block print or wasn’t good at. of a Golden Retriever spawned so Today, Wilder’s main focus is many requests for dog portraits, the artist began painting other online orders and art festivals. breeds and selling reproduction The 5,000 collectors on her prints. Her dog series features 30 e-mail list are wild about different breeds.

Wilder. One is Walter Jahnke of Rochester. He purchased his first Wilder original block print online more than a dozen years ago. He didn’t realize the esteemed artist lived around the corner until he received an e-mail suggesting he save postage costs and just pick the print up instead. “I found it very amusing,” says Jahnke, who has about 20 Wilder works now.

Laura Wilder found a way to create beauty in her art and carve out a beautiful life, too. “We have been so fortunate!” says Wilder.

“While selling art has become more difficult for many in the past decade, our business continues to grow.”

Laura Wilder will be at the Clothesline Art Festival at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester September 8-9, 2018. View and purchase the artist’s work at laurawilder.com.

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Food

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Feast

by Firelight Excerpted from “Feast by Firelight”

by Emma Frisch

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efore the advent of sturdy homes and urban living, most meals were an outdoor affair in a world of digital-free connection. And while these types of meals are no longer a daily ritual, there is still something magical and eternal about eating under the open sky. It is something our ancestors have done in community throughout time to celebrate the Earth’s abundance. This book will show you how easy it is to create a modernday feast by firelight.

In 2014, my husband, Bobby, and I opened Firelight Camps, our “glamping” destination in Ithaca, New York. We were so focused on the quality of our guests’ experiences that our own meals often took a back seat.

One night after a long day, I squeezed in around the campfire and lay an iron grate over the coals. I pulled lightly seasoned skirt steak from a ziplock bag and placed it on the grill, surrounding it with summer vegetables. I shifted the food with tongs until the meat caramelized and the peppers blistered.

I then transferred the steak to a wooden cutting board, sliced it, and spooned pungent salsa verde over the top. Just then, Bobby joined me. We clinked our forks and tucked in to our simple meal.

I looked up from my plate because the crowd had gone silent.

“What are you eating?” asked a young man. “It smells amazing.” Maybe he wasn’t looking for handouts but I felt compelled by his question to share our meal with the others gathered around the flames. I sliced our food into bite-size pieces and passed them around, listing the ingredients in my mamma’s salsa verde. This is how Feast

by Firelight was born, and what this book is all about: quick outdoor meals meant to be shared with family and friends, old and new.

Available for purchase on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Powells.com, and IndieBound.org. It is also available at Buffalo Street Books in Ithaca.

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Mamma’s Salsa Verde

FireLicked Skirt Steak Mamma’s Salsa Verde (Gf) with

1 large or 2 small garlic cloves, peeled One 2-ounce can anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry 2 tablespoons capers 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1⁄2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley 1⁄3 cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon 2 pounds skirt steak (see Note) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 20 turns of the pepper mill Note: Some recipes suggest trimming the steak’s fat to prevent flare-ups when the fat drips onto the coals. Skirt steak isn’t very fatty, but still, leave any fat on for flavor and just be prepared for flare-ups (see “How to Squelch a Grease Fire,” page 26 in the book).

PREP: To prepare the salsa verde: In a food processor, combine the garlic, anchovies, and capers and pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the processor bowl; add the vinegar, mustard, and parsley; and whiz while slowly drizzling in the 1⁄3 cup olive oil until smooth and bright green. Transfer the mixture to a lidded 8-ounce jar. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top to create a film that will preserve the lovely bright green. Seal the jar tightly and chill for up to 1 week.

prep: 10 minutes cook: 10 to 12 minutes yield: 4 to 6 servings

In January 1985, when my mother was consulting for several Italian wineries from our home in Denver, she was featured as Bon Appétit magazine’s “great cook” of the month. The food editor was a good friend, and upon sharing with my mother that it was difficult to find accomplished home cooks for this section, Mamma volunteered with enthusiasm; she was already known for her dinner parties.

The resulting seven-page spread featured eight original Italian recipes that showcased her roots, noting that, “Almost everything is made ahead of time because she wants to enjoy her own party.” Not to mention she had twin daughters not yet a year old at that point and was also working full time. When I’m camping, I also want to relax at dinner, which is why I love this easy, bright sauce with highvoltage flavor (it’s been passed down for generations in our family). It’s the perfect complement to nearly any entrée or side dish, especially skirt steak. The affordable cut cooks fast on the grill, yielding a crispy crust and juicy interior. Leftover steak can be used for sandwich, taco, and quesadilla fillings.

Keep extra salsa on hand for spreading on Charred Bread, or spooning over coal-baked potatoes, eggs, and fish. If you’re using capers packed in salt, rinse them first.

Dry-brine the steaks by rubbing the salt evenly over the surface. (You can also do this 1 to 2 hours before cooking at camp.) Transfer to a ziplock bag and then chill for up to 24 hours.

Remove the salsa verde from the cooler and let stand at ambient temperature for up to 2 hours before serving.

Fire the grill to high heat and position the grill grate as close as possible to the coals or pile the coals high under the grate to maximize the steak’s proximity to the fire.

Remove the steaks from the cooler and pat dry with a paper towel to eliminate moisture on the surface and ensure a crispy crust. Sprinkle both sides with the pepper.

Place the steaks over the hottest part of the fire. Using long tongs, flip the steak every minute or so for even cooking; the cooking time will vary depending on thickness.

Look for an evenly caramelized and browned outer crust to check doneness. Slight char is okay but don’t let the crust burn! Use a thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the thickest part of the steak is between 125° and 130°F for medium-rare to medium. You can cook longer for medium-well or well-done, though it will make the steak chewier.

Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes so the juices can redistribute. Slice the steak against the grain into 1⁄2-inch slices.

Serve directly from the cutting board. Stir the top layer of oil into the salsa verde just before serving and let campers add it to their steak directly from the jar. Store leftovers in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 3 days.

Photographs copyright © 2018 by Christina Holmes. Reprinted with permission from Feast by Firelight, text and illustrations copyright © 2018 by Emma Frisch. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.

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SUMMER SQUASH “PAPPAR-DELLE” WITH BASIL–SUNFLOWER SEED PESTO

My half-sister, Rony, was Australian born and raised. Though our visits together are few and far between, our sisterhood is kindred. One summer, Rony and her husband, Simon, worked for room and board at Silver Queen Farm, 20 minutes north of my home in Ithaca, New York. Suddenly, my life was filled with Australian quips, like “cherry toms,” and an endless supply of summer squash. Our favorite creation was shaving the squash with a vegetable peeler to create flat, glutenfree noodles – similar to pappardelle pasta – a blank canvas for dressing them up. You’ll need a colander to let the noodles drain. This variation was a hit at more than one picnic that summer. Save extra pesto for spooning over a frittata or scrambled eggs, or spreading on a sandwich. prep: 12 minutes cook: None yield: 4 servings 2 medium summer squash 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1⁄2 cup Basil–Sunflower Seed Pesto 2 tablespoons olive oil 2⁄3 cup halved cherry tomatoes Freshly ground black pepper

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Parmesan wedge for garnishing (optional)

Shave each summer squash into noodles by holding it firmly at one end and drawing a vegetable peeler up and down while rotating the squash, until you’ve peeled as much as possible.

(Sometimes it’s hard to peel the cores; you can save them for snacking, dunking in hummus, or adding to a stir-fry.)

Place the squash noodles in a colander and toss with the salt. Let the squash sit for 15 to 30 minutes to allow excess moisture to drain. Rinse the squash and pat dry with paper towel or a clean tea towel. Transfer the squash noodles to a serving bowl; toss with the pesto, olive oil, and cherry toms; and season with pepper.

Serve immediately. Set out the Parmesan wedge with a Microplane so campers can grate cheese directly onto their dish.

Basil–Sunflower Seed Pesto

Pesto is synonymous with basil and pine nuts, though a closer look at its origin from the word pestare – “to pound or crush” – suggests it can be made with other greens, nuts, and seeds. I first experimented with pesto when I lived in Ecuador, where pine nuts cost a fortune. My favorite variation was with sunflower seeds, which added an earthy, nutty flavor.

This recipe preserves the basil’s vibrant green, with added brightness from lemon juice. It is best made at home, giving you leeway to play by swapping basil with parsley, cilantro, kale, arugula, or spinach. Don’t add salt until you’ve tasted the pesto – the cheese might just do the trick! If you’re vegan, replace the cheese with 1⁄4 cup nutritional yeast. prep: 5 minutes cook: None yield: 1-1⁄3 cups 4 cups packed fresh basil leaves 3⁄4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon toasted sunflower seeds 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, peeled 1⁄2 cup grated Pecorino

Romano cheese 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Kosher salt (optional)

In a colander, gently rinse the basil with cold water. Shake the colander over the sink to remove excess water, allowing a few droplets to cling to the leaves. Set aside.

In a blender or food processor, combine 1⁄2 cup of the olive oil, the sunflower seeds, lemon juice, and garlic and pulse a few times.

Scrape down the sides of the blender or processor bowl, add the basil, pecorino, Parmesan, and remaining 1⁄4 cup olive oil. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and bright green. Taste and season with salt, if needed.

Store in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 4 days, or freeze in an ice-cube tray, transferring the cubes to a ziplock bag once frozen.

Defrost before using.

AYLA’S LEMON–OLIVE OIL THUMB-PRINTS prep: 10 minutes cook: 12 minutes yield: 16 cookies 1 1⁄2 cups almond flour Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 1⁄8 teaspoon fine salt 1⁄4 cup tahini 1⁄4 cup honey 1 teaspoon olive oil 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract 12 whole almonds or chocolate chips (optional)

Not long after my daughter, Ayla, started eating solids, she gummed a fresh-baked thumbprint cookie from our local grocery store. She loved it, so I set to making a less crumbly, travelfriendly version that we could take on hikes and road trips. This Italianinspired thumbprint is one of the easiest, sweetest, nuttiest, protein-packed treats you’ll ever come across. For little ones under the age of one year, swap the honey with maple syrup. If you’re baking for a crowd, double or triple the recipe.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, lemon zest, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, honey, olive oil, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir well until combined. Use your hands to form the dough into a large ball.

Pinch off about 1 tablespoon of the dough at a time and roll into a small ball with the palms of your hands. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the balls 1 to 2 inches apart. Gently press your pinkie finger (or a toddler’s thumb) into the center of each ball to lightly flatten the cookie until it is about 3⁄4 inch thick. Don’t worry too much about the shape; whether your version is flatter, thicker, or rounder, the cookies will be just as good! If desired, press an almond or chocolate chip into the center of each cookie.

Bake until the bottom edges of the cookies are toasted brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks (though I can promise you they won’t last that long), or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Story and Photos by Anthony Marino

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started photographing life at Autumn’s Harvest Farms in Romulus five years ago. Like many people, I had never been around a working farm; let alone walking among cows, pigs, and chickens. I got my photos from pointing my camera through stable gates, out my car window, and between fence posts.

What I noticed first was how quiet life is in the fields, but I was also very aware of the sheer power of the animals. They are raised on pastures that have been modeled after the works of Joel Salatin and Allan Savory. Salatin’s sustainable grassland farming methods first came to prominence in 2006 in the groundbreaking bestseller, The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan.

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soil the way nature intended. Their herd of American Murray Grey cows is a unique breed and is, in fact, the largest of its kind in the nation. They are short, extremely docile, and have been a pleasure to work with. Their temperament made me feel at ease when I finally got into the fields with them. Being out on the pastures with the herd is the only way to photograph them, I realized. Long gone are the days of sitting in my car, hoping for a perfect shot.

Salatin has said, “Too often, parents whose children express an interest in farming squelch it because they envision dirt, dust, poverty, and hermit living, but great stories come out of great farming.” Taking photos of cattle at Autumn’s Harvest Farm, has given me many stories to tell my daughters, and has given them a few of their own.

Farming is about family, it’s about the animals, and it’s about the community.

I’ve been truly lucky to have had the opportunity to capture these moments and share my stories.

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Farming is about family, it’s about the animals, and it’s about the community.

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The Belted Kingfisher Flashing across the waters

by J.M. Herrling

What was that?

Photo by J.M. Herrling

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A loud rattling sound echoed through the timber and around the steep banks of the pond. I shoved the canoe from the bank and slowly began paddling – my presence went unannounced by the usual animals that reside there. It wasn’t the slapping of the beaver’s flat tail upon the murky water, the explosion of wood ducks erupting from the shallows, or anything else I recognized.

After several minutes of trying to locate the bird, I noticed the profile of its head with a shaggy crest as it flew around the perimeter of the pond, almost as if on patrol, using the call as an alarm.

This was the first time I had ever seen a belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon).

After 30 years of traipsing through the rivers, ponds and creeks of the Finger Lakes region, there it was – right in my backyard.

The woods, water and wildlife of Cayuga County always provide something new and fascinating to be discovered.

While perched in a tree limb that was overhanging the pond, it was scanning the shallow water for fish. Spotting his target,

the kingfisher took flight, rapidly diving with closed eyes, grabbing the prey in its bill with a pincer motion. It quickly returned and pounded its victim against the branch, then swallowed it headfirst.

Grabbing the binoculars, I was so excited I put the wrong end up to my eyes and for a moment couldn’t see anything. Once the optics were flipped, I intensely studied the bird further. It was interesting to observe the powdery blue-gray male fly up and down the banks of the pond. He occasionally dove into the water to catch aquatic prey, such as small fish and crayfish, with its heavy straight pointed bill. The kingfisher is slightly larger than a blue jay, and the stocky build of the bird with short legs and medium length square-tipped tail provided the force needed for its speedy dive into the water.

The feeding behavior was amazing to watch, and further research on the Cornell Lab of Ornithology website

unearthed more interesting belted kingfisher facts. While working at Cornell for 10 years, I never knew this resource even existed. See page 41 for more information about Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology.

The breeding is limited in certain areas because of the lack of suitable nesting sites. However, some human activities such as building roads and digging gravel pits have helped to expand the breeding range because of the creation of banks. Kingfishers dig burrows in these structures so that they can nest, and these are usually adjacent to, or directly over, water. They spend winters in areas where the water doesn’t freeze, allowing them continuous access to their aquatic foods.

The creation of their nesting sites is done by both the male and female taking turns digging out the burrow.

However, the males spend about twice as much time digging as the females.

He usually takes between three to seven days to finish, but can sometimes take up to three weeks. Once completed, the burrow extends 3 to 6 feet into the bank, sloping slightly upward so that rain won’t collect inside. At the end is an unlined chamber, 8 to 12 inches in diameter and 6 to 7 inches high. Throughout the breeding season, a layer of undigested fish bones, fish scales and arthropod exoskeletons may accumulate and provide insulation.

Kingfishers are one of the few bird species in which the female is more brightly colored than the male. I thought I had been observing the male, but as a neophyte birder, I wasn’t quite sure.

The shaggy crest on the top and back of the head makes it easily identifiable.

They are powder blue above with fine, white spots on the wings and tails. The underparts are white with a broad, blue breast band. Females also have a broad rusty band on their bellies.

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Despite being common and widespread, there was a time when their population declined by 50 percent.

Because of the birds’ presence near fish hatcheries and trout streams, people used to shoot and trap them to prevent them from killing fish. It was determined that hunting, recently being outlawed through migratory bird laws, did no

You won’t find them in ordinary kitchens.

Or at ordinary stores.

Sub-Zero, the preservation specialist.

Wolf, the cooking specialist.

Cove, the cleaning specialist.

You’ll find them only at your local kitchen specialist.

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The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, located in Ithaca, was founded in 1915 as a unit of Cornell University. The nonprofit long-term harm to the population. Belted kingfishers also seem to be unaffected by environmental contaminants compared to other fish-eating birds, possibly because their small prey accumulates low levels of toxins.

Belted kingfishers take long traveling flights over fields and forests, far from water, so be prepared for the occasional surprise flyover wherever you are birding. Also, be alert! The loud and distinctive rattling calling will probably be heard before you actually see the kingfisher.

With the summer months upon us, they should be easy to spot if you are out near the many waterways here in central New York.

Be prepared. Wandering the region far and wide, or taking a simple walk on your own property, can result in surprising and memorable wildlife experiences. What might be next? We’ll have to see!

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Love is Built in

Alpine

Chic

by Karen Marley

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The main living area offers incredible views of Canandaigua Lake.

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ow long would you wait for love?

Originally from Pittsford, Dan and Laurie Hoffend moved away 18 years ago. From the moment of departure, they knew they wanted to return to the Finger Lakes for summers and holidays in a place of their own.

Currently living in Dallas, they spent the last four years searching for a home before finding their dream resting in a woodland canopy above the shores of Canandaigua Lake.

At the time of purchase, the Hoffends’ home was purely visionary.

The existing structure was a worn-out fishing camp, but the property was pure magic. An old-growth, mixed hardwood forest cascaded down to a cliff threaded with approximately 80 stairs leading to the lake level.

Exciting topography creates distinct challenges, but when handled correctly, challenges beget unique beauty.

Fortunately, New Energy Works, a design build, timber frame and woodworks firm, knew exactly what to do.

“If you can use the site challenges and constraints to the advantage of the home, you get something really special,” says Ty Allen, design build manager at New Energy Works.

New Energy Works built a multigenerational, five-bedroom home with two first-floor master suites. The house is both perched on a hill and modestly tucked into the forest, thus protecting its privacy. A trail meanders from the home to the cliff’s edge where Allen figured out how to reduce the climb to the boathouse docks and water level to about 40 stairs. A natural stone fire pit (Continued on page 46) Above, top to bottom:

Opposite page, clockwise from top:

Characterized by the rustic charm of natural materials overlaid on clean, crisp lines, the entry foyer asserts its style as Alpine chic.

More than a collection of architectural features, this Alpine chic home is a highly crafted, exposed timber frame structure wrapped in an envelope of energy efficient construction.

Graceful yet stately timber frame with curved king post trusses highlighted against whitewashed wood are a dominate feature throughout the home’s interior, exterior and architectural accents.

Built on steep terrain, stairs bring you to the walk-out lower level that serves as additional primary living space. Heated floors keep it cozy.

Custom kitchen cabinets were built with reclaimed wood while the hickory island was made from a particularly beloved tree that had to be cut.

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New Energy Works used a combination of traditional and post and beam construction.

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with seating gives people a destination and place to relax along the way.

The home’s construction is a hybrid of timber and traditional framing in the style of Alpine chic. Inside, heavy timbers are whitewashed; making the interior post and beams pop in graceful arches across the vaulted ceiling.

Natural textures and simple colors give the open interior a warm and welcoming energy.

Slate and mixed-wood floors emulate the Finger Lake’s natural elements. Views capture both the grandness of the lake and forest’s upper levels; making the home look and feel like a sophisticated tree house.

Trees that were cut to make room for the home were reclaimed for interior built-ins. One particularly beloved old hickory is now the kitchen island.

Thoughtfully-sourced and sustainable materials were paramount.

Cabinetry, built-in features and hickory flooring was made of reclaimed wood provided and built by New Energy Works’ sister companies – Pioneer Millworks and NEWwoodworks.

The home is replete with New Energy Works’ insistence on high functionality. A rain garden controls runoff along the steep slope. Cellulose and solar insulation capture and make smart use of renewable sources. In fact, the home outperforms standard code in air tightness.

“From day one I felt like we belonged there,” says homeowner Laurie Hoffend. “It’s where everyone wants to go and come back to. It’s just spectacular.”

Below, top to bottom: Overcoming the challenging, steep topography resulted in a spectacular yet practical residence; New Energy Works was able to reduce the stairs to the water by half the former amount.

The upper floor veranda is perched within the forest’s upper canopy, making it feel as if you are relaxing in a luxurious treehouse.

Opposite page, clockwise from top: Open and covered patios, porches and balconies, dramatic windows, and a walk out to the lake path work together creating engaging spaces that unify the outdoors with the homeowners’ lifestyle.

One of two spacious bathrooms in the dual, first-floor master suites built to accommodate the homeowners’ parents.

An accent wall of reclaimed wood lends rugged elegance in the bedroom.

The chandelier is by Restoration Hardware, but interior furniture came from the homeowners’ family members. “It fit perfectly and immediately felt familiar,” says homeowner, Laurie Hoffend.

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Montezuma Winery & Hidden Marsh Distillery We are proud to serve you award winning fruit, honey, and grape wines. With over 30 wines ranging from dry to sweet, there is something to suit everyone’s palate.

Hidden Marsh Distillery has premium liquors, brandy, whiskey, bourbon and vodka. Don’t forget the homemade fudge and extensive gift shop. www.MontezumaWinery.com

Swedish Hill Winery Experience over 30 different wines ranging from classically produced Rieslings and Cabernet Francs to delicious blends that showcase the flavors of the region. A visit with Doobie, our pet miniature donkey and our new miniature horse, Sven is a must-see! www.SwedishHill.com

Goose Watch Winery

Toro Run Winery

Six Mile Creek Vineyard

For over 20 years, we’ve produced distinctive premium wines with a concentration on off-the-beaten path varietals and styles not found in most other Finger Lakes wineries. Sample hard to find European varietals, or more traditional wines from our picturesque setting overlooking Cayuga Lake. www.GooseWatch.com

The winery sits on 64 acres 530 feet atop a glacier-carved hillside overlooking Cayuga Lake. We serve world class Finger Lakes wines, including our signature estate grown Gruner Veltliner. Toro Run offers all the beauty of Finger Lakes with a Spanish flair. www.ToroRunWinery.com

Nestled on the southwest slope of one of Ithaca’s most picturesque settings, Six Mile Creek Vineyard is a boutique winery and distillery specializing in the production of premium wines and spirits.

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Founded on the principle that great wine starts in the vineyard, the first vines were planted on the family farm in 1972. Today, 70 acres of vineyards are producing some of the finest fruit in the Finger Lakes, used to make 100% estate grown, award winning Hosmer wine. www.HosmerWinery.com

The winery sits on 72 acres of land overlooking the east side of beautiful Cayuga Lake. Guests are treated to a tasting of the finest dry red and white wines and the spectacular views that the tasting room provides. www.LongPointWinery.com

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The author's son John casts a plastic worm for smallmouth bass while fishing in Canadice Lake.

story and photos by John Adamski

“Fish on!”

That’s the universal exclamation when a fish trips a downrigger rod. “And just what is a downrigger?” you might ask. The short answer is that it’s a piece of modern fishing equipment that’s used to catch fish that dwell in deep water – namely trout and salmon. Exactly what a downrigger is and how it works will be discussed later on in this article. But first, let’s look at the different species of fish that inhabit each of the Finger Lakes to see how the various methods of catching them have evolved from Native American fish traps to downriggers and other sophisticated pieces of today’s fishing gear.

The 11 glacially-formed Finger Lakes – from west to east Conesus, Hemlock, Canadice, Honeoye, Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles and Otisco – feature a host of coldwater and warmwater fish species that vary from lake to lake, depending on the depth and temperature of each lake’s waters. For example, Honeoye, which is the shallowest Finger Lake at 30 feet, does not harbor the same variety of fish as Seneca, which is the deepest at 618 feet and a lake bottom that is below sea level. Honeoye is strictly a

warmwater fishery, while Seneca is both a warmwater and coldwater fishery. Conesus, at a maximum depth of 66 feet, and Otisco at 76 feet, are the only other Finger Lakes that are strictly warmwater fisheries. The other eight, because they are deeper and colder, are both.

The difference between coldwater and warmwater fisheries has to do with the water temperature preferences of certain species of fish. For example, salmonids like lake trout and landlocked salmon prefer temperatures that are below 65 degrees. They are usually found in or below the thermocline, which is an abrupt temperature layer that separates deeper cold water from the warmer water closer to the surface, and is most prevalent during the summer months. Depending on the lake, the thermocline can range anywhere from 30 to more than 100 feet deep, which has historically made fishing for any salmonid more challenging than catching species that prefer warmer, shallower water. Largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleyes and panfish including bullheads, sunfish and yellow perch can tolerate water temperatures well into the 70s and thereby fall into the warmwater fish category.

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Conesus Lake

Eight-mile-long Conesus Lake does develop a thermocline of sorts but the deeper waters aren’t cold enough to sustain trout and salmon.

During the 1970s, experimental stockings of brown trout, which can tolerate warmer water temperatures than other trout species, proved to be unsuccessful. Today Conesus provides excellent fishing for both species of bass, northern pike, bluegills, yellow perch, and walleyes. It is known to produce enormous northern pike. In 1991, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) began stocking tiger muskies – a fast-growing but non-reproducing northern pike/ muskellunge hybrid. This hard-striking fish adds an element of excitement to Conesus Lake’s fishery.

Lake with the addition of black crappie.

Because both of these lakes are drinkingwater reservoirs, there is a 16foot boat/10horsepower motor size limit and other special regulations in place.

Fishing at either of these lakes provides a unique experience in that their forested and undeveloped shorelines resemble those of an Adirondack or Canadian lake.

Hemlock Lake

Honeoye Lake

Hemlock Lake is 7 miles long and 90 feet deep. It is one of two Finger Lakes – neighboring Canadice Lake is the other – that have a wild and undeveloped shoreline. Both lakes are located within the Hemlock-Canadice State Forest and provide drinking water to the City of Rochester. The thermocline in Hemlock is relatively shallow at just over 30 feet. Primarily known for its lake trout fishing, Hemlock’s coldwater fishery also includes brown trout, rainbow trout, and landlocked salmon. Warmwater game fish include largemouth and smallmouth bass, and trophy-sized chain pickerel. Panfish include brown bullhead, bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, and yellow perch.

Honeoye Lake is the secondsmallest Finger Lake at 4 miles long and has no thermocline at all. It harbors the following warmwater fish species: black crappie, bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish, chain pickerel, both species of bass, walleye, and yellow perch. Its excellent largemouth and smallmouth bass fisheries attract several sponsored fishing tournaments every summer, and its walleye fishery is exceptional as well. But because of its small size, fishing pressure can be intense at times.

Canadice Lake

At three miles long and 95 feet deep, Canadice is the smallest Finger Lake and the highest in elevation. And like her bigger sister, Hemlock Lake, which lies just a mile to her west, Canadice also maintains a shallow 30-foot thermocline during the summer months. Its coldwater fishery is comprised of lake trout and brown trout and its warmwater species are the same as those found in Hemlock

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Canandaigua Lake

At almost 16 miles long, Canandaigua Lake is the fourth largest Finger Lake. It is called “The Chosen Place” by Native Americans because the hills at its south end are considered to be the birthplace of the Seneca Indians. With a maximum depth of 276 feet, Canandaigua is both a coldwater and warmwater fishery. Sport and panfish species that inhabit the lake include black crappie, bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow trout, whitefish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, rock bass, and yellow perch. Canandaigua is especially known for its large-sized yellow perch.

Casting with artificial lures like jigs, plugs, spoons, and spinners is a good way to catch fish like this scrappy smallmouth bass.

Because Hemlock and Canadice Lakes are drinking-water reservoirs, there is a 16-foot boat/10-horsepower motor size limit in place. Fishing at either of these lakes provides a unique experience in that their forested and undeveloped shorelines resemble those of an Adirondack or Canadian lake.

Native American fishermen The Haudenosaunee, otherwise known as the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, lived in what

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There are several tried-and-true methods for catching warmwater fish species and without a doubt, fishing with live bait like crayfish, minnows or worms can be the most successful, especially for kids.

its northern tip, contains the deepest water at 183 feet. The village of Hammondsport lies at the lake’s southernmost tip. Game and panfish species found in Keuka Lake include landlocked salmon, black crappie, bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish, brown trout, lake trout, northern pike, rainbow trout, rock bass, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch. Keuka Lake is best known for its prolific lake trout fishery and large-sized yellow perch.

Conesus and Honeoye Lakes are both noted for their excellent walleye fisheries.

Conesus is also known for producing enormous northern pike and tiger muskies.

Keuka Lake

Keuka Lake, once known as Crooked Lake, is the only Finger Lake shaped like a “Y.” At nearly 20 miles in length, Keuka ranks third in size among the 11 lakes. Its thermocline ranges from 30 to 35 feet deep. The 9-mile long peninsula known as Bluff Point rises 800 feet above the lake’s surface and separates the east and west branches of the lake. The east and longest branch, anchored by the village of Penn Yan at its north end, is the shallower of the lake’s two appendages. The west branch, with the hamlet of Branchport located at

Seneca Lake

Seneca Lake lies in the geographical center of the Finger Lakes Region. The city of Geneva is located at its north end and the village of Watkins Glen lies 38 miles away at its south end.

Seneca is the deepest Finger Lake, and at 3 miles wide contains the largest volume of water. Seneca’s thermocline varies from 60 to 125 feet, which makes fishing for coldwater species more of a challenge.

Desirable species that inhabit Seneca are landlocked salmon,

Keuka Lake is best known for its prolific lake trout fishery and large-sized yellow perch.

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bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish, brown bullhead, brown trout, lake trout, both species of bass, northern pike, rainbow trout, rock bass, and large yellow perch.

Seneca is known for its excellent lake trout fishing, which is why it is billed as the “Lake Trout Capital of the World,” as well as its excellent smallmouth bass and yellow perch fisheries. The National Lake Trout Derby has been drawing contestants to Seneca Lake every Memorial Day weekend since 1964.

Cayuga Lake Even though it is nearly 40 miles long, Cayuga Lake ranks second in size because it is not as deep as Seneca. The northernmost 6 miles of Cayuga are shallow and weedy, offering the angler some excellent largemouth bass fishing opportunities along with panfish like bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish, and sizable yellow perch.

With a maximum depth of 435 feet and a deepwater thermocline at 70

Miller and Sutton Spoons

No story about Finger Lakes fishing can be complete without some mention of the Miller and Sutton lure companies. In 1929, Edmund Miller began the manufacture of metal fishing lures in the village of Springwater, NY. As an avid angler who fished the nearby waters of Hemlock and Canadice Lakes, he produced a line of spinners, trout spoons, and wobblers of his own design. The company has long since closed but its lures are prized by any angler lucky enough to own them.

The Sutton Company was founded in 1867 in Naples, NY, by jeweler and Canandaigua Lake fisherman Scott Sutton. His designs for lightweight silver-plated flutter spoons became legendary and are still produced in Naples by his descendants today. Back in the day, both Miller and Sutton lures were synonymous with Finger Lakes fishing.

feet, Cayuga offers an exceptional coldwater fishery as well.

Other fish species that inhabit the lake include lake trout, landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, northern pike, chain pickerel, black crappie, channel catfish, brown bullhead, and lake sturgeon, which are protected by a year-round closed season. Cayuga also hosts a number of sponsored bass tournaments each year.

Owasco Lake

Owasco Lake lies just south of the City of Auburn and is a little over 11 miles long. With a maximum depth of 177 feet and a 35-foot-deep thermocline, it features excellent coldwater and warmwater fisheries. Sport and panfish that reside in Owasco include lake trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, both species of bass, walleye, northern pike, bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, black crappie, yellow perch, brown bullhead, and yellow bullhead. Fishing at the south end can be good for panfish, northern pike and smallmouth bass. Lake trout fishing is excellent year-round and ice fishing for them can be exceptional in years when safe ice forms around Ensenore Point. Just as with all of the other Finger Lakes that contain them, trout fishing is open all year long.

Skaneateles Lake

At 16 miles long and 300 feet deep, Skaneateles Lake most closely resembles Canandaigua in shape and size.

Its thermocline averages 35 feet deep. As with Hemlock and Canadice Lakes, it is known to be one of the cleanest Finger Lakes and provides drinking water to the City of Syracuse. Game and panfish include lake trout, rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, largemouth and smallmouth bass, LIFL

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Otisco Lake

Five-and-a-half mile long Otisco Lake ranks seventh in size among the Finger Lakes and as we have already noted, at 76 feet in depth it is one of the three shallowest and does not support a coldwater fishery per se. Located just south of the City of Syracuse, Otisco is the easternmost Finger Lake. Game fish that call Otisco home include brown trout, both species of bass, walleye, and tiger musky, while panfish include bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish,

rock bass, black crappie, white crappie, yellow perch, white perch, channel catfish, and brown and yellow bullhead.

The north end of the lake is noted for good panfish, bass, and tiger musky fishing. During routine DEC fishery surveys, largemouth bass exceeding 20 inches are frequently collected.

Shallow water fishing

There are several tried-and-true methods for catching warmwater fish species and without a doubt, fishing with live bait like crayfish, minnows or worms can be the most successful. So can casting with artificial lures like jigs, plugs, spoons, and spinners. Trolling a wobbling spoon or stick bait along a shoreline or weed bed can also be effective, especially for pike, pickerel, and smallmouth bass. I’ve heard it said that fishing lures are designed to catch fishermen, not fish, but I’ve had my share of good luck using artificials.

Deep water fishing

Rochester-born Seth Green was an aquaculture pioneer during the mid-1800s. He established the first fish hatchery in America in Caledonia in 1864, which is still in operation today. Among his accomplishments, he is credited with the introduction of Western rainbow trout into Eastern waters and brook trout into the West.

He also introduced brown trout from Germany throughout the United States.

While conducting research in the Finger Lakes, he discovered the existence of the thermocline and developed a method for fishing its various temperature layers by trolling a weighted main wire line with five separate cloth leaders attached at 10-foot intervals – each of which was terminated with a light flutter spoon.

Today it is known as a Seth Green Rig.

Old-timers traditionally trolled for lake trout in rowboats using a

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A downrigger is a piece of modern fishing equipment that’s used to catch fish that dwell in deep water – namely trout and salmon. It takes rod-and-reel fishing lines attached to a cable released into the depths using a heavy weight known as a cannonball.

spool of copper wire with a heavy spoon twisted onto the terminal end because the wire reached the lake bottom faster than the braided cloth fishing line of the time. Some used a Victrola Rig, a device fashioned from an old Victor Talking Machine windup phonograph on which the record playing turntable was replaced with a large diameter pulley to let out and reel in wire without getting it tangled. Paying wire out wound up the machine’s torsion spring, which then rewound the wire as it was retrieved hand-over-hand. Oftentimes this

system was combined with the abovementioned Seth Green Rig.

Today’s deepwater fishermen troll with downriggers, a boat-mounted device that takes rod-and-reel fishing lines attached to a cable release into the depths using a heavy weight known as a cannonball. After locating fish activity on a sonar fish finder, the downrigger – whether manual crank or electric – can lower fishing lines and lures to where the fish are. When a fish strikes, the line is released from the cable and the rodand-reel fight begins.

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Changing the story and photos by Phillip Bonn

Drone photos of the Finger Lakes Region

From Otisco Lake on the east to Conesus to the west, the Finger Lakes Region consists of 9,000 square miles of natural beauty. This glacier-carved landscape is packed full of scenic wonder, ranging from the long lakes to the waterfalls, and from the drumlins to the gorges.

Unless you’re a bird, it’s difficult to take in the fullness of the land and all it offers. We did the next best thing and used a drone to take some pictures. Changing the perspective makes everything look different, fresh and fascinating – even those landmarks that have been photographed to death. With a drone, every shot is unique. Here are some examples.

One of my favorite haunts is Carpenters Falls on the southwest side of Skaneateles Lake. Maybe you saw the article I wrote about the area, featured in this magazine in 2010, called “It’s a Butterflies-in-your-stomach Feeling.”? Wish I had a drone at the time because of the different vantage point that it would have provided.

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Taken on the southwest side of Skaneateles Lake, this image features Owasco and Cayuga lakes in the far distance. The rolling farmland, hedgerows and woodlots create interesting patterns on the land.

An aerial viewpoint can give you a new appreciation for architecture.

Here is a seagull’s view of St. James Episcopal Church in Skaneateles. The cornerstone of this church was laid in 1873 and construction was completed in 1874.

Swinging west is Keuka Lake with all the vineyards lining the hills. Its shape is unique – it’s the only lake that splits near the top to form the letter “Y.”

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is Hemlock Lake. Fifty years ago, it was the home of the only breeding pair of bald eagles in the state. Today, there are 323 breeding pairs in New York. Kayakers wind their way along the inlet to the lake.

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One of my favorite spots is Green Lakes State Park in Manlius, with its green/blue waters and forested hillsides. Viewing it from the air provides a completely new understanding of the geology.

Glacier-formed Round Lake is a small jewel set in an oldgrowth forest. This gem, a rare meromictic lake (with layers of water that do not mix), is nestled amongst the suburban sprawl in the eastern part of Onondaga County. It is a national natural historic landmark.

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Fast forward to today, where the apothecary is still here, albeit much more modernized, filling a need for specialized

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compounded medications. Nature’s Apothecary on Cayuga Street in Ithaca is a unique pharmacy, catering to the client needs for medications not available in a traditional retail pharmacy. It’s a niche business that owner Dr. Shawn Burke is passionate about.

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spent the next few years working in a retail pharmacy. “I had done one of my clinical rotations at a compounding pharmacy, and continued to have great interest in this part of the business and how much it benefitted the patients.” he explained. He took a leap of faith and opened Nature’s Apothecary to focus on compounding medications. He makes use of the training he completed that was specific for compounding medications, along with the hands-on experience gained from his previous internship. He also uses special tools, and unique wholesalers who can provide the pure medications he requires. He explains, “Doctors’ prescriptions

are required and insurance generally covers the compounded medications.”

I have seen the need for his pharmacy in my own family. My young niece needs a specific medication to treat her scleroderma, and it is not available at any retail pharmacy. The only option is to have it created at a compounding pharmacy.

Shawn described some of the options in the medications he is able to create. For a chronically ill child who has difficulty swallowing a pill, for instance, he is able to create a flavored liquid that a child can easily swallow. For someone dealing with pain management how has difficulty with the side effects of a pill, he can create a cream to apply to the source of the pain. He can even cater to the needs of a pet, creating their medication and then adding a beef or chicken flavor.

Shawn showed me his work area and his process for compounding the medications. Fully suited with protective gear, he sat at the enclosed compounding filter hood where he does most of his compounding. The hood not only provides the sterile environment for the drugs, but is also is a filter to keep a drug away from him if there is potential for something to be detrimental to his own health. “One example is estrogen” he explains. “If I was to breathe in too much, it would throw off my own hormone levels. The hood protects me from this.”

The storefront of Nature’s Apothecary is lovely, with beautiful old wooden floors and a tin ceiling. The shelves and counter are all natural wood, built by Shawn and his dad, to keep with an all-natural theme for his business.

A huge mortar and pestle sits prominently in the front window, along with an assortment of large potted plants. His shelves contain over-the-counter herbal supplements and natural products.

He has plans to develop his own line of natural skincare products, and is currently working on developing a tick repellent as the first product he plans to offer.

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A Proud Community

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combination of state highways, with a county road or two thrown in for good measure, will get you there. If the route is a bit challenging, you’ll find the village of Fair Haven to be a destination well worth the trip, and one that certainly lives up to its name. Tucked in the northwest corner of Cayuga County, Fair Haven is (and always has been) a very scenic and a lively place.

Changed yet Unchanged

Fair Haven’s location along the pleasant shores of Lake Ontario and Little Sodus Bay has long offered firstrate fishing, swimming and boating – a popular setting for leisure moments.

Dating back to the 19th century, a number of hostelries and stores welcomed travelers. A spur of the Lehigh Valley Railroad hauled Pennsylvania coal to Fair Haven, where it was then loaded on freighters for a Lake Ontario crossing to Canada.

Two lighthouses guarded the Ontario shoreline. Winter brought the harvesting of ice for shipment to New York City and points south.

Since those early days, Fair Haven

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has remained a comfortable and engaging spot, gradually evolving over decades from lake port to resort community. The village’s year-round population which stood at about 700 in 1879, is still less than 1,000 today.

That number grows significantly in the summertime as cottage owners arrive and visitors pour in for fishing, swimming, boating or just to relax – those ever-present Fair Haven staples from the past. Business thrives along Main Street, activities abound, and billowing white sails dot the Lake Ontario horizon.

Artists and Artisans

Artists have always taken advantage of Fair Haven’s natural setting – its rustic

rolling hills, Lake Ontario sunsets, and peaceful bay. In recent times, an “art colony” atmosphere has emerged in the community. More than a decade has passed since an impromptu group of local artists and artisans of every stripe met informally to display and sell their wares. “Response to this one-time event exceeded all expectations,” says Pat Cooper, one of its organizers. “Since then, interest has spiked as more and more artists and craftsmen have been drawn to the area.” With growing energy and enthusiasm, village shops, galleries, and events have increased, making the village a focal point of the arts in the region.

South Shore Artisans calls itself “A Place Where Art Happens.” In addition to classes and events, this co-op of artists sells and displays a mix of both fine art and folk art. Doc Gallery presents diverse wares, workshops, and instruction in the arts from painting and woodworking to jewelry and ceramics.

Fine art photography and a variety of services are available at onePhoto Photography. Owner Kyle Meddaugh actively promotes his hometown in many ways, especially through his lens. “With our ever-changing seasonal landscape, there’s never a shortage of opportunity.”

In 2012, the Fair Haven Arts Center was founded as a not-for-profit community association. Its goal has been to encourage community “involvement and education” in

painting, photography, music, writing, and more. Special events at the center are varied and continue year-round. June 23 to July 1, the FHAC turns an eye toward “Fair Haven Retrospective,” a comprehensive exhibit of the area’s human history told through the arts. Photographs, history-based paintings, anecdotal stories, and recorded interviews with lifelong residents will highlight this firstever village event.

A Walk Down Main Street and Beyond

Art galleries and shops aren’t the only attractions scattered along Main Street and its neighboring lanes. Eateries include O’Connor’s Pub & Grill, the Little Sodus Inn, and waterside dining at the Pleasant Beach Hotel – a spot that has hosted lodgers and diners for more than a century. Wander into the Front Porch for colorful gifts or Screwy Louie’s Sport Shop for outdoor needs and boating supplies.

Visitors and locals alike regularly cross paths at the Hardware Café and General Store – a favorite gathering spot in the heart of Fair Haven. Constructed in 1874 as a hardware store, the landmark building retains its charm with original windows, ceilings, wooden floors, counters, and shelving. Enjoy a bite from the café menu, then take time to wander and shop for goods and gifts. As those age-old wooden floors creak under your feet, you’ll find many products with a local flavor: antiques, honey, soaps, bulk coffee, and more. Mixed in are books by local authors and crafts by local artisans.

Fair Haven’s Central Park and its gazebo are brightly decorated for the Christmas season; Saturday night concerts and outdoor movie nights fill the park during the warm weather months to bring the community together. Nearby on Main Street, people line up for ample ice cream treats at Big Bo’s, which can be a busy place.

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Cookies? Cider? Cabernet? Camping?

Celebrations?

The Fly By Night Cookie Company and The Sterling Cidery are two “must stops” in Fair Haven. Now into its fourth Right Top to Bottom: Parts of the village have a “New England feel,” Sailboats on Little Sodus Bay, Performers end the Fair Haven Porch Fest at the Sterling Cidery, The Fly By Night offers more than cookies – enjoy its Miniature Museum and unusual style.

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decade, the landmark Fly By Night offers over 65 hand-baked varieties of cookies and pastries. Satisfy your sweet tooth on the porch or take home a bagful or two. In addition to owner Bonnie Bridson’s offbeat cookie names, the building’s eye-catching carved features, miniature museum and side yard “Booknook” all add to its quirky appeal. The Sterling Cidery, a recent addition to the Fair Haven landscape, offers a wide range of hand-crafted, aged hard ciders cleverly created from 100-percent regional apples. Stop by for a pint or sample a tasting flight. Take home a growler of a unique cider like Northstar, Scrumpy, or Peach Hopped.

Another relative newcomer to the area, the Colloca Estate Winery, and its aptly named Lake Effect Vineyard occupies 100 plus acres of sloping hillside at the edge of Little Sodus Bay. The owner’s fine wines and hospitality reflect the legacy of a family that can trace its generational roots back to the hills of Sicily. Accessible by boat or roadway, the winery hosts tastings, live music, and a Sunday champagne brunch. Weekend Trattoria Dinners feature chef’s creations from fresh and seasonably available products along with an endless antipasto bar.

Whether planning a day trip or enjoying a few days of camping, Fair Haven Beach State Park is a favorite getaway in the northern Finger Lakes region. State brochures describe it as “one of the finest public lakefronts in upstate New York, with towering shoreline bluffs, 1,500 feet of beautiful sandy beaches, and adjoining hilly woodlands.” One visitor called the park “everything you can ask for on a beautiful summer

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For a more tranquil time along the lake and bayside, visit West Barrier Bar, an undeveloped community park scattered with colorful stone and a favorite spot for picnics and driftwood collectors. Between West Barrier Bar and the state park’s grounds, the entirety of the village’s lakefront footage is public property.

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Fair Haven is the focus for celebrations, festivals, and parades too numerous to list – it seems there’s always something going on: Pirate Fest, Witches Parade Day, Arts & Crafts Festival, Leaf Peeper’s Trail, and more. Visit the Chamber of Commerce site to pick out a special event or drop by the village on a serendipitous journey and just wander about…no doubt it will be a trip you’ll repeat.

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Honor

by Ray Levato

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n May 2005, a volunteer group of pilots in Springfield, Ohio offered to pool their flying talents together and fly 12 patients from a VA clinic to see their new World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. They flew in six small planes. The idea was to make the trip free to the vets, who might not otherwise get the chance.

The first Honor Flight was born. Later that same year, a similar trip took place with veterans from North Carolina who traveled in charter jets.

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Both groups were started by sons of older veterans who wanted their local WWII and Korean War vets to the see their memorials. Within two years, the two groups would merge and Honor Flight mushroomed. As of 2017, there were 140 Honor Flight hubs across the country.

Honor Flight Rochester (HFR) started in 2008 with about a dozen WWII vets.

Since then, it has flown nearly 3,000 veterans from the Greater Rochester area on 60 missions; the vast majority of

them being from the Greatest Generation.

Each Honor Flight Rochester mission can accommodate between 50 and 60 vets.

Each veteran travels with a guardian, often a family member, although volunteer guardians are also available.

There are six planned HFR trips each year: 3 in the spring and 3 in the fall. There are no summer trips by choice to avoid the summer heat in Washington.

Larry Strassner is a Marine Vietnam veteran who heads up the ground

events and speaker’s bureau for Honor Flight Rochester, and he has served as a guardian on many Honor Flight Rochester missions. Strassner says accompanying a veteran is about the most rewarding thing he’s ever done and he praises the local community support. “We are blessed in Rochester. We’re one of the best supported hubs in the whole country. Our community support is mind-boggling.”

Many veterans have told him it’s the trip of a lifetime. “They list it as one of the three most important milestones in their lives – behind getting married and having children.”

Honor Flight Rochester flies commercial on Southwest Airlines. The organization’s only income is from contributions and donations. Veterans pay nothing. Their guardians are asked to contribute $300 each to help defray expenses.

Honor Flight Rochester also does something special that distinguishes it from other Honor Flight hubs: it is the only one in the eastern U.S. that does not fly in and out the same day.

After a long day of visiting a number of sites, veterans and their guardians can look forward to a delicious banquet and a good night’s rest at the Baltimore Hilton before making the return flight to Rochester the next day.

And that’s a welcome respite after a whirlwind day.

The day starts early on a Saturday morning in Rochester with a flight to Baltimore-Washington International Airport.

The veterans and their guardians board buses and receive a motorcycle escort to the capitol, starting out at the World War II Memorial. Then it’s on to the Lincoln Memorial and the nearby Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Other stops include the Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima) Arlington National Cemetery, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, The Women in Military Service for America Memorial, and the U.S. Air Force Memorial.

Local executive Tom Wesley accompanied his father Leo Wesley on an Honor Flight Rochester mission in May of 2013.

The 91-year-old Wesley achieved the rank of captain in the Army Air Corps and flew 55 missions as a 22-year-old B-17 pilot over Italy and Southern Europe. “For a few years I and others had tried to convince dad that the Honor Flight program was a way for him to accept the thanks for his sacrifice and service from a grateful city and nation. He insisted that he needed no thanks and only did what he felt he had to do at the time,” Tom says looking back.

Wesley says his dad’s sense of humor took over on the plane. “He shared with the flight attendant that should the pilot need any assistance, he was ready to help.” Wesley says.

An Honor Flight Rochester team was waiting at the airport in Baltimore and the gate area was filled with active duty members from all branches of the service. They formed a twosided receiving line, complete with cheers and handshakes.

“Even the passengers who shared our flight joined in the celebration. My dad and everyone else on the flight were overwhelmed. It was unbelievable.”

The day ended with dinner at the hotel, and the chance for the veterans to mingle and share their thoughts and memories of decades past.

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Music

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Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival

by Cynthia L. McVey

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ust in time for the summer concert season, Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, in collaboration with the organizers of many of the region’s music events, launched a website that features the “Music Across the Finger Lakes” in one convenient location.

“The festival organizers collectively reached out to us with the idea of creating a single place where music lovers could see the different opportunities to enjoy musical performances in our region,” explains Valerie Knoblauch, president of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection. “We were happy to be able to work with them to create this resource and help showcase the wonderful talent on stage here each year.”

The music festival season kicked off with the Geneva Music Festival, which ran through June 17. Just as it was presenting its finale, the 16th year of the Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival (FLCMF) began. Each concert of the FLCMF is set in a special Finger Lakes location, from wineries to a chapel and a museum. All concerts are under the baton of founding director Richard Auldon Clark, also the founder of the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra.

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The FLCMF’s 2018 season, which runs through July 28, includes a mix of old and some new, classical and folk, and a sprinkling of surprises maestro Clark has in mind to delight and challenge. On July 22, join FLCMF for “Tango and More on Flute, Guitar and Viola, the Music of Piazzola and Diabelli.”

The month-long Keuka Lake Music Festival begins on Saturday, July 14 with a Summer Gala at Lakeside Country Club, in Penn Yan. The Keuka Lake Music Festival is dedicated to bringing the highest quality classical music to the Finger Lakes region and features rising stars performing alongside firmly established musicians.

Founded and directed by Penn Yan’s own Dylan Kennedy, the 2018 featured artists include international prizewinners as well as faculty, alumni and current students of the top conservatories in the world.

Taking place from July 20 through 29 is the Canandaigua Lake Chamber Music Festival, which has established a regional reputation for its concerts’ innovative programming, inviting atmosphere and musical excellence.

“This season is particularly special because we’re celebrating wildly-

talented young people,” says co-artistic director Amy Barston.

During the season finale, “Masters and Apprentices,” Barston’s student, 10-year-old cello sensation Katina Pantazopoulos, joins her in performing Vivaldi’s stormy Concerto for Two Cellos.

Pantazopoulos made her debut in Carnegie Hall this spring.

Additionally, eight festival musicians will come together to perform beloved Concerto Grossos by Corelli and Handel, and the Jasper Quartet leads Mendelssohn’s Octet, his incredible masterpiece written when he was only 16 years old.

Since 2008, Geneva Light Opera has produced comic opera during the last weekend of July in the exceptional acoustics of Geneva’s 1894 Smith Opera House – with high quality singers and at affordable prices. This year, Rossini’s ever popular “Barber of Seville” will be presented in English on July 26, 28 and 29 with outstanding opera singers Jimi James and Valerian Ruminksi, mezzo soprano Sarah Nordin, and a prestige chamber orchestra conducted by James Blachly. The Geneva Light Opera is able to convey the humorous side of an often serious art form through gifted

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singers and updated English translations with projected supertitles.

Music continues its journey across the lakes in August, when the Finger Lakes Opera presents Johann Strauss Jr’s Die Fledermaus, Little Red’s Most Unusual Day, and Opera Pops.

The Finger Lakes Opera was born in 2012 on the campus of the State University of New York at Geneseo.

Artistic Director and Founder Gerard Floriano and Christopher Dahl, then president of SUNY Geneseo, envisioned creating a summer professional opera festival in the heart of the Finger Lakes. They saw outstanding singers, designers and directors coming together to create bold new productions of grand operatic masterpieces, resplendent with spectacular sets, dazzling costumes and inventive staging, accompanied by a professional orchestra. More than 2,000 people attend productions each summer.

Each August, the Skaneateles Festival provides worldclass music by the lake. This month-long, award-winning

festival hosts renowned musicians who leave big cities and major concert halls to live, eat, laugh, rehearse and perform together in the beautiful lakeside village of Skaneateles. The Skaneateles Festival offers classical and contemporary music as well as jazz, along with KidsFest! concerts for families and free community events.

On Opening Night, August 9, marvel at jaw-dropping virtuosos double-bassist Xavier Foley and violinist Tai Murray.

They’ll perform separately, and then together, in a festival commissioned by award-winning composer Derek Bermel for bass, violin and actor. The festival artistic directors start off the evening with Mendelssohn’s luminous Variations for Cello and Piano, and the program closes with Ralph Vaughan Williams’ ravishing, romantic Piano Quintet.

More information about each festival, including links to their websites and ticketing information, is online at visitfingerlakes.com/music-across-the-finger-lakes.

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Get Out and Play!

Designing Natural Play Areas to Engage the Whole Child

by Gabrielle L. Wheeler

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hile I am at the office working, my children bottle-feed baby goats or help find chicken eggs at the home of our registered day care provider Arlene Martin. They use retired pots and pans to make mud pies in the sand box or crawl under the branches of the hideout bush to eat a snack. Martin offers the children gardens and farm animals, hills to climb, tunnels to crawl through, and a small fountain-creek with a closed-circuit electric pump.

There is no television at Martin’s and the children are expected to go outside every day. While she has always had a spectacular, child-friendly location, over the past few years Martin has been putting extra effort into developing her outdoor play area into a landscape that the children don’t just play on but are a part of.

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Inspiration in Nature

Many of Martin’s ideas were derived from the books and work of Rusty Keeler, artist and designer of natural playgrounds. A native of Skaneateles, Keeler worked as an industrial architect in the Netherlands for a playground manufacturing company and returned to the U.S. in 1996 with the fledgling idea of creating landscapes for children to play on, called “playscapes.”

Keeler speaks enthusiastically, as though he continues to hold onto a child-like wonder. “I wanted to switch gears and create spaces for children that had those connections to nature. And for me the connections to nature were there in the Finger Lakes Region, where there is snow and mud and beautiful autumn, the exciting spring and the whole thing. I wanted the kids to be a part of the cycle of life in their own backyard, as well as child care centers, schools, and parks.”

Keeler’s playscape designs emphasize making sure that all of a child’s senses are engaged while they are at play in nature by using hills, water, art, items that make sounds, gardens, stages and pathways and hideouts. A natural playground that supports the whole child is expressed by the crunch of a freshly picked green bean from the

garden, the tickling trickle of sand falling through fingers in the sandbox, or sharing secrets with a friend in a sunflower fort.

Benefits of Free Play Outdoors

Without a doubt we live in a digitized world. In response, experts have begun singing the praises of the benefits of allowing for more independent active free play as well as more time outdoors for children. Free play in nature is associated with reduced obesity and related health problems, an increased ability to concentrate, and reduced tendencies towards depression and anxiety.

Overall, what our parents and grandparents inherently knew is true: it’s healthy to go outside and play. Martin’s observations of the children she cares for support this theory, “I think their play is more focused and at a higher level, and they are engaged for a longer time without having an adult lead their play. They can just go ahead on their own and they are happier for a longer time.”

Designed for the Whole Child

When approached to do a project, Keeler works to assist the group in dreaming up in the design of the playground. “Every playscape should be a reflection of the community it’s in, the school that it’s in, the philosophy of the school and the people that live there,” says Keeler. The development of a natural playground includes identifying ways the organization can use the existing landscape as well as identifying local natural resources.

Keeler doesn’t stop with helping the adults imagine their dream playground, but takes it a step further by involving the children in the planning. He finds that if children are asked what they want on a playground, he hears the usual ideas of monkey bars and swings. But if children are asked what they do when they play, Keeler says, “Then you start to hear all the different things they do: ‘Oh, I climb, I run, I hide with my friends, I like to build stuff, or I like to dig.’” Keeler takes those ideas and helps the group imagine and build a playground where children can do what comes naturally.

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For 20 years, Keeler has been helping others dream up their natural playgrounds across the Finger Lakes Region and around the world. Recent projects have included helping to design an autism nature trail at Letchworth State Park, helping a group of youth design their dream playground in the city of Ithaca, and the Just Play Project to reimagine recess and make the entire city of Ithaca play-friendly. The author of two books, he is currently working on his latest about risky play. For more information on Keeler’s work or to contact him, go to earthplay.net. For information on the Just Play Project, visit justplayproject.org.

If you would like to experience a natural playscape Keeler assisted in designing, the Ithaca Children’s Garden is a 3-acre public garden designed to engage the whole child. The Garden is located at 1001 W. Seneca St, Suite 101, Ithaca, NY 14850.

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Lifestyle

mode of living

Antique Revival

By Ray Levato

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erhaps a recent review from a satisfied customer of Antique Revival says it best: “This is a serious antique store in little old Big Flats. Huge selection of antiques in excellent condition.”

The review concludes with “Helpful but not pushy staff.” And that pleases owner Mike Watts, who started going to auctions with his parents as a teenager. But he acknowledges the traditional antiques business he’s known for 40 years is in a challenging period. Some of the decline in the current market has to do with demographics, he says, and ultimately, supply and demand. Older Baby Boomers are downsizing now, but the younger generation isn’t as interested in traditional-style antiques.

“A Victorian barrel roll secretary desk that would have sold for about $1,500 is now in the $600-$800 range,” Watts explains. The bright side for buyers? “You have solid-quality wood antiques, all handmade, now on a price par with used furniture.”

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modern furniture, and arts & crafts pieces with simple lines – a part of the business Antique Revival is now embracing. But that’s not the only major shift in the market. “For many generations, our industry catered to collectors with periodspecific interests. It often translated into an item’s value being largely a function of its age. However, the market no longer places a higher value on a piece because ‘it’s old.’ Desirability and value are now primarily based on aesthetic appeal and function, with secondary interest in the antique aspect.”

Bruce Austin, a professor at Rochester Institute of Technology and director of R.I.T. Press, its not-for-profit scholarly book publishing enterprise, has been an avid collector for 30 years. “The antiques market has always been narrow and shallow,” he says.

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Buy online or go see for yourself

Museum-quality pieces still retain their value because there’s always a market for them, and Watts is going for that market online. Sixty percent of Antique Revival’s business now comes from social media and new digital sales platforms like 1st Dibs, allowing Watts to cover both national and international markets with worldwide deliveries. “It’s really paying off for us,” he says. “These upscale websites specialize in antiques and art, and that gives us the opportunity to deal with the full range of buyers and interior design professionals.”

But that’s no reason to skip the massive showroom in Big Flats.

Antique Revival boasts New York State’s largest selection of antiques and decorative arts, thousands of items from around the world. Inventory includes fine 19th- and 20th-century American and European furniture, fine worldwide porcelain and pottery, vintage lighting including Italian chandeliers, Asian decorative art, Persian and Caucasian oriental rugs, silver, clocks and more. A visit to the impressive 10,000-square-foot showroom is a sensory experience,

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“Twenty years ago, it was enough to set an item on a table – it could speak for itself. Now you have to actively engage in salesmanship, telling the customer about the historic aspect – the history of the piece for example.”

He adds: “And antique furniture is relatively inexpensive today.”

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says Watts. “Pictures can’t always give a true representation of things like fine art and Oriental rugs. Antique Revival welcomes people in the showroom to touch. It’s all about the experience in our retail store – something you can’t get on an iPhone.”

His partner, Vicki Rachel, oversees the store, which also hosts special events that include wine tastings, live music, and charity appraisals.

Watts regularly travels to auctions, estate sales and other antique dealers looking for treasures to bring back to the showroom. Reflecting on his vast experience, he thinks of antiques and art as the ultimate in “going green.”

“Nineteenth and 20th-century furniture and fine and decorative arts have a quality and craftsmanship that exhibits a heart-to-hand credo of the artisans who created them. They lend themselves to being cherished and used for many generations to come.”

He continued, “To me, the most interesting aspects of these creations are the stories and hidden histories they tell about us that oftentimes are

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Keuka View, Hammondsport-Circa 1840, and for the last 80 years owned by one family! 5 acre estate on the edge of Hammondsport Village. Steps away from public beach and park. A gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bath home with sooooo many perks. Swimming pool, circular drive, patios, hardwood floors, formal dining, fireplace, 3100 sq. ft, and all in wonderful condition. You just have to see this Historic Estate! Now Priced at $575,000 with furniture included.

Keuka Lake-Days Gone By......the real ..... Keuka cottage on the water! 131’ of lake frontage. The open front porch overlooking the steamboats of yesteryear, headed for Hammondsport, and the winery above the Western shore, in line with the sunsets in the evening. A new permanent dock, 4 bedrooms, fireplace, and grassy side lawn to play on. What a wonderful gathering place on Keuka both back then and NOW. Now priced at $599,000 with furniture included.

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392 Dolphin Point Ln., Niles • $330,000 65’ of East Side

Owasco Lakefront 4 bedroom, 2 baths summer home.

Walk out lower level door and you go down 16 steps to the beach your dock and hoist. Mostly furnished.

Great sun porch goes to the deck overlooking the lake as does the master bedroom. 1 bedroom and bath on main level. 3 bedrooms, bath, laundry room and utility room in lower level. Along with most of the furnishings the dock and hoist also stay so bring your boat cloths and food and move right in. Electric heat throughout extend the season on both ends.

Call today! Jeffrey Trescot, Broker 315-790-1446

SENECA LAKE: Invest & Enjoy!

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2887 Lower Lake Rd. Seneca Falls, N.Y. Mint Condition! Totally updated 3BD, 2BA lakefront year round home, second floor sliders lead to lakeside balcony off master bedroom, large workshop/garage, 53’ of level lake frontage, all public utilities. $279,000

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July 14 – 15…Hill Cumorah Pageant Experience one of the world’s great outdoor theatrical productions. Each July, seven evening performances are presented on the beautiful Cumorah hillside next to the Visitors’ Center.

Parking and admission are free.

6531 NY-21, Palmyra, NY 14512 315-597-5851, hillcumorah.org July 16-20…Summer Day Camp at Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum This is for ages 8-12 only. Camp begins at 9 a.m. and runs until noon each day.

295 N Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424 grangerhomestead.org July 18 – August 22…Summer Concerts at the Gazebo at Ferris Hills Starting on July 18, join us for live music at the Gazebo every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Ferris Hills, Peg Rayburn Drive Canandaigua, NY 14424 FerrisHills.com J​ uly 20…ZooBrew ZooBrew at Seneca Park Zoo lets you help save elephants from extinction just by attending! A portion of each ticket goes to the International Elephant Foundation, an organization committed to creating a sustainable future for elephants worldwide. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the Front Gate. This event goes from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY senecaparkzoo.org July 20 – 21…Curbstone Festival and Sidewalk Sales In the village of Skaneateles, featuring sales of men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, jewelry, home accessories and more. Musical entertainment and demos throughout the weekend. Organized by the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce.

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July 20 – 22…Canandaigua Artist Trail Follow the golden palettes and map to Jeanne Beck Art Gallery & Studio. Guest artist is Scott Grove – sculptor and furniture maker. Artist Q&A on July 21 from 1 to 2 p.m.

154 Mill Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-704-6419, jeannebeck.com

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July 20 – 22…Downtown Canandaigua Art & Music Festival Celebrate 30 years of the music festival in Canandaigua. Friday, July 20, 12 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, July 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

585-396-0300, downtowncanandaigua.com July 21 – 22…Wine Country Classic Boat Show Annual Antique Boat Show hosted by Wine Country Classic Boats, Inc., a chapter of ACBS. The event features free admission and handicapped accessibility to a display of antique and classic boats featuring Classic Wooden and Fiberglass boats on beautiful Keuka Lake.

Depot Park 18 Water Street, Hammondsport, NY 14840 315-694-7420, winecountryclassicboats.com.

July 22, August 26...Paella on the Patio at Toro Run Winery Join us once a month, on Sundays, throughout the season for Paella on the Patio. Our chef prepares

authentic Spanish Paella on our patio with our famous view as the backdrop. Come early to watch the process from beginning to end and get your palates wet with a bottle of wine and some of our Authentic Spanish tapas as the delicious smells of paella fill the air. Or, come later to enjoy the finished product with a glass of wine and a side of some lively tunes – we have a list of local musicians lined up, one for each date! Music begins at 1 p.m.

Corner of State Route 89 & Swick Road Ovid, New York 14521 tororunwinery.com July 26 – 28…Cayuga County Fair/Big 6 Fun and wholesome family entertainment! The Cayuga County Fair includes the Big Dairy 6 Show, animal judging, continuous free entertainment, a horse pull and so much more. Free admission, parking is $3 at Emerson park. This event goes from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

6880 East Lake Road Rt 38A, Auburn, NY July 28…Live Theater – Suzi Takahashi Super Girl Detective.

In a new solo work, New York City-based actor Suzi Takahashi shares her real life story of being reunited with her first crush. This is a free performance, Comedic, and family-friendly.

Showing starts at 2 p.m.

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August August 4…Cultural Council of Cortland County Arts & Wine Festival The festival will run between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Courthouse Park in downtown Cortland. This cultural event is fun for the whole family! It features local artists, crafters, musicians, food vendors, and wineries. ​Festival admission is free, but admission to the Wine Tent is $16 online in advance, or $20 at the door.

Courthouse Park 37 Church St, Cortland NY culturalcouncilofcortlandcounty.org August 4 – 5…Fox Run Vineyards’ 26th annual Garlic Festival The Glorious Garlic Festival takes place in the middle of the vineyards of Fox Run. Garlic lovers from across the country join us to celebrate the harvest of garlic. Vendors from around the region show off their amazing home made products. Free admission, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

670 State Route 14, Penn Yan, NY foxrunvineyards.com/events

August 7 – 9…Empire Farm Days Working demonstrations of equipment and crops; the latest farming techniques, tractors, trucks, and implements of all sizes and uses. You’ll also find Dairy Profit and educational seminars, and information booths by hundreds of agriculturerelated vendors. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 7 – 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 9.

2973 State Route 414 Seneca Falls, NY 877-697-7837, empirefarmdays.com August 23 – 25…Pickin’ In The Pasture Bluegrass music returns to Lodi, NY for the 21st annual Pickin’ In The Pasture! Those coming for the day should bring lawn chairs and appropriate clothing. There is a variety of food available from vendors, but some choose to pack a picnic.

Coolers and adult beverages are allowed in the performance area, but inappropriate behavior is not tolerated. Admission for the whole event is $80 at the gate and includes up to 5 days of camping free.

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But it doesn’t end there. Veterans and their guardians can look forward to a celebratory welcome home when they return to Rochester. As many as 1,000 cheering family members, friends and well-wishers turn out.

Army veteran Katherine Davidson, who served in the Pentagon, made the trip with her Navy vet husband of 60 years, Dick Davidson, who served aboard a submarine. She told a local TV news crew they were overwhelmed by the homecoming. “I can’t get over all the hoopla for us. It’s just amazing. It’s bringing tears to my eyes.”

Vince Hope, a co-founder and past president of Honor Flight Rochester, says there is something almost spiritual that takes place when the veterans go to Washington and get a chance to rest overnight. “They wake up the next morning a band of brothers. There’s a bonding that takes place. Nobody talks about it. You just feel it.” Hope was guardian in 2008 for his father Tom, an Army officer in WWII. Their Honor Flight trip together served as a catalyst to start a Rochester hub. “They go through a private catharsis. All this stuff maybe they’ve been holding in for decades – the things they went through in war – it all comes to a resolution. It’s pretty amazing.” And Hope says it’s had a ripple effect on the families and the community.

Since its inauspicious beginnings, the Honor Flight network of local groups and airport hubs has made it possible for hundreds of thousands of WWII and Korea vets – and now Vietnam vets – to see their respective memorials and other landmarks in nation’s capitol.

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Story and photo by Derek Doeffinger

J

im Sherpa has a big head. In fact, he has two. They’re very big. And very famous, locally and internationally.

Internationally because they represent the celebrities Phil Collins and Bill Murray; locally (meaning Ithaca) because they have been glaring at drivers passing by his front yard for years. The heads hang outdoors because he doesn’t have room for them in the house.

Originally trained as a set designer, Jim made the two heads for two different art-show concerts. He first made Phil Collins – out of paper mâché.

He then made Bill Murray (sometimes mistaken for LBJ). To make Bill, Jim, who “loves figuring stuff out,” decided to improve upon paper mâché. He made Bill from lightweight, stretchable T-shirt rags that he soaked in his own concoction of donated paint, wood glue, and water that, unlike paper mâché, is

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weather resistant.

What does Jim think of the heads?

“I’m not calling them great art but they are big.” With Bill at 4 feet 8 inches, and Phil at an even 5 feet, they’re bigger than La-Z-Boys. Passersby often stop and stare, or take pictures. “Today a school bus paused, put on its flashers, and the kids peered out the windows.”

The kids were also staring at a new creation: human-sized bowling pins for the Lebowski Festival held in May in Trumansburg.

Jim loves projects that tease his brain; projects that require him to improvise ingenious yet inexpensive solutions.

He played an instrumental role in unearthing (inexpensively, of course) and helping to restore a mastodon skeleton now in the Museum of Earth in Ithaca. He taught himself to forage

for wild food and is working on a book about local mushrooms. He finds and collects local fossils and adopts over-the-hill musical instruments.

He plays the one-string washtub as part of the Djug Django band (Gypsy swing and more) every Wednesday Night at Ithaca’s Lost Dog Lounge. He’s also the subject of a recently released short documentary movie called “Renaissance Man,” directed by Maddie Lowe, an Ithaca College Cinema & Photography student. You can see it at https://youtu.be/aeyupv_vytu.

Jim’s approach to life mirrors his approach to music. He jams, jives, improvises, and strives to draw out the joy and vitality of the everyday moment.

When I texted him about my insights about him, he countered that his life is “aleatory.” I had to look that one up.

A sunset dance in the gazebo is so much more than a perfect ending to the day. It’s also the perfect place for Bayonne, a competitive dancer, to practice the smooth steps of her newest routine.

The 105-acre campus of Kendal at Ithaca provides the perfect backdrop for waltzing through retirement and staying connected to the care one may need someday. Until then, Bayonne takes it one graceful step at a time. And, from here, the story just keeps getting better.

Come for a visit and tell us your story. Call 1-800-253-6325 or go to kai.kendal.org to learn more.

2230 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850

A not-for-profit continuing care retirement community serving older adults in the Quaker tradition. Š2014 KENDAL

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