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Community& Wellness Guide
FEATURING WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND ARTICLES HIGHLIGHTING CHARLOTTE, GREATER ROCHESTER, THE FINGER LAKES, AND GENEVA
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Thank you for choosing the Community and Wellness Guide. We are a community and health driven magazine that highlights areas of the Rochester and the Finger Lakes region. As you can see on the cover with the puzzle pieces, we all have our own unique individual communities yet we are all connected as a people and all part of the whole. We expand the definition of wellness by stating whatever makes you feel great, whether it be a stroll through beautiful gardens or a delicious meal at a memorable restaurant. Enjoy!
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When it comes to homegrown. what comes to mind? We see it as your local individuals - born and bred here reaching for their goals and dreams. Establishing local businesses in our communities that make a difference. Here are the local businesses and contributors that support, thrive and continue to grow in our local communities, keeping them strong. Building success and longevity for The Next Generation. Remember there’s a story behind every Business when it is a success. What’s yours??? Share your ideas... and be a part of it all! We understand and believe. Remember. Together We Can Make a difference. It’s your community that matters. Thank you for all your support. and please don’t forget to support your local businesses and communities.
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ABBOTT’S ICE CREAM
MOTHER EARTH NATURAL FOODS
B&G PIZZA THE ORIGINAL
MAD HATTER’S
BROTHERS COLLISION & MECHANICAL
MITCHELS BAIT &TACKLE
BULLY HILL VINEYARDS
MR DOMINICS AT THE LAKE
THE BELHURST
MEMORIAL ART GALLERY
BILLSBRO WINERY
NOLA’S BB-Q
BIRTHRIGHT
NORTHSIDE SALVAGE
CALIFORNIA BREW HAUS
PHILLY STEAKOUT
CALIFORNIA ROLLIN
PELICAN’S NEST
CHARLOTTE APPLIANCES
ST ANN’S COMMUNITY
CHARLOTTE TAVERN
SCUTTLEBUTTS BAR & GRILL
CROSS ROADS SEAL COATING
SUNSET HYDROPONICS & HOME BREWING
CLIP AND CUDDLE GROOMING SALONS
SONNENBERG GARDENS
D& L SPEEDY AUTO REPAIR
TATTOO’S BY PEBBLES
DR KONSTANTIN FRANK WINE CELLAR
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ENCORE CHOCOLATES
ULTRAPRINT CORPORATION
FOX RUN
VIA-DIMEZZO WINE & LIQUOR
GENEVA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
VENTOSA VINEYARDS
GIORGIO’S
WEBSTER VETERINARY CLINIC
GAETANO’S BAKERY & CATERING
WINDJAMMERS BAR & GRILL
GENEVA ON THE LAKE CANANDAIGUA YMCA HARBOR TOWN BELLE HERREMA’S MARKET PLACE HOSE 22 HOLY CROSS SCHOOL HERON HILL KIM-DAO JEWELRY & GIFTS LDR CHAR-PIT M&M ROOFING & EXTERIORS Your Community and Wellness Guide | www.communityandwellnessguide.com Support your local community and businesses. We are all connected!
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Charlotte and Greater Rochester • Summer 2014
Charlotte Tracing the origins of the land now called Charlotte is like following an old game trail through ancient forest. The tracks, crushed turf and broken twigs are gone but an impression on the forest itself has been left. A shallow furrow, patches of exposed mud and a narrow line cut through the undergrowth visible only when directly on the trail then vanishing in the seeming chaos a pace to the left or right. Charlotte was part of the hunting grounds of the Seneca Nation. The marsh and lowland woods near the great lake of Ontario provided game in abundance and fish populated the river and the fresh waters of what is but a part of the vast inland sea of the Great Lakes. Perhaps the first European to see the area was interpretor and explorer Étienne Brûlé who mapped the Genesse River valley during his years spent living among the native peoples at the behest of renowned explorer and benefactor Samuel de Chmplain. Brûlé achieved notoriety after betraying Champlain and France to the English. The long time frontiersman met his death at the hands of his own adopted Huron people in 1643. Charlotte’s future didn’t rest in the hands of the French, and as England slowly conquered New France, a nascent United States started to fill the space formally occupied by purely European powers. In 1788, a mere year after the signing of the Constitution, the Mill Yard Tract was created. This parcel was purchased from the Senecas by New England businessmen Oliver Phelps and Nathanial Gorham. The lake shore portion of the parcel would grow into Charlotte. The beginning of the village was with a single hut. This modest structure was built on the west bank of the river by William Hincher and his son who were later joined by his wife and seven daughters. The village proper was laid out in 1792 by Colonel Robert Troup who created single acre lots of the now defunct Mill Yard Tract. Once divided, the whole area was named Charlotteburgh after his daughter. These settlements preceded the founding of Rochester. The early 1800s saw the growth of Charlotte as a port town in the vibrant trade network spreading through the Great Lakes. Frontier merchant, George Clinton Latta, ran a fleet of sleek squared sailed schooners from Charlotte. This trade was seriously disrupted when
war broke out in 1812. The threat of English naval raids coming from Canada was so severe shipping had to be diverted miles inland to Carthage Landing (near the Veterans Memorial Bridge). Several encounters occurred at or near Charlotte with Royal Navy forces actually landing in June 1813 to take supplies from the local people. Later efforts were met first by the ships under Commodore Issac Chauncey and later the canons of local militia units. The end of the war lead to a true flowering of the lake trade and in 1820 no less than 316 ships visited the port. To accommodate the increased shipping, the first light house for the port was built in 1821. However, the lake trade couldn’t compete with the Erie Canal and later railroad lines. The rebound and reinvention of Charlotte came after the Civil War. The schooners and heavy limbed sailors and dock workers of the previous era gave way to vacationers and excursion steamers as the port transitioned into a summer resort. Leaving behind the summer heat to enjoy the cool lake air, people flocked to the small port and the Genesee Yacht Club was hence established in 1874. Over the years, Charlotte has embraced its new role offering a sandy beach front and bustling park along with several eateries near the lake. Rochesterians will find local favorites like Italian food from Mr. Dominic’s On the Lake. Cheeburger Cheeburger’s famed one pound burger beckons along with sushi from California Rollin II. Savory steaks, BBQ and seafood can be found at LDR Char Pit, Nola’s BBQ and Pelican’s Nest Restaurant respectively. Finally, there is the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse. Dating from 1822, the 40-foot octagonal tower now stands as the last original lighthouse on Lake Ontario. The site now houses a museum and offers a commanding view of the Port of Rochester. The lighthouse serves as a direct link to Charlotte’s past while offering an enviable view of its present.
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Carousel, Ontario Beach, Charlotte 1858
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LDR CHAR PIT…
A taste from Above!
I grew up in Western New York just south of Rochester in the village of Geneseo. The “big” summer outing at least once a week was a trip to the local hamburger stand. The whole family would pile into the car and off we would go to our hamburger joint. These summer trips created endless summer memories filled with laughter, familiar friends and faces, and of course good eats. Over the years many of these places have disappeared, but fortunately today there are still a few places around. One recent hot day last summer, my family & I decided to head up to Ontario Beach Park in Charlotte for some swimming. It would be an understatement to say we were delighted to find LDR Char Pit in Charlotte. This is a neighborhood gem, a place for visiting old friends, exchange some neighborhood gossip and of course to enjoy some delicious summer eats. Original owner, Russ, and his brother opened the LDR Char Pit in 1945 after they returned home from World II. Since then it has been a local favorite gathering place to enjoy a wide variety of food, and a place for friends and family to come together. Current owners, Lou and Steve, plan to keep the classic menu and add some new items while expanding the busy summer hours. The LDR Char Pit is a classic all-American diner offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A true jewel in the Rochester area for its wonderful service, varied menu, great values, down-home atmosphere and more. Don’t miss a visit to LDR Char Pit. And of course, don’t forget to try their steak sandwich!
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Windjammers bar and grill is located in the village of Charlotte, near the Ontario Beach Park and The Port of Rochester. Windjammers was started in 1978 by Lee Selover, and is a family-friendly restaurant with a fun staff. It’s rockin’ every day of the week and is a locally owned neighborhood bar and grill. Owner, Lee Selover, has been operating Windjammers since he was 24 years old and he has maintained his neighborly sense of belonging in his restaurant ever since. Selover isn’t afraid to make his dreams come true, so at 24 years of age, he bought the old New Frontier restaurant and renamed it to Windjammers. Lee changed a standard bar into a restaurant and place where people can come and enjoy themselves, knowing they are welcome. Thirty five years in business shows the power of his determination in making his dream a reality. Selover concentrates on the needs and wants of his customers. If they haven’t had something on his menu then he comes over to them so that he can make sure that they receive samples of the foods to taste. Selover’s goal is to get out and build relationships with his customers so that he can keep the atmosphere at Windjammers “jammin”, with a full blast of energy beyond what is possible at other bar and grills. Customers say that the number one reason they love Windjammers is that they can come in and always see a friendly, familiar face. Some customers have been coming to the bar and grill since its inception. The laid-back staff is always ready with a smile and a good dose of humor welcomes everyone. The second reason bringing customers back is the great food. All of their recipes are tried and true from family members and friends. Everything is made from scratch, including their 15 varieties of wings. At Windjammers, they feel that the customer is their audience and often ask the customers if they’d like to see something new on the menu.The burgers are fantastic as well and they are served from 2pm to 2am daily. People love and support Windjammers with all their hearts! The family bonding experience at Windjammers is highly important, from the owner’s own children whom have aided in its continual success, to the staff in all areas of the bar and grill. Some of the staff have been there for over 10 years. They have all made a strong link with Windjammers and each other throughout the years which has kept the business thriving. All of Lee’s children love the place as well. Come to Windjammers and be a part of the family. You’ll Love it!! Thank You For All Your Support Through The Years...
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Charlotte and Greater Rochester • Summer 2014
Brothers Collision & Mechanical Serving Charlotte for 35 Years
Collision Mechanical Detailing 4401 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612 (585) 865-5260 Schedule online at www.BrothersCollision.com Before
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In 1979, Dan & Bill Brothers opened Brothers Collision & Mechanical. That’s right, they’re brothers and what better name to use than “BROTHERS COLLISION”. What else were they going to call the place? Their vision for a family–owned collision repair shop that exceeded the expectations of their customers became a reality overnight. They soon moved from their modest three–bay shop to a state–of–the–art shop on Lake Avenue in Charlotte equipped with the latest collision repair equipment. In 1998, the Brothers launched the mechanical side of their business to meet the total car care needs of their customers. With today’s sophisticated computer–driven vehicles, collisions very often affect mechanical functioning, and now Brothers is better able to address all it’s customer’s needs. You can see a pattern here. When customers needs change, Brothers Collision & Mechanical is there to serve them. Brothers Collision & Mechanical hires trained technicians and mechanics in the Rochester, NY area who are willing to stay on top of the latest technology in the automotive industry through ongoing schooling and training. The shop takes pride in being up to date, clean and as efficient as possible to get your car, truck or SUV in and out as quickly as possible.
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TaTTOOS BY PEBBLES Tattoos by Pebbles and company is a family owned and operated small business. They have been in business for almost 24 years in different places around the city of Rochester. Their favorite place has to be Charlotte - it is where they first started. Shawna Haight, the owner, is back in the same shop at 4379 Lake Ave. (Captains Cabin) where she learned how to tattoo. Shawna started out doing art and winning awards at a young age. And here is what Shawna has to say..... “I have awards that I won in school at around 8 years old, all the way to graduation. I went to School of the Arts, Brockport College, New York State Summer School of Arts at Fredonia State and Cazenovia College. I wanted to be an art teacher until I did my first tattoo. I started doing the art work for Captain and Shadow on the weekends, and then he decided to teach me how to tattoo. I then learned how to do body piercings a few years later. I love doing tattoos - it makes me happy to see people happy with the final product. My favorite has to be cover-ups as they are a challenge. It’s very hard to do because it takes a lot of thinking. Over the years I have done all types of tattoos and have plenty of flash ( tattoo designs) for people to look at, or you can bring in your own design at no extra charge.” Stop in and take a look around Monday - Saturday 3pm to 8pm. If Shawna does not have what your looking for she will be pleased to draw you up what you want. Your Community and Wellness Guide | www.communityandwellnessguide.com Support your local community and businesses. We are all connected!
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ENCORE CHOCOLATES Founded in 1987 by Nancy Stiebitz and her son, Aaron, Encore Chocolates Inc. has always been known for its imaginative and innovative chocolate gifts and creations. They strive to satisfy your sweet needs for holidays, special events, gifts, and everyday indulgences. Nancy and Aaron are driven by their love of sweets and passion for everything chocolate. The cornerstone of their business is a selection of chocolates that they have chosen based on flavor, sweetness, creaminess, and texture. They offer these chocolates to the consumer for the sole purpose of giving you the most pleasurable chocolate experience available. Milk Chocolate 33% cocoa: This blend is very creamy with a mild sweet chocolate flavor. This chocolate pairs well with slightly salty foods. Dark Semi-Sweet Chocolate 47% cocoa: This dark blend has a moderate chocolate flavor that is delicately sweet. It is especially good with red wine or foods with a slight sweetness. Bittersweet Chocolate 72% cocoa: Bittersweet provides a very intense chocolate flavor which is much less creamy than other chocolates and also contains the highest content of antioxidants, making it the “healthiest” chocolate. Pair this with fruit or anything with natural sweetness. White Chocolate: This “chocolate” contains no cocoa solids but does contain cocoa butter, which gives it a creamy texture and a mild vanilla flavor. This chocolate compliments nuts wonderfully. Encore Chocolates strive to meet your chocolate and sweets needs with an enormous variety of chocolate and candy products including truffles, creams, clusters, bark, sponge candy, and hundreds of unique molded pieces. They also offer gift and favor solutions for every holiday and event including platters, gift baskets, corporate gifts, sweets tables, wedding, and shower favors. You can reach Nancy and Aaron at 585-266-2970 Community and Wellness Guide • www.communityandwellnessguide.com 16 Your Covering Rochester, the Finger Lakes and other regions you call home!
VIA DI MEZZO WINE & LIQUOR The Community and Wellness Guide showcases Via Di Mezzo Wine and Liqour as The Featured New Business of The Month. Here are a few words from the owner, Christine Gill... “I was born and raised in Rochester, and have lived in Greece for over 20 years. I have also worked as a veterinary technician for over 25 years.” “Although, I have enjoyed my career, and the many people I have worked with, I was growing restless and wanting to do something different. My husband and I looked into opening a liquor store several years ago but it wasn’t the right time. In the spring of 2013, we started a serious search for a location and I soon started the process of applying for a liquor license.” “Now almost one year later, I am the proud owner of Via Di Mezzo Wine and Liquor. Our inventory continues to grow weekly, and we hope to be fully stocked by the end of summer.”
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Charlotte and Greater Rochester • Summer 2014
Hand Rolled Bread & Rolls Wings • Pizza • Pasta • Subs • Catering
The Finest in Italian Baked Foods We look forward to seeing you! Open Daily 9am to 8 pm • We also Deliver!!
1439 West Ridge Rd • Rochester, NY
585.865.7810 • Fax: 585.865.4540
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GAETANO’S BAKERY & CATERING Gaetano’s Bakery Inc. is a family owned and operated business since the doors opened in 1985. There tradition of hand rolling various types of bread is still being done today. A few years following they added a wide variety of catering options to there menu. They also specialize in stuffed breads, mini pizzas, focaccia breads and fresh white or whole wheat pizza dough. They also offer pizzas, wings, hot and cold subs, homemade cookies and pastries. Phil Noto is the man behind the quality and care that goes into every Gaetano’s item. They are located at 1439 West Ridge Rd. There hours are Mon-Thurs 9am-6pm, Fri-Sat 9am -8pm and Sun 9am-5pm. They can be reached at (585) 865-7810
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HOURS: MON. – SAT. 11AM – 9PM
1595 LONG POND RD. ROCHESTER, NY 14626 PHONE: 585.225.6810 FAX: 585.225.6199
Featuring Autentic Philly Cheesesteaks!
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Locally owned and operated since 2001. 6 locations... soon to be 7! Continually offering new products to their customers. Well trained staff of experts in their area. Renowned customer service Offers the lowest prices around Price matches any competitor Excels in the adaptation to changing trends and techniques Largest Supplier on the East Coast Check out Sunset Hydroponics completely new website at www.sunsethydro.com
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Life is better in flip-flops!!!
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Summer 2014 Events
Tour of Homes, • June 14, 2014 Rose Hill Mansion, Jane Austen Day • July 26, 2014 Johnson House, Farm Heritage Day • August 9, 2014
Summer 2014 Exhibits
Scientific Investigation: A History of the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station Geneva, H to O
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D&L SPEEDY AUTO REPAIR
Our business started out with a dream of owning our own garage. After visiting
several facilities and not having a good experience, we decided now was the time. We wanted an honest, friendly place for people to go. I think Dan Sr. was born a mechanic along with our son. As kids, he built go-carts with engines and drove them up and down the road. He started repairing lawn mowers, then started tinkering with cars. Somehow he always knew what made what work. Our son at the age of three already knew what tools his dad needed... that never did cease to amaze us. From there, they both worked in machine shops as mechanics, and setups while working on cars on the side. I used to call them “driveway mechanics”. Now we own and operate D&L Speedy auto in Dansville N.Y. - family owned and operated. Our goal is to make everyone feel welcome, with honesty and integrity. We know we can’t please everyone, but we will do our best to try! Come on in for an estimate, or just to say hi! Community and Wellness Guide • www.communityandwellnessguide.com 28 Your Covering Rochester, the Finger Lakes and other regions you call home!
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