Neapolitan Record Issue 40 January 2019

E VE NT S • C U LT U R E • C O M M U N IT Y

HAPPY NEW YEAR

"Hurtling Towards Ultima Thule" by Naples artist Charlie Kingsley

Happy New Year, Dear Readers!

Charlie Kingsley

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Letters to the Editor

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Community Calendar

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Events

10 NCS Honor Roll, Fire Report 12 Community that Cares 14 Our Environmental Community 16 Discover Naples History 18 Petra Page Mann 20 Edgar Brown 22 Poetry Corner 23 Naples' Own Crossword

Kim Torpey Publisher / Editor / Graphic Designer 8775 Strong Hill Rd. • Naples, N.Y. 14512 • (585) 374-6461 neapolitanrecord@gmail.com

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I struggled to figure out what to put on this month’s cover — Things have felt a little different lately, and imagery that might have seemed obvious in the past just didn’t seem to fit this year.

Then my friend, artist Charlie Kingsley, came to mind…

I looked through some photos of his artwork that he let me take a while back and I knew the perfect image when I saw it: It suggested the mystery and excitement of the future, the mysticism of the past, and the familiarity of the present. All created from the perspective of an artist right here in Naples!

I contacted Charlie to ask his permission to use it, and what was the name of the piece. When he told me “Hurtling towards Ultima Thule,” I had to Google what that referenced… Having no TV (or cable) at my house has made it easier to tune out increasingly neurotic news cycles, but sometimes I miss out on cool stuff like this. What?? A space probe called “New Horizons” was venturing out to take a peak at the borders of our solar system — over 4 billion miles away, farther than we have ever gone! And it was scheduled to flyby a heavenly body called “Ultima Thule” (a Latin phrase meaning distant places beyond the know world) during the earliest first moments of 2019! Could NASA have given us a more perfect metaphor for the new year?

My New Year’s Eve was a peaceful and quiet one indoors this year, listening to heavy rain and wind outside. But as midnight neared, thoughts about Ultima Thule rallied my sense of wonder and anticipation. Thank you, Charlie!

It’s a lesson that is reinforced for me every month with this paper and living here in Naples: The delight of learning from fellow Neapolitans.

Below is a list of folks I would like to extend extra special thanks to for all their contributions to this paper during the past year. From the generous sharing of ideas, talents and time, to insights and advice and encouragement, contributions large and small, The Neapolitan Record would not have happened without: Chris Abraham Leanna Landsmann Sara Almekinder Sarah Larysz Edgar Brown Lexa Leach Jen Cervantes Alex Leto Kit Corti Jun Liu Elisabeth Cowley Petra Page Mann Angela Cannon-Crothers Dianna Massa Noah Earl Judy Schewe Jennifer Emmons Jodi Simons Caruso Emma Fredrickson Rebekah Williams Gail Furst my parents & sister Nell Green & more than anyone, Vernon Iuppa my husband Tim Massa And thank you, Naples, for being everything that you are — artists, poets, musicians, dancers, crafters, caretakers, planters, growers, gardeners, farmers, ranchers, chefs, bakers, walkers, runners, writers, readers, teachers, students, dreamers, philosophers, mechanics, inventors, entrepreneurs, engineers, technicians, hunters, gatherers, experts, novices, noisy, quiet, crazy, brave, kind, empathetic, authentic — At the start of this new year, there's nowhere I'd rather be than with all of you in Naples.

Whatcha got for us, 2019?

- Kim Cover Image: "Hurtling Towards Ultima Thule" by Naples artist Charlie Kingsley, ink & spray paint used with stencils & found objects on cold press paper, 12"x12". Contact Charlie on (585)747-2481.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letters, comments, and feedback are welcomed and re-printed as written by authors. Please send them to the email or address shown on page 2 (at lower left). The Neapolitan Record reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity.

Thank You 12/5/18 Hello Naples Community, As some of you may know I had been very sick for the last six months. I was sent several loving messages, cards in the mail, thoughts and prayers and monetary support from our community.

Thank you to all of you who did so.

You know who you are. Thank you. I am blessed being part of such a wonderful community. Happy Holidays!

Thank you, Jill Harris

The Rotary Club of Naples, NY invites the entire community to join us in sending a Valentines card to a soldier or veteran at the Canandaigua Veteran's Hospital.

Card & Letter Drop-Off Locations: the boxes at Naples Library, NCS offices (@ the high school & elementary school) or with your local Rotary members.

Envelopes not needed.

DEADLINE: Saturday 2/12/19 GOAL: 600 cards from Naples, NY

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NO SCHOOL - NCS HOLIDAY RECESS THRU FRIDAY, JANUARY 4

Happy New Year!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 ⓦ BONE BUILDERS 9AM @ Cohocton Library— Free hr-long exercise & education for 55+ designed to reduce or halt osteoporosis risk in women & men.

All abilities can benefit. ⓦ HIKE W/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS Canadice Lake 10AM-Noon - New Year's Day Walk, part of statewide series—springwatertrails.org ⓦ NAPLES LIBRARY ARCHIVES 10:30AM-12:30PM—Local volunteer experts avail. to answer questions about Naples history or genealogy. Please call ahead if you have a specific question that needs additional research. (585) 374-2757 ⓦ AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH CLUB 4-5PM @Naples Library—play board games, create & make stuff, paint, learn a skill or craft.

Kids invited to hang out, have fun, enjoy a free snack. Naples Library has a 3D Printer for the month of January! See how it works & make an object!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 ⓦ PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME w/ Miss Melissa 10:30AM@ Naples Library—Parents & preschoolers for stories, songs & simple crafts ⓦ ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION 2-3:30M @ Cohocton Library—first of a new monthly series of presentations & classes.

Trained presenter will talk about Alzheimer’s & related treatment, care, & support options.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 ⓦ BONE BUILDERS 9AM @ Cohocton Library—(See Jan. 1) ⓦ STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Cohocton Library—for children & their caregivers - stories, crafts, & activities based on “Winter is Here!” ⓦ BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB 121PM @ Naples Library—Bring your lunch, we’ll provide dessert & beverages! This month: The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas ⓦ OPEN TECH HELP 3-4PM @ Naples Library— Staff available to 4

help answer your technology questions. No registration required. ⓦ TASC CLASSES 6-9PM @ Naples Library—(formerly GED) w/ instructor. Call (585) 785-1544 or (585) 785-1431 for more info FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 ⓦ KIDS’ BOOK CLUB 4-5PM @ Naples Library—We supply books, kids read aloud together & discuss different book each month. No registration required. ⓦ FAMILY SWIM 6-8PM @ Naples HS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 ⓦ MEYER & MCGUIRE 6PM Hosted Open Mic @ Brew & Brats ⓦ FOLKFACES 8PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling—Buffalo-based quartet, Rowdy Jazz & Bluesy Roots w/ irresistably danceable energy & unique versatility $10/door. 21+ SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 ⓦ HIKE W/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS 2-4PM Rob's Trail, Route 15A to Hemlock Lake; followed by gettogether; www.springwatertrails.org MONDAY, JANUARY 7 ⓦ (NCS - SCHOOL REOPENS) ⓦ NAPLES ROTARY LUNCH Noon1PM @ The Redwood Restaurant, 6 Cohocton St., Naples—“Naples Ambulance” w/ Linda Almekinder FREE to attend, lunch extra. www.NaplesNYRotary.com ⓦ OPEN COMPUTER LAB 3-4PM@ Naples Library—Kendyl Litwiller will instruct groups of six on Surface Go computers on Basic Computer Skills, Intro to Facebook, & Intro to E-mail.

Participants must reserve a spot for each class: call 374-2757. No prior computer knowledge necessary. ⓦ INTRO TO QUILTING 5:30-6:30PM @ Cohocton Library—Nancy Freelove leads intro class with beginning projects. Fabric and some tools will be required.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 ⓦ BONE BUILDERS 9AM @ Cohocton Library—(See Jan. 1) ⓦ NAPLES LIBRARY ARCHIVES OPEN 10:30AM-12:30PM (see Jan. 1) ⓦ LEARN TO PLAY MAH JONGG 2-3PM @Naples Library—Learn to play ancient Chinese game: Four 1-hour lessons offered by Bea Parker, enthusiastic Mah Jongg player. Please call 374-2757 or stop in to sign up. ⓦ AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH CLUB 4-5PM @Naples Library—(see Jan. 1) ⓦ NAPLES LIBRARY EVENING BOOK CLUB 6-7PM—this month: The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas—Copies available @ circulation desk.

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ⓦ ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY BOOK TALK 6:30-7:30PM @ Naples Library—Join local writer, educator and environmentalist Angela Cannon as she discusses Richard Powers’ The Overstory. ⓦ NAPLES TOWN BOARD MTG 7PM @ Village Annex, 106 S. Main St. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 ⓦ PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Naples Library—(See Jan. 2) ⓦ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATOR for S2AY Rural Health Network @ Naples Library: call 1(800)346-2211 to make appt.

Devin Broadwell, Ontario Co., helps individuals & families enroll thru NYState of Health & find out what they are eligible for. ⓦ REGULAR MEETING OF NAPLES BOARD OF EDUCATION 6:30PM @ Naples High School Cafeteria THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 ⓦ BONE BUILDERS 9AM @ Cohocton Library—(See Jan. 1) ⓦ STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Cohocton Library— (See Jan. 3) ⓦ OPEN TECH HELP 3-4PM @ Naples Library— (See Jan. 3) ⓦ UKULELE SUPPORT GROUP 6-7PM @ Naples Library—Join friends & neighbors for open ended ukulele session. Learn songs together, Library Director Judy will guide you in this musical experience! No prior knowledge necessary, we’ll learn & have fun as we go. ⓦ TASC HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CERTIFICATE CLASSES 6-9PM @ Naples Library—(see Jan. 3) FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 ⓦ EUCHRE NIGHT 6-9PM @ Brew & Brats, 6461 State Rt. 64, Naples ⓦ NCS WINTER BALL 7-10PM @ Naples High School Cafeteria SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 ⓦ FUNERAL MASS FOR CAROLE BATTLE 10AM @ St. Januarius, followed by CELEBRATION OF LIFE @ Parrish Hill Barn. All are welcome! ⓦ NAPLES WEAVERS’ GUILD MEETING 10AM @ Naples Library ⓦ NATURE JOURNALING 10AM12Noon— Local writer, educator & environmentalist Angela Cannon leads our nature journalists in how to document animal tracks & tree silhouettes. Meet at the Community Park Bridge on Ontario Street. ⓦ TAIL WAGGIN TUTORS 12Noon @ Cohocton Library— Child reluctant to read? Difficulty or shyness? Read to trained therapy dogs - calm, reassuring, attentive

audience takes pressure off child & makes reading fun. All ages. ⓦ HARRY LANCASTER 6PM Hosted Open Mic @ Brew & Brats ⓦ SWAMP KIDS 8-11PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling, 8443 Spirit Run— psychedelic blend of Folk/Rock/ Funk/Roots $10/door. 21+ SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 ⓦ HIKE W/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS 2-4PM Winterfest @ Mendon Ponds Park, East Esker Trail; followed by get-together at local eatery; springwatertrails.org MONDAY, JANUARY 14 ⓦ NAPLES ROTARY LUNCH Noon1PM @ The Redwood Restaurant, 6 Cohocton St., Naples—“New Cancer Treatments” w/ Tom Hawks.

FREE to attend, lunch extra. ⓦ OPEN COMPUTER LAB 3-4PM@ Naples Library (See Jan. 7) ⓦ AFTER SCHOOL ARTISTS 3:305:30PM@Cohocton Library—Snow themed projects - Explore process art, build a portfolio, try new media & tools; all ages, no experience required. ⓦ ADULT WRITERS’ GROUP 4-5PM @ Naples Library—writers gain constructive feedback & improve their craft. "Craft talks" & readings (good writing; writing that breaks boundaries; writing across genres) w/ analysis, occasional prompts, info & sharing on publishing venues & support. No registration necessary. ⓦ INTRO TO QUILTING 5:30-6:30PM @ Cohocton Library—(See Jan. 7) TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 ⓦ BONE BUILDERS 9AM @ Cohocton Library—(See Jan. 1) ⓦ NAPLES LIBRARY LOUNGE @ 10:30AM-12PM—adults gather, socialize, play board & card games, read newspapers & magazines; coffee, tea, light refreshments ⓦ NAPLES LIBRARY ARCHIVES OPEN 10:30AM-12:30PM (see Jan. 1) Brew & Brats, 6461 State Rt. 64 ⓦ LEARN TO PLAY MAH JONGG 2-3PM @Naples Library—(see Jan. 8) ⓦ AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH CLUB 4-5PM @Naples Library—(see Jan. 1) ⓦ ADULT PAINTING CLASS 5:307PM @Naples Library—Acrylic Pour Necklace: smooth out unwanted texture, get marbleized effects, rich colored glazes, have fun!

Relatively simple, not always easy...

Tina Newton shows how to use this technique to create a necklace to take home after curing. Call 3742757 or stop by library to sign up. ⓦ YOGA FOR EVERYBODY 6PM @ Cohocton Library—all ages intro class

w/ certified Kundalini instructor Elisa Leone. Bring mat or beach towel. ⓦ NAPLES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 6:30PM @118 S Main St, Naples—Public is welcome WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 ⓦ PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Naples Library—(See Jan. 2) ⓦ NAPLES PTP MEETING 6:30PM @ NCS Elementary Cafeteria ⓦ NAPLES VILLAGE BOARD MTG 7PM @ Village Annex, 106 S. Main St. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 ⓦ BONE BUILDERS 9AM @ Cohocton Library—(See Jan. 1) ⓦ STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Cohocton Library— (See Jan. 3) ⓦ OPEN TECH HELP 3-4PM @ Naples Library— (see Jan. 3) ⓦ NCS 4-6TH GRADE ROLLER SKATING PARTY 3:30-5PM @ Naples Elementary Gym ⓦ KITTY CAFÉ 5:30PM @ Cohocton Library—refreshments & social hour w/ adoptable pets from Hornell Area Humane Society.

Donations for shelter accepted. ⓦ TASC HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CERTIFICATE CLASSES 6-9PM @ Naples Library—(see Jan. 3) ⓦ MOVIE NIGHT 8-10PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling — FREE & open to the public, All ages — Call (585) 531-2448 for movie title FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 ⓦ KIDS’ BOOK CLUB 4-5PM @ Naples Library—(see Jan. 4) ⓦ FAMILY SWIM 6-8PM @ Naples HS SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 ⓦ MIKE STEINMETZ 6PM Hosted Open Mic @ Brew & Brats ⓦ OPEN MIKE & COFFEE HAUS 8-11PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling, 8443 Spirit Run—More info p. 7

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 ⓦ HIKE W/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS 2-4PM Letchworth Branch of Finger Lakes Trail - Mt. Morris— springwatertrails.org MONDAY, JANUARY 21 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY ⓦ (NCS - NO SCHOOL) ⓦ NAPLES ROTARY LUNCH Noon1PM @ The Redwood Restaurant, 6 Cohocton St.—“Club Assembly" FREE to attend, lunch extra. ⓦ INTRO TO QUILTING 5:30-6:30PM @ Cohocton Library—(See Jan. 7) ⓦ BRIGHT BEGINNINGS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 6PM @ Cohocton Library—Miss Jessie is planning nursery school spring semester. Enrolled families: find out what's new & share ideas at informational evening. New families: learn about nursery school program & preregister for fall school yr.

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Thursday, Friday and Saturdays: Breakfast 7-10am Lunch 11-3pm Dinner 5-8pm Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm

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Saturday, Dec 29 @ 9pm $5 cover

New Year's Eve

serving dinner 5-8pm Details on our Facebook Page

Have you tried Kendyl's Bloody Marys yet?

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MONDAY, JANUARY 21 cont. ⓦ NAPLES VILLAGE-TOWN JOINT PLANNING BOARD MTG 7PM @ Village Annex, 106 S. Main St. Contact: 585-374-2435 TUES., JAN. 22 — FRI., JAN. 25 ⓦ NCS - 1/2 DAY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 8-11AM ⓦ NCS - HS REGENTS EXAMINATIONS & COMPETENCY TESTS

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Wednesday-Friday Daily Lift Tickets & Weekday Season Passes available

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 ⓦ BONE BUILDERS 9AM @ Cohocton Library—(See Jan. 1) ⓦ NAPLES LIBRARY ARCHIVES OPEN 10:30AM-12:30PM (see Jan. 1) ⓦ LEARN TO PLAY MAH JONGG 2-3PM @Naples Library—(see Jan. 8) ⓦ AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH CLUB 4-5PM @Naples Library—(see Jan. 1)

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 ⓦ PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Naples Library—(See Jan. 2) ⓦ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATOR for S2AY Rural Health Network @ Naples Library (see Jan. 9) ⓦ REGULAR MEETING OF NAPLES BOARD OF EDUCATION 6:30PM @ Naples High School Cafeteria

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 ⓦ BONE BUILDERS 9AM @ Cohocton Library—(See Jan. 1) ⓦ STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Cohocton Library — (See Jan. 3) ⓦ OPEN TECH HELP 3-4PM @ Naples Library — (See Jan. 3) ⓦ UKULELE SUPPORT GROUP 6-7PM @ Naples Library — (See Jan. 10) ⓦ TASC HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CERTIFICATE CLASSES 6-9PM @ Naples Library — (see Jan. 3) FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 ⓦ NCS: FLMEA JS/SH Area All County Music Festival @ HoneoyeCSchool ⓦ EUCHRE NIGHT 6-9PM @ Brew & Brats, 6461 State Rt. 64, Naples SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 ⓦ NCS: FLMEA JS/SH Area All County Music Festival @ Honeoye Central School ⓦ BOOK SIGNING & AUTHOR TALK: LAURA ROCK GAUGHAN 12Noon1PM @Naples Library — (See p. 7) ⓦ RICK CONSTANTINO 6PM Hosted Open Mic @ Brew & Brats

ⓦ ROSE & THE BROS 8-11PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling, 8443 Spirit Run — rocking dance band from Ithaca — Zydeco, Cajun & crooning country - $10/door, 21+ SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 ⓦ HIKE W/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS 2-4PM Winterfest @ Mendon Ponds Park, East Esker Trail; followed by get-together at local eatery; springwatertrails.org MONDAY, JANUARY 28 ⓦ NAPLES ROTARY LUNCH Noon1PM @ The Redwood Restaurant, 6 Cohocton St., Naples—Program: “Stories of Yesteryear” w/ Woody Hawks. FREE to attend, lunch extra. www.NaplesNYRotary.com ⓦ OPEN COMPUTER LAB 3-4PM@ Naples Library (See Jan. 7) ⓦ AFTER SCHOOL ARTISTS 3:30-5:30PM @Cohocton Library—(See Jan. 14) ⓦ INTRO TO QUILTING 5:30-6:30PM @ Cohocton Library—(See Jan. 7) ⓦ NAPLES VILLAGE-TOWN JOINT ZONING BOARD MTG 7PM @ Village Annex, 106 S. Main St. Contact: 585-374-2435 TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 ⓦ BONE BUILDERS 9AM @ Cohocton Library—(See Jan. 1) ⓦ NAPLES LIBRARY ARCHIVES OPEN 10:30AM-12:30PM (see Jan. 1) ⓦ LEARN TO PLAY MAH JONGG 2-3PM @Naples Library—(see Jan. 8) ⓦ AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH CLUB 4-5PM @Naples Library—(see Jan. 1) ⓦ CHAIR YOGA 6PM @ Cohocton Library—with Elisa Leone. www.serenityyogawithelisa.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 ⓦ PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Naples Library—(See Jan. 2) THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 ⓦ STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Cohocton Library— (See Jan. 3) ⓦ COHOCTON LIBRARY BOOK CLUB 12NOON — Discuss this month’s selection, avail. at Library. Teens & adults - Coffee, tea, light refreshments ⓦ OPEN TECH HELP 3-4PM @ Naples Library— (See Jan. 3) ⓦ TASC HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CERTIFICATE CLASSES 6-9PM @ Naples Library—(see Jan. 3)

Please find more events throughout this issue Problems with Alcohol? We can help. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 Hour Hotline: 315-789-5955 | www.fingerlakesaa.org NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Every Saturday @7pm at the Naples Memorial Building, 119 N. Main St. (next door to Trinity Federated Church: the white building where Little Bunch is... Enter up the ramp & go in the front door.)

Winter is a wonderful time to be active!

NordicFest Saturday, Feb. 16–Sunday, Feb. 17 Cross-country ski lessons (Saturday only) SnOlympics! (Saturday only) 10K Snowshoe Race (Saturday only) Ski-O (Sunday only)

Open Mic & Coffee Haus

Winter animal tracking

Saturday, January 19th 8-11pm @ Hollerhorn Distilling, 8443 Spirit Run, Naples

PLUS family activities, crafts, hikes, hot food, raffles, and more!

Join Curt and Nani Nehring Bliss for Hollerhorn Distilling's very first open mic featuring coffee based drinks and cocktails from Joe Bean Coffee (Rochester, NY). Co-hosts Garth Clark and Susanna Rose will kick off the evening, followed by open mic performers, culminating in a final performance by Curt and Nani.

Interested in performing? Contact Marnie Lersch at (585) 531-2448 or events@hollerhorn.com.

Visit RMSC.org/nordicfest for more information. #CNCnordicfest Enjoy skiing and snowshoeing daily, and guided Weekend Wild Walks on select Saturdays and Sundays all winter long!

Book Signing & Author Talk

Saturday, January 26th 12noon – 1pm @ Naples Library, 118 S Main St, Naples

Laura Rock Gaughan’s first book is a short fiction collection called Motherish. The women who populate Laura Rock Gaughan's debut collection, Motherish, veer from playful to distraught, reckless to restrained, anchored to unmoored. Gambling grandmas, athletes and organists, pregnant bus passengers and punitive bank tellers are pushed to the brink by Gaughan's distinctively precise prose, while they grapple with what it means to mother and be mothered. With various perspectives, Gaughan creates box after box--and actual chicken coops--for her characters to explode from, hide in, emerge, and ultimately transform. Laura is a native of Naples, New York.

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Cumming Nature Center RMSC.org

6472 Gulick Road • Naples, NY • 585.374.6160 Wed.–Fri. 9am–3:30pm • Sat.–Sun. 9am–4:30pm

ART EXHIBIT:

Works by Darryl Abraham during the month of January

First Annual Afghan Show

@ Naples Library 118 S Main St, Naples

Saturday, February 23rd 10am - 2pm

Darryl Abraham and his art are well known in the community of Naples, New York. His sculptures and drawings of farmhouses, stores, boats, and landscapes celebrate the history of the Finger Lakes region, and his artwork can be found on store signs and murals throughout the town.

• NO ENTRY FEE • Enter as many afghans as you like (Can be anything you made or a favorite heirloom, can be knitted or crocheted)

• Enter any other crochet projects as well!

DAY OF EVENT: Enjoy playing our cleverly crafted

Carnival-Style Games

Kits will be available to make your own!

PRIZE FOR PEOPLE'S CHOICE (Afghans only): Ballot sheet will be provided for all visitors All other projects: Ribbons for 1st, 2nd & 3rd (determined by judges) in each category:

ART EXHIBIT:

Paintings by Eli Thomas

Sharing the Wisdom of the Ancestors and Respect for the Natural World

• best use of a stitch • best use of color • best use of yarn

Drop off your items by February 9th at Carriage House Quilts 201 N. MAIN ST., NAPLES • 374-9580

Jan. 4th — February Special Reception: Sat., Feb. 9th (during V3)

@ Artizanns Upstairs Gallery 118 N. Main St., Naples

Though the holidays have come and gone... is always here for your gift & art needs. Creative, affordable and handcrafted locally, by over 200 of our Finger Lakes artisans!

FREE Gift Wrap

Open Daily Year Round 118 N. Main St. Naples

585-374-6740 Artizanns.com

<— Detail of painting by Eli Thomas, artist/ Onondaga Wisdom Keeper: NEW EXHIBIT in our upstairs gallery room, Jan-February

ANDREA ROHR A N D R E A

ROHR

LICENSED ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE BROKER

Artwork created by Native American Wisdom Keeper/Artist/Teacher Eli Thomas. “Everything is connected and related, nothing stands alone.”

“I express the knowledge of my culture, the Onondaga Nation, through my artwork. The images form a panorama of earth, sky, fire and water.

To experience my paintings is to discover the oral traditions and cultural symbols of the Onondaga Nation.

Stories and symbols of my heritage blended with and connected with the natural world encourage and elevate the human spirit to embrace that which is positive in life.

Feeling appreciation, giving thanks, seeking peace, and showing respect for all living things are values innate in my visual representations.

The prevalent image of the wolf is a personal symbol of my clan relationship. The wolf is a teacher, a fourlegged brother, a relative worthy of respect.

I gathered information by listening to the stories and wisdom of the elders. My artistic expression is attributed to the wisdom and example of my father, Grant Thomas. I learned to observe and to be a good listener because of my father.”

C: 585.737.8950 andrearohr@howardhanna.com LICENSED ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE BROKER

139 South Main Street n Naples, NY 14512 n Office: 585.396.5236

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NAPLES VALLEY VISITORS ASSOCIATION'S

7TH ANNUAL

Saturday, February 9th activities begin at 10am

@ locations along Main Street, Naples

Vintage Vines & Valentines (V3) is a unique indoor/outdoor celebration in Naples featuring food and wine tastings ($10), retail sales, renewing of vows in a fun group setting, horse and wagon rides, multiple music venues, dinner specials and more. V3 activities start in the morning with couple yoga, and then continue with various activities throughout the day into the evening.

If you come from out of town (many do!), it's a great night to stay the night in one of our B & B's or Guest Houses.

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Movement Instructors, Bodywork Therapists, Complementary Health Providers, Counselors… NAPLES HEALING ARTS CENTER has a variety of rooms available with competitive rents that are flexible to your time needs. We are looking for team players that are professional, honest, self-motivated, and would appreciate sharing resources and referrals in a beautiful space with a successful acupuncture practice. If you are supportive of holistic medicine and want a peaceful place to practice professionally, we'd love to meet you.

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Naples Fire Chief’s Report: November 2018 N A P L E S J U N I O R - S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O L H O N O R R O L L 2018-2019 High Honor Roll – MP 1 Grade 7: Julia Allen, Eliza Almekinder, Mason Altmire, Abigail Betrus,

Hannah Christmas, Cora D’Aurizio, Shaela Drake, Joshua Gleason, Kendra Hulbert, Ian Kenney, Anthony LaFemina, Allen Miller, Lawson Myers, Frazey Neubauer, Kaitlin Owens, Rochelle Piegari, Jude Rischpater, Grace Simmons, Nadia Simmons, Logan Trautman, William Uhlen, Garett Waltman, Austin Wells, Cydney Whiting, Mahina Williams, Owen Yates

Grade 8: Marisa Ash, Nash Baader, Adam Bay, Danielle Clark, Willow Clark, Brynn Davis, Cecilia DeMallie, Charlie Grove, Nicholas Hopper, Alisa Marks, Paigan Maslyn, Laberta Pompeo, Jennier Ranney, Drew Reigelsperger, Willow Simons Caruso, Evan Waldeis

Grade 9: Alyssa Allen, Jackson Brahm, Watt Bruen, Austin Chapman,

Kaya DeTurk, Stella Frazer, Owen Gentner, Jesse Gordon, Jenna Gurnee, Kasey Hall, Owen Hulbert, Tyge Johnson, Ryan Lester, Mackenzie Louthan-Green, Kaitlyn Mark, Jaidn Maslyn, Wes McMullen, Christopher Mendoza, Azariah Owens, Anna Quarterman, Max Ryan, Skhlyer Smith, Colton Sprague, Grace Uhlen, Sarah Webster, Kaylee White, Wyatt Woodard

Grade 10: Liam Almekinder, Timothy Avila, Emma Brace, Chloe Davis,

Virginia DiGiacinto, Ethan Friend, Kimberly Gelder, Meaghan Gerstner, Benjamin Green, Chloe Halloran, Nicole Houghteling, Jaden Inda, Rachel Kugler, Alicia Livermore, Angela Marks, Jessie Norton, Jacob Schwartz, Ava Sheedy, Derik Thompson, David Voss III, Chloe Wright

Grade 11: Kara Cusson, Alvaro Escribano, Kharyl Judith, Katelyn

Lincoln, Shaylyn McGory, Erin Mull, Erin Norton, Jessica Schwartz, Kallyn Stekl, Gianna Vest

Grade 12: Jacob Brace, Addriena Bradley, Rosemary Byington, Grace

Cerneskie,Skye Chaapel, Nicholaus Clearman, Luke Didion, Kristine Gelder, Caitlin Goodwin, Benjamin Gordon, Nicholas Green, Felicity Hutchinson, Aren Jensen, Owen Kennedy, Lindsey Kugler, Autumn Kunes, Jacob LaPrairie, Steven Lin, Emily Logan, Elizabeth Maczynski, Gavin Metzger, Madison Miller, Chloe Owens, Lukas Perry, Maddison Pickering, Kyle Pierce, Adam Quarterman, Stefan Radak, Cole Rathbun, Dylan Rohr, Naomi Sprague, Hannah Steff, Darci Thompson, Maeve Wright, Andrew Yates, Stuart Yates

2018-2019 Honor Roll – MP 1 Grade 7: Dylan Aikey, BeverlyBella Fowler, Hayden Liddiard, Graceanne Pastore, Hunter Schenk

Grade 8: Rachel Allen, Daniel Baker, Zoe Bolton, Rebekah Dallas,

Morgan Dittman, Nedelcho Neumann, Maxwell Pridmore, Cade Rathbun, Abigail Smith, Donivan Todd, Logan Voss

Grade 9: Emma D’Aurizio, Ava Kennedy, Damian Moore, Grayce Pierce,

Submitted by Naples Fire Chief Elwell Type of Alarm

MTD

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Grade 11: Maxwell Bruen, Olivia Fiero, Sara Fox, Mysterie Hamman, Dylan McMullen, Leif Stone, Chays Todd, Matthew Wheaton

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Luigi's Pizza owners Wendy Meyer & Steve Kirin came across this idea in another city last fall, and thought it would be a good fit for Naples. Steve says, "This place is always full of kids — This will be a special acitvity they can do at the table with all their friends and family." It's also a fun way to introduce children to learning to put together their own recipes and making their own meals. Steve says the order includes a kid-sized pizza crust with sauce, cheese and other toppings in separate portions to be assembled.

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By Jennifer Emmons, Executive Director

7824 County Rd 33 Naples, NY 14512 (585) 374-2090 info@hospeacehouse.org www.hospeacehouse.org

December was a month filled with love and compassion, as it always is at Hospeace House.

Two of our volunteers worked hard to decorate the home for the holidays, many other volunteers provided grocery items, financial support, direct care shifts, cleaning, cooking and shoveling assistance.

As we said goodbye to one family at Thanksgiving, we welcomed a new family for the Christmas holiday. They brought exceptional amounts of love, laughter, happy memories, and the true meaning of Christmas. Anyone that was blessed with the opportunity to visit the home while we cared for this family could immediately feel the sense of calm and peace that radiated from every room. Again, the house had become a home with children, grandchildren, sisters, cousins, husbands and wives, and even pet guinea pigs!

In our Quiet Room we have a book that families share experiences for those that come after them. I would like to share some of what we read after our last family waved “see you later.” I believe it to be a true testament to what each and every one of you helps to do. Without your support, we could not carry on our mission. Thank you and may you all have a happy, healthy and blessed new year.

“I came to the Hospeace House last week and really wasn’t sure what to expect. When I arrived, I was greeted by such wonderful people. They told me to make myself at home because this was my home. As the week went by everyone here became my family and were so loving and supportive. I was even able to be with my mom when she took her last breaths. Jennifer – your vision of the Hospeace house came to life. This became my home and my family’s home. Thank you for letting a sad time be more tolerable. I can’t even express in words how much this home meant to me.

Know you are all loved! Thank you!” ~ Wendy “This experience has been amazing. The people here are very caring and so welcoming. It definitely felt like home.

The volunteers were absolutely amazing and I loved them all. They stayed with our mother when we needed a break and it was so comforting to know they were there when we went to bed at night. There were many kind words and even more hugs. I can’t say thank you enough to each and every one of you. May my mom sparkle on…” ~ Lisa “This place has been a wonderful experience. It’s a lot more welcoming than the hospital and all of the people here are super cool. These people here made my experience with death better because of the compassion and their willingness to be here on their own free time makes me feel so much more welcomed than in the hospital. I just wanted to say thank you to all of the volunteers because you made this death a lot more manageable. Before in the hospital it felt cold and dark and unwelcoming. It felt like Gram was in a prison just waiting to die. But in this place, it was warm and comfortable. It's like an actual house all because of some people who put all of their hearts into it. Once again thank you for being here for us. It really means a lot.” ~ Katherine

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Paying it Forward Going to a movie, enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, visiting museums, and outdoor barbecues may not seem like selfless acts, but the rewards of these outings are immeasurable for Sam and Josie. Each Friday, Sam’s pal, Gary, comes by to share some fun time and conversation with Sam—and to provide some much-needed free time for Josie. Most days, Josie takes care of Sam, her 80-something-year-old husband who has dementia. But it’s Gary, their new friend, who feels fortunate.

Gary and Deb Czerkas sought out volunteer opportunities in retirement. As locals of a small town along one of the Finger Lakes, they became regulars at Thompson Hospital and in nursing homes in Canandaigua. At the hospital Gary found a flyer advertising a need for volunteer caregivGary and Deb Czerkas, ers through the Finger volunteers with the Finger Lakes Caregiver InstiLakes Caregivers Institute tute (FLCI) at Lifespan.

He ripped off the phone number tag, and he and Deb began their training. Today, they provide respite and friendship for two families each. Respite entails weekly friendly visits that enable the caregiver to have a few hours each week to address their own needs.

“I have been addressed as the cleaning lady,” laughs Deb. But her commitment and passion are firm, rooted in her personal experience observing her mom care for her dad through his Alzheimer’s journey. She honors her mother through her volunteerism. Gary enjoyed interacting with residents at the nursing home and recognized the critical role that informal caregivers play. This appreciation prompted him to act on the opportunity at Lifespan. “Deb and I are very blessed. We called Lifespan because we want to pay it forward.”

Deb’s friend, Ida, is 95 and lives alone. Her son and daughter-in-law live next door, crossing the yard to care for her and always waiting for their phone to ring.

Deb brings them three hours of relief every Friday so they can make a trip to Wegmans. Or to just turn off the phone.

There are many families across the Finger Lakes region caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, and other memory-related concerns. This kind of caregiving is often a 24/7 commitment. It is important (and neighborly!) to provide early, consistent support to caregivers in our local communities.

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A free resource for caregivers is the Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute, which is a partnership of Lifespan and the Alzheimer’s Association. We provide care coordination, education, respite and more for people with dementia and their caregivers. With a growing population of caregivers, the need for volunteers is great.

Interested in helping local caregivers in the Nunda community and surrounding area? Consider becoming a Partners in Caring volunteer with our "Take a friend - Make a friend!" option. We encourage you to find a friend and volunteer together in giving a break to a caregiver. You and your buddy will get trained together, and then jointly visit with someone who has early-stage memory loss while their care partner gets out of the house for a breather.

Take your crafts, conversations, laughter and friendship with you to share, or head out together to the local coffee shop. Just a few hours a week goes a long way. Training and support will be provided on an ongoing basis. For more information, you can call 585.287.6372 or email volunteerflci@lifespanrochester.org.

— Submitted by Jessie Gyr

Town of Naples is working on two environmental grants The Big Green Committee was formed and approved by the Naples Town Board this past fall. This committee is processing through two grants that are vital to making Naples environmentally sustainable.

The Clean Energy Communities program encourages local governments across the state to reduce energy consumption and drive clean energy use in their communities. The program asks the committee to take on high impact actions such as transitioning to LED streetlights, providing vehicle charging stations in municipal lots, and providing incentives for solar energy in personal homes, government buildings, and local businesses.

The Climate Smart Communities Certification (CSC) complements the Clean Energy Grant. CSC recognizes local climate action leaders and provides a comprehensive framework for local climate and energy action. Climate Smart Communities earn points toward certification by documenting completion of specific climate actions with the opportunity to be awarded grant money.

The Big Green Committee was pleased to realize Naples Town and Village were already working toward some of these goals. By committing to a grant process Naples can formalize its documentation of these goals to earn grant funding of up to $250,000. The Big Green Committee* is meeting regularly to accomplish these tasks and spark the tough conversations that we need to have to make Naples a sustainable place to live, work, and visit. *The team includes Annie Almekinder, Sean Sullivan, Mat Levine, Megan Webster, Mathew Halladay, and Tamara Hicks, with the assistance of Megan Bay.

— Submitted by Annie Almekinder Resources to learn more: • https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Clean-Energy-Communities/Action-Items Local governments must complete four of the 10 High Impact Actions listed here to earn a Clean Energy Community designation and qualify to apply for grant funding. At least two actions must be completed after August 1, 2016.

• https://climatesmart.ny.gov/actions-certification/actions/#close — List of actions that are part of the Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Certification program.

Finger Lakes Land Trust Land Trust Receives $3 Million in State Grant Funding for Water Protection Efforts Ithaca, NY— The Finger Lakes Land Trust was awarded over $3 million in state grant funding through New York State’s Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP). The WQIP program funds projects that directly address documented water quality impairments or protect a drinking water source.

A total of $921,000 was awarded to acquire land and conservation easements for properties around the southern end of Cayuga Lake. This project will protect a minimum of 260 acres and over 21,000 feet of streambank along Fall Creek, as well as other tributaries to the lake, reducing nutrient runoff that could lead to harmful algal blooms.

The Land Trust will also receive $1,690,575 to acquire land and conservation easements within the Skaneateles Lake watershed, resulting in the protection of at least 400 acres and over 16,000 feet of protected streambank. By providing a buffer for these tributaries, this project will also reduce the amount of runoff entering the lake. $407,500 was awarded to acquire and install a riparian buffer on a 34-acre parcel with over half a mile of shoreline on Otisco Lake. This project will protect and restore buffers and wetlands that will help to remove sediment and nutrients from entering Otisco Lake, a public water supply for the southern and western populations of Onondaga County.

The Land Trust will leverage these grants by raising at least 25% of the total project cost in matching funds—over $1 million— through donations from landowners and private individuals.

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“We’re grateful for the state’s commitment to protecting our land and water,” said Land Trust Executive Director Andy Zepp. “These funds were made available through a program that was just created last year. We’re glad to see that the Governor and our legislators are responding to the threat of toxic algae.”

Conservation easements are legal agreements that limit future development while allowing land to remain in private ownership and on the tax rolls. Landowners who donate conservation easements may be eligible for both state and federal tax benefits.

— Submitted by Edie Jodz By working cooperatively with landowners and local communities, the organization has protected more than 21,000 acres of the region’s undeveloped lakeshore, rugged gorges, rolling forest, and scenic farmland. The Land Trust owns and manages a network of over 30 nature preserves that are open to the public and holds perpetual conservation easements on 138 properties that remain in private ownership.

The Land Trust focuses on protecting critical habitat for fish and wildlife, conserving lands that are important for water quality, connecting existing conservation lands, and keeping prime farmland in agriculture. The organization also provides programs to educate local governments, landowners, and local residents about conservation and the region’s unique natural resources.

Additional information about the Finger Lakes Land Trust may be found at www.fllt.org. Information on the region’s premiere destinations for outdoor recreation may be found at www.gofingerlakes.org, a new web site developed by the Land Trust to encourage people to get outdoors.

Reversing Global Warming: Intro to Drawdown Monday, January 7th 6-7:45pm @ Victor Farmington Library (Malone Room), 15 West Main St., Victor, NY

Above: Land conservation efforts at the south end of Skaneateles Lake will help protect water quality. See story on page 14 at left. (Photo by Bill Hecht)

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DEC Grants benefit local initiatives By the close of 2018, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) had announced grant awards for several programs, including these of local interest: Grants Awarded to 'Climate Smart' Municipalities Supports Governor's Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 40% by 2030 DEC's Climate Smart Communities Grants Program has awarded $7.3 million to municipalities across the state as part of the $763 million in Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Awards announced on Dec. 18. Established in 2016, this 50/50 matching grant program for municipalities supports climate change adaptation and the local reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

The grants also provide support for communities seeking to become Statecertified Climate Smart Communities. The Climate Smart Community Grant Program is one of 21 programs included in the REDC awards.

Two-hundred-and-forty-five New York State municipalities have adopted the Climate Smart Communities Pledge to become registered Climate Smart Communities and engage in programs to increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote renewable energy and a green economy. These registered Climate Smart Communities can also work toward Climate Smart Community Certification by documenting completion of specific, local actions. Each registered Climate Smart Community may choose to undertake those actions most appropriate for its particular objectives, capacity, and other circumstances.

Completion of these actions allows the community to earn points toward designation as a Certified Climate Smart Community. The Climate Smart Community Certification Grants support communities undertaking certification actions.

• The city of Ithaca received $460,397 for the Downtown Ithaca Transportation Demand Management Association.

• The town of Richmond was awarded $5,000 to complete Climate Smart Community Certification Actions.

Grants to Improve Water Quality, Reduce Algal Blooms A full list of grant awards is available on DEC's website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/water_pdf/wqipawardr15.pdf — including: • The Finger Lakes Land Trust will purchase properties along tributaries to Skaneateles Lake to provide natural riparian buffers that will reduce the amount of sediment and nutrients entering the lake.

• The Village of Bloomfield will construct an ultraviolet disinfection system at its wastewater treatment facility on Elm Street. The outcome will be to fully treat the effluent, which reduces environmental contamination.

• Ontario County will purchase a custom conveyor system to increase efficiency of aquatic vegetation fragment collection and enhance the efforts of the existing aquatic vegetation management program. The project will reduce the amount of

Feeling confused, have questions, or are you completely overwhelmed regarding the impact of climate change? Learn about a comprehensive plan to reverse global warming from Project Drawdown – a scientific study that identified 100 solutions that, together, could actually reverse global warming by 2050. These solutions encompass the energy we use, the food we eat, and the cities we live in. By the end you will see the vital role you can play in this growing movement to reverse global warming. Sue Starpoli from Pachamama Alliance of Rochester will guide us through this presentation and discussion. Registration is open. Based on interest expressed, watch for dates to be announced for more comprehensive workshops to follow.

[Editor's Note: Read more about Project Drawdown in 'The Neapolitan Record,' Issue 39, December 2018. Click on "Archives" at our website www.NeapolitanRecord.com

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floating vegetation, improving conditions in the lake and potentially reducing the growth of harmful algal blooms.

• The Ontario County Soil and Water Conservation District will use nature ‐ based practices to stabilize the shoreline of Honeoye Lake at Sandy Bottom Park. The project will improve water quality by reducing sediment and nutrients entering the lake from shoreline erosion, including phosphorus that may lead to harmful algal blooms.

• Ontario County will increase hydraulic capacity and eliminate overflows at the Honeoye Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant on Main Street in Honeoye. Improvements will include influent pump replacement and upsizing process piping, channels, and weirs. This project will reduce the amount of nutrients entering Honeoye Lake, including phosphorus that may lead to harmful algal blooms.

• The Village of Rushville will upgrade its wastewater treatment plant by replacing failing filter media, adding a final clarifier, making piping improvements, upgrading pumps, installing new operational controls and conducting other miscellaneous improvements. This project will provide disinfection to the wastewater and reduce untreated combined sewer overflow discharges to West River, a tributary to Canandaigua Lake. The Village of Rushville will also install an ultraviolet disinfection system to their wastewater treatment facility.

The outcome will be to fully treat the effluent, which reduces environmental contamination.

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DISCOVER NAPLES HISTORY

8th annual Naples Gingerbread Village lights up Naples with "Windows to the World" theme Saturday, December 8th @ Morgan Hose Building, 15 Mill St., Naples In addition to 63 local gingerbread house bakers, 4 teachers and their students at NCS were involved in the creation of Naples Gingerbread Village 2018 (See list below right). Bakers of all ages were inspired by structures both imaginary and real; local, international, and even intergalactic!

Several depicted actual Naples buildings of historical significance.

The village was open to visitors in days following December 8th's "Light Up Naples" event, and 559 votes were tallied for "People's Choice". Every single house was someone's favorite and got votes.

There is not enough page space to show all of this year's houses, but here are a few photos to give you a glimpse — just imagine the magic of glowing twinkle lights and the divine scents of pine boughs and sweet gingerbread spices...

People's Choice 2018 First Place Winners: Elisabeth & John Cowley - "Maria Kirken", an old parish church built in 1150AD in Bergen, Norway.

Bergen is Elisabeth's home town. As a young girl, she would often walk by this church (photo inset) to visit her grandmother who lived nearby.

Bergen's annual gingerbread town inspired her to start the Naples event 8 years ago.

Elisabeth was also interviewed by the 'Daily Messenger' about this year's Naples gingerbread village!

2nd Place: Kim Wildman - St. Januarius Church, an important example of MidCentury design and one of the most photographed churches in the Finger Lakes, designed in the mid-1960s by Rochester architect James Johnson. As most gingerbread house bakers will tell you, Kim's construction process took several days.

One morning she woke to find the distinct signs that a mouse had visited her work in progress. This inspired her to add more critters enjoying the space inside the church.

3rd Place: Olivia Pulver (& Wendy Pulver) - Naples Movie Theater, which stood at the site that is now Periello Park on Main St., Naples.

The theatre burned in 1961, was never restored & eventually was torn down. Many houses emphasized interesting windows this year, an impressive task to achieve with only edible ingredients. This house beautifully emulated the round panes of the original theater's Art Deco-style doors.

More photos & descriptions about the village on Facebook at "Naples NY Historical Society." (Photos these pages : E. Cowley, K. Torpey)

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One of the houses that most intrigued visitors was a replica of the last remaining building of the WWII POW Camp on Tobey St. Naples. Over 200 POWs lived in barracks between Academy St. and beyond Lake Niagara Lane. Widmers contracted for the assistance of POWs in the grape harvest due to the worker shortage as a result of WWII. In 1943, about 233 Italian POWs assisted; in 1944, the Italians were gone and there were 219 German POWs helping. This house sparked several conversations as Neapolitans exchanged memories of what it was like to interact with POWs in Naples. (Photo below & information via NHS archives)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Want to socialize with a great group of people and flex your skills and talents? We'd love to have your help!

Read through the descriptions of our needs and wishes below — If anything sounds like a good fit for you, please contact wbuchar@gmail.com Buildings & Grounds (Chair: Wayne Buchar) Help with the maintenance, repairs and enhancements to NHS buildings & grounds (at the Cleveland House, the Old Red Mill and the Morgan Hose Co. building) Collections (Chair: Blanche Warner) Meets each Thursday 1-3pm. Accept acquisitions, maintain records for museum objects and archival materials, loan objects in collection, deaccession objects, care and conservation of the collections.

Thank you to all of this year's bakers!

The village would not have been as dear and charming if it were not for the variety of houses, skills and styles represented.

In front of the Window: Seth Almekinder’s 5th Grade Class: “Windows” Ian Kenney: The Snowman’s House Colin Kenney & Luke Finnan: Lemondrop Lane Naomi Ward: Candy Cottage Christy Brennan & young friends: Bruce’s Cabin The Claire Watson Family: A Family House Dandy Rich: The Pondside Chalet Cindy Myers: Victorian Naples House

Fundraising ‑ Develop strategies for raising funds for the Society.

Stonewall Table: Willow Simons Caruso (& Jodi Simons Caruso): Willow’s Cove The Middletown Family: Breaking Gingerbread in the Mushroom Kingdom The Rischpater Family: “Simpsons Christmas” Alice Fitch 2nd Grade Class: Graham Cracker Houses Amy Lincoln 2nd Grade Class: Graham Cracker Houses Danielle Christmas & Family: The Peppermint House Lilly Hirsh, Morgan Dithman, & Taylor Dothan (Lauren Hirsh): The Wreath House Lauren Hirsh Family: Lean-to Greta Selin-Love & Ralph Mann: The Brett House Teri Cerneskie: Candy Land Stonewall Corner Table: Anonymous: St. Januarius Lisa & Emma Fredrickson: The Blue Birdhouse Jen Bauman: Candy Canes & Jelly Beans Terry Brayman & Friend: High Tor Bird House Dianne Miller & Friend: The Old Homestead

Governance ‑ Consider and make recommendations to the Board concerning adequate governance, policy development, recruitment strategies, training programs, and monitoring of Board of Education activities.

Media/Education ‑ Develop programs for members and the community that promote awareness of Naples history and maintaining a presence online (Facebook) and in local media, forming partnerships in the community.

Website/Task Force (Chair: Trish Lambiase) ‑ Minimal meetings, January-March time frame. Benchmark other historical society websites for ideas in updating our website. *Must have home internet service.

2019 WISH LIST

Windows to the World Table: Elisabeth & John Cowley: Maria Kirken/St. Mary’s Church Mahina Williams, Hannah Christmas, (& Shanna Williams): The Italian Cottage Sara Almekinder & Sarah Larysz: BVT Mrs. Northrup’s Kindergarten Class: The Little School House Kim Wildman: St. Januarius Kaya DeTurk & Family: Mars Landing Polly Bay, Erica Reigelsperger, Sophie & Iris Snaith, & Emily Lester (with Claire Kenney): The Parthenon Pam Lazio: Naples P.O.W Camp Turner Hirsh (Lauren Hirsh): The Teepee Olivia Pulver (Wendy Pulver): The Old Movie Theater on Main Street

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People ask me all winter long if they can save the seeds they scoop out of winter squash to sow next season.

First, the fact that people ask me this gives me such hope for the world!

Humbling yet true: I am gently discouraging you from saving your squash seeds to plant next season.

Here's what we do with our squash seeds all winter:

1. Toast and eat them, see our recipe at right!

2. Make squash seed roofs on gingerbread houses. (see p. 16) 3. Stick them on peanut-buttered pinecones for the birds.

Ironically, I really don't recommend saving your squash seeds to sow next season, unless you know a great deal about its life story. Here's why.

Why Squash Seed Usually Doesn't Grow True to Type Many varieties are F1 Hybrids, which won't grow true to type when saved. If you've bought your squash from a grocer or even a farmer's market, chances are good it's an F1 Hybrid. So yes, they'll grow, though the fruit they produce will most likely look nothing like what you're expecting.

Even if your variety is an open-pollinated and heirloom, know all squash will readily cross with other squash, in its species, up to one mile. So unless you've grown the squash, know it's latin name and are confident it was isolated up to one mile (or you hand-pollinated it), assume the seed has crossed and won't grow true to type next season. Sigh.

If you're up for an adventure and aren't attached to the fruit being recognizable or delectable, save any and all seed! This is one of the ways new varieties are created in the world, which is so exciting as well as essential.

But if you're attached to having orange jack o'lanterns and quaint acorn squash, you're much better off sowing seed straight from the packet.

So yes, savoring your squash seeds rather than saving them may be the highest and best use of all the winter squash seeds you scoop this season! They are packed with protein and high quality oils, plus scores of vitamins and minerals.

I love saving seeds, let me count the ways :)

Rinse your winter squash seeds thoroughly, removing all pulp possible. Delicata to pumpkin, butternut to hubbard: each one unique, each one delicious!

1. Set oven to 350° F 2. Toss each half cup of seeds with one teaspoon of oil 2. Add salt, pepper & seasonings to taste 3. Spread in single layer on a baking sheet.

4. Roast for ~20 minutes, til seeds are golden and starting to pop. stirring them once or twice to ensure even roasting.

Optional and AWESOME: For the most crunchy yet melt-in-your-mouth seeds, soak them in a salty brine (2 teaspoons of salt per cup water) 12 to 24 hours prior to toasting. It seems superfluous, and sure it requires a touch more planning, but trust me: the results will ensure you never skip this step again :) Here are a few of my favorite seasonings: - Rosemary - Curry - Herbs de Provence - Red pepper flakes + maple - Zaatar (ground sesame, thyme + sumac)

Sow Seeds & Sing Songs,

Petra Page-Mann, Naples native, grows organic food as well as seeds regionally adapted to thrive in the short seasons of the Finger Lakes. You can find over 300 varieties online at www.fruitionseeds.com. (Photos provided) 18

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The seeds of most winter squash are delicious except for decorative gourds, which are poisonous.

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PERSPECTIVE

“

I became convinced that noncooperation with evil is as much a moral obligation as is cooperation with good.

”

— Martin Luther King Jr., 'The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.'

Civil Disobedience Re-visited

Personal experience following the examples of Thoreau and King

By Edgar Brown In preparing to be a panelist for the local Walden Project’s program “Thoreau’s Legacy of Civil Disobedience” (held Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Cumming Nature Center), I reminisced about my personal experience as an environmental activist and reflected on recent history and current events. The Walden Project’s program was an excellent opportunity for those in attendance—students, parents, and the public—to hear a variety of activist experiences and participate in discussions about social change. What we’ve observed happening recently in the capitol chambers of Wisconsin, for example, or marching on the streets of Washington, D.C. or the plains of North Dakota, leads me to believe that Thoreau’s legacy of civil disobedience is alive and well as non-violent direct action (NVDA) resistance.

A Brief Introduction to Thoreau's Message

just that, but decades later. In Civil Disobedience Thoreau sowed the seeds of resistance that germinated with Mohandas (Mahatma) Ghandi and grew to fruition with Martin Luther King Jr., blossoming as an organized strategy for resistance with non-violent direct action. Each of these men spoke about Thoreau’s moral character and the strength of his courage and convictions, and effectively modeled those qualities in their own campaigns. Each found allies to share the burden of work, and each successfully mobilized large segments of the population to participation.

For over a century nonviolent resistance has been more than twice as effective as violent revolution in achieving desired goals. Nonviolent campaigns have lower barriers to participation, creating resilience by allowing a greater diversity of ability and talent. The “peaceable revolution” allows a committed, organized populace to employ more effective “mechanisms of leverage” against authority.

In 1848, just months after leaving his Walden experiment, Henry David Thoreau delivered a fervent speech which later NVDA Implemented became his famous essay On the Duty of Civil Disobedience. A passionate abolifor Local Causes tionist, Thoreau’s speech rejected slavery, I was a fresh high school graduate in but also the American imperialism of the 1983 when the Seneca Women’s EncampMexican-American war, which would have ment for a Future of Peace and Justice extended slavery to Mexico. began a resistance campaign at the Thoreau was distrustful of the political Seneca Army Depot to protest the deployprocess to effect change efficiently and ment of Cruise and Pershing missiles effectively. In the case of unjust laws, he to Europe, again protesting America’s said that if the process is not designed to growing militarism. I did not fully grasp amend or abolish an unjust law quickly, the significance of the encampment. In the law deserves no respect. Skeptical of hindsight I see it as a continuation of a voting, Thoreau suggested withdrawing persistent regional fervor that helped allegiance from such a government by coin the term “burned over district,” in withholding taxes. Although he paid his reference to the passion for religious rehighway tax because that would be a benvivals at the time. The Finger Lakes area efit to his neighbors, he refused to pay tax grows passionate people, who in turn Author and environmental activist leader Bill McKibben takes that would directly benefit government. attract passionate people. one for the team. McKibben Following his convictions, he was briefly From October 2014 to the Spring of was arrested during a protest at imprisoned for refusing to pay his poll tax.

2017, I was active with a local resistance Seneca Lake near Reading, N.Y., “If a thousand men were not to pay their campaign that fought against plans to on March 7, 2016, while protesttax bills this year, that would not be a store fracked gas in unlined, abandoned ing the proposed expansion of a violent and bloody measure, as it would be salt mines along the shore of Seneca natural gas storage facility. to pay them, and enable the State to comLake, turning Watkins Glen into the (All photos provided by E. Brown, with permissions for use.) mit violence and shed innocent blood. This fracked gas “storage and transportais, in fact, the definition, of a peaceable tion hub of the Northeast”. NVDA civil revolution, if any such is possible.” “It is easy to punish just disobedience was chosen when the previous three years of one man, but impossible to punish thousands.” formal legislative avenues for appeal failed, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC) granted building Thoreau's Message Resonates permits for expansion. A simple blockade strategy was used During small group discussion at the Walden Project consistently over time that resulted in over 650 arrests for program, participants pondered the possibility of one person violation level offenses of trespass or disorderly conduct. actually making change. Thoreau, by writing his essay, did 20

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Photo above left: A message of solidarity from water warriors in Cochabamba, Bolivia — Translation: "We Are Seneca Lake Too" Photo on right: After arraignment (I am in the top row, 3rd from left, with Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton) on the day NYS banned fracking. There was much joy throughout the land.

By keeping the consequences of arrest to the level of a traffic ticket, resistance was made possible for students, parents, grandparents, military veterans, farmers, winemakers, nurses, doctors, chefs, teachers, cancer survivors, and the physically disabled aged 18 to 92. Sandra Steingraber, one of the local organizers, states in Ecowatch, “Civil disobedience was made as inclusive as possible for as many people as possible, and for those whose conscience so led them, as safe as possible.”

Because clean water is important for all people, resistance support came from all over the Finger Lakes, New York State, and beyond, but the goal was to show the breadth and depth of local resistance. Regardless of the arena or initiative, all social movements share a common struggle to win public understanding. Utilizing diverse skill sets and “mechanisms of leverage,” each action, with high visibility posters and banners, was photographed, video recorded, and had press releases splashed across national media to expand the narrative of Seneca Lake and fossil fuel infrastructure. Awareness of Seneca Lake grew through

Crossword Answers

(puzzle on Page 23)

stories in regional and national publications like The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Guardian.

The over two-year campaign leveraged art with large scale sculptures, including a replica of Laudato Si while participants read from Pope Francis’ encyclical on climate change. There was Musicians Day with live music (my first arrest) and a farm-to-table day with banquet tables set with local fare. Activist celebrities who were arrested lent their gravitas to the cause and included filmmaker Josh Fox, actors James Cromwell and Richard Hertzler, and author and environmental leader Bill McKibben.

In 2017, Arlington Storage Services, a subsidiary of Houston-based gas storage giant Crestwood-Midstream, quietly announced it was discontinuing its expansion efforts at Seneca Lake citing a failure to secure long-term contractual commitments from customers that would support project completion.

The Seneca Lake campaign demonstrated that the power of local, grassroots movements can indeed energize large segments of the population to direct action, leading to change. But the idea of resistance starts in the impatient, passionate hearts of individuals, who must then find allies in the struggle and build purposeful momentum.

Sustainability comes from resilience; resilience depends on inclusion and ample amounts of creativity and ingenuity.

Thoreau said, “Even voting for the right is doing nothing for it. It is only expressing to men feebly your desire that it should prevail.”

References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Disobedience_(Thoreau) Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict, E.Chenoweth, M.J. Stephan, Columbia Univ. Press, 2011 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seneca_Women%27s_Enc ampment_for_a_Future_of_Peace_and_Justice https://www.ecowatch.com/seneca-lake-plan-halted-2402850134.html RE: Imagining Change, P. Reinsborough, D. Canning, PM Press, 2017

Edgar Brown is a Naples rresident, an educator, artist, community activist, and natural history devotee. He was the founding president of the Friends of Ganondagan, Inc. and can often be found celebrating conviviality and local music.

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Charlie Kingsley

3rd Annual Women March & Rally in Seneca Falls

Saturday, January 19, 2019 10am - 3pm Morning Rally 10am / March Step-off 11:30am @ Women’s Rights National Historical Park First Amendment Space Birthplace of Women’s Rights in America: Seneca Falls, NY (136 Fall St, Seneca Falls)

Commemorating the 700 historic women’s marches around the world two years ago. March organizer, Melina Carnicelli, said, “As per-SISTERS we continue to move forward in solidarity with all who support our unity principles: ending systemic racism & sexism; environmental justice; equal pay; eradicating violence against women; gender parity in elected office; LGBTQIA, immigrant, and disability rights; passage of the proposed ERA; and, reproductive rights/self-sovereignty."

After the March: outdoor musical celebration featuring BETTY, Jamie Anderson, Danielle Ponder, Madison Yearsley, and the Rochester Raging Grannies!

Women March in Seneca Falls Operating Agreements: We will use no violence (physical or verbal) towards any person. We will not destroy or damage property. We will promote a tone of respect, honesty, transparency, and accountability in our actions. We will not carry anything that can be construed as a weapon, nor possess (or consume) any alcohol or drugs. We are nonpartisan, and use the Women March in Seneca Falls primarily to express our support for women's rights and human rights in our communities and the country, rather than to criticize politicians or political parties. We will all hold each other accountable to respect these agreements.

Updated information at https://www.facebook.com/WomenMarchSenecaFalls/

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Naples, A Tourist Attraction It's a quaint little place down here in the valley

where we're known for the grapes that we grow.

You can fish Naples Creek for trout in the springtime

and hunt for deer when it snows.

There's trails you can walk on in the woods & the hillsides

and so many sights can be seen.

Wild flowers & wildlife & trees by the thousands,

Mother Nature's turned them greener than green.

The Bristol Valley Playhouse is right there on Main St.

where they put on spectacular shows.

The Middletown Tavern has Wednesday night wings.

You can see that's where everyone goes.

In winter there's skiing down Hunt Hollow or Bristol Mountain

or ride a snowboard if you dare.

Visit Lookout Point at Ontario Park.

You can see the whole valley from there.

Open air markets and yard sales a-plenty.

There's something for everyone's tast.

There's restaurants and taverns and Friday night Euchre

So hurry, there's no time to waste.

There's an 18 hole golf course to play on.

Come see what's new 'round the bend.

If it's your first trip to Naples, then you'll understand why

You'll want to come visit again.

Naples, a tourist attraction

There's so many things you can do.

That's why all our neighbors love us, my friend

Come visit and you'll love it too.

— By Hank Ranney (Poem originally written in June 2003; a few details updated for 2018)

NAPLES’ OWN CROSSWORD

Gingerbread BVT audience members (Photo: E Cowley)

Ringing in the New Year

By Sara Almekinder (Answers on Page 21) We’ve completed yet another trip around the sun, which means it’s time to reflect on the year that was and celebrate all that could be in the New Year.

In honor of 2019, this month’s puzzle features 7 puns that will help you ring in the New Year. I raise my glass to you and wish you and yours a happy and healthy 2019.

Happy New Year’s, Naples!

ACROSS 1. Starter, like Roots Cafe’s mushroom

poutine (abbrev.)

4. Corn holder 7. Online diary 11. Michael Robinson can help you invest tax-free dollars in this type of retirement plan 12. “___ we there yet?”

13. Simple accommodations like the one on Hi Tor’s Blue Trail 17. Mexican beer brand made for women?

19. Like the pets found at Krantz’s Frog Lounge (2 words) 20. New Year’s pun: Children of a bovine and an aquatic bird, characterized by craziness and rising economic markets? (2 words) 22. Long, rambling, and seemingly fibrous tale 23. Identical 24. Dr. Jekyll’s alter-ego 25. First part of Ike’s surname 26. Where some ballerinas dance (2 wds) 28. One male (2 words) 30. PETA no-no 33. Locals Gallo and DeGuarde 34. Trade war weapon 37. Clean the blackboards at NCS

DOWN 39. How embarrassment starts 41. “Is too” retort (2 words) 42. Tricky game you can play at Brew & Brats 44. Like the Gobi 46. Focus for attendees of Trinity and St. Januarius 47. Spanish home 48. Concern for Brandy at Naples Valley Chiropractic 50. Thunderous sound 52. Old-fashioned you 54. Short letter 57. Pancake restaurant, if its diners were less self-involved 58. New Year’s pun: Device you can buy if your cat loses her buzz? (2 wds) 60. Frank and Nancy 62. Extreme sports competition 64. Sarajevo resident 65. Blah 66. Fruition Seeds offers a Giant Swiss Snow and Oregon Sugar Pod variety of this plant 67. Some Elijahs for short 68. Naples’s time zone (abbrev.)

69. Strange, as in ducks or balls

1. Line up a shot on Hollerhorn’s pool

table 2. Slang for “most likely” (abbrev.)

3. Taming of the Shrew setting in Northern Italy 4. New Year’s pun: Statements that conclude phone conversations? (2 words) 5. Related to the mouth 6. Paul McCartney’s instruction: “Let It __” 7. Flaxen-haired 8. “Dig in!” (2 words) 9. Buffoon 10. New Year’s pun: 730 days to a wildebeest? (2 words) 14. On-the-job learning 15. Iconic hockey player, Bobby, and his family 16. Last word in a Scottish phrase sang on New Year’s Eve 18. Ticklish Sesame Street character 19. New Year’s pun: Builders of a local hospital?

21. “_ give me a ____ where the buffalo roam” 27. Fro companion

29. New Year’s pun: Domestic servant with a chivalric title? (2 words) 30. What the greens charge at Bristol Harbour 31. Potential response to “Who R U?” 32. Woodland dumpster divers 35. What rocker Dave Grohl fights 36. Floral network 38. New Year’s pun: Fake window glass? (2 words) 40. Prickly shrub 43. What proceeds love, according to a 2010 Julia Roberts movie (2 words) 45. Fashionable 49. Pop 50. It follows motor coach A (2 words) 51. Columbus home 53. Inexpensive watches 55. Mr. Bariteau sets it for the NCS band 56. If you could plant pips electronically?

59. Tools of the trade for Alan Burke of Ingleside Forest Products 61. Abbreviation that sometimes starts the phrase ending in “death do you part” 63. Down in the dumps 65. Not you

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Naples Central School District is Recruiting Substitutes!

Substitute Teachers According to a recent study, students will spend six months of his or her school career learning from substitute teachers. Because the number one factor related to increasing student achievement is a skilled educator, the Naples Central School District is recruiting motivated and responsible individuals to apply for substitute teaching positions.

Substitute Teacher Responsibilities: Provide instruction and assessments aligned with district curriculum based on lesson plans provided by the regular classroom teacher in a safe and positive learning environment.

Qualifications & Expectations: At least two years of higher education and a willingness to work hard and serve as a positive role model for our students.

Substitute Teacher Compensation: $95 a day for certified teachers as well as for uncertified individuals.

Teacher Aide Substitutes NCS is accepting applications for Substitute Teacher Aide. The main purpose of this position is to relieve teachers of duties related to the teaching process that can be performed by non-teaching personnel.

Bus Driver Substitutes NCS has immediate openings for Substitute Bus drivers. School Bus Drivers are required to have a CDL License w/ P and S endorsement or the willingness to be trained and obtain a CDL License through the District; Good Physical Condition; Meets 19A requirements; A desire to work with children; An ability to work well with others.

School Bus Monitor Substitutes Naples Central School is looking for individuals who are interested in becoming a Substitute School Bus Monitor. Minimum qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent; ability to get along well with students and command with respect; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to acquire a working knowledge of basic first aid methods.

School Nurse Substitutes NCS is looking for individuals who are interested in becoming a Substitute Registered School Nurse. An RN is preferred, but an LPN can also qualify.

Other Support Staff Substitute Positions The District is also accepting applications for Substitute School Monitors; Cleaners; or Food Service Helpers. If you are interested in being considered for any of these substitute positions please apply as indicated at right.

How to Apply for a Substitute Position at Naples Central School Please click on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Job Opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;? section of the Naples Central School webpage (http://www.naplescsd.org/) Download an application under the substitute job title of your choice and submit your completed application as indicated.

After we receive your completed application, an NCS administrator will call you to schedule an interview and a time to learn more about our District.