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In Memorium
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Get to Know Your Neighbors 12 Naples Mayor Brian Schenk
Discover Local History
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Naples Youth
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Guest Contributors
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Naples Photo Pages
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Naples' Own Crossword
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Artwork above and on cover by Kit Corti. (Cover is detail of a larger watercolor. Kit said, "with accolades to Vincent van Gogh.")
Dear Readers, Every time I have thought about this new year, I cannot escape the 20/20 pun — I keep thinking of a related concept: the idea of clarity. I yearn for clarity on multiple fronts. The environment, politics, what should I be eating? Finding clarity on these and other important topics is elusive, and I wonder, is this due to brain overload in the Information Age? With modern technology, we get to learn about more choices, more consequences. Actually, not just more ideas, we can access “all the” ideas. All the successes, all the failures, all the jokes, all the anger. The way we communicate has changed so much. I remember when the Internet first started and digital communication via email began, and then “online bulletin boards” and blogs, and then YouTube, social media, and
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now... influencers and memes, filters and glow ups. (?!) Growing up in Bloomfield, I had what I now recognize as an idyllic childhood. However, it also felt a bit secluded and sheltered. I couldn’t wait to see other parts of the world some day. After college, I lived out of state and out of the country for several years. By the time my husband and I moved back to this area and to Naples in 2005, the Internet was a thing, people communicated daily with email and cell phones, and the world felt smaller. I did not feel isolated by living in Naples, the way I once did in Bloomfield. When I had that familiar urge to seek exposure to new ideas and the diversity that I had lived with every day in other places, I found websites and chat rooms and blogs where people from all over the world shared photos and conversed in real time. I embraced the promise of this new frontier where people eagerly made honest, sincere connections online. Visiting blogs and other sites even made me feel more cosmopolitan because I was seeing into the living rooms of folks in more distant locales where I had never been, living lives I had never imagined. My cultural development, so to speak, continued after all. But soon, that changed. Like every other new frontier, the human connection on the Internet was pillaged and exploited. Reality on the internet was virtual, which gave way to artificial, and suddenly many aspects of it became diversion and illusion. Where is clarity to be found? I believe it lies in the reality of our families, our friends, our loved ones, our neighbors. In understanding their values and needs, hopes and dreams. Now more than ever, we are a global community, and the Internet is, in theory, where we can all connect. But are we connecting in real ways? And while we believe we're interacting with someone online across the globe, is it keeping us from real life connection with someone right next door to us? It's comforting to know that as fast as the Internet morphs, the simple ideas of our community right outside our doors, and their importance in our lives remains a constant. And, as it happens, there are some pretty interesting folks around here to converse with about politics, the environment, how to help others, good stuff to eat and drink, and a lot more. With cool living rooms, too. Kim
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Additional Special Thanks to these talented, generous and caring contributors, collaborators & supporters in 2019: Chris Abraham Kate Aghaghiri Edgar Brown Angie Cannon-Crothers Kit Corti Elisabeth Cowley Jennifer Emmons Vincent Feucht Mike Fowler Gail Furst Sherie Heins Tammy Hicks Vernon Iuppa Charlie Kingsley
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020! "FIRST DAY" HIKE w/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS 10AM @ Canadice Lake PLAY MAH JONGG 2-4PM @ Naples Library — game of skill, strategy, & calculation, similar to rummy; played w/ set of tiles based on Chinese characters & symbols. To join, please call 374-2757
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 HIKE w/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS 2-4PM @ Harriet Hollister Spencer Park, Canadice; followed by social SOCIAL HAPPY HOUR w/ MAX FLANSBURG 4-6PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling, 8443 Spirit Run—20% off drinks (4-6), No cover. All ages.
WED., JAN. 1 - FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 NO SCHOOL: HOLIDAY RECESS
MONDAY, JANUARY 6 YOUTH CLUB 4-5PM @ Naples Library - Tweens & teens hang out, snacks, cool activities led by Kendyl Litwiller. January features vintage toys, newest tech toys, always a cool BreakOut Box & visit from Ranger the Reading Buddy Dog
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—free exercise class for senior citizens. 374-2757 FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Naples Library - Parents & preschoolers invited; stories, sing songs, dance, play w/ puppets, simple crafts & more FAMILY SWIM 6-8PM @ Naples HS SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 HOSTED OPEN MIC w/ MEYER & MCGUIRE 6PM @ Brew & Brat SETH FAERGOLZIA'S MULTIBIRD 8-11PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 NAPLES LIBRARY ARCHIVES 10:30AM-12:30PM - call ahead if you have a specific question that needs addt'l research. 374-2757 NAPLES LIBRARY LOUNGE @ 10:30AM-12PM—adults gather, socialize, games, read; enjoy coffee,
tea, light refreshment. Conversation Table open to all. TECH HELP TUESDAYS 3-4PM @ Naples Library - Details, page 9 EVENING BOOK CLUB 6-7PM @ Naples Library—Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 PLAY MAH JONGG 2-4PM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 1 PESTS THREATENING NY FORESTS 4:30-6PM @ Muller Field Station, 6455 CR 36, Honeoye—Reservations required. Contact 585-785-1257 or Nancy.Lawson@flcc.edu NAPLES BOARD OF EDUCATION MTG 6:30PM @ Naples HS Cafeteria THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 LUNCH TIME BOOK CLUB 1-2PM @Naples Library—Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple NAPLES VFW & AUXILIARY DINNER 5PM@ VFW Post 8726, State Rt. 21; $9; Open to all FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 3 EUCHRE NIGHT 6PM@ Brew & Brats, Arbor Hill, 6461 State Rt. 64 WHITE WOODS w/ OLD WORLD WARBLERS & K DANE WILLARD 7PM @Roots Cafe,197 N Main St.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 3 FAMILY SWIM 6-8PM @ Naples HS RICHIE STEARNS & THE FINGER LAKES ALLSTARS DANCE PARTY!!! 8-11PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling, 8443 Spirit Run — $10 cover. 21+
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 HOSTED OPEN MIC w/ SEEIN' DOUBLE 6PM @ Brew & Brats, Arbor Hill, 6461 State Rt. 64 RICHIE STEARNS & ROSIE NEWTON 8-11PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling, 8443 Spirit Run — $10 cover. 21+
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 HOSTED OPEN MIC w/ MEN BEHAVING BADLY 6PM @ Brew & Brats, Arbor Hill, 6461 State Rt. 64
MONDAY, JANUARY 13 YOUTH CLUB 4-5PM @ Naples Library—See Jan. 6 TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 THE NEAPOLITAN RECORD • No. 49 • January/February 2020
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 PLAY MAH JONGG 2-4PM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF NAPLES VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7PM @106 S. Main Street THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 NAPLES VFW & AUXILIARY DINNER 5PM@ VFW Post 8726, State Rt. 21; $9; Open to all DOCUMENTARY MOVIE NIGHT 6-7PM @ Naples Library - Page 9 NCS PARENT TEACHER PARTNERSHIP MEETING 6:30-7:30PM @ Naples Elem. School Cafeteria
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 HIKE W/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS 2PM @ Mendon Ponds Winterfest hike—www.springwatertrails.org SOCIAL HAPPY HOUR w/ HEATWAVE BLUEGRASS 4-6PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling, 8443 Spirit Run—20% off drinks (4-6), No cover. All ages.
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NAPLES LIBRARY ARCHIVES 10:30AM-12:30PM - See Jan. 7 TECH HELP TUESDAYS 3-4PM @ Naples Library - Details, page 9 SURVIVING THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE 6-7PM @ Naples Library - L.L. Bean workshop teaches adventure skills to survive — Are you prepared?? Free, all-ages class.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 HIKE w/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS 2PM FLT Series; followed by socialwww.springwatertrails.org SOCIAL HAPPY HOUR w/ THE LONELY ONES 4-6PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling, 8443 Spirit Run—20% off drinks (4-6), No cover. All ages. MONDAY, JANUARY 20 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY NCS: NO SCHOOL TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 NAPLES LIBRARY ARCHIVES 10:30AM-12:30PM - See Jan. 7 (CONTINUED AT RIGHT)
COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE NAPLES TOWN OFFICE 106 S. Main St, Naples 585.374.2111 Mon.-Thursday 9am-3pm Friday 9am-12pm; 1-5pm
NAPLES VILLAGE OFFICE 106 S. Main St, Naples 585.374.2435 Mon - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm www.naplesny.us
ONTARIO COUNTY RECYCLES www.ontariocountyrecycles.org THE NAPLES LIBRARY 118 S. Main St., Naples (585)374-2757 Monday 10am – 6pm Closed: Tuesday 10am – 8pm January 20th, in observance of Wednesday 10am – 6pm Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Thursday 10am – 8pm & February 17th Friday 10am – 6pm in observance of President's Day Saturday 10am – 2pm www.NaplesLibrary.org | Facebook.com/NaplesLibrary NAPLES OPEN CUPBOARD, located on Harwood Lane (the roadway that runs behind Naples Library), is open on Wednesdays from 11-2. We serve people who are in the Naples School District. We are affiliated with Foodlink and receive donations from Wegmans and others. NAPLES OPEN CLOSET, located right next to the Naples Open Cupboard (on Harwood Lane, behind Naples Library), is also open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11-2 and offers very reasonably priced clothing and various goods. Please share the word, and come visit! ONTARIO COUNTY LYME SUPPORT GROUP meets third Wednesday of every month @ Canandaigua Fire Hall, 335 S. Main Street, Canandaigua, NY. 6:30-8pm. More information: ontctylyme@gmail.com 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.) PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP OF THE FINGER LAKES last Wednesday of every month 1-3PM @Wood Library, 134 N. Main St, Canandaigua. Handicapped accessible. Contact Ellie (ellie7349@gmail.com/585-313-9689) https://www.parkinsonsupportgroupofthefingerlakes.com/ ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Problems with Alcohol? We can help. 24 Hr Hotline: 315-789-5955 www.fingerlakesaa.org NAPLES LIBRARY LOUNGE @ 10:30AM-12PM - See Jan. 7 TECH HELP TUESDAYS 3-4PM @ Naples Library - Details, page 9 ART OPENING 6PM @ Naples Library—Featured Artist – Kris Knight
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 NCS: 1/2 STUDENT DAY 8-11AM PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 3 EUCHRE NIGHT 6PM@ Brew & Brats, Arbor Hill, 6461 State Rt. 64
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 NCS: 1/2 STUDENT DAY 8-11AM PLAY MAH JONGG 2-4PM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 1 NAPLES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 5PM @118 S Main St—Public is welcome NAPLES BOARD OF EDUCATION MTG 6:30PM @ Naples HS Cafeteria
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 HOSTED OPEN MIC w/ JACK JONES 6PM @ Brew & Brats, Arbor Hill, 6461 State Rt. 64 THE HONEY SMUGGLERS 8-11PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling, 8443 Spirit Run—Tickets $10 adv/$15 door; avail. online & at Hollerhorn 21+
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 NCS: 1/2 STUDENT DAY 8-11AM BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 NAPLES VFW & AUXILIARY DINNER 5PM@ VFW Post 8726
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 HIKE w/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS 2PM @ Springwater Trail; followed by social—www.springwatertrails.org Kids Open Mic 4pm @ Brew & Brats, Arbor Hill, 6461 State Rt. 64 (CONTINUED ON PAGE 6)
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MONDAY, JANUARY 27 YOUTH CLUB 4-5PM @ Naples Library—See Jan. 6 TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 NAPLES LIBRARY ARCHIVES 10:30AM-12:30PM - See Jan. 7 TECH HELP TUESDAYS 3-4PM @ Naples Library - Details, page 9 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 PLAY MAH JONGG 2-4PM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 1 THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 NAPLES VFW & AUXILIARY DINNER 5PM@ VFW Post 8726 FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 3 ALEX FALS: ART EXHIBITION & MUSICAL PERFORMANCE 8-11PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling - See p. 10 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 HOSTED OPEN MIC w/ SEEIN' DOUBLE 6PM @ Brew & Brats, Arbor Hill, 6461 State Rt. 64 AARON LIPP & THE SLACK TONES 8-11PM @ Hollerhorn—$10 cover; 21+ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 GROUND HOG'S DAY HIKE w/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS 2-4PM @ location TBD — check www.springwatertrails.org MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 YOUTH CLUB 4-5PM @ Naples Library—See Jan. 6 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 NAPLES LIBRARY LOUNGE @ 10:30AM-12PM - See Jan. 7 NAPLES LIBRARY ARCHIVES 10:30AM-12:30PM - See Jan. 7 ELDER SCAM & FRAUD PREVENTION 11AM-Noon@ Naples Library Current scams — See page 9 TECH HELP TUESDAYS 3-4PM @ Naples Library - Details, page 9 EVENING BOOK CLUB 6-7PM @ Naples Library—Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 PLAY MAH JONGG 2-4PM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 1 NAPLES BOARD OF EDUCATION MTG 6:30PM @ Naples HS Cafeteria THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 LUNCH TIME BOOK CLUB 1-2PM @ Naples Library—Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny; copies on request NAPLES VFW & AUXILIARY DINNER 5PM@ VFW Post 8726 State Rt. 21; $9; Open to all WINERIES OF NAPLES - A LOCAL HISTORY TALK w/ WAYNE BUCHAR 6-7 PM @ Naples Library- See p. 9 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 3 FAMILY SWIM 6-8PM @ Naples HS EUCHRE NIGHT 6PM@ Brew & Brats, Arbor Hill, 6461 State Rt. 64 NCS: FEBRUARY DANCE 8-11PM @ Naples High School BEN HARAVITCH & THE BROTHERS BLUE 8-11PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling, 8443 Spirit Run—$10 cover; 21+ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 NAPLES LIBRARY ARCHIVES 10:30AM-12:30PM - See Jan. 7 TECH HELP TUESDAYS 3-4PM @ Naples Library - Details, page 9 NCS ROLLER SKATING PARTY (GRADES 4-6) 3:30-5PM @ Naples Elementary Gym WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 PLAY MAH JONGG 2-4PM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 1 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 NAPLES VFW & AUXILIARY DINNER 5PM@ VFW Post 8726 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 VALENTINES DAY PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 3 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 NORDIC FEST 9am-4:30PM @ Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd, Naples — Details, p. 10 HOSTED OPEN MIC w/ MEN BEHAVING BADLY 6PM @ Brew & Brats, Arbor Hill, 6461 State Rt. 64 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 HIKE w/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS 2PM @ Nordic Ski Festival Cumming Nature Center, Naples
Visit Facebook.com @VintageVinesValentines CHOCOLATE CAKE CONTEST! @ Morgan Hose Bldg, 15 Mill St., Naples—Cake will be served! Details & registration form page 17 HOSTED OPEN MIC w/ MEYER & MCGUIRE 6PM @ Brew & Brats SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 HIKE w/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS 2PM @ Ski/Snowshoe at All Western Tree Farm, Springwater; followed by social-www.springwatertrails.org SOCIAL HAPPY HOUR w/ ALYSSA & MATT 4-6PM @ Hollerhorn Distilling—No cover. All ages. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 YOUTH CLUB 4-5PM @ Naples Library—See Jan. 6
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 NO SCHOOL: PRESIDENTS' WEEK RECESS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 NAPLES LIBRARY ARCHIVES 10:30AM-12:30PM - See Jan. 7 NAPLES LIBRARY LOUNGE @ 10:30AM-12PM - See Jan. 7 TECH HELP TUESDAYS 3-4PM @ Naples Library - Details, page 9 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 PLAY MAH JONGG 2-4PM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 1 NAPLES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 5PM @118 S Main St—Public is welcome REGULAR MEETING OF NAPLES VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7PM @106 S. Main Street
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 NAPLES VFW & AUXILIARY DINNER 5PM@ VFW Post 8726 State Rt. 21; $9; Open to all DOCUMENTARY MOVIE NIGHT 6-7PM @ Naples Library - Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 3 FAMILY SWIM 6-8PM @ Naples HS EUCHRE NIGHT 6PM@ Brew & Brats, Arbor Hill, 6461 State Rt. 64 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 HOSTED OPEN MIC w/ JACK JONES 6PM @ Brew & Brats, Arbor Hill, 6461 State Rt. 64 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 HIKE W/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS 2PM @ FLT Series — check www.springwatertrails.org MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 YOUTH CLUB 4-5PM @ Naples Library—See Jan. 6 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 NAPLES LIBRARY ARCHIVES 10:30AM-12:30PM - See Jan. 7 TECH HELP TUESDAYS 3-4PM @ Naples Library - Details, page 9 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 PLAY MAH JONGG 2-4PM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 1 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 BONE BUILDERS 9-10AM @ Naples Library—More info: 374-2757 NAPLES VFW & AUXILIARY DINNER 5PM@ VFW Post 8726 State Rt. 21; $9; Open to all FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 NCS ELEMENTARY PICTURE DAY PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME 10:30AM @ Naples Library - See Jan. 3 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 HOSTED OPEN MIC w/ DIAMOND & STEELE 6PM @ Brew & Brats, Arbor Hill, 6461 State Rt. 64 SUNDAY, MARCH 1 HIKE W/ SPRINGWATER TRAILS 2PM @ Affolter Farm, Canadice— www.springwatertrails.org
Rochester/Finger Lakes Craft Beverage Trail Launches 2020 Passport Passport encourages craft beverage lovers to explore 22 stops on the trail
Canandaigua, NY – The brandnew Rochester/Finger Lakes Craft Beverage Trail passport is now available for purchase. At $20 each, the 2020 passport program is an easy way to save on craft beverages, and a great excuse to check out a producer you haven’t tried yet or stop by a trusted favorite. The program is simple: visit any of the 22 participating trail members, show your passport, then take advantage of their special deal. Each trail member has an official stamp and will stamp your passport to mark your deal as “redeemed.” Passports are valid for one year – Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2020 – and a fully redeemed passport can be mailed in for a chance to win a ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail gift basket. “The 2020 ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail passport is a fun book that gets you great deals and memorable experiences at 22 craft members of the trail including breweries, wineries, distilleries and cideries,” said Jason Barrett, owner of Black Button Distilling, and chair of the trail. “If you’re looking for a unique holiday gift, this is it.” Craft beverage lovers can buy the passport online at ROCFLXCraftBevTrail.com/Passport or at one of the 22 producers in the passport including Billsboro Winery, Black Button Distilling, Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill, Casa Larga Vineyards, Deer Run Winery, Hazlitt Red Cat Cellars, Hollerhorn Distilling, Inspire Moore Winery & Vineyard, Irish Mafia Brewing Company, Iron Smoke Distillery, JD Wine Cellars, Naked Dove Brewing Company, No BS Brew Company, OSB Ciderworks, Peacemaker Brewing Company, Reinvention Brewing Company, Rohrbach Brewing Company, Sager Beer Works, Song Hill Winery, Square Knot Brewing, Star Cider and Young Lion Brewing Company. The ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to create visitation to educate consumers about the diverse craft beverage producers in a four-county area of Ontario, Monroe, Wayne, and Livingston. The trail is made up of craft beverage producers, Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, Visit Rochester, Livingston County Tourism and Wayne County Tourism. For more information about the ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trial and the 2020 passport, visit ROCFLXCraftBevTrail.com. — Submitted by Christen Smith, Finger Lakes Visitors Connection
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February 8th: Special events all day for Vintage Vines & Valentines!
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Goose Adventure Racing NordicFest 10K Snowshoe Race @ Cumming Feb. 15th
Springwater Trails Hiking Group kicks off 9th year! It's time to bundle up as winter has borne down upon our world in the Finger Lakes area...along with the change of seasons comes a new group of hikes for Springwater Trails. Now in its ninth year, the group offers opportunities for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and, of course, hiking. Beginning with a first-day hike on Wednesday January 1 at 10AM on the Canadice Lake trail and running through March 29 with a pancake breakfast and hike at the Wohlschlegel maple syrup farm, there are outings planned for each Sunday from 2-4PM. Some of the highlights include the Mendon Ponds Winterfest in January, Nordic Fest at Cumming Nature Center in February, and Affolter Farm in Canadice and a Naples History walking tour in March. (Dates & destinations for hikes appear on the Comunity Calendar in the Neapolitan each month.) Hikes are free and open to all hikers. Social get-togethers are held following the hikes, at area restaurants or members' homes. For additional information please visit the website: www.springwatertrails.org Hope to see you on the trail! — Submitted by Dena Munsell
NordicFest
Saturday, February 15th 9am-4:30pm
@ Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Road, Naples
Winter is a wonderful time to be active! Join us as we celebrate Nordic sports and raise funds as a form of gratitude for the Genesee Valley Nordic Ski Patrol, who tirelessly patrol our trails all year round. L.L. Bean, REI, and the Scandinavian Heritage Society will be on hand as we provide family activities, crafts, hikes, "SnOlympics", hot food, raffle, and more! Embrace the best of winter at Cumming Nature Center with a full weekend of food and activities: • Opt outdoors with Saturday’s 10k Snowshoe Race by Goose Adventure Racing or Ski Orienteering by Rochester Orienteering Club. • Dig into locally sourced chili (vegetarian/vegan option available) and home-made baked goods for purchase from 11am–2:30pm to benefit the Genesee Valley Ski Patrol, the volunteer organization that patrols our ski trails to ensure the safety of our visitors. • Learn about winter wear in presentations by representatives from L.L. Bean and The North Face, and explore Scandinavian culture with information from the Scandinavian Heritage Society and Sons of Norway Lodge • Weather permitting, ski and snowshoe trails will be open with rentals available. • Experience Snowga with Yoga Revolution! • Warm up with our new Cocoa Bar. • Crafts, snow fort building and more for the kids! For more information, contact Sarah Jacoby Murphy at sjacobymurphy@rmsc.org or 585-374-6160. 8
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Ngonis hand made by Alex Fals ART EXHIBITS @ Naples Library Art Gallery, 118 S Main St, Naples
January Artist: Kris Knight
Opening Reception: Tuesday, January 21st 6pm 27 small town prints, incl. Naples!
Permanent Installation: Peter Blackwood Photography Peter is best known for his nature, landscape, event, wedding, and portrait photographs.
ART EXHIBIT & MUSIC
Alex Fals: Art Exhibition and Musical Performance Friday, January 31st 8-11pm @ Hollerhorn Distilling, 8443 Spirit Run, Naples
Join Naples native Alexander Fals for an exhibition of his artworks, short presentation of his work, and a short musical performance. Alex will be performing with one of his hand made ngoni - a string instrument from West Africa made of wood and stretched animal skin. Fals is from a lineage of artists, scholars, and revolutionaries for social justice. His paintings are windows into a magical world where all things have beauty and mystery is worth fighting for. The mineral pigments used are colors that have been underground, laying undisturbed for million of years, naturally interspersed with iridescent flecks of mica, stones, and crystals. FREE TO ALL AGES. For more information, contact Marnie Lersch at events@hollerhorn.com.
Tech Help Tuesdays 3-4pm You've got tech questions, we've got answers! Join us on Tuesday afternoons for an hour of informal questions and All events on answers about using a this page held @ 118 S. Main S. computer. Topics will range from setting up an email to using Google applications, job searches and more. Call 374-2757 to reserve a spot. Space is limited. The library will provide computers but folks are welcome to bring their own as well. DOCUMENTARY MOVIE NIGHTS
Cold Case Hammarskjold
Thursday, January 16th 6-7pm Danish director Mads Brügger and Swedish private investigator Göran Björkdahl are trying to solve the mysterious death of Dag Hammarskjöld. As their investigation closes in, they discover a crime far worse than killing the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins Thursday, February 20th 6-7pm
The life and work of Molly Ivins, a political journalist from Texas, bestselling author, and Bill of Rights warrior.
Wineries of Naples A Local History Talk with Wayne Buchar
Thursday, February 6th 6-7pm Wayne will take you through an hour presentation of the history of grape growing and wine making in the Finger Lakes - with a focus on the Naples Valley - from the beginning in the early 1800’s through to the 1960’s. Wayne and his wife Christine joined the Naples Community seven years ago with the purchase of the Maxfield Inn. Wayne is currently the President of the Naples Historical Society.
Elder Fraud & Scam Prevention Tuesday, February 4th 11am-Noon @ Naples Library, 118 S. Main St., Naples
An interesting program on current scams, how to protect personal information, and what to do if you’re a scam victim. This program is presented by David Long, Ed.D., Scam Prevention Outreach – Lifespan of Rochester. Our presentations usually take about 30 – 45 minutes, depending on questions and answers. Each attendee is given a packet of reference information, along with a nice big flat, easy-to-read refrigerator magnet with tips to avoid telephone scammers. Topics we cover: * Social security scams (your number has been suspended) * IRS scams (bogus refunds, or, you owe money and an arrest warrant has been issued) * Military imposter scams (soldier needs to come home from Africa, soldier is starving, etc.) * Grandma scams (sudden call with “Help me, Grandma – I’m in JAIL”) * Lottery scams, publisher’s clearing house scams (you follow up, you have to pay fees to collect your big win) * Utility scams * Romance scams * Extended auto warranty scams * Reduce your credit card interest scams * Work-from-home scams * Jury duty scams * Home repair / fake contractor scams * Debt consolidation scams * Insurance scams (Medigap coverage fraud) * “phishing” scams * How “spoofers” work * Why older adults are targets for scammers * Protection of personal information * Online safety, social media safety Older adults are a favorite target for con artists and swindlers. Typically, these criminals use personal information, persistence and intimidation to swindle money from their victims. Unfortunately, scam victims may be too embarrassed or fearful to admit doubts to family or friends. Con artists usually appear to be trust worthy and sincere, and one can easily be taken in by an offer that seems too good to resist, especially from someone who sounds like a nice person. Lifespan can help if you suspect a scam or fraud. Lifespan can also help you avoid or handle unscrupulous contractors and telemarketers. If you believe you are the victim of a scam or need help resolving a consumer dispute, call Lifespan, (585) 244-8400. The following is a link to our scam and fraud program: https://www.lifespan-roch.org/scams-consumer-protection Lifespan is a non-profit agency based in Rochester. Our programs are funded by grants, and offered free. We have been in operation since 1971, and we are one of the few agencies anywhere focused entirely on older adults. (More info at: www.lifespanrochester.org)
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Marian Clawson 1925 - 2019 Marian "Mimi" Arnold Clawson, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Hospeace House in Naples. Marian was born on July 1, 1925, the youngest of five children, to the late Harold & Helen (Price) Arnold. She was proud to share that she was born and lived almost all of her life in the house at the base of Grimes Glen. She graduated from Naples Central School in 1943. On June 8, 1946, Marian was married to Bruce Clawson, her high school sweetheart, who predeceased her in 2000. Marian was an honorary Rotarian, volunteered for the American Red Cross, NAC, Open Closet, and was a member of Trinity Federated Church. Marian is survived by one daughter, Judy (Skip) Miller; two granddaughters: Aimee (Mark) Bristol & Carrie (Bill) Grove; three great-grandsons: Charlie & Grady Grove and Blake Bristol who were the rays of her sunshine; three step-grandchildren: Kane (Tierney), Kole & Jordan Bristol; and many nieces, nephews & cousins. Calling hours were held on Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 at the Naples Trinity Federated Church, followed by a celebration of life on Monday, November 4th, 2019 at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the Naples Hospeace House, Box 343, Naples NY 14512.
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James (Jim) Stafford, 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at home on Thursday, November 21st, 2019. Jim was born November 4, 1939 to the late John & Ethel (Dumond) Stafford. He graduated from Naples Central School in 1957 and served in the US Army until 1962. On Dec.31, 1960 he married Janet Pridmore of Naples NY who predeceased him in 2016. Jim joined his father and brother in their family business, the Sutton Company in the early 1960s where he continued as sole proprietor to the present. In addition to his wife and parents, Jim was also predeceased by his brother, John. Jim is survived by his daughters: Dierdre Stevenson of Henrietta NY, Sheryl France of Greensboro NC, Sandra Roth of Orange City FL, Jeanne Stafford of Baltimore MD and Mary Stafford of Baltimore MD; twelve grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. Calling hours were held on Sunday, November 24th at the Baird-Moore Funeral Home, 154 S. Main St., Naples. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society online at (https://donate3.cancer.org/) or by mail at 1120 Goodman Street South, Rochester NY 14620.
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M Vida Lowery Edwards Todd 1922 - 2019 Naples/Livonia: Vida Lowery Edwards Todd currently of Naples and the Conesus Lake Nursing Home, Livonia. Vida passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at age 97. She was formerly of Heuvelton and DePeyster, New York. Visitation [was] held at the Naples Bible Church, 8833 NY 53, Naples, NY 14512 on Saturday December 14, 2019, followed by a Celebration of Life Service, with Pastor Tom Street officiating. The Interment at Chippewa Street (Ingham) Cemetery, Morristown, NY, at the convenience of the family. Vida was born April 2, 1922 on the Ireland Rd., Brier Hill, New York to Byron T. and Erma McQueer Lowery. She graduated from Brier Hill high school in 1938. On September 19, 1941 she married Anson C. Edwards. He died September 9, 1981. On April 28, 1990 she married Edward Todd. He died July 14, 2009. She is also predeceased by her parents, three brothers and a half -sister; two granddaughters, a granddaughter-inlaw and daughter-in-law. She is survived by two sons: Lynn Edwards (Jill Walther) and Stuart (Diane) Edwards; her 10 grandchildren: Cheryl, Paul, Mary, Tim, Kim, Michael, Stuart II, Will, Angel, and Aaron; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; 10 step children and their families; and three nieces and three nephews. She was a member of the Heuvelton Presbyterian Church since 1960. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Naples Bible Church in Naples, New York; the Heuvelton Presbyterian Church or to a charity of your choice. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
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Elaine L. Gotham 1951 - 2019 Elaine L. “Baboe” Gotham, age 68, of Naples, died Friday November 15th, 2019 while enjoying the views of her beloved Canandaigua Lake with her brother Ivan at her side. Born in Rochester, N.Y. to Dr. Ivan J. and Elaine (Erbland) Gotham, Baboe was raised in Canandaigua, N.Y. Baboe graduated from Our Lady Of Mercy High School and attended Vernon Court Junior College in Newport R.I., NazarethCollege in Rochester as well as graduated from FLCC with a Degree in Graphic Design and Fine Arts. Baboe is survived by her son, Joseph D. Gotham of Canandaigua and granddaughter Topaz Davis of New York. Baboe had six sisters and one brother; Ivan J. Gotham of Albany, Mimi Gotham, Patty Gotham and Libby Gotham all of Canandaigua. Lucy (Mike) Lavan of Pittsford, Ann Gotham of Burlington Vt. and Judy (Charles) Gotham Walsh of Tiverton RI. In addition she is survived by her brother in law, Charlie Walsh, nieces Amanda (James ) Warzek, Stephanie (Craig) Lineberry, Merritt Walsh and nephew Charles Walsh, as well as two great nieces and a great nephew. Baboe had many loving cousins all of whom she cared about dearly throughout her youth and adult life. Baboe was most recently predeceased by her aunt Mary Erbland, cousins Thomas Erbland, Julie and Susan Erbland, her brother in law Mike Lavan, and cousin Casey Goodrich. Baboe worked as a graphic designer for Cornell University at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station for more than 32 years. She was the senior designer on the Communications Services team lending her artistic vision and eye for design, of the natural world to branding, posters and signage for the station as well as agriculture related bulletins, newsletters, cooperative extension circulars, posters and publications for the departments of horticulture, entomology, food science and plant pathology. Baboe excelled at science communication and design and integrated photographs and illustrations into scientific layouts that made the content accessible to growers, scientists and the general pubic. She founded her own business; Gotham City Design and as a freelance artist from her home studio designed many logos for local and national businesses. Her art was much sought after for its heartfelt poetism. She created photography, illustration, art, jewelry, her famous calendars and spirit stones to name a few which were all inspired by her love of Canandaigua Lake and the spirit of the surrounding nature. Baboe was also the “Special Projects Manager” for Stemple’s Landing LLC a family owned business. Steadfast and true was she during the calms and the storms! Baboe designed and built her idyllic home nestled in the woods of the Bristol Hills; forever her inspiration for her creative works, it was her haven and her refuge. She named
her home and property “Ithaka” from Homer’s Odyssey; she knew full well that life was about the journey and the wisdom and peace that came with accepting the destination. Baboe was a mystical being; she felt and lived as one with the spirit of the natural world that was so often reflected in her art work as well as demonstrated in how she lived her life and treated others. She was a dreamer. A kind, generous and sensitive soul whom her family and her friends loved dearly. Baboe from a young age showed great artistic and creative talent. She painted, created sculpture, designed and sewed garments. As a young woman she was invited to show her work in art galleries and was chosen for juried art shows. Baboe was raised in a family of 8 children who were always “encouraged to go outside” by her parents. She enjoyed the company of her siblings as well as the family menagerie of pets; horses, ponies, birds, cats, dogs, ducks, chickens, rabbits and at one time a pet alligator. She delighted in playing and creating in the woods with her siblings; her design of the tree forts was consummate. She was the strong one. At bat, she was a guaranteed home run, whacking the ball past the Catalpa Tree during family baseball games. Baboe was strong and could hold her own if needed. Indeed, if a melee ensued over a kickball game, you would be wise to watch your distance to avoid a good pounding! Baboe spent her summers on Canandaigua Lake at her family cottages where her love affair with the lake and surrounding Bristol Hills began, and the wonderful comfort and healing power there that she realized. She delighted in spending time with her friends in Naples, often sprucing up the Tavern with her humorous illustrations of the local characters and their antics. She had many friends from her work, travels and connections over the years. She valued and loved each and every one. Baboe was always delighted to be among her Mercy High friends with whom she continued to gather over the years and had formed deep friendships. Baboe loved her son Joseph dearly and she relied on him for advice on her various projects that were never ending. She loved exploring various places to eat in the countryside for new places to enjoy a meal together. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 20)
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20 Questions: Naples Mayor Brian Schenk By Kim Torpey The start of the new year and a new decade has us considering new challenges and goals for ourselves and our community. Serving as Naples Village Mayor since 2012, Brian Schenk has been integral to how our community identifies and meets such goals. With 2020 shaping up to be another big year for Naples, we decided it was good timing to check in with our mayor. Thank you, Mayor, for taking the time to answer all our questions! (We might have even snuck in a few more than 20... and we got away with it!) Where did you grow up? I grew up in the Village; First living on Mechanic Street as a toddler and then on James Street until enlisting in the Army in 1984. What is a favorite childhood memory? I have many fond memoNaples Mayor Brian Schenk, with ries of childhood but the daughter, Sophie, and son, Silas, one particular memory that during the groundbreaking cerhas persisted throughout emony on July 29, 2019 for Naples' my adult life is the “every new wastewater treatment system. Sunday” and “every holiday” dinners and family gatherings at my Grandparents' house. My Grandparents had five children and six grandchildren so one might imagine the excessively long dinner table, the kitchen equipped with two ranges, the aromas of turkey, ham, beef, fresh bread; The ruckus created by the grandchildren “all very close in age” and even the shenanigans of the adult siblings poking fun at one another. Bert and Lucille Cermak were textbook examples of keeping a family bonded. Pure salt-of-the-earth folks. Did you climb trees as a kid? If yes, what was your favorite tree to climb and why? Many, but as strange as it may seem, my favorite was a gnarly locust just behind my family home and garage. I built two or three different forts in that tree as a child. Why so many?....Well; I wasn’t a very good builder at ten years old so I had to start over every year or two. The tree is still there but the fort has since disappeared. What occupations have you been in or do you currently hold? From the time I was very young, perhaps five or six years old, I had a very strong interest in “how things work” and building “things”. From constructing tree forts with whatever material I could scrounge up to tearing apart the vacuum cleaner, these interests lead me to several pursuits beginning with enlistment in the US Army as a mechanic and serving as a reservist with the 464th Engineer Battalion. After training, I began other pursuits including working as a carpenter in both the residential and commercial markets, a few years at Kodak as a warehouse operator, a sales and marketing rep for Time Warner Communications, an insurance agent/producer specializing in municipal insurance policies, and then ultimately back to the construction trades which is where I remain today. What work experiences have proved useful as Mayor? I believe that all the experiences listed in the previous question have been invaluable and contribute to the responsibilities of this role. Military service provided the foundational skills necessary to approach tasks in a manner that makes the best use of the skills of others and available resources. The sales, marketing and insurance industry experience provided financial management, 12
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negotiating, budgeting and risk assessment experience which all play a vital role daily. Finally, the many years of both building and construction management have proven quite beneficial in the process of developing much needed infrastructure projects for our community. I am truly thankful for these experiences. What do you enjoy most about being Mayor? What I most enjoy about being Mayor is working with the Village Board of Trustees, The Town Board, our staff and employees, our community members, our funding partners and members of County, State and Federal Government toward the common goal of improving upon our community and all that it has to offer, thereby benefiting the entire region. Great strides have been made through these solid partnerships. It’s both amazing and gratifying to play a role in ensuring that our community maintains its vitality and prospers for generations to come. Least? Hmmnnn. I’m not sure that there is really anything I don’t enjoy but there are some aspects that make progress difficult and that can be a bit frustrating. Several years ago, I remember thinking that it shouldn’t be very difficult; It shouldn’t take so much time and so many meetings and conversations to keep finance on track or build infrastructure. “Government should run like a business, right?” Well, I soon discovered the true definition of “Red Tape”. While private business principles are certainly useful in understanding and applying basic concepts to government functions, the processes required by General Municipal Law and government accounting standards are much more stringent and demanding. While these issues certainly make progress more difficult, they are not insurmountable and I quickly realized that the processes exist to ensure accountability to the community. With this said, there are areas where these processes can be improved, and these issues are often discussed in the NY State Legislature. What has been your greatest accomplishment this past year? I’m not quite sure how to respond to this question. On a personal level; Deciding to work solely in New York State and being able to spend precious time with my family, watch my youngest take his first steps and say his first words would have to be my greatest personal accomplishment over the past year. With regard to serving the community, I would have to say that the greatest accomplishment is shared by many. After several years of engineering, funding efforts and financial planning, Naples broke ground on a public infrastructure project that will play a vital role in securing the future of our community. This could only have happened with the cooperation of many partners and our community as a whole. What are some of the most important challenges facing Naples in 2020 and in the next decade? I believe that our most important challenges consist of issues that we face on a continuing basis and those that occur over longer periods of time.
The ongoing issues that we face primarily relate to being able to offer the services that we do in a small community while maintaining a budget that is practical and responsible. Comparatively, our community fairs very well in this regard but it requires constant planning, forecasting and monitoring. Moving forward through 2020 and beyond, our challenges are numerous but not unlike other communities. With new infrastructure comes new growth and we will be tasked with ensuring that we maintain the goals and objectives of our Comprehensive Plan. Our biggest challenge in planning for the future lies in recognizing that communities change, society changes, actions and efforts that meet the needs and desires of our community today may not apply in the future. Acknowledging and adapting to these changes is perhaps our greatest challenge but also our greatest responsibility. What do you see as Naples's most positive attributes? The answer to this question could be a novel. The single most positive and readily apparent attribute of Naples is our people; “Our community”. When I use the term “Community” it refers to more than just the residents of the Village or Town of Naples. Our community is relatively widespread. Residents of the Village, the Town outside Village boundaries, Prattsburgh, Honeoye, South Bristol, Bristol, Italy, Springwater and beyond consider one another neighbors. We’ve developed a kinship that drives us to look out for one another, help one another, come to the aid of one another at every turn. Having seen so many acts of kindness done both publicly and quietly, and having lived in other communities, I estimate that the Naples Community is special in this regard. What do you see as Naples's most negative attributes, and how can we fix them? Like every community in the nation, if not the world, we are not immune to struggles. Among our struggles is the difficulty maintaining existing business or welcoming new business contributors to our community. We also live in a highly protected watershed which is being negatively impacted by pollutants. Thankfully, these issues are currently being addressed through the construction of new Village infrastructure. At this moment in time, I believe that our most difficult struggle is shared across the nation. Opioid use and the tragedies that result have impacted more people in one way or another than not. It’s heartbreaking to realize how impactful this crisis is, yet have so few tools or support mechanisms with which to combat the issue. I wish I could answer the second part of the question. While I remain hopeful that this crisis will eventually be eliminated, we do have the power of our “community” as described in my previous answer. If ever there were a reason to depend on the support of such an engaged community, I believe that this is a prime example. How is the sewer & water treatment construction project going? Is it meeting construction goals, on schedule & on budget? The sewer project is moving along quite well. We have a great group of contractors, engineers and members of the Village Board fully engaged in the project, which is currently ahead of schedule and maintaining projected budget. It is well recognized that a project of this scale can create uncomfortable and sometimes inconvenient situations. With that said, public feedback has been both very helpful and overwhelmingly supportive since breaking ground. Many thanks to our community for your patience and understanding. Our water transmission mains and district project being con-
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sidered in cooperation with the Town is currently in the financial analysis stage and we hope to be ready to break ground in the spring. Meanwhile, water meter upgrades have begun. Any more details on the timeline for upcoming phases? In Mid-December, The Village and Town Governments were each awarded planning and engineering grants to develop Phase 2 for our public sewer system. Phase 2 is proposed to serve the remaining 33% of Village properties as well as defined areas of the Town outside of Village limits. We tentatively expect to have a preliminary engineering report completed by Mid-February which will be used to apply for funding. The results of our funding efforts will determine the feasibility of pursuing the project. We would expect to learn of the results of funding efforts late in the year and, if successful, we could potentially proceed at some point in 2021. The planet has exceeded the scientific recommended CO2 levels of 350 ppm & is now above 410 ppm CO2. We hear about other communities, such as Buffalo, planning for future climate and energy disruption contingencies. Will Naples be planning for any? Naples has actually been actively involved with these issues for the past two years. The Village, Town and other local communities recognize climate and energy concerns as being a global issue and participate in preparedness and response discussions through Ontario County. These discussions are relatively new and also focus on methods to reduce our local carbon footprint as well as mitigate (CONTINUED ON PAGE 30)
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2020 EVENTS
Save these dates & check www.NaplesNYHistoricalSociety.org/events as more get added. Wineries of Naples: A Local History Talk with NHS President Wayne Buchar Thursday, February 6th 6-7pm @ Naples Library 118 S. Main St., Naples Details, page 9 Chocolate Cake Contest Saturday, February 8th @ Morgan Hose Building 15 Mill St., Naples Details, page 17 Naples History Walking Tour with Town Historian John Murphy Sunday, March 8th 2-4PM Join Springwater Trails! www.springwatertrails.org Cleveland House Museum Open Hours for 2020 June 27 through August 30, 2020 Corner of Main St. & Rt. 245 Saturdays & Sundays only 12-4PM
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Barn siding 42 NEW Dehumidifiers 43 Window boxes 40” long (wood or metal) 4Birdbath (not plastic) 4Funds for archival supplies 442” smart TV 4IPad pro 4Funds for (Cleveland House) museum display panels
2019 was a busy year at the Naples Historical Society The Annual Members Meeting was held on Thursday, November 7th, 2019 at the Morgan Hose Building. To kick it off, Naples Historical Society President Wayne Buchar recapped the society's 2019 activities — “Just to name a few of our accomplishments... (Booth Arnold) shop after the fire on Main • Established a new email address: Street - they will be used in our properties NHSNYinfo@gmail.com • Offered The Canandaigua Lake Steamboat • Updated our website: Era book at the Hammondsport Boat Museum NaplesNYHistoricalSociety.org • Received a plethora of donated items & historic • Placed Historical Society note cards and artifacts, from Indian Points to a flat bed trailer other items on consignment at Joseph’s Way• Received a generous donation from Parsons side Market and The Naples Apothecary • Created and stayed within our financially Pipe Organ Builders of repairs to the Fleissound budget chman Family Beckwith Organ • Presented a private Organ Concert & Program • Transferred Seneca Point's original Billy on the repaired organ for the Fleischman Family Lee Memorial Library collection to the Bristol Hills Historical Society • Presented a well attended public Organ • Agreed to support the findings for the Concert & Program on the Beckwith Organ Naples Historic Survey done by the Land• Enjoyed a visit and presentation from mark Society of Western NY Kathy Conner, Curator of the George EastAND..... A year after purchasing the historic man Legacy at the George Eastman Museum 1794 Cleveland House: – pointers on "Starting Small Museums" • Repaired the front entrance • Contracted with a grant writer • Repaired plumbing • Produced & distributed a Directors Hand• Replaced broken windows book for Board Members • Supported ancestors visiting Naples looking • Painted downstairs bathroom & east room • Cleaned out the basement for family history: Story’s, Greiner’s, Kohn’s, • Got the "antique" steam heat working for Wells’s, Maxfield’s - are just a few • Repaired siding on south side of the Red Mill the winter • Removed trees from the property which • Presented a Grape Pie Making Class were impinging on the house • Created and/or enhanced gardens on our properties using historically accurate plantings • Re-sided the north exterior wall of the carriage house (Quilt Shop) • Participated in Naples Community Expo at the High School; displayed History of the Trout Derby • Received a generous donation from Strong • Voted to name the small park at Main & Mill St. Hill Signs of painted signage at our newest Beth Flory Park. We will dedicate it Spring 2020 museum location. • Cleaned the grounds; landscaping with • Supported the Grape Festival plants began - work to continue in 2020 • Reproduced historic Naples photos for dis• Replaced rotten Boards in the stairway play in the newly remodeled Crosby’s Store • Supported NHS articles in the Neapolitan Record from the parking lot • Continued to receive a huge response to our • Opened the Cleveland House Museum for two weekends generating 13 new members weekly presence on Facebook & Instagram and $2300 in donations! • Painted the bathroom in the Morgan Hose Thank you all the volunteers and Board Building and added shelving • Installed a mail slot at Morgan Hose Building Members who made this happen! How will YOU be able to help in 2020?” • Saved beams from the historic Lyon’s
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A Brief History of Chocolate Cake Contest winners in Naples By Kim Torpey via Wikipedia: The history of chocolate cake goes back to 1764, when Dr. James Baker discovered how to make chocolate by grinding cocoa beans between two massive circular millstones. In 1828, Coenraad van Houten of the Netherlands developed a mechanical method for extracting the fat from cacao liquor resulting in cacao butter and the partly defatted cacao, a compacted mass of solids that could be sold as it was "rock cacao" or ground into powder— transforming chocolate from an exclusive luxury to an inexpensive daily snack. A process for making silkier and smoother chocolate called conching was developed in 1879 by Rodolphe Lindt and made it easier to bake with chocolate, as it amalgamates smoothly and completely with cake batters. Until 1890 to 1900, chocolate recipes were mostly for chocolate drinks, and its presence in cakes was only in fillings and glazes. In 1886, American cooks began adding chocolate to the cake batter, to make the first chocolate cakes in the US.
While planning gets underway for this year's Naples Historical Society Chocolate Cake Contest, we had some fun digging for information about chocolate cake contests that Neapolitans may have participated in during years gone by. Using word searches in online digital archives of old newspapers, we found only a few mentions of chocolate cake baking contests in Naples during two eras — in fact, there was little mention of chocolate overall, until more recent decades. 1886 is when the first chocolate cakes were made in the US1 (see sidebar at left). By coincidence, the first mentions found of chocolate cake contests in Naples were about prizes awarded during the Naples Fair in 1886 and 1887. The winner both of those years was Mrs. Ben Lyon.* In the October 13, 1886 edition of The Neapolitan Record, an article about the Fair of the Naples Union Agriculture Society (held on Oct. 8th & 9th, 1886) lists columns of awards given in a variety of prize categories. Mrs.Ben Lyon's name appeared multiple times. She won for “Best Chocolate Cake” under “Culinary Articles"; her prize was $.50. She won another $.75 that year for best home-made linen, under “Needlework”. There was also a B.L. Lyon - maybe the same person? - who won for “white cookies” and second prize for “tub of butter”. The next year, the October 12, 1887 edition of The Naples Record ran an article about the Naples Fair. It had taken place during the week prior and was “a complete success in spite of the rain.” Again, Mrs. Ben Lyon was listed as the winner for chocolate cake, under the category “Pantry Stores.” She also won first prize for sugar cookies; and second prize on 4 other items: for layer cake, maple syrup, pumpkin pie, and mince pie. Chocolate cake-baking in Naples is again reported on in the 1950s, when it became a popular competition at local granges throughout the year. From The Naples Record, Wednesday, June 27th, 1951: “At a regular meeting of the Grange, Saturday evening, the chocolate cake contest was held. First prize winner was Mrs. Elmon Presler; second, Mrs. Glenn Graves; third, Mrs. N.J. Fisher; fourth, Mrs. Raymond Dillenbeck.* Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Swingle, Mr.and Mrs. Walter A. Wood and Mrs. Leonard Folts, of Naples. Ice cream and cake were served.” From The Naples Record, Wednesday, February 1, 1956: “A regular meeting of Ingleside Grange was held last Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cleland. The chocolate cake contest was conducted, resulting as follows - Mrs. John Tilley first prize; Mrs. Alfred Corey, second, and Mrs. Marshall Chapman, third.* Mrs. Tilley will now compete in the county contest. The judges were Mrs. Coral Dillenbeck, Mrs. Alma Nims and Mrs. Gettie Nickles.” From The Naples Record, Wednesday, May 23rd, 1956: “Mrs. Lloyd Harter, of Canandaigua, formerly of Naples, won top honors for her chocolate cake, at a recent meeting of the Canandaigua Grange. …At the regular meeting of the Naples Grange No. 1186 on Saturday evening, May 26th… A chocolate cake contest will be held; any Subordinate member is eligible to compete, even the men; cake must be 9x9 and unfrosted; the winner may compete in the Pomona Grange contest in Canandaigua in June.” Subsequently, The Naples Record, Wednesday, June 6, 1956, says that at the Ontario County Pomona Grange meeting on June 9th, “Mrs. Evelyn Alford will be the Naples Grange entrant in the chocolate cake baking contest to be held...” We found no reports from that meeting, but we will assume that she won that year's competition in Naples! *Editor's Comment: How times have changed! Apparently the cakes baked by these women
were worthy of awards, but their first names were not...?!! Be assured that in 2020, the Neapolitan Record will print the complete first & last names of all award-winning cakes bakers! Above: an ad from 'The Naples News', Feb. 9, 1921 16
American Cake: From Colonial Gingerbread to Classic Layer, the Stories and Recipes Behind More Than 125 of Our Best-Loved Cakes: A Baking Book by Anne Byrn (Rodale Books, 2016) 1
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The Naples Chocolate Cake Contest HOSTED BY THE NAPLES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Saturday, Feb. 8th:
9am cake drop off / 11am judging / 12-5pm sale
@ Morgan Hose Building, 15 Mill St., Naples
About the Contest Vintage Vines and Valentines allows Neapolitans and visitors alike to eat and drink their way down Main Street, while enjoying the hospitality and warmth of our community. To add to the tradition, the Naples Historical Society is proud to host a chocolate cake contest. The chocolate cake contest will allow bakers to share their works of sumptuous, chocolatey perfection in the hopes of joining the annals of Neapolitan history as Vintage Vines and Valentine’s 1st Queen or King of Cocoa. Vintage Vines and Valentines revelers may partake in the pageantry by purchasing a slice. All proceeds will benefit the Naples Historical Society, ensuring the memory of this and other events will be preserved for generations to come. Honors and certificates will be granted to the top 3 entrants: • 1st place: Will be crowned Queen or King of Cocoa • 2nd place: Will be celebrated as Duchess or Duke of Dessert • 3rd place: Will be acknowledged as Countess or Count of Confections Contest Rules 1. Submissions must be home-made, contain chocolate in some form, and meet the definition of a cake. This definition includes but is not limited to chocolate layer, birthday, sheet, cheese, Bundt, angel food, and chiffon cakes. Tortes and gateau will also be considered. 2. Bring your chocolate cake, entry form, and recipe to the Morgan Hose building on Saturday, February 8 between 9:00 am and 11:00 am for judging. The Cake Committee will register your submission. 3. Do not put your name on your cake or your cake plate. If there are identifying marks, the cake will be disqualified from the contest. Only the Cake Committee will know the identity of the baker. The Cake Committee will assign a number to your submission (by placing a sticker on the bottom of your cake plate) that will be used for judging and to allow you to retrieve your plate after the contest. 4. Cakes will be judged by an impartial panel of judges, based on taste, texture, and appearance. Judges may give a score of up to 10 points for each category for a maximum judge’s score of 30. 5. The judging will begin at 11:00 am at the Morgan Hose Building. Members of the public are encouraged to watch the deliberations, while enjoying a coffee and a slice of cake. Winners will be announced at 1:00 pm at Morgan Hose. 6. Cakes will be sold by the slice at Morgan Hose from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm as a fundraiser for the Historical Society. Bakers may claim their unclaimed slices and cake plates from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Morgan Hose. Unsold slices after 5:00 pm will be donated. 7. The winners will be announced and awarded their certificates at Morgan Hose on Saturday, February 8 around 1:00pm. You do not need to be present to win. Winners will be announced on social media and featured in the March/April Neapolitan Record. Award winning recipes will be published in the Record.
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More info: https://www.NaplesNYHistoricalSociety.org/naples-chocolate-cake-contest
2020 “Chocolate Cake Contest"
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ENTRY FORM
I understand the rules listed above and will identify my cake with the numbered sticker. NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE: ___________________________ DATE: _________________ ENTRY NO.__________ January/February 2020 • No. 49 • THE NEAPOLITAN RECORD
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NAPLES YOUTH
Attention Teens!
We need your ideas. The Naples Youth Corporation is looking for teens to join our board of directors. We meet once a month to discuss ideas and plans for youth events and a youth center. If you are interested call or text Nardine at 585-439-8784. (See also ad on page 21)
Now Accepting Youth Volunteer Scholarship Applications Canandaigua NY — The Voluntary Service Executive Committee at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center has established its first Youth Scholarship Program sponsored by the Seeley B. Parish Post 457 American Legion Family in Phelps, NY. The goal of the Youth Volunteer Scholarship is to encourage and attract more youth from the community to volunteer at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center to improve the quality of life of Veterans in the Greater Rochester area. In order to apply applicants must be a senior in high school and have accumulated 50 or more volunteer hours at either the Canandaigua VA Medical Center or at the Rochester VA Calkins Road Clinic. The scholarship is a $1,000 gift. Youth interested in applying also need to submit an essay of no more than 750 words on “Why it is so important that we serve and honor our Veterans and what they learned from volunteering that would help them in the future”, in addition to other qualifiers detailed in the application. Applications must be received by May 1 of each year. For more information & copy of the application call (585) 393-7757 or contact: VAVS Executive Committee, Gabe Cinquegrana Chairman Canandaigua VA Voluntary Service Office #135 400 Fort Hill Ave Canandaigua, NY 14424 18
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
2019-2020 High Honor Roll – MP 1 Grade 7: Polly Bay, Jacob Betrus, Olivia Clark, Louise DeMallie, Fisher
Finnan, Landon Gleichauf, Abigail Hall, Madison Haremza, Benjamin Hebding, Grayce Hebding, Hunter Jacoby, Emily Lester, Keira MacKenzie, Logan Pinneo, Rebecca Pogel, Erica Reigelsperger, Dean Rischpater, Evan Rischpater, River Simons Caruso, Iris Snaith, Sophie Snaith, Evalyn Sullivan, Delaney Vest
Grade 8: Eliza Almekinder, Mason Altmire, Shayla Augustyniak, Abigail Betrus, Hannah Christmas, Cora D’Aurizio, Shaela Drake, BeverlyBella Fowler, Joshua Gleason, Kendra Hulbert, Ian Kenney, Anhony LaFemina, Hayden Liddiard, Frazey Neubauer, Rochelle Piegari, Jude Rischpater, Nadia Simmons, William Uhlen, Garett Waltman, Cydney Whiting, Mahina Williams, Owen Yates Grade 9: Nash Baader, Adam Bay, Zoe Bolton, Willow Clark, Brynn Davis,
Morgan Dittman, Charlie Grove, Nicholas Hopper, Paigan Maslyn, Nedelcho Neumann, Laberta Pompeo, Jennier Ranney, Drew Reigelsperger, Willow Simons Caruso, Maia Westra
Grade 10: Jackson Brahm. Kaya DeTurk, Stella Frazer, Owen Gentner,
Grace Johnston, Ryan Lester, Kaitlyn Mark, Jaidn Maslyn, Wes McMullen, Anna Quarterman, Max Ryan, Grace Uhlen, Sarah Webster, Kaylee White, Wyatt Woodard
Grade 11: Emma Brace, Rylie Castle, Chloe Davis, Ethan Friend, Kimberly
Gelder, Meaghan Gerstner, Benjamin Green, Chloe Halloran, Nicole Houghteling, Jaden Inda, Rachel Kugler, Andy Lin, Alicia Livermore, Anna Mestler, Jessie Norton, Jacob Schwartz, Derik Thompson, David Voss III, Chloe Wright
Grade 12: Maxwell Bruen, Evan Chapman, Kara Cusson, Olivia Fiero,
Benjamin Fowler, Sara Fox, Griffin Frazer, Hjanne Houben, Kharyl Judith, Katelyn Lincoln, Shaylyn McGory, Dylan McMullen, Phoebe Neubauer, Erin Norton, Jessica Schwartz, Ava Sheedy, Kallyn Stekl, Leif Stone, Gianna Vest, Carter Waldeis
2019-2020 Honor Roll – MP 1 Grade 7: Elias Abraham, Elijah Brian Carmona, Adrian Daggett, Blaine
Drown. Andrew Goodwin, Lukas Hall, Liam Kemp, Ashlynn Letzelter, Paisley Mendoza, Ava Peacock, James Vanchieri
Grade 8: Lawson Myers, Graceanne Pastore, Eliott Raes, Hunter Schenk, Alex Shaffer, Grace Simmons, Logan Trautman
Grade 9: Marisa Ash, Eliza Callaghan, Danielle Clark, Rebekah Dallas, Taylor Dittman, Cade Rathbun, Abigail Smith, Jake Stone, Logan Voss, Evan Waldeis
Grade 10: Isabella Farrell, Jesse Gordon, Kasey Hall, Owen Hulbert, Tyge
Johnson, Mackenzie Louthan-Green, Christopher Mendoza, Adiah Northrop, Grayce Pierce, Acquoya Ridall, Colton Sprague, Samuel Stevens
Grade 11: Sage Callaghan, Dylan Deignan, Virginia DiGiacinto, Bruce Elwell,
Benjamin Huff, Angela Marks, Rawson Martin, Michael Neumann, Samuel Rocha, Makenna Ward, Iain Welch
Grade 12: Dylan Bozeman, Faith Burns, Ethan Gentner, Mysterie Hamman, Tyler Northrop, Brett Schutz, Jonathan Sterlacci, Chays Todd, Skyler Trautman, Emily Webster
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10th Annual Naples Turkey Trot Results Thursday, November 28th (Thanksgiving morning) @ Naples Community Park, Rt. 245
Another great race day has come and gone. Over 100 runners and walkers braved the frigid cold, pounded the streets of Naples--losing calories and gaining smiles. Congratulations to the top 3 Female and Male Runners!! Top 3 Females: 1. Renee Mackenzie 22:53 2. Annika Safford 23:50 3. Fiona Chisholm 27:01 Top 3 Males: 1. Andrew Lawson 18:23 2. Carter Waldeis 18:30 3. Jude Rischpater 19:10 Naples Winter Sports Team Race Participation Contest Winners: Varsity Swimming Team. Congratulations! Turkey Trot Proceeds Grand Total: $2,458.64.
WOW! YOU ARE AMAZING, NAPLES AND ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!
Proceeds will benefit: Community Park Foundation: $355.66 Friends of the Naples Library: $326.00 Naples Hospeace House: $860.66 Naples Troop #40: $385.66 Open Cupboard: $430.66 and boxes of food donations Pizza Party for both Modified and Varsity Swimmers: $110.00
The Turkey Trot Team would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to each of the Runners, Bakers, Course Volunteers - Naples Troop #40 Scouts/Fire Department, and Business Sponsors who supported this year's race. While, regrettably, we haven't room to name everyone, please take note of--and offer thanks with your patronage--the following business sponsors who contributed $75 +: Abraham Screen Print Studios APE + Canary Style Apothecary Arbor Hill Artizann's Bob's Alignment Bristol Mountain Hollerhorn Distilling Hoselton Auto Mall Howard Hanna The Rohr Agency, Linda Strauss-Jones Inspire Moore Winery Joseph's Wayside Market Luigi's Lynnie Lou's Ice Cream & Custard Mitchell Joseph Insurance Monica's Pies Naples Valley Chiropractic Price Landscape Service Rennoldson's Market Roots Cafe The Neapolitan Record Wegmans Wilcox Lumber Raffle Gifts: Twisted Rail, Hazlitt's Red Cat Cellars
— Colleen Betrus and Linda Strauss-Jones
Open Arms Yoga & Wellness Center
This January Arms Main Street • Naples,Open N.Y. 14512 • 585-374-2584 Jodi Simons Caruso RYT, CYT Yoga celebrates 16 years of Open Arms Welcomes You to experience our Wellness offerings: Advanced Yogaofferings • Gentle Yoga • here Children’s • Back Care Yoga class inYoga Naples! Restorative Yoga • Vinyasa Yoga • Tai Chi • Qi Gong • Reiki InHealing honor• Private of myYoga yoga students and Inner Light Therapy • NIA • Belly Dancing Yoga Birthday Partiescommunity • Yoga Weddingthe Parties • Couples Yoga the Naples month Private Home Classes • Corporate Classes • Private Parties of January will have: pop up chair openarmsyoga@hotmail.com massage, Restorative Class speFacebook.com/NaplesOpenArmsYoga complete schedule www.NaplesOpenArmsYoga.com cials, Sun atSalute mini classes and a
full healthy body/mind immersion day on Saturday, January 28th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with 3 yoga classes, guided hike and lunch!
For more detail please check Open Arms Yoga FB page, or the website at: www.NaplesOpenArmsYoga.com To register or sign up please call 585-435-2905 or email openarmsyoga@hotmail.com — Jodi Simons Caruso HEY, WALKERS + RUNNERS + RACERS!
Special Announcement: The St. J's 5K is now called the
"Naples Valley 5K" • Same date & time (almost) • Same great course! Stay tuned for more details to come! — Submitted by Claire Kenney
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Meeting my childhood hero in real life by Oli Abraham, Guest Contributor
Dr. Robert Ballard, renowned oceanographer, explorer, and discoverer of the RMS Titanic, delivered the keynote address at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s (LMC) annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon on Friday, October 25, 2019 in Juno Beach, Florida. [Among over 700 guests in attendance was Naples' own Oli Abraham!] Ballard aligned his work with LMC by reaffirming, “I’ve been all over the world and an animal that will always stop me in my tracks is a sea turtle. If we lose these creatures, we will be the ones responsible for that. Young people need to be bonded to the ocean and there is no better ‘vehicle’ to bond children to the ocean other than the sea turtle.” Guests departed the luncheon with a profound takeaway that organizations and communities can fuel passionate, next-generation ocean explorers who will carry the torch to preserve our oceans. As Dr. Ballard encouraged, “Our oceans are time capsules waiting for the next generation to explore them.”
Some folks say, “Never meet your Heroes, they’re sure to disappoint.” It certainly did not apply in this case. At an early age I had an interest in Dr. Robert Ballard’s research and discoveries. Most importantly his use of technologies like the DSV Alvin deep ocean research submersible. Alvin is a US NAVY commissioned sub notably used in the discovery of hydrothermal vents near the Galapagos islands and most famously the exploration of the RMS Titanic. His post on the Nautilus (an amazing, technologically advanced, research vessel) filled my head full of fantastic imagery. My 7-year-old brain thought Dr. Ballard was as cool as Han Solo on the Millenium Falcon. So, imagine my excitement when I was given the opportunity to meet Dr. Ballard face to face. My great aunt, Leanna Landsmann, volunteers a lot of time with the Loggerhead Marinelife Center (a Sea Turtle Hospital located in Juno Beach, Florida). The Center asked Dr. Ballard to be the keynote speaker at their annual Go Blue luncheon, raising awareness of the threats facing our oceans and sea life. (The specific threat that Ballard addressed was the plastics in the ocean, so the Go Blue Awards went to people that had been addressing that issue, including youth that initiated beach clean ups.) My Aunt knew that Dr. Ballard was one of my heroes, so she generously allowed me to attend this event with her and meet Dr. Ballard!
(via Loggerhead Marinelife Center)
Cell: 585.576.4770
Fax 585.374.6568 139 S. Main Street • Naples, NY 14512 christopherwarren@howardhanna.com • HowardHanna.com
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This entry from the 2019 Naples Gingerbread Village was a detailed replica of the steamboat Genundewa. This graceful steamboat launched in 1889 and traveled up and down Canandaigua Lake with passengers, freight and produce for 5 years before she suspiciously caught on fire while docked at Woodville in December 1894. (via "Naples Gingerbread Village" Facebook page)
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Talking with Dr. Ballard for the first time was a surreal experience. Within the first hour of being in Florida I had the rare opportunity to share some oneon-one with him in an air conditioned conference room of the Sea Turtle Hospital. He shared experiences of exploring the oceans with his crew and submersibles. Real stories from the Nautilus! He talked of finding the Hydrothermal vents and creatures that live under the surface of the ocean. I told him of a children’s book I had read about his discovery of the Titanic and he remembered the exact book! During Dr. Ballard’s speech he talked a lot about his future plans for himself and his crew. His focus on his upcoming expedition to explore the other 50% of the United States that remains unexplored under the surface of the ocean was very interesting to listen to. He also talked about his latest expedition, the search for Amelia Earhart’s airplane. Dr. Ballard seemed energized and excited about his future expeditions. The audience of 700 plus found his ideas fascinating and gave him a standing ovation. This trip was a very positive unique experience that I will never forget. I am so happy to have had such an amazing opportunity to meet such a true American hero and so many people at the Center working to protect our oceans. If you’d like to find out more about Dr. Ballard, visit: www.nautiluslive.org. To find out more about the Loggerhead Marinelife Center visit: www.marinelife.org
Elaine Gotham (FROM PAGE 11)
Baboe loved her siblings and all her relatives; she had a knack for always knowing “what was going on” and often would send a beautiful card or piece of artwork to inspire them. A piece of all who loved Baboe has gone with her: she is not alone. Her Spirit was and will always be a part of her family, friends and the water, earth and sky. Baboe had asked that in her memory her expressed hope was for all of us to “Take care of our precious Mother Earth and Be Kind to One Another.” A Mass of Christian Burial for Elaine (Baboe) Gotham was held on Saturday, December 14th at St. Mary’s Church on Main Street, Canandaigua, followed by reception. A celebration of life is planned for the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the charity of your choice or the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association or Saint Mary’s School Canandaigua. The family would like to extend their deep gratitude for the excellent care to the Sands Cancer Center Medical, Nursing and Ancillary Staff and to Home Care Nurse Lisa Maier. A special thank you as well for her dear friends and cousins (special mention to Cathy Harris), who, steadfast and true, drove her to appointments and provided her with love and support during her life as well as her illness. — Reprinted from fullerfh.com with special permission, incuding photo of Baboe contributed by friend, Mandana Szkotak.
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COMMUNITY THAT CARES
A Faith Perspective By Rev. Robin Lostetter, Pastor at Trinity Federated Church
“This much is certain, that we have no theological right to set any sort of limits to the loving-kindness of God which has appeared in Jesus Christ. Our theological duty is to see and understand it as being still greater than we had seen before.” — from The Humanity of God - Karl Bartha I’ve been invited to share a few words in the Neapolitan Record from the perspective of a faith leader in our community. It seems only fair that I first introduce myself so you may have an idea what to expect in this little corner of the paper. First of all, I’m a Presbyterian pastor, therefore unapologetically Christian, though I often describe myself as a “follower of Jesus” Rev. Robin Lostetter to avoid some of the polarized views of Christians in our current context. Karl Barth was an influential theologian in my years of seminary at CRCDS. (Colgate Rochester Crozier Divinity School in Rochester, where Martin Luther King, Jr. attended.) Barth’s quote above is one that helps guide my faith and action. I currently serve Trinity Federated Church on Main Street in Naples, which is associated with both the Presbyterian denomination (PCUSA) and the Methodists (UMC). Serving a federated church has been both fun and a learning experience for me. As a strong ecumenist, I’m happy that we often work and worship together with St. Januarius’ Roman Catholic Church, through the Naples Council of Churches. But I miss the opportunities I’ve had in other communities for interfaith work with our Jewish, Muslim, and Mormon brothers and sisters. We live in a world of faith pluralism, ethnic diversity, financial and cultural divides, and more isms than one can count. In all of these, we’re admonished to be “tolerant.” I don’t believe in tolerance. God created every human being equal, and as such, each one of us is due respect, not just tolerance. Jesus of Nazareth (the human being, if you don’t accept him as Lord and Savior) was known to accept members of all different social groups – women, Samaritans, lepers, tax collectors, sinners, fishermen, thieves, centurions … and even faith leaders. He showed full human respect. This is what I believe we are called to do. It’s not easy, and I don’t claim to be successful at it. But it is the basis of what you will read in this little column. The love of God, and therefore the love and respect we are required to emulate, is without human-defined bounds. “For Christ is our peace; . . . and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us.” (Eph 2:14 NRSV) 22
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And this translates rather easily into “Love thy neighbor,” which makes love and respect into active verbs. So what you may read here will be opportunities for neighbors helping neighbors. But not today. This community is already a remarkably helpful and concerned community. . . still there is always more we can do, needs that have gone unnoticed, invisible neighbors, etc. But to wind this up today . . . a few unique things about me personally: • I was born in Roswell, New Mexico. Draw your own conclusions. • I’m one of the last generation to have had polio as a child, and now deal with post-polio syndrome. • I’m a vegetarian, but occasionally cheat . . . ask Marie Schmitt about that. • Before I was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament, I was a church musician (organist and choir director) from my teen years until my ordination. • I currently have 2 cats, but I have had 4 house rabbits. . . so please don’t talk to me about Hasenpfeffer! • I entered CRCDS/Eastman for an M.A. in Pastoral Music and emerged with an M.Div. (the degree required for Presbyterian pastors). I’m open to tackling your topics, answering your questions, taking your constructive criticism, engaging your theological discussions, or having a slice and a Snapple across the street at Neapolitans (or ordering in from Luigis). You can reach me through the paper [Please see address information on page 2]. God bless us every one! Rev. Robin Lostetter
Whose Government Is It?
OPINION
By Nell Green, Guest Contributor Democracy is “government of the people, by the people, for the people,” or so Abraham Lincoln espoused in his Gettysburg Address in 1863. That was the intent of our founding fathers, but is it our reality in 2020? The concept of government is innately human. It emerged as our ancestors found success in cooperating and working together in the quest for food, shelter and protection. In today’s world, sovereign governments address modern concerns in different ways. Yet nearly all share three common objectives: (1) Economic Prosperity, (2) Civil Order and (3) Security / Defense. Dictatorships all function with no more than those three primary objectives. A democracy, however, requires two more: (4) Equal Rights and (5) Ability to Participate in the government itself. A democracy establishes and ensures equal rights, most importantly the right to vote and to hold public office for the purpose of shaping public policy. This may seem like an obvious statement to the average American, but it is a critical distinction that an alarming number of Americans appear not to hold dear. Without those two additional objectives, a nation’s government serves to maintain prosperity, order and security for only the most privileged strata of people sitting at the top of the societal pyramid. Framers of the United States Constitution understood from hard experience that people of every stripe and creed strive for power, and that unchecked power concentrated in the hands of a few is the downfall of democracy. So they used institutional checks and balances to prevent the centralization of power in any one entity. The weakness of the framework is that it relies on public participation and oversight. The checks and balances are only effective when the public is vigilant about ensuring they remain intact. Unfortunately, we the public have not been vigilant about keeping the influence of money out of government dealings. Over the last few decades, moneyed special interests have eroded the integrity of our three branches of government. Corporate interests have very successfully influenced legislators to write and pass laws that expand their wealth and
entrench their foothold in government. It has gotten to the point where ordinary citizens have a difficult time understanding how Washington D.C. operates and little to no chance of attaining a key post in the federal government. For those who doubt this assertion, consider the following facts: • As of 2012, for the first time in history, “the majority of members [of Congress] are millionaires.”1 • Twenty out of 23 of Trump’s cabinet members are multi-millionaires, and several were lobbyists and/or have major equity holdings in the industries that are supposed to be regulated by the departments over which they preside.2 • All nine of the U.S. Supreme Court Justices are millionaires. • Data from 2016 shows that just 11.76% of U.S. households have a net worth of $1M or more. That percentage shrinks dramatically as you cross the $2M (6%), $3M (3.7%) and $5M (2.3%) thresholds. Thus, almost 90% of people in this country are not millionaires.3 • Over the last 36 years, average incomes in the richest 20% of households increased by 95%, while average incomes in the remaining 80% of households increased by 30%.4 • Following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (2017), the Effective Federal Corporate Tax Rate (which is the actual tax rate after deductions and other loopholes have been exploited) dropped from about 21% to an average of 7%. Ninety-one profitable Fortune 500 companies paid no taxes at all.5 • The U.S. National Debt is now over $23 trillion and climbing. We pay $1B per day in interest. Net interest costs are expected to grow faster than the debt itself.6 With loss of significant corporate tax revenue, the burden to carry that debt falls squarely on individual taxpayers – and their children and generations to come after. There is something really wrong with this picture. The government is quite obviously lopsided, tilted in the direction of catering to a big business and big money elite – tilting in the direction of an oligarchy. I stare at these facts in amazement and wonder how 90% of Americans are not outraged that our democracy is disintegrating. We need problem-solvers who will honestly devote themselves to addressing the complicated issues facing
society today. We have instead elected rich, cloistered, careerist politicians, who routinely flip-flop on their stated “values” and pour their energy into performing for audiences. Meanwhile they quietly sip cocktails and line their pockets in backroom deals. This is not to vilify every elected official in the federal government, nor to say that being a millionaire is the mark of a bad person. The point is that money is a differentiator when it comes to lifestyle and what concerns one most. It also corrupts, whether it happens as quickly as an on/off switch, or whether it’s a matter of one’s moral compass losing direction over time. In 2020, the number one campaign issue and priority should be getting big money out of politics. Specifically, working to ban corporate donations, ban PAC donations, ban big money donations of any kind for political campaigns. Going forward, here are easy actions every individual can take, regardless of party affiliation: • Insist that candidates refuse big money donations to their campaign funds. • Demand transparency about how campaigns funds were accrued. • Demand transparency about a candidate’s equity holdings or other financial ties to industry. • Ask congressional representatives to introduce and pass legislation that bars corporate / big money donations to political campaigns and bars lobbyists from holding public office. 1. Ballotpedia.org, Net Worth of United State Senators and Representatives, July 2014 2. Forbes, “The Definitive Net Worth of Donald Trump’s Cabinet”, July 2019 3. DQYDJ.com, “How Many Millionaires Are There In America?” Nov 15, 2019 4. Congressional Budget Office, “The Distribution of Household Income 2014”, March 2018 5. ITEP, “Corporate Tax Avoidance in the First Year of the Trump Tax Law”, December 2019 6. Pete Peterson Foundation, “CBO Warns: Historic Debt Levels Pose Substantial Risks”, July 2019
Nell Green is a working mother who is committed to reversing trends that result in a dying planet and corrupted governments. Contact her at this paper or at nellgreensea@gmail.com
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NYS Plastic Bag Ban Coming Soon
Bag Waste Reduction Law: As of March 1, 2020, the new plastic bag legislation takes effect. You can help & BYOBAG - Bring Your Own Bag. Consumer Participation Starting March 1, 2020, a new bag waste reduction law will take effect in New York State - where over 23 billion plastic bags are typically used each year.1 Plastic bag usage effects both our communities and environment. Plastic bags can be seen stuck in trees, as litter in our neighborhoods, and floating in our waterways. From the significant recycling and disposal issues they pose to the harm they can do to wildlife, the negative impacts of plastic bags are easily seen. As a consumer, you can help: • Keep reusable bags in your car, or • Clip folding reusable bags onto your commuting bag or purse so you always have them handy. • If you store them near the door or coat closet, you'll be more likely to remember them on the way out. • Remind your family, friends, and neighbors to bring their reusable bags whenever they shop. Types of Bags You Can Use Consumers can use any type of reusable bag, such as one made of cloth. It should be washable and designed for multiple uses. If you forget to bring a bag with you, many retailers will have reusable bags for sale. An alternative, such as paper, may also be available. Please note that stores are not required to have bags available for customers. Some stores may choose not to switch to paper and may only have reusable bags for purchase. If you have a small purchase, such as a magazine, candy or drink, you can help our environment by saying "No thank you" to a single use paper bag and carrying the item instead. The Bag Waste Reduction Law & Who it Affects Starting March 1, 2020, all plastic carryout bags (other than an exempt bag) are banned from distribution by anyone required to collect New York State sales tax. For sales that are tax exempt, plastic carry out bags are still not allowed to be distributed by anyone required to collect New York State sales tax (unless it is an exempt bag). The law will affect anyone required to collect New York State sales tax, bag manufacturers and consumers. Cities and counties will also be involved. Under the law: • cities and counties are authorized to adopt a five-cent carry-out bag reduction fee. This means that in these areas, a consumer will be charged 5 cents for each paper carryout bag needed at checkout. One way to avoid this fee and help the environment is to always bring your own bag. • stores covered under the NYS Plastic Bag Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Act will still be required to collect plastic bags and other film plastics from consumers for recycling. (Film plastics include items such as bread bags and plastic wraps that come over cases of water, paper towels and other similar items). As a consumer you can help by continuing to recycle these items at participating retailers. Exempt Bags Some bags are exempt under the law, so plastic bags may still be distributed to consumers in a few specific circumstances, such as a bag used by a pharmacy to carry prescription drugs, and produce bags for bulk items such as fruits and vegetables. But as a consumer, you can aid in protecting our environment by using reusable bags as much as possible. 24
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Frequently Asked Questions What does the term "plastic carryout bag" mean? Does this include all plastic bags? 'Plastic carryout bag' means any film plastic bag, other than an exempt bag, that is provided to a customer by a person required to collect tax to be used by the customer to carry tangible personal property, regardless of whether such person required to collect tax sells any tangible personal property or service to the customer, and regardless of whether any tangible personal property or service sold is exempt from tax under Article 28 of the New York State Tax Law. 'Exempt bag' means a bag that is: • Used solely to contain or wrap uncooked meat, fish, seafood, poultry, or other unwrapped food, flower, or plant item; • Used by a customer solely to package items from bulk containers, including fruits, vegetables, grains, candy, small hardware items (such as nuts, bolts, and screws), live fish, or live insects; • Used solely to contain food sliced or prepared to order; • Used solely to contain a newspaper for delivery to a subscriber; • Sold in bulk quantities to consumer at the point of sale specifically prepackaged in a manner to allow for bulk sale (for example, quantities of bags prepackaged in individual pre-sealed boxes) or prepackaged in individual boxes or containers for sale to a customer; • Sold as a trash bag; • Sold as food storage, such as snack, sandwich, quart, and gallon sizes; • Used as garment bag, such as used by dry cleaner or laundry service; • Provided by a restaurant, tavern, or similar food service establishment, as defined in the state sanitary code, to carry out or deliver food; • Provided by a pharmacy to carry prescription drugs; • A reusable bag, as that term is defined in proposed Part 351 draft regulations; or • A film plastic bag for which there is no reasonable or practical alternative for storing, containing or transporting items, as determined by the department.
What is considered a reusable bag? What does the term "durable" mean within the definition of a reusable bag? 'Reusable bag' means a bag that: • Is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuses; • Has a minimum lifespan of 125 uses, with a use equal to the ability to carry a minimum of 22 pounds over a distance of at least 175 feet; • Holds at least 22 pounds for the duration of the lifespan of the bag; • Has at least one strap or handle that is separately attached, does not stretch and is fastened to the bag in such a manner that it allows the bag to meet the strength and durability standards in paragraphs 351-1.2(n)(2) and (3) of proposed Part 351 draft regulations, unless otherwise approved by the department; and • Is hand washable or machine washable; - Has a minimum thickness of 10 mils for bags made of petroleum-based or non-petroleum-based low-density polyethylene (LDPE) or high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or other plastic material of petroleum or non-petroleum origin; - Has a minimum fabric weight of 80 grams per square meter (GSM) for bags made of any non-film plastic of natural, synthetic, petroleum based, or non-petroleum-based origin, including woven or nonwoven polypropylene (PP), polyethylene-terephthalate (PET), cotton, jute, or canvas; is made of a combination of the materials specified in subparagraphs 351-1.2(n)(5)(i) and (ii) of proposed Part 351 draft regulations; or - has design of equivalent material strength & durability, as approved by the department.
How does this law affect the current NYS Plastic Bag Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Law? Can I still bring my exempt bags, leftover bags and other film plastic to be recycled? This law expressly keeps the requirements for
retail stores required under Title 27 of Article 27 of the ECL to continue to collect film plastic from consumers for recycling.
MORE INFORMATION: https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/50034.html 1 https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/materials_minerals_pdf/dplasticbagreport2017.pdf
How Long Will Seeds Last? By Petra Page Mann
Whether you have a handful of your family's heirloom beans or you simply wish to keep your germination rates high for next season, storing your seeds well puts your mind at ease and will surround you with abundance for years to come.
First, I made this handy infographic for you, check it out... Below, we'll get into the nitty-gritty details. (If you'd like your own copy to download, hop on over to our blog, How Long Do Seeds Last at www.fruitionseeds.com.)
How Long Will Seeds Last? Many seeds will maintain great germination for three years even in your kitchen cupboard, though there are exceptions. Stored well, some seeds can last centuries. Conditions for Optimal Seed Storage What conditions are needed for seeds to germinate? If you want seeds to store, give them the opposite conditions. Here are the four keys to keep your germination rates high for years to come: • Dry • Cool • Rodent-Proof • Dark Keep Seeds Dry Reducing humidity is key to storing seed, reducing risk of mold and pre-mature sprouting. If you're saving home-grown seed, I love you! And be sure it is very, very dry before you store it. At Fruition, we dry our seeds with fans constantly wicking moisture away. Your goal is about 7% moisture, but who can measure that? With large seeds, you can do the bend test. When you put bending pressure on your seed, does it bend or does it break? If it breaks, your seeds are dry enough to store. If they bend, leave the fan on and try again the next day. With small seeds, like tomatoes, we use two pairs of tweezers to do our bend tests. Desiccant packets are ideal to keep in air-tight containers with your seeds. They're commonly found in nori, vitamins, and shoes, though we share larger, more long-term packets that we use on the farm so you'll have confidence in them for many seasons to come. Keep Seeds Cool The lower the temperature, the longer your seed will store. That being said, stable temperatures are more ideal than fluctuating, so choose a consistent place over an occasionally cold place. Think of bears, bats and other hibernating animals: Consistent winters, as long as they're below a certain temperature, are easier to survive than winters that are cold with occasional temperature spikes. In general, the north sides of buildings have more consistent temperatures than their southern sides, here in the northern hemisphere. Keep Seeds Away from Rodents We've let countless seeds become the supper of foraging rodents. Glass or metal jars keep your seeds safe & keep them fairly air-tight, too. I prefer clear glass so I can peek at them, making sure they are mold-free. Tupperware is also an option, though I've definitely lost seed to brazen mice successfully gnawing the plastic. (CONTINUED PAGE 26)
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Keep Seeds Dark We're sensitive to UV rays and seeds are, too! The darker you keep seeds, the longer they'll store. Seriously, your kitchen cupboard is likely one of the best places to store your seeds. Resist Saving These Seeds More than One Season - All Alliums - Parsnips - Many Herbs - Celery and Fennel sometimes, but not always Though most seeds remain viable for years and often decades, the seeds of alliums (anything in the onion family, including shallots, leeks, chives, and scallion) and parsnip often lose their germination by 50% each year, regardless of conditions. Many herbs are also challenging to store. Their thin, fragile seed coat quickly oxidizes, causing them to lose germination fast. Store them as best you can and sow them more densely than you otherwise might in the seasons to come. WAIT! Before you compost your five-year-old onion seed, EAT THEM! Next time you look at an 'everything' bagel, you'll recognize familiar little black allium seeds in the mix. I love their onion essence toasted in lots of dishes, especially curries and stir-fries. Note: if they are not black, they have a coating on them and are best sent to the compost, after all.
Freezing Seeds If cold is good, freezing is great, right? It is true that seed banks store their seeds frozen. Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway stores their seed at 0 F. Freezing is a great way to store seeds for the long haul. If you're planning on sowing them within a few years, it's probably not going to make a huge difference, though it couldn't hurt. Just be sure: Only freeze seeds that are completely dry. When we freeze seeds, we tuck a desiccant packet in a closed plastic bag with the seeds for three days, letting the desiccant wick away any excess moisture. After the third day, we're confident they're fully dry and into the freezer they go. The Best Place to Store Seeds in Your Home Your kitchen cupboard probably wins. It's dry, dark and though it's not cold, it's temperature is stable. Your basement is a strong possibility, but only if it has low humidity. Closets are generally dark, cool, low humidity with stable temperatures, as well. Take a few minutes to evaluate the place you're storing seeds. May these tips surround you with even more abundance than you thought possible! Sow Seeds & Sing Songs,
Delivering Exceptional Customer Service By Deidre Dutcher, Training & Development Consultant Determine ways to improve your responDoes “beyond siveness, both in person and through good-enough” social media, and motivate employees to customer service do the same. really matter? • Survey your customers Companies that and your staff. rate high on their • Provide an orientation and service keep customers 50% longer than on-going training that their competitors; have 20 – 40% lower emphasizes excellent service. marketing costs; experience a 7 – 12% • Reward and recognize staff higher return on sales and have 7 – 17% for excellent service. better net profits. And when customers are happy, employees are more satisfied Great customer service comes from with their jobs. building strong relationships. Keep the customer engaged. Treat each customer One definition of a customer is “a as a friend. Give customers some conperson with whom one must deal.” That trol over situations, including options means everyone who works at your on how each person’s needs can be met. business has, and is, a customer. Start by treating your co-workers as customMaster the art of listening to your ers, too. Great customer service begins customers. Don’t interrupt. Be truly from within. open to suggestions and avoid being defensive. Defensiveness means rather It’s all in the attitude! Adopt a than you listening to them, you’re forccustomer-friendly attitude. Never forget ing the customer to listen to why they your customers are the very reason you are mistaken. are employed! As Sam Walton remarked, “There is only one boss. The customer. Consider a variety of ways to get And he can fire everybody in the comfeedback: face-to-face, through an online pany from the chairman on down, simply program like Survey Monkey, and don’t by spending his money somewhere else.” forget your employees. Employees can A customer-oriented attitude should be a provide valuable insight about customconscious part of how you run your busiers as well as competitors. With your ness. Evaluate your current service level. customers’ needs earning top billing in 26
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your mind, there are five basic principles that will put you over the top in customer service: 1. Make small customers feel BIG. Imagine everyone with an invisible sign hanging from his neck that reads: Make me feel important! 2. Remember the little things. You don’t have to be 100% better at anything, just 1% better at a hundred different things that are important to your customer. 3. Back your product or service no matter who is at fault. L.L. Bean has been in business for over 100 years by guaranteeing customer satisfaction. 4. Go the extra mile in everything you do. 5. The “Disney Way” is to underpromise and over-deliver. Promise prompt service with the intent to deliver fantastic, out-of-this-world service. Begin a step-by-step plan to improve service. Develop a customer friendly attitude and view the customer as your job. Define your company’s expectations for service, then train and support your staff and reward their success. Most importantly, lead by example.
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Light Up Naples: Saturday, December 14th at locations along Main Street — Icey, drizzly weather did not diminish the sparkling lights and warm hearts in Naples during this special evening. Festivities began with free chili & drinks at the Maxfield Fire Dept., and then attendees strolled Main St., stopping along the way to visit the Gingerbread Village at the Morgan Hose building, a live nativity at the Maxfield Inn, the Trinity Bell Choir at Trinity Federated Church, and finallly culminating at Memorial Town Hall with a bonfire, performances by the NHS band and chorus, visits with Santa Claus, who arrived on a horse-drawn hay wagon, and delicious cut-out Christmas cookies & cocoa for all! Light Up Naples has been holiday tradition in Naples for over 20 years, put on by many entities over the years... Most recently, Margaret and Mike Fowler & family. This year, the Naples Rotary Club took over the reins. Thank you to all involved for giving our community more magical memories! Photos above: Another extra-special treat was a real Scottish bagpiper, Andrew Duncan, hired by Luigi's to make the rounds through Naples that night, shown here during a surprise visit to the Gingerbread Village (Photo: Elisabeth Cowley); Wet snow and sidewalks reflected the Christmas glow. (Photo: Kim Torpey)
During the week leading up to Dec. 14th, Naples Troop 40 Scouts outdid themselves with cookie-making for Light Up Naples this year! 19 scouts baked and frosted a whopping 1,000+ cookies! Photos above, in the kitchen of Trinity Federated Church, L to R: Scouts Ian Bolton frosting finishing touches; Eli Kuras and Wesley Fuller adding decorations; Wesley Fuller, packing pizza boxes with cookies; Cub Scout leader Cory Rogers and Boy Scouts leader John Bolton. Rotary brought along even more cookies to Light Up, and there were even many available to donate afterwards — Hospeace House and Heart Cry Church were among the lucky recipients! (Photos by Karen Schenk)
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9th Annual Naples Gingerbread Village: "Naples Past & Present": December 14th - 22nd @ Morgan Hose Building, 15 Mill St., Naples The 2019 Naples Gingerbread Village had an impressive 38 entries (created by a total of 42 adults and 63 children), with 14 of the entries inspired by this year's theme. Shown above, a display that combined several individual entries: from top left, the Cleveland House (one of the first frame homes in the village, built in 1794, and newly opened as a museum this past year); a depiction of the Christmas Nativity; the First Baptist Church on Main St.; and in the foreground, an ode to local lore about the first pioneer settlers in Naples sharing warmth and community with the indigenous Haudenosaunee who lived here when they arrived. Below: The gazebo in front of Memorial Town Hall, which houses a Civil War-era cannon, and also displays names of Naples' veterans. Hosted by the Naples Historical Society, this event required several days of setup by a special committee. In spite of the horrible weather, an astonishing 150 visitors attended the sweet village's opening night during Light Up Naples! Open hours for the public continued through the week, and event organizer Elisabeth Cowley hosted numerous tours for classes of school children. All visitors were given the opportunity to vote for their favorite entry, with results to be announced on Facebook* (not yet available at press time). After the Gingerbread Village closed, several of the creations were donated by the makers, and then delivered by Elisabeth and John Cowley to local beneficiaries, to be enjoyed through the season. The Gingerbread Village has been a highlight of Naples's holiday celebrations for the last decade. Thank you to all of the bakers and volunteers who participate, and extra special thanks to Elisabeth, who has brought us this tradition from her home town in Bergen, Norway, where their spectacular gingerbread town is called "Pepperkakebyen", and has been held since 1991, now the world's largest of its kind. (Photos these 2 pages Kim Torpey) * Look for "Naples-Gingerbread-Village" on Facebook for many more photos & stories about each of the creations. 28
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More gingerbread creations... "The Gingery" interpreted the Grainery on Main St., complete with an A-frame sidewalk sign; another version of "edible ingredients" from Naples' favorite seed purveyors; Below, the Parish Hill Event Barn, a beautiful setting for crowds & celebrations, with unique local history as well.
Memory Tree Reading: December 20th, 2019 @ Periello Park, Main St., Naples For a fourth year, Jodi Simons Caruso assembled the Memory Tree and invited the community to decorate it with names of loved ones who have passed, to observe their presence in our hearts during this season. A peaceful ceremony included reading of beloveds' names, lighting of candles, and the singing of "Silent Night". Thank You to Hanggi Tree Farm for the beautiful tree!
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increasing issues related to flooding and address energy concerns. On the most local level, The Village and Town commissioned a team of community members to further renewable and sustainable efforts. To date: The Village and Town have achieved “NYS Climate Smart Communities” status for efforts related to adopting a unified solar permit, code enforcement training for energy code compliance, community education for solar energy and energy use benchmarking for municipal buildings among others. These efforts qualify our community for grant funding opportunities for sustainable efforts such as electric vehicle charging stations, solar energy programs and an ever-changing number of similar efforts. I expect that these efforts will continue to grow and increase in momentum. The Village and Town recently assisted the Landmark Society of Western New York with a survey which led to an announcement that Naples is eligible for designation on the National Historic Register. What advantages do you see to Naples being listed on the National Historic Register? There are several advantages to having National Historic Designation. Primarily, this designation seeks to preserve a “window to our past”. Naples is steeped in a rich history of notable people, events, landmarks and stories. Historic designation allows for opportunities to secure grant funding and other incentives for the preservation of historic structures and the pursuit of artifact preservation but also serves as a mechanism to capitalize on our history through the tourism industry. The number one economic driver in our community is tourism and the preservation of history is vital to our continuing success as a destination. What do you enjoy most about living in Naples? The community spirit, our people, and the natural beauty that surrounds us. What are some of the best things that community members can do to get involved in keeping our community thriving? There are a multitude of things that contribute to a thriving community. The Naples Community is pretty amazing in terms of how we interact with one another and are always at the ready to assist whenever the occasion arises. This attribute, coupled with the fact that our community is literally saturated with people of entrepreneurial spirit and skills, provides us with resources to capitalize on what we 30
have to offer our residents and visitors. Aside from the economic contributions brought forth through our entrepreneurs, businesses and tourism organizations, we have a plethora of organizations committed to serving the social needs of our community. Naples Ambulance, Naples Fire Department (Maxfield Hose Co.), Naples Historical Society, Naples Rotary, Naples Open Closet / Open Cupboard, Hospeace House, Veterans Organizations, Various Town and Village Boards and commissions. The list is seemingly endless. While volunteerism can be difficult for many of us due to the demands of everyday life, these organizations are unable to function without the personal sacrifices of those involved and engaged. Volunteering our time or committing to support these concerns in any fashion is one of the most valuable things that an individual member of our community can do to ensure that we remain a thriving community. What do you miss about Naples when you travel elsewhere? I travel very little anymore but when I did, …. Family and friends. What's your favorite holiday in Naples? Aaahhhh… Memorial Day for a number of reasons. For me, this date marks the time of year when everything is sunny, fresh and reborn after winter. The air smells like fresh linen and people seem to smile more. Activity in our downtown begins to blossom like spring flowers and we can always count on a great parade led by Veterans who are our friends and family, our “best of the best” first responders, the NCS bands and color guard putting on award-winning shows and everyone else participating and enjoying the event and the day. If there was a soundtrack to your life, what would it be? There are many: The most fitting would have to be “Life’s Been Good” by Joe Walsh. While not all the lyrics would fit, the basic premise is pretty much spot-on. — Please don’t judge too harshly for this admission. If you could be at a dinner party with any 6 people, living or dead, who would they be? Easy one: Stephen Hawking, Samuel L. Jackson, Stephen King, D.B. Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne and JFK. Obviously, I have a broad range in interests and curiosity about people. This group would certainly be informative and interesting but the mix of personalities would most definitely be entertaining.
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What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever done? I’m relatively certain that “cool” has never been a fitting word to describe things that I’ve done but I once jumped off of a fifty-foot cliff...”Only Once” into Lake Calabogie, Ontario Canada. Foolish? Absolutely — but I thought it was cool at fifteen years old. Would I do it again?....NOPE. Water isn’t very soft from that distance and velocity. What is your biggest regret? Time lost with family and my children. We sometimes let our desires to achieve get in the way of the most important things in life. If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? Patience. While I believe I’ve made strides over the years, this skill and virtue can be a struggle for me at times and requires mental reminders to breathe during intense situations. If you had an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? I’d probably sleep. I’ve never been very good at sleep. If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? Be kind, or at least try. Yes; I’d have to follow the rule as well.
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Presents By Sara Almekinder (Answers on Page 21) Happy 2020, Naples! Now that the holiday feasts are over and the presents are open, we can finally relax… and begin planning for Valentine’s Day! This month’s puzzle features some gems – literally. Please enjoy my gift to you: 6 puns focusing on the precious materials that lovers frequently use to symbolize their love. However, remember that, while baubles may sparkle, it’s the love in your heart that really shines.
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1. Alter identities 5. Incorporate (2 words) 10. Drug law enforcement agent, for short 14. Smashing New Year’s gala 15. Low card 16. Olfactory detection 17. Cheese board addition 18. Despised 19. It’s better than none 20. Vintage Vines and Valentines participant 22. The Venmo transactions of the 20th century 23. First name of 24 across thespian 24. Pun: Ensnare a Tootsie actress? 26. Pun: Bumpkin buzzer? 29. Madame Alongi’s pal 30. Cheered with the soccer hooligans 31. Pun: Weary of storylines? 35. Singular woman’s name in Español 36. Hot Divine Design technology 39. Unhatched future participants in the 2020 Naples Rainbow Trout Derby 40. Pun: Beige candy dispenser? 42. Brainy Ghostbuster 43. Type of medicine practiced in the Hawks center at Thompson Hospital (abbrev) 44. Pun: Stack of coins with a 10-cent piece on the bottom? 47. Pun: Blue bird’s assistant? 50. Katy Perry’s lionizing hit 51. How you can acquire a pet at Lollypop Farm 52. Gallivanting 55. Stereotypical name for a member of the species represented by 56 across 56. Royal pooch 58. Gain through sweat equity 60. Ran away 61. Symbolically British Jack 62. Take out 44 down
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1. Flow away 2. Period clothing 3. Appeal to a kind gentlemen (2 words) 4. Covered in cloth 5. Stick to it 6. Endearing term of condescension 7. Obligation 8. It’s part of what keeps Naples cool all winter 9. Leftie Flanders 10. Indication that the Naples ambulance is on its way back to the base (2 words) 11. Embellish 12. Dutch supermodel Strijd.. Or possibly an Italian bus route 13. Bird’s crown
21. Charlotte’s opus 22. Formal orders of Habeas Corpus or Certiorari 24. Arctic blast 25. Spanish love 26. Defeat decisively 27. Arm bone 28. Suitor 31. Texted plea 32. Persistent inclination 33. Present a posterior perspective 34. Common movement at Open Arms Yoga 36. Send money 37. Subjective commentary in the Neapolitan Record (2 words) 38. Article opening 41. Stir fry ingredients 42. Most creepy 44. Luigi’s wanted a fire-breathing one in the 1990s 45. Generations of Neapolitans added it to their cheek cells in Mr. Reigelsperger’s lab
46. Seeing red 47. Great British Baking Show cake, featuring Genoise sponge, orange jam, and chocolate 48. One pickle (2 words) 49. Singing style suited to twirling a top the Bristol Hills 52. What to do before Barb Rathbun snaps your pic 53. Simba’s gal 54. Mom’s mom 56. It’s what Naples Valley BBQ serves mulled cider in 57. A number divided by itself 59. The Science Guy
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