SWM April 2012 Issue by Barbara McSpadden

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WISE WOMAN: AMY ISCA

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special feature: women behind the crunch

wise women

healthy woman

in her own words: ellen leahy

for a good cause: meals on wheels

cover story: nanette hullar

tips for women by women

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sw inspire

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Letter from the editor “In the networking world, it’s not who you know, it’s who knows you.” --Robyn Henderson

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Photography I like to think the same about Syracuse Woman Magazine! When you look at the cover and flip through the pages, you’re laying your eyes on a leading component of networking and marketing in Central New York. We are proud at SW Magazine to present a monthly publication that showcases the “who’s who” in our dynamic, professional network in CNY. This magazine has become the top choice for local women and businesses because of you. Yes, it’s true, in case you didn’t already know, this magazine is an incredible success because we live an area that boasts strong, confident, driven and intelligent women, of all ages. And because we’re in tune with the choice audience for all of you amazing ladies, we are proud to announce that we are officially exclusive partners with the WiSE Women’s Business Center. Another successful partnership! Starting with this edition, you will find a “WiSE page” that will spotlight a local woman entrepreneur, some words of advice and upcoming programs at the center. “WiSE” stands for Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship, and that’s a key part of what we believe in. This month’s WiSE feature is on page 17. We cannot express how proud we are to be exclusive with WiSE, much like our ties with the WBOC, another superb non-profit that’s aiding women’s leadership in local business. You can learn more about WBOC Leading women on page 12. Speaking of our new partner, the 10th annual WiSE Symposium is on April 3 at the Oncenter. Be sure to stop by our booth, too! Also, make sure you snag your ticket to the fifth annual Dancing With Our Stars Syracuse competition on April 14 at the Oncenter Ballroom. I will be competing in this fun event, which includes an open dance during the final two hours. You can request to sit in my cheering section and find more information at www.grbarnes.org. We’re also proud to be a part of a great shopping event that benefits Vera House, check out page 21. Also, don’t forget about the April 25 SWM Ladies Night at Mohegan Manor in Baldwinsville. One woman and her “Lucky 7” will arrive to the networking event in a limousine! Visit our Facebook page at SyracuseWomanMagazine to enter this contest. Lastly, I want to send a special “thank you” to my family in Illinois. They are the reason for so many blessings in my life. I was reminded of why it’s important to say, “I love you.” We really do not know what tomorrow may bring, so we must make the most of today. I am grateful to have a loving mother and father and an inspiring brother and sister. If tomorrow, I lost everything I own, but still had the wealth of my family and our upbringing, I would remain content beyond words.

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CLEAN SLATE DIARIES: SURVIVORS WITH A VOICE

Set in modern day and based on the characters originated by Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Jerome “Curly” Howard, the story centers on the slapstick adventures of the three stooges skillfully played by Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean P. Hayes and Will Sasso.

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Logan Thibault (Zac Efron), a Marine, survives three tours in Iraq. He attributes his good fortune to a photograph he carried of a woman (Taylor Schilling) he has never met, and he sets out to meet his good-luck charm when he returns to North Carolina.

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This Disney Nature documentary spans 15 years as it follows a chimpanzee named Senengal and her journey from childhood to motherhood. Reflecting chimps’ genetic closeness to humans, these animal subjects inject plenty of humor and drama into this remarkable film

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A second-rate cage fighter, Luke Wright lives a life of beatings and chump change...until the day he blows a rigged fight. As payback, the Russian Mafia murders his family and banishes him from his life forever. Luke then witnesses a frightened twelve-year-old Chinese girl, Mei, being pursued by the same gangsters who killed his wife; he jumps to action...and straight a deadly high-stakes war.

In light of Sexual Assault Awareness month in April, local agencies will collaborate to host an annual fundraiser that benefits Vera House and the McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center.

Because survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence are rarely recognized for their bravery, this annual event, to be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, at the Palace Theatre in Syracuse, will celebrate the voices that share their stories. There are no national runs or marathons taking place in support of prevention, awareness and recovery. There are no medals given or colorcoded products sold to recognize the strength, courage and determination required to overcome the trauma that remains from crimes like these.

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), the chosen slogan is “It’s time … To Talk About It.” Local agencies invite all survivors, and those who support and advocate for them, to join them at the 2012 Clean Slate Diaries. “In solidarity, we’ll unite together at an event where shame is overcome, survivors speak, and dignity and empowerment are restored!” The movement is crucial because 1 in 6 women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime.

The afternoon program includes, survivor stories, music and dance performances, service agency advocacy and referrals, survivor art and photography exhibits, and a ceremonial closing. The Clean Slate Diaries uses art, music, dance and spoken word survivor stories as forms of expression. This local event was founded and produced by survivors, for survivors, and this year NY Times best-selling author, Laurie Halse Anderson, will travel from Cleveland, Ohio, to speak on the topic. For more information on the event, visit www.cleanslatediaries.com.

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by farah f. jadran I photos by kelly kane Today’s modern restaurant scene is about more than what is on your plate. “It’s about the vibe,” according to Anthony Manicone, owner and head chef at Anthony’s Pasta Bar.

Good food and good taste runs in the Manicone family whose roots began in Rome, Italy. Manicone was born in Central New York and his family moved back to Italy for a few years when he was 5 years old. While the Manicones enjoyed being back in their homeland, they knew that the best place for small business success was in the United States. Anthony’s father, Antonio Manicone, has owned Manicone’s Men’s Shop for more than 40 years. During this time, his mother, Mirella Manicone, has been diligent in passing along her knowledge of Italian cuisine. “In my family, if you have a talent or mastered a trade, you also had an opportunity,” said Manicone, who has now owned his restaurant for almost four years.

Growing up, Manicone was hard at work in his family’s Italian kitchen. Everything was homemade and made from scratch to create some traditional recipes the family still enjoys today. Manicone said he worked at a few different restaurants before coming to open his own venture. “Little by little, I found direction and my inspiration,” he said. Now, Anthony’s Pasta Bar is a “go to” hotspot in downtown Syracuse’s Hanover Square. On the menu, the dining crowd will find signature dishes such as the Ahi Tuna, cooked rare to medium rare, so not to take away from the natural flavors of the “pesce” (fish in Italian). Manicone says this particular dish is superb with simple but precise enhancements such as capers, olives, tomatoes, artichokes, spinach and olive oil. The tuna is best topped off with garlic oil and “un po’ di limone” over linguine al dente. That’s right, al dente. Manicone says “mushy pasta” is a terrible thing. “Pasta needs its texture,” he says. If you haven’t tried the Utica Greens at Anthony’s then you haven’t tried the winning dish of this year’s Culinary Cruise. Manicone said he tried a great plate of greens once but he “perfected it” after working with a few different recipes. “I added a different seasoning,” he said. “Now they have a bite to them and they’re slightly crunchy…much better.” No

matter how many recipes Manicone feels he has perfected, he says his mother is still is toughest critic. “I know that now matter how much I work or how much she likes it, she can still probably cook it better!” he said with admiration. “She’s an excellent cook.” Once you select some of the menu’s tasty cuisine, you can sit back with your friends and family and enjoy the ambience of Anthony’s. “The ambience is everything,” according to Manicone. The dark, mod décor is highlighted by the mini table candles and the rustic, but chic gold ceilings. Shades of Merlot and exposed brick capture the intimate setting in each dining room while “cool tunes” fill the air. Although this is an “authentic Italian restaurant,” Manicone says it won’t feel like a “typical hole in the wall” joint. “I love Sinatra, but it’s been done.” According to Manicone, playing Frank Sinatra classics doesn’t make a restaurant Italian, the food and the feel are what make it Italian! From the ongoing feedback Manicone receives, he knows the “fresh, contemporary, non-stuffy” setting is working like traditional Italian charm. Mangiare! Stop by for the food and the modern feel at 126 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, in Hanover Square. For reservations, call (315) 4224669 and learn more about the hotspot at anthonyspastabar. com. Anthony’s Pasta Bar is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day and for dinner 3 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday. Also, stop by the Elbow Room, Manicone’s new casual pub located next door and open seven days a week. syracuseWomanMag.com :: april 2012

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Michele Castrilli Plans Fourth Annual Bella Casa Celebrity Fashion Show BY FARAH F. JADRAN I PHOTO BY CINDY BELL

You don’t need to be rolling in riches to look fabulous or to feel good about yourself. Lifelong Syracuse resident Michele Castrilli learned this valuable lesson from her mother, Edith “Billie” Pollastro. Growing up on the Syracuse’s Northside in a traditional Italian family, Michele and her siblings (Carmen and Luann) looked up to their selfless and hardworking mother who was known for cooking up something hot in the kitchen or sporting a fabulous hat to a family gathering. “We didn’t have a lot of money, but my mom would always tell me to buy one really good outfit each season,” Michele said. To this day, she continues to follow that advice and one other tidbit: Always be charitable and giving to others. Michele married the two ideas and created something she knows would have made her mother proud. This year Michele and a plucky volunteer committee are well underway in plans for the fourth annual Ronald McDonald Bella Casa Celebrity Fashion Show. The idea for the show spawned from many values she learned, thanks to her mother. You can see Michele’s eyes search for a visual of her mother as she remembers special moments such as “going down city” to buy Christmas presents for a family in need. While her family had humble means, Michele’s mother wanted her and her brother and sister to know the value of being generous. Taking those values to heart, Michele truly committed her heart to serving others. First, through being a family caregiver for Hospice, and most recently by chairing the Bella Casa Celebrity Fashion Show. Michele and her husband Joe thought about all the great charities in the area, and they decided that helping a non-profit such as the Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY (RMH) because

it helps so many children in need. This year’s big event will take place Thursday, May 3 at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool. “I really just have a passion for the Ronald McDonald House,” No matter how many people said that pulling off a spectacular show in 2009 would be tough, she didn’t care. And rightfully so, the show is entering its fourth year and each year has topped the last. “Are you kidding yourself?” That is what everyone would ask Michele as she planned the first show in 2009. “Everyone told me that I wasn’t going to get 200 people for the first show.” While her goal was 300 for fundraiser No. 1, the attendance count hit 350. After that, show No. 2 hit 450, and last year’s who counted 600 heads and reached capacity for the venue, and raised more than $70,000. “I knew I could do it.” Michele credits the success of the show to how personal the event has become. “I really want it to be an experience,” she explained. “I made it what I would want in a fundraising event: I want to shop, sit down with my friends and have a glass of wine and dessert…while I enjoy some fashion.” This fundraiser model has worked to a tee. Michele has been working on the 2012 show since the 2011 show ended. She and RMH Special Event Coordinator Brian Hayes work tirelessly yearround to present the best show possible. Even on the night of the fundraiser, Michele and Brian are “on,” but they encourage everyone to find them and introduce themselves. Whether it was her mother’s thoughts on the newest pattern or high-quality fabric, or the fact that it’s important to be there for others, Michele has captured the essence of all the things she cherished about her mother. Michele hopes that past attendees and new fashion show goers will purchase a few tickets (or a table), stop by and enjoy a night of shopping, fundraising, mingling, and of course, fashion!

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Joanne Del Balso:

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After almost 20 years of being someone else’s employee, Joanne Del Balso crossed over and became her own boss. On Oct. 12, 2007, Joanne bought the DBA (“doing business as”) to No Fuss Accounting Services. “I’ll never forget [that it was Oct. 12] because it’s my birthday,” she said. Heading toward the fifth anniversary of her business, Joanne reflected upon all the positive experiences she has had since becoming an entrepreneur. Part of her business launch, and much of what she says helped her achieve success, was becoming a member of the Women’s Business Opportunities Connections. The WBOC is a non-profit organization that supports professional women and entrepreneurship through year-round networking and business programs. Joanne has been involved with the WBOC since November of 2007, both as a former treasurer for the WBOC Board of Directors and also as the organization’s administrator. “It’s all about the relationships that I’ve built,” Joanne said. “I immediately connected with [longtime] members.” In particular, Joanne said Lisa DeVeau, owner of Completely Organized, encouraged her to join and to put in for the vacant treasurer’s position on the board. Coincidentally, Joanne helped DeVeau with the concept for Completely Organized 10 years ago. Their reciprocation of support is a keen example of the WBOC mission. Through her WBOC involvement Joanne not only started networking and learning how to use social media to boost her own business and market her services, but now she has mastered it. Anyone who knows Joanne or follows @NoFussAcctng on Twitter knows she could be easily classified as the local “rock star” of social media, networking and teaching others how to master it as well. “I guess I’m a teacher and I never knew it.” Besides offering one-on-one and group social media coaching, Joanne also offers QuickBooks training for solo-preneurs. She understands that not all small-business owners can afford to outsource their bookkeeping needs. “I set them up and make sure they know what they’re doing and I check on them after that.”

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However, once an entrepreneur is established, it is time to “let go” and focus on other priorities, like making money! Even Joanne had to let go and give the bookkeeping task to Janine Joss, her assistant. While enjoying a day at the No Fuss office on a Friday, Joanne joked about Joss also being known as the “head of maintenance” since she does a little bit of everything. Joanne explained that Friday is “Pajama Friday,” it’s not just a “casual” day. wary if you book an appointment with me on a Friday, you might me in my pajamas.” Giving Joss a task such as bookkeeping gives Joanne more time for clients and driving new business, something she suggests other businesses should do as well. “The less time you spend counting beans the more time you’ll have marketing your products, services or company.” Thus far, her own business has been thriving and she’s had the joy of seeing other entrepreneurs, many of them WBOC members, succeed while she handles their accounting needs. “I come across different people with new types of services or products.” For instance, one of her clients, Jessica Hofschulte, introduced unique seatbelt bags to the CNY area when she started JJ’s Creative Gifts. “I get excited when I see [my clients] succeed…it means I am succeeding.” The WBOC is a local non-profit organization that has been providing support to women and access to innovative events and workshops for 20 years. Whether running our own business, working for an employer or launching a new endeavor, women are connected through their entrepreneurial mindset. The WBOC and Syracuse Woman Magazine are exclusive partners and aim to promote each other’s missions. For information on how to become a member, visit www.wboconnection.org.

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And now…the starting lineup of your very own Syracuse Crunch… Wait a minute! Let’s take a timeout and step off the ice so we can take a look at who helps orchestrate the behind the scenes of this American Hockey League team. There’s a solid trio of professional women who work tirelessly to assure that everything from marketing, public relations, foundation efforts and sponsorships run smoothly. For the last few years three young women have formed the team that takes care of the Crunch’s appearances, events and numerous aspects of communication and ties to the community. Why do they do it? They each have a love for the sport (and sports in general) and they love Syracuse. Maggie Walters, Syracuse Crunch Director of Communications & Marketing For as long as she can remember, she knew she wanted to work in the athletic communications field. After studying at Syracuse University, she set her sights on the Crunch. “I said to myself, ‘that’s where I want to go,’” said Maggie Walters, as we all sat and chatted inside the War Memorial, where the Crunch play their home games. Because Maggie is a part of a small team for the hockey organization, all day-to-day business goes through at least one member of the trio. Since the term “Crunch” in Syracuse easily guides one’s mind to think about the team, more specifically the guys playing the game, a lot people, including the players, generally aren’t aware of what Maggie and much of the crew do. This confusion most often arises during the offseason. When the question comes up, Maggie is one of the first people to chime in and say that a lot of coordination and work happens over the summer so the team’s community events are lined up before the season’s first face-off. Having women in the “behind the scenes” lineup has become quite the norm for the Crunch. Two women held Maggie’s current position as director of communications before her arrival. “I think [the Crunch] is moving forward...putting women in more of the [organization’s] positions,” according to Maggie. To her knowledge, there are only about five other women in such positions out of the 30 organizations in the league. Because the Crunch has a more progressive culture, Maggie says a gender imbalance at the Crunch “doesn’t even cross her mind.” There is a great deal of respect among all the men and women in the organization, an aspect Maggie is most proud of as she enters her third year with the Crunch. “I feel very fortunate to have this opportunity.” Amanda Linnertz, Syracuse Crunch Community Relations & Crunch Foundation Manager “I grew up with a family that loved the Crunch,” said Amanda Linnertz, of the Crunch organization. “It was a natural fit.” Besides having a liking for hockey, Amanda said she “fell in love with the people and the organization.” Because Amanda heads up player appearances and the organization’s involvement in the community, she says she “feels lucky to see the players in their best light.” Amanda has accompanied many Crunch players on visits to the Golisano Children’s Hospital where the players interact one-on-one with young patients who are big hockey fans. “I’ve been there when they spend two hours in a kid’s hospital room playing with toys, making goals and just having a good time…the little boy just lit up.”

As well, Amanda works diligently to ensure that special games that benefit local and non-profits run smoothly. She also oversees the Crunch’s mascot, Al, the Mirabito Ice Girls and any merchant involvement. She has had many great experiences while working for the Crunch as both an intern and as a full-time employee for the last two years. Her position with a unique organization also has become a key conversation starter. “When I tell someone I work for the Crunch, people are interested.” Thus far, Amanda has enjoyed the fact that she was brought into the organization because she has new, fresh ideas. “It’s a great environment,” Amanda said. “I’ve never felt hindered.”

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BY FARAH F. JADRAN I PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAINE DUFRANE

Kimber Doolittle, Syracuse Crunch Sponsorship Services & Ticket Manager Before joining the crew, Kimber Doolittle was already charmed by the positive atmosphere at the hockey organization. Her mentor at Syracuse Stage began to tell Kimber that the Syracuse Crunch was the place for her to be. Like her co-workers, she, too, fell in love with the people she worked with and the overall atmosphere. While Kimber doesn’t have as much interaction with the team, she says the players are very respectful and have become more mindful of what she does and how it’s positive for the organization as a whole. “I’ve always felt welcome at the Crunch,” said Kimber who has been with the Crunch for about a year and a half. “It was never a guess if they would ‘give us a chance’ as women working for a hockey team,” she said. “They hire a woman at the Crunch because she’s right for the job.” When Kimber wakes up on a game-day, she’s excited, no doubt about that. Kimber’s role is critical on game-day especially since she handles ticketing. “There’s a lot of adrenaline and running around on game nights.” Since Kimber came to the Crunch fresh out of college, she felt very grateful for having such a great opportunity right away. “I have a great staff to work with and there’s a wealth of knowledge.” Even after the carefree Syracuse Woman Magazine photo shoot, the four Crunch players in the shot learned more about what Maggie, Amanda and Kimber do for the organization. They were all in agreement, “the women behind the Crunch are great.” Syracuse Crunch Chief Operating Officer Jim Sarosy couldn’t agree with the players more. “The Syracuse Crunch organization has become stronger because of the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm that Maggie, Kimber and Amanda bring every day,” said Sarosy. “We benefit from their creativity and professionalism on a daily basis.” Next time you head to the War Memorial for a Crunch game, remember there’s more to the main event than what meets the eye. There’s a trio of professional women hard at work so you can take it easy and cheer on the Syracuse Crunch. Now, let’s drop the puck, have a clean face-off and try to stay out of the penalty box!

Want tickets to see the Crunch? Visit Syracuse Woman on Facebook on Tuesday, April 3, and enter to win one of two pairs of tickets to the April 4 face-off with the Binghamton Senators. syracuseWomanMag.com :: april 2012

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her employees and interns. Although there have been a few growing pains along the way, Isca is enjoying every minute of the new business.

successful and the drive to push yourself without being told to do so. “I knew I would do well in business because I have that same drive,” notes Isca.

“Changing the business model wasn't easy, but I love the new ideas and outlooks my diverse team brings to the table in our small office. People always say great minds think alike, but I think the opposite… I don’t need another me—I need someone who challenges me to push my work and creativity farther.”

Until recently, Isca ran a home-based business struggling to meet the demands of her clients. Every day she juggled a full schedule of projects, meetings and deadlines—plus her three children and the challenges of working from home. “I was working around the clock without a break and getting burned out,” remembers Isca. “The business was going downhill because I couldn’t keep up with the demand. I decided to grow because losing a business I'd built over eight years wasn't an option."

As she looks to conquer the land of brand and continue to grow her business, Isca encourages budding entrepreneurs and those looking to grow to let go of fear and take that leap of faith to push forward!

wise words of wisdom… “Fear is a big part of what can hold you back, but you have to realize that indecision is a decision. Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith to move forward.” –Amy Isca

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BY FARAH F. JADRAN | PHOTO BY CINDY BELL

As part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women program, St. Joseph’s Hospital is sponsoring the 2012 BetterU Challenge in Syracuse. The BetterU Challenge is 12-Week Go Red Makeover to Improve Your Health. Everybody loves a free makeover, but this one is different…it can save your life! Ten women will be selected to highlight their participation in a 12week program that helps you transform your overall health through small, simple choices. Toss out fad diets and trendy exercise regimens. Go Red is going to launch you on the path to a BetterU. While the program is available to anyone at no cost, we are looking for 10 individuals to highlight along their journey. We are currently seeking applications from local women looking for a unique way to kick-start the change to more heart-healthy habits. In addition to the 12-week heart health makeover, the ten selected women will be supported by a personal trainer, have access to Gold’s Gym and attend educational sessions on how to live a healthier lifestyle.

Go Red For Women Syracuse Campaign Chair Susan Crossett agrees that improving heart health is a top priority for all women. “Heart disease has impacted my friends and my family, most notably my mother and my cousin,” said Crossett, the campaign’s 2012 chairwoman. “By being part of this campaign I can help raise awareness of heart health in hopes of helping others avoid what my family has been through.” Crossett knows that “learning your numbers” is key to keeping a clear picture of health. Some of these numbers include personal tracking of your blood pressure, cholesterol (both HDL and LDL), total daily sodium intake, and your BMI (Body Mass Index). “Before I joined as chair, I did know how important it is not to smoke, and to keep your blood pressure and cholesterol low for good health,” Crossett said. If getting to know your heart health and improving your numbers is important to you then BetterU is the right program for you. Applications can be completed at www.heart.org/GoRedSyracuse and are due by Thursday, May 31. Participants will be celebrated at the Syracuse Go Red For Women Luncheon on Nov. 1. You may also apply by printing the application and sending it to the American Heart Association, c/o Better U Challenge, PO Box 3049, 17 Technology Place, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049. For more information on the BetterU program, visit www.GoRedForWomen.org/BetterU.

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Get 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise a week, such as brisk walking. If you’re trying to lose weight, then you will need 60 to 90 minutes a day.

Your waist should never measure more than 35 inches in diameter.

Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

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In more than three decades involved in the Central New York food scene, I can honestly say that we have a terrific audience. Our customers relish good food. And, they like it fresh, as is exhibited by their consistent travels to our regional markets and various farm markets. Over the years, sourcing great ingredients has become a bit easier, but it’s always tricky. It’s important to “know thy source.” Instead of actions speaking louder than words, we think in terms of taste speaking loudest! It’s wonderful that a purveyor or a food writer says something is delicious. But really, how does it taste? That’s the bottom line: Taste and keep tasting. The same goes for your beverages. Especially with the rise of so many new cocktails that sound great! But how do they taste? Around the turn of the century, I was working as a food consultant in the Boston area and was given the task of calling top chefs around the country to ask if they would ever consider using this new tool, called “the Internet,” to source specialty foods. I contacted people such as Todd English (Olives, Boston), Chris Schlesinger (East Coast Grill, Cambridge) and Nancy Silverton (La Brea Bakery, L.A.). What is funny to think about now, is how the computer was not really a management tool or a communication device, other than as the Point of Sale System in the operation (guest check accountability, time clock, etc.). I remember pointing out to one chef who said he hated computers that in fact he used one every day with his Point of Sale System. “Oh yeah, you’re right,” he said.

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A dozen years later, can you image running your business without the constant clicking of your computer, or computers? And now our phones really are smart! Checking out current trends in the marketplace once involved a train ride to Manhattan or a jet to the West Coast if you wanted to actually view someone’s menu, let alone their vibe. Now, both are often beautifully represented on their website. And speaking of websites, (your electronic brochure) keep it fresh, too! There is nothing worse than stale information for your guests. Also, keep in mind, there is a code of ethics in the restaurant industry called “truth in menu.” At least 25 years ago, we were challenged by the National Restaurant Association to express on our menus exactly what it was we were preparing in our kitchens. This means restaurants must deliver exactly what they say they are offering, no hype. So, when a menu says, “Fresh Fruit,” it better be fresh fruit. Restaurants are like people in that the operation needs to be constantly evolving. People resist change, but adapt well to evolution. If you don’t evolve your business, it will become stale, and even fresh bread makes better croutons than the old stuff. Ellen Leahy is the managing partner of bc Restaurant in Armory Square, Syracuse, which features “modern dining.” Check her out at bcrestaurant.com or “like” bc on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

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BY FARAH F. JADRAN

When we hear the term “gala,” the idea of getting all glammed up, mingling with friends and colleagues, maybe dance to a song or two, and enjoying a six-course meal. Out of all those things, it might be safe to say that we tend to disregard the luxury of having a good meal… and having one often. Organizations such as the North Area Meals on Wheels are on a mission to end hunger among seniors, people with disabilities and homebound individuals by the year 2020. With this in mind, NAMOW is focusing on advocating for the overall well being for the people they serve in northern Onondaga County. To raise funds for this effort, NAMOW has plans to host its fourth annual Spring Gala on Friday, May 4, at the Double Tree Hotel in East Syracuse. A gala like this one was created to remind the community that there are people in need of NAMOW’s services. The annual gala has helped raise thousands of dollars to aid the program, which provides meals to local community members Monday through Friday, every week of the year. Like all its fundraisers, all proceeds from the gala directly benefit NAMOW’s mission in the purchasing of food, commercial kitchen equipment and subsidizing the cost of meals. NAMOW and its staff of “top-notch” volunteers work with warm hearts to provide nutritious hot and cold meals. All meal recipients receive two meals daily on week days. Weekend packages are available upon request. Volunteers who prepare the meals pay close attention to recipients’ allergies and special diets are taken into consideration as well. The devotion of the volunteers allows NAMOW to prepare and deliver more than 100,000 meals annually. “All of our volunteers are just very dedicated and they’re the ones who keep the program alive,” said Donna Barrett, executive director of NAMOW. “I’m grateful to every volunteer that walks through those doors.” Barrett, who has been the executive director for more than five years, says many volunteers have voiced how the program has opened their eyes to the needs of the senior, people with disabilities and the homebound. Because a program of this size and scope is expensive to maintain, the agency’s fundraisers are quite significant. “It’s important for everyone to make themselves aware of the basic needs of the program.” In addition to preparing and delivering meals, the volunteers are also making an impact when they visit community members because in some cases, that meal delivery is the only visit some people might have. “That daily visit can be so powerful,” Barrett said. “That can make a big difference in someone’s day…and their life.” It’s evident the volunteers “thoroughly enjoy putting together meals” and being a part of that special part of the day. Almost every day, Barrett meets someone in NAMOW’s coverage area (North Syracuse, Mattydale, Cicero, the village of Liverpool, parts of Bridgeport and Brewerton south of the 81-S bridge) that is not aware of the available services. “We really want to educate people and again, raise awareness,” Barrett said. With the mission firmly at the forefront, Barrett and all the NAMOW volunteers warmly welcome community members to attend this year’s Spring Gala. Attendees will enjoy dinner and cocktails, dancing, silent auctions and raffles, but most importantly, they will be learning more about the program and supporting a local cause. The gala committee is still looking for that “big ticket” special item to auction and is open to suggestions and donations. If you would like to support the NAMOW Spring Gala with a donation or by purchasing a ticket, you can contact Barrett at (315) 452-1402. april 2012 :: syracuseWomanMag.com

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BY FARAH F. JADRAN & ALYSSA LAFARO I PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAINE DUFRANE

When you pull into the parking lot located at 411 E. Genesee St. in Fayetteville, the building in front of you resembles an old country store. A red, white, and blue pleated flag fan blows in the wind. And when you step inside, you are greeted by the same rustic atmosphere that is felt outside: Dim lighting, green wood paneling, and notes of jazzy piano music fill the air around you to set the scene. Hullar’s Restaurant celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. One of the oldest restaurants in town, Hullar’s was originally erected as Manlius Four Corners, a tavern and hotel, by Eben Blakeman in 1818. After the establishment had changed hands for over 93 years, Jacob Hullar, former owner of the Cazenovia House and the Park House, finally purchased the restaurant in 1911. Over the years, the restaurant continued to pass from father to son, remaining in the Hullar family. The fourth generation of Hullar’s

When Jake Hullar III handed the reins to his daughter, Nanette, it was without haste. Nanette, 50, started her shift at the family restaurant as a bus girl in the coffee shop when she was 15 years old. Although she has two sisters (Susan and Nadia), the restaurant meant something more for Nanette, it became her second home. She will have worked at Hullar’s Restaurant for 36 years come this May. That’s one long shift! While Nanette “hounded” her father for 10 years as she itched to take over the restaurant, he made her wait. “He was hard on me…wasn’t dad hard on me, mom?” Without hesitation, her mother, Maria Hullar, replied, “Oh my!” They both laughed as they talked about what a “tough customer” Nanette’s father is. “He was only really hard on me because I’m family,” said Nanette, who is planning to ease the fifth generation into the restaurant. Her nephew Joey Petro, who turns 22 on April 16, will take over when, “I drop dead,” according to Nanette. However, it’s key that the restaurant stays in the family. “I would be so upset to ever see the restaurant not be in the family.” That day is not in the near future as her nephew Joey is “very excited” to learn the ropes from Nanette. While preparing for her photo shoot with Syracuse Woman Magazine, Joey was “keeping it cool,” a quality Nanette admires about her nephew. Are you nervous about taking over the family business someday soon? “Nope,” he said. “Not at all.” While Joey was calm as can be, Nanette was sure to shake up the nerves as she had her makeup done and her hair styled for the big shoot. “He’s [Joey] as cool as a cucumber!” she said. “I have all the nerves!” Although they handle anxiety differently, she sees a lot of herself in Joey as she trains him to become a manager. “He’s totally addicted and crazy like me,” said Nanette. It’s tough for Nanette to “stay away” from what has become her life’s inspiration.

She has also been inspired to continue with the tradition of owning Hullar’s because of her father’s love for the restaurant itself. “He eats here all the time,” Nanette said. “He just loves it here.” Jake Hullar III’s tough customer attitude helped instill the confidence he has in Nanette. “He has mellowed out with age,” she said. However, she distinctly remembers it took her five years to convince him that it was wise to remodel the restaurant and install booths. Nanette’s experience and passion for the restaurant business is what makes her thrive at Hullar’s. “I’ve always been so wrapped up in the restaurant. I don’t know life without it,” explained Nanette. “But there are days I sometimes can’t believe I’m still here!” Why does the CNY crowd keep coming back? Although the restaurant’s casual, all-American comfort food is undeniably a draw, it is Nanette and her 42-person staff that create an enjoyable atmosphere for everyone, both regulars and newcomers. During her photo shoot with Syracuse Woman Magazine, regulars seated at the bar cheered her on, as they watched an SU game. “Nanette, on the cover of a magazine!” said a Hullar’s patron. As nervous as Nanette said she was, her restaurant guests helped her through it. They exchanged laughs and continued to congratulate her as she poured a few glasses of wine for her guests. The regard for Nanette and her genuine personality was more than evident. If you sit down at the bar inside Hullar’s or grab a table with some friends, Nanette is sure to stop by and visit. She exudes hospitality and a she has a distinct laugh you’ll love and never forget! Her generosity makes her a great boss and manager, and her sparkplug personality keeps the restaurant alive with smiles and laughter. “Whenever I think of Nanette, I just think funny,” said Diana Teneyk, who has worked as a waitress with Nanette at Hullar’s Restaurant for the past 18 years. “She is hysterical. People that come in that don’t even know her, love her right away,” Teneyk said. The staff at Hullar’s has set the bar high, in Nanette’s eyes. “The success really lies in my employees. We don’t have a high turnover rate, we never have.” Nanette said the family has been fortunate to have such talented and reliable employees. “They make us who we are.” As manager during the celebration of Hullar’s 100 years in business, Nanette was able to see the town’s positive reaction to the restaurant’s century-long prosperity. “I can’t believe how many people sent me cards and letters and gifts saying what a huge part Hullar’s plays in their lives. I was blown away,” admitted Nanette. It is because of these types of responses and the caring, loyal customers that Nanette enjoys coming to work every day. “You never know what’s going to happen. I like that a lot.” Nanette said she loves that Hullar’s has become “the meeting place” for many groups and business lunches. Nanette said they have had 20-year high school reunions gather at Hullar’s, too. Most of all, she says

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the “regulars” are an important part of the restaurant’s success. “The regulars are everything,” Nanette said. “If it wasn’t for them…I’m just so grateful to have them and to have so many…”

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With such a long career in the restaurant business, Nanette has quite the lot of stories about Hullar’s. The most memorable is when her father set the coffee shop next door on fire. “The pipes had frozen in the coffee shop, so he took a torch to them and set the whole place on fire,” joked Nanette, who admitted that it was a small fire in actuality. Regardless of the size of the flames, the entire fire department came to the rescue. “It was awful,” she laughed. The coffee shop next door to Hullar’s Restaurant, Hullar’s Coffee Shop, thrives with regulars just as the restaurant does. Serving everything from eggs to omelets to hash, the coffee shop accommodates the breakfast crowd that the restaurant doesn’t serve. Nanette’s 84-year-old mother, Maria, runs the coffee shop, which has been open since 1972. Nanette hopes to someday take over this business as well when her mother retires. “It’s all one package,” said Nanette, who hopes to evolve the business with the times as she begins to gradually take over more and more components of both the restaurant and coffee shop. Working with her mother has been a great experience, too. Maria has been involved with the restaurant or the coffee shop for the past 52 years. And if you ask Maria how many years she has worked at the Hullar’s every day, she will reply without hesitation, “Fifty-two years!” She has many regulars in the coffee shop as well, “too many to name them all,” Maria said. Is Nanette doing a good job for the family name? “She is unbelievable,” said Maria. “She’s gone beyond my expectations.” Within earshot, Nanette was glowing and returned the compliment, “It’s fantastic to work with my mom.” Not time to clock out… In terms of the future, Nanette has no definite plans to leave Hullar’s. Although she’s considered opening another restaurant or bar, she feels Hullar’s needs her undivided attention. “This is all I want to do,” she said. In fact, she even considers herself married to the restaurant, it is what supports her and it is what she lives for. “It’s a very good marriage,” laughed Nanette. Since her almost 36-year shift has gone on much longer than anticipated, she has learned to take at least one day off each week when the restaurant is closed on Sundays. She worked seven days a week for about two years, and she learned that no matter how much she loves the family business, she needs her rest, too! However, she might be spotted at the coffee shop on that one day of rest. This “addiction,” as she refers to it, has taken over her life, and that’s why she simply can’t stay away. “There’s nothing else I’d want to do,” Nanette said. “It’s in my blood.” For more information on Hullar’s Restaurant, visit www.hullars.com or stop by 411 E, Genesee St. in Fayetteville.

“The success really lies in my employees. We don’t have a high turnover rate, we never have.” syracuseWomanMag.com :: april 2012

By Todd C. Battaglia, MD, MS

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Shoulder injuries are extremely common in many popular recreational activities for women, including swimming, tennis, golf, and skiing. In part, this may be due to the fact that, as a group, women tend to have looser shoulder joints than do men. This often requires the surrounding muscles to work harder to stabilize the shoulder during strenuous activities, and may predispose women to developing shoulder injuries. Usually, these injures are secondary to overuse, especially during overhead activities (e.g., crawl or butterfly stroke, tennis serve), and involve inflammation of the tendons around the shoulder, particularly the rotator cuff and biceps. These tendonitis syndromes most often begin gradually, with no obvious inciting event, and cause a deep aching and discomfort with use of the involved muscles and tendons. Such problems will respond to rest, ice, antiinflammatories, and an appropriate rehabilitation program involving stretching and strengthening exercises.

More advanced cases may require physical therapy or a steroid injection performed by your physician. Total healing may take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. All athletes should follow basic measures to prevent shoulder injury. These include appropriate warm-up before activity, use of proper exercise techniques, avoidance of overuse through cross-training and alternating sports, and maintenance of shoulder strength through a weight-lifting program. Should you suffer shoulder pain despite these efforts, do not play through pain. See your physician for any shoulder injury involving a discreet pop or tearing sensation, that causes pain that fails to respond to 10 to 14 days of home treatment, or that causes a significant loss of strength or motion. Dr. Battaglia is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee. He is a partner with Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC.

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However, for some, singing at a professional level comes naturally. For the quartet, “Skylark,” coming together naturally was a part of the beauty and simplicity shared among its members: Amy Manley, lead; Barbara Wright, bass; Sky Harris, tenor; Kathy Zubal-Strang, baritone 2. The group formed two years ago although all four ladies have been singing in the same chorus, Spirit of Syracuse. While they haven’t been singing together for very long, the group competed as an official Sweet Adelines International Quartet in the Region 16 Contest in April 2011 and placed ninth out of 17 quartets. The group overcame many challenges including having one member dealing with a medical scare, which prevented the quartet from practicing for more than four months. “For the first time competing together, we thought that was so awesome,” said Amy Manley, Skylark’s lead. The group now has its sights set on improving its scores in this year’s Region 16 Contest on Friday, April 27, at the Mulroy Civic Center in Syracuse. Each member is not only dedicated to the quartet, but they also maintain family commitments and full-time jobs. With a full-plate of a career, Skylark tenor Sky Harris says the quartet is a “priority” in her life.” Harris teaches chorus and general music at Chestnut Middle School and she also serves as the assistant director of the Liverpool High School Marching Band and Brass Ensemble. “You make time for something like that because it fills you up and makes you a better person everywhere else,” Harris said. Skylark features women who have four different singing backgrounds in that some members have been singing “since they were born” and others started later in life around high school age. Skylark’s lead,

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Manley, only began singing 10 years ago when she joined the Spirit of Syracuse. “I never, ever thought I would be able to sing in a quartet,” said Manley, a director and producer at WCNY TV. “They [Skylark] have been so wonderful sharing their knowledge and gifts with me. They helped me grow as a singer and a performer more than I ever thought possible.” Bringing the bass to Skylark is Barbara Wright, an administrator/ manager for the federal law enforcement. Wright has the utmost admiration for her singing mates because they all offer unique talents and abilities. She sees tenor Harris as a “musical genius and incredibly gifted,” and admires Manley’s diligence and dedication to singing. Lastly, she enjoys Kathy H. Zubal-Strang’s long-time quartet experience since she has previously competed with another group. “She keeps us on-task during rehearsal, and on our toes during a show because we never know what crazy thing she’ll throw into a performance,” Wright said on Zubal-Strang’s leadership. The “laughter and joy” the group creates is Zubal-Strang’s favorite part about Skylark. “We work as hard as we play and we find joy in making music and spending time with one another,” she said. Zubal-Strang, the director of administration for the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University, has been singing since she was in third grade. After graduating from SU, she was no longer a part of the Hendricks Chapel Choir, and for years she was without a group. “I had no group, so my mother dragged me to a Spirit of Syracuse rehearsal and the rest is history!” With all the laughs and fun they have singing comes the Sweet Adelines international Region 16 Contest, which is a top priority for Skylark. “And the bottom line is that singing together is something we not only see as a priority,” said Sky Harris. “We see it as an essential part of our lives and who we are.” Listen to the women of Skylark sing on YouTube and visit their site at www.spiritofsyracuse.com/quartets.php.

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“I got the food bug. And from then on it’s been crazy,” said Cindy Seymour, co-owner of Laci’s Tapas Bar on Hawley Avenue in Syracuse. Cindy shares the restaurant’s ownership with lifelong partner Laura Serway.

Their first collaborative restaurant venture, Cindy, 55, and Laura, 58, opened in Syracuse was Laci’s Coffee Café in 2006, which, today, is known as Bohemian Beans Café. “We opened it with the intent of selling it. We wanted to create businesses,” explained Cindy. “That was our goal: To start creating businesses we would then sell to other women that had a passion for it.” Donna Smith currently owns the café and has found much success. It still houses the same $2 chairs Cindy and Laura bought at an auction before opening.

After selling Laci’s Coffee Café, the couple was asked by Michael Haggerty to run the café at The Palace Theatre. They operated that business for about two and a half years, and then decided to transform the old White Tower on James Street into Laci’s Burger Joint. And again, there was a woman Cindy took under her wing, whom she eventually sold the restaurant to. “What we do is we act as the bank. We hold the mortgage for them, sell it to them, and both (the café and burger joint) have been paid off. Both are doing really well. It’s just our way of giving back to women.” Eventually, in June 2010, the couple opened up their own restaurant for keeps. Cindy and Laura purchased the building on Hawley Avenue before they even knew what kind of business they were going to fill the space with. They knew they wanted a hip place, something that wasn’t common in the Syracuse area. They researched until they came across tapas bars. They visited tapas bars in both Orlando and Nashville and immediately loved the environment tapas provide. Since tapas bars are designed to offer a list of appetizers, Cindy says they encourage guests to not only share food, but to share conversation. The transition to a tapas bar, however, proved somewhat difficult because not a lot of people understand what it is. “We still educate individuals every evening on what ‘tapas’ means,” according to Laura. In terms of responsibility, Laura, who works as the director of business development at CNY Central during the day, focuses on the hospitality aspect of the restaurant. “The customer’s experience should be the best one they could possibly have,” said Laura, who works directly with the servers and bartenders on the floor. She also works financially with future investments. “That’s how we had described ourselves early on…that I was the director of the present and she was the director of the future,” explained Cindy, who runs the day-to-day operations. Cindy is in control of the kitchen and the menu, as well as payroll, paperwork, and inventory. The restaurant business, if anything, has brought Cindy and Laura closer together and has been a huge learning experience for the two. (continued on page 36)

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MELODY SCALFONE Attorney, Scalfone Law

BY ALYSSA LAFARO I PHOTO BY kelly kane “I’m not afraid of taking on responsibility,” said Melody Scalfone, 32, whose fresh, self-started law practice has recently earned her new successes. Melody’s new business, which she works from out of her downtown Syracuse apartment, has three main aspects: environmental, real estate, and small business development. And this variety of subjects is not the only thing that distinguishes Melody from other lawyers. Her passion to help clients with their situation and see them achieve their goals is the antithesis of the negative stereotypes often associated with lawyers. “I can see myself more in customer service than a law practice. I have clients that depend on me,” Melody said. “I know that if I don’t do what I need to be doing for someone their life can really be affected. I don’t mind that weight on my shoulders.” Just as Melody doesn’t take the customary approach to practicing law, she didn’t take the traditional route to college when she graduated from high school in Bar Harbor, Maine in 1997. Instead, she joined the U.S. Navy, where she experienced the strict military structure: get up with the sunshine, be on time, and slip into a uniform every day. “As a liberal kid from Maine that was a whole different world. It definitely opened up my eyes,” Melody explained. Plus, she was stationed in Japan, which made her experience unique. This, too, prepared her for her currently endeavors. “It definitely shaped who I am in terms of learning to work with other people who are in a completely different mindset than you are. I had to adapt to the social cultures and learn basic business customs.” After living in Japan for almost 10 years, it was hard for Melody to transition back to life in the states. But she had made the decision before her arrival that the first place she landed she would go to law school there and make a life for herself. So in 2006, Melody enrolled in the Syracuse University College of Law. Quite a change from the Asian lifestyle, Melody rejected the city at first, struggling to find her niche. After a lot of time and consideration, however, she became a poster child for downtown. “I love everything about it now. Everybody assumes I’m from here. I know everybody in town.” And it is for these reasons, for the people of Syracuse, why Melody focuses on molding downtown ‘Cuse into a better community. Her boyfriend, Chris Westfall, agrees that Downtown Syracuse is not merely a place Melody lives and calls home, but a passion. “Melody is very dedicated to the city of Syracuse and developing it economically and physically. She’s working with a team of professionals, accounting, legal, real estate, to help bring downtown back.” It is this commitment and Melody’s down-to-earth attitude that makes her a good representative for the people who live in this area.

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“I can’t be afraid because… I have a second shot at life.” LINDA LOWEN Writer, About.com

by CATHERINE WILDE I PHOTO BY RAINE DUFRANE Linda Lowen learned from an early age to build her own career and not rely on a man for support. She learned this lesson from an unlikely source: her Japanese mother, who herself waited until she was 26 to marry, something that was unusual for the culture of that time. Now Lowen, 51, writes about women’s issues for the New York Times Company owned website, about.com. Lowen discusses topics ranging from politics to pop culture and focuses on themes that reach an international audience. Lowen found herself particularly interested in what she perceived as gender bias in the Sarah Palin campaign. In 2009, Lowen won the Exceptional Merit in Media Award from the National Women’s Political Caucus for an article she wrote on the gender biased media coverage Palin faced. Lowen said she premised her article on a CBS interview with Palin’s parents, that she thought conveyed Palin in a less serious light than a male candidate would have been. Lowen finds that unequal media treatment of the sexes is commonplace. One of her pet peeves is hearing adult women referred to as “girls,” something she finds even educated male friends doing. In college, Lowen realized how strong society lacked parallelism. Attending Wells College, she took a persuasive speech course at Cornell for one semester. Lowen recalls a charismatic man in the class giving a lecture in which he constantly referred to women as girls and when Lowen pointed it out to him he pretended to act enlightened by her remark. “At that point that’s when my eyes were opened. It’s when I realized there are people in the world who do see through a gender perspective, that women serve one person,” Lowen said, either as entertainment or a sex object. From then on Lowen started looking carefully at the world around her. This awareness launched her into a successful radio and broadcast journalism career, as she went on to work for various radio stations before entering the field of public relations and eventually going back to school at Syracuse University for her master’s degree. But life’s hurdles got in the way of Lowen completing her degree, as her first newborn daughter and then her father got ill and then she herself was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. After she was diagnosed with cancer and underwent chemotherapy, Lowen found herself at the darkest point of her life. “I realized, I said to myself, ‘I had faced the worst I could face. My daughter’s life was threatened, my father’s life was threatened and my own life was threatened. I can’t be afraid because… I have a second shot at life.’” After that she learned to take risks. (continued on page 36)

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“After 30 years, it’s sometimes a challenge to treat each other the way we want to be treated and respect each other’s decisions the way we should be respecting,” Laura said. “That’s one of the biggest things we’ve learned is how to communicate more efficiently and effectively with one another.” Cindy, who was originally a police officer before diving headfirst into the restaurant atmosphere, has learned a lot about customer service and working with people.

While not handling her law business and clients, you can find Melody at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, where she’s an adjunct professor. Once she completed her law degree in 2009, Melody immediately began to work on her master’s degree in environmental science at SUNY-ESF. She began teaching courses on water law and environmental impact analysis there while earning her master’s. Melody also co-chairs the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Water Quality and participates in the Onondaga County Bar Association’s Neighborhood “Talk to a Lawyer” Program, in which she volunteers her time to meet with people and offer free legal advice and referrals. Her down-to-earth persona and giving personality make Melody a well-rounded woman. No matter what function you see her at, she networks with everyone and genuinely engages with the people she meets.

Lowen got involved in a women’s radio program called “women’s voices,” which was ultimately picked up by Time Warner Cable as a television show. This sparked her rigorous career in broadcast journalism that ultimately landed her in a job as director of communications at WCNY. Juggling this full-time job and the women’s voices program and then caring for her mother, who had become terminally ill, took a toll on Lowen.

Outside of the successes of the restaurant, Cindy and Laura have had some personal successes to celebrate in the last year. With the passing of the New York State Same-Sex Marriage Law, the couple was ecstatic to finally be married after 30 years. “I tell people we’ve been in love for 30 years. Because 30 years ago it wasn’t cool to be gay,” Cindy said. “So we struggled with separations, but we never fell out of love.” On October 25, 2011, Mayor Stephanie Miner, a friend of Cindy and Laura’s from the community, made their union official. No matter how hard the restaurant business may get, Cindy and Laura simply let the stresses of it all roll of their shoulders. They make sure to take time to enjoy the little things in life, and they even hope to voyage back to Italy within the next three to five years to have an adventure. “We’ve learned to let go of control a lot,” Cindy explained. “We believe that our path is laid out for us already and whatever is happening in our life is happening and going to happen,” Laura added, “The only thing we’re married to is each other.”

Melody’s most admirable quality is her lack of pretense. She is exactly what she seems to be, explained Chris. And I can honestly say I felt the same way when I met Melody. She will be open with you about her life, both her struggles and successes, and it is this quality that makes her not only a good lawyer, but a good person. “She is the best friend you could ever ask for,” said Chris. “She would give her kidney in a heartbeat to a total stranger. And this sounds like hyperbole, but it really is true.”

After a visit to the Grand Canyon, Lowen readjusted her perspective on life, noted her daughters’ unhappiness with her rigorous schedule, and decided to work from home. She applied for a job with the website, about.com, and has been writing about women’s issues for the site since September of 2007. To this day Lowen credits her mother, who stood about 4 foot 10 inches, as being her inspiration in life. Lowen said her mother married her father, a Jewish man, who was in the U.S. Merchant Marines Academy, at the age of 26. This was a groundbreaking decision for her mother. “She met my father in Japan and came to this country,” Lowen said. A Japanese woman marrying a Brooklyn-born Jewish boy, she gave up her culture and everything to come over here because she believed so strongly that women have to stand up for themselves.” Lowen still recalls how her mother used to tell her after she married her husband; “make your own money, your own career. Don’t depend on him for money.” The message stuck with Lowen.

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BY FARAH F. JADRAN

When you enter the Carol M. Baldwin Gala on Saturday, May 12, you will be surrounded by more than 800 members of the Central New York community. The gala, held at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, is now in its 10th year, a landmark that not only the Baldwin family is proud of, but its community is delighted as well. For many people, the gala has been about attending as a survivor or honoring a loved one’s memory. However, as the CMB Breast Cancer Research Fund grew, and as events like the gala grew, the community gathered around this cause for one major reason, this is a local cause for breast cancer research. Because funds stay local, so many people feel closer to the fund’s mission. Now, the gala’s number of attendees continues to grow annually, and the reasons to attend are infinite. With a personal mission to help find a cure for breast cancer and heart filled with pride for her friends who are survivors, community member Robin Cortese, says she will continue to attend the gala. In particular, Cortese met her good friend, Patti Muller, about five years ago when she was new in town. Not knowing much about Muller, other than she loved her “enthusiasm and lust for life,” she found that she would soon be a part of her new friend’s circle of support. “Never ever without a smile on her face, and as brave as she could be for everyone else,” Cortese said. “Patti Muller forged through with the help of others that had previously experienced this trying time.” Soon after, Cortese was sitting at a table at the CMB Gala where half the participants stood up to be honored as survivors. “ I have the utmost respect for each of the women that I know who have fought like champs,” she said. “I attend the Gala because I support Patti Muller, Ann Marie Stonecypher, Cindy Bell, Loretta Taylor and Terre Slater. These women are each a force to reckon with.”

Like Cortese, the dedication to the fund and the support for family, friends and loved ones continues to resonate in the community. As a breast cancer survivor, Ann Marie Stonecypher says that events like the gala are important to her. Most of all, the CMB Fund’s loyalty to the community has been extraordinary. “It is nice to know that when you make a donation to the organization it may actually reach someone you know,” said Stonecypher who applauds the fund’s commitment to the Syracuse community. In the same way, eightyear survivor Cindy Bell says the fund’s mission is what matters most. “Knowing many breast cancer survivors and being a survivor myself, it’s nice to know that CMB has our back,” said Bell. The gala has become an annual affair for Bell and her circle of friends that consists of both survivors and supporters. The gala has also drawn longtime members of the board to stay involved and work toward finding a cure. Linda Drimer, who has served as secretary and president on the organization’s board in the past, says she “loves doing this.” Drimer co-chaired the gala when it first started 10 years ago and she continues to stay involved by helping with the gala’s very successful journal. “I love Carol [Baldwin] and her family,” Drimer said. Helping on different event committees has “always been easy” because of the love and respect she has for the Baldwin family. No matter your reason, survivor, supporter or attending in someone’s honor, the 10th annual Carol M. Baldwin Gala is open to everyone that wants to see the Syracuse community find a cure, a cure that will save both women and men we love.

The Carol M. Baldwin Gala 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday, May 12 Turning Stone Resort & Casino Tickets: $175 For more information visit, visit www.findacurecny.org.

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RED TAIL RIDGE WINERY

Red Tail Ridge’s (located on Seneca Lake) Good Karma 2009 vintage is a (80 percent) Riesling heavy cuvée blended with some (20 percent) Chardonnay. It has lovely aromas of pears, white grapefruit, just-ripe peaches and honey. It is medium in body and slightly off-dry, with flavors well of honeyed apples, pears, ripe peach and splash of citrus acidity that balances with the slightly creamy palate. The finish has hints of sweet lime and orange. Owners Nancy Irelan and her husband Mike Schnelle have established Red Tail Ridge Winery as the first LEED gold certified organic winery in the Finger Lakes wine region. Find this bottle and more at the Savvy Wine Cellar. www.savvywinecellar.com I 5316 W. Genesee St. Camillus I (315) 399-5133

ANYELA’S VINEYARDS Unique flavors and pairings can be found in Anyela’s Vineyards. Avail (Verse 4) is a blend of three white wines. Avail is a medium dry blend with an abundance of citrus fruit with a long, lingering smooth finish. It exudes berry flavors with a peppery/spicy bouquet, with a hint of citrus: unique to this variety. A smooth every day red wine good with spicy dishes particularly Thai. Sync, from their best barrels from the 2007 vintage is a classic and bold blend of three red wines with highlights black cherry, vanilla and tobacco notes. Overlay is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is very smooth with berry characteristics and a bit of spiciness. Find these wines and more at Liquor Express. LIQUOR EXPRESS I 85 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville (315) 635-3108

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Taste the forward fruit flavors of tangerine and apricot with overtones of citrus and honeysuckle in Red Newt Cellar’s new “Circle” Reisling. Made from the finest Finger Lakes grapes, this medium sweet wine shows the style and sense of the region. It’s an exquisite accent for light fare such as fruits and cheeses. For a traditional (and favorite) Red Newt (located in Hector, N.Y.) creation, try the Blue Spotted Salamander. Its crisp and elegantly fruity taste also pairs well with light foods like fruit, salad and cheese. Find these wines and more New York state gems at Liquor Town. LIQUOR TOWN I 5501 Bartel Road Brewerton I (315) 668-6986

LAKELAND WINERY

Want the freshest of the fresh for your “vino”? Fresh Blueberry, a a terrific brunch wine, is made with 100 percent blueberries (no grapes are added). The blueberries are picked from a couple local farms in Baldwinsville and Parish. Lakeland Winery’s Pleasantly Pomegranate is made up of red zinfandel wine and pomegranate juice. It’s one of the winery’s most popular bottles. Lakeland specializes in wine tasting parties where visitors can bring their own cheeses and meals to enjoy with their wine. Have a special occasion? Make a special wine for the big day such as your wedding day.

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By Jillain Pastella Salomone Many of us are busy, crunched for time, running late, or all of the above, particularly in the morning in that rush to get to the office. My tip — put on the bigger picture at home. Foundation/powder, eyebrows, even blush. Tuck everything else (eye shadow, mascara, lipstick, etc.) into your bag and finish things up when you have a free moment to slip off to the ladies’ room or a chance to whip out your compact mirror at your desk. Wipe any brushes you bring on some facial tissue to minimize eye shadow transfer to the inside of your bag. Carry a mirror and perhaps some compact brushes in your purse, as well as a nice neutral lip gloss or stain and a mini-tube of mascara, just in case you forget something at home. (This is why I love Sephora’s deluxe samples, they’re perfect for keeping as backups in my purse. They even have a gift set with about 12 different ones so you can try and see what one you like best!). A brilliant product that I cannot live without is Model in a Bottle. I saw it first on Oprah so naturally, I bought it. It is a setting spray that lightly mists over your already done face. It sets your makeup and keeps the reapplying minimal if at all. I use it on all of my makeup applications and it is a must have in your makeup bag.

Maintaining your lovely look throughout the day is easy too! If you feel oily, try some oil blotting papers or rice papers to get rid of the shine. They will soak up all the not so nice grease atop your face. If you don’t like to reapply lipstick all day, no problem. There is more you can do with lipstick to keep your makeup fresh looking. The first key is, don’t lick your lips. When you lick your lips, you take off lipstick and dry out the lips. The second is to use lipstick that is made for all day wear. These lipsticks are available in nearly every makeup product line. When you choose a long lasting lipstick, get one in the shade of your natural lips. This will minimize drying out the lips and stay fresh looking longer. The absolute best product to keep you fresh all day is Urban Decay’s Primer Potion. This goes on your lids before your eye shadow. It comes in four different formulas. All of them are the best thing since sliced bread. Your eye shadow will NOT crease and will NOT diminish or fade in color. I will put it on at 8 o’clock in the morning and by 8 o’clock at night, it still looks newly applied. Another must have for your makeup bag. And last but definitely not least, the number one most important product for your face, a moisturizer. Using a lightweight moisturizer will keep the skin from appearing dry and offer a subtle sheen to the skin for a fresh look. Jillain Salomone is a hairstylist and make-up artist. Find more information, visit www.jillain.com and follow her on twitter @jillaindotcom

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2012 CNY HOME AND GARDEN SHOW

The Central New York Home and Garden Show is one of the largest events of its kind in the Northeast and the must “to-do” event for CNY homeowners. This year’s event ran from March 15 through March 18 at the NYS Fairgrounds. Whether you are building a new home, remodeling your existing home or doing it yourself inside or out, the home nad garden show is a springtime ritual for homeowners and prospective homeowners.

SWM NIGHT & SOME LOCAL THIRST

A great time was had by all who attended the March 14 Syracuse Woman Magazine Night that was co-hosted by Syracuse First, a local nonprofit that advocates for the growth of local business to boos the Central New York economy. Attendees enjoyed the Irish pub while “raising some green” for Syracuse First and winning great prizes. Thank you to David Hoyne and the great staff at Kitty Hoynes for their wonderful hospitality!

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SUCCESS: F-M’S DANCE MARATHON

More than 1,000 Fayetteville-Manlius High School students took part in the annual Dance Marathon held on March 3. This event is a fundraiser that benefits Camp Good Days & Special Times. Students danced from noon till midnight and raised $133,000, exceeding their goal of $130,000 and topping last year’s record of $127,000. F-M students have raised more than $1 million for the camp on Keuka Lake, which provides programming for kids and families affected by cancer and other life challenges, since the dance’s inception more than 20 years ago. Congratulations from Syracuse Woman Magazine to all the F-M student participants!

april calendar 2 SAVORING FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Time: 5:30 to 8:30 PM What: Local restaurants and wineries all in one room for your enjoyment to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of CNY: For ticket information, visit www.cff.org/Chapters/centralny. Where: Conference Center, Crowne Plaza Hotel,

3 WISE symposium

Time: 9AM to 5PM What: The one-day symposium --- attended by 1,000 women --- includes an extensive variety of seminars and panel discussions offering practical advice covering topics from all aspects of the business world; and much more. Where: Oncenter, Syracuse

SWING INTO SPRING

Time: Swing lesson, 7 to 8 PM, DJ dance to follow 8 to 11 PM What: Bring out the bobby socks, bowling shirts, zoot suits, and saddle shoes and swing the night away! Where: Guzmán’s Dance Studio, Fayetteville, (315) 637-0401, www.guzmansdancestudio.com

dancing with our stars

Time: 5:30 to 11 PM What: Local professionals and CNY celebrities take the floor to benefit the George & Rebecca Barnes Foundation while the crowd enjoys dinner, drinks and dessert, and of course, dancing! Reserve your ticket or a table at www.grbarnes.org Where: Ballroom in the Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse Cost: $125 tickets at 471-0593, ext. 15

swm ladies night

Time: 6 to 8 PM What: Networking with a great crowd! Where: Mohegan Manor, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville, (315) 857-0079

26 LOCAL LADIES NIGHT

Time: 5:30 to 7:30 PM WHERE: 3208 Erie Blvd, Dewitt What: Shop with 10 percent off everything in the store, wine tasting, hair, makeup

ZONTA ENGLISH TEA LUNCHEON

Time: 1 to 4 PM What: Syracuse Zonta Foundation, Inc. honors Mary Ellen Clausen, founder of Ophelia’s Place Where: Traditions at the Links, 5900 N.Burdick St., East Syracuse; Tickets: Call Ann at (315) 637-7780

SPRINGTIME IN THE VILLAGE OF B’VILLE

Time: 11 AM to 5 PM What: Second Annual Specialty Shopping Event Where: The village of Baldwinsville

DOMINIC & PATRICIA ROSSI DINNER Time: 6 to 10 PM What: Dinner in remembrance of Dominic and Patricia Rossi to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hopsital. For tickets, visit www.stjude.org/rossidinner. Where: Drumlins Country Club, 800 Nottingham Road, DeWitt Cost: $50-single/$90-couple before March 16; after March 16 $65-single/$100-couple syracuseWomanMag.com :: april 2012

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The yellow light was invented in 1920. Almost one hundred years later, 85% of drivers have no idea what to do when they see one. The highly intelligent new Audi A6 is here. Built to outsmart the road, including the 38 million drivers who couldn’t pass the driver’s exam today. And although the A6 can’t remove the driving-challenged from the road, it can help you avoid them with features like Audi pre sense plus.* This system helps prevent collisions and will take measures to protect you if a collision is unavoidable. And that’s just a few of the 2,000 decisions the Audi A6 makes a second. We’re on a mission to smarten up the roads, and engineering the Audi A6 is only our first step. Learn more at audiusa.com/A6.

The road is now an intelligent place.

Burdick Audi at Driver’s Village 5885 East Circle Drive, Cicero NY 13039 315-699-2661 burdickaudiofcicero.com *Audi pre sense plus is an available driver aid on the A6 3.0T Premium Plus and Prestige models. “Audi,” “A6,” “Truth in Engineering,” the Audi Singleframe grille design, and the four rings and Audi emblems are registered trademarks of AUDI AG. ©2011 Audi of America, Inc. syracuseWomanMag.com :: april 2012

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