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The Annual Holiday Gift Guide
ROC the City with Hope
Beavers: Nature’s Comeback Story
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Musical Notes Jamming with Count Blastula
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Day Trip Celebrating the Holidays in Honeoye
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Tourism Saunders Finger Lakes Museum is Flourishing
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elcome to the 23rd issue where we feature winners of the annual photo contest. It’s another wonderful year of talented photographers showing us the beauty of the Finger Lakes Region. There’s always something interesting and noteworthy of which photos can be taken. This year had some interesting natural phenomenons - the eclipse in the spring and the northern lights this past summer. Whenever we send a magazine issue to be printed, it’s always about a month or two before the actual season that the magazine issue represents. For example, this November/December issue is being created during late summer and early fall. It’s challenging to think about snow and cold weather as we enjoy incredibly beautiful early October weather. So many people love this time of year and I can understand why. I do like summer – and – I’m not a huge fan of humidity. I’d like to learn to live with it. That’s the only negative aspect of living in the Northeast United States. As I’m writing this, people around the country are faced with storms and weather patterns that are not conducive to safety. There’s another hurricane ready to pummel Florida. Water is scarce in other parts of the country. Higher temperatures are affecting many people. To me, Upstate New York and the Finger Lakes Region are about the most ideal of locations in the entire country. We have plenty of water and food, the seasons are ever changing and beautiful in their own way, and the worst we have to deal with is a rare tornado or a severe snowstorm. Having moved here in the early 90s, I consider myself very lucky to have found this area and to be able to showcase it within the pages of a magazine. I’m grateful to everyone who takes an interest in this area and chooses to purchase the magazine through subscriptions and newsstand sales. I’m thankful for the advertisers that choose to market their products through the Life in the Finger Lakes brand. This is a strong, vibrant region, and the magazine brand that we have developed over the years continues to be strong as well and continues to grow. I will now use my editor privilege and show my editor’s choice photo from the contest above. It’s a wonderful autumn shot from Tom Kosmicki. It’s the quienessental look of autumn in the region’s countryside. There are few spots for winners, among the many truly incredible photos. We wish we could publish each and every one. Thank you readers for your continued enthusiasm and support of the Finger Lakes Region!
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Ancient Trees
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read the article in the September/October 2024 issue about old trees and forests in the Finger Lakes. We live on an old farm called “The Trant Farm” that was established in the 1860s. Many of the sugar maples are older than the farm, and one of the older ones in the backyard is about 50- to 60-feet high and 127 inches around. We know it is at least older then the farm and barn dating 1861 because the front and back yard area and what use to be the old road had these trees here prior to the farm being built. Just thought I would share some of that history here in Prattsburgh, NY! — Lynn Dinehart
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enjoyed the article about The Finger Lake’s oldest trees in the September/October edition. I am a volunteer at an historic home called The Wilcox Octagon House here in Camillus, NY. The house was built in 1856. I was told by an arborist that the maple tree we have in the back yard dates back to the time before George Washington. We have been unable to find a way to give this tree some sort of special recognition that it deserves. This article may help. Using the method of measuring the height you published, we find our tree to be 96 feet tall with a circumference of 15 feet. The roots rise out of the ground from the base of the trunk for about 3 feet before going underground. It turns a brilliant golden color in the fall and has a very gnarly bark. Hopefully, the tree hunters will find our maple tree one of the bicentennials. — Barb Messere
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he tree I would suggest (as the oldest tree in town) was recently given an unofficial age of 500 years by an arborist and measures 15 feet 7 inches around. It is in the rear of the Hunn Cemetery, at corner of County Road 32 and Woolhouse Road. I see this tree nearly every day and I still am in awe. If our arborist is correct – estimation is based on typical growth for that species in our region – then it was a seedling about the time of Columbus’ explorations. — Leif R. HerrGesell, Town of Canandaigua historian
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e are excited to bring you our annual Holiday Gift Guide, showcasing the very best from local businesses around the region. The magazine experience is enhanced by the support of our valued advertisers, and we sincerely appreciate their continued partnership. Within these pages, you’ll discover a wide range of unique gifts that capture the spirit of the Finger Lakes—from fine art and handmade crafts to delicious wines, day-trip adventures, and unforgettable dining experiences. There’s something for everyone on your list—and don’t forget to treat yourself, too! From all of us at Life in the Finger Lakes, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy 2025!
Pantry to see our famous Beanie Baby tree! Shop your Visit Milly’s Kids get to choose a FREE Beanie Baby toy. holiday where Holiday cookie decorating kits available. Browse through our Finger Lakes made artisan gifts and foods. it counts!
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Reed Homestead tree trimming ornaments are back with lots of new styles and classic favorites. The festive shop has an array of gifts for the holidays. 8728 Main St., Honeoye, NY 14471 • reedhomesteadshop.com
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When you come to the Red Bird you can choose your tea cup! We love them all! Afternoon Tea or lunch, we would love to see you! Afternoon Tea by reservation served Saturdays only 2-4. $45 pp. Lunch 11-2! Consider a Gift Card for Afternoon Tea.
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Give the Gift of the Finger Lakes This holiday season just got easier. Shop the finest artisan Finger Lakes items in-store and online at FLXGoods.com.
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For those rustic look items to fill your home or cabin for the Holidays be sure to stop by Seneca Grove Rustics to see what we have or to discuss a custom made order.
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Enjoy the extraordinary while you experience dozens of new stores and restaurants. Shop the best brands and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list! With the ambiance of holiday décor and music, friendly in-person customer service, and zero shipping stress – the holiday season means every reason to choose Eastview!
Try our estate grown wines! Holiday gift packs available, shop at ZugibeVineyards. zugibevineyards.com 315-585-6402 4248 East Lake Road, Geneva, NY 14456
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Give the Gift of Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake Make the holidays easy with a gift card or catering from Nolan’s.
Make this holiday season effortless, delicious and beautiful with a little help from Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake. Book your holiday party with Nolan’s onsite private room. Don’t forget a gift card for a perfect stocking stuffer.
Happy Holidays from your family at Nolan’s
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Featuring the Works of Over 200 Finger Lakes Artists Pottery, Jewelry, Glass, Photography, Paintings, Wood, Metal, Clothing, Sculpture, Stone, Soaps, Culinary Delights, and more. Anita Cornell of Krafting 4 Canines makes high-quality knitwear, including scarves, hats, headbands, and more for adults and children. Profits are donated to area dog rescues.
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East Hill Gallery at the Folk Art Guild
The Folk Art Guild has been creating fine handcrafts and nourishing self-development for over 50 years. Join us for our Holiday Open Studios on November 16-17 and December 14-15, from 11 AM to 5 PM. Meet the artists, tour the studios, and find unique, handcrafted gifts in a peaceful setting. Escape the holiday rush and shop local.
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happenings EVENTS Contact event for details NOVEMBER November 8-10...Christkindl Market at the Granger Homestead Granger Homestead has held the Canandaigua Christkindl Market on our beautiful, historic grounds for over 15 years. Our volunteer-run, juried, holiday craft show has been successful in the past, drawing vendors and shoppers from miles around. The 2024 market will be open each day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is cash only $10 and includes admission to Festival of Trees. Shuttles will begin at 9:45 a.m. each day and run every 30 minutes. The last bus will leave Granger Homestead at 4:30 p.m. grangerhomestead.org November 2-December 31...Small Works 2024 at Main Street Arts The 11th annual Small Works exhibition at Main Street Arts features works of art, in a wide variety of media and style, by 232 artists from 30 states. A national juried exhibition of artwork 12 inches or smaller, this year’s Small Works exhibition was juried by Main Street Arts executive director and curator, Bradley Butler. 20 W Main St, Clifton Springs, NY 14432 mainstreetartscs.org
Nestled on 57 acres near beautiful Canandaigua Lake, Ferris Hills at West Lake and Clark Meadows at Ferris Hills are affiliates of UR Medicine Thompson Health, offering the good life to those seeking exceptional senior living.
Amenities within both communities include: n Housekeeping and linen
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November 2-3...Weavers Guild of Rochester Holiday Sales The beautiful Perkins Mansion, 494 East Ave, Rochester, is again the location for our show of overwhelming color, textures and fibers. It is all for sale, benefiting both the fiber artists and the guild as our grandest annual event of the year. The admission is free. To top it off, there are demonstrations of weaving, spinning, and more. November 2, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. November 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weaversguildofrochester.org November 29-December 24...Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles Join Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria and their entourage for the 31st edition of Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles, noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through December 22, with an abbreviated production (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve. Merriment for the whole family: trunk shows, sing-alongs, musical and other entertainment, hot roasted chestnuts and appearances by such
n On-site garden café n Salon and fitness center n Partnership with UR
Medicine Geriatrics Group
n Cultural opportunities
For active, independent seniors.
For seniors who may need some assistance.
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EVENTS Contact event for details beloved characters as Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria, Scrooge, Jacob Marley and Father Christmas. Produced by Scarlett Rat Entertainment and presented by the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation. 315-685-0552 skaneateles.com, facebook.com/skaneateleschamber, instagram.com/ skaneateleschamber November 30-December 7...Winter Wreath Workshop at Jenny Creek Flowers We took care of the hard part and are providing you with a pre-made wreath base (from local greens). This way, you can concentrate on all the creative details without the stress of getting the base just right. Enjoy holiday music, chatting with friends and seasonal drinks as you choose from an array of dried flowers and pods, mixed evergreens, berries, cones and ribbons to customize your evergreen wreath. Materials and instruction are provided; no prior experience is needed. Just show up ready to have fun and be crafty. You’ll leave with a beautiful, customized evergreen wreath. With care, your wreath will last for months. The Winter Wreath Workshop is 90 minutes long and will be led by Brooke Palmer, a 20+ year educator. November 30, December 1 and December 7 – 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sign up at the website. 7048 Durling Road, Trumansburg, NY 14886-9015 jennycreekflowers.com
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DECEMBER December 6... Annual Festival of Lights in Downtown Clifton Springs The charm that is evident during the day comes alive at night as downtown is bathed in festive holiday lights. Festival includes Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, ice sculpting, live music and entertainment, street vendors, access to an historic chapel with a rare Tiffany mosaic and additional special activities for children. Enjoy complimentary hot drinks to warm your bones, and plenty of family fun to warm your hearts. 5 to 8 p.m. cliftonspringschamber.com December 14...Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) Holiday Concert The OSFL Holiday Concert has become a community classic – the hottest ticket in town for celebrating the season with a wide variety of holiday favorites. A powerhouse of musical forces join together to fill the stage of the Clemens Center Powers Theater: the OSFL, the symphonic chorus, and soloists perform music from Handel’s Messiah, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Home Alone. 3 to 5 p.m. 207 Clemens Center Parkway, Elmira, NY 14901 osfl.org
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Celebrating the
Holidays in Honeoye
by Amy Linehan
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he Honeoye Holiday Hometown Event marks its 10th anniversary this year. The affair started organically with a group of folks who wanted their children to have the community feeling they experienced while growing up in Honeoye. Local acting troupe, the Honeoye Players, worked with the Town of Richmond and started a tree lighting event on the first Friday of December each year. It has grown over the years with daily events to bring the community and visitors together. Each day there are events that are coordinated by the Town of Richmond and a dedicated group of volunteers along with
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the Honeoye Rotary, The Honeoye American Legion, Honeoye Central School and business support. The Market at Birdhouse Brewing Company This year’s Honeoye Holiday Hometown Event kicks off Friday, November 29 with the Market at Birdhouse Brewing Company. The outdoor market will feature 10 vendors with delightful handmade products, carefully curated to celebrate the Finger Lakes. Shoppers can enjoy the festive atmosphere as the Birdhouse Brewing Company offers fire pits, delicious food and libations. Visitors can continue their (Continued on page 18)
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shopping experience next door at the Reed Homestead Shop and down Main Street at The Fuzzy Bunny. Each shop offers a variety of special shopping selections that are sure to delight. The Market at Birdhouse Brewing
Company is celebrating its fourth year. The market began in 2020 when the brewery had just opened. Organizers envisioned a holiday market feel in Honeoye that is similar to what is found at the European holiday markets. As it premiered during COVID, the owners wanted safe festive cheer;
Who is Phillipe Faraut?
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mong the shops that are open during the Honeoye Hometown Holidays Event is Faraut’s Gallery, operated by Phillipe Faraut. Guests can also check out Faraut’s sculptures on the Honeoye Art Walk along Main Street, inside Mill Creek Café and Birdhouse Brewing Company. More information about the Honeoye Art Walk can be found at sites.google.com/view/honeoyeartwalk/home. Amy Linehan of Reed Homestead talks about the Honeoye artist and what he brings to the community. I understand you have a renowned sculptor in Honeoye – Philippe Faraut. What part does he play in the event? The Gallery is open during the Sip, Shop and Stroll. How has his artwork and studio contributed to the village of Honeoye and the surrounding area? Philippe and his wife have been very generous to have many of these sculptures on loan to the town as well as donating the sculptures at the Library and Veterans Memorial. Throughout the summer, Philippe has students come from around the world to learn to sculpt. This has brought many new people to Honeoye, and many of them have come back year after year to continue their sculpting instructions.
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visitors could shop outdoors and enjoy dining outdoors and distanced. It was an immediate hit. The Market at Birdhouse Brewing Company will run from 5 to 8 p.m. November 29 and December 4; 12 to 6 p.m. November 30, December 7, 14 and 21; and 12 to 4 p.m. December 1, 8, 15 and 22. (Continued on page 20)
Does his work inspire other artists to consider Honeoye as a center of creativity? Philippe is so humble and giving to the community. He’s inspired many in the area by his generosity and easy way. Visitors can see him sculpting in the studio while visiting the gallery and his works; they may challenge him to a game of ping pong behind his sculpting area. What is Faraut’s background, and what brought him to set up in Honeoye? For more than 25 years, Philippe has traveled throughout the U.S. and abroad to teach sculptors and aspiring sculptors how to render portraits and figures in clay. He has visited private studios and institutions including the Grand Central Academy in New York, Ringling School of Art in Florida and Pixar in California. In addition, he has studied forensic facial reconstruction and anaplastology and attended lectures at universities and medical conventions in the U.S. and Europe on expressions and the aging process of the face. Together with his wife, Charisse, the couple has made Philippe’s techniques available in the form of a book series and numerous videos. Between projects, Philippe conducts seminars on portraiture and figure sculpting at his Honeoye studio.
Come Visit Perry, NY Enjoy These Wonderful Businesses!
Perry offers many options for visitors, weekenders, families looking for affordable fun and housing or investors seeking business opportunities. Main Street is lined with Victorian homes while downtown features classic brick buildings. It hosts an annual Holiday DeLights Festival in December with Santa and a winter parade of fire trucks.
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organic beef & specialty foods shop gifts for foodie friends rotating lunch menu, drinks & soft serve new location! 39 south main st. perry, ny 14530 • www.buttermeatco.com
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Community Businesses Bring a Little Cheer Many Honeoye businesses, organizations, volunteers and the Richmond Town participate in and help sponsor the Honeoye Holiday Hometown Event. This year’s participating businesses include Cassara Realty, Birdhouse Brewing, Mill Creek Cafe, The Valley Inn, Philippe Faraut Gallery, Reed Homestead, Auroa Lavendar Farm, The Fuzzy Bunny, Docs Tackle and more.
A whole week of festivities Things really get going on Saturday, November 30. Honeoye Central School will host a Christmas play. Small Business Saturday will be going on at The Fuzzy Bunny at Honeoye Commons and Reed Homestead on Main Street. On Sunday, December 1, there will be a breakfast at the Honeoye American Legion, followed by the Up to Snow Good Winter Dunk at Sandy Bottom Park on Honeoye Lake. Story Time with Santa and Decorate the District are set for Monday, December 2. Businesses will begin decorating their storefronts.
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Honeoye High School will provide a seniors’ luncheon and photos as well as an alumni basketball game on Tuesday, December 3. Wednesday, December 4 is the Sip, Shop and Stroll from 5 to 9 p.m. along Main Street from Town Hall up to the Valley Inn restaurant. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides from Town Hall to the Honeoye United Church of Christ. Mill Creek Cafe, Birdhouse Brewing Company, The Valley Inn, Reed Homestead Shop and Philippe Faraut Gallery with be open with special refreshments and festive atmospheres. Photography sessions for families are set for Thursday, December 5. The Twilight Parade with the Richmond Fire Department is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 6. Beautiful decorated vehicles will escort Santa along Main Street to the Town Hall Gazebo. There, the tree will be lit and Santa will visit with children. Meanwhile, the Frosty Fest will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Town Hall parking lot. Festivities wrap up on Saturday, December 7 with the Festival of Wreaths Vendor Village and Children Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Holiday Pops Concert with Finger Lakes Community Band will perform at Honeoye Central School at 7 p.m; tickets are $10 and $7 for seniors and children. Full details can be found at explorehoneoye.com.
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The Wines That Define the Finger Lakes
Riesling: A Season of Change by Christopher Bennem
The Finger Lakes wine region has undergone enormous change over the last 10 years as an explosion of talent has attracted international attention. After much time spent experimenting with – and perfecting – the wines that do well here, the best winemakers and tastemakers of the region are coalescing around a general consensus of what this region is and where it might be going. This series of articles stakes out the wines that define Finger Lakes wine country. Whether you are a resident or visitor, we hope it helps you appreciate the burgeoning wine scene here in the “FLX.” Coming up in 2025 will be Ice Wine in the January/February issue, Cabernet Franc in the March/ April issue, “Contenders” in the May/June issue, Rosé in the July/August issue, Chardonnay in the September/October issue and Sparkling in the November/ December issue. (Continued on page 26)
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Heron Hill Winery began 50 years ago on Canandaigua Lake. Its Keuka Lake tasting room has been named one of the 10 most beautiful in the world. Its Rieslings have won numerous awards.
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ovember in the Finger Lakes is a time of change. As the last beech leaves fall in fluttering shards of yellow gold, winemakers nurture their harvests through fermentation. For the region’s star vinifera – Riesling – it is when new characteristics of the wine begin to reveal themselves. It is a time when one can truly begin to get a taste of the future. According to Jordan Harris, winemaker at Heron Hill, with regard to Riesling in particular, it is a future “greater than we could even imagine.” Meaghan Frank, vice president and fourth generation vintner at Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in Hammondsport, talks about it in a slightly different way. “The Finger Lakes Region is an underdog,” she said. “And our chief wine, Riesling, is an underdog wine.”
No one is more familiar with the underdog story than Meaghan – it is baked into the family lore at the winery that still bears the name of her great-grandfather. It is a story known to wine lovers throughout Upstate New York. In 1952, Dr. Konstantin Frank stepped off a bus in Geneva with little money and less English, fueled by one powerful idea: that the future of Finger Lakes winemaking lay in vitis vinifera, the great wine grapes of Europe. An agricultural scientist from Ukraine, Konstantin brought a commitment to experimentation to the region, cultivating as many as 60 varietals in the effort to discover which ones would perform best in the extreme climate of the Finger Lakes. When asked about the future of wine in the Finger (Continued on page 28)
Dr. Konstantin Frank opened his winery on Keuka Lake in 1962. He spent another 23 years proving that vitis vinifera could grow in the Finger Lakes. The winery has won numerous awards for its wine and top positions in the USA Today Top 10 Tasting Rooms and Tours each year.
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Ravines Wine Cellars was founded by Morten Hallgren in 2002, devoted to dry vitis vinifera wines. In a short time, it began to garner some of the highest ratings of any Finger Lakes wines among wine journalists. Today it remains a leading producer of dry wines in the Finger Lakes.
Lakes, Meaghan responds, “Focus,” glancing toward the wine menu I hold with an almost embarrassed smile. There are more than 30 wines in the winery’s portfolio, and most are available for tasting. The depth and breadth of that portfolio are hallmarks of the winery, and borne out in its commitment to education and storytelling. (Days later, Dr. Frank’s placed first in the USA Today‘s “Best Winery Tour” for the third year running.) Meaghan’s interest in focus led to establishing her HELM series of wines, named after the women of the Frank family. Two of these entries – the austere, structural Eugenia and the softer, fruit-forward Margrit – are single block dry Rieslings that speak to why the varietal remains Meaghan’s favorite. “It’s such a transparent wine, absorbing all the characteristics of where it’s from,” she explained. Famed for its versatility, no other wine is so beloved in all its forms. The Finger Lakes’ second-most planted varietal is the beautiful cold-
climate chardonnay that local vintners are increasingly investing in. No one would imagine that a “best-in-show” chardonnay would be semi-sweet, but this is common for Riesling. In fact, not only did Dr. Frank’s Semi-Sweet Reserve Riesling win the New York State Classic’s best Riesling and best white wine, Weis Vineyard’s Riesling Ice Wine also won both best dessert wine and the coveted Governor’s Cup. Four top awards. Two wineries. One varietal. This is the magic of Riesling. Nevertheless, though it is one of the top vinifera, it ranks ninth among those sold domestically while Chardonnay is second. Among those who love Riesling most, the paradox of its appeal is often noted. Although it can be anything, Riesling’s reputation for sweetness continues to limit its popularity among general consumers. One person who has worked on the frontlines of this struggle for decades is Morten Hallgren, winemaker and co-owner of Ravines Wine Cellars. Trained in France, Hallgren first came to the Finger Lakes in 1999 as head (Continued on page 30)
30 FLX Wines to Watch out for: Riesling compiled in collaboration with Adrian Prieto
Canandaigua Lake Wineries
Seneca Lake Wineries
Ingle Vineyard
2021 Ingle Vineyard Riesling
$30
Anthony Road Wine Company
2016 Art Series Riesling
$31
Inspire Moore Winery
2023 Joy
$18
Apollo’s Praise
2023 Dry Riesling
$20
Billsboro Winery
2022 Dry Riesling
$22
Boundary Breaks Winery
2022 Riesling Dry #239
$23 $52
Cayuga Lake Wineries Buttonwood Grove Winery
2019 Riemer Block Riesling
$22
Element Winery
2020 In Our Element Riesling
Hosmer Winery
2022 Limited Release Riesling
$30
Forge Cellars
2021 Peachtree Orchard Dry Riesling $28
Sheldrake Point Winery
2022 Wild Ferment Dry Riesling
$30
Fox Run Winery
2022 Dry Riesling
$18
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
2020 Magdalena Vineyard Riesling
$39
Hillick & Hobbs Estate
2020 Estate Dry Riesling
$35
Keuka Lake Wineries Domaine LeSeurre Winery
2020 Riesling Barrel Select
$27
Kemmeter Wines
2023 Dry Riesling
$30
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
2021 Margrit Dry Riesling
$35
Lakewood Vineyards
2021 3Generations Riesling
$20
Heron Hill Winery
2022 (Classic) Dry Riesling
$16
Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars 2021 Yellow Dog Vineyard Riesling
$26
Keuka Spring Vineyards
2019 Humphreys Vineyard Riesling
$22
Nathan Kendall Wines
2022 Dry Riesling
$25
Living Roots Wine & Co.
2021 Finger Lakes Bone-Dry Riesling $24
Ravines Wine Cellars
2020 Dry Riesling, Argetsinger Vineyard $35
Weis Vineyards
2022 Winzer Select Riesling K
Red Tail Ridge Winery
2023 Dry Riesling
$23
Ryan William Vineyard
2023 Dry Riesling
$19
Standing Stone Vineyards
2022 Timeline Dry Riesling
$25
Trestle Thirty One
2022 Trestle Thirty One Riesling
$32
Wagner Vineyards
2019 Caywood East Vineyard
$20
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In addition to serving as the director of marketing and sales at Hosmer Winery, Adrian Prieto is a contributing writer at Winetraveler and Vinohead. You can follow him on Instagram @wino_dino_.
winemaker at Dr. Frank’s, but swiftly put into place the building blocks of his own winery which he began devoting himself full-time to in 2005. Focusing exclusively on vitis vinifera and dry wines, Ravines began to quickly accumulate ratings higher than 90 in the wine press, especially for its bright, energetic Rieslings, placing it in an elite category that helped bring more attention to the Finger Lakes. Hallgren remembers the days well when the Finger Lakes Region was dominated by sweet wines, many of them hybrid varieties or native vitis labrusca. His versions of dry Riesling, especially the elegant and acidic Argetsinger Vineyard and the buoyant White Spring Vineyard (now Limestone Vineyard), helped catapult the region into a new conversation about the levels of excellence that were being attained in the Finger Lakes. I spoke with three winemakers whose wineries have long histories with Riesling. I could have easily spoken with 30. (See list on page 29.) Jordan Harris of Heron Hill is unique among them for his relative newness to the region. Though Heron Hill just celebrated its 50th year (dating from the year Jo and John Ingle harvested their first crop of grapes in the hills above Canandaigua Lake), Jordan has only been here since 2020. An experienced winemaker who achieved rising star status at Tarara Winery in Loudoun County, Virginia, Jordan got his start making wine in the Niagara region of Canada where he worked with the same vinifera grapes that are the signature of the
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Finger Lakes: Riesling, chardonnay and cabernet franc. He said he feels like he entered a “cheat code” in terms of when he showed up here. So much has changed over the decades, and it all appears to be culminating now. Signs are pointing to the Finger Lakes Region being the next “it” region of wine, not just of the east, but of the U.S. market and beyond. Jordan compares the Finger Lakes to New Zealand as a wine region; as sauvignon blanc propelled that region to global popularity, he sees the same opportunity for Riesling to place the Finger Lakes on the world stage. He’s not alone. Adrian Prieto, director of marketing and outside sales at Hosmer Winery, has a following on social media for his insightful reviews of wines across the Finger Lakes. “There’s really no reason why there shouldn’t be a Finger Lakes Riesling in every bar, wine bar and wine list in America,” he said. The quality of wine at the range of price points in demand from those customers is already there. Numerous voices within the industry have already come to love Riesling. Among buyers, restaurant owners, sommeliers and wine journalists there are many converts. So, if all these elements are aligned, what is the remaining obstacle? Prieto describes the situation that every local Riesling lover has likely encountered. “At least once a day someone says to me, ‘I don’t like Riesling, it’s too sweet.’” When he pours them a taste of dry Riesling, their attitude changes the moment the wine crosses their lips. The bracing acidity, balanced by the elegant play of stone fruit, displaces any notion that Riesling’s only expression is sweet. Rather than be discouraged by the regularity of these encounters, Prieto sees opportunity. In his estimation, every person who says they like sauvignon blanc needs to try a dry Riesling from the Finger Lakes. He knows from experience that one taste is all it takes.
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Greens and Beans 32 ~ F i n g e r L a k e s M a g a z i n e . c o m
Story and photos by Jennifer Morrisey
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reens and beans, a simple yet comforting dish, has long been a favorite in Italian-American kitchens across the country. In the Finger Lakes, it has become more than just a family staple. The dish reflects the region’s farm-to-table movement and Italian heritage. Unlike its cousin, Utica greens, greens and beans isn’t truly considered a regional dish. You can find it in Italian kitchens nationwide, each with its variation, but greens and beans has become a significant part of the Finger Lakes local food culture, becoming a dish that we proudly call our own. While greens and beans is not exclusive to the Finger Lakes, the region’s embrace of this dish makes it feel like a regional specialty. When Italian immigrants came to the Finger Lakes, they brought their family recipes and a deep connection to agriculture and the land. They turned to the region’s fertile soil to grow hearty greens and beans, creating a dish embodying Italian tradition that has become a beloved staple at family gatherings, community events and local restaurants. Greens and beans is a classic, rustic style dish that typically features leafy greens (such as escarole, kale or spinach) and beans (usually cannellini or cranberry beans), cooked together in a savory broth, often flavored with garlic, olive oil and sometimes crushed red pepper for a bit of heat. The beauty of greens and beans lies in its simplicity and versatility. The greens provide a slightly bitter, earthy flavor, while the beans add a creamy, hearty texture, making the dish both nutritious and filling. It’s a great example of traditional cooking that emphasizes the use of simple, humble ingredients to create satisfying meals. I recently had the opportunity to chat with Executive Chef Lorenzetti of Palmyra about greens and beans, local food culture and his culinary approach to traditional dishes. His family roots and community connections are part of his personal history and the inspiration behind his culinary approach to traditional dishes. A native of the Finger Lakes, Lorenzetti has a deep connection to the region and its local produce, which shapes his culinary philosophy. After working in other parts of the country, he returned to the area to be closer to family and the exceptional produce grown here. Together with his wife, Meghan, a pastry chef, he opened The Hog & (Continued on page 35)
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How to make it Ingredients 2 heads escarole, cleaned and cut into 2-inch pieces (1 Wegmans cut bag) 4 links sweet or spicy Italian sausage (optional) 2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic (more or less for desired bite) 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 2 cups chicken stock 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup white wine Parmesan cheese to finish
Instructions 1. In a pot of boiling water, cook escarole 3-5 minutes until leaves are tender. 2. Remove from pot and place in ice bath until cooled. Strain and set aside. 3. Place olive oil in pan over medium heat. Cook sausage and remove, then add garlic and sweat – do not add color. 4. Add white wine and reduce au sec (until almost dry). 5. Add escarole, chicken stock, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Bring to boil. 6. Add cannellini beans and reduce to a simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. 7. Garnish with parmesan cheese and enjoy.
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Hen in Palmyra. Reflecting on his decision to move back to the Finger Lakes, Lorenzetti noted, “Wayne County has some of the best produce in the state, and New York has some of the best produce in the country.” Lorenzetti’s culinary philosophy is anchored in the Finger Lakes farm-to-table movement: simple, well-sourced ingredients prepared with care. By butchering meats in-house and partnering with local farmers, he ensures that every dish celebrates the best of what the Finger Lakes offers. When I asked Chef Lorenzetti about his career path he said, “Everyone needs to eat,” but it is clear for him that food goes beyond basic nourishment. It’s about connection – to the land, family and culture. His approach to cooking is
deeply inspired by his family’s traditions, especially by his great-grandfather, a butcher in the old country. Lorenzetti honors this heritage by butchering his own meats in-house, ensuring that every dish is crafted with care from the best ingredients available. In addition to honoring his roots, Lorenzetti inspires the next generation of chefs by partnering with the culinary program at Wayne Tech and Career Center. His commitment to the community and to cultivating future talent is an extension of his belief that food connects us all – past, present and future. Greens and beans perfectly captures the essence of Lorenzetti’s culinary philosophy. The humble yet hearty dish has been a staple in his family for generations, served at Sunday dinners and celebrations. “I grew up eating greens and beans at Sunday dinner,” he recalled, smiling. His own version of the dish is a flavorful combination of fresh greens, tender cannellini beans, and savory house-made sausage and slow simmered broth – each ingredient chosen carefully for its quality and freshness. While beans and greens has humble beginnings, the dish has evolved and become a local specialty of sorts. Many (Continued on page 74)
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The 23rd Annual Life in the Finger Lakes
PHOTO CONTEST
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hotography can be a great way to capture memories in your life. Cell phones are used constantly to capture the moment even as you’re living it, and the quality of cell phone pictures is always improving. Professional digital cameras have become more sophisticated, and the quality of photos is unparalleled. With all of this amazing technology at our fingertips, it’s still all about seeing something of interest and beauty and framing it a composition that’s pleasing to the eye. That’s what we strive to showcase every year during the annual photo contest. We love showing the diversity and interesting things that the Finger Lakes Region represents, through the eyes of talented individuals. Several winners stated in their descriptions about their winning photos that the image just screamed “Finger Lakes” and they wanted to share that with everyone. I believe that’s a common theme among all of the photographers who submitted images. They love this area. They want to capture the essence of what it means to be “Finger Lakes.” Enjoy viewing the 2024 winners that are published in this magazine. In my eyes, everyone who submitted their photos is a winning photographer. — Mark Stash, editor
GRAND PRIZE “Wooden Canoe on Canadice Lake” “I took the attached photo of a wooden canoe on Canadice Lake and thought it might suit your magazine well. I’m a retired children’s author and school teacher who also likes to canoe with her husband in the old wooden canoe that he and his father built over 60 years ago. It was a perfect day to be in that old canoe and on this beautiful Finger Lake!” Color Marsha Hayles Schieber • Pittsford N o v e m b e r / D e c e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ~ 41
FIRST PLACE “Sunset on Childhood ” Mackenzie Torelli • Ithaca
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SECOND PLACE “Northern Lights over Lake Ontario” Annette Caroscio Averitt • Farmington
THIRD PLACE “Fog Over Lamoka Lake” “I captured this photo this morning and I thought the sunrise with the fog over the lake and the perfect placement of the fishermen just screamed Finger Lakes Region to me!” Molly McGarrell Brown • Corning N o v e m b e r / D e c e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ~ 43
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SECOND PLACE “Sign of Spring” LeeAnn Hughes-Mastin • Nunda
THIRD PLACE “Ominous Clouds in Skaneateles” Carol Sears • Skaneateles
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FIRST PLACE “Short-eared Owl on the Watch – Avon, NY” Gina Kreutter • Webster
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SECOND PLACE “Roping in Waterloo” Joann K. Long Pittsford
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FIRST PLACE “Time to Take Cover in King Ferry” Linda Dugan • Aurora
THIRD PLACE “Signal Sargent” “I met this very interesting person at a Civil War reenactment at Genesee Village and Country Museum. This Signal Corp Sargent was very informative regarding the interpretation of signal flags used to convey messages during a battle. During the battle I was able to understand what was being transmitted which significantly enhanced the overall experience.” N. Keith Kappel • Canandaigua
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“View of USA from Esperanza Road Penn Yan, NY” Black and White
“Misty Winter Sunrise in Perinton”
Nancy Peek • Penn Yan
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“Eagles of Seneca Lake Taking Turns Caring for Their Young” Color Susan Nye • Odessa, NY
“Start of Cyclocross in Rochester” Black and White Tom Kredo • Rochester
“Colorful Hobie Regatta on Onondaga Lake, Syracuse” Digitally Altered Cindy Noël Alves • Canandaigua
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“Waiting for the Eclipse – Female Baltimore Oriole” Digitally Altered Marie Costanza • Webster
JOHN ADAMSKI AWARD “The Last Spar” Taken in Cortland, NY Mark Avery • Lansing
John Adamski is best known as the founder of the Saunders Finger Lakes Museum, along with being a contributor to many publications such as Life in the Finger Lakes magazine. Adamski’s authentic passion for nature was captured through his awardwinning wildlife photography and writings. This award is given to a photographer who has captured a spectacular photo of wildlife in its natural, outdoor setting here in the Finger Lakes. In order to continue Adamski’s legacy for showcasing and celebrating the region, support in the form of your time, talent and treasure is always welcome at the Saunders Finger Lakes Museum – fingerlakesmuseum.org.
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BEAVERS story and photos by Dave Hall
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Nature’s Comeback Story
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n recent centuries, beavers have had a rough go of things. During the 1700s and 1800s beavers were trapped at an alarming rate to fill the demand for fashionable hats in Europe. Before European contact it is estimated that up to 200 million or more beavers roamed what is now the continental 48 states. In the end, when beavers became too sparce and difficult to find, numbers dwindled to about 100,000 animals; by the early 1900s, beavers were nearly extinct, being absent from much of their former range. Today, beavers are back with current estimates putting beaver populations somewhere between 10 to 15 million. I am sitting on a small bench on the edge of our modest pond about an hour before dusk. The leaves have long since fallen and a slight breeze stirs the water. As I sit quietly, I notice the water roll a bit near the far edge. Moments later, a large beaver surfaces just 5 feet from my position. I acknowledge my aquatic friend. Her name is Apple. Apple is a large female beaver, the matriarch of the colony. I’m going into my third year of knowing this beautiful animal. She and her partner, Amik, showed up to our once sad little farm pond as yearlings. At that time, late April, Apple and Amik were just about 20 pounds, indicating that they weren’t even a year old. Typically, beaver kits don’t strike out on their own until they are close to two years of age. It wasn’t normal that such modest sized beavers should be away from their home pond, but something catastrophic likely forced them away. Apple came to trust me and accepted my nightly visits. This trust took time to develop, and our friendship is a unique one. She accepts me and seems grateful for the aspen and willow branches that regularly appear at the edge of her watery home. Right now, Apple and her family have been busy getting ready for the winter. Beavers don’t hibernate; as aquatically based animals, this presents an interesting challenge in places where wetlands can freeze. There are several things that they do to deal with the potential of being trapped under the ice. One strategy is to give their lodges a fresh coat of mud plaster. An air vent is left open at the top. Second, in the fall they start securing branches and sticks in the bottom of the pond. If the pond freezes over, they can swim out of their lodge – which is only accessible from two underwater entrances – chew off a section of wood and bring it back to the lodge for a meal. Beavers eat the bark of many species of trees. Finally, beavers act as furry little ice breakers. If ice forms and it’s not too thick, they will spend time breaking ice which helps prolong the time that they have open water. This is an incredibly cute and amazing behavior to witness, as they lift the front part of their bodies onto the ice and press down with their paws. Since those first days, Apple and Amik have greatly benefited our property by creating an expansive wetland
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and wonderful edge habitat that benefits all living things. They have become parents to two litters of kits. They have dealt, without complaint, with injury, the stresses of parenthood and the loss of several little ones due to predation. My interest in beavers has become an obsession. Beyond my almost daily visits, it has led me to read and watch everything I can about this most important of mammal species. Through my regular visits I have learned about social structure, beaver language and their many voices, survival strategies, grooming habits and more. Beavers are sweet animals that get along within the colony. Disputes are always minor and settled with vocalizations, posturing and sometimes by shoving impolite kits underwater. Confrontations within family groups never result in injury. Beavers can be quite vocal. Two of the most common sounds that I encounter are mewing and hissing. Mewing is a general sound that usually is associated with an elevated emotion. For example, it can be used in moments of excitement or worry. (i.e. “I’m concerned that you are too close while I’m working on this stick, and I don’t like it.”) Hissing is a common vocalization that says, “Please get out of my personal space.” As most people know, they can and will loudly slap their tail against the water. This behavior is not done to warn other beavers that a threat is nearby (although everyone certainly pays attention), but as an attempt to drive off a perceived danger. Problems can arise when the agendas or needs of people are affected negatively by the actions of beavers. I certainly can empathize with someone whose basement is
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Artizanns
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Philippe Faraut Sculpture Gallery
Visit the gallery to see a wide range of sculptures in various media, including “The Fisherman’s Daughter.” Limited edition of 15 in bronze. $8,000. philippefaraut.com
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Wine Country Barrel Art
Kevin Bailey custom designed this rustic oak barrel art, using upcycled “retired” oak barrels. These pieces offer attractive decorations for your home, cottage or business. A variety of Finger Lakes designs are available. winecountrybarrelart.etsy.com
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Gong Glass Works
Loving life, loving art and making it experiential with glass snowflake ornaments, wearable clip-on and strapped bow ties for men and women, glass sculptures and wall pieces. nancygong.com
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This ceramic necklace measures 1.3 inches and is made by 2 Crocked Pots in Cohocton exclusively for the Green Heart of the Finger Lakes. greenheartflx.com
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Antique Revival
Check out this Art Deco partial gilt carved marble sculpture, circa 1920. antiquerevival.com
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Hazy Fudge incorporates decadent flavors of rich Belgium fudge infused with bourbon and cabernet sauvignon from local Finger Lakes distilleries. Available at Milly’s Market & Café, 19 Main St., Penn Yan
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
The 2021 Brut captivates the senses with baked apple, bread and toast aromas. It showcases the craftsmanship and quality of more than 35 years of sparkling winemaking. drfrankwines.com
CabAve Cabinets
The CabAve “Enhancement Team” installs interior storage options, like this drawer peg system, professionally and fast. Hundreds of new options are available to make your space functional and organized. cabave.com
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FLX Goods
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These small heart-shaped bowls are extremely versatile. They can be used for dessert bowls, condiments, side dishes, jewelry or bathroom accessories. lukacspottery.com
Zugibe Vineyards
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Lazy Acre Alpacas
Keep warm throughout the year with a beautiful funky hooded cape. Made of 80 percent alpaca wool and 20 percent acrylic, it’s ethically sourced and ecofriendly. $130. lazyacrealpacas.com
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Potter
Jessie Marianacci Valone Molds a Business by Nancy E. McCarthy
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Valone enjoys morning coffee in one of her ceramic mugs. Photo by Sam Rickett
ristol potter Jessie Marianacci Valone launched JMV Ceramics soon after graduating college in 2016. The Keuka Arts Festival was her first art show and she won Best in Show right out of the gate. Valone modestly characterized the win as a “you’re in the right direction kind of sign.” She’s kept moving in the right direction. Last year, she won Best in Ceramics at Christkindl Market in Canandaigua and at the MacKenzieChilds Artisan Craft Festival in Aurora. Valone’s pottery is both utilitarian and beautiful. All are lovingly created by hand using a potter’s wheel and a variety of hand building techniques. Valone favors cool tones – blues, greens, grays, white and black – and is inspired by plants, coastlines, trees, rivers, rocks, shells, sea glass and skyscapes. Whitney Unrath of Canandaigua was an early admirer of Valone’s work. She’s now a steady customer N o v e m b e r / D e c e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ~ 61
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and enthusiastic collector. “I came across Jessie many years ago when she just started out doing art shows,” said Unrath. “Right away I fell in love with the unique pieces of functional art she made, and I had to have my first piece. Now I have too many pieces to count: vases, dishes, bowls, mugs, candle holders, large serving pieces.” Valone’s style has evolved from geometric patterns to botanical and floral designs – sometimes a combination of both. She also produces collections featuring seasonal motifs. Her skill and passion as a maker is surprising because, although Valone was always drawn to the arts, she never aspired to be a pottery artist. The right direction Valone grew up in Bloomfield, the oldest of three siblings. Her parents were artistic: her father is a wood carver and her mother painted. Valone was physically active and had lots of interests from art, crafts and reading to swimming, dance and soccer. In high school she particularly enjoyed her photography class and considered it as a college major. But ultimately Valone chose graphic design as her course of study at Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC). She wanted a creative but stable career, and graphic design checked those boxes.
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North Star Art Gallery Ithaca, NY
“October Morning Light- Enfield Gorge, Ithaca, NY” Oil on linen 26” x 30”
Liz Brownell was Valone’s FLCC advisor and professor. “She was an incredible mentor and teacher,” said Valone. “She was one of the first people to really get me hooked on the arts. Her encouragement and support helped me believe that I had a place in the art world.” After Valone received her AAS in graphic design in 2008, she took a job at Three Brothers Wineries & Estates in Geneva. Though she designed some promotional materials for the winery, it was a detour from an art career. Valone worked in the tasting room – first on staff and then as a manager. In 2011, Valone enrolled at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) to continue her graphic design education. A year in, she took a hand building ceramics class as an elective, fell in love with the medium and switched her major. Ultimately, she finished her degree at Alfred University, graduating with a BFA in Ceramic Art in 2016. During those years, Valone explored various offcampus opportunities to learn as much about the medium as possible. During her summers from 2012 to 2014 she interned at Coach Street Clay in Canandaigua where she was first introduced to the potter’s wheel: a horizontal revolving disk on which wet clay is shaped into pots or other round ceramic objects. Potters refer to shaping on the wheel as “throwing.” She took a year off from school in 2013-14 to apprentice for Annie Schliffer, a master potter at the Rochester Folk Art Guild in Middlesex. “Annie was a major mentor in my career. I learned so much from her,” said Valone. “Tradition and high-quality craftsmanship were important there and are values I took with me.” Valone threw countless pots during her time at the guild, honing her craft by repetition. She also mixed clay and made glazes, helped keep the shop clean, loaded and unloaded kilns, worked at craft shows and delivered pottery to galleries. “Jessie has a joyous presence and she had a great work ethic,” said Schliffer. “She was a very facile and quick learner and developed a style of her own in a very short time.”
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The Artist’s Process
Making a Clay Basket
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alone weighs clay for the sides and then wedges it by hand, a repetitive process that removes air bubbles and evens out the consistency. The wedged clay is first thrown on the wheel, then hand-formed into a square shape and left on the bat (flat disk) to set. Next, she rolls a clay slab for the basket’s bottom and cuts it to match the size of sides with a needle tool. She scores the areas where sides and bottom join and uses slip (watery clay) as a bonding agent. Any visible seams are smoothed out. The handle is created by hand. “I wedge up a carrotlike shaped clay piece, wet my hands then pull the clay to form a handle.” She attaches it with the same score and slip technique. The entire piece sits to air dry, braced by foam and sponges under plastic to help hold its shape. Then decorative holes are cut that allow for aeration, and the basket is bisque fired in the kiln (1,828 degrees Fahrenheit). When cooled, the object is wiped with a damp sponge to remove dust and the bottom is waxed. Valone draws designs on the piece by hand with underglaze and colored slip. Then the basket is glaze fired (2,232 degrees Fahrenheit). At higher temperatures the glaze melts and forms a glass-like surface coating. She actively works on the piece on and off for about five hours, but adding in drying, firing and cooling times, the completed basket takes about three to four weeks.
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Molding a business There were some learning curves in the early years of structuring her small business. Pricing items, what shows and galleries to apply to, how to sell online and what to make were a few considerations. Valone’s graphic design background helped her marketing strategies. She designed her own website and business cards and photographs her work. Art shows are her primary income stream, followed by gallery and shop sales, then commissions and online purchases. Valone participates in 10 to 12 shows annually, and her pottery is sold at more than a dozen retail outlets in the Finger Lakes Region and beyond such as The Potters’ Gallery in Penn Yan, The Copper Shop Gallery in East Aurora and Blue Pelican Gallery in Hatteras, North Carolina. “The best unforeseen perk of this ‘job’ has been the customers. They are truly the best of the best,” Valone said. “I have met so many kind, interesting and wholesome people that have become dear friends.” Customer relationships inform and improve Valone’s work, especially when doing custom orders for people’s homes. Last year, Valone was commissioned to make two complete sets of dinnerware. She worked on a massive kitchen project which required 1,700 tiles. But she also takes custom orders for single objects. Unrath has commissioned mugs, shakers and serving trays.
The JMV Ceramics display at the MacKenzie-Childs Artisan Craft Festival in Aurora.
Valone’s studio is in her Bristol home. She and her husband live in in a 200-year-old farmhouse with their two Labrador retrievers. “Max and I met and started dating in Bloomfield High School. We’ve been together for 19 years, married 11,” Valone said. “He is a power lineman, my best friend and the hardest working person I know. He’s my hero.” She credits part of her success to Max and her family members who assist in the studio, attend her shows and help her set up and tear down displays. She also values the support and wisdom from the numerous mentors she connected with through the years – in and out of academia. Valone’s interest turned into a passion and then a career that provides her with immense personal and professional satisfaction. She’s proud to offer handcrafted, thoughtful pottery for daily use and display.
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Jamming with Count Blastula by Nancy E. McCarthy
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ount Blastula, a five-member Syracuse area-based band, has played the regional club and festival circuit for almost 20 years. Its sound keeps evolving but its signature mainstay is its wide-ranging spontaneous style. “Funk, fusion jam band is probably the closest label that makes sense,” said band founder Adam Fisher when asked to describe the band’s current sound. The group performs about 35 percent original material, primarily written by Fisher, along with covering tunes from venerable jam bands such as The Allman Brothers Band, Vulfpeck and Phish. “The level of talent and musicianship amongst all of us is second to none,” said bassist Jeremy Walts, a band member for almost a decade. “We are able to listen to each other live and adapt to what is happening in real time to create unique improvisational moments.” Chris Fisher (no relation to Adam Fisher), a sales engineer
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Above: Count Blastula clowning around (Top row L-R): Dave Donley, Adam Fisher, Jeremy Walts, Dave Schlossberg, Mike D’ambrosio (Bottom step): Fletch Crangle
from Cazenovia, caught his first Count Blastula show in 2022 at a friend’s recommendation. He’s been attending the band’s live gigs regularly ever since. “I was blown away,” said Chris. “I had no idea they were that good.” Fisher likes their original music best. “All have an improvisational feel to them that anyone who loves jazz or jam bands will gravitate towards.” Fisher formed Count Blastula in 2005 when he was in college. He is the only original player remaining. Joining Fisher (guitar/lead vocals) in the current line-up is Walts (bass/ vocals), Dave Schlossberg (drums), Dave Donley (percussion) and Mike D’ambrosio (keys). D’ambrosio played with Fisher during high school and is a longtime band member since 2008. Fisher finds his groove “Music has always been a big part of my life,” said Fisher. He studied and played classical piano from first grade until seventh grade when he switched to taking guitar and then bass lessons. Fisher joined his high school jazz band, played in other bands with peers and began writing and recording his own songs at home, too. Fisher studied classical guitar at Onondaga Community College (OCC) and graduated in 2006. He’s achieved his career goal to be a professional musician. Fisher has been a full-time performing musician for the past 15 years and previously taught private guitar and bass lessons. In addition to Count Blastula, Fisher has played with many local bands through the years and opened for some national acts as well. Presently, he plays bass in blues-rock jam band Soul Risin’ and Latin groove rock band Grupo Pagan on lead guitar and vocals – both Syracuse-based projects. “I view music as freedom for myself as I get to pick who I play with and make my own schedule,” he said. “I also see it as putting a lot of positivity and good things into the world.” Fisher has written and recorded extensively over the years. Not surprisingly, his songwriting approach is loose and improvisational, too.
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Above: Count Blastula founder Adam Fisher. Photo by Sandy Roe
Inset: artist Fletch Crangle painting during a show.
“Process is either music first and then lyrics or the other way around,” said Fisher. “For years I strived to create things I thought were totally unique until I realized almost everything has been done. Now, on occasion, I use existing songs – not to copy them but sometimes as a template or starting place to write.” He’s definitely on the right track. Count Blastula has released five albums to date and won Syracuse Area Music Awards (“SAMMYS”) for the last three of them in the Best Jam Band category: in 2019 for Jive Honey, in 2022 for Strange Mutations and in 2024 for Blast Off.
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Art and music Count Blastula has an unusual sixth honorary band member: Syracuse visual artist Fletch Crangle. Crangle, a friend of Fisher’s, has produced many posters and designed album covers for the band through the years (including Blast Off). In 2010, he began painting live on or near the stage during Count Blastula shows. Now Crangle paints during most shows and his works are available to purchase at the end of each performance. “The addition of live visual art enhances the experience by immersing the audience in not only audible but visual creativity within a live setting,” said Walts. Crangle, a performance artist and muralist whose primary medium is acrylic paint, creates colorful abstracts plus psychedelic and graffiti inspired artworks. “Fletch is basically doing his own version of improvisational jamming through his live paintings,” Walts said. Count Blastula’s performing schedule intentionally slows down during the winter months when they typically focus on new material to add to their repertoire. However, you can catch the band performing live in some November/December shows: the 443 Social Club & Lounge in Syracuse (November 3 and December 8), Moondog’s Lounge in Auburn (November 8) and The Fitz in Syracuse (November 15).
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t all started with an article written in the Spring 2008 edition of Life in the Finger Lakes magazine. A piece was published sharing an idea that came to John Adamski, a local architect with a passion for wildlife photography. Adamski was inspired by the nearby Adirondack region and its commitment to telling the story of that mountainous area through museums. In the article, Adamski proposed his idea for a Finger Lakes regional museum that celebrated the cultures, history and ecology of the vast 9,000-square-mile region that many of us proudly call home. With a resounding grassroots “Yes!” in response to the reader poll that accompanied the article, the project started to come to life, with Adamski leading the charge as the organization’s founder. Fast forward to where the project stands today. I sit at my desk in the Saunders Finger Lakes Museum operations center. The space houses five other staff members, our construction management team and overlooks the main campus bustling with the activity of the construction of the museum exhibit hall. Once, that space was occupied many years ago by school children learning the alphabet, playing basketball and mastering math skills. Each time I look out the window, I am taken aback by the tremendous progress that has occurred in recent years: the demolition of the previous school building, construction of a steel building frame and installation of the roof and exterior walls. Looking out another window of the operations center, I gaze upon the Creekside Center, a repurposed barn that has received improvements conducive to being a friendly
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he Saunders Finger Lakes Museum lives its mission through educational and experiential programs, inspiring appreciation and celebrating the cultures and ecology of the vast Finger Lakes Region. Current programs have been a destination for adults and families for years. The new museum building will continue that tradition, welcoming visitors of all ages and from all communities to learn about the Finger Lakes inside the exhibition hall.
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and welcoming space for the community. Many programs take place here; most recently we hosted our annual Paddle Keuka 5K. Visitors can relax on the three-sided deck, hear the sounds of the trees rustling, gaze upon the flowering gardens and feel the calm that is accompanied with immersing yourself in the surrounding blue and green space. Next to the Creekside Center, I’ll often see children playing in the crowdsourced natural playscape, complete with mounds to climb, a wooden play hut and colorful larger-thanlife flora and fauna cut-outs. You will probably catch a glimpse of kayakers, too, led by our program director who runs several weekly guided paddles for scouts, youth and school groups, veterans and eager kayakers. Visitors can also discover our hidden gem – a revamped kayak launch now open to the public for use through the spring, summer and fall. The stunning aerial shots of the campus, which spans 30 acres in total, show just how close we are to the lake. Sugar Creek winds its way alongside our Townsend Grady Wildlife Preserve wetlands property into Keuka Lake, providing visitors with a distinctive viewpoint to this unique and vital habitat. A 200-foot boardwalk spans the trail, which
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The museum under construction
is dotted with interpretive signage that speaks to the various waterfowl and aquatic life that can be seen along the path. A program-participant handcrafted octagon pavilion sits at the end of this boardwalk, offering a lakeside scene guaranteed to take your breath away. Our building is being wrapped up for the winter, and work on the inside will take place through the colder months. Construction will continue throughout the rest of the year, and while it may not be immediately noticeable to passersby, significant progress is being made behind the scenes. Rest assured, the project continues to bring Adamski’s dream to life within the next few years. We look forward to the day when we open our doors to the public; we are closer now than we have ever been. We are grateful for your support, generous donations and enthusiastic energy. With your help, we’re moving closer to completing this project each day!
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Though rooted in simplicity, greens and beans symbolize the Finger Lakes’ evolving food culture. With chefs like Lorenzetti elevating the dish while honoring its origins, it is the ultimate comfort food, reminding us of the Finger Lakes’ rich agricultural heritage and the enduring power of tradition. Whether you’re
preparing it as a nostalgic nod to home cooking or going out to a restaurant to get an elevated version with gourmet touches, greens and beans provides comfort, nourishment and a connection to our rich agricultural heritage, reminding us of our culinary traditions’ simple, yet profound roots. With chefs like Lorenzetti at The Hog & Hen continuing to celebrate and innovate around local ingredients and traditions, dishes like beans and greens remind us that the best food doesn’t need to be complicated – just made with care, tradition and the best of what the Finger Lakes has to offer.
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What is Artizanns? Artizanns is a gallery and gift shop representing more than 200 artists of the FLX. Its location is a Victorian home, built in 1905. Both floors are entirely filled with artwork. Artizanns has been a business on Main Street in Naples for a number of years, and you bought the business from the previous owner four years ago. How did this come about, and what was your inspiration for getting into the retail industry featuring Finger Lakes art and gifts? The direct impetus was the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark’s acting career stalled because all of the theaters shut down, but he didn’t want to be unemployed. Since 2006, we had been visiting Naples while Mark performed at Bristol Valley Theater. We became frequent customers of Artizanns. In 2020, Artizanns founder Suzanne Farley was looking to retire, and she also wanted the business to continue
supporting FLX artists. We had always wanted a business on Main Street that didn’t directly compete with others already there, so this opportunity seemed like a perfect fit. What kinds of products does Artizanns offer for sale? Our artisans create works in many different media including pottery, handblown glass, wood works, sculptures, metal, paintings, photography, jewelry, fabric art, candles, soaps and sundries and more. We are like a year-round arts festival – a museum of the Finger Lakes – where, on average, people spend 45 minutes exploring all we have on display. What part of your backgrounds helped with becoming business owners? We both have backgrounds in the arts. David has an MFA in media design and a graduate certificate in arts administration. Mark is an internationally touring actor with many years of
experience waiting tables. He’s a real people person. We knew we could help many artists by providing them a place to sell their work where we do all the business stuff, so they can focus on the art of making art. What are some of the challenges you’ve faced owning this business? The seasonal nature of the region is an annual challenge. In the winter and spring, it is concerning whether our sales will cover all of our expenses. And, expenses keep rising. Postage, shipping, credit card processing fees, bookkeeping, software subscriptions and taxes are continually on the rise, but we keep our prices in check for our customers. We stay lightly staffed and do most of the daily labor and upkeep ourselves. What are some highlights? Artwork has energy and vibrance that passes on through our artisans and customers. Artizanns is a lively, truly enjoyable environment. Those who are (Continued on page 78)
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What is your favorite part of your job? Talking with the customers and working with the artists. We have learned that our personal aesthetics really don’t mean much in light of the quality of work that artisans produce. Our consignment business model allows us to take risks on artists who show real promise in their craftsmanship. And so, we encourage our customers to love what they love. What are your roots? Are you Finger Lakes natives? Yes and no. Mark’s father was a Methodist minister here in Western NY. They relocated every four years, so Mark is very familiar with several FLX towns. David grew up in South Georgia. At age 18, he moved to NYC to attend NYU as a student in acting. Both moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 2003 when their acting careers took a serious step backward after 9/11. They lived in Florida for 11 years while the FLX called them home.
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1770s to 1820s: Befriending the Fillmores The Robeson family’s roots can be traced to Vermont as well as Cayuga and Herkimer counties in Central New York. It is believed that d bothMillard Fillmore Robeson’s grandfather, Edward, e li p p a n o s e b o g R e r accompanied Nathaniel Fillmore – father of 13th nd foundin rd Fillmo a la g il in M d , il u fe b li e U.S. President Millard Fillmore on his journey is h th t o u t . o d rwar VT to New –York efulness Through s foBennington, c r r a u e o y from in the 1770s s e e r r o d n m ion a and 100 y n a in search of richer farm land and better living p determinat m o C son Cutlery opportunities. of the Robe Edward initially settled in Herkimer County while Nathaniel settled in Moravia. Once Robert, Millard Fillmore Robeson’s father, was born in 1810, the Robesons also moved to Moravia, thus establishing a relationship between the Fillmore and Robeson families. In the 1820s, Millard Fillmore encouraged the Robesons to settle in the Farmersville Station area. Millard Fillmore may have also had the Robesons scout and explore land to purchase for an intended east/ west trade route; throughout his career, Millard Fillmore became noted for being a champion of commercial development and expansion.
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befriended Charles W. Silcox, who later became the secretary of Robeson Cutlery. Silcox eventually became a l rman’s tack hewhich is F director of Geneva Cutlery Co. : 9 8 8 1 o t amping Rewind straight razors manufactured ocheforster St R Robeson Cutlery, Case
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building on the left side in the far back. 1830s to 1870s: The next generations Robert welcomed the birth Light lunches & desserts of his eldest son, John Edward Customized gift baskets Robeson, in 1836. Millard Fillmore Robeson followed in 1847. The Robesons moved 12 miles southwest 19 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527 of Farmersville Station to Franklinville in 1860. There, John established a Tuesday– Saturday 10am-4pm hardware store and instructed his 315-694-7350 19 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527 younger brother in the tin staple ware 315-694-7350 and utensil fabrication trade. Millard Sales benefitOpen YatesTues County - Sat children! www.millyspantry.org Fillmore Robeson, traveling by foot, 10am - 4pm horse, buggy and train, sold his tin Find us onSales facebook benefit Manufacturing Co. and other staple ware throughout the region. Find us Yates County children! on FacebookFor more info visit: www.millyspantry.org companies. Likewise, Robeson Cutlery Meanwhile, John became a produced pocket knives for Geneva quartermaster sergeant in the Union Cutlery stamped with the “Genco” name. Army. He outfitted Union troops in The Robeson Cutlery Company Elmira with cooking and eating utensils rst made in fi y r le t u c d officially made and sold by Millard. on harecognized as agcutlery Robesbecame on the lef in d il u b e company in C 1892. Millard was then able Millard Fillmore Robeson soon h t o., to buy directly from American cutlery began his own family. He and his 16 factories, as opposed to going through wife welcomed two sons and two a distributor and having to import daughters, born between 1870 and knives. Both of his sons were included as 1877. Millard Fillmore Robeson moved directors under the company name. The to his permanent residence in Elmira company had table and kitchen cutlery in 1879 with his two sons, while his manufactured by Allegany Cutlery Co. in daughters most likely grew up in the Wiscoy. Franklinville area. The two homes in Millard moved to Rochester in 1894; Elmira and Franklinville were central to his home on Arnold Park neighbored more developed transportation routes the residence of George Eastman, the connecting to all of Millard Fillmore founder of Kodak. Millard set up offices Robeson’s business interests. for Robeson Cutlery at 141-147 Jones 1880s to 1890s: A venture into cutlery Street. He was awarded a patent for the Millard’s interest in cutlery began when he worked in the meat masticating metal bucket bail (handle) ear, a design still in use today. business in Ithaca. He started importing In 1895, Millard leased an existing cutlery through a distributor, stocking A 58” x 50” fleece blanket featuring a American cutlery works and labor force scissors, razors, kitchen and table knives hand-drawn map image show casing from Charles E. Sherwood to produce and pocket folders that he vended in his the beauty of the Finger Lakes. folding pocket knives. However, with travels. The cutlery was made in Europe A perfect gift! tariffs on imports, a demand for pocket and was stamped with the Robeson knives and the growth of the American name and occasionally “Elmira, N.Y.” 585-314-6854 | pibbonscottage@gmail.com Industrial Revolution, Millard established It was at this time that Millard
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1900s: Establishing a legacy Disaster struck in 1902 when a flood destroyed the Allegany Cutlery Co. and fixed blade knife manufacturing facilities for both Ontario Knife Company and Robeson Cutlery Company. A newspaper account of the incident read, “Seven or eight grindstones, weighing about 2,200 pounds each, were stored in front of the cutlery works, and not a trace of them can be found.” Ontario Knife Company relocated to a new facility in Franklinville while Robeson Cutlery Company’s manufacturing was absorbed by Ontario Knife Company with employees displaced from Allegany Cutlery. Robeson Cutlery Company established a partnership with another startup knife manufacturer, Case Manufacturing Co. In the 1910s, Roberson Cutlery Company had a product line of “PocketEze” knives that had highly figured worm groove bone handles; it is possible that Case Manufacturing Co. either provided parts to Robeson Cutlery Company or manufactured these knives themselves. M.F. Robeson died December 30, 1903 in Franklinville and was buried in Mount Prospect Cemetery beneath a substantial Robeson family monument. His wife, Malvina Emma Holmes, had died in 1893 and was buried in the Farmersville Cemetery. Millard’s son George assumed leadership of Robeson Cutlery Company out of Rochester while manufacturing remained in Perry. Throughout his life, Millard Fillmore Robeson applied both determination and resourcefulness to the building and founding of the Robeson Cutlery Company impacted the area for another century to come.
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Unique Toy Shop.........................................................................................81 UR Medicine Thompson Health...................................................... 13 V
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Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum.............................................28 Weaver’s Guild of Rochester............................................................54 West End Gallery........................................................................................ 71 Z
Zugibe Vineyards....................................................................................... 79
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11
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10
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2
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8
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12
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390
Waneta Lake
6
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7 Burdett
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Oneida Lake
81
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Baldwinsville
13
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14
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18
104
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