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features Life in the Finger Lakes • Volume 20, Number 1 • January / February 2020

Frozen Waterfalls to Visit

It’s winter in the gorges, and ice-spangled waterfalls give new meaning to the phrase “winter wonderland.”

Classic Cuisine The region’s iconic foods.

38 Rochester Revered A showcase of local musicians by wedding and live-event photographer Dave Jones. See more of his music photos on the Fender Guitar, Gretsch Guitar, Vans Warped Tour and SJCDrums websites.

Cover: While Avis Reese would love to own her own Steinway, she’s formed a bond with her Nord Electro 4D. It has the organ and Wurli sounds that she likes, and it’s compact and lightweight for gigs. Musicians fall in love with their instruments for all sorts of reasons – read four artists’ love stories in this issue on page 38.

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contents Life in the Finger Lakes • Volume 20, Number 1 • January / February 2020

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my own words

social

throwback issues

letters

happenings

photo album

finger lakes regional map

advertisers

Chef’s Delight

Scott Grannis, the executive chef at Seneca Harbor Station

Off the Easel

Sports Snowmobiling opportunities

Painter Pat Tribastone

Product Picks

Our favorite things and where to buy them

Nooks & Crannies Syracuse Winterfest

Uncorked Great wine finds

44 History

The “911” for old buildings

Dining Delicious dishes and where to find them

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A Decade of

Opportunity

ith a new decade comes new ideas and a fresh outlook. That can be realized in many different forms. A healthier lifestyle. A change in living arrangements. A new career. The new decade is the opportunity to create a new identity from the previous 10 years. Some changes don’t have to be so drastic, and at the magazine, we have decided that a little update is in order. You will probably notice an updated design within the pages of the print publication. We are going for a cleaner look – more of a simple and minimalist approach. In our stories, we will be engaging with readers more often through surveys and asking for your ideas and stories and photographs. Reader input is important to us and, frankly, to you as well. You as a lover of the Finger Lakes and as a loyal reader of the magazine want to have a voice, to be heard. We will do our best to bring some of your ideas to light on these pages in future editions. The region is known for its beautiful landscapes, with

the lakes and farmland and woodlands making up the majority of the area. And there are beautiful villages and bustling cities, along with the interesting stories of the people living within these centers. We want to bring you their stories. Along with the people in the region are the fun activities and events that we all love to do in our free time. From snowmobiling on picturesque trails, to live music in local taverns, we enjoy the variety of entertainment. The Finger Lakes Region, even though mostly a rural area, does offer so many different things for different tastes. Wineries and breweries are quickly becoming cultural centers in their own right by promoting the arts and music, along with offering delicious beverages. I’m excited about the possibilities in the next decade. How about you? mark@lifeinthefingerlakes.com

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n the winter months, motorcyclists congregate on frozen lakes and bays. Dirt bikes, motorcycles and ATVs are outfitted with spiked tires to grip the icy terrain. In Rochester, Irondequoit Bay hosts the largest track in the region. Enthusiasts ranging from amateur motocross riders to your neighbor on his converted mini bike from Craigslist race for nothing more than enjoying a cold sunny day in January. However, this adrenaline rush comes at a price. Due to the nature of the course, often riders will crash or slide out from imperfections in the ice. While most are outfitted in protective gear and helmets, high speeds make this sport not for the faint of heart. — Ben Eggers

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January/February January/February 2018 The serenity and healing powers of Ithaca’s Rasa Spa are the cover subject of this issue. Tidbit: What village’s historic museum features a very rare two-story outhouse? Learn more on page 10. Question: What town once made it into the Guinness Book of World Records with the world’s largest pancake? See page 45.

This back issue is available in print for $5 each. Call 800-344-0559.

January/February 2019 Flying on ice is showcased in this issue. Tidbit: Glazed and confused donuts are all the rage in Syracuse. Read all about it on page 28. Question: What is the Curious Hobby of Scott Fybush? Find out on page 43.

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January/February 2017 Bristol Mountain’s Winter Adventures are highlighted on the cover of this issue. Tidbit: What Steuben County furniture manufacturer still uses the same “steam bending” techinique it introduced in 1912? See page 14 for the answer. Question: Wildlife Eye-Dentity! Can you identify these wildlife faces? Test your skills on page 51.

January/February 2016 Record-breaking cold and snow showed its beautiful side. Beat the Winter Blues on page 32. Tidbit: “The Complicated Business of Photographing the Fabulous Full Moon.” Find out how to be a better photographer on page 19. Question: What’s in a Name? The fascinating legends behind the 11 Finger Lakes. Read all about them on page 46.

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he photos in your 18th Annual Photo Contest issue (November/ December 2019) were wonderful. My compliments to the artists, to the beautiful Finger Lakes and you for sharing. — Kit Parker Cali

he image on pages 54 and 55 of the November/December 2019 issue is mislabeled as Otisco Lake. It is actually Owasco Lake. Here is a photo of beautiful Otisco Lake by Bill Banaszewski. Our apologies for the oversight. — Editor

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Reviving 5,000 of

January January 1... First Day Hike Join the Finger Lakes State Parks staff for a hike down and back on the Taughannock Falls Gorge Trail. If you are up for more of a challenge you can continue up to the overlook on the North Rim Trail, across to the multi-use trails and then make your way back to the parking lot. Plan on being outside for at least 2 hours (more if you hike all 5 miles). Please dress for the weather, bring water and wear appropriate footwear. 1 p.m. Meet at the start of the Gorge Trail by NYS Route 89. Taughannock Falls State Park 1740 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg, NY 14886 607-387-6739 parks.ny.gov January 3... Gallery Night Ithaca A walkable tour of art openings and other special cultural events in and around downtown Ithaca, taking place from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. With upwards of 20 venues to visit to explore each month, there is sure to be something that will catch your eye. 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Ithaca 171 East State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-277-8679 visitithaca.com January 11... The Crystal City Wine Festival at The Corning Museum of Glass The Crystal City Wine Festival is your opportunity to taste and purchase a wide variety of upstate New York wines, beer, spirits, cheese, honey

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and more in the beautiful Corning Museum of Glass. Ticket price includes souvenir glass, directory, entertainment and shopping. $40$55. Must be 21 years old to attend. 12 to 9 p.m. The Corning Museum of Glass 1 Museum Way Corning, NY 14830 crystalcitywinefestival.com Jan 11-12... Believe in Unicorns Snap a photo with the Unicorn Princess and Prince. Learn about Hercules, The Strong’s whitemargin unicornfish, with the museum’s biologist. Make a unicorn horn to wear, play unicorn ring toss, and more. View a life-size unicorn balloon sculpture created by John Barthelmes of Spotlight Arts. Included with general museum admission. Age 2 and older $16, under age 2 free, members free. The Strong Museum One Manhattan Square Rochester, NY 14607-3998 585-263-2700 museumofplay.org January 16... Business of Art: Stay Savvy - Finances for Artists & Small Businesses This presentation will discuss a range of topics including, managing personal finances in the background while running a business (e.g. business formation, business and personal taxes, saving for or spending in retirement, and cash management). We’ll discuss these topics and their applications in your personal lives. Don’t let your business or personal finances falter while trying to manage everything at once. 6 to 8 p.m. Admission: $10 Members ; $25 Not-Yet-Members

or 5,000 years a divine culture flourished in the land of China. Humanity’s treasure was nearly lost, but through breathtaking music and dance, Shen Yun is bringing back this glorious culture. Shen Yun, at the Rochester Auditorium Theater, weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends, and modern heroic tales, taking you on a journey through Chinese culture. A performance features the world’s foremost classically trained dancers, a unique orchestra blending East and West, and dazzling animated backdrops. Shows are March 7, 7:30 p.m., and March 8, 2 p.m. Visit shenyun.com/rochester for tickets and information.

The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes 79 W Market St Corning, NY 14830 607-962-1332 fingerlakeswinecountry.com January 18... Jeff Foxworthy at the Vine Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. He is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a

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multiple Grammy Award nominee and best-selling author of more than 26 books. Widely known for his redneck jokes, his act goes well beyond that to explore the humor in everyday family interactions and human nature, a style that has been compared to Mark Twain’s. Two shows: 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Vine at del Lago Resort & Casino 1133 NY-414, Waterloo, NY dellagoresort.com/events/ jeff-foxworthy (Continued on page 49)

pread the love on Saturday, February 8, during the annual Vintage, Vines and Valentines event in Naples. Guests will enjoy horse drawn carriage rides, bonfires, restaurant samplings, love songs, live entertainment, special valentines gift ideas, demonstrations, art exhibits, special sales, family programs, drawings and more. Visitors can also enjoy lunch and dinner at one of the many fine establishments in and around town. Pick up the trail map highlighting where and which merchants will be sharing tastings of wine, cider, beer, distilled beverages, grape juice, hot cocoa, chocolates, pies and more. For more information, visit naplesvalleyny.com and follow them on Facebook.

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photo album

“Sunset beyond the corn - Arkport, New York.” — Mathilda Bennett

“Winter on Seneca Lake” – Becky Enders

“Cayuga Lake” – Rick Potter

“A place to reflect Geneva on the Lake” – Tanya Machonkin Calabria

“First snowfall in Central New York” – Abby Juli

Please send photos to: mark@lifeinthefingerlakes.com

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chef’s delight

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ife in the Finger Lakes recently caught up with Scott Grannis, executive chef at Seneca Harbor Station in Watkins Glen. Scott grew up in New York State, and he brings his vast experience and love for the Finger Lakes Region into the dishes he prepares.

When did you start cooking? When I was very young, 15. My first job was as a dishwasher at the Bulls Head restaurant in Binghamton. I graduated to prep, became a fan of life in a kitchen, and started acquiring other cooking skills. I tried other fields of work but the culinary industry kept calling me back. I

enrolled in the Broome Tioga BOCES food program and excelled. Since then I’ve been learning by working with other chefs in the industry. I’ve also been willing to take chances and learn from my mistakes. What is it about the Finger Lakes area that inspires you? The biggest source of inspiration has to be the availability of farm-totable food, and then the local wineries and breweries. I also get a lot of pleasure from seeing family and friends enter our restaurant, eat our food, and then leave with smiles. I enjoy hearing their kind words about our work. It’s the finest reward as a chef. What do you like best about your job? I came here to Seneca Harbor Station about a year ago, and I love the freedom I have to be creative; to develop daily specials like our salmon

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and shrimp fresca, beef Burgundy, and Greek stuffed chicken. One of my favorite dishes to present to our patrons is our broiled seafood platter with shrimp, scallops, white fish, and our homemade crab cake. They tell me they love it! The establishment maintains an excellent reputation, and I feel blessed to work for the Simiele family.

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Full Circle Early visitors to Watkins Glen traveled by either lake steamer or by rail. Two couples from Italy – Philip and Rose Simiele, and Dominick and Theresa Roccisano – arrived by train in the early 1900s at the Watkins Glen station, today’s Seneca Harbor Station. Two of their children, William Simiele and Julia Roccisano, got married. Meanwhile, after operating for more than 100 years, the train station was closed and fell into disrepair. In 1998, William Simiele and his family purchased it, and his son Mark drew up plans to turn the abandoned station into a unique waterfront restaurant. Today, the elevated dining room features 16-foot ceilings and spectacular views of Seneca Lake, as does the large attached deck. In the summer, there’s live music on the beach patio. Seneca Harbor Station is known for its seafood. Guests rank the clam chowder and seafood bisque “the best we’ve ever had.” The Faroe Island salmon with lobster butter is also a favorite. Others patrons go there for the pasta, and can choose from four different seafood varieties, plus chicken and stuffed rigatoni. Meat lovers enjoy the Chili Espresso ribeye and the Filet Mignon Oscar, served with asparagus and lobster butter.

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Snowmobiling Opportunities in the Central Finger Lakes Region by Cindy Goff

ith approximately 10,500 miles of signed and groomed trails to cover throughout the state, it’s a case of so many potential adventures, not enough time.

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More than 230 snowmobile clubs throughout the state are overseen by the New York State Snowmobile Association (NYSSA), a non-profit organization organized in 1975. This state program is not “taxpayer supported,” but “user supported.”

Members of each local snowmobile club maintain their own trails, bridges, grooming equipment and signage, which is funded in part by snowmobile registration fees. Individual clubs also hold fundraisers to help with the costs of maintaining secondary trails and

purchasing grooming equipment. Snowmobiling generates an economic impact of approximately $868 million annually. With snow covered valleys, rural terrain and scenic beauty, the Finger Lakes Region is an excellent area for

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snowmobiling. Twenty-five clubs in the region maintain the trails – trails that connect snowmobilers to any place they want to ride throughout the state. Small villages and towns support the clubs by opening up their parks and even their school grounds to make way for trails. The clubs also rely on private landowners to allow them to create the trail system. John Mueller of Willow Bend Farms in Clifton Springs is one of them. His support for the Lehigh Valley Snow Riders Club, out of Shortsville, allows the C4 trail to connect Ontario County to both the Wayne County’s northern trail system and Steuben County’s southern trail system. One winter Sunday afternoon, John’s children set up a hot chocolate stand on the corner of

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their property where the trail goes through. “We had great fun visiting with all the travelers and listening to quick stories about far-off trips. We met lots of our neighbors as well!” says John. “We really enjoy being stewards of this great resource, and meeting the people who take advantage of it.” Members of the snowmobile club have even made improvements to his property. “They have installed a bridge across our little creek, Rocky Run – twice!” he adds. Landowners like John are an essential part of the trail system. That’s why it’s crucial for everyone snowmobiling to respect the property they are riding on by staying on the signed trails when they are open, and staying off the trails when there is not enough snow. That way, clubs earn the privilege to continue to utilize the land each season. The Lehigh Valley Snow Riders Club is one of three clubs that maintain the trail system in Ontario County. Their system runs throughout parts of Farmington, Canandaigua, Shortsville, Manchester, Clifton Springs, Phelps and Gorham. It features a variety of great places to eat and gas up, and serves as a major artery with the C4 trail that connects Wayne County to Steuben.

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wanted to be an artist for as long as I can remember,” says Pat Tribastone. She is seated serenely in her Canandaigua storefront gallery, surrounded by her resplendent still life paintings, and ready to talk about art. Because of the sophistication of her work and a long list of professional accomplishments, it is surprising to

learn that she was formerly a dietician and art is her second career. Tribastone, 64, began painting when she was 42. She gestures toward the art-filled walls. “I can’t believe I have done this but I know I was supposed to do it.” The artist works in a representational style, mostly in oil, and is drawn to natural objects such as flowers or fruit for subject matter. She favors warm

colors, especially red, and apples and roses appear frequently in her finelydetailed paintings. Tribastone exhibits and sells her awardwinning work locally and nationally and is a sought-after art show juror and judge. Her credentials include Master Pastelist of the Pastel Society of America and Signature Member of the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society. While she

Painting the Blues Away, 18 x 24, pastel. Third Place winner at the 2019 Northeast National Pastel Exhibition

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concentrates mainly on still life, she also draws and paints portraits. Raised in a small northern New York town, Tribastone’s favored childhood pastime was drawing. Though her father was a woodwork hobbyist and her mother was an avid crafter, they were not supportive of an art career for their daughter. Her parents didn’t appreciate art simply for its beauty. Both viewed creativity through the lens of functionality: If you were cold, knit a sweater. So Tribastone, who also enjoyed science, pursued a more practical dietetics degree in college. She moved to Rochester in 1978 to become a registered dietician through Strong Hospital. Tribastone worked in this field for almost 20 years while living in Webster and raising two daughters with her husband Claude, a business owner. In 1997, she stopped working since her paycheck was primarily funding childcare for their children then 10 and 11 years old. She never looked back. Tribastone was home with her girls and free to explore art. Her first creative attempts were colored pencil and watercolor experimentation. She still works with pencils but quickly abandoned watercolor. “Watercolor is the hardest medium because it doesn’t stay where you put it!” she laughs. Then Tribastone joined the Webster Art Club where she was inspired by artist Sari Gaby’s pastel demonstration and began to study with Gaby. Pastel became her primary medium combining her love of drawing and attraction to rich colors. By 2004, Tribastone was teaching pastel classes at an art supply store in Webster. She had also discovered oil painting, using walnut oil due to her sensitivity to turpentine fumes and odor. When she began teaching oil classes, Rosa Montante signed up – to get back to art-making after a long hiatus. “Pat is a very disciplined artist,” says Montante. “She painstakingly plans out each painting’s every detail: composition, significance, color harmony and so on, signifying a narrative through the painting.” The instructor and her student became friends. “Rosa has become an excellent artist through her own perseverance and practice,” says Tribastone. Both women submitted work and recently traveled to the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society “Best of America” exhibition in Utah where Tribastone won an award of excellence and Montante received a merit award.

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“I begin by finding one object that intrigues me, whether it is a flower or a vase or an old shoe. I then pick the supporting objects, keeping in mind my color scheme and composition. I sometimes do a very detailed monochromatic drawing first, or else I do a drawing on the canvas. Having chosen my color scheme, I usually begin by painting in the background. If I am painting flowers, I try to get the blossoms in before they wilt. I then continue painting the objects, one by one. I often go in with subsequent layers to modify my colors, shapes, and edges. When the painting is mostly finished, I let it sit in the studio for a few days or a week to decide if it needs correction.” — Patricia Tribastone

When her youngest daughter graduated from high school in 2006, Tribastone rented a studio in Anderson Alley Artists Studios in Rochester to paint full-time. Feeling destined to be an artist fueled her determination to excel in her work. As Tribastone began showing her paintings, the awards and sales quickly followed. “Pat’s drive to push forward with art is an inspiration,” says Montante. Tribastone spent four years at Anderson Alley and then four in Rochester’s Hungerford Building, another conclave of artist studios. 2014 was a turning point. Tribastone was awarded Master Pastelist status and rented a Canandaigua studio as she and her husband downsized to a community north of Victor. Soon after, she opened her storefront gallery and studio on Canandaigua’s Main Street in the historic Hubble Block building (home to numerous past and present galleries and artists, including the late renowned landscape painters Charles Dickens Wader and Frederick D. Crandall). ArtSpace36, a new gallery, is right next door. “Canandaigua has been the best move,” says Tribastone. “The people here have been just wonderful to me. The downtown area is beautiful and it is a totally different atmosphere.” In addition, her work is more visible because the streetlevel gallery includes both a retail space and a studio. Walls are adorned with her works plus special guest artist exhibits several months during the year. Canandaigua has evolved as an arts destination; attracting new artists, galleries and studios that entice art lovers to visit. Tribastone has played a role in that for the past five years. She

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off the easel

is an active participant in the Arts in Canandaigua committee, which meets monthly to brainstorm, plan downtown arts events, cross-market and network. Tribastone gradually gravitated toward oil as her favored medium. “I do more oils because although I enjoy pastel, it is very messy in the gallery to do it, and they don’t store well unless they are framed,” she explains. “Plus oil paintings sell better.” She teaches both mediums at artist Pat Rini Rohrer’s gallery, across the street from her own. Canandaigua artist Karen Sorce has taken various classes from Tribastone. “Her teaching has influenced the way I set up a still life arrangement, how I begin a drawing and what paints and colors I use,” says Sorce. She and her husband David are also avid art collectors. “We have several Tribastone oil paintings in our home; still life and florals that glow with color and beauty.” Tribastone has come to realize how important the beauty of art is to her. She says that the sole purpose of her artwork is to bring beauty to the world. The artist takes that mission seriously, and joyously, as she continues on her remarkable artistic journey.

View Tribastone’s work at P. Tribastone Fine Art Gallery, Canandaigua and Oxford Gallery, Rochester. For more information, visit patriciatribastoneart.com.

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There’s

Snowplace Like Syracuse

Winterfest

by James P. Hughes

s the old song goes, “Oh, it’s a long, long while from May to December…” but those lines can easily be paraphrased for upstate winters – “Oh, it’s a long, long while from autumn ‘til spring!” Joy fills the holiday season, but deep in January our harsh winters inevitably begin to drag. Seasonal cheer fades and yet the blossoms of spring are still far, far away. So, what to do – skating, skiing, watching Syracuse University basketball,

curling up with a good book by the fireplace? Determined that wasn’t enough, in 1985 some Syracusans decided not to just survive winter but to celebrate it, and at the same time promote their city and what it had to offer. Backed by the Updowntowners of Syracuse, Inc., and driven by spirited volunteers and a small staff finding their way, a lively weekend event was created. The first Syracuse

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11 LAKES 1 REGION 12 GLASSES Winterfest was born! From those modest beginnings, Winterfest quickly gained support – city, county, community organizations, local TV and radio. Year after year, the size, scope, and excitement of the celebration has grown to an 11-day festival encompassing two full weekends. Now with an annual draw in excess of 100,000 visitors, many from out of state and Canada, Syracuse Winterfest is considered the largest event of its kind in the Northeast.

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The Show (and the Snow) Must Go On Festivities continue in 2020 as Syracuse Winterfest welcomes the public to its 35th anniversary from February 13th – 23rd. This year’s slogan, “Syracuse’s Coolest Tradition,” captures the inspiration of both the fest and the winter weather itself. Dedicated organizers forge a sweeping schedule, one that appeals to all age levels and interests. Traditional “crowd favorites” have survived the decades while fresh ideas surface with each new year. Any description of activities barely scratches the surface: Music and Theater? “Ice Breaker” and “Chill Out” dance parties. Vocal and live concerts from R & B to classical. Performances from comedy to serious drama. Fun and Games? Follow clues to a $2,000 prize medallion in the Post-Standard Treasure Hunt, enter a team in the addictive Cornhole Tournament, or test your knowledge at multiple Team Trivia sites leading to a grand championship. (Continued on page 26)

Syracuse Winterfest February 13 through 23, 2020 Complete event and site information is available on the festival’s website. A printed Syracuse Winterfest guide also details the widespread schedule of activities. syracusewinterfest.com

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Ice and Snow? Ice carving and snow sculpture. Ice skating on the Clinton Square rink at city center where long, long ago skaters glided on a frozen Erie Canal. Guided walks, snowshoeing, sledding, and sleigh rides in area parks.

ood and drink sampling are in a category by themselves. Always crowd favorites, local restaurants offer friendly competitions – comfort food at its best: Chili and Chowder Cook-offs, Sandwich Stroll, Culinary Cruise, and Wing Walk. A modestly priced ticket entitles the holder to a walking (or shuttle bus) tour of multiple establishments to sample and savor each event’s specialty. Votes are cast and tallied for the best of the bunch with plaques and “bragging rights” going to the victorious establishments. The other side of “eat, drink and be merry” is satisfied with a series of “Mix-Offs” and beer tastings. Once again, patrons travel about to sample the clever cocktail creations of an ever-growing series of downtown taverns. From martinis to margaritas, stellar taste and presentation will win the day when the final votes are counted. The unique Downtown Dining Week coordinates with the festival. Many of Syracuse’s finest restaurants and bistros showcase their culinary expertise presenting multi-course meals at special prices. While traditionally the focus of Syracuse Winterfest is the downtown area, sites across the rest of the city and county come alive with activity during the fest’s run. Local museums, libraries, parks, and even the Rosamond Gifford Zoo chime in with ongoing projects and ventures – vacation camps, art classes, exhibitions, and speakers to name a few. Interested? Take a break, create a schedule of favorites, and see you in February!

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Carpenter Falls

FROZEN WATERFALLS to visit this winter

story and photos by Derek Doeffinger

Easy Walks to Bewitching Winterfalls

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Icicles as big as rockets, or as tiny as sewing needles. Glass spears threatening from overhead. Underfoot, treacherous ice sheets lurk, trying to trip the awestruck, inattentive walker. From cliffs and stream banks, shimmering baubles flaunt their icy wares, ready to challenge the crystal candelabras at the ballroom of Buckingham Palace. It’s winter in the gorges, and ice-spangled waterfalls give new meaning to the phrase “winter wonderland.” Almost as impressive is what you don’t see. The crowds – they are gone. The noise is gone. The only sounds you hear are the crunch of your footsteps on the snow crust, the muffled tinkle of water trickling beneath the ice, and the exhalation of your breath.

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Early winter waterfalls dazzle. December, with its alternating cold snaps, warm spells, and sticky blizzards reveals waterfalls in all their fairyland fantasy forms. Fresh snow adheres to everything – rocks, limbs, twigs, trunks, trails – to frame the still-flowing falls in a snowy vista from almost all angles. As you stand and look in amazement, you almost expect a ballerina to twirl through the scene. As the cold endures, cardboard-thin ice visors wrap around stream rocks. Ice formations, shaped like penguins’ feet, dangle from streamside roots, and bob in and out of the water like candles being dipped. Misty sprays drifting downstream cling to branches and twigs, transforming them into icy percussive wind chimes that click, clack, and clatter.

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Then, from mid-January to mid-February, the prolonged single digit and subzero temperatures suck the joy out of fantasyland, and seal and silence the stream with lids of ice. Day by day, inch by inch, foot by foot, waterfalls succumb to the hungry ice. Eagle Cliff Falls becomes a 40-foot wall of ice. Ninetyfoot Carpenter Falls (1) turns into a giant lumpy bud vase thrown by a first-time potter. Taughannock’s dark pool, 215 feet below the brink, vanishes under a giant beer-belly dome bulging upward 20 feet – and still growing. The ice has taken over. The winter falls, at their worst and their best, are worth seeing.

Some frozen waterfalls to visit

Seneca Mills Falls

Ithaca is a great destination for accessible frozen waterfalls. At Treman and Buttermilk State parks, you can park at the lower entrances to see the waterfalls located there. Their interior trails will be closed. At Taughannock Falls (4), the flat gorge trail off Rt. 89 is often open. Check ahead to be sure – 607-387-6739. The parking lot overlook (but not the stairs) is nearly always open. The short, mostly flat walk to Ithaca Falls is usually safe if traversed carefully.

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Ludlowville (Salmon Creek) Falls (5) in Ludlowville, 15 miles north of Ithaca, can be seen from the back of Ludlowville Park. It’s at the intersection of Ludlowville Road and Mill Street. Shequaga Falls (2) at the west end of Main Street in Montour Falls is easily viewable from the park facing it. The drive on Rt. 14 from Watkins Glen to Montour Falls not only takes you past the roadside Aunt Sarah’s Falls, but also alongside a string of cliffs where dazzling displays of icicles often form.

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In extreme cold, 90-foot-high Carpenter Falls (1) on Appletree Point Road halfway down Rt. 41A on the west side of Skaneateles Lake often freezes completely. From the parking area for Bahar Preserve, walk west (back towards Rt. 41A) a few hundred yards on the trail. Hiking poles and ice cleats are recommended. You can see small but picturesque Honeoye Falls in the center of the village of Honeoye Falls (3) from a viewing platform at the back of Mendon Town Hall, or from the bridge over the creek. You can get a good look at High Falls (8) in downtown Rochester from the pedestrian bridge Pont de Rennes, next to the Genesee Brew House restaurant.

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Whether in a parking lot or on a trail, any winter walk entails risk. If you want to get a closer look at a falls, be sure to put on some sort of ice cleats, take hiking poles, and tread carefully. Stay off the waterfall unless you’ve had ice climbing training and are properly equipped.

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dining

Delicious Dishes The Nolan’s Captain’s Platter Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake

The Nolan’s Captain’s Platter features an 8 oz. Certified Angus Beef Filet Mignon paired with a 6 oz cold water lobster tail and a two-wpiece shrimp cocktail. Enjoy a mouth watering meal while enjoying the beauty of Canandaigua Lake. nolansonthelake.com

Winter Beet Salad The Red Bird Café and Gift Shop, Brockport We feature our signature Winter Beet Salad. Tender sweet beets combined with seasonal oranges, red onion and Feta cheese. Finished with crunchy walnuts and F. Oliver’s fresh pressed blood orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil vinaigrette make this salad a Red Bird favorite! redbirdcafeandgiftshop.com

Crab Stuffed Haddock Seneca Harbor Station, Watkins Glen Three quarter pound of fresh filet of haddock stuffed with jumbo lump crab, broiled with white wine, lemon and finished with a seafood cream sherry reduction. senecaharborstation.com

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Classic

Cuisine

The Region’s Iconic Foods

1 by Sierra Guardiola

hicago has its deep dish pizza; Philly has its cheesesteak. The Finger Lakes is also known for some unique favorite foods. Here are just a few.

1. Cornell Chicken This dish famously draws its origin back to a Cornell professor and his quest to make the best barbeque chicken. Robert Baker was a professor of poultry science at Cornell and laid out ingredients for the best sauce along with instructions on how to best cook the chicken during the process. His famous chicken was first served at his stand at the New York State Fair, and remains open at the fair to this day and is run by the Baker family.

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4 3 2. Ice Cream Sundae People may go to just about any ice cream store and ask for a sundae, but it got its start in the Finger Lakes town of Ithaca. While serving ice cream with toppings was probably happening before the 1890s, the first record of the name being coined occurred in 1892 in Ithaca when two men enjoyed vanilla ice cream topped with a cherry and cherry syrup. Legend has it that the two decided to name the dish after the day they first enjoyed it, thus the name “Cherry Sundae.” 3. Grape Pie Naples is the hometown of this fall favorite. The first grape pie was introduced in the 1960s at Redwoods Restaurant. The owner, Al Hodges, introduced the new dessert to attract new customers and from there, it gained traction. Hodges enlisted the help of local baker Irene Bouchard who helped bake the pies made of concord grapes for his restaurant. The area now has many of its local hubs churning out these pies that people await year after year. 4. Spiedies Although this dish got its start in Binghamton, it’s gained popularity in the Finger Lakes region, too, where many places are taking a shot at serving up their own variations. Look for them on the menu at restaurants in the area, sometimes served in new forms like the Chicken Spiedie Dip found on the menu at Monk’s on The Commons in Ithaca. A spiedie is often chicken or other meat marinated overnight to soak up the juicy flavor of the sauce, often made with lemon and garlic. After it’s marinated, it is then cooked on a skewer. It is then placed inside a roll and enjoyed as a sandwich. (Continued on page 37)

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real estate | marketplace

From lakefront homes to commercial space, the Finger Lakes Region has much to offer when it comes to properties for sale.

Santina A Pavia, Licensed Real Estate Broker

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5455 W. Lake Road, Fleming Luxurious lakefront home situated in the heart of the Finger Lakes. 4 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths with 1st floor master wing. Open concept with gourmet kitchen, sauna, barroom, theater. Overlooking beautiful Owasco Lake. Family compound opportunity as the house next door is also available.

5459 W. Lake Road, Fleming Here is an opportunity to try your skills at winemaking! Lakefront property with your own private vineyard with award winning wine, located on Owasco Lake. Popular spot for swimming, fishing, boating and taking in the natural beauty of the lake. This can be your own private residence, a beach home, vacation rental or a family compound as the house next door is also available! Sabrina Arcuri, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Rosemary Talarico, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker Brett George, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

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5210 Lower Egypt Road, Bristol Country Paradise for every season. Almost 250 acres in the Bristol Hills with trails for riding, hiking and snowmobiling. Ponds for fishing, woods and open fields for hunting, horse barn with four stalls and so much more. The home has over 3700 sf, a great room with wood burning fireplace, kitchen and dining area and French doors opening to the porch. Three bedrooms, three baths down, huge master up and a massive game room ready for family fun. Don’t miss this amazing property in the heart of Wine Country, Horse Country, the western Finger Lakes and the Genesee Valley.

MLS 1232893 5462 East Lake Rd Conesus Lake $289,000.00 Turn key3 Br 1.5 bath year round home on Conesus Lake! Don’t miss out on this fully furnished opportunity. Exceptionally maintained home/cottage. 1st floor half bath with laundry, remodeled kitchen, sliding glass doors from living room to spacious deck. 2 spacious second floor bedrooms with beautiful views of the lake. Home has an outdoor kitchen on lower level. This home is set up for the lake lover!

MLS 1234856 144 Main Street Dansville NY Historic Star Theatre is a unique showplace to enjoy movies, plays, birthday parties, weddings, events or fundraisers. Features superior sight and sound of Dolby Digital and surround sound. Seats 275+ with a full service snack bar. Possible living/rental space on 2nd and 3rd levels.

For more information contact Holly Harvey, Associate Broker, Empire Realty Group 585-414-4845

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7 5. White Hots These are a Western New York spin on the classic hot dog Americans know and love. White hots are made from a combination of beef, pork, and veal with spices like mustard and paprika added for flavor. The dish gets its name since the meat is uncured and unsmoked, which when cooked results in the white color. You’ll often see them served with a sauce of onions, peppers, relish, molasses, and vinegar on top of it after it’s been grilled over charcoal. Although now praised for the high-quality of meat they use, these were originally made as a “poor man’s hotdog” by using lower quality cuts of meat. 6. Garbage Plate A traditional garbage plate usually has a variety of cheeseburger, sausage, steak, chicken, or white or red hots piled on top of home fries, French fries, baked beans, and macaroni salad. It’s finished off with a Rochester hot sauce, which is a spicy meat sauce. This plate got its start at Nick Tahou Hots, an eatery in Rochester. Legend has it that it was created by a group of college students looking for a latenight eat. It has become a staple in Rochester’s culture, with many restaurants and eateries offering their own spin on the dish to add some flare to a favorite. 7. Salt Potatoes Hailing from the Syracuse area, this dish was introduced back in the 1800s after Irish immigrants settled in the area and began working in the salt mines. It’s made using simple ingredients, yet has made a name for itself even so. The potatoes are boiled in salt water, which boils at a higher temperature. It helps the potatoes cook through better than without the salt. The skin of the potato takes on the salty flavor of the water, which adds to the overall flavor of the dish. A special thanks goes out to Monica’s Pies in Naples for the grape pie, and to Charlie Riedel’s in Canandaigua for the white hot and garbage plate dish preparation. Ja n uary/ February 2020 ~

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eet Rochester photographer Dave Jones, portraitist extraordinaire. “I’m a wedding photographer [see EmpireWestPhoto.com] but I’ve also been taking pictures of live music and events for the past eight years [see EmpireWestLive.com]. I photograph a lot of touring bands that come through, but I never did anything for local Rochester musicians and I wanted to. I came up with the idea of ‘Rochester Revered.’ It’s different. It’s a portrait series of individual musicians and their ‘most revered’ instruments. I mean, every musician has the one that’s extra special, and there’s always a story behind it. I wanted to capture that story in a photograph.”

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Steinway Grand Piano/ Nord Electro 4D Keyboardist/ Music Director for Rochester R&B Artist Danielle Ponder

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wish I was lucky enough to own my own grand piano! Right now, I generally play keyboards for live shows, but a real piano will always be my first love. I grew up playing on an upright piano, but when I first got a chance to play on a grand piano, it was just something magical. The way the keys felt, the tone, the dynamic abilities ... it was simply beautiful to me. The Steinway was the first grand that made me sound like a skilled musician. Everything I played sounded better on a Steinway. That might all be in my head, but that’s what it seemed like. Lol!”

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Bill Herring 2012 limited edition Gretsch Electromatic Member of Irish punk and psychobilly band 1916

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t was the first instrument I’ve owned that I saved up for and spent time researching before I bought it. It wasn’t a gift from someone (which is always nice!) and it wasn’t given to me in some way. I earned it. The guitars I had been playing up until that point were older guitars I had acquired from when I was a kid. I bought the Gretsch from my friend Dave over at Guitar Center. Great selection of really nice instruments over there. As a primarily rhythm oriented guitarist, I knew I needed a guitar that played like an acoustic but had the ability to really bring the power when I hit the gas and the band gets going. This guitar has FilterTron pickups, although I have been toying with upgrading them. I had a bone nut installed by K Robin guitars a few years ago

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and that took care of a string breaking issue I was having. I really do put this poor guitar through the ringer but it works as hard as I do so I feel like we are good partners.” Who is your favorite Rochester musician? “My favorite Rochester musician (and this is a super loaded question because I know so many great players in and around Rochester) is Dennis Casey from Flogging Molly. He and I have become good friends over the years and he inspires me to get off my ass and make things happen. It’s amazing to me that someone can be that talented, and so down to earth while juggling a career as a touring musician with having a family. I love that guy.” Ja n uary/ February 2020 ~

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y parents knew I would need a good instrument for college auditions, and violins can be pretty expensive so they sold their ‘66 Mustang to buy it. It’s been a dream of mine to one day buy them a Mustang back if I ever make it big haha! I love the tone and playability of that violin and it will always mean so much to me because of what my parents did to buy it for me. I can’t ever imagine replacing it! “I do have a backup violin that I sometimes bring on stage, as well for alternate tunings. I’ve collected a lot of signatures on that one, mostly from bluegrass fiddlers, but also from some other artists I’ve met or worked with.

Two of my favorite signatures are from Alison Krauss and Charlie Daniels.” Why do you love the Rochester music scene? “I love the Rochester music scene for a lot of reasons. In addition to being a great place for all kinds of music, there are lots of musicians who truly love to collaborate with and teach other musicians, and Rochester music fans are so loyal. My family and I have met some of our closest friends through my shows growing up because people would come out to support what we were doing week after week.”

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friend of mine was a rep for Buffet Crampon. He carried a line of trumpets called B & S. I had never heard of them before. I was very happy with the trumpets I was playing and I wasn’t interested in switching. He just asked me what would it hurt to try them, so I reluctantly did. It was more than reluctance, I was trying to not like the horn. He gave me two horns to try and one was okay. The other one was really good, but I wasn’t sure I wanted to go through

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all that it takes to change horns. The next day I played that horn on a gig and was blown away at the response, the versatility, and the sound. From then on anytime I needed a Bb trumpet; that was the horn I played. “I love this horn; it is so versatile. Because of all the different genres of music that I play, I needed something that can play Freedom Trio on Thursday, Shostakovich on Friday, Dennis Brown on Saturday and Hovhaness on Sunday.”

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“911”for Old Buildings

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rotecting this region’s unique architectural heritage for the past 80 years has been the mission of The Landmark Society of Western New York. The nonprofit group fosters “healthy, livable and sustainable communities” by promoting sound preservation and planning practices across nine counties: Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, Seneca, Ontario, Yates, Genesee, Wyoming, and Orleans. From its headquarters in the historic Warner Castle in Rochester’s

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Highland Park, The Landmark Society provides wide-ranging educational programs, tours, grants, and resources. It is the go-to organization for questions about adapting or saving a building or landscape. It also oversees three Rochester properties of its own: the Stone-Tolan House Historic Site, the Ellwanger Garden, and St. Joseph’s Park. “We’re the 911 for old buildings,” quips Landmark Society’s Preservation Planner Caitlin Meives. They often hear from homeowners and developers

needing to make a building handicap accessible. Others face at-risk situations – prominent mansions in a state of deterioration, notable commercial buildings without tenants, churches with dwindling congregations unable to maintain them, rare industrial structures up for sale, valued educational institutions facing costly repairs, and designed landscapes threatened by alterations. “We try to find an economic way to reuse a building. Preservation isn’t

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Left: On the Landmark Society’s list is the Highland Reservoir, a major landscape feature at the heart of Highland Park. It’s one of two city reservoirs that may be covered to comply with a federal law. Below: Five to Revive 2019 was announced at the Historic Parsells Church in Rochester.

freezing things in amber,” explains Meives. A site’s revitalization can help to create local jobs, stimulate investment, increase tax revenues, and build sustainable communities. Meives stresses the importance of grassroots support for the built environment. “We don’t go into a community and tell people what to do.” Meives oversees grants for pre-construction studies, repairs, feasibility, and condition reports, but she cautions they receive requests for twice the available $10,000 given annually. Five to Revive, a list of “irreplaceable historic resources,” has been named annually since 2013. “Each year, these become priority projects for Landmark Society staff and programs as we work collaboratively with owners, municipal officials, and developers to facilitate investment and foster rehabilitation,” says Wayne Goodman, The Landmark Society’s executive director “In the 1960s, the preservation movement focused on high-style homes,” says Meives, who oversees Five to Revive. “Today we want a variety of resources and building types.” Selection criteria include architectural/design integrity, historical significance, degree of endangerment, potential catalytic impact, and likelihood that inclusion on list will help facilitate a positive outcome. Some listings are thematic, like “Traditional Trades” (carpentry, masonry, metalwork and skills to rehabilitate historic buildings), recognized in 2016. Here are the 2019 Five to Revive.

1. Highland Reservoir and Cobbs Hill Reservoir, Rochester. Each is a prominent component of the city’s parks system, integral to the designs of renowned landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. Today, both water features face potentially drastic alterations to comply with a federal law requiring public water systems to add physical covers over the reservoirs or provide additional water treatment to protect against microbial contaminants. The Landmark Society believes an economically responsible solution can be found that will respect the essential character of these important parks.

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arrott Hall in Geneva was one of The Landmark Society of Western New York’s Five to Revive in 2018, the year it was scheduled for demolition. The striking Italianate-style building

with its ornate cast iron veranda was the home of Nehemiah and Louisa Denton, successful agriculturalists who moved to Geneva in 1852. Thirty years later the mansion on West North Street, along with 125 acres and outbuildings were sold to New York State to establish the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. Over its history significant contributions were made in its laboratories to the history of botany, including advances in carpology (study of fruits and seeds), agriculture, horticulture, plant pathology, and dairy production. Denton House later became Parrott Hall, named after Percival John Parrott, an entomologist and Experiment Station director from 1938 to 1942. It was used by the state until 1968 and in 1971, due to its historic and architectural significance, was the first property in Geneva listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) took it over in 1975, but by the 1980s maintenance proved inadequate. Plans to renovate it as an historic site were not realized. “I’ve walked by Parrott Hall every work day for 39 years,” says researcher Bruce Reisch of Cornell AgriTech, the new name for the Experiment Station. The professor of grapevine breeding and genetics’ Hedrick Hall office overlooks Parrott Hall. “I could not stand idly by,” says Reisch when the building was threatened. With others he established the Friends of Parrott Hall, a non-profit organization, in 2017. Thanks to a coalition formed between the Friends, The Landmark Society, the Preservation League of New York State, and the City of Geneva, the building was saved. By 2018, the city of Geneva secured a $400,000 Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) grant from the NYS OPRHP to support initial stabilization and restoration of Parrott Hall. A 10-year license agreement was issued by OPRHP and a Memorandum of Understanding among coalition members was signed. The grant will fund a temporary patch over the hole in the main roof; full roof replacement; stabilization of interior stairway and framing; rebuilding the veranda; exterior masonry and paint work. A feasibility study, not yet funded, is planned. One option for Parrott Hall is as an outreach site for agricultural and food sciences. The Five to Revive recognition, according to Reisch, demonstrated “this is really moving forward.” Many people, especially in Geneva, have responded to the appeal for donations and members of the Parrott family have joined the Friends’ board. To find out how to donate, or to see historic photos of Parrott Hall, visit friendsofparrotthall.org. For more information on The Landmark Society of Western New York, the 2019 Five to Revive properties, and the 2013-2018 listings, visit landmarksociety.org or call 585-546-7029.

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Left to Right at Parrott Hall: Caitlin Meives, Preservation Planner, The Landmark Society; Bruce Reisch, Professor, Cornell AgriTech; Larry Francer, Associate Director of Preservation, The Landmark Society.

2. 6 Madison Street in the Susan B Anthony Neighborhood, Rochester This two-and-a-half-story brick house, unused for more than 20 years and one of the few vacant properties in the Susan B Anthony neighborhood, awaits rehabilitation. 3.

King’s Daughters and Sons Building, Dansville The c.1860 three-story brick building served variously as the Dansville Seminary, the town’s first hospital, and an assisted living facility. It is now vacant and suffering internal

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damage but its location makes it a prime candidate for residential reuse.

4. Hamlet of Childs, Orleans County Childs boasts a unique historic character – the Tillman’s Historic Village Inn and Fair Haven Inn, several preCivil War wood frame and brick houses, and the National Historic Landmark Cobblestone Museum. Planning and zoning practices are encouraged to enable sensitive new construction and pedestrian-oriented infrastructure and design. 5. Adaptive Reuse of historic houses of worship This thematic listing reflects declining church membership across the region and elsewhere resulting in limited resources to maintain these buildings. New uses must be found. Representing this theme are: the

The Trinity Episcopal Church on South Main Street in Geneva: The over 100-year old church in Geneva’s South Main Street Heritage District is no longer used for worship. Services have been relocated and to preserve the massive building, it is being considered for commercial use.

Historic Parsells Church, Rochester, Trinity Church, Geneva, Logan Community Center, Hector, and the Wesleyan Church, Seneca Falls. The Landmark Society is proud that since Five to Revive began only one listed building, the Hotel DeMay

in Greece, New York was demolished. Threats to at-risk buildings like Geneva’s Parrott Hall have been greatly reduced (see sidebar). In an upcoming 2020 article the magazine will feature the Lehigh Valley Railroad Roundhouse in the Village of Manchester listed in 2017.

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January 25... Snowman Stay, Paint and Sip at the Vineyard Inn and Suites Experience the Snowman Paint & Sip night at the Best Western Plus Vineyard Inn and Suites in Penn Yan. Extend the fun by staying with us through the weekend to explore the region’s wineries, breweries, and festivals. Only $160. Includes: 1 double queen room, 2 Paint & Sip seats, wine tasting, light appetizers, and complimentary breakfast in the morning. Additional seats are $30 per person, maximum 4 guests per room. 5 p.m. Best Western Plus Vineyard Inn and Suites 142 Lake Street, Penn Yan NY 315-536-8473 January 26... George M. Ewing Canandaigua Forum The 9th annual speaker series is here. Forrest Pritchard, organic farmer and author of “Gaining Ground, A Story of Farmer’s Markets, Local Food and Saving the Family Farm” will give a talk

on sustainable agriculture and family farms. 4 p.m. Price: $25 FLCC Student Center Auditorium 3325 Marvin Sands Drive Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-398-0239 gmeforum.org

New Canandaigua Destination to Open Summer 2020

February February 1... 8th Annual Sip-N-Ski Sip-N-Ski is a unique event combining two things the Finger Lakes are known for – local, hand-crafted wine, beer and spirits and snow. Whether you’re a novice or advanced skier, Sip-N-Ski has options for everyone to enjoy a night out while supporting a wonderful cause. Space is limited, so don’t wait to purchase your ticket. See you on the trail. $100. 5 to 9 p.m. Bristol Mountain Nordic Center 5589 South Hill Road Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-374-1114 bristolmountain.com

he Lake House — a ground-up, multi-building property — is a Sands family independently owned hotel. The hotel will open in summer 2020 at 770 South Main Street, on the base of Canandaigua Lake. The Lake House will offer a residentially-inspired and designforward hotel, creating a new destination for travelers seeking an active wellness retreat in Upstate New York.. The first building to open will be the Sand Bar, for Memorial Day 2020.

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February 2...10th Annual Super Couch Potato 5K Get your run done early so you can park yourself on the couch and watch the big game. A flat and fast 5-kilometer race at scenic Onondaga Lake Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $22 Onondaga Lake Park 400 First Street Liverpool, NY 13088 runsignup.com/Race/NY/Liverpool/ SuperCouchPotato5k

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February 18-21... Winter Family Fun Week No school? No problem? There will be learning activities & crafts galore at the Seneca Art and Culture Center. Celebrate President’s Recess with Ganondagan! Come learn traditional winter games, crafts, songs, and listen to traditional stories throughout this week of programming. Ganondagan State Historic Site 7000 County Road 41 Victor, NY 14564 585-742-1690 info@ganondagan.org

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Areas of Interest in this issue 1 Branchport (p.17) 2 Canandaigua (p.18) 3 Clifton Springs (p.15)

4 Dansville (p.46) 5 Geneva (p.46) 6 Honeoye Falls (p.29)

7 Ithaca (p.32) 8 Montour Falls (p.28) 9 Penn Yan (p.17)

10 Rochester (p.31, 38) 11 Shortsville (p.15) 12 Syracuse (p.24)

13 Watkins Glen (p.10)

From Oswego

Lake Ontario

Hilton

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Sodus Bay

Sodus Point

MONROE Webster Brockport

104

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Baldwinsville

E. Rochester Macedon

490

Caledonia

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Avon

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McGraw 81

Lansing

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Homer

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Branchport

Wayland

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Candor

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Painted Post

Elmira C H E M U N G Heights

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Addison

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Newark Valley

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8 Cayuga 9 Owasco 10 Skaneateles 11 Otisco

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