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Life in the Finger Lakes • Volume 21, Number 2 • March/April 2021

28 The Great Escape

New York Kitchen and The Lake House on Canandaigua partner to bring their customers the very best experience.

Artistry in Wood Woodmansee Woodwrights combines elements of artwork directly into their woodwork.

Cover: Tulips at Highland Park in Rochester. Photo by Derek Doeffinger

Spring Road Trip to Cayuga Lake

From bird watching to craft beer drinking and everything in between, this scenic byway is good for a day or a weekend.

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contents 3 my own words 4 letters 8 then and now 10 happenings 11 scrapbook 46 around the region

Product Picks

Our Favorite Things and Where to Buy Them

- Tioga, Seneca and Onondaga Counties

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finger lakes regional map

Cultured National Women’s Hall of Fame

Nooks & Crannies

Off the Easel

Clinton’s Ditch in Camillus

Metalsmith Dana Stenson

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Making a Difference The Best Subscribers in the World

23 Dining

People in the Know

Delicious Dishes

Chef’s Delight Pat Kalaboke of Pat’s Pizzeria

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Randi Zabriskie of Jane Morgan’s Little House

Creature Comforts Rabbits to the Rescue

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A Finger Lakes

Road Trip

don’t know about you, but I’m getting a little stir-crazy. As I write this, I am looking through the window on a beautiful sunny day, with about 15 inches of snow on the ground, and I’m getting a bit of cabin fever. As I say sometimes, we will have earned spring this year, because of the extra snowy wintry weather. During these times, social isolation is common, and yet we can still do things to get out of the house and enjoy ourselves. Helen Heizyk, a fellow volunteer at the Finger Lakes Museum, loves to get out and explore the outdoors. Her photography has always caught my eye. She seems to capture the true essence of the area through her lens. One great idea she had for getting out and about is an excursion around Cayuga Lake, one of the largest of the Finger Lakes. The scenery along the lake is spectacular, and then there are the many stops along the way. The many opportunities to shop, hike, eat, drink, and sightsee are myriad. I highly recommend this road trip, any time of the year. If you’re looking for another getaway, a great escape can

be had by staying at The Lake House on Canandaigua, and then stopping by next door at New York Kitchen to enjoy their culinary delights. Between the cooking classes, wine and beer tasting, and pure relaxation, it’s a time away that can’t be beat. If fishing is your passion, we give you a taste of where to publicly access some of the creeks and streams in the area. Visit dec.ny.gov to learn more about where to fish. While you’re out having fun and hunger pangs overtake you, stop by any of four locations of Pat’s Pizzeria. Trust me, their pies are second to none. Experience culture by visiting the National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls or visit a local art gallery and gift shop. There’s never an end to things to do in the Finger Lakes, no matter the time of year. I am always very excited to share what I know about the Finger Lakes Region, because I truly love living here. mark@lifeinthefingerlakes.com

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n looking at the “Brave Women Past and Present” article from the January/ February 2021 issue, and there was no mention of Harriet Tubman and her home in Auburn. When I went to their website, her home and museum in Auburn is included on their list. I feel this is a glaring omission. — Lynn Swisher

Yes, there was an omission for The Harriet Tubman National Historic Park. The Seward House Museum, the Howland Stone Store Museum, and Fort Hill Cemetery were also accidentally left off the list. This was certainly a clerical error and not in any way meant to exclude these four sites. —Editor

ust a brief note to let you know how much we enjoy your magazine. Reading it sure brings back memories, not just the articles but also the ads. We spent over 32 years between Seneca Falls and Geneva before moving to Maine chasing grandchildren. They grew up and now we are in North Carolina. We are one of your first subscribers, I guess, since we got the first edition in 2001 and have been reading the issues ever since. Thank you for a great magazine and keep up the good work. — Elmer Praul

have enjoyed Life in the Finger Lakes magazine for a number of years and thank you for publishing it. I was surprised to see in the latest issue, that Canadice Lake was listed at only 3 miles long. My buddy and I have hiked the entire length of the lake many times and it is actually 4 miles long with a 2 mile, half way marker on a tree. I even measured it with my GPS last fall and it was exactly 2 miles to the half way marker. That trail is our favorite of the 170 trails we have hiked in New York. Do you have an explanation for this discrepancy? – Edward Snyder We refer to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) when it comes to data for the Finger Lakes. I’m guessing the distance on the DEC webpage is in the actual length using surveying techniques, and not the imperfect distance of walking along the edge where it’s not always a straight line. —Editor

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Traveling along the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway can lead to beautiful vistas, such as this one on the west side of the lake. To learn more about things to see around this Finger Lake, turn to page 32.

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Graphic Artist............Maia VanOrman Associate Editor............... Tina Manzer Assistant Editor...............J. Kevin Fahy Freelance Editor.......Bethany Snyder

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ubscribers to Life in the Finger Lakes truly do make a difference in the world of this magazine publisher! Since the magazine first started in 2001, loyal readers have enabled the brand to grow and flourish. Now, 20 years later, the magazine is bigger and better than ever. We would like to offer a big THANK YOU to all subscribers and readers. Let’s see what some of you have to say.

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nly a few years in existence, Pat’s Pizzeria is taking the Finger Lakes Region by storm. Their quality food and excellent service have endeared them to their customers. The business has locations in Ovid, Waterloo, Lyons, and Ithaca. LIFL: Pat, how did you get your start in the pizza business? In 2002 I started delivering pizzas for a local regional chain after being laid off in the construction business. What encouraged you to start your own business? After moving up the ranks into upper-level management with the other company, I saw the benefits of helping people and creating opportunities to encourage them to grow. What is meant by your “bringing it home” philosophy? I started the business in January 2018. I moved back to Geneva – my hometown – and began training and promoting my own employees. It was a homecoming of sorts. I also wanted to offer a taste of home by incorporating old family recipes into some of our sauces and dough.

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In what way do you stand out from other pizza shops? What is a customer favorite? Pat’s Pizzeria stands out because of the recipes. We also love taking care of our customers and team. We now have 14 managers between the four locations. Our number one customer favorite is split between the Buffalo Chicken Pizza and the Old World Pizza. I like your customer service aspect. Please tell me a little more about that philosophy. I’ve been to theme parks, hotels, and other restaurants where it felt as if I was receiving the highest level of customer service possible and was so moved that I decided to “bring it home” and implement this mindset within my own company.

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he year 2020 was one of major change for the National Women’s Hall of Fame (NWHF) in Seneca Falls. After years of planning and fundraising, the NWHF moved from its downtown location to the rehabilitated 1844 Seneca Knitting Mill, a striking landmark overlooking the Cayuga-Seneca Canal. For the first time, the NWHF also introduced a virtual induction, which posthumously recognized six prominent Black women. As the nation’s oldest membership organization dedicated to honoring and celebrating distinguished American women, the NWHF was founded in Seneca Falls in 1969. It was housed since 1977 in a former bank on Fall Street. When the not-for-profit organization outgrew that space, it purchased the shuttered mill

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Left, top to bottom: NWHF The new location of the National Women’s Hall of Fame Lyonfoto

A new Hall of Fame display lists Inductees and their areas of accomplishment that visitors can browse. Examining the scrolls listing Inductees is Left to Right: Rebecca Petropoulos, Operations Manager, Rene Tracy, head docent, and Jeff Shipley of the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce. Courtesy of NWHF

New exhibits include a section called “Why Here?” highlighting why the first women’s rights convention in the U. S. was held in Seneca Falls. Lyonfoto

Introductory exhibits on the first floor are designed to preview the exhibits that will be developed for the upper floors. They celebrate the NWHF Inductees and showcase stimulating stories of past and present hard-won achievements. Lyonfoto

in 2006 to house its exhibits, archives, and offices. “The National Women’s Hall of Fame has a fabulous Dr. Judith Pipher Courtesy NWHF new look,” says 2007 NWHF Inductee Dr. Judith Pipher, an astronomer who worked on experiments leading to the design of a camera in the Spitzer Space Telescope. Pipher is one of 293 American women who have been inducted into the NWHF since 1973, fulfilling the mission of “Showcasing great women … Inspiring all!” “Before the process began, the mill showed not only the need for renovation, but reconstruction to make it a safe and welcoming structure,” says Pipher, a resident of Seneca Falls and former NWHF board member, now an emerita board member. “I love the fact that the original floors have been kept and refurbished, and that the new windows are true to the original design.” Pipher calls the reconstruction a tribute to former NWHF Board President Jeanne Giovannini, who engineered the entire process. M ar ch /A pr i l 2021 ~

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Top to bottom: “Stand Among Great Women” to read the long white scrolls listing Inductees’ names. Courtesy Laurel Wemett

Visitors can “weave” them-selves into the story in a participatory exhibit by sharing their own stories of women who have inspired them. Lyonfoto

Large illustrations along the walls depict themes for future exhibitions at the new NWHF. Standing with Rebecca Petropoulos are Rene Tracy, NWHF head docent, and Jeff Shipley of the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce. Courtesy of NWHF

The bell is a reminder of the 155 year era when the building was the Seneca Knitting Mill. Courtesy Laurel Wemett

The four-story mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Properties, encompasses 36,000 square feet and has links to the American women’s rights and abolitionist movements. In 1848, two mill trustees signed the “Declaration of Sentiments,” which was passed at the historic Seneca Falls Convention. Modeled after the Declaration of Independence, the document demanded the right to vote for women. Because the mill trustees supported abolition, the mill processed wool, not cotton, which was harvested by slave labor. A large bell, formerly in the rooftop bell tower, is now displayed as a reminder of when it alerted

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Rebecca Petropoulos

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mill workers of start, lunch, and quitting times. “The most difficult thing for the staff was to move during the COVID-19 pandemic while working from home,” recalls Rebecca Petropoulos, the operations manager at NWHF. The museum professional directed the move and set up the new office, and was also a member of the committee that created the new exhibits. With the first phase completed, NWHF now seeks funds for a new elevator and staircase, plus renovation of the second, third, and fourth floors. “We would love contributions,” says Petropoulos. In August 2020, volunteers and staff welcomed visitors to the spacious NWHF headquarters with introductory displays previewing the exhibits to be developed for the upper floors. The “Why Here?” section explains why Seneca Falls was chosen as the location of the first women’s rights convention in the U.S. An invitation stenciled on the floor reads “Stand Among Great Women” and includes long white scrolls listing inductees’ names. People unfamiliar with the old NWHF site were prompted to visit during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. Those who remembered the Seneca Knitting Mill came to see the transformation. “Someone even came in to buy socks once sold here,” Petropoulos recalls. “I believe that the hall will draw many visitors to Seneca Falls, where the fight for women’s rights in the U.S. began,” says Pipher, who worked on the reception for the 2019 induction. In-person inductions are held every other year and require living inductees to attend. Pipher recently chaired the committee to find judges to review several hundred nominees for the October 2021 induction, when 10-12 women will be added to the list of distinguished inductees. While nominations can be made by anyone, inductees are selected by an external panel that includes male and female members. As many as 200 to 400 nominations are received per cycle. Some women may be nominated multiple times before being selected. “We encourage people to nominate someone more than once,” says Petropoulos. In December 2020, NWHF began a new innovative series of virtual inductions, prompted by COVID-19 and the summer of protests. Six women of color were honored posthumously, addressing a lack of diversity within the nomination pool. They had died prior to the establishment of the NWHF, were overlooked in their lifetimes, or passed away before they were able to be inducted. This format is expected to alternate with the in-person inductions. To download a nomination form for the 2023 induction or register for a tour, visit womenofthehall.org. Read more about the mill’s renovation in the January/February 2017 issue of Life in the Finger Lakes.

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Clinton’s Ditch Alive and Well in Camillus story and photos by James P. Hughes

Dave and Liz Beebe.

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Sims’s Store in the winter.

n 1809, President Thomas Jefferson deemed funding requests for a canal project across New York State as “a little short of madness,” perhaps feasible “a century hence.” New York Governor Dewitt Clinton and others disagreed and pressed forward with the venture. By 1825, the Erie Canal – often labeled “Clinton’s Ditch” – was open for business and, as is so often said, “the rest is history.” The “Old Erie’s” golden era is long past, but nuggets of that notable history endure. Committed folks in communities along its pathway have refused to let its story die. Parks, signage, and recreational opportunities persist where once the canal’s remains were choked with undergrowth and crumbling stonework. The Erie Canal Park in Camillus, recently dedicated to Liz and Dr. Dave Beebe, is a gem where the aura of those robust “canal days” remains alive and well. The Beebes became entwined with the canal’s legacy half a century ago, almost by accident according to Dave:

Liz is a New Jersey native and was only peripherally aware of canal history from family boating trips through the upstate area. I grew up here, but outside of seeing bits and pieces of the old canal on youthful bike explorations, never paid it much attention. In the early 1970s, a 164-acre plot of state land became available, a committee was formed, and for $15.00 per acre the parcel was purchased by the Town of Camillus. Soon after, the Beebes began their long love affair with the Erie: Liz and I were members of that committee, mostly because of our interests in ornithology and outdoor activities … but restoration of Erie Canal remnants within the plot became pivotal elements of the project. As time went on, we were certainly bitten by the “canal bug.” The Camillus Canal Society was formed and, with just a dozen

volunteers, the park began to take shape. As work progressed, more and more vestiges of the canal emerged. Liz and Dave’s involvement increased as well, as did their passion for the Erie Canal and its history. Over the years, growth of the Camillus Erie Canal Park has continued under their leadership, but the Beebes are quick to credit others: We would be lost without the input of our volunteers. Now more than 160 devoted members donate time, a wide variety of skills, and, most importantly, enthusiasm. There’s great satisfaction in what’s been accomplished ... and always eager anticipation for what still lies ahead. Early efforts cleared brush, created trails, planted a few flower beds, and added basic signage. From its original 164 acres, the park has now grown to more than 400 acres – an established community resource for local folks, school groups, and visitors of every stripe.

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Liz & Dave Beebe Erie Canal Park 5750 Devoe Road Camillus, NY 13031 The park is open year-round for outdoor recreation. Check website for museum hours, boat tours, and updated event information. eriecanalcamillus.com nycanalmap.com Construction and restoration work (2009) on the Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct in the Camillus Erie Canal Park. The aqueduct was dedicated in 2010.

Sims’ Store Museum is a replica of an original canal-side general store filled with historical artifacts, canal photographs, 1800s period displays, and a gift shop. Boat cruises ply placid Erie waters, accompanied by historic narration with questions encouraged. Up and down the park, hikers and bikers follow its manicured towpath and explore wooded trails. The crown jewel of the seven-mile-long Erie Canal Park is its “water bridge,” a reclaimed limestone aqueduct over Nine Mile Creek. Restoration of this unique structure, completed in 2009 and dedicated in 2010, is a source of pride to the community, the canal society members, and the Beebes: There’s only one in New York State … the only navigable aqueduct of the original 32 along the Old Erie, and it’s right here in Camillus. Constructed in 1844, it’s been fully restored … the sole aqueduct of its kind along the waterway’s route from Albany to Buffalo. All agree that education holds a high priority with the Canal Society. The aim of every activity, from school tours to its annual Towpath Day celebration, is to foster an appreciation of the Erie Canal’s storied history. For Parks & Trails New York’s annual “Cycle the Erie Canal” bike tour, the Sims’ Store Museum is a favored stop for more than 650 cyclists gathering historical tidbits during their week-long venture. In Camillus – the exact midpoint in that challenging trek from Buffalo to Albany – travelers receive a festive welcome: food, ringing bells, and often even Half-Moon cookies.

Long after having inherited the “canal gene,” Liz and Dave are constantly on the lookout for period artifacts and other means to enhance the park’s offerings. Dave has been known to explore far and wide seeking long-forgotten pieces of the Old Erie. There are still artifacts and scraps lying about that should be in a better place … where they’re appreciated. I’ve even gone underwater a few times to discover rusted relics attached to the base of a rotted-out lock gate … nuts and bolts … anything worth preserving. With that kind of commitment, The Liz and Dave Beebe Erie Canal Park continues to grow, its operations overseen by The Camillus Canal Society. Promoting interest in Erie Canal preservation and providing exceptional recreational opportunities within the town remain the major goals. Society member Linda Vishnesky sums up the feelings of many: The Erie Canal truly gets in your blood. Like so many, I’m drawn to the place – it’s a pleasure to work here. While the Beebes would never take credit, for half a century they have truly been the heart and soul of the park’s evolution and its legacy. From a leisurely walk to an immersion in Erie Canal lore, those who regularly enjoy all the park has to offer in every season would no doubt agree.

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oodmansee Woodwrights prides itself on outstanding design and craftsmanship in woodworking capabilities. What really sets them apart is their artistic offerings, both in their woodworking projects and accessory stand-alone artwork. Featuring artwork from a range of artistic family members, the small gallery/farm shop displays a limited sampling of pen and ink drawings, paintings, landscape photography, and fiber art to go along with their cabinetry and furniture. Woodmansee sometimes combines elements of this artwork directly into their woodwork to bring their customers a unique combination of functionality and art, seldom seen in today’s world of big box store massproduced cabinetry and furniture. Their custom furniture is a blend of rustic and simple Shaker styles that may mix live edged slabs with reclaimed woods, stone, and original artwork. Rather than the “traditional” rustic approach of twig and branch detailing, the business will sometimes utilize fine pen and ink work to literally “wrap” a piece in vines or branches. Adirondack scenes and wildlife can spring out of panels and doors or adorn tabletops. The creative possibilities are endless, and they are always experimenting with new design ideas, including input from customers. Life in the Finger Lakes recently caught up with the owner, John Bishop. LIFL: How did you get started in cabinet-making? John Bishop: I really started during my high school years in the mid-seventies. My dad was handy, and I helped him with various projects around the house. I was also involved in the carpentry program at BOCES. I began to build custom furniture as soon as I finished high school, along with working on

custom homes and cabinets. Did you have any other careers besides cabinet making? At one point my family had a business that involved taking folks out on guided tours on llamas. The area around Tully is beautiful and there are lots of trails and vistas to see. Where is the business located? We are in Tully, New York, and that’s where our home is as well. We have deep roots here. My wife’s side of the family goes back eight generations, almost to the first settlers in this area. We live in a secluded area and our driveway is a quarter mile long, which isn’t always conducive for customers to stop by. We do encourage interested folks to visit our website for lots of samples.

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Left to right, top: Detail closeup artwork of a peregrine falcon and other animals on a live edge wood slab wall hanging. This is a close up detail that Josh drew on a custom coffee table. It is on a live edged wood slab of English elm. Josh uses the natural lines of the spalted maple to weave his drawings into the natural figures of the mouse and frog into the wood in these detail photos of a clock.. Spalting is the result of fungus in the wood, causing abstract lines running throughout the wood. Woodmansee utilizes spalted maple in much of their custom cabinetry.

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Call us today and take the next step to fully enjoy your lake! inspired by my old drawings and started to create sketches that would span across cabinet doors, to bring the spirit of the outdoors onto the furniture itself. The process is to first build the cabinet doors, then the drawing is done on the raw wood in the studio. After that a spray finish is applied so that it’s durable. How many different people contribute to the final product? What are their specialties? I do most of the woodworking and carpentry myself. My sons contribute with woodworking and art. Josh does pen and ink drawings, and my other son Jeremy works with cut stone. My wife helps in various areas, from inspiration to help in moving the projects. Do you have any favorite designs that you like to incorporate into your products? Kitchen cabinets make up the majority of what we do. We also make live edge tables, entertainment centers, bathroom vanities, and custom beds. A recent product that we’re really excited about is a special laser printer that will reproduce Josh’s art on other furniture. It is best suited for pen and ink style of art. We also use it to reproduce old maps on wood. To learn more about Woodmansee Woodwrights, visit woodmanseewoodwrights.com or call 315-460-0370.

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verlooking gorgeous Canandaigua Lake is New York Kitchen, a mecca of all things food and drink from the Empire State. Next door, The Lake House on Canandaigua is the epitome of luxury hospitality. This year, the two are teaming up to offer overnight accommodation packages designed to provide guests with the best that both facilities have to offer. “I took advantage of our campus-wide amenities in October,” says Alyssa Belasco, Executive Director at New York Kitchen.. “While it was just for one night, my husband and I maximized our time, starting with happy hour at the New York Kitchen Tasting Room. We ordered local charcuterie and enjoyed flights of wine from Seneca and Keuka Lakes, the Hudson Valley, and the North Fork of Long Island. We ordered a bottle of wine to go and walked back to The Lake House for an incredible dinner at The Rose Tavern.” Afterwards, the two enjoyed their wine on the lawn around a fire pit. Canandaigua Lake served as a stunning

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The Great Escape backdrop. “I’d have slept outside if that was an option!” Alyssa laughed. “It was totally restorative to treat ourselves to a change of pace and scenery.” Strong roots New York Kitchen began as a collaboration among Constellation Brands, Wegmans Food Markets, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the New York Wine and Grape Foundation. Their goal was to create a gateway for people from around the world to experience New York agriculture and viticulture. Imagine tasting the best of New York State in one place, under one roof. That’s the idea behind New York Kitchen. The mission of the nonprofit, state-of-theart facility is to educate, engage, and excite visitors with New York’s culinary, craft beverage, and agricultural bounty. The facility features two handson kitchens for cooking classes, an educational theater for chef demonstrations and beverage education, the tasting room, café dining with indoor and outdoor seating during the spring and summer, and gardens with fresh herbs, raised vegetable beds, fruit trees, and more. “My family and I took a cooking class here,” related a visitor. “IT. WAS. AWESOME. Chef Dan and Chef Laura guided us, taught us techniques, and were all-around delightful. Even better, it felt so safe amid COVID. If you are looking for a fun, socially distant night out with friends or family, do this. You’ll make so much food, you’ll go home with leftovers.”

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Tasting room features craft beer and cider from producers all across the Empire State.

The Lake House is the first hotel of its kind on the banks of Canandaigua Lake. Built in the 1970s as part of the Sheraton international hotel chain, it was acquired, remodeled, and renamed The Inn on the Lake in the mid1990s by a group that included Richard Sands, chairman of Constellation Brands, Inc. The Sands family has made many investments in the Canandaigua community, and in 2018 they decided to recreate the inn as a luxury destination. Opened last August, The Lake House boasts 124 guest rooms, two on-site restaurants, a seasonal pool, year-round hot tub, and daily yoga and meditation classes. The staffs at New York Kitchen and The Lake House are well-versed in one another’s offerings. In fact, many on the staff of The Lake House are veteran employees of New York Kitchen. They’ve welcomed folks from across New York who have ventured upstate during the pandemic. Visitors say they’ve enjoyed the ability to gravitate to and from the facilities to eat, drink, play, sleep, and even work without having to leave the property. “The most common comment we hear from out-of-towners before they leave is that they’re already planning their return trip to Canandaigua,” notes Mandy Hagadorn,

director of marketing and programming at The Lake House.. “The Lake House is a place where you’ll want to stay for a few days,” commented one visitor. “From the grounds, food, service and beautiful design – it’s a perfect getaway. The staff was so helpful and welcoming, making sure we really took advantage of what the property has to offer. The fire pits and hot tub were so relaxing. We even took a beautiful boat cruise offered through the hotel. The breakfast and cocktails at Rose Tavern were delicious. Service all around was 5 stars. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!

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story and photos by Helen Heizyk

was born and raised at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, but it wasn't until I moved an

hour away that I realized how much there is to see and do around this Finger Lake. I'm sorry, Mom, for every "I'm bored" I ever uttered! That said, more than a couple of times over the past few years, I have hopped in the car and headed east to drive the 87-mile loop known as The Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway. Along the way, I've enjoyed beautiful views of the lake and rural landscapes. I've stopped to hike many of the trails in the State Parks beside gorges carved out by glaciers and have been mesmerized by the waterfalls. I have spent countless hours watching birds migrate through the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge at the north end of the lake and walking the 5.5-mile long Cayuga Waterfront Trail at the south end.

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Some places to visit while traveling around the lake

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t was 1990 when Kim Dalheim, then a college student, impulsively purchased a pet bunny at a hardware store. That decision would lead to her lifelong love of these small, furry mammals and eventually evolved into a passion for rabbit rescue. Her first bun experience was a positive one, though she was initially inexperienced about its care. Spontaneous rabbit purchases – particularly prevalent around Easter time – don’t always have happy endings like Dalheim’s. Unprepared owners discover these little fluff balls require much more than carrots and cuddles. Just like dogs or cats, rabbits need an appropriate diet, regular exercise, socialization, vet care, and grooming. “People view rabbits as caged, easy-care pets, which is the opposite of reality,” says Dalheim, a teacher who lives in Geneseo with her family. “Rabbits need

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space and interaction or they become aggressive or withdrawn.” When the adorable baby bunny phase passes and they mature, many are surrendered to animal shelters or simply abandoned. Dalheim now advocates adopting through shelters and rescue groups rather than purchasing from pet shops or the mass breeders who supply the stores. Animal welfare groups across New York share this philosophy, resulting in legislation introduced by New York State Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris prohibiting the sale of rabbits, dogs, and cats in retail pet shops. The bill, passed in the State Senate in July 2020,

was delivered to the State Assembly and assigned to the Agricultural Committee, where it languished. The bill will need to be reintroduced to both Houses again in 2021. Similar legislation was passed in California. “Since the pet sale ban prohibiting stores from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits went into effect January 1, 2019, we are seeing a significant decrease in the number of unwanted rabbits coming into municipal shelters,” says Anne Martin, executive director of House Rabbit Society, a national nonprofit rabbit rescue and educational organization. “There seems to be a clear correlation

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Like cats, bunnies use a litterbox and like to push or toss toys around. The most important component of a rabbit’s diet is fresh hay. Long chewing periods prevents dental disease and since their teeth never stop growing, keeps their teeth trimmed. between the retail sale of unfixed rabbits, often with little or no education on longterm care requirements of rabbits, and rabbits becoming unwanted and ending up in shelters.” When shelters run out of space, they reach out to local rescue groups for help or euthanize the animals. In New York, Dalheim backs up her advocacy with action. In addition to caring for her own five rescued pet rabbits, she fosters bunnies that regional rescue T.H.E. Rabbit Resource (TRR) offers for adoption. Serving the Finger Lakes and other upstate regions, TRR is a New York chapter of House Rabbit Society. Dalheim is an active volunteer and treasurer for the organization. Like many rescue groups, TRR does not have a physical space and relies on volunteers to foster bunnies in their homes. Other volunteer tasks include fielding inquiries, screening or home checks of prospective adopters, arranging neutering and spaying of animals in their care, transporting bunnies, nursing sick animals, and capturing unwanted pet rabbits released outside. Domestic rabbits lack survival instincts; they can be

hit by cars, die from disease or extreme temperatures, and are preyed upon by other animals or birds. Some are simply thrown away. Joey, one of Dalheim’s pet bunnies, was found inside a taped box in a dumpster. Happily, he is now the “bunny boss” with free range on the second floor of her home. According to Dalheim, TRR has about 30 volunteers and foster up to 60 bunnies annually. Approximately a dozen of those are from animal shelter overflow, while the rest are found hopping around outside. Stray Bunnies Kelly Fee of East Bloomfield spotted two white baby rabbits as she left a church yard sale last June. Sale organizers told her the pair had been hanging around unattended all morning. Fee assumed they got loose and took

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Matchmaker One useful advantage of adopting through a rescue group is having access to experienced foster caregivers who can match each bunny to the right home, as well as provide resources and advice before and after the placement. When Maura Tumulty and Raj Dosanjh’s teenage daughter Fiona wanted a pet bunny, she did diligent research and decided to adopt through a rabbit rescue. In March 2020, the family connected with Dalheim at TRR. This led them to an energetic, dark-haired male they named Chester, now about three years old. Though Fiona was hoping for a snuggle bunny, Chester does not like being

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P.Tribastone

“Apples Taking Flight” Original Oil Painting. 11x14 inches. Rich colors to brighten your home! Become a collector at the P. Tribastone Fine Art Gallery, 32 South Main St. Canandaigua, open Tues.-Sat. 10-5

Shaker style maple cabinetry with white color wall cabinets and chestnut color island with granite counter tops. For more information contact Ivan Horning, Jr. 585-526-6100.

Lamoreaux Winery

2019 Merlot Block 137. Warm aromas of cinnamon, cedar, and exotic spices hint at plush notes of ripe plum and cherry that permeate the palate. $22.99. Lamoreauxwine.com

Artizann’s

Travel Mugs by Deb Benedetto. Deb is the newest potter to join Artizanns in Naples, and among her many pieces, the travel mugs are most popular, showcasing her style. $28.00 Artizanns.com

Ventosa Vineyards

Super-soft sweatshirtmaterial blanket! (now 10% OFF) Cozy, extra-large (54”x84”) sweatshirt blanket – room to share! Heavyweight jersey fabric on one side & cozy fleece on the other. 80% cotton/20% polyester fabric, hemmed edges. $31.50 VentosaVineyards.com

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product picks

Cricket on the Hearth

Blaze King Ashford Insert. Cricket on the Hearth, Inc. offers the best in high efficiency wood burning. cricketonthehearth.com

Antique Revival

Pair of Continental Style Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Armchairs, circa 1920s. antiquerevival.com

Crown Jewelry

Tree of Life by Keith Jack. Grow with the strength and wisdom of the ages and enjoy fulfillment in a fruitful life. mycrowndowntown.com

Lazy Alapaca

Cozy Alpaca Throw Blankets. Our family of throws are soft and durable. They are designed to keep you warm while adding charm and style to any room. Mention Life in the Finger Lakes magazine and receive 10% off your entire order for the months of March and April. Visit us online or in person at Lazy Acre Alpaca Farm, 8830 Baker Road, Bloomfield NY 14469. alpacacountryny.com, lazyacrealpacas.com

Cabave

Every Kitchen or Bathroom needs a Countertop! Or are you keeping your cabinets and just need a countertop? We can do that too! Granite, quartz, solid surface. Many colors, many options. Call us today! cabave.com

Wagner Vineyard

Wagner Valley Brewing Co. Masked Hoodie ($34.99): This pullover hooded sweatshirt will keep you warm and prepared, with a neck gaiter sewn right into the neckline! wagnervineyards.com

Smith Boys

Sea Ray SPXs available from $48,900! Smith Boys Marina in Rochester. smithboys.com

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The

Joyof Jewelry Metalsmith

Dana Stenson by Nancy E. McCarthy

Dana created this as a memorial locket to her grandfather, “Bud” Blythe who served in World War II. It was featured in Narrative Jewelry: Tales from the Toolbox. Photo by Cindy Bell

Right: Sterling silver cuff from the Frida series includes a sugar skull design and American Turquoise sourced from Kingman, Arizona

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he Covid-19 pandemic presented challenges for Syracuse metalsmith Dana Stenson in 2020. Like many entrepreneurs, Stenson had to re-imagine how she ran her small business. Typically she sold her jewelry at fine craft shows and through galleries but cancelled shows and gallery closures required an increased online presence. Thankfully, her devoted customers kept following her work virtually and buying. Yes, her livelihood was at stake but it was more than that. One collector remarked that Stenson’s creations were what she most looked forward to during those dark days of isolation. Thankfully, Stenson’s devoted customers kept following – and buying – her work virtually. One collector remarked that the creations were what she most looked forward to during those dark days of isolation. “Jewelry makes people happy,” says Stenson, who was deeply touched by the remark. She’s a joyful, handson maker who spreads happiness one necklace, ring, brooch, or bracelet at a time. Case in point: This past summer, Christina Essig of Syracuse purchased a pendant featuring an oval turquoise stone that quickly became a favorite. “When I wear this piece, I can’t help but smile,” says Essig, who considers her growing collection of Stenson’s jewelry to be wearable art. Stenson, formerly in the human services field, switched to full-time jewelry making in 2007. After taking several courses in the jewelry and metalsmithing program at Syracuse University (SU), her casual interest became her new occupation. “I started selling my jewelry soon after starting to make it, because it’s an expensive hobby and I needed to sell my work in order to afford my hobby,” she laughs.

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off the easel Hand-fabrication in metal is Stenson’s specialty. Her go-to metal is sterling silver because of its versatility. Stenson pairs the silver with high quality, hand-cut gemstones sourced from lapidary artists. “There are literally hundreds of different varieties,” she explains. Most of her creations are one-of-a-kind statement pieces, though some earrings are made in multiples and offered at a lower price range. “Dana’s work is not only beautiful, but her attention to detail, craftsmanship, and choice of stones elevates her work above others,” says Essig. “Her work is lively, elegant, and has a timeless beauty.”

This locket, called “Georgia Helen Griffith,” contains an image of Dana’s great grandmother and was featured in both compilation books.. Photo by Cindy Bell Two Frida series sterling silver rings with sugar skull design elements. The left ring features a ruby gemstone and the right is blue topaz.

Inspiration Stenson was born in Iran to American parents in 1971. Being the daughter of a CIA agent set the stage for an unusual and adventurous childhood; the family also lived in Budapest, Hungary, and Northern Virginia. Stenson attended college in Prescott, Ariz., and moved to Syracuse in 2004, where her husband worked as a professor at SU. While no longer married, Stenson stayed in Syracuse and has two grown sons. “I love exploring natural themes in my work and I also find inspiration from my travels,” she says. The metalsmith has been to Mexico several times and is fascinated with the culture – especially the colorful, ritualistic Day of the Dead holiday and the vibrant legacy of celebrated Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Stenson read a Kahlo biography when recovering from a surgery and was inspired by Kahlo’s determination to live an artistic and passionate life despite extreme physical and emotional pain. Stenson has since visited many sites related to Kahlo, including both of her homes. One of Stenson’s jewelry collections, the popular “Frida” series, features replicas of sugar skulls as a design element. Traditional sugar skulls (small, decorated, sparkly, and, yes, made with confections) are laid on graves to celebrate the lives of departed souls during Day of the Dead. Stenson’s skulls are fashioned from metal infused with color by the stones she selects for each piece. Time spent in Arizona has also influenced some of her designs – such as a series inspired by desert poppy flowers. “I really fell in love with the desert when I lived there,” Stenson explains. “Certain times of year the orange poppy flowers would bloom and cover entire hillsides.” The first jewelry class that Stenson took in 2007 was “Not Your Grandma’s Locket,” taught by Lori Hawke-Ramin. The students learned several techniques, including handmade hinge mechanisms. Stenson still makes lockets that explore the personal meaning behind ancestral history. “The pieces are very time consuming, so I’m not able to make a lot of them, but I do feel they are some of my best work,” she says. Some of these stunning lockets are featured in compilation books such as Showcase 500 Art Necklaces and Narrative Jewelry: Tales from the Toolbox. After Lockdown Before the COVID-19 restrictions, Stenson participated in multiple fine craft shows, primarily in the Finger Lakes and other upstate regions of New York. Though no 2021 shows are officially scheduled, she hopes to participate in the Allentown Art Festival in Buffalo in June and the Clothesline Festival in September and Fine Craft Show & Sale in November, both hosted by the Memorial Art Gallery in (Continued on page 60)

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Making a Poppy Pendant Stenson’s poppy pieces usually start with a gemstone that reminds her of the flowers in the desert landscape. She sketches a design using the shape of the chosen stone. A bezel wire is formed to surround the stone. Poppy embellishments are created with a circle cutter tool that stamps shapes from the metal in different sizes. The flowers are textured to create the illusion of petals, a center dot is soldered in place, and the edges of the flowers are carved using files. A real leaf is used to imprint leaves using a rolling mill that presses textures into a sheet of metal. The leaves are cut out using a jeweler’s saw and then filed. The bezel, flowers, and leaves are soldered to a larger base plate using a torch and silver solder. Stenson uses a jeweler’s saw to cut the final shape of the pendant, and the edges are all filed, sanded, and polished. The chain is made and attached to the pendant. After an oxidizing solution darkens the entire piece, parts are selectively polished, leaving some dark areas to create depth and contrast. Once the stone is set in place, final polishing takes out any tiny scratches and brightens the metal.

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around the region

Tioga County

Population - 49,045 Median Age - 44 Median Household Income - $60,736

ioga County’s name is derived from an American Indian word meaning “at the forks,” describing a meeting place. It has a total area of 523 square miles, of which 519 square miles is land and 4.3 square miles is water, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is located west of Binghamton and directly north of the border with Pennsylvania. The Susquehanna River flows into Pennsylvania from this county. The highest elevation is an unnamed 1,994-foot hill in the county’s northern corner. This county was one of three counties split off from Montgomery County (the others being Herkimer and Otsego Counties) in 1791. Tioga County was at this time much larger than the present county, also including the present Broome and Chemung Counties and parts of Chenango and Schuyler Counties. In 1789, Tioga County was reduced in size by the splitting-off of Chemung County (which also included part of the present Schuyler County and by the combination of a portion with a portion of Herkimer County to create Chenango County. In 1806, it was further reduced by the splitting-off of Broome County. — wikipedia.org

Median Property Value - $117,100 Number of Employees - 23,065 — datausa.io

Harford Mills Robinson Hollow State Forest

Michigan Hill State Forest

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Turkey Hill State Forest

Speedville

Willseyville

Berkshire Jenksville State Forest

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Ketchumville State Forest

Gridleyville

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Candor Newark Valley

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Lockwood

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Things to Do!

istoric Tioga County has small towns with big fun. With their charming villages, small shops, and scenic natural beauty, this area has many things to do, says experiencetioga.com. Tioga County is the bridge to beer and wine trails in the Finger Lakes Region and Central New York. All of their craft beverage makers are passionate about making the highest quality products. Their tasting rooms are thoughtfully rustic and comfortable. The Tioga Beverage Trail is conveniently located in the Southern Finger Lakes on the way to the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, the Southern Finger Lakes Beverage Trail, and wineries, breweries and distilleries in Central New York. Tucked away in the rolling hills and charming villages, artists are producing fine art, handcrafts, music, plays, and literature from home studios, converted barns, cozy cottages, and on stage. Their work can be found in galleries, shops, and the Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center in the Village of Owego. The village is also home to the Tioga Arts Council, the heart of the arts community in the county. The Tioga Arts Council hosts monthly exhibits in their gallery and events around the county. Tioga County has a wealth of family farms with generations of experience growing and producing food and farm products. Experience, passion, and abundant fertile farmlands have made our farmers pioneers in all things agriculture. Stop by their local farm stores and you will find the best in specialty cheeses, maple syrup, meat, honey, vegetables, fruit, health and beauty products, and natural fibers. You will find produce stands, u-picks, and markets throughout the county with seasonal offerings fresh from the farm.

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Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

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ccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, Seneca County has a total area of 390 square miles, of which 324 square miles is land and 67 square miles is water. It is bordered on the east by Cayuga Lake and on the west by Seneca Lake. The Finger Lakes National Forest is in the south part of the county. Both the New York State Thruway and the Erie Canal cross the northern part of the county. The former Seneca Army Depot occupies a portion of land between Cayuga and Seneca Lakes. Sampson State Park is located next to the former Army base. The area covered by Seneca County straddles the prehistoric territories of both the Seneca and Cayuga Nations of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) League. When counties were established by Europeans in New York in 1683, the present-day Seneca County was part of Albany County. This was an enormous county, including the northern part of New York as well as all of the present state of Vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This county was reduced in size on July 3, 1766 by the creation of Cumberland County, and further on March 16, 1770 by the creation of Gloucester County, both containing territory now in Vermont. In 1823, Seneca County was reduced in size by combining portions of Seneca and Ontario counties to form Wayne County. — wikipedia.org

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Median Age - 42.2 Median Household Income - $54,695

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Median Property Value - $101,400

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Finger Lakes National Forest

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Winter Sale

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Things to Do!

ccording to discoverseneca.com, Seneca County offers the most complete and authentic Finger Lakes vacation experience.

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Agritourism, one of the fastest-growing segments of the Finger Lakes travel industry, is a term used to describe the intersection of tourism and agriculture. From touring a local farm to immersing yourself in an agricultural experience to tasting the farm-fresh difference, Seneca County offers some of the region’s best agritourism adventures. Many of the country’s most important historical events, from the birthplace of women’s rights to expansion of the Erie Canal, can be traced to people and places in Seneca County. The Finger Lakes Region’s illustrious history, heritage, and culture is on display at more than 20 museums and historical sites throughout the area.

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While there are 11 Finger Lakes, two of the region’s largest are located within the borders of Seneca County. Together with the Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake contain over 6.6 trillion gallons of fresh water and provide the basis for many recreational opportunities in Seneca County, from boating to fishing to swimming. Known as Wine Country, the Finger Lakes is the biggest wine-producing region in New York State and boasts more than 100 diverse wineries. Seneca County is home to the largest concentration of those wineries and welcomes tens of thousands of visitors each year to the area dubbed as “Sonoma of the East.” Here, visitors can enjoy two official wine trails, sample from a variety of international award-winning products, and enjoy some of the most spectacular views that the region has to offer. M ar ch /A pr i l 2021 ~

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he name Onondaga derives from the name of the Native American tribe that lived in this area at the time of European contact, one of the original Five Nations of the Haudenosaunee. With an area of 806 square miles, Onondaga County has 778 square miles of land and 27 square miles of water. The city of Syracuse, New York, developed relatively late, due to its marshy situation. It was incorporated as a village in 1825 and as a city in 1847. Twenty-five miles of the New York State Barge Canal System pass through the county. There are also a number of lakes, streams, and rivers in the county. Onondaga County is in the central portion of New York State, west of Albany and Utica, east of Rochester, and northeast of Ithaca. Onondaga Lake is bordered by many of the larger communities in the county. The northern part of the county is fairly level lake plain, extending northward to Lake Ontario. — wikipedia.org 81

Population - 461,809 Median Age - 39.3 Median Household Income - $59,883 Median Property Value - $148,800 Number of Employees - 218,130 — datausa.io

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Phoenix

Oneida Lake

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Things to Do!

yracuse has plenty of museums to enjoy througout the year. The Erie Canal Museum is a unique option where you can learn about the history of the canal and Syracuse’s economy. Don’t forget to check out the murals and statues outside. The Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) in the heart of Armory Square is a popular spot for families year-round. A more adult-friendly choice is the Everson Museum of Art. Here you can find art exhibitions, both permanent and rotating, and various events throughout the year. Learn more about the history and culture of Syracuse at the Onondaga Historical Society. Experience beautiful turquoise waters with the meromictic lakes at Green Lakes State Park. Walk or run along bordering trails, paddle out on glass bottom boats, or take a break from it all and hangout on their sandy beach.

The Kayak Showroom

Over 500 Kayaks & SUPs

Enjoy a day at the beach during the warmer months by swimming in or enjoying the cool, clear waters of Jamesville Reservoir. Pack a picnic and eat in the shade of their pavilions, play disc golf, or launch your kayak onsite. Stroll quaint streets while enjoying lake views in the village of Skaneateles. Admire the lake’s beautiful waters while enjoying food from local eateries. Find out why Skaneateles Lake really is the “gem of the Finger Lakes.” Enjoy the many activities at Onondaga Lake Park, with opportunities to bike, skateboard, rollerblade, or walk along their waters. Also, there’s a playground for kids and plenty of benches for those just looking to take in a sunset. — visitsyracuse.com

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Specialty Shops ~ Restaurants ~ Services Peirce’s Gift Shop ~ Main Street Arts Sandy’s Floral Gallery ~ Sulfur Books Dork Forest Comics ~ Parks ~ Labyrinth Foster Cottage Museum ~ Salons ~ Spa Warfield’s Restaurant & Bakery

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people in the know

Randi Zabriskie Owner, Jane Morgan’s Little House

ane C. Morgan, an alumna of Wells College class of 1934, established Jane Morgan’s Little House in 1962. Its original location was the law office of Eleazer Burnham, which he built in 1845 and modeled after his home across the street – Leffingwell House. In the early days of the business, Jane carried 10 lines and rented the second floor of the shop as an apartment. In 1974, Jane hired Randi Zubriskie. She had come to Wells from Bronxville, New York, and stayed beyond graduation when she met and married Steve Zabriskie. After working twenty years with Randi, Jane retired at age 82 and turned the business over to her. Randi slowly gathered staff, all of whom added a great deal to the growing business. By 2006, the business had grown so much that it outgrew its little house. Friends and family helped make the move down the street to the newly restored historic Wood House across from the Aurora Inn. A full-time manager was hired to help grow the business. A few years later, Randi’s daughter Haley became the manager. Today in the beautiful 2,000 square foot space, Jane Morgan’s is alive and well. A thriving business has been cultivated with a following of loyal customers from around Central New York and across the country. One does not have to wonder what part of the Finger Lakes is Randi’s favorite – which is Aurora, of course. Her husband’s family has been there for generations and they also raised their children in the community. “It is great to be at an age where you can proudly look back at history, while enjoying the present, and have great hopes for the future,” says Randi. “I hope Jane Morgan’s Little House will continue on for many years. Haley and I love working together, but she doesn’t want to do it without me. She always tells me, ‘You are the face of Jane Morgan’s!’ When you do what you love, it’s not work at all.”

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real estate | marketplace

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“HE’S GOT A CORNER ON THE MARKET” The Elm Croft Manor, circa 1832, proudly sits at the top of its circular drive, where horse & buggy, as well as a model T have come & gone for two centuries. This home has been lovingly restored/renovated to serve the next century by its ninth owner. It is truly a masterpiece! Four bedroom suites, plus an office suite, which lends itself well for a B&B application, chosen by its seventh owner. The woodwork, the chestnut floors, and the modern HVAC, and all the conveniences one would expect in what is the sweetheart of Keuka Lakes southern community of Hammondsport (the “best small town in America”). Don’t just believe what you are reading here, come and visit Elm Croft Manor for yourself. Now Priced at $699,000. Seneca Lake View A 4800sq ft. home, which was expanded and renovated in 2002, on a 4 acre parcel (with an additional 11 acres available) minutes from the popular resort/racing capital of Watkins Glen, in the heart of the Finger Lakes. You will also find yourself right on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail making the entertainment of your guests an easy solution. Four bedrooms (with options), 3 full baths, a gourmet kitchen (even a 2nd kitchen), an affiliated family/dining area, complete with wood stove, porches, decks, and even an in-ground swimming pool. Whether a delightful home for family & friends, B&B, or even Winery/Micro Brewery, the options will be endless. Now Priced at $399,000!

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outdoors

Public Access to Finger Lakes

Fishing

Photo by Joel M. Herrling

by Joel M. Herrling

y father didn’t take us fishing all that much growing up, but 30 years later, I still remember the few times that he did. After working all day, he would take my brother and me to a couple local streams located throughout Cayuga County. Toting our inexpensive poles, a rusty coffee can full of nightcrawlers,

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and some snacks, we walked down the bank to cast our lines. I can only recall ever catching one fish out of these adventures – I think it was right after the stream was stocked. One of the streams that my father would take us to was a tributary that feeds into the Owasco Inlet. Located between Cayuga and Tompkins

Counties, there are 13.3 miles of public fishing rights (PFR) along the inlet to the lake. These creeks are also in proximity to the towns of Moravia and Locke and a portion of Groton. Brown trout and rainbow trout are the main gamefish that inhabit the mediumsized, mostly open streams. The lower section tends to have more deeper

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culture & attractions | marketplace

TOUR OUR FARM & BROWSE OUR GIFT SHOP

Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. Educational Center 6880 East Lake Road Rt. 34 A Auburn, New York 13021 Across from Beautiful Emerson Park

First Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

Sunday March 7 thru Saturday April 3, 2021 Using Clues Given Come Find The Hidden Eggs Prizes Given for 3 Age Categories Open Regular Museum Hours See website for more information February 1 thru Memorial Day Open Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday 10-4 Sunday 11-4 - Closed Wednesday and Thursday

Our alpaca farm is the largest in the Finger Lakes area. You will have the opportunity to meet our herd of 60+ alpacas. Learn alpaca history & care while touring the vintage barns. Individual and group tours.

Discover the stories of great American women whose achievements have shaped our nation. 1 Canal St, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 315.568.8060 www.womenofthehall.org

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Special Tours and Viewing by Appointment Call Museum for Details

Phone: 315-252-7644 Email: tquill@cayugacounty.us wardwoharaagriculturalmuseum.org

8830 Baker Road Bloomfield, NY 14469

CORTLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Telling Your Stories Since 1925

New Tour! Cayuga Crossing

James Suggett House Museum and Kellogg Memorial Research Center Your hometown source for genealogy and local history!

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ANTIQUE WIRELESS MUSEUM

Experience Two Centuries of Communication Technology

The Antique Wireless Museum is open by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling 585-257-5119 and leaving a voice mail message or on the AWA website at antiquewireless.org.

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Areas of Interest in the March/April 2021 issue 1 Aurora (p.52) 2 Camillus (p.20) 3 Canandaigua (p.28)

4 Cayuga (p.34) 5 Groton (p.54) 6 Ithaca (p.34)

7 Lansing (p.34) 8 Locke (p.54) 9 Lyons (p.14)

10 Moravia (p.54) 11 Ovid (p.14) 12 Owego (p.48)

13 Seneca Falls (p.16, 46) 14 Syracuse (p.42, 50) 15 Trumansburg (p.34)

16 Tully (p.24) 17 Union Springs (p.34) 18 Waterloo (p.46)

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Lake Ontario

Hilton

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Sodus Bay

Sodus Point

MONROE Webster Brockport

104

Sodus

Baldwinsville

Rochester

490

E. Rochester Macedon

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Honeoye Falls

390

Avon

Geneseo

Manchester Shortsville Canandaigua 20

Clifton Springs Phelps

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Waterloo

Geneva

Seneca Falls

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Manlius

Union Springs

Moravia

Lamoka Lake

Bath

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Groton

Cortland

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Cayuga Heights

Dryden Marathon

From Binghamton

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STEUBEN

Rexville

Painted Post

Van Etten

Horseheads

Corning

Elmira C H E M U N G Heights

Elmira

Addison

Newark Valley

Candor

Spencer 86

TIOGA

Owego

Waverly

The Finger Lakes Region of New York State

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Ithaca

Burdett

CORTLAND

Trumansburg

Watkins Glen

Hornell

Waneta Lake

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Cohocton

Hammondsport

Aurora

15 Dundee

Interlaken

Branchport

390

ONONDAGA

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Ovid

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Wayland

Canisteo

Fayetteville

Penn Yan

Prattsburgh

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Naples

Avoca

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Honeoye

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Jordan

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Bloomfield

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Lima

Lyons

Palmyra

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490

Oneida Lake

104

Spencerport

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Wolcott

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From Binghamton

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