Life in the Finger Lakes MayJun 2019

LIFE IN THE FINGER LAKES

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LIFL Volume 19, Number 3 • May/June 2019

F E A T U R E S

42 Millions of Blossoms The apple orchards of Wayne County are alive with flowers.

by Derek Doeffinger

50 Keeper of the Arts

A unique Elmira business finds its niche in the world of art.

by Cindy Ruggieri

58 A New Look

Remodeling a kitchen to achieve the WOW! factor

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Finger Lakes Snakes The Finger Lakes Region is home to a dozen species of snake. Learn more about these fascinating creatures that have existed on the planet for over 100 million years.

by Arthur Masloski Cover: Oatmeal Creme Brûlée from Simply Crepes in Pittsford. The restaurant is a stop on the Pittsford Village/Schoen Place Tour. Simply Crepes also has a location in Canandaigua.

Photo courtesy Flower City Food Tours

This page: Sugar Creek empties into Keuka Lake at Branchport. The Finger Lakes Museum property borders both the creek and the lake.

Photo by Roger Bailey

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June 4, 5, 6, 7

Juried artists paint all day in Ontario County, rain or shine!

June 6 (Thursday)

Juried artists Paint Out in Naples area Juried artists day long Paint Out along Canandaigua Wine Trail and in Naples.

Reception 6-8:00 pm (FREE!)

June 8 (Saturday)

Quick Draw Event Juried artists paint in and around downtown Canandaigua, with awards and sale to follow!

9:30 am – 2:00 pm Preview Party, Exhibit & Sale at Sonnenberg Gardens Carriage House 6–9:00 pm, Awards 7 pm (ticketed event!) *

June 9 (Sunday)

Community Paint Out – Sonnenberg Gardens, Canandaigua All local and regional artists welcome. Must register. Prizes!

Public Exhibit & Sale at Sonnenberg Gardens Carriage House FREE & Open to the public 11:00 am–4:00 pm

June 10, 11, 12

Judge Hiu Lai Chong Plein Air 3-Day Painting Workshop (registration & workshop details on website) For all events: see full details on our website * For tickets, please call 394-0030

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My Own Words

thoughts from the editor

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Finger Lakes Map

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areas of interest in this issue

Happenings news and events, music & nightlife

10 Scrapbook

reader snapshots

18 Throwback Issues

Early Summer

20 Cultured

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the better things in life Finger Lakes Pottery Tour

Lifestyle mode of living Outdoor kitchens: The best reasons to invest in one

25 Celebrity Chef

Alexander T. Bacon of Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake

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Food

good eats Tastes of the Finger Lakes: a food tour round-up

Health

alive and kicking

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Letters reader feedback

Eat whole, eat fresh, eat sustainably Yoga glamping

Outdoors in the open air Fossils and forest: protecting Skaneateles Lake shoreline

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Music strike the right note Music across the Finger Lakes as diverse as ever

Off the Easel creating art Judy Soprano: painting with passion and purpose

74 Nooks & Crannies

a little bit of everything Just follow the yellow brick road

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Human Interest stories about real people Curt Smith: from small town to the major leagues

82 Romantic Getaway

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taking time out Mountain View Lodge

History narrative of the past The unlikely leader: how the CenterPointe Golf Club was created

86 Book Look

reading reviews Got Books? For warm weather reading

Finger Lakes breweries

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Local Brews on Tap

94 Uncorked

wine flavors we favor

97 Enterprising

in business Unique Airbnb: a great fit for families

98 Product Picks 111 Index of Advertisers 112 Then and Now

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e lived on that lake on Canadice Road when I was a boy our old house is all overgrown.

— Kurt O’Hearn, Facebook post

Left to right: Alan Coleman, Gordon Hovey, Harry Hovey, Jack Bertram, Bob Dobbin, Don Dobbin, Bruce Bertram

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he article “Monster or Myth” by Julie Cummins in the March/April 2019 issue caught our attention. In particular, the mention of boys creating a sea monster head in 1930. The boys were from Kashong Point, one of whom was our dad (Bruce Bertram). They towed it into Seneca Lake and convinced our great aunt Edna Quevillion to call The Geneva Times to report the monster.

— Gary and Fred Bertram

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truly enjoy your magazine, so much so we advertise in it! A reader posed the question regarding a vintage chart for Finger Lakes wines. It so happens the Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard has and uses such a chart. It outlines the challenges and attributes of each of the past ten or so vintages. Thanks for a great publication.

— Steve Wilson The Windmill Farm & Craft Market

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re there any new Wine Q&A articles coming up? I enjoyed the initial articles (January/February and March/ April 2019 issues) and was hoping to see more articles coming soon.

— Kevin ONeil We do plan on publishing more articles like this in the future. Thank you for your interest! Please direct all winerelated questions to jason@lifeinthefingerlakes.com — Editor

y wife and I have subscribed to your magazine a short while, and really like it. We have lived just south of Route 20 between LaFayette and Skaneateles for over 44 years and have spent many happy days traversing the Finger Lakes, its towns and cities, and of course its many excellent wineries. I am always delighted by something new found in your pages. I am, however, perplexed by a reference to the rumor of an underwater tunnel between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake “as both lakes are below sea level” in the article “Monster or Myth” on the March/April 2019 issue.

It was the intention of the writer to suggest that the bottoms of both lakes are below sea level. Nothing has ever been confirmed of any underwater tunnel connection between the lakes.

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Kurt responded to a post about Canadice Lake, which was posted in February 2019. An 11-part series about each of the Finger Lakes has been written by Kyra Bean. Each week, a new lake has been covered. As of this publishing date, eight of the 11 lakes have been covered.

— Editor

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here are two elements that enable us to publish this magazine. The readers and the advertisers. It’s pretty much a simple formula. Through paid subscriptions, print and online advertisements, and newsstand sales, we can continue to bring the best of the Finger Lakes to the masses. And we cannot say enough how much we truly appreciate all of the support.

From the beginning, we wanted to create something that spoke of our love for this region. Having grown up in Pennsylvania, I had a vague understanding of what the Finger Lakes Region embodied. Once I moved here in the early ’90s, I was immersed in everything that is Upstate New York. And I began to understand what makes this area so special. It’s not only the vast open agricultural areas with views for miles, it’s also the wooded mountains, gorges and lakes that thread their way through and around the fields. The historical villages and cities with an urban feel contrast with, and yet complement, the rural outlook on life. The region is a vast network of differences and similarities, which makes it so alluring.

My business partner Tim grew up in the region. We both see the qualities that make the region special. And we know the Finger Lakes Region. We live in it. We work within its confines.

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Finger Lakes Regional Map

areas of interest in this issue

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Auburn (p.12) Canandaigua (p.11) Chittenango (p.74) Corning (p.73)

9 Geneva (p.38) 10 Hector (p.33) 11 Ithaca (p.21, 53) 12 Mecklenburg (p.20)

Danby (p.21) Dundee (p.33) Elmira (p.50) Fairport (p.59)

13 Pittsford (p.28) 14 Pultneyville (p.45) 15 Rochester (p.66) 16 Skaneateles (p.39)

17 Sodus Point (p.45) 18 Syracuse (p.13, 66) 19 Williamson (p.49)

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Rexville

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Editor......................................................................Mark Stash

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Happenings

news and events

May May 3...Lawnch - Beer Garden Opening + Benefit for Ithaca Festival Spring is here, and we can’t think of a better way to greet it than to throw a party with our friends!

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

122 Ithaca Beer Drive Ithaca, NY 607-273-0766 ithacabeer.com May 4... Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance 100th Anniversary Gala The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance has been promoting tourism and driving economic development in the 14-county Finger Lakes Region since 1919. Please join us as we celebrate our 100th Anniversary! 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. $47 Ramada Plaza

by Wyndham Geneva Lakefront Resort 41 Lakefront Drive Geneva, NY 14456 flta100.com

May 10-19...Rochester Lilac Festival The largest free festival of its kind in North America, spring is welcomed with 10 incredible days and nights of non-stop festivities. Peek around every corner and you’ll discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Daily Highland Park, Rochester, NY rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival May 11-12... Quartz Fest Sponsored by The Finger Lakes Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club. Dealers, displays, door prizes, fossils, minerals, crystals, jewelry, gems, beads, metaphysical stones, wire wrapping & lapidary equipment. Bring your mother and buy her that special gift.

Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Adults $5 Children 12 & under & Scouts in uniform FREE with adult.

Greater Canandaigua Civic Center 250 N. Bloomfield Rd, Canandaigua, NY FLGMFC@icloud.com

May 4...13th Annual Wildlife Festival Animal programs throughout the day featuring owls, hawks, falcons and mammals. Festival goers can get up close to these amazing animals, learn about their wild characteristics, and take a selfie!

Admission is $5/person, $20/family 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Ticket prices will be $35 tasting/$15 non-tasting 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Clute Park, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake in Watkins Glen.

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They’ve updated their facilities, renovating and expanding the winery event spaces, restaurant, tasting room, and more. New Energy Works, a Farmington, New

York based firm specializing in design, timber framing, and fine woodworking has helped the vineyard retain the look and feel of their original timber frame structures while bringing new life to the spaces. The existing tasting room has been reinvigorated with a timber-framed entrance, cedar siding, and reclaimed wine vat stock shiplap walls.

“New Energy Works have been a great and reliable partner through all our projects. The scope of each project has varied slightly, yet they continue to deliver designs that perfectly reflect our vision.”

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May Cont.

“Mixed-up seasons at Letchworth State Park.”

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May 18...Finger Lakes Celtic Festival This event includes: Highland Heavy Games, Bag Piping competition, Dance Exhibitions, an array of Celtic Music, Demonstrations, A large Gathering of Scottish Clans, Historical & Heritage Societies, Artisans, Kids Activities, and so much more.

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“Brayden with his favorite horse.”

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May 24-27...Celebrate Commemorate Memorial Day in Waterloo 20th Anniversary. Events and exhibits. May 30 commemoration. Arts and crafts show, car show, 5K run/walk, annual veteran’s biker rally and more. waterloony.com/memorial-day/ celebrate-commemorate/ May 30-June 1...15th Annual Garage Sale to Benefit the Beverly Animal Shelter Event to be held at The Rodman Lott & Sons Farm in Seneca Falls. The shelter is located in Waterloo.

We will be accepting donations of clean, working goods at the gray building behind the show barn on Saturdays and Sundays. Please call the shelter at 315-539-9357 for additional info.

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Music AND NIGHTLIFE 2019 Events

Canandaigua, New York The Avett Brothers Friday, June 7 7 p.m.

Brooks & Dunn Sunday, June 9 7 p.m.

Bush / Live Friday, June 14 7 p.m.

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Tuesday, June 18 7:30 p.m.

Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit & Father John Misty Thursday, June 20 7:30 p.m.

Michael McDonald & Chaka Khan Saturday, June 22 7:30 p.m.

Rain - A Tribute to The Beatles Saturday, June 29 8 p.m.

Summer Gods Tour Friday, July 5 7 p.m.

Little Big Town Saturday, July 6 7 p.m.

Luke Bryan Friday, July 12 7 p.m.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Saturday, July 13 7 p.m.

Tedeschi Trucks Band Tuesday, July 16 7 p.m.

Rob Thomas Sunday, July 21 7 p.m.

Lionel Richie Tuesday, July 23 8 p.m.

Chris Stapleton Saturday, July 27 7 p.m.

Train & The Goo Goo Dolls Friday August 2 7 p.m.

Sarah McLachlan Tuesday, August 6 8 p.m.

Alice Cooper Wednesday, August 7 7 p.m.

Hootie & The Blowfish Friday August 9 7:30 p.m.

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May 4...Kentucky Derby Party

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the New York Beer Project Victor Beer Hall. For the best Kentucky experience around, come out to the Beer Hall for an evening of mint juleps, singing of “My Old Kentucky Home,” and of course, a viewing of the thrilling derby. The New York Beer Project is a research and development brewing facility that crafts beer from local malts and ingredients. Learn about barrel aging and the brewing process from knowledgeable staff. They offer a beautiful indoor beer garden with two giant chestnut trees, as well as a vibrant rooftop bar. On this evening, they will be releasing their longawaited famous Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout: Triple Crown. Guests are invited to wear their craziest hats, and the wildest one wins a prize.

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by Liam Lawson. This low-key, casual, encouraging setting is ideal for new musicians to step onto the scene or for those who just want to have fun. Or, just come to listen! There’s plenty of talent to go around. Come early to enjoy a delicious farm-totable southwestern meal in a fun rustic environment

are included, and visitors will have access to the exhibits throughout. The museum was founded in 1952, and the non-profit association is chartered

by New York’s Department of Education with the goal of preserving the history of communication and entertainment technology. Admission is $10 for adults or $5 for members of the museum.

6925 NY-5 & US-20, Bloomfield, NY 585-257-5119 antiquewireless.org/ after-hours-at-the-museum

June 10...Roses and Rosés transformed from an old train depot. All performers receive a buy-one-get-one-free deal on any beer or mocktail for participating.

381 Pine Tree Road, Ithaca, NY 607-319-4366 events.visitithaca.com/event/ open_mic_night_agava

May 15…After Hours At the Museum – A Night of Irish Music

7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Antique Wireless Association’s Museum. Experience an exciting night of culture and invigorating music from Almost Irish, a popular local Irish band, as part of the museum’s series of entertaining and informative bimonthly evening presentations led by experts. Refreshments

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park. Celebrate the peak bloom month of roses within this beautiful 50-acre estate containing the historic mansion and gardens with over 2,500 roses. Sample wine and food from regional restaurants, and enjoy live music while you stroll through. Visit the Japanese Garden and Teahouse for a special atmosphere. Sonnenberg is one of two public gardens in the New York State Parks System and one of the few Country Place Era Estates left in the U.S. It was gifted to the community by Frederick Ferris and Mary Clark Thompson, who created it as a Victorian summer home. Rain or shine; event is 21+ only. Tickets are $35, or $30 for members.

151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua, NY 585-394-4922 sonnenberg.org/event/roses-roses

Photo courtesy Whitney Kidder

June 14...Red Molly at Auburn Public Theater 8 p.m.

Get ready to dance the night away to this powerful vocal trio, known for their smooth harmonies, crisp playing, and warm stage presence. Weaving together the threads of American music from folk to bluegrass, ballads to honky tonk, they honor tradition while crafting their own spirit. Their famed live performances have carried them all over the world, featured at MerleFest, RockyGrass, and Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion – and now they are coming to the Auburn Public Theater.

The theater was founded in 2005 with the goal of enlivening downtown Auburn with diverse cultural programs for the entire community to come together and enjoy. Tickets are $35 in advance, or $40 at the door.

(If you’d like a chance to play on the same stage, Auburn Public Theater also offers open mic nights every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.)

8 Exchange St., Auburn, NY 315-702-8309 auburnpublictheater.org/event/music-red-molly

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2019 Events Syracuse, New York

Jason Aldean

Rob Thomas

Cardi B

Brad Paisley

Zac Brown Band

KIDZ BOP

Chris Young

Heart

Dierks Bentley

Florida Georgia Line

Rockstar Energy Drink DISRUPT Festival

Breaking Benjamin

Thursday, May 16 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 25 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 9 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 13 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 30 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2 1 p.m.

Peter Frampton Wednesday, July 3 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 23 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 26 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 27 6 p.m.

Tuesday, July 30 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 15 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 24 5:30 p.m.

KISS Tuesday, August 27 7:30 p.m.

Shinedown Saturday, July 6 6:30 p.m.

HEART

TUESDAY, July 30 at 7 p.m.

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55th Annual

Lake Trout Derby

The annual derby on Seneca Lake is being held the weekend of May 25-27, 2019.

The derby is open to anyone with a New York State fishing license.

Registration for the derby is located online as well as in varying towns along Seneca Lake. To find all the details on the derby please visit laketroutderby.com.

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May 31-June 2...Genesee Valley QuiltFest Gordon Field House, RIT Campus 1 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY Workshops, lectures, and quilt appraisals. Over 600 quilts and over 60 vendors.

Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

GeneseeValleyQuiltFest.com

June June 1...Busk & Balter in Naples Don’t miss the third annual Busk & Balter in Naples sponsored by the Naples Valley Visitor’s Association. It features street performers, tastings and family fun in the heart of Naples NY. Win a $200 gift card. naplesvalleyny.com

June 8...FL Plein Air Competition & Festival Quick Draw Event Juried artists paint in and around downtown Canandaigua, with awards and sale to follow!

9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

585-394-0030 fingerlakespleinair.com June 8...Woofstock What began in 2012 as a doggie meet-n-greet among canine lovers, attracting less than 300 participants, has become one of the area’s most anticipated annual events.

12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

AmericanaVineyards 4367 E. Covert Rd. Interlaken, NY 14847 607-387-6801 AmericanaVineyards.com

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Happenings Springtime in Ithaca and the Finger Lakes The art of Brian Keeler at North Star Art Gallery June 8...22nd Annual Outdoor Expo at Mendon Ponds Park 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participate in over 40 workshops for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, camping, bicycling and many other related outdoor skills. Check out the latest in kayaks and canoes on the pond. Check out the newest gear from local vendors. Learn about outdoor organizations. Free and open to the public. Crafts and a petting zoo for the kids.

Mendon Ponds Park 95 Douglas Rd. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 June 8 & 9...Keuka Arts Festival The Keuka Arts Festival is a fine art and skilled craft show held annually along the Keuka Lake Outlet Trail, only a few blocks from downtown Penn Yan. The event is free and will feature live entertainment and

• May through June 2019 • First Saturday Open House Reception May 4 and June 1; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. activities for families. Rain or shine.

Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Keuka Outlet Trail, Penn Yan, NY keukaartsfestival.com June 14... 7th Annual Wine and Artisan Festival Come enjoy the bounty of our area!

Each event ticket includes tastings from local wine, spirit, beer and hard cider makers. Outside of the paid admission area local makers will be on-hand with art, craft cheese, artisan foods and more! 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 pre-sale; $20 at the gate.

Perkins Park Newark, NY 14513 315-331-2705 newarknychamber.org

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rian categorizes his work as painterly realism, and he typically does plein air painting of landscapes. His landscapes favor scenes of natural and rural settings that evoke a timeless quality. He is the resident artist at North Star Art Gallery. The gallery is an elegant 1865 Italianate Victorian in a rural setting on the outskirts of Ithaca.

Gallery hours are Friday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Call 607-323-7684 or visit northstarartgallery.com for more information.

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Exclusive stores Luxury brands More than 170 specialty shops Athleta L.L. Bean Madewell Soft Surroundings Von Maur

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June 14 and 15...39th Annual Owego Strawberry Festival Enjoy live entertainment, great food, hundreds of vendors, spectacular fireworks, a 90-minute parade, and, of course, delicious strawberry shortcake!

Fri. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Fireworks at 10 p.m.); Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Downtown Owego owego.org

A Trail You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

The family-friendly Sweet Treat Trail is all about the unique sweets and treats that Cayuga County has to offer. Whether it’s honey or jam or homemade cookies made with locally grown and produced products, the trail has everything to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. The 19 stops along the trail include farmers markets, bakeries, farm stands, stores, ice cream stands, u-picks and cafes, all featuring locally grown or produced sweet treats. From north to south in Cayuga County it seems like all roads lead to yummy goodness.

The Sweet Treat Trail is open May – November, covering three seasons of sweet treat goodies from tasty strawberries in June to crisp local apples through November. Travel the trail and have your pass stamped at 8 different stops for a chance to win one of three Sweet Treat Trail baskets of goodies!

Visit flxsweettreat.com for more information.

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wine and beer samples. Sponsored by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Highbanks Recreation area, Letchworth State Park gvartscouncil.org

Western New York Pottery Festival June 15 and 16

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 17-22...Bite of Ithaca Bite of Ithaca returns to Tompkins County for Year 5! Invite your friends and family to plan a trip to Ithaca for the week for this foodie spectacular!

Restaurants around the county will offer a $5 bite menu of small plates and rates during dining hours. biteofithaca.com

Location is Studio Sales in Avon, New York.

This juried clay-exclusive show consists of more than 20 regional and national ceramic artists. The purpose is not only for artists to show and sell their work, but also for them to interact with and educate the public. Events include firing, throwing, hand building and other demonstrations by festival artists, plus a Clay Olympic competition and a wood kiln unloading at noon on Saturday.

June 29...Self-Guided Garden Tour: Canandaigua & Vicinity Tour seven gardens in the Canandaigua area on a beautiful June Saturday. Tickets go on sale June 1: $20/advance; $25/day of event. Proceeds will benefit the Ontario County Historical Society 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

585-394-4975 newsfromochs@gmail.com

$2 admission with raffle ticket (12 and under is free & 62 and over is $1) 585-226-3030 • wnypottery.com Hodaka Pottery

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Issues ITHACA’S DEWITT MALL • CHILDREN’S PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS • CULTIVATING MUSHROOMS

“In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different”

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It’s All About Community at Ithaca’s Dewitt Mall where Rylan Broadwell repairs a banjo at the Ithaca Guitar Works.

Fun Fact: The Dandelion wasn’t always considered a weed. Turn to page 74 to read about the long and fascinating history of this highly versatile and nutritious plant.

Ithaca’s Dewitt Mall Offers Eclectic Shopping page 40

Trivia: When are three legs better than two? Find the answer on page 70.

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Craft breweries have increased in popularity in the Finger Lakes Region.

Fun Fact: Did you know Seneca Lake plays an important role in our nation’s defense? See more on page 84.

Trivia: What bird is considered the Pride of New York and is featured in the iconic song Somewhere Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz? Find out on page 54.

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May/June 2016 Experience a visual journey along the Erie Canal with such memorable sites as the tugboat Urger. Read more about the towpath on page 52.

Fun Fact: “Breaking down the wall” describes a muralist’s use of trompe l’oeil, meaning to trick the eye into perceiving a painted object as threedimensional. See page 45 to find out more.

Trivia: What Finger Lakes town is the official birthplace of Memorial Day? Find out on page 68.

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May/June 2015 See page 28 for Putting the Perfect in Pet Pics.

Fun Fact: The material used to make the iconic cookware Pyrex was originally developed for a completely different purpose? The answer is on page 26.

Trivia: What town has a group of historic buildings in the center famously called The Three Bears – Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear? Find out on page 65.

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Summer 2012 Soil is Soul. Finger Lakes soil is exceptional – the extensive prime farmland here is more productive than 90 percent of the rest of the land on the planet.

Fun Fact: After the Erie Canal opened in 1825, the Finger Lakes Region was consumed with canal fever. It transformed the communities on its path into boomtowns. Read more on page 87.

Trivia: How exactly are sun and wind converted into electricity?

Learn how on page 68.

Early Summer 2014 Life for a whitetail deer begins in late May or early June, when most does give birth.

Fun Fact: “Human Powered Watercrafts.”

That’s the slogan of Fuzzy Guppies, the five-year old boat sales rental company in Waterloo.

Read more on page 64.

Trivia: What town hosts the 8th largest library book sale in the United States? Find out on page 56.

See digital versions of these issues at FingerLakesMagazine.com/ past-issues

Summer 2007 Discover Syracuse’s Armory Square, where you’ll find it all, from shopping and dining to live entertainment and nightlife.

Fun Fact: Did you know that in the late 19th century there was a floating circus, Sig Sautelle’s Big Shows, that traveled up and down the Erie Canal? Read about it on page 28.

Trivia: Who is crazy enough to race in a boat made of cardboard and duct tape? Join in the fun on page 66.

Summer 2010 Bug Juice and Pop-tarts: Fond memories of summer camp in the Finger Lakes.

Fun Fact: Horseheads is home to one of the largest sculpture gardens in the world. Read all about it on page 104.

Trivia: What was the goal of Brian, Phil and Jim’s Excellent Adventure? Turn to page 44 to find out.

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Finger Lakes

Pottery Tour 2019

May 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • May 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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he Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York is a beautiful, rural area known for its unique glacial lakes, its abundant waterfalls and its burgeoning wine scene. It is also home to a large number of skilled artists and craftspeople. One morning in the winter of 2017, a group of 10 potters from in and around Ithaca gathered to form the Finger Lakes Pottery Tour.

The Finger Lakes Pottery Tour was established to highlight some of the region’s finest ceramic artists, as well as to foster an appreciation for clay and pottery as an art form. The 2019 Tour is comprised of three studios in the Ithaca area. Each location will feature several original members of the Finger Lakes Pottery group as well as guest artists from around the country. All work will be available for purchase and artists will be present to discuss their work.

Photo by Alex Solla

Tour Location 1 - Mecklenburg Julie Crosby ​4224 McIntyre Rd (County Rd 6) Mecklenburg Julie Crosby’s studio is located in the rolling hills of Mecklenburg, eight miles outside the village of Trumansburg, home of Taughannock Falls. Parking will be available in the driveway and along the road.

Potters at this location Julie Crosby Julie Johnson Hannah Graeper Marv Bjurlin Jeremy Randall Doug Peltzman

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8th Annual Festival

Tour Location 2 – Ithaca Julia E. Dean South Hill Business Campus 950 Danby Road Suite #28 Ithaca Julia E. Dean’s studio is located in Ithaca, directly across the road from Ithaca College and just minutes away from the Ithaca Commons. Julia’s studio shares a space with the Ithaca Clay School. Parking is available in the lot outside of the studio, and delicious West African cuisine from The Hot Spot Grill will be available for purchase.

Western New York POTTERY FESTIVAL East Avon, New York

WNYPOTTERY.COM • 585.226.3030

Potters at this location Julia E. Dean Stacey Esslinger Colleen McCall Betsy Gram James Guggina Kelly Justice

Tour Location 3 – Danby Renata Wadsworth 326 Gunderman Rd. Danby Renata Wadsworth’s studio is located in scenic Danby, near Buttermilk Falls State Park. Parking will be available at the studio and along the road.

Potters at this location Renata Wadsworth Ed Feldman Jenny Pope Carolanne Currier Jack Troy Sarah Veak

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June 17-22, 2019 BITEOFITHACA.COM

Visit fingerlakespotterytour.com for more information.

Made possible, in part, by a grant from the Tompkins County Tourism Program.

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mode of living

Outdoor Kitchens The best reasons to invest in one this season

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s spring approaches and summer is right behind it, the days get longer. The kids want to spend their time in the yard. The weather is so inviting you want to spend time outside. It’s so much more enjoyable to spend life on the pool deck or on the patio watching the kids swim, play, or just visit with your family and friends as they soak up the sunset

and the beautiful weather. Going inside to cook a meal seems like a drag, and ordering takeout doesn’t promote that healthy body you’re aiming for.

What does sound amazing, however, is grilling steaks, fresh fish, potatoes, and fresh vegetables on the outdoor grill.

What makes it even better is having a sink and a fridge for your condiments and drinks, and cabinets so you can store your summer dishes. You needn’t step foot in the house.

If you’re still not convinced an outdoor kitchen is right for you, Oasis Outdoor Living has a few more reasons you might consider one in your yard.

It’s practical, it’s a wise investment, and when you use cast stone to customize the kitchen to your specifications, you make it more affordable than ever to have the outdoor kitchen of your dreams installed.

Entertainment Purposes

Who doesn’t love to entertain when the weather is nice? There’s something so appealing about having friends and family over for a cookout while the kids run through the sprinklers and play in the pool.

Spending this time outdoors allows the kids to run, be loud, and no one minds a bit. It allows you to visit, and it makes life that much more enjoyable. Imagine if you didn’t have to go inside for anything when you had guests over for entertainment purposes. You needn’t remove yourself from conversation, spend ample time carrying food and dishes outside and then back in when the meal is over, and you can stick around for the fun.

When you have an outdoor kitchen, you can store everything you need right where you need it. There’s no traipsing inside and out, tracking pool water into the house, or opening and shutting the doors a hundred times a night so the air conditioner is running on overtime. You can stay outside, keep everything within reach, and not miss out. This is what makes entertaining so much more fun.

More Quality Time with Family

Parents know it’s great for the kids to be active in the yard, but they also know it’s difficult to let the kids play in the yard if they’re inside cooking dinner. It’s no fun for children when mom and dad usher them inside to get dinner started when they just want to play. And mom and dad don’t want to stop them from running around working out their energy.

With an outdoor kitchen, your kids can spend more time outside and you’re right there to watch them play.

You don’t have to miss out on time with the family, listen to any whining, or worry that your kids aren’t safe when you’re not right there. Dinner can go right on the grill, and a meal can be served right on the porch. It’s easy, it’s enjoyable, and you have everything you need right there where it’s easy to find and even easier to use.

Healthier Meals

There’s something so satisfying about grilling vegetables and meat.

When you grill food, it’s far healthier than frying it. You’re going to make better, healthier meal choices when you cook outdoors. Sure, you can buy a grill, stick it on the deck, and make dinner out there, but it’s a lot of work to make some food outdoors, other food indoors, and carry things back and forth like that. When everything you need is already outside, you don’t have to do so much work to make dinner outside.

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it always seems like you need more space when you have people over, when the family grows, or when everyone is piled into one room. When you have an outdoor kitchen, you have more living space. You have another table on which to have meals, and you can install some sliders that open up your house to your pool deck to enable you to have much more room for living and entertaining.

Additionally, having more space to cook when you have holidays and other big events makes it easier to stay stressfree in the kitchen. The space to do it all, cook it all, and keep it all warm is priceless when you have big parties.

This means you’re going to be more likely to actually cook outdoors on a regular basis when it means doing nothing more than grabbing meat out of the fridge and taking it outside. Healthier meals outside make it easier for you to get that summer body ready, and it’s far easier to meet your fitness and food goals you made during the New Year.

More Living Space

One problem many people have is the fact their houses seem too small. No matter how big or small your house is,

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Money Saving Ability

Summer can get downright hot, and your house feels the effects. Whether you have central air or not, the house can get quite hot. If you don’t have central air, using the stove or oven might make your house hotter than you’re comfortable with or can even stand. If you do have central air, your utility bill increases significantly during the summer when it runs regularly.

For more information on Oasis Outdoor Living, please visit their website oasisoutdoorliving.com or contact them at sales@oasisoutdoorliving.com.

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Celebrity Chef

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he Honorable John Raines (1840-1909) from Canandaigua is remembered today not only for his service in the New York State Senate, but also for his good taste. In a city renowned for its stately and beautiful homes, for instance, Raines owned two of the best – the Octagon House on the corner of Gorham and Wood streets and Thendara, his summer retreat on Canandaigua Lake. Even before the 14-room “cottage” and boathouse were built on the East Lake shore, Raines hosted important visitors and local civic groups there where picnics and clambakes were enjoyed by all.

This recipe originated in Raines’ household, and was handed down from generation to generation. Today it rests in the hands of Raines’ great-grandnephew Alexander T. Bacon, executive chef at Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake.

“The recipe originally used a white vermouth wine,” he explains. “My grandmother, Mrs. Alexander G. Thompson, switched it to a dry white wine manufactured by a small, local winery – Canandaigua Industries, now known as Constellation Brands!

“My mother, Edith Elaine Thompson Bacon, copied the ingredients verbatim, except she used a dry Chablis,” he adds. “Since then, I have changed three recipe items.

1. I use my own homemade chicken broth; 2. I reintroduced the white vermouth, and use Martini & Rossi extra-dry white vermouth; and 3. I double-dip the chicken in the flour/egg mixture.

Chicken French The Canandaigua Way

— With Alexander Bacon Ingredients • 2 large skinless boneless chicken breast halves (free range chickens) • 4 tbsp. butter • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil • 1/2 cup or so of all-purpose flour • some kosher or sea or gray salt • freshly ground black pepper • 1-2 eggs (scrambled) • 1/4 - 1/2 cup Vermouth or dry white wine • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium will work) • juice from one lemon • chopped fresh parsley

The Mix Photo by Mark Stash

1. Pound out the chicken breasts between wax paper or plastic wrap 2. Heat butter and oil in skillet over moderate-high heat 3. Dredge the flattened chicken breasts in flour- dip into the scrambled eggs and then re-dredge in the flour 4. Sauté quickly until a golden brown jacket forms around the chicken breasts turning only once – season immediately with salt and pepper 5. Transfer to plate and place in a warm oven – cover loosely with foil 6. To the sauté pan with all of the drippings you then add: 7. 3 tbsp. butter, garlic, wine, chicken broth, lemon juice and bring the elixir to a quick boil 8. Return chicken to the pan and repeatedly spoon the sauce over the chicken 9. Place the chicken breasts over buttered noodles or rice pilaf and spoon the remaining sauce over the entire entree – then sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Chef Alexander Bacon Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake 726 South Main St Canandaigua, NY 14424

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Arancini – Flower City Food Tours

by Nancy E. McCarthy

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ood tours are a booming culinary tourism trend. These professionally guided circuits of tasting stops are curated to showcase delicious local fare. Tour guests meet chefs and proprietors and learn the backstory of the cuisine, beverages or specialty foods they sample. Some tours offer progressive courses, others may feature drink pairings or have themes. Narratives along the way provide cultural insight and historical points of interest.

“A great way to dive right into the foodie scene of a destination is to experience a food tour,” says Christen Smith of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, Ontario County’s tourism promotion agency.

When Erik Wolf founded the Portland-based World Food Travel Association in 2003 there were a handful of food tours and he now estimates there are up to 2,000 worldwide. Here’s a tasty roundup of Finger Lakes region food tours, the food lovers operating them, and some of the neighborhood eats, treats and sips featured.

Sampling Syracuse Food Tours

Kate Gillen, a middle school speech-language pathologist from Syracuse, took a Philadelphia food tour and loved the idea of walking, eating and learning in one afternoon. When Gillen finished the tour, she wanted to start one in Syracuse. She was first in the region to bring this hot concept home. After taking a Food Pro Tours workshop in Chicago, she rolled out Sampling Syracuse Food Tours in 2012.

Locals weren’t familiar with the concept back then but visitors were.

Now her ratio of tourists to residents is about 50/50. Shane Kost of the Global Food Tourism Association says it’s not

surprising to find an equal balance of residents and tourists. “Food tours satiate both the curiosity of a local and the appetite of a visitor.”

When Gillen approached potential tasting partners, many restaurateurs hadn’t heard about food tours but were eager to participate. Three have been with her since inception: Pastabilities (featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, DriveIns and Dives), the original Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (voted best BBQ in America on Good Morning America) and Kitty Hoyne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant.

At Hoyne’s, guests sample a traditional Irish dish of cured back bacon and cabbage (and a small pour of Smithwick’s ale). “It’s a delicious combination of ingredients that guests love even though many have never had it prior to the food tour,” says Gillen.

Some sweet new stops on the tour include Cathy’s Cookie Kitchen and Sweet Praxis. syracusefoodtours.com Ithaca is Foodies Culinary Tours

Self-described “enthusiastic and adventurous eaters” Sarah Barden and Seth Wraight enjoyed their first food tour in Bar Harbor, Maine during their 2015 honeymoon. “We loved the experience of eating a multi-course meal while exploring the past and present of the town,” says Barden.

The Ithacan couple thought their hometown would make a perfect tour. There’s a smorgasbord of mouthwatering dining options and that proud claim that Ithaca has more restaurants per capita than New York City.

They launched Ithaca is Foodies in May 2017.

To prepare, the couple attended a Food Tour Pros workshop in Chicago, met with prospective tasting partners, researched local history and practiced presentation. When they curated their

tasting route, the iconic Moosewood Restaurant was a must. Founded in 1973, the Moosewood features vegetarian cuisine. It’s award-winning cookbooks helped mainstream vegetarian cooking into home kitchens. A fun history lesson along the way includes a visit to the former Platt & Colt Pharmacy site where the ice cream sundae was invented in 1892.

The inaugural version featured vanilla ice cream, cherry syrup and a candied cherry. Later in the tour, guests enjoy handmade ice cream at Sweet Melissa’s.

Last summer their tour was featured in USA Today’s “Sip, Stroll, and Snack: 10 Must-Try Food Tours in North America” alongside far flung tours in Santa Fe, Montreal and even Juneau, Alaska!

This year they rolled out the Science of Taste, a new winter tour highlighting our five basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami.

Stops include Latin American cuisine at Bickering Twins Restaurant and international food truck fare at Luna Inspired Street Food.

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After enjoying food tours in Florida and the Midwest, Canandaigua resident Suzanne Wright thought a tour would be popular in her own community.

In June 2015, Wright launched Finger Lakes Food Tours (FLFT) featuring six downtown restaurants and specialty shops. “There’s nothing like getting a local’s perspective on food, culture and history,” says Christen Smith of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection.

Wright was previously a travel concierge so operating a food tour was a natural fit. Before FLFT went live she trained with Food Tour Pros in Chicago to learn the business.

One tour customer was Marcia Patitucci Waffner visiting Canandaigua with friends in 2018. An “absolutely 110 percent” foodie, Waffner owns a cooking business and takes Tompkins Cortland Community College students to Italy for culinary studies. When Waffner’s friend signed them up for the

Finger Lakes Food Tour she yawned (to herself) and thought “How nice, something to do.” Her benchmark was high so it would take a lot to impress Waffner.

She wound up eating her words.

“I loved it from start to finish,” Waffner writes by email. “It was memorable and, as I write this, it brings pleasure to recall the tastes and sites, the history provided as well as the excellent tastings.”

Waffner enjoyed every stop, starting with the fresh authentic Mexican cuisine at Rio Tomatlán.

Flavors Indian restaurant is another international tasting stop.

This September, FLFT is literally going international with a customized tour package to eat, explore and enjoy Ireland. “Every detail of this excursion has been crafted for the ardent foodie and traveler in mind,” says Wright who will escort the group. She partnered with Whitaker & DePrez Travel Partners in Rochester to develop the itinerary.

There may be more delicious destinations in the future. flfoodtours.com Flower City Food Tours: Pittsford and Rochester

In 2016, Cheri Davenport of Pittsford was inspired to form Flower City Food Tours after she took her first tour in Carmel, California. “I had such a great time and was looking for something to do as a new empty nester,” says Davenport who has a marketing and advertising background.

She thought it would be a fun concept to bring back to Rochester. “We have such wonderful neighborhoods with great food and specialty shops.”

Under the Flower City umbrella, Pittsford Food Tours debuted in April 2017 followed by Park Avenue Food Tours and Neighborhood of the Arts Food Tours in Rochester. Davenport is one of the newer tour operators in the region but already the largest offering five tours in three historic

Asparagus-Feta Fritter Ithaca is Foodies Culinary Tours Photo courtesy Allison Usavage

Tours vs. Trails So what’s the difference between them?

A food tour requires a ticket and is a pre-

planned, walkable circuit of tasting stops. A tour guide shepherds a group to each location offering narratives along the way. Restaurant or specialty shop owners expect tour guests to arrive at specific times. They have food and drink ready to sample.

A food trail is self-guided, locations are spread

out and transportation is generally necessary to get from place to place. You can explore at your own pace and purchase meals, snacks, produce, libations or specialty items that appeal to you.

Many food trails have themes such as the Finger Lakes Sweet Treat Trail in Cayuga County, Wayne County Apple Trail or the Finger Lakes Cheese Trail.

To find the abundant food and drink

experiences offered in all 14 Finger Lakes counties, visit the Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council website: fingerlakestravelny.com

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neighborhoods. She may add more.

Her pre-tour preparation was “walking, talking and eating.”

Davenport explored areas that would offer a scrumptious culinary journey within a reasonable walking distance and dug into neighborhood histories.

Then she met with owners to establish tasting locations.

“The tasting partners who have been with us from the beginning are very important,” says Davenport. “We are happy to stay loyal to each and every one of them.” She’s grateful for their enthusiasm from the get-go.

ROAM Café on Park Avenue is a stop on two different Park Ave Food Tours. Guests are served arancini, ROAM’s signature appetizer, paired with wine or a seasonal craft cocktail.

Arancini is a rice risotto ball with a mozzarella center, rolled in bread crumbs, fried and tossed with blush sauce.

“The tours have been great exposure for us,” says owner Drew Nye. “Guests visit us on the tour and then come back for the full ROAM experience.”

Davenport and six other tour operators (including Ithaca is Foodies and Sampling Syracuse) formed the Upstate New York Food Tour Trail. After your first tour, you receive a tantalizing incentive: a 10-percent discount to try another one. flowercityfoodtours.com and upstatenyfoodtourtrail.com M ay/J u n e 2 01 9 ~

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Health

alive & kicking

Eat Whole, Eat Fresh,

Eat Sustainably

by Gabrielle L. Wheeler

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ake a drive on a late-spring day down any rural lane in the Finger Lakes Region and you are bound to pass one or two – or sometimes more – roadside stands selling freshly picked, sun-ripened produce. Visit a farmer’s market and choices expand to include honey, meats, baked goods, and soaps. Seek out area restaurants that feature dishes made from local ingredients and experience the craft and creativity of master chefs in their glory. More and more, people are looking to enhance their health with foods grown for taste and nutrients, entice their palate with the flavors of the region, and support the region by buying local.

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Cooking Whole Foods

Without a doubt, there is a difference between a tomato that has been picked ripe off the vine and one that was picked green and artificially ripened with ethylene gas during transport. Most often, ripe, freshly picked tomatoes are super juicy and bursting with flavor, tending toward the sweet side. Tomatoes picked immaturely are often hard though they look ripe, can be mealy, and are lacking in flavor. Even “vine ripe” tomatoes sold in bulk in the grocery stores fall into this category.

One would, of course, favor a flavorful, freshly picked tomato, and some research supports that produce ripened on the vine is indeed more nutritious for us. “Good flavor does tend to go together with more nutrition. The flavor compounds tend to be good for you,” says Rivka Davis, owner and operator of Road’s End Farm, which grows certified organic vegetables, herbs, and some fruits in Dundee. Davis also explains that choosing whole foods picked at their peak freshness and eating them unprocessed imparts the healthful benefits of the complex interactions of compounds in them as opposed to isolated nutrients promoted by the supplement industry.

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Clockwise from above: Tomato plants are supported by lines as the fruits ripen in a greenhouse; Fields of herbs, greens, and corn roll across the hills of the Finger Lakes Region; Beet Salad from Stonecat Café

Eating Fresh

So, where and how can a person get highly nutritious produce picked at its peak? Most probably, right down the road at a farm stand, or at the local farmer’s market or coop.

“If you want produce that tastes really good, and produce that’s also really good for you, then you probably want to try to get it locally,” recommends Davis.

Another alternative for locating fresh produce is through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member share.

In CSAs, members pre-purchase a share, then get a weekly supply of what is grown on the farm, oftentimes with members having the opportunity to help out in the fields.

Some programs, such as WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and Healthy Food for All, help low-income families access

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Health

Roasted Asparagus with

Garlic Greens

Recipe courtesy Road’s End Farm

Ingredients • 1 bunch asparagus • 1 to 3 shoots garlic greens or cloves of garlic • 1 to 2 tbsp. olive oil • Optional: salt and/or pepper to taste

To Make 1. Preheat oven to 400° 2. Wash asparagus and garlic greens, or peel and wash garlic cloves 3. Trim asparagus by removing any tough bottoms 4. Cut asparagus into bite-sized pieces 5. Chop garlic greens or cloves, coarsely or minced as preferred 6. Place asparagus and garlic in roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil and mix until well coated.

7. Add salt and pepper as desired.

8. Roast approximately 10 minutes until just tender. *Garlic can be exchanged with bunching onions for alternative flavor

Wild Onion Faranatta Recipe courtesy Stonecat Café

Ingredients • 1 cup chickpea flour • 1/2 cup water • 2 tbsp. olive oil, separated • 1/4 tsp. course salt • 4 grinds fresh cracked pepper • 1 tbsp. toasted fennel seeds • 2 tbsp. fresh chopped yard onions (wild chives)

To Make 1. Whisk dry chickpea flour in bowl to break up lumps 2. Whisk in water 3. Whisk in 1 tbsp. olive oil and all other ingredients 4. Let batter sit for 10 minutes 5. Heat 9-inch cast iron griddle, oil with remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil 6. Pour batter evenly onto griddle to fill surface 7. Let cook until top has tiny holes and surface is cleanly dry 8. Flip and cook for 3-5 minutes on other side until lightly browned Scott Signori says, “Faranatta is a fun, gluten-free, high-protein flat bread that is very versatile. I love to serve it as a pizzette with arugula, blue cheese olive oil and lemon juice. Add pear in the fall. I also love it as a wrap. Here I wrapped it around baby spinach, avocado, almond slices and feta with lemon juice and olive oil.”

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fresh produce at farmer’s markets.

Locating locally produced meat is sometimes a challenge for buyers but asking around at farmer’s markets can be a good first step in seeking out a vendor in your area. As individual buyers are starting to produce a demand, the ability to obtain other products directly, such as grains, milk, and cheeses, is becoming more common.

Many regional restaurants are already serving local produce and meats. The Stonecat Café in Hector and its owner and executive chef Scott Signori have been leaders in this movement for 20 years. The Stonecat partners directly with numerous regional farms to supply peakharvested produce and humanely raised meats for the ever-changing menu at the restaurant. “I take the food, the raw product that I can find locally, as fresh and high-end as possible, and create fun dishes – creative dishes – with lots of love, and I put it out there and hopefully wake people up,” says Signori passionately.

Being Sustainable

Purchasing whole, fresh produce from local vendors isn’t just good for physical health, it is good for the health of the region as well. Economically, money spent locally will, with any luck, remain local. “It really is very helpful even if it’s not every grocery trip that you make,” reminds Davis. It also adds an element of accountability to suppliers. Signori comments that he likes that he can drive by his beef supplier’s farm and view the cows in the field, knowing what they are eating and that they are well-treated.

Signori believes there is a shift happening, regionally and nationally, in which people are wanting more than the homogeneity of corporate chain restaurants. He finds this is leading people to a more healthful

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sunken bar overlooking Seneca Lake

“The artistic part of it is that you can’t quite put your finger on it, but you know there’s something really great about it, so you keep coming back and you keep spreading that energy.”

edgar’s steakhouse and lounge in the magnificent and historic Castle

- Scott Signori on cooking and eating and serving local foods

lifestyle based on whole foods eaten in appropriately proportioned meals.

But he also feels it is more than this.

In a term he has pioneered, he feels this sustainitarian lifestyle involves choosing “food based on the healthful way it is grown or raised with an appreciation for the sacrifice of life and the transfer of energy.” While there is no guiding rulebook for Signori’s new theory, he feels it helps release the guilt of those who wish to eat what their region best supports, even if it does not mean a specific diet, such as vegan or keto, etc. It does however allow “each person to tune into their own body and energy and eat what makes them feel alive.”

As I sat in her kitchen enjoying a cup of tea, Davis said something along the same lines. “What’s the diet you feel healthiest on? That’s probably going to wind up containing a lot of things that taste good to you. And your food ought to taste good to you.”

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Health

alive & kicking

Yoga

Glamping in the Finger Lakes

by Kala Stein

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f you are reading this magazine, there’s a good chance that you are either in love with the Finger Lakes or anxious to start exploring this beautiful region. If you are reading this article, your curiosity was piqued by the word “yoga,” “glamping,” or perhaps the unlikely pairing of the two. Maybe you already practice yoga or maybe you are curious to start.

First and foremost, yoga is a healing practice in which anyone can partake. “Yoga is good for everything and everyone!” says Niki Januzzi of Yoga with Niki in Honeoye Falls. She discovered the meditative exercise long before its current phase of popularity. The Lima resident was studying dance at the Edna Manley School of Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica when she started regularly practicing yoga at home with instructions from a VHS tape. She would drop into live classes when she could. A few years later, when Niki had some serious health issues, it was a wake-up call. She realized change was critical. Along with more mindful eating habits, she dedicated herself to a more serious yoga practice, knowing intuitively that it was right for her body.

About four years later, she earned her certification as a yoga instructor at Sonic Yoga in Midtown Manhattan.

Niki was motivated and ready to share a practice that had already done so much for her. She knew right away that she wanted to keep it local, in the Finger Lakes.

“Local” is a priority. Niki values small-town living and doesn’t consider commuting to teach, or commuting to take a yoga class, in alignment with her personal “live local” philosophy. She has taught many beautiful students in many spaces during the past nine years, and is very happy with her home base on the westward side of the Finger Lakes Region. She’s committed to growing her business there and making yoga accessible to the “Little Lakes” area.

Niki’s newest pursuit is her Glamping Yoga Retreat this summer, June 21 through 23. It will be a weekend full of outdoor yoga,

relaxation, and connecting to nature – immersing participants in a beautiful practice with like-minded individuals.

It will be held on privately owned property between Canadice and Honeoye Lakes; a place where vintage cabins and tent sites nestle in a stand of towering spruce trees near Harriet Hollister State Park. It features a springfed pond, hiking trails, a lovely sunny meadow, a unique outdoor kitchen and a fire pit where evenings will be spent basking in the glow of the day.

Niki’s husband Chris Januzzi, a classically trained chef, will prepare the vegetarian meals. He shares Niki’s deep love for this neck of the woods.

The former executive chef at the Rabbit Room in Honeoye Falls hung up his apron six months ago to teach at Monroe Community College. Originally from Livonia, Chris studied at the Culinary Institute of America and The New England Culinary Institute.

At the Rabbit Room he had the pleasure of working with local farmers; sourcing the bounty that we are so fortunate exists here in the Finger Lakes. He will continue that practice for the dishes he will prepare for the retreat; putting his passion for cooking with local seasonal ingredients and love into every dish he creates. What better way to come full circle than with connecting to the earth in every way imaginable.

During the retreat, participants will partake in multiple outdoor yoga classes and discover different forms of meditation. They will also enjoy essential oils-inspired spa treatments led by Amy Jane Stewart from Organica Jane in Canandaigua. She is a New York State licensed massage therapist and nationally certified holistic aroma therapist. Jane and another special guest, certified yoga

instructor Donii Ritz of Ritz Mountain Yoga on Conesus Lake, will join Niki to provide a fully rounded wellness experience.

For people looking to begin a yoga practice, the retreat can be a great way to get started with an immersion experience, Niki explains. Participants of all levels are encouraged to bring a friend or sign up solo. The atmosphere will be open and easy to provide whatever participants are looking for.

During summers in the Finger Lakes, Niki has been known to lead yoga classes on the shores of Conesus Lake, the hill top in Canadice, various parks in the area and, even her own backyard. Niki and Hayley Parker, who teaches yoga in Honeoye, lead a “Wine and Yoga” class twice a year at Inspire Moore Winery in Naples. Stay tuned for information on the spring class by following the “Yoga with Niki” Facebook page. She insists that there is nothing quite like experiencing yoga and nature together. “People who do so find themselves becoming one with their surroundings,” she said. Niki invites you to join her on this beautiful adventure. Meet her under the tall trees as you connect the body, mind and breath.

Namaste.

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Outdoors

in the open air

Fossils and Forest The Finger Lakes Land Trust Protects 2,200 feet of Skaneateles Lake Shoreline

by Kelly Makosch

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ome of the most pristine shoreline in the Finger Lakes Region is found along the south end of Skaneateles Lake.

There, the land rises abruptly from the water to form steep cliffs widely regarded for their fossilized coral reef and wild scenic beauty. Densely forested hillsides directly above the cliffs stabilize erodible soils and provide critical habitat for a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles and migratory songbirds.

Once considered too remote and rugged for development, property sales in the southern Skaneateles Lake watershed are on the rise and

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new homes now dot the landscape.

Associated water quality impacts to the lake, which experienced its second summer with harmful algal blooms (HABs), highlight the need for strategic, preemptive action. Protecting the cliffs, forested hillsides, and water quality of Skaneateles Lake is a priority for the Finger Lakes Land Trust.

The Land Trust recently acquired 900 feet of shoreline along with 90 adjacent acres near the southern end of the lake. Together with its existing Cora Kampfe Dickinson Conservation Area, the organization now protects 2,200 feet of continuous shoreline and 110 acres of adjacent, upland forest.

These properties feature a middleaged hardwood forest that feels deeply remote. Several ravines wind their way through the woods to the cliff’s edge, where ice forms on its sheer face in winter. Among them, Barber Gulf forms the most prominent gully on what will become another Finger Lakes Land Trust nature preserve.

Protecting the property helps buffer over 4,600 feet of streambank, benefiting lake water quality.

Along this protected stretch of lakeshore is exposed bedrock with abundant staghorn coral fossils, which lend their name to the popularized title of this special place: Staghorn Cliffs. The cliffs, which rise as much as 100 feet directly from the water’s edge, are prized by geologists for their fossil layers, which also include brachiopods (clams), trilobites and cephalopods (early worms).

Together they are the fossilized remains of 300 to 400 million-yearold sea creatures from the Devonian Period, when the area was covered by a shallow ocean. Today, curious adventurers can visit the cliffs and see these fossils for themselves by paddling from the Town of Scott boat launch (learn more at gofingerlakes. org/staghorn).

The ecological value of this area is widely recognized as well. It is identified as a priority project within New York State’s Open Space Plan and is designated an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. A diversity of neotropical songbirds utilize the lakeshore woodlands for nesting,

Above: Staghorn Cliffs and FLLT’s Cora Kampfe Dickinson Conservation Area. photo by John Sutton

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including the Cerulean warbler – a species of conservation concern. Resident bald eagles also populate this stretch of shoreline.

The Land Trust intends to work in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to enhance wildlife habitat on the property while also taking deliberate steps to reduce nutrient runoff to the lake. An initial assessment suggests the former agricultural fields on the property present an ideal opportunity to create at least one wetland. The organizations are also exploring the potential to reduce storm runoff from a roadside ditch adjacent to the property by constructing a detention basis. The plans have dual benefit for wildlife and water quality, the latter by reducing silt and nutrient runoff that feed habitats – an increasing concern in Skaneateles Lake and elsewhere across the region.

The latest acquisition along the Staghorn Cliffs is part of a larger effort

led by the Land Trust and its partners to create a greenbelt of protected lands surrounding the southern end of Skaneateles Lake. The property is located less than one mile from the northern edge of the Land Trust’s Hinchcliff Family Preserve.

In the long run, the organization intends to secure an unbroken band of conservation land extending southward from the cliffs to the end of the lake, and then westward into Bear Swamp State Forest.

The Finger Lakes Land Trust acquired this latest property in January through partial grant funding from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water Quality Improvement Project, individual donations, and an internal loan. The organization is currently in the midst of a campaign to raise the remaining funds. Learn more about the Land Trust’s work to protect land and water by visiting fllt.org or calling 607-275-9487.

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Music

strike the right note

Music

Across the

Finger Lakes

as Diverse as Ever in 2019

by Cynthia L. McVey

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ast year, just about the time fall began to show its vibrant colors, dozens of dedicated musicians and volunteers started planning the equally-vibrant 2019 summer music festivals. Classical music concerts and events will be performed in churches, concert halls, wineries and outdoor venues throughout the Finger Lakes from May 24 through the end of August. Six festivals will present enough variety that there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy, including children.

A full listing is available online: http:// www.visitfingerlakes.com/flx.

“The region is so fortunate to have world-class performers both in residence and visiting to take part in festivals such as these,” says Valerie Knoblauch, president of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection. “With events sometimes within just days and miles of each other, it’s possible to take in a variety of music genres and cultures in a short time. We hope having all of the schedules in one place makes it even easier.”

The Geneva Music Festival (GMF) kicks off the summer music season in the Finger Lakes with concerts from May 24 through June 16. This year GMF celebrates “Women in Music: Key Players,” highlighting women’s contributions as composers and performers. The theme will be woven throughout the season’s performances of chamber, jazz, organ and bluegrass music. Concerts in

Geneva, Auburn, Skaneateles and Canandaigua will feature violinist Jinjoo Cho, cellist Clive Greensmith, organist Ray Nagem, pianist Michelle Cann, the Verona Quartet and many others. A special jazz weekend, June 7-8, will see vocalist April May Webb and trumpeter Randall Haywood at Geneva’s Club 86, with a pre-concert dinner available. The next night, Broadway star and jazz artist Syndee

Winters and jazz singer, songwriter and actress Ann Hampton Callaway will pay tribute to artists in the National Women’s Hall of Fame with a concert at the Smith Center for the Arts.

The Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival (FLCMF) marks its 17th year this summer. All concerts feature founding director Richard Auldon Clark with professional musicians from his Manhattan Chamber Orchestra (MCO)

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and invited guest artists. The first concert takes place June 15 at Hunt Country Vineyards with two beautiful string quintets. The Abel Family String Quartet, with Clark on viola, perform Beethoven’s Quintet in C Major, Op. 29 and Dvořák’s Quintet in E flat Major Op. 97. A concert June 30 at the historic Glenn H. Curtiss Museum features oboe, clarinet, trumpet and strings. It’s a musical potpourri including works of Dittersdorf, Randall Thompson, Britten, and Mark O’Connor. On July 14, a concert for piano and strings takes place at Keuka College’s beautiful Norton Chapel. This will include music of Grieg, Debussy, and Robert Schumann.

Anthony Road Winery hosts a program for guitar, flute, bassoon and strings on July 21. Special to this event will be Clark’s world premiere and works by Tchaikovsky, Diabelli, Febonio and Piazzolla.

This summer, the Canandaigua Lake Music Festival offers concerts on Fridays and Sundays from July 1928. In its 15th season, the festival celebrates with some of the most popular guest artists from the past 14 years.

Founder Ed Klorman is returning on July 19 and 21 to join the current artistic directors, Kevin Kumar and Amy Sue Barston. The choir, First Inversion, will present an adventurous program on July 21 that also features music of Adam Silverman with a work written for the first year of the festival. Dennis James joins with his unusual "Benjamin Franklin" glass armonica in music composed just for this instrument by Mozart. The second week of performances has 11-year-old Katina Pantazopoulos returning to stage with her cello teacher Barston; The Jasper String Quartet also returns to CLMF. The perennial favorite Classical Blue Jeans will bring food, fun and fiddling to Bristol Harbour on July 24. A show aimed at children and families takes place at Wood Library on July 25.

With three performances, July 25, 27 and 28, Geneva Light Opera presents Mozart’s farcical masterpiece "The Marriage of Figaro” in the acoustically-superb Smith Center for the Arts. This energetic period production juxtaposes side-splitting comedy with biting social commentary, illuminated through Mozart’s transcendent score. Picking up where "The Barber of Seville" left off, the action takes place on a single day of madness in the palace of Count Almaviva.

The Count has developed a wandering eye and has set his

sights on wily Figaro’s bride-to-be, Susannah, neglecting his own wife, Rosina. What follows is a rousing and poignant comedy of misplaced identities, misbegotten plans and general misbehaving. All ends well as love is restored, families are reunited, and Figaro finally gets his bride.

Now in its 40th year, the Skaneateles Festival provides world-class music alongside Skaneateles Lake. Every August, this month-long, award-winning festival hosts worldrenowned performers. The 2019 Season (August 1 - 24) will be highlighted by the return of violinist Hilary Hahn, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and renowned conductor David Zinman, as well as the Festival debut of banjo great Belá Fleck.

The seventh season of Finger Lakes Opera (FLO) is highlighted by Puccini’s masterpiece, La Bohème, the classic story of tragic love on which the Broadway hit “Rent” is based. FLO will present two performances of La Bohème, (August 9 and 11). The production will feature a brilliant cast of rising stars, original staging, lavish costumes, and

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all the spectacle of world-class grand opera. In addition to La Bohème, FLO also will present a 45-minute children's opera, the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, on August 3. Rounding out the season on August 10 will be “Opera Hits!” a program that features FLO’s talented Young Artists singing an array of some of the most popular opera arias and ensembles as well as favorite Broadway hits. FLO offers a taste of opera in every form for every person of every age.

To learn more about the Music Across the Finger Lakes, concerts and events taking place this year, visit visitfingerlakes.com/flx.

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CANANDAIGUA LAKEMUSIC FESTIVAL

MAY 24 - JUNE 16 Women in Music: Key Players performing in Geneva, Auburn, Canandaigua and Skaneateles MAY 24

Pre-Season Concert: ATLYS Quartet

MAY 30

Opening Night: The Verona Quartet

MAY 31 A Portrait of Clara JUNE 1 Schumann JUNE 6 Women Composers Across the Ages JUNE 7 Sounds of April and Randall: Jazz at Club 86 JUNE 8 Bessie, Billie, Ella & Friends – Jazz artists Syndee Winters and Ann Hampton Callaway JUNE Raymond Nagem: 11,12, 13 Organ Recital JUNE 14, 15

Clive Greensmith & Friends: Chamber Music Finale

JUNE 16 Rebecca Colleen & the Chore Lads

JULY 19 - 28 FINGER LAKES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

JUNE 15 - JULY 27 Manhattan Chamber Orchestra Ensembles and Guest Artists Richard Auldon Clark, Artistic Director JUNE 15 Hunt Country Vineyards String Quintet JUNE 30 Glenn H. Curtiss Museum Oboe, clarinet, trumpet violin, viola and cello JULY 14 Norton Chapel, Keuka College Piano Quintet JULY 21 Anthony Road Winery Guitar, flute, viola violin and bassoon

JULY 19 Ed Klorman returns!

Dennis James, glass armonica Artistic Directors Amy Sue Barston and Kevin Kumar JULY 21 The Trout Quintet & Caroline Shaw First Inversion choir Audrey Andrist, piano JULY 24 Classical Blue Jeans Dinner and a casual concert JULY 25 Free family concert!

JULY 26 Jasper String Quartet & Katina returns!

JULY 28 Go Big or Go Home Concerto grosso concert

JULY 27 Hunt Country Vineyards String Sextet

MUSIC ACROSS THE FLX is a collaboration between the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection and the classical music presenting organizations of the FLX.

information • FForo r more • To p uf ur cl lhsacs eh et idcukleet ss • head to VisitFingerLakes.com/Music-Across-The-FLX All performances are made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts’ Decentralization Program, administered locally by Finger Lakes Community Arts Grants and CNY Arts

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JULY 25, 27, 28 Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro The Barber is back in Mozart’s farcical masterpiece at the historic Smith Opera House. Geneva Light Opera’s energetic period production mixes scintillating comedy with biting social commentary, illuminated through Mozart’s transcendent score.

With its abundant supply of beautiful and unforgettable melodies, GLO’s The Marriage of Figaro is an endlessly enjoyable delight for opera newcomers and veterans alike.

AUGUST 1 - 24 AUGUST 1

The 40th – Opening Night

AUGUST 2

Aizuri Quartet: Different Trains

AUGUST 3

Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn

AUGUST 7, 8

Hilary Hahn and Lera Auerbach: Dreams & Visions

AUGUST 9

Piano Festival

AUGUST 10 Hilary Hahn: Bach Under the Stars AUGUST 15 The Romantic Imagination AUGUST 16 All in Rhythm AUGUST 17 Wynton Marsalis & The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra AUGUST 22 Bon Appétit!

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AUGUST 3 - 11 AUGUST 3 Jack and the Beanstalk The beloved fairy tale brought to life through music.

AUGUST 9, 11 Puccini’s La Bohème The ultimate story of love and loss, La Bohème was the the inspiration for the hit Broadway musical Rent.

AUGUST 10 Opera HITS! Showcasing some of opera’s greatest hits, blended with a bit of Broadway.

See FLO’s half-page ad in this magazine!

AUGUST 23 Café Music AUGUST 24 Grand Finale: David Zinman & the Festival Orchestra

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Perhaps the most exhilarating and underestimated vista in the greater Finger Lakes is the explosion of millions of apple blossoms in Wayne county. For almost two weeks in mid-to-late May, over 20,000 acres of apple trees unleash an impressionistic and pointillistic canopy of petals dancing from horizon to horizon; and in some areas the clouds of petals stretch gloriously to the sun-spangled waters of Lake Ontario.

The greatest concentration of the orchards fits into a rectangle bordered by Rt. 104 on the south, Lake Road on the north, Rt. 21 on the west, and Rt. 14 on the east. The most direct and scenic passage through orchard country is the section of Lake Road that runs from

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This custom, architecturally designed home includes: a totally private 22,000 gallon in ground swimming pool on over 13 acres of apple orchards. Located half-way between Penn Yan and Keuka College with 661 ft frontage on Rt. 54A - The Keuka Wine Trail.

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But don’t let the ease of cruising along Lake Road stop you from exploring the many side roads or going outside the “dotted lines.” Wayne county tourism director Christine Worth raves about the orchard scenery around Chimney Bluffs and the hilly orchards just north of Newark.

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Mark Lagoner, whose orchards and farm market stand at the corner of Lake Road and Lake Street in Williamson, suggests “Take almost any side road in orchard country and you will find an impressive view of the blossoms.”

Standing in an orchard with tens of thousands of blossoms shimmering overhead can be breathtaking; studying a single tree up close can be enlightening.

Stand before an ancient tree and feel how its gnarled, split and twisted limbs not only still strive for the sky but relentlessly urge forth thousands of blossoms. The life force to prolong and propagate is powerful and palpable.

And fascinating. For behind every apple tree you see in the orchard are skeletons in its closet. Let’s begin with the tree itself. Every apple tree has taken drastic steps to avoid the genetic and possibly fatal pitfalls of incest.

Furthermore, every orchard apple tree hides a dual, indeed, a split, personality. And finally, through no fault of its own, the apple has been exploited in tales biblical, fairy, and tall.

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To avoid agricultural incest, apple trees use the process of cross-pollination. That means they can “mate” (use pollen) only with a different variety of apple tree.

McIntosh hooking up with McIntosh or an Ida Red with an Ida Red is not only a no-no but a biological impossibility. But unfortunately cross-pollination produces seeds that are like lottery numbers—no two are identical and the chance of a producing a tasty winner is slim.

Apple seeds can’t be used to plant an orchard but they can inspire an apple breeder. Enter an apple breeder like the down-to-earth Dr. Susan Brown of Cornell. She regularly cross pollinates two promising parent

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Busk & Balter in Naples!

June 1st, 2019 VisitNaplesNY.com

Wine, brew & food tastings on Main Street! Musical performers at every stop! Win a $200 gift card! Golf, shop, hike, relax.

Stay for dinner. Stay for the weekend! Details on our Busk & Balter Facebook page.

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When are they blooming?

Visit FingerLakesMagazine.com and sign up for the free weekly e-newsletter. We will inform readers in early May when the apple trees are blooming north of Route 104.

apple trees and plants thousands of the resultant seeds, and then waits four years with fingers crossed for the apples to be produced.

Then she tests them. She laughs.

In this instance, testing them means tasting them. Each fall Susan and her research assistant Kevin Maloney bite into hundreds of apples and for many, they immediately spit them out like Snow White should have. “They’re spitters,” she explains, “Even in crosses

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of two high quality parents, there are “spitters,” or apples that are too acid, astringent or just unpleasant.”

In other words: Yuck.

But now and then they come across an apple with an ineffable sweetness, crispness, or delightful tartness. From apples like that she hopes to win the apple lottery. So far she’s had much success.

So what’s the solution to propagating good apples once they’re achieved by breeding? Grafting. Every apple tree in the orchard is actually two apple trees combined into one by grafting. It’s the art of simple tree surgery. Surprisingly, farmers figured out how to do it nearly three thousand years ago.

From the tree that produces the type of apple you want, cut a young switch or a bud (the scion) and stick it into (and bind it to) a similarly notched niche of a young tree (the rootstock). Once this union heals, cut the tree off just above the bud; a two part tree is formed.

The rootstock is chosen for how big a tree you want and for its resistance to diseases. It exists almost solely as the root system. The upper graft (scion) forms nearly the whole visible tree and produces the apples.

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Do this millions of times and you can make commercial orchards capable of consistently producing Macs, Ida Reds, Galas, and so on. The process is so successful that those of you who grow a backyard McIntosh tree have a tree that is genetically identical to the original found by John McIntosh on his Canadian farm in the early 1800s.

The final skeleton in the apple closet is the group of myths about apple trees. Did Newton really discover gravity by being bonked with an apple? Did Eve really seduce Adam with an apple? Did Johnny (Chapman) Appleseed spread good apples? And was William Tell forced to shoot an apple off his son’s head in 1307 to start the Swiss revolution? No. No. Not likely. And no. Since it’s a fairy tale, I guess Snow White’s deep sleep from the bite of a poisonous apple is true—

sort of.

Dr. Brown enjoys blossoms but she’s spent her whole career developing apples, not blossoms. In our discussion she insisted on encouraging people to return to the orchards at harvest time. And the next time you’re apple shopping look for two of the new apples she codeveloped: the Rubyfrost, customized for and grown only in New York, and the Snapdragon. Both are definitely “chewers.”

But for now, head up to the orchards between May 15-23 (Williamson Apple Festival is May 16-19) so you can stand under clouds of petals.

And if you want to feel those petals rain down on you, come at the end of bloom season and stand under a petaled tree until a strong breeze hits. If you’re lucky, you’ll be awash in a shimmering shower of petals fluttering down on your head. A truly unique feeling.

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or art museums and private collectors, moving and storing valuable pieces of art is a critical piece of the behind-thescenes work which is key to preserving a collection. For Naglee Fine Arts, it’s what they are all about.

Naglee Moving and Storage has been around since 1914; a family business that grew to be a wellrecognized name for moving and storing household goods. It has changed hands a few times over the years, but for current owners Phil Schweiger and Jessica and Beau Roskow, it is once again a family business and continues to thrive and expand to keep up with the latest trends and technologies.

When Phil’s former partner retired, Beau joined the business in 2015; bringing with him a corporate background. He used this knowledge to upgrade to the latest digital technology for backend office processes and warehouse management, and put focus on rebranding the fine-arts division. The storage facility was upgraded with the latest top level security enhancements

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Opposite page: Art quilt detail for “Rush Hour” by Margaret Cusack, of the Jack Walsh art quilt collection Left to right: Jeff, Ian, and Jared carefully remove the ‘“Bouguereau” at the Arnot Art Museum in Elmira

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and temperature controls, and a new, custom-built, fine-arts truck was purchased complete with air ride suspension, a multilevel security system and GPS tracking.

“We have a team of three fully trained art preparators on staff who are responsible for handling the art,” Beau explains. “They all have continuing training and development opportunities in order to stay current with industry trends and marketplace innovations.

In addition to preparatory skills, they each have their own area of expertise. Ian Christopher is the warehouse manager, responsible for keeping track of every piece in storage. Jeff Perrault is responsible for marketing, and also has the driving credentials required for driving the truck and transporting the art. Jared DesRuisseaux designs the custom crates. All of them are artists and art lovers themselves, and they are passionate about the safety of the art that is entrusted to their care. They have packed and moved collections from Texas to Florida, and in major cities including Cleveland, Chicago, Nashville, Washington, D.C. and New York City.

Art institutions along the East Coast, including ones in the Finger Lakes area, are among the company’s clients. One is the Arnot Art Museum in Elmira. Its permanent collection includes 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century European paintings; 19th- and 20th-century American art; and 21st-century contemporary representational art.

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Another client is the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art on the campus of Cornell University. Its permanent collection of more than 35,000 works of art includes two windows from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin D. Martin House.

“We also have a number of private collectors who may need storage from time to time; for example, if they head south for the winter,” Jeff explains.

“They can’t leave their collection behind, so it’s either pack it up and take it with them, or let us pack it and store it at our facility. We’ve stored everything from pianos and vintage furniture to a large wine collection.

Whatever is requested we can accommodate it.”

The most unusual piece they have stored was a museum piece – a huge piece of art completely made out of chewed bubblegum.

For clients who have previously paid big-city storage costs, Naglee’s prices are very attractive, Jeff says.

“After Hurricane Sandy, a number of storage facilities were flooded and needed to find new places outside of their area. We were able to accommodate them, and they have stayed with us. The cost of their footprint in Elmira is substantially less than in a large metropolitan area.”

Moving and packing art and keeping it safe and secure is key to their business, and they have an onsite woodshop where they can design and custom build any crate necessary to safely move art. Crates for flat art such as a painting are built to industry standards, ensuring proper strength,

“The Hitch”

by Kay Khan, of the Jack Walsh art quilt collection

Client Profile

Jack Walsh, Art Quilt Collector

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’ll admit it. I didn’t really understand what an ‘art quilt’ was until I met Jack Walsh, local collector and expert in the field. Different from the traditional quilts that are often handed down through generations, art quilts are made on a fabric base with techniques and materials from other fine art medium such as painting, printmaking, and sculpting. And they are stunning pieces of art.

“In the 1960s, a new type of quilt began to emerge,” says the website of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. “Artists used fabric, thread, and often unconventional materials to treat quilt surfaces much like a painter does a canvas.

Made as art to be hung on the wall and engage the viewer in a visual experience, these quilts were unapologetically nonutilitarian.”

The article introduced “Bold by Design,” a 2014 exhibit that featured quilts from the collection of Cornell alum Jack Walsh.

It was back in 1992 when Jack attended an art quilt show in Louisville Kentucky.

It was the beginning of his passion for collecting art quilts. “I didn’t know what I was doing, but I knew I wanted to start a collection,” he says. With the help of renowned art quilt expert Penny McMorris, he began his collection with the goal of collecting 10 art quilts that year. His collection has continued to grow over the years and he now owns more than 100.

“I wanted to find an endeavor which would be rewarding as I went forward in my life, to find the small moments that had great staying power in my memory” says Jack. “When I first learned about art quilts, it was one of those moments, and it stayed with me.”

His art quilt collection has achieved that vision. He considers his quilts to be a trust and he manages them as if he is a museum. “They will be around long after me” he states.

Jack’s quilts have been displayed in shows as far away as St Marie Aux Mines in France, the Texas Quilt Museum in LaGrange, the University of Kentucky Art Museum in Lexington, at the Arnot Museum and the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.

There are specific requirements for packing and storing the art quilts. There can’t be any creases in the material, they must be rolled with specific packing material and hung on bars for storage.

When he moved from New Jersey to the Finger Lakes region, he needed to store his quilts in a secure location while he made the transition to a new home. “I used Naglee Fine Arts to pack and store my quilts. They strictly followed all the packing and storage requirements and did a great job.”

Jack continues to search for art quilts with great visual impact using groundbreaking artistic techniques. He looks forward to his next exhibition, wherever that may be, for an opportunity to show off his gorgeous collection. And for sure, I’ll be in line to attend.

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Art work stored at the Naglee Fine Art storage facility

using a variety of interior foams and ensuring nothing comes in contact with the surface of the art. The crates often consist of an inner crate for protection and an outer crate for travel. Other pieces of art such as a sculpture will have other packing and crating requirements, but will use the same care and industry standards to ensure the safety of the art.

I jumped at the chance to do a ride along with Jeff, Jared, and Ian in January as they prepared to pack for transport a very large 19th-century painting they referred to as “the Bouguereau.” A favorite from the Arnot Museum’s collection, “L’art et la literature” (“Art and Literature”) is an oil on canvas by the great French academic painter WilliamAdolphe Bouguereau. It will be on view through March 2020 as part of “Bouguereau & America,” a new exhibition organized by the Milwaukee Art Museum & the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. It explores the artist’s remarkable popularity in the United States, particularly from the late 1800s to the early 20th century.

They showed me the custom crate built in their workshop specifically to fit this piece. The solid construction and custom padding will protect every corner and surface of the picture. It takes three of them to load it into their finearts truck.

Once at the Arnot Museum, they’re careful and focused, the protection and safety of the painting is their priority. The

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Because Art Moves!

Naglee Fine Arts has service packages available.

We will install/deinstall your artwork, transport it to our secure warehouse, and store it for however long you are away. Peace of mind.

Used by major museums and institutions, as well as private collectors. References available.

Naglee Fine Arts 1525 Grand Central Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901 Tel. 607-733-5725 • NagleeFineArts.com

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Industry standard OZ clips are used to secure the art work

inner crate is padded and designed for proper suspension of the painting. The Bouguereau is placed in the crate and secured with OZ clips, the industry standard for securing the art. The crate is covered and secured, moved carefully down the hallway to the outer travel crate waiting near the truck, where it is loaded and secured for travel. They’re so good at what they do and I am pretty well impressed.

The whole process takes a couple of hours, and I can’t help but think about how much work and preparation goes into moving an entire show from one museum to another.

Whether moving museum pieces or art work in private collections, it takes industry knowledge, skill, and preparation to pack, store, and move art to ensure the safety of the art.

I’m glad to have observed first-hand how true experts in the field make it all come together.

Sun Glint on the Inlet, Ithaca, NY, Oil on linen, 18” x 20”

“Spring: Ithaca and the Finger Lakes” May-June 2019

743 Snyder Hill Road, Ithaca, New York 14850 Hours Fri.-Sun. 12-5 and by appt 607-323-7684 northstarartgallery.com

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COME FOR THE WINE. Great stories inspire. We hope ours inspire yours.

We’re America’s first and longest running wine trail. And we remain an original by staying true to our roots with wineries that love making great wine, providing warm hospitality and helping to create unforgettable experiences.

Sure, you’ll love our wines, but you will find a unique story at each of our wineries.

Our Trail also has cideries, distilleries, a meadery and a taproom.

SO MANY WINES & EXPERIENCES TO SHARE. Whether you are planning a day-trip, an overnight or making it a long weekend we invite you to experience the full flavor of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail.

This is one of my favorite places to escape for a long weekend. It’s beautiful and the wine is fantastic!

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If you are a seasoned taster of New York wines or if you’ve never ventured beyond California wines, you must give this Trail a try.

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Four wineries have restaurants, four are accessible by boat and three offer onsite accommodations.

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Visit CayugaWineTrail.com for individual winery events. Always something going on.

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a new look Remodeling a Kitchen to Achieve the WOW! Factor

New lighting, upgraded appliances, and a custom island mark the cornerstone of the makeover.

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The owners of this Fairport home wanted to update the kitchen to make it feel open and lighter. Although the current kitchen was functional, the owner felt it was time for an update.

The designer visited the home and carefully determined the goals of the new space. Adding white cabinetry, a large island, and updating the color scheme went a long way in lightening the space. Adding stylish light fixtures completed the look.

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The desk and cubby area is transformed with new cabinetry.

Warm gray paint pulled from the island complements the kitchen.

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• Consult a professional to discuss your goals, design and budget.

Take the time to see and touch the materials you want to incorporate into your new kitchen.

• Expect your designer to visit your home to take measurements and review your current layout and utilities.

• Get ready for a little dust! Most kitchen remodels take around four weeks.

• Once you’ve added the finishing touches, enjoy your new space with family and friends!

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Red-Bellied Snake

story and photos by Arthur Masloski

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While exploring the breathtaking habitats within the Finger Lakes you’re bound to come across some of the wildlife that calls this place home.

Most of them are admired for their grace, beauty, or mystique. The regal blue heron at the water’s edge, the mysterious white deer wandering the abandoned army depot, the scores of waterfowl that patrol the cool, deep lakes that make this place so hospitable to humans and animals alike.

There are, however, some creatures that are seen as malicious, cunning, and evil by some. It’s no secret that snakes aren’t popular; you seldom see one because you want to see one, they just seem to appear out of nowhere, streaking past your feet or dangling above your head when you least expect it. Their unblinking eyes, lithe and legless bodies, and expressionless faces make them seem alien. They’re efficient predators that eat their prey whole; subduing them with venom, constriction, or brute force. It’s easier for us to empathize with the prey than with the predator.

But snakes have a role to play; they’ve existed on the planet for over 100 million years, having evolved from subterranean lizards under the feet of dinosaurs. Now they serve as effective predators of various pests that might otherwise infiltrate our homes. Snakes in turn feed a host of other animals, from hawks and herons to raccoons and foxes. Far from evil they’re simply just animals, and while many of their characteristics make them creepy to some, those same things also make them fascinating.

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Smooth Green Snake

Meet the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Locally Endangered Snake

About 200 years ago, the eastern massasauga rattlesnake was common in Upstate New York. But today, this beautiful snake is locally endangered due to humans destroying its wetland habitats and killing them out of fear. Eastern massasaugas actually are shy and only strike if cornered. Two small populations remain in our area, at Cicero Swamp in Onondaga County and Bergen-Byron Swamp near Rochester.

You can see a female eastern massasauga named Cicero at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse.

Visit rosamondgiffordzoo.org for more information.

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in Rochester was proud to announce the birth of six Dummeril’s ground boas late last year. These were the first births of this species at the zoo in 20 years. Parents were 7-year-old Ursula, and 20-year-old Spaz. Both snakes were first time parents. This species, native to Madagascar, is ovoviviparous, meaning they produce eggs but do not lay them externally.

The pregnancy was confirmed by radiography by the zoo’s animal care team.

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Eastern Garter Snake

The Finger Lakes region is home to a dozen species of snake and I’ve had the good fortune to see the majority of them in the wild. It’s my goal in this article to share them and perhaps replace a little fear with some fascination.

Eastern Garter Snake

Its not garden snake it’s garter snake, named for their garter-like scale pattern. But gardens are where you’ll often see them, along with forests and wetlands. There they feed on various amphibians and soft-bodied insects, including some significant pests, like slugs. Of all the snakes out there these are surely among the least offensive and they average fairly small; about 2 feet give or take. The visually similar ribbon snake is technically a garter snake as well. These slim, fast-moving snakes prefer wetland habitats.

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Northern Water Snake

Of all the snakes in the region it’s the water snake that is the most wrongly feared. They’re often mistaken for the venomous cottonmouth, a species that doesn’t occur in New York. Water snakes are large bodied fish eaters encountered along watery places. They average 2 to 4 feet and although people will tell you that they’re aggressive they really aren’t.

All snakes would rather flee from than fight with a human but water snakes will defend themselves admirably if harassed.

From experience I can say it’s their foul-smelling musk that should be feared more than their non-venomous bite.

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The drab looking brown snake is one of our most common snakes but it’s seldom seen. Often mistaken for the garter snake, it inhabits a variety of habitats, from forest clearings to suburban neighborhoods, where they live under surface cover and mostly feed on slugs and earthworms. The brown snake seldom reaches a foot long.

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Red-Bellied Snake

This is one of the most beautiful snakes in the region and it is also the smallest species in New York at only 5 to 10 inches long. They can be either gray or brown above, but all have a vibrant red underside. This is another invertebrate predator that prefers forested places where it lives within logs or under rock piles.

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Ring-Neck Snake

Black Rat Snake Dekay Brown Snake

Ring-Neck Snake

Similar looking to the red-belly but with a vibrant yellow belly, this is another visually striking species that inhabits forested areas where is prefers to remain underground or under logs. Seldom reaching 15 inches, the ring-neck feeds on invertebrates, amphibians, and small snakes.

Smooth Green Snake

Eastern Milk Snake

Black Rat Snake

Black Racer

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A rare sight in the region is the aptly named smooth green snake.

Primarily an insect eater, this living jewel frequents the edge habitats of forests, fields, and wetlands. This species seems to be on the decline and to see one is a special encounter that shouldn’t be taken for granted.

Even where they’re common, this species is hard to differentiate from the vegetation it lives amongst. This is a small species, reaching 2 feet at most.

Reaching 3 to 6 feet in length this is the largest snake species native to New York. It is largely arboreal and feeds on birds and their eggs but is also a proficient rodent hunter and so a benefit to humans.

A very common species in southern states, the black rat is harder to find in its northern range but occasionally takes up residence on farms, where it preys on mice, rats, and the occasional chicken egg.

Black Racer

Another big black snake in the region is the black racer. As the name implies it’s fast and is likely to vanish faster than your brain can register that you saw it. While many snakes are more nocturnal in habits, the racer is an active daytime hunter that feeds on birds, reptiles, rodents, and anything it can overpower. When young, both the black rat and racer have a checkerboard pattern that fades to black with age. They can be hard to distinguish from each other, too.

Eastern Milk Snake

Particularly common in farmyards is the impressive milk snake, so named because farmers once thought they sucked milk from sleeping cattle.

Reaching 2 to 3 feet long, this species is actually a friend to farmers, feeding heavily on rodents. Milk snakes are also known to eat other snakes, venomous species included. When young, this species exhibits a stunning candy cane color and pattern, but with age, the red saddles along the back give way to brown. These brown blotches cause many to confuse the milk snake with the venomous copperhead, and while copperheads do occur in New York they do not live in the Finger Lakes.

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Rattlesnakes

So far every snake on this list has been harmless to humans, but two venomous snakes do occur in the Finger Lakes, and they’re both rattlesnakes. Bounties were once placed on these species, and that, coupled with habitat loss and the building of roadways has pushed both species to the brink. As a result they’re both endangered and unlikely to be encountered. The 3 to 4-foot timber rattlesnake is the more common of the two but requires specific habitats in order to survive the brutal New York winter; basically large rocky outcrops where they can over-winter below the frost line. Such habitat is rare in the Finger Lakes. The other species is the small 2 to 3-foot eastern massasauga, which is only found in two small and isolated wetland areas in the region.

Together this group of snakes represents a diverse variety of unique reptiles that only helps to enhance the ecosystems in which they live. They’re as much a part of the Finger Lakes as the lakes and gorges, waterfowl and deer. Much of what we think we know about them has been passed down as fearful myths and old wives’ tales.

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Off the Easel

creating art

Painting

by Nancy E. McCarthy

Fine Artist Judy Soprano

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paint almost every day and if I don’t paint, I’m thinking about it,” says Judy Soprano.

It’s a perfect summation of Soprano’s passion for painting which ignited a long and prolific art career for this accomplished Livonia-based fine artist.

Soprano’s mediums are oil and watercolor but she also loves to draw. “My sketchpad is my constant companion,” she says. Her preferred

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subject matter is landscapes, particularly barns, creeks and trees which evoke happy childhood memories of playing with her brothers on her family’s farm in Hamlin. Her work is currently represented by three New York galleries: West End Gallery in Corning, Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery in Canandaigua and Gallery 3040 in Old Forge. In Florida, where she spends part of the winter, she’s represented at

Sea Oats Gallery on St. George Island.

“I think her paintings of pleasant, peaceful, rural landscapes appeal to viewers looking to escape the stress and pressure of a busy life,” says her friend Karlene VanDeusen, also an artist. “Her style appeals to men and women of many generations and is slightly romanticized with soft, dreamy edges and dark mysterious corners.”

VanDeusen met Soprano in 2009.

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On the Way to Tupper Lake, oil.

This painting was recently sold at West End Gallery’s “Masterpieces” exhibit (which ran from Nov. 16, 2018 Jan. 26, 2019).

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They are both members of the Suburban Rochester Art Group. She has learned a lot from the more seasoned artist and considers Soprano a mentor and role model, as well as a good friend. “Judy works harder than any artist I have ever met! She rises early and paints every day with the determination of a worker punching in on the time clock,” says VanDeusen. “She has dedicated her life to painting.”

That may be true now but Soprano didn’t hit her stride as an artist until she was almost 40.

Life Before Art

As a child, Soprano drew cartoon characters to entertain her younger brothers. Her mother and aunt (a talented portrait artist) encouraged her to draw and later paint. She didn’t study art in high school – the Hamlin school didn’t have art classes. When the family moved to Rochester in her junior year, Nazareth Academy offered art but she didn’t have room in her class schedule.

Soprano’s artistic abilities were hibernating by the time she was married and busy raising a family with her husband Ken, a Kodak laboratory supervisor. In 1967 her inner artist surfaced when she volunteered to paint scenery for their oldest daughter’s kindergarten class play. Ken was not aware his wife could draw so when she completed the elaborate sets, he was astonished and delighted. He gave her an oil painting kit and would become her biggest cheerleader.

An artist’s life would have to wait. The Sopranos had five children. The couple bought, renovated and flipped houses in Monroe County long before HGTV made it trendy.

Soprano did department store mannequin displays before the kids came along and later, when they were older. She only became truly focused on art when she studied a wide variety of mediums at the College at Brockport from 1977 through 1979. Robert Marx, a printing and etching instructor, made a deep impression on Soprano with his advice to “tell yourself a story as you are drawing or painting.”

“That has stayed with me forever,” says Soprano.

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An Artist’s Life

While still taking classes at Brockport, Soprano joined the Irondequoit Art Club and the Suburban Rochester Art Group. She was inspired and educated by monthly art demonstrations, and now had the opportunity to exhibit her own work in club-sponsored art shows. “This is huge to a person who is new at producing art for the public to see,” Judy says, and “very scary at first.”

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Toward the end of the 1980s, Soprano began to sell her paintings at the Memorial Art Gallery’s annual Clothesline Festival. When her husband took an early retirement in 1992, they decided to add more shows, including some in Maine and Vermont. “Ken loved doing art shows, setting up and schmoozing people,” Soprano says.

The Clothesline Festival gave Soprano the confidence to approach galleries to represent her work. She was attracting repeat customers who were collecting her paintings. Her first gallery relationship was with Joyce Luebstorff at Roselawn Galleries in Pittsford until Luebstorff sold her business in 2003. “She was great to work with and we sold a ton of her work,” says Luebstorff, who hosted an annual winter exhibit of Soprano’s watercolors.

When Roselawn folded, art scene maven Nan Miller represented Soprano at her famed Pittsford gallery until she retired in 2017. “Her winter snow scenes with barns and reflections in the snow made her one of my bestselling watercolor artists. I was proud to have her included in my stable of artists,” says Miller who is featuring Soprano’s paintings in a special pop-up art show this June [see “Upcoming Exhibits” sidebar].

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Judy doing watercolor demo during an Arts In Bloom event at West End Gallery. Arts in Bloom is an annual Open Studio and Gallery Trail in Steuben County.

Corning, where she is still represented. She is also one of their bestselling artists and has been featured in numerous gallery shows.

“Judy is a phenomenal artist. Decades of experience have allowed her to hone her painting style and find her own truly unique artistic voice,” says the gallery’s Executive Director Jesse Gardner. “Her paintings have a general appeal to a wide array of collectors.”

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Upcoming Exhibits auctions. Her first donation was a very “soft and dreamlike” watercolor of trees. When the auctioneer remarked upon it, the painting sold for double its price and she was invited back the following year as a featured donor.

The station ran a taped interview of her several times over the next auction weekend. “In my mind, this was the beginning of me being known in the Rochester and Finger Lakes area,” says Soprano.

The artist still found time to travel extensively with her husband to explore countries of their ancestry: Italy, Germany, England and Ireland.

They began to spend part of their winters in Florida in 2000 but they stopped traveling and doing art shows when Ken got sick. Ken passed away in 2009 after a six-year cancer battle.

Soprano eventually began to travel again – this time with painting groups

Spotlight Exhibit • May 24-July 5, 2019 West End Gallery • 12 West Market Street, Corning Opening Reception, May 24, 5-7:30 PM: Meet the artists, enjoy music and refreshments. New works by Judy Soprano, Cynthia Cratsley, Christina Johnson and Jennifer Miller. westendgallery.net Finger Lakes Plein Air Competition & Festival • June 4–June 9, 2019 Various events and demos throughout the Canandaigua area Public Exhibit & Sale, Sonnenberg Gardens Carriage House, 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua June 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public, view and purchase artwork created during the competition. Judy Soprano is one of the juried artists participating in this esteemed international art event. fingerlakespleinair.com Pop-Up Art Show • Rochester area* • June 5-16, 2019 Nan Miller is curating and hosting a special two week pop-up art show with Judy Soprano, other prominent artists and introducing new artists. *Visit nanmillergallery.com for details.

both in the U.S. and abroad. Her most recent trip was to Jackson, Wyoming, to paint in the Tetons. She moved to Livonia last year to be closer to her daughters, but still gets to Florida every

winter and remains as busy and prolific as ever. Soprano credits her husband, children and her obsession to create art for a very fulfilling and enriching art career.

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Nooks & Crannies

a little bit of everything

Just Follow the

YELLOW

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ROAD story and photos

by James P. Hughes

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ommunity pride surfaces in many ways and for many reasons. That’s evident in Chittenango with the village’s yellow brick sidewalks, a visit to an enchanting museum, and the welcome of brightly colored signs proclaiming “Birthplace of L. Frank Baum Author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”

The honoring of Baum, a prolific writer and renowned creator of the Oz series, peaks each year during the first weekend of June when Chittenango presents “Oz-Stravaganza.” The imaginative and lively celebration, now into its fourth decade, is the village’s annual tip of the hat to its “favorite son.”

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The Genesis of Oz

Along with many siblings, Lyman Frank Baum (1856 – 1919) spent his early years in the family home at the edge of Chittenango village, and the latter part of his youth at Rose Lawn, an estatelike property just to the north of Syracuse. The young man, often accused of “daydreaming,” showed an ability and interest in writing, even printing a journal with a younger brother to distribute among family and friends.

Baum, who preferred Frank to Lyman, met Miss Maud Gage at a social gathering and in 1882 they married. Maud was the daughter of the noted Matilda Joslyn Gage, who wrote and spoke eloquently in support of women’s suffrage and other matters. Both Maud and Matilda encouraged Frank to write, and so he did. It’s said that Matilda Gage was friendly and respected by the neighborhood children, who often addressed her as “Auntie M” – “Auntie Em!” Hmm… sound familiar?

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“Never question the truth of what you fail to understand, for the world is filled with wonders.” ~ L. Frank Baum

The annual Oz parade at Oz-Stravaganza Left: The main pathway through the festival grounds is another Yellow Brick Road.

Below: People of all ages dress for the occasion.

enchanting characters, Baum authored 14 novels in the Oz series, becoming the best-selling author of children’s books in the country. “In all this world there is nothing so beautiful as a happy child,” he once wrote. Over a long career he penned scores of other novels, short stories, poems, and scripts. But with the release and continual screenings of the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, Baum’s name and fame became widespread and everlasting.

Oz-Stravaganza

A simple local event led to Chittenango’s now traditional Oz-Stravaganza, celebrating with mirth and merriment its 42nd year in 2019.

In 1978, village historian Clara Houck decided to honor the birthday of L. Frank Baum with a party for a gathering of local children at the village library. There, along with plenty of ice cream and cake, she described the history of Baum’s village connections and his notable career.

The children, many dressed in Oz costumes, then sang a hearty “Happy Birthday” to Mr. Baum.

The event sparked plans to continue the festivities as a yearly community event. It would be an opportunity to celebrate and spread the Baum legacy to those who grew up with a love of the Oz stories and the classic film…and who didn’t? Originally dubbed Oz-Fest, the festival quickly drew hundreds of visitors and, over its long run, has grown to delight thousands as the present three-day Oz-Stravaganza.

What can a first-timer expect? The folks in Chittenango state it simply – “All Things Oz.” Expect to see the familiar – magic inspired by the classic Wizard of Oz film with all its colorful characters from Dorothy to the Wicked

Witch to the Wizard himself. But it doesn’t stop there.

Since The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was first published in 1900, Oz-inspired adaptations of Baum’s work have appeared again and again through film, books, television, and on stage.

That sweeping history is on display as Oz-related writers, artists, actors, and descendants of Mr. Baum have time and again visited the festivities. Caren Marsh-Doll, dance standin for Judy Garland’s Dorothy in the film, has journeyed to Chittenango, once serving as parade Grand Marshall.

In recent times, health and age issues kept the Munchkins from an annual Chittenango stopover, but for years devoted members of that spirited group were festival fixtures and crowd favorites. Sadly, that era ended just a year ago with the death at 98 of Jerry Maren, proud member of the Lollipop Guild and the last surviving Munchkin guest.

Just as The Wizard of Oz film and Oz stories have reached across generations, Oz-Stravaganza offers ongoing activity for families and folks of all ages …in short, something for everyone. Each year there are coloring, costume, and writing contests. Souvenirs and memorabilia abound, as well as opportunities to meet with special guests, all approachable and willing to chat. Of course, there will always be food, vendors, live entertainment, rides, and much more. People line Chittenango’s main street to enjoy the color and commotion of a Saturday afternoon parade which seems to grow with each passing year.

The latest Oz-Stravaganza will honor the 100th anniversary of both L. Frank Baum’s death and publication of his 1919 children’s novel, The Magic of Oz. Also recognized will be 1939’s unforgettable film The Wizard of Oz – it first appeared on movie screens exactly eight decades ago. Organizers are ready and waiting to “celebrate the Oz universe” once again in 2019 … so just “follow the yellow brick road!”

Get Ready to Enjoy

Oz-Stravaganza 2019 May 31st – June 2nd For all information and a full schedule of events visit: oz-stravaganza.com Want even more Oz?

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Human Interest

stories about real people

Curt Smith is the author of 17 books. He is also a GateHouse Media columnist, Upstate New York political analyst, Associated Press award-winning radio commentator, Senior Lecturer of English at the University of Rochester, and former presidential speechwriter. He wrote more addresses than anyone else for President George H. W. Bush.

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uring the 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower (“Ike”) was in the White House, television’s June and Ward Cleaver were raising “The Beaver” and his big brother Wally, and baseball was America’s favorite pastime.

Meanwhile, Curt Smith, author in 2018 of The Presidents and the Pastime: The History of Baseball and the White House, was growing up on Church Street in Caledonia in Livingston County. Smith, the oldest of five children, describes his hometown as “Mayberry without the accent,” a reference to the fictional southern town and its sheriff, Andy Griffith, on another TV staple of that era.

“We knew we were lucky to grow up there,” recalls Smith, who now lives in Rochester with his wife Sarah and children Olivia and Travis. “President Eisenhower, in office from 1953 to 1961, called being raised in a small town ‘a great and priceless privilege.’” Except for John F. Kennedy, “each American President from Truman through Reagan came from a small town or city,” says Smith who has researched all the presidents. “It says something good about and for America.”

“In Caledonia, I walked uptown to the public library where I devoured books,” recounts Smith, who still relishes the memory of the library’s wooden card catalogue. He can visualize the shelves divided into subjects like sports, fiction, and biographies. At 8 or 9 years of age he was writing stories about the Civil War and baseball. His grandmother approved. It was a good thing, she said, that he could write because he was no good at farming. “That must have been facetious,” says Smith with amusement as he never actually lived on the farm where his father grew up.

Today, a successful writer and commentator, Smith credits his parents with instilling in him the American work ethic, self-reliance, and the value of education. After meeting at Houghton College, the couple had married, settled down, and started a family. Later on, each pursued an

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advanced degree. His mother became a high school librarian and his father, an agriculture teacher, became a high school guidance counselor. Books filled their home, The New York Times arrived on Sunday, and the latest Broadway musicals were available thanks to a steady supply of 33-1/3 rpm records from a mail-order record club.

From Reporter to Author

After graduating as an English major from the State University of New York at Geneseo, Smith learned deadlines as a reporter for the Democrat & Chronicle newspaper.

He became the publicity director for Hamilton College, and from 1980 to 1982 was a senior editor for The Saturday Evening Post. In 1978, America’s Dizzy Dean, his first book, was published about the Major League player-turned broadcaster. Dean’s language was so original, recalls Smith, that Ol’ Diz said, “They had to be my words, ’cause no one else would have ’em.”

Today at Caledonia’s Library, the shelves hold some of Smith’s 17 titles which focus on his two passions, baseball and the U.S. presidents. His most recent work, The Presidents and the Pastime: The History of Baseball

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and the White House, combines the two subjects. He is considered a leading authority on baseball, an early love, because of its dependency on language. “Growing up, I lived nowhere near where a major team played – so I followed them on radio and TV,” recalls the youthful 67-year-old.

Smith calls baseball “the greatest talking sport” – its slow pace reliant on a broadcaster’s intellect and descriptive verbal skills. Ten of Smith’s books focus on broadcasting. Voices of The Game (1992) became an ESPN TV and Smithsonian Institution series.

A favorite baseball memory – Kirk President John F. Kennedy throwing out the first pitch at the 1962 All-Star Game in Washington D.C. Photo courtesy Kennedy Library

Gibson’s game-winning home run for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series – was narrated by legendary broadcaster Vin Scully and is the subject of Smith’s Pull Up A Chair (2009).

Speechwriting, Lecturing, and Broadcasting

For more than 20 years Smith wrote speeches for political office seekers. He was first hired by former Texas Governor John Connally, who unsuccessfully ran for president in 1982. From 1983 to 1988 he worked in Washington with President Ronald Reagan’s cabinet and occasionally George H.W. Bush, Reagan’s vice president. Then in 1988, with Bush’s election, Smith became one of the 41st president’s major speechwriters.

Smith was honored by his induction into the Judson Welliver Society of Former Presidential Speechwriters, named for the first presidential speechwriter who worked for Warren G. Harding, president from 1921 to 1923.

After Bush’s loss to Bill Clinton in his bid for re-election in 1992, Smith shifted to writing speeches the former president gave to raise money for his Presidential Library. His admiration for

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Human Interest LIFE IS FULL OF “Bush 41” is evident in George H.W. Bush: Character at the Core (2014), along with details of his speechwriting.

Speeches written for Bush’s dedication of Richard Nixon’s Library (1990) and his eulogy for Ronald Reagan’s funeral (2004), among others, are included in the book.

He also became a lecturer at the Smithsonian Institution, and commentator on a number of radio and television stations. His “Perspectives” series on Rochester’s WXXI Radio dealt with politics, pop culture, and sports. One of his frequent guests on the decade-long 20032013 series was former New York State Senator Ted O’Brien (D-55), now assistant attorney general in charge of Rochester. They spoke about politics and current events, both local and national.

“Curt is decidedly conservative in his politics,” says O’Brien. “He is on the right of the political divide, and I clearly reside on the other side of the aisle. And we are both passionate about our politics. Looking through the lens of today’s political environment, where participants on

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The Presidents and the Pastime: The History of Baseball and the White House Curt Smith University of Nebraska Press nebraskapress.unl.edu 2018

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uthor and baseball historian Curt Smith explores America’s cultural history through the interrelationship of baseball and the U.S. presidency. The book provides an in-depth look at how America’s chief executives related to what became America’s national pastime.

This is a winning read filled with political and sporting annecdotes and factual details. It will be relished by historians, educators and anyone passionate about the presidency and/or baseball.

Baseball can be traced to games like “rounders,” imported from Great Britain and played by George Washington’s troops at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-’78. Over the next two centuries, as the game evolved, some presidents (and first ladies) loved baseball; others were less enthusiastic.

The index proves indispensible – whether identifying the president who served alcohol to Babe Ruth at the White House while backing prohibition (Warren G. Harding), or determining when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier (on April 15, 1947, he played his first major-league baseball game, the Dodgers hosting the Phillies at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn on Opening Day).

Written in a conversational manner, the book tackles a complex topic with humor and insight.

Smith calls for the induction of President Franklin Roosevelt into the National Baseball Hall of Fame for his role in saving the game during World War II. Sound suggestions are also offered for changes to the game and how it is broadcast to insure baseball will be enjoyed by new generations of fans.

each side of the divide seem only capable of yelling past each other, Curt and I have always been able to genuinely enjoy the differences in our views.”

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In 2018, Smith spoke at the 15th Annual Roosevelt Reading Festival at Franklin Roosevelt’s Presidential Library in Hyde Park for those authors who have written on FDR. His new book reflects his admiration for the depression and wartime president, whom he calls the “greatest president of the 20th century.”

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O’Brien credits Smith with a tremendous knowledge of history. “He can illustrate his points with historical references that validate his argument.

But he is also adept at inserting iconic movie references, or quotes from great literature, and of course references to baseball, to keep his points relatable to his audience. He is able to intertwine humor, using a sharp wit and a quick laugh, into his narratives.”

Currently, Smith persuasively offers his perspective on current issues in a regular column written for GateHouse Media newspapers. For 20 years in his twice-weekly English classes on “Presidential Rhetoric and Public Speaking” at the University of Rochester, he has gained his students’ admiration by sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience.

“One of the skills Professor Smith instills in his students is the importance of storytelling in the art of communication,” says Kevin Connell a former student. “Applying this strategy, he includes anecdotes from his own life as well as the public icons studied in his courses. Delivering responses that are both informative and engaging, Professor Smith is routinely, as he likes to say, ‘grace under pressure.’”

Connell, an associate attorney at Tredett Cristo PC, has authored two books on higher education reform.

He describes his teacher as “a mentor, scholar, and friend personifying the same virtues that his courses instill in students: humility, courage, conviction, and commitment to a greater purpose. An embodiment of American exceptionalism, Professor Smith is a man devoted above all to his family, faith, and country.”

To learn more about Curt Smith and his other books visit his website at curtsmithusa.com.

To listen to his 2018 talk at the Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum at Hyde Park, visit https://www.c-span.org/ video/?446655-4/the-presidentspastime

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he news story took up just a small corner of the Democrat and Chronicle sports page. The headline said simply “New Links Born.” The subtitle read: “Oak Hill’s Rudy Stevens Heads Group Building Course at Canandaigua.”

The year was 1962 and the article was written by longtime golf writer Bruce Koch, an Oak Hill member. But just who was Rudy Stevens and why did a group that included Oak Hill members decide to build a new golf course 30 miles down the Thruway?

Time has erased that part of the story but there is just enough left to tickle the imagination. You see, Rudy Stevens was a clubhouse steward at Oak From left; Rudy Stevens, Al Hoffman and Leo Simpson.

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Hill. Not the club president. Not even a member, but an employee. So how did a clubhouse attendant become the mover and shaker to convince a bunch of Oak Hill members to invest in a golf course?

This is where the story gets interesting!

The location they selected was about one mile north of the Canandaigua city limit – 190 acres of farmland obtained from Howard and Estelle Lynaugh of Canandaigua, and an additional 20 acres from Paul Lynaugh.

The course was good-sized for its day – 18 watered fairways and measuring 6,952 yards, par 71 – and was bounded roughly

by Rochester Road (Rt. 332), Brickyard Road, and Thomas Road.

A newspaper article later that year said one of the unique features of the new course was the presence of four spring-fed ponds on the layout, and the clubhouse would offer scenic views of the Bristol Hills. Initial plans were for the course to become semiprivate. And there also were plans for home sites on another 65 acres.

For the course’s name, they reportedly toyed with the idea of Pine Hill, playing off the Oak Hill name. But they eventually chose the Native American word Kanandaque (Kan-an-dah’-kwa) which means “chosen spot.” Today, the course is known as CenterPointe Country Club, and bills itself as the Hidden Gem of the Finger Lakes.

Rudy Stevens was named president of Kanandaque, Inc. And Dr. Vincent J. Tofany, one of the Oak Hill investors, was vice-president.

The land was purchased for $10,000, but the total investment for the course, clubhouse and swimming pool was a half-million dollars. That would equate to $4,173,000 in today’s dollars.

But who would build this new championship layout? This is another interesting Oak Hill connection. Oak Hill’s longtime respected course superintendent Elmer J. Michael was brought in to design and build Kanandaque. Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford was the work of renowned Scottish-born golf course designer Donald Ross, and the East and West courses opened in 1926. It’s believed that Michael – Oak Hill’s grounds superintendent for more than 30 years

– drew upon much of Ross’ work in the Kanandaque design. He also supervised construction.

The following historical note is from 1967 when Michael was named recipient of the United States Golf Association (USGA) Green Section Award: “Mr. Michael began his career in 1918 as an assistant to his father at the Park Club of Buffalo, New York, which was built on the site of the Pan-American Exposition. A few years later, Walter J. Travis redesigned the city course and, at the age of 22, Mr. Michael was put in charge of construction.”

So Elmer Michael carried with him to Canandaigua quite a golf course design pedigree. Mr. Michael was not only respected on the golf course, but off as well. He also served as the mayor of Pittsford.

Kanandaque was immediately billed as a championship golf course open to the public. Golf Digest named it as one of America’s 200 toughest courses in 1966.

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magazine under New York Golf Notes in July of 1964 said, “Rudy Stevens is pro at the new Kanandaque Golf Club in Canandaigua, New York.” This would seem to attest to the statements from people who knew him that Stevens was an accomplished golfer in his own right.

So how did a locker room attendant convince 22 investors – half from Oak Hill – to build a golf course? Remember, at that time there weren’t the large number of quality public golf courses that dot our region today. The answer might be that Stevens was a really likeable guy, so say the people who remember and played golf with him.

Stevens worked at Oak Hill for 25 years, and is remembered in the Oak Hill Country Club Centennial book:

“Rudy Stevens was Art DeMattia’s assistant in the locker room for many years. He left Oak Hill in the 1960s to open his own bar, and later he landed (Continued on page 103)

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Let’s Grow!

Centennial History of Rochester Garden Club Lynda McCurdy Hotra, author Melissa Corcoran Hopkins, editor Mary Corcoran, picture editor and artist Rochester Garden Club rocgardenclub.org 2018

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ardeners and flower lovers will be inspired by the first 100 years of the Rochester Garden Club (RGC). The publication of this book, a chronicle of the club’s involvement in gardens and landscapes in Rochester and beyond, was part of the RGC’s centenary celebration marking its founding in 1915.

The club’s first project in 1916 was to establish the Poet’s Garden in Highland Park, a park designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Fittingly, in 2015, RGC marked its centennial by renewing the park’s Pansy Bed. While there were a few honorary male members over the years, the RGC’s initiatives were implemented by women until 2010 when men were permitted to join.

From sponsoring garden restoration work at the houses of historic figures like George Eastman and Susan B. Anthony, to plantings at homes built

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families, the club has enhanced many landscapes. Grants, donations, and an annual geranium fundraiser have also allowed RGC to support the preservation of natural environments like Bergen Swamp in Genesee County.

Like a beautiful flower arrangement, the book is artfully designed. Floral photographs, illustrations, and documents from RGC’s archives brighten each page.

Historian and author Lynda McCurdy Hotra takes the reader through a century blooming with floral activities, all carried out by the club and its talented and dedicated members.

Freedom, A Shared Sacrifice!

New York’s African American Civil War Soldiers Marjory Allen Perez Herons Bend Publishers heronsbend.com 2018

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hen President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 it freed slaves held in states “in rebellion” and allowed former slaves to enlist in the Union Army. Marjory Allen Perez focuses on the African-American soldiers from Western New York who served in black regiments during the

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Indulge In Civil War. By December 1863, hundreds of local men had joined the Union Army from 29 counties defined as Western New York. They were recruited first by New England states and later in New York State when black regiments began to form here. Several hundred individuals are identified by the author, the former Wayne County historian, as tied to Western New York by birth or residence at the time of their enlistment or draft.

Perez has written biographies of many soldiers spanning from their recruitment to their discharge. She explores the impact on these men of the draft, training, battles, desertion, discipline, disease, and death. Poignant stories of families the soldiers left behind underscore the “shared sacrifice.”

Photographs, illustrations, a timeline, bibliography, and index make this an exceptionally valuable resource, which contributes to the understanding of the wartime participation of African Americans. It builds on the author’s previous title, Final Stop, FREEDOM! The Underground Railroad Experience in Wayne County, New York about the slaves who came to this region by the Underground Railroad.

The Women of Corning: The Untold Story from Settlement to Present Geoffrey Kabaservice Steuben Press steubenpress.com 2018

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orning is a well-known city, partly because of the strong presence of the Corning Glass Works, now named Corning Inc. Beginning with the earliest settlement of this Southern Tier community, this book traces how women have always played an important role in the city’s history and the development of its namesake glass company, although often without recognition.

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women the “unsung heroes” of Corning. Houghton is a former President, CEO of Corning Glass Works (1961 to 1983) and U.S. Congressman (1987 to 2005). Some of the many fascinating and inspiring women in this book are members of the Houghton family.

Historian Geoffrey Kabaservice presents a carefully researched and engrossing narrative about exceptional females in the context of such events as the women’s suffrage movement, wars at home and abroad, and natural disasters like the flood of 1972. Some featured women are well-known, like birth-control activist Margaret Sanger. Others, such as Dr. Lucy Maltby of the Corning Glass Works Test Kitchen, are now receiving credit for their innovative leadership. The contributions of women’s groups are also recognized.

There are five chronologically organized chapters with carefully cited sources that allow the reader to explore topics further.

Proceeds from book sales go to the Fund for Women of the Southern Tier, Inc.

Votes for Women!

The Woman Suffrage Movement in Ontario County, New York Wilma T. Townsend Ontario County Historical Society ochs.org 2018

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hen Votes for Women, an exhibition mounted by the Ontario County Historical Society (OCHS) in 2017-2018 ended, loaned items were returned and text panels went into storage. But this book provides a valuable permanent record of this well-attended exhibit, which interpreted the suffrage movement in Ontario County from the early 19th century reform movements to the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920.

Using national suffrage events as a framework, local suffrage initiatives were presented in the exhibit by OCHS Curator Wilma Townsend. An estimated 20 Ontario County town and municipal historians, along with volunteer researchers, identified suffrage activities (both for and against) across the county. The book combines the exhibit’s period photographs, illustrations and documents, with a clearly written interpretation of the Ontario County suffrage movement that in 2018 celebrated the 100th anniversary of women receiving the right to vote in New York State.

An important section, “Ontario County’s Suffragists of Distinction,” is arranged by community with biographical

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Book Look details of those who advocated for women. Many were previously unknown.

For further research, an impressive list of sources on the woman suffrage movement and its impact on residents of the Finger Lakes region is provided

by OCHS Educator Dr. Preston Pierce.

The publication is sponsored by a Humanities New York Action Grant with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

“Over There” and Over Here Yates County in the Great War (1916-1919) Richard S. MacAlpine Infinity Publishing infinitypublishing.com 2018

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etired history teacher and local history author Rich MacAlpine’s

newest book focuses on Yates County during World War I. “This book should impress readers with the spirit of the Yates County community during those wartime years,” writes MacAlpine. His research was inspired by a Yates County History Center (YCHC) exhibition that recognized the county’s response to America’s involvement in the European war.

Using the war years 1916 to 1919, MacAlpine, editor and writer for YCHC’s publication, Yates Past, provides summaries of European wartime activities “Over There” and their impact “Over Here.” There is special focus on Yates County’s Home Guard, which was the military unit formed to protect

residents, the influenza epidemic of 1918, and Yates County’s “Biggest Fourth of July” in 1919.

His “Odds and Ends” offers local news, like which movies were playing at the Sampson Theater in Penn Yan, or reports of Booze raids conducted in then dry Yates County.

The narrative is accompanied by plenty of related imagery. Group photographs capture some of the more than 600 Yates County men who served in the war, including the 34 who did not return. There are tales of spy scares and accounts of how the war effort was supported on the home front through Liberty Bond drives, the Red Cross, coal shortages, and days without meat or wheat.

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(A Forty Year Musical Odyssey in Tompkins County) History Center of Tompkins County thehistorycenter.net 2018

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ohnny Russo and the East Hill Classic Jazz is a fixture in the Central New York music scene. This pictorial book relates the journey of musician Russo, a gifted trumpeter and trombonist who also plays piano and vocalizes. An 18song CD of original songs, along with lyrics, is included with the book.

Russo, born in Geneva of immigrant parents, began his musical career in a high school band. In the early 1960s he went to Eastman School of Music on a full scholarship.

Later on, he turned from symphonic music to instrumental improvisation, influenced by such classical jazz musicians as Louis Armstrong.

After returning to the Finger Lakes Region, he formed the East Hill Classic Jazz group in the mid-1980s.

This compact book contains numerous photographs of the group’s performing venues including Carnegie Hall. One poignant image captures Russo, a Vietnam War veteran and an official VFW bugler, playing taps in DeWitt Park. He has been a welcome solo performer in Ithaca’s gathering spots and with the jazz group at Cornell University special events for more than 25 years, as well as at such gatherings as the National Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Galas.

The History Center of Tompkins County, sponsor of this project, recognized Russo in April 2019 with a Celebrating History award for his contribution to the local musical tradition.

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W is for Waterfall An Alphabet of the Finger Lakes Aileen Easterbrook; illustrated by Johanna van der Sterre Seneca Lake Press wisforwaterfall.com 2018

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he ever-changing hills, lakes, and forests characteristic of the Finger Lakes Region are the backdrop for this picture book. The combination of charming full-color illustrations and cheerful descriptions create an alphabetical tour which will appeal to both children and adults.

The book opens with a map of the 11 long blue lakes from Conesus in the west to Otisco in the east. Then, starting with Apples and ending with Zebra Mussels, readers are introduced to many cultural landmarks, people, wildlife, and scenic vistas. To engage youngsters, at the top of each page is a couplet, or two rhyming lines, as this one for the letter H: “H is for horses and honey at roadside stands; Hockey on the ice and history across the land.”

Adult readers find lengthier factual descriptions at the bottom of each page related to what is illustrated. The book is bound to boost youngsters’ mastery of their ABCs and encourage them to come up with examples of their own. The softhued watercolor paintings of the area’s scenery, created by illustrator Johanna van der Sterre, will enliven any reader’s awareness of the natural environment.

This book is ideal to read aloud at home or to bring along on road trips.

Author Aileen Easterbrook, a children’s educator, has skillfully built in literacy stepping stones and literacy building techniques.

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Damiani Wine Cellars

Voted #1 Red Wine Producer in FLX! Rosé 90 Pts • Merlot 91 Pts – Wine Enthusiast

Located on Seneca Lake, 10 miles North of Watkins Glen 4704 Route 414, Burdett, New York • Tasting Room & Bocce Court Open Daily

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Middle Finger Lakes® IPA 7%

Pulp Addiction IPA: Lotus Be, Lotus Be 7.0%

Sunrise Cherry Wheat Ale ABV 7.6%

Our first traditional IPA with a more assertive hop profile and bitterness, this light bodied IP is still immensely drinkable. Flavored with Mosaic and locally grown Cascade hops, a light hop fruitiness balances the 63 IBUs of bitterness, and Citra/Mosaic dry hops give a light, fruity aroma.

The popular NEIPA returns for 2019 as a series of four episodes. “Lotus Be” is a hazy IPA brewed with Lotus hops, known for strong orange, vanilla, berry, tropical fruit. Citra and Simcoe add depth with additional citrus and juicy pineapple.

Our Sunrise Cherry Wheat is a lightly carbonated summer ale brewed with a blend of French and German style hops to infuse a subtle cherry essence without the sweetness of a fruit beer. Every good day starts with a great sunrise.

Lakeside Lager

Hazy Train IPA ABV 5.8%

NY Helles

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A light, refreshing take on the Munich Helles lager style using 100 percent New York State ingredients.

A refreshing and light Pilsner style lager with a perfect balance of flavor, mouthfeel and finish. Light golden color, with a subtle sweetness and a restrained hop character and clean finish. Available in 8-packs of 16oz cans.

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One of our most popular seasonals.

This doppelbock is light colored but full bodied. Malty and smooth up front with a finish that is crisp and clean. A great way to ring in Spring!

Mystic Mild

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Based on an English Dark Mild, this beer will surprise you with its smooth mouth feel and chocolate notes. A complex ale using 6 different malts and EKG hops; a true session beer.

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Heralded as one of the most important American Craft Beers Ever Brewed, Flower Power has been our flagship ale since 2004.

Hopped and dry-hopped four times during brewing, Flower Power is simultaneously punchy and soothing with a big body and a finish that boasts pineapple and grapefruit.

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Atwater Vineyards 2016 Cabernet Franc

Damiani Wine Cellars Pinot Noir Rosé

This signature red variety grows with great vigor on our farm. With bright acidity with light tannins, this wine is an ideal food partner. Savor with grilled or roasted meats and vegetables. 90 points Wine Enthusiast June 2019.

This Rosé has clean aromatics evoking fresh cut watermelon and tropical notes of banana.

Tart, early strawberries mingle on the palate with refreshing acidity. Pair the Dry Rosé with grilled salmon steaks, summer watermelon, or country pâté.

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Varick Winery 2016 Petit Verdot

Sheldrake Point 2017 Pinot Gris A light citrus nose is backed by aromas of pear and mineral.

Mango mixes with star fruit on the palate, carried by almond skin through the finish.

Our newest red offers tones of banana and black berries. A smooth, deep texture gained from adult grapes. Pairs well with spicy pork, veal or lamb. $18.99 varickwinery.com

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Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery Old Vines Pinot Noir 2016 The pinot noir vines for this bottling include some of the oldest in the country, planted in 1957. In 2016, they produced a woodsy, brambly pinot, the crunchy wild-strawberry flavors scented with a hint of tobacco.” $21.99 drfrankwines.com

LongPoint Winery Orabella 2017 This Chardonnay is estate grown. A stainless steel Chardonnay with clean, crisp flavors of peach, pear and star fruit. Gold Medal Winner International Eastern Wine Competition. $13.99 longpointwinery.com

Ventosa Vineyards 2017 Tocai Friulano

Ryan William Vineyards Cabernet Franc Notes of cassis, black plum, rich cocoa $19.95 per bottle ryanwilliam.com thetastingbarn.com

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Our most unique wine offers flavors unlike any other in the Finger Lakes. It offers a cornucopia of evergreen, tropical fruit and spices. Perceptively more complex and heavier texture that lingers. Pair with Japanese, Greek, and Indian cuisines. $15.95 Coupon Code: LFLMagazine VentosaVineyards.com

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Montezuma Winery 2014 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Rich and robust with aromas of dark cherry, plum, and white pepper. An excellent pair for grilled red meats, extra sharp cheddar cheese or dark chocolate. $24.99 Coupon Code: FLmagazine Montezumawinery.com

Ventosa Vineyards 2016 Lemberger 2011’s vintage was the 2015 NY Governor’s Cup winner! Very smooth, full bodied red with dark berry flavors and aromas, peppery finish. Aged in Hungarian oak for 2 years. Pair with feta cheese, lamb, root vegetables, or meatballs. $25.95 Coupon Code: LFLMagazine VentosaVineyards.com

Arbor Hill Classic Traminette Wine Semi-Sweet American

Ryan William Vineyards Grüner Veltliner 2015

Traminette has a spicy fruit characteristic with nice apricot and honey overtones. Enjoy with flavorful cuisines from the Orient and India.

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Dr. Konstantin Frank, Salmon Run Chardonnay 2017 For over 25 years, Salmon Run wines offer delightful wines for everyday enjoyment. This unoaked Chardonnay is fresh and fruity with stone fruits and citrus perfect for grilled summer meals. $10.99 drfrankwines.com

Lamoreaux Wines 2017 Red Oak Vineyard Riesling Honeysuckle and pear linger on the nose and bursts of fruit and flinty tang unfold on the palate, culminating in a satisfyingly enduring finish. Excellent on its own, or with a sesame-ginger dressed salad or miso-glazed vegetables or salmon. $23.99 lamoreauxwine.com

Damiani Wine Cellars 2017 Cabernet Franc Notes of elderberries and plums, dark fruits that transition to earthy bramble, then chocolate, and finally subtle hints of oak. $21.99 Damianiwinecellars.com

Wagner Vineyards 2017 Unoaked Chardonnay This unadulterated Chardonnay is all about the fruit – bright, light, and crisp, yet weighty on the palate. Not a typical Chardonnay fan? Give this one a try! Fermented in stainless steel, this Chardonnay never sees any oak. $12.99 wagnervineyards.com

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A quaint and quiet escape in the heart of the Finger Lakes Visit our Historic Federal Style Home Celebrating it’s 200th Anniversary 2081 Route 230, Dundee, NY • 607-243-8844 www.1819inn.com • stay@1819inn.com

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Our stay at this home exceeded our expectations - From the beautiful lakeside location to the extra special touches found around the house. We couldn’t of have asked for a better experience! Chris did an amazing job.

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While many accommodations can only fit four people, Heather’s large house can fit 10, allowing big families to stay together.

After discovering her interest in her parents’ deer farm, Heather got her breeding license from the Department of Environmental Conservation and has been raising her deer for six years now. Since she can’t capture or rescue any from the wild, her first three came from another farmer. With the goal of breeding those with the largest antlers, she seeks out the best genes in the country.

Heather decided to turn her farm into an Airbnb after her son graduated and she had extra space to fill. Now, renters stay in her large A-frame house while she stays in her hobby house elsewhere on the property.

Guests have access to cooking and barbequing equipment, as well as to a pond for swimming, fishing, or bonfires – and they can even hang out with her peacock.

Book on Airbnb at Whitetail Deer Farm of Canandaigua Lake.

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14Kt white gold multi blue topaz & diamond necklace, earrings, and ring at Crown Jewelers in Canandaigua. mycrowndowntown.com

“Sunshine Berry“ hanging basket The most popular hanging basket at Joseph’s Wayside. Calibrachoa Million Bells hanging baskets & cone baskets make a great showing! josephswaysidemarket.com

Finger Lakes Watch

Swiss movement, sapphire crystal and water resistant, this unisex collection features many Finger Lake silhouettes. Assembled in America.

Ray Jewelers, Elmira $379 wateresque.com

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Swing Kingdom Play Cottage

Custom design your child’s dream home and swing set for years of maintenance-free play from Cricket on the Hearth in Rochester. cricketontheearth.com/ swing-kingdom-swing-sets

Arts and Crafts Occasional Table

Made in Quartersawn White Oak. Traditionally fumed in ammonia, hand rubbed oil and wax finish. Custom sizes and choice of marble inlay.

Manchester Mission Furniture in Shortsville manchestermissionfurniture.com

F. Oliver’s exceptional ingredients make the perfect wedding favor.

Consider Finger Lakes themed oils, vinegars, spice blends, and salts, custom packaged for your guests.

From F. Olivers in Canandaigua, Rochester and Ithaca. folivers.com

“Cornell in Spring” Artist’s Proof Print

Large collection of prints and art cards of the Ithaca area by the late Susan Booth Titus. $200.

North Star Art Gallery in Ithaca northstarartgallery.com

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Just off the easel, Original oil on linen, 16” x 20” The P. Tribastone Fine Art Gallery in Canandaigua $1,600 p-tribastone-fine-art-gallery.business.site

Waterford Vintage Pitcher

Clean and contemporary, the Vintage Entertaining Collection from Marquis by Waterford is characterized by modern styling and full-bodied elegance. Original Price $59; Sale Price $19.99 Corning Museum of Glass cmog.org

Classical Empire Flame Mahogany Pier Table Sideboard Antique revival with gilt stenciled decoration, early 19th century.

Antique Meeks Co. antiquerevival.com

Beautiful Outdoor Furniture from Pine Ridge Furniture Save $200 on Contempo Poly Lumber 44” x 72” table and six chairs.

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Each piece features embossed hand-carved and glaze trailed details. They make a lovely and unique focal point on any wall. Located in Naples. artizanns.com

Cotton Twill Wine Bag

The perfect hostess gift pairs well with a Finger Lakes wine. Inquire about customization options!

Reed Homestead in Livonia $14 reedhomestead.com

Weber Genesis II LX S-440 Stainless Steel Grill 4-burner liquid propane gas grill with 1 side burner, 7mm stainless steel cooking grates provide 646 square inches of cooking space with 198-square-inch Tuck-Away warming rack overhead M#62004001 $1,599 Corning Building Co. corningbuilding.com

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Fully equipped w/trailer & safety equipment FROM $39,995.00 [limited time only] Smith Boys Marina in Naples smithboys.com

2019 Avalon Pontoon Boats

Since 1972, Avalon has been committed to building the highest quality pontoon boats, right here in the USA. They specialize in luxury, high-performance boats and offer them at an exceptional value.

Seager Marine in Canandaigua seagermarine.com.

2019 Moomba Makai

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Silver Lake Marine in Silver Springs silverlakemarine.com

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at neighboring Irondequoit Country Club as the head locker room attendant.

Gravelly voiced, Rudy was sort of a gruff personality who called things exactly the way he saw them, but he knew how to run a locker room. On a couple of occasions when new locker room attendants were hired, the club called in Rudy to train them.”

Oak Hill member Bill Reeves, who joined the club in 1949, says “not only was Rudy a superb golfer, but he was a real gentleman. Rudy was a very fun person to be with and we golfed together several times. Rudy was highly regarded by all the Oak Hill members.”

Longtime East Rochester golf pro Fred Urzetta also remembers Rudy Stevens as “a heck of a nice guy. We had a lot of fun with him on the golf course. He was well-liked by everybody and he had a lot of connections.”

Urzetta says Stevens occasionally caddied for his brother, longtime Country Club of Rochester head pro Sam Urzetta, the 1950 National Amateur champion.

Fred’s son Jeffrey is now an assistant pro at Oak Hill and head of instruction.

Of Oak Hill’s grounds superintendent Elmer Michael, Urzetta says, “He would take the land that he had and make it into a superb golf course. His courses were immaculate.”

So what does the current owner of CenterPointe think about the course’s illustrious beginnings? Jason Lewis, a Canandaigua native who grew up playing the old Kanandaque, says, “It’s great. It’s one of the reasons why this course can be one of the best in the area.”

Lewis says he has invested upwards of three-quarters of a million dollars since acquiring the course seven years ago. “I’ve played here most of my life. I remember what it used to be like and wanted to bring it back. My first priority was to re-do all the greens. It’s been a challenge but it’s rewarding when golfers compliment the course.” Lewis says he still occasionally gets members from Oak Hill down to play the course.

CenterPointe has hosted many tournaments over the years, including the Finger Lakes Senior Classic in

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The highlight of the early years was a clinic and exhibition in July of 1968 by ‘64 U.S. Open winner and future CBS TV golf analyst Ken Venturi. He was to be paired with 1968 Masters champion Bob Goalby and local top amateurs Jack Thornton (Oak Hill) and Don Allen (Country Club of Rochester & U.S. Walker Cup team member). Goalby had to withdraw at the last minute to return home to his seriously ill wife. While both Venturi and Thornton both shot par 71, Allen carded a 2-under 69. A Democrat and Chronicle sports article the next day said Allen “stole the show.”

Allen won a host of important tournaments in an amateur career that spanned four decades, including six New York State Amateur Championships.

Besides well wishes and the thanks of an adoring crowd that day, Venturi also left Kanandaque with a new putter!

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Oak Hill will host the 2019 Senior PGA Championship May 21-26.

The PGA Championship returns to Oak Hill for a fourth time in 2023.

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MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS HOSTED BY OAK HILL 1949 U.S. Amateur 1956 U.S. Open 1968 U.S. Open 1980 PGA Championship 1984 U.S. Senior Open 1989 U.S. Open 1995 Ryder Cup 1998 U.S. Amateur 2003 PGA Championship 2008 Senior PGA Championship 2013 PGA Championship

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2019 Garden Tour Saturday June 29, 2019 Canandaigua and Vicinity Self Guided Tour - 11AM to 4 PM

ANTIQUE WIRELESS MUSEUM

Experience Two Centuries of Communication Technology Voice of America Station, Titanic Radio Room, 1925 Radio Store, First Transistor Radio, Working Transmitters, First Cell Phone and Much, Much More!

Tour seven gardens in the Canandaigua area on a beautiful June Saturday Proceeds will benefit the Ontario County Historical Society

Tickets go on sale June 1 | $20 Advance; $25 Day of Event Advertising/Sponsorship opportunities available : newsfromochs@gmail.com For a list of gardens; event details or to order tickets. Call (585) 394-4975.

Schuyler County Historical Society’s

BRICK TAVERN MUSEUM Historic 1828 brick ‘tavern’ with a research library and 9 rooms exhibiting Schuyler’s Hidden Treasures... artifacts, photos & stories!

Colonial Belle Cruising The Historic Erie Canal Ask Us About Our Theme Cruises

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Grace Gardens

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2300 Cultivars - Online Color Catalog Nationally recognized daylily display garden - Free Admission

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Open May through October Tuesday through Sunday (and on Mondays Holidays!)

Independence Extravaganza July 3-7 FREE Outdoor Concerts Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m.

Fourth of July to Labor Day

7606 North Ontario Street Sodus Point, New York (315) 483-4936 www.sodusbaylighthouse.org

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Culture & Attractions

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the very best of the Finger Lakes

Fingerlakes

Fly Fishing

Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. Educational Center 6880 East Lake Road Rt. 34 A Auburn, New York 13021 Across from Beautiful Emerson Park 18500 Square Feet of Exhibits

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SUMMER Scratch Menu Local Beer & Wine Live Music

Country Store, Kitchen, Bedroom, Parlor, General Store, Dairy Room Blacksmith Shop, Woodworking Shop Antique tractors, farm equipment and house hold goods

Guided fly fishing trips to local streams and ponds in the picturesque Finger Lakes region

Book your Summer guided trip now.

(607)882-1647 davidpassmore@fingerlakesflyfishing.com

www.FingerlakesFlyFishing.com

Summer Hours

Memorial Day - October 31, 2019 Sundays 11 A.M. till 4 P.M. Monday Thru Saturday 10 A.M. till 4 P.M. Wednesdays in July and August open 10 A.M. till 8:30 P.M. Or By Appointment

Phone: 315-252-7644 Email: tquill@cayugacounty.us www.cayugacounty.us/livingworking

Anchor Down at

HOOK & SPOON on Conesus Lake hookandspoon.com (585) 346-2999

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Naples

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home to grape pies and grape festivals

Open April 26!

Premium Homemade Ice Cream Rich, Creamy Custards Great Service

Museum complex features a tavern c1796, log house c1850, school house c1878, blacksmith shop c1870, and agricultural barn.

73 W. Pulteney St., Corning, NY Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm 607-937-5281 • heritagevillagesfl.org

• ice cream cakes • ice cream pies • real fruit smoothies • old fashioned shakes, floats • fresh fruit sundaes

Come Eat With Us

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Try our Borrow-A-Bike Program!

Pick out a bike, sign it out & ride it around town.

Bring it back when you’re done!

LOOK FOR SPRING SPECIALS Try our drive-thru service Opening for the season

Family Pride Since 1955

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Sun-Thurs 11am - 9pm • Fri & Sat 11am - 10pm

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Produce “Always the Freshest!”

Fresh Picked Sweet Corn, Peaches, Local Apples, Grapes & Fresh Juices Pies, Cookies, & Specialty Breads from our Bakery NYS Maple Syrup Honey & Sharp Cheddar Cheese (2.5 yrs.)!

Gift Shop, Jams, Jellies & Hunt Country & Heron Wines!

Mon.-Sat. 8am-7pm; Sun. 8am-6pm 202 S. Main St, Naples (585) 374-2380 JosephsWaysideMarket.com

MONICA’S PIES Famous for our Grape Pies Available Year Round

Local fruits to luscious creams we have your favorite!

Call to order yours!

A variety of pies available daily also chicken pot pies, quiche, jams, jellies & gifts.

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The largest Gift Gallery in the Finger Lakes, featuring original work of over 200 regional artisans.

9AM - 6PM Open 7 days a week, 9 AM-5 PM 7599 Rte, 21, Naples

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Rose Hill Mansion Johnston House

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outdoor recreation at its best

Clute Memorial Park & Campground • Full Hook Ups Including Cable & Wi/Fi

• Across From Beautiful Seneca Lake

• Walking Distance to Downtown

• Community Center & Pavilion Rentals

• Boat Launch

155 S. Clute Park Drive (Boat Launch Road) Watkins Glen, NY 14891 607-535-4438 www.watkinsglen.us

NEAR Taughannock Falls

NEAR Cayuga Lake Wine Trail

2271 Kraft Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

607-387-9225 • sprucerow.com

Family Fun for Everyone!

315-781-5120 Playgrounds • Pool • Kids Crafts Outdoor Games and Game Room • Themed Weekends Large 50 Amp Sites • Dog Friendly

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Index of Advertisers

May/June 2019

Please support our advertisers. Let them know you saw their ad in Life in the Finger Lakes. Thanks!

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Americana Vineyards & Winery............................ 45......americanavineyards.com

Naples Valley Visitors Association........................ 47......NaplesValleyNY.com

Arts Center of Yates County...................................54......ycac.org

New Energy Works Timber Framers....................C4......newenergyworks.com

Belhurst...................................................................... 33......belhurst.com

North Star Art Gallery.............................................. 55......northstarartgallery.com

Big Tree Inn............................................................... 87......giambra@geneseo.edu

Oasis Outdoor Living.............................................. 24......oasisstonescapes.com

Bristol Harbour........................................................... 5......bristolharbour.com

Pettis Pools & Patio..................................................80......pettispools.com

Case Supply...............................................................69......casesupply.com

Phelps Historical Society......................................... 71......phelpsny.com

Cayuga County Tourism.....................................9, 16......tourcayuga.com

Quail Summit............................................................ 37......quailsummit.com

Cayuga Lake Wine Trail..................................... 56-57......cayugawinetrail.com

Rasa Spa.....................................................................88......rasaspa.com

Clifton Springs Chamber of Commerce.............. 13......cliftonspringschamber.com

Rosamond Gifford Zoo........................................... 67......rosamondgiffordzoo.org

Corning Building Company................................... 79......corningbuilding.com

Route 96 Power & Paddle...................................... 67......powerandpaddle.com

Corning Museum of Glass..................................... 31......cmog.org

Ryan William Vineyard............................................ 49......ryanwilliam.com/

Corning’s Gaffer District..........................................17......gafferdistrict.com

Seager Marine........................................................... 85......seagermarine.com

Cottone Auctions......................................................54......cottoneauctions.com

Seaweed Mat Systems............................................69.......seaweedmatsystems.com

Cricket on the Hearth...............................................11......cricketonthehearth.com

Seneca County Chamber....................................... 72......senecachamber.org

Downtown Ithaca Alliance..................................... 21......downtownithaca.com

Seneca Lake Winery Association.......................... 47......senecalakewine.com

Eastview Mall............................................................. 15......eastviewmall.com

Sheldrake Point Winery.......................................... 77......sheldrakepoint.com

Empire Access................................................ONSERT......empireaccess.com

Silver Lake Marine, Inc............................................89......silverlakemarine.com

Ferris Hills at West Lake..........................................C2......thompsonhealth.org

Smith Boys Marina - Rochester............................... 4......smithboys.com

Finger Lakes Cheese Trail.......................................80......flcheesetrail.com

Timber Frames Inc................................................... 71......timberframesinc.com

Finger Lakes Opera.................................................. 81......FingerLakesOpera.com

Tioga County Tourism..............................................11......experiencetioga.com

Finger Lakes Plein Air Festival................................. 2......victoriab@rochester.rr.com

Toro Run Winery...................................................... 37......tororunwinery.com

Finger Lakes Scenic Wonders................................ 29......elissa@livingstoncountychamber.com

Wagner Vineyards.................................................... 29......wagnervineyards.com

Finger Lakes Tram.................................................... 13......ankomdevelopment.com

Wayne County Tourism.......................................... 48......waynecountytourism.org

Finger Lakes Visitors Connection.................... 40-41......kschoon1@rochester.rr.com

Wegmans................................................................... 73......wegmans.com

Foodlinkny.org...........................................................14......foodlinkny.org

Western NY Pottery Festival................................... 21......wnypottery.com

Genesee Valley Council of the Arts......................88......director@gvartscouncil.org German Brothers Marina Inc................................. 79......germanbrothers.com Granger Homestead & Museum.......................... 31......grangerhomestead.org Ithaca Beer Co........................................................... 77......ithacabeer.com Kendal at Ithaca........................................................C3......kai.kendal.org MJ Herson.................................................................. 45......keukalake.hersongroup.com

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Naples........................................... Pg. 109

Accommodations................... Pg. 96-97

Real Estate for Sale...................... Pg. 63

Camping........................................Pg. 110

Seneca Lake Wine Trail................Pg. 91

Canandaigua................................Pg. 105

Shopping & Services...........Pg. 101-104

Culture & Attractions.......... Pg. 106-109

Wine, Spirits & Brews........... Pg. 90, 92

Morrell Builders.......................................................... 7......morrellbuilders.com Naglee Fine Arts....................................................... 55......nagleegroup.com

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Then and Now

Downtown Canandaigua Early 1900s

2019

T

he images above reflect nearly 120 years of change on the east side of South Main Street in Canandaigua.

In the 2019 photo, we see the void left by the removal of the original Flannigan’s Restaurant building located at 109 South Main Street. Flannigan’s proprietor, John Flannigan, founded the restaurant in 1886 when he was 20 years old. Flannigan was prominent in Democratic politics and was a close friend and counselor to President Grover Cleveland. The restaurant was well known for its fresh oysters shipped in daily by rail. When Flannigan died in 1926, the business was purchased by John Murphy

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who ran it until 1939 when it closed its doors. Montgomery Wards then occupied the building until a fire claimed the structure in June of 1963 at which time it was demolished.

The building still standing in the 2019 photo just north of where Flannigan’s Restaurant stood is Simply Crepes Café and Catering. It was founded by The Héroux Family and offers meals created from fresh, local ingredients.

For more local history, visit the Ontario County Historical Society in Canandaigua.

Visit ochs.org for more information.

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