SUMMER
2016
A Quarterly Resource for
the Women of The Finger Lakes
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LITTLEJOHN
ORTHODONTICS
DR. RODNEY
LITTLEJOHN
LEADERS ARE READERS
page 9
COLLEEN JOHNSTON
COUNCELING
COLLEEN JOHNSTON
SUNFLOWER SKILLS
page 10
NESS-SIBLEY FUNERAL
HOME
ALISON M. WEAVER
page 14
SIMPLE SWEETS
BAKERY
MARINA BURGESS
BEHIND THE FLOUR
page 26
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Contributors
SUMMERTIME SHOWCASES FINGER LAKES FLAVORS
Linda Hunsicker
Publisher
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Dear Contributors and Readers,
There is much to savor when food is the topic in the Finger Lakes, and this summer issue
of Finger Lakes Woman is focused on food.
Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty, a collaborative regional food network, strives to keep
consumers in the know when it comes to food and beverages grown and made in our bountiful
region. We’ll tell you how they do it in this issue.
Another key aspect of food in the Finger Lakes is making sure everyone’s needs are met and
Foodlink, the subject of another story, connects local farms and underserved communities.
Summer also means shopping for fresh products at Farmers Markets. They abound in
the Finger Lakes and our story fills you in on where to take advantage of these fine local
marketplaces.
Supporting local growers and eating healthy are two objectives that are easy to get behind.
In this summer issue, you’ll also find out more about lake activities, hiking, biking on area
trails and wineries.
It’s summertime and the livin’ is to enjoy!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MEDICAL
Rochester Regional Health ..................................4
Clean Eating: A New Way of Life..........................5
Is Your Hearing Ready For Summer?..................6
Say Goodbye to Hemorrhoids..............................7
DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS
Healthy Eating For Your Teeth..............................8
Littlejohn Orthodontics: Leaders Are Readers.....9
HEALTH & WELLNESS
‘Sunflower Skills’ Can Reduce Anxiety.............. 10
Are You Looking For Integrative Healthcare?....11
Shari’s Derma Technologies............................... 12
Accupuncture of the Finger Lakes..................... 13
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Pre-Planning Your Own Funeral........................ 14
The Whys and Wherefores of WordPress........ 15
SPLASH Can Tell Your Finger Lakes Story...... 16
FLiMA: Finger Lakes Independent Music.......... 17
Johnson-Schmidt & Associates: Architect......... 18
Women’s Educational Newspaper..................... 18
SHOPPING
A Great Time to Be a Woman Entrepreneur..... 19
WOMEN OF THE FINGER LAKES
WINE & BEER
Starkey’s Lookout................................................ 30
Wagner Vineyards.............................................. 31
Bottomless Brewing............................................ 32
COMMUNITY
..................................................................... 20—21
The Partnership for Ontario County................... 33
COVER STORY:
Community School of Music and Arts................ 34
FARM TO MARKET
Support local farms...
Grow a healthy community
..................................................................... 22—25
EDUCATION
DIGITAL ONLY SECTION
Special selection of online pages (35—38).
FABULOUS FOODS
Simple Sweets Bakery: Behind the Flour.......... 26
Red Jacket Orchards.......................................... 27
TRAVEL & LEISURE
The Rose Petal Inn: The Art of Innkeeping....... 28
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FINGER
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WOMAN
THIS REGION IS HOME
TO THE DRIVEN.
MEDICAL
This region is home to driven people like Patti.
Rochester Regional Health’s cardiologists and
cardiac surgeons discovered and removed a rare
atrial myxoma in her heart. Her recovery was
swift so Patti could get back on the road with
all of her kids.
RochesterRegional.org
Patricia Long,
Honeoye
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SUMMER 2016 - PAGE 4
MEDICAL
Clean Eating: A New Way of Life
BY KIM BAGLEY, ANP-C, FINGER LAKES CARDIOLOGY WITH DANIELLE BAGLEY
The idea of clean eating is choosing foods
that are naturally grown. We live in an area
that is rich in opportunity with all kinds of
farm fresh fruits, vegetables and meats from
early spring until late fall. Because of these
options I am able to teach these basic ideas
to my family. A common thought is that if it
comes in a package and you have to unwrap
it, think twice about eating it. Generally
speaking, packaged foods that are found on
the shelves contain high amounts of white
sugar, white flour and fructose, all of which
have been shown to offer no nutritional value
and, in fact, often are not good for your body.
With all the information available in regard
to how much and what to eat, I find the theory
of clean eating the easiest to follow. The Finger
Lakes has a wealth of farm markets, roadside
stands and CSA (community supported
agriculture) groups. Many of these places offer
u-pick seasonal vegetables and fruits, such as
Tomion’s Farm Market and Benton farms for
peaches, both located in the Penn Yan area.
Sauders in Seneca Falls has many fresh items
along with a Mennonite-run café. Wickham farms
has roadside stands with the best corn grown on
their local farms along with CSA groups that
supply you with weekly fresh grown produce for
your family. Driving down country roads heading
into areas where the Amish or Mennonites live
offers many roadside stands to buy vegetables
along with fresh-baked items. Truly we live in an
area rich with natural resources.
I will admit eating healthy can be more
expensive, but the benefits to you and your
family’s health is worth the extra cost.
Here are some tips and tricks to start your
new way of life:
1. Restock your pantry with healthy items.
Transition slowly.
2. Avoid pre-packaged foods containing
white flour, sugar, artificial sweeteners,
artificial preservatives and fructose.
Keys to Success:
1. Plan your menus as much as possible.
2. Think of what you want for dinner a day before.
3. Cook together as a family when possible.
4. Prep food ahead of time. For example, cut up
vegetables to snack on.
5. Stick to the same menu on a regular basis.
6. Monitor portions. Find information on the internet,
pinterest, magazines, etc.
7. Eat small frequent meals. Eat about every three
hours as this stabilizes your blood sugar and cortisol
levels, which helps reduce cravings.
8. Eat home more and avoid fast-food restaurants.
Basics of Clean Eating:
1. Eat breakfast. Studies show that people who eat
breakfast lose or maintain their weight. Cook eggs
with lots of vegetables; these can be reheated. Steel
cut oatmeal in the crock-pot overnight.
2. Choose whole foods first. Eat a bowl of romaine
salad prior to your meal as this helps to satisfy
you and fills your stomach. Whole foods include
vegetables, lean meats and fruits. If it is grown
that way you can eat it. Apples, bananas, broccoli,
green beans, brown rice and quinoa all have fiber,
which helps fill and satisfy hunger.
3. Drink water at every meal and as much as you can
in between meals. Add lemon, mint leaves, green
tea or oranges to your water to spice it up.
4. Prepare snacks. Hardboiled eggs are easy, last the
week and an excellent mid-day snack. Hummus
or nut butters with celery sticks. 8-10 almonds or
other nuts are easy to take wherever you go.
5. Eat home more often. If you do eat out, choose
a healthy item. Ask for salad dressing on the side.
Add a salad instead of French fries. Eat your
hamburger without the bun. All little things you
can do to change and start to make a difference.
For those who are beginning, start changing one or
two of your habits. Visit roadside farm stands, look into
local CSA groups. Plan a salad before every dinner.
Drink water with dinner. Avoid pasta, bread and
cereals. Choose whole grain or sprouted grain breads.
Eat a sweet potato instead of a white potato.
KIM BAGLEY, Nurse Practitioner
Finger Lakes Cardiology Associates
URMC Cardiology
For those who have made the basic changes,
consider blended protein shakes for breakfast. My
favorite is plant fusion vegetable-based protein
powder mixed with frozen peaches, half a banana
and lots of fresh spinach with mint leaves. This is
so easy to take with you and drink on your way to
work. There are so many options available. Plan
ahead if choosing this option. For example, find
a local farm and go pick seasonal strawberries
and blueberries to freeze and have on hand when
needed. The same with peaches and apples. My
whole family enjoys the various shakes, including
my children. Continue to eat your vegetables
and avoid buying any pre-packaged manmade
products (cookies, crackers, cereal, etc.). And
finally, monitor your portion sizes.
For individuals already following a lot of these
basic principles, congratulations! Keep going!
Think about choosing more vegetarian options
and experiment with fresh herbs. Choose organic
foods if possible. Find a local Amish of Mennonite
farm stand and order bulk vegetables to freeze
and store for when you need them through the
winter. They will often pick what you want and
you can pick it up the next day. Tomato sauce is
wonderful to have fresh in the winter to use on
spaghetti squash … not pasta of course!
There is so much information out there, but if
you start with a few basic changes and continue
to incorporate ideas from above you will find that
before you realize it, you are eating healthier
and cleaner than when you started. Also, every
day does not need to be perfect. We all want a
piece of cake or something at times, and that’s
okay. We can’t be 100 percent perfect everyday
so strive for 75 percent clean eating and go from
there. Look for local farm stands and talk with
the owners to see what products are available.
They can also help in telling you how to prep
some of their items and of course the internet has
directions and ideas.
SUMMER 2016 - PAGE 5
FINGER
LAKES
WOMAN
MEDICAL
Is Your Hearing Ready For Summer?
BY: MEGAN GLASPIE, AU.D., M.S., CCC-A, FINGER LAKES HEARING
From prepping the pool and pulling out the
power tools, to filling up the concert calendar
and packing the camping tent, everyone is
gearing up for the sights, sun, and sounds of
summer. To get the most out of the season,
it is important to make sure you are hearing
your best and protecting your hearing from
harmful noise.
Noise-induced hearing loss is the most
preventable form of hearing loss. It begins
from any exposure to loud noise, including
lawnmowers, fireworks, auto races, and gunshots,
but can also be caused by loud music or even
vacuum cleaners. Prolonged exposure to noise
levels above 85 decibels can permanently damage
our hearing. Noise may damage your hearing if
you have to shout over the noise to be heard, or if
your ears ring or feel muffled after exposure.
Want to make summer memories last by
getting your hearing health in shape for summer?
Follow these tips for better hearing health:
Keep adequate hearing protection handy.
More than 31 million Americans ages 6 to 69
have noise-related hearing loss, according to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2015,
the World Health Organization released startling
statistics regarding hearing health. More than 1.1
billion teenagers and young adults around the world
are at risk of noise-induced hearing loss due to exposure
to unsafe listening levels through the use of personal
audio devices (MP3 players and smart phones), as well
as at music venues. That outdoor music festival might
rock, but wearing earplugs to soften the loudest sounds
could mean the difference between healthy hearing and
permanent hearing loss.
Limit the volume of music.
Safe listening levels depend on both the volume of the
music, as well as the duration. Apps are available to limit
the volume so it does not go beyond an unsafe level, but
setting the volume at no more than 50 percent is an easy
way to enjoy music while protecting your ears. Short
“listening breaks” to limit the duration of exposure are
also recommended.
Know the signs of hearing loss.
Does everyone seem to mumble? Do you ask others
to repeat themselves? Are you having ringing in your
ears? Does it seem hard to hear conversations amid
background noise? It’s not in your head. It’s potential
hearing loss, and recognizing the signs marks the first
step toward better hearing for yourself or a loved one.
Get help for hearing difficulties.
Nearly all hearing loss is treatable, but only 30 percent
of adults 70 and older who could benefit from
hearing aids — and an even smaller percentage
of people ages 20 to 69 — ever use them,
according to the National Institute on Deafness
and Other Communication Disorders.
Effective help begins with a hearing exam
to determine the nature of your hearing
difficulty and the best solution for your
individual needs.
Hearing and summertime have some
important things in common: They both
bring joy and help you create some of the best
memories. Optimizing your hearing health
goes a long way in starting the season right. If
you’re experiencing hearing problems or need
hearing protection made especially for your ears,
see a local hearing care specialist.
FINGER
LAKES
WOMAN
SUMMER 2016 - PAGE 6
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SUMMER 2016 - PAGE 7
FINGER
LAKES
WOMAN
DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS
Healthy Eating for Your Teeth
BY: TERESA SKALYO, DDS, GRATEFUL DENTAL OF GENEVA
Healthy eating for your teeth isn’t always the same
as healthy eating for your body.
Juice, milk and honey may be “natural,” but they
still have “natural” sugars in them. The bacteria in
your mouth use all sugars, even “natural” ones, as a
food source and produce acid as a waste product. This
bacterial acid waste product dissolves your teeth and
causes cavities. Brushing gets rid of any food left after
you have had something to eat or drink and gets rid of
the bacterial acid waste product, aka bacteria poop.
Cavities form when you have a food source, bacteria,
and time … if you don’t have all three of these you won’t
get cavities.
Food Source - If we could bypass our mouth and be
fed by a stomach tube, there would be no food source
in our mouth for the bacteria to convert to acid. We
would still have buildup and debris that would need to
be brushed off so that it doesn’t irritate our gums, but no
cavities.
Bacteria - Studies show that if there are no bacteria,
the sugars and food on teeth just sit there. They aren’t
converted into an acid waste product if the bacteria
aren’t there, so no cavities form.
Time - The bacteria need time to change the food
you have eaten into acid and that acid needs time to stay
on your teeth to cause decay. Brush everything away
before it has time to sit and you will have no cavities.
How long can you wait before this starts to happen?
Three minutes! And it stays at that level for 40 minutes
if you don’t brush. So frequent snacking or sipping on
a beverage can be a major source of decay. Unless you
have your coffee black, it could be a problem.
What is the Bottom Line? Mealtime is the time to get
your teeth “dirty,” so drink and eat what you would like
at that time. If it isn’t mealtime, based on the traditional
three meals a day schedule, drink only water. If you
can’t brush after you eat a meal, then rinse with water.
This is better than doing nothing.
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SUMMER 2016 - PAGE 8
DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS
Leaders Are Readers!
BY DR. RODNEY D. LITTLEJOHN, LITTLEJOHN ORTHODONTICS
Much of what we all do on a daily basis involves dealing with people. People at home, at the
office, at the mall, or people at school! I believe that an appreciation for people skills is vitally
important as we go through life.
Part of what people skills are all about is using people’s names and being a good listener. I also believe
reading is a people skill, and it can actually improve a leader’s ability to deal with people. There are many
ways reading makes us better as a leader, since we all lead in different ways, and what is leadership...
nothing more than influence!
Reading makes us better thinkers. It is one of the most efficient ways to amass knowledge, and leaders
need a lot of general information to keep their perspective and glean ideas. Reading enhances our
problem-solving techniques. It helps our judgment in certain situations, which is critical for an effective
leader.
Reading helps us master communication by expanding our vocabulary. It makes us better spellers,
better writers, keeps us young by exercising our brains, and reading helps us relax. It’s a stress reliever
found to be as beneficial as walking, listening to music, or drinking a cup of tea.
Reading is one of the surest ways to develop the qualities that will make you stand out, and
simultaneously equip you to lead as your influence grows. Go to our website littlejohnortho.com and
then click on the Community Events page, or go directly to senecafallslibrary.org to learn about the
summer reading programs they are offering! Grab a book or two and have a Super Summer!!
Dr. Rod Littlejohn is a local Orthodontist practicing in the Central Finger
Lakes area of NY.
So if you want to LEAD,
You must READ.
Make time to READ!
Rodney D. Littlejohn, DDS, MS, PC
1203 Waterloo-Geneva Road
Waterloo, NY 13165
315.539.9276
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SUMMER 2016 - PAGE 9
FINGER
LAKES
WOMAN
HEALTH & WELLNESS
‘Sunflower Skills’ Can Reduce Anxiety
BY: COLLEEN JOHNSTON, LCSWR
One of the first things I teach people who start
therapy with me is what I term “Sunflower
Skills.” This is a concept I developed, based
on Marsha Linehan’s Dialectic Behavior
Therapy (DBT) module on Mindfulness.
I used to facilitate a DBT group at a substance
abuse treatment center. The purpose of the group
was to help people with addictions to better
regulate their emotions. I struggled to remember
the three steps that were outlined in the module:
Observe, Describe, and Participate.
I thought of a way to help not only myself to
remember, but for the group members to easily
“access” the mindfulness skills. Here is the way I
describe it:
Pretend that you have your very own sunflower
attached to you. Your arm is the stem of the
sunflower, your hand is the big face of the flower,
and the roots are attached from under your arm,
deep into your body. (I actually hold up my arm
and open my palm, almost like an open handed
wave.) This is the Sunflower. The Sunflower is
always alert. It can Observe everything around
me. It uses all my senses to gather information as
to what is around me. It can hear things, smell
things, feel things. Because it is attached to me,
it can also notice everything going on inside of
me, including my emotions, thoughts, and body
responses right now.
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The next natural step for the Sunflower to take is to
Describe all these things to me. However, the Sunflower
cannot judge. It doesn’t have the ability to go backwards
in time, or fret about the future. It can only describe what
it is seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and feeling right
now, in this moment.
Based on this information, the final step is Participate.
All this means is, now I do JUST THE NEXT RIGHT
THING. I don’t freak out and overreact (hyper arouse)
and I don’t sit on my hands (hypo arouse, shut down,
avoid, etc.) I do just what is needed next. Sometimes
the next right thing is to do nothing. Sometimes it is to
say something. Sometimes it is to take a physical action.
The point is, accessing the Sunflower helps to slow things
down, allows me to see my part in the situation, and
gives me time to use “Wisemind” instead of an overly
emotional response, or a lack of response, where one
might be needed.
When we do not use “The Sunflower”, we are not
aware, and often are seeing situations through what I
call “tunnel vision”. When emotions run the show, we
miss important facts and details. Often this results in
overreaction, anxiety, anger, and misinterpreting others.
Another benefit of Sunflower skills, is it increases a person’s
confidence in their ability to control their emotions. This
allows us to do deeper work, if desired. For example,
it opens the door to begin to target earlier trauma and
heal negatively stored memories through EMDR (Eye
Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a heavily
researched and well documented, protocol-based
approach for healing PTSD and other mental health
issues.
I recently attended the Psychotherapy
Networker Symposium in Washington DC. I
learned that neuroscience is proving that
mindfulness skills are an excellent
way to interrupt the cycle of racing
thoughts that often torment
people. My understanding is
thoughts are generated in
the pre-frontal cortex of the
brain. By using Sunflower
skills and intentionally
becoming aware of the
moment and knowing,
“Right now, I’m OK,”
this is actually shifting to a
different part of the brain;
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the limbic system. This causes pulse rate and
breathing to slow, muscles to relax and anxiety
to dissipate. A client of mine actually measured
her pulse rate with her FitBit before using our
calming technique and then again a minute
after. Her beginning pulse rate when feeling
anxious was 115. After using the technique her
pulse rate was 80! Her own brain did that...no
drugs were used!
DBT Sunflower skills are a set of tools that
cannot be denied as effective in decreasing
anxiety...right in the moment. They are also an
excellent precursor to going ahead with deeper
healing work, using EMDR.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Are You Looking For Integrative Healthcare?
BY: PAULA FITZSIMMONS, P.A., CHIRON WELLNESS
It seems there is a certain time in a woman’s life when she
is determined to put the pieces of her health together.
This time can vary, but it often coincides with the big
transitions: after having babies, or in the perimenopause, which
makes sense, as we are vulnerable to intense physical changes
during these times and the incidence of thyroid disorders goes
up at these times as does autoimmune disorders. Seeing multiple
specialists can still leave a woman feeling that something
is missing...for fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, thyroid
disorders, muscle and joint aches, brain fog, menopause, anxiety
and depression, and chronic fatigue really demand a holistic
approach and a very personalized approach.
The word holistic is self-explanatory—looking at the woman
as a whole person and not dissecting her into organ systems. It
is often the practice of Integrative and Functional medicine that
gives us the tools to practice holistically. Integrative, meaning
some competency in incorporating modalities outside of
mainstream medicine, or at least the knowledge of and referral
options to those practitioners who may be helpful in the healing
and health of our patient—such as acupuncturists, craniosacral
therapists, and herbalists.
Functional medicine had its birth in the 1980s and has come
a long way. It is a model of medicine that focuses on the root
cause of illness and on using nutrition as the medicine always.
Not only nutrition, but also always nutrition. It looks at all the
factors contributing to the person’s health, including emotional
and social. Functional medicine demands increased skills in
testing of metabolic pathways and the gut and genomics—the
individuals’ own blueprint of what their genetics are bringing to
the table, in their favor or possible showing a need for certain
kinds of therapies. And genomics may help identify things to
avoid.
The health of a woman is a story that starts when SHE is
conceived. Review of that environment, her birth, her nutrition,
psychosocial factors, exposure to antibiotics and
other drugs really matter. At Chiron Wellness, a
lot of time is spent on the story so we can decide
how to guide the woman’s path forward. How
to advise she use her resources, including time
and money.
We focus on GUT health for everyone
because it affects everything else and because
the GUT-BRAIN connection is so much
better understood now. And we do avoid
pharmaceuticals whenever possible. Hormone
balancing, the Holy Grail for women, is often
helped by saliva testing of hormones. Each
woman deserves a personalized opinion on her
use of hormones and if she decides to use them,
we use bioidentical hormones, usually through
the skin in a cream.
Cortisol is so often in the health news because
we are a stressed-out society and cortisol, a
lifesaving hormone, is often disrupted with
chronic stress and then contributes to chronic
illness. There are lovely ways to help regulate
this even when we feel we don’t have control
over the outside stressors. We can use behaviors,
supplements, and nutrition to calm down
the system and to protect our cells and our
physiology.
At
Chiron
Health,
Maura
McCauley, M.D. and Paula
Fitzsimmons, P.A. are able to have
enough time with their patients to
explore these issues and help guide
the woman to a treatment plan that
suits her. Sometimes she is just
looking for information. Other
times, she is exhausted, sleepless
(wired and tired, a popular
phrase), achy and irritable and she
is told, “everything is normal”.
Perhaps she is prescribed an antidepressant. At Chiron Health, we
endeavor to do the detective work
necessary to understand what is
driving her symptoms.
Paula Fitzsimmons, P.A. has
30 years of experience in Internal
Medicine and women’s health.
She has taken many functional
medicine and hormone trainings
and continues to attend these. She
sees women for many concerns,
often hormonal, and prescribes
bioidentical hormones.
Dr. Maura McCauley is a
board-certified Family Practice
Physician and a diplomat of the
American Board of Integrative and
Holistic Medicine. She combines
allopathic medicine with Integrative
and functional medicine and has
special interest in Cardiovascular
health, including hypertension,
Preventive health care, Chronic
Fatigue
Syndrome/fibromyalgia,
and arthritis. She sees both men
and women for consults.
CHIRON WELLNESS
at the Integrative Medicine Center
»» 301 W. State Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
»» (607) 275-9697
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DERMA TECHNOLOGIES
315-781-0041 | sharisdermaspa.com
41 Seneca Street, Geneva, NY, 14456
Connie Lapresi
“I have been going to Shari’s spa
since 2013. She has always been kind,
helpful and wonderful. I always feel
like a new person after each laser
treatment. I always see a difference in
my skin. This is why I always go back
every month; that and the fact she
is affordable. The same treatments
in Rochester are many, many times
the price Shari charges and she
has 15 years experience! I have
had various laser treatments and
peels. Shari has helped me with many
skin problems and age spots. She
is very knowledgeable about all
aspects of skin. As she knows, I will
never stop going to her because
she stays educated on all the latest
breakthroughs. Shari is a wonderful
person with a kind heart, feels like a
visit with a friend while she makes my
younger.” - Connie Lapresi
HAIR REMOVAL AT SHARI’S! I recently added the Candela
Syneron GentleMAX to my
“collection” of lasers.
The GentleMax is actually two
lasers in one. I have experience
using several lasers for hair
removal and I think that the best
laser for hair removal on light skin
is the GentleLase and the best
laser for hair removal on dark
skin is the GentleYag.
Therefore, I have decided the
best laser for my clients is
GentleMax (which is really just
both of these lasers combined
into one box). With my laser
hair removal business growing, I
needed to have the best choice
for both skin types.
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Carol McGill
“I love the treatments I receive at
Shari’s and her knowledge of skin care
amazes me. The results received are
remarkable.
The difference with Shari is she
customizes each treatment based on
each person’s skin and what it needs at
that time. Her prices are lower than I
could get these services anywhere else!
She has the experience and clientele
to charge more but she still charges
small-town prices. I respect that.
I met Shari in 2005 and keep
coming back because of her skill and
expertise but also because of her
caring personality. She just knows
when I need a little extra pampering.
I would tell a friend if they asked about
it to look at my skin and the skin of
others my age. Also I would stress
that Shari’s education and experience
allow her to highlight the positive
and diminish the negative problems
with their skin. I feel so comfortable
now with my skin that I rarely wear
makeup and I am 57! ”
- Carol McGill
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Summer Is Here!
BY: SARAH MANTELL, MS, LAC, AcuHealth ACUPUNCTURE OF THE FINGER LAKES
It’s the most anticipated time of year. The sun is shining,
flowers are blooming and allergies are stirring… It’s
summer in the Finger Lakes!
Sinus congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes, sore throat and fatigue
are among the most common complaints at AcuHealth this
season. For centuries Traditional Chinese Medicine has been
helpful at alleviating inflammation, boosting the immune system
and improving energy levels. In addition to regular acupuncture
treatments there are a few steps you can take on your own at
home to prevent or resolve symptoms:
AcuHealth Acupuncture
of the Finger Lakes, PLLC
»» 225 Border City Road
Geneva NY 14456
»» 315-719-7072
»» fingerlakesacu.com
»» sarah@fingerlakesacu.com
1. Limit inflammatory agents, such as: refined sugars,
processed, fried or spicy foods, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine
and dairy.
2. Drink lots of water! You can even add a little lemon
to boost vitamin C, decrease acidity, and combat phlegm.
3. Try acupressure! Begin by using your middle or
pointer finger and locate tender, or “ashi” areas near the
illustrated regions on the chart below. Apply deep pressure
to the point selected and create small, counterclockwise
circles until a sense of heaviness or relief is experienced.
4. Consider Chinese herbal medicine. An herbal consult Interested? Don’t wait! You’re one phone call away from your
with a licensed professional, such as Sarah, can provide individualized path to wellness. AcuHealth of the Finger Lakes
you with a formula that is modified to treat your specific can be reached at (315) 719-7072.
constitution and allergy symptoms.
5. Educate yourself on essential oils. Their popularity is
on the rise but before using oils internally or topically make
sure they are therapeutic grade, and preferably organic
products. Make sure the label does not contain an
expiration date or the following warnings: “topical
use only”, “do not take internally”. If any of
these items are found on your label it may
indicate they are not 100 percent pure and
have been cut or adulterated with chemical
perfumes or preservatives.
As always, never hesitate to call AcuHealth with
any questions you may have. Please visit our website
for additional information and don’t forget to click on
the events tab for upcoming wellness and seasonal events.
We look forward to helping you reach your wellness goals.
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FUNERAL SERVICES
Pre-Planning Your Own Funeral
BY: ALISON M. WEAVER, OWNER/FUNERAL DIRECTOR, NESS-SIBLEY FUNERAL HOME
Discussing death and dying often can make people 4. Having your wishes on file can reduce stress among
family members. By writing down wishes and
uncomfortable. However, it is inevitable that death
discussing them with a trusted family member or
will affect our lives, whether it’s the loss of a parent,
friend, disagreements between family members
grandparent, sibling, child or friend. Opening a
often can be reduced.
discussion with family members or friends about
your own wishes can help to relieve some of the 5. You are in control of your final wishes. Every detail
can be discussed and selected in advance. Items
stress when a death occurs.
from selecting which casket or urn you prefer to
Pre-arrangement takes the guesswork out
music selections or scripture that you want read can
of funeral planning and can be beneficial to
ensure that your service is personalized and your
everyone for the reasons listed below.
wishes honored.
1. When a death occurs, family members don’t always
6. Peace of mind. People often walk away from
know what the next step is and often may not know
making funeral arrangements feeling relieved that
who to call. Part of the plan that should be discussed
their wishes have been discussed and are in writing.
in advance is which funeral home and director should
be contacted. This information should then be given 7. Family members can focus on dealing with their
grief and loss. The less time they have to spend
to a hospital, nursing home, hospice nurse, coroner
making decisions, the more time they can spend
or medical examiner so proper contact is made at the
with friends and family to begin the grieving process
time of death.
that will help them through their time of loss.
2. Important information for legal documents can
already be on file. When discussing arrangements, 8. While not required, funeral arrangements can
be pre-paid, alleviating the financial stress often
a funeral director will generally gather all of the
associated with a death.
biographical information required for the legal
documents that must be completed. These items
include the death certificate, permits for burial Many people don’t realize there is no
or cremation, notification to the social security cost to sit down and discuss their wishes
administration and various other organizations. with a funeral director. By meeting with
By having these items on file, family members are
a funeral director and making your
relieved of the need to find this information.
3. At the time of need, families face time constraints.
Information must be gathered in a timely manner and
items such as the death certificate have to be filed within
a certain time frame. Funeral directors regularly work
with a variety of deadlines and by having obituary
information or even a completed obituary on file can
facilitate getting service information to the public in
a timely manner, and help smooth
the arrangement of
services.
Alison M. Weaver
Owner/Funeral Director
wishes known the amount of financial
stress and emotional stress for both you
and your family can be greatly reduced.
Take the time and give your family
members the gift of pre planning.
NESS-SIBLEY
FUNERAL HOME
FINGER
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WOMAN
»» 23 South Street
Trumansburg, NY 14886
»» (607) 387 - 8151
»» sibleyfh@twcny.rr.com
»» http://ness-sibley.com
SUMMER 2016 - PAGE 14
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The Whys and Wherefores of WordPress
BY: JANICE LOUDON, WEB DEVELOPER, FINGERLAKES1.COM
You may be asking yourself: “What is WordPress?” Then again
you may not. But you probably come into contact with WordPress
websites every day. They now make up approximately 25% of all
websites and 60% of content management run websites on the
internet. As a matter of fact FingerLakes1.com is currently working
on a huge redevelopment of our own site on the WordPress platform.
“This is important why?” you may now be asking? Well this means that
a new revolution is afoot in the website management world. These sites are
easily updated by the the owners themselves, making them less dependent
on web developers for minor changes and updates. When sites are updated
frequently they are more successful with search engines, because search
engines love up-to-date content. Dated content equals bad to Google
Search and the like. With a short training session a person can even be up
and running your their own online store. Here is a rundown of the major
pluses you could experience when you get your very own WordPress site.
Just Look at All the Pretty Colors!
There are loads of templates for all kinds of specialized purposes. And
if we don’t find one that exactly matches your needs they can be easily
customized by us to match the online experience you are looking for.
Drop In, Plugin and Turn On
Plugins are mini programs that work to add different functionalities to
your site. Until now these would have required a lot of specialized coding
and programming. This can save you a lot of money or possibly puts
complicated features in your price range that before were out of the
question for most small sites.
The Complicated is at a Your Command
WordPress has all the basic SEO built right in and if you want to add special
keywords or tags on your content no problem there’s a plugin for that. It also
allows trackbacks and pingbacks - all very good for your site’s searchability.
You Can Reach Out and touch Someone... on a mobile device!
Many of the newer templates come with responsive JQuery and CSS built
right in. Or with a small upgrade we can make turn any non-responsive
template into a basic low bandwidth responsive template for phones and
tablets. More complicated mobile experiences are also easier than before
for us to program.
WordPress is Open Source and On a Roll
This may sound like it should be on a menu for lunch somewhere, but what
this actually means for you is things will only keep getting easier. Because
they allow anybody to access the code and write the components that make
WordPress tick, people are constantly updating and adding to the library of
plugins and templates. And the great thing is we can too. When we can’t
find something to do a particular job we can create the pieces necessary
ourselves. Delicious!
Call us today at 315-712-0104 to learn more about the
possibilities that WordPress offers at http://services.
fingerlakes1.com/client-center-wordpress.php or ask
a question at contact@fingerlakes1.com.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FLiMA: It’s Your Beat!
BY: MICHAEL GEORGE, FOUNDER, FINGER LAKES INDEPENDENT MUSIC ASSOCIATION
The Finger Lake Independent Music Association (FLiMA) is
a grassroots organization based on the north end of Seneca
Lake in Geneva, New York. We aim to raise the visibility
and create opportunity for musicians who live, work, and
create in our region. Thank you for visiting the Finger Lakes
Independent Music Association website at FLiMA.org.
Our MISSION
FLiMA aims to increase the visibility and opportunities for musicians
who live, work, and create in central New York. To pursue this we
provide a platform for musicians to network, collaborate, mentor,
and learn from each other. We provide variety of services to
community, local government, and organizations. These include
event planning, talent scouting, promotions, media production, live
sound support, and community education.
Our REGION
»» Cayuga County: Auburn, Aurora, Fair Haven
»» Chemung County: Elmira, Horseheads, Big Flats
»» Cortland County: Cortland, Homer, Marathon
»» Livingston County: Geneseo, Avon, North Dansville
»» Monroe County: Rochester, Brockport, Fairport
»» Onondaga County: Syracuse, Skaneateles, Baldwinsville
»» Ontario County: Canandaigua, Geneva, Naples, Victor
»» Schuyler County: Watkins Glen, Montour Falls, Hector
»» Seneca County: Seneca Falls, Waterloo, Romulus
»» Steuben County: Corning, Hammondsport, Hornell, Bath
»» Tioga County: Owego, Waverly, Candor, Newark Valley
»» Tompkins County: Ithaca, Lansing, Dryden, Trumansburg
»» Wayne County: Palmyra, Sodus, Macedon, Lyons
»» Yates County: Penn Yan, Branchport, Dundee
Our PEOPLE
FLiMA is a grassroots organization staffed 100% volunteers. In
order to connect all the musicians in our region we need active,
local musicians and music supporters. People donate their time and
special talents in a variety of ways that are greatly appreciated.
We’re proud to have collaborated local entities like the City of
Geneva, Geneva Public Library, Center of the Finger Lakes, with
the UG Collective in Geneva, NY. This nonprofit organization is
devoted to connecting the arts with the community. They pursue
this goal through collaboration on special events and programs in
partnership with local businesses, government, and organizations.
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Our PROGRAMS
»» Monthly Music Meetup
The Music Meetup is held on the last Wednesday of each month at a
location in the Finger Lakes. The goal is to provide musicians with an
opportunity to network, discuss music, and play.
flima.org/MEETUP
»» EXTEMPO Music Lab
A monthly “extemporaneous” jam session where musicians, improvisors,
and writers gather in a space to compose immediately; Reacting off
what they hear and the vibe of the room. No songs, forms, genres or
other specific musical structures. Just a variety of instruments and minds
converging. We encourage all types of musicians and instruments to join us.
This is unique opportunity for a musical dialogue and discovery.
flima.org/EXTEMPO
»» Tuesdays on the Terrace
A collaboration with the Geneva Public Libary. Every Tuesday from (June
28—September 6) we feature live music on the newly renovated terrace.
Refreshments, prizes, and family friendly activities.
flima.org/TERRACE
»» Instrument Rescue + Adoption Program
Unused instruments can be donated to help FLiMA achieve it’s mission and
administer programs. Some will be adopted by student musicians in need of
an instrument. Others will be sold or auctioned to raise funds to help with
FLiMA operational costs.
flima.org/RESCUE
For more information about our services or to get involved
Call Michael at (585)237-8442 or email info@flima.org
Visit http://flima.org
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
SPLASH Can Help You Tell Your Finger Lakes Story
BY: CHARLIE WILSON & PHIL BECKLEY: SPLASH
Sometimes, we’re referred to as the SPLASH
Guys. And there’s nothing wrong with that.
We’re two guys in the Public Relations
business and our name fits our mission
perfectly – to help people make a big splash
for their particular endeavor. The big splash,
however, doesn’t always come at one time.
Public relations, as defined in dictionary.com,
is “the actions of a corporation, store, government,
individual, etc., in promoting goodwill between
itself and the public, the community, employees,
customers, etc.”
The key words in that definition, at least in
the SPLASH Guys’ estimation, are “promoting
goodwill.” It’s a constant effort, and one that will
yield rewards over time, even though the goodwill
is not always obvious.
The other part of the dictionary definition
of public relations is “the art, technique, or
profession of promoting such goodwill.”
So what’s involved in “promoting” goodwill?
We thought you might like to listen in on a
conversation between the SPLASH Guys ¬– Phil
and Charlie¬ – as we talk about public relations
and its benefits. The highlighted words are from
clients’ testimonials.
CHARLIE WILSON
they get no response? I’m guessing it’s pretty much the same way it strikes us.
That’s why we like to react quickly. It’s probably the daily newspaper deadlines
ingrained in both of us.
JOY TO WORK WITH
PHIL: Really, I didn’t make this up. When we work with someone, this is the
goal … a totally good experience.
CHARLIE: We cherish our working relationships and the people who have
become our friends through SPLASH. It’s all about the people.
FAST TURNAROUND
PHIL BECKLEY
PHIL: Sometimes your story or news is not all that different from some others,
but if yours is out there first, it’s probably going to be the one people remember.
CHARLIE: Yes, indeed. We take deadlines seriously and are proud of our quick turnaround times.
The faster a press release gets out to the news media, the better.
SHARE THE GOOD NEWS
CHARLIE: As newspapermen, we had to be neutral and rarely could take sides in an issue. Now
we can unabashedly promote our clients’ causes by spreading the word.
PHIL: We find that clients are often so busy doing the good things they do, that they don’t have
time to think about telling their story to others. Do what you do best, and let us help with the rest.
MANY NEWS OUTLETS
PHIL: The beauty of technology today is that it allows you to get your story out to many more
sources than in the past in an economical fashion.
CHARLIE: My e-mailing list of media – newspapers, magazines, TV and radio stations and others
– tops 150 outlets, which I can contact in a matter of minutes.
CONSISTENT MESSAGE
PHIL: Dedication to this simple philosophy will pay off over time. We will help you decide on your
message, refine it and get the word out regularly.
CHARLIE: This is a key part of our public relations agenda. We work with clients to make sure
CREATIVE
CHARLIE: We learned a lot about writing they are telling their stories in a strong, clear, consistent fashion.
during our newspaper careers, and now it’s fun EXPERIENCE IN MEDIA RELATIONS
PHIL: Having spent so much time in the newspaper business, both of us are adept at building good
to use those creative skills for different objectives.
One of our jobs this past year was to come up relations with media folks.
CHARLIE: Absolutely. And when we started in the public relations business, we already had
with names for a couple of new varieties of Finger
many friends and contacts in the region’s news media.
Lakes wine. Good wine deserves a good name.
Having said all this, there also is nothing wrong with the occasional Big Splash that comes all at
PHIL: Like a lot of things, this is easier said
than done. But we always strive to tell someone’s once. In the meantime, don’t forget about the little splashes. Many media mentions make clients more
story in a way that will make it memorable. For familiar to the Finger Lakes public.
Phil Beckley and Charlie Wilson, the principals and co-founders of SPLASH, have more than 70 years’ experience
example, a Finger Lakes winery is proud that its
telling
the good stories in the Finger Lakes and promoting
wine is made by a local boy who was born and
raised here and got interested in winemaking in the region. Mr. Beckley spent more than 35 years at the
Finger Lakes Times in Geneva and is a former publisher
high school. People like stories about people.
of the paper. Mr. Wilson spent 33 years as a writer
RESPONSIVE
CHARLIE: Hey, we’re (semi) retired. We and editor at the Democrat and Chronicle in Rochester,
have the time to devote to our clients and including seven years as editor of the newspaper’s Our
their important projects and we get plenty of Towns sections.
satisfaction from doing so.
PHIL: How does it strike people when they’re
trying to contact someone working for them and
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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SHOPPING
This is a Great Time to be a Woman Entrepreneur!
BY: JEN PATTEN, PARTNER, CANANDAIGUA EMPORIUM & TRADING CO. (ETC)
Canandaigua Emporium & Trading Co. (ETC) started as
an idea with my mother a year ago, as we thought of ways
to make a living by helping self-employed Finger Lakes
artists, farmers, and craftspeople market their wares. I had
just graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville.
Now we’re nearly ready to open our online general store
and galleries of the finest Finger Lakes products.
The American Dream for many of us is no longer about
climbing the corporate ladder, nor slaving away in a cubicle
or on an assembly line. It’s about finding your bliss with the
start-up, the Etsy Shop, or freelancing remote jobs. Today’s
fast-paced e-commerce economy is surprisingly nurturing to
small ideas and to craftsmanship, perhaps more than it has
been since the Industrial Revolution. More than 60 percent of
new jobs are being created by small businesses, including selfemployment. Women entrepreneurs are a small but rapidly
growing proportion.
In fact, women are increasingly driving this segment of
our economy. 70 percent to 80 percent of all U.S. consumer
purchasing is by women. Maybe that is why in recent studies,
women-founded companies were found to perform more
than 60 percent better than male-founded companies. I’m not
suggesting that women have some kind of genetic insight into
small business, but we do seem to have a strong sense about
the importance of finding the sweet-spot intersection of quality,
aesthetics, practicality, and value.
Canandaigua ETC is proud to be establishing relationships
with many Finger Lakes artisans, but as women we do really
enjoy working with other women. So far, we’re working with
three Mennonite craftswomen, a young mother who knits
charming and zany creations, a talented female potter, a woman
who weaves traditional Northeastern U.S. baskets, a female
artist and illustrator, another who roasts coffee, and one woman
who is using beekeeping to teach her daughters about business.
We are also working with married teams that produce maple
products, weave alpaca wool, and make cheese, jams and jellies,
and the best chocolate we’ve ever tasted.
Are you also a Finger Lakes artisan? We understand that
the skill set required for making your fine wares is often quite
different from the skill set and aptitude needed to make a living
selling that product. Please consider allowing ETC to serve as
your online retail outlet.
For example, we can work with you to develop an online
“gallery” of your products so that you don’t need to. We have a
secure web platform developed, will work with you to develop
product pages to your liking, will do the marketing (via upmarket print and social media), process credit cards and orders,
and cut you a check. You may ship your products directly or talk
to us about acting as your back-office fulfillment
center. Even if you already have your own online
store, we would be pleased to provide an additional
venue for your products, in a broader “buy local”
context. There is no up-front cost to you.
Products we expect to market include soaps and
lotions, candles, note cards, fine jewelry, clothing
and accessories, leather products, taxidermy,
woodworking, handmade furniture, dried flowers,
baskets, handmade fishing lures, local interest
books, music, and of course more localvore food
products. If you’d like to start a conversation to see
if this might be a good match to your needs, contact
me at jen@canandaiguatrading.com and be
sure to include your phone number and best time
of day to call.
Whether you are a producer or just an
appreciator of fine things, be sure to check out our
site at CanandaiguaTrading.com!
Jen Patten is a graduate of Naples
Central Schools and Sarah Lawrence
College. She is a freelance production
assistant, photographer, product
inventory and fulfillment specialist,
and website developer.
Jen Patten, Partner
Let us know what favorite Finger
Lakes products or art you’ like
to be able to purchase online. If
you’re a farmer, craftsperson, or
artist let us know if you’d like us
to consider offering your work.
Hello@CanandaiguaTrading.com
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Kim Bagley
Carrie Fischer
Born on Long Island, I moved as
a teen to Florida, where I started
working in the field of nursing when
I was 16 years old as a nurse’s aide.
I attended the University of South
Florida for both my bachelor’s
and master’s degrees in Nursing.
With the birth of our first child, my
husband and I decided to move to
the Finger Lakes to raise our family
and be near my husband’s family.
I was an acute-care nurse for 10
years before receiving my master’s
degree and becoming a Nurse Practitioner. I have been a Nurse
Practitioner for approximately 15 years and have specialized in
cardiology, including heart failure, heart transplant and mechanical
left ventricular heart devices at the University of Rochester. A few
years ago I transitioned to Finger Lakes Cardiology and now enjoy
helping patients in the community. I continue to have a strong
interest in heart failure and treating patients and helping families
with the many changes associated with this illness. My article above
is based on my own journey in trying to eat healthy. Together with
my family we have achieved success most of the time. My daughter
Danni also helped me to write this article and contributed greatly in
helping to outline our thoughts on this topic. I hope it helps others.
Originally from Phelps, Carrie grew up
on a little farm in the country and was
no stranger to hard work. She took up
carpentry class in high school and found
that she had a love for building and
working with tools. Having difficulty
finding employment in a field dominated
by men, she joined the U.S. Navy Seabees
and learned the trade of plumbing, as the
Navy had “too many people who wanted
to swing a hammer.” After her service,
Carrie worked as a full-time construction
plumber for 13 years, becoming a job
foreman and running crews of 15 men. She eventually opened her
own plumbing company, but closed it after a back injury. At that
point, she decided to give up on the trades and went to college
to get her RN degree. She was employed as a nurse at a local
hospital when she and her husband decided to take their plan for
building a brewery seriously. They purchased an old dairy barn
and she left her nursing career to begin construction. Carrie did
all of the plumbing in the brewery and also installed the heating
and chiller systems over the 22 months she managed construction
of the project. She is now involved in brewing, is co-manager of
the business and is looking forward to new adventures such as
farming as the brewery has a plan to grow its own hops. Drop in
to Bottomless Brewing in Fayette, check out her work and enjoy
a nice cold beer in the Finger Lakes!
Paula Fitzsimmons
Jen Patten
Paula received her BS Degree
from Cornell University in Human
Development and Family Studies
in 1980. She received her Physician
Associate
degree
from
Yale
University in 1985. For almost 28
years she worked in a blended
practice of Internal Medicine
and Women’s Health, gradually
developing an Integrative Practice
and seeing women from all over
Central New York who were
interested in bioidentical hormones.
She loves to work with women and
is always amazed by what they do
and how they find their resilience.
Guiding women to health is an honor and a privilege, a truly heartcentered career. Paula is married and lives on a farm, where her
family grows grapes for their winery. She has two adult children.
Jen Patten grew up in Bristol, helping
operate a sanctuary farm on a dirt road
on the hill between Canandaigua Lake
and Bristol Valley. She is a graduate of
Sarah Lawrence College and studied
photography in Florence, Italy. Jen has
worked freelance on a number of film,
technology and internet projects. As
someone who genuinely enjoys working
with other people, she finds it incredibly
rewarding to team with others to
help overcome creative and logistic
challenges.
Jen still treasures the local products with
which she grew up. She’s taken granola
and jam to friends and family downstate and abroad. “Canandaigua ETC
presents the exciting prospect of sharing these amazing products from
people I’ve grown up admiring and I’m thrilled to find new creations to
enjoy and craftspeople to meet. I’m always proud to introduce Finger
Lakes products and talk about the folks who made them. Developing
Canandaigua ETC as a social enterprise has given us a great way to give
back to this wonderful region.”
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WOMEN OF THE FINGER LAKES
Casey McManus
Bonnie Ross
I have had a love for and interest
in agriculture since I was a young
child spending summers on
Owasco Lake living off sweet corn. I
have a BS Degree in Environmental
Science from Lynchburg College
and I am currently in my second
year of graduate school with Green
Mountain College pursuing an
MS Degree in Sustainable Food
Systems. I am energized by local
food systems and enjoy making
connections between communities,
farms and food. Since permanently
relocating to the Finger Lakes four years ago, I have been involved
with agriculture in many ways. I studied at the Groundswell
Center where I received a Sustainable Farming Certificate. I
then worked at Cornell University as a Research Assistant in a
Sustainable Cropping Systems lab, was a research assistant for a
local plant pathologist, volunteered with the Finger Lakes Grape
Program and worked at local restaurants and Hosmer Winery.
As of February 2016 I am the Director of Operations for Finger
Lakes Culinary Bounty. Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of local food and
beverage while fostering relationships in the marketplace. I am
excited about this new adventure and have been enjoying making
connections in the FLX community!
A former high school teacher and
healthcare executive, Bonnie Ross was
honored recently by State Sen. Rich
Funke as the Woman of Distinction for
the 55th Senate District. Sen. Funke
says that “Bonnie is representative of
the very best our community has to
offer. She focuses on positive changes
affecting Ontario County and is a true
leader in our community.” Ross was
named the executive director of the
Partnership for Ontario County Inc. in
2014. Under Bonnie’s leadership, the
Partnership strengthened its service
offerings by launching collaborative
partnerships and adding six new
programs. This grew the Partnership’s reach over 86 percent in two
years. Bonnie holds a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration
and in her 30-year career has served as an administrator in California,
Texas, Kansas, and New York State. She is an Athena nominee and
recently accepted two significant awards on behalf of the Partnership. This includes the Choose Health Ontario Award from the Ontario
county Board of Supervisors, for supporting health among youth,
families and community, and the Howard J. Berman Prize from
Lifetime Health Care Companies for “spirit of humanity.” Bonnie
likes to spend time with her friends and family and enjoys the beauty
of the Finger Lakes. Alison M. Weaver
Erin Bailey
Alison Weaver grew up in the
Finger Lakes on a dairy farm
in Moravia. She began working
in funeral homes at the age of
15, doing clerical work and
assisting with calling hours and
services. After graduating from
Moravia Central Schools, she
attended Gannon University
and Simmons Institute of
Mortuary Science, obtaining
her bachelor degree in Mortuary
Science. Upon completion of
her apprenticeship in Ithaca
and
Trumansburg,
Alison
became a full-time funeral director for Ness-Sibley Funeral Home
in Trumansburg and Covert Funeral Home in Ovid. In 2013,
Alison purchased both funeral homes and continues to serve the
communities with care and compassion. In her spare time, Alison
enjoys golfing and spending time with her husband, Michael, and
son Max.
Erin Bailey is the Digital Marketing
Manager at Wagner Vineyards and
Wagner Valley Brewing Co. Erin loves
all things web and technology and has
been working over the past two years
to bring us into the 21st century! She
is responsible for our beautiful new
website at wagnervineyards.com and
is currently building a new website
for Wagner Valley Brewing Co. Erin
also specializes in e-commerce; she
runs all of our online specials and
was an integral part of creating our
new Octagon Cellar Club. With an extensive background in web
development, managing online sales, and team building, Erin is a
huge asset to our team at Wagner.
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Foodlink’s Curbside Market:
Supporting Public Health and Economic Development
As the summer progresses, farmers markets across the region
have been dusting off their tents and preparing for another season
of promoting fresh, locally grown produce.
Although the Finger Lakes region is home to some of the most
agriculturally productive land in the state and dozens of markets, fresh
fruits and vegetables remain out of reach to a significant portion of our
community. When one in seven individuals struggle with food insecurity,
accessibility and affordability remain significant barriers to creating a truly
equitable local food economy. At Foodlink, we are bringing the market
directly to these communities to ensure that everyone has access to fresh,
affordable and convenient produce.
Foodlink is a regional food hub and the Feeding America food bank
serving Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans,
Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates counties. Our operations target the
root causes of hunger. We do this by distributing food to a network of
human service agencies, serving meals through our commercial kitchen,
and offering more than 30 food-related programs. In 2015, Foodlink
distributed 4.6 million pounds of produce, offered more than 200 nutrition
education courses, and created new access points for healthy foods in
underserved communities. Our innovative approach directly addresses
health disparities related to food insecurity.
The Curbside Market is a farm stand on wheels that bridges the gap
between local agriculture and underserved communities. Curbside carries
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fresh produce purchased from farms within Foodlink’s service area and
works to increase food access in areas without nearby farmers markets
or grocery stores. Curbside is a program that improves public health and
promotes agricultural economic development in the Finger Lakes region.
Although the market is open to the public, our target audience is individuals
receiving or eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP, formerly known as food stamps). Curbside customers enrolled in
SNAP can get even more value when they participate in New York State’s
Fresh Connect Program, which provides a 40 percent bonus for purchases
over $5. More than 40 percent of our sales come from SNAP transactions
and Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks for senior citizens
and young mothers
Local cherries, collard greens, zucchini,
and dozens of other fresh fruits and
vegetables travel across our service area
on one of our three 18-foot Curbside
trucks to more than 70 locations every
week. Foodlink purchases these products
at wholesale prices and passes the
savings on to our customers. The trucks
travel to subsidized housing buildings,
health clinics, senior centers, and other
community centers that serve a foodinsecure clientele. The Curbside Market
runs year-round and visits the same
locations at the same time to create an
affordable and convenient market for
our customers.
Although Foodlink is based in Rochester, we recognize that the need for a mobile farmers market
is in many ways even greater in rural areas, where the nearest grocery store can be upwards of 20
miles away. For a family without a car or access to adequate public transportation, the distance
can be an insurmountable barrier to eating a healthy, balanced diet. When Curbside hit the road
four years ago, Foodlink was running several Urban Farm Stands in Rochester neighborhoods
that would have never been able to attract and sustain a traditional farmers market. As other
community groups in Foodlink’s service area caught on to the idea of bringing fresh produce
directly to their neighborhood or town, we realized that the demand was great enough to expand
to more than 40 Curbside sites/week within the first year. Initial funding was made available
thanks to a grant from the Citizens Bank Growing Communities Initiative. Now Foodlink runs
the program out of general funding with the ultimate goal of making it sustainable through sales
— a goal we are getting closer to achieving.
Recognizing that access to fruits and vegetables is the cornerstone of a healthy diet and lifestyle,
Foodlink works with nutrition educators from Finger Lakes Eat Smart New York (FLESNY) to
conduct cooking demonstrations at our Curbside Market locations. Our FLESNY educators work
with customers to develop a shopping plan on a budget, identify simple and nutritious recipes, and
distribute incentives such as cutting boards, cooking utensils, and measuring cups. The educators
also will be running periodic “Cooking Matters at the Store” classes that cover topics such as how
to save money on fruits and vegetables, comparing unit pricing, how to identify whole grains,
and reading nutrition fact labels. When the lesson is finished, participants are provided with
$5 Curbside coupons to use on the spot at the market. When surveyed about how the market
has affected their overall health, more than 50 percent of customers reported that shopping on
Curbside has contributed to lower blood pressure and leading a healthier lifestyle.
This summer, the Curbside Market will visit more than 70 regular sites per week in addition to
rotating sites at recreation centers. For the first time in our program’s history, we will visit sites in
Seneca and Yates counties to distribute low cost, pre-packed ‘produce bundles.’ As the program
continues to expand, we are always working toward Foodlink’s vision of a healthy, hunger-free
community. With every zucchini that passes through Curbside, from the public auction in Penn
Yan to a senior center in Rochester, we are getting closer to making this vision a reality.
To find out where we will be in your community, visit foodlinkny.org or
call 211. For more information on the Curbside Market, volunteering
and site suggestions, email Tom Silva at tsilva@foodlinkny.org
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Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty
BY: ANDREW SHANKLIN, CHEF & HOST, THE ROSE PETAL INN
A thriving regional food system of farmers, producers, chefs, markets,
consumers and others committed to promoting and supporting local
products of the Finger Lakes. Here is Our Story …
Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty (FLCB) began when a small group of local food
leaders and visionaries were inspired by the growing local food movement at a
culinary tourism conference in 1999. This inspiration led them to work together
and develop a regional food network and branding effort for the Finger Lakes.
FLCB is a collaborative regional food network that educates consumers about
locally produced food, beverages, food products and associated organizations while
fostering relationships within the marketplace. Together, we celebrate local farms,
food, beverages and culinary talent.
FLCB’s success and growth is in large part due to the pioneering of women
members who are dedicated to the Finger Lakes and the local bounty. Our women
members who are innovators in farming, culinary arts, entrepreneurship, creating
and following their passions, inspire and make FLCB. We look forward to working
with more women movers and shakers in the Finger Lakes and continuing the
growth of this amazing regional network.
FLCB fulfills our mission to support and promote local bounty through
networking and business development opportunities, multimedia promotion and
our locally sourced and sponsored Harvest Dinner. Membership is fundamental to
our organization and we look forward to growing our network. Cheers!
You can visit our website at http://www.flcb.org for
information on FLCB membership levels and to learn more
about the organization.
FLCB Membership Levels:
A. Friend (Individual or Family) - $45 per year
B. Stakeholder (Individual, Family or Business) - $75 per year
C. Stakeholder (Individual, Family or Business) - $135/2 years
D. Sponsor - $250 per year
E. Platinum Sponsor - $500 per year
FLCB 11th Annual Harvest Dinner
Monday, August 1, 2016
Geneva On The Lake
1001 Lochland Road
Geneva, NY 14456
$85/ticket
At the 2016 Harvest Dinner, top regional chefs create an array
of dishes featuring ingredients from the Finger Lakes.
This gala event features live music and is held on the
stunning lakefront grounds of Geneva On The Lake.
The event will begin with hors d’oeuvres on the furnished terrace,
followed by a five-course locally sourced sit-down
dinner under the South Lawn Tent Pavilion.
Local chefs will pair their creations with some of the best regional
wines, beers and spirits while dinner guests interact with chefs and
winemakers/brew masters, capturing a sense of place in the
Finger Lakes through food and wine pairings.
We look forward to you joining us for this spectacular dinner that
showcases the regional bounty and culinary innovators of the region!
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If you are interested in attending the event contact
Geneva On The Lake at (315) 789-7190 for tickets.
Also, if you would like to sponsor the Harvest Dinner,
visit http://www.flcb.org/join-flcb/ for more details.
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Finger Lakes Farmers Markets
Summer is the time for farmers markets in the Finger Lakes. They’re
as plentiful as the tasty bounty of fruits, vegetables and more.
This partial list was compiled from wctourism.com, cceontario.org,
the Finger Lakes Times 2016 Vacation Guide and other sources.
Apple Town Farm Market, 4734 Route 104, Williamson, NY (Wayne County)
Call (315) 589-9102 for details.
Auburn Farmers Market, East Genesee Street (between South St. + Loop Rd.)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays | 8am—2pm | June—October
Branchport Farmers Market, 3686 Route 54A (Branchport Fire Hall Pavilion)
Tuesdays | 4—6:30pm | May—October
Canandaigua Farmers Market, Corner of Mill and Beaman Streets
Saturdays | 8:30am—12:30pm | June—October
Cassim Farms, 2581 Yost Road, Waterloo
Call (315) 539-2951 for details.
Hammondsport Farmers Market, Liberty Street Park
Tuesdays + Saturdays | 9am—5pm | Mid-June—October
Ithaca Farmers Market, (3 summer locations),
Steamboat Landing Pavilion, Dewitt Park, East Hill Plaza
For information about market days and times, go to IthacaMarket.com.
Krocke Farm Market, 5695 Joy Road, Marion, NY
Call (585) 729-2048 for details.
Lyons Farmers Market, Church Street (near Wayne County Courthouse)
Saturdays | 7:30—11am | June 18—Oct. 22
Moravia Farmers Market, Main Street (Kinney Drug Store parking lot)
Thursdays | 12pm—6pm | June—October
Newark Farmers Market, Church Street (near Central Park)
Thursdays | 2:30pm—6pm | June—October
Orbaker’s Fruit Farm, 3451 Lake Road, Williamson, NY
Call (315) 589-2036 for details.
Penn Yan Farmers Market (aka Yates Cooperative Farm & Craft Market)
Main Street (between Elm and Jacob Street)
Saturdays | 7:30am—12pm | Through mid-October
Pulcini’s Farm Market, 2460 Route 21, Palmyra, NY
Call (315) 597-8835 or email davepulcini@gmail.com for details.
Red Jacket Orchards Farm Store, 957 Canandaigua Road, Geneva, NY
Call (315) 787-0102 for details.
Sauders Country Store, 2146 River Road, Seneca Falls, NY
Call (315) 568-2673 for details.
Seneca Falls Farmers Market, 35 Water Street (People’s Park)
Wednesdays | 9am—2pm | June 17—October 28
Cheshire Union Farmers Market, 4244 State Route 21, Canandaigua, NY
Mondays | 2—6pm | June 20—September 26
Clifton Springs Farmers Market, Kendall Street + Railroad Avenue
Fridays | 3— 6pm | June 3—September 30
Clyde Farmers Market, Columbia Street
Saturdays | 9am—1pm | June—October
Skaneateles Farmers Market, 97 State Street (Community Center Lot)
Thursdays | 3:30—6:30pm | June—mid-October
Sodus Farmers Market, Belden Avenue (United Third Methodist Church Lot)
Wednesdays | 2:30—6pm | June—October
The Apple Shed, 3391 Maple Ridge Road, Newark, NY
June—December
The Windmill Farm & Craft Market, Penn Yan, NY
Saturdays | 8am—4pm | Last Saturday in April—2nd Saturday in December
Congo Square Market, 305 S. Plain St. (Southside Community Center), Ithaca, NY (plus Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day).
Fridays | 4—8pm | June—September
Watkins Glen Farmers Market, Fifth + Porter Street (Lafayette Park)
Corning Farmers Market, Riverfront Centennial Park (Gaffer District)
Fridays | 3—7pm | May—October
Thursdays | 10am—2pm | June 5—October 30
Victor Farmers Market, 60 E. Main Street (Village Hall Lot)
Go to GafferDistrict.com for more information.
Wednesdays | 3—7pm | June 1—October 26
Farm to Table Marketplace, 2287 Turk Hill Rd. (Casa Larga Vineyards), Fairport, NY
West Bloomfield Farmers Market, West Bloomfield United Church of Christ
Sundays | 10am—2pm | June—October
Fridays | 3—7pm | June 10—October 14
Geneva Farmers Market, Exchange Street (across from Lyons National Bank)
Wolcott Farmers Market, New Hartford Street (Northrup Park)
Thursdays 7:30am—Noon
Thursdays | 2:30—6pm | June—October
G&S Orchards, 825 Atlantic Avenue, Walworth, NY
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FABULOUS FOODS
Behind The Flour
BY: CHEF MARINA BURGESS, SIMPLE SWEETS BAKERY, GENEVA, NY
In the mind of every child looking at a cupcake,
pastry, cookie and all that can be found in a bakery,
it all looks amazing! And, it will taste as good as it
looks. These children have the ability to see beyond
the product, looking at the colors, the way something
is swirled, the chunks of chocolate on a cookie, the
perfect shape of the frosting on the cupcake. But
what really happens behind the front of a bakery?
How does a Baking and Pastry Chef manage to put
out so many different, delicious items, each one as
perfect looking as the other? What about the variety?
Where does it come from? What about the creativity
and the design of theme cakes or wedding cakes?
It all starts with a kitchen full of lifeless ingredients.
None of these ingredients actually taste good or look
like anything sitting there in the many containers neatly
organized on shelves. Well, except for the chocolate
chips!
The most important side of being behind the flour is the
appreciation that allows the initial idea to transform itself
into a picture of something envisioned. It is followed by
a whole process of precision, because
baking is a true science. Everything
is measured to the last teaspoon and
pinch, so, unlike a culinary chef who
can add a little of this or that, a baker
cannot really just add an ingredient
and hope it will turn out fine. The
work involved in the pre-baking phase
of any of the products requires patience
and the proper ingredients, natural
and of high quality, nothing preserved
or artificial. It is how you mix and fold,
add the ingredients at the right time,
patiently wait for the consistency to be
exactly what it needs to be to end up
in the oven. It is having all the right
tools, from the spatulas to the turn
table for cakes, to the mixers and the
convection oven for even baking.
The same process of precision is
behind the making of any cakes. A
cake is like sculpting, with its many
sides and details, its shape and theme.
It is the vision of the customer, ideas
thrown around, with the Chef bringing
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the whole theme together and creating that ultimate
design. Picture a wedding cake, where the Bride and
Groom want something they picked out of a magazine
or Pinterest, saying “We want this.” That is where the
Bakery can see behind the picture and actually know
what it will take to make the cake not only look good,
but stand straight, be decorated appropriately and, of
course taste delicious. These cakes are like sculptures.
The main difference between cake decorating and
sculpting is that you can definitely eat the cake!
So what drives a Baking and Pastry Chef? For
Marina, owner of Simple Sweets Bakery in Geneva,
NY, she is motivated by the passion she has for baking,
which started so long ago as a child. She is continuously
learning, reading and trying different things to create
something as delicious as it is different. As a Baking
and Pastry Chef, going to a Culinary Institute gave her
the knowledge; her natural passion gave her the drive
to never give up and if something does not turn out, she
simply tries again.
You have to love sweets to handle flour and sugar
all day long.
Chef Marina Burguess
Owner/Pastry Chef
Simple Sweets Bakery
»» 16 Linden Street
Geneva, NY 14456
»» (315) 759 - 3382
»» mysimplesweetsbakery@gmail.com
»» www.mysimplesweetsbakery.com
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One-stop Shop For All Your Finger Lakes Favorites
For three generations Red Jacket Orchards has sat on the shores
of Seneca Lake, and as the season finally turns over to summer
our orchard really begins to bustle. Our fruits aren’t the only things
popping up this summer, Red Jacket has several surprises up our
sleeve for the season to come!
This spring Red Jacket designed a new label to capture the one-ofa-kind spirit of our Tart Cherry and Apricot Stomps. We also created
a new Stomp to join the mix - The Black-N-Blue. This new stomp is
made of blackcurrants, blueberries, and of course, apples. It is the perfect
blend of tart and sweet, and is a must try. Red Jacket Stomps use only
hand-selected summer fruits and New York State Apples to create a rich
and full-bodied nectar. And true to the Red Jacket tradition, there is
NO ADDED SUGAR OR WATER.
The Farm Store is truly a Finger Lakes experience and has become a
destination location for visitors to discover the best of the Finger Lakes.
Here’s a little Red Jacket insider secret … our Farm Store is now taking
special orders for baked goods. Place your order today by calling (315)
787-0102.
For Red Jacket fans that live far away, we offer a variety of Finger
Lakes theme packs available for mail order. The produce packs are stuffed
with fresh fruit and goodies and the cost ranges from $30 to $50. Visit our
website at www.redjacketorchards.com to place your order.
Stop by the Farm Store to pick up your favorite cold-pressed Cider,
Blends, Joe’s, and Stomp juice, pressed right on the orchard. Our juice is
sweetened with apples and blended with complimentary fruits - no sugar
or water added – to create a truly delicious and all-natural juice. Enjoy
exploring the treasures of the Finger Lakes!
Follow us on social media for day-to-day updates on
the happenings in the orchard and our farm store!
In celebration of the new addition to our family, we are holding a great
giveaway. Now through Dec. 1, you can enter for a chance to win $1,000
dollars, a pair of Hunter Boots and other great prizes. Simply follow the
link here [RedJacketOrchards.com/Stomp]. No purchase necessary.
Red Jacket has created a one-stop shop for all your Finger Lakes
favorites, such as Red Jacket’s all natural, cold-pressed juice and fresh fare
and your favorite Finger Lakes specialty products.
The shelves in our Farm Store (957 Canandaigua Road, Geneva)
are brimming with locally grown produce, handmade products by local
artisans and our very own handmade and freshly baked pastries and
breads. We also carry wines from nearby wineries, including Montezuma
and Anthony Road.
Red Jacket Orchards
957 Route 5 and 20
Geneva, NY 14456
315-787-0102
redjacketorchards.com
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TRAVEL & LEISURE
The Art of Innkeeping
BY: ROSSANA SHANKLIN, OWNER & HOST, THE ROSE PETAL INN, GENEVA, NY
The search is complete. The reservation has been made on-line.
The weekend is fast approaching and all you can think of is relaxing,
sleeping in, eating well and enjoying yourself. Easy enough. Your
planning and preparation is done. All you have left is to pack.
That’s when our job as innkeepers begins. We receive the reservation,
print it out and on a white piece of paper is some information in black. We
know that our future guests booked the bed and breakfast because they
liked the pictures, the reviews, the flowers and most certainly our dogs.
So, as an innkeeper, we start from there. We pick up the phone and
begin an amazing relationship where you, the guest, become a VIP and
us, the innkeepers, become your personal concierge. From that first phone
call, we tell you, and mean it, how glad we are that you chose this bed and
breakfast, and we find out the many different details that makes you unique,
from what you like, or don’t like, to your allergies and dietary restrictions,
any celebration we need to be aware of and so much more. As innkeepers,
we love to hear “thank you so much for calling, we never expected that!”
It simply tells us we are being as welcoming prior to your arrival as we can.
Then, you arrive. You get out of your car and see a clean, well-kept
and landscaped property. The door opens and here are your innkeepers,
waiting for you to come up the walkway and welcoming you in their home.
There is none of “here is your room number, have a great stay.” Instead,
you are showed around and your innkeepers find out about you and your
trip and make you feel comfortable and relaxed from the very beginning.
From the first moment, they try to gently figure out what it is that they can
do for you to enjoy your stay. They learn who wants to chat and share and
who wants to spend some quiet time. They figure out whether you know
exactly what you will be doing or whether you are looking for advice and
guidance to create that wonderful experience you are looking for. They
show you your room and make sure you have everything you need. You
know now that you will have an amazing stay.
PIZZAIOLA Recipe by Andrew Shanklin
This hearty, traditional Italian dish is made with an inexpensive cut of meat. I took
the original recipe and cooked it a little longer to make the meat more palatable.
Preparation:
1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large cast iron or heavy bottom skillet with a lid.
2. Sear the meat.
3. Cover with water, add beef base and bring to a medium boil, cover with a lid.
4. Cook for at least two hours, checking to make sure it does not lose any liquid.
5. Add more water to keep the meat covered as necessary.
6. When the meat is tender, remove from the pan and discard the liquid.
7. Sauté the garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil for 2 minutes
8. Add remaining olive oil, tomatoes (set some aside), oregano, return to boil.
9. Add meat back to the pan and cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes,
until the oil and tomatoes become a thick sauce.
10. Towards the end, add the last of the tomatoes and more oregano if needed.
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Innkeeping is indeed an art. It is the art of hospitality. It is what makes a bed and
breakfast unique, because the innkeepers are unique. It is as personal or as private as
a guest wants it to be. It requires patience and kindness, imagination and laughter.
And, of course, it is necessary to have certain culinary skills so that guests are offered
amazing and delicious dishes, something they will not have on a daily basis. Often,
guests will mention that they felt right at home, that their room was a true master
bedroom and, most importantly, that their hosts were gracious and helpful. They
mention that they were not rushed, that the little details in the room and at breakfast
made them feel like VIPs. Then, they tell you this was their first time at a bed and
breakfast and it was amazing.
It is at that moment when we know, as innkeepers, that we
have done our job. As we like to say at The Rose Petal Inn Bed
& Breakfast, we open the door, the world comes in. Come for
the experience. We look forward to welcoming you.
(315)759-0433 | therosepetalinn@gmail.com
THE ROSE PETAL INN
41 N. Main Street
Geneva, NY 14456
(315)759-0433
therosepetalinn@gmail.com
TheRosePetalInn.com
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- ½ cup olive oil, plus 4 tablespoons
- 3-lb beef sliced to ½ to ¾ thick.
(can be roast, tri-tip, round or top steak)
- 1 teaspoon of finely chopped garlic
- 1 one pound peeled and coarsely
chopped tomatoes (3-­­4 tomatoes)
- 1 tablespoon ground oregano or basil
- 1 tablespoon beef base
WINE TRAIL
create your own stories
while you discover ours...
Harvest Celebration of Food & Wine
September 17-18
Taste exquisite wines and sample delicious dishes
highlighting the region’s seasonal produce.
Wineries are abuzz with energy during harvest!
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WINERY
Starkey’s Lookout
summer series 2016
Starkey’s Lookout
summer series 2016
friday nights
5:00-8:00 pm
June 10-Ken Campbell
june 24-rhythem & brews
july 1-5 manpm
trio
5:00-8:00
july 8-bob & dee
ju 22-rhythem
july
& brews
June
10-Ken Campbell
august 5-distilled
june 24-rhythem
& brews
september
2-the
other
july 1-5 man
trio
side of normal
friday nights
july 8-bob & dee
july
ju Saturday
22-rhythem
brews
Band &
Specials
august
5-distilled
1:.00-4:00
PM
september
2-the other
july 2-distilled
side
of normal
sept
3- amanda
lee peers
Saturday Band Specials
1:.00-4:00 PM
july 2-distilled
sept 3- amanda lee peers
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Sunday afternoons
2:00-5:00 pm
june 19-jamie lee
Sunday
afternoons
june 26-naked wood
july 3sons of a beach
2:00-5:00
pm
july 10- charlie ellis
ju june
july
17-naked
wood
19-jamie
lee
july
24-sons
of a beach
june
26-naked
wood
july331-charlie
ellis
july
sons of a
beach
august 7-ken campbell
july 10- charlie ellis
august 14- jamie lee
july
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WINERY
New Club in Town at Wagner Vineyards
BY: KATIE ROLLER, WAGNER VINEYARDS & WAGNER VALLEY BREWING COMPANY
Wine enthusiasts will be delighted to hear that we just launched a new wine club
at Wagner Vineyards! For years we have had a case club loyalty program, but
this new club is different. Now, for the first time ever, we’re offering a club for
the wine lovers out there who are looking to experience hand-selected vinifera
wines from our cellar.
The Octagon Cellar Club, named after the unique shape of the winery, is an annual
auto-ship wine club. We created this wine club to share our favorite selections with you
and to give you an opportunity to really get to know our wines. People who join the
club will receive four shipments per year of three specially selected wines (shipments go
out in February, May, August and November. Each shipment will include at least one
Library wine — premium vintages no longer available to the general public, one limited
release, or one pre-release.
In addition to the wine shipments, club members are welcome to complimentary
wine and beer tastings with a guest at Wagner Vineyards and Wagner Valley Brewing
Co., and will be invited to special events planned specifically for our OCC members.
Members also receive discounts on all purchases, both in our wine shop and brewery,
and online. We realize that shipping costs can add up, so we’ve built the cost for your
four quarterly shipments into the $40 membership fee.
We invite you to visit us on the east side of Seneca Lake and let
us introduce you to the old world style wines we produce from
our estate vines, and get a glimpse of what to expect when you
become an Octagon Cellar Club member. For directions and
more information, visit wagnervineyards.com.
Welcome to the Octagon Cellar Club!
The Octagon Cellar Club is aptly named after the octagon
shaped building which houses our winery, cellar, and tasting
rooms. It was designed and built in the late 1970s by my father,
Bill Wagner. The building was designed to be advantageous for
wine production and energy efficiency long before it
was in vogue.
Five generations of the Wagner family have grown
grapes in the deep glacial soils on the eastern slopes
of Seneca Lake. This heritage has provided us with an
intimate connection to the land. Since 1978, we have
carried this same passion into our wines.
Today, my sister, Laura, and myself, along with
the rest of the Wagner family and staff, continue
this tradition with over 225 acres of vineyards.
Our meticulous growing standards and talented
winemaking team combine to produce world
class cool climate wines, including Riesling,
Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Franc,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Merlot.
Thank you for letting us share this tradition with
you!
John Wagner
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BREWERY
Bottomless Brewing: From Milk to Beer
Turning a dairy barn into a brewery is not the most commonly
heard business idea, but Bottomless Brewing of Fayette
proves it can be done! Carrie Fischer and Tom Thompson
are the owners of this spectacular beer barn that is the
newest brewery on the Seneca Lake beer and wine trail.
Located on scenic East Lake Road, the property is part of a
nearly 200-year-old dairy farm and was once part of John Johnston’s
1830s estate where the use of drain tile in farming was introduced
to the United States from Scotland. The original Johnston house
still stands next to the barn and is available for tours seasonally
by the Geneva Historical Society. The original barn on the farm
burned to the ground in the late 1950s and was rebuilt in 1959 by
the owner at the time, Burt Welch. This 1959 barn is now what
houses Seneca County’s newest and most unique brewery.
The Fischer-Thompson duo found the construction of the barn
to be intense, but well worth the labor. The 10,000-square-foot
concrete floor of the dairy barn was demolished, ground up and
used on the driveways and parking lot. All 36 barn footers and
support posts were removed and replaced, drains were installed and
6,000 feet of radiant tubing was placed to heat the new concrete
floor. The roof of the barn is supported by beautiful arched wooden
laminate beams and the roof was spray-foam insulated to preserve
the look of the barn. The couple made every effort to maintain the
look and feel of the original dairy barn.
“I fell in love with the barn the moment I stepped foot inside,
and I was immediately struck with the desire to preserve the
character of the old barn and to reuse all of the original material as
possible,” said Fischer. “Luckily, my plumbing skills were needed
on the project, so I was able to leave the job I had to manage
the construction through the duration of the build, which really
enabled me to keep the look of the barn as original as possible,” she added.
After 22 months of construction, the brewery opened in May 2016.
What will you find at Bottomless Brewing
besides a beautifully restored barn? Beer!
Bottomless beer barn houses a 15BBL five-kettle brew system
manufactured by Newlands in Vancouver Canada. The nine 30BBL
ferment tanks and one 30BBL brite tank were locally sourced through
Vance Metal in Geneva. Bottomless Brewing has eight beers currently
on tap; one lager (Bohemian Pilsner) and seven ales (blonde, Belgian wit,
raspberry wheat, pale, red rye IPA, IPA, honey brown with oatmeal, and
mocha stout). The honey brown uses wildflower honey from Bottomless
Brewing bees and the mocha stout is very smooth with west coast chocolate
and espresso beans.
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With two taprooms in the barn, there is plenty of room for all. The lower
taproom has a very cozy feel to it and is finished in reclaimed wood from the
barn and from other locations. The upper taproom boasts a 26-foot high arched
roof and has a very wide-open feel to it. Prior to being the upper taproom, this
floor held 750,000 pounds of hay, which was manually loaded and stacked
to the roof. Bottomless Brewing will soon offer a bread and meat tray with
local Muranda Cheese and Lively Goat Cheese to complement their beers.
The upper deck will open this summer with a beautiful view of neighboring
Ventosa Vineyards and Seneca Lake.
What’s in store for Bottomless Brewing? The brewery will be planting
1.5 acres of their own hops and plan to distribute their tasty brews from
Canandaigua to Auburn. Tom and Carrie have plans to build a kitchen this
fall to offer light lunch fair, and they plan to build a German Style beer garden
deck with beautiful country views of the hop yard and neighboring farmland.
So come on out this summer, get a pint, tasting or flight.
Take a growler home with you, and enjoy this big old
beautiful barn!
COMMUNITY
The Partnership For Ontario County
BY: BONNNIE ROSS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE PARTNERSHIP FOR ONTARIO COUNTY
When alcohol, drugs, behavioral issues, physical or sexual abuse
are introduced into a family, the family’s ability to regulate its
emotional and behavioral functioning is severely challenged. It
seeks to cope, find support, alternatives and education.
Ontario County is not immune to these increasing and critical concerns.
The dedicated and compassionate team at The Partnership for Ontario
County, Inc. is focused on prevention and is strengthening its services for
youth and families in Ontario County.
Formed as a nonprofit in 1998, The Partnership has a history devoted
to serving youth and families. To address the current needs, it now has
nine programs and initiatives and grew over 85 percent in the past two
years. Today, it is serving 22 percent of youths under the age of 18 in
Ontario County and averting more than a million in rehabilitation or
incarceration costs.
The need and the “why” is what fuels the Partnership to do everything
it can to ensure a healthy future for youth. Statistics show Ontario County
youth are detached from family with child abuse and neglect 10 percent
worse than New York State. Our surveys show that three percent of youth
aged 12-25 reported using heroin in the last 30 days based on a 2015
survey of 2,000 youth in Ontario County. The need for support services of
those physically or sexually abused grew over 60 percent when compared
to the same time last year. About 50 offenders a year are seen in youth
court, a voluntary alternative to traditional juvenile justice and school
violations that may result in suspensions.
The Partnership addresses the complexity of these issues endangering
our youth with its following programs and initiatives.
Those choosing Youth Court appear before a court of their peers and
take responsibility for their actions. Eighty-two percent of youth offenders
are not charged with a misdemeanor or felony as adults. The Child
Advocacy Center supports 200+ child physical and sexual abuse cases a
year. Ninety-one percent of families resolved issues using skills learned in
the Family Support Centers open in Canandaigua, Phelps-Clifton Springs,
Marcus Whitman and Geneva school districts.
The Prevention Coalition is engaging, informing, and uniting the
community to reduce heroin and substance abuse. Strategies implemented
to date include collecting over 11,000 pounds of unused medications in
five years, installing medication drop boxes and conducting 12 community
and school-based forums on the heroin epidemic.
The Youth Clubhouses work with 10 area nonprofits who serve youth
and the community. Together they are engaging youth voices to implement
non-clinical programming in three local sites to help youth who may be
struggling with addiction. With Youth, For Youth also encourages youth
voices to make positive changes in the community. And, Youth Mental
Health First Aid facilitators are teaching in classes to help participants
recognize, destigmatize, and identify resources for mental health issues
that may be challenging youth. Some of our youths and families struggle
with homelessness. The Partnership serves as a volunteer for Nowhere to
Go, a homeless initiative, to address the most acute homeless needs in our
community.
Some of the Partnership’s results can be counted; others are subjective.
Consider the youth with poor academic performance and behavioral issues at
home now attending class and graduating from high school, the abused child
who is now receiving support and counseling, the teen who was considering
drugs and now understands what it can do to his/her body, life and future, and
the pounds of drugs that are now off the streets and not available for abuse or
sale. The Partnership thanks its Board, team, supporters, and volunteers whose
extraordinary efforts are ensuring a positive future for our youth.
Contact Information
Bonnie Ross, Executive Director
The Partnership for Ontario County, Inc.
482 N. Main Street,
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-4554
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Arts All Around You
ages 6 –9
Art, music, dance and theatre,
with awesome field trips!
Eight 1-week sessions
Jazz Institute
VISUAL ARTS
MUSIC
DANCE
THEATRE
Lessons
Making the arts accessible to everyone, since 1960.
ages 11–14
Band rehearsals, workshops,
improvisation, and guest artists!
July 11-15
Galumpha Gang
New! ages 7–13
Create a show of dance,
acrobatics, poetry and music
with the Galumpha troupe!
August 8-19
Star Search ages 10–16
Harry Potter and the Long Lost Horcrux
Put on an original musical
in two weeks!
August 22-September 2
A R T S
EDUCATION
Providing exceptional instruction in all artistic disciplines.
Scholarships
give everyone the opportunity to learn.
330 E Martin Luther King Jr / State Street Ithaca NY 14850
www.csma-ithaca.org
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EDUCATION
Summer Fun at the Sciencenter!
BY: AMY GAULKE, PUBLIC & MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER, SCIENCENTER
When school is out, fun is in! An unforgettable experience awaits
you at the Sciencenter this summer, so get ready to jump, climb,
splash, think and build your way through hands-on, full-body
science excitement.
Outdoor Science Fun
Enjoy science in the sunshine as you climb, swing and bounce in the
popular Science Playground. Explore dozens of exhibits that let you run
and jump, make music, investigate bubbles and water and spring your way
through compelling science concepts. Bobble along the Kevlar suspension
bridge or explore geometry while you hang out on our 14-foot high rope
structure. The multi-level Science Playground is wheelchair and stroller
accessible.
Continue your outdoor science exploration with a round of Sciencenter
Mini-Golf. Experiment with sound waves as you putt through a path of
alarm bells, activate a wave pendulum and investigate frequency to see
if you can successfully putt through the pendulum. Explore the different
threats to our watershed while discovering how you can become a water
warrior, and much more. Sciencenter Mini-Golf is $7 for players, $5 for
Sciencenter Members, and children ages 0–3 are free with a paid adult.
Mini-golf pricing does not include nor require museum admission and is
fully wheelchair accessible with ADA approved clubs.
Discover Life Under the Sea
Explore ocean wildlife – with your hands – at our Tidepool Touch
Tank. The tank’s façade is modeled from rocks near Acadia National
Park and includes captivating animals such as flat-clawed hermit crabs,
horseshoe crabs, moon snails, channeled whelks and more. For guests who
like to look and not touch, check out life under the ocean through the tank’s
large viewing windows. The Tidepool Touch Tank is open Saturdays and
Sundays in June from 12-2 p.m. for hands-on exploration and is open
daily this summer beginning in July. Call ahead for summer hours.
featured summer exhibition, “Motion Mania.” Grab a starting ramp, add
a clothoid loop, snap on a jump ramp and watch what happens as your
ball careens down the track. Change variables using different ramps and
loops, then test again to discover if your coaster or racetrack can make
your ball go even faster. “Motion Mania” is fun for the whole family and
is sure to please budding engineers of all ages.
Traveling this Summer?
Your Sciencenter membership travels with you. If you are traveling this
summer, be sure to pack your Sciencenter membership card. As a member
you receive free admission to over 325 other science museums worldwide
through the ASTC Travel Passport Program. Visit www.sciencenter.org/
membership for a complete list of participating museums to become a
member, or to renew your membership. For complete calendar details
please visit www.sciencenter.org/calendar.
To learn more about Sciencenter programs, planning
your visit or purchasing a membership, visit www.
sciencenter.org, call 607-272-0600 or stop by our
front desk. Sciencenter hours are Tuesday-Saturday
from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday noon - 5 p.m. The
museum is open seven days a week in July and August.
Museum admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors,
$6 for children 2-17 years, and free to members and
children under 2 years old. The Sciencenter is a proud
member of the Discovery Trail.
Weekly Wonders
Learn about science through cool, creative hands-on activities led by
our Future Science Leaders every weekday from 2-3 p.m. this summer
starting June 28. Scientists of all ages can build and launch rockets, design
and race cars in an engineering challenge and more. Enjoy a new activity
each week.
Enjoy an extra dose of science excitement every Wednesday at our
weekly live demonstrations of “The Coolest Science.” Starting on June 29,
even in the summer heat, you can discover how different items react to the
extreme temperatures of liquid nitrogen and dry ice. Watch as Sciencenter
educators create bubbles with dry ice, make a hammer out of a banana
and produce an indoor cloud before your eyes.
Featured Summer Exhibition
Get ready for some head-spinning thrills as you design, construct and
test your very own roller coasters, super highways and race tracks at our
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A New Approach to Learning Music
BY: MICHAEL GEORGE GONZALEZ, LEAD INSTRUCTOR, GONZO MUSIC SCHOOL
Gonzo Music was started by musician, composer,
and educator Michael George “Gonzo” Gonzalez;
With the goal to provide high-quality music
instruction tailored to the individual student’s
interests, experience, and learning style. Gonzo
teaches people of all ages and backgrounds at his
studio in downtown Geneva, New York.
LESSON PLANS
Single Lessons:
Schedule on a first come basis one at a time depending
of availability.
- Mini Session (30min)
- Refresher Session (45min)
- Intensive Session (90min)
Michael George Gonzalez
Weekly Lessons
Lead Instructor/Owner
Billed monthly to secure a set day and time for a lesson
APPROACH
Gonzo’s approach blends traditional music teaching each week of the month (4 lessons).
- Growth Plan (4 x 30min)
methods with unique insights on creativity, human
- Development Plan (4 x 60min)
behavior, and philosophy. Lessons are tailored to the
- Master Plan (4 x 90min)
individual student’s interests, goals, and learning style.
His flexibility as a teacher allows him to adapt each
session to the students attention, mood, and curiosity. LESSON FEATURES
- Positive patient sessions
This optimizes what they gain from each lesson—and
- Music fundamentals
more importantly, enhances what they discover on their
[rhythm, melody, harmony]
own during practice time.
- Music Creativity
Irregardless of each student’s skill level or experience,
[improvisation, songwriting, composition]
Gonzo aims to foster an appropriate level of independence
- Custom practice sheets
and confidence in his students. This is important for them
- Email support
to realize they can teach themselves things when the
- Folder with lesson materials
instructor is not around.
- Learn songs you choose
- Performance opportunity
OPTIONS
Private Lessons
Michael’s combination of experience, education,
Gonzo teaches private and group music lessons at his studio
and
independent study gives hims unique perspectives
inisde the the historic Smith Opera House. Standard
teaching days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and about teaching music. His patient enthusiasm creates
a relaxed learning situation that helps students make
Thursday between 8:00am – 8:00pm.
progress with ease.
Online Lessons
Testimonials
“It has been a joy to see my daughter learn
and grow with Michael’s teaching. She has
gained confidence in learning the music
and in her voice. His style is to encourage,
support, and understand. He has a relaxed
manner that makes it fun and positive.”
~ Becky, parent
“Michael taught private guitar, mandolin,
and ukulele lessons at my store, Noisy
Neighbor Music, for four years. During that
time he was always professional…It was
common for me to hear students say “he
was the best music teacher they ever had.”
~ Larry, music store owner
Take private online music lessons from Michael George
via live Skype video chats. Or study when it’s convenient
for your schedule with video exchange or email lessons.
Also be sure to browse through the free music lesson blog
posts at http://gonzomusiclessons.com
Classes & Workshops
Michael has taught a variety of group music classes, clinics
and workshops. These include public schools, recreation
programs, corporate/team development events, private
parties, and more. He also develops workshops for a
variety of instruments and music topics any ages, skill, or
area of interest.
In Your Home
If geography permits Michael will deliver private music
lessons to your home, office, or other location.
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Gonzo Music School
»» 82 Seneca Street (in Smith Opera House)
Geneva, NY 14456
»» (585) 237 - 8442
»» learn@gonzomusiclessons.com
»» http://facebook.com/GonzoMusicSchool
»» http://GonzoMusicLessons.com
SHOPPING
The Finger Lakes New Antique Design House
BY: LINDA VIERTEL, OWNER, SERENDIPITY BOUTIQUE
Serendipity Boutique is an owner-operated antique/
design house retail store that collaboratively offers unique,
upscale items supplied largely by talented dealers, artists
and consigners.
The boutique is located on the prime corners of Castle and
Exchange streets in the downtown Business District of Geneva,
N.Y. The location offers three huge storefront windows for
display, which is opportune for this type of business.
What is unique about Serendipity is that we offer carefully
selected items that are mostly handmade, recycled or repurposed
with quality and flair. The most talented artists and dealers
collectively unite to sell their items in one location, where items
are mixed together in a vignettes display setting throughout the
store that enables the customer to view how items would be used
in their homes.
Serendipity not only offers unique antique items, a variety
of furniture is offered including hand-painted shabby chic
furniture with designs by Vintage Lulu’s and pallet furniture by
Pallet Creations including custom wine racks and bars.
Several types of jewelry are featured such as recycled
rhinestone jewelry by Vintage Soul, game piece and sterling/
copper work by Janis Long, spoon jewelry by Trudy VanBuskirk
and others.
Three clothing lines are currently offered. Boho Rodeo offers
new, trendy, affordable clothing, paired with SoJo Designs
offering handmade one-of-a-kind pieces shown on Rochester’s
runways. Quality vintage clothing and accessories is also
provided from Petrune.
Wall décor is provided by American Grit Galleries featuring
unique photography wall art framed in old window panes,
and local artist Karen English from Amethyst Artworks offers
modern watercolor bird art including prints and
note cards. Junkyard scrap using old auto parts to
create furniture and home décor is another unique
offering. To ensure a variety in smalls and lower
price, we have also included handmade soaps and
chocolates from two local businesses.
Interior decorating services are another facet
we also provide. Versailles Home Decorating
offers services in which customers can consult on
professional upholstery and window treatments.
By having the best of the best artists, products
and services in one setting, Serendipity Boutique
enchants both female and male shoppers in all age
ranges.
Linda Viertel, Owner/Designer
Serendipty Boutique
»» 446 Exchange Street
Geneva, NY 14456
»» (315) 789 - 0900
»» serendipitybtque@aol.com
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