Honest Beer at Battle Street Brewery Train Station Restoration Expands Livingston “Libation Loop” by D.E

Free wl Light News OMay 4, 2018, Volume II, Number 9 OwlLightNews.com Read - Listen - Reflect Honest beer at Battle Street Brewery Train station restoration expands Livingston “Libation Loop” by D.E. Bentley

D.E. Bentley D.E. Bentley An attic door has been transformed into a Above: The “Train Schedule” at Battle Street Brewery features arrival times and “horse power” of some of their beers - along with a selection from screen for period film clips. other local crafters. Photo D.E. Bentley

ail transportation has always fascinated me. I grew up riding horses and mini bikes along abandoned railroad tracks built in the mid-1850s by the Cayuga and Susquehanna Railroad Companies. The rail station that once served that rail was called “Pugsley’s Station,” little more than a wooden shack in Brookton (Now called Brooktondale) offering telegraph service and shipments out along the Lehigh Valley line until 1935. Like the trains that once traveled that line, the station and the tracks are gone, consumed by Rencroaching vegetation – little remains to remind us of what came before. Thankfully, many stations across the state are now being refurbished and repurposed as awareness grows regarding the importance of preserving NYS rail history. In Dansville, NY there is a grand old station that has gotten some recent attention after being lovingly restored. Now a stopover of a different sort - Battle Street Brewery – the former Dansville and Mount Morris Station nonetheless retains remnants of its historic past. One exciting aspect to this train station restoration (in addition to seeing another piece of our rich historic past preserved and valued) is its link to another rapidly reemerging part of our past – our agricultural dominance in hops and other crops for the manufacturing of beer and related drinks of imbibement. The Farm Brewing Law that went into effect in New York State in 2013 has stimulated this resurgence in beer making, as the New York Farm Winery Act did for wine. * The law has simultaneously reignited an agricultural industry that was a rich and enduring part of our region’s past. As of January 2018, breweries must source 60% of their beer making crops from farms within New York State – by 2024, that figure rises to 90%. A decade ago, almost all hops production was in the Pacific Northwest. For all but the old timers, hops was not a familiar local crop. Yet, in the mid 1800s, when the rail transportation industry was active in central New York, this region was number one for hops. Like the train stations that were found in many towns, fields of barley and poles of fragrant hops were once an integral part of our rural landscape. Prohibition and a fungus that devastated the region’s crops ended this vibrant early farm to table beverage industry. Fast forward to today, when hop bines again dot the hills, barley is being malted locally and an abundance of locally made craft beers are turning even non-beer drinkers – like me – into true believers. Anyone who has taken a recent drive and looked out across the rolling lands of the Finger Lakes can’t miss the unmistakable presence of hops bineries, along with the increase of breweries and eateries offering an array of locally brewed and distilled beverages. When I heard about Battle Street Brewery – which, along with other regional breweries and distilleries in Livingston County and around New York State is helping to reestablish our prominence as a beer-producing region while also helping to preserve an awesome piece of rail history - I just had to check it out. Continued on page 10

Art • Exhibits 4 Professional women on wheelsby D.E. Bentley Concerts •Performances 5 That Finger Lakes Sound

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What has well oiled wheels, advanced degrees, alter identities and whirls in a circle like a tornado? Light Lens 11 Assault City Roller Derby, of course! ssault City Roller Derby formed in 2007, Syracuse's first and only women's flat track roller derby league; an early league in a Calendar 14 sport that has continued to grow in popularity since its re-imaging in early 2000. So, what is roller derby, those not familiar with the sport might rightly ask. Let’s start by saying what it is not. It is not rollerball, a fictitious brutal sport (from the 1975 Afilm by the same name) in which two teams clad in body armor skate on a banked round track, trying to score points by throwing a steel and ...The Back Page ball into a goal. It is a full contact team sport. From what I have seen of the game, as a spectator only, it’s as much about camaraderie Poems • Owl Vision 2018 as it is about competition – with acceptance of all players for who they are as important as winning. Continued on page 13 Community Sustainability Letters and Commentary nyone who knows me knows that I am not big into anniversaries, events or annual Thanks to all who participated in Earth Dance 2018 recognitions of any kind, mostly because I have no lasting memory and prefer to just Afocus on what is happening in the here, and now. I have to count to remember how old I he Little Lakes Community Association and the Owl Light News wish to sincerely am. I honestly can’t remember the date I was married or when I lost - or gained - special thank all of the presenters, vendors and volunteers who participated in our first Earth people in my life, much less other people’s special events of significance. I visit graves TDay celebration, “Earth Dance – Celebrating Sustainable Community,” on April 21. It was any old time – including old cemeteries that hold no one I hold dear and would prefer to a wonderful way to launch our new Little Lakes Community Center and to bring educa- have no schedule at all. tional and fun activities to our neighbors and visitors. We were extremely gratified to wel- Still, when year one of Owl Light News rolled around I wanted to do something to mark come the variety of products, services, causes and informational experiences to our attend- our progress over the past year. Given my desire to, well, not plan well, I am definitely ees. Thanks also to all those who came out to join in the fun!The feed-back that we have not a party planner. As I watched the paper calendar move closer to the one-year mark, received has been overwhelmingly positive and we hope to make this an annual event! I threw around several different celebratory locations and options - quite overwhelmed Submitted by Tawn Feeney just thinking about it. One of the places I thought about was the Little Lakes Community Center – it is close to our office and the people working endlessly to revitalize the Old Hemlock School building speak so clearly to what we are trying to do as a free press community publication. They are focused on the community surrounding Hemlock Lake and Canadice Lake (our publisher’s namesake) and are an army of a dozen or so people. When I mentioned my desire to have some kind of Owl Ya Whooo to LLCA President MaryAnn Thompson, she mentioned that the 21st, our anniversary date, was near Earth Day. Thus, I was swept into a tide as this amazing team moved forward with Earth Dance 2018. Their energy and determination to work toward change and toward making the day a success left me in the proverbial dust. As the date approached, Tawn Feeney - the group’s PR person and my contact for the event - kept me informed way better than I kept her informed as the pieces fell into place. As the day approached, I was able to pull in a couple special Owl-specific contributions: a delicious, fun , mentally healthful cake creation from Sweet Solutions in Canandaigua: some visiting raptors, including a Great horned owl, from Braddock Bay Raptor Research Daena Ford from Braddosk Bay and a table to sell our local honey. Raptor Research introduced guests to What made the event was that focus on sustainable community. All around us there BBRR’s Great Horned Owl - who now are smaller towns looking to build and grow in ways that support people, in ways that lives at the center due to a wing injury sustain the environment and the historical remnants of our not so distant past. We re- that makes release impossible. Photos D.E. Bentley cently sat in on an a community presentation and forum to discuss Letchworth Gateway Village's 2018 Geotourism program launching – another regional initiative to preserve Braddock Bay Raptor Research and share the richness of the Finger Lake’s lesser know treasures. The real wealth, as our will be at Allens Hill library recent Owl involvement with the LLCA has reminded me – love reminders – is the people who envision and work toward positive changes for today, and for tomorrow. May 19th, 1-2 pm! D.E. Bentley There will be live birds, Editor, Owl Light News and all age groups are welcome!

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New Deal Gallery ~ GVCA 4 Murray Hill Drive Mt Morris Thursday, May 3rd 5p-7p, Please join for our spring awakening and see a freshly curated New Deal exhibit focusing on the collection in context of the Mount Morris Tuberculosis Sanatarium as well as our two juried artists in our Apartment 1 gallery. Light refreshments and great conversation will be served!

Saturday, May 12th 12pm - The Creative Process presented by Jim Burns The Creative Process from Concept to Execution will explore how to get your creative mind working and the process Mr. Burns used to create the First Annual Finger Lakes Pottery Tour "Hammer and Nail" images 18 Ceramic Artists to Sell Work in 3 Local Pottery Studios displayed in Apartment One Gallery at Genesee Valley ay 12th and 13th the first annual Finger Lakes Pottery Tour will take place in three Council on the Arts. Join us pottery studios located in Ithaca, Danby, and Mecklenburg. Ten regional potters and for this fascinating lecture by Meight invited ceramic artists will gather to show and sell their work. This free, self-guided photographer Jim Burns! tour will be open to the public from 10am to 5pm Saturday and 11am to 4pm Sunday on Mother's Day weekend. Artists will be on site to discuss work and give live pottery demonstrations. Each location will also host food vendors and have flowers a la carte. Saturday, May 19th, 12pm - Remnants, Remains and Memory “The Finger Lakes Pottery Tour is being created by a group of ten regional potters. presented by Rich Della Costa The objective is to highlight the diverse field of potters in our area, while providing an Hear Apartment 1 artist, opportunity for skilled makers to connect with the community and sell their work local- Rich Della Costa speak ly. As a pottery specific event, it will sharpen the focus on clay as a medium for artistic about the inspiration expression and celebrate the accessibility of handmade pots.” says Julie Crosby one of and influence behind the potters establishing the tour. Julie's studio in Mecklenburg is one of the stops on the his works. As the artist tour. Julie emphasizes that, “although our work can be purchased at craft shows, through states "Any work with galleries and on line, it is a different experience when the public travels to where pots are found objects, shad- made. It makes a difference for people to see what goes into making pots, to learn about ow boxes and the like, the various materials and firing methods and to have conversations with the makers. This owes much to Joseph type of experience teaches the value of handmade pots, while offering a wide variety of Cornell. For myself, the styles and price points to choose from and purchase.” collages Hannah Hoch, Tour Locations: Merzbau constructions • Studio 1- Julie Crosby, 4224 County Route 6, Mecklenburg, NY of Kurt Schwitters and • Studio 2- Julia E. Dean, South Hill Business Campus, 950 Danby Rd Suite #28, Ithaca, NY the Dada aesthetic of Marcel Duchamp, are all important influences as well." Rich will • Studio 3- Renata Wadsworth, 326 Gunderman Rd, Danby, NY be speaking on these radical art forms and the place of the Dada and Surrealist artists in Visit www.fingerlakespotterytour.com for the tour map, photos, information about early 20th century art. participating artists, and a schedule of events.

Hodinöhsö:ni’ Art Show ~ Call for submissions rawing on the success of Ganondagan’s first ever juried Hodinöhsö:ni’ Art Show Dlast year and its commitment to promoting contemporary Hodinöhsö:ni’ artists and their work, Friends of Ganondagan is hosting a second edition for 2018. The show will be open for public exhibition at the Seneca Art & Culture Center during Ganondagan’s 27th annual Native Amer- ican Dance & Music Festival, July 28-29, 2018. Any enrolled member of a Hodinöhsö:ni’ nation is eligible to apply with proof of tribal enroll- ment or Hodinöhsö:ni’ descent, regardless of current place of residence. The show committee will accept digital images of the works until June 17, First place basketry 2017 and the artists will be notified that week if their submissions have been accepted into the show. More than $8,000 in cash prizes may be awarded in four divisions by a panel of jurors: The Best of Show Award ($2,000) will be given for one piece of artwork chosen by the jurors. Each division will have a First Place ($1,000), Second Place ($500), and Third Place ($200). more informationFor call 585 394-5530 12-5 Mon-Sat 10-5 • Sunday Artists may submit in one of four divisions: Beadwork • Basketry • Traditional Arts • Fine Art Artwork photo submission and $10 application fee must be submitted by June 17 with completed entry forms. For those applications submitted by the June 17 deadline, notification of acceptance or rejection will take place by June 23 by mail or email. An artist may enter up to three pieces on an application for an additional $10 per piece. For those interested in having a booth at the Native American Dance & Music Festival, a booth fee of $175 must be submitted with the application in order to receive a discounted rate; after June 17, booth fees will increase to $200. However, artists are not required to have a booth at the festival. Artists will need to deliver their work by July 20 for in- stallation and judging. Awards will be presented at the opening reception on Friday, July 27. Each piece of artwork submitted must have been created within the last two years. All entries in the Hodinöhsö:ni’ Art Show must be for sale. Friends of Ganondagan has the Free Comic Book Day right of first refusal. Any special instructions for presentation should be detailed in photos or drawings. Free Comic Book Day is the first Saturday in May. It's an Interna- Complete details, including the full description, art show tional Event that celebrates comic books and the local comic shops that 2017 application, & rules can be found at https://bit.ly/2FaNPZL provide them to their communities. Visit a participating comic shop on FCBD for FREE COMICS and fun! This show was made possible by the generous support of http://www.freecomicbookday.com Beadwork - first Place Thaw Charitable Trust. Submitted by Amy Blum 4 Owl Light News, May 4, 2018 Concerts •

That Finger Lakes Sound by Ben Haravitch Music as a language “A language works best when we have something interesting to say.” – Victor Wooten

n our world music is a commodity (something bought and sold), a distraction (something in the background), and a competition (on a gameshow, for example). It's important to take notice when music is used as originally intended: as a means of communication. Music can be considered a language in every way. First, we learn to Ihear it, listen to it, understand it – things we can all do before we're teenagers. If we're given the opportunity to try at a young age, we learn to speak it. If we wait too long, our embarrassment hinders our development. And, if we're forced to, we learn to read it. Since we all learned how to listen to music at a young age (in the same way we learned to understand English), we all communicate with it. Participating in these exchanges is the best thing music has to offer. They happen every which-way: between musician and audience, between audience and musician, between musician and musician, and between audience and audience. What follows is an observational survey about these communication patterns.

• Between musician and audience: The most obvious form of musical expression comes from musicians. They seem to go out of their way to convey a message Performances through powered speakers while the audience folk carry out conversation amongst themselves. A musician attempts to generate an energy feedback loop with the audience by broadcasting a mood, idea, or rhythmic persuasion in hopes of receiving a return transmission in the form of harmonic movement (i.e., dancing), or a smile. • Between audience and musician: Audience folk uniquely possess the two most inherently clear forms of communication in music – the clap and the not-clap. Clapping says, “That was good, more please.” Not clapping says, “I know you just finished a song... it seems like one should clap... but no one is clapping... should I start the clap? … does anyone else notice the band? … at this point... clapping would be sad.” Sometimes, however, audience folk can't help but subconsciously express their true feelings about music by tapping a toe or bobbing a head. Some have even been known to initiate a spontaneous dance. In turn, musicians notice these subtle messages and feed off of them. • Between musician and musician: Similar to our English language, when inspected closely, some musicians speak more than others. Sometimes there isn't that much to say. It's especially interesting to watch musicians communicate while playing a song they've never played as a complete band before (which happens an awful lot more than one might guess). A bassist might play a run to signal a chord change, a drummer might switch beats thereby cueing the guitarist to go to the bridge, a fiddler might play a line so deliberately so as to summon the song's end. W ith a little practice, one can find great joy in watching a band communicate. • Between audience and audience: Specific audience folk prefer specific musical dialects. If ever traveling in unfamiliar territory and unsure who to befriend, a fruitful place to search is a music event where one's specific musical dialect is spoken. If you like punk music, you'll learn more about what to do in a new place at a punk concert than you could from a million pamphlets from the hotel lobby. Traveling aside, wherever you find yourself enjoying live music, remember this: the other audience folk in the room are your friends. You’re in the same place at the same time doing the same thing. And in the grand scheme, that’s pretty wild! ummer is almost here, and with it come countless Sopportunities to engage in musical communication. Try Ben currently lives in Warsaw, NY. to remember that live music and its shared experiences say He teaches banjo, records music made by his so much more than TV or the internet want you to believe. friends, and performs with a variety of roots-based A well-played note or an enthusiastic clap hold infinitely bands throughout the Finger Lakes region. more meaning than a 'like' button.

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Dan Folts, Dansville ArtWorks Open Mic, May 25th, 6-8 pm 53 Main Street, Dansville, NY Dansville ArtWorks fourth Friday Open Mic featuring author Dan Folts of Springwater Dan will read from his book Shieldmaiden: The Devin Snyder Story. A community open mic will follow. Free and open to the public; donations welcome. Contemporary Paintings Sponsored by Genesee Valley Council on the Arts & Mixed Media 154 Mill Street, Downtown Canandaigua Theatre 101 first Thursday Open Mic, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 585-704-6419•JeanneBeck.com ~ 110 Main StreetMount Morris, NY • http:mtmorrisny.com/

“Richie and Rosy,” country / folk group May 26, 2018 6 - 10 pm Little Lakes Community Center 4705 S Main St, Hemlock • Admission is $10 • Refreshments will be available for purchase. Sponsored by Fanatics Pub

May concerts at Honeoye Central School:

Tuesday, May 15 - K-2 grade and senior high jazz ensemble, 7pm Tuesday, May 22 - middle school choirs, 7pm Thursday, May 24 - high school choir, 7pm Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day parades ~ 9:30am Hemlock, 11am, Honeoye

Owl Light News, May 4, 2018 5 Finger Lakes Food Notes toward a Finger Lakes cuisine

Beyond sustenance with succotash by Stephen Lewandowski regional cuisine for the Finger becomes a possibility here. The absolute Salt and pepper would taste Lakes is necessarily grounded in necessity for fresh ingredients means that good on succotash, but neither this deep agricultural and ethno- real succotash can only occur for a few would have been used in the old Abotanical history and summarized in one months of the year, between mid-July and days. Remember that all those Native American word: succotash. Like early October. Break open the pods, shell exploratory voyages were about many words scattered over our landscape, the immature beans into a sauce pan and discovering a new route to the succotash originated to the east (the Narra- cook lightly in water enough to cover. spice isles to bring back pepper- gansett coined the word misisckquatash for Lima beans are okay, but almost any bean corns. The Iroquois got a pep- an ear of corn) and migrated west where it picked short of maturity can be a shell- pery taste from adding smart- came to be applied to any dish that con- bean. Shell-beans are partly mature beans weed leaves or black mustard tained both cooked corn and beans. The Ir- in which the pod has not begun to harden seeds to the dish. oquois, as the Ongweh Howeh were called and the beans have not developed their fi- Salt was known in the New by their neighbors, had many variations on nal, hard coat. Some Iroquois recipes call World but not trusted. The On- this dish but called succotash ogosase. for “cranberry-style” beans, big fat round ondaga regarded the salt springs A Seneca recipe gathered by Phyllis ones. Take a sharp knife (or deer jawbone) in their territory (currently the Williams Bardeau in Iroquois Woodland and score the corn kernels along their rows. City of Syracuse) as unhealthy, Favorites (2005) requires “6 ears green Then hold the ear against a plate and scrape perhaps spirit-possessed. Instead corn, 1 pint shelled beans, ¼ cup diced fried off the corn kernels. Go as deep as you can of gathering salt from those salt pork, and salt/pepper. Cut kernels from on the cob (to get the ‘milk’, as Bardeau springs, the Iroquois dried and cobs and scrape off the milk. Place corn in calls it) and put the kernels into the sauce burned coltsfoot leaves and used a pot, add the shelled beans, diced salt pork pan with the half-cooked beans. Some pre- the salty ashes as a seasoning. and seasonings. Add water to almost cover fer younger corn for greater sweetness, To the detriment of their health, (ewowe’sah). Stir frequently (da’ja’ne’) but others like the texture of fully mature colonial settlers ignored the In- to keep from scorching. Cook for about kernels. All the authors specify “green dians’ warnings about the over- ½ hour.” To make succotash more authen- corn” for succotash, an important cultural use of both salt and tobacco. tic, replace the pork with venison, beaver distinction to the Iroquois who celebrate F. W. Waugh notes that or bear. Archaeologist Arthur Parker’s Ir- the appearance of that stage of corn devel- most of the true Iroquois dish- oquois Uses of Maize (1910) specified that opment in late July or early August. In our es were either some form of both sweet corn and Tuscarora-variety corn time, sweet corn is corn that is genetically bread (baked or boiled) or stew in the “green corn” stage were used, and delayed in the “green corn” stage of devel- (like succotash) and could have Tuscarora Dorothy Crouse contributed a opment, staying sweeter longer. Add some been seasoned with a “handful In the absence of peppercorns and salt (top), the Iroquois very similar recipe to Iroquois Indian Rec- butter (unavailable to the Iroquois) and of gnats.” Anyone trying a first got a peppery taste from the addition of smartweed leaves ipes (1978). Ethnologist F.W. Waugh’s Ir- sauté briefly. Serve and eat with a dish and bowl of traditional Iroquois corn above) or black mustard seeds. oquois Foods and Food Preparation (1916) spoon, or eat it right out of the pan with the soup (whose ingredients are exactly the Lakes cuisine would need to rely on stored adds several details to the process: the corn serving spoon. You may want to drain off a same as succotash but treated and cooked foods, root crops, animal flesh (migrating was pounded to express its “milk” before little of the liquid and replace it with cream differently) would find it bland, but they birds, salmon runs), seeds, nuts and greens. boiling, half of a deer’s jawbone was the (the Iroquois had none) and re-heat. are more likely to reach for the proffered Each of five or ten major seasons would traditional corn-scraping tool, and maple Voila--the basis of a Finger Lakes re- salt and pepper, or sugar, than get them- have its dominant flavor, though some syrup might be added for flavor. gional cuisine. selves a handful of gnats (as Waugh says), form of corn would appear in each. Arthur Succotash can be wonderful or awful. Admittedly, succotash still sounds like a slug of maple syrup, or coltsfoot ashes. Parker says early travelers among the Ir- It is not a dish that cans well, but it has a side-dish, even with the addition of butter Convenience and authenticity are often at oquois were “impressed with the number been canned, overcooked and piled on a and cream. To make it more like a meal, odds, but perhaps the coltsfoot and the ma- of ways of preparing corn and enumerate plate of meat and potatoes in a way that is add some dried or freshly fried summer ple are worth a taste. from 20 to 40 methods.” not appetizing. Usually, the canned beans squash to sweeten the mix, as the Jesu- Succotash is a promising beginning, but Editor’s note: Owl Light News will fea- are lima beans, a more southern bean than its noted in their Relations from the early remember that its season is less than a cou- ture more “Notes toward a Finger Lakes those raised in the Finger Lakes. But who 1600s. Yellow crookneck and pattypan ple months. For the rest of year, a Finger Cuisine”in upcoming Owl issues. would judge a food by its canned version? would be the most authentic squash vari- Remember that canning’s short history eties to use. Stephen Lewandowski was born in Canandaigua, NY in 1947. When dates from Napoleon’s desire to feed a If you want more substance yet, consid- his ethnobotanist parents were killed in a plane crash, he survived huge army a long way from home in inhos- er frying and adding a few bits of fat meat and was reared by bears in the Southern Tier of New York. Later, he pitable climes. as a garnish to the dish. Presuming that you was discovered, shaved and clothed, and sent to Hamilton College where he studied English Literature. Not completely civilized by this We are not an occupying army. We are have neither the fattier parts of bear, bea- experience, he also did graduate work in philosophy and folklore. close to home, our earth is not scorched, ver nor deer available, a little fried-up or He enjoys being outdoors and, being recently retired from gainful and at certain times of year when both the boiled salt pork a.k.a. side-meat or bacon employment with the Soil Conservation, hopes to range freely again. Clayton Adams corn and beans are ripe, real succotash would suit your purposes. Writing, even thinking, is painful to him.

Ontario County Master Gardener’s Plant Sale “Seven Essentials Want a Alpaca GREAT Garden Saturday, May 12, 2018 ~ 9:00 am to 11:30 am ~ Rain or Shine for a more Garden?? Nutrients Cornell Cooperative Extension, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua abundant garden.” ain or shine, the Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario ittle Lakes Community Association County will hold their annual plant sale at the Cooperative Extension Center, 480 LSustainability Series comes to a close RNorth Main Street, Canandaigua. There will be no early inspection. with a talk by Petra Page-Mann, The sale will feature reasonably priced plants from the gardens of over 25 Master the owner of Fruition Seeds in Naples. Alpaca Garden Nutrients Gardeners. Also, there will be some annual flower and vegetable plants available for you The mission of Fruition Seeds is “Organic to add to your gardens. Bring boxes to carry home purchases. Proceeds from the sale will seeds for the North East.” Petra will also a Superior Natural Fertilizer benefit the educational outreach of the Homes and Grounds programming that the Master offer seeds and plants for sale that evening. Gardener volunteers perform for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County. Available by the garbage can, If you have plants you would like to donate, please call: 585-394-3977 x 436 or 427. Light refreshments will be served. tractor, bucket or truck load For more information on the plant sale or the Master Gardener program, call 585-394- Admission is free. at 3977 x 427 or email [email protected] Little Lakes Community Center Hemlock Hills Alpaca Farm “Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing 4705 S Main St, Hemlock AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal pro- (585) 455-2518 ~ Call /text gram and employment opportunities.” Submitted by Nancy Anderson for an appointment …Find us on Facebook

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by Dee Sharples The Night Sky Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks on May 6

n May nights after 10:00 pm, look toward the south. There's an area of sky just east of the star Den-

Oebola in the constellation Leo the Lion Flowers & Sky where you’ll see a patch of black, appar- ently empty space. But within this space is something amazing! Here you’ll find the Virgo Cluster, approximately 1,500 galaxies contained in a small area of sky. The Virgo Cluster is the closest large cluster of galaxies to our own galaxy the Milky Way in which our solar system resides. Approximately 15 million light years in diameter, most of the members of the Virgo Cluster are dwarf galaxies but the most prominent ones are elliptical and spiral shaped. Our Milky Way galaxy, the nearby Andromeda galaxy, and over 30 The month of May hosts the Eta Aqua- A meteor can appear anywhere in the sky, The giant planet Ju- other galaxies are considered to be part of riid meteor shower. Although sporadic but if you trace back its path to where you piter rises in the east as what’s known as the Local Group. The Vir- meteors from this shower can be spotted first saw it, it will be from the direction of the sky darkens. Short- go Cluster is only slightly larger than the anytime from late April through May 28, the low eastern sky where the constellation ly after 9:00 PM it will Local Group but it contains 50 times the it peaks around 4:00 am on May 6. A last Aquarius will be rising. have risen to the same number of galaxies. The Virgo Cluster, the quarter Moon will brighten the sky reduc- If you’re outside on any early morning distance above the hori- Local Group, plus many other smaller clus- ing the number of meteors visible to about in May, look for several planets which will zon as Venus which will ters of galaxies are all part of the Virgo Su- only 10 per hour. be in the sky. Mars at Magnitude (Mag) be on the opposite side percluster, a concentrated mass of galaxies. The Eta Aquariid shower originates -0.7 and dimmer Saturn at Mag 0.3 will be of the sky. Jupiter is at You’ll need a telescope to see the faint from the dust particles left behind by Com- in the south, with much brighter Jupiter at opposition on May 8 galaxies in the Virgo Cluster which is six- et 1P/Halley as it passed through our solar Mag -2.5 in the southwest getting ready to and will remain visible ty-five million light years away from us. system every 75 years over the past sev- set. Mercury at Mag 0.3 will be more dif- all night. Opposition Some of the brighter galaxies can be seen eral thousand years. As the Earth travels ficult to spot as it rises in the brightening occurs when a planet in a small telescope but a 6-inch telescope through this trail of debris, the particles eastern sky about an hour before the Sun. is on the exact opposite will reveal many more. A few years ago enter our atmosphere and burn up creating In the evening sky, it will be much easi- side of the Earth than the Sun. on a rare superbly clear night, I turned my what some people call "shooting stars". er to spot a couple bright planets. Brilliant Lots to see in both the morning and 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope to- For the best chance of seeing these meteors Venus will be in the west shining at Mag night sky this month. ward the Virgo Cluster and was amazed at at the peak, find a dark observing site away -3.9. On May 17 one hour after sunset, a how many faint galaxies popped into view, from lights and stand where a tree or build- slim crescent Moon joins Venus about 6 something I had never seen before! ing blocks out the direct light of the Moon. degrees to the planet’s left.

Strasenburgh Planetarium Dee Sharples is an am- Magnitude measures the apparent brightness of a celestial object and Strasenburgh Planetarium in ateur astronomer who is expressed by a decimal. The larger the number, the dimmer the object. Rochester has public observing enjoys observing plan- every clear Saturday night. Members ets, star clusters and the Sun: -26.7 of the Astronomy Section of the Moon through her tele- Full Moon: -12.6 Rochester Academy of Science will scope. She is a member Venus at its brightest: -4.4 open the two telescopes on the roof of ASRAS (Astronomy Bright star: 0.0 of the planetarium. This free event Section of the Rochester Dimmest star visible with the unaided eye: 6.0 takes place from dark to 10:30 PM. Academy of Science) You will need to climb 60 steps to and records “Dee’s Sky This Month”, de- the telescope deck. The entrance scribing what can be seen in the sky, on the How to measure degrees in the sky: A simple “ruler” is to hold is just to the right of the back door ASRAS website at rochesterastronomy.org. your arm straight out and make a fist. The area of the sky covered by of the planetarium. Call the plane- Watch for her monthly Owl Light News fea- your fist measures roughly 10 degrees. By moving your fist and count- tarium after 7:30 PM at 585-697- ture to learn more about the night sky. ing how many “fist widths” it takes to reach an object in the sky, you’ll 1945 to confirm the telescope will be open that night. If it’s cloudy, Night Sky comments and questions can be have an approximation of degrees. observing will be cancelled. e-mailed to [email protected] with Night Sky on the subject line. Regional Farm and Garden Markets Goods and products harvested, crafted and sold locally... by the people who produce them

Lima Farmers’ Market - Tuesdays Brighton Farmers’ Market • June 19th thru October, 3-6pm. • Sundays, 1 pm to 4 pm On the lawn of the Lima Presbyterian Church, corner of route 5&20 and 15A, Lima, NY Brookside Center, 220 Idlewood Rd. More information about the market can be found For information , please contact at http://www.brightonfarmersmarket.org or fb. Market Manager, Sue Muehleisen at 585-752-9238 or [email protected]

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Owl Light News, May 4, 2018 7 Remembering... The Conscious Crow Reminding you to grow In Memoriam The Collective Perspective s much as we think and believe our lives to be completely separate from one another, we are in Notices & Tributes reality mutually collaborating within an inter- Aconnected orchestration that is very much alive and real. Obituaries and other In Memoriam notices and tributes are $25 - with an image. Humans are part of a collective. Our individual creation E-mail [email protected] or call 585-358-1065 are the pieces that make up the puzzle and attribute to Please let us know if we can be of assistance in wording your In Memoriam. mankind’s image and existence as a whole. We continue to shape and mold this picture by what we personally create and present in our individual lives. Unlike what we may have been raised to believe, we are indeed co- existing within a singular invisible web interacting and weaving on a constant basis, whether we realize it or not. Although we can’t necessarily see how this interrelated operation works or just what an impact our personal lives behold - what we think, say and do, makes more than just a marginal difference. This grandiose structure that we inhibit seamlessly works together and evolves in large part because of our individual contributions. The unique contribution that makes up you and I, build and broaden all of civilization. We contribute on a much Kevin W. wider scale than we can truly fathom or perceive. The wondrous nature of our lives is the fact we can control our thoughts and actions. We can therefore be consciously aware of how we are contributing and what we are sharing within the world at large. Our choices and words affect our neighbors lives as D o u g h e r t y much as our own, and when we decide to take serious responsibility for ourselves, we collectively and consciously turn the wheel that is directing our course as an evolving FUNERAL HOME, INC. civilization and species. As the kinks say, “We are not two, we are one.” When we adopt the reality of this interconnected world within our individual lives, then we can consciously and effectively change the appearance of this system, unit, and human collective as a whole. The more Livonia • Honeoye we know, the further we’ll go. - Conscious Crow, reminding you to grow -

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Celtic Journey: “The Green Man”. May 6, 2018, 6 pm. Questions? Just after Beltane, we'll look at the Green Man -- a mysterious and potent Celtic sym- Location: [email protected]. bol. Kenneth McIntosh has "hunted" green men in UK churches for years, and will share his images and insights from this quest. Honoeye United Church of Christ, Honeoye United Church of Christ. 8758 Main Street, Honeoye, NY 14471 8758 Main Street, Honeoye, NY.

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8 Owl Light News, May 4, 2018 Until next time, be the light Nature by living lightly! Simple Sustainability by Sky Trombly Baby’s first (green) steps “We don't inherit the Earth from our ancestors; waste) to landfill. The diapers our children (and the diapers we used) will still be around to haunt our children in their adulthood. - Native American Proverb we borrow it from our children.” This all said, it doesn't have to be all or nothing. The realities of life sometimes mean that grabbing that disposable from time to time e want to do right by our children. We want to give the best, the shiniest, the (such as during trips or day care), doesn't mean you've given up on newest thing off the assembly line that promises to maximize their happiness, going green. Just be careful about “occasional” use if your intent is to their IQ scores, and their future prosperity. And while we get great satisfaction use mostly cloth. When helping a friend move recently, I was horrified when we see their eager faces, our joy is tarnished when we think what our choices for W by the number of disposable diaper boxes I was able to donate to the them now will cost them in the future. cause. Habit is tricky and invisible at times. I am very concerned with this issue. I want the choices I make for my three children If your situation doesn't allow for cloth diapering, there are still things you can do in to serve them both now and when they are struggling to come to terms with the world this area. The earlier you potty train the fewer diapers end up in the landfill. You may they inherited. Here, I discuss my top 5 answers to the question of how to raise baby in also want to consider “greener” disposables. Brands that don't use chlorine bleach, for a greener way. example. Another approach you may want to consider, whether going cloth, disposable, or #1: Minimize Your Baby Gear somewhere in between, is “elimination communication”. This technique wasn't even on my radar with my firstborn, but essentially it is about learning your baby's cues or pot- Especially when we are new parents, we can fall victim to the aggressive marketing tying at specific times. Babies are born with an instinct not to soil themselves and many of the baby gear manufacturers. As new parents, it is a challenge to know what is a gim- cultures the world over capitalize on this and are able to go diaper free. mick and what is truly necessary. Indeed, many weekly pregnancy updates include what For my youngest, we are doing a hybrid. We primarily cloth diaper and I hold her parents “should” be purchasing with each successive week! over the baby potty nestled between my legs first thing in the morning and during diaper I can't give you the perfect baby gear list as every family has different needs, but I do changes. recommend some healthy skepticism and training the eye toward a minimalist perspec- As I am not really watching for cues, many purists would say that I am not doing elim- tive. ination communication properly, but my end goal is to breed familiarity with the potty Think about your family's needs and lifestyle. How often would an item be used? and bodily functions so that we can switch over to pottying in a gentler (and hopefully Could the need be filled by something you already have or with a multi-functional item? sooner) way. Can your old backpack double as a diaper bag? For example, I have a wrap that I use to carry the baby in. I also use it to lay baby down on the grass or a changing table, to keep baby warm at the doctor's office when Some practices to consider: undressed, to catch spit up, or as a nursing cover. It gets thrown in the wash and is back − cloth diapering (exclusive) on duty by the next outing. − combination cloth and disposable diapers I also recommend right-sizing your baby's wardrobe based on your laundry schedule. − “greener” disposable diapers (such as 7th Generation brand) They need a few extra outfits in case of spit up and blow outs, but there is no need to go − elimination communication by itself (“diaper free” or in conjunction with diapering) overboard. A minimalist baby wardrobe for the first 6 months might look like this: − early potty training • For specifics on a minimalist baby wardrobe with a sample wardrobe see the previous related article at www.owllightnews.com/?s=Minimalist+baby+gear #5: Feeding Methods

#2: Share the Wealth (I am not a pediatrician or a dietitian. My perspective on healthy eating for kids re- flected below comes mostly from Dr. Joel Fuhrman and his book Disease-Proof Your Child.) Every summer, I am blown away by the contents of garage sales. Yard after yard has What we choose to eat in our homes will shape our children's eating behavior and basically the same baby gear for sale. I always think that every community should have a health their life through. The foods we serve them when they're young will be their com- lending library that specializes in this kind of gear. After all, most baby gear is used for a fort food and even concerted efforts later in life to change their diet and food behavior few short weeks or months at most. will be met with difficulty. Furthermore, the groundwork for many of our western diseas- While I haven't yet seen such a library, I have created my own with my family and es (such as cancer and diabetes) is laid out within the first 15 years of life. friends. It is a very informal chain of pass along and trading relationships with the under- As children grow, they need to see their parents model healthy eating and whatever is standing that anything that goes into the pool shouldn't carry sentimental value. Most of stocked in the home is what will be eaten. our baby gear is borrowed and pre-loved and I know where most everything will be going once the baby has outgrown it. Some things you might consider: Even if you don't have parents in your circle, you can make use of the public library. − growing a garden and composting (involve the kids) Not only will there be books and music to entertain your child with but, depending on − joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) your library, there could be toys and movies to borrow and programming for kids, such − cooking/food preparation with the kids as reading circles. You might even meet some fellow parents there or learn about other − going to farmer markets community resources. − shopping with the kids #3: Reuse and Buy Used When baby hasn't begun solids, there are still considerations you can be making. Ide- Swapping out disposables and searching the used market will save the planet and your ally, baby will get to nurse exclusively for the first 4-6 months of life and continue to money. In my home, we try to use cloth diapers and wipes as much as possible and search nurse until the age of two while learning to eat solids. This cuts out or minimizes bottles, for used clothing before buying new. pumps, packaging, storage containers, heating and cooling energy and so on. It also cuts If you're at the start of your parenting journey and are planning to have multiple chil- out the environmentally devastating cow's milk based formula. dren, choosing gender neutral clothing, accessories, toys and books is also a smart choice. That said, we all can only do our best. If mother or baby is unable to nurse, there are My cat uses a baby bouncer for a bed. It has been used by my three children and their lots of considerations one can make to lighten the environmental impact. For example, cousin. It's a little too worn to send off to a new baby but she loves it. one friend who works away from home, stores her pumped milk in jars to avoid disposable plastic storage bags. #4: Pottying Methods Every child is different and brings new challenges to each family. There is not one right way to parent green but working toward a greener babyhood is a worthy goal. You probably knew this was coming, but cloth diapering is arguably the single best thing you can do to save the planet during the baby years. The manufacture, transport, Practice these principles and watch baby's eco-footprint shrink even as she grows! and disposal of landfill diapers is a hefty burden. According to the Environmental Protec- tion Agency, every year we send 20 billion disposable diapers (about 3.5 million tons of

EVENT: Talk Saves Lives Forum presented by the Suicide Prevention Coalition Talk Saves Lives Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in our nation according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. On May 9, 2018, a community forum entitled “Talk Saves Lives” will be presented at the Bloomfield Central School District Performing Arts Center. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Attendees will learn the warning signs and risk factors of suicide. Community members will learn how together we can prevent Bloomfield Central Schools suicide in our county. Performing Arts Center A resource table will be provided by the Suicide Prevention Coalition. This event is sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Partnership for Ontario County, Ontario County Public Health and Ontario County Mental Health. 1 Oakmount Ave The event is free and open to the public. Bloomfield, NY For more information, call the Partnership at 585-396-4554 or visit: www.partnershipforontariocounty.org.

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Battle Street from front So, it’s the little things that often make a difference in how welcoming and warm a place feels. In the case of Battle Street, I wanted to feel some of that early train station elegance and the hustle and bustle that one might associate with a busy rail station. In that respect I was not disappointed (the place was - pardon the pun - hopping), but there was so much more. Walking up from the outside, it was evident that every D.E. Bentley attempt was made to retain the historical character of the station – including an ex- tensive deck area reminiscent of a train platform. The day was sunny, making it easy to envision tables full of Brewery guests. Stepping inside, many original features have been preserved such as the A selection of kegs in the cooler. ticket booth and a large wall mount station Top Right: Siciliano (L) in the clock. There was old luggage tucked into game room as a visitor checks the architecture overhead and built into the out history on the walls. front of the black walnut bar. Images of Right: A clock lets us know the station’s history are everywhere. The we are on time to try the newest beer at Battle Street . former office of Bob Hart (1924-2012), D.E. Bentley President of the Dansville & Mount Morris peaking of Crafts, perhaps it is time Railroad and a North Dansville Town Su- to move onto the brew portion of our pervisor for 43 years, has been reworked Srecent Battle Street Brewery visit at the into a friendly game room and an area for former D&MM Station. The new brew- D.E. Bentley private seating. In the current employees’ ery’s brew master is Denny Boor, a child- office adjacent to the game room, there is hood friend of Battle Street’s owners Doug look at the beer making operation: From transferred to what Siciliano said was “ev- a small hidden storage space – just for the and Tom Acomb and their brother, Dave Malt grinding and separating; to wort eryone’s favorite room,” the cooler. It is workers’ after-hours fun (ssshhh). A desk – also very involved in the brewery. We tanks; from wort tanks to boil kettle where here that the beer is stored, in kegs, before drawer – in an awesome desk used by Gen- made our debut visit to Battle Street on hops are added at different stages depend- being tapped. eral Manager Marissa Siciliano now – has April 7, 2018 to sample some of their new ing on the type of beer (the spent grain is And we all know what that means. carved signatures from past users. History brew and to get a tour from Marissa Sicilia- used by a local farm for hog slop); then There is only one regret, that I can’t hop is everywhere. There are also added fea- no. We started by purchasing a flight and onto the fermentation tanks – where the a train to share in some good company and tures – like the awesome beer list laid out settling into a casual soft chair seating area. yeast is added. After fermentation, the NYS brewed hops and malted barley. No like a train schedule (how cool is that!), My beer-tasting accomplice took the lead beer is transferred to a bright tank — matter: Walk, bicycle or drive (responsi- coat hooks made from rail spikes and a here – as he is more of a craft beer enthu- dish-bottomed, pressure-rated tempera- bly) to (and from) Battle Street Brewing small screen in the attic door that runs pe- siast than I am. With his astute guidance, I ture-controlled tank used to hold beer in and check out this great piece of history in riod film clips – integrated seamlessly into have started to truly enjoy some NYS beers preparation for packaging. A “bright beer” the making. the comfortable and comforting historic and have developed an ability to go beyond is a beer that has been rendered bright decor. thumbs up (or thumbs down) to an ability (clear) by filtration, centrifugation, fining, * A new Farm Meadery License in FY Like the NYS plan for locally sourced to describe beers and develop preferences. and/or maturation. After that the beer is 2019 will do a similar thing for mead. beer, in taking the old station from down We sampled four of their signature beers and out to dynamite, most of the related and found all to be thumbs up. No fancy work was done with locally sourced labor flavors designed to wow, just great tasting, using locally sourced materials, including honest beers. The Paper Mill Pale Ale (6% refurbished materials from the station’s ABV) was straightforward, traditional light exterior. Crafts people, working in many pale ale, with strong bittering hops. The cases in ways similar to one hundred years Crooked Roof IPA (7.4% ABV) was a bit ago, included woodworker Matt Williams sweeter. We also tried their Castle Brick – who crafted the black walnut bar (com- Red Ale (7.4% ABV) - a dry, Irish style ale plete with under bar luggage), Pat Van - and a nice dry, slightly hoppy, Morgan’s Durme - who crafted the tables from old Dry Irish Stout (5% ABV). Often we like barn doors, Kyle Tracy – who did the met- some beers at a particular brewery, but here al work, Skip Wolfe, Shay Construction, we liked them all. Not usually a fan of pale Scott Tracy and many others who con- ales – which my brewery partner adores, I tributed their time and expertise to create liked both of these, especially Paper Mill. a contemporary brewery that retains the Marissa Siciliano’s tour came after the character of days of old. beer and allowed us a behind the scenes Join Battle Street Brewery May 19th for their grand opening while taking in the sights and sounds of The 2018 Dogwood Festival: The Wild, Wild West Celebrate this 2018 dogwood theme with a visit to a local saloon.

his year Dansville 52st annual festival and will be held from Monday, May 14th to Sun- day, May 20th. Many of the annual events will continue this year, including a variety Tof local sporting events, the Dansville Public Library’s book sale, 5K run and the parade. The Dansville Dogwood Festival is an annual event that has been an integral part of the Dansville community since the 1960s. The festival continues to be the longest running community event of its kind in our local area. Over the years, events have come and gone but one constant remains the same, the level of community involvement. The festival always takes place the week following Mother’s Day. It begins on that Monday and runs through the following Sunday. A parade featuring local bands, fire de- partments, and other floats marches down Main Street to Babcock Park at 5 p.m. on the Saturday of the week. This event is often so highly attended that spectators set up their seats early that morning to ensure they have the location they most desire. Libation Loop map courtesy of OSB - Old Stump Blowers - Ciderworks

10 Owl Light News, May 4, 2018 The Light Lens by T. Touris April 2017 Popular nature show cancelled for 2018

he producers of the hit show Spring have announced the cancella- tion of the 2018 season. T“We tried to pull it off”, said the executive producer Flora Jarilo, “but the situation is just too dangerous and we can’t subject our cast to these conditions any longer.” This peach tree showed us a publicity photo taken exactly one year ago and compared it to this year’s. “How can I let my fans see me looking like this?! Makeup and special effects tried, but they just couldn’t get the snow clumps to look like blossoms”, she exclaimed. The mood was glum on the set as the robins and other songbirds quietly packed up their nests. “We’re going back south to try and find some work. The worms aren’t dumb. They’re staying underground and we’re going to have hungry beaks to feed soon.” Upset fans were launching a campaign to save the show and begging the show’s creators to at least produce a few episodes. “Too late”, said Jari- lo. “The crew for Summer is setting up beginning in June and I don’t want to be around when those obnoxious mosquitoes and black flies move in. We’ll be back next year.” Pla ces

Photos T. Touris April 2018 Dansville Fairy Doors: whimsical fun for children of all ages by Jeanne Gridley The ince the launching of the “Fairy Doors of Dansville” in May of 2017, hundreds of folks have picked up little Stheir free maps at fairy door host locations and have country gone on a quest to find each of the little doors located in downtown Dansville. Each door is a work of folk art library in itself, and most are visible from the front windows of their host establishments. at the It’s a wonderful activity for parents/grandparents top and children, and it’s also been popular with adults who have no children in tow! The Fairy Doors of Dansville of the will celebrate their first year by adding 7 new doors in the downtown area as well as several whimsical doors in hill the trees of Pioneer Park adjacent to the Dansville Area Historical Museum. The new doors will be revealed on UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, May 19th during the Dogwood Festival. Free fairy-crafts will be offered on Braddock Bay Raptor Research -May 19th! that day from 12:30 to 2 pm at Dansville ArtWorks (153 Main St.) and Dogwood Trading Company (176 Main St.). Children are invited to stop at From 1-2 pm, Daena Ford with Braddock Bay Raptor Research Tony’s Pizzeria to write a note on a tiny postcard for Daisy will do a talk/presentation about the birds that she is working the Fairy who resides at Dansville ArtWorks. There’s even a little red mailbox to send it out. Daisy will put a splash with. There will be live birds, and all age groups are welcome! of glitter on the postcard when she reads it and will display it on the wall with all her mail. Children can also receive Braddock Bay Raptor Research is looking for donations of paper a small prize at the front desk of the Public Library or at towels, bird seed, copy paper, postage stamps, and bird field guides. Dogwood Trading Company. Donations for BBRR can be dropped at the library. Dansville offers themed “First Friday” events throughout the year, with Friday, July 6th being designated as “Fairy To find out more about all our events: Fest,” so make sure to mark your calendars and stay tuned for further information! You may also check out our face- Call the library at 585-229-5636, book page, Fairy Doors of Dansville, for photos and info. Contact Library Director Courtney Statt at [email protected] Maps are currently available at: Dansville Public Tiny doors for tiny beings - in Library, Dansville ArtWorks, North Dansville Town Hall, Pioneer Park and downtown Mill Creek Optical, GV Credit Union, Village Clipper, businesses, Dansville. 3818 County Road 40 OUR HOURS Photos Provided Empire Reality, Dogwood Floral Company, Sugar Bowl, (just 4 miles north of Honeoye) Tues: 2-5:30 pm Star Theatre, The Hair Place, Rushbottom Heights Salon, Rubicon Graphics, Howard Hanna Reality, Tony’s Pizzeria, and Dogwood Trading Company. “Like” us on Facebook Wed: 6-8 pm On May 19th maps will also be available at Clara Barton Chapter #1 American Red Check out our website Fri: 2:30-8 pm Cross, Dansville Area Historical Museum, Dansville Family Dental, Thomas P. Wamp Sat: 1-4 pm Real Estate, K’s Canine Training Service, Mike Adam Insurance, and WDNY Radio. www.allenshillfreelib.wix.com This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re- grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Genesee Val- Allens Hill has knitting needles, crochet hooks, and homesteading ley Council on the Arts at the Livingston Arts Center, a member supported organization. kits - dyeing, canning, and soap making - available for check out! See more fairy door images in Owl’s archived posting from July 2017 Contact the director at [email protected] or 585-229-5636. https://www.owllightnews.com/opening-magicdoors-in-dansville-fairy-doors-delight/

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12 Owl Light News, May 4, 2018 wheels & from Assault City Profiles front Events The Assault City Team name is a pun on their Syracuse home’s “Salt City” tag. Team members come from all across the Central NY region and their lives are as varied as thier Roller Derby Personas. Below are profiles from three women who are part of the Assault City Roller Derby.

David Dyte Above: The jammers wear helmet covers bearing stars; the pivot (a designated blocker who can take over for a jammer) wears a striped cover; the remaining members’ helmets Wendy Marsh AKA Toxic Marsh are uncovered. Assault City Roller Derby blockers Synchronize their momements to stop y day job is partner at Hancock the Suburban Brawl Roller Derby Jammer during an April 14, 2018 away bout in Yonkers. Estabrook, a law firm in Syracuse. I Mfocus my practice on environmental and Modern roller derby has its roots in the Roller Derby is a full-contact sport – zoning law. My partner, Dave, and I also 1930s, as marathon transcontinental skate body on body. Skaters can bump oppo- rehabilitate buildings to bring them back to races on raised tracks evolved into a con- nents, but can’t use their arms, legs, heads life in downtown Geneva. Our fun passion tact sport (for both men and women) with to strike out at opponents’ heads, lower is live music, so we see lots of different skater collisions and falls a regular part legs, knees, feet or backs. Skaters are also live bands and enjoy going to festivals. of the sport. Leo Seltzer trademarked the required to wear approved protective gear. Derby found me in 2012, when there term Roller Derby in 1935. Later, under That said, the game is exciting to watch was a local team starting up. A friend the oversight of Leo’s son Jerry, a more and requires incredible skill, focus and of mine mentioned she had joined, and structured version of Roller Derby was practice. Which leads me to my next in- I jumped on the team the next week. I televised - beginning in the late 1940s. quiry – who on earth might want to play played only one year with the Lunachicks, This media show lent a theatrical edge to a game like this, and what do they get out then took time off when I focused on Iron- some of the leagues – detracting from the of it? Granted, there was a time when I man training (and life). I joined ACRD in sport but also increasing its visibility. Al- seriously thought about it – when I was in October 2017, and super excited to be join- though today’s game, which I will get to my forties. I think my desire to become a ing a high level experienced team. I play shortly, is much different than these earlier roller derby skater ended about the same both blocker and jammer. games, the use of stage names for play- time as my desire to jump out of a plane – The thing I like best about derby is the ers remains – and is a part of the fun for well maybe I will still jump out of a plane, people. I have never met a better group of spectators (and, I imagine, for the players but you know what I mean. Roller Derby ladies in my entire life, and am so lucky to themselves - who can “become” these al- is a game of professionals, and for three be part of the team. ter identities when in the game). women from Assault City who were will- Roller Derby as it is played today – pri- ing to share with me a bit about their pas- y name is Gwendolyn Aguilar I'm a Gwendolyn Aguilar marily by women – started with a Texas sion, professionalism applies on and off the nurse, wife, mother, veteran, and I League, Texas Rollergirls, and expanded track. Hopefully their stories will inspire Mplay Roller Derby. as additional leagues formed. From its more women to give Roller Derby a try. I met my husband while I was in the earliest imaging by Leo Seltzer, bringing My first attendance at a game was in army and we had our son about a year later. legitimacy to this sport has been a goal. A 2010, when I was encouraged by a friend When we both got out of the service I de- United Leagues Coalition (ULC) formed to attend a game held in Ithaca, NY. When cided that nursing was the route for me. I'm in 2004 with a handful of flat track roller the first ever Roller Derby World Cup was currently working at the VA hospital as an derby leagues, each owned and operated held in Toronto, Canada in 2011, we drove LPN. I enjoy working with all the vet's and by skaters. In 2005 the ULC was renamed north across the border and spent some time I get satisfaction knowing that I have helped the The Women's Flat Track Derby Associ- watching teams from around the world do the people who have served our country. ation (WFTDA) to reflect the shared goal their thing. (Almost) as awesome to watch Roller derby has been in my life for of advancing Roller Derby as a modern le- as it is to play. I plan to get out there and three years. I joined because I needed to do gitimate contact sport. WFTDA has been catch some games soon – from the side- something that was outside of my normal influential in establishing guiding prin- lines, as close to the action as a non-skater routine. I love the diversity of people and ciples, standardized rules and expanding can get (best “seat” is on the floor, as close how we are able to work with each other. participation nationally and international- up to the track as allowed). I'm primarily a blocker on the team but I'm ly. The Assault City Roller Derby Team is Next bout: May 12, 2018, 5pm willing to play in another position as need- a member league. Ladies’ Death and Derby Society ed. I'm in charge of our practice space and Roller Derby is now played on a flat v. the maintenance of it, also I'm the head of track as the league name implies, expand- Assault City Roller Derby J.M. McDonald Sports Complex, Cortland safety for our team. ing the number of locations where it can be AKA Gwen A Fierce played. More than 100,000 skaters world- wide are actively involved in the sport. Kate Morse AKA Coach K-MO The game is relatively simple to un- ow do you plan on spending your midlife crisis? I can tell you how mine is going: I derstand, although it takes a few times spend 5 hours (or more) a week in a dirty warehouse space, blowing a whistle, mov- watching to learn how to track the players Hing cones around, replacing tape on the floor, and motivating an amazing group of people. and scope out the strategies. The game I am a roller derby coach for Assault City Roller Derby in Syracuse, NY. This is not a is played on an oval track – usually laid lifelong dream, although now I realize that it is my calling. I was convinced to coach by out on a gymnasium, roller-skating or ice my girlfriend, who had been playing for two years. The league went through some major skating rink (during ice skating off season) changes, lost a lot of players, and had been through a couple of coaches. I was really floor. Play is broken into two thirty-minute apprehensive, I only knew roller derby as a fan and I had never coached anything before. periods. These are broken into two-minute But I took the leap and I haven’t looked back in two years. units of play called “Jams.” A Jam last for This is an amazing sport. It welcomes people from all walks of life. It provides stabil- two minutes with 30 second stops between. ity, physical challenges, camaraderie, competition, and encourages personal growth. As There are generally five skaters (on a coach, I have witnessed my skaters grow not just as athletes, but also as people. They quad skates) from each team on the track have become stronger in their personal and professional lives. It has done the same for for each Jam. One player is the “Jammer” me. I have grown right alongside the skaters and the league. – designated by a star on her helmet. The I still work 40 hours a week for the New York State Department of Health. I love my other four players – know as “Blockers,” job. But when I leave work on Tuesdays and Thursdays and drive an hour just to blow a are collectively called the “Pack.” The whistle in a dirty warehouse, I am truly happy. Jammers start behind the pack and the objective is for them to lap all the way around the track. For each opposing Blocker they Assault City Roller Derby upcoming events pass after the first lap, they score points. facebook or https://www.assaultcityrd.com/. Thus, the goal of the Blockers is to slow Suburban Brawl Roller Derby-ACRD’s 4-14-18 opponents-at down the other team’s Jammer while simul- https://subrd.com/league-members/suburban-brawl/ taneously helping your Jammer get through Profile images by MDG Images- http://mdgimages.com/ their Blockers. The Jammer that gets Action shots David Dyte. Thanks Wiki and WFTDA- https:// through the pack first is the “Lead Jammer” wftda.org - for helping Owl grab some history for our readers. and can call off the bout. Owl Light News, May 4, 2018 13 Community Calendar Pen Prose

Warsaw's Write Connection 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:45 PM - Warsaw Public Library Community (no meetings June, July or August) Lakeville, NY Canadice Lake Writers’ Group All-you-can-eat breakfast is held the second and fourth Sunday Poets' & Writers' Group 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm. ~May 13, and 27, 2018 ~ from 9 AM – Noon. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30- noon, at Honeoye Public Library, Honeoye. sponsored by the Conesus Lake Riders Motorcycle Club, Chip Holt Ctr., Vitale Park, Lakeville. New members always welcome!!! 6199 Liberty Pole Road in Dansville $7 Adults, $6 seniors, $4 children under age 10. Open Write & Idea Studio at Dansville ArtWorks Proceeds are shared with Camp Good Days, Wounded Warriors, Teresa Twice monthly on Saturday morning from 10-11 am. House, Christmas meals and many more. All open sessions are FREE; donations are greatly appreciated.

Chicken n Biscuit Dinner with all the trimmings including pie! May 5th, 2018, Serving 4:30 til 7 PM. Takeout is available. Writing Group in Naples Honeoye Masonic Center, 4994 County Road 36, Honeoye NY. Meets 2nd Friday of each month, 10:30-noon. Bring a short piece to read aloud. Sponsored by Eagle Star OES. Honeoye Library Trustee meeting Geneseo/Groveland Emergency Food Pantry Wednesday, May 9, 2018, 7:00 pm at the library, 8708 Main Street, Honeoye. 31 Center Street, Geneseo (the lower level of CPC). Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-2 and Wednesdays 4-6:30 Honeoye Public Library Springwater Food Pantry “We’re Books and More!” Open Tuesdays and Saturdays 9-11 AM. South Main Street, Springwater - next to Sammy’s Restaurant. Join Us!! *Serves Springwater Canadice & Webster’s Crossing area. Monday, May 14, 10:00 am – Noon Join us on the second Monday of the month and get inspired! Another opportunity for Artists and Crafters at the Canadice Lighthouse Food Pantry Town Hall on the 4th Thursday – May 24 – 10am until noon. Every Saturday, until Jan 5, 2019 Lighthouse Wesleyan Church, 101 South Lackawanna St, Wayland Book Talk Group We recognize as a church that it is not only important to feed people's spiritual hunger Wednesday, May 23, 2018 but to feed their physical needs as well. Lighthouse Food Pantry is open to anyone in the Daniel James Brown’s book, The Boys in the Boat, is a nonfiction account of nine Americans and their quest for the Gold at the 1936 Olympics. Refreshments and conversation at 5:30 with book discussion at 6:00 pm.

Owl is original! Second Saturday Movie Madness Owl Light News is jam packed with local, original content from regional Saturday, May 12 at 11:30 am. Call library for details! Popcorn!!! authors, community contributors and businesses that care. We do news the old fashioned way, one piece at a time. All of us live and work in Storytime upstate NY. We care about our communities and only place content, Tuesday mornings May 8 & 15 & May 29, June 5 & 12. including press releases, that foster fairness, equity & respect for all. •Toddler Time - 18-36 months & caregiver, 10:30 – 11:00 am. •Mother Goose Time - 3+ years with caregiver, 11:30 – 12 noon Tickles, Songs, Rhymes, Bounces & Short Story. Drop in sessions, no registration & siblings are welcome.

Spring Book Sale Real Estate Services Saturday, May 19 from 9am until 1pm. Lots of used DVD’s for sale!!! ANDREA HERTZEL Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Canadice Lake Writers’ Group Tuesday, May 8 & 22 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. 8731 Main St.. - Honeoye, NY 14471 New members are always welcome!!!

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14 Owl Light News, May 4, 2018 Classi Owl Outings Looking to Simplify your life? ~ Fun & functional creekside fare Getting ready to move? ometimes going out is a last minute thing and you Sturn to some place homey and Advertise in Owl Light News familiar. Such was the case on to find new homes for April 18th when my son and I fieds pulled up to Mill Creek Cafe stuff you no longer need. in Honeoye, NY. My son had just rolled into town for a two Ad rates for sales and items week visit and I had been on for sale start at $18. the road all day. There were several cars in the parking lot Send e-mail to: when we arrived and a group of folks were heading inside. [email protected] What we neglected to realize or call 585-358-1065 was that the cafe had not yet switched to their summer hours and was (sorta) closed. It turned out the folks heading in - a group of folks who help maintain the trails at Harriet Hollister Spencer Recreation Area - we were told upon inquiry - were an after hours Spring Sale - Honeoye United Church of Christ accomodation. 2018 Spring Sale will be held on Friday, May 18th, 9am-4pm That the restaurant is willing to slide this group in is already awesome. What made (also bake sale) and Saturday, May 19th, 9am-1pm (also ‘bag’ sale). our evening - in addition to our meal - was the welcome we received. Kaleb quickly acknowledged us and let us know that the restaurant was closed at 8 pm - 15 minutes Now accepting donations of clean and good working order items at: earlier - then said, “We can serve you,” motioning for us to find a seat - “I’ll be right with Honeoye United Church of Christ. 8758 Main Street, Honeoye, NY 14471 you; as soon as I take care of these guys.” We settled into a corner and immediately felt at home in their ecclectic and relaxing space. Poring over the menu, it took quite a while to decide on something. The cafe may be small in comparison to some, but they have a tasty menu that includes enough options to make choosing a bit challenging. Thankfully, they always have some local carft beer on tap to sip on while making a leisurely decision. I chose a Young Lion Brewing Company Stout. Mill Creek added some broth bowls to their menu over the winter, along with some flat bread options. They also have rice bowls and a creative assortment of sandwiches and in house and daily soups. They pull ingredients from a variety of local sources and are always willing to try new things. They just recently starting offering desserts - we tried the fried banana, which was deliscious. Soon Mill Creek Cafe will expand their hours and begin offering their summer concert series - outside on the patio they added in 2017, giving everyone another great reason to stop by and check it out. Twisters Ice Cream Shop opened April 1st, 2018 MOTHERS by Linda Meva for their 14th season!!! A hug when You are sad A homemade cake Open 12-9:30 daily For a birthday A hand to hold Twisters offers Homemade ice cream A tear and assorted Custards* in 42 plus flavors When you falter ~along with Homemade waffle cones ~ Someone to talk to plus taco salads, jumbo pretzels and much When you have problems more to add to your springtime fun! An example *We also offer all natural Wow Cow, a lactose, diabetic “friendly” ice cream. Not always perfect www.twisterslivonia.com ~ 585-346-3730 But forever true Watching you grow fb@Twister’s Ice Cream Shop With tender nurturing Visa/Master cards accepted Believing in you Until you are Twisters ~ Buy one get one 1/2 off sundae. No longer there Coupon valid only at Twisters Freely given 13 Commercial Street, Unconditional forever Livonia, NY 14487 585-346-3730 Hard to let go Not valid with any other offer. www.twisterslivonia.com Difficult to leave One coupon per customer per visit. For no one Can replace Only add to A mothers’ love LN ~ Mother’s Day 1985 ... & more Owl Light News, May 4, 2018 15 community and school updates, local world events (images and/or words), reviews of the ARTS - visual / E-mail submissions of less than 1000 words (inquiries for longer submisisons) to [email protected]. The Back Page literary / performing culinary beverage anything innovative and creative - commentary, prose and poetry. HESPERIS MATRONALIS FRESHWATER APHRODITE ~ for Roxanne ~ at Canadice Lake by Stephen Lewendowski by Stephen Lewendowski

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