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The South Wedge Quarterly

A PUBLICATION OF THE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF THE SOUTH WEDGE AREA | BASWA Editorial Board Chris Jones Karrie Laughton Katie Libby pride Rose O’Keefe Paula Frumusa Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder Lori Bryce I was not alone in wishing for a perfectly lovely transition from winter and spring into summer. Nor was Toni Beth Weasner I the only one wearing a hat, scarf and gloves while walking to admire flowering pear, plum and cherry Deb Zakrzewski trees. My rhododendron stayed at peak for three weeks thanks to those cold rains and freezing winds. [email protected] Art Production If you were to take some giant steps back through the centuries, I have no doubt that wishful think- ing about the weather and real hope for the future were part of the mix that tamed the forests in the Chris Jones Genesee Valley, led to the building of the Erie Canal and brought all the goods and ills of industrializa- John Magnus Champlin tion. In the South Wedge, I’ve had good company while celebrating recent changes. Jackie Evangelisti

Advertising Sales Manager On the happy side, we’ve had the openings of one new venture after the next from Fountain of Youth Nancy Daley | [email protected] Fitness at the tip of South Avenue; to Abundance; to Relish fitting in so smoothly in Open Face’s spot; Time for Wine finally ready;Sujana Beauty and Brows, Just Browsing, and Highland Market Bakery Printed By & Deli, all within blocks of each other. Wow! That’s a lot of change in a few months that for some like PrintRoc | printroc.com Highland Market and Abundance were years in the making.

Contributing Writers We’re also proud to celebrate the 10 year anniversaries of several South Wedge staples including Margaret Baackes John’s Tex-Mex, Tap & Mallet, Caverly’s Irish Pub and Equal Grounds Coffee House. Read about Maggy Cain Equal Grounds’ owners John White and Harry Bronson on page 5. From the day they opened their Rose O’Keefe doors they’ve helped define the inclusive and diverse spirit of the South Wedge. Philip Duquette Paula Frumusa On the sad side, many mourned the closing of after 10 years, and I was among those at the Jessica Hamm thread Jeana Bonacci-Roth final service for the closing ofCalvary St.-Andrew’s parish. Part of me wanted to scream from the Lori Bryce rooftops – do you know how much that church has done for this neighborhood? Back in 1879, yes, 1879, Jen Brunett when the Rev. Algernon Crapsey became Rector there, the first kindergarten program in the city was Ben Frazier started by St. Andrew’s Parish because they got it – they understood that early-intervention piece. Stephen Rees History is neither kind nor fair. In return for his beliefs on religion and politics, Rev. Crapsey was found Erica Sanko guilty of heresy and expelled in 1906. Tenacious contrarians have inhabited the South Wedge for over a Toni Beth Weasner century it seems. Deb Zakrzewski During the time of the Rev. Judy Lee Hay’s 40-year tenure at Calvary St.-Andrew’s that ended in Contributing Photographers 2013, she was a tireless advocate for youth, job training, community empowerment, inclusion, and yes, Stephen S. Reardon she was part of the early team that got the Sentry Photo Lab building built on South and Averill that Karrie Laughton Abundance just moved into. When nay-sayers said, “It can’t be done”, we had more tenacious stal- Kevin Kosieracki warts like Judy, Ben Kendig, Ron and Norma Maier, the Caulfields, Tom and Jane Cantin, and Pete and Chris Jones We offer affordable health care services with a medical team, Dave Burnet Gloria Monacelli, and many others who turned this neighborhood around one house, one building, one primary medical care Gerry Szymanski business, and one block at a time. who listen and understand your needs, right here in your BASWA Board Today’s business association, BASWA, grew out of a fledgling business development committee at LGBTQ affirming care neighborhood. Offering extended hours and free parking, Bob Criddle South Wedge Planning Committee that struggled before the next wave of tenacious entrepreneurs Marybeth Giglio came along. As spring turns into summer, let’s give thanks to all those who bucked the downward we make quality health care easily accessible to you. Chris Jones trends in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. For a current crowd of Wedge Boosters, look at the list of names on women’s health Karrie Laughton this editorial page – it’s taken a team – many behind the scenes – to turn wishful dreams into a South Rose O’Keefe Wedge we’re proud of for our inclusivity, diversity, and tenacity. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 9am - 5pm John Roth specialists in HIV, PrEP & Hep C Ron Schutt, Sr. Tuesday & Thursday: 9am - 7pm Jim Wolff Deb Zakrzewski - Rose behavioral health & wellness • Sliding fee based on income • Pharmacy at Trillium Health on-site navigation, enrollment & insurance • Lab services on-site supportive services

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by rose o’keefe Tom Williams, owner of by jen brunett a time for wine photos by dave burnet Time For Wine equal=grounds photos by stephen s reardon

For weeks, looking in from the out- in a red blend is by the shape of it and sold that business in 2015. It’s been eleven years since Equal having sustainable beans so that we’re Pride Week called, “The Good, The Bad, it’s exactly what we wanted.” says John side, the store looked well stocked, the bottle – a wider neck for a As for how he found this location? Grounds Coffee House broke proverbial helping the environment the best we can, and The Funny” where a local trans activ- in regards to what has attributed to their but the long-awaited opening of zinfandel, a narrower neck for cab- Believe or not – he found it on ground in the South Wedge but its inten- of having it fair trade and using Perry’s ist hosts and is a huge draw for people all longevity as a whole. Time for Wine was held up by soft- ernet or merlot. A red-blend that Craig’s List. tion presented itself long before, when a Ice Cream, a union shop that also ties in over the state. Open arms and open mics ware delays. Finally, at lunchtime he went out of his way to get is an Time for Wine at 661 South Ave., frustrated couple wanted to do nothing the workers’ rights issue, too. There’s a welcome poetry, short stories and art. Harry adds, “Our philosophy is said in two on April 27, the “Open” sign lit up Australian wine called 19 Crimes Suite D will have summer hours of more than hang out together in public. consistent theme throughout everything words. “Equal Grounds.” No matter who and owner Thomas Williams wel- which has the distinction of having Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: Except they couldn’t— because they were that we’re trying to do.” After a decade plus in business together, you are, what you look like, who you love, comed his first customers. He said, a different punishment and crime 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, Friday a same sex couple, and at the time, being this couple, now an ex-couple (but still what your ability is, we want to make sure “I’m not doing anything extrava- on each cork. and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; LGBT basically meant they could only Indeed, just about everything in their maintain an incredible friendship) cite that you know you have a safe place.” gant for it. Just a sidewalk sign As for how he got into running a and Sunday: noon to 5 p.m. He’ll venture out after hours at certain bars shop is locally sourced or fair trade. Their their long term success with Equal that says WINE TASTING TODAY.” liquor store, Tom said that when he be on FB shortly, doesn’t have a and clubs where it was “accepted.” That coffee is organic, sustainable, fair trade, Grounds as partly to do with having the Now in the heart of the Wedge you was growing up he wanted to be a website yet and the store phone is Homemade Local & Organic was a lifestyle in which John White and and roasted by Canaltown Coffee Roast- perfect business partner, their loyal and can find Bully Hill, Wagner, Maison, police officer, a fireman and even 585-413-3826. Welcome, Tom! Dog Treats! Harry Bronson weren’t interested. ers right here in Rochester. Their teas, diverse clientele, as well as their warm, Hazlett, Dr. Konstantin Frank, a priest. For a time he worked in pastries, merchandise and artwork are creative staff who make the customers Barefoot, Our Daily Red, Rex retail in small department stores, 585.899.9361 “We both concluded that it would have born somewhere within New York State feel valued and cared for. Goliath and Beringer. Boxed and while his brother-in-law worked at paw-laspantry.net been great to have something like a and are just as unique as the vast array bottled wines include Vella and Na- a liquor store. After Tom received [email protected] coffee house where we can go out and be of clientele that indulges their senses “I knew that if we were able to pull it ked Grape, Black Box, 19 Cremes, his associates degree in business a couple and be comfortable at any time with all of the tasties that Equal Grounds off, it would be an important fixture in Yellow Tail and Monkey Bay. Got administration from Erie Com- of the day, not just when the sun went has to offer. the community but I didn’t realize how a sense of humor? There’s Funf 5 munity College, he got married down,” says John. important it would be. What I’m most im- and Mommy’s Time Out, Midnight and worked full time in accounting. “We have a large footprint so we can pressed with is the number of families in Moon moonshine, Bird Dog maple Since he hated sitting at a desk, It appears that the intolerant attitude of have a lot of customers at one time. And the neighborhood that bring the kids out. whisky, and Three Olives vodka. his wife Cathy encouraged him to that area turned out to be a fortunate en- that allows us to have groups that want The children hang out here and it’s a mar- Italian labels include Bella Sera and start his own liquor store which deavor for the rest of the community, and to meet here even though it’s not really velous mix of people who are just being Cielo. More into mixed drinks? He opened in 2007. It was his first fate agreed by opening a door. While they formalized with us. They reserve space, people. And judgement is left at the door carries Big Bucket Margarita mixer business; he started from scratch, were considering other spaces, the hard- gather, have conversations…LGBT groups when they come in. It wasn’t that long as well as mixers for Bloody Mary and it did well. That shouldn’t be a ware store at 750 South Ave happened to come in, knitting groups, a lot of clergy ago when people didn’t talk about gays in and others. He’s got the standbys surprise since he is always willing announce that is was closing, which gave meet here,” Harry says. a positive way. It was this secret lifestyle. from Jack Daniel’s and Seagram’s to listen to customer requests. John and Harry the perfect home for their It wasn’t on print or television, just when to Kahlua, Amaretto and Tequila After several years, his wife was new business. And a name. While people take it upon themselves to something bad or strange happened. And Rose to Rum Chata. offered a job out of state and utilize the safety and energy of the place, it’s completely normalized here. We have Bubbly, gin, whiskey, vodka – he’s declined it because their children “The name is significant,” says Harry. Equal Grounds holds their own events for people of all economic, social, racial, got it. Tom aims to carry every- were young and they wanted to “John came up with it. Equal Grounds is everyone. They’ve held weddings, support religion, physical and mental abilities. thing that people would drink stay in the area. She was then of- obviously a play on the words, ‘coffee events, and various soirees to celebrate Everybody’s there and we accommodate every day. He special-ordered fered a job in Rochester and they grounds.’ But the whole idea… of being social milestones like marriage equality them all. They know that if anyone gives some odd balls – red blends from have now lived here for five years. conscientious of the LGBT community but when it became a law in 2011. They host them a hard time, that person is not California and around the world His store was 70 miles away and also of the broader community so that weekly open mic poetry and game nights. going to be staying. It’s so much bigger and let me in on an insider tip: the sales were steady for two years, everyone is feeling welcome, the idea of And their biggest event is held during than we anticipated but at the same time way to tell the predominant flavor but he quickly found a buyer for 4 summer 2017 southwedgequarterly.com 5 food & drink House Made Chicken Sausage With Pickles food by From Our Relish Bar by rose o’keefe Our house-made chicken sausage is photos by stephen s reardon hand ground with a touch of cream, welcome Relish sherry & herbs. We then poach it in white wine and topped with sea- Relish sonal pickles. All of this is served on our brioche buns (made in house of For Stephen Rees, a summer job working at Bristol Harbor Lodge at age 15 led to baking and pastry course). Enjoy with our vegan ketchup competitions. After getting hooked on those, he attended the Culinary Institute of America where he or mustards! received degrees in both cooking and restaurant management which led to work in New York City, the Berkshires and the Hudson Valley. He returned to the Rochester area 10 years ago. Vegan Ceasar Salad With Mushroom He established Relish, his own prepared foods delivery business, last summer; an idea borne of Bacon And Fingerling Potatoes Christmas gifts of prepared foods given to his parents. As for a new twist on that casual question “How Simple is best when it comes to Caesar salads. was your winter?” Stephen’s answer would include a new furnace and hot water heater; a successful A garlic-lemon vegan caesar dressing (thickened Kickstarter campaign; and all kinds of construction for the fresh, new interior at Relish. with flax seeds) is tossed with chopped romain Stephen prefers eating and producing locally-sourced foods from organic farms. His prepared entrees then roasted fingerling potatoes and house-made are a blessing for those craving delicious meals without having to cook them or travel. Speaking of vegan mushroom bacon. deliveries, it might become the stuff of urban legends when Stephen had time for his own deliveries. Now with the storefront open, orders for pick-up and take-out will be handled through Grub Hub. There’s more to Chef Rees than his infectious enthusiasm for good food. If you want to get a glimpse of his sense of humor, check out the bloopers and out-takes on FB. As for who is he? Stephen is a local guy who grew up in Scottsville and graduated from Wheatland Chili H.S. He now lives in the city and enjoys a variety of local eateries. Welcome, Stephen, and bon apetit to your customers.

Lentil Club On Whole Wheat with mushroom bacon, shredded lettuce and creamy tomato dressing This three lentil patty has black beans and signa- ture spice blend. It is topped with beat juice for color then mushroom bacon for a flavor explosion. Served on Flour city whole wheat with a cream tomato dressing and shredded romaine.

Loaded Potato Soup With Chips & Green Onion Our soups rotate utilizing seasonal vegetables and our own stocks. This loaded potato soup is just that! Loaded with a creamy blend of potatoes which are boiled, baked and fried. We finish it with some smoky potato chips and green onion.

RELISH HOURS 585.454.2767 Lunch & prepared foods: 651 South Avenue Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 am to 6 pm Stephen Rees, relishdelivers.com Dinner: owner of Relish @relishdelivers Thursday - Saturday 5 pm to Close 6 summer 2017 southwedgequarterly.com 7 art art

dewey rice &Wednesday by jeana bonacci-roth photos by stephen s reardon by erica sanko Westwood rebecca lomuto photos by gerry szymanski

Wedge resident Dewey Rice name comes from Wednesday the song “When I Rule the World” Wedge resident Rebecca Lomuto and and relationships between strong installation piece. Rebecca is doesn’t originally hail from Adams, the somber, hilariously dry (by the artist Liz) which is spliced her partner Becky Riedman met at contemporary female makers in the currently renting studio space Rochester but he’s well known and dark daughter of the Adams with dialog from the Batman here. You probably know him best Family. The last name is taken from Returns movie. At the climax of the the Tap and Mallet over a year ago Rochester area. at The YARDS a collaborative art as Wednesday Westwood, the Vivienne Westwood, a British fash- song the Penguin’s overly dramatic and shortly afterward embarked on a space in the heart of the Roches- gloriously goth and punk-inspired ion designer who is credited with speech about how he plans to take cross-country road trip which solidi- Rebecca’s previous work is process- ter Public Market which is open drag queen. Dewey grew up in the being largely responsible for bring- over Gotham City cuts in. Then fied their connection. Now the pair based and can take on intimate from 10am-2pm on Saturdays. You Watertown area but after spending ing punk fashion into the main- with a twirl of her spiraling parasol live in the South Wedge together with subject matter, as such, she feels can also catch Becky, a paralegal two years at the Mohawk Valley stream. If the origins of the name the song resumes and Wednesday Community College he knew that didn’t give it away Ms. Wednesday launches back into the remainder their two cats, “Bear” and “No Name”. a strong desire to give back to the at a nonprofit law firm, at WAYO Watertown was not the place for Westwood is heavily influenced of the song. Rebecca identifies as both a member larger community. Currently, she and 104.3FM on Saturday mornings him. Lucky for us, he ended up in by punk, horror, and creepily of the Rochester queer community partner Becky volunteer with RESTORE from 7-8am during her show, Sad Rochester in 2008, falling in love beautiful things. Women such as B When it comes to those inter- and as an artist, her artwork consists Sexual Assault Services, a Planned Sleepy Slackers. with our city and all the opportuni- Movie actress Tura Satana, singers ested in performing drag Dewey mainly of various photographic, print- Parenthood of Central and Western ties it had to offer him. Siouxsie Sioux and Courtney Love, had some great words of wisdom Club Kid icon and performance art- to impart: “Maintain a good making and bookbinding processes. New York (PPCWNY) program which An obsession with special ef- ist Amanda Lepore, and villainesses and positive attitude (you want provides legal and medical informa- fects makeup, especially zombie Catwoman and Maleficent all lend people to like you, not dread the Rebecca obtained a BFA in photog- tion, support, and crisis interven- make-up is what led him to drag. influence to Westwood’s look and sight of you) Show up on time raphy from SUNY Purchase in 2013 tion to survivors of sexual assault He would spend hours at home persona. and prepared. Avoid drama at all and was the 2014-2015 Artist in and their families. Counselors are experimenting with special effects costs! It’ll just distract you from makeup which led to him also try The transformation into Wednes- the bigger goal, which is being as Residence at the Flower City Arts available by telephone 24-hours a his hand at more feminine looks day is no easy, breezy task. fabulous as humanly possible! Be Center where she was fundamental in day, seven days a week and services with makeup. At the same time a Between Wednesday’s intricate respectful of your fellow queens helping to further develop their fine are free and confidential. RESTORE is desire to be on stage and front a makeup, hair, and clothing it takes and anyone else around you for art printing facilities. She continues co-located along with Bivona Child band started to arise within him. over two hours to complete her that matter. WASH YOUR UNDER- The band thing never panned bewitching, unearthly look. But GARMENTS! MOST importantly: BE to teach courses in intaglio and book- Advocacy Center on Mount Hope out but a better idea was born, it’s all worth it, which anyone will YOURSELF. Focus on being original binding at Flower City as well as other Avenue in the South Wedge. something that would incorporate concede once they’ve seen her and different as long as that is venues throughout the region. Her Dewey’s passion for makeup and performance. you. YOU’RE A DRAG QUEEN. Don’t coordination of Print-a-Month in 2016 In her upcoming June residency within performance - drag. This is how ever try to blend in!” worked to connect printmakers on a the Project Space at Visual Studies Find Rebecca online: Wednesday Westwood entered the Currently one of Wednesday’s world. favorite numbers to perform is her Don’t forget that you can catch national level. Rebecca is a member Workshop, Rebecca will collaborate rebeccalomuto.com Danny Devito Penguin number. She Wednesday Westwood performing c of the Politits: Art Coalition an artist with Rochester-native musician Joe Instagram: @tebeccs The name Wednesday Westwood dresses up in her Oswald Cobble- at Lux Lounge every month! group seeking to build connections Clark in creating a visual and sound comes from two sources. The first pot-like couture and performs to 8 summer 2017 southwedgequarterly.com 9 W mak dessert tha mak memorie!

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Lovely A. Warren (Democrat), Poverty is the most pressing issue facing I am deeply aware that Rochester is the current/incumbent Mayor our city. More than half of our city’s chil- city of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick the lauterbach building www.mayorlovelywarren.com dren live in poverty. That’s unacceptable. Douglass. We have a legacy of fighting for My campaign focuses on 3 key issues. My That’s why I support the Rochester-Mon- fairness and equality. That’s why I am a goal is to bring more jobs, safer and more roe Anti-Poverty Initiative. It’s also why firm supporter of Pride/LGBTQ issues. I am vibrant neigh Lori Thomas (Independent), I’ve created new programs like Operation proud that my administration extended our One of the Rochester’s crown jewels listed as a tinsmith. He grew up on his retired Rochester City School District Transformation Rochester, and others City health benefits to transgender em- is the building at 746-750 South Ave. father’s large Irondequoit farm, but teacher borhoods and better educational to help build a stairway from poverty to ployees and their families. I joined the fight When you walk through the 131-year- moved to the city. For ten years he opportunities to the citizens of Rochester. employment for our citizens. As Ronald to pass GENDA in support of our transgen- old doors to either get a cup of coffee was self-employed and also studied at Reagan once said, “I believe the best social der citizens. And I will continue to fight for at Equal=Grounds or live in one of Mechanics Institute (now RIT). In 1893 program is a job.” the rights of our LGBTQ community. the 6 apartments on the 2nd and 3rd Lauterbach worked for John Fricker floors (the building use to have 10 installing Kernan furnaces. apartments and shared baths), you James M. Sheppard (Democrat), The most troubling aspects of this mayor’s I am proud to say that under my leadership, have entered a building that has had On May 1, 1899, with a capitalization current Monroe County Legisla- regime are the lack of honesty, transpar- RPD revamped its policies for interacting many uses, and a wonderful history. of $500, John A. Lawrence of Caroline St and William Lauterbach formed a ency and measurable results. The only with the gay community, implementing tor representing the 23rd district, 1884/5 references for 746 South Ave business with a handwritten con- former Chief of the RPD way to realize change is with leadership improved training and new protocols to (northern doorway entrance) shows tract. The business was to be called www.shepardforrochester.com willing to confront our problems head-on. help educate the force on dealing with Hester J. Whitcher - widow of Stephen Lawrence and Lauterbach and sold 1905 Lauterbach Hardware, William on right My vision is one that radically changes You cannot fix problems if you refuse to transgendered people. In collaboration with living there. (Due to two major street hardware, stoves and ranges. They the way that City Hall currently operates. acknowledge that they exist, and instead the Gay Alliance, we studied a number of renumbering in 1884 and 1899, old immediately seemed successful judg- We need to bring back the days when attempt to mislead the public with laundry policies throughout the country and revised street numbers were converted to ing by all the bills for their purchases. neighbors felt supported and meaningfully lists of random programs and initiatives our own to allow for gender expression. current addresses). From newspaper People contracted with them to rent involved in shaping decisions effecting designed to garner positive headlines and However someone may identify them- accounts, Stephen Whitcher of War- parlor stoves with the option to pur- them. little else. selves, we’re going to respect that. saw had his $10,000 barn burn down chase. Their daily cashbook and other in 1876, lost a lawsuit for $1,000 in 1878 records still survive today. However, and died from a kicking cow in 1880. It on William Lauterbach’s 35th birthday, Rachel Barnhart (Democrat), former Poverty is the most pressing issue. That’s I will fiercely protect the rights of everyone is assumed that his wife moved to the another handwritten contract paid city to be near relatives. off Lawrence, dissolved the business broadcast journalist for WHAM-TV why I’ve also proposed a jobs office at City to live their lives free of discrimination and and Lauterbach became sole owner of and WROC and State Assembly Hall that will quickly connect people to hate. I support inclusive health policies, Christian Jungjohann, a South Ave Wm. Lauterbach Hardware. candidate: resources and figure out where we need GENDA, marriage equality, and programs baker, and George Brueck, a grocer I have concrete proposals to reduce pov- to improve. I will work with COMIDA to to support our LGBTQ seniors. I will always who sold beer on the SE corner of A May 1, 1900 lease between Marie L. erty and grow the economy. I’m proposing locate jobs on transit lines and bring jobs listen to concerns and work with the com- South Ave and Caroline from 1883- Jungjohann and William Lauterbach property tax reform to end giveaways to back into the city. I’ve also called for a plan munity to find solutions. 1885, joined forces in 1886. to rent 750 South Ave “and the cellar the wealthy and provide relief to home- to desegregate our city schools – from A newspaper clipping showed a finan- under the same, to be used as a stove- owners and small businesses, a free city- within our city. cial relationship between Jungjohann store and shop and for the sale of wide fiber internet network and childcare and Brueck because they sued Hester general merchandise and for no other J. Whitcher for $1,000 ($25,000 in purpose”. The weekly rent payable in subsidies for 1,000 additional children. today’s dollars) for “violation of a advance was $5.50. contract”. Also, Brueck filed a fore- closure suit on a Sanford St property, In April 1904, William married Wil- 1913 Interior of Lauterbach Hardware Lori Thomas (Independent), retired The most pressing issue facing Rochester To be perfectly honest, I am more inter- moved his grocery to 750 South Ave helmina Prien of 63 Nicholson St., Rochester City School District teacher is the lack of a vibrant tax base that will ested in the moral attitude of an individual and placed a newspaper ad to rent and they lived at 271 Sanford St. Their Jungjohann children were living in knocking down the wall between rooms above the store. Unfortu- first son, William H. Lauterbach was www.thomas4mayor.wordpress.com allow us to be freed from the “Big Five” rather than the physical choices they apartments above the stores and they 746 and 750 expanded the hardware nately, Brueck died in 1887 at age 45 born in February 1905. The hardware continued leasing space to the hard- store’s footprint. Lauterbach’s then My basic platform is to place govern- control of State educational policies. It make for their life. Everyone must make as he was “violently taken to a Buffalo store continued to be successful as ment in the hands of the people. To help will also be my goal to bring and create an the decision to love or hate and that deci- ware store. A 1920 2-yr lease shows became affiliated with American and insane asylum”. Mrs. Brueck placed an they moved into their newly built the rent was $10.00 a week. Other Service Star Hardware brands. people realize that when we work together attitude of respect to the Rochester police sion begins with the self. If you choose ad in the newspaper about selling a $2,200 house with a $1,040 barn at 236 bakeries came and went at the 746 for a common cause, respectfully and force and the citizens of Rochester. to love and live righteously, respecting Tiffany Fruit Evaporator “cheap”, and Sanford St. in early January 1908, just address, including South Side Bakery Hunt Hardware bought the store and righteously, we can make America great yourself and others, the how doesn’t mat- their business continued until 1890. in time for Herbert A. Lauterbach to be from 1935-1945. The building was elec- building in 1995 that allowed 90-year- for once. ter to me. Jungjohann moved his bakery to 746 born there in February. Harold R. Laut- trified in 1921. old William and 87-year-old Herbert South Ave in 1887. erbach was born the following April to finally retire, both of whom lived and daughter Dorothea M. Lauterbach On August 28, 1945, William Lauter- to 99 years of age. Harold Lauter- 750 South Ave sat vacate in 1891 until came along in July 1911. bach purchased 746-750 South Ave bach passed away in 1991. Ron Maier W. E. Woodbury launched its grocery in from Pauline and Berthold Jungjohann purchased the building from the Hunts Alex White (Democrat/Green), local Poverty fuels the local drug trade, encour- I have always supported the broadest 1892. They put a help wanted ad in the Tragedy struck the family when for $20,000. Pauline Jungjohann in 2005, and Equal=Grounds was newspaper, requesting a deliveryman Wilhelmina died 2 days after her 39th business owner: ages kids to drop out of school, breaks application of human rights for the LGBTQ continued to live above the store until established in May 2006. Much of the – “one speaking German preferred”. In birthday in April 1913. William was able her death in 1964. Also during the mid- original building remains unchanged, www.greenrochester.org/alexwhite up families, destroys neighborhoods, and community. As an ally, I have written 1896 they moved the grocery across to continue working at the store when Rochester’s issues are systemic and breeds hopelessness. My plan which is letters in support of gay marriage and 1940s, Dorothea’s husband, Robert W. thanks to the Maier family. South Ave, and 750 South Ave sat he hired a housekeeper to raise the Baschnagel, who worked in RG&E’s complex. I am most known for my solu- spelled out at the campaign website continue to be outspoken in fighting homo vacant during 1897 and 1898. In 1899, children. William H. began working at sales department, had florescent tions to poverty and how to pay for them. includes ending corporate tax breaks to and transphobias. As mayor, I will rely on Christian Jungjohann died at age 50 the store when he was 10 to allow his lights installed at 750 South Ave. It is Transforming our government to meet the pay for a revitalized summer job program our LGBTQ brothers and sisters to broaden and his wife Marie assumed owner- father to go out for bids. He became said that this building was the first in Bill, Harold, needs of all of our citizens is key. for youths, microloans to start cooperative the inclusiveness of our City government. ship of 746-750 South Ave, and the president of the hardware store once Rochester to have florescent lights. and Herbert businesses, and more. bakery. his father died. Lauterbach in William Lauterbach died in June 1953. 1985 visit www.southwedgequarterly.com for the full transcript of the candidate’s responses Meanwhile, in an 1883 city directory, Marie Jungjohann died in 1916 and Also during the 1950s, Scotty’s Barber plus their responses to our final question: what makes you stand out? 18-year-old William Lauterbach was their bakery closed. Several of the Shop occupied 746 South Ave until 12 summer 2017 southwedgequarterly.com 13 updates by rose o’keefe

Hassan Robinson and his brother 417 South Ave. is a busy place. SJNC these 1.86 acres to heart. After another South Wedge Food by rose o’keefe Julius had a gym and fitness center, offers health care, dental care, mental informational meeting at Calvary St. calvary st. andrews closes photos by kevin kosieracki Fountain of Youth Fitness in an old health counseling, adult education and Andrews, she said neighbors were Program industrial space on Lincoln Avenue, social work services to about 3,500 angry at the thought of losing the but ran out of room (ha, ha.) They’ve people, with 22,000 appointments a open space to more apartments, and Are you new to the Wedge? A longtime It was with sad hearts that about 75 Also that year, CSA joined with South on the Nursery School board for five moved to commercial space in the new year. Three quarters of their an- when someone requested a show of resident or business? If so, you may people gathered for the closing ser- Avenue Baptist to run the Southeast years. I reminded Joe Robach at the WedgePoint complex at 390 South Ave, nual budget of $920,000 comes from hands from those who wanted more already be aware of the Calvary St. vice for Calvary St. An-drews Church, Area Youth Ministry (SEAM); then the Abundance opening a few hours opening on May 8. Julius is a certified donations; the rest is from grants and apartments, only one person out of 30 Andrews Food Ministry. This South on April 22. The Revs. Judy Lee Hay Southeast Ecumenical Ministry and earlier that SWPC, including the first and John Wilkinson led a beautiful ser- SEAM formed into the South East Area president Ron Maier, Judy at CSA and fitness trainer and Hassan is working fees. They’re a fun bunch, so for their raised their hand. Whatever happens Wedge tradition has been serving the vice complete with a joint choir from Coalition that exists today. The Rev. the city brought the Sentry Color Lab on getting his certification. Their aim benefit they’re having a 23rd Annual there, “It’ll be slow,” she said. community since 1981; each month 500 Laurelton Presbyterian and CSA. Judy Lee Hay became assistant pastor building to 571 South Ave. to promote is to “enhance quality of life through Party and Auction on Wednesday, June families are provided food through its emergency food cupboard and mobile The first Presbyterian congregation at CSA in 1973 and was a dynamo for urban businesses in the 1980s. And I core, functional and strength training”. 7 at Temple B’rith Kodesh on Elmwood There have been several public pre- food pantry. dated to 1850, in a brick church on neighborhood betterment until her made sure to let Judy know I had done Weather permitting, free open classes Avenue beginning at 5:30. The evening sentations about the sale of Colgate Calvary St. Andrews Presbyterian was Hamilton Street that morphed into retirement in early 2013. (Still is). so. will be on Saturdays in June from 11 features wine, beer, cider and spirits Rochester Crozier Divinity School the successor to Calvary Presbyte- Calvary Presbyterian Church in 1856, In 2001, the CSA congregation voted to – 11:45 am at Marie Daley Park. Yes, it tastings, hearty food stations, live mu- whose history dates to 1850. Over rian and St. Andrews Episcopal, each with a new building in 1871. That group become solely Presbyterian and CSA is not a typo, their website is: foyfit- sic and silent and live auctions. Spon- those years, the school has moved a established in the 19th century, and lasted until 1968 when St. Andrew’s bought the building from the Episcopal ness.co.; phone: 585-754-0154. They sorships for the event are available few times, but if you ask the neighbors merged into one since 1968 in a beau- Episcopal began alternating services Diocese for $1 in 2005. CSA has hosted are open Monday-Friday, 6 am 9 pm; and they’re asking for gift certificates about the latest change on the hill at tiful Ashland St. building—a Gothic between the two churches, and in 1972, countless groups and activities for Saturday, 7 am- noon; and closed on or gifts for the auction. Reservations 1100 South Goodman St., Me-Oh-My. gem, styled after Trinity Church, New the Calvary building was turned over over a hundred years, including the Sunday. Welcome! are $45. For more information, call Top Capitol seems to understand the York, rich with Carrara marble altar to the city. (Where did it go?) popular Big Lunches in 2011, 12 and 13. Katherine McCormick at 325-5260. challenge of re-purposing an historic and windows by Calvert & Kimberly The cornerstone for the chapel at St. Talking with Judy after the service, If you’ve been around this neighbor- building into a boutique hotel. Their and Chapin. The vibrant and extensive Andrew’s Episcopal Church was laid in she made it clear that even though hood for a while, you know that the The weather was frigid and the wind plans for a new building for the Divin- food ministry has been central to CSA 1873 and the chan-cel, chapel and part the congregation is no longer active, décor at 697 South Ave. has varied was blustery, but that didn’t stop a ity School at the southeast corner of life, but the congregation recently of the rectory were completed in 1874. the greater Presbyterian community over the years. Before Sujana Beauty sizable crowd from gathering outdoors Goodman at Highland have been met closed its doors. The original congregation dissolved is committed to having the buildings & Brows redecorated, there was a va- for the grand opening of Abundance with everything from acceptance to Fortunately, the food endeavor will in 1878 and St. Andrew’s was formed used in harmony with faith-based riety of businesses at the former home Food Co-op at 571 South at Averill on dismay. CDS’s new space is expected continue. It is being rebranded as the in 1879, with a church and rectory priorities, particularly the South of Bauman’s Barber shop including a April 22, which happened to be Earth to be ready by the fall of 2018 and they South Wedge Food Program. What is completed in 1880. It was a rarity in Wedge food program and possibly smoke shop and a gluten-free bakery. Day. First there was a parade from will operate out of their existing space needed now is more widespread com- its time when a kindergarten opened youth summer work camps. (Many Going back some – let’s say Little the old building on Marshall Street until then. munity support. How would you like to in 1892 and that program was turned thanks to Judy for compiling the his- Venice’s storefront was functional. It and South Avenue was closed off for a be involved? over to the Rochester City School tory timeline.) was a real surprise to enter the new few hours for the Earth Day Roc Fest There’s not much to add to the painful What began in 1981 as bread donations District in 1902. Full disclosure #2: My son (and later shop and be greeted with vibrant paint sponsored by Suncommon. There was circumstances that have led to the for the needy from the Abbey of the A formal merger between the two daughter) attended CSA Nursery color on the walls, new fixtures and a proclamation from Mayor Lovely closing of thread at 654 South Ave. Genesee in Piffard soon expanded to congregations happened in 1968. School starting in 1980 and I served an attractive layout. Sujana, who is Warren, speeches and congratulations after ten years in business. Manager fresh vegetables through a project from Nepal, offers a variety of beauty from a spokesman from Representa- Courtney Smith has been seriously with a suburban church. Through treatments including waxing, threading tive Louise Slaughter’s office, Sena- ill, forcing the prolonged close-out. Ingrid Overacker and Kay Burnett at and facials. Shop hours are Tuesday tor Joe Robach, Assemblyman Harry BASWA extends its best wishes and CSA, the food cupboard was expand- redevelopment of psych center through Saturday: 11 am to 6 pm; Sun- Bronson, and BASWA’s own board kind concern to all, including owners ed. Next came the Gleaning Project, day 11 am to 4 pm and closed Monday. member Ron Schutt of PrintRoc which Mike Ford and Johnny Tran. and the issue of food sustainability Morgan Management has applied for be a hotel along Elmwood Avenue, with it. Both buildings will share surface building containing 80 moderately Walk-ins are welcome and you can now prints their Rutabaga Rap. Their addressed through Alison Clarke; re-zoning to the City of Rochester and about 110 guest rooms. parking. The 420 residential units in priced units, with surface parking. make an appointment at 585-732-4432. hours are Monday to Friday: 8 am to According to FB, The Toasted Bear parishioner, community activist and a Town of Brighton for the redevelopment The rest of the city portion, in about the the City, and 102 in Brighton will have a This development is located next to Swagatam! (“Welcome” in Nepali.) 9 pm Saturday and Sunday: 9 am to 8 Tavern and Grill 689 South Ave. will founder of Politics of Food. of the Rochester Psychiatric Center’s same space as the existing Terrence mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, wetlands and MM has obtained a con- pm. Love the new logo – welcome to have an opening in this summer. Okay. In 1984 CSA became a distribution site Terrence Building on Elmwood Avenue. Building, will be replaced with a 6-12 2-bedroom with den, and a few 3-bed- servation easement and plans to have a Have some fun checking out Stephanie all! Full Disclosure #1: I was among the People are waiting. for surplus commodities through Gen- The Terrence Project has 18 acres in the story apartment building with about room units. walking trail connecting to nearby trails. Christansen’s blog, IROCPolkadots, first paid Natural Food Store managers esee Valley Regional Food Clearing- City and 10 acres in Brighton. The zon- 320 apartments, parking underneath A roadway along Elmwood Ave in Brigh- The timeline for the approval process is ing for each is different: in Rochester, and a courtyard with a swimming pool. ton will connect to St. John’s Meadows through September 2017, or as late as which she does for the fun of it. She’s in the early 1970s at $25 for a 20-hour The South Wedge is full of pet lovers house, later to be renamed Foodlink. it’s a Planned Development District, and It will have a pedestrian bridge to a and Brickstone. On the east side of December or January 2018. All applica- into fashion, styles and trends, with week; I am a shareholder and I loved and all kinds of creative people. Neigh- With Foodlink’s help, the CSA food in Brighton it’s zoned. MM plans to have two-story community building with property line, there will be 11 single- tions, drawings, and details given to the shapely brows being high on the list. seeing the new store looking so good! bor Kelly Rusha (who happens to do program soon was helping to feed two small commercial buildings in the another swimming pool. story buildings, each with two units and City and Brighton are online at: www. an excellent job of keeping Nathanial 400-500 families per month. In 2012, Her new venture, Just Browsing at NE corner; two stories high, for com- There will be a five-story apartment two–car garages, similar to the units recplanroom.com. Square looking good) is teaming up for Foodlink provided a grant to start the 389 Gregory St., had a soft opening on Advocates for community input on the mercial use or offices. There will also building with one level of parking below at St. John’s. There will be a four- story May 4th. Stephanie has worked for six open space at 151 Mt. Hope Ave. blan- a cause dear to her heart. Her dance Alison Clarke Community Garden. This years in brow styling and is certified keted the neighborhood with fliers and troupe, Goddess Hour Belly Dancers, is an oasis of 18 beds of fresh produce in the latest trend – micro-blending, sent out emails encouraging residents and Pitty Love Rescue are putting on growing behind the church. Tended by which she describes as “a really cool and businesses to speak up! There a “Bellies for Bullys” benefit at Lux volunteers, fresh vegetables from this technique” for filling in brows for those have been information sessions held Lounge, 666 South Ave. on Sunday July garden are distributed in season as who need or want fuller brows. Her around the neighborhood including at 23 at 2 p.m. Pitty Love Rescue, Inc. part of the program. plans for the shop include a selec- Calvary St. Andrew’s Church, Nativ- is a pit-bull-specific rescue group in The need for food for the less fortu- tion of retail clothing and accessories, ity Preparatory Academy and ABVI. At Rochester that serves the Rochester, nate among us remains enormous. and eventually, a second room for one of the meetings at the Hamilton 75 Buffalo, and Syracuse areas. They Opportunities for involvement are appointments. Stephanie’s partner and people showed up to hear, representa- rescue and find suitable homes for many! Merely to scratch the surface… business partner, Jacquie Parnell, a tives from the City of Rochester who abandoned, abused, and neglected pit area businesses, agencies and indi- wedding photographer, has a strong made it clear that they had no plans – bull and pit bull-mix dogs. Keep a look viduals can be sources of volunteers local connection. Jacquie’s aunt, Nancy yet. It ends up, the area from the Ford out for the posters going up around and financial donations. Churches and Daley, is the ad manager for the SWQ. Street Bridge north along the River is Lux. other institutions might conduct food drives, as the Boy Scouts and Episco- Hours are Wednesday to Friday 9 am re-purposed industrial space that pos- pal Church Home currently do. to 6 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm. Wel- es challenges for development. Much To get on board, interested parties are come to you too, Stephanie. of it is landfill in unstable soil over invited to contact Lynette Sparks at fractured bedrock. 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At our daughter’s RCSD high school a few have open minds and that we are begin- Summer…ahhh. The best 6 letter word summer school to make ends meet. years ago, additional staff were added ning to get things on a fundamental level for a teacher. The first thing most Working in restaurants, bartending, to the music department. The focus of as well. Attitudes really are shifting. Back elementary school teachers as the last painting houses or landscaping are one of these new positions was vocal at my alma mater, Pavilion Central School bus pulls out of the loop at the end of other ways teachers “relax” over the rochester people’s instruction. After just a couple months circa 1989, there were two female staff June is the ultimate happy dance in the summer. One year I waitressed and we knew the new hire for this position that were a couple. To make sure no one parking lot. Wave goodbye and smile, worked summer school. Not a great way was going to be a wonderful addition. In knew (even though everyone really knew) climate coalition by melissa carlson that brief time, she grew the choir from they drove to work separately from their let out a round of thunderous applause, to work on your tan. After ten years of an ensemble of six girls singing with a re- home 20 miles each way every day. Fast and secretly my own heart skips a beat teaching summer school, I hung up my corded track to an eighty-member group forward 30 years, listed as a past client or two. book bag and decided my sanity needed You know that something needs allowing it to aggregate all the with multiple parts singing alongside a under the LGBT Education and Safe Zone I then breathe…really breathe and take a break. I give kudos to those spending to be done about climate change. electric demand of residents and by jessica hamm fabulous accompanist. Three years later, tab on the Gay Alliance of the Genesee solace in the knowledge that I don’t their summer educating kids. community You know solar power and renew- small businesses in their commu- he has four-part harmony and a select Valley Website is Pavilion Central School. have to talk for six hours a day, five days If a teacher is not working a “real job” able energy is a step in the right nity. Education and outreach to all choir. No, that’s not a typo. He has. There are over 50 schools listed – rural, a week for the next few months. I don’t during the summer, they are likely direction. But as a renter, or home- community members goes on for urban, suburban, charter, private, elemen- composting have to talk to anyone if I choose. I can working at home. Many continue to be owner with big shady trees, or a two or more months so that you’ll About a year after she arrived to lead the tary, middle, and high schools alike. hang out with my dogs all day and not a chauffeur for their children’s summer person with no extra cash, what know what’s coming and how to choir and teach music, families received worry if they can hold their pee until I sports, instrument lessons, swim les- a letter from the district informing us that Not all states are created equal or are can you do? Can’t somebody else opt-out if you desire. A contract get home from work. sons, that lesson, this lesson. Laundry a member of the staff was in the process equally welcoming - even in their schools. Collectively speaking, we waste a to people living in an apartment take on this challenge? Your life, we’ve written is sent out for bid of gender transition. The letter included Just four years ago a CNN article by John After all the official paperwork is filled and house cleaning do not suddenly lot of food. According to the USDA, setting, those with little time to and your budget, is already full! to pre-qualified electric supply details for an upcoming meeting where D. Sutter entitled, “Gay People Live in 50 out and my classroom is packed up disappear, and snow shoveling has now Americans waste between 30-40 dedicate to a compost pile (it takes The Rochester People’s Climate companies. An administrator helps questions could be asked and concerns Americas” articulated this well. It noted (no small task as teaching elementary been replaced by grass cutting and percent of the food supply, which more than just tossing your scraps Coalition is working on a solution. with this process, and RPCC is addressed. that in Alabama, teachers are required to school involves much more than taking weeding. I usually spend July trying to equates to over $150 billion each into a pile and hoping for the best!), We are an inclusive, non-partisan working with Joule Assets, who mention, “in a factual manner and from a down a poster or two and closing the convince emyself that I do not have to year. The Environmental Protection or those who wish to compost ma- network of organizations and set up the first CCA in New York Nobody attended the meeting. public health perspective, that homosexu- door) I then realize I am really on sum- complete every household project by the Agency states that each American terials that are often taboo in back- individuals unified by our deter- in Westchester County last year. ality is not a lifestyle acceptable to the mer vacation. One of the most difficult end of summer. tosses out an average of $1,600 yard piles, like dairy, meat, bones, mination to identify and imple- When bids are received and the The media was present but not one public and that homosexual conduct is of food each year. Aside from seafood and prepared/processed things to do is to convince the brain and Teachers often do professional develop- ment effective climate solutions. contracts signed, the CCA begins. single parent showed up. At the time, we a criminal offense under the laws of the body that it really is ok to relax. Most ment over the summer since we usually these alarming statistics, there is foods. Since the business collects a plethora of widespread impacts upwards of two to three tons of Our diverse supporters include Residential and small business didn’t know which staff member this was state”. Never mind that homosexuality teachers are a bit high strung naturally don’t have much time to do that during regarding but we didn’t care. Even better is not a crime anywhere in the country that food waste has on our com- material weekly and works with business, faith, civic, labor, and consumers in a participating and are on the go constantly. So for the school year. Some of us help devel- was the response from the students. No according to our Supreme Court and that munities, environment and society Vermi-Green, a large processing environmental groups. And our so- municipality will be automatically one cared, or rather, they cared so much the majority of the public is cool with most of us, it really does take about a op curriculum, take classes, and many as a whole. From food insecurity center in Palmyra, New York, they lution is called Community Choice joined into the CCA, unless they that they wrote messages of support on same sex marriage. month for the body and mind to wind of us are learning new technology so we to greenhouse gas emissions to are able to accept a wide-range of Aggregation (CCA). It can save you have a current contract with an this teacher’s classroom door. It was a down from the constant overdrive of can implement it in the new school year. overflowing landfills, the urgency to organics. money on electric bills, provide ESCO different than the utility. non-issue. I repeated the same simple search for teaching. Now I must reprogram my Lots of us scour garage sales looking for re-evaluate our food consumption 100% renewable electricity, and is There will be options for con- “LGBTQ” done on the NYS Department inner clock. The one that goes off every books for our class libraries or any other and organic waste has never been Upon signing up online, subscrib- a new way of taking local control sumers not to participate in the When I began to write this essay, I of Education website for other states and morning at 5:30 a.m. Time to put the items we can add to our repertoire for more prevalent than it is now. ers receive a four gallon green bin of our region’s electricity. The program if desired, as well as the looked to my daughter to be sure I was the results tell a variety of stories. Some alarm on a summer time ringtone. teaching. which collects their food scraps only part you play is telling your ability to join the program at a recalling the information of her music were very predictable others a pleas- The truth is, though, that while and waste. The night before pick Part of a teacher’s summer is listening Teachers, like everyone else, feel the Mayor or Town Supervisor that later date. teacher correctly. She didn’t even feel ant surprise. Michigan, despite being to non-teachers tell us how lucky we need to cram in as many outdoor we can consciously cut down on up, the bin is placed outside. The the amount of food we waste by next day, Community Composting this is a good idea. You won’t need like it was worthy of discussion. “I have identified by Rolling Stone as one of the are that we get the summer off. These concerts and activities before those gay teachers, I have gay friends, no one 5 worst state for gay people, looked a purchasing less and planning our swaps out their bin with a clean to change anything: same utility, If the municipalities choose to same people tell me they would never glorious two months of nice weather are cares.” This reminded me of an article lot like New York. Hawaii, home to the meals prior to shopping, food one. The scraps make their way same bill paying options. But now use an administrator that part- I came across from a publication half largest per capita LGBTQ population, had want my job. Too much politics, too a distant memory. I know I spend lots of waste is in many ways inevitable. to Vermi-Green where they are you have new benefits: cleaner ners with a local organizer, like the world away that clearly expresses just one hit. Then there was Oklahoma, many kids, overbearing or non-caring my summer hours checking out things There will always be a forgotten mixed with carbonaceous material energy at lower rates. Joule and RPCC, then additional the sentiment felt by her high school Louisiana and Mississippi, no results, parents and all those state assess- here in my own great South Wedge potato that finds it way to the back like hay, sawdust, dried leaves and Right now we, as individual RGE benefits can be created for the community. The Sydney Morning Herald, no surprise. The most comical one was ments. I, they say, should not complain neighborhood and spend time explor- corner of the crisper drawer; there wood, and routinely turned. From customers, can shop around for communities. The CCA can develop (April 25, 2017) interviewed a trans male Texas. The initial search came back with because I have all that time off. Funny ing other area neighborhoods and local will be banana peels and apple beginning to end, the process of Electric Supply Companies (ESCO) additional programs to reduce detailing a conversation he had with a “Did you mean LGBT?”. Aha, of course, I that I would not dream to tell my non- parks. Day and overnight trips to my cores; and there will be other in- making the compost takes around but we have to accept their terms electric demand, which would child while teaching a swim lesson: refine the search to “LGBT” as was sug- teacher friends not to complain because hometown of Buffalo, as well as other gredients bought with good inten- two to three months. Every Spring, and we have little influence on save consumers more money, or gested to find there are still no results! tions that somehow got interrupted Community Composting custom- they don’t have to check for lice, clean nearby cities are always on the agenda. price. When enough of our house- to encourage the growth of local “Are you a boy or a girl?’’, the boy asked So close but yet so far. up vomit, listen to constant tattle-tell- Remember, even though we get “all that and ended up spoiling instead. So ers receive the finished compost in what’s the most natural and sus- return, completing the cycle. The holds and small businesses join renewable generation like solar him.‘’ I said, ‘I don’t know? Both?’ He’s ing, buy endless boxes of Kleenex and time off”, that time is chosen for us. like, ‘You can’t be both.’ I was like, ‘Why Obviously, these were not randomly tainable solution to this inevitable compost is then used to enrich the together (that’s the ‘aggregation’), gardens. hand sanitizer, time a bathroom break Seven years ago, I took my niece to Italy not?’ He said, ‘You can’t be both unless selected states and is anecdotal informa- problem? Composting. soil and grow more food further- we have some market clout to get you are transgender. You don’t look tion at best. But they are data points and to once a day or gulp down lunch in 10 for her 25th birthday. It was an incred- ing the process of farm to table by electricity suppliers to bid on the Although RPCC is doing the major- transgender.’ from them we can tell that we’ve got a minutes or less. ible experience, and it was 100 degrees While Rochester has yet to in- leading it right back to the “farm”. electricity supply we want: lower ity of the work, this cannot happen long way to go to be truly inclusive of I know many people have an image of a almost every day because it was July. troduce a municipally funded or cost, fixed rate, and 100% renew- without community support. You “So I was like, ‘Well, I am.’ And he said, all people in all our country. Given the teacher sitting around the pool, sipping This year I am doing my own “profes- required composting service, the By composting, either through a able. It is like a buying club for can encourage the process by ‘Cool, can I do backstroke now?’ To hear direction we’re headed this should be no cocktails and leisurely reading a book, or sional development” by hopping on a city is fortunate to have a pri- service or a backyard pile, Roch- electricity; more buyers for a bulk contacting your Mayor or Town a seven-year-old use that word is mind- surprise to anyone but a reminder that lying on the couch, beer and chips close plane to London for a few weeks to help vate compost hauler. Community esterians are taking steps towards product means lower prices. CCA Supervisor and sharing that you boggling and that’s not the first or last we should all be happy in our little bubble by, binge watching Netflix. a friend celebrate a milestone birthday. Composting provides an organics building a more sustainable future is more powerful when several want a 100% renewable energy time that’s happened. Kids have these here in New York State, in the city of collection service to residential and for the region and providing a posi- Actually, summer vacation for many I am sure I can do some great research municipalities work to create a CCA! We hope to be in business, open minds and they get things on a Rochester and our little pocket we call teachers means a second job. Contrary in a pub or two, and have my “What I commercial customers in the city of tive example of how to generate Rochester and select surrounding less waste for their community. To single program. supporting renewable energy and fundamental level. the South Wedge! to popular belief, you do not become did over Summer Vacation” all ready for suburbs. The service works well for learn more or to sign up, visit com- Here’s the process: the city, village its job growth, in your city soon! wealthy from teaching and many teach September. 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We asked some folks around the Rainbow Style a neighborhood about their favorite by toni beth weasner b current political heroes or activists, Do you look for a rainbow in the sky after a rain shower? For ages, the rainbow, a what is at the top of their summer beautiful and natural occurrence, has been the subject of artists and poets; a style entertainment list, and favorite sensation, and currently the symbol of one of the largest social movements in history. summer date activities. Here are Found in mythology and religion, the rainbow was considered to be a path made by a messenger Iris between Earth and Heaven. According to Genesis, after Noah’s flood, their responses. God put the rainbow in the sky as the sign of His promise that He would never again destroy the earth with flood. Images of rainbows can be found in artwork dating back to the 13th century and is as relevant of a subject today as it was 800 years ago. c Fast-forward to the 1970’s and the rainbow can be seen on the cover of Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” and as a logo for Apple. Still appealing as ever, top designers such as Gucci and Stella McCarthy incorporated rainbow colors and motifs into their current summer collections. Lucky Charms? Skittles? Need I say more?

Perhaps one of the most recognizable depictions of the rainbow is the rainbow flag. Ryan S. Rumored to be inspired by Judy Garland singing “Over the Rainbow”, the rainbow flag photo by dave burnet has become the symbol of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride and social movement. Originally devised by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker, it debuted on d “Current fave political hero: Dan Rather. I’m glad he’s become so June 25, 1978 in the San Francisco Gay Freedom Parade after Baker was challenged prominent with his informal coverage of the hot mess that is our cur- e rent administration. No shortage of material there. by influential gay leader Harvey Milk to come up with the symbol of pride for the gay Top of my summer entertainment: seeing Dead and Company at community. WEDGEFOLK SPAC, and then a co-headlining Tears For Fears/Hall & Oates show in Quebec City. And watching The Handmaid’s Tale -- riveting television. We’ve gathered some of our favorite rainbow inspired items from around the South Getting in some disc golf at MCC. Napping. Wedge to share with you. If you are looking to put a little color in your life or spread a Favorite summer date activity? The wife and I take our dogs to Read’s message of tolerance and inclusivity, you’ve come to the right place! Stop by one of Ice Cream for doggie sundaes...because it’s hilarious to watch a dog our South Wedge shops this summer and find your pot of style gold at the end of our eat frozen custard. I’m weird, I know.” Ryan S. rainbow!

photo by gerry szymanski Rebecca L. photo by stephen s reardon f “In this current time of political discord, there are many notable activists to look at who are taking a stand against the ills of this administration. For me, some of the most influential activism comes from all of the incredible rap music that been re- l leased over the last 18 months (Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, Noname..) These artists use their music to highlight the woes of their communities, while taking on the radical act of finding self love in very public forum. I can’t wait for summer in Rochester! My days will probably be filled by biking every- where, making cyanotypes in the sun and enjoying my sunny studio! Our community is so vibrant, I really look forward art festivals like Clothesline, Cornhill and Spokes & Ink! (Chances are I am tabling for one of the organizations I’m a part of or for my own artwork!) I’m always trying to grow my library of queer literature and will con- tinue to read authors like Roxanne Gay, Maggie Nelson and Audre Lorde. Although, g I am a big fan of graphic works (Aidan Koch) and general picture books (you should see my selection of books on houseplants). Favorite summer date activity and place: Climbing around the woods at Durand Eastman park, picnicking in the sun and spending the rest of the time swimming in k j the lake! As an added bonus, taking my partner to get ice cream at the end of the day— I love Hedonist for their non-dairy options.” Rebecca L .

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Additionally, to share your yard with some feathered friends. Rochester is located on she continued to broaden her ar- a migratory path that follows the Genesee River north to the lake, then it eas of expertise in the early 2010s, bends and heads north into Canada. We are fortunate to be in a great spot launching a plus-sized women’s where we can see hawks, peregrine falcons, and other fascinating birds of line of clothing, modeling for prey, but we can also cultivate native songbirds like goldfinch, blue birds, Jean-Paul Gauthier, creating her own collection for MAC Cosmetics, Carolina wrens, chickadees, downy woodpeckers, tufted titmouse, cardi- and releasing her memoir, Coal to nals, and so many more - right into our yards. Here are few tips on how to Getting to Know: Diamonds. She made strides in her attract birds to your yard. personal life as well, marrying her beth ditto long-time girlfriend in 2013. Research the feeding or nesting habits of the birds you want to attract. Birds are like any other animal and have characteristics unique to their With Gossip officially disbanding by ben frazier Sir Enoch Baconsworth type. Knowing what they will enjoy is a great first step. in 2016, many fans wondered not only when they’d see a proper full- (Bubba) and Food – Shelter – Water. Plant familiar foliage to provide protective cover length release form Beth, but also Lauren Nicolosi The queer/feminist icon returns with a new single and album on the way wedge the of pets what musical route she’d take. Our for the birds. Add flowers, inviting nesting areas, and a birdbath or water questions were answered, at least photo by kevin kosieracki feature to your landscape. Birdbaths and fountains not only offer a drinking Small-town Arkansas might seem able rhythms delivered with punk Describing herself as a “fat, femi- partially, when earlier this spring Enoch was adopted when he was 6 months old, weighing only 10 pounds, small enough to fit in her source, they offer a place for the birds to bathe. Keep the inside clean and like the least likely starting point rock fury and urgency. And it’s nist lesbian from Arkansas,” Ditto she dropped Fire, the first single hoodie pocket. 5 years later he now weighs 100 pounds, sports a mohawk and tusks but is just as full of fresh water (no chemical cleaners - a stiff brush & clean water), and cute as when he first came into her life. Why a pig you might ask? Lauren is a nurse who works long for someone who would eventually no coincidence that Olympia, the soon became known beyond The from her upcoming album Fake your feathered friends will be forever grateful. become a queer icon and be called scene that gave birth to the riot Gossip as an outspoken advocate hours, so a dog wasn’t a feasible choice for a pet companion. After seeing a video online of a dog and Sugar, which, maddeningly, has pig playing on line, she began to research and learned that pigs can be litter trained! It seemed like a “the coolest woman in the world,” grrl movement a decade before, of feminism, gay rights and body been given a vague release date of perfect option! I’ve had a lot of luck with black sunflower seed, thistle, and dried corn. I like but that’s precisely the case with would also imbue The Gossip with positivity. She put her commit- “sometime in 2017.” Beth Ditto. Leaving Arkansas as a fiercely political streak, rooted ment to the latter front and center She and Bubba love to walk around the Wedge together. Lauren admits that there was a learning it a bit more than millet mixes, as it draws fewer pigeons & sparrows. But Mary Beth Patterson at the age in feminism and LGBTQ rights. when she posed nude on the cover curve having a pig for a pet, as pigs are really intelligent animals, he learned to open the fridge very they will come, once they know there is a feeder present. There are specific Fire seems to be a bit of return to quickly and will eat everything within reach. They are also opportunists and if you leave a drink in of 18, Ditto relocated to Olympia, There’s no better example of of NME in 2007, stating that her form for Beth – it’s a boot-stomper reach – beer is his favorite, he will tip it over and slurp it up! He also is fond of gummy worms and blends to attract certain birds. Always be sure to keep the feeder clean, and Washington in 1999 and formed how perfectly this combination of purpose for doing so was to “chal- of a number that starts with a loves to be scratched with a fork. Apparently all pigs like being scratched with forks, they will flop pick up hulls. The hulls will ruin your grass if it builds up. If you compost, over for belly scratches! dance-punk band The Gossip danceable vibe, pissed-off energy lenge the conventional imagery of solitary, smoldering bluesy riff over you can add the hulls to the compost heap. shortly thereafter, taking on vocal and righteous purpose could come women.” Ditto was unapologetical- which Beth prods us to “get up, duties. Even though she had left together than Standing in the Way ly ferocious in her stage presence up, up, up, up, up, up, if you want Hang a hummingbird feeder (clear sugar water only – the red food dye is her Deep South hometown and of Control, the title track from the as well – early Gossip shows are Here are my favorite local resources for my, want my, want my love” – of supplies to care for the feeding and hous- dangerous for them to consume.) It takes a bit of time for them to come religious roots in the dust, clues of band’s 2006 studio album, their the stuff of legend; YouTube is filled course we do, and we’re compelled her origin were still evident in her third. Bristling with energy and with clip after clip of Ditto com- Paw•la’s ing needs of our native birds. These stores around, but if you have a flower garden, or a rose of Sharon bush in your to do that getting up as the guitars Pet are all locally owned and have super dedi- yard they will find you and you can enjoy these amazing little birds daily. powerful, brassy voice that’s just groove, this furious protest song manding her audience, sometimes layer on top of themselves and a Pointers as much Sunday morning gospel was written as a response to the wading into the crowd in sweaty, cated staff, that will be happy to help you whirling organ whips the track into attract birds to you yard and other wild life as it is as a punk rock warrior’s call George W. Bush-era war on mar- steamy punk clubs clad only in a frenzy by the end of the three Bird houses offer a safe place for a birds to settle and roost. Consider the to arms. It’s an undeniable vocal riage equality. Charting strongly bra and panties. In Ditto, a new too! Ask a lot of questions, they are always size of the hole in the bird house, this will determine the size of the bird minute track. It’s an enticing taste happy to help! presence that’ll make you wanna in the UK as well as being named generation of fourth-wave inter- of what promises to be a captivat- you will attract. A quality birdhouse will have proper ventilation to ensure TESTIFY. by NME as one of the “50 Greatest sectional feminists found a fierce ing comeback from a genuine force • The Bird House, 3035 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY 14618 proper air circulation and drainage in order to keep the birds’ nest dry and Indie Anthems Ever,” Standing is figurehead. of nature who never really left our • CountryMax, 4575 West Henrietta, Henrietta NY free of water build up. 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The availability of afford- coaches display unconditional pos- other as well. When we tend to able, accessible and comprehensive The Pharmacy at Trillium Health dis- penses specialty medication that other itive regard for their clients and a the development and fulfillment of health care services to people with belief in their capacity for change, each dimension, we are of sound complex health care needs, includ- pharmacies do not regularly carry, and can provide a seven-day emergency and honoring that each client is body, mind and spirit. However, ing those living with (and vulnerable an expert on his or her life, while too often we ignore a dimension or to) HIV is a true need in the LGBTQ+ supply of PEP 24 hours, 7-days a week. ensuring that all interactions are community. Due to an executive order signed by two, and are therefore off-balance. Gay people are so, Orthodox Jews Lesbians, and their Clothes don’t make Small town gays respectful and non-judgmental. Health care services for transgender Andrew Cuomo in early April, you are so young. can be gay. mothers in law, the man. But it need love too In my practice as a Health & Well- Email: individuals is too often overlooked now able to receive a 7-day emergen- can be funny. helps. ness Coach, I define one’s Health [email protected] by health professionals; access to cy supply of the 28- day drug regimen Nancy Death, Sex and Money This American Life How to be Amazing S-Town welcoming, comprehensive and without a prescription. 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But most importantly episodes of S-Town were Some of the health disparities that Physical Wellness relates to the proper care of our bodies for optimal That includes services for major health better be her name. So I the LGBTQ experience gays. David Sedaris. Dan he listens. My favorite epi- released at the same time LGBTQ+ populations may face include: health and functioning think NANCY is an odd name better than her NANCY Savage (of course). David sode is his interview with which prevented the pundit • Aging LGBTQ+ people face conditions and chronic diseases as well as preventive care. 1. I eat a balanced nutritious diet. for a podcast hosted by a cousins. Meet Mandi Rakoff (RIP). There are too Tim Gunn. You can’t not like podcast spinoffs theorizing challenges in obtaining LGBTQ+ wel- Questions you can ask your health 2. I have an established exercise routine. gay man (Tobin Low) and a Hauwert, the San Quentin many stories to count. But Tim. He’s a sweetheart. And about the lives of the folks coming housing, an upcoming problem that will continue to grow as the aging care provider to help overcome barri- 3. I follow preventive care measures regarding my health and am aware of lesbian (Kathy Tu) about the prison guard coming out my favorite recent story funny (have you heard his J in this small Alabama town. population significantly grows over the ers to care. my critical health numbers. LGBTQ experience. I had as a transgender woman. had me laughing out loud Edgar Hoover/Vivian Vance It’s only 7 episodes, just next few decades. • Do you have a sliding-fee Social Wellness is the ability to relate to and connect with other people higher expectations. As a Actor Titus Burgess talks while doing the dishes one story?) But in this interview long enough for a summer • Men who have sex with men scale available? A sliding-fee scale ad- in our world gay man in my 50’s I may about his journey from Sunday night. Tig Notaro he makes himself vulner- road trip, preferably one have the highest risk of contracting justs based on a person’s ability to pay 1. I have a network of close friends and/or family. and other factors which may include not be able to remember Georgia to NYC. Then there (no, not that episode) has able recounting his life and without kids. At times fun- HIV and other STD’s, especially among 2. I have satisfying social interactions with others. household income. being as young as the hosts is Big Freedia from New her mother in law Carol Michael is right there gently ny, at times sad, it left me communities of color. 3. I have a sense of belonging, I do not feel isolated and their guests are. The Orleans who recounts her on stage so Carol can tell leading the way. It almost reflecting on life and what • Transgender individuals • Is there access to a Patient Care Fund (PCF) or other programs Spiritual Wellness is a highly individualized concept that is measured first episode of the hosts’ life after Hurricane Katrina the joke she made up. seems to intimate to listen we leave behind. And on my have a high prevalence of HIV, STD’s, to help pay for my health care? A PCF by the amount of peace and harmony an individual experiences in their coming out stories were and working with Beyoncé. That only Carol thinks is to. But then Tim’s humor northern liberal educated victimization, mental health needs and suicide. can help patients deal with all kinds day-to-day life. painful to listen to. Not The New York performance funny. If you need a laugh brings you back to the white superiority. And my • Transgender men have high of costs directly and indirectly related 1. I am able to relax. because they were difficult artist Lucy Sexton who find episode 577 and listen friend zone. I can’t promise ignorance and apathy for risk of uterine, ovarian, or breast to care. Other programs may provide 2. I have a general sense of peacefulness, meaning and purpose in my life. stories but that the hosts married the gay father of to Act 2. And if you don’t dry eyes but I can guaran- the world around me. And cancer and reproductive complications discounts to qualifying individuals 3. I trust others and am able to forgive others and myself and let go. seemed clueless and lacking her child. The interview laugh I’ll come do your tee a chuckle or two. And an sundials. Just listen. and illness. based on income and assets. Emotional Wellness implies the ability to be aware of and accept our • What other supportive care self awareness. They both with Dan Savage, of course. dishes. insight into a well dressed • Elderly LGBTQ+ individuals feelings, rather than deny them, have an optimistic approach to life, and management services can I take ad- owe their parents apologies. And John Cameron Mitch- man. face additional barriers to health due enjoy life despite its occasional disappointments and frustrations. The second episode was ell. And Holland Taylor. to isolation, lack of social services and vantage of? Access to services such as case management, specialty refer- 1. I am able to feel and label my emotions. a shocking change in tone Then there is the daughter culturally competent providers. rals, translation/interpretation, and 2. I express my feelings appropriately. with an explicit discussion exploring the secret life of • Lesbians and bisexual women get less routine health care transportation can help make getting 3. I have a sense of control in my life and I am able to adapt to change. of porn with no warning. her HIV positive father who than other women and are 8 percent healthy a lot simpler. Intellectual Wellness refers to valuing and nurturing creativity, curiosity (Be warned - there is a lot denies being gay. But my more likely to develop colon, breast, On May 17, 2017, Trillium Health will and lifelong learning. of profanity. I use a fair favorite is “From Conver- and cervical cancer. hold an open house for patients and 1. I pursue mentally stimulating and creative interests or hobbies. amount in my own life but sion Therapy to a Rainbow” Several health care programs do sup- the community to learn about our new 2. I enjoy new challenges patient portal, meet new staff mem- this just seems unprofes- where Anna talks to Chaim port the needs of LGBTQ+ communi- 3. I keep up to date on current events and news in my community. bers and enjoy a tour of the facility. We sional) The third episode Levin and Benjy Unger who ties which not only include primary Occupational Wellness is the ability to get personal fulfillment from our seemed to be going some- met while going through care, but also behavioral health and will also host free testing sessions! Did you know that patient portals allow jobs or our chosen career fields while still maintaining balance in our where but left you alone on conversion therapy. It’s wellness, hormone therapy, and gy- you to see your lab and test results lives a dead-end street. And then a story of friendship, not necological services. Services such as STD screenings and treatment, rapid without leaving the comfort of your 1. I enjoy going to work most days musical theater and more romance, between two HIV and hepatitis C testing, health home? Stop by our facility from 5-7 2. I am able to unplug from work profanity. The forth episode men coming to terms with education/counseling, pre-exposure p.m. to learn more. 3. 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