Our House…Is a Very, Very, Very Nice House! Bulk Rate U.S

Fall 2014

Our House…is a very, very, very nice house! Bulk Rate U.S. Postage Paid Permit #24

This spring the “little pink house” across from Amberations’ upper field entrance became available. Known for her limitless pipe dreams, Amberations’ founder Gloria Wiley got it in her head that this would be a great opportunity to enlist a part time caretaker. In what quickly became a learn- ing experience, similar to opening a can of worms, Amberations has put almost every penny we have into the purchase and renovation

of 2340 Amber Road. It is a bright and cheery little two bedroom house with a cute yard and conve- nient access to our fifty acres.

Our goal is to find someone to Soon we will see the fruits of our

Fall live there for what should be very labor. Meanwhile, we could benefit

October 5th October Festival Festival low rent. In exchange for this more than ever from donations. For great rate our “tenant” will help anyone with a few hours to spare, us with some of our feedings and/ the range of opportunities to help or upkeep. So far, the plan that us has just grown tenfold. was meant to provide relief, has Give us a call if you’d like to amounted to a summer of intense help: (315)636-7166 cleaning and renovation work. Amber Road Road Amber NY 13110 Marietta, 2345 Amber Road, Marietta, NY 13110 315.636.7166 www.amberations.org Fall Festival Fingerlakes R.J. Frost Hauling, LLC CHIROPRACTIC TREE • BRUSH • JUNK REMOVAL We are fortunate to have some of mixture of folk, bluegrass and roots of SKANEATELES We Haul Everything! the best local musicians delighting oriented originals. This is their first Attics • Basements our audiences at Amberations’ Fall time to Amberations’ Festival and Dr. Christopher Stahl Building Demolition • Excavation Festivals. Prepare for an afternoon we are excited to have them support- 1416 E. Genesee St. Dumpster Removal of talent you won’t want to miss... ing our cause. You can hear them by Skaneateles, NY 13152 (315) 685-1422 2388 Otisco Valley Rd. from start to finish Sunday, October going to the ReverbNation website 1 Mile East of the village Marietta, NY 13110 5th from 1 - 6 PM at the Otisco Lake and searching for “theeasyramblers.” 315-636-8925 Community Center. Since 2004 The Kambuyu Ma- The Salt Potatoes is a quartet led rimba Ensemble has played tradi- POINT of Rebound by our musical coordinator and em- tional dance music from Zimbabwe OF cee Harvey Nusbaum. They cover on seven marimbas (soprano through & jazz, traditional fiddling (Irish and bass) and one hosho (aka maracas). VIEW Sports Orthopedic Physical Therapy American), rock, contemporary folk, Don’t miss them. They have a mel- OPTICAL you name it. Somehow it all comes low steel drum sound with different Dr. Karen A. Winters out with the unique Salt Potatoes grooves drifting in and out while Optometrist 37 South Street sound, irreverent and serious at the the melody ties the musical lines Marcellus, NY 13108 Marshall Square Mall (315) 673-1007 same time. together. (315) 425-0373 1-800-548-2640 Bob Lyna uses the hard edge side In addition to this great musical of folk-rock to attract a loyal fol- line up our event offers a great selec- lowing in his hometown of Auburn tion of unique foods, games, raffles, Healing Energies St. Pha and Central New York. His wit puts animals, our Treasure Hunt, Duck ain rma any audience at ease plus he jams Race, animals and more. Bring your Balanced Energy/Better Health M cy with a wide variety of musicians. family and friends to enjoy this fun For our festival he’ll be with his trio day and support a great cause, this Lisa A. Jeske, RN.BSN,BS 11 E MAIN ST Certified NAET Practitioner alternatively called Nuclear Ukulele event is fun rain or shine. Finger Lakes Chiropractic of Skaneateles MARCELLUS, NY 13108 or The West Niles Marching Jug 1416 E. Genesee St. Band. Skaneateles, NY 13152 (315) 673-2410 Casual Plaid is a band well 315-440-4816 known to classmates and parents Schedule at Marcellus High School and is 1:00-1:45 Salt Potatoes “...and all the angels pray for peace” quickly becoming popular through- 2:00-2:45 The Bob Lyna Trio KAMBUYU out Central NY. Their energy is genuine and they expertly apply it to 3:00-3:45 The Easy Ramblers ® MARIMBA bluegrass and the folkier side of pop. 4:00-4:45 Casual Plaid Suji ENSEMBLE Not to be missed. 5:00-5:45 Kambuyu Marimba PEACE ANGEL The SAMMY Award winning Ensemble ART DOLLS Easy Ramblers will bring their 5:45-6:00 DUCK RACE [email protected] unique blend of “Easygrass” - a www.SujiRising.com kambuyumarimbas.com A Pond and The Rummage Barn Frogs? Clean Outs and Buy Outs to benefit Sue Harrington 1166 Otisco Valley Road Preble, New York 13141 (315)636-7267 Sunday October 5, 2014 1-6pm 2223 Amber Road, Marietta LIVE MUSIC One of our visions is to build a NOJAIMBROS. pond. That would not only mean Kambuyu • Casual Plaid • Easy Ramblers frogs, tadpoles & dragonflies, but Bob Lyna Trio • The Salt Potatoes Visit the Animals it would also reduce the mud and Come Get to FOOD • GAMES • ANIMALS water that sometimes seeps into our Know Us Upper Fields barn. Can you be the person who 27 East Main St. Garden Parkin Outh g & helps this vision become reality? Marcellus, NY ouse Hike the Trails

Congratulations

Jean Thorek and Scavenger Hunt Shawn Emmons

Duck Race

Amberations is: 50 acres of forest and fields. A community supported garden. Farm animals to visit. A barn and stream to play in. Dog friendly. Yours to explore. Become a Volunteer Spreading the Message

We are looking to expand as well as volunteering the day our small family of volunteers. of the event. Consider coming Nothing is more exciting than Thank you to our new crew of to enjoy this fun day with us. to see kids enjoying nature and teens, preteens and adults who We can tailor tasks to match animals. Many kids today do not have stepped in to help us with your skills. Groups or individu- have that opportunity. feedings at the barn. als are welcome and we Amberations exists as a place If you enjoy the will work within for them to feel free-spirited and outdoors, working your schedule. creative, to connect with the animals and to explore paths, trees, with animals, We are re- ravines and expanses of sky. carpentry ceptive to and general You can help us spread this mes- groups or sage by supporting us with regular grounds people Pledges or Donations. mainte- work- nance, ing for please a cause. consider Your helping us creativ- Yes, I would like to support Amberations out. ity, ideas Our mission for growth name ______is to provide and imple- address ______opportunities for menting these are phone number ______people of all abilities needed. email ______to enjoy nature and spend time General tasks we need help interacting with animals. with range in scope from small Adopt an Animal We have hosted youth groups, to very large such as: raking, church groups, group homes and weeding, trail and grounds I would like to adopt ______senior citizens and are always maintenance and feeding the (minimum - $120/yr or $10/mo) looking to expand our organiza- barn animals, to building a pond. Pledge tion Please contact Becky Hudson This is our busy time of year our Volunteer Coordinator if you Pledge Amount______How often? ___ yearly ___ monthly with our Fall Fest quickly ap- would like to help our organiza- Business Card Size Advertisement $50 proaching on October 5th. tion. E-mail her at: There’s lots to do including help- [email protected] General Donation $20 Other______ing us prepare the food, setting up games, cleaning up the site, Taking Care of Our Animals Realizing Our Vision

The increasing numbers of people who visit us are always excited about our Animals. It costs about $200/month to feed Joe (our donkey), Katie (our sheep), Boo & Billie (our goats),our assorted chickens and Guinea Fowl, our 6 ducks and our two cats, Happy and Shadow. We are grateful to Wegman’s which provides funding for our cat food. The animals also need good vet care. This has cost more than $600.00 annually. One way you can help Amberations is to Adopt an Animal. By agreeing to con- tribute monthly to an animal of your choice you will be sustaining the contin- ued health and welfare of our small farm family.

Amberations has come a long rate by people who will be caretakers way! When you visit our Festival for our animals. We are thus plan- this year you’ll see many new things: ning for a more secure future. a composting toilet by the barn, new The House, of course, means an ducks and goats, new volunteers and investment of time, labor and money. visitors and a New House. We have many needs at this crucial The House is located across the time. The costs to run Amberations street & up a little ways at 2340 are at an all time high. Amber Road. How can you support us? The vision of the House is that it will be rented at a very reasonable Our New House needs: • Contributions to help pay for the renovation Reagan and Dailey • Duct work • Electrician to convert the ATTORNEYS AT LAW Patrick J. O’Connor house from fuses to circuit Broker/Owner breakers • A small deck outside the 18 East Main St. “Your Dream, Our Team” 2100 East Genesee Street back door entrance PO Box 196 60 East Main St. Syracuse, New York 13210 O 315-422-0511 C 315-430-1887 Marcellus, NY 13108 Marcellus, NY 13108 • Waterproofing of the base- patrick@cnyhomes - cnyhomes.com ment walls 315.673.4864 315-673-2051 Central New York’s leading home search site Volunteer Spotlight Potty Talk

Schuyler has been helping the kids would play together while Visitors to Amberations’ barn have fertilizer while the feces is mixed with animal care and feedings at the Moms socialized. often wished there were bathroom with carbon additives such as leaves, Amberations this summer. She is an Becky: “What do you enjoy most facilities available, especially those mulch or hay. This mixture is then enthusiastic and welcome addition to about volunteering at Amberations?” who have arrived after a long drive. left to sit for a year in our newly our small family of volunteers. An constructed two chamber compost- Schuyler: “I like being around the For over two years a contingency interview with Schuyler by Becky, of students from SUNY –ESF’s En- ing bins. Amberations’ volunteer coordinator: animals. It’s calming and gives me time to be by myself.” gineering for a Sustainable Society Many students worked hard to Becky: “Tell me about yourself” club have been working on creating make this dream a reality but we Becky: “Who is your favorite?” Schuyler: “I’m an 11th grader a composting toilet for Amberations. have to especially thank Kristine at Marcellus High School active in Schuyler: “Boo” (the white fe- This group researched, designed, Ellsworth, the local projects commit- varsity basketball, outdoor track and male goat) “She’s adorable!” planned, raised funds and built our tee head, for working steadfastly to toilet. It is now complete, about to see this project to fruition. cross country. I also work at “Tim’s Becky: “What would you say Pumpkin Patch” in the Fall picking undergo a few finishing aesthetic Additionally, one year ago Tony to your peers about what they touches, and ready for use. pumpkins, gourds and indian corn could gain by volunteering at Russo stepped in to supervise for display and sales. I’ve always Amberations?” Composting toilets work to turn construction and we are all so very been around animals, growing up human waste into compost, complet- thankful that he did. Schuyler: “It’s really rewarding with a farm down the road.” ing a full cycle: food from the earth A huge thank you to Kristine, knowing you’re helping someone returns back into the earth. Becky: “How did you become out.” Tony and all the others who made interested in Amberations?” In our toilet design the urine is yet another of Amberations’ dreams Thanks Schuyler!!! Come meet separated and diluted to be used as a reality. Schuyler: “Through Patti Schuyler- she will be running the Stremple, a friend of Gloria Wiley’s childrens’ games at Amberations’ (Amberations’ founder). Per Gloria, Fall Fest on 10/5.