October/November 2009 Vol. 31 No. 5 SWPC south wedge planning committee

OFFICAL NEWSPAPER OF THE SOUTH WEDGE

SWPC is a neighborhood organization funded for and by the South Wedge community St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality Wedge Three Vie for New Facade Boosts South Ave. the Golden Hammer by Nancy O’Donnell This year three South mixed-used facility. The Wedge-based community activ- 10-story Art Deco structure, ists were nominated for Flower constructed in the late 1920s, City Habitat for Humanity’s now uses a geothermal heating “Golden Hammer Award”: and cooling system as well John Billone, Jr., president as other energy conserving of Flower City Management, features. South Wedge Planning Com- Billone received the award on mittee Executive Director Rob- Sept. 16 at a luncheon in honor ert Boyd and Wilton Enterprise of the nominees. (Boulder Coffee owner) Lyjha Wilton. The Golden Hammer Award recognizes “a business or individual who has made a significant contribution to the City of Rochester in the areas of economic development and/or neighborhood revitalization.” Billone’s green sensibility is well known in Rochester. Flower City Management renovated the Medical Arts Robert Boyd, John Billone Jr., Lyjha Building at 277 Alexander Wilton at the award ceremony New St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality Facade. (Photo courtesy of MRA Architecture) Street as a green, sustainable

A long-awaited renovation 1935, came from City ment Coordinator] who said to St. Joseph’s House of Hospi- to help launch the house. The he’d help us get a grant.” tality on South Avenue begins center is one of only two loca- Earlier the staff had felt Indie Music Festival in October. The renovation will tions in the Rochester area that that applying for grant money include restoration to its his- provide hot meals seven days a would take time away from toric façade and a new side en- week, clothing and shelter for their mission. “We put all our trance for waiting guests. The “the needy, the hungry and the energy in caring for the home- to Rock the Wedge construction was made possible homeless.” less,” said Sigrist. through a grant from the Roch- St. Joe’s President Tim Sig- The building’s history--a ester Area Community Founda- rist described the process of dry goods store with huge front tion and an anonymous donor. renovation as an “odyssey” that windows--added to the delay. St. Joe’s, as it’s known by involved a number of delays. The building was constructed staff and neighbors, is the old- “The planning exceeded in 1850 for a family-owned est Catholic Worker facility in two years,” said Sigrist. “At “grocery and provisions” store the U.S. still based in its origi- first we thought we’d do it operated by brothers David and nal location. It’s been in opera- ourselves—a bit of paint, put Issac Abeles, Sigrist said. For tion at 402 South Avenue since in some new wood— until we many years it also doubled as 1941. Dorothy Day, the founder talked with George Lorson, the residence for the owners. of the movement that began in [SWPC’s Real Estate Develop- continued on page 8

The BASWA Holiday by Nancy O’Donnell Rochester Independent Mu- Festival.The City of Rochester

PAID sic Festival (RiF2) expands in joins the excitement, moving U.S. Postage Rochester, NY Rochester, both the number of bands and the giant symbol of its 175th an- Permit No. 4041 Decorating Contest

Non-Profit Organization Decorate your shop and nights of music when it moves niversary celebration--the Big Wish Globe--from the Public win a prize! Decorations to the South Wedge October 1-3. From a one-night/six act debut Market to the Wedge for the fes- should be installed by No- at Water Street Music Hall in tival. vember 30. A three-member 2008, RiF2 has grown to three “The second year of the panel of judges from City ticketed nights at The German Rochester Independent Music Hall, the Neighborhood House and the Keg on Gregory Festival – part of the City’s spe- th Service Center and the Street and Boulder Coffee Com- cial 175 Coming Home celebra- tion – is yet another dynamic neighborhood will pick the pany on Alexander St. The Bug Jar on Monroe Avenue will also event for Rochesterians and winners on Dec. 9. host bands. beyond to enjoy,” said Mayor First prize $300, Second “This vibrant neighbor- Robert J. Duffy. Prize $200, and Third Prize hood has been so welcoming See RiF2 info on page 5, $100. For more info, visit and supportive,” said RiF Ex- page 12 for the exciting line up http://baswa.org. ecutive Producer Ned Corman, of performers, or visit www. a major catalyst in the launch of rochesterindiefest.com the Rochester International Jazz from the business association Happy of the south wedge area Indie Music FestivalHolidays Oct 1 -3. (BASWA) See schedule on page 12. South Wedge Planning Committee Planning South Wedge Avenue 224 Mt. Hope 14620 Rochester, New York The Wedge 2 October - November 2009

patio.” Halter also worked with first moved back. Despite that others in creating Star Alley out some investor-owners of “nice Star of the Wedge – of “an empty dirt lot between 1880s building feel they should two South Avenue businesses,” be able to do anything they filling it with sunflowers and want to their property”; “You Dave Halter garden benches. He also helped don’t just let [an owner] gut the by Nancy O’Donnell in the redesign of Marie Daley heart and soul of a neighbor- Park. hood,” said Halter, who is ex- Dave Halter is a South Halter especially enjoyed cited by the new Wedge. Wedge lifer. Sure he took time rehabbing the boarded over fa- “It’s a very cohesive neigh- off to be a Navy pilot and Disco çade of the SWPC headquarters borhood with its original el- Party Planner, but after all his on Mount Hope Avenue, then ements, 1880 married to the adventures, he returned to his st South Wedge Planning Committee boarded over. 1900s and to the 21 century. 224 Mt. Hope Avenue • Rochester, New York 14620 childhood neighborhood and to “John Dennis and I started We’ve preserved the real feel of (585) 256-1740 FAX (585) 256-1497 help in its transformation. pulling down the boards, and a neighborhood,” said Halter. Dave Halter. (Photo by Johannes Halter grew up on Mt. Ver- we said, ‘Oh, my God!’ There Halter isn’t slowing down. Bockwoldt) Officers non Avenue and went to school were giant windows from the He’s still involved with Mt. Lyjha Wilton, Chair Tracy Saville, Vice Chair at School #24. Along the way he borhood and moved from West- 1880s totally covered over in- Hope Avenue projects, keeping studied engineering at the GM Anthony Sciarabba, Treasurer minster Street to Caroline Street side and out. We realized what a presence that reminds build- Sarah Johnstone, Secretary Institute, flew SNJs and T28 and began buying properties on a fantastic front we’ve got.” ers not to “block over views Navy planes out of Florida, and South Avenue. Halter can say he’ll never of the river” that were lost for Board Members earned a B.S. in Industrial Arts Demetrius Castro, Neighbor “Most of the Wedge was really ever leave the Wedge. decades. He’s also doing a ma- Rachel Chaffee, Neighbor from Buffalo State University. ragged [in 1986],” said Halter. “I’m bronzed,” said Halter. jor research survey—“all the Felicia “Bo” Clark, Neighbor “I got married and had my The building he bought for his A statue of him (aka Nathan- facts and figures” of all the John Dennis, Neighbor two girls. Lisa lives in Wood- Dave Halter, Business home [the old Geissner’s Meat iel Rochester) sits in Nathaniel buildings on the East Side of Chris Jones, Business stock, N.Y. and Kira lives in Pas- Market], required massive ren- Square Park at South Avenue the Mount Hope Avenue from Donna Roethel Lenhard, Neighbor adena, California,” said Halter. ovation. “I found the kitchen and Alexander Street. Gregory Street to Byron Street. Frank Logan, Neighbor After a divorce, Halter Monica McCullough, Stakeholder floor had three layers of -lino “When we working on the Halter doesn’t hesitate to Ben Munson, Neighbor entered his “disco phase.” leum.” design of the park and talking praise the people he’s worked Chris Peterson, Neighbor Cheryl Stevens, Neighbor “I had a house with 16 rooms, Halter’s next transforma- about putting up a statute, the with to rebuild his South Wedge. and I ran parties with bands JoAnn Thomas, Neighbor tion was as general contractor sculptor, Pepsy Kettavong, said “One of the things that Michael Trojian, Stakeholder and beer,” said Halter. “They and woodworker, and he began to me ‘you look just like [Roch- I’m most proud is the qual- John vanKerkhove, Neighbor just kept getting bigger and big- rehabbing his properties one at Chris Widmaier, Neighbor ester],’ said Halter. ity of the projects and the qual- Tanya Zwahlen, Neighbor ger. At one I had 400 people.” a time. He leapt into commu- “He took some photos and ity of the people in the South Once he rented the Avon- nity activism and began volun- I sat for him. I try not to get a Wedge,” said Halter. “And by Honorary Livonia train and had it stop teering at the South East Area the amount that we’ve been able Vince Corsall, Mitchell Dannenberg, bloated head,” laughed Halter. Joe DiDonato, Mack McDowell in a cornfield where partiers Coalition (SEAC) and the South “No one recognizes me. I kid to bring back. It’s a very viable danced to an electric band. Wedge Planning Committee people if they ask me where I neighborhood. It’s a safe place Advisory Other Halter enterprises in- (SWPC). am, I tell them I’m sitting in the and lots of fun to live in. The Tony Adiutori, Jody Asbury, John Billone Jr., Marsha Dumka, cluded a wholesale warehouse “I worked with SWPC on park.” merchants take care of the front where he sold brass and cop- Howard Konar, Richard Pifer, U of R Wilson Days [students After 20 years working on of their stores. People live here, Patrick Tobin, Len Zwas per pipe fittings. Once he got volunteer for community proj- revitalizing the South Wedge, and they care.” into real estate development, he ects] and used my skills with Halter says it’s exactly as he en- Staff turned his eye to his old neigh- Robert Boyd, Executive Director a backhoe to build the SWPC visioned it would be when he Allison Clark, Coordinator Eilleen Thomas, Coordinator George Lorson, Coordinator Phinis “Butch” Horton, Facilities Letters to the Editor Consultants Norm Karsten, SBDC SUNY Geneseo [Editors note: Ben Kendig example, usually points to the Deb Ferris, Bookkeeper responds to Tom Cantin’s story developer. From my perspec- Think Global Shop Local Wedge Newspaper about house moving in the Wedge tive, though, the behind the Nancy O’Donnell, Editor (Aug/Sept issue). scenes people are the real story. Allison Clark, Layout As regards the houses I Julie Everitt was a huge Webster Printing, Printing & Mailing relocated in the South Wedge force in making these programs Writers in 1981-1982, the real credit work. The City Code Enforce- Robert Boyd, George Lorson, Nancy should go to Julie Everitt. Julie Keep the Heat on With HEAP O’Donnell, Eilleen Thomas ment personnel, inspectors, and HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) helps [now working for Pathstone] engineering staff really came income-qualified area residents pay their heating bills. Photography was a long time City employee through. The subcontractors Robert Boyd, Johannes Bockwoldt, Nancy in community development. like Harry Rapp, F & S Electric, The program may help with emergency payments for Straub, Nancy O’Donnell, Cindy Welch More than any other person, and Art Barber were unbeliev- electricity, gas, oil, coal, propane, wood or kerosene for To reach The Wedge, she had a sense of who could ably creative and adaptive. those at risk of having their heat turned off. Applicants call (585) 256-1740, ext. 105 “finish a job”. So, when this [Mayor] Tom Ryan, much under age 60 may apply for HEAP at the Department of E-mail Addresses: program came about, she first initial last [email protected] like our present Major was Social Services, 111 Westfall Road. Senior citizen HEAP called a few of us that she knew someone you always knew re- applications are handled at the Lifespan office at Lac de The Wedge Newspaper, a not-for-profit would get the job done, thereby ally cared about how things newspaper, is published by the South Wedge Ville plaza on South Clinton Avenue. Seniors with ques- Planning Committee (SWPC), a grassroots not embarassing the City. turned out. It was all a fine ex- organization serving the South Wedge Urban It was a complicated pro- ample of Rochester at work! tions should call 244-8400, ext. 102. Village. Its mission is to provide accurate coverage of neighborhood news as well as local, cess to jack up the house and Ben Kendig For more information, call 1-800-342-3009. You can state and national news that affect the area. trundle it along city streets to fi- also go online to www.otda.state.ny.us and click on Today, the Wedge is printed bimonthly (February, nally “seat” it onto a new wait- I am writing in response “Resources for Working Families.” April, June, August, October and December) with ing foundation. No matter what a circulation of 7300. The newspaper is mailed to your Wedge article, “Pub- to homes in the South Wedge and distributed to phase of the project you look at, lic Cheers and Jeers Canalway area businesses and retail shops and other drop points in the Greater Rochester area. there were issues to deal with. Trail” [Aug./Sept. 2009]. SWPC Community Calendar Traffic lights, overhead wires, You wrote that the trail Articles in this paper do not necessarily reflect by Tracy Saville the view and/or opinions of SWPC. light poles, old foundations, project seemed to be an “an is- All meetings are held at 224 Mt. *Marketing & Membership abandoned utility pipes and sueless issue.” Two possible Please send any story suggestions or news Hope Ave. except when noted TBD: email tsaville@rochester. releases to Wedge Newspaper Editor Nancy wires, abandoned foundations translations of “issueless is- O’Donnell, 224, Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, and debris and more. rr.com New York 14620 or [email protected]. sue” is that the trail project was *Housing & Structures Please see our complete Advertising Deadlines Also, there was the issue of and Rates online at www.swpc.org. “much ado about nothing” or Email: [email protected] Finance adapting the old house to new that the folks who were there Tuesday, Oct. 13 @ 5:30 p.m. Email contact: tsciarabba@hotmail. Before recycling this printed newspaper, why not pass it on to a friend or co-worker? building codes; always a chal- were making “a mountain out Tuesday, Nov. 3 @ 5:30 p.m. com . lenge! of a molehill.” The residents Tuesday, Oct. 6 @ 1p.m. The program worked, but who attended the meeting were *Commercial Business & Tuesday, Nov. 10 @ 1 p.m Our Mission Statement was too expensive to refund genuinely concerned for their Development SWPC builds community in the South Wedge, year in year out. neighborhood and for the safety encourages a full range of housing opportunities, Email: chris@historichouseparts. SWPC Executive Board and promotes a diverse, historically significant, and It is always easy to forget of those who will use the pro- com Committee commercially sustainable urban village. the contributions of the “sup- posed trail. Please do not dis- Dates TBD Email: [email protected] port troops”. Media credits, for miss or minimize the insight of Monday, Oct. 12 @ 5 p.m. continued on page 4 *Community Engagement & Monday, Nov. 9 @ 5 p.m. Ad Deadline Marketing Correction: The Heart of the City column (Aug./Sept. issue), Held at Boulder Coffee House, *SWPC Board of Directors. for Next Issue incorrectly listed the Pacho Lane’s home-based business. Infor- 100 Alexander Street Thursday, Oct. 8 @ 6:00 p.m. mation about Ethnoscope Film & Video is available on the web at Saturday, Oct. 11 @ 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 @ 6:00 p.m November 1 www.docfilm.com. We apologize for the error. Saturday, Nov. 14 @ 12 p.m. *Open to the Public The Wedge Heart of the City October - November 2009 3 by Nancy O’Donnell

Olmsted Biographer cal students Catherine Trimbur the former St. Boniface School. “One of my occupations use it to pay for operating costs, Visits Wedge and Sara Folit-Weinberg who It aleady has a waiting list. is to donate to charity auc- rent, electric and the telephone.” tions throughout the city,” said The Somali Center recently New York City-based writ- will act as managers along with To learn more, call 385.6860 Rubley. “I either create an origi- moved from River Commons to er, Justin Martin was in town Amanda Tavelaris. Tavelaris, a or visit www.saintsplace.org. nal piece or enhance an existing an office at 775 Plymouth Av- recently to visit in-laws, Sylvia recent U of R graduate with a degree in mental health coun- piece. I want to make a small enue. Charlesworth and Jerry Kress- profit to be able to buy the ma- man, and continue research on seling will also teach yoga at the studio. “We love the space,” Swillburg Scene of Rap terials and continue creating Frederick Law Olmsted. Mar- in order to keep donating. All tin’s biography of the landscape said Trimbur. “And with four of Music Video Who Knew Ice Cream us here there’s a nice division of profits will be turned back to the architect, who designed all of South Clinton Ave. and community, Titan Reads the Wedge? labor. It’s manageable and fun.” Patrick Belle-Isle, owner of Rochester’s parks including Meigs Street provided a back- “I am very grateful to Jen- Insel is an Arizona native with Granny’s Ice Cream, on South Highland, Genesee Valley, Ma- drop for a rap video, “Presi- nifer and Gina for helping me to Rochester roots. “My mother Goodman Avenue (at Caro- plewood, Seneca Parks, along dential” that’s heating up on do this,” said Rubley. with Delaware Park in Buffalo and father met here. My brother YouTube. South Wedge hip line Street) and promoter of all was born here. I feel I’m return- “Shell We Dance” Gift Shop, and New York’s Central Park, hop artist Deccoy (aka Daniel 720 South Avenue, 473-5570 things Perry, was surprised to will be published in next year ing to my homeland,” said Insel. Antonetti) provides the lyr- receive a letter from One Ice by Da Capo Press Insel has expanded the class ics, Battle Roy (aka Roy Battle) Cream Plaza, Akron, New York, “Olmsted just kind of schedule, which include regu- creates the beats and model sent by Executive Vice President found me,” said Martin. “I lar and power yoga along with Kansas Patrick appears as love Brian Perry. was married in Central Park, Pilates Yoga. The yoga quartet Greek Fest Gives Gift to The ice cream titan sent a his masterpiece. I live in Forest is also looking to “create and Somali Center letter of thanks and congratula- Hills Gardens, a section of New build community with primary After the annual festival tions to Belle-Isle for an article York City designed by his son, a care providers in the area,” said tents come down, the Greek Or- in the June/July Wedge newspa- noted urban planner. For years, Trimbur. thodox Church of the Holy Spir- per. I’ve enjoyed visiting Highland Previous owner Christi Jo- it on South Avenue shares some “Thank you for including Park during trips to Rochester seph held special low cost yoga of its proceeds with organiza- Perry’s Ice Cream flavors in to visit Sylvia and Jerry.” classes for women taking part tions in need. This year, the So- your commentary,” writes Per- Martin has authored two in a St. Joseph Neighborhood mali Community and Outreach ry. “We value the ongoing sup- other biographies: Greenspan: Center’s empowerment group. Center is the lucky recipient of port of our customers and share The Man Behind Money (named The new owners hope to con- interest/inspiration. The video $1,000. in the excitement of Granny’s a notable book by the New York tinue that relationship with the was created and produced by “The Greek Festival Com- adding some of our new deli- Times Book Review and Nader: center. RIT Professor and President mittee wanted to contribute cious Perry’s flavors for your Crusader, Spoiler, Icon. He is a Tru Yoga, 131 Gregory of Great Atlantic Pictures, Inc. to people in the South Wedge customers to enjoy.” former staff writer at Fortune Street, 271-3810 wwwtruyoga- Mark Foggetti. area,” said Pastor Patrick (Since Granny’s is season- and a current contributing edi- rochester.com. Foggetti said he was so im- Cowles. “We talked to SWPC, al, ice cream parlor hours may tor to Fortune Small Business pressed by the First Couple that and they recommended the have changed by time of publi- magazine. he wanted to create a video to Somali Center. So we decided cation. Patrick says he’ll post a Martin sees Olmsted and inspire “young people to see to do what we could to assist note on the door.) Ralph Nader as similar person- how a couple should be.” He them.” Open Mon.- Fri. 2 p.m. – 10 alities. “They were both fero- turned to Tony Gross of GFI Abdirashid Mohamed, the p.m., Sat. –Sun. 12 p.m. – 10 cious advocates: Nader for con- Music, who put him in touch center’s executive director, said p.m. sumers and Olmstead for green with the rap artists. He started the gift was a welcome surprise. Granny’s Ice Cream, 793 spaces.” Olmsted as a 19th social filming in May. Cornhill is also “We feel wonderful, happy South Goodman Avenue. reformer wanted “people in used as location in the video. 100%,” said Mohamed. “We will urban slums” to have access to Look for “Deecoy featur- Tru Yoga Ribbon Cutting ceremony ing Battle Roy ‘Presidential peaceful green spaces. Olmsted (l-r) Catherine Trimbur, Amanda HQ” on www.youtube.com still has lessons to teach added Tavelaris, Gregory Burkett and City’s Martin. He points to city offi- Neighborhood and Business De- cials at the time Highland Park velopment Commissioner R. Carlos SWPC Tool was being proposed asking the Carballada. (Photo by Johannes park designer why he would Bockwoldt) South Wedge Barber library HourS pick land so far away from the Adds Gift Shop city. “The main thing [to learn It’s collaboration all round ViSiT uS! from Olmsted] is to look ahead, Saints Place Opens at the South Wedge Barber shop think ahead, have foresight,” in St. Boniface where owners Jennifer and z Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. said Martin. “It’s never too ear- Gina Belardino made room for Eleven years ago, Colleen ly because it may be too late.” friend Peg Rubley’s “Shell We Knauf, a Brighton wife and z Tuesday and Thursday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Dance” gift shop. She described mother of five, was moved by her inventory as “funky and/ the plight of refugees coming or floral wreaths, decorated z Or by appointment (256-1740, ext. 102) to Rochester from Bhutan and frames, photography, greeting Myanmmar (formerly Burma). cards, gift baskets for babies, Working out of her basement, and painted glassware. “ she collected furniture and clothing. Let a Neighbor Help Today Knauf’s is Executive You Buy or Sell. Justin Martin in Highland Park Director of Saints Place, an or- ganization with some 200 vol- Susan Sanford, Associate Broker unteers helping over 650 clients. 585-785-2104 In 2001, Knauf began offering www.sn4dsells.comv City Welcomes New English classes to her clients’ Owner at Tru Yoga children. The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit on Tru Yoga ‘s new owner, South Avenue provideded her Gina Belardino, Peg Rubley, Jennifer , was officially Michael Insel space for a weekly tutoring pro- Belardino (Photo by Nancy Straub) welcomed to the South Wedge gram. at a ribbon cutting attended by “We offer one-on-one tu- the City’s Neighborhood and toring to children, whatever Business Development Com- the subject,” said Knauf. “You missioner R. Carlos Carballada, don’t have to be a teacher, just General Southeast Neighborhood Ser- have a big heart.” As the pro- vice Center Administrator Peter gram grew, adult tutoring was Saxe and Economic Develop- added. This fall, classes begin at Automobile ment Specialist Matthew Mc- Carthy along with Yogis, family and friends. Repairing “I’m proud to be part of the South Wedge community,” Hours: Mon. -Fri. 8-5:30 said Insel, who will also be liv- ing above the studio. “I couldn’t Domestic think of a better community to 686 Clinton Avenue South do this in.” & Insel, a second year medical 271-5179 Saints Place tutoring (Photo by Dave student at the U of R, is joined in Foreign Snyder) Serving the South Wedge since 1947 the venture by third year medi- The Wedge 4 October - November 2009 Community Builders

By Allison Clark Environmentalist Author’s Herbs; Record Archive; Rose Mount Hope Cemetery According to the Lilac Visit Showcases South Wedge O’Keefe and local authors. Awarded National Wildlife Neighbors Association news- SWPC Welcomes New Board Farmers Market Friends of Mount Hope will also Certification letter, cemetery volunteers also members Julia Butterfly Hill became hold a special tour at Mount Historic Mount Hope Cem- manage “20 bluebird boxes and Three new board members famous for her sit-in atop a Hope Cemetery in the after- etery was recently awarded nesting boxes for owls.” were welcomed to the SWPC 180-ft., 1000-year-old redwood noon. While admission is free, “Certified Wildlife Habitat” The cemetery “sustain- board during Wedgestock 2009. tree to prevent loggers from donations of any size towards status by the National Wildlife able gardening practices” also Donna Roethel Lenhard comes chopping it down (she the repair of the church’s art Federation. That means deer, helped to get the certification. to the SWPC Board after years prevailed). She went on to write work will be gladly accepted. red foxes and dozens of bird The Friends of Mount Hope as a registered nurse and real about her forest advocacy in The Ample free parking is available species are joining the resident Cemetery Gardening Commit- estate broker. Lenhard was “in Legacy of Luna. On Sat. Oct. 17, at the Postler Jaeckle lot on the wildlife because of the site’s en- tee and Adopt-a-Plot volunteers and out of the Wedge” until Hill will speak at a public forum southwest corner of South Ave- vironmental wealth. It provides chose drought-resistant plants her son-in-law Lyjha Wilton at Harley School, 1981 Clover nue and Averill Avenue. Details food (seeds, berries, fruit), water and mulch to retain water. Hill- opened Boulder Coffee. St., $10 suggested donation. will be online at www.calvary- (Sylvan water kettle pool) and side rock gardens and bank sta- “I bought a fixer upper,” said She will also be guest chef at saintandrews.org or call Rose shelter (burrows, shrubs and bilization prevent soil erosion Lenhard. “Arguably one of the a farm-to-table benefit event O’Keefe at 244-4558. rock piles). and annual fall leaf clean-up worst dumps in the Wedge.” at breathe yoga in Pittsford. provides compost. Her experience led her to Chris Hartman, SWFM founder SWPC meetings and now the and director of sustainability Letters to the Editor board membership. programs at The Harley School, continued from page 2 “One big issue I want to will appear with Hill to discuss Highland Branch Library Kids my neighbors by labeling the light of the genuine concerns of work on is improving the sustainable food initiatives on Story Times trail project an “issueless issue.” residents in the Azalea and Lilac housing quality and increasing the 17th. For more info, call Great stories, sing-along and Perhaps one reason the Neighborhoods. membership in SWPC,” said breathe, 248-9070. more for children under 2-5 neighbors were “angry” was Joan Gray Lindberg Lenhard. “The more people every week on Tuesday and that the project’s printed Lilac Neighbors are invested in the groups that Thursday. Call to register at timeline included one and can help them, the better the 428-8206. Highland Branch at only one public meeting--July [Editor’s response: Along with neighborhood.” BASWA Halloween Pub Crawl Library, 971 South Avenue. 1, 2009. That was it. Since that many at the July 1 Canalway Trail Frank Logan decided he on October 29 meeting, we have learned that informational meeting held by had time to devote to his Tricks, treats and prizes for the timeline is not fixed and that trailbuilders Fishers Associates, I neighborhood now that son Best Costumes begin at 6 p.m. city residents will have another was very surprised at the level of Bryant is at Fordham and son at Beale Street Café, 689 South Fall Foliage & Grand opportunity to study the emotion from audience members. Evan, a freshman at U of R. A Avenue and Gregory Street. Luminaries Tour of Mt. Hope proposal and to voice concern. As a Highland Park Neighborhood long-time resident of Comfort Seven stops. For more info, visit Cemetery It is interesting that you had resident learning about the canal Street with wife, computer savorourflavor.com. Fall Foliage Tour begins at 11 a follow-up phone interview for the first time, I too had concerns analyst Anne, Logan served on a.m. on Sat. Oct. 24. Grand with a trail advocate, which (can two bike lanes really fit on SEAC’s board for several years. Lumenaria Tours will be held you quoted at length. The Highland Avenue between So. Sat. Oct. 24 and Tues. Oct. 27 The former Rhode Island native Swillburg’s Spooktacular Set trails advocate claimed that, Goodman and South Avenue?) at 6:30 p.m.. All tours begin at works as a senior marketing for Halloween “Extra infrastructure to an along with the feeling that the North entrance (opposite consultant for the Stephens The Swillburg’s neighborhood’s established trail will make for connecting the with the Robinson Drive). Each tour has Media Group. annual Halloween event takes safer journeys.” This is not Genesee River seems like a great $4 admission fee. “I’m really looking forward to place on October 31, 4 p.m. – an “established trail;” it is a idea for bicyclists and walkers. increase the profile of the South 5:30 p.m. at Artisan Church, proposal. Why did you fail to The Wedge Newspaper welcomes Wedge with both residents and 1235 South Clinton Avenue. follow up with, and quote, a both encomiums and critiques. nonresidents,” said Logan. “I Kids games, music, mulled Veterans Outreach Center concerned neighbor? want people to know what a cider and food prepared by Annual Dinner Why did you not mention that great neighborhood the South Swillburgian chefs. For more The Veterans Outreach Center 4th the trail goes through the Azalea Advertise in Wedge is to live in and open a and Lilac Neighborhoods and info, visit swillburg.com or call Annual Dinner will be held at the the Wedge business. It’s important to be David Chappius at 473-7687. Rochester Riverside Convention that the “angry residents” will pumped up about where you Center on Thursday, Nov. 5. have the proposed bike trail Call 256-1740 live.” right outside their front doors? Keynote speaker is Gen. Barry ext. 102 Rachel Chaffee has lived in McCaffrey, U.S. Army (Ret.) For I am disappointed in the tone the South Wedge for 10 years. 4th Annual Highland Park more info, call 546-1081. and slant of this article. It makes for rates Two years ago, she brought a Neighborhood Halloween house on Gregory Street with Party & Parade her husband Christian. Chaffee The fun starts at 3 p.m. at the is a full-time Ph.D. student Ellwanger Barry Playground at Solving Problems if Our Business Electronic Diagnosis & Tune-Ups at U of R Warner School of Linden/Meigs Streets. Children Education. She also works (newborn to 6 years) are invited Carburetor Service Alternators/Regulators/Electrical at Warner, teaching writing to dress up for the party. Bring courses for other Ph.D. student, a bag of candy or treat to share. Suspension & Drive Train coordinating the Writing For more information, contact Support program there, and [email protected]. working as a research assistant. Air Conditioning/Cooling

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Exhaust The 2009 History Fair Don’t Miss the Calvary St. Heretics, History and Hallelujas, 24 Hours Flatbed Service Andrew Parish Annual Auction will take place from 10 a.m. to Historic Calvary St. Andrew Vail Automotive 4 p.m. on November 14 at Cal- 757 South Avenue Free Downtown Certified technicians Parish will be holding their 14th Transportation vary St. Andrews Church, 28 American & Foreign Annual Auction on Saturday, 271-2406 Ashland St. CSA parishioners October 3 starting at noon. are also cooking up hearty Household items, gift baskets chili, scrumptious soup & tasty and many other gifts and breads for sale. services will be available for purchase. A live auction starts This year’s event includes at 1 p.m. inside the Church, 68 speakers Alan Illig on The Life of Ashland Street. Heretic Algernon Crapsey; Majo- rie Searl on Artist George Haush- alter; Valerie O’Hara on Stained Glass Art at CSA and Cynthia Third Thursday Series Finale Howk on History and Architec- on October 15 ture of the South Wedge. BASWA completes its Third Expected vendors include Thursday Series in October with Greece Historical Society; Su- free concerts at Star Alley Park san B. Anthony House; Friends on South Avenue. Quartershots of Mount Hope; Antique Post- play at 8 p.m. and the Dudes of cards; NYS Erie Canal Soci- Earl take the stage at 9 p.m. For ety; Highland Park Neighbor- more info, visit savorourflavor. hood Assoc.; Rochester Pub- com. lic Library; Cranberry Creek The Wedge October - November 2009 5

THE SECOND ANNUAL ROCHESTER 2 INDEPENDENT MUSIC FESTIVAL

October 1-3, 2009 THE GERMAN HOUSE & other South Wedge neighborhood venues including: Boulder Coffee Co., Beale Street Cafe, Lux Lounge, Artists Scheduled to Perform Include... Colony Bar & Grille LEE NESTOR $10 per day ($20 three-day pass) JOE TAYLOR GROUP No Cover Charge at some venues, made possible by the City of Rochester. THE BEAUMONTS ANNIE CRANE Tickets available at The Keg at The German House (no service charge), Aaron's Alley, & all Ticketmaster locations - JACK SWIFT www.ticketmaster.com or 585-232-1900. NEVERGREEN HOTEL REVERIE SWATI

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Boulderfest 2009

This year’s weekend Boulderfest was free, but promoter Lyjha Wilton invited the South Wedge Planning Committee to educate the masses about all things South Wedge and accept voluntary donations from the crowd. The take--$1,020-- will be used to promote SWPC community projects like the Victory Garden and Somali Center Market Day. Other ideas? Give us a call!

Boulderfest fans line up for the music. Lyiha Wilton and Robert Boyd The Lobster Quadrille wows the crowd.

Glassmaker Mark Scally Father and child reunion at Boulderfest

Buddhahood returned to Wedgestock with their world music (Photo by Johannes Bockwoldt)

Hulahoopers go wild. Kids color, waiting for the next band. SWPC Executive Director Robert Boyd answers Wedge questions. (Photography by Johannes Bockwoldt)

Wilson Day Urban Greenspace Day

Students from the lend a hand to SWPC and Bob Boyd on their annual Wilson Day of service to the community. The reward - a new tool shed and a barbecue. Green house tour. (Photo by Robert Boyd) Phyllis Tierney, Alicia Schur, Carlene Woodward, Mary Ann Sliwa. (Photo by Nancy O’Donnell)

NBN Sector 6 held an Urban Greenspace Conference on Saturday, Wendy Rust with “Woody,” Sept 19 in Genesee Valley Historic Houseparts, South Avenue Park, on an autumn day. Participants took tours of green-friendly homes and businesses, biked, canoed and talked about the Medical Arts Building, a green, sustainable mixed-use ways of preserving our Art Deco structure. (Photo by Robert Boyd) local green assets. The Wedge October - November 2009 7

Wedgestock 2009

The South Wedge Planning Committee (SWPC) held its very “not your or- People gathering at the Highland Bowl. (Photo by Robert Boyd) dinary annual meeting at Highland Bowl on August 31. The afternoon featured music from Java, The King Pins, and The Buddhahood, Irish dancers from Rince Na Sidhe Dance School, a salsa and cookie contest, and games for kids and adults. Thanks to the many who came to help and to enjoy the community reunion.

Karee Briggs, Heather McMullen, Kevin McMullen, Patrick Mark Sandler of Absolute Yoga and daughter Ella McMullen, Joe Clemente, Frankie Clemente, Donato Clemente, (Photo by Johannes Bockwoldt) Buddhahood returned to Wedgestock with their world music (Photo by Johannes Bockwoldt) Patty Clemente, Helen Briggs (Photo by Johannes Bockwoldt)

Officer B. T. Goater(Photo by Johannes Bockwoldt) Rince Na Sidhe Dance School (Photo by Johannes Bockwoldt) Jose Castro and Raquel (Photo by Johannes Bockwoldt)

Somali Center Market Visit

The program ended with a trip to Seabreeze made possible by a grant from Susan Cheshire. Somali Chidren learned how to cook healthy lunches and discovered the South Wedge Farmers’ Market with their parents. The program was made possible by the Greater Rochester Health Foundation and Foodlink. The Wedge 8 October - November 2009

South Wedge Social Register School #12 Students By Nancy O’Donnell Eat Healthy Welcome Charles by Nancy O’Donnell Vincent Clark A collaboration between the South Wedge Planning Commit- Charles Vincent Clark, son tee (SWPC), the South Wedge Farmers Market (SWFM), School #12 of SWPC Community Organiz- Faculty Staff, PTA and Freshwise Farms is bringing healthy eating er Allison Clark and husband to schoolchildren in grades K-6 this fall. Adam, was born on June 25 at Last year SWPC applied for a grant from the Greater Rochester 6:24 p.m. Charlie weighed in at Health Foundation to teach local families about the importance and 7-lbs., 11-oz. reports Allison. He availablity of healthy local produce and vegetables. was welcomed to the family by Earlier this year, SWPC was awarded a $5,970 grant and began older brother Thomas. work developing a program with the SWFM and School #12 PTA Alison works as SWPC Treasurer Lori Bryce. Foodlink joined in by providing a nutritionist Community Coordinator, orga- to help plan the menu. nizing many of its activities. She The Healthy Food Project was integral in the success of the was launched on Sept. 18 South Wedge Victory Garden. and continues to Oct. 23. She also assists neighbor- “Almost 500 kids are tak- hood associations through the ing part,” said Bryce. “It’s South Wedge. great to see the expressions on [the children’s] faces when they are exposed to foods they’ve never eaten before. My favorite was watching them rip up basil and smelling it, passing around garlic. “This is an opportunity to help kids to try new foods,” said SWPC Executive Director Bob Boyd. “And to introduce familiees tohte South Wedge Farmers Market and to the South Wedge. We’re especially excited about the Family Night at the Farmers Market on October 7.

Charlie, Allison, and Adam Alex and Audrey (Photo by Cindy Welch) Swine Flu To Do’s Chernavsky and Area schools and colleges *Know the signs and symptoms neighborhood, wanted to keep an Cupcakes Take Over the World, are preparing for an active of the flu: fever or chills and Kramer H1NI flu season. The Centers it local and entirely vegan so by Isa Chandra Moskowitz said cough or sore throat. Other for Disease Control and Alex Chernavsky and Au- they turned to two South Clin- Chernavsky. symptoms include runny Prevention (CDC) recommend: nose, body aches, headache, drey Kramer were married on ton restaurants. Ming’s Noodles The couple honeymooned Good hand hygiene means tiredness, diarrhea, or July 25 at the Cinema Theater provided sesame tofu and veg- on Indian Lake in the Adiron- washing hands with soap and vomiting. dack Mountains. on South Clinton Avenue. Six- etable-fried rice while Flavors water frequently especially *Use disenfectant wips to clean ty friends and family were in of Asia added fresh vegetable Chernavsky is an IT Spe- after being in public. Alcohol- common surfaces including attendance along with “Prin- spring rolls and scallion pan- cialist and Assistant Volunteer based hand cleaners are also steering wheels and shopping cess Baby,” the film theater’s cakes to the reception. Coordinator at Lollypop Farm, effective.Use tissues when carts. resident cat. Judge Melchor E. The cupcakes were made The Humane Society of Greater coughing or sneezing. Without *Stay away from others for at Castro from the Rochester City by friend Chris Charles. Three Rochester, where his wife also a tissue, cough or sneeze into least 24 hours after a fever Court, 7th Judicial District, of- different kinds of cupcakes volunteers. Kramer owns Kram- an elbow or shoulder, not into has broken. This should be ficiated. “We love the Cinema,” were served: chocolate & vanilla er Critter Care, a local pet sitting hands. Avoid touching eyes, determined without the use of said Alex. “And we love the cat marble, toasted coconut, and business. nose, or mouth fever-reducing medications. that lives there.” The couple, lemon macadamia. The recipes *Stay healthy: get proper sleep *Get a flu shot if appropriate. residents of the Highland Park all came from a book called, Veg- Munson and Cox and stay hydrated Ben Munson and Kristin Cox are planning a wedding July 2010. Ben proposed to 417 South Avenue Kristin in Colton, New York at his family’s camp during a ro- Rochester, New York mantic boat ride on “Highley 585-325-5260 Flow” last year.“We were in a canoe under the fireworks on the 4th of July,” said Kristin. The couple first met at Boul- Primary Health Care der Coffee in October 2006. Personal & Family Counseling Ben is the CEO of newdigs.com, Literacy & GED Tutoring a free apartment listing website Where Health Is A which is launching in Roch- Community Effort Health care for the uninsured ester this fall. Kristin Cox is a For more information, landlord in the South Wedge call 585-325-5260 and also works as a brand Ben and Kirsten evangelist for newdigs.com. Sponsored by the Srs. of St. Joseph

St. Joe’s we found around the door. It’s a continued from page 1 1 Bedroom Apartments St. Joe’s original designs classic [cast iron] design. It’d be All Utilities did not include large windows, a shame to mess with it.” $740/month and the city rejected the plan. Along with windows from A South Wedge architec- Flower City Glass, trim paints Included! tural firm, MRA Associates, was are based on colors from the 2 Bedroom Apartments early 1900’s. hired to create a new facade for $785/month the historic building while Pas- Alvin G. Hazlewood, 1st Month Free! sero Associates was asked to RA of Passero Associates was pleased to work again in the design a new side entrance or At the corner of South Ave and Manor Parkway “a waiting space for guests who South Wedge. His firm assisted often congregate in front of the with renovations at St. Joseph’s Across from Highland Hospital, near school and park building,” Sigrist said. Neighborhood Center across See our floorplans online at www.igordon.com “We didn’t have absolute the street from St. Joe’s. documentation for the cast iron “It’s exciting to see the com- store,” said architect Martin munity [on lower South Ave- Highland Manor Apartments Rose, RA, AIA. “We basically nue] make good progress,” said created our design from what Hazlewood. 11 Manor Parkway • Rochester, NY 14620 • Leasing Office (585) 271-0949 The Wedge October - November 2009 9

Preparing Your Home For Winter so they do not pull off over the foundation wall for any cracks by George Lorson winter. Extend the downspouts or voids. If your foundation is away from your foundation in masonry, use mortar to point Now that summer has become the event they are not tied into the cracks. To seal the joint a fading memory and the Fall the cast iron drain lines at the between the wood framing and chill is in the air, we think of house. If these cast iron drain the masonry, you may want “Serving the South Wedge since 1970” ways we can make our home lines appear to be clogged, to use the expanding foam warm and cozy as snow begins have a plumber professionally that is available in an aerosol Electrical Contractors to fall. The SWPC Staff here “snake” out the lines. container. This may also be has compiled a few how to’s AIR PENETRATION used for any pipes that may • Residential • Commercial • Industrial prepare for a Rochester Winter. Inspect the rim joist cavity penetrate your siding. Bucket Trucks YOUR FURNACE in your basement between We hope these suggestions are Have your furnace the foundation wall and the helpful when you are preparing 423-6300 professionally cleaned and first floor joists. If there is no for the Winter season, and if inspected to be sure it performs insulation, install 6” Kraft you have any further questions, efficiently this season. Purchase paper-backed fiberglass please feel free to contact us at a supply of air filters, and insulation in those areas. SWPC 256-1740 ext. 101. change them once a month Inspect your exterior doors from October through March. for tight weather-stripping Be sure furniture or drapes do and install new material if not block the registers, and be necessary. Inspect your exterior sure registers are open to allow for sufficient air flow. Install a humidifier on your furnace Carpenter & Handyman Services and adjust it for the outside Since 1995 air temperature. The proper 271-3460 amount of humidity in your home in the winter will not only make you feel comfortable Jeff Atias but will also keep your furniture from drying out. ROGER C. METHERELL WINDOWS (585) 234-3864 1023 South Clinton Ave. Inspect your storm windows Member Better Contractor’s bureau to be sure they are lowered Rochester, New York 14620 and closed tightly for the “Quality Work & Fully Insured” winter. Consider purchasing new storm windows to help prevent heat lost. Replace any broken or cracked glass in your window sash. Close and lock your windows for a tight seal. At night, close your drapes to reduce air movement around the windows. Inspect the outside of your window frames to be sure they are caulked tightly to the siding and caulk as needed. LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL Where possible, install compact fluorescent light bulbs to help reduce electrical consumption. Run your dryer and dishwasher on full loads only to achieve maximum electrical efficiency. Turn off lights in rooms that are not being used. GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Have your gutters and downspouts professionally inspected and cleaned so there will be no standing water in them that might freeze and contribute to ice damming at your roof. Be sure they are fastened tightly to your home

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ACD Keeps Low Pro- SOUTHVIEW TOWERS file But Delivers Big Affordable Housing by Nancy O’Donnell The Academy for Career port and Education services for 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Development (ACD) is one of local underserved communities. Rochester’s best kept secrets AmeriCorps members receive among non-profit organiza- free training and may be eligible All Utilities Included • Pet Friendly tions. Founded by John De for a living allowance (full-time On Bus line • 24 Hour Maintenance Camilla in 1992, it is both a members only), and an educa- Calvary St. Andrew Parish Activities/Events Offered community-based organization tion award (full-time and part- Playground Crew and a registered business school time members). (Photo by Nancy Straub) licensed by the NYS Education In addition, ACD’s Com- Professionally Managed by Department. It has offices on muniTech Computer Remanu- Neighbors Make South and Dewey Avenues. facturing Center is continuously Playground Safer ACD programs provide in- in need of unused working Calvary St. Andrew’s Pres- dividuals with computer train- computers (P3 or higher) for byterian Parish on Ashland and ing. Upon completion, students remanufacturing and distribu- Hamilton Streets recently added receive a free remanufactured tion to needy Monroe County “certified fall protection mulch” Pentium 3 computer loaded residents. Help others and pro- to its playground through the with $700 worth of software, tect the environment by delay- efforts of church members and Call 325-2580 courtesy of a grant by Micro- ing your computer’s eventual local businesses: Percon Electric, soft. trip to the landfill). ACD can ar- Kenron Industrial Air Condi- “ACD’s mission to help range to pick up equipment or it tioning and Skyworks. Church disadvantaged and disabled can be dropped off at its Com- member Vera Mascaro helped people to become independent muniTech Remanufacturing to raise the mulch money. with the technology skills that Center (719-9992, or 232-9160) “The church didn’t have the will make them productive,” at 420 Dewey Avenue. funds in the budget for mulch.” said Public Relations Manager To learn more about both said Mascara. She raised the Maria Paris. “All of this has programs, please contact ACD money and then looked around been accomplished with a no at tel. 244-1430 or visit ACD’s for help in installing the new frills operation that relies pri- website at www.acdcareers.org. playground surface. She got a marily on word of mouth.” Academy for Career Develop- crew together using her sons, “We began by training kids ment, 1349 South Avenue, 244- children, grandson and friends. and youth and then we realized 1430 www.acdcareers.org (Top row, l-r)Manny Colon, that the parents needed the pro- Vera Mascaro, Tory Zito and gram as much as the kids,” said Chris Mascaro (Middle row, De Camilla. Discover ACD Programs l-r) Sal Zito, Anthony Mascaro, ACD’s NextStep and NY State Education Dept. Connor Cerasuolo, (Bottom HelpTech AmeriCorps Pro- Certificate Programs row, 1-r) James Bansbach and grams are currently recruiting CommuniTech Computer Zach Bansbach. Another helper part-time and full-timeAmer- Rochester Digital Literacy (not pictured) was Josh Cera- iCorps members. NextStep Initiative sulo. participants mentor previously Kid Tech Community incarcerated youth aged 14-17. Computer Academy HelpTech provides Computer/ Youth Employment Programs Information Technology Sup-

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Lin’s Garden Expands Asian Menu to Thailand by Nancy O’Donnell Lin’s Garden Restaurant, carrots and peanuts in a curried already a South Wedge favorite coconut milk broth. Also for its devotion to fresh notable was the restaurant’s vegetables bought daily, has version of the national dish expanded its already large of Thailand, Phat Thai, with menu to include Thai cuisine. itsthin orange colored rice “We do great Chinese food and noodles, crushed peanuts and sushi,” said owner Vincent Lin. bean sprouts. (The Seafood “Lots of customers said they’d version has shrimp, squid and be happy if we added Thai. scallops). Repeated visits have Gregory location in 2006. Now one family can make one only confirmed the SWPC taste New to his menu are some call, and everybody’s happy.” test. With Erie Harbor on the 40 Thai dishes from Chicken Lin, a native of Fujian, China, horizon, Lin is thinking about Satay appetizers to Lemongrass moved to New York City’s renovating the front of his and Coconut based soups. All Chinatown where he worked building to include outdoor dishes are made with vegetable learning the restaurant garden seating in an unused oil only. business. He researched drive through lane that fronts In a recent SWPC taste test, , and the building. participants devoured a decided on making Rochester “We’d like to add tables and Basil-laden chicken dish in (“big companies, better umbrellas outside,” said Lin. a rich dark broth of scallion, schools”) as home for his wife Current seating is small. Lin’s green pepper, carrot, nappa, and two children. The Lins offers takeout and delivery ($15 mushroom and snow peas. opened their first restaurant on minimum). The Massaman Curry was East Main Street in 2001, and Lin’s Garden, 420 Mount Hope spicy in a cozy red hot way moved to the Mount Hope and Avenue, 232-8320, 464-888. and brimming with potatoes, Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 11 a.m – 10:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat. Learn more about what’s great 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Premier Dog Training Sunday 12 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. in the South Wedge. Diane J. Gardner, CPDT Visit savorourflavor.com. Certified Pet Dog Trainer 585-764-8187 Email: [email protected] Member: Association of Pet Dog Trainers

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Rochester Indie Fest (list as of 9/25) Linden Street and South Avenue Thursday, October 1 The German House: ($10 per day, $20 three-day pass) Area Named Historic District Hotel Reverie (7:30 p.m.), Lee Nester (8:45 p.m.), The Atomic Swindlers (10 p.m.). By Nancy O’Donnell Downstairs at the German House: (No Cover Charge) Gypsy Meadow (9:30 p.m.), Josh Netsky (11 p.m.). On July 1, eighty-one hous- famed architect Claude Brag- add a visual recognition of its Beale Street Café (693 South Avenue) es on Linden Street (from South don. Rochester historian and new historic status. (No Cover Charge) Teagan Ward (5 p.m.) Avenue to Mount Hope), on author Henry Clune lived in a “We will be installing South Ave (from Linden to Cy- nearby house. Charles Paulo bronze historic district plaques Friday, October 2 press, western side only) and Gruppe, a notable fine art paint- at both ends of Linden Street The German House: ($10 per day, $20 three-day pass) the Greek Orthodox Church er lived on Linden. Harlan Wat- once we’ve secured funding The Beaumonts (7:30 p.m.); Joe Taylor Group (8:45 p.m.); of the Holy Spirit were named son Rippley, a New York State for them through grants and Nevergreen (10 p.m.). the Linden-South Historic Dis- Justice of the Supreme Court, private donations,” said Jones. Downstairs at the German House: (No Cover Charge) trict by the National Register had also lived on Linden. Ac- (The 18”x 24” bronze plaques The Dan Eaton Band (9:30 p.m.) Swati (11 p.m.). of Historic Places, a division of cording to Jones, the new His- will be fitted to a pole. Each can the National Park Service, U.S. toric District prospered in the cost up to $1,600). In addition, Boulder Coffee Co.: ($2 Cover Charge) Action Brigade (7 Department of the Interior. The fourth quarter of the 19th centu- Jones plans to start a “plaque p.m.); Radium Girls (8:30 p.m.), Argus Eye (10 p.m.). new district was offically added ry in response to an increasing program” so that each of the The Bug Jar: ($4 cover charge, 18+) to the Register by the Secretary demand for workers housing. houses on the route can also in- The Coach Phase (6:30 p.m.), Cavalcade (8:30 p.m.), DJ Silly of the Interior on August 26, “The buildings in the dis- stall their own small plaques. Cutty (10 p.m.). 2009. trict represent the type of hous- Currently Jones is now Lux Lounge (666 South Avenue): (No Cover Charge) Chris Jones, owner of His- ing which George Ellwanger writing nominations for build- toric Houseparts and Linden and Patrick Barry and their ar- ings on South Avenue that are Ancient Youth (5 p.m.) Street resident, said the new chitects thought were fitting for eligible for listing. Saturday, October 3 District is significant under Na- working class people of the day, A complete listing (photos The German House: ($10 per day, $20 three-day pass) tional Register Criterion as “an as many of them were rentals,” and detailed descriptions of Walri (7:30 p.m.); Mulebone (8:45 p.m.); Jack Swift (10 p.m.) intact collection of late Victo- said Jones. Most of the struc- the properties, the significance Downstairs at the German House: (No Cover Charge) rian and early post-Victorian tures, in fact, were constructed statement, and a description of Erica Scarano (9:30 p.m.); Annie Crane (11 p.m.) domestic and ecclesiastical ar- by Ellwanger and Barry Realty the district) will eventually be chitecture in the South Wedge,” Company. The styles that are added to the following web- Colony Bar & Grille (503 South Avenue) Jones wrote in the statement of “eclectically evident” include: site: http://www.nps.gov/his- (No Cover Charge,) Strange Montgomery (5 p.m.) significance paper, which began vernacular Italianate, Queen tory/nr/nrlist.htm and also Boulder Coffee Co. (100 Alexander Street): the process. Anne, Stick, Shingle, Gothic Re- at http://www.oprhp.state. ($2 Cover Charge) Stephen Babcock (7 p.m.); New Socks Jones worked for two years vival, Richardson Romanesque, ny.us/hpimaging/. For info (8:30 p.m.); Tin Can Set (10 p.m.) in close collaboration with a American Foursquare and Colo- on eligibility for recently en- number of neighbors who aided nial Revival. hanced historic preservation tax The Bug Jar: ($5 Cover Charge, 21+) Hinkley (11 p.m.); in the research including Anne The Greek Orthodox credits eligibility, go to http:// Neutral Milk Hotel Tribute (12:30 a.m.) Kingston, Lisa Reagan, Joe Church of the Holy Spirit is nysparks.state.ny.us/shpo/ . Pasquarelli and Chris Peterson. one of four non-residential “The Ellwanger and Barry buildings recognized. Jones de- Papers in the Special Collections scribed it as late Gothic Revival, & Rare Books Department at English Perpendicular-inspired Rush Rhees Library at the U of R in a Romantic Revival style pop- yielded a wealth of information ular for ecclesiastical architec- Keep your about many of the houses,” said ture circa 1890-1915. That style Jones. “There are construction is noted for “vertical lines, large Money Where records outlining expenses and windows and Tudor arches.” even architectural blueprints for The church, originally Baptist, some of the properties. “ was built in 1909 and dedicated Your Home Is During the years of re- a year later. search, Jones discovered much Jones and the Cypress-Lin- Shop Local about her neighborhood. Sev- den Block group is looking to eral houses were designed by “We love them when you have to leave them”

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