June/July 2015 Vol. 37 No. 3

The Official Newspaper of the South Wedge Since 1982 Philip Szal is bringing his 15-ft. green limo tours to Rochester in July Health Care in the ‘Hood - St. Joe’s Neighbor- PubCrawler Pedal Tours hood Center Treating Uninsured Since 1993 Coming to the South Wedge in July Anna McKenna Nancy O’Donnell viduals may become the Center’s patients. Philip Szal thinks the South take riders on a leisurely two-hour Today, more than 200 volunteer Wedge is ideal for his pedal-push- progressive dinner ride, from ap- physicians, counselors, specialists, ing PubCrawler. Now Buffalo- petizers to desserts, at area res- a small paid staff, and master’s-lev- based, the Pubcrawler king had taurants. Szal offers architectural el students in training from all local plans to bring his green pedal limo tours, bachelorette parties and pri- colleges are on board, serving pa- to the East End until SWPC Com- vate tours. tients. Everyone who comes to the munity Engagement Specialist On his website, he details some Center is helped—enrolled in the Jesse Knoth South Wedge walking of the interesting requests he gets: right plan and referred elsewhere, Pub Crawl. “My favorite story has to do with or quickly treated by our staff and Knoth walked him from Swift- the woman who wanted to rent the volunteers. water Brewery to Orbs to Buda pub crawler and invite 14 dates on, It’s hard to believe we’ve been Pub to Banzai Sushi with peeks then eliminate them until she was open now for 22 years,” said Chris- into Little Blu Cheese Shop and left with one rider (suitor).The plan tine Wagner, SSJ, Executive Direc- Hedonist Chocolates, and Szal was didn’t come to fruition because you St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center has been a lifesaver for countless tor and co-founder of the Neigh- sold on bringing his Pedal Tours need a minimum of eight people to the South Wedge. It also helped pedaling to complete a tour, but I “Patient service is excellent; I It is open five days and three eve- borhood Center. “But, we find that that the businesses responded posi- salute her for the ingenuity and am blessed to be here,” said Sharyl nings per week, to accommodate the need for affordable health care tively and called him back with willingness to rent the pub crawl- Smith, a new patient of the Neigh- the health care needs of working has continued to grow, and so the prices and details to help make it er to make her game show-like borhood Center. “I feel I am treat- people. Services offered are many: Neighborhood Center has grown. happen, Szal said. ed with respect and 101% taken Primary Health: Physical examina- Our building has tripled in size and continued on pg. 16 Szal’s Buffalo pedal tours also care of.” tions, specialist consultations, lab we now serve people from Roches- Sharyl, who recently moved work, vision and hearing screen- ter and eight surrounding counties. to Rochester from Jamaica, was ings, diabetic and nutrition edu- “As long as there is need for our referred to the Center through her cation, work physicals, smoking services we’ll be here,” said Chris- friend, Rose. Rose, a long time pa- cessation counseling, massage, tine. “We feel everyone should tient of the Center, added, “Thank physical therapy and chiroprac- have the right to receive good you for all of the services you offer. tic services; women’s health (pap health care.” I have used almost all of them.” smear and breast examinations) The Neighborhood Center is The Neighborhood Center cancer screenings and mammo- completely funded by grants, do- opened its doors in 1993 to serve gram referrals. It also offers mental nations, and minimal client fees. people like Rose and Sharyl, who health care: individual, family and To learn ways of supporting the need health care, but cannot eas- couples’ counseling, a women’s Neighborhood Center with supplies ily afford an insurance plan or the self-esteem group and psychiatry. from the Wish List, contact www. Jav Morales writes on Facebook “Finally got hooked up for Greenlight... costs of health care visits else- Dental Care includes preventative sjncenter.org. Check out the test speeds--can you guess who’s TWC and who’s Greenlight where. It is committed to providing oral health and restorative care. If you are uninsured or under- Networks? quality care and comprehensive A Health Care Access program insured and in need of health care, services which enhance the well- helps individuals explore their op- call the Neighborhood Center at being of individuals, families and tions for Medicaid or other health (585) 325-5260 or visit 417 South Greenlight Network Becomes the community. This commitment care insurance. If no viable insur- Avenue. is especially extended to those peo- ance option is found, these indi- New Neighborhood Rock Star ple who are uninsured and underin- Nancy O’Donnell sured. The Center is primarily a vol- Greenlight Networks, an East more people want it, the faster they unteer agency, providing care to Rochester-based company that pro- get it.. more than 1500 people each year. vides fast bandwidth at a low cost, Weiderhold said that Greenlight has local neighborhood e-mail lists recently added parts of Mt. Hope/ buzzing. Those who have it, post Highland, the South Wedge and love notes about it while others not South Clinton Avenue. Lower High- yet Greenlighted want to know” land Park Avenue (aka “Highland when will it be coming to our street?” Park Bottoms” to residents on Ben- Greenlight Networks, founded in ton and Caroline down to Cayuga 2011 by Mark Murphy, responded St.) is close to joining the Greenlight to customer demand by providing world. faster bandwith at prices that delight In 2013, writer Jeremy Moule with a beginning price of $50. On St. in a City Paper article explains that Patrick’s Day this year, Murphy an- Internet speed is becoming more nounced that the price of a gigabyte important to consumers: “No longer was going down from $250 to $100. do households simply have a single The company first installed fi- computer hardwired to a high-speed ber optic connections in the Village modem. People are streaming high- of Pittsford. They added the South quality digital video to large televi- SOUTH WEDGE Wedge’s Erie Harbor and Upper sions; for several years, streaming Monroe and they continue to grow. digital video from services like Netf- According to Marketing Coordinator lix or Hulu has been the largest driver FARMERS Casey Wiederhold, the company can of growing household data consump- install fiber optic cable to homes in tion…online video gaming is also response to customer demand. The driving a lot of the data consumption MARKET continued on pg. 16 THURSDAYS 4-7pm What’s inside New SWPC board chair Remember Garden JUNE - OCTOBER Life Together Pet Profiles Diabetes Health Source 1048 Lounge 151 MT. HOPE AVENUE Good Food Collective Star Tracks Pride Week 2015 The Cub Room NEAR ALEXANDER STREET Live at Mission Hall And much more... A PROJECT OF SOUTH WEDGE PLANNING COMMITTEE swfm.org EBT AND FMNP WELCOME design: www.liliandben.com South Wedge Planning Committee Planning South Wedge Avenue 224 Mt. Hope 14620 Rochester, New York 2 June/July 2015 - The Wedge SEAC & SWPC News Local Businesses - Love ‘em or Lose ‘em The South East Area Coalition is Alive & Well Nancy O’Donnell, Wedge Editor We are looking for new Board members and want to Officers Nathaniel Mich, Chair know, are you interested? SEAC serves Rochester’s southeast Donna Roethel Lenhard, Vice Chair quadrant. Our main purpose is to participate in the City’s Anthony Sciarabba, Treasurer We all love buzz the South the community they claim to love Owner-Occupant Rehabilitation Program. Through this Mark Greisberger, Co-Treasurer Wedge gets in the press and on the to shop elsewhere. Amanda Conner, Secretary street. The neighborhood is per- BASWA (The Businesses As- program, SEAC works with income-qualified home owners to address major repair needs. We find financial assistance to help Board Members ceived as the most vibrant, cool- sociation of the South Wedge Area) Phillip Borrelli, Stakeholder est neighborhood in the city today. been tireless in promoting local, pay for the repairs, and we act as project managers to ensure Dave Halter, Business New restaurants. Free music con- small businesses. Almost all of that the repairs are completed properly. We also sponsor and Frank Logan, Neighbor certs on Thursday nights in Star the events that get people into the Christine O’Connor, Stakeholder support programs and events such as City Love, Clean Sweep, Rebecca Webb, Neighbor Alley, Live at the Mission Music South Wedge right now were initi- Day of Caring and the Street Manager Programs on South Series, the blues musicians at The ated by BASWA. Their work is the Clinton and Monroe Avenues. We do all of this and much more Honorary Board Members Beele. Zak’s gift shop, Abode, envy of other neighborhood busi- Mitchell Dannenberg, John Dennis, Thread Boutique, Little Bleu ness associations in the city. with the goal of sustaining and improving the quality of our Joe DiDonato, Cheryl Stevens neighborhoods. Please join us in our efforts! If you would Cheese Shop. Add to that events Recently some businesses have Staff like the NeedleDrop Record Expo, looked to a national organization, like to be considered for a Board position, please contact Executive Director John Page Real Beer Festival, the Harvest AMIBA, American Independent [email protected]. Assistant Director Eilleen Thomas Hootenanny, Night of the Living Business Alliance, for additional Jennifer Baldwin, Jesse Knoth, Wedge and Thanksgiving Day’s help (visit online at amiba.net). Nancy O’Donnell Wedge Waddle, and it’s easy to see Support on the national level will SWPC Welcomes Farm Consultants why the South Wedge’s became a help, but shoppers are what they re- Christopher Hennelly, Bookkeeper destination in Rochester. Mean- ally need. to Fork Interns Kari Rolle The Christopher Group while nearby Swillburg, the High- So answer this call of action, Norm Karsten, and Nicole Howley SBDC SUNY Geneseo land Park Neighborhood and Mon- walk, bike or turn the wheel of your roe Avenue business district are car in the direction of your local The South Wedge Farmers’ Wedge Newspaper hopping with community building neighborhood stores. Start tak- Market joins forces with the Roch- Nancy O’Donnell events and new business (see Cub ing or add more of your dollars to ester Public Market and Westside Executive Editor & Layout ADNet Printing, Room and the soon-to-open Play- South Avenue businesses to help Farmers’ Market in a Farm to Fork Messenger Post Media house Barcade on South Clinton). them make it through the year. project to encourage city residents Kari Rolle (Photo by Nancy O’Donnell) Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Maybe you weren’t here when to shop farm markets. A Greater Copy Editor But, stop by any of the small in- South Avenue was riddled with Health Foundation grant funds the dietician when she graduates in De- Eilleen Thomas dependent shops along those same boarded up storefronts. It could project that allows interns Kari cember 2016. She lives in Henrietta with her three children, ages 13, 11 Writers avenues and ask them, “Hey, how’s happen again if we don’t take ac- Rolle and Nicole Howley to aid Karrie Bordeau, Drew Beeman, Joy business?” After they stop crying, tion. Make a commitment to pa- Market Manager Jesse Knoth dur- and 22 months, and husband David. Berfalk, Amy Cavalier, Robin Didas-Mott, they’ll tell you about the toll that tronize a small local business at ing the South Wedge’s market sea- “I’m very interested in working Christopher Hennelly, his year’s grueling winter had on least once a week. Encourage your son along with the other participat- with the community in promoting Crystal Ann Mahler, Anna McKenna, healthy eating,” Nathaniel Mich, Rev. Matthew Martin them. Even in warmer weather, friends to meet you for lunch at one ing markets. The South Wedge’s Nickoloff, Sally Nordquist, South Avenue can be empty during of the restaurants. Back your love expanded farmers’ market opens Rolle said, who admits that Nancy O’Donnell, Shelly Thomas, the day as neighbors drive outside up with bucks, and we all win. at a new location at 151 Mt. Hope she’s been interested in nutrition Chris Whitbell, Kimberly Wright Avenue along the Genesee River on for as long as she could remember. Photography June 11. “My brother used to make fun of me when I was little because I read Nancy O’Donnell, Nathaniel Mich, Kari Rolle is senior in the Nu- Kenneth Schoonover Another Shout Out to the Women of Coffee Connection labels.” by Joy Bergfalk trition Management program at Rochester Institute of Technology Nicole Howley graduates in Comic and plans to work as a registered June with a B.S. in Public Policy Justin Hubbell from RIT and will begin a M.S. in [Joy recently posted her opinion The Wedge Newspaper about relapse and recidivism on fall. Last year she worked with the (585) 256-1740, ext.. 105 or 978-9638. Facebook. She agreed to have it City developing what will become Fax (585) 256-1497 Rochester’s first parklet outside of E-mail staff, type first initial last reprinted in the Wedge.] [email protected] You cannot be an intern or em- Joe Bean Coffee on University Av- enue. “I like to find ways that busi- ployee of the Coffee Connection if South Wedge Planning Committee you do not have a history of sub- nesses can get involved with local 224 Mt. Hope Avenue stance abuse. An arrest record is government and the community,” Rochester, New York 14620 an added bonus to your applica- said Howley. (585) 256-1740 tion. I am the only one who doesn't Along with working at the mar- The Wedge Newspaper, a not-for-profit newspaper, is published by the South Wedge qualify to work there and some day Joy Bergfalk Nicole Howley continued on pg. 16 Planning Committee, a community development they'll probably throw me out! organization. Its mission is to provide accurate (Photo by Nancy O’Donnell) coverage of community news as well as local, People hold a lot of contradict- Ethel carried that story, a picture of state and national news that affect the area. ing ideas. We want to jail people her and Joe Robach at the ribbon The South Wedge Planning Committee, Inc. and The Wedge is printed bimonthly (February, April, (about $60K a year), and if they are cutting for our grand opening, last June, August, October and December) with a out, we don't want them to be lazy South East Area Coalition June/July Calendar 2015 circulation of 6500. The newspaper is distributed month, and many letters of support. Meetings held at 224 Mt. Hope Ave. The community is invited to to area businesses, retail shops and other drop butts and get public assistance, Please pray for a great outcome, for off points in the Greater Rochester area. attend all meetings. but then we also don't want to hire both LuEthel and the Coffee Con- Articles in this paper do not necessarily them. So, the inability to find a job SWPC Board Meeting SEAC Board Meeting reflect the view and/or opinions of the South nection. She needs to work tomor- Wedge Planning Committee. plays a significant role in both re- row!!! [email protected] [email protected] lapse and recidivism. Please send story suggestions or news to Thanks for your support, for be- Tues. 6/16, 7/21, 6 p.m. Tues., 6/9 and 7/14, 6 p.m. Wedge Newspaper Editor Nancy O’Donnell, Today Jimmy [Joy’s husband lieving in us, for helping women in 224 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, New York Jimmy Reader] went to court in 14620 or e-mail [email protected]. recovery grow into sustainable re- Community Engagement Buffalo with one of our women covery and employment! Housing & Structures Advertising deadlines and rates (Neighbors & Block Clubs) Meets every other month are available online at www.swpc.org who has been with us for 2 1/2 P.S: LuEthel’s judge let her come or call Nancy O’Donnell at 978-9638. years and is a hired, trusted, and [email protected] Wednesday, 7/1, 5:30 p.m. home and go back to work, thanks Wednesday 6/17 & 7/15, 6 p.m. Before recycling the Wedge, very needed employee. She had a to our advocacy and her job. I told To confirm e-maildonna.roethel. (Hamilton/Alexander/Comfort [email protected] please share with a friend, slip up and caught minor charges her that she was the one that had neighbor or co-worker. in three counties--in Monroe it Gregory, Sanford and Cypress done the work; we just gave wit- Streets residents welcome) was violation of probation. We SW Victory Garden ness. We also hired a man who had Finance Team Our Mission Statement lent her the restitution money for 4 face to face interviews and was [email protected] [email protected] SWPC builds community in one county (which she paid back, not hired because of the felony re- E-mail for dates and times. of course!!!) and since we did not Wed., 6/10 & 7/8, 12:30 p.m. the South Wedge, encourages cord. They are the losers, we are the a full range of housing fire her, and she had a job togo winners. He is doing an awesome back to, the one judge let her off opportunities and promotes a job of taking care of our properties! Join SWPC & Get the Wedge! diverse, historically significant, to go to Monroe County. The Mon- “Conscience in Every Cup” roe County DA argued to have her commercially sustainable Support us at our 3 Coffee Connec- For over 30 years, The Wedge reading the Wedge, please consider urban village. incarcerated, but because she had tion locations: Newspaper has chronicled the lives subscribing by joining SWPC. Just not been fired from her job, he let 681 South Ave, the Greenhouse and times of our vibrant South send a check or money order to the her go that Friday afternoon, last Cafe, 2271 E. Main Street, the Can- Wedge neighborhood. If you enjoy address below. fall. She was back to work at 6:30 nonball Cafe, 4437 Lake Ave. We the next Tuesday morning. (A sav- have fair trade, organically grown, Ad deadline ings of $20,000!) sustainably coffee which we roast Name______This judge does not understand ourselves and sell retail and whole- for next issue our program. Since she is still with sale. We also have great food! Address______us, he thinks the program is not Joy Bergfalk is Executive Di- July 13 working! Little does he know that rector of Project Empower/Coffee City______State______Zip______Call 256-1740, ext. this is a career job and we are never Connection, 681 South Avenue, letting her go! Rochester. To learn call 585-442- ___ $25 SWPC membership 105 or 978-9638 You can read LuEthel's story 2180. Please mail this form along with your donation to: 224 in the June issue of the Rochester Mount Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. Woman Magazine. Jimmy and Lu- for rates. Community Builders The Wedge - June/July 2015 3 Nathaniel Mich Named Mich spends part of his week behind the wheel driving Foodlink’s Join Us in Community Building SWPC Board Chair Curbside Market, a farmer’s market on wheels, to 40 sites in Rochester The South Wedge in the development of Nancy O’Donnell and beyond. He also works with the Planning Committee the very vibrant South Garden Project, a program funded (SWPC) invites you to Avenue business corridor by the New York Dept. of Health If SWPC wanted a local with join with our dynamic and works in a myriad of an insatiable desire for community that helps to build vegetable gardens building and a commitment to the at food pantries in seven counties non-profit organization ways to build community South Wedge to head its board, it that are maintained by volunteers. in making a difference in through its South Wedge In addition, Mich arranges nutrition couldn’t have found a better match southeast Rochester. Farmers Market, Victory than Nathaniel Mich. education workshops and cooking “I’m a Rochester boy,” said demonstrations. Join our board of Gardens and The Wedge Mich, 26, but more specifically he’s Mich became involved with directors or serve on a Newspaper. SWPC through the South Wedge a South Wedge boy. He went to committee. We have a Your time, talent and School #12. His first job was at the Victory Garden. “I immediately fell Highland Library. During college in love with gardening,” said Mich, variety of ways you can passion can help us in breaks he worked at Premier Pastry Nathaniel Mich who was soon raising heirloom help. continuing SWPC’s work. and Cheesy Eddie’s. He interned at tomatoes and green beans. What he loved even more was the community SWPC, founded in 1978, If interested, please call Hedonist Artisan Chocolates before chocolatier job,” said Mich. “After of gardeners. “I was making new acts as a conduit for federal becoming its head chocolatier for a month, I got a surprise promotion, at 256-1740 or e-mail friends from a diverse group in terms three years. and I became chocolatier.” or state repair grants that [email protected]. of race, gender and economics. Jim As a child Mich was passionate In 2012, Mich’s talent took him Papananu [former SWPC board helps keep people in their about dinosaurs, and so his first ca- to national TV when he appeared on chair] pulled me aside and talked to aging homes. It aided reer choice was to become a paleon- the Food Network program Sweet me about getting on the Board.” tologist. At Oberlin College, he had Genius. “Jen got the invitation four “The funny thing about Roches- three majors—Geology, Anthropol- days before Christmas, and she said ter is that if you show up [at an orga- ogy and Archeological Studies –only she couldn’t leave work. She asked nization] and ask enough questions because “I had trouble saying no,” me if I wanted to be on TV,” Mich News from Swillburg eventually people want you to run said Mich. A proficient violinist, he said. for something,” laughed Mich. “I also considered studying music at He had a casting interview by thought working with SWPC would Oberlin Conservatory of Music. phone and was invited to film in be a neat way to learn more about In 2008, after archeological field NYC in January. the neighborhood. “ work in Arizona, Mich started to nar- In Sweet Genius, competing Now as its board chair, Mich sees row his focus. bakers must create a dish based on SWPC in a “transitional period.” “I really loved pulling out a an inspiration and several surprise “It started as an organization 1,000-year-old pottery sherd from ingredients. The first challenge to revitalize dilapidated houses in an Ancestral Pueblo pit house,” said had the theme of “ballerina” and the South Wedge. Now it’s working Mich. But, I discovered [archeology] chocolate that used blue cheese and outside of the South Wedge. It’s im- wasn’t what I wanted...the heat, the fortune cookies as its ingredients, the portant to keep SWPC existing and stinging insects, the dust. “ second’s theme was “Jack-in-the- increase its visibility. Not a lot of So he borrowed a laptop and Box and candy.” people understand what SWPC does emailed Jennifer Posey, owner of Mich made it to the final but lost outside of the Farmers Market, the Hedonist, and asked if they needed when he had to make a cake using Garden, and the Wedge Newspaper. an intern, and she said, ‘yes.’ Dur- “orange soda and pretzel sticks.” We’re more than a neighborhood ing a winter college break, Mich “I didn’t get a mug, and I association. We have a paid staff; we discovered that he had a real talent couldn’t even keep the chef’s write grants; we act as fiduciary for for creating chocolate when he was jacket,” laughed Mich. (You can still Voice of the Citizen grants.” asked to help Hedonist with an entry watch him on Hulu—Sweet Genius, From The Swillburg Neighbor- dation, the City of Rochester (in “My goal is get more of the in a chocolate cake competition for a Season 2, Episode 2.) hood Association Website “The particular the SE Service Center neighborhood involved with SWPC, local charity. Today Mich has moved on from Association broke ground on their and City Horticulturalists), the to cultivate a broader base of sup- “I made a giant coconut curry making chocolate to Foodlink, the new community garden at School staff and administrators at School port, increase memberships and sup- truffle, 18 inches wide,” said Mich. regional food bank for Rochester and porters who understand what we do #35. SNA members and volunteers #35 and the Rochester City School Back at Oberlin, “food” became ten surrounding counties, where he and want to help on committees. from the University of Rochester District, the Village of Pittsford, the main theme of his studies. works as its Community Food Ac- Mich has increased the incen- helped raised a fence and build new Salvatore’s of South Clinton, “I did a senior thesis on choco- cess Program Coordinator. tive for residents to become a beds for neighbors and students. Lowe’s of Henrietta, The United late, and the role of cacao in the an- “We distribute food to over 400 SWPC member by getting a dozen In the coming days and weeks, Way of Rochester, and once again, cient Mayan culture and co-taught a food partner agencies including food neighborhood businesses to join the beds will be filled and planted, of course, our volunteers. hands-on course on chocolate, “Bean pantries,soup kitchens,day care cen- the SWPC membership card, which an arbor will be raised, and we’ll The website will be posting to Bar,” that not only examined its ters and group homes,’’ said Mich. gives discounts to SWPC members celebrate a new sunny space with garden update. Several plots may history and politics but included With Foodlink Mich is also and in turn encourages members to an abundance of food. still be available for adoption for chocolate tasting, too.” working on the “root cause of hun- shop local. It’s important to patron- There are many to thank: the residents. Details, as always, are After graduating and scratching ger.” “We look at communities that ize our businesses,” said Mich. “I off careers in his three majors, Mich lack access to fresh healthy food or Rochester Area Community Foun- on swillburg.nextdoor.com. do. I go to Cheshire for its cocktails. discovered that he wasn’t ready to food swamps. These are low income I take yoga classes at Tru Yoga. I’ve go to grad school. He interned at the areas where stores offer lots of gone to Sue Makarewicz at Surface Metropolitan Museum of Art in New highly processed foods and [where Salon for years. My doctor is in the York City where he lead tours and the residents] often don’t have the neighborhood. I love the library. My inventoried photos, then backpacked food literacy to make the best deci- church is the South Wedge Mission.” for nine weeks in Europe and Mo- sion about the groceries they buy, for Right now Mich is continuing to rocco before returning to Rochester. example, the difference [in terms of keep it local. “I’m in the process of “I asked Jen Posey if she had any nutrition] between frozen, fresh and getting a house in year or so. I hope hours, and she offered me a full-time canned foods.” to buy in the South Wedge.”

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“The only grace you can have,” other people, musically and person- suggests internationally renowned ally.” I’d give up my robe and col- Rev. Nickoloff conductor Benjamin Zander, “is the lar to be able to inspire that kind of grace you can imagine.” With those commitment to self-awareness and this place. BEERJUNE 12-21 words Zander issues a challenge to embrace of challenge in my own Find that broader frame of grace find a broader frame through which congregation. and risk embracing the imagina- to view our lives in his extraordi- And I wonder what it would tion that comes with it. My guess nary book, The Art of Possibil- look like for our neighborhood, is that many of the problems and ity, co-authored with his wife Roz. our community here in the South concerns that we hold as a commu- One such frame he offers is what he Wedge, to adopt Zander’s peda- nity will not be magically solved calls “the practice of giving an A.” gogy of A-giving. What if, instead by Zander’s “giving an A” game. As a lecturer for a leadership of merely pointing to the accolades But I’m willing to guess that we’ll course that included the top fifty our urban village has achieved feel a lot less defined by those students at the University of South- (“best in Rochester again!”…), problems, and a great deal more ern California, Zander needed a we tried asking ourselves Zander’s hopeful about possibilities yet to standard of evaluation that tran- question: “what will have happened be discovered, in ourselves and in scended the world of measurement to you by next May that is in line” our life together here in this place. and competition and lifted the par- with this extraordinary neighbor- If you end up embracing the ticipants into the universe of pos- hood? What kind of person do I invitation to write a Zander let- sibility. As he would come to tell hope to become, such that I am no ter, you’re invited to send it to the all his students, Zander was more longer merely a passive consumer South Wedge Mission, 125 Caro- interested in “the person you will and critic of our communal life line St, 14620, or to the Wedge become” because of the learning together, but an active participant, Newspaper, 224 Hamilton Street, process; not just the performance courageous contributor and exuber- 14620. We’d love to read them, achieved, but “the attitude, feelings ant co-creator of that life? be inspired by your vision and and worldview of that person who What might the South Wedge with your permission, share them will have done all she wished to do area, already so rich in beauty, tal- (anonymously if desired) with our or become everything he wanted to ent and humanity, become if we readers. be.” started by giving it, each other, and Further reading: The Art of In the practice of giving an A, ourselves, the generous “A?” Possibility: A Book of Practices by the person each student desired to That’s my invitation to you. Try Rosamund Stone Zander and Ben- become was to be the subject of the Zander’s game. Give yourself an jamin Zander; Penguin Books, NY, sole requirement for earning a per- “A,” and write a letter to your com- 2000. fect score for the class: each student munity, beginning, “Dear Roch- Rev. Nickoloff is Pastor at had, in the course of the semester, ester, South Wedge deserves to be the South Wedge Mission (www. JUNE 13TH to write a letter to Zander, which the best neighborhood in Roch- southwedgemission.org); contact begins, “I got my A because...” and ester because...” or “Dear South him at [email protected]. He continues, in as much detail as pos- Wedge, I have been an A-neighbor blogs at “During the World” (dur- sible, to tell the story “of what will because...” Allow yourself to be ingtheworld.blogspot.com) and Western NY’s premier have happened to you by next May playful. Let go of results-oriented- at “South Wedge Abbey Project” annual tasting event that is in line with this extraordi- thinking and competitive thought. (swabbey.tumblr.com) features over 120 craft nary grade.” Experiment with the possibility beers & ciders plus The letters Zander’s students that you, and each person on your great food, live music, composed are breathtakingly pro- street and block, have something and a few surprises. found and nothing like the typi- amazing to contribute to the life of cal “everyone is special-believe in Limited Tickets Available! yourself-Carpe Diem” schlock so common in most commencement addresses, Facebook memes, and (sadly) too many “God loves every- one and you can too” sermons. One student declared, “I got my A be- cause I had the courage to examine my fears, and I realized that they have no place in my life. I changed The Wedge from someone who was scared to make a mistake in case she was no- Newspaper ticed to someone who knows that she has a contribution to make to WEDGE-5.5x4-1.30.15.pdf 1 1/30/2015 5:17:20 PM

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Alex Smith and the Mountain Sound Friday, July 10 Christopher Paul Stelling Friday, June 19 Friday, August 7 The South Wedge Mission an- Mission, Live at the Mission Hall erment. nounced its upcoming “Live at Mis- has taken on an identity of its own On Friday, June 19 at 7:30 sion Hall” Concert Series which of- as “a premiere venue for acoustic- p.m., Alex Smith and the Mountain fers “the best of local and regional driven music to sound its best in an Sound will perform. Wisewater live music into the neighborhood, intimate audience-artist setting that takes the stage on Friday, July 10, free of charge and free for all.” creates one of Rochester’s most 7:30 p.m. Christopher Paul Stelling Rev. Nickoloff said the “expect unique concert experiences,” said and Hieronymous Bogs perform to be amazed” by the groups per- Nickoloff. Friday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. (Chris forming. Admission is completely free, Stelling was named one of Rolling South Wedge resident Tim with a hat being passed at intermis- Stone's Top 10 "Artists to Watch" Avery of Bug Jar has collaborated sion to support the artists. for 2015) with the Mission and Rev. Nickol- Refreshments will be sold by For more info, go to http:// off on the bookings. Begun as a col- Coffee Connection, the South southwedgemission.org/mission- laboration with singer-songwriter Wedge’s socially-concerned coffee hall. Jerry Falzone as Lakeshore at the shop, devoted to women’s empow- Abundance Co-op Launches Program To Make Organic Vegetables Accessible to More Chris Whitebell

All too often food that is lo- cal, organic, or sustainably sourced comes with a higher price tag than conventional items. For shoppers who don't have a lot of money to spend on groceries, this is a real bar- rier that makes buying healthier gro- ceries difficult. At Abundance Coop- erative Market, we're committed to discovering new ways to make fresh and honest food more affordable for people in our community who are on a limited income. Most recently we launched a new discount program called FLOWER: Fresh, Local, Organic, and Within Everyone's Reach. FLOWER is de- signed to lower the cost of the natu- ral food and eco-friendly products Program participants are given el to better serve their community. in our store for people with limited a scholarship share, if they're not For details on how to apply. see budgets by giving program par- already a shareholder. The share is the list of FAQs found on the Abun- ticipants a 10% discount off of all awarded on an annual basis and al- dance website (www.abundance. regularly priced items each time they lows FLOWER participants to expe- coop). Included is information about shop. rience co-op ownership even if they what specific documents are required, How FLOWER works cannot afford to purchase a share. who can use one participant's FLOW- Shoppers who are currently re- Principle 6: "Cooperation Among ER discount, how long the applica- ceiving financial assistance from Cooperatives" tion process takes, and more. SNAP (Food Stamps), TANF Cash Co-ops around the world and FLOWER applications can be Assistance, WIC, Free School Lunch across all sectors follow a set of core found in the store at the Customer Program and Medicaid are eligible to principles known as "The Seven Co- Service Desk. If you have any ques- apply to FLOWER. Once accepted, operative Principles." The sixth prin- tions, please feel free to ask a Cus- they will be able to take advantage of ciple stresses that co-ops work to- tomer Service Representative next the 10% discount. FLOWER partici- gether to foster their mutual success. time you are in. Alternatively, you pation runs on an annual basis and In this spirit, we're proud to thank can call (585) 454-COOP or email participants are welcome to reapply GreenStar Natural Foods Market in [email protected] with any if they are still receiving the financial Ithaca, New York, who originally de- inquiries. support outlined above. veloped the FLOWER program mod-

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Maybe we would all be happier 18, antidepressant use is on the rise and healthier if we went outside to in kids, with the fastest growing play. I know many adults are very segment found to be preschool happy at the beach, or hiking, bik- children aged 0-5 years.” The good ing, or gardening. Children need news is “Kids are different when to be outside too! Unfortunately, they’re outdoors; free of school children are spending less and less pressures and harried schedules, Faces can do the funniest things. time outside and a growing body they relax and simply become kids. of evidence shows the detrimen- In fact, according to one study, Healthy food options for keep them satisfied without spend- tal effects this is having on our children’s stress levels fall within linked to feelings of happiness and active kids ing a dime or leaving their favorite children. minutes of seeing green spaces, combats depression. American Summer is upon us, which activities! Richard Louv, the recipient of making outside play a simple, Academy of Pediatrics report 9% means kids and teens will be on Summer meals are being served the 2008 Audobon Medal, wrote no-cost, and time efficient antidote of children are vitamin D deficient the go all over the City of Roches- at City R-Centers, summer school a bestselling book entitled Last for an over-stressed child...Making and 61% of children are Vitamin ter. Whether playing sports, get- locations, churches, neighborhood Child in the Woods: Saving our direct contact with soil, whether D insufficient. That is 70% of ting ahead with summer classes, or programs, and other community Children from Nature-Deficit Dis- through gardening, digging for our children! This has resulted in hanging with friends at a R-Center, gathering areas. Best of all, parents order. Louv writes, “...a growing worms, or making mud pies has bone growth and density problems eating a nutritious meal is often the don’t have to take extra steps to get body of research links our mental, been shown to improve mood, in children, and an increase of last thing on their minds. And with their kids involved – just drop in. physical, and spiritual health reduce anxiety, and facilitate learn- injuries as a result. It has also re- the constant availability of junk To find a meal location, look for directly to our association with ing....Mycobacterium vaccae, a sulted in problems with long term foods everywhere, it is increasingly yellow banners with the brightly nature in positive ways. Several of “friendly” bacteria found in soil, cardiovascular health. Research- tough for children to make healthy colored “Summer Meals” logo these studies suggest that thought- was shown to activate a group of ers at Albert Einstein College of choices. around your neighborhood! ful exposure of youngsters to na- neurons that produce the brain Medicine of Yeshiva University Summer meals are back again For a complete list of meal ture can even be a powerful form chemical serotonin, enhancing reported that individuals with low this year, offering kids and teens 18 times and locations, dial 2-1-1 or of therapy for attention-deficit feelings of well-being, much in levels of vitamin D may have an and under a fresh, healthy, and free visit healthikids.org after June 15. disorders and other maladies.”…“ the same manner as antidepres- increased risk of death from all meal to keep them fueled. Provided Meal times are subject to change. Our society is teaching young sant drugs and exercise...Beyond causes. Dr. Melamed, the leader of by the City of Rochester, Food- If you have questions, please email people to avoid direct experience raising mood, time kids spend in that study suggests for parents: “It link, or the Rochester City School [email protected] or call in nature.” the dirt may be the best prepara- would be good for them to turn off District, kids can eat food that will 1-888-324-1571. He writes of schools allowing tion for the classroom...in addition the TV and send their kids outside. less and less recess time outdoors, to its antidepressant effect, M. Just 15 to 20 minutes a day should Rec on the Move societal shifts towards electronic vaccae may also have an effect on be enough. And unless they burn Rec on the Move is rolling environmental and horticultural media, a mental shift toward fear schoolwork...Since serotonin plays easily, don’t put sunscreen on them into a park near you this sum- projects and games at TILC Minis- of criminals and fear of nature a role in learning.” until they’ve been out in the sun mer bringing lots of fun activities. tries (June 9-12) and Ellwanger & itself, as some of the things adding Playing outside in the dirt aids for 10 minutes, so they get the Read-aloud program & free book Barry (June 16-19). to the problem. He also discusses a in learning and fights anxiety and good stuff but not sun damage.” giveaways, health and wellness For more information and a lot of research about ADD, ADHD, depression in our children. It sounds to me that our chil- info and free fresh and healthy complete schedule visit www. anxiety and depression among I know of one more wonder- dren can't afford to stay inside snacks,homework help, arts, music, cityofrochester/reconthemove. children and how it correlates ful thing outside that has the same anymore. With summer upon us directly with reduced amounts effect on children, the sun! The we should take every opportunity Highland Library June/July Events to get outside with our children. of time children spend playing sun, once known as the “giver Karrie Bordeau outdoors. of life” is now one of the things Wait ten or fifteen minutes before A 2012 report from the Na- adults fear allowing our children applying sunscreen and play in the Children’s Programs dirt. We all might be happier and Craft Mondays Join Missy Reed in Highland Park tional Wildlife Federation entitled exposure too. We slather the sun- to sing, dance, play instruments and “The Dirt On Dirt” discusses the screen on and reapply repeatedly healthier as a result! Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Drew Beeman is founder and at 3 p.m. We’ll be making a fun read about the heroes all around us. benefits of playing outside and in an effort to prevent sun burns Come participate in activities about especially the health benefits of and skin cancer. That is a valid director of Progressive Early drop-in craft each Monday! Learning. For more information firefighters, police officers, - veter playing in dirt. In it they too dis- concern as there is a lot of research ans and more! Rain location: High- cuss the research and the correla- on this, however over-application about learning through play and Movie Tuesdays about Progressive Early Learning, Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 land Branch Library’s children’s tion to health and happiness and of sunscreen combined with the room. quote several studies. They report: social trends keeping our children visit www.ProgressiveEarlyLearn- at 3 p.m. Relax and watch a G-rated ing.com. family movie with us! “According to a four-year study inside, may be harming children as Game Day Thursdays that examined approximately two well. The sun is a primary source Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25 at million children under the age of of vitamin D. Vitamin D has been Tail Waggin’ Tutors Wednesday, June 3 at 3 p.m. 3 p.m. Read your favorite story to a spe- We’re pulling out our games for cially trained therapy dog! some friendly competition! Stop by to see what we’ll be playing. Library Story Time Thursdays Thursdays, June 4, 11 and 18 at Fitness Fridays 10:30 a.m. Fridays, June 5, 12 and 19 at 3 p.m. Join Miss Sarah for stories, rhymes, Be active at the library with fun fit- songs and more! Recommended for ness challenges! children ages 1 to 4 years old, sib- lings welcome. Summer Reading 2015 Program Sign Ups Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Fire Monday, June 22 through Thurs- Truck! Songs and Stories in High- day, July 2 land Park with Missy Reed Sign up to participate in the 2015 Thursday, June 25 at 10:30 a.m. continued on pg. 16

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P.O. Box 17438 Rochester, New York Neighborhood Notables The Wedge - June/July 2015 7 Diabetes Health Source Offers Education That Saves Lives Sally Nordquist

On May 15, the world lost the solving, risk reduction of diabetes vember. talented blues singer, B.B. King at complications, and development of The Diabetes Health Source the ripe age of 89. What most do coping strategies. has two convenient locations with not know is that B.B. King lived The Diabetes Health Source both offering free parking. The with the chronic (yet manageable) staff is comprised of certified dia- main location is at Clinton Cross- disease of Type 2 diabetes for over betes educators who are Registered ings, 2400 South Clinton Avenue, 25 years. Nurses and Registered Dietitians. bldg. H, suite 135; the second lo- At the age of 80, B.B. King This team approach, which in- cation is in the Professional Office openly shared his story of living cludes your physician’s support, al- Building at Highland Hospital, 990 with diabetes and as a spokesper- lows people to feel empowered to South Avenue, Suite 207. The con- son for a national diabetes prod- take care of themselves and live a tact phone number is 341-7066 for uct. In an interview, Mr. King said, full life. information as well as to make an “I hope my voice and the things I Services are offered one-on-one appointment. Services are covered say will encourage someone out or in group sessions called, Liv- by most insurance plans including there and help them learn the truth ing with Diabetes, The nine-hour Medicare and Medicaid. The Dia- about diabetes and act on it… Some group series is offered over three betes HealthSource is accredited by people don’t believe that diabetes is weeks, on Saturday mornings 9 the American Association of Dia- life threatening, but it is.” a.m. to 12;15 p.m. at Highland betes Educators. Help to take care of yourself Hospital. The groups are taught by “I’ve lived a pretty long time, while living with diabetes is avail- the diabetes educators and include said the King of Blues, B.B. King, able right in the South Wedge a variety of specialists including “I’m not sick today, and I haven’t neighborhood! The Diabetes endocrinologist (diabetes doctor), been sick for a while.” This was HealthSource of Highland Hospital physical therapists, pharmacist, evident as he continued to tour and has provided diabetes education to therapist and an optometrist (eye perform an average of 250 concerts adults since 1989. Its mission state- doctor). Attendees are encouraged a year around the world. ment focuses on mastery of diabe- to bring one support person of their Become the next living example tes self-management skills. These choice. Healthy light refreshments of a life well lived! skills include healthy eating, blood are included. The next group series Laura McNamara RD CDE and Sally Nordquist RN CDE sugar monitoring, exercise, learn- are offered in September and No- ing about medications, problem Good Food Collective is About Community TTLE BUTT Shelly Thomas LI ON

This year marks the seventh portion of our members live, work bountiful fresh food growing sea- & year of The Good Food Collective and play. It’s the arena of our epic sons, we partner with ROC City bcraft pressc supplying Rochesterians with lo- kickball games during our monthly Values, sending excess produce cally grown and mindfully sourced or bi-monthly potlucks at Marie home with RCSD kids in their back- & food. In just a few years, we have Daley Park. The South Wedge packs on Fridays. We collaborate 658 South Avenue, Rochester grown from a founding 100 mem- Farmers’ Market, founded by our with Foodlink and donate excess bers to 1,400 members last year President and CEO Chris Hartman to their Mobile Market that pushes coming oon!! and aim to hit 1,700 this summer and Business Director Vicki Hart- out our fresh produce to food des- season. This growth may be a di- man, was what sparked the idea for erts within Rochester. We team up rect result of our passion to create a the Good Food Collective. Once the with The Lobby that connects us mutually beneficial relationship be- Hartmans’ vision came to fruition, with some of Rochester’s best up- CONTRACTING tween area growers, producers and the South Wedge Farmers’ Market and-coming artists where we trade C J eaters, the convenience we strive was where our very first GFC dis- GFC membership for art. We also Remodeling for, intricately woven with some tributions took place. work on smaller scales with the Electrical - Plumbing - Carpentry old-fashioned community vibes. It is our largest and most popu- YMCA, Community Darkroom, Windows - Doors - Floors - Decks - Home Repairs The heart of our mission is to lar pick up destination due, most the Horizons Program, and more to cultivate a community of mindful likely, to the wonderful community extend our reach and maximize the eaters and growers with the idea and celebratory feel of the market: good we strive to do in this great that, over time, we can be a force music playing, children laugh- Christoper J. Kase city. In this way, our members can 373 Caroline Street Rochester, NY 14620 for good; together we can positive- ing, fresh baked goods, wood fired eat GOOD and do GOOD simulta- ly change the food systems of west- pizza, fresh squeezed lemonade, neously, improving the community Mobile 585.455.0201 ern New York. With our team of ap- cut flowers, ripe raspberries, face one bite at a time. proximately 30 partner farmers and painting and slew of other activi- For more information or to be- producers in the Greater Rochester ties. It’s where our members can come a member, visit http://the- area and Finger Lakes and our large come to pick up their weekly shares goodfoodcollective.com body of members, The Good Food and chat with some of our partner Shelly Thomas is Director of Op- Collective is committed to making farmers who are usually neighbor- erations of The Good Food Collec- fresh, local, mindful food easy and ing vendors or pick up an extra tive. Saint Boniface Church accessible. pint or two of fresh berries to add With multiple distribution to their weekly bounty. We have 330 Gregory Street methods and pick-ups (including been fortunate enough to watch 585.473.4271 the South Wedge Planning Com- the South Wedge Farmers’ Market mittee’s parking lot on Thursday blossom and grow and look for- www.southeastrochestercatholics.org evenings), The Good Food Col- ward to the new, larger location for Advertise lective makes it easier to eat local the 2015 season! while simultaneously helping our Apart from our very existence Keeping Faith in the South Wedge farmers and partners extend their being centered on a community of in the Wedge for 150 Years! market reach. Despite our many GOOD people, we strive to partner convenient distribution locations with the larger community outside and methods, the South Wedge of The Good Food Collective in as Join us for our holds a special place in our hearts. many ways as we can. During our The South Wedge is where a good We get read. weekend Masses

Call us to learn Saturdays at 5:00 PM Sundays at 9:00 AM more about our very reasonable You can also find us on Facebook! Search for ad rates. Blessed Sacrament/ Saint Boniface Parishes Call 256-1740, ext. 105 or 978.9638. 8 June/July 2015 - The Wedge Let the Pride Be with You! Christopher Hennelly Science fiction and film has allowed many of us to envision a world of opportunity, equality and justice for all. This Gay Pride year’s theme will celebrate the many ways our dreams for the LG- BTQ community are becoming a Rapper Cazwell Headlines reality. To embrace these changes, Pride Week 2015 Rochester LGBTQ community and ally supporters are delighted to Rapper Cazwell will be bringing present “Sci Fi Pride” as the theme his distinctive style as one of the for Gay Pride 2015. Our slogan is headliners for Pride Week 2015. “May The Pride Be With You!” Cazwell is an eclectic art- We anticipate many creative cos- ist-- rap, dance, electronica, house, tume choices that will surely draw homo hop--who’s been performing a great crowd to our many festive since the late 1990s. Originally part of the hip-hop duo Morplay with events. MC Crasta Yo, Cazwell moved Pride Week Events from Massachusetts to New York Thursday July 16, 2015 Our in 1999. He released his first single, friends over at Hedonist Artisan theatrical and charitable! MLK Park (Manhattan Square) sanctioned and timed race by Yel- The Sex That I Need” with Avenue Ice Cream, BASWA and Lux pres- Friday July 17, 2015 Roc Pride Saturday July 18, 2015 Roc low Jacket Racing, and Pride Fun D in 2003. ent SASSY in the Wedge at Star Flag Raising Ceremony & Movie Pride Festival 2:30 – 9:00 p.m. Run at 9:30. A recent single, “No Selfie Con- Alley 6 to 8 p.m. featuring lo- in the Park MLK Park (Manhattan Ticketed event with national head- Sunday July 19, 2015 Roc Pride trol,” capitalizes on the craze with cal artist Amanda Lee Peers who Square) liners that includes Rochester’s Picnic 1-7 p.m. this event will be hilariously catchy lyrics set against was featured on the NBC’s the Saturday July 18, 2015 Roc own Mrs. Kasha Davis. Advance FREE, featuring family fun activi- a minimalist retro-funk track and Voice, and B.R.A.W.L Rochester's Pride Parade 1 p.m. The parade tickets $10.00 or $15.00 at the gate. ties, Roc Pride sports games and smooth playa beat. Broads Regional Arm Wrestling starts down Park Ave., left on Alex- Sunday July 19, 2015 Morning may other activities for all to enjoy. “‘No Selfie Control’ is a heart- League! A group of gutsy feminist ander St., up Monroe Avenue until Gay Alliance 5K Pride Run 8:30 felt track that was written for every- broads with a love for all things one on Instagram that is in love… with themselves,” said Cazwell “[The song] reflects our ever- growing need to be viewed as popu- Assembly Harry Bronson’s Families Agenda lar and attractive,” Cazwell added. He became a YouTube sensation Assemblymember Bronson “We must do more to help families have to choose between caring for year in New York State, more than after a million people in a single (D-Rochester, Henrietta, Chili) gain access to quality, affordable their children, putting food on the half of female homicide victims week viewed his ‘Ice Cream Truck’ recently helped pass a series of child care – and the Assembly’s table and paying the bills,” said over the age of 16 were killed by music video. He has since earned measures that would continue to legislation takes important steps in Assemblymember Bronson. “They an intimate partner.1 We must do hipster credibility with a steady address the growing costs of child that direction.” also shouldn’t have to worry about more to end this scourge on our flow of danceable hip hop tracks care and the need for parents to Alarmingly, the cost of child their children’s safety while at day communities,” said Bronson. − including ‘Rice & Beans’ and ‘I have affordable, reliable, safe care has reached an average of care. Parents who pursue a career Domestic violence takes a Seen Beyoncé At Burger King’ that impressively showcase his hypo- places to send their children. The $14,500 per year in York State, should be able to afford child care devastating toll on victims, both manic take on pop culture. legislation is part of the Assem- while two-parent families spend while providing for their families.” physically and emotionally, and ‘No Selfie Control’ is his first bly’s Families First agenda and about 17 percent of their annual In addition, Bronson announced for those who have suffered at collaboration with up-and-coming it follows passage of the 2015-16 income on childcare. Single-parent the hands of an abuser, it can take that the Assembly passed a series Viennese producer Dizzy Bell. In state budget and legislation the As- households struggle even more, of bills that he co-sponsored to years to repair their lives. The it, Cazwell sings, “If you could see sembly passed last week to allow spending over 50 percent of their address the issue of domestic vio- Assembly’s legislation is part of a me like I do, you’d be in love with parents to work and increase their annual income on child care. In lence and provide better assistance, commitment to providing victims me too.” family’s economic security. fact, New York State ranks second protection and justice to victims the support and resources they “No Selfie Control” is the fourth “Throughout New York, rising nationwide for highest child care throughout New York State. need. single release from Cazwell’s child care costs are outpacing costs as a portion of family in- “In 2012, state courts issued Specifically, the Assembly’s soon-to-be-released Hard 2 B Fresh parents’ ability to keep up. come, behind only Oregon.2,3 over 300,000 domestic violence legislation would prohibit employ- album. It is nothing short of a crisis,” “Working families shouldn’t orders of protection. That same ment discrimination against vic- said Assemblymember Bronson. tims of domestic violence (A.272) as well as discrimination related to housing, including preventing indi- viduals from being evicted due to Aging in Place --Not Easy or Cheap their status as a victim (A.6354-A). The Assembly’s legislation Robin Didas-Mott would: • prohibit domestic violence offenders I have yet run across anyone for the future with long-term care gible? It is worth exploring with from possessing or who wants to live in a nursing insurance policies. Most of these someone knowledgeable of the purchasing a home. I work daily with individu- options are not affordable with criteria. Individuals with chronic firearm (A.5257 a als that are aging and struggling the modest income and resources medical conditions or who are al- nd A.6340); with chronic medical conditions that most people have. Even if ready deemed disabled can get eli- • require police to trying to stay healthy and safe you planned well for the future, gible for Medicaid Insurance even promptly translate enough to remain in their homes. people are outliving their sav- if they are over the income guide- domestic violence Skilled Nursing Facilities are a ings. I went through this scenario lines. Medicaid requires a “spend- incident reports necessary option for some who tru- personally with my own father as down” which means you must that are filled out in a ly required that 24/7 skilled nurs- he aged. He wanted to stay in his spend any excess income before language other than ing care. However, I have found- home but required 24/7 care. When you can get the insurance. People English, as well as most people prefer staying in their we sat down to figure out what this can also legally put excess resourc- provide own homes if at all possible. When care would cost, it was more than es and income into a Special Needs the notification of I talk to people in the community double his income and his limited Trust account to get Medicaid eli- victims’ rights in a who need services they are always resources would only last a few gible. Special budgeting such as victim’s native shocked to find out that Medicare months. In his situation, a skilled spousal refusal is sometimes used language (A.4347); does not cover long-term care ser- nursing facility was the safest op- not to impoverish the other spouse. • require the vices. If you need an aide to come tion for him based on his medical This is very clearly a complicated interpretation in and help you with meals, house- needs and so we started the process topic, and I could never go into all of orders of hold chores or take a bath on an of applying for Medicaid Insurance intricate details in one article. My protection in ongoing basis it is not covered by to cover the cost of care. primary goal is to inform people court proceedings Medicare, the primary insurance I wanted to write this article to that other options may exist. (A.162); of most people over the age of 65. let people know that there are other Lifespan is an agency in our Victims of domestic You can get skilled care in your options to consider if you want to community that is a good resource violence and sexual home for acute care, but on short- stay in the community safely with to explore options or contact this assault can seek help term basis paid by Medicare. Most supports and have limited income writer with questions at rmott@ 24 hours a day by people are able to get this service and resources. That other option is ventureforthe.com calling New York’s for instance upon a hospital release Medicaid Insurance with long-term Robin Didas-Mott, BSW, is a toll-free hotline at – but what are the options if you care services. Medicaid Insurance Community Outreach Coordinator 1-800-942-6906. need care ongoing to stay safe? does cover long-term care services at Venture Forth Inc. a Licensed Locally, contact If you have money, you have if medically necessary. Our com- Home Care Agency. Willow Domestic many more options such as Pri- munity offers many options for Violence Center. vate Pay, Independent Living and Medicaid Long-Term Care. Are at 585-232-7353. Assisted Living settings. Some you afraid that you or your loved people have also been able to plan one would not be Medicaid eli- The Wedge - June/July 2015 9 Talking With My Mouth Full The Cub Room Nathaniel Mich

This is a busy time in the crystallized ginger, it begged to South Wedge and the surrounding be slightly warmed and sipped in neighborhoods, with several new front of a fire. The Roberto – rum, developments opening their doors Scotch and “Aztec & Orange or beginning to break ground. One Bitters” – was dark, smoky and of the most anticipated is the Edge boozy, as promised, though the of the Wedge, which completed perforated ice cubes melted faster construction in the late spring. than I would have liked. Located in the old Ward Supply For our first course, the kale Building and managed by Buck- Caesar ($9) and the house-smoked ingham Properties, its downstairs pork cheeks ($13). The dressing on tenant is a new restaurant: the Cub the Caesar was savory and nicely Room. I visited with a friend just seasoned, and the kale was fresh a couple days after their open- and bright. I find, though, that kale ing, while they were still in the salads made from mature leaves “soft-opening” phase. We feasted, benefit either from massaging or diving right into the spirit of blanching to tenderize them – the Cub Room Chickpea Cakes are wedges of light, pillowy chickpea puree, crisped on either side camaraderie and indulgence that salad was a little chewier than their Facebook page promotes. I typically enjoy. Shavings of pillowy chickpea puree, crisped given the time to become tender all A couple closing thoughts: Generally speaking, I found the Wisconsin Parmesan – undeserv- on either side and studded with the way through. A local Riesling while the food was clearly high food carefully composed and ing of the diminishing quotation whole chickpeas. Served on a bed and an on-tap Chardonnay were quality and generally well-execut- conceptualized, with several items marks it received in the menu - of roasted baby vegetables and a good selections for both dishes. ed, it is a couple notches above on the menu I still hope to taste. and croutons – larger and milder pungent and savory romescu sauce However, I didn’t find the draft other neighborhood restaurants in There were a few hiccups here and than I like – completed the dish. (which could have been spicier), Chardonnay interesting enough to price. I wonder how well it will there, but with visiting them so The pork cheeks were excellent: they were one of the high lights of warrant its mark-up over the other mesh with the character of the rest soon after opening, I don’t attach flavorful and fork-tender, perched the meal. The roasted wild salmon whites ($14 vs $7-9). of the neighborhood. While the too much weight to them. on rounds of fried grits and topped ($27) was served over a white Dessert was a goats-milk menu was relatively conventional, The Cub Room is, first of all, with a gingery red cabbage slaw. asparagus, fava beans, whole cheesecake with a roasted pluot I appreciated the risks taken in one of more handsome restaurants The grits were crisp on the outside cippolini onions, pea greens and and whiskey caramel sauce and the details – the choice of sides I’ve eaten in in Rochester. Located and tender within and the slaw a sweet pea puree. The veggies a chocolate nutella cake. Dark, and accompaniments and a couple below street level, the textures and provided a great textural and visual provided a palette of pale green rich and fudgy, the cake was more dishes, like the chickpea cakes materials are rich and sumptuous. contrast. I couldn’t find the prom- spring flavors and textures that brownie-like, and the vanilla ice or a white asparagus salad I wish I appreciated the amount of origi- ised apricot BBQ sauce, however. complemented the richness of the cream was a perfect pair. The I had ordered and for which I nal material preserved in the space My companion ordered the salmon, cooked rare to order. The cheesecake was pleasantly tex- will certainly return. Overall, we – exposed beams stretch across the chickpea cakes ($17) for her en- salmon itself was a generous fillet, tured, though I was hoping for enjoyed ourselves a great deal and ceiling and brickfaces accented trée: a dish I found delightful and seared and crisped on one side, a goatier flavor. The pluot and I am excited to see the restaurant the walls. Of course, the drawback surprising. I was expecting some- allowed to shine by its quieter caramel sauce were good flavor develop and mature over the next of all those hard surfaces was an thing along the lines of a falafel accompaniments. My only critique choices, though the caramel was few months. acoustically vibrant space; our or bean burger, but what was is that I wished the roasted onions just a touch burned – a fine line to server struggled a bit to make delivered were wedges of light, had been more caramelized and walk for sure. herself heard. Almost all of the exterior wall space is windows, but even then, the restaurant tends to the dark side. The plaid-clad wait staff and dashes of vintage drapery completed the restoration chic-look of the place. The menu is quintessentially New American: standard proteins (chicken, burger, salmon, scal- lops, pork chop, steak) liberally sprinkled with influences from a variety of cuisines, with a handful of surprising dishes woven in. Craft cocktails, a good selection of draft beer and wine round out the offerings. We started with a couple of those cocktails (all $10): The Billingsley and The Roberto. The Billinsgsley – Bourbon and St. Germain – was surprisingly rich in mouthfeel; sweet, tart and spicy. Garnished with a large chunk of

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She’d The South Clinton Avenue din- ety of restaurants moving up from always been fascinated with the ing scene just improved exponen- executive sous chef to executive glamour of 1920s, the famous New tially with the addition of The Cub chef, eventually sharing the kitchen York City Stork Club and its ex- Room in the Edge of the Wedge with super chef Mario Batali. clusive VIP Cub Room where ev- development. The couple married in 2006 and eryone who was anyone in finance, Owners Jodi and Greg Johnson while Greg opened the Rye House film and the arts would mingle. She bring decades-long experience in on Park Avenue and 17th Avenue also loved the mystery of the 1930s food, drink and design to their new with a partner Jodi worked in speakeasies. restaurant, combining a New York Hedge Fund companies. “I was fascinated with the NYC City vibe with hometown comfort. “We bought a house in West- history, the whole era when people A Rochester native, Jodi left for chester, and were raising our chil- got dressed up and service was im- NYC after graduating from Aqui- dren, Viala and Dylan, and one day peccable [in night club restaurants]. nas H.S. In New York, she entered I just got tired of the rat race,” said The Johnsons wanted to rep- added. the rarified scene of art, fashion and Jodi. “I said, Greg, we can do this licate that feeling of style in their Behind the scenes, Greg is per- culture, studying at the Fashion In- anywhere. We always wanted to own little Cub Room. To that end, fecting his kitchen. “We are sourc- stitute, modeling and later adding a ing the best products, locally as huge BBQ parties.” He too moved open a place together.” Jodi made sure the floors had the career in advertising and communi- much as we can,” said Greg. “My to NYC where he worked at the Two years later the couple was patina of an old speakeasy install- cations. For a time, she worked for focus is what is in season.” Daily Soup Company. “We would back in Jodi’s home town. They ing recycled wood from an Ohio a time as personal assistant to Ian While Greg won’t name one sig- produce “800 covers [number of rented a home in Fairport and factory. She acquired velvet and Schrager, world famous hotelier nature dish, he will say “homemade people served] in three hours.” By started looking for a place for their leather furniture from Panache and whose name is now synonymous pasta is one of my passions,” Jodi 19 he’d helped to open eight res- restaurant. Windsor Corner and put them in a with boutique hotels. is quick to add that “when people taurants before deciding that he “We knew we wanted it in cozy spot near the entrance. The “I fell into the bar business, said taste his beet and gorgonzola ravi- wanted something more. the city. We looked at West Main brown walls are lined with pho- Jodi, who worked in Divine, an oli they will cry,” it’s that good. “I left my apartment and trav- Street, around the Inner Loop, and tographs of film stars and writers early wine bar in NYC. Later she Diners can choose a three to elled around the world for a few business people told us that ‘no who graced to the Cub Room from met her future husband Greg at one four course meal (appetizers are months,” said Greg. He took a one will come here.’ The Edge Ernest Hemingway to Jayne Mans- of the restaurants she was bartend- $7-$17 while entrees run $20-$20) week-long cooking class in Thai- of the Wedge space was almost field, as well as Stork Club founder ing in. or “grab a burger.” Small plate land and for time cooked on an a slam dunk.” She also attributes and ex-bootlegger Sherman Bill- Greg, a native of Fort Meyers, dishes “under $10” are also avail- Australian sale boat. their choice of the South Wedge to ingsley. She also included photos Florida, began his career in the res- able at the standout bar lined with “It was great having fun, but the late Larry Glazer who encour- of her grandparents Josephine and taurant industry as a bus boy in a velvet curtains. Dishes there in- when I got back my father encour- aged them to move in. “He made Reg Ruggieri standing on the steps sports bar. Other short order cook clude a notable house-made beef aged me to do something,” said it work, and we were honored to of Rochester’s City Hall. In an al- jobs followed. Outside work he jerky and a kale salad dressed with Greg. That something was to enroll know him.” cove a huge painted peacock by gained a reputation for “ throwing local artist Amie Freling-Brown shredded cheese. overlooks the huge VIP booth be- As they iron out the kinks of a low. new business, Jodi is exhilarated by While Jodi still has all the the whole process. glamour of a former model, she “We’re living our dream,” said describes Rochester’s Cub Room Jodi. as casual stylish.” “We don’t want 363 Clinton Avenue South, 363 to get that pretentious vibe,” Jodi 5694. Facebook.

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Mattthew “Mack” McDowell, Mitch Dannenberg, who also former SWPC boardmember, served as a SWPC boardmember passed away on May 30. remembers “Mac’s” many contri- McDowell was born in Ander- butions to the South Wedge before son, South Carolina to Lucious “it became the envy and role and Jessie McDowell. He was the model for so many neighborhoods eldest of four siblings. “At an early in Rochester. age the McDowell boys learned “Mack’s was always glad to a life lesson from their parents-- lend a hand to our events during ”look after each other”--said son the times we struggled to truly Bart Shuler. connect wth our neighbors and McDowell attended James neighborhood,” writes Dannenberg each others “right hand.” His “rip- Madison High School. He enrolled from his home in Naples, Florida.” ping and running” usually meant in the U.S. Army after graduating “I remember him tending the doing something for family and Highland Park Remember Garden and earned the rank of Sergeant grill and sharing his stories of friends. He was devoted to making First Class. he also was a member what business or building used sure his mother was cared for. As of the U.S. Army Reserves. to be here or there, or stories of oldest McDowell son, he felt it Recalls Long Ago Suffering He worked for Eastman Kodak the many people who lived in and was his responsibility to see about Amy Cavalier and retired as a foreman in the around the Wedge. Each story “ma.” He took his big brother role Paper Sensitizing Division. After representing a thread that with very seriously, and his brothers retirement, he worked for the Hess his dedication--along with so May was Mental Health month, author of “Mad House,” which de- respected his position. Corporation for several years. many others, as they say it takes a a time dedicated to increasing tails the hidden histories of 19th McDowell was admitted to McDowell was especially ac- village--was woven into a piece of awareness of mental illness and century insane asylums in New Rochester General on April 1, but tive in his community. He served fabric. That fabric has become a erase the stigma surrounding the York, shared stories of lives lived succumbed to complications from the South Wedge Planning Com- flag that everyone who now or ever diagnosis that effects one in four in these institutions. heart surgery. mittee for many years, beginning did consider the South Wedge their people in America at some point in Sister Grace Miller of The A funeral was held on June 9 at his tenure in 1988. home can fly with great pride.” their lifetime. House of Mercy concluded the Aenon Missionary Baptist Church, He became known as “the McDowell was also an usher In an effort to further that event, which was designed to honor 175 Genesee Street. chicken man” for his work grilling an a member of the Aenon Mis- awareness, DePaul held a special individuals as well as raise aware- McDowell is survived by his during the annual Marie Daley sionary Baptist Church and Music event at the Remember Garden ness, with a blessing for those bur- wife Marie, daughter Sharlene and Park Celebrations writes Rose Coordinator for the Clarissa Street in Rochester’s Highland Park on ied at the site. sons Bart, Tim and Tyrone; broth- O’Keefe in a profile in theWedge Reunion Committee. May 19. “The callous mass burial of peo- ers Clarence, Ray and Melvin, his Newspaper in July 1993. He is survived by his wife Ma- The Remember Garden is a ple with mental illness, one on top 93-year-old mother Jessie; and He said in the article that he rie or “Dempie” as he affection- living memorial to those who died of another, with no love, no com- many grandchildren. learned from his parents “that it’s ately called her. They have been while institutionalized at the Mon- passion, no care, no heart, should not only a blessing to get along united for over 50 years and were roe County Insane Asylum, Alms- never have happened,” said Sister with everybody, it’s the way it’s house and Penitentiary. Some 900 Grace Miller, pictured with Conde supposed to be.” were buried in an unmarked mass below. He was already living on grave which was discovered at Miller further reflected upon PathStone Free Home Energy Workshops Highland Park in 1984. Hamilton Street for 25 years when injustices that currently exist in the Learn about getting a free or June 9, 5:30 p.m., July 14, 4:30 In 2009, a group of community the article was written in 1993. He world concluding, “I say to you, reduced cost energy audit and p.m, Aug. 11, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 8, members led by Gillian Conde, lived with his wife, Marie, who our work today is not done.” receive up to $,5000 in grants 5:30 p.m., 404 East Avenue. Vice President DePaul Properties, was a nurse at St. John’s Home. To read the original poem to make energy improvements. 442-20230, ext. 213 came together to plant a garden at He raised four children with her. by Mary Lee Pifer go to page Low interest loans are also [email protected] the site of the grave. His reputation for cooking chicken available. www.PathStoneEnergyinfo.org At the May event, a plaque 16. began at Hamilton Street block with a poem about the Remember parties. He then donated his time Garden written by Mary Pifer was and talents to the Marie Daley Celebration. P E T E Z I Z Z I installed and the piece recited by ASSOCIATE BROKER, ABR, REALTOR® the poet. “The great image I have is “I was inspired to write this Mack cooking his famous BBQ for Cell: 585-802-5198 when I came for the Remember Marie Daley Park events and with Office: 585-279-8155 Garden dedication,” said Pifer. Winnie Bryant and their Hickory Fax: 585-279-8156 “The stones seem to speak to me Street Block party, said Rev. [email protected] and told me write this poem. I felt Judy Lee Hays. “His warm smile, www.PeteZizzi.com their stories needed to be told and willing spirit to pitch in and help neighbors epitomizes the South they deserved the respect they EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY were denied.” Sister Grace Miller Wedge spirit. 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Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine • 990 South Avenue, Suite 106, Rochester, NY 14620 14 June/July 2015 - The Wedge SWPC NEWS Star Tracks Horoscopes for June and July Kimberly Wright Gemini - Mars in your sign gives to be golden right now and others in the perfect position to get your to be in quite a stormy phase near enly Venus is in the part of your you a surge of purpose in June. will be eager to assist you, but by financial affairs on a more promis- the new moon of the 16th. You chart related to affairs of the heart And once Mercury changes direc- that time July begins to unfold, ing track. Venus at the top of your should be prepared to redefine roles and children. However, with Pluto tion on the 11th, you must decide stepping back and doing some art- chart draws attention your way and and rules. clashing with Mars in July, it will where you're headed. Venus and ful strategizing will be the only as July kicks off, Jupiter-the planet Aquarius-This June the Sun, be difficult to stay cool and remain Leo rewards speaking from the way to avoid stressful encounters. of good fortune-indicates that your beautifully aspected in light and on the sidelines when others are be- heart in all situations right thru By the 22nd, though, your logic and star is on the rise! Situations at a breezy Gemini, is a reminder that having badly. But smooth sailing is July, which would be a good time clarity promise to prevail. distance maybe the cause of con- all work and no play is not what promised for the end of the month for a blissful getaway! This will Virgo-Upbeat aspects in your ca- cern, especially near the 16th, but your life is about. Close relation- and your social life revs up. also be a time when you can forge reer house make June a period of time is on your side and whatever ships are under heavenly Venus's Taurus-With Venus well aspected valuable contacts that will affect heightened visibility. Make your occurs near the 22nd promises to rays but once July begins to un- in June, you're right to pursue what your future. You're likely to have presence felt, and be ready to make ease your mind. fold you're going to find yourself pleases you most and to follow your interesting reasons to ponder your an important choice by the 11th. Sagittarius-Favorable aspects in- dragged into others battles unless heart. Lifestyle changes are very fa- choices and reassess financial -ar July is a good time for private get- volving love and travel make June you just say no. Fortunately, Sat- vorably accented too, but your life rangements. aways and the new moon of the the time to chase your dreams. And urn's trying to mercury on the 22nd is likely to be a month of misunder- Cancer -June appears to be a time 16th raises questions that demand Mercury's direct motion opens up is a wonderful augury for favorable standings and crossed signals, and when you may become entangled a cool head. You can get a domes- new avenues of communication new deals. it will be a struggle to remain calm in others issues and difficulties, so tic issue settled near the 22nd, but that can lead to new success. But Pisces-All matters pertaining to and centered. Dark clouds begin to try to step back and observe. The you'll find romantic puzzlement in even though July starts on a blissful real estate and lifestyle changes lift near the 22nd, though, and the accent is on laying the groundwork the air after the 25th. note, it looks to be a complicated are under the illuminating rays of full Moon of the 31st places you for activities to pick up stream in Libra-The accent is on expanding period, especially where new finan- the Sun in June, and Venus and conspicuously in the public eye. July, which will be a time of in- your mental boundaries in June, and cial arrangements are concerned. Jupiter are brightening up your Kimberly Wright is a Spiritual As- creased output. What will be a with Mercury changing direction, You should wait until the 22nd to prospects. However, charged as- trologer and Psychic Medium with challenge will be dealing with you'll be planning a new course. make any important commitments. pects in July indicate that troubles over 25 years of experience guid- partners and associates power Heavenly Venus in Leo urges you Capricorn-You can accomplish involving friends and associations ing people in love and life. Call plays near the 6th and 15th and not to get out and mingle, and as July exactly what you intend in June are likely to spin you around unless 575=85-773-9861 or email lovey- getting caught up in a standoff that begins, your personal life seems to and developments at work are urg- you resist being an overly sensitive [email protected] to schedule could potentially sabotage your ef- be in an upward spiral. Profession- ing you to do something daring. Pisces and focus on promising ca- a reading or book an event. forts. ally, though, you're going to be fac- It's also time to shoot for the stars reer opportunities that crop up near Leo -June is very much a time to ing challenges, and communication financially. Focus on negotiations month’s end. expand your horizons. New ar- breakthroughs promise to lead to and new deals, because July kicks Aries - In June your plans will rangements will crop up and begin favorable agreements. in on a note of real promise. Unfor- flourish if you reach out to those to take you far. In fact, you appear Scorpio-In June you appear to be tunately, close relationships seem who can further your aims. Heav- South Wedge Pet Profiles Franti Knoth Franti is a lovable long haired cat who has had his share of troubles. At 9 months old, he managed to break his back leg, two years ago he was shot with a bb gun and lost use of his back legs. Even with these limitation he still catches mice, loves to play and is always looking for a lap to snuggle on. He Lila Rose Mooney Gildart and Milo Shaggy Budziszewkski enjoys making human com- Pound Pets Rule Shaggy, a pound puppy, is a Lila Rose is also a pound puppy Gildart Poehner aka “the panion, Jesse, late for work Nothing beats an everlastingly Tuxedo Cat” and Milo Thomas grateful pound cat or dog. You can recent addition to the Baldwin- adopted from Rochester Animal by sleeping on his shoes. Budziszewski family. If you’d like Services. Even though she’s blind, aka “The Fuzzball” are recovering also get low cost pet spaying or to have your dog or cat immor- Lila makes her way easily through from the shock of having to share He will be celebrating his neutering and microchip for your talized in the Wedge Newspaper, the house and loves to spend her their house with new addition Lila 6th birthday on the summer pet. Visit Rochester Animal, 184 send a photo and info to nodon- day sitting in Grandma’s lap. Rose. solstice. If he's lucky he Verona St, Rochester, 428-7274 [email protected] High platform playhouses help. or 99 Victor Road, Fairport, 223- might even get a new toy 1330. See pets ready for a forever from Natural Pet Foods. home, visit them online.= When in doubt, SouthviewSouthview Shop TowersTowers 1 Bedroom Apartments

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Just over a year ago local bar- sudden downpour drenched me. the prompting of a customer. Kate ber David Reese made his dream They brought my bike inside and Wood is also a well-known local a reality when he opened his own dried it off, offering me towels, comedian. shop, 1048 Barber Lounge, in a drinks, and snacks, and tips on Besides offering a fun friendly small yet charming retail space preparing for Rochester’s crazy atmosphere, clients enjoy what on South Clinton. The store extreme weather. Not only did many feel to be top of the line front, which used to be a bustling David do beautiful work, as cuts, keeping one patron that I corner store in the fifties, is now promised to me, but he and Kate met, Oz, returning to David since a simple and chic space, with a also engaged me in one of the most 1992, even after moving out of visually striking contrast between funny and genuine conversations town; “because he does it right.” the cherry floors, sleek black fur- I’d had since being in town. As I Another new client said he chose nishings, and full length mirrors was walking out the door, he said David’s shop over all the other whose luminescent silvered glass “I’ll see you again, we’re gonna be area barbers he reviewed because is accented by a silver painted friends”. Bumping into him a few “1048 Barber Lounge had the most decorative tin ceiling. The walls days later began a deep beautiful positive Google and Facebook are adorned with works from a friendship, fun, a little mischief, reviews. “ local photographer. and a sense of connection in a new David has big plans for the The large diverse group of lonely place for me. future and is currently looking to male and female customers that Reese gives back to the com- expand on his business by adding Reese and fellow stylist Kate munity by creating these oppor- a third stylist to the crew, someone Wood cater to is kept comfortable tunities for connections, paying who will add to the artistry and and entertained in the soft leather forward the goodwill that the growth of the shop which currently chairs of the waiting area. community extends toward him. offers haircuts, styling, color, There is always a friendly He has also volunteered time facial waxing, and freestyle hair buzz abound in the shop. Upbeat for community events that offer designs. music and engaging, lively, con- free haircuts to those in need and He also dreams of expanding versations with the stylists, other sional barber over 20 years, says the opportunity to meet each other supports several businesses with his community by building his waiting patrons, and the steady that maintaining a deep and sincere and building a community,” said frequent patronage and referrals. business into a franchise, opening stream of friends coming in appreciation of his customers and Reese. Two of Reese’s favorite Wedge new locations that will re-create merely to say hi and offer the gift friends who support him is the key The week that I moved to hangouts are Firehouse Saloon the same fun, familiar feel and of their support and appreciation to his success. the city, someone told me to go and Buta Pub where he performs level of skill and attention to cus- to their favorite barber stream “What I love most about cut- to 1048 Barber Lounge for a weekly during the businesses’ tomer service as the lounge offers. through the air. ting hair is the opportunity to meet freestyle hair design. I was riding open mic stand up comedy nights. 1048 Clinton Ave South. Call or Reese, who has been a profes- new people and give other people my bicycle to the shop when a Reese’s freshman venture into text 205-8536 for hours. Visit 1048 stand up started this January after Barber Lounge on Facebook. Winner! Winner! Rib Fest Dinner Lots of South Wedgers took part in the Roc City Rib Fest Dinner at Genesee Valley Park. Luke Milne joined friends Michelle Mott and Marie White to enjoy all things pig. White usually works for vendor, Skin n Bone, but not this year. “Every year we are the only vendor with lines for miles because we have the best ribs,” said White. “People even stay in the line and wait for hours even when we run out for an hour or two until more ribs are done cooking in the slow cooker. The (l-r) Michelle Mott, Marie White and South Wedger Luke Milne enjoy the rib fest owners are from Arcadia Florida but they come to the rib fest every year. Keep up to date on market news by liking us on Facebook and signing up for our weekly newsletter.

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To participate; leave a 19th Ward, Plymouth/Exchange different members of a household are Wednesday, June 24 at 7 p.m. cookbook and take a different one! and North Union Street neighbor- often doing several of these things si- Join us for a discussion of Claire Book Group hoods to connect residents with multaneously.” of the Sea Light by Edwidge Dan- Wednesday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m. the markets and inform and inspire Local resident Sonia Tofoya de- ticat. The interconnected secrets of Join us for the discussion of The them towards healthy eating. The scribed her experience with Green- a coastal Haitian town are revealed Invention of Wings by Sue Monk markets will also provide education Greenlights Founder Mark Murphy light in an email to the Wedge when one little girl, the daughter Kid. On Sarah's eleventh birthday, and food demos with samples and Newspaper. “I made the switch in of a fisherman, goes missing. Reg- she is given ownership of ten-year- recipes given out. Shoppers will be February,” writes Sonia Tofoya. that we’re new and we won’t be old Handful, who is to be her hand- around for long,” said Wiederhold. istration is required. To sign up, encouraged to share their healthy “Cost to have them come in and line please call 428-8206 or stop in at maid. We follow their remarkable food and market experiences it to my house was $75 which I was Greenlighter Jav Morales posted a the Information Desk. journeys over the next 35 years, as through photos and stories that will given the option to spread out over humorous exchange he had with Time “Right” Your Resume both strive for a life of their own, be posted on social media. three months. Fifty dollar monthly Warner when he opted to change to dramatically shaping each other's To learn more about the project, payments come out of my bank ac- Greenlight along with posting band- Friday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to width speeds (see sidebars). noon destinies and forming a complex contact marketfriends@rochester. count (no other options) every month. relationship marked by guilt, defi- You will have to upgrade to a newer Owner Mark Murphy said he Learn when and why to use a rr.com. ance, estrangement and the uneasy route only because the greenlight mo- knew he was starting his business in a Chronological or Functional re- ways of love. Registration is re- dem is a fiber connection not a coax- time where there was a lot of change sume. This workshop will put em- ial. Depending on which one you get in the market. The response to Green- phasis on the summary of qualifi- quired. Copies are available at the it could set you back anywhere from light was “tremendous.” cations, accomplishments, proper Circulation Desk. 75-$200.00. I found a refurbished “I started to see that the Roches- formatting and identifying transfer- Linksys EA6500 AC1750 Smart Wi- ter market had lots of tech savvy, and able skills. Please note: this class Fi Dual-Band Router with Gigabit they were looking for a choice. And takes place during closed library and 2x USB - (Certified Refurbished) I saw the opportunity was not being hours. Only registered participants Remember Garden filled by the incumbents,” said Mur- EA6500-RM and paid around $75 will be allowed to enter into the continued from pg 2 phy. after shipping costs. I was able to building. To register, please call “As people increase getting their reset the router and get it hooked up 428-8206 or stop in at the Informa- no problem. It works great! Tofoya video content over the Internet—Net- flix and Hulu—they needed a whole tion Desk. sent additional advice: “You will be Adult Summer Reading 2015 allowed 100 ft. of fiber line from the lot of bandwidth to stream in a qual- Sign up for Highland’s Adult Sum- entry point of your house to your ity way. So many homes are using mer Reading Program starting on router location. Do yourself a favor tablets, phones, TVs, computers all at and take all that line just in case you the same time.” June 22nd. A raffle will be drawn later decide to move your router to Murphy hasn’t needed to adver- each week from July 10th through another area of the house. You can tise his business. “It’s all coming July 31st. One raffle ticket will be coil up an unused excess line in your word-of-mouth. We’re identical to given out to each book reviewed basement if you're not using it. Might the Google fiber model. Neighbor with a maximum of four raffle tick- want to get the router before instal- get door hangers, and they walk the ets per person, per week. lation that way the service tech can neighborhoods to get people to sign Book Sale Fundraiser hook it up while he's there. I didn’t on. Our biggest complaint is that Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, have the new router so I had to wait we’re not in every neighborhood. June 25 another week to get everything set We’re working with contractors and Stop in to shop our book sale fund- we’re adding places quicker than we up. And I hooked it all up myself.” raiser! All books are 25 cents each. Poet Mary Lee Pifer (Photo by Kenneth did last year, leveraging existing fiber The big networks dogs for the CDs and DVDs are $1, magazines Schoonover) networks to get out to more neighbor- most part are keeping quiet although are 10 cents each. they do put in a few bad words about hoods.” Pubcrawler “It’s lots of fun,” said Murphy. Greenlight as more and more resi- continued from pg 1 dents say goodbye. “We’re looking forward to moving July Programs at High- “We’ve heard that when people into more neighborhoods. land Branch Library “dream” come true.” cancel, Time Warner [reps] will say “I’m going to aim for July 10 in Children’s Programs: the South Wedge,” Szal said. “It’s Amazing Magic Joe a great thing for Rochester and the Thursday, July 9 from 1:30 to 2:10 Jav Morales posted “TWC Comedy Hour” conversation South Wedge to showcase all the p.m. wonderful businesses. Pedal Tours with Time Warner on Facebook when he called to cancel. Join the Amazing Magic Joe for takes you to bars and restaurants (Printed with permission) magic and fun! you might not normally go to.” Yoga Hero with Miss Lauren in Szal’s waiting for the next green Highland Park limo in his line to arrive from over- Thursday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. seas. Happy Pubcrawlers Join Miss Lauren in Highland Park To book a ride, visit http://www. to stretch and play like a hero or buffalopedaltours.com. heroine! Recommended for chil- dren ages 3 to 6 years old, siblings welcome. RELIGHTING OUR PAST… ILLUMINATING OUR FUTURE Beach Songs and Stories with Missy Reed in Highland Park FREDERICK DOUGLASS MONUMENT Thursday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m. Sing, play and read all about the 116TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION beach with Missy Reed in High- OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS DAY land Park! Rain location: Highland Branch Library’s children’s room. TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015 Caricature Artist David Boyer 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wednesday, July 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. Have your portrait drawn by carica- HIGHLAND PARK BOWL ture artist David Boyer! SOUTH AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY Adult Programs: FREEAND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Book Sale Fundraiser Thursday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to LIGHTING OF THE MONUMENT 6: & Friday, July 24 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. BRING YOUR FLASHLIGHT! Join us for a book sale! All books BRING YOUR CHAIR! are .25 cents each, DVDs and CDs are each $1.00 and magazines are FEATURING LIVE MUSIC BY: .10 cents each. Proceeds go to the UMOJA DRUMMERS, JAZZ TRUMPETER NATE RAWLS Highland Branch Library. NEGRO SPIRITUALSʼ SING-A-LONG GUEST SPEAKERS: BISHOP VIOLET L. FISHER Call us to learn more THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH about our very reason- REV. JULIUS D. JACKSON, JR. able ad rates at 256- EAST AURORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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