December 2013/January 2014 More to enjoy Vol. 35 No. 6 • South Wedgians Love Lovely Warren • Nathaniel Mich’s Talks with his Mouth Full • Needle Drop Records • What Would Jesus Buy? • One-Eyed Sue moves into the Cinema Theater

Official Newspaper of the South Wedge Since 1982 SWPC Receives Reshaping Rochester Directors’ Award by Nancy O’Donnell The South Wedge Planning three decades, SWPC has achieved Committee (SWPC) was honored a steady and increasing series by the Rochester Regional of accomplishments including Community Design Center with tangible physical and social the Directors’ Award during their change and a visible achievement annual Reshaping Rochester of improvement in the quality of Award luncheon at Temple B’rith life while maintaining choices in Kodesh on December 5. housing that have supported both In announcing the award, diversity and opportunity. The the Center listed the reasons innovative programs and initiatives SWPC was honored: “Since supported by this dynamic 1975, the South Wedge Planning organization, which include a Committee (SWPC) has had farmers' market, community a long standing leadership gardens, housing, commercial and role in the revitalization of the business development guidance historic city neighborhood. and a community newspaper, are A winter storm in 2012 decorated the trees on Benton St. See a pictorial year in the Wedge on page XXX Starting as an outreach program a model for neighborhoods and (Photo by Nancy O’Donnell) of the Calvary St. Andrew's urban villages throughout the Church, this partnership region and an inspiration for all.” of neighbors, community Overall the Center Plans for Highland Market Rehab Move Forward organizations, institutions recognizes winners for their by Nancy O’Donnell and entrepreneurs provided a exemplary regional initiatives and consistent path of economic projects that positively impact Owner Danny Stefanou City would includes removing the be used in the renovation. They and social redevelopment in a people, neighborhoods and the continues with plans to renovate back of the building and moving also decried the current run down neighborhood that was once community. The general public the dilapidated Highland Market the front of the building to the exterior and crumbling parking lot. characterized as challenged, nominates potential awardees at the corner of South Avenue at sidewalk. Parking for 17 cars Residents have been assured replete with several hundred for the Robert Macon Award for Linden St. into a 3,000-square would be located in the back, and that the location will remain an under-utilized or vacant buildings Urban Innovation and the Betty foot full service food market. City entrances to the property would R1-residential site which will not and storefronts and a myriad of Strasenburgh Award for Activism. officials have described this plan open from Linden and South allow owners to change it to a public safety issues. For over as “a transitional moment for the Avenue. The renovation will not larger more commercial business. corner.” include a drive through on the Hours of operation would be from Stefanou has owned the property. 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. market for more than 30 years. During a Sector 6 Neighbors Public comment will be WedgePoint Apts. & Retail to For over 21 years, he leased it out Building Neighborhood meeting in accepted again on Tuesday, as a convenience store. His most October, residents voiced concern December 11, 11:30 a.m. in City recent design submitted to the about the materials that might Council Chambers. Fill Empty South Avenue Lot WedgePoint at South Avenue

Why not get your Wedge at January 24, home? 2014 Order form 6 - 9 p.m. on pg. 2 by Donna Roethel Lenhard Save the Date! South Wedge residents the irregularly shaped lot. applauded the demolition Designs show that Building of the run down Downtown A, fronting on Byron St, would Meet & Greet SWPC Chair Travelodge Lodge at the corner include one- and two-bedroom of Bryon Street and South apartments, many with views of Avenue after developer John the downtown skyline. Building B, Learn Ways You Can Billone, Jr. acquired the property located on the south end of the lot, in 2002. Eleven years later, will offer one and two bedroom Help the Community if NY State funding comes apartments and six ground level through, PathStone, a not-for- three-bedroom apartments. The private regional community private pay apartments will have development organization, will rents ranging from $550-$980, Win Cool Stuff in a build WedgePoint, an affordable based on income and unit size. apartment complex with On the ground level, the Wedge Me In Raffle! retail space, rooftop gardens, proposed commercial space outdoor community space and a measures approximately 5000 playground. square feet. Fencing and low For the most part, the South impact security lighting is planned Brief Membership Meeting Wedge community is supporting for the perimeter of the parking lot, the new construction. In late which will be supplemented with followed by Food & Drinks November, PathStone presented an additional 10 parking spaces their fourth informational meeting leased from ABVI. at Zeppa Auditorium on Gregory Over the last five months, St. They showed updated plans for PathStone representatives and 224 Mt. Hope Avenue two three-story, energy efficient continued on pg.4

South Wedge Planning Committee Planning South Wedge Avenue 224 Mt. Hope 14620 Rochester, New York and LEED Certified buildings on The Wedge 2 December 2013/January 2014 SWPC News & Events Meet SWPC’s James Papapanu The South Wedge Planning Committee, Inc. by Nancy O’Donnell December/January 2014 Calendar Officers Meetings are held at 224 Mt. Hope Ave. James Papapanu, Chair the South Wedge Planning The community is invited to attend all meetings. Donna Roethel Lenhard, Vice Chair Committee’s Farmers Market Nathaniel Mich, Co-Vice Chair and Victory Garden, and its work Anthony Sciarabba, Treasurer SWPC Board Meeting Mark Greisberger, Co-Treasurer in helping homeowners through [email protected] Amanda Connor, Secretary emergency grants and rehabbing Tues., 12/17, 1/27, 6 p.m. homes through the Wedge Board Members Newspaper. Community Engagement Housing & Structures Phillip Borrelli, Stakeholder (Neighbors & Block Clubs) [email protected] Meredith Connor, Neighbor “I was attracted to the Mitch Gruber, Neighbor projects with a community focus,” [email protected] Wed., 12/4 & TBA, 5:30 p.m. Dave Halter, Business Papapanu said. Wed. 12/18 & 1/15, 6:30 p.m. E-mail to confirm. Tom Kicior, Neighbor As a child he gardened with Honorary Board Members his parents, so his first connection Finance Team SW Victory Garden Felicia “Bo” Clark, Mitchell Jim Papapanu with SWPC was through a Victory [email protected] [email protected] Dannenberg, John Dennis, Garden plot. “I thought it was Wed. 12/11 & 1/8, 12:30 p.m. Joe DiDonato, Mack McDowell, Taking on the job of SWPC’s E-mail for dates and times. really fantastic. It felt like home. Cheryl Stevens new board chair is a walk in I so benefited from it; I wanted Highland Park for Jim Papapanu. Staff to give back. I called [SWPC’s In June of this year he joined the Executive Director John Page former director] Bob Boyd, and Assistant Director Eilleen Thomas select ranks of climbers who have Save the Date for “City Love” on I said, “Hey, how can I help? I George Lorson, Alexandra Maroselli, reached the summits of the 46 Nancy O’Donnell, Sue Gardner Smith love to cook and having fresh mountains within the Adirondacks vegetables was rewarding, but February 7, 2014 that reach over 4,000 feet high. Consultants it was the sense of community I In all of the climbs, Papapanu Norm Karsten, SBDC SUNY Geneseo loved most about the garden.” Christopher Hennelly, Bookkeeper has teamed with one to ten other The following season he and The Christopher Group people to finish the challenge. He friend Heather Penrose became co- brings that sense of teamwork into Wedge Newspaper managers of the Hamilton Street his career and volunteer work with Nancy O’Donnell garden. He also joined the SWPC Executive Editor & Layout SWPC. board and later served as secretary For many years, The Join in celebrating this ADNet Printing, “Everybody in the [hiking] Messenger Post Media on the Executive Committee. South East Area Coalition exciting new affiliation along group depends on each other. You Papapanu continued on as (SEAC) and the South Wedge with RochesterCares at “City can’t have egos or attitudes in the Copy Editor co-manager of the Victory Gardens Planning Committee (SWPC) Love” on Friday, February 7, Eilleen Thomas way of getting things done,” said as a second one was added on have discussed working place to be announced. Papapanu. Cypress Street in the 2013 season. together on projects and RochesterCares, an Writers The Lockport, NY native Christine Froelich, Rachel Larson, When Director John Page programs to benefit southeast emerging affiliate of the moved to Rochester to study at Richie Martin, Nathaniel Mich, asked him to stand for SWPC Rochester. In 2014, the two national Hands On Network, is Rochester Institute of Technology. Nancy O’Donnell, board chair, Papapanu said he’d be non-profits will finally join designed to help individuals to Donna Roethel Lenhard He graduated in 2003 with a B.S. honored to do it. together in a partnership to give back to the community in a in Software Engineering. “I want to make sure that build community, enhance flexible way that accommodates Photography “Straight out of high school Johannes Bockwoldt, Colin Coffey, SWPC keeps its focus on our housing stock and support local their busy lives, skills and I studied Environmental Science Nancy O’Donnell, Richie Martin, neighborhood and community,” he businesses. interests. Nathaniel Mich, Michael Tomb and Forestry in Syracuse, but said. “We held a day long strategic Comic I liked to fidget around with planning workshop earlier in Justin Hubbell computers, and I continued in that the year, and I saw that we have SWPC Wants You! direction. The Wedge Newspaper a board deeply committed and The South Wedge corridor and works in a myriad (585) 256-1740, ext.. 105 or 978-9638. During college Papapanu passionate about the neighborhood. Planning Committee (SWPC) of ways to build community Fax (585) 256-1497 wanted to live somewhere he E-mail staff, type first initial last We need to channel that energy.” invites you to join with this through its South Wedge could find “food, drink and [email protected] SWPC’s focus has always dynamic nonprofit organization Farmers Market, Victory entertainment within walking been “housing rehabilitation,” in making a difference in Gardens and the In addition, distance.” noted Papapanu, pointing to its southeast Rochester. it founded and The Wedge “I wasn’t going to get that in work in recent months with homes Founded in 1978, SWPC Newspaper. the suburbs,” he said. on Averill and Hamilton. He would works as a conduit for Your time, talent and “I could see the South Wedge like to make sure the focus stays federal or state repair grants passion can help us in was on the upswing 13 years ago. local. to help keep people in their continuing SWPC’s work. South Wedge Planning Committee People were putting work into 224 Mt. Hope Avenue “Our neighborhood housing aging homes. It aided the If interested, call the SWPC their houses. I’m a bit of a rustic, Rochester, New York 14620 stock has become more self- development of the very office at 256-1740. and when I saw the brick interior (585) 256-1740 sustaining, which is a good to vibrant South Avenue Business and wood in an old school house The Wedge Newspaper, a not-for-profit have. We have to make sure if apartment at Averill Avenue and newspaper, is published by the South Wedge we do housing work outside the Planning Committee, a community development Bond Street I knew I couldn’t live organization. Its mission is to provide accurate neighborhood that we still focus coverage of community news as well as local, anywhere else.” Dean & Jenny Popoli on programs and initiatives vital state and national news that affect the area. Papapanu learned about Your Greater Rochester Real Estate Connection for to our community—the Farmers Residential, Multi-Family, Investment and New Construction The Wedge is printed bimonthly (February, April, June, August, October and December) with a continued on pg. 9 Dean Popoli Jenny Popoli circulation of 6500. The newspaper is distributed Real Estate Salesperson, REALTOR®, Real Estate Salesperson, REALTOR®, to area businesses, retail shops and other drop CBR, Sales Master CBR, Sales Master off points in the Greater Rochester area. 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EQUAL=GROUNDS HOSTS AIDS QUILT Owner John White brings the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt to Equal=Grounds Coffee House for the month of December. Lt. Frank Alberti and daughter Francesca are undead for a special cause Sections of the 54-ton, homemade tapestry stands on as a memorial quarantined for the remainder of Undead Run Supports the to more than 94,000 individuals the race. If the runners completed Special Olympics lost to AIDS. The first panel was the race with at least one flag, they RPD Lieutenant Frank created in San Francisco in 1987. were eligible to win a prize.” Alberti at the City of Rochester’s The sections are continuously Makeup artists volunteered Southeast Neighborhood Service on display across the country in their services to transform Center and daughter Francesca schools, church, and community participants into bloodthirsty became zombies for a day to centers. zombies. support the Special Olympics New “We host the quilt every year “The zombies only needed York in The rUNDEAD, a 5k race with the names of Rochester area to dress the part. I was a zombie along a marked trail in Genesee people who have died from AIDS police officer and Francesca was Valley Park. as a reminder that the battle against a zombie college student. We had “This was the first annual AIDS is not yet won, and to give a great time participating and rUNDEAD held in Rochester,” families and friends of those lost rUNDEAD raised $11,816.00 for said Lt. Alberti. “Participants to this epidemic an opportunity to the Special Olympics.” could either be runners or zombies. reconnect with their loved ones Special Olympics New York The object of the race was for gone too soon,” said White. is a private non-profit 501(c) runners to weave their way along Equal=Grounds, 750 South (3) organization and is funded a marked trail in Genesee Valley Avenue, 256-2362 Park, avoiding zombies stationed primarily by donations from throughout the race. Each runner individuals, corporations and started the race with three flags foundations. Special Olympics around their waists. Zombies New York never charges athletes, chased the runners and tried to their families or caregivers to train get the flags. If the runners lost or compete. Assistant Administrator Kelvin Knight (Photo by Nancy O’Donnell) all three flags, they had to be Meet Kelvin Knight Kelvin Knight hit the ground services. psychiatrist, but organic chemistry running when he joined the City of Knight is also getting to know stopped me,” laughed Knight. Rochester Southeast Neighborhood many of the current businesses Instead he left Rochester and Service Center as new Assistant owners in the City. began working in Detroit as a Administrator. “I’m speaking with current social worker focusing on mental “It’s a job I went to school owners about Good Neighbor health. He later moved to Chicago for, to work directly with the Agreements that educate them and married. While in Chicago he community and develop policy about City Code and expectations. earned an M.P.H. in Public Health that affects people’s lives and Just the basics. Are the outsides and through it found a greater provides services that improve the of their buildings safe and clean? appreciation for Rochester. “I community,” said Knight. Are they preventing loitering, learned more about Rochester in One of his first projects was pollution? Are they blasting Chicago [than I did living here],” to help to facilitate the “Voice of music?” said Knight. “In one class the the Citizen,” a series of citywide A Cobbs Hill resident, professor talked about how much community meetings held over Knight was born and raised disposable income per capita was Rehabbed and ready for sale (Photo by Johannes Bockwoldt) several weeks in fall. The City in the Marketview Heights in Rochester. It had four or five initiative was created to ask neighborhood. He attended Fortune 500 companies. It was a communities to indicate important Pittsford –Mendon High School as prosperous time for a city of its Check out SWPC’s complete renovation issues: design public safety part of the Urban Suburban Inter- size.” of this gorgeous 1,410 sq. ft. early 20th cen- projects, employ youth and create district Transfer Program. From Knight and his family tury house. Look what you get: completely traffic calming strategies. One of there, he studied at the University returned to Rochester in 1998, the projects will employ city youth of Rochester, earning a degree in Kelvin took a job at Xerox and refinished hardwood floors, large dining to deliver information to City Psychology in 1989. over the years with his then room with bay window and window seat. The neighborhoods about available “I was thinking about being a continued on pg.4 large kitchen contains new cabinets, counters, plumbing and flooring. A new powder room is adjacent. 3 bedrooms with Green Labeled carpeted second floor and a space saver laun- dry. Spacious completely remodeled bathroom : new tub, double vanities and sinks, shower and a dual flush toilet. New energy efficient windows throughout. Freshly painted rooms with low VOC paint. Circuits breakers with 150 amp service, energy efficient 40 gallon gas hot water heater and a 93% high efficiency gas forced air furnace have also been installed. New maintenance-free vinyl siding and trim wrapped in aluminum, new roofing with architectural shingles and baked aluminum gutters and downspouts. Call George Lorson at 256-1740, ext. 101 for eligibility requirements. 4 The Wedge December 2013/January 2014 South Wedge News WedgePoint continued from pg.1 .

architects presented their design to property management concerns. Introducing Harlow Beatrice Kate Chajka BASWA (Business Association of PathStone, located at East and John and Kristin the South Wedge Area) members Alexander Streets, is a private, and to SWPC’s Housing & not-for-profit regional community Chajka of Swillburg Structures Committee for comment development and human service celebrate the birth and design suggestions. The organization providing services presentation in late November to communities throughout New of their daughter did not include all of the final York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, design elements, but PathStone has Ohio, Indiana, Vermont, Virginia Harlow, born on agreed to changes in window size, and Puerto Rico. PathStone has November 11, 7:34 color, railing style and inclusion successfully operated a wide array of street level commercial space of programs funded by federal, p.m. at Strong suggested by both BASWA state, local, faith-based and private Memorial Hospital. and SWPC. They listened sources. to community concerns and Their darling acknowledged parking, design and daughter weighed in at 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 20 in.

Kelvin Knight Throughout his career, Knight put me in advance classes. In has always been a committed summer I got a medical school continued from pg.3 public health activist. He’s internship at the University volunteered for the Bicycle Rodeo, of Rochester. It was a great wife raised son Kelvin, Jr. and a program that taught children experience to see what can happen WedgePoint at Bryon Street, former site of Downtown Moter Lodge daughter Kaila. In 2008, he was bicycle safety and “the rules of after you graduate. [Experiences hired by the City of Rochester. the road, but he went beyond like that] let children see the world As a Property Conservation volunteering his time and turned from a different perspective.” Inspector, he responded to citizen to fundraising for the program. A couple summers ago Kelvin Holiday Safety Tips complainants and visited homes in He wrote a proposal that received organized free outdoor family Here are some tips to keep you violation. funding from Xerox was used to movie nights that served the asking any other questions, so and your valuables safe during “My service background and buy helmets for the children. He Southwest neighborhoods. “I want not open your window or roll the holidays and darker winter work with mentally ill teenagers brought together R Community to get it started again if I can get your windows down. months: and adults helped me in my work” Bikes, an organization that repairs funding,” said Knight. • When in or around your • Remain alert at all times. he said. “I can talk to anyone, and donated bicycles for giveaway, Along with his work at the vehicle park in well lit areas • Walk with others when I’m a multitasker. “ and the Housing Director at the SE Neighborhood Service Center, • Park in areas with high possible Even while doing a job that University of Rochester who had Knight works part-time at Hillside concentrations of pedestrians • Walk in well lit areas can be very stressful—upset been storing an abundance of where he plays games with the and vehicles • Walk briskly with your head tenants, upset landlords—Knight abandoned bikes found on campus. teens and encourages sports • Keep packages, valuables and up discovered it to be a plus. Knight’s work was recognized activity. electronics out of sight in your • Avoid displaying expensive “Working as an inspector in with a Certificate of Recognition If Knight ever gets free time vehicle items such as cell phones, the northeast was the greatest from the Monroe County and the weather is right, he and his • Before leaving your vehicle, iPADS, electronics and experience,“ Knight said. “I Legislature in 2008. son will be outside fishing for bass make sure the windows and jewelry got to see the high quality of He continues to give back. and “pan fish” in Lake Ontario. doors are secure • Have your keys in your hand the architecture in the worst For six years he has donated his “I practice catch and release.” • Take a second or two to and ready to unlock your neighborhoods. There was a Saturdays mornings to coach an laughed Knight. ensure you or your vehicle are vehicle as you approach it great amount of artistry in the award-winning science team that To contact Knight, call 428- not easy targets • As you approach your vehicle, woodwork and stonework. One draws its members from the Urban 7640. SAFETY FIRST! look in the front and rear seats house had faces carved into the Suburban program at his high before you enter newel posts of the railings. Many school Alma Mater. • Lock your vehicle as soon as of the larger homes, former “I was one of the smarter Congratulations to you enter it. mansions, had been subdivided kids in my class growing up,” said • If someone approaches your the businesses in the into apartments, but I could still Knight. “The [teachers] would vehicle in the parking lot South Wedge area see what they had been.” take me out of general classes and inquiring about directions or and beyond who made the cut in the City Newspaper’s Best of the City… Best Indian Restaurant – India House, 998 S. Clinton Avenue

Best retail – Little Bleu Cheese Shop, 684 South Avenue and Thread, 654 South Avenue

Best park – Highland

Best dance studio- Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St.

Best mural – Thevin’ Stephen @Tap & Mallet, 381 Gregory Street

Best bar for beer – Tap & Mallet

Best juke box – Lux Lounge, 666 South Ave. The Wedge Heart of the City December 2013/January 2014 5 by Nancy O’Donnell DePaul Holiday Helpers DePaul, a not-for-profit community support organization, is seeking community support for its annual Holiday Helpers Program. For more info about the Holiday Helpers Program or to volunteer, please contact Amy Cavalier at (585) 426-8000, ext. 3102 or via email at City Looks to Reforest Mt. Hope Cemetery [email protected]. The City of Rochester is taken its toll. asking residents to help them The City is now soliciting in their goal to “plant roots that private donations, small and large, Mayor-elect Lovely Warren and Thomas Warfield (Photo by Colin Coffey) will grow to captivate future to help with reforestation efforts. supporter of Warren from primary The victory celebration for Creative Studies Department generations of citizens.” Donors can contribute online via to election day, emailed a comment Mayor-elect Lovely Warren at the "This was not just an historic Mount Hope Cemetery credit card or by mail. If mailing, the next day: “141 years to the day Hyatt Regency hotel drew many night electing our first woman, commemorating its 175th the City asks donors to print out Susan B. Anthony cast her vote South Wedgians. Colin Coffey, African-American woman, mayor anniversary in 2013 is hailed as and use the Reforest Mt. Hope in the 1872 Presidential election owner of Renewing Massage, was but historic in the sense that a new an active cemetery, arboretum, a donation form available online (and was later arrested for it), we one of the celebrants, on hand hope for inclusion and unity in our park, a historic landmark and a at www.cityofrochester.gov/ elected our first female Mayor of to photograph Thomas Warfield, city was born in each of us,” said community treasure. The cemetery reforestmounthope and mail it with Rochester! [Susan B.] would have dancer/choreographer and assistant Warfield. is one of the most photographed a check payable to professor in NTID’s Cultural and Coffey, an enthusiastic said "What took you so long?” and visited location in the area. “City Treasurer, Reforest Most recently, City Newspaper Mount Hope” to Reforest Mount devoted several pages to tell its Hope Cemetery, 1133 Mt. Hope South Wedge Fun story in photos. Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. Mount Hope’s original Contributor levels range from Highland Conservancy Metro Justice, an independent, goods, a concert by Buddhahood, a planners chose the hilly, heavily Mount Hope Steward ($10- $99), You’re invited to the Fifth grass-roots, progressive tree lighting, s'mores, and more. forested area, then several miles to Ellwanger & Barry Society Annual Holiday Party at the membership organization that outside the city, for its natural ($250 - $999), Mount Hope Highland Park Conservatory on works for human rights, equality South Wedge Mission’s beauty. Many tree specimens were Steward ($10- $99) and Anthony December 4. Enjoy refreshments, and economic and environmental added over the years, but age and & Douglass Society ($1,000 and justice by raising community Advent Calendar Rochester’s rigorous weather has up). conversation, and the opportunity Dec. 7 - It’s Wonderful Life in awareness and engaging in non- to see the Conservatory bedecked the Wedge - St. Joe's Collection violent action. Friday, December in all its holiday finery. The Dec. 7 - Rochester Free Store 6th, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, December party is held at the Lamberton Open - 3:30-5:00 p.m. with gift 7th, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Conservatory, 180 Reservoir wrapping First Unitarian Church of Avenue, Rochester, and is free of Dec. 8 - Sunday Evening Rochester, 220 South Winton charge. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Worship 5 p.m. Road (handicap accessible). $3 Metro Justices Annual Dec. 8 - Film Screening: What suggested donation for ages 12+. Alternative Fair Dec.-6-7 Would Jesus Buy? and discussion Children under 12 free. Free child For 32 years, Metro Justice with Nancy O'Donnell - 7 p.m. care. Raffle ticket with entrance has held this family-oriented Dec. 15 - Beer & Carols at donation. holiday shopping experience Tap and Mallet - arrive 5 p.m., It’s a Wonderful Life in the that supports just and sustainable singing at 6 p.m. Wedge on December 7 wages for workers by featuring Dec. 21 - Rochester Free The South Wedge’s annual fair trade or hand crafted goods Store Open - 3:30-5 p.m. with gift Holiday Festival will be held on by local vendors. Thousands of wrapping Saturday December 7th starting items, including pottery, textiles, Dec. 22 - Sunday Evening at 11:00 AM. We will be offering jewelry, fine art, toys & games, Worship - 5:00 p.m. tree & wreath sales, haywagon ornaments (and much more) are Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve rides by Heberle Farms, carriage priced in ranges that the whole Service (for the whole family!) - rides by Inverness Farms, food & family can afford. 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important information about how Watch out for toys that have to use a toy and what ages the toy sharp edges, small parts or sharp is appropriate for. You may think points. Avoid toys that produce that a child who's advanced in extremely loud noises that can Discover the Warner Castle & the Rochester Civic comparison to peers can handle damage hearing and propelled Garden - Part One toys meant for older children. objects that can injure eyes. Check But the age levels for toys are to see that plush (stuffed) toys by Christine Froelich determined by safety factors, not have age-appropriate features such in the Castle. Original plans for intelligence or maturity. as embroidered or secured eyes Many drive by Warner Castle the Castle are in the Rush Rhees • Choking is a particular risk and noses for younger children, every day, but few know its Library, University of Rochester. for children ages 3 or younger, and seams that are reinforced to history or the man who lived there. Horatio Gates Warner died because they put objects in their withstand an older child’s play. Horatio Gates Warner designed in 1876 on his plantation near The Warner Castle in 1854 to Greensboro, Georgia and is buried by Alexie Cruz Puran, MD mouths. Make sure all toys and • Immediately discard plastic parts are larger than your child’s wrappings or other packaging on resemble the ancestral castle of the in Mt. Hope Cemetery on the west Clan Douglas, which captivated It is that time of year again, mouth to prevent choking. toys before they become dangerous side of Mt. Hope Avenue. After Children can choke or suffocate play things. Remove strings and his fancy during a visit to his death, his son John Warner the holiday season, a time where Scotland. Born in 1801 in Canaan, children look forward to receiving on deflated or broken balloons. ribbons from toys before giving inherited the property and lived in Keep deflated balloons away from them to young children. Watch for Columbia County NY, Warner it with his family. In about 1900, toys as gifts. Toys are supposed to graduated from Union College be fun and are an important part children younger than eight years pull toys with strings that are more he sold the castle to Mr. and Mrs. old. Discard broken balloons at than 12 inches in length. They in 1826. During his lifetime he George Ramsdell. In 1912, they in a child’s development. But each was a lawyer, judge, banker and year, scores of children are treated once. could be a strangulation hazard for sold it to Mr. and Mrs. Frank • Children can have serious babies. Keep toys appropriate for publisher of the daily Advertiser. Dennis. Mr. Dennis, a Rochester in hospital emergency departments Originally, the castle was for toy-related injuries. According stomach and intestinal problems, older children away from younger candy manufacturer died in 1927. including death after swallowing siblings in a designated location, situated on many acres of land His widow Merry Dennis inherited to the U.S. Consumer Product serving as the family’s farm. It Safety Commission (CPSC), more button batteries and magnets. In such as on a shelf or in a toy chest. his estate, which was valued at addition to toys, button batteries Check the Consumer Product is constructed with 22 inch thick nearly one million dollars. She than 250,000 toy-related injuries hand hewn native limestone from were treated in U.S. hospital are often found in musical greeting Safety Commission website for the hired landscape architect, Alling S. cards, remote controls, hearing latest information about toy recalls a local quarry. At one time there DeForest to design and construct emergency rooms in 2010. Of were three iron balconies, and those, about one third involved aids and other small electronics. or call their hotline at (800) 638- the sunken garden which sits Keep them away from young CPSC to report a toy you think is two iron dogs guarded the front behind the Warner Castle. children under 5. It is important to entrance which was approached by keep safety in mind when selecting children and call your health care unsafe. DeForest, a Fellow of the provider immediately if your child Wishing you and your family a circular driveway. The gatehouse American Society of Landscape toys to prevent injuries. was erected in 1861 to house the How to Keep Playtime Safe swallows one. remain safe and healthy during this Architects, contributed to a wide • Choose toys with good holiday season! Warner’s coachman. There were • It is vital to read the warning originally 22 rooms and 62 doors labels on toys. These labels give design and quality construction. continued on pg.12 .

The Refinement Studio features peppermint tea, cookies Headz Up Hats & Salon South Wedge Home Wins and refinement. Girls ages 7-10 Children’s Workshops Headz Up Hats & Salon Landmark Society Award arrive at 10 a.m. Boys ages 7-10 bustled with business during The Refinement Studio offers can enjoy a tea party at 1 p.m. Cost A South Wedge home at 40 Linden workshops to teach children good November, celebrating the Street was recently honored at the for the tea party is $25. For more shop’s anniversary. Three manners in a fun way. information, call Miss Cynthia at Landmark Society of Western New A Holiday Open House will women stopped in to show their York’s annual Preservation Awards 244-2228. www.refinementstudio. “hatitude” for the Wedge camera be held on Thursday, December com and also on Facebook. ceremony at City Hall. The annual 5:30 - 8 p.m. Featured businesses Owner Tonja McNair said the awards are given to individuals and The Refinement Studio, 55 40 Linden Street (Photo courtesy of include Little Miss Babycakes, store is packed with winter hats organizations in a nine-county area Canterbury Road, 244-2228 the Landmark Society Miche Purses & Jewelry, Jill Bates and special events. who have made outstanding efforts Fashion & Cut-it-Out Cookie. 524 Mt. Hope Avenue, 442.7680. in the preservation of their homes, until the late 1940s. On December 26, Miss Mt. Hope Cemetery historic properties or landscapes. The current owners Cynthia invites children ages Holiday Gift Sale The Society’s newsletter detailed were lauded for their careful 5-7 in for a cup of hot cocoa Discover unique, cemetery- the Linden Street home’s history in rehabilitation that restored the and reading of The Heart of the themed items for holiday giving: its Winter issue. According to the house’s distinctive architecture: Snowman. Loom bracelet making photographs, posters, books, mugs, article, the house was constructed removing the asbestos siding that for ages 5-7 will be held on calendars, and more. Proceeds by the Ellwanger and Barry covered wood clapboards and Wed. Jan. 1 at 10 a.m. Children, from all sales will go to restoration Realty Company in the Mt. Hope decorative details, reconstructing ages 8-10, can have fun making work in Mount Hope Cemetery. neighborhood between 1875-1884. wooden railings and columns and bracelets in the 1 p.m. workshop. Payment by cash or check Two generations of the Charles painting the exterior in a “historic Both workshops cost $15. A only. Credit card sales cannot Houston family lived in the home color scheme.” two-hour New Year’s Tea Party be processed at the gatehouse. Pamela Bradford, Patricia Willis, Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vaness Miller-Floyd Gatehouse at North Cemetery SWPC Annual Mtg. January 24, 6 p.m. 224 Mt. Hope Avenue Entrance, 791 Mt. Hope Ave., opposite Robinson Drive.

The Closet Murders Now Available on DVD The Closet Murders made its Rochester premiere at The Cinema Theatre’s hosting of Rochester Movie Makers’ Third Annual Shmoovies Film Festival in September. Directed by Toronto filmmaker Susy Patrick, the film was shot in 1969 on Super 8 film in Montreal, Canada. Copies of the DVD are available by contacting Executive Producer Taylor Whitne at [email protected]. The Wedge South Wedge Creatives December 2013/January 2014 7

NeedleDrop The North Wedge Records by Justin Hubbell by Richie Martin Spend some time walking around the South Wedge, and it quickly becomes apparent that it has a vibrant artistic community. From the paintings on the sides of buildings and utility boxes to the music playing in the stores, the South Wedge definitely has its own sense of style including Needle Drop Records. The shop focuses almost entirely on older mediums of music in this case vinyl and cassettes. Walking into the store Russ Torregiano (Photo by Richie Martin) can feel like taking a step into the released four albums with their This creative control allows for past. latest one “Death Chorus” released the independent or underground “There will always be a in late November. Such Gold, musicians and artists to make a market for vinyl. It just has formed in 2009, focuses on Punk, name for themselves. something special about it,” said Pop Punk, and Melodic Hardcore. “Really as long as there are owner Russ Torregiano, who They released their first album stores selling music that’s a good recently celebrated his second year in the spring of that year. In July thing” says Torregiano, “and if in business. 2011, they were able to sign with those stores can sell instruments to He might just be right. their first label, Razor and Tie. even better.” Consider that people still purchase It’s thanks to stores like In many ways that is what and enjoy black and white Needle Drop that bands like Needle Drop is about--exploring films and even silent films like this are able to get their start. and celebrating music an Nosferatu. If those can last the Torregiano feels there can always individual has created. So older ages, then so can this music. be more done to help local and mediums like vinyl and cassettes The store itself is small and independent musicians. Many are here to stay, thanks to the nearly every inch of its walls are musicians forming bands are dedication of musicians and store covered with posters of musicians getting younger than 21. Often owners who are keeping this scene and bands. Several rows of tables times when they want to attend alive. It was AC/DC who put it Salon Paragon Relocates door to Glover’s Barber. in the center of the store have live shows they are unable because best when they said “Let there be Lovers of Salon Paragon Owners Tammy Cruppe and a plethora of vinyl record filled of age restrictions. Torregiano feels Rock”, and that is indeed the case at 289 Gregory Street just have Jennifer Lind recently opened their crates. In the back several racks that Rochester needs to have more at NeedleDrop. to turn the corner to see its new cozy space right next to Glovers hold a variety of cassettes and venues to allow these the younger 304 Gregory Street, 271-6785 digs in the old Fine Arts Theater Barber Shop. tucked into the corner is a Super people to get the full exposure he building at 700 South Avenue next Nintendo connected to an old did when he started going to shows cathode TV. Also in the back, in the early 90’s. large cage containing two guinea To that end he takes part in STUDIO 34 CREATIVE pigs giving the store another the South Wedge Music Festival, piece of charm. The atmosphere ARTS CENTER and GALLERY an event that helps developing continues to the front counter and independent musicians spread 34 elton street where photos of musicians reside the word about their music. under the glass cover and share in the Neighborhood of the Arts Traditionally events like this bring space with Simpsons memorabilia. together several local record store Rochester, NY usa Iconic cult classic movies rest owners and various artists who in the windowsill including the 737.5858 put their works and materials on infamous “Cannibal Holocaust,” display. What makes the Festival (not a movie recommended for truly unique is some albums are the squeamish or casual horror released in the stores that can’t be fan). Along with classical rock, found online. Here people are able Needledrop carries genres like to exchange and purchase albums Punk, Hardcore, Metal and Indie . from various artists and discover “I’ve listened to vinyl all my new ones as well. life,” said Torregiano, who also Beginner through master level classes “It’s like a big flea market,” admits he doesn’t own a single said Torregiano. “People start Bench & torch rental CD. With multiple resources at his waiting in line as early as 6 a.m. disposal, new merchandise is easy Flamework, fusion, casting, stained glass, metals, chain maille, for a 10 a.m. opening. This year to come by, “Wholesale is useful, over three hundred people showed wire & more used albums take some digging, up just for this one day event. An outrageous assortment of tools, glass, metals, books, wire and but there is Craigslist and every That is part of what makes now and then people come in to metal clay the South Wedge and stores sell their records,” he said. like Needle Drop special, their Needle Drop plays a part dedication and loyalty to the in encouraging new local bands. independent artist. Record Younger customers are looking stores give to communities not for inspiration in forming their only music but a common place own bands. Rochester has been for people who love music to producing local bands since the come together and share their early 60’s, some of which have passions. This close community gone on to have world tours. of musicians and record stores Polar Bear Club, a Punk Rock/ help keep the music scene alive Alternative Rock/Emo focused because independent businesses band, started back in the summer control the material in their stores. of 2005. Since then they have

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The Cinema Theater welcomed One-eyed U of R students from around the nation and the world Sue from Lollipop Farm in 2013. See her at clean up during Wilson Day the box office & read her movie reviews on Boardmembers Tom Kicior and Monica McCullough marry Facebook. The Wedge South Wedge Shout Outs December 2013/January 2014 9 Free Screening of What Would Jesus Buy - Dec. 8 Watch What Would Jesus Buy and join with neighbors, strangers and Wedge Newspaper Editor Nancy O’Donnell in a discussion about consumerism and ways to prevent the coming Shopocalypse. The film will be shown Sunday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at the South Wedge Mission, 125 Caroline Street. Free and middle photo (l-r) Mel Olney, Rachel Larson, Harry Larson, Brian Larson, Addie Larson, Peter Keenan (library open to the public. For more creator), Don Olney (library decorator) and BJ Larson (Photo by Michael Tomb) information, call 978-9638 or 746-3048. Little Free Library Open on Rockingham St. What Would Jesus Buy is described as “an examination of the by Rachel Larson commercialization of Christmas in America while following Reverend Billy (aka Bill Talen) and the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir on What does Rochester have in last five years have been built Two new libraries are a cross-country mission to save Christmas from the Shopocalypse (the common with Republic of Congo, all over the world. Currently, currently being constructed now, end of humankind from consumerism, over-consumption and the fires of Lakki Marwat, Pakistan, Bogota, two are registered in Brighton but the crew could always use eternal debt). The film also delves into issues such as the role sweatshops Colombia or Nagasaki, Japan? and one on Azalea Road in the more help making them. If you play in America's mass consumerism and Big-Box Culture.” We are all lucky to have Little Strong neighborhood. The newest have woodcraft and painting Libraries! two are on Rockingham and skills or materials to donate, This spring in the Highland Caroline Streets. The Corn Hill neighbors are working to put up Papapanu Park Neighborhood, a group of Neighborhood is also joining in the continued from pg. 2 one on Ashland Street in the South like-minded neighbors decided movement. Wedge. to work together to enhance Neighbors and Master To find out more about the Market, Victory Garden, block more solitude and it’s quiet and our community with Little Free artisans, Peter Keenan and Chris larger Little Library movement, clubs, and absolutely the Wedge serene.” Libraries. The idea is to share Kase, built the bases of our new visit website, http://www. Newspaper.” Back on flat ground in books with your neighbors, libraries. Don Olney sharing his littlefreelibrary.org. To be a part of He’s especially committed to the South Wedge, Papapanu is increase conversations and amazing woodworking skills in what is happening locally, email seeing the Farmers Market move working with SWPC on some of build community one book at a decorating it. Other neighbors the Highland Park Neighborhood beyond just being sustainable to its current projects: selling the time. Little Libraries started in painted and put them up. It is truly at communications@ growing. “It’s important that it newly rehabbed home on Hamilton Wisconsin in 2009 and in the a community effort! highlandparkrochester.org. stay in the neighborhood and that Street to a first time home-buyer, it be accessible by foot.” restoring a summer community When not volunteering at street festival, looking for new SWPC, Papapanu works as a projects to promote the South requirements analyst at Leveraging Wedge, and getting ready to meet Technology, an IT firm in High the community at the SWPC Open Falls. A current project keeps him House on January 24. commuting to Buffalo 4-5 times a “I’m a big hockey fan, and week. I grew up playing hockey. I was Mountain climbing remains taught the name on the front of his greatest love. This past summer the jersey is more important than he became eligible to join the the name on the back. You learn Adirondack 46ers by finishing with it’s not about individuals. To get Mt. Haystack. a job done you have to be willing While he climbs year round, to work together. It means putting his favorite times are in fall and ego and personal interests aside winter. With compass and map to accomplish something as a and a team of climbers, he’s group. It’s the same thing working maneuvered the snow-covered with the SWPC Board, or on any trails to a new summit. project in our community.” “Winter [in the mountains] is beautiful. Everything is white. The pine trees are covered with snow. It’s a Christmas card on steroids. It’s just gorgeous. 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