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On June 7 & 8, The Landmark Society will be showcasing The High-land Park Neighborhood on the annual House and Garden Tour. In 38 years of presenting House and Garden Tours, The Landmark Society has never show-cased our “residential jewel” that borders the southern edge of Roch-ester. House Tour Slide Talk: For more about the ar-chitecture and history of the Highland Park Neighborhood, The Landmark Society in-vites you to a free slide show and lecture by Ar-chitectural Historian Jean France. This free presentation in conjunc-tion with the tour will be held at the Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Avenue on Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. Please note – there will be reserved seating for the homeowners partici-pating on the tour, but for the general audience seating will be first come, first served. Tour Luncheon: Enjoy a relaxing lunch just a few minutes drive from the

House and Garden Tour. Pomodoro Grill and Wine Bar, at 1290 Uni-versity Avenue, provides an excellent example of adaptive reuse of a his-toric structure. The res-taurant opens for lunch exclusively for tour goers on this weekend. Volunteer During the Tour: For a true behind-the-scenes experience, consider becoming a tour volunteer. The Landmark Society is looking for help in the houses and at tour headquarters on either day. For more informa-tion or to sign up to vol-

unteer, please contact: Landmark Society Volun-teer Coordinator Tammy Chmiel by phone at 585-546-7029 x 14 or by email. Ticket Information: Ad-vance tickets are $20 ($18 for Landmark mem-bers). You may purchase tickets online, by calling (585) 546-7029 x10, or by going to The Landmark Society office at 133 S. Fitzhugh Street. New this year—general tickets are being sold at all Wegmans in the Rochester area. Member-priced tickets may only be purchased through The Landmark Society.

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It’s Time To Spruce Up! Highland Park Neighborhood To Be Showcased On The House & Garden Tour—June 7 & 8

Apr i l , 2008

Highland Park Neighbor-hood General Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7PM at the NET Office, 846 South Clinton Ave. The meetings include time for informa-tion sharing and open dis-cussion. In addition, in-vited guests speak on a variety of issues.

Highland Park Neighborhood Association General Meetings 2008: Tuesday, April 22 Tuesday, May 27 Tuesday, June 24

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Membership 2

Local Businesses 3

School News 4

Walking Tour 5

The Cinema 6

New Coffee Shop 7

Warm Welcomes 8

The Buzz A Publication of The Highland Park Neighborhood Association

127 Gregory Hill will be featured on the House and Garden Tour.

Become a supporting member of the Highland Park Neighborhood Association Your financial support makes it possible for us to:

· Publish a neighborhood newsletter 3 - 4 times/year · Maintain an HPN website to attract new neighbors · Distribute an e-newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on what’s happening · Hold neighborhood events that bring people together & build community · Undertake projects that spruce up our area with gardens & signs · Address important neighborhood safety concerns · Address neighborhood development concerns through advocacy work · Support neighborhood businesses

Donation Membership gift $15 HPN tote bag $30 HPN t-shirt $50 HPN tote bag and t-shirt Your gift(s) may be picked up or shipped for an additional cost Make checks payable to Highland Park Neighborhood Association Mail or deliver to: HPN, c/o Roger Ramsay, 768 Meigs St., Rochester, NY 14620

Membership Form Name: ___________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________

Volume 7, Issue 4

Save The Dates: Lilac Festival

May 9—18 10:30am—8:30pm

Invite your family and friends to park at School #12 on South Ave.

All proceeds will benefit School #12.

HPNA Board Members—

Thanks for your support!

Mike Thompson, Chair

Roger Ramsay, Vice Chair

Mary Rose McBride, Communications

Jeanne de Keyserling, Treasurer

Matt Carnevale, Web Master and Team Leader

Michael Tomb, North Section Leader

Ruth Danis, South Section Leader

Amy Priestley, East Section Leader

Paul Urai, Security Coordinator

ATTENTION NEIGHBORS: MEMBERSHIP GIFTS NOW AVAILABLE!

The Buzz

Jose and Susan Cruzado, who operate the Tango Café, have been in business since May, 2005. They moved their dance studio to their new location, 389 Gregory Street ( c o r n e r o f G r e g o r y a n d C a -yuga) in August 2006. The beautiful, third floor, 3000 square foot ballroom was built in 1857 by German craftsmen. It features all original hardwood floors and 19 windows framed in handcrafted mahogany wood. The space was originally opened as a dance hall and was used for that purpose for many years, possibly through the 1940's. It is be-lieved to have been vacant for about 50

years, until the current owner of the build-ing began renovations ten years ago.

The Tango Cafe Dance Studio offers group and individual lessons in many different types of dance including Ballroom, Latin, Swing and African Caribbean. Lessons are held 7 days a week and the studio also offers dances most Friday and Saturday nights that are open to the public. For more information go to www.tangocafedance.com or email Jose and Susan at [email protected].

Neighborhood Grocery Store, Alive and Well!! By Amy Priestly

Like dancing? Want to learn how to dance? Check out the Tango Café Dance Studio! By Mary Rose McBride

entering the premise, I was immediately greeted by the warm smell of some delecta-ble seafood dish; scallops I later learned. The menu is thorough, versatile, and healthy; a build-your-own vegetable pasta dish for less than $10 or homemade ravi-oli with your choice of seafood and vegetable for just under $20. Meat dishes include your choice of a starch and vegetable and finishing sauce, eg. demi-glaze, BBQ, au jus, or garlic-herb wine sauce. Does anyone else sometime just totally crave eggplant parmesan or chicken French? Treat your-self! You deserve it! Did I mention Casey comes to us from the kitchen of 2Vine?

My initial intention was to pick up a few grocery items. As I flow past the deli counter through the circular “aisle”, I notice a plethora of practical household items arranged coherently. I searched and found many basic necessities such as garbage bags, kitty litter, vine-gar, pasta sauce, potatoes, and feminine products. I like this place. There is a well-

stocked dairy section and a small freezer section. I was also keenly looking for or-ganic and otherwise “green” options. I was pleasantly sur-prised by my options. They carry a nice variety of organic and local foods, including ice cream made at our local creamery, Creekview (on South Avenue), organic fair trade coffee from the Coffee Connection next door, and eggs from a local farm. But, yes, you can fulfill your Ben & Jerry’s fix, too.

I couldn’t resist picking up a cheery pot of narcissus and a couple bou-quets of flowers. (2-for-1 sale, gotta love it!) Stop on by; there’s parking behind the building off Gregory Street as well as (usually) ample on-street parking. But it is proba-bly a bit less than a mile away if you’re reading this newslet-ter. So, take a stroll down to the corner of South & Gregory and shop at your local grocery store. Mise En Place Market is a wonderful addition to our neighborhood; let’s show them we appreciate their investment in our neighbor-hood.

Mise En Place Market opened it’s doors on Friday, February 1 at the site of the former Green Grocer, 683 South Avenue, on the north-west corner of its intersection with Gregory Street. Conven-iently located at the conver-gence of the South Wedge and Highland Park Neighbor-hoods, Casey Holenbeck and his friendly staff have made themselves a great home! The best part is they’re much more than a market; they’re also a deli and a restaurant. Offerings include tasty home-made soups and bread and the famously delicious Boar’s Head brand of deli meats- don’t forget to take some home with you along with a loaf of homemade bread for sandwiches! The deli also serves as a mini-butcher and cheese shop with offerings of pork chops, porterhouse steaks, goat feta cheese, and antipasto choices, to name a few. I’m charmed by the Euro-pean flavor of the atmos-phere.

Mise En Place is also an eat-in restaurant or alternatively, menu items can be taken home to enjoy. Upon

Coming Soon:

Clean Sweep

2008

May 10,

Southeast Region, Lake Riley Lodge, Cobb’s Hill Park

Sign up at www.cityofrochester.gov

Get your kids involved and look for projects in our neighborhood!

FYI: Representing our district in City Council: Elaine G. Spaull East District 42 Westminster Road Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 271- 6665 Elaine.Spaull@ cityofrochester.gov Thanks to Elaine for at-tending the February High-land Park Neighborhood General Meeting!

Neighborhood School News

Volume 7, Issue 4

School #12 Says “Thank You” & Announces Community Events

The parents, staff, and students at James P.B.Duffy School #12 want to thank all of the mem-bers of the community that have volunteered in and around the classroom this past school

year. For some it is a wonderful hour or two spent every week reading with a child. For one it is time spent every day in a classroom. There are those who assist in the library, in the art room, with the community garden and every combination of the above. Wherever you lend a hand,

know that it is greatly appreciated. We recognize that there are numerous ways and locations that one can spend their volunteer efforts. We are grateful for every hour you choose to spend

in our school supporting our students and staff. Increased literacy and confidence are certainly results of the efforts of our volunteers.

The ultimate impact is beyond measure!

The following events are open to the greater School # 12 community. Spread the word! Tuesday, April 22nd 6:30-8:00 pm: General PTA meeting - Meet and welcome our new

Rochester City School District Superintendent, Mr. Jean-Claude Brizard Friday, April 25th 2:00 pm: School/Community Garden seed planting at School #12 in the

multi-purpose room Saturday, April 26th 10:00 am-12:00 pm: Volunteer day at School #12 - school/community

garden, mural painting etc. Friday, June 6th 6:00 pm: School #12 Carnival - come one, come all! Fun for the whole family

- especially young children!

Please contact Lori Bryce (242-9795 or [email protected]) or Michelle Garcia-Daniels (461-3280 or [email protected]) for more information.

Hello neighbors. Lt. Churnetski would like to remind everyone about identity theft. He suggests your outgoing mail to go in the blue mailboxes. Do not leave them in your box hanging out or with a flag up for the mailman. This invites potential thieves to get your checks, wash and re-write them. Also lock mailboxes when you can and be aware of people around your mailbox. Four times a year at our PCIC meetings (Police and Citizens Interaction Committee) we have the chance to speak directly to the police in our area. The next such meeting is June 11th. The rest of the meetings for the year are Sept 10th and Dec 10th. They start at 5:30 pm at the East Sec-tion on Upperfalls and N. Clinton (TOPS Plaza). They are open to the public and I urge you to go. You have the chance to talk to officers from every shift to let them know your concerns in the neighborhood. Last month I brought up my wife’s complaint about pan handlers at the Good-man exit. By the HPNA (Highland Park Neighborhood Association) meeting two arrests had been made. This is your chance to have your voice heard. The squeaky wheel gets the oil so lets all get squeakin’. The monthly HPNA Pac Tac walk is the 4th Wednesday of every month. We meet at 6:30 pm at the NET office on S. Clinton. We walk until 8:30 pm. Our next walk is April 23rd and as always there will be pizza for the volunteers provided by HPNA. The weather is getting warmer so we hope to see you out there.

NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY By Paul Urai Security Coordinator

Here’s a list of some of the things the Highland Library is doing right now in response to the Mayor’s call for an all out effort to make Rochester a literate mid-sized city:

English as Second Language Collaboration with Literacy Volunteers, Walter Mosley Book Discussion, Read Across America, RCN Story Hour, Question of the Day/ Curricu-lum Connections, School Vaca-tion Special Programs, Infant and Toddler Story Times , Sum-mer Reading Program: (over 130 students participated last summer)

Consider the importance of the library to our neighborhood. It is next door to School #12 and the recreation center, and within easy walking distance of the 150 unit Highland Manor complex which houses many refugee and immi-grant families. On Saturday, March 8, when blizzard-like conditions were so severe, Highland’s door count was 140.

Library Hours:

Monday 1—8, Tuesday 11—6, Wednesday 1– 6, Thursday 10—6,

Friday 1—6, Saturday 12—4

Sunday Closed

S U P P O R T T H E H I G H L A N D L I B R A R Y !

The Buzz

Do you have a favorite tree or tree in the Highland Park Neighborhood? Tell us about these in words and/or pictures! We'll show off your contributions. And what you send will also serve as a nomination for the "Walking Tour of the Ellwanger & Barry Arboretum and Highland Park Neighborhood", the production of which is now our goal. That’s because your Neighborhood Association is planning a small exhibit in celebration of our name change and new logo. The exhibit will be held at the Lower Reservoir Gatehouse in Highland Park, from May 10-18, 2008, during the Lilac Festival. The title is: "The Arboretum that became a Neighborhood" and it is about the living museum of trees within and around Highland Park and our area of the city. Even as we decided to change the name of our neighborhood, many people requested that we continue to pay homage to our heritage that includes the historic Ellwanger & Barry nursery. That's where the exhibit starts…but it ends with you and in the present day. Our dis-play will have four sections; the first is a graphical History of the Neighborhood from the 19th century Ellwanger & Barry nursery until the present, using maps, photos and text. Another part features the park’s historic reservoir. The two remaining sections will showcase com-munity involvement via: 1) Stories, Photos and Reminiscences from Highland Park Neighborhood residents. Photos are appreciated but not necessary. Words are also welcomed, whether just a sentence or up to 500 per entry. So send us something about the trees around us and what these mean to you, whether just a snapshot of that oak you always picnic under in the park or a story about why the last Dogwood to bloom on Mt Vernon is a milepost on your nightly walk - or maybe a photo of the lonely lilac bush near which you got engaged. Together, we’ll highlight the spe-cial side of this neighborhood that involves our Arboreal "residents”. As mentioned, we also will design a walking tour of the more notewor-thy trees in our park and neighborhood, so where appropriate, your entry will serve as a nomination for this project. 2) The last section is also a remembrance but of the Ice Storm of 1991 which had a huge impact on the canopy of trees in this area. Many us still have dramatic photos of that Storm; this is a chance to show them. As a small enticement, the first 100 contributors to the display and walking tour nomination will each receive a specially designed com-memorative post card...one per contributor please. Here are several ways to join in: A) Via e-mail to: [email protected] or to me directly at [email protected]. Include your contact info and attach any digital photos that you want to submit. B) Bring your materials to the next Neighborhood Meeting on April 22nd; we will have a nomination/entry instructions and forms available. C) Look for entry information on our website: http://www.ellwangerbarry.org/ D) Mail your contributions to:

Michael E Tomb PO Box 39398 Rochester NY, 14604

On-line or mailed in contributions must be re-ceived by April 21st, 2008. After that, bring your contribution directly to the exhibit. While these deadlines are for inclusion in the exhibit, the “Nominate a Tree” campaign will continue for at least a few months longer until we feel we have enough material to complete the walking tour project. Note: if you share a photo in advance with us, we plan to show a good quality reproduction so as to prevent damage to your original. We will return your original well before the exhibit. If you bring a photo to the exhibit, please make sure that it is NOT your only copy, as we cannot guarantee its return. So join in and tell us and show us as we cele-brate our distinctive neighborhood!

The Arboretum that Became a Neighborhood: An Exhibit, a Walking Tour and a Celebration By Michael Tombs

SATURDAY MORNING MOVIES AT THE CINEMA—A HIT WITH THE KIDS

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C H E C K O U T M O R E N E I G H B O R H O O D

P H O T O S O N O U R

T H A N K S T O T H E C I N E M A F O R

P A R T N E R I N G W I T H T H E H I G H L A N D

P A R K N E I G H B O R H O O D

A S S O C I A T I O N A N D S H O W I N G

S A T U R D A Y M O R N I N G M O V I E S

F O R K I D S I N J A N U A R Y A N D M A R C H . L O O K

F O R S A T U R D A Y M O R N I N G M O V I E S

N E X T W I N T E R !

The Cinema Theater at Clinton and Goodman has been operated by Joanne Morealle since 1985. This retired earth science teacher from Edison Tech lives across from the theater and has struggled to keep it going but the motivating force for her is her love of movies and the neighborhood. In the Fall of 2005, it looked as if the Cinema had shown it’s last movie. In the spirit of community partnership, a number of committed individuals and companies led by Highland Park Neighborhood resident Bill Wynkoop stepped in and helped keep its doors open. The Friends of the Cinema is still operating http://www.cinemarochester.com/ It’s always a pleasure at the Cinema where you can enjoy a double feature for $5.00 and con-cessions can be had at a modest price. Did you know the cinema can be rented for birthdays, special events , etc.? They have a digital projector which can project DVDs with surround sound or be connected to the internet. A couple recently was engaged via a special video the future groom created. And of course there’s always “Princess” the theater cat who may come and sit next to you to share a movie. Support the Cinema, Rochester’s Oldest still operating theater.

Rochester’s Oldest Theatre Still Operating By Mike Thompson

Neighborhood Website

www.ellwangerbarry.org

Mark your calendars

for the 2nd annual

Taste of the Neighborhood!

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Volume 7, Issue 4

Looking For Summer Play Dates?

Meet Tuesdays

10:00 am all summer long

at the Meigs /Linden playground

All ages welcome! BYOC

(bring your own coffee)

A new coffee spot, and local hang out, has sprung up in our neighborhood. Located just behind the Cinema movie theatre on S.Goodman Street - where it meets S.Clinton Ave. - Muddy Waters Coffee House is quickly becoming the coffee spot of choice for many residents. This unique coffee house offers a wide variety of Organic/Fair Trade and Community Friendly coffees, and a nice selection of organic teas. As well as supporting the world communities, Muddy Waters also aims to support the local community, by offering delicious baked goods and pastries from local bakeries. They offer a cozy, relaxed setting to sit and waste the hours away. With free WiFi access, an eclectic mix of blues, jazz, experimental, alternative, and progressive music, and a fine collec-tion of local art adorning the walls, Muddy Waters has what it takes to be a destination coffee house, or – thanks to the ample parking right in front - a convenient place to jump in for a cup of joe on your way to work. The colors add to the spot’s pleasing ambience, there are plenty of comfortable places to sit, and the staff always greets you with a smile.

History Muddy Waters Coffee House was conceived by local resident, Jacob Kane, as an answer to a half-decade long search for a quick place to grab a cup of coffee near his home. In August of 2007, the space Jacob had been watching became available, and he jumped at the opportu-nity. Six months of renovations followed, including some demolition and plenty of rebuilding, and on February 1st, 2008, they opened for business. The name Muddy Waters Coffee House was in-spired by bluesman McKinley Morganfield. Dubbed the “Father of Chicago Blues”, Muddy Waters has always been a great inspiration to Jacob, who plays the blues harp in a local blues band, the Mud Kings. Muddy Waters Coffee House 752 S. Goodman Street 585.730.7949 [email protected] www.mwcoffeehouse.com

Finally!!! A NEW COFFEE HOUSE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Top 10 Signs You’re Spending Too Much Time At The Playground By Meghan and Davin

10. You are the first one there on a Monday morning. 9. You are the mom reassuring all the other parents you’ve never seen a cat in the sandbox. 8. You keep track of the conversations of graffiti on the playground equipment. 7. Your first call in the morning is to “the City” to complain about the overflowing garbage

cans. 6. Your kids call Pete Saxe of the NET Office, “Uncle Pete”. 5. You think you will explode if you hear another parent ask, “So what are you doing about

schools?” 4. You bring a box of tissues to the playground. 3. You make frequent references to “my bench” and “ her swing”. 2. You are in training to cross the monkey bars. 1. You throw away things with your bare hands that were never meant to be touched by another human being again.

The Buzz

Long time Highland Park Neighborhood residents Jennifer and Dave Topa have been dream-ing of starting a Welcome Wagon in the Highland Park Neighborhood for years. They really wanted to be able to reach out to new residents and say, “Hey! This is a great neighbor-hood. See all it has to offer and we’re excited you’re here. “ Well, this spring that dream is coming true. Local businesses have pitched in coupons and gift certificates and the Highland Park Neighborhood Association has provided reusable shopping bags so that “Warm Welcomes” can be a reality. Jennifer and Dave hope that by delivering the bags to new neighbors, they can reach out immediately and let people new to the neighborhood know we are a special community. If you would like to contribute any goods or services to the “Warm Welcome Bag” contact Jen Topa at 473—6821. Thanks Jen and Dave!

WELCOME A NEW NEIGHBOR WITH A “WARM WELCOME BAG!”

Yellow Lights -Funding the Zero Tolerance Initiative by K. Fredrick

City police are on detail. It may not be dealing with vio-lent crime, drugs and felo-nies, but it could be collecting the money to fund all the overtime. I sat in traffic court for 90 minutes and found out how its done: the “detail” pulls over everyone they can a few days a week, probably at rush hour since there’s more traffic to target. Later someone collects the fines. I got it one day. Twenty years of a perfect driving record down the tubes because I tried to clear the Meigs-Pearl intersection instead of halting my hatchback abruptly in the

crosswalk. People DO walk through there. Okay, maybe it sounds fishy, but so was the story from the young lady who insisted that she “really was-n’t talking on her cell phone, just holding it against her head... while driving and rest-ing her elbow on the door.” She was tired. I was tired of listening to it all; but I was adding up the fines. Twelve tickets later at about $150 per ticket we had covered overtime for a couple of offi-cers on the zero tolerance patrol because they aren’t pulling in the dollars- just trying to keep the murder rate down.

So, hats off to officer WJ, who is doing his part at keeping our city and our police depart-ment in the red- and thereby reducing crime. And the judge! There is no way you will talk yourself out of a traf-fic ticket at court; it's two on one. Your fine may go down, but you will be found in viola-tion and you will be support-ing the crackdown on the latest crackedemic. Get your hands-free sets hooked up because I’m hoping officer WJ gets more of those cell phone-talkers- especially the ones in big SUV’s heading out East Ave.

We are always looking for different voices around the neighborhood to write, reflect, report or just make people laugh in our newsletter. Please contact Meghan Delehanty—Reddington with anything you think may be news-letter worthy. Student writing is welcome as well! Contact: [email protected]

Future Newsletters...

No Parking?

No Problem!

Cars can be parked at James P.B. Duffy School #12 during the Lilac Festival May 9th - 11th and May 16th-18th. For a suggested donation of $4 your friends and family can be conveniently parked just a block from all of the action. All proceeds will be used to support programs and projects at School #12 (the school/community garden, field trips, classroom libraries, the Mighty Ducks basketball team, etc) Don't forget the Landmark Society House Tour is being held in our neighborhood this year on Saturday, June 7th and Sunday , June 8th - yet another opportunity to park at School #12 and support our programs!

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