SWQ Autumn 2016
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Music Spotlight: Brian Williams
Don Alcott SWQ Autumn 2016We are not talking about reeling in some bucket mouth here, we are talking about the bravest, most bad-ass, big-smiling, heart-warming antics of THE Brian Williams.You’ve seen him all around town, swinging that big ‘ol bass around like a pretty ... read more
Pets of the Wedge: Clawed
SWQ Autumn 2016CLAWED Tuxedo Domestic Shorthair Cat Owner: Deb Z, Zaks Avenue Job: Shop greeter and all around Fur-buddyHis mustache lured his mom at an adoption event 10 years ago. Clawed is a special boy who had a rough start. Living under ... read more
Pets of the Wedge: Truman
SWQ Autumn 2016TRUMAN Golden Retriever/Shepard Mix – A Heinz 57Owner: Maggie Stockman, AbodeJob: Cashier’s Assistant, sleeping and fly catcherTruman was part of a rescue from Scottsville Animal Shelter who worked with a A.A.R.F, an organization in Tennessee that rescues pets from high ... read more
Pets of the Wedge: Greta
SWQ Autumn 2016GRETA Shepard/Rott/Pit mix Owner: Jeana and John Roth, John’s Tex MexJob: Security, couch warmer & fur distributorAdopted from Lollypop Farm at the age of 2, Greta had already been through 4 or 5 homes.John & Jeana couldn’t be happier they ... read more
Calvary-St. Andrews
SWQ Autumn 2016Nearly a year ago, the Session (the governing body) of Calvary-St. Andrews Presbyterian Parish determined that the challenges faced by the congregation were significant enough that action was taken to enlist the support of the presbytery (the regional body).An “administrative ... read more
Highland Market
Rose O'Keefe SWQ Autumn 2016Damianos “Danny” Stefanou is no stranger to complicated projects. He bought a property at 555 E. Ridge Road in Irondequoit in 2000, tore it down and built a new 38,000 sq. ft. family restaurant, “Uncle Danny’s that has 12 employees. ... read more
Abundance Coop
Rose O'Keefe SWQ Autumn 2016About five years ago, members of Abundance Food Co-op on Marshall Street began the search for a larger and more accessible space where they could improve their offerings as a grocery store and cooperative. After a long, hard search they ... read more
Getting to the Point
Paula Frumusa SWQ Autumn 2016Acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, herbal remedies, laser therapy. Have you ever thought about alternative medical practices for your beloved pet? I can speak from experience, they are safe and effective options ... read more
Amazon and Empty Storefronts: Fiscal and Land Use Impacts of Online Retail
Deb Zakrzewsi SWQ Autumn 2016The American Booksellers Association and Civic Economics have long collaborated to study and describe the state of independent retail in America, but until now those efforts have focused on brick ... read more
Little Free Libraries
Lori Bryce SWQ Autumn 2016They’re dotted about the neighborhood. There must be a half dozen or more within a half mile of our front door. Not every neighborhood is so complete but the South ... read more
Autumn Day Trips
Karen Miltner SWQ Autumn 2016A short drive from Rochester will get you a long way into experiencing the best of the Finger Lakes in all their autumn glory. Wine and beer tasting is one way to enjoy the season. You can also anchor your ... read more
Can You Dig It?
Greg Libby SWQ Autumn 2016If you’ve got your finger on the pulse of the local craft beer scene, then it’s hard not to notice the amount of canned products that have been hitting the shelves of your local beverage shops. The two banes of ... read more
Heat It Up
Karrie Laughton SWQ Autumn 2016Aaaaaahhhh... it’s that time of year again, when we get to wrap ourselves up in soft, comfy sweaters, breath in the crisp autumn air and warm our bellies with yummy hot ... read more
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Autumn Dinner for Two
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Autumn 2016Here in upstate New York, we are very blessed to live in one of the most beautiful parts of our country. Autumn is spectacular! A day trip to the Finger Lakes visiting wineries and sampling their delights is a ... read more
Practicing What They Preach
Rose O'Keefe SWQ Autumn 2016If you’ve noticed the storefront for North Wedge Market at 46 Mt. Hope Ave. and wondered what’s happening there, the short answer is, a lot. Rochester Pillar Church or The Pillar, ... read more
Zen and the Art of Beard Maintenance
Katie Libby SWQ Autumn 2016November marks the start of Movember, the annual fundraiser for prostate and testicular cancer and suicide awareness that encourages men to grow a moustache or beard and collect donations for the ... read more
Spencer Koehl
Rose O'Keefe SWQ Autumn 2016One day when South Wedge resident Spencer Koehl was sitting in Mike Bauman’s chair at the barber shop, Spencer told Mike about needing an idea for a business. Spencer had ... read more
Mike “Deuce” Bellanca
Jen Brunett SWQ Autumn 2016In 2008, Mike “Deuce” Bellanca, founding pilot of Kamikaze Tattoo, parked his craft next to Boulder Coffee at 98 Alexander Street. Soon after he corralled a team of dedicated and talented artists to continue his mission of focusing on excellent ... read more
