December 16 - Radisson Community

reflections
Volume MMXI, Issue 25 n December 16, 2011
R A DISSO N
Community Association
insidE
This Issue
From The Desk of the
Executive Director
Lynn Tanner
- Page 2
Residents Transform Radisson
into a Holiday Wonderland
Calendar of Events
- Page 2
Holiday Decoration Judging Results Announced
December Garden
- Page 3
Cirque D’Vin Wine Club
- Page 3
Nursery School News
- Page 5
Recreation Station
- Page 6
Dr. Judy Ivey
- Page 8
Index
Business Cards.............. Page 7
Classifieds...................... Page 8
Melvin Drive South – Scenic From the Seneca
Esprit Glade – Spotlighting Christmas
Longworth Court – Holiday Lane
Corlear Cul-de-Sac Country Christmas
Vermillion Circle – Santa’s Favorite Street
Hidden Lake Drive – Reflections on the Lake
1981 Esprit Glade – The X-Factor
1993 Esprit Glade – Simply Elegant
6299 Mourning Dove – Pretty as a Picture
8208 Royal Scarlet Drive – Peppermint Sparkle
8219 Royal Scarlet Drive – Holiday Trimming
8439 Marco Lane – Merry Cherry Christmas
3437 Stanford Drive – Shining Star
8288 Luchsinger Lane – Elegant Christmas
3176 Alex Lane – Festival of Lights
3175 Burrwood Drive – Blue & Gold Splendor
8686 Carpenter Road – Rudolph’s Welcoming
Wonderland
3135 Cumberstone Lane – Frosty Frolicking on the Roof
3189 Field’s End Drive – Star Light, Star Bright
8500 Whisper Ridge Circle – Charming Christmas
8509 Whisper Ridge Circle – Frosty & Friends
3135 Corlear Drive – From Our House to Yours
8512 Van Wie Drive West – Under the Mistletoe
3330 Oak Brook Road – A Norman Rockwell Christmas
3297 Oak Brook Road – Holiday Hydrangeas at Home
8842 Wandering Way – Christmas Presence
3136 Hidden Lake Drive – Gingerbread House
8752 Tallwood Ridge – Fantasyland
8752 East Patrol Road – Country Christmas Townhouse
3083 Amberlea Lane – Snowflakes & Stars
6204 Festival Court – ‘O Christmas Tree
3090 Samantha Drive – Jolly Holiday
8751 Columbine Circle – True Meaning of Christmas
8629 Briar Patch – Bringing Back Childhood Christmas
Memories
Special Thanks to our REC Committee Volunteers and Community Volunteers who took time out of their
busy schedule to help with the judging. Lynn & Bill Rosentel were gracious enough to open up their home to
us!! If we missed anyone I am truly sorry, but we tried to point out some of our old favorites and some new
homes as well. I hope everyone has a Happy Holiday Season and a safe and Happy New Year!!
Sincerely,
Lori McCarthy, Director of Community Programs The Reflections
is published by the
Radisson Community Association, Inc.
3128 Amesbury Drive
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Phone: 315.635.7171
Fax: 315.635.7182
Email: info@radissoncommunity.org
www.radissoncommunity.org
For the past 6 years, the neighbors on Filaree Circle
have been celebrating the Christmas season by placing luminaries in their front yards on the evenings of
December 24th and December 25th. The holiday tradition of luminaries dates back more than 300 years
when, in New Mexico, Spanish villages along the Rio
Grande displayed luminaries to welcome the Christ
child’s birth. Typically, luminaries are made with white
paper bags, weighted with sand and a candle placed
inside. In Central NY we know that our weather can
be very changeable so we have made luminaries from
milk jugs to protect the candle from the elements.
Cindy Bell, a local professional photographer, captured
the soft glow of the luminaries on our circle the night of Christmas Eve last year.
We wish our neighbors a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season.
Reflections, December 16, 2011 Page 1
From The Executive Director
by Lynn Tanner
As reported in my last article, at
the November 21 monthly meeting
of the Radisson Board of Directors
(BOD), residents attended and commented on the board’s recent action
to support the Y at the Drakes
Landing location. A portion of my
article in this issue of the Reflections
will be a continuation of responses
to questions asked of the board.
Why are you asking the community for their opposition or
support after the action was
taken? The BOD is always interested in providing the community an
on-going forum in which they can
voice their opinion, and particularly
with respect to this topic.
How can the board issue a letter regarding property the RCA
has no control over? The BOD
may take a position on any issue
which affects the residents and the
community of Radisson, just as any
individual resident, or group of
residents, may express support or
opposition to the proposed YMCA.
Where in the covenants does
it say the board has the right to
have an opinion about anything?
As the elected representatives of the
Radisson Community, board members have the right and the responsibility to take actions which they
deem are in the best interest of the
community, as a whole.
Does this increase the odds of
it happening? How does an RCA
decision play into what’s happening at a town level? The BOD’s letter of support is one of many voices
being heard regarding this project.
Only the Planning Board can determine what, if any, effect the BOD’s
letter will have on the likelihood of
the project being approved or disapproved.
If the Y does become a reality,
what are the tax implications?
Who is going to pay for turning
lanes, studies and other improvements? These are questions that
would need to be answered by officials with the Town of Lysander and
its Planning Board.
The board is asked to issue a
letter of retraction. At this time,
the BOD will not be issuing a letter
of retraction.
Is Chris Raddell’s wife an
employee of the YMCA? No.
In addition to questions posed
to the board, comments of support
were made such as:
• I commend the BOD for reflecting what I think is what the majority wants. We elected you to do this
type of thing.
• I want to understand the relationship between Michael Bryant,
TOL Planning Board Chairman, and
the chairman of Families for R.E.A.L.
• I appreciate the vote in favor of
the YMCA and think it was a missed
opportunity. The Planning Board
said the Y did not fit the community. The depiction shown was of
trees from every angle. There are
benefits of the Y for families, like
fitness. Congratulations on putting
the pros before the cons.
• I want to thank the board and
think it is appropriate that you took
a stand.
Although this question was not
asked at the board meeting, some
residents have also asked: Is the
YMCA parcel “exempt” from the
monday
Sunday
tuesday
community’s covenants and why
isn’t the RCA requiring that their
sign to be removed? All properties
within the Radisson Community
fall under the guidelines of the
Declaration and therefore have covenants attached to the property.
This includes, but is not limited to,
the Y parcel. The enforcement of
the covenants of this parcel is under
the jurisdiction of the developer,
Empire State Development Corp
(ESDC). As the developer, ESDC
has the right to allow signage on
this parcel as it relates to the initial
construction or sale of the parcel,
as per Article VI, Section 5 of the
Declaration. In addition to that,
because the YMCA, as proposed,
has been designated a permitted
Community Facility by the Developer
(ESDC), Article VIII which governs
Commercial, Industrial, Community
and Institutional Facilities would
also govern.
More information will be covered in additional issues of the
Reflections. If you have not yet
done so, and would like to send an
email to the board to convey your
support or opposition to its recent
action, you may email them at
ymca@radissoncommunity.org.
Now I’d like to take a moment to
thank those of you that contributed
to one or both of our community
collections. Both the Baldwinsville
Christmas Bureau and Upstate
Golisano Children’s Hospital were
thrilled to see what we had for
them! And on behalf of the entire
staff, I would like to wish you and
your family a safe…healthy and
very Happy Holiday!
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5299 Villa Ridge Court
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3092 Kingsbridge Lane
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8403 Filaree Circle
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December Garden
by Pat Rickard, RCA Garden Consultant
Doesn’t it seem like yesterday that
we were sweating in our gardens
making sure the plants were getting
enough water, keeping the weeds
at bay, and finding pleasure in our
garden handiwork? With lightning
speed December arrived with the excitement of the Holidays and the way
that each family will be celebrating
them no matter what your
traditions may be. Perhaps by now you
have cut, bought or dragged your artificial tree from the closet. You may
have an annual custom when you
put up your tree and when you decorate it. If you don’t have a tree yet
but want to find a place to cut your
own, we are fortunate to have many
notable and reliable Christmas tree
farms in our area. Google, ‘Christmas
Tree Farms Near Baldwinsville, NY’.
There are several internet sites that
will give you the name of the farm,
location, and how many miles from
Baldwinsville. There’s something
about the presence of a real tree in
the house, the smell, the lights on
those long dark December nights
that make me look forward to the
day I venture out to find that special
tree.
Also, how about Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima), another way
to brighten up someone’s home or
your own. There are the traditional Poinsettias with true red bracts
(which we think of as the flower).
Then there are the many different
colored varieties, and even those
that are sprayed to fit whatever color
mood you may be in. There are over
100 varieties of poinsettias available.
Poinsettias are not poisonous. However, some people may have a skin
irritation from the milky sap. Choose
a poinsettia with dark green leaves
rather then a plant with fallen or yellowed leaves. If the poinsettias have
been crowded together they may
loose bracts prematurely. Poinsettias
are susceptible to cold temperatures
and too much water. Place the poinsettia in indirect light, keeping the
plant away from too warm or cold
drafts. Only water when soil is dry,
checking the soil daily. If you have
purchased a healthy poinsettia and
have given the plant the right care
they will brighten up your home for
many weeks.
Another popular indoor plant in
the winter and given as a Holiday
gift is Amaryllis. It is a tropical plant,
therefore is not winter hardy in Upstate New York, unlike so many of
the other bulbs that we plant in the
ground that do require a cold spell.
Amaryllis is sometimes sold as a
package with a pot, sterile planting
medium and bulb with instructions
for planting and care. The forcing
process takes between six and eight
weeks before blooming. Your gift
recipient will be enamored by the
large lily like flowers. Typically each
flower stem produces four blooms
that open within 2 to 3 days of each
other. Once in bloom keep the plant
in a cool, shaded room (65 degrees)
that will prolong bloom life. Amaryllis does not need direct sunlight as
both heat and light cause the blooms
to wither. A stick will hold up the
flower stem as it becomes heavy especially while in bloom. When the
blooms have died, cut the main stem
off approximately two inches above
the bulb. Place the plant back in normal light, water as necessary. It may
produce many leaves again. Keep the
leaves as they will send nutrients to
the bulb. If you want to keep it during it’s dormant period, go to the following web site for that information,
www.rochestergardening.com
Here’s one more suggestion to
bring beauty and fragrance into your
home this winter and also another
gift idea, forcing Paperwhite Narcissus bulbs. Commercially there are
several varieties. There are two different ways to plant Narcissus bulbs:
1. Plant in containers without draninage holes, usually in a tall glass
container.
a. Place 1-2” small washed
stones or marbles in the bottom of
the container.
b. Nestle the bulbs in between
the stones at the same level for stability and so that the roots as they
grow will be in the water.
c. Important: add just enough
water to bring to base of the bulbs,
maintain this water level
2. Planting in containers with
drainage holes
a. Use a sterilized planting medium with pH 6 yo 7
b. Use a container that is 3-4”
planting bulbs with the top of the
bulbs even
c. Water the medium thoroughly and keep it moist
Place container in a window with
southern exposure. Once the plant
begins to flower, remove from direct
sunlight and in the coolest area of
the home. This will prolong flowering time. No fertilzier is required.
There are no pests if the bulbs are
healthy when purchased. The rewards will be evident.
In ending I want to thank all the
Garden Committee members who
you’ve seen around Radisson helping to keep all of our sign sites and
garden areas looking fantastic this
year. And I thank those of you who
have given me a ‘thumbs up’ and a
quick ‘thank you’ as you passed me
at any one of our sites where I may
have been working. Those have been
encouraging gifts!
“ From December to March, there
are for many of us three gardens - the
garden outdoors, the garden of pots and
bowls in the house, and the garden of
the mind’s eye.”
Katherine S. White Cirque d’Vin Wine Club
The next Cirque
d’Vin Wine Club tasting will be on Friday,
January 6, 2012 at 7
PM at The Red Mill Inn
in Baldwinsville. The
theme for this tasting
is “Good Wines for
Great Prices.” The distributor is
still to be determined.
The tasting fee is $15 per person and pre-registration/payment
is required by Wednesday January
4, 2012. Checks should be made
payable to Cirque d’Vin Wine
Club and mailed to the Cirque
d’Vin Wine Club, PO Box 832,
Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Include
your name and address, as well
as your phone number and email
address in case of problems or
cancellations. Please also include
a list of attendee names to facilitate
check-in. Please note that Clay
Wine & Spirits will be unable to
accept registrations/prepayments.
Wines sampled that evening
may be ordered at a discount
from Clay Wine & Spirits (315622-0501) at 3955 State Route 31,
Liverpool, NY 13090 (next to The
Great Northern Wegmans, near
the intersection of Routes 31 and
481) to be picked up the following
week. An email from bacif@aol.
com is sent about a week prior to
the next tasting with information
about the tasting.
If you have any questions, need
more information, would like to
receive monthly email
notifications or schedule a 50-50 raffle for
your charity, email
CirquedVin@aol.com
or call Mary Mulligan
at 315-635-3413 or
Mike Broski at 315468-5408.
Scheduled tastings
for the 2011/2012 season are as follows:
January 6, February
3, March 2, April 13,
May 4, June 1, 2012.
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he last few weeks of December were jam packed with
holiday festivities and cheer! The 4’s presented their
holiday program to parents/family and friends. Songs such
as: Must be Santa, Jingle Bells and Merry Hoola Santa were
sung. Surf boards, leis, grass skirts and jingle bells set the
stage for this surfing holiday presentation. Santa’s clothing/
costume was divided among the children as Santa was put
back together again!
All of the children at the nursery school were in awe as
the Christmas tree was lit for all to see! Everyone at RNS
wants to thank Lori at the RCA office for bringing some
Christmas magic to the Aspen House for everyone to enjoy.
As the lights twinkled from the tree, all of the students
carefully and lovingly made and wrapped special Christmas
gifts for family members.
The children and staff at RNS want to thank everyone
who donated canned goods to our food drive which will be
given to the local food pantry. The Nursery School wanted
to give a little something to those in need this time of year.
Registration for September 2012 Nursery School will
begin January 18, 2012. More information will follow in
January’s Reflection articles. Register quickly, and tell your
neighbors/friends and family members, as slots will fill up
quickly. Call Lynda at the office, 635-2815, if you have any
questions or concerns.
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Dylan’s help.
Nicholas baking
cookies for the
holidays.
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From Autumn Starr: Thank you all for a very
successful food and clothing drive!
A special thanks to Radisson for their continued support
and the Town office for giving us a warm place to meet.
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RECREATION STATION
The Community Holiday event held on December 3rd at the Aspen House was a
huge success!!! We were able to donate over 80 bags to Upstate Golisano Children’s
Hospital. A huge thank you to the Radisson Community for their generous donations
and to Renee Piraino for allowing us to use her Stampin’ Up! winter stamps to decorate
the bags. For more information on Stampin’ Up! products please contact Renee at
635-1634. Samantha Tanguay wanted to have her birthday party at this event and she
asked all of her friends to buy gifts for the sick children instead of getting her birthday
gifts. The kids had a great time making these bags!!! Thank you Samantha for your
generosity. Also, a special thanks to my many volunteers that helped with the set-up/
clean-up and bag assembly. The bags were nicely decorated and they
will surely bring a smile to all of the children who receive them.
Have a safe and happy holiday season!!!
Sincerely,
Lori McCarthy
Director of Community Programs & Events
COLORING CONTEST WINNERS!!!
Honorable Mentions To:
3-5 Years Old Jack Slater
6-8 Years Old Emma Dugan
9-12 Years Old Mackenzie Dickman
Thanks to everyone who took time out to enter our coloring contest. All of
the entries were great and it was hard to pick just one winner from each age
group. Each winner received a $20 gift card to Target. All entries will be kept at
the RCA Office until the end of December. If you would like your masterpiece
back please stop in the office to pick it up during our normal business hours.
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!!!
Sincerely,
Lori McCarthy, Director of Community Programs
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Classifieds
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1 season on 2003 4-Runner. Lots of
tread left, $275. Call 373-4310.
All Weather, Heavy-Duty floor mats
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Original cost over $200 selling for $65
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$65. Call 635-3886.
King-size cherry headboard, 2
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Olhausen 8’ slate pool table, $850.
Sole elliptical E25, $700. Cable Spinet
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Craftsman YS4500 22 hp 42” deck
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Case and User’s Guide all in good condition. $250 cash or bank-check only.
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Holidays 2011
Holidays bring family and friends
together with many expectations and
traditions. Tradition brings out gramma’s dishes with steaming turkeys,
ham platters, pies and desserts carried to a lavish table. Families, relatives, and friends are invited...as the
crowd pours through the door, unconscious, unspoken observations are
made (she looks heavier than last visit
or he didn’t talk to his wife, or that
child doesn’t listen, or he didn’t come
with his wife.) What is really happening during the holidays?
In past years, families and friends
would visit; each person had a role
and possible fit in the group. There
was a family history that directed who
was accepted and trusted. This determined who was ignored and what
agendas were discussed. Secrets of
the family were guarded deeply, and
only those few in the “inner circle”
knew the real details.
Personally, depending on my age
and life experience, I may fit into the
family differently now. I want to be
more real and authentic, so the “real
me” is visiting with honest and caring capacities. The narrative of experiences I bring is based on genes, past
experiences, culture and personal
choices. My personal self story echoes
in the family environment, and the
family becomes the experiencing laboratory of interrelationships based on
past and present experiences.
Questions I seriously ask myself
before I come to the holidays are:
How real and honest can I be without
being misunderstood? If I take off my
“mask” that protects me, how much
do I allow to show? Do I look at my
family as my friend or enemy? Have
I grown in maturity so I can accept
someone who disagrees with me and
still accept them?
Here are characteristics to bring
on my visit that will be helpful: Be
committed to creating a warm, lov-
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Radisson Community Association, Inc.
3128 Amesbury Drive
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Phone: 315-635-7171
Fax: 315-635-7182
Email: info@radissoncommunity.org
www.radissoncommunity.org
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condo: king bed, queen sleeper-sofa,
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tub, kitchen, dining room. Apr 14 –
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www.yachtsman.com. Call 635-8419
for additional information.
Communications Committee Volunteers:
Yvonne Johnson, Editor
Mary Mulligan
RCA Staff Members and Contributors:
Lynn Tanner, Executive Director
Chris Raddell, RCA Board President
John Mancinelli, ASC Administrator
Lynda Slater, Director - RNS
Kathleen Matukas, Accountant
Debrah Stein, Accounting Assistant
Lori McCarthy, Director of Community Programs
Lisa Maring, Administrative Assistant
Doug Whitney, Maintenance Director
Pat Rickard, Garden Consultant
Scotsman Press, Layout Design
services
Senior Childhood Education major
looking to baby-sit during winter
break. Red Cross certified and has extensive baby-sitting experience. Call
Haley at 638-9371 or 857-3052.
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Craftsman Realty Advertising Rates & Info
Ad Size Specs Cost per Issue
Black & White/ Color
Commercial Clsfd 40 words $15 text only
Bus. Card 3.25” x 2” $30 color only
1/8 Page 5.125” x 3” $45/$65 color
1/4 Page 5.125” x 6” $75/$100 color
1/2 Page 10.375” x 6” $150/$200 color
Full Page 10.375” x 12” $300/$400 color
Our Advertising Contract is available online at
www.radissoncommunity.org
Please note: Ads must be camera ready and will
become the property of the RCA. For more
information, please email Lisa Maring at
reflections@radissoncommunity.org or call 635-7171.
Classified Ads
All Classified Advertisements must be 40 words or less,
submitted by the appropriate deadline date, and be in
writing using the RCA’s online Ad Form or the printed Ad
Form. Forms available at RCA Office or online at
www.radissoncommunity.org.
Community classified ads are for RCA members only and
are limited to one ad per category per address per issue;
ads may run for up to two consecutive issues. Student ads
require the signature of a parent or guardian if the student
is under the age of 18. All ads submitted must include
name, street address, and phone number.
Commercial classified ads are standard,
fee-paid, service, sales or business listings and are
open to the public. The number of ads run may
be limited by space constraints.
by Dr. Judy Ivey
ing event for the family to experience.
During conversations, be encouraging
and speak to each person. Say things
with specks of kindness and caring;
affirm each other so others gain energy and feel positive. Take time to
listen and understand – bring this as
your gift to others. Take time for funbe playful and enjoy each other. Demonstrate your ability to cope with life
stresses by showing that mutual challenges can be overcome through sharing. Be aware that too many drinks
and too much old baggage can make
poor communication. Holiday experiences can bring peace and reconciliation if there is willingness, honesty, and responsibility. With wisdom,
prayer, and patience past issues can
be forgiven and relationships can be
restored. New positive communication with acceptance and caring can
be strengthened with a great goal and
reward for the New Year.
RCA and Editorial Staff reserve the right to edit ads to
meet the 40-word limit. The Editor reviews classified ads
for compliance with the Reflections policy. For more information see “The Radisson Media and Communications
Policy” online at www.radissoncommunity.org.
Publication & Deadline Schedule
Deadline Date December 16
December 30
January 13
January 27
February 10
Release Date
December 30
January 13
January 27
February 10
February 24
Letters To The Editor: All letters must include name,
address, signature, and telephone number for verification.
Names and addresses may be withheld from print upon
request. Editing may be necessary for space.
The Reflections will not knowingly accept or publish
advertising which is fraudulent or misleading in nature.
The publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any
advertising. The Radisson Community Association, Inc., its
Board of Directors, staff, and members, make no representation as to the validity or qualifications of any advertiser.
Residents are advised to check references with the Better
Business Bureau.