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CONTENTS

Five Ways to Enjoy Upstate’s Winter... 7 Polar Plunge Anyone?...................... 8 Travel the ‘Sweet Treat Trail’........ 10 Almanac: A Tough Winter Ahead... 12 A Great Time to Fish?............................ 14 Sport Teams Offer Fun Outings......... 16 Farmers Markets: Fun Even in the Winter... 18 Animals Don’t Hibernate........... 20 Snow 101 — All You Need to Know............... 40 Winter Camping — Why Not?............. 42 Miles and Miles of Snowmobile Trails ..... 45 The Great Eastern Whiteout....... 49 It’s a WonderWorks Life.............................50

Winter Guide CNY is published every year by Local News, Inc., which also publishes 55 PLUS magazine, Oswego County Business Magazine and In Good Health— CNY’s Healthcare Newspaper, among other publications. www.CNYwinter Editor & Publisher: Wagner Dotto Associate Editor: Lou Sorendo Contributing Writers: Melissa Stefanec, Deborah Jeanne Sergeant, Mary Beth Roach, Brandon Smith, Chris Mototal Calendar of Events Editor: Christ Motola Advertising: Peggy Kain, Kathy DeMott, Jennifer Wise Design & Layout: Chris Crocker Ofﬁce Manager: Laura Beckwith Proofreading: Shelley Manley Cover Design: KayCie Danniel © 2012 by Local News, Inc.. All rights reserved.

✓ CALENDAR OF EVENTS... 23 ✓ SPECIAL MAP................26-27

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Oswego County Fed. Credit Union ........................................ 25

AUTOMOTIVE

Cazenovia Winter Farmers Market....................................... 19

Absolute Auto ........................... 45 Burdick Ford ............................. 52 Burritt Motors ............................ 25 Dick’s Auto Specialties ............. 33 Fuccillo’s Auto Mall ................... 11 Ken’s Body Shop ...................... 29 Longley Dodge ......................... 30 Parker’s NAPA .......................... 32 Pullens Truck Center ................ 15

BUSINESS BROKER

Amazing Business Broker ........ 26

CASINO

Yager’s Plumbing .................... 31

FARMER’S MARKET FUEL

Amerigas .................................. 19 Johnston’s Gas ......................... 31

HEALTH SERVICES

Associated Dental Arts of Oswego ............................. 28 Oswego Health – Central Square Health ....................................... 22

HOME & BUILDING

CLEANING

Burke’s Home Center ............... 24 Deaton’s Home & Building........ 34 Mr. Rooter Plumbing ................. 13 Parker’s Excavating & Tree Service ......................... 32

FINANCIAL

Oswego County Stop DWI ....... 29

Vernon Down Casino Hotel ...... 22

Alps Carpet & Upholstery ......... 48

Compass Federal Credit Union 28 Computer Accounting Service .. 24 Empower Federal Credit Union 44 Fitzgibbons Agency .................. 25 Met Life ..................................... 19

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Long Lake & Raquette Lake ..... 43 Lakeview Lanes ........................ 30 Oswego County Promotion ........ 2 Onondaga Parks & Recreation ... 3 Town of Inlet ............................. 43 Warm-Up City of Oswego ......... 17 WonderWorks ........................... 51

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Phoenix Press .......................... 48

All Seasons Inn / Beacon Hotel 28 Brown’s Village Inn ................... 27 Mid-River Motel & Campground37 Oswego Inn .............................. 29 Port Lodge Motel ...................... 32 Quality Inn ................................ 26 Summit 2 Sea Sales & Rentals 43 The Roselea Bed & Breakfast .. 26

REAL ESTATE

Century 21- Galloway ............... 24 Christmas & Associates ............ 36 Furdi’s Home Center ................ 44 Simeon DeWitt ......................... 48

SKI RESORTS

MUSEUMS

Salmon Hills Adventure Center .. 2 Labrador Mountain ................... 22 Toggenburg Mountain ............... 41

H. Lee White Marine Museum .. 24 Suggett House Museum ........... 41 MOST ....................................... 44

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Old Forge Sport Tours .............. 43

Northern Forestry Products ....... 4

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PLACES TO EAT

Gardner The Train Doctor......... 15 JP Jewelers .............................. 29 Letters & Signs Specialties ....... 31 Old Forge Hardware ................. 43 Sharp’s Bulk Food .................... 19 The Camp Store ....................... 36 Weedens Mini Mall ................... 13

Driveway Inn Bar & Grill ........... 27 Eddie’s Cove Bar & Grill ........... 35 Eddy’s Place Restaurant .......... 32 El Rincon Mexicano .................. 37 Grist Mill Restaurant ................ 27t Little Sodus Inn ......................... 27 Mapleview Family Restaurant .. 51 Mimi’s Drive-In .......................... 31 Rainbow Shores Dining ............ 33 RiverHouse Restaurant ............ 34 Sandy Pond Steakhouse .......... 35 The Bake Shop Eatery ............. 26

THRIFT SHOPS

Friendship Thrift Shoppe .......... 35 Santa’s Redemption Center .... 29 The Thrifty Shopper .................. 13

Advertisers by Alphabetical Order Absolute Auto ........................... 45 All Seasons Inn / Beacon Hotel 28 Alps Carpet & Upholstery ......... 48 Amazing Business Broker ........ 26 Amerigas .................................. 19 Associated Dental Arts ............. 28 Brown’s Village Inn ................... 27 Burdick Ford ............................. 52 Burke’s Home Center ............... 24 Burritt Motors ............................ 25 Cazenovia Winter Farmers Market .................... 19 Century 21- Galloway ............... 24 Christmas & Associates ............ 36 Compass Federal Credit Union 28 Computer Accounting Service .. 24 Deaton’s Home & Building........ 34 Dick’s Auto Specialties ............. 33 Driveway Inn Bar & Grill ........... 27 Eddie’s Cove Bar & Grill ........... 35 Eddy’s Place Restaurant .......... 32 El Rincon Mexicano .................. 37

Empower FCU .......................... 44 Fitzgibbons Agency .................. 25 Friendship Thrift Shoppe .......... 35 Fuccillo’s Auto Mall ................... 11 Furdi’s Home Center ................ 44 Gardner The Train Doctor......... 15 Grist Mill Restaurant ................. 27 H. Lee White Marine Museum .. 24 Johnston’s Gas ......................... 31 JP Jewelers .............................. 29 Ken’s Body Shop ...................... 29 Labrador Mountain ................... 22 Lakeview Lanes ........................ 30 Letters & Signs Specialties ....... 31 Little Sodus Inn ......................... 27 Long Lake & Raquette Lake ..... 43 Longley Dodge ......................... 30 Mapleview Family Restaurant / Speedy ..................................... 51 Met Life ..................................... 19 Mid-River Motel & Camps......... 37 Mimi’s Drive-In .......................... 31

MOST ....................................... 44 Mr. Rooter Plumbing ................. 13 Northern Forestry Products ....... 4 Old Forge Hardware ................. 43 Old Forge Sport Tours .............. 43 Onondaga Parks & Recreation ... 3 Oswego County FCU ............... 25 Oswego County Promotion and Tourism ............................. 2 Oswego County Stop DWI ....... 29 Oswego Health – Central Square Health ........... 22 Oswego Inn .............................. 29 Parker’s Excavating & Tree Service .......................... 32 Parker’s NAPA .......................... 32 Phoenix Press .......................... 48 Port Lodge Motel ...................... 32 Pulaski Wine & Spirits .............. 32 Pullens Truck Center ................ 15 Quality Inn ................................ 26 Rainbow Shores Dining

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& Cottages ............................. 33 RiverHouse Restaurant ............ 34 Salmon Hills Adventure Center .. 2 Sandy Pond Steakhouse Resort & Marina .................... 35 Santa’s Redemption Center .... 29 Sharp’s Bulk Food .................... 19 Simeon DeWitt ......................... 48 Suggett House Museum ........... 41 Summit 2 Sea Sales & Rentals 43 The Bake Shop Eatery ............. 26 The Camp Store ....................... 36 The Roselea B&B ..................... 26 The Thrifty Shopper .................. 13 Toggenburg Mountain ............... 41 Town of Inlet ............................. 43 Vernon Down Casino Hotel ...... 22 Warm-Up City of Oswego ......... 17 Weedens Mini Mall ................... 13 WonderWorks ........................... 51 Yager’s Plumbing .................... 31

Ways to Enjoy Upstate’s Winter By Chris Motola

Tree lightings — Many of Central New York’s cities and villages have their own tree lighting ceremonies planned for this winter. There’s no better way to get into the holiday season! Check out our event calendar for times and locations.

he harsh chill of January winds, the mounds of lake effect snow forming a foreboding cavern leading up to your front door — winter is a time when it’s all too easy to stay indoors. But I’m going to bet you didn’t pick this guide up or wander over to cnywinter.com because you wanted to hide under a blanket until May. Lucky for you, there are tons of exciting things going on all around you in Central and Upstate New York. And if the gray skies are getting you down, just remember, there are families in Southern California who can only dream of having a white winter. Here are a few ideas to get you started: The Polar Express — Imagine for a moment that you told your kids you were taking them on a magical train ride to the North Pole to see Santa Claus. How excited would they be? Turns out it’s an option via the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Departing from Utica’s Union Station, you’ll ride with Santa’s elves to Holland Patent, where St. Nick himself will board and give presents to the children. Best of all, you can wear your pajamas without anyone looking at you funny. Runs through early December. Runs through early December. See Nov. 23 listing .

Lights on the Lake — There’s a good chance most Central New Yorkers have heard about Lights on the Lake, but I suspect there might be a few who haven’t or, more likely, a bunch who have but never went to Onondaga Lake to see what all the fuss is about. Really, you should go. There will be two miles of world class Christmas-light-based optical illusions and installation art to explore and, best of all, you can do it from the comfort of your car. The details are in our November all-month listing. The event ends in January.

First Night CNY — You don’t need to be in Times Square to ring in the new year in style (really, it’s super crowded down there anyway). A much shorter drive away is Onondaga Lake Park, where Central New York will be partying till midnight with events ranging from musical guests, to glow-in-the-dark minigolf, to laser tag. There’ll be stuff to do for both the kids and adults, culminating in a ﬁreworks display to ring in 2013. The details are in our Dec. 31 listing.

Warm-up Oswego — The city of Oswego is known for a few things: its deep water port, its university, its energy generation plants and its almost comically harsh winters. Oswegonians aren’t taking it lying down, however, as they’re once again throwing down the glove on February, the most brutal of winter months. Races, spicy food, ﬁreworks and more will heat up the port city! You’ll deﬁnitely want to be there Feb. 1 and 2. www.warmuposwego.com

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Polar Plunge Anyone? hile the snow ﬂies, do you miss good times at your favorite lake beach? Perhaps you should consider a polar plunge. Hundreds are “freezin’ for a reason” each year to help raise funds for Special Olympics. Thomas Snyder, a Lake George Plunge participant, has

taken a frigid swim for the past ﬁve years. “It’s a fun atmosphere and a great way to support a cause close to my heart,” he said. He described completely submerging under the water’s surface as “exhilarating.” His swim trunks and T-shirt do little to

protect his skin from the biting cold, but Snyder doesn’t mind. “I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “I will be plunging again with my son who is 9 years old. It is a great way to teach him to be a better person and give back to his community.” Cassandra M. Rucker, director of development, central region and Southern Tier, agrees that “plunges are a fun and exciting way to get involved. It is outside of the box and a true grassroots fundraiser.” The number of spectators ranges from 400 to 5,000, depending on the location. Last year, 12 plunge events held statewide raised just over $1 million for Special Olympics. “The plunges are part of our extreme fundraising series that

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raise $500 or more. The team that raises the most can give a $1,000 check to any charity they choose, not just those designated by the chamber. “Each year the event gets bigger and bigger,” said organizer Cristina Jardine. “Each team picks a theme song to play while running into the water.” While plunging, some participants wear matching shirts, wave toilet plungers and even — believe it or not — get married with attendants in tow. The event raises some serious cash. Last year, 100 plungers raised $28,000, which was divided among the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Greater Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce. After their freezing cold swim, swimmers can defrost and change in

the heated VIP tents. The fun continues The Best in Bowl Cook-Off, Pub Crawl, Polar Bear Poker Run and other events until 9 p.m. “We have a bunch of people who want to support the event but do not want to jump in the river,” Jardine said. “We have created a category called ‘non-plungers.’ People who sign up and raise $100 will get a special “No, No, I will not go” T-shirt, entrance to the new VIP tent on plunge day, and special, reserved seating to watch the plunge action.” To stay updated, visit the ofﬁcial The Big Chill information page at www. facebook.com/BVilles.Big.Chill, as the committee ﬁnalizes plans. The Greater Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce sells tickets to the various events. Contact them at 638-0550 to participate or buy tickets to events.

The practice offers frosty fun and a big help to Special Olympics participants By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

ant to take a frigid dip? Check out The Big Chill in Baldwinsville early in 2013. The festivities start at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 with wine tasting, along with other delicacies to please the palate. Last year, cheese and chocolate accompanied the wine. The location was yet to be decided as of press time. The fun continues with the noon plunge Saturday, Jan. 26 at Mercer Park. Plungers must raise at least $100 in pledges to join. Teams must be comprised of a minimum of ﬁve and must

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generates a signiﬁcant portion of our budget,” Rucker said. More than 55,000 athletes train and compete all year in 22 Olympicstyle sports in New York’s Special Olympics, all at no charge to the athletes and caregivers. Polar plunge events and other fundraisers cover the $400 per athlete, per sport, per season expense. Every “plunger” who raises the minimum $100 required to participate receives a sweatshirt. If they raise more, they have greater opportunities to receive more incentives, including polo shirts, jackets, and luggage. Participants can create their own “plunge page” online to raise support or receive cash, checks or money orders to turn in on Plunge Day.

The plunge page also allows plungers to share why they are raising funds and they generate more interest and awareness for Special Olympics as plungers recruit donating friends and family members to support them. Plungers do not need to fully submerge like Snyder. Special Olympics leaves it up to the plunger to wade in ankle deep or go all the way. Those under age 18 must have written permission from their parents, and it’s up to mom and dad to decide how much cold water the kids can handle. Heated changing tents for each gender provide a little comfort after the chilly dip. Participants are required to wear shoes and to avoid indecent bathing suits. Beyond that,

it’s up to the plungers. Wet suits, street clothes, swimsuits, ski hats, swim caps, scarves: all are part of the plunging fun. Plungers may start or join a plunging team to raise funds and camaraderie, or plunge as an individual. Some plungers creep in slowly, dreading the next inch of frigid water. Other dash in and out from the cold shock. But regardless of their method, polar plunge participants can enjoy a good time for a great cause. Area plunges include Messena, Canandaigua, Rochester, Lake George, and Oneida/Brewerton. Other sites around the state is listed at www.polarplungeny.org.

Lake George Plunge participants take the plunge to raise money to help Special Olympics athletes. Photo courtesy of Special Olympics

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‘Sweet Treat Trail’ Makes Tasty Winter Road Trip With 17 different locations, Cayuga County launches innovative ‘Sweet Treat Trail” By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

f you have a sweet tooth, you’re in a good place. Central New York is home to a number of purveyors of sweet treats. The Cayuga County Ofﬁce

Stephanie Williams welcomes visitors to Bee Attitudes Honey in Skaneateles. Photos courtesy of Cayuga County Ofﬁce of Tourism

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of Tourism launched the Sweet Treat trail this year to encourage visitors—both near and far—to sample the goodies of Central New York. The 17 stops on the trail, along with eight farmers markets, sell pies, cookies, jams, jellies, honey, dessert wine, maple syrup, candy and more. “Each stop along the trail offers a special sweet treat stop Bee Attitudes Honey is available at area stores, including to satisfy your sweet Bet the Farm in Aurora. Photo courtesy of Bee Attitudes tooth cravings,” said Honey by Benjamin A. Peterson of New York. Meg Vanek, execuOther than when she has a speaktive director of the Cayuga County Office ing engagement, “we will be around,” of Tourism in Auburn. At Bee Attitudes Honey, you can Williams said. “We home school our buy raw honey, lavender honey biscotti, kids so we’ll likely be there. We can and other sweet treats. The picturesque do group educational events, too. I’m 67-acre property in Auburn has been pretty flexible.” Bet the Farm in Aurora, a winery planted with lavender and clover to give the bees plenty of plants they love and and regional gourmet food market, sells dessert wine, maple syrup, jam/ that produce delicious honey. Beekeeper Stephanie Williams jelly, chocolate, chocolate sauce, peanut prefers if visitors call in advance (646- brittle. Kit Kalfs, retail and marketing 708-3443) since she doesn’t operate a manager, said that the business produces storefront. In addition to selling honey about 600 cases of dessert wines per and honey products, Williams loves to year and carries small-scale produced educate the public about her sweet stuff’s foods, too. “We have a lot of different things,” beneficial properties and the environment. Since bees are dormant during he said. One of the more unusual items is A the winter, Williams spends more time Better Brittle, a treat styled after West giving talks to groups such as school children and seniors. Continued on p. 44

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Farmers’ Almanac: A Tough Winter Ahead Nothing like the one we had last year, says Almanac’s editor. Expect tons of snow and really cold weather By Melissa Stefanec

he Farmers’ Almanac is a reference book that past generations of people turned to for advice, weather predictions and tidbits of knowledge regarding daily life. Besides weather forecasts, the book offers hints on how to do less with more and simplify. In late fall we sat down with Peter Geiger, the Almanac’s editor, and got some dreaded weather predictions and fun ideas to help pass time when the snowed in. Unlike last year’s winter, the Alma-

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nac predicts the winter of 2013 will pack a punch. Last year, Upstate New Yorkers were pampered and coddled by a relatively warm and mild winter, but the winter of 2013 will be of the exemplary good-old fashioned kind. The Almanac’s editor throws around words like accumulation, snowy, cold, unsettled, blustery, gusty, stormy and cold when predicting the winter ahead. Geiger warned Central New Yorkers to be ready.

“The worst of winter will be in the Northeast, Great Lakes and Wisconsin areas. That’s where it will be the snowiest and the coldest,” he said. The Almanac predicts snow for pretty much all of December. It then predicts winter-like weather for the rest of the year, including plenty of snow and cold in the months ahead followed by warmer and drier than normal summer. The Almanac is able to predict so far out by using a formula to predict weather

patterns. The writdays for those things ers at the almanac are still there, but for use astronomy, those living slightly moon phases and more on the grid there other natural variare best day predicables to predict the tions for car buying, weather over the potty training, beer coming year. brewing and party Besides offerthrowing. ing this year’s foreGeigeralsoshared boding weather some ideas of how to predictions, the simplify around the Almanac offers house using natural advice for daily products like vinegar life. It also offers and baking soda. The some ideas on how Almanac shares how to save money and to proportion and mix live simpler. One natural products to of people’s favorclean your home. ites is the “calen“You don’t have dar of best days.” to buy harsh chemicals and the same Farmers used Peter Geiger, Almanac’s editor. items have multiple to consult the Almanac on the best days to do things like uses,” said Geiger. animal castration and ﬁsh. The best Two of his favorite simple clean-

ing tips were for bumper stickers and toilets. “Spray vinegar over a bumper sticker and let it set for a few minutes. The bumper sticker will peel right off,” said Geiger. He also recommended using cola to clean the toilet. Apparently the chemical make-up of cola is great at removing stains and residue from toilets. The Almanac re-threads the idea that many people are looking to push things a bit farther and live more naturally. Reading the Almanac and visiting its website are great ways to get pointers on how to do useful things around the house. The Almanac offers a weekly newsletter of pointers, how-to videos and other advice. You may visit www.farmersalmanac.com to view videos, articles or sign up for the newsletter. “Our theme is to grow your life and make it easier,” said Geiger.

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The author holding a steelhead that he caught in the Oswego River.

A Great Day of Fishing — in the Cold By Brandon Smith

hen I tell people that I stand in the middle of a river during the winter, ﬁrst they think I’m joking. Then they think I’m crazy. To me, wasting an entire winter indoors is crazy. Here’s what you need to know if you want to enjoy a great day of ﬁshing on the river, even in the cold. 14

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Dress in layers under your waders The first thing I put on is an absorption layer. My socks, long johns and long sleeve shirt are all tight-fitting, sweat-wicking material. Step one of staying warm is staying dry. The second layer can be wool or fleece, but it should be a thicker layer that still allows full mobility and doesn’t completely fill your waders to capacity. I wear thick wool socks, fleece pajama pants and a thermal

shirt for my second layer. On very cold or windy days, a third layer is often necessary. A hooded sweatshirt, in combination with a winter hat and sunglasses, will keep you warm and deflect wind from your face. If it’s below freezing, I wrap a bandana around my face and wear a pair of fleece fingerless gloves. Also, a third pair of socks may be advisable, but make sure you still have some room in your boots. You don’t want to sacrifice stability

for comfort, especially when falling in the water can be a dangerous mistake. Some anglers keep a second, larger pair of wading boots for winter ﬁshing that can accommodate the extra socks comfortably.

Keep moving If your legs stand still in cold water, they will get cold. Moving around will get your blood circulating and keep those legs warm. If I’m in a great spot where the fish are biting, but my legs are starting to get cold, I’ll walk to shore and jog in place until they warm up. Then I go back to the hungry fish. If your legs are cold and the fish aren’t biting, you may as well try another spot if you have to walk anyway.

Bring a net It’s a great feeling when you catch a monster brown trout, rainbow trout or steelhead during the winter. If you then plan to keep the fish, the water is very cold and fish are well-preserved in the water on a stringer. If you are a catch-and-release kind of person like me, it’s important to keep the fish in the water at all times in freezing temperatures. Land the fish in a net and remove the hook or fly while the fish is still submerged. If someone will be taking a picture, tell them when you’re ready and hold the fish up quickly, get the picture and then return the fish to the water immediately. If you keep the fish out of the water too long, its gills will flash-freeze and the fish will probably die. A good picture of a winter-caught fish will show a very happy angler holding a fish that is dripping wet, not frozen.

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Freezing up During the winter, your rod’s guides are going to freeze up. If your guides are frozen, the line can’t pass through them. If it’s just a little ice, running your thumb and forefinger across the guide will usually release the ice without much effort. If the ice is thick, do not apply more than a little pressure. Rods and rod guides are very susceptible to breaking in cold weather. Instead, put the frozen guide in your mouth and let your warm saliva melt the ice away from the guide. Never let your reel go under water in freezing temperatures, it won’t take long for the reel to freeze up. Game over. Hopefully these pointers will help keep your winter fishing experiences warm, enjoyable and full of fish. Brandon Smith is an avid angler, custom fly designer and ambassador to the sport of fly fishing. He can be reached at mynyfly@yahoo.com. 2012 / 2013

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The SUNY Oswego Lakers play all winter long. The same with the Syracuse Crunch and other local teams. Photo courtesy SUNY Oswego.

Local Sport Teams Offer Fun Outings Local sports teams offer plenty of opportunities to attend a variety of sporting events during the winter By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

ure, you can stay home and watch sports, but why, when you could enjoy the thrill of a live game? Getting out to enjoy a game can help you shake off the urge to hibernate when the temperature plummets. Much like the difference between hearing a live concert and listening to recorded music, going to the game engages

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the senses much more vividly than viewing the game at home. At a live game, you’re in the center of the action, sharing the experience with friends and fans, and enjoying the ambiance of the home team’s digs. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel far or spend a lot to watch live sports this winter. Local sports teams offer plenty

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of opportunities to attend a variety of sporting events. Round up some pals and make an outing of it. Collegiate sports generate lots of enthusiasm because of the camaraderie of cheering on fellow students. Even if you have no connection to local schools, it’s easy to catch the infectious school spirit because of shared geography. • At SUNY Oswego (www.athletics.oswego.edu), you can enjoy indoor events all winter, including hockey, swimming, and wrestling. “It’s all indoors and we really try hard to make every game an event,” said Adele Burk, sports information director. “By that I mean we try to keep fans involved. We try to get them interacting during the game through giveaways, games, enhanced music or graphics on the scoreboard so you’re not just watching a game but there’s a greater ambiance of college sports so it’s as exciting.” • Syracuse University’s (www.suathletics.syr.edu) winter athletics include NCAA Big East basketball and ice hockey. Wear school colors and root for the Orange. • The Salt City also offers professional sports teams. The Syracuse Silver Knights (www.syracusesilverknights. com) is part of the Major Indoor Soccer League and plays all winter long in the Oncenter War Memorial Arena. Opposing teams include Baltimore Blast, Rochester Lancers, Chicago Soul, Milwaukee Wave, Missouri Comets and Wichita Wings. The team contracts with soccer players from around the world. • The Syracuse Crunch hockey team (www. syracusecrunch.com) play all winter long through April 21. “We have an extremely exciting team this year affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the NHL,” said Brandon Wrobel, account executive in corporate sponsorship and group ticket sales. “The players won the championship in Norfolk last year.” Attending game brings a whole new dynamic to the sport. “There’s a family atmosphere here, and we have special emphasis like breast cancer awareness and teen night,” Wrobel said. “You’re right on top of the action with the Crunch. You can feel excitement throughout the arena all the time.” After the game, patronize a local eatery to extend the good times. Want to get in on the action? While most of us won’t make the cut to join the Crunch or Silver Knights, The Syracuse Sports Association (www.syracusesportsassoci ation.com) in Liverpool operates winter leagues for any fun-loving adult to join. Hearkening back to childhood favorites, the leagues include dodge ball, kick ball, wiffle ball, and flag football.

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farmers have learned to farm through the winter. You’ll find fresh lettuces, greens and mushrooms too.” Some farmers markets import from other states produce that’s otherwise unavailable during the winter. As you fill up your shopping basket, visiting the farmer’s market provides a unique social experience. “Visiting a farmers market, whether summer or winter, is a community building thing,” Eggert said. “People come together over a common interest By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant of eating good food. They meet and greet one another, develop relationships with armers markets aren’t just for what’s available. Some winter markets farmers. Markets bring the community picking up summertime sweet meet only biweekly or monthly. together.” corn. Several in the area operate Although the variety isn’t as plentiDifferent from shopping at a stanyear-round. ful as during the summer farmers mar- dard grocery store, farmers markets alFor many people concerned about kets, you’ll find farm-based foods. Some ways offer a little something unexpected. food safety and who desire to support the sell foods they raise and process, includ- Farmers markets also put shoppers in local economy, “it’s a way to continue ing meats, cheeses, eggs, dairy products touch with those who grow their food eating local all year long, supporting such as yogurt, butter and milk. and other experts who can help them local farmers and local businesses,” Some markets offer honey, maple learn how to cook it, such as a Cornell said Diane Eggert, executive director syrup, jams, jellies, sauces and condi- Cooperative Extension educator. of Farmers Market Federation of New ments. Some markets include live entertainYork in Fayettville. “Of course you will still find local ment to evoke a festive atmosphere. Farmers markets also provide a fun produce: apples, storage crops like pota“Who doesn’t shop at a farmers outing. Shake off the winter doldrums toes, onions, cabbages, squash, turnips, market with a smile?” Eggert said. to meet and make friends and scout out beets, etc.,” Eggert said. “But many “It’s a fun atmosphere. The colors, the aromas and the conversation all blend together to give a farmers market shopping trip a family experience.” If you can’t get out to a local market, Syracuse Farm Fresh Mobile Market might set up shop at a location near you. Founder Diane Turner and a handful of volunteers drive a van of veggies, fruits and more to sites all around the city all winter long. These include community centers and other indoors, public places on a one- to two-week rotation. “We try to have everything you would Diane Turner and a handful of volunteers drive a van of veggies, fruits and more to sites all want in the summeraround the city all winter long. These include community centers and other indoors, public time,” Turner said. places on a one- to two-week rotation. Photo: Courtesy Syracuse Farm Fresh Mobile Market.

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• Cazenovia Winter Farmers Market, 26 Chenango St., Cazenovia, 655-8639. • Central New York Regional Market, 2100 Park St., Syracuse, 4228647. • Circa Bistro Winter Farmers Market, 76 Albany St., Cazenovia, 655-062.3 • Syracuse Farm Fresh Mobile Market, Visit www.ssinterfaithcdc.org for the schedule of stops. • Morrisville Winter Farmers Market, Madison Hall, (100 East Main) state Route 20, Morrisville. MadisonHall.org, 684-3402. • Poolville Winter Farmers Market, County Highway 88, Poolville. poolvillefarmersmarket@gmail. com phone: 410-7730. • Westmoreland Winter Farmers Market, Westmoreland Fire House, Station Road, Clinton 853-5901.www. oneidacountymarket.com. • Oneida County Public Market, 321 Main St., Union Station, Utica. info@oneidacountymarket.com. phone: 798-3639. www.oneidacountymarket.com.

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surroundings Lorrell Walter, director of public relations for the zoo, says: “They pop off the landscape.” The half-mile outdoor Wilderness Trail is kept clear during the winter, making it easy to get around to see the animals in their naturalistic environments, including two of the most popular exhibits — Penguin Coast and the Asian Elephant

he animals at Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park in Syracuse don’t hibernate in the winter. The more than 700 animals who call the 43-acre zoo home continue to be active during the winter months, according to zoo director, Ted Fox. He says the cold months are great for a visit, especially because some of the animals are easier to see than at other times of the year, when they better blend into their natural

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Preserve with the Pachyderm Pavilion. Also, along the trail, visitors can see the Amur tigers; bald eagles; bears; rams and reindeer; a red wolf; and the grey wolves in their recently-reopened exhibit, which has been renovated to provide better viewing. And of course, visitors can view two of the most popular Zoo spots — Penguin Coast and the Asian Elephant Preserve with the Pachyderm Pavilion. With six giant windows at the Penguin Coast, guests can see the birds dive into the pool, wobble around their “beach” area, check out the nooks and crannies in the rocks or even chase guests’ ﬁngers around through the glass while swimming. Because the viewing panes are so expansive, the penguins can waddle right up and meet their littlest guests eye-to-eye. The elephants, too, can be very playful and amusing in the snow, Walter said, romping through it and burying their heads in the white stuff. The handlers check an elephant’s ear, the thinnest part of the animal, to see if they’re cold. If so, they are brought indoors. Tucked next to the Pachy-

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Lake Ontario, and a Coral Reef Tank area where the rabbits and guinea with seahorses, and zoo officials are pigs are brought out of their cages looking forward to an octopus exhibit, so that the youngsters can pet them. slated to open in 2013. Around a bend However, if patrons would in the walkway, visitors enter the reptile prefer to stay inside during the area, where each exhibit is built to replicate the creatures’ native environment. winter months, there is still plenty Some of the animals, like the iguanas, to see at the zoo, with 60 percent can blend right into the sandy-colored of the exhibits indoors. stones, so children often delight in The Aviary — which is kept trying to find them among the between 70 and 80 degrees — is home to birds all of kinds, including a brightly-colored harlequin macaw named Simon. They strut and fly freely, so visitors are forewarned to Snow leopard. Photo by Courtney Moore keep a wary eye overhead as they derm Pavilion is the red panda, walk through. who can get very active in the winter As guests enmonths, as he pounces and jumps ter the cave-like around in the snow. The red panda U.S.S. Antiquities, Tundra swan. Photo by Brad Crosby likes to play with his keepers, Walter they are treated to said, and keepers will often build minicolorful exhibits built into the walls rock formations. “It’s snowmen for him, with edible treats — with all sorts of underwater crealike ‘Where’s Waldo?,’” said Walter. for the eyes and nose. tures, amphibians, reptiles There are several exhibits that, The snow leopards are quite used while the visitors are inside, the animals to the winter weather, are outside, including the one with the and the zoo welcomed North American river otter, and the two new snow leopard Lion Corridor. cubs this past sumThe three lions — two sisters and mer. one brother — come right up to the This year (2012) glass so visitors can get a closer look. has been a boom year On one particular day, it seemed that for babies at the Zoo, the sisters were actually posing for Walter said. In addition photos, quite “ready for their closeto the snow leopards, ups,” so to speak. The lions are out in there were three new the winter if it’s at least 20 degrees, grey wolves, a markhor, Walter explained. fennec fox kits, six penAnd for those that liked the film guin chicks, 27 yellowMadagascar, they’ll love the ringspotted Amazon River tailed lemurs, that when huddled turtles and a patas montogether are referred to as a “lump key all born or hatched of lemurs.” Some of the primates this year. also seem to like to show off for A favorite with all the their guests, swinging from the l Stah hoto by Scott visitors is the Domestic ropes and vines right up to the glass. Red panda. P Animal Barn, with alpacas, and invertebrates. There is the And yes, some will actually mimic, or guinea hogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and Ontario Tank, with fish indigenous to excuse the pun, “ape,” the movements even a possum. Inside the barn is an of their visitors. 2012 / 2013

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Nov. 23 Syracuse. Clinton Square Tree Lighting Ceremony. A time-honored Syracuse tradition! 6:30-9 p.m. Clinton Square. 473-4330 Old Forge. An Adirondack Christmas. Shop at unique shops in the Central Adirondack mountains while Santa & Mrs. Claus visit. Included is a light parade and tree-lighting ceremony and much more. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association. Visit AdkChristmasOnMain.com Utica. The Polar Express. Live the magic of the classic Polar Express story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north, interacting with Santa’s elves and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The Polar Express, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie). Reservations required. Event usually sells out. Departs at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Union Station, 321 Main Street. Coach Seating: $27 adult, $25 senior(62+), $23 youth(2-12). First class seating (must be purchased in even numbers): $49/adult and seniors, $42/youth (2-12).1-800-819-2291. www. adirondackrr.com Cayuga Lake Shore. 19th Annual Holiday Shopping Spree. Snowflakes falling, the smell of pine and a crackling fire soothe you to experience the warmth

of the holidays. Take home a souvenir wineglass, a grapevine wreath, a unique specialized ornament from each winery, plus holiday recipe cards.Visit Six Mile Creek, Long Point, King Ferry or Montezuma wineries on Friday afternoon only. On Saturday visit King Ferry and Long Point wineries at a special time, 9 a.m. Visit all 16 wineries on Saturday and Sunday. Participants will be eligible to win one a grand prizes from Barrister’s Bed and Breakfast in Seneca Falls, Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Season Pass for 2013, Corning Museum of Glass, Holiday Inn in Auburn and Through the Grapevine Bed and Breakfast. Single ticket, $40, Couple ticket, $55.00 plus sales tax. 800-684-5217

Nov. 24 Oswego. Toys, Trains, and Christmas. noon-5 p.m. Variety of different operating toy train displays in addition to extensive model displays. Oswego Railroad Museum, 56 W. First St. 342-0028. Admission $2/ adult, $1/ 6-12 yrs., under 6 free with an adult Cleveland. Light Up the Park. 6 p.m. Family event to light Christmas lights for Cleveland and greet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free refreshments. Lakeview Park, NYS Rte. 49.675-8225, jonihinds@aol.com. Admission free Auburn. Family Fun & Holiday Parade. Enjoy an afternoon full of free family activities. These include horse-drawn carriage rides, face painting and other kids’ activities, music, the Child Photo ID Program by the County Sheriff’s Department and more. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. After the parade there’s the tree lighting ceremony, music by the Auburn Civic 2012 / 2013

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Nov. 25 Fulton. Annual Poinsettia Open House, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thousands of blooming poinsettias, a 12-foot tall poinsettia tree, and local recording artist Dan Duggan featuring his hammered dulcimer. Oliver B. Paine Greenhouses, 125 S. Granby Rd. 592-2773, www.oliverpainegreenhouses.com. Admission free Hannibal. The Birthday Train Gala. 2-5 p.m. Celebrate the 140th anniversary of the ﬁrst train on the Lake Ontario Shore Railroad that left Oswego for Wolcott on 11/23/1872. Beckwith Family Christmas Tree Station, 189 Mill St. 564-5479, jackandfaye@frontiernet.net, www.beckwithchrist-

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Dec. 1 Oswego. Oswego Music Hall Concert: Ellis Paul. 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance, at the door and at river’s end bookstore. Season and 3-season passes available to members with best price and preferred seating. McCrobie Ballroom, 41 Lake St. 342-1733, www.oswegomusichall.org. Admission $14-16 West Monroe. Country Christmas. Singing group presents holiday songs, followed by Santa arriving via ﬁre truck and visiting with children, and the tree lighting. Hot food and beverage, as well as crafters at Life Church. West Monroe Historical Society. 2355 NYS Rte. 49, 676-7414, sgearsbe@twcny.rr.com, www.westmonroehistory.com. Admission free Parish. Annual Tree Lighting and Caroling. 6 p.m.

Tree lighting and caroling begins at Memorial park, followed by vendors, and activities at the Mills and Petrie Gymnasium. Donuts, cocoa, coffee, early Christmas shopping, and visit with Santa. Dan Dalin will read a classic story. Greater Parish Chamber of Commerce, Village of Parish, Memorial Park on Church St, Mills and Petrie Memorial Gymnasium, 415-6482. Admission free Mexico. Christmas in Mexico,10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Sat: Starr-Clark Tin Shop opening at 2 p.m., parade at 4 p.m., tree lighting and Santa to follow. Spaghetti supper and 10th Mountain Division concert at 7 p.m. Sun: Christmas concert. Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Village of Mexico, 963-7898. Admission free Baldwinsville. Breakfast with Santa. 9 a.m – noon. Kick off the holiday season by joining the Friends of Beaver Lake for breakfast. Enjoy a tasty meal of pancakes, sausage and a beverage. There will also be a holiday bake sale and a chance to meet Santa. Beaver Lake Nature Center. $2.50 - $4.50 depending on appetite. 638-2519. www.onondagacountyparks. com/beaver-lake-nature-center Syracuse. Holiday Festival of Trees. The Everson Museum of Art Members’ Council presents this ten-day festival featuring over 100 decorated trees, wreathes and special displays. Each item is generously donated by local businesses, community groups and individuals, and all items are sold to beneﬁt the Everson Museum of Art. Special events and live music. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Everson Museum, 401 Harrison St. $8 online presale, $10 at the door.

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Skaneateles. Annual Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles. See Nov. 24 listing Syracuse. Holiday Festival of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing Fulton. Parade of Trees. See Nov. 26 listing Old Forge. An Adirondack Christmas. See November 23 listing Alexandria Bay. Kris Kringle Market. See Dec. 1 listing Utica. The Polar Express. See Nov. 23 listing Seneca Lake Shore. Deck The Halls Weekend on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. See Nov. 30 listing Rochester. Yuletide Tours. See Nov. 30 listing

Dec. 3 Syracuse. Shaolin Warriors. The production features many forms of Shaolin Kung Fu as well as a look at the daily life of the warriors and their Zen philosophy. Shaolin Warriors is produced by China Performing Arts Agency Productions in Beijing in association with CAMI Ventures. 8 p.m. SRC Arena, 4585 West Seneca Turnpike. $35 and $55. 498-2622. events. srcarena.com Syracuse. Holiday Festival of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing Fulton. Parade of Trees. See Nov. 26 listing

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Dec. 5 Fulton. Parade of Trees. See Nov. 26 listing Syracuse. Holiday Festival of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing

Dec. 6 Fulton. 2012 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Jubilee. 5-8 p.m. The ofﬁcial lighting of the city Christmas tree. Free hot chocolate, donuts, arts and crafts, and a concert from local schools. Visit with Santa, free photo and goody bag. City of Fulton, 592-2474, bostrander@cityoffulton.com, www.cityoffulton.com. Admission free Fulton. Parade of Trees. See Nov. 26 listing Syracuse. Holiday Festival of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing

Dec. 7 Old Forge. Snodeo. Kickoff the snowmobile season. All four manufacturers will have the 2013 models on display. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association. www.snodeo.com Auburn. Candlelight Tours of the beautiful Seward House. Please call for reservations. Families welcome. Seward House Museum, 33 South St., fee charged, tours start at 6 and 7 p.m. 252-1283 Auburn. First Friday Events. Live music with Honky Tonk Hindooz plus holiday art making. Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St. and participating attractions & businesses in the downtown Auburn area. Free. 5 - 8 p.m. 255-1658 Clifton Springs. Festival of Lights. Victorian-era downtown is transformed into a winter wonderland! The whole family can enjoy free horse-drawn wagon rides, refreshments, live entertainment, and shopping and dining specials. Especially for the kids: activities, furry pals, and a visit from Santa. 5 – 8 p.m. 462-8200 Fulton. Parade of Trees. See Nov. 26 listing Skaneateles. Annual Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles. See Nov. 24 listing Syracuse. Holiday Festival of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing

Utica. The Polar Express. See Nov. 23 listing Rochester. Yuletide Tours. See Nov. 30 listing

Dec. 8 Oswego. Oswego YMCA Reindeer Run/Walk, 9:30am. A 5K run/walk through the City of Oswego. Participants dress up as Santa or Rudolph. Oswego YMCA, 249 W. First St. 343-1981, info@oswegoymca.org, www.oswegoymca.org. Admission $5-$25 Old Forge. Vintage Snowmobile Show. Featured event of Snodeo, held at the Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North Street in Old Forge from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. No pre-registraton. For show info contact Ed Staab, show coordinator. 942-9911. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association Auburn. Candlelight Tours of the beautiful Seward House. See Dec. 7 listing Cazenovia. Christmas at Lorenzo State Historic Site. Bedecked in holiday ﬁnery, the neoclassical Mansion sets the stage for “Christmas at Lorenzo.” With support from the Friends of Lorenzo, this perennially favorite December program features thematic decorations, seasonal displays, holiday refreshments and live music. Horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting) are available throughout the weekend, and ornamental crafts and holiday treats will also be featured at the Rippleton Schoolhouse on Sunday. 1 - 4 p.m. $4, $1 children 12 and under. 655-3200 ext.100 Old Forge. Snodeo. See Dec. 7 listing Skaneateles. Annual Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles. See Nov. 24 listing Baldwinsville. Breakfast with Santa. See Dec. 1 listing Syracuse. Holiday Festival of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing Utica. The Polar Express. See Nov. 23 listing Rochester. Yuletide Tours. See Nov. 30 listing

craft oriented to that culture’s history. Free admission. Donations appreciated. 1 - 3 p.m. Lime Hollow Center, 338 McLean Road. For more information call (607) 662-4632. Visit www.limehollow.org Auburn. Old Fashion Christmas. Horse drawn wagon rides, cookie decorating, coloring contests, ornament making, face painting, and much more. Special herb garden activities, keyboard music, & The Barber Shop Singers will be performing their Christmas favorites. Tour the museum & visit the gift shop. Admission & parking free. Donations accepted. Noon - 4 p.m. Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum & Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Education Center, 6880 E. Lake Rd. 252-7644 Auburn. Annual Holidays Traditions. Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St. Read with Santa, Sacred Heart Children’s Choir, Tyburn Academy Choir, used book sale, Friends of Hospice Thrift Shop. Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St. Families are invited to complete a scavenger hunt in the exhibition. Refreshments, and quilt trunk show. Seward House Museum, 33 South St. Live music, refreshments, area ﬂorists, and artisans have adopted the museum to provide an array of

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Miniature train displays courtesy of the Oswego Valley Railroad Assn. H. Lee White Marine Museum, End of W. First St. Pier. 342-0480, info@hleewhitemarine museum.com, www.hleewhitemarinemuseum.com. Admission free Skaneateles. Annual Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles. See Nov. 24 listing Syracuse. Holiday Festival of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing Old Forge. Snodeo. See Dec. 7 listing Utica. The Polar Express. See Nov. 23 listing Rochester. Yuletide Tours. See Nov. 30 listing

Dec. 11 Hannibal. Holiday Concert, 7-8:30 p.m. An evening of holiday songs presented by the band. Audience members are asked to bring a donation for the Hannibal Christmas Bureau. Hannibal High School. 564-7910, sterrino@hannibalcsd.org. Admission free

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Dec. 15 Fabius. Horsedrawn Sleigh or Hay Rides. An oldfashioned horse-drawn sleigh ride through a snowfilled forest. Twenty minute long rides are offered on a first come, first served basis. Highland Forest Park. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $6, $3: 5 and under. Registration required. 683-5550. onondagacountyparks. com/highland-forest Auburn. Candlelight Tours of the beautiful Seward House. See Dec. 7 listing Fabius. Last Chance Run and Breakfast. 8 mile trail walk or run, depending on weather conditions, and an all you can eat pancake breakfast. Hosted by the Syracuse Chargers. Highland Forest Park. 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. $5; $3 11 & under; $10 maximum per family. 449-9615. www.syracusechargers.org Skaneateles. Annual Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles. See Nov. 24 listing Utica. The Polar Express. See Nov. 23 listing Rochester. Yuletide Tours. See Nov. 30 listing

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Dec. 20 Auburn. Candlelight Tours of the beautiful Seward House. See Dec. 7 listing

Dec. 21 Skaneateles. Annual Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles. See Nov. 24 listing Auburn. Candlelight Tours of the beautiful Seward House. See Dec. 7 listing Sterling. Winter Solstice Walk. Embrace the ﬁrst day of winter by taking a guided walk to discover nature’s secret expression of the changing seasons. We will seek out the remnants of autumn and discover the beginning signs of winter. Sterling Nature Center, 15380 Jenzvolt Rd. Free. 7 p.m. 947-6143 Utica. The Polar Express. See Nov. 23 listing

Syracuse. Empire Brass Featuring Elisabeth von Trapp. The Empire Brass presents “The Sound of Christmas” starring Elisabeth von Trapp. For Elisabeth von Trapp, the sounds of music are part of her earliest memories. Born and raised in Vermont, Elisabeth is the granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music. 8 p.m. SRC Arena, 4585 West Seneca Turnpike. $35 and $55. 498-2622 Skaneateles. Annual Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles. See Nov. 24 listing Fabius. Horsedrawn Sleigh or Hay Rides. See Dec. 15 listing

Dec. 22 Skaneateles. Annual Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles. See Nov. 24 listing Auburn. Candlelight Tours of the beautiful Seward House. See Dec. 7 listing Fabius. Horsedrawn Sleigh or Hay Rides. See Dec. 15 listing Utica. The Polar Express. See Nov. 23 listing

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Long Lake Town Beach. Feelin’ Long Lakey Polar Bear Plunge. Polar Bear Dippers are invited to dress up in wild costumes to celebrate the New Year with ﬂash and style. Take the plunge in the waters of Long Lake before 2012 ends! Celebrate New Year’s Weekend with a cold dip, and a story to tell! Registration fee “pay what you may” to beneﬁt the Wounded Warrior Project. Teams are welcome. Bring your towels, robes and warm clothes. The dip kicks off at 1 p.m. Pre-registration preferred. (518) 624-3077. www.mylonglake.com Sterling. Winter birds and bird feeding. One of the most popular winter wildlife activities in the US is watching and feeding birds at a feeding station. This program will help you identify the birds at your feeder and show you ways to create simple feeders.

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Dec. 31 Liverpool. First Night CNY. Central New Yorkers of all ages ring the new year. This outdoor, family-friendly evening will include entertainment from top regional music groups as well as a national recording artist. The event will also have lots of activities for younger revelers, including laser tag, inflatables, crafts, and glow-in-the dark mini golf and offer an opportunity to walk through Lights on the Lake. Stick around for the stroke of midnight because the orange ball drop returns, followed by an amazing fireworks display to ring in 2013. Onondaga Lake Park. 5 p.m. - midnight. Pre-sale tickets $5; Day-of tickets $8. Ages 5 and under free. 471-9597. www.firstnightcny.com Long Lake. New Years Eve Bus & Ice Skating Party. Free bus transportation all night. Book a room and ring in the New Year in Long Lake. Kids are invited to a pizza party at the Mt. Sabattis Geiger Arena with movies, free ice skating and pizza until 10 p.m. Must register in advance to guarantee there’s enough pizza! New Years Eve Revelers can start the evening with a special dining experience at one of our local

Syracuse. Half-price Zoo Admission. During January and February, visitors to the zoo save 50% off the regular price of admission. (Regular admission is $8 adult; $5 seniors; $4 youth.) Rosamund Gifford Zoo. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 435-8511. www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org

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Jan. 10 Syracuse. 16th Annual Camping World RV Show. 350 new and used RVs at huge discounts. Low ﬁnance rates available to qualiﬁed buyers. Taking almost anything in trade. Free admission and parking. Being held in two huge buildings: the Center of Progress and Horticulture Building. 10 a.m. Empire Expo Center/ NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. 888-803-3193. www.campingworldofsyracuse.com

Jan. 11 Racquette Lake. Ice Fest. Stan Kolonko of the Ice Farm will visit Long lake and Raquette Lake to create magniﬁcent works of ice art. Look for this year’s Ice Fest to include fun ice related activities around the community during the day and join in the fun. While activities ensue around town Stan will be performing open ice sculpting demos. Interact, ask questions and ﬁnd out all about ice carving in the Adirondacks. (518) 624-3077 Syracuse. 16th Annual Camping World RV Show. See Jan. 10 listing

Jan. 12 Syracuse. 16th Annual Camping World RV Show. See Jan. 10 listing Fabius. Horsedrawn Sleigh or Hay Rides. See Dec. 15 listing Long Lake. Ice Fest. See Jan. 11 Racquette Lake listing

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Jan. 19 Fulton. CNY Arts Center Snow Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A winter-fun children’s carnival, snow sculptures, art projects, food, and more! Check website for location details. CNY Arts Center. 216-8790. cnyartscenter@gmail.com, www.cnyartscenter.com. Admission free Oswego. Oswego Music Hall Concert: April Verch. 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance, at the door and at river’s end bookstore. Season and 3-season passes available to members with best price and preferred seating. McCrobie Ballroom, 41 Lake St. 342-1733, www.oswegomusichall.org. Admission $14-16 Long Lake. Winter Carnival. Winter Carnival launches with the traditional Moonlighter’s Snowmobile Parade followed by the coronation of the Winter Carnival King and Queen. Participate in the Cardboard box Sled derby, Broomball, and open skate. Youth activities include Snowshoe Relay, Balloon Chase, Snow Dodgeball and more! Long Lake Fire Department serves tummy warming foods and a Christmas tree bonﬁre warms toes and noses. Long Lake is the ﬁrst stop on the Central Adirondack Cardboard Sled Racing Circuit. Willing participants can visit winter carnivals throughout January and February from Indian Lake, Inlet and Old Forge to qualify for the grand title of Ultimate Cardboard Sled Champion of the Adirondacks. The Long Lake Cardboard Sled Races are open to everyone! Noon. Fireworks at dark. (518) 624-3077 Syracuse. Salt City Winter Antique Show. See Jan.

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Jan. 25 Cortland. Owl Prowl. Start at the Visitor Center and learn facts about our feathered friends before venturing out “calling” owls. Timeline for event TBD. 7 - 9 p.m. Lime Hollow Center, 338 McLean Road. For more information call (607) 662-4632, email info@limehollow.org or visit www.limehollow.org Old Forge. 7th Annual Zippy’s Crusade for Kids Charity Snowmobile Ride. Ride tickets: $300 per person. To purchase tickets online, go to the website CrusadeforKIds.com Old Forge. Adirondack Ice Bowl. A weekend of ice hockey tournaments on Fourth Lake with music and activities. AdirondackIceBowl.com

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Fabius. Horsedrawn Sleigh or Hay Rides. See Dec. 15 listing Old Forge. Annual New York Snow Run. See Feb. 8 listing Racquette and Long Lake. Moonlighter’s Poker Run. See Feb. 8 listing

Feb. 10 Fulton. The Great Eastern Whiteout. See Feb. 9 listing Syracuse. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents The Merchant of Venice. See Feb. 8 listing Fabius. Horsedrawn Sleigh or Hay Rides. See Dec. 15 listing

Feb. 12 Sandy Creek. Mad River Club Annual Children’s Ice Fishing Derby. Breakfast and lunch available. 100 percent payout. Sandy Pond Sportsman’s Association, 3201 Co. Rte. 15. 387-6310, www.sandypondsportsmans.com. Admission TBD Thendara, Old Forge, Stillwater, Beaver River, Eagle Bay, Inlet and Raquette Lake. Players may pick up a card up at any sponsor. You need only one card to play. Please have each sponsor stamp the back of the card. Go to as many sponsors as possible. Bring your stamped card to Daikers between 5:30 p.m. And 7 p.m. on Saturday evening Syracuse. Blue Man Group. See Jan. 31 listing

Feb. 2 Oswego. Oswego Music Hall Concert: Cliff Eberhardt, 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance, at the door and at river’s end bookstore. Season and 3-season passes available to members with best price and preferred seating. McCrobie Ballroom, 41 Lake St. 342-1733, www.oswegomusichall.org. Admission $14-16 Oswego. Warm Up Oswego Festival. See Feb. 1 listing Syracuse. Blue Man Group. See Jan. 31 listing Fabius. Horsedrawn Sleigh or Hay Rides. See Dec. 15 listing Old Forge. Snowmobile Poker Run. See Feb. 1 listing

Feb. 3 Syracuse. Blue Man Group. See Jan. 31 listing Fabius. Hoƒrsedrawn Sleigh or Hay Rides. See Dec. 15 listing

Feb. 8 Syracuse. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents The Merchant of Venice. Empire Expo Center/NYS

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Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. 476-1835. www. syracuseshakespearefestival.org Old Forge. Annual New York Snow Run. A snowmobile ride for the awareness of breast cancer in men and women sponsored by the Pink Ribbon Riders. The weekend includes a welcoming party, event ride, lunch, dinner party, music & giveaways. PinkRibbonRiders.com Racquette and Long Lake. Moonlighter’s Poker Run. Starting at open of business on Friday and ﬁnishing at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Pick up play card at Raquette Lake Tap Room or The Newcomb House. Cash Prizes. $10 a person, must be 18 and up. Participants can go by car or snowmobile. Sponsored by the Moonlighter’s Snowmobile Club

Feb. 9 Fulton. The Great Eastern Whiteout. Sat 8 a.m., Sun 9 a.m. Show and display of antique and vintage sleds, drag racing on Sat; Bun-Bun 100 Enduro Race, breakfast ride on Sun. All races conditions permitting. Whiteout Warm-up party Friday night. Hosted by Fulton Area Snow Travelers. Fulton War Memorial, 609 W. Broadway, www.thegreateasternwhiteout.net, www.fultonsnowclub.com. Registration price varies Fair Haven. Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m.-11 a.m.(fee charged); 5K Polar Bear Run/Walk (Registration at 8 a.m. at Sabin Hall), Scavenger Hunt, Snow Sculpture Contest, Snowshoe Races, Volleyball Tournament, Carnival Games for Kids, Food, Rafﬂes, Evening Dance, Winter Photo Contest and more. Free. Fair Haven Beach State Park, 14985 State Park Rd. 947-6037 Syracuse. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents The Merchant of Venice. See Feb. 8 listing

Feb. 13 Sandy Creek. Mad River Club Annual Children’s Ice Fishing Derby. See Feb. 12 listing

Feb. 15 Old Forge. Winter Carnival. Activities and ﬁreworks. McCauley Mountain Ski Area. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association and the Town of Webb Syracuse. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents The Merchant of Venice

Feb. 16 Oswego. Oswego Music Hall Concert: The Stray Birds. 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance, at the door and at river’s end bookstore. Season and 3-season passes available to members with best price and preferred seating. McCrobie Ballroom, 41 Lake St. 342-1733, www.oswegomusichall.org. Admission $12-14 Sandy Creek. Sandy Pond Sportsman’s 38th Annual Ice Fishing Derby. Breakfast and lunch available. 100% payout. Sandy Pond Sportsman’s Association, 3201 Co. Rte. 15. 387-6310, www.sandypondsportsmans.com. Admission TBD Ithaca. Ithaca Winterfest and Chili Cook Off. Downtown Ithaca. Over 30 restaurants compete for the titles of Best Chili and other items in the People’s Choice, Vegetarian & Meat, and the Ofﬁcial Judging competition. Events include Chili Tasting, Mechanical Bull Riding, Chili Idol Karaoke, Farmers Market, Wine & Beer Tasting, Music, Contests and Prizes. Tickets to Taste are $5 for 5, $10 for 11, or VIP tickets are 10 for $20 (and you get a special VIP line at each booth). Thundersnow date Feb. 17 Fairport. New York Ice Wine Festival. Come celebrate

and experience New York State’s award-winning Ice Wines in the season that makes them possible – winter! Only 20 wineries from across New York produce true Ice Wine, and many of them will be at the festival, offering you the rare opportunity to sample and purchase these exquisite wines from all of New York’s wine regions in one location. Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Road. www.casalarga. com/IceWineFestival Syracuse. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents The Merchant of Venice Old Forge. Winter Carnival. See Feb. 15 listing

Feb. 17 Racquette Lake. Racquette Lake Winter Carnival. A weekend of fun Winter events. Youth activities start on Saturday at 10 a.m. and, include Snowshoe Relay, Snow Dodgeball, tug-o-war, and so much more. Don’t miss the Ladies Frying Pan Toss at Noon and Bonﬁre all day. Other activities include Ice Golf on Raquette Lake! X-Cut competition is held on Sunday. (518) 624-3077 or (315) 354-4581 Sandy Creek. Sandy Pond Sportsman’s 38th Annual Ice Fishing Derby. See Feb. 16 listing Syracuse. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents The Merchant of Venice Fabius. Horsedrawn Sleigh or Hay Rides. See Dec. 15 listing Old Forge. Winter Carnival. See Feb. 15 listing

Feb. 18 Racquette Lake. Racquette Lake Winter Carnival. See Feb. 17 listing

Feb. 19 Syracuse. DJ Tiesto. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter. 800 S. State St. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St. 8 p.m. $45 (general admission), $102 (VIP), Student tickets $40 (includes the $2 facility fee, Limited number available at the box ofﬁce only). 435-8000. oncenter.org Long Lake. Survivor Games. Youth of all ages are invited to compete in fun survivor games. Games include building a snow shelter, snow obstacle course, and man hunt. All that surviving will be topped off with a pizza party and a bonﬁre. (518) 624-3077

Feb. 20 Long Lake. Snow Sculpting World Record Attempt. See an attempt to create the world’s tallest snowman. Must reach over 114 feet!Snow castle building will also take place on this day so bring your beach toys! Some snow castle sculpting tools provided. (518) 624-3077

Feb. 23 Inlet. Frozen Fire and Lights. 10 a.m. Free sled-

ding, skiing and snowshoeing at Fern Park all day, every day! Bonfire at Fern Park begins at 10 a.m. Cardboard Sled Race at 1 p.m. at Fern Park. Book sale 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Inlet Public Library. Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop make your own stuffed animal 2-4 p.m. at Inlet Town Hall (Inlet Youth Commission). Bonfire at Arrowhead Park with free hot dogs & hot cider begins at 5 p.m. Fireworks at Arrowhead Park over the frozen snow & ice begin at 7 p.m. Wine and chocolate sampling at Matt’s Draft House @ Screamen Eagle after the fireworks.inletny.com Boylston/Mannsville. Annual Winona Forest Tourathon XC Ski Race. 12.5, 25, 37.5, and 50km races. NYSSA sanctioned event at CCC Camp. Sponsored by the Winona Forest Recreation Association. Winona State Forest, skirace@winonaforest.com, www.winonaforest.com. Register at www.skireg.com. Admission TBD

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Rochester. “The Book of Mormon.” See March 5 listing

March 5 Rochester. “The Book of Mormon.” Nine 2011 Tony Awards say it’s the Best Musical of the Year. Vogue says, “It’s the funniest musical of all time.” And The New York Times says, “It’s the best musical of this century.” It’s “The Book of Mormon,” the Broadway phenomenon from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q co-creator Robert Lopez. The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart calls it “A crowning achievement. So good, it makes me angry.” Contains explicit language. Auditorium Theatre, 885 East Main Street. 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday. (585) 222-5000. Go to www.rbtl.org for times and admission

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MARCH March 1 Oswego. Desdemona. Fri-Sat 8-10 p.m., Sun 2-4 p.m. “Desdemona: A Play about a Handkerchief,” parodies societal expectations of women with the delightful possibilities that come from women misbehaving. SUNY Oswego, Tyler Hall Lab Theatre. 312-2141, tickets@oswego.edu, http://tickets. oswego.edu. Admission $13/general, $7/SUNY Oswego students

March 2 Oswego. Oswego Music Hall Concert: Dana Robinson, 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance, at the door and at river’s end bookstore. Season and 3-season passes available to members with best price and preferred seating. McCrobie Ballroom, 41 Lake St. 342-1733, www.oswegomusichall.org. Admission $12-14 Sandy Creek. Sandy Pond’s Annual Chili Cook Off. 5 p.m. 9th annual cook off. Bring a crock pot of chili to the event. Sandy Pond Sportsman’s Association, 3201 Co. Rte. 15. 387-6310, www.sandypondsportsmans. com. Admission TBD Oswego. Desdemona. See March 1 listing Fabius. Horsedrawn Sleigh or Hay Rides. See Dec. 15 listing

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March 8 Old Forge. Snofest. Preview the 2014 snowmobiles. Held at the Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North Street in Old Forge. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association. SnoFestUSA.com Rochester. “The Book of Mormon.” See March 5 listing

March 9 Sandy Creek. St. Pat’s Dinner. 5 p.m. Sandy Pond Sportsman’s Association, 3201 Co. Rte. 15. 387-6310, www.sandypondsportsmans.com. Admission TBD Syracuse. 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Celebrating its 31st year, this St. Patrick’s parade is one of the largest in the country. Enjoy a wonderful blend of marching bands, ﬂoats, bagpipers, dancers and so much more. Clinton Square, W. Genesee and S. Clinton Street. Noon – 3 p.m. www.syracusestpatricksparade.org Old Forge. Snofest. See March 8 listing Rochester. “The Book of Mormon.” See March 5 listing

March 10 Rochester. “The Book of Mormon.” See March 5 listing

March 12 Hannibal. Music in Our Schools Concert. 7-8:30 p.m.

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Snow 101 All you want to know about the white stuff

By Melissa Stefanec

now is what Upstate New York winters are made of. It’s responsible for car accidents, school closings, festivities and occasional cursing. Snow is an inevitable part of our daily winter lives, but how much do we know

about the white stuff? Many of us probably know each snowﬂake is unique and that it is made of ice wrapped around a dust particle, but few of us know much else. The Winter Guide is here to share some snow

knowledge from the National Snow and Ice Data Center.

How the clouds make snow Snow is precipitation in the form of ice crystals. When the temperature in the clouds drops below freezing, water vapor condenses directly into ice, completely skipping the liquid stage. Once an ice crystal forms, more water collects on it. Eventually these crystals cluster together and form a snowﬂake or ice pellet. That object leaves the cloudfor our roads, sidewalks and countrysides.

Snowflakes, graupel and sleet Who knew there were three different kinds of snow? Snowflakes are clusters of ice crystals. Graupel or snow pellets are liquid cloud droplets with a temperature below freezing. The droplets eventually freeze and form a lumpy, soft and crumbly mass. Sleet is rain that freezes as it falls. Sleet can also be defined as a mixture of graupel and freezing rain.

What about hail?

Hail is not snow. Hail forms when updrafts move graupel up through the atmosphere. The graupel grows until the updraft can no longer support its weight, and then it falls to earth, typically during thunderstorms. Hail is dense, heavy and icy.

Animal, mineral or vegetable?

Since snow is composed of frozen water, it is technically a mineral. A mineral is a homogenous (uniform) solid that is formed organically and has a deﬁnite chemical composition. Snow ﬁts that bill.

I’ll take the all-natural snow cone

Most of us are used to the good, old-fashioned white snow, but snow comes in blue and pink. You can see blue snow in your own backyard. Poke a small hole in some deep snow and look down. The further down you look, the bluer the snow gets. This is because of light penetration

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and reﬂection. There are also algae that live in snow. Such algae turn snow pink or red. Iron can also leach into snow, giving it a red hue.

I can’t hear you over all this snow

When snow falls and collects in fluffy, deep blankets it dampens noise. A heavy snowfall can really muffle your voice and other sounds. Conversely, when snow melts and freezes into an icy covering, it amplifies noise by reflecting sound waves. Hence the colder the snow, the louder the crunch beneath your feet.

Snow can keep you warm

Snow is a great insulator. In fact, many animals hibernate in snow caves that they dig. Fresh, uncompacted snow traps 90 to 95 percent of the air.

Keep digging, it’s bound to get warmer

Snow is created in the air. The ground is typically warmer than the air because it retains heat from the warm summer months. This means that snow on the surface of a snow bank is far colder than the snow at the bottom, which was warmed by the ground.

A foot of snow may sound like a lot

But it is not. Most of the volume of snow is made of air. Most of the snow in the U.S. has a 4 – 10 percent ratio of water to snow. That means 10 inches of snow could contain as little as four tenths of an inch of water.

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Winter Camping: An Overnight Adventure By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

f you love winter outdoor recreation and can plan ahead, winter camping might be for you. Kate Goloski, full-time ﬂoor supervisor for Eastern Mountain Sports in Syracuse, regularly camps overnight outside in the wintertime (as well as in the warmer months). So why does she want to stay out and set up camp when most people are eager to come inside and sip something warm? “Ever since I was little, I’ve loved the winter,” Goloski said. “My family used to snowshoe and cross country ski.” She loves the outdoors so much that she earned a minor in wilderness education from SUNY Potsdam. Though she’s busier now since entering the working world, every winter, she’s sure to camp overnight a few times. “I love how quiet the winter is,” Goloski said. “I love being all bundled up. I think snow is absolutely gorgeous. I love the smell of snow. There’s a lot of risk involved. It’s thrilling as well, being out in the cold weather.” Jim Muller heads wintercampers. com and, by day, works as a program manager for Northrop Grumman in Rome. He has been winter camping regularly since 1996 when a couple nephews wanted to try it. “I was hooked,” he said. “It’s great being out in the woods when there aren’t other people. You can go places where you can’t in the summer because then, it’s too wet or it’s where you can’t cross swamps or lakes.” A blanket of snow can make even a familiar camping area seem brand new. He also enjoys the extra challenges. Many people ask these two winter campers how they stay warm on frigid nights. Goloski said that basically, it

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comes down to the right clothing and gear and eating enough. She recommends layering clothing to help regulate body temperature. If you sweat, you will become much colder. Start with synthetic or silk long underwear (cotton absorbs perspiration), a warm second layer, and a water- and wind-proof top layer. A puffy jacket and ski pants can be a good choice because the fluffy filling helps keep you warmer than a dense coat. High-pile, non-cotton socks have lots of cushioning and helps your feet stay warmer. Wear the socks when you try on boots. “If it’s too tight, your circulation will be compromised which will keep you colder,” Goloski said. Choose a style that covers your ankle and is insulated. As for your hands, stick with mittens, which both Goloski and Muller say keep hands warmer than gloves. Mittens with liners can let you remove the bulky outer shell for fine finger movements. “It is definitely important to keep your head covered,” Goloski said. She prefers a wool beanie, but emphasized that different head gear works for different people. Muller, who hails from Holland Patent in the Mohawk Valley, said that he’s rarely cold. For one thing, hiking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing

to the site makes the body very warm, especially when lugging the extra gear winter camping requires. Goloski uses two foam pads under her winter-rated sleeping bag. “Try not to go to sleep wearing all your clothes,” Muller said. “I’ll reserve long underwear for just sleeping. Try to keep outer clothing warm and dry.” One way to do this is to stow it in the foot of the sleeping bag. Some people winter camp by using a portable stove inside the tent (properly vented, of course). Others rely upon a non-heated tent or lean-to shelter and campﬁre. Muller and Goloski both nibble sweets to keep their energy level high. Food that’s ready-to-eat or one-pot meals makes camp cooking easy. Coffee, tea and cocoa also help warm up winter campers from the inside out. “If you want to try it, go with someone who’s done it before the ﬁrst couple of times,” Goloski said. “It’s not something to jump into. Try doing some winter hikes before spending the night to get a feel for winter and what layers you need to keep warm.”

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African peanut brittle. The brittle is made by grinding peanuts finely, not using whole nuts. Bet the Farm carries dark chocolate pistachio ginger bark from Lucienne’s Fine Foods, a treat-making business in Jacksonville, near Ithaca, that uses local ingredients. Visiting small farm businesses and local shops during the winter also gives you more of an opportunity to chat with the proprietors who are usually very busy during the summer months. Beyond the chance to find goodies like these, Kalfs thinks the Sweet Treat trail is just fun for the trip itself. “If you’re from urban or suburban areas, you can travel through farmland and villages for a voyage of discovery,” he said. “You can come to these places and find they make wonderful foods but the journey is part of the enjoyment. “It’s a one-tank trip to find a lot of good restaurants, enjoy a country drive and get out of your element for a day, even in the middle of winter.” Other notable stops include Fly By Night Cookie Company & Miniature Museum in Fairhaven, where you can buy 65 varieties of homemade pastries, cookies, pies and cakes; Man

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Oswego County: Miles and Miles of Snowmobile Trails By Chris Motola

ne of the beneﬁts of Oswego County’s vast rural landscape— at 953 square miles of land, it’s one of the geographically largest counties in the state—is the potential it offers outdoor sportsmen. Combined with the near certainty of snow cover, Oswego County has become known for its vast network of snowmobiling trails. Though the precise mileage varies

plateau, Orwell transforms into the region’s premiere snowmobiling hub each winter with trails leading into adjacent counties. The precise routes and available mileage is subject to change depending on the amount of snow fall, so it’s best to check with the area’s snowmobiling clubs before heading out.

by year, snowmobilers can expect over 360 miles of public trails maintained by area sporting groups and funded by New York state. If you want to use one of these public trails, you’ll have to register your snowmobile and be insured. Helmets are required. Of particular note is the Town of Orwell in northeastern Oswego County. Located on the snow-prone Tug Hill

Snowmobile Directory — Northern Oswego County Clubs

• Salmon Hills Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Noble Shores Dr., Redﬁeld NY 13437. Phone: 599-7500

Places to Eat

• Eddy’s Place. 3866 state Route 13, Pulaski. Phone: 298-7538 • Eddie’s Cove. 28 Lakeshore Road, Pulaski. Phone: 387-6828 • Sandy Pond Steakhouse. 45 Wigwam Dr., Sandy Creek. Phone: 387-301 • The Bake Shop Eatery. 3281 Main

St., Mexico. Phone: 963-1111 • Rainbow Shores. 186 S. Rainbow Shores Rd., Pulaski. Phone: 298-5110 • River House Restaurant. 4818 S. Sallina St., Pulaski. Phone: 5094281 • Mapleview Family Restaurant. 2023 state Route 104, Parish. Phone: 625-4238 • The Grist Mill. I-81, Exit 33. Parish. Phone: 625-7691 •Driveway Inn Bar & Grill. 4169 state Route 3, Palermo. Phone: 5932575 • Little Sodus Inn, Bell Ave., Fair Haven. 947-9944

Places to Stay

• Mid-River Motel And Campground - 644 county Route 48, Altmar. Phone: 298-2268 • Port Lodge Motel – 7351 State Route 3, Pulaski. Phone: 298-6876

Parts & Supplies

• Parker’s NAPA Auto Service, 4811 Salina St., Pulaski. Phone: 298-4722

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Bread Baking 101 By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

t’s hard to imagine a more welcoming aroma to find upon arriving at home than that of fresh, homemade bread. Making bread yourself can also offer a cozy way to spend a blustery day. If you’ve never baked bread before--or have never created a successful loaf--tie on the apron and preheat the oven. These tips from the pros give you all the help you’ll “knead.” Sarah Salco, instructor in culinary arts at Oswego County BOCES, said that many people don’t realize that “yeast is a living organism and you have to feed it something,” she said. “It needs sugar and flour to stay alive. It shouldn’t come in contact with salt, which kills it.” Mixing salt with the flour and other dry ingredients as directed protects the yeast. Warm water encourages yeast growth; however, if it’s too hot, it can also kill the yeast. Salco recommends water no hotter than 110 F. Covering the yeast during rising time offers better temperature control. Use a lint-free towel sprinkled with warm water. King Arthur Flour presents baking seminars in Central New York annually (this year’s were in early November, so check www.kingarthurflour.com for their 2013 schedule). Susan Reid, editor of the company’s “Baking Sheet” bimonthly newsletter, said that many new bakers poorly

measure ﬂour, which can result in dry, crumbly loaves. “Flour can become compacted dur-

ing shipping,” Reid said, “and needs to be stirred to ﬂuff it up before measuring.”

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Don’t scoop flour and pack it into the measuring cup, which makes the problem worse. Instead, “sprinkle the flour into a dry measuring cup, one with a flat rim, overfilling it, then sweep the excess off the top,” Reid said. Flour can also get newbies into trouble when they run into sticky situations kneading. “Flour the board and your hands lightly,” Reid advised. “Don’t keep adding flour to the dough.” One of the reasons the dough may become too sticky is that you’re kneading it too hard. Punching the dough so hard that it tears open makes it break open and expose the stickiness inside. “Use a gentle touch, folding the dough over on itself, pushing away gently, giving the dough a quarter turn and repeating the process,” Reid said. While allowing the dough sufficient time to rise is important, too much rising time, where the dough is as tall as a finished loaf, is too much of a good thing. “When you do this, the yeast has already spent much of its energy, and the gluten in the dough that holds it up can become too weak to hold up your loaf,” Reid said. “Over- risen loaves tend to collapse down on themselves or have a big air bubble just underneath the crust.” Instead, just follow the recommended rising time in the recipe, usually one to two hours or until the bread dough doubles in size.

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An evening of upbeat music to showcase the talented instrumentalists in Hannibal Schools, presented by the Middle School and Senior High bands. Hannibal High School. 564-7910, sterrino@hannibalcsd.org. Admission free

March 15 Old Forge. St. Paddy’s Parade. 5 p.m. down Main Street in Old Forge.This is the only Irish Parade in the Adirondacks. Creativity is always the main theme of this parade. Along with the usual participants, many groups are secretly making costumes and ﬂoats that will be a surprise for this year’s parade. Individuals now try to outdo their prior year’s costumes or ﬂoats. Parade favorites return year after year. Local pickups with snowplows will entertain while in formation, under the name Synchronized Snowplows. The Old Forge Redheads group will be there, as will the Old Forge Irish Setters Club. The Precision Shopping Carts will again be weaving their formations up Main Street, in spite of the poor physical conditioning of the pushers! After the parade, everyone is welcome at The Old Forge Fire Hall to sample Irish Stews that are made by local chefs, and are judged for Best Irish Stew by the public. Soda bread and green beverages are also offered to everyone free of charge

March 16 Oswego. Oswego Music Hall Concert: ilyAIMY/We’re About Nine. 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance, at the door and at river’s end bookstore. Season and 3-season passes available to members with best price and preferred seating. McCrobie Ballroom, 41 Lake St. 342-1733, www.oswegomusichall. org. Admission $12-14 Cazenovia. Maple Syrup Celebration. On weekends, from mid March to early April, when the sap is running, visitors can come to the farm for the annual Critz Farms Maple Syrup Celebration. Take a hayride to the sugarbush, watch and learn about syrup production in the sugar house, enjoy an All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.). Fee charged. Gift shop. Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Rd. Free admission. 662-3355 Madison County. Maple Sugar Weekend. Come and see how Maple Syrup is produced at family farms across Madison County. Maple weekends stretch over two weekend with sugar houses open both Saturday and Sunday for tours. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. 800-684-7320 Palermo. Red Schoolhouse Maple Open House. 8

a.m.-4 p.m. “Made from scratch” pancake breakfast with locally produced sausage. Tours of the maple syrup process, plus many other family friendly activities and free samples. Red Schoolhouse Maple, 2347 Co. Rte. 4. 243-1024, enders@msn.com, www. redschoolhousemaple.com. Admission free Hannibal. Maple Hollow Farm Maple Weekend. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Get a close-up look at the maple production process from tree to table. Maple syrup, maple cream, and molded maple cakes. Free samples and family fun. Maple Hollow Farm, 1309 Co. Rte. 85. 5647133, www.mapleweekend.com. Admission free

March 17 Cazenovia. Maple Syrup Celebration. See March 16 listing Madison County. Maple Sugar Weekend. See March 16 listing Palermo. Red Schoolhouse Maple Open House. See March 16 listing Hannibal. Maple Hollow Farm Maple Weekend. See March 16 listing

March 23 Palermo. Red Schoolhouse Maple Open House. 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. “Made from scratch” pancake breakfast with locally produced sausage. Tours of the maple syrup process, plus many other family friendly activities and free samples. Red Schoolhouse Maple, 2347 Co. Rte. 4. 243-1024, enders@msn.com, www. redschoolhousemaple.com. Admission free Cazenovia. Maple Syrup Celebration. See March 16 listing Madison County. Maple Sugar Weekend. See March 16 listing

March 24 Palermo. Red Schoolhouse Maple Open House. See March 23 listing Madison County. Maple Sugar Weekend. See March 16 listing Cazenovia. Maple Syrup Celebration. See March 16 listing

March 28 Syracuse. Concert: Celtic Women. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of these ﬁne ladies on their 2013 North American tour. Landmark Theatre. 362 S. Salina St. 475-7980. www.landmarktheatre.org

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ll winter ﬂakes are not made of snow. Cold weather, with its low relative humidity, wreaks havoc on our skin, making it dry and ﬂaky. Skin dries out if it’s deprived of moisture and this dryness often aggravates itchiness, resulting in a condition commonly referred to as “winter itch.” During the winter the air is drier, and indoor heating further depletes your skin of moisture. Fortunately, there are several ways that you can replenish the water content of your skin. Robyn Gmyrek, a dermatologist and director of the Skin and Laser Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, suggests the following 10 tips to help turn your alligator skin into suede: 1. Moisturize daily. Petrolatum or cream-based moisturizers are far better than lotions for normal to dry skin. If you have sensitive skin, choose a moisturizer without fragrance or lanolin. Apply moisturizer directly to your wet skin after bathing to ensure that the moisturizer can help to trap surface moisture. 2. Cleanse your skin, but don’t overdo it. Too much cleansing removes the skin’s natural moisturizers. It is enough to wash your face, hands, feet, and between the folds of your skin once a day. While you can rinse your trunk, arms and legs daily, it is not necessary to use soap or cleanser on these areas every day. 3. Limit the use of hot water and soap. If you have “winter itch,” take short lukewarm showers or baths with a non-irritating, non-detergent-based cleanser. Immediately afterward, apply a thick cream or a petroleum-jelly-type moisturizer. Gently pat skin dry. 4. Humidify. Dry air can pull the

moisture from your skin. Room humidifiers can be very beneficial. However, be sure to clean the unit and change the water according to the manufacturer’s instructions to reduce mold and fungi.� 5. Protect yourself from the wind. Cover your face and use a petrolatum-based balm for your lips. 6. Avoid extreme cold. Cold temperatures can cause skin disorders or frostbite in some people. See a doctor immediately if you develop color changes in your hands or feet accompanied by pain or ulceration. If you develop extreme pain followed by loss of sensation in a finger or toe, you may have frostbite. 7. Protect your skin from the sun. Remember that winter sun can also be dangerous to the skin. Even in the winter months you should use a sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of 15 or greater if you will be outdoors for prolonged periods. Overexposure to sunlight can lead to premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. 8. Avoid winter tanning. Tanning beds and artificial sunlamps are always damaging to your skin and increase your risk of skin cancer. If you want to keep your summer glow, use self-tanners along with extra moisturizer as self-tanners can also dry out your skin. 9. Take vitamin D supplements. During the summer months your natural vitamin D production increases due to daily sun exposure, but when winter rolls around that exposure decreases. Taking vitamin supplements can ensure that you are getting the recommended amounts of vitamin D all year.� 10. See your dermatologist. If you have persistent dry skin, scaling, itching, skin growths that concern you or other rashes, see your dermatologist — not only in winter but throughout the year.

The Great Eastern Whiteout Snowmobile fans get ready for major whiteout

he 13th annual Great Eastern Whiteout will be held Feb. 9 at the Fulton War Memorial, 609 W. Broadway, Fulton. The event is hosted by the Fulton Area Snow Travelers. It is touted as the largest antique snowmobile show in the East. Featured will be an antique and vintage snowmobile show, a swap meet and racing action. Show registration is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 9. This nonproﬁt event is organized and staffed by approximately 30 volunteers, including the Fulton Area Snow Travelers. A portion of the proceeds will go to a Board of Cooperative Educational Services’ scholarship fund and various charities. At 8 a.m. Feb. 10, a vintage trail ride to breakfast and back to the

Fulton War Memorial will be held. Departure is at 9 a.m. and the trip is approximately 30 miles. Also, the Bun-Bun 100 Kevin Combs displays one of his impressive machines during Enduro Race the 2012 Great Eastern Whiteout in Fulton. on the Lake takes place. Sign-ups are at 9 a.m. be unsafe. Also on Feb. 10, “Run What Ya However, the excitement of the Brung” ice drags will take place with show was more then enough to make vintage and newer sleds. The cost is up for the cancellation of the races as $5 per class and sign-ups are at 9 a.m. close to 250 entries registered. A 1974 Polaris TX 250 vintage “The show continues to bring out snowmobile will be rafﬂed off at $5 machines and participants that are per chance. never seen at other shows because A Whiteout Warm-up Party will people from all over the Northeastern be held from 6-10 p.m. Feb. 8 at RFH’s U.S. and Canada come to participate Restaurant, in this once-a-year event,” Wheelock county Route 57 said. and Bankrupt He said the swap meet was the Road, Phoenix. biggest in years with people being able For more inforto search for that missing sled or part mation, call 695to complete their own restoration. 2709. Vendors were set up inside the In the 2012 Fulton War Memorial offering everyevent, Mother thing from parts, apparel, printing, Nature dealt the graphics and custom-made knit wear. event a bad hand. For show information, call Jim The race and Latino at 592-4892 (Jlatino@twcny. ride portion of rr.com); Tracy Doyle at 592the show did not 4537 (Bunnybikes48@yahoo. take place due to com); Ken Wheelock at 652-9603 warm weather (Snomowman@aol.com) or Mark weeks before, Greco at 427-9689 (Lgreco@yahoo. causing Lake Brian Moyer shows off his collection of Alouette snowmocom). Neahtahwanta to biles during the 2012 Great Eastern Whiteout in Fulton. 2012 / 2013

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It’s a WonderWorks Life WonderWorks at Destiny USA mixes fun with adventure

onderWorks is an “upsidedown” amusement park for the mind and recently opened its upside-down doors on Level 3 of Destiny USA’s new canyon area. Jackie Vasquez, corporate director of sales and marketing, said with the world’s largest suspended ropes course and more than 100 hands-on interactive exhibits, WonderWorks offers something for everyone and is sure to be fun for all ages. WonderWorks is divided into various “zones” for guests of all ages to experience, including natural disasters, light and sound, physical challenge, imagination and space. Visitors have access to more than 100 hands-on “edutainment” experiences within the “zones,” including a bed of nails, a bubble lab, a hurricane shack, mind ball, a virtual roller coaster, a 4D extreme motion ride and much more. The attraction will also include the world’s largest suspended ropes challenge course. The “Canyon Climb Adventure” ropes course will be completely suspended from the ceiling of the canyon area and will be up to 70 feet off the ground. This is the ﬁrst WonderWorks course that is suspended from the ceiling and features 35 suspended platforms. Guests start the course inside WonderWorks and then travel outside of the attraction to continue their experience in the open canyon area of Destiny USA. “With its distinct look and entertaining, interactive exhibits, WonderWorks is a great addition to Destiny USA,” said David Aitken, an executive member of Destiny USA. “We are excited to be able to offer this great attraction to those visiting Destiny USA locally and from across the region.”

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This is WonderWorks’ ﬁrst location in the Northeast and one of only ﬁve locations in the country. Other WonderWorks locations are in Orlando, Fla.;

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