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For engaged couples, it can seem as if there are a million things to accomplish before the big day arrives. One essential piece of the wedding puzzle involves creating a registry that makes it easy for guests to celebrate your union with gifts that reflect your personality as a couple.

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Before Building Your Registry It’s no wonder why guests love the ease and simplicity of a gift registry. But many couples may not know where to begin when setting out to create this useful list. Here are some helpful pointers to help you get started on creating a perfect wedding registry: * Meet with a Consultant: These trained professionals are on site to assist and discuss everything you want and need. It’s a good place to start if you have questions on what items to include and what brands are available.

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day of it and have fun selecting all the things that will be part of your new life together. * Choose Different Price Points: Guests will appreciate a varied list that has many gift options to fit their personal budget. * Create a Registry That Reflects You: If you’re a laid-back, easygoing couple, consider registering for a more casual dinnerware pattern that you can use every day, then mix in some fancy pieces to use for those special occasions. If you enjoy entertaining friends and family, be sure to choose a range of serveware and barware.

Haves: When it comes to cookware, make sure to stock up on the essentials. This should include a fry pan, saute pan, grill pan, sauteuse (round, deep-sided design for sauteing on the stovetop or baking in the oven) and a chef ’s pan. * Opt for the Basics: White dinnerware allows you to transform the look of your table year-round by changing the decor and accessories around it. The classic look will be a design that you can appreciate for years to come. n

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Making the Right Choices With all the things needed to properly stock your home, selecting the right ones can seem overwhelming. Here are some tips to keep in mind while adding to your registry: * Select Your Settings: A fivepiece setting is meant to serve one person and includes a dinner plate, salad plate, bread and butter plate, tea cup and saucer. If you want to serve eight guests, you will need to register for eight five-piece settings. * Factor in Some Extras: When registering for drinkware, be sure to register for a few extras in each glass size in case some break down the road. * Protect Your Cutlery: Be sure to choose a sturdy cutting board to protect your knife blades from chips and cracks. You can keep your cutlery in top condition by registering for a honing steel and knife sharpener. * Stock Up on Kitchen Must-

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Wedding showers continue to break from tradition Rain showers on a wedding day may bring good luck, but they are seldom coveted. However, a different type of shower altogether is often highly anticipated and can help couples feel like they’re one in a million.

Wedding showers are gift-giving parties held for couples about to get married. The custom began in the nineteenth century and continues to present day,

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Bridal showers are steeped in tradition, but today’s bridal showers continue to veer off the beaten path. Nowadays, bridal showers feature fun and games much like a party having nothing to do with a wedding. TheKnot. com, a website that aims to help couples plan their weddings and all the events leading up to the big day, identifies these key trends in modern bridal showers. * Couples’ showers: Modern couples who like to be allinclusive are now planning bridal showers that cater to mixed audiences. Dubbed a “couple shower,” these parties include female and male friends and rela-

tives. Gifts are still the main focus of the event, but they’re varied and include guy-friendly items within the mix of household goods. * Power showers: Many are familiar with the terms “man cave” and “bromance,” but few may know that there are now wedding showers geared entirely around the groom. Known as “power showers,” these events focus on the groom-to-be, who is showered with a bevy of gadgets and power tools that are certain to stock his future garage.

The parties are decidedly more testosterone-friendly and can include golf outings, poker nights or action movie flicks as possible themes. * Destination/activity showers: Rather than having guests hang around a restaurant watching gift after gift get unwrapped, some bridal parties opt to throw an accontinued on page 6

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tivity shower. These showers are focused around a particular activity. For example, ladies may be treated to a day at the spa. Other ideas include horseback riding at a stable or a day at the ballpark. Because hosting an activity shower for dozens of people may get expensive, these types of showers may be reserved for only your closest friends and family members. * Bride-involved showers: The idea of walking into a room and being surprised by friends and family members is appealing to some brides-to-be but not everyone. Some brides prefer not to be surprised by a shower and actually would like to have a role in the planning of the party.

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Engagement ring shopping guide Long before couples stand before an officiant and say, “I do,” many make another pledge to each other by getting engaged and agreeing to begin a new life together.

In a 2011 survey by from XO Group, Inc., formerly The Knot Inc., the average engagement ring costs Americans $5,200.

Considering an engagement ring is typically a once-in-a-lifetime purchase, many men say the high cost is warranted and are even willing to finance the purchase or push their budgets to procure a beautiful ring.

Start by answering a few questions Having an idea of what you want can help anyone get a better deal, whether one is shopping for a new sofa or an engagement ring. An informed shopper can avoid being taken advantage of or buying something that really isn’t worth the asking price.

The 4 Cs is a good place for shoppers to get started. Various attributes affect the value, quality and beauty of a diamond. The 4 Cs stand forcut, color, clarity, and carat weight. The cut refers to the shape of the stone as well as the skill involved in achieving the shape of the facets so that it reflects the light brilliantly. The color is designated by the International Gemological Institute. The grading color in a diamond determines how closely a diamond’s color approaches colorlessness.The diamond will be assigned a letter grade. The lower the letter in the alphabet, the whiter the stone.

Clarity refers to the amount, size, type, and location of internal flaws in a diamond, also known as inclusions. The cost of the diamond increases when there are fewer inclusions in the stone.

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size and weight of the stone. The larger the stone, the more pricey it can be.

Another question to ask is which style of ring your girlfriend prefers? Your fiancee-to-be may have a certain setting style and diamond shape preference. It pays to know what she wants, including the type of setting the stone will be encased in. You should also know whether she will be happy with a larger stone that may have some imperfections not easily seen to the naked eye or a smaller, flawless stone.

Know your budget Many expenses are associated with planning a wedding, and some couples may not want to begin their lives together in debt.

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You should go to jewelry stores to price out different styles and see how diamonds compare. This way you will have an accurate idea of just how much rings cost.

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Having an intimate knowledge of what your girlfriend will want can help you to narrow down something that is reasonable.

It also pays to understand a jeweler’s return policy. Even if you may know what she likes, in the event that the ring doesn’t work out, find out if the style can be changed or if you can get a refund or make an exchange.

Other tips for savings success There are ways to maximize your budget and still end up with a beautiful stone. * Ask for a stone that is slightly less than the next carat, for example 0.9 instead of one carat.

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rules pertaining to what can and cannot be played inside the venue. Classical, hymnal or processional music often makes the best fit when weddings are taking place in more formal venues. Outdoor weddings tend to give couples more leeway. But in general couples don’t want to choose any music that’s too loud or over-the-top for their ceremonies.

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Have you ever wondered where our local business owners got their start? What made them choose their paths or why they settled in our area of this big world? I recently had the opportunity to sit with Brian Mattison, owner and chef of Across the Row Bistro, in Clinton.

Brian, a New Hartford native, shared with me that his passion for cooking first came from his grandmother who taught him the love of good Italian cooking and the ingredients that made her recipes so special.

She taught him the tricky deciphering of “a pinch of this and a little of that” which is what truly makes a great chef! He cared for her into her twilight years and as she became unable, he took over the daily duties of cooking and grocery shopping, an experience that truly gave him his first glimpse of a future career. After graduating high school he traveled the country working with a national restaurant chain as part of the team who trained the employees for each new location. This was a busy, fast-paced time for him, traveling almost constantly and seeing a lot of our great country.

Brian’s next journey would land him in quite the opposite direction in a corporate office environment near Philadelphia where he married and started his family.

Although a much more predictable way of life, it was not what he wanted for himself. During

this time he was very fortunate to have been able to work under several chefs in the Philadelphia area where he honed his skills as sous chef and also owned his own catering business. I asked him what one job stuck out to him as a favorite and his response was immediate, “I worked for five years in a restaurant called the 1841 House which specialized in wild game and that was a great experience!”

Brian shared that he built a smokehouse on the property and also raised the herbs that were used in the multiple recipes used in the preparation of wild game.

Another stand out time was the 10 years he spent in corporate management with Metro Media Restaurants.

Basically he spent the first 30 years of his life raising a family and learning his craft. Once the children were grown, Brian had the opportunity to move to southern Florida working for his younger brother, Paul who owned several restaurants and a catering business there. He was young and ambitious. The great conversations that they were able to have were mutually beneficial; “we grounded each other by replaying our diverse backgrounds and experiences as well as reminiscing about our childhoods and growing up in New Hartford.”

In 2004, 5 hurricanes hit southern Florida and Brian worked in several camps feeding the displaced families and clean up crews. This experience led him to an opportunity in 2005, after the devastating hurricane Katrina demolished most of New Orleans.

He took a position managing a company funded by FEMA

to care for over 800 displaced residents cooking for them with portable kitchen units. For several months he resided in a tent and managed the crew of people who were cooking on portable kitchen equipment for those families so crushed by the hurricane. A particularly cold snap forced him to purchase a travel trailer where he would remain until the following July when the FEMA funding was depleted.

After leaving New Orleans, Brian returned to southern Florida where he once again worked with his brother until 2009 when an opportunity presented itself to obtain property in Inlet, NY. The Big Moose Inn. Brian decided to negotiate an agreement with the owner based on him working with them for a one-year period before drawing up the final papers.

Although the purchase of the Big Moose Inn was not meant to be, the year Brian spent working there reignited his love of the area and the Adirondacks.

A new relationship had also ensued which took moving back to Florida off the table! With the desire to stay in the area and to stay in the field he had grown to love, Brian learned of a position as head chef available at the Sadaquada Golf Club in Whitestown. He was offered and accepted that opportunity and later became general manager of the property.

It was the fall of 2012 when Brian was first made aware of the property in Clinton. He was encouraged and prodded to take a serious look at it so the couple took a weekend trip to an Inn in

Lake Placid where the cocktails flowed, the pens came out and notes were jotted down enthusiastically on cocktail napkins. Color schemes, decorations, and so many more things were eagerly discussed. Ideas flew between the two and the big question of the night, what to call it? One simple question with one simple answer very quickly ended the search. The question was, “where is it?” and the answer, “across the row!” It soon became apparent to Brian that this was going to be the fruition of his life long dream and he purchased the property in December of 2012.

Slight renovations began on the property and the vision went from cocktail napkins to paint and decor. I asked Brian what he saw as his vision of the restaurant and he said, “I knew I didn’t want it to be just another Italian restaurant.” He wanted his restaurant to reflect his diverse and eclectic culinary background.

“I wanted it to be inviting, and since I live up stairs, I feel like I am inviting people to my home for dinner.

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Upon arrival you can’t help but notice the charming Victorian home housing Across the Row Bistro. It looks warm and inviting from the street and welcomes you to come in. The gorgeous porch, even in winter looked very inviting, putting thoughts of hanging baskets, warm weather and the sounds and smells of summer time in my head. Brian mentioned that with the new additions of heaters and side drapes that can be dropped easily, his guests will be able to enjoy porch seating much later in the evening as well

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as longer into fall.

Since opening the restaurant Brian says it’s a work in progress, “I instantly felt the charm that Clinton has to offer. It’s quaint and charming and it invites the handful of girl friends to come shopping and grab a bite to eat, so the most recent evolution is the addition of lunches to my offerings.” Personally I think that is a great addition to the Village of Clinton, giving more reasons to come hang out and shop, so this editor, is a happy girl! Lunch will be available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:30 til 3pm.

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the warmer weather so that I can sit out on the porch, enjoy a great lunch and see the activity on Farmers’ Market Thursdays!!

Brian shared with me that the original business plan included being open on Sunday and Monday, which seemed to be a challenge for diners in our immediate area who didn’t want to go to commercial restaurants on those two days. As a kid, Brian stated that he and his family could have chosen from over 70 places on 7 nights

a week as to where to go eat but upon returning to his stomping grounds in 2009, the culture had somehow changed and there was never anything locally owned open on Sunday or Monday. He laughed and said, “It was like, what?

Did we stop eating on those two days a week?”

Brian noted too that the local bed and breakfast businesses in our area were very pleased that he had Sunday and Monday offerings. It was always a challenge to them particularly on those two days to advise their guests as to where they might get a good meal without a lot of travel involved. Many

people who travel like to eat at local restaurants to truly embrace the area’s heritage, but on those nights, unfortunately, corporate America seems to have been winning the race.

By opening on Sunday and Monday nights and now lunch on Monday, Brian stated, “I hope it leads to better viability for the whole area.”

No matter what the reason, Across the Row Bistro can accommodate your needs. It offers rooms on two levels that can be privatized for small intimate parties, special occasions or even business or organization meetings. Brian will work with you to make sure your menu is perfect.

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They are doing a lot of growing through hydroponics, which has grown tremendously in recent years as a way to grow more fruits and vegetables.

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contaminates and more nutritional value than their farm raised counterparts. He also raises his own herbs and snips them as needed throughout our growing season. Special dietary needs are no problem, dishes for the gluten free diner, or the vegan or vegetarian are happily prepared.

One of my personal favorite features of the restaurant is the open casual feel it has. The colors are warm and inviting and the walls are decorated with artwork of local artisans with most of it available for sale.

The tables are not covered with table clothes; I love that feature.

I love the look of wood and I for one feel much more comfortable without them!

Every table also has a locally crafted candleholder and salt cellar made by Clinton Pottery.

There are always fresh blossoms on your table and Brian gets those from the Clinton Florist.

The beautiful hard wood floors are mostly left exposed and the large floor to ceiling windows are left treatment free which also lends to the open fresh atmosphere you will enjoy. I also find the lighting to be perfect. Not too bright and not so dim that I have to squint my 50 something eyes to see the menu! Another feature that I appreciated was the temperature of the room. I know this season has been brutal, but I just don’t enjoy myself when I am out and I am cold. The temperature of the dining room was very comfortable which I appreciated very much.

As owner, head chef and general manager, Brian wears a lot of hats.

In a time where we are always on the run, I can appreciate him taking time to come out from the kitchen and greet me personally, a common practice at Across the Row Bistro. Your comfort and satisfaction is truly what matters to Brian. He makes everyone feel welcome and appreciated. His continued on next page

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Then more people will come. If they don’t have a good experience, I expect them to tell me directly. That’s the way I learn and the way the restaurant will improve and grow.” His mission is to have a place where everyone can come and feel welcome and relaxed. Come right from the office or from a day of shopping.

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The Across the Row Bistro is a full service restaurant including a full bar serving your favorite cocktails and beverages, as well as fine wines and craft beers. Brian invites you to stop by for visit.

Open for lunch, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:30-3, and dinners from 5 on Thursday through Sunday. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. For reservations call 315-381-3076. n

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Whether Easter eggs are associated with secular or religious beliefs, these colorful staples of Easter Sunday are an integral part of springtime holiday decor and celebrations. Certain misconceptions about Easter eggs have developed over time, and the following are some of the more common myths about Easter eggs that have made the rounds.

Myth: Easter eggs are safe to eat after your egg hunt is over.

Fact: Hardboiled eggs generally remain safe to eat at room temperature for about two hours. If the temperature outside or indoors is very warm, the eggs should be eaten within one hour. People risk food-borne illnesses if they consume Easter eggs that have been left out for several hours or overnight. It is better to dispose of colored eggs after the annual egg hunt or at least keep hardboiled eggs refrigerated until the hunt begins.

Myth: It is unsafe to eat all dyed Easter eggs.

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safe or not depends on the type of dye used. Many kits use vegetable-based dyes that are food-safe.

These same pigments are used in traditional food coloring. Even if the dye has penetrated beneath the shell, it should still be safe for consumption. Kits for blownout eggs may use dyes that are not food-safe. Also, people who are allergic to certain food dyes might want to avoid eating dyed eggs.

Myth: Pastel-colored eggs have long-rooted religious significance.

Fact: An Easter egg hunt is a tradition that originated with pagan spring festivals.

But like many pagan practices, Easter egg hunting was eventually adopted

by Christians and assigned religious significance. In the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, Easter eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Christ shed on the cross. The hard shell of the egg symbolizes the sealed Tomb of Christ for many. In A.D. 1610 under Pope Paul V, the Christian Church officially adopted the Easter egg custom that the eggs symbolize the resurrection.

Myth: An Easter egg roll is an American tradition.

Fact: In Germany, England and other countries, children traditionally rolled eggs down hillsides

at Easter. This practice may have initially symbolized the rolling away of the rock from Jesus Christ’s tomb before his resurrection. When European immigrants arrived in North America, they brought these Easter egg traditions with them. One of the more popular Easter egg rolls of modern day takes place on the White House lawn, where children push an egg through the grass with a long-handled spoon. Some say this tradition was established by Dolly Madison in 1814.

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downtown Rome, spent lots of money completely remodeling with bright, vibrant, clean colors to bring freshly made Mexican food to the hungry Romans.

On June 20, 2012, “Fresh Mex” opened its doors in the historical Grand building on E. Dominic St. Its owner, Chip Travis, a single father of 2, had been working in the medical/bio-tech sales field

for 21 years, when one day he found himself unemployed due to layoffs. Although Chip had a degree in journalism, he felt the desire to own his own business, be his own boss and expand his horizons. The only experience in

the food industry that Chip had was working for his grandparent’s business, Green Acres, doing odd jobs, but never cooking. He knew his determination was all that would be needed to make these restaurants successfull.

When you walk in “Fresh Mex”, the aroma is enough to let you know you found the right spot.

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tacos, nachos, chips, salsa, and guacamole, made fresh, every day. Chip also likes for people to know he shops local and uses local vendors for as much as he can. When you come to “Fresh Mex”, be sure you are good and hungry; the serving sizes are massive.

No formalities here, dine in or take out. Make it your way. They will give you great food at reasonable prices...

Meals include an Entree of your choice, homemade chips & salsa and a drink; priced under $10. Kid’s meals are available as well as gluten free products.

When it comes to catchy names, this one I do believe is my favorite, “Lettuce Eat”.

Chip Travis had an eye for something he felt the people of Rome were indeed searching for, fast food, but healthy food, with fresh, locally raised and grown products.

With this thought in mind, Rome now has “Lettuce Eat”. Lettuce Eat opened its doors in January,

2014 adjacent to Fresh Mex and has been a total success from day one. Today’s fast food, as we all know is filled with by products, and chemicals. Go to a drive thru today and most of the options are fried, greasy foods filled with empty calories and a promise of a bigger belly.

“Lettuce Eat” is a buffet style salad bar that lets you pick and choose from many different products, fresh products to build your own salad paradise. Each item is priced individually so that you know exactly the cost so that there are no “surprise” costs in the end. All the products Chip uses are REAL, fresh vegetables and meats. Also available are

wraps, soon to be adding to the menu will be gluten free wraps.

By the way, other than the soups, the items are Gluten Free.

But, what Chip clearly makes known is that it’s his staff that makes him and his restaurants what they are today. He spoke very highly of what he called his “family”, and how he had no problems trusting the daily grind to his youngest staff members.

Chip credits his staff for being there when he needed them the most. A 3 time cancer survivor, he has had to leave things to them while recouping and came back to an above grade on how his team took care of things. He takes barely any credit and gives his staff the entire spotlight for the devotion and care they give daily to help make his restaurants the success Chip knew they could be.

There are always 3 “soups of the day” choices with many items to choose from to make a whopping salad or wrap. All Local products found and used when possible. Take advantage of both places Chip has invested his entire being into having, to serve the people of Rome.

His places are clean, vibrant, and score a huge A on my safety & sanitation check list, which is an awesome thing.

Thank you Chip Travis for your dedication and loyalty of bringing, and keeping your business in your home town of Rome, NY! Remember people to visit these places, keep your business and money local. These people work hard and invest so much just so that they can offer you something amazing, right here at home.

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The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce Home Show Committee presents

Visit

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THE Place for ideas, products and services for Home Improvement • Remodeling • DIY • Gardening Landscaping • Leisure • Lifestyle • Family Fun - Everything to show you how to “Love Where You Live!”

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Saturday, April 26 - Show hours 9am-5pm - Demonstrations (main stage demonstration area on exhibit floor) 9:30 to 10:30am Michael’s – Jewelry making demonstration.

11am to 1:00pm 2:00 to 3:00pm

3:30 to 4:30pm

Lowe’s Build & Grow Kids Clinic – The first 80 children to sign up at the Lowe’s booth will build a bird house to take home!

Inside Out: expert Advice on Health & Wellness – Lorraine Rapp and Linda Lowen, co-hosts/producers of the weekly health and wellness radio show “Take Care” on WRVO Public Media, share advice gleaned from the country’s top medical & wellness experts on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle from the inside out. From the best super foods to add to your diet to small lifestyle changes that yield big benefits, you’ll come away with practical tips for better health.

Meatless Mondays cooking demonstration by Chef Christopher Whitmore, Food Services Director for the Rome City School District. Have you ever heard of “Meatless Mondays”? Well here is a great opportunity to expand your culinary creativity and go outside your comfort zone without sacrificing flavor. It is a great way to look at old recipes done in a new way without the issues of high fat and high cholesterol.

Other Areas of Interest - Saturday 11am to 1:00pm KISS FM Live Remote with DJ Shaun Andrews in the lobby.

11am until gone Rome Fire Dept Chili Cook-Off in the locker room. The 4 platoons will submit a pot of their best chili and for a nominal donation attendees will be given a small sample of each. After trying them all they’ll submit their vote for the best Firehouse Chili. All proceeds will benefit the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen.

Sunday, April 27 - Show hours 9am-4pm - Demonstrations (main stage demonstration area on exhibit floor) 10:30 to 11:30am The Gardener’s of Rome will offer youth gardeners a demonstration on growing pumpkins and sunflowers.

At the end you will have an opportunity to take home some seeds and participate in our annual Giant Pumpkin/ Largest Sunflower Contest. Last year our local winner for the sunflower also won on the National level for The Gardeners of America and Men’s Garden Clubs of America.

12N to 1:00pm Tomboy Tools, Inc., is the only provider of hands-on education and high-quality ergonomically designed hand and power tools for women. Our mission is to build confidence and empower women through hands-on education, quality tools and an independent business opportunity. Our tool party guests learn simple tool applications, cost-effective techniques, share project ideas and money saving tips and gain the confidence to tackle basic projects on their own in a fun, social and engaging environment.

1:30 to 2:00pm

The Mohawk Valley Institute for Learning in Retirement (MVILR) presentation by Ann Maher.

2:30 to 3:30pm

The Home Depot demonstration on Floor Tiling.

Other Areas of Interest - Sunday Kids! Meet your favorite Cartoon Characters (strolling at various locations), courtesy of Rotary Club of Rome

12N to 3pm

THROuGHOuT THe WeeKenD • The Marketplace Room – Variety of Independent Retailers, • electronic Child Fingerprinting, courtesy of the Rome Police Department in booth 17 • Fun Zone – Jumping Castle, courtesy of Gilbert Supply Company, on the main floor • Adam Brockway Photography, official portrait photographer for Rome’s Capitol Theatre will offer visitors a FREE session in his photo booth, providing a 4-photo strip printout on the spot!

• First LeGO League - Argonauts Team #1616, (Marcy) and Mindstorm Magicians Team #1611 (Rome) will demonstrate their LEGO robots. STEM on the move!

Thanks also to supporters: Pulse Magazine Rome Sentinel Rome Observer WRVO Public Media Olney’s Flowers The theme for the 2014 Rome Home Show is “Love Where You Live!” to encourage home improvement, neighborhood improvement, and community pride. To that end, this year’s show will have a nominal admission fee structure each day to benefit one of the community’s most beloved cultural organizations, the Rome Capitol Theater: $2.00 general admission per person; $3.00 for families (2 adults + children) $1.00 for seniors (65+); Children 12 & under: Free (must be accompanied by an adult)

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50/50 Raffle: One drawing each day (Tickets sold Sat are not good for Sunday) 1 ticket for $1, 3 for $2 or an arm’s length for $5.

Ticket sales end Sat at 4pm, winner announced at 4:30pm.

Ticket sales end Sun at 3pm, winner announced at 3:30pm.

Prize is one-half the total sales. Need not be present to win – hold on to your tickets – winning numbers will be posted on the Chamber website. www.RomeChamber.com or call the office on Monday, April 28 (315) 337-1700.

The Capitol Theatre provides cultural and educational opportunities to the community through the performing and visual arts in Rome’s historic 1928 theater. Funds raised will support ongoing programming at Rome Capitol Theatre, including the Capitol’s new education program and programs for individuals with hearing disabilities.

Booth Exhibitor A AmeriCU Credit Union B First LEGO League C Rome Capitol Theatre D Rome for the Holidays 1 & 2 Joe Tahan’s Furniture 3 American Red Cross 4 Mid Atlantic Waterproofing 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Oneida County Tourism 12 Liberty Tabletop 13 Merritt Estate Winery 14 Bluegreen Corp.

15 L & R Flagpoles 16 City of Rome 17 Rome Police Department 18 CNY Home Tech Services 19 Rome Fire Department 20 Rome Chamber of Commerce 21 Rotary Club of Rome 22 Doreen M. St. Thomas, Esq. 23 Lincoln Investment Planning 24 Liberty Mutual Insurance

The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce Presents The 39th Annual Rome Home Show Sat., April 26, 9am‐5pm & Sun., April 27, 9am‐4pm J.F. Kennedy Civic Arena ~ 500 W. Embargo St, Rome, NY

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Avon Scentsy Tomboy Tools (Sunday only) Chimo’s Catering

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The happy crew at DiCastro’s Brick Oven here in front of the famous brick oven. Anyone who has been here knows, those pies are fabulous.

Owner, Lisa DiCastro told us that Jason Watts is in his third year with them and is now head pizza maker!

She said, “He’s definitely got it down now, he bakes pizzas and breads to perfection.” Posed here are from left, Kerry Cooper, Paul Smythe, Lindsey Mosher, Jason Watts, and Lisa DiCastro. Lisa also told us that she was really looking forward to opening her patio seating.

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This year, make your Easter ham effortless by ditching the oven and using your slow cooker instead. While most people think about slow cooking for staples like chili and stew, it’s also perfect for center-of-the-plate feasts - like an Easter ham.

Using the slow cooker, you can minimize both prep time and cleanup time, leaving plenty of room in the day for church, hunting eggs and enjoying time with your loved ones.

Ham is a tradition for many families this time of year, and because it pairs well with a multitude of ingredients, you can create a unique dish every time.

For a fresh spin on the classic ham, try this Sweet Southern Slow-Cooker Ham recipe from the National Pork Board. Apple cider and bourbon (or vanilla extract, if you prefer) combine to create a rich flavor complemented by the sweetness of brown sugar.

Round out your Easter menu by pairing your ham with classic sides such as oven-roasted carrots, asparagus wrapped in bacon and mashed sweet potatoes.

You can also use leftover ham for flavor-packed recipes like Ham, Apple and Cheddar Crepes, which are ideal for a family-style brunch.

Sweet Southern Slow-Cooker Ham Yield: 12 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 4 to 8 hours •1 bone-in fully cooked ham, about 5 1/2 pounds •1 cup apple cider •1/2 cup dark brown sugar •1/3 cup Kentucky bourbon •1/4 cup honey •1/4 cup Dijon mustard •4 fresh thyme sprigs Place ham in large slow cooker.

Whisk cider with brown sugar, bourbon, honey and mustard.

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Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours, or until very tender. Remove ham to rest on cutting board. Pass remaining cooking liquid through fine mesh sieve into saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly reduced. Carve ham into serving pieces. Brush ham pieces with cooking liquid before arranging on platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Note: For a non-alcoholic alternative, replace the bourbon with 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.

Cooking Tip: Use leftover ham to make Ham, Apple and Cheddar Crepes.

Ham, Apple and Cheddar Crepes Yield: 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes 3 cups ham, shredded and warmed 1 3/4 cups 2% milk 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 4 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Granny Smith apple, halved, cored and thinly sliced Cheese Sauce 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon allpurpose flour 1 cup 2% milk 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped Pour milk, butter, eggs and salt in blender. Mix until well combined.

Add flour. Mix for 15 to 20 seconds or until smooth. Let stand for 10 minutes.

Heat an 8-inch crepe pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Coat well with nonstick cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup batter into pan, swirl to fully cover bottom of pan. Cook for 1 minute or until crepe begins to curl around edges. Carefully flip and cook for an additional 30 seconds or until set. Transfer to plate. Repeat with additional cooking spray and remaining batter. Layer cooked crepes between pieces of wax paper to prevent sticking.

Lay a crepe on clean work surface. Arrange few slices of apple on quarter of crepe; top with shredded ham. Fold crepe in half to cover filling and fold in half again to create triangular shape. Repeat with remaining crepes, apple and ham. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and hold in warm oven until ready to serve, or up to 30 minutes.

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By: Dr. Timothy J. DelMedico It all starts with the sun. The sun provides energy to grow our foods. It feeds our body. It can even affect our chemical balance and our moods. This is the time of year that humans in our chosen region wake up from our long winter slumber. The sun becomes stronger and our bodies take notice.

Circadian rhythms are our natural “built in” time clock.

They are affected by the amount of sunlight that we are exposed to.

Circadian rhythms allow organisms to anticipate and prepare for precise and regular environmental changes.

When the sun hits the photosensative cells in our bodies, chemicals are released. Our bodies are constantly adapting to our environment. If we can adapt, we are healthy. If we cannot, we get sick. It’s as simple as that.

We take this for granted because we do not even have to think about it. Our autonomic nervous system takes care of it for us. As you read this article right now, your nervous system is controlling your heart rate, blood pressure, kidney funtion, adrenal glands, the regeneration of cells, your immune system, respiration in your lungs and hundreds of other body processes. This “design” is absolutely amazing and mind boggling to say the least. I

have been studying it for over 20 years. It is so complicated yet so simple. Yet, we often neglect the very system of the body that is in control.

The ONLY way to maintain the integrity of the nervous system is with regular Chiropractic checkups and adjustments. You go to the dentist for regular tooth checks and cleanings. Teeth look nice but do they control anything? Are your teeth controlling and coordinating every cell, tissue and organ in your body?

The answer is no. Certainly I am not against regular dental check ups but why maintain proper dental hygiene while neglecting your nervous system?

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Chiropractic is unlike ANY other profession today. All the others are out there treating symptoms.

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Paramount beliefs include the fact that the body has the natural ability to heal itself without drugs or surgery if given the chance to do so. The nervous system is the master system of the body.

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Back to Basics: Foam Rolling Would you like to get a massage everyday? I would assume most people would love to but are not willing to spend the time or money to have one every day or week. However, there is another method of getting a massage for a much lower investment of time and money. It’s called foam rolling. Although I do highly recommend having a massage at least once a month If you have ever seen people at the gym laying on something that looked like a log, that loglike tool is a foam roller.

These rollers come in many colors, vary in size and have different levels of firmness providing a more or less intense massage.

Foam rolling, also known as selfmyofascial release or self-massage, is a simple technique that “loosens” your muscles to prepare for movement. Think of your muscles as rubber bands; over time these bands develop knots and lose elasticity. Even if you stretch the band, the knots and rigidity remain. Foam rolling essentially massages out these knots and rigid tissues, creating smooth gliding surfaces for more efficient movement.

Here are the benefits of performing this technique.

1. Restoring normal function: Whether pre or post-workout or even starting your day, foam rolling can aid in increasing range of motion and mobility. It can assist in muscle recovery, restoring it to an elastic, healthy, and “ready to perform” state.

2. Release tension and trigger points: Chronic muscle tension can cause a decrease in flexibility and often causes knots

or tender points in the muscle.

Using a rolling modality i.e.: foam roller, tennis ball, rubber ball, or Theracane, can help to alleviate muscle tension by breaking up fascia (web-like adhesion around muscle) and restoring blood flow and function to the area.

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Music from page 13 from the music played during the reception. A favorite performer may not be appropriate during the ceremony, but that doesn’t mean the couple can’t dance to that artist’s music during the reception.

Live musicians can add a more elegant feel to the ceremony, but such performers also can be costly. Playing prerecorded music may not be as elegant as having a live performer, but it can cost a lot less and still make for an enjoyable day and evening.

Reception Many couples prefer deejays to live bands for their wedding receptions. Deejays can play favorite songs as couples and their guests know them, while bands can only play their own renditions of those songs.

Another thing to consider when choosing between a deejay or live band for the reception is the venue itself. Some venues are smaller and unable to accommodate a full band, while others may not have ideal acoustics, making it difficult for a live band to sound as good as they might in a more music-friendly environment.

The formality of the event should also come into consideration when choosing between a live band or a deejay for the reception. Deejays spinning the latest top 40 hits may stick out like sore thumbs at especially formal weddings, while a classical

orchestra likely won’t fit into the laid back theme of a beach or destination wedding.

Couples tying the knot outdoors may need to consider equipment when choosing bands or deejays to play their weddings. For example, some venues do not provide equipment, such as microphones and speaker systems, to couples for their ceremonies.

Renting such equipment can be costly, but couples can often skirt such charges by hiring deejays or bands who lend couples their equipment during the ceremony.

Deejays or bands who will loan and set up the necessary sound equipment for outdoor ceremonies merit extra consideration.

When discussing music to be played during the reception, couples must consider their own musical tastes as well as those of their guests. A wide range of popular music tends to go best at wedding receptions, as guests are more likely to dance to songs they recognize. Avoid any music that has the potential to offend guests, opting for lighter, happier tunes instead. Whether hiring a band or deejay, couples should make a list of no-play songs or artists and make sure that such lists are included in their contracts.

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Each Sunday evening, the group’s administrator draws from the pool of nominees and randomly selects a business from three different categories; restaurant, retail, and a specialized category of businesses that are more difficult to “mob;” One that offers a more specific service; an auto repair shop, salon, karate studio, etc.

Our primary goal is to highlight local small businesses. Mobbers are asked to patronize the weekly selections in an effort to increase foot traffic & sales. Shopping with cash is also encouraged, hence the name, although it is certainly not mandatory. The drawing offers small businesses an opportunity to get their name out there and make consumers aware of their offerings. If you aren’t able to pay them a visit during the week that they are the selected mob target, no problem! Yes, the intent of the drawing is to get more people in the door during that week, but the bigger picture is getting the public informed about what products and services are available for the next time they are out shopping.

“It says a lot of positive things about a community if it has an organically created, organized cash mob, says Rome Capitol Theatre Director of Development, Kylie Pierce. She continues, “A thriving small business community is essential to the health of the larger community. I love our local cash mob because the nominations are generated by those who participate, and the

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Scott Shepardson Softball Tournament, Marcy, 12 North Sports Bar & Grill, 8am Super Natural Egg-Stravaganza, Baldwinsville (Beaver Lake), 10-2, 638-2519 CNY Food Cupboard Benefit Show featuring Courtesy Tier, Hamilton, Barge Canal Coffee Co., 8 Sunday 4/20 Spring Choral Concert, Hamilton, Colgate Memorial Chapel, 7:30 Monday 4/21 The Lightening Thief Book Party (Kids 10+), Hamilton Public Library, 4:30 “The Future of American Politics: The State of our Nation and Our Cities” Lecture by Rudy Giuliani, Hamilton, Colgate’s Memorial Chapel, 5, Tickets avail at Colgate Bookstore starting 4/7 Tuesday 4/22 Children’s Story Time, Hamilton Public Library, 10:30am Earth Day, Baldwinsville (Beaver Lake), 638-2519 Hiking NY Mountains in Four Seasons, New Hartford Public Library, 7 Scooby Doo Live!, Utica, The Stanley, 7, 724-4000 Jay Black (Comedian), Utica, MVCC, 8:30 Live Music: John Keller (Folk Rock), Hamilton, Colgate Inn, 7 Wednesday 4/23 4/23,30 Lifelong Learning Program: “Faith & Despair in TV & Movies”, Hamilton Public Library, 4, $5 Trivia Night, Hamilton, Colgate Inn, 8 Friday 4/25 4/25-27 “The Importance of Being Earnest” (Players of Utica), noon, 724-7624 6th Annual Prohibition Party, Utica, FX/Matt Brewery, 6-9 David Davis and the Warrior River Boys, Clinton, KAC, 8

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