PULSE JULY 2012 Vol. 1 No. 9

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“Now More than a Magazine, a Community Hub” 50 Chenango Ave N, Clinton NY 13323 PHONE: 315-525-3582 FAX: 315-381-3478 www.pulsepointpress.com Janet Stanley, Publisher janet.stanley@pulsepointpress.com PULSE is distributed in the following areas... Little Falls, Herkimer, Newport, Mohawk, Ilion, Frankfort, Schuyler, Utica, New Hartford, Clinton, Yorkville, New York Mills, Marcy, Washington Mills, Whitesboro, Boonville, Barneveld, Rome, Oneida,Vernon,Verona, Sherrill, and Hamilton.

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The customers who have used PULSE for the past 9 months have seen results... our distribution is key to those results... personally distributed, PULSE goes to 100’s of pick up points including, convenience stores, diners, donut shops, tire centers, muffler/oil change shops, colleges, chiropractor, doctor and dentist offices, physical therapy locations, grocery stores, pizza shops, fitness centers, theaters, restaurants, deli’s, nail salons, hair salons, tanning salons, and the list goes on and on. The delivery focus is obviously to leave PULSE everywhere there is great foot traffic and places where people sit and wait.

The content of PULSE is light, fun and entertaining.

Nothing negative or political. No local news just local events.

The extensive calendar of events grows with every issue.

My PASSION is helping small business owners, locally owned and operated Mom and Pop shops, get their messages out to the thousands of readers of PULSE magazine... Shopping local is the only sure cure for economic slumps in our hamlets, villages and cities...

Do your part...

What STAYS local, GROWS local!!

Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PulseMagazine.2011 We welcome your calendar of events items from your church, organizations, groups, clubs, schools, etc.

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PULSE is taking the trademark charm of the region we love and giving it a home online, for a ‘Main Street’ experience with the connectedness and convenience of the 21st century.

garage sale or neighborhood block party.

Using our handy Places+ Directory, powered by Locable, you can find and share tips on where to experience the There’s nothbest of what ing better than our community the feeling we has to offer. It’s get from the easy and free place we call for business home. The owners to be Jump in ... become a part of the “Main Street” included in familiar faces experience... Help PULSE grow our great area... and places of ourWhat STAYS local, GROWS local !!

Places+, and community are you’ll be getting the foundations of treasured so much more than a simple memories: the market you listing. We help you share visit for Sunday night supper’s what makes your business last minute ingredients, the unique. With ongoing uppark where your youngster dates to our business identity first learned to throw that solution tools, we make it famous curve ball, the coffee simple to get the most out shop where You can even list your upcoming of the constantly you always event for free to spread the word... changing online run into a environment. Now friend. you can spend more time doing what you love and less Now we’re adding fresh time worrying about how to ways to interact with the put the web to work for your great local stories that color business. our community. Stay connected and go behind the scenes Best of all, you’ll be able to with us to get to know this share anything from this local town even better. Comment treasure trove with friends on articles, enter and vote and neighbors easily through in contests, and help create email, Facebook, Twitter ...It’s easy and free for a showcase of and more – plus, business owners to be what makes us Google loves us. included in Places+... special.

With so many good people and Our Event Calendar makes great stories to celebrate, it easy to discover and share check back with us often local happenings and fun for the latest from around activities so you’ll never town. We’re bringing the miss a town hall meeting or community together online weekend concert again. You and helping businesses join can even list your upcoming the conversation. Welcome event for free to spread the home, we’re so glad you’re word about an upcoming here.

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Snacking doesn’t have to be UN-healthy

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Snacking often elicits mixed reviews. Some health plans say that it is important to eat several small meals or snacks during the day to keep metabolism rates in check. Other information states that snacks can be a person’s undoing, causing unnecessary weight gain -- especially when snacking is frequent. These mixed feelings can be a little confusing.

* Dark chocolate bark: Melt dark chocolate and add a desired fruit, such as dried cranberries, cherries, or raisins.

Enjoy a small piece, which will be high in antioxidants, to fend off hunger pangs. * String cheese: An individual serving of low-fat mozzarella or Monterey Jack string cheese offers a serving of dairy and protein to keep you full.

The National Health and Nutrition Survey supports snacking.

The survey found that people who eat snacks in addition to * Smoothie: Whip up a three meals a day had higher smoothie made from proteinlevels of rich nutrients in Greek their diets. But yogurt not all snacks and are a good some idea. Consumfrozen ing a fattening fruit. bag of potato Add a chips is an dash unhealthy of fruit approach juice to snacking. and Fruit and vegetables remain some of the more However, a blend. healthy snacks a person can enjoy. piece of dark Enjoy chocolate or a handful of nuts as a meal replacement or a can add essential nutrients to a refreshing snack. person’s diet.

Many different snacks make healthy additions to a person’s diet. Two to three snacks a day may be all that’s needed to help keep a person feeling satiated and less likely to overeat at meals. Here are some healthy snack ideas.

* Fruit: There’s no better snack than fruit. Keep a bowl of fruit or some homemade fruit salad on hand and enjoy a small portion when you want to fill up without consuming too many calories.

* Olives: A handful of olives can quench a salty craving and provide essential fatty acids that may help to improve heart health.

* Whole-grain crackers: Fiberfull grain crackers can satisfy salty cravings as well as fill your stomach with something hearty.

* Hummus: Hummus is made from chickpeas, which are naturally low in fat and high in fiber.

This dip will keep you feeling full.

Men and women can choose among a variety of healthy snacks throughout the day.

* Edamame: These are a variety of soybeans that are sweeter, larger and more easily digested than other soybeans. They are a natural source of antioxidants and isoflavones. * Banana and chocolate: Rolling a banana in semi-sweet chocolate chips can satisfy a fruit and chocolate craving.

Smart snacking can mean reducing feelings of hunger and increasing the amount of nutrients in the body.

Snacks also may be an integral component of a healthy weightloss plan.

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What does “Community” mean to you?

We all come from different places and our country is a confederate of communities comprising this thing we call America. We hear things, especially during election years, like “all politics is local” and ever more we’re hearing about the importance of buying local. But why? Haven’t we moved beyond the importance of our immediate community? Social media zealots may suggest so.

My name is Brian Ostrovsky, I’m the founder and CEO of Locable which is a growing network of local community websites launched in coordination with great local publishers such as PULSE. Our goal is to build community online and help everyone, including business owners, be a part of the conversation. I started this company for a simple reason, Main Street in my small, Northern California foothills, gold-rush town started to lose its place as the cultural hub of the community as I was coming of age and the community is worse off as a result.

Our little company works with people who love where they live be it urban, suburban or rural and love what makes it unique; it’s“theirs”. So, while no two communities are identical, I like to ask, “what makes your community unique?” and I’m never disappointed by the

response.

With this article I’ll pose two questions and I’d love it if you’d go online to www.pulsepointpress.com, to share your opinion with the community. “What does community mean to you?” and “What’s unique about your community?” Whether you define your community as your city, neighborhood, church or something else I’d like to hear about it and I think others would as well.

So if you love where you live, where you came from, or where you’re aching to return to we want to hear from you.

Take just a few minutes to go online to www. pulsepointpress.com and look for the Community icon in the right sidebar under the calendar or the July summary on the homepage to navigate to the article titled “What does community mean to you?” and leave us your thoughts in the comments at the bottom of the page.

We’ll share most of the comments to our fans on Facebook and the comments with the most votes (our version of likes) and those which are most impassioned may appear in the next issue of PULSE in a section we’re calling “Our Community, Written by You”. Won’t you help us tell your story and that of the place you call home?

Food For Thought: When you shop locally, you are supporting more than just your local businesses. Those who shop locally are supporting their community, their neighbors and themselves – a practice that should be exercised every day of the year, don’t wait for those days set aside and marketed to shop locally... make it a habit...

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Family entertaining made easy Families come together throughout the year for a variety of celebrations. From birthdays to major holidays, the chances for entertaining are numerous.

Some people relish the idea of opening their homes to guests.

Others feel overwhelmed by the prospect of entertaining.

There are different ways to make the process easier and go more smoothly.

Parties and family dinners are meant to be enjoyable, but very often hosts cannot fully participate in the fun. That’s because they’re often busy serving food, cleaning up minor messes, wrangling with the children, or meeting the needs of their guests. But guests intend to spend time with their hosts, and hosts should remember that when planning a party.

Although all obstacles cannot be avoided, there are many strategies that can be used to make entertaining enjoyable for

all involved. Here’s how.

Pot-luck-style events are an ideal way to cut down on time in the kitchen and enjoy everyone’s favorite recipes.

work for the main course. Appetizers can be store bought and enhanced with a little touch that makes them take on a homemade feel. For example, serve packaged egg rolls with a homemade spicy dipping sauce.

* Cut down on your work. * Share the work. Entertaining There’s no need to have a dozcan not only be time-consuming, en entrees on the menu. Here’s but it can also be expensive. a good rule of thumb: Plan on Spreading out the responsia higher number of appetizers bilities can relieve some of the and one main course.

This way pressure. If a particular family member is known for a certain dish or beverage, request he or she bring it to the party to lessen your workload and ensure Simple strategies make it easy for the host to enjoy guests get parties with family. a dish they love. Not only may guests feel flattered, guests can fill up on finger foods but chances are they will look while you have ample time to forward to opportunities to complete the cooking or prep share culinary classics as well.

* Heat and eat. Select foods that can be prepared in advance, stored and then heated the day of the event. This way you can do the cooking when you have time and not feel rushed the day of the party. Baked pasta dishes, stews, casseroles, soups, and many other items can be prepped and cooked, then simply heated up. Also, many dishes taste even better when allowed to sit a day or two and absorb all of the flavors in the seasoning. If you prefer cooking something that is traditionally done the day of, like a roast, use a slow cooker that can be set in the morning and have the food ready and hot when you’re set to serve guests. * Cook foods you know. Now is not the time to experiment cont. on page 35

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When it’s time to fire up the grill, go beyond the bun this season with succulent pork ribs.

Armed with these juicy tips and a great recipe, you’ll be ready to grill with the best – and that could mean big prizes for you.

The Rib Basics Need a rundown on ribs? The National Pork Board has the tips and tricks you need to know to take your grilling game to the next level: •Back ribs originate from the blade and center section of the pork loin, which is known for the “finger meat” between the bones. Back ribs also are referred to as “baby” back ribs because they are smaller than spareribs.

•Spareribs, usually larger and heavier than back ribs, are known for their delicious, meaty pork flavor.

•Dry rubs are a mixture of herbs and spices applied to ribs just before barbecuing to create an intensely flavorful, smoky crust.

•Ribs are often basted with sauces during the barbecuing process to enhance flavor and to create a sweet and savory glaze. For best results, brush ribs generously during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

•Always use tongs, not a fork, to turn ribs as they cook – piercing the meat causes juices to escape.

•When grilling ribs, adding aromatic wood chips like hickory, apple or oak to the preheated coals infuses the meat with the distinctive smoky flavor prized in authentic barbecue.

Sweet, Spicy, and Smoky Spareribs Serves 6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours • 5 pounds spareribs, cut into 4-rib slabs • 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika • 1 tablespoon kosher salt • 2 teaspoons dried oregano • 2 teaspoons cumin, ground • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chiles, or chili powder • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon onion powder • 1/2 cup honey, heated until liquid Mix paprika, salt, oregano, cumin, chipotle or chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder together in small bowl. Sprinkle generously over both sides of ribs. Let stand at room temperature while preparing grill.

Prepare outdoor grill for indirect medium-hot grilling.

For a gas grill, remove cooking grates. Preheat grill on High.

Turn 1 burner off. Place disposable aluminum foil pan over off burner and add 2 cups water to pan. Replace grates. Adjust heat to 350°F. For a charcoal grill, place disposable aluminum foil pan on 1 side of charcoal grate.

Build fire on opposite side, and let burn until coals are coated with white ash. Spread coals in grill opposite pan and let burn 15 to 20 minutes. Add 2 cups water to pan. Position cooking grate in grill.

Lightly oil cooking grate. Place ribs over foil pan and cover grill.

Cook, adding water to pan as needed, until ribs are browned, fork-tender, and meat pulls away from end of bone, about 2 hours. (For charcoal grill, add 10 briquettes to fire every 45 minutes to maintain heat.) During last 20 minutes, occasionally brush both sides of ribs with warm honey.

Let stand 5 minutes, cut into ribs, and serve hot.

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Support music education Millions of children across the country are missing out on music and arts programs as budget cuts force these programs to shut down. There are many people who believe that an education without music is not a complete education, and different organizations are joining together to raise money and help reinstitute music programs in schools across the United States.

Crash & Burn Apparel, a contemporary clothing line based in Los Angeles, is partnering with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation and their “Songwriters Music Series.” The collaboration will help support the foundation’s mission to restore instrumental music programs across the country.

Last year the “Songwriters Music Series” raised more than $358,000 in support of music education programs nationwide through performances featuring “Glee” star Matthew Morrison, Grammy Award-winning artist Colbie Callait and Andy Grammer. This year’s music series will kickoff in Chicago, travel to New York and conclude in California,

reflecting the country’s multiethnic population and diverse array of musical styles, such as hip hop, rock and roll, country, rhythm and blues, jazz, and pop. Each event will provide an opportunity for energized, informed and socially conscious individuals to share in and spread the word about the power of music.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and each evening will serve as a platform for networking amidst great music while offering an up close and personal acoustic performance with chart-topping artists and some newly discovered talent. Tickets for the series can be purchased at www. vh1savethemusic. org/songwriters.

Crash & Burn Apparel has designed a limited edition T-shirt for the “Songwriters Music Series.” A portion of the proceeds will benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. The T-shirts are available for both men and women at www.shopcrashandburn.com/songwriters and will be available at various events hosted by Crash & Burn Apparel throughout the 2012 year.

This Summer with the Ommegang Brewery There is more to enjoy at the Ommegang Brewery this summer than quality beer in a beautiful, near pastoral setting.

Dan Smalls Presents has booked a diverse summer of entertainment for patrons to enjoy.

This season truly covers the gambit from indie rock to blues country including some nostalgic favorites.

talent buyers and entertainment booking agencies in New York State and hosts shows at various venues you already know and love. Camping is generally available at Ommegang shows, but please consult web event pages or call before you haul to assure your very best and well planned experience. Sign up for the DSP newsletter by emailing dan@ dansmallspresents.com. Parties There are events beyond muinterested in being on a street sic as well, including something team in the Utica area for DSP seriously may contact yours Check out this summers fun involvtruly or send an email music line up and how to get to mohawkvalleyproing beer, waffles, and motions@gmail.com. your tickets on page 5 puppets.

Your support of live of your PULSE. music is what keeps it in the air and hearts of Ommegang’s website wants all. Thank you! to be in your bookmarks, and Dan Smalls Presents does, too. ~MLW DSP is one of the premiere umaf.melissa@gmail.com

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Get Ready for Some Serious Family Fun In today’s hurry-up world, many families are looking for ways to slow down a little and spend some quality time together, just having fun. The good news is that it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money, and you don’t have to go very far to have a great time.

Here are some ways your family can make the most of family time and have some serious fun.

Become day trippers.

Feel like getting out of town, but don’t want to go far? Try a family day trip.

-State parks - You can go on a hike or bike ride, have a picnic and enjoy the great outdoors on your own, or participate in events such as fishing tournaments, wildlife education, moonlight walks or star gazing talks.

-Nearby cities - Play tourist in a city that’s close by, but you haven’t been to before. Check out the local shops, museums, parks and restaurants - you may be surprised at how much there is to do. Get suggestions from your friends using Bing’s new social search features; someone you know may have recently been there and have some great ideas. Or you could find people who are experts on that area and can help you find the perfect place to visit.

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Come in for a night out, to catch up with an old friend, or just because it sounds wonderful; we will treat you right!!!

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-Carnivals and street fairs - Get in on some old-fashioned fun and make the most of these hometown celebrations. The kids will get a kick out of it - and you may feel like a kid again yourself.

-Local museums - Art, history, science, kid-themed and quirky - there are all kinds of museums just waiting to be explored.

Keep an eye out for special exhibits and family events. Many museums have free days and no- or low-cost activities and classes you can all do together.

-Free movie screenings and concerts - Some parks and rec departments and shopping centers have family movie and music events. Take a picnic dinner, go early and enjoy some free family fun.

-Backyard camping - Pitch a tent or two and spend the night under the stars. Grill dinner, or make s’mores over the fire pit,

and “rough it” together without ever leaving home.

Help your community.

Serving together is a fun way to grow closer to each other and make a difference where you live.

-Charity events - Sign up to help with or participate in a charity race. From planning and organizing, to checking people in, setting up water stations and actually racing, there are plenty of ways you can help make a fundraising event a success.

-Urban and community gardens - Sowing, watering, weeding and harvesting - there’s always something that needs to be done in a community garden.

Even the littlest ones can have some fun doing good.

Be hometown foodies.

Discover your inner “locovore” by exploring all the different ways to enjoy locally produced food.

-Farmers markets - From apples to zucchini, you can find just about any kind of fresh produce, as well as bread, honey, herbs and more. Take your time, try some samples and talk to the vendors about their goods.

Bring home some fresh ingredients and experiment with new recipes. Check our calendar for the local farmers’ market dates and time!

-Restaurants - Try that new restaurant down the street, or the one you’ve driven by a few times but have never been to.

It can be a culinary adventure and a great way to support the local economy. If you’re not sure where to go, check out all of the wonderful places who are advertising in this month’s PULSE with the “Taste of the Region.” focus... There is bound to be a few you just have to try!!

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Food trends that are growing in popularity There are many different food trends that come and go throughout the years.

Whether linked to recent medical research or brought on by experimentation, different foods or ingredients can quickly become the must-have items for foodies.

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* Artisan chocolates: Forget those runof-the-mill chocolate bars sold at the convenience store; small producers of carefully sourced cocoa beans are turning up left and right. These types of chocolates appeal to eco-conscious consumers as well as those who simply enjoy good food. The chocolates cater to adult tastes and veer away from standard chocolate and nut creations. * Gluten free: The demand for gluten-free products has increased significantly, as many people are in tune with their personal health and reticent to consume products that feature gluten. Look for new blends of soy, rice and corn flour used

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* Resurgence of butchers: Fed up with the humdrum flavor of mass-produced beef from the supermarket, consumers have essentially driven the resurgence of independent meat markets across the country. There is also a growth in heritage cattle and pig breeds to produce more flavorful meats. * Fancy salts: Although salt has not always been trendy, new opinions on salt may be helping reshape salt’s reputation, and it all starts with artisan salts. Today’s gourmands are enjoying Black Hawaiian sea salt, alder-smoked salts and merlot-infused crystals.

Every year seems to boast its own trends, and 2012 has proven to be no exception.

Based on the latest buzz as well as information from this year’s Fancy Food Show, here’s a look at a few up-and-coming trends.

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in everything from pastas to pancakes.

* Cooking kits: The do-it-yourself-chef has been spurred on by the wealth of information available over the Internet and on television.

Still, some would-be cooks find it intimidating to put all of the necessary ingredients together.

Pre-packaged kits with step-bystep instructions can help with the creation of a variety of food from cheeses to pies. * Quick response codes: Though not edible, QR codes are being used by more and more food manufacturers. These scannable codes enable consumers to use their phones or tablets to learn more information about an item than can actually fit on the packaging. Winemakers are using QR codes to help consumers make informed decisions about pairing wine with different meals.

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Enjoy the “Sunporch Room” when dining with us.

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Grilled Alaskan Salmon Salad A delicious piece of grilled salmon on top of mixed greens with dried cranberries, walnuts, mandarin oranges, shredded carrots and crumbled bleu cheese ... served with our amazing “homemade” Italian dressing!

All Desserts are “Homemade” and “Baked on Premises” . . . cannolis, cheesecakes, tiramisu and many others.

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Wedding and Banquet Facility • Accomodations for up to 400 • 3 Dining Rooms to Choose from • Over 30 Years Experience • In-House Wedding Consultaion • No Customary Room Charge • Customized Menus Available • Open 12 months for Weddngs/Parties/Banquests “Quality is a necessity, and our mission is to provide you with a pleasant atmosphere, quality food, and efficient service.” ~ Rudolph F. Scialdo II Owner/Operator

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How parents can dine out without drama

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Some parents cringe at the mere mention of dining out with their children, envisioning 90 minutes of crying, taunting and tantrums. While some cultures place great significance on dining out as a family, North Americans seem less inclined to do so -- unless it is at a familyfriendly (not food-friendly) chain restaurant or fast food establishment. However, dining out with

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snack on and distract them from hunger pangs. * Request a table near the bathroom. While looking at the restroom doors may not make for the most inviting ambiance, it does reduce the hassle of snaking through tables and rows with a child who needs to use the restroom. * Order for the table. Giving kids a choice may waste time and lead to arguments. Order a few items that everyone can share, increasing the likelihood that your child will find something he or she wants to eat. * Stick with recognizable foods.

Now is not the time to ask junior to delve into seafood salad or osso bucco. Save taste-testing for another time when there’s nobody else around to hear your child’s protestations. * Make dessert a reward not an expectation. If the children behave to your liking, dessert can be a reward. It will reinforce good behavior the next time you decide to dine out.

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Why is it called a Hamburger?

Hamburgers are a beloved food, particularly during grilling season.

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Trivia database KGB Answers states that 13 billion hamburgers are consumed worldwide every year. That’s 35,616,438 burgers eaten each day. As people around the globe munch on savory ground beef and their preferred toppings and condiments, many people have wondered just why a hamburger is called a hamburger. After all, there is no ham in it.

A hamburger is a cooked ground patty, typically made out of beef, though different meats have been substituted in recent years. Still, most people will not find

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The name “hamburger” comes from where the first hamburger was created. The hamburger originated in Hamburg, Germany. Historians surmise it was based on minced beef specialties that first appeared around different regions of Europe as early as the 15th century.

Germans devised a dish called the Hamburg Steak. It consisted of a simply flavored, shredded, low-grade beef with regional spices. The dish was eaten both raw and cooked. As Germans began to emigrate to America, restauranteurs and street vendors in New York City and other popular port cities began offering a beef dish cooked in the “Hamburg style,” to attract German patrons.

Eventually, the beef of the Hamburg steak was served between buns to make it more portable, most notably at county fairs across America. Different people are credited with creating the first official hamburger, including Frank and Charles Menches, who were vendors at the Erie County Fair in New York. The vendors reportedly used beef for sandwiches when they ran out of sausage. Others credit Charlie Nagreen, known as “Hamburger Charlie,” with the invention of the hamburger.

He made sandwiches out of meatballs that he was selling at the 1885 Seymour, Wisconsin Fair, so that customers could eat them while walking. The Seymour Community Historical Society said that 15-year-old Nagreen named the dish a “hamburger” after the Hamburg steak. There are other reports attributing the hamburger’s invention to other people, so the history remains fuzzy with respect to this popular food.

Regardless of where, when and by whom it was invented, the hamburger has maintained its popularity into the 21st century.

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Downtown Utica Development Association Announces “Art in Windows” Project The Downtown Utica Development Association announces the “Art in Windows” program.

them as full of possibilities,” said Regina Bonacci, President of DUDA. What some consider an eyesore, we think will be a springboard to propel local arts to the forefront of the Utica community.”

Empty downtown windows will soon become miniature art galleries through the “Art in Window” program sponsored by members of DUDA (Downtown Utica Development Association) and in association with GOCAL.com.

Artists interested in showcasing their work are asked to contact DUDA at downtownuticany@gmail.com to submit their work or to ask questions. A review panel will select the artists whose work will be displayed and match them up with an empty downtown window. The “Art in Window” program will debut on September 1, 2012. The first application deadline is July 31, 2012, for September/October exhibits.

“Art in Window” seeks to match local artists with vacant downtown storefront windows where they can display their works for a period of time. The project is an effort of DUDA and GOCAL.com (Rod Wilson) to call attention to buildings available for sale or rent and increase more downtown foot traffic while creating additional exhibition opportunities for area artists.

For more information, people may call Lynn Mishalanie at 315-525-1311 or Rod Wilson at 315-527-8020.

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Expanding Possibility

By Teresa D. Huggins

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Are you someone who enjoys exploring new adventures or do you prefer staying with what is known? When someone asks you to try something new, do you say “I am in!” or do you think of many reasons why you shouldn’t go? We all have our own threshold for adventure and sometimes we define ourselves by our past experiences instead of expanding our courage zone. What if you could do anything you imagined was possible? Pause for a moment and consider this question, “What is that hidden desire that lies dormant within you…what holds you back from “going for it!?” Can you take one step toward this dream? Imagine a world where we all lived as if our dreams were possible!

I meander between the land of possibility and the land of getting stuck in the details.

When I stay focused on the vision of what we want to

create, people and resources present themselves, ideas come quickly and connections are easily made. When I focus on what isn’t working or I buy the message of the naysayers, I begin to see the challenges in the path of my dream and everything takes longer to achieve. Where is your attention? I choose to see a great future and will be welcoming teens and college students to our teen leadership programs at Hamilton College and in Colorado this summer. I choose to focus on being part of the solution!

A few daily practices to expand possibility for you: •Start your day with 2-3 minutes imagining it unfolding as you desire. People are available when you call them, there are green lights on the arterial, and customers purchase more and tell others about your business.

Your kids are enjoying their summer vacations without com-

plaining! Since we don’t know what our day will really be like, create a journey of what you would like it to be. Celebrate when you receive what you desire and when you don’t, pay attention to how you are being guided and “recalculate” as best you can.

•During the day, be aware of your surroundings, pay attention to what isn’t being said in conversations, use words that are focused on solutions. One night when there were flight delays and I was told I couldn’t get home, I asked if I could go to the gate any way and I approached the clerk. “How would you like to be the person that makes my day better?” He asked me to repeat my request as it was so different than the frustrated responses he had been hearing. He relaxed, smiled and said “I will do my best”! And, I received a seat in row 9!

•Each day make a commitment to experience something new or something in a new way. Each your lunch outside, walk on the cont. Page 28

Teresa Huggins Speaker, Author & Leadership Trainer Facilitates Personal and Professional Growth Programs Individuals, Schools, Companies and Organizations • Teen Leadership Training • for Grades 7 and 8 Hamilton College July 30-Aug. 2 and High School Estes Park, CO Aug. 7-12 Women’s

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beautiful trails in the Mohawk Valley and give gratitude for the people who created the projects, wonder about the construction sites and the talents of every person who works to create innovation that surrounds us.

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•With each new day, begin again-an expansion of what can be; an awakening of the dreams within you. People who lived here long ago created companies and communities that remain. What is your contribution to the future? What if you redefined what is possible, what would you create today? Who would you choose to be?

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New Hartford New York– J.C.Pantola of New Hartford NY, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Faith Properties, has qualified to join the company’s International President’s Circle.

This prestigious membership has been awarded to the top 4 percent of all sales associates / representatives worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system.

J.C.Pantolas extensive knowledge and understanding of the overall real estate industry and community in Oneida County personify the success embodied by the “International Presidents Circle Award,” says Jim Gillespie, chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. “It’s this type of attention to detail and dedication that have defined the Coldwell Banker brand for over 100 years, and with J.C.Pantola, will continue for years to come.”

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* Begin where guests will enter the home. This is usually the entryway or foyer. Make room in and tidy up the coat closet so guests will have places to stow their coats. Assess the entry area and consider a floral arrangement on a table by the door to make it more inviting. Remove any clutter that congregates in the entry, including shoes, mail or dog leashes. Put them in a basket and move it to a closet or storage area. Give the floor a thorough cleaning or vacuuming. Think about placing an air freshener nearby so guests will be greeted with a pleasant fragrance.

* Take inventory of shelves and tables in the rooms. You don’t want guests inadvertently bumping into delicate items and causing breakage. If there are items that you don’t want touched or potentially damaged, move them out of the way. * Spend ample time cleaning bathrooms or powder rooms.

Restrooms need to be spotless and sanitary. Devote a lot of your cleaning time to doing a thorough cleaning. Use a bleachand-water solution to wipe down showers, toilets and sink areas. Make sure to clean any spots off of mirrors and scrub tile floors so that they are free from hairs and any sticky residue from hairstyling products. Be sure there are no rings in the toilet. Although you may feel like you can skip cleaning in the shower or bathtub -- and even hide items behind frosted doors or shower curtains -- clean it anyway. Some guests may peer behind the curtain and get an eyeful.

Be sure to empty the wastebasket and set out fresh towels. * Keep children’s rooms closed if the party is for adults. Kids’ rooms won’t need to be cleaned if the party is strictly for adults. However, if kids will be coming, they’re likely to spend time in your kids’ rooms and these rooms will need to be straightened up.

Older children should take responsibility for their own rooms. * Move larger items to increase space. Moving big pieces of furniture out of rooms and setting up folding chairs and tables can accommodate more guests. * Be prepared to react quickly to food and drink stains. Stains are likely to happen, so keep this in mind when hosting. If you have a great fear of carpeting or furniture being soiled, choose beverages and foods that are light in color. Otherwise, stock up on carpet and upholstery cleaner and hope for the best.

* Focus on the room or rooms where guests will be spending the majority of their time. In most cases, this is a dining area or living space. Because these are often the places where families spend the most time, they may require some significant tidying up. First and foremost, remove any clutter, especially items that have been left around but belong in other areas of the house.

Even the most spotless home can look messy or unclean if there is a lot of clutter. If you don’t have the time to move everything to where it belongs, simply box it up and move it to the garage or basement for the time being. * Dust, vacuum and/or mop the primary entertaining areas.

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with recipes you haven’t tried before. Stick to meals that you know how to make. Supplement easy main dishes with store-bought side dishes that can be prepared quickly. * Set the table the night before. Clear off the dining room table and arrange the place settings the night before you are hosting company. Use this time to also take out the serving dishes you will need, and to clean out the dishwasher so you can easily load your dirty dishes the day of the party. * Clean wisely. Cleaning up for company is another task that is time-consuming and less than enjoyable. Instead of cleaning the entire house top-to-bottom, clean only those rooms the guests will be in. Keep certain spaces, like the bedrooms, offlimits. Spend extra attention on the bathrooms, where you should hang fresh hand towels, supply extra toilet tissue and wash all countertops and floors.

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day of the party doing a onceover on the bathrooms after the family has showered and washed up. Also, use this time for dusting the living and dining rooms and vacuuming. Don’t go overboard because guests likely won’t notice and you’re probably going to have to do a thorough cleaning after guests leave. * Hire someone. If your budget allows, cater the event from a favorite restaurant, which will dramatically cut down on the work you need to do. There are also services that will help you set up your party and do the serving and clean-up so you can mingle with guests. This is especially valuable for hosts who really want to enjoy the party with their guests. Catering might just cost the same as if you purchased all of the food and supplies yourself.

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Protect pets through the dog days of summer When the warm weather arrives, conscientious pet owners typically reevaluate how to care for their pets. As the seasons change, so may a pet’s needs, and different safety precautions might be necessary.

Warm weather seasons are many people’s favorite time of year. Pets, too, enjoy the benefits of the warm weather, including more opportunities to frolic outside. But the sunshine and hot weather that is synonymous with the summer season can prove treacherous to some pets.

Although the hot-weather months are sometimes called “the dog days of summer,” that doesn’t mean that your dog enjoys them. According to “Dogs in Antiquity: Anubis to Cerebrus: The Origins of the Domestic Dog,” by Douglas Brewer, Sir Terence Clark, and Adrian Phillips, the term “dog days of sum-

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mer” was coined by the ancient Greeks and Romans actually to describe the hottest days of summer that coincided with the rising of the Dog Star, Sirius.

It has nothing to do with dogs loving the summer. So keep in mind your pooch and other pets may not be acclimated to hot weather and may suffer for it.

Dogs, cats and small animals who are left inside a hot car, even if just for a few minutes, can be susceptible to heat-related illness and even death. Dogs are particularly vulnerable to the heat because they can only cool off by panting and through the sweat glands in the pads of their feet.

Animal cruelty laws apply to just about anyone who endangers their animal’s life through negligence. Failure to take weather conditions into consideration may be a criminal

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To avoid heat-related injury to a companion animal, keep these tips in mind. * Even on a day that seems mild, an enclosed car can reach deadly temperatures. A Stanford University study found that

even when it was a mere 72 F outdoors, the interior temperature of a car reached 116 F within one hour. Research further indicated that cracking the windows of the car had little effect on lowering the internal temperature of the vehicle. * Pets generally have a higher body temperature than people.

A dog’s normal body temperature, for example, is between 101 to 102.5 F. Being outside in the heat or locked inside a hot room can quickly bring that body temperature up. Nerve damage, liver damage, heart problems, and even death can occur if a dog’s body temperature rises just a little bit. * It is important to provide pets with extra water, as they may be more thirsty when it is hot outdoors. If you will be spending a day away from home, leave one or two bowls of water available and put in a few ice cubes, which will help keep the water cooler. * If your pet is outdoors, make sure he has plenty of access to shady areas in which to rest. A child’s wading pool can provide a respite from the heat as well. * Avoid walks and daily exercise during the hottest parts of the day. Try to reschedule these for early morning or early evening when things generally cool down. Remember, pavement and sidewalks can be very hot and burn the delicate pads of the feet.

* Discuss pet sunscreen products with a veterinarian. Animals with short hair or with white fur and pink skin may be more susceptible to sunburn and damage from potentially harmful UV rays. * Be mindful of open windows and pet birds. It can be easy for birds to escape when a window is left open in the house, especially if your birds are given daily exercise outside of the cage. * Stay up-to-date with vaccinations, as biting insects, such as mosquitoes, ticks and flies, are more prevalent this time of year and can transmit diseases. * Avoid toxic gardening products if you and your pet frequently spend time in the yard. * Don’t assume your dog knows how to doggie paddle.

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Although there are those who argue that the best deals are had at area boat shows, others recommend visiting dealerships between January and March to get last year’s models as boat retailers are making room for new inventory.

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Let these films satisfy your need for speed Car guys and gals love their vehicles, but they also love their movies about cars.

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Bullitt (1968): Steve McQueen stars as the San Francisco cop looking to find the kingpin who killed the witness under his protection. The actor did much of the driving of the ‘68 Mustang in this movie, leaving only the riskiest maneuvers to his stunt double.

American Graffiti (1973): A coming of age movie set in the 1960s about four teenagers going off to college. They spend one last summer cruising the Sunset Strip and getting into trouble. Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford and Ron Howard, this classic was directed by George Lucas of “Star Wars” fame.

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2010 Volks Jetta S 46,000 miles, 5 cyl, 2.5L auto, Gray Int, Gray, AWD, AC, Bucket Seats, Cruise, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, Power Doors-Mirrors-Seats-Windows, Alarm, Air Bags, Traction Controlmore $16,900.

2010 Volks Tiguan S: 16,000 miles, 4 cyl., 2.0 L, 6 spd., AWD, Automatic, Gray W Gray int., Alloy Wheels, Rear Wiper, AC, Cruise Control, Heated Mirrors, Power Doors- Mirrors- Steering- Windows, Keyless Entry, Antilock Brakes, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Traction Control $22,500.

12 month 12,000 mile 100% Warranty on Select Vehicles

2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch-99,000 miles, 8 cyl., 5.4L, saddle br, White, 4 spd auto, 4WD, AC, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, 3rd row seats, Moon Roof, Heated & Seats, Power Doors-Mirrors-Seats-Windows, Air Bags, Running boards-more $16,400.

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen SE 43,000 miles, 5 cyl, 2.5L, 6 spd auto, Blk Leather, White, FWD, AC, Bucket Seats, Cruise, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, Power DoorsMirrors-Seats-Windows, Alarm, Air Bags, Traction Control-more $17,900.

2006 Volks Jetta TDI 219km, 4 cyl., 1.9L, Black Int, silver, 6 spd auto, diesel, FWD, AC, 4dr, Moon Roof, Heated Mirrors, Heated lether Seats, Power DoorsMirrors-Seats-Windows, Alarm, Air Bags, Traction Control-more $9,900.

2005 Ford F250 XLT 4x4 115k, 8 cyl, 5.4L 5 spd auto, Gray with Gray interior, AC, Bucket Seats, Bed Liner, Power windows, rear slider, keyless entry, air bags, anti lock brakes, tilt steering, $11,400.

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Ilion Farmers’ & Artisans Market, Held each Friday(12-6) and Saturday(10-5), Clapsaddle Farm

Broken Nails, Verona, Leopard Lounge at Turning Stone, July 12, 9pm Farmers’ Market, Herkimer VFW, July 12, 12pm

Historic Clinton Week, July 1-7, 315853-3026, Contact Robert Tegart Farmers’ Market, Westmoreland Vol. Fire Department, Jul 1, 10am

Louie Baldanza, New Hartford ,Cavallo’s, July 4 &11, 6pm

Arts Festival, Utica, MWPAI, July 1-4, 10am

Alibi, Yesterday’s Royal, Sylvan Beach, July 4, 8pm

Utica Zoomobile at the Library, Whitesboro, Dunham Public Library, July 2

Justice McBride, New Hartford, Piggy Pat’s BBQ, July 5, 8pm

KAC Summer Creativity Camps, Red, White & Blue, All American Masters, 8538871, July 2-6 Grizzle’s Band Stand, Utica, Café Domenico, July 3& 10, 7pm REO Speedwagon/STYX/Ted Nugent, Verona, Turning Stone, July 3, 7pm Varick Street Voice, Utica, O’Donell’s “On the Deck”, July 3 & 10, 8pm Concert in the Park, New York Mills, Pulaski Park, July 3 & 10, 7pm

Farmers’ Market, Herkimer VFW, Jul 5, 12pm Farmers’ Market, Clinton Village Green, July 5, 10am Bernie Clarka & The Rhythm Sharks, Sylvan Beach, Yesterday’s Royal, Jul 5, 7pm

Sinbad, Verona, Turning Stone Resort Casino, July 12, 8pm New York Mills Bell Fest Concert, Pulaski Park, July 6-7, 7pm Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Festival, Boonville Fair grounds, Jul 6, 5pm Farmers’ Market, Little Falls, M&T Bank, July 7, 8am The Bomb, Sylvan Beach, Crazy Clam, July 7, 9pm Farmers’ Market, Utica Train Station, July 7, 9am Bruce in the USA, Utica , The Stanley, July 7

Rebound, Verona, Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Jul 6, 10pm

5th Annual Sylvan Beach Antique Show, July 7, 9am

Utica Maennerchor Fish Fry & Meat Specials, Marcy, July 6, 5:30pm

Farmers’ Market, Westmoreland Vol. Fire Dept., July 8,10am 3 Inch Fury, Utica, New Uptown Theater, July 8, 6pm Monday Night Cruise In, Herkimer, The Domes, July 9, 5:30pm B Sharp Musical Free Concert, Utica, Grace Episcopal Church, July 9, 6pm KAC Summer Creativity Camps, It’s All Greek to Me..Legends and Heroes, 8538871, July 9-13 Vinyl Nite, Utica, The Tramontane Café, July 11, 7pm Annual Book Sale, Herkimer, Frank J Basloe Library, July 11 -12, 10am Intro. To Latin Dance w/Jessica Novillo, Clinton, KAC, July 11, 7pm Brooks BBQ, Herkimer, Valley Health Svcs, July 11, 3pm

Jennifer Ward, creator and owner of EVOLVE Discovery Center, New Hartford, and the “crew” working at the Clinton Farmers’ Market. Summer camps are still available. See her ad on page 33 Whitesboro Concert in the Park, Village Park, July 4 & 11, 6:30pm

The Bomb, Turin, Timberview Lodge Mud Fest Madness Races, July 6, 8pm

July 4th Beast Blast w/DJ Sugar Bear, Sylvan Beach, Harpoon Eddie’s, Jul 4, 7pm

Joe Lapaglia, New Hartford, Suite 141 club at Ramada, July 6, 5pm

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DVD the Band, Utica, Daniels Valley View Golf Course, July 11, 6pm Wild Wednesday Ladies Night Dance Party w/DJ Sugarbear, Utica, The Modernistic, July 11, 7pm Lyp Service Karaoke, Schuyler, Mr. McGills, July 11, 9pm

Justice McBride, New Hartford, Piggy Pat’s BBQ, July 12, 8pm Ghost Story, Ilion Little Theatre, July 12-13-20-21-22, 8pm Farmers’ Market, Clinton Village Green, July 12, 10am Thirsty Thursday Dance Party W/DJ Sugarbear, Sylvan Beach, Inn On The Docks, July 12, 7pm “Betsy” Concert Series, Marcy, Lock 220 Canal Park, July 12, 6:30pm Hairspray, Rome Capitol Theatre, July 12-14 7:30pm Dee Jay Karaoke, Barneveld, South Trenton Pub, July 13, 9pm Saranac Thursday, Yonder Mountain String Band, July 13 Sons of the Queen, Sylvan Beach, The Crazy Clam, July 13 Martini Video Dance Party w/DJ Johnny Lew, Utica, Stiefvater Martini Bar, July 13-14, 9pm Joe Lapaglia, New Hartford, Suite 141 at Ramada, July 13, 5pm Kirkland Town Library Annual Book Sale, Clinton Village Green, July 13-14, 12pm Kissteria Kiss Extravaganza, Utica, Uptown Theater 315-316-1863, July 13, 7pm Utica Maennerchor Fish Fry & Meat Specials, Marcy, July 13, 5:30pm T.G.I.F Flashback Friday Rock N’ Dance Party w/DJ Sugarbear, Utica, The Modernistic, July 13, 9pm Farmers’ Market, Little Falls, M&T Bank, July 14, 8am Farmers’ Market, Utica Train Station, July 14, 9am The Bomb, Rome, Floyd Firemans Field Days, July 14, 7pm

DVD The Band, Rome, The Delta Lake Inn, July 14

Open Mic Night, Utica, The Tramontane Café, July 22, 7pm

Saturday Nite Rock N’ Dance Party W/ DJ Sugarbear, Rome , Legends Sports Bar, July 14, 9:30pm Farmers’ Market, Westmoreland Vol. Fire Dept., July 15, 10am

Wicked Mohawk Valley presentation & Book Signing, Utica, Oneida County Historical Society, July 23, 6pm Zumba Class W/ Tracy, Utica, Grace Church, July 21, 10am

Monday Night Cruise In, Herkimer, The Domes, July23, 5:30pm

Bingo, Utica, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, July 21, 6:15 pm

KAC Summer Creativity Camps, Crowns, Armor, & Knights….853-8871, July 23-27

DJ-VJ Karaoke w/Sound Investment DJ, Washington Mills, Packy’s Pub, July 19, 8:30pm

Martini Video Dance Party w/DJ Johnny Lew, Utica, Stiefvater Martini Bar, July 21, 9pm

Zumba W/Debby Trzpacz, Clinton, KAC, July 23, 24, 9:30am

Farmers’ Market, Herkimer VFW, July 19, 12pm

Farmers’ Market, Little Falls, M&T Bank, July 21, 8am

Bingo, Utica Post 229, July 17, 6:30pm

Wynonna & The Big Noise, Verona, Turning Stone Resort , July 19, 8pm

Grizzle’s Band Stand, Utica, Café Domenico, July 17, 7pm

Justice McBride, New Hartford, Piggy Pat’s BBQ, July 19, 8pm

Death Cab for Cutie, Cooperstown, Brewery Ommegang, 888-512-SHOW (See ad in this issue), July 21

Varick Street Voice (Open Mic Singing Competition), O’Donnells on the Deck, July 17, 8pm

Farmers’ Market, Clinton Village Green, July 19, 10am

Centennial Bingo, Utica, St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church, July 15, 4pm Open Mic Night, Utica, The Tramontane, July 15, 7pm Monday Night Cruise Inn, Herkimer, The Domes, July 16, 5:30pm Zumba W/ Debby Trzepacz, Clinton, Kirkland Art Center, July 16, 9:30am

Concert In The Park, New York Mills, Pulaski Park, July 17, 7pm

Mill, July 18, 7:30pm KAC Summer Creativity Camps, Claws, Jaws ,and Paws….looking for Animals in Art, 853-8871, July 16-20

Thirsty Thursday Dance Party W/DJ Sugarbear, Sylvan Beach, Inn On The Docks, July 19, 7pm

Two Old Cowboys (Musical Program), Whitesboro, Dunham Public Library, July 17,

“Betsy” Concert Series, Marcy, Lock 20 Canal park, July 19-20, 6:30pm

Vinyl Nite, Utica, The Tramontane Café, July 18, 7pm Whitesboro Concert In the Park, July 18, 6:30pm Louie Baldanza, New Hartford, Cavallo’s, July 18, 6pm Intro. To Latin Dance, Clinton, KAC, July 18, 7pm Intergenerational Zumba with Lisa Murphy, Utica, Hanna Parkway Comm.

Center, July 18, 5:30pm Wild Wednesday Ladies Night Dance Party w/DJ Sugarbear, Utica, The Modernistic, July 18, 7pm Lyp Service karaoke, Schuyler, Mr. McGills, July 18, 9pm Open Irish Music Session, Rome, The

Grizzle’s Band Stand, Utica, Café Domenico, July 24, 7pm Varick Street Voice (Open Mic Singing Competition), O’Donnells on the Deck, July 24, 8pm Concert In The Park, New York Mills Pulaski Park, July 24, 7pm

Zumba Dance Fitness, Utica, Notre Dame Jun-Sen High, July 19,26 6:30pm

Zumba W/ Debby Trzepacz, Clinton, Kirkland Art Center, July 17, 9:30am

Celebrant Singers Concert, Ilion, Annunciation Church, July 18, 7pm

Farmers’ Market, Utica Train Station, July 21, 9am

Bingo, Utica Post 229, July 24, 6:30pm

Dee Jay Karaoke, Barneveld, South Trenton Pub, July 20, 9pm Utica Maennerchor Bavarian Festival, Marcy, July 20-22, 5pm Martini Video Dance Party w/DJ Johnny Lew, Utica, Stiefvater Martini Bar, July 20, 9pm Parrots of the Caribbean, Utica, New Uptown Theater (See ad in this issue),July 20, 9pm George Jones, Verona, Turning Stone, July 20, 8pm Joe Lapaglia, New Hartford, Suite 141 at the Ramada, July 20, 5pm Middle School Madness -The Musical, Utica, MVCC Performing Arts Theater, July 20, 8pm T.G.I.F Flashback Friday Rock N’ Dance Party w/DJ Sugarbear, Rome, Legends Sports Bar July 20, 9pm

The Clinton Merchants hosted a Hamilton College Alumni Breakfast on June 2nd on the village green. Hamilton College celebrated its 200th year this year and the village was bustling with alumni for several days. Our early risers included from left: Linda McHarris, Bobbie Paravati, Ferris Betrus, Joyce Polanowicz, Jonathan Woodward, Jenifer Travato, DeeDee Jadhon, Janet and Matt Stanley, Paul Frey Middle School Madness-The Musical, Utica, MVCC Performing Arts Theater, July 21, 2pm & 8pm,July 2, 2pm

Vinyl Nite, Utica, The Tramontane Café, July 25,

Tongue n Groove, Marcy, 12 North Sports bar & Grill, July 21, 9pm

Whitesboro Concert In the Park, Village Park,July 25, 6:30pm

Farmers’ Market, Westmoreland Vol. Fire Dept., July 22,10am

Louie Baldanza, New Hartford, Cavallo’s, July 25, 6pm PULSE pulsepointpress.com JULY 2012 45

Wild Wednesday Ladies Night Dance Party w/DJ Sugarbear, Utica, The Modernistic, July 25, 7pm Lyp Service karaoke, Schuyler, Mr. McGills, July 25, 9pm

Bingo, Utica, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, July 28, 6:15pm The Bomb, Owsego, Breitbeck Park, July 28, 11pm

Justice McBride, New Hartford, Piggy Pats; July 26, 8pm

Wilco, Cooperstown, Brewery Ommegang, 888-512-SHOW, (See ad in this issue), July 28

Miranda Lambert, Verona, Turning Stone Resort, July 26, 7:30pnm

Farmers’ Market, Utica Train Station, July 28, 9am

Farmers’ Market, Clinton Village Green, July 26, 10am

DVD The Band, Sylvan Beach, Inn at the Docks, July 28, 7pm

Thirsty Thursday Dance Party W/DJ Sugarbear, Sylvan Beach, Inn On The Docks, July 26, 7pm

Farmers’ Market, Westmoreland Vol. Fire Dept. , July 29, 10am

“Betsy” Concert Series, Marcy, Lock 220 Canal Park, July 26, 6:30pm Above Standards (Music), Barneveld, Unity Hall, July 27, 5pm Utica Maennerchor Fish Fry & Meat Specials, Marcy, July 27, 5:30pm Dee Jay Karaoke, Barneveld, South Trenton Pub, July 27, 9pm Karaoke by Dennis Day, Schuyler, Crossroads Bar & Grill, July 27, 8pm Martini Video Dance Party w/DJ Johnny Lew, Utica, Stiefvater Martini Bar, July 27-28, 9pm Joe Lapaglia, New Hartford, Suite 141 at Ramada, July 27, 5pm Lyle Lovett, Cooperstown, Brewery Ommegang, 888-512-SHOW, (See Ad in this Issue) July 27,8pm The Original Wailers, Utica, New Uptown Theater, (See ad in this issue) July 27, 9pm Great American IrishFest, Herkimer County Fairgrounds, July 27-29 Shovelhead, Herkimer, The Silverado, July 27, 10pm T.G.I.F Rock N’ Dance Beach Blast w/ DJ Sugarbear, Sylvan Beach, Harpoon Eddie’s, July 27, 7pm 46 PULSE pulsepointpress.com JULY 2012

Live Performance: Act Up! Youth Theater, Palace Theater’s Youth Theater camp, July 14, 5pm

pen Mic Night, Utica, The Tramontane Café, July 29, 7pm The Outlaws, Verona, Turning Stone Resort & Casino, July 29, 8pm Monday Night Cruise In, Herkimer, The Domes, July 30, 5:30pm KAC Summer Creativity Camps, Pegasus and Other Wild Horses, 853-8871, July 30-August 3 Bingo, Utica Post 229, July 31, 6:30pm Grizzle’s Grand Band Stand, Utica, Café Domenico, July 31, 7pm Concert in the Park, New York Mills, Pulaski Park, July 31, 7pm

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Farmers’ Market, Village Green, July 7, 14, 21, 28 (Saturdays) 8am-1pm Opening reception: Amber Pasiak’s Photography Exhibit, Hamilton center for the Arts, July 7, 5-8pm Children’s Story Time, Hamilton Public Library, July 10, 10:30am Hamilton’s Cruisin’, Community Car Show on East Broad Street, 315-8243074 Ben Bartlett, July 10, 5pm All About Eve (Music), Colgate Inn, July 10, 6-9pm Indie Film: We Have A Pope, Hamilton Movie Theater, July 11-15, 5:30pm Summer Family Film Festival: Puss In Boots, Hamilton Movie Theater, July11, 10am

Zumba W/Debby Trzpacz, Clinton, KAC, July 31, 9:30am

Children’s Program: Leon Etienne, Illusionist, Hamilton Public Library, July 11, 2:30pm

Zumba, Utica, Notre Dame Jun/Sen High School, July 31, 6:30pm

Trivia Night, Colgate Inn, July 11, 8:30pm

Craft Night, Utica, Tramontane Café, August, 1, 7pm

Children’s Program: Squid & Octopus, Colgate Bookstore, July 12, 4pm

Whitesboro Concert In the Park, Village Park, August 1, 6:30pm

Marketing for Small Business Seminar, 315-825-3537, Colgate Inn, July12, 5:30pm

Louie Baldanza, New Hartford, Cavallo’s, August 1, 6pm

Instrument Petting Zoo, Hamilton Village Green, July 12, 7pm

Sassafrass Jenkins, Utica, The Celtic Harp, August 1

Concert in the Park, Symphony Syracuse, Hamilton Village Green, July 12, 8pm

John Waite, Utica, New Uptown Theater, (See ad in this issue), August 3

Ed Vollmer (Music), Colgate Inn, July 13, 7-10pm

Live Performance: Red Horse (Folk), Earlville Opera House, July 14, 8pm Live Family Performance: Lynn Trefzger Comedy Ventriloquist, Earlville Opera House, July 15, 3pm Mad Art, Inc’s “ The Artist Talks” program, Hamilton Public Library, July 16, 7pm Children’s Story Time: Hamilton Public Library, July 17, 10:30am Hamilton’s Cruisin’, Community Car Show on East Broad Street, 315-824-

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2nd Annual Back porch BBQ Cooking Class, The Peppermill’s Leslie Yacavone is hosting this event on her back deck, 315824-8400, $35, July 19, 6:30-8:30pm

KAC Summer Camps

Children’s Program: Compost Puppet Theater, Hamilton Public Library, July 20,2 :30pm

The Kirkland Art Center in Clinton is offering summer Creativity Camps for children ages 5 to 12 years. Each week-long camp is centered on a theme.

Camps will be offered in the newly renovated, KAC Next GenStudio, the studio dedicated to young people and their artistic pursuits.

Kidsart Activities, Earville opera House, July 21, Noon-3pm Dove Creek (Music), Earlville Opera House, July 21, 12-3pm Children’s program: Brave Boats, Colgate Bookstore, July 23. 11am

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www.oliverispizza.com Delivery Available Children’s Story Time-Hamilton Public Library, July 24, 10:30am Live Family Theater: Robert post Comedy Theater , Earlville Opera House, July 24, 11am Hamilton’s Cruisin’, Community Car Show on East Broad Street, 315-8243074 Ben Bartlett, July 24, 5pm John Murphy Trio (music), Colgate Inn, July 24, 6-9pm Summer Family Film Festival: The Advertures of Tintin, Hamilton Movie Theater, July 25, 10am

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Expressing Your Inner Music Workshop, Earlville Opera House, July 28, noon-3pm

Children’s Story Time, Hamilton Public Library, July 31, 10:30am

Kids Circus Camp, Earleville Opera House, July 30,31, 315-691-3550

Hamilton’s Cruisin’, Community Car Show on East Broad Street, 315-8243074 Ben Bartlett, July 31, 5pm

Children’s Story Time, Hamilton Public Library, July 31, 10:30am

Midnight Mike (Music), Colgate Inn, July 31, 6-9pm

Mornings will focus on multimedia projects. Children who attend for a full-day will break at for lunch and a walk to the Clinton Central School playground from noon to 1pm. Afternoon sessions will include activities and walking field trips related to the culinary arts, the literary arts, dance, theater and music, as well as the visual arts. Early morning and after-care will be structured to provide time for free, creative play.

Each session is one-week long, but children may register for half or full day sessions.

Half-day options are $110/week from either 9-noon or 1-4PM, and full days are $250/week from 9-4PM. Members receive a discount for each session. There is early drop-off at 8:00AM for an additional $24/week, and after-care from 4:00-6:00PM for $50/week.

Register online or call 315-8538871or in person at the KAC Mon, Tues, Fri 9:30-4:30PM, or Wed & Thurs 9:30-7:00PM. Kirkland Art Center 9 1/2 East Park Row Clinton, NY • 853-8871 www.kirklandartcenter.org

Trivia Night: Colgate Inn, July 25, 8:30pm Hamilton Book & Movie Club: Double Indemnity, Hamilton theater 5:30pm – Colgate Bookstore, 315-228-6944, July 26 Concert In The Park: Long Time Courting, Hamilton Village Green, July 27, 6pm

The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Palace Theater, July 27

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Ed Vollmer (Music), Colgate Inn, July 27, 7-10pm

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