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Our neighbors—knowing we were on magazine deadline—just brought us some hot, homemade chicken vegetable soup.

Yum! We are thankful for our neighbors.

After busy spring and summer, autumn is the month when people reconnect with friends and family, settle into routines, rediscover their kitchens and cooking, and make plans for the holidays. The shorter days force us indoors earlier and encourage us to organize those things left undone during the summer. I love autumn and love that we have four distinct seasons—a nice balance that I would miss anywhere else.

Our relatives who have relocated to the southern U.S. say they miss autumn the most, and, of course, snow at Christmastime.

This month marks our 50th issue. Our magazine was “born” in the autumn and, with the help of our amazing writer friends, we have made many connections with our greater neighborhood. I have learned a lot, perhaps most importantly I’ve learned to be thankful for the people we have met.

When we finish up this issue, I’m heading out to the garden to pick the last of my leeks. I’m making soup for a lunch with friends tomorrow. •

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Oneida County’s rich heritage extends into the field of architecture. From grand mansions to historically significant commercial and municipal buildings, our area offers an array of styles for the discerning passerby. One of the most significant and well-known structures is the former New York State Lunatic Asylum in Utica, which opened in 1843. While today is operated by the State Office of Mental Health, locally it is known colloquially as “Old Main.”

Most of the county’s buildings were designed by local architects, several of whom were recognized nationally as leaders in their profession. In 2017, two architects were elected to the Dr. David and Carolyn Ellis Historical Hall of Fame at the Oneida County History Center. The following are their stories.

FREDERICK HAMILTON GOUGE, FAIA—Architect (1845-1927) This Oneida County business and community leader is responsible for many of the iconic, landmark buildings that still give greater Utica its unique identity today. His architectural legacy includes two of Utica’s first skyscrapers and seven buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Counted among his works are more than 50 extant structures that spanned 56 years, ranging from commercial buildings, three banks, factories, residences, and fraternity houses to academic buildings, schools, a hospital, library, cemetery receiving vault, and 10 churches. If your family attended St. Francis de Sales Church, Hamilton College, or travels downtown on Genesee Street and Main Street today, they are touched by his contributions to the Mohawk Valley mosaic.

Gouge was born on May 5, 1845, in Trenton, N.Y., the son of Jacob Gouge Jr. and Laura Powers Gouge. He was educated at the Rome Academy and attended Hamilton College, graduating with the Class of 1870. He spent a brief period teaching

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and working in civil engineering in Fulton and Herkimer Counties. He was also in the employ of the Bound Brook Railway line in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. After being encouraged to enter his new field by many friends, he started his architectural career in Ithaca, N.Y., apprenticing with architect William H. Miller (also from Trenton) in 1871.

Gouge and Miller formed a partnership in 1873 and worked together for the next few years.

In 1876 Gouge moved to Utica and established his own architectural practice.

Over the next half century, he achieved great success both in his profession and in the community. He served as president for several organizations, including the American Institute of Architects—Central NY chapter (1892-1893), Western New York Association of Architects (two terms), and the Utica Chamber of Commerce (1908-1909).

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the profession, he was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1888. Fewer than two percent of all registered architects in the United States are recognized with an AIA fellowship.

Gouge was also a trustee of Plymouth Bethesda Church, which he designed in 1904, a life member of the Oneida Historical Society at Utica (today the Oneida County History Center), and a member of both the Fort Schuyler and Arcanum Clubs. In 1913, at the age of 68, he partnered with William Wheldon Ames (1866-1949)—47 years his junior—to form the firm of Gouge & Ames.

Frederick Gouge died on March 6, 1927, in a house of his own design at 22 Clinton Place, still extant today. He is buried in the Olden Barneveld Cemetery. This Dean of Utica Architects left behind a legacy of achievements impressive and enduring in their sturdiness and refinement—a testimony to his dedication to his clients, profession, and community. His buildings continue to provide an enriching backdrop for our daily lives more than 100 years later.

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LORIMER RICH—Camden Architect (1891-1978) Camden native and gifted architect Lorimer Rich spent five decades designing buildings, including post offices, court houses (including the City of Rome’s Court House), college dormitories, and some churches, including the Camden United Methodist Church. Before serving the country in World War I, he studied architecture at Syracuse University, graduating in 1914. After post-graduate study in Italy, Rich embarked on a career in which he designed a gymnasium, law library, and art center at Syracuse University and the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldiers in Rome, N.Y. Though that may seem like enough for an architect to leave his/her imprint on in one lifetime, Rich’s most famous design is far removed from upstate New York and dates from early in his career. Along with sculptor Thomas Hudson Jones, in 1926 Rich won a national competition where he beat out 85 other architects to design the nation’s most solemn shrine to its war dead--the “Tomb of the Unknowns” in Arlington National Cemetery.

In 1928 he started his own firm in New York City, and remained busy until his 1971 retirement. He went to Washington, D.C., and was responsible for 21 federal buildings, before returning to New York. He was a critic in design at the School of Architecture of Columbia University, and was a member of the American Institute of Architects for over fifty years. Like fellow Oneida County architect Frederick Gouge, Rich was named an AIA Fellow in 1950. Ten years later he was elected to the National Academy of Design.

Upon his death in 1978, President Jimmy Carter personally approved that his ashes be interred in Arlington’s Section 48 directly behind the Tomb of the Unknowns that he designed. It could not be a more fitting tribute. •

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The 46ers

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Interview with the Filmmaker Blake CortrighT

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Justin VanRiper, co-author of The Adirondack Kids® book series with filmmaker, Blake Cortright, exchanging copies of their early work at a book and DVD signing ten years ago.

(Haystack photos, Gary VanRiper.; All others supplied by Blake Cortright) On November 13th, the film “The 46ers” will air on public television stations throughout New York state. You can check precise air times in your neighborhood by visiting http://www. wcny.org/television/46ers/ The documentary by Blake Cortright tells the story behind the quest by hundreds of people since 1925 who have ascended the 46 highest peaks in New York state to become 46ers, and why they climb them.

My son, Justin, and I first met Blake and his family at a book and DVD signing nearly a decade ago. Justin and Blake were still teenagers at the time, with Justin autographing copies of our 10th Adirondack Kids book and Blake autographing copies of his first documentary.

I recently interviewed Blake about his latest project: The 46ers is not your first documentary. Is this the form of filmmaking you plan on pursuing for a career?

My first real production was “The First Encampment” (2010), a documentary short that aired on a handful of PBS stations in New York while I was still in high school. That project fell into my lap almost by accident, and I’m so thankful it did because it opened doors for me to intern at WMHT PBS in Troy, N.Y., and gain real world experience before I even went to film school.

The 46ers represents an entirely different effort. While “The First Encampment” did feature an interview, a narrator, and a

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What first led you to hike these Adirondack mountains and inspired you to consider this project? Do you recall the moment?

In 2008 our Boy Scout troop decided to do a 10-mile hike in pursuit of the hiking merit badge. We hiked Giant Mountain, marking my introduction to the High Peaks. In 2012, with my first year of college under my belt, my dad, my brother, and I decided to do a father/son hike before I left for sophomore year. We planned to camp out, summiting Marcy, Tabletop, and Phelps the first day, and summiting Algonquin, Iroquois, and Wright on the second day. I think we chose them simply because of proximity to campsites and to each other, though we only hiked three of the six by the time we left. On the first day, we summited Marcy before we crawled up Tabletop, and the next day we climbed to Wright and simply looked up at Algonquin before making the long descent to the parking lot. The moment that started the whole project occurred when I got a corner of Mount Marcy to myself on that summer afternoon. Sitting there in the sun, looking out over the seemingly endless stretches

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It was on a hike to the top of Mount Marcy with his dad and brother when Blake Cortright was inspired to capture the Adirondack wilderness on film.

of wilderness, I felt transported to a different place and time. I wanted to capture that sense of wonder and wild beauty on film, and so the idea really began right there.

“I’d never flown over the Adirondacks before and the experience was truly unforgettable.” – Blake Cortright

Are you, yourself, now an aspiring 46er?

I definitely had the bug heavily when making the film, though I am still not up to 30 peaks and thereby not officially “aspiring.” When I set out to make the film, I thought I’d hike all 46 during the course of production, but now it’ll be a longer, slower journey. Meeting so many people who’ve hiked the mountains has changed my rushed perspective. I realized the beauty of taking in the mountains over a period of time, as well as the thrill of completing them in a short span of months, weeks, or even days. For me, it will be a longer journey that I look forward to continuing over the years with friends and family.

What surprised you the most while making the film?

I was most surprised by how much I enjoyed the days without a view. As a filmmaker trying to capture the beauty of the mountains, sweeping views were an expectation, and we were often greeted by them. But several of the hikes found us in a thick cloud, in a snowstorm, or in a downpour.

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Those days proved more memorable than most of the beautiful days. In the film, Phil Corell says with a smile, “It’s always the ugly [hikes] you look back on.” I’ve found that to be very true in my own experience as the muddy gray days left a far greater impression on me than most of the beautiful days with blue skies.

Summit, Haystack Mountain

It appears you approached the mountains during several seasons and from many different angles, including from the air. What was your favorite location and which was the most challenging?

My favorite spot to film the mountains would have to be from the helicopter. I’d never flown over the Adirondacks before and the experience was truly unforgettable. That perspective is so different from standing on one mountain and looking over at another.

The most challenging location was probably Haystack Mountain simply due to weather conditions. The wind and rain made for a very difficult shoot, but in the end I’m glad we went forward with it because the footage proved very useful when I went to edit the film.

The film had an early limited release and there were a number of 46ers in attendance. What have you heard from members so far?

The response to the film has been overwhelmingly positive from 46ers and non-46ers alike. The 46ers share a special bond to the mountains and the love that exists between the hikers and the peaks. The stories of fellow 46ers in the film resonated with them and the stunning visuals inspired them. I always enjoyed hearing from 46ers who haven’t been able to hike for years due to age or injury. They spoke about how the film took them back to the place they love and it makes me glad to know this film could bring happy memories of hiking for them.

What can you tell us about the evolution and status of the documentary appearing on PBS? We initially had interest from a handful of local New York PBS stations, which helped us get off the ground.

Once we finished the film, WCNY offered to be our Presenting Station and help us take the film to a larger audience than we could on our own. We are so thrilled for their partnership and help in taking this movie to the next step in distribution. The film premieres on WCNY at 8 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2017, After the TV premiere, the documentary will be available to every PBS station in the country. If you are not in their viewing area, contact your local PBS station and ask about airdates and times for “The 46ers.” We’re thrilled to see it go to a broader audience.

Blake directing hikers into position on Whiteface Mountain.

Looking out over what he called “endless stretches of wilderness,” Cortright felt “transported to a different place and time.”

To be continued in next month’s issue...

Gary VanRiper is an author, photographer, and pastor at the Camden Wesleyan Church. He has written 15 children’s books with his son, Justin. Find out more at:

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the silvery moon by carol higgins

Of all of the objects in the night sky, there is one that everyone knows and can easily recognize. Hundreds of songs, poems, movies, and books have been written about it, and it’s been the target of several space missions. It is our companion in space – the Moon!

Earth is the only planet with one moon.

Mercury and Venus do not have any moons, but Mars has two, Neptune and Uranus have 14 and 27 respectively, and Saturn is surrounded by 61 satellites in addition to its rings. The planet that claims the “Most Moons” bragging rights is Jupiter, with a whopping 69 moons!

Our Moon formed about 4.5 million years ago after a large object slammed into the very young Earth, creating an orbiting debris field. Gravity eventually combined that debris together, and a molten moon was born. Over time it has endured many changes, including intense bombardments that pock-marked the surface and pulverized rocks to a dusty powder, flowing magma that oozed up from below the crust and created plains, and eventual cooling that led to today’s composition. Those dark, flat volcanic plains are called “Maria” while the lighter areas are highlands called “Terrae.”

The Moon is 2,159 miles across, and averages 238,000 miles from Earth. Surface temperatures range from 253 degrees Fahrenheit when in direct sunlight, to -387 degrees when dark. There is a thin atmosphere

called the exosphere, but it offers no proThe Phases of the Moon, Source: NASA tection from the Sun’s radiation or solar wind.

Each month the Moon goes through Eve, and after 10 orbits they headed back various phases, and the bright portion we to Earth. The first landing was Apollo 11 on see is sunlight hitting the surface. Did you July 20, 1969, when Neil Armstrong became know that the far side of the Moon – the half the first human to set foot on another world, we cannot see – regularly gets bathed in sun- followed shortly after by crewmate Buzz Allight? That’s because the Moon spins slowly Hanny’s Voorwerp.

Image Credit: NASA, ESA,orbited W. Keel, Galaxy ZooNine Team drin as Michael Collins above. on its axis, taking 27 days to make one full Apollo spacecraft went to the Moon and 12 rotation. Why do we always see the same astronauts walked on the surface, returning side of the Moon? Because the time it takes with 842 pounds of rocks for study. the Moon to rotate once and to orbit the The Moon is fun to observe, especially Earth once are the same, locking us together with binoculars. Check out Tycho, the large in a “synchronous rotation” that shows us crater in the south with long, bright rays of the same face. The inset photo illustrates the glassy material created when rock melted phases of the Moon. during an impact. Another good target is Our Moon has been visited by numerous Aristarchus, a bright white crater on the spacecraft and landers. In January 1966 the western side so bright that in 1787 astronSoviet Union’s Luna 9 spacecraft was the omer William Hershel thought it was a volfirst to successfully land on the Moon. In cano erupting. There is a lot to see on our April 1966 their Luna 10 was the first to go nearby neighbor in space. into orbit. But the most famous of all mis- Wishing you clear skies! • sions is NASA’s Apollo program.

The “space race” between the U.S. and the USSR had the two nations competing for technological superiority and national Join MVAS from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on pride. NASA stepped up to the challenge November 11 at nearby Barton-Brown to land a man on the surface that President Observatory, 206 White St., Waterville, John F. Kennedy proposed in his famous speech on May 25, 1961. Apollo 8 launched for an evening of stargazing under Dec. 21, 1968, with Frank Borman, James dark skies. The event is free.

Lovell, and William Anders onboard. Their spacecraft went into orbit on Christmas

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The Everyday Adventures of Mohawk Valley Girl

The Old Barn Marketplace and Little Falls Cafe

Driving along State Route 5 between Herkimer and Little Falls, I had long observed a large barn that looked like an antiques place. Unfortunately, it never seemed to be open when I passed it. A few months ago, however, my friend Kim saw on Facebook that it was under new management, so we made immediate plans to check it out. Thus, I discovered The Old Barn Marketplace and Little Falls Cafe.

The Marketplace comprises a number of vendors offering various items in a beautifully restored space. A sign by the front door advertises for more vendors, so I’m sure the merchandise will change often. I love places where you can often stop in and see something new!

Kim and I wandered around two floors. I noticed two lofts, on opposite sides of the barn, that were currently empty. We admired furniture, antiques, art, and more. We were particularly taken with some leather bags in various colors patterned like cow skin. Kim purchased a dish towel with a crocheted

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hanging loop. It was for a friend; the towel had the logo of his favorite sports team, which I understand Kim roots against.

I made my second visit alone. Before browsing the merchandise, I stopped for a cup of coffee at the Little Falls Café, which is in the same barn. It was excellent coffee, but I neglected to ask what kind it was. I was not hungry so did not order food, giving myself another reason to return soon.

As I climbed the stairs to the second floor, I saw a fellow hanging “Space Available” signs on the two lofts. I hope they’ll be occupied soon! When I went back downstairs, I discovered the basement.

How could Kim and I have missed that? No matter; I know it’s there now, and this makes another reason for a return visit with Kim. •

The Old Barn Marketplace and Little Falls Café 6266 State Route 5, Little Falls • (315) 508-5254

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The Café is open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, except for Friday when they are open until 8 p.m. for Friday Fish Fry. Cynthia M. Quackenbush, a.k.a. “Mohawk Valley Girl,” writes a daily blog about her everyday adventures in the Mohawk Valley. Follow her frugal fun at:

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Route 51 Beer Belly Bob’s is a discount beverage center serving both wholesale and retail customers.

We specialize in both domestic and craft beers & ciders!

We have it all at Beer Belly Bob’s!

70 Otsego Street, Ilion • (315) 895-0936

Mohawk Valley road trip

FAMILY fun

Thanksgiving at the Farm

in Cooperstown Photos and captions by Melinda Karastury

Thanksgiving at The Farm, The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown

The ideal setting to spend time with family and friends over the holiday weekend!

Friday & Saturday, November 24–25 10:00 am–4:00 pm Admission by donation. (Visitors may donate whatever dollar amount they wish to enter the museum during Thanksgiving at The Farm.)

The Farmers’ Museum is closed for the season except for special events such as Thanksgiving at The Farm and Candelight Evening, Saturday, December 9, 3:00–7:00 pm 5775 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY www.farmersmuseum.org Don’t forget: The Fenimore Art Museum is open through December 31st, Tues–Sun: 10am-4pm www.fenimoreartmuseum.org

SHAW’S

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Quality pre-owned ladies, junior, & plus size clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry & household items.

(315) 896-2050

8024 Route 12, Barneveld

Visit us at the farmers markets this summer!

Whitesboro (Mon.), Cottage Lawn in Oneida (Tues.) and Clinton (Thurs.) www.shawsmapleproducts.com

7945 Maxwell Rd., Clinton 315-725-0547

Activities during Thanksgiving at The Farm The Farmers’ Museum, Fri. & Sat., November 24 & 25, 10-4 - Walk off your holiday meal with a stroll through our 1845 historic village - See our heritage-breed turkeys - Holiday Baking at the Lippitt Farmhouse - Find recipes from Holiday Baking at the Middlefield Print Shop - The Blacksmith Shop will be making cooking forks through the day - Grinding and roasting coffee in Bump Tavern - Shop for hand-made items in Todd’s General Store -Ride the Empire State Carousel - See our friendly farm animals at the Lippitt Farmstead - See an array of holiday gift ideas in our museum shop - Visit Fenimore Art Museum – just across the street - so much more to see and do!

Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Ceramic Tile, and Luxury Vinyl

Artisan Cheese handmade by the Felio Family and sold locally throughout the Mohawk Valley!

For locations visit: www.threevillagecheese.com Also see us every Saturday at the Oneida Co. Market at Utica’s Union Station!

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APRIL 1 1 -- DEC DEC 31 31 APRIL View ice skating art ranging View17th-century ice skating art ranging from Dutch from 17th-century Dutch paintings to 20th-century paintings to 20th-century sculpture.

Costumes, photographs, sculpture.

Costumes, photographs, antique skates and much more – antique skates and much more – all from the collection of two-time all from the collection two-time Olympic Championof and figure Olympic Champion and figure skating legend Dick Button. skating legend Dick Button.

Felix Kupsch (1883/5-1969), Maxi Herber (c.1930), bronze.

Collection of Dick Maxi Button.

Felix Kupsch (1883/5-1969), Herber (c.1930), bronze. Collection of Dick Button.

The exhibition is sponsored in part by The Clark Foundation, Tianaderrah Foundation, Fenimore Management & TheThe exhibition is sponsored in part

by The Asset Clark Foundation, Funds, and NYCM Insurance.

Support provided &by a TheFAM Tianaderrah Foundation, Fenimore Asset also Management Market NY grant through I LOVE NY/NewYork State’s Division FAM Funds, and NYCM Insurance. Support also provided by a of Tourism as a part of the Regional Economic Development Market NY grant through I LOVE NY/NewYork State’s Division Council awards. of Tourism as a part of the Regional Economic Development Council awards.

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The Fly Creek Cider Mill Now open year round!

The mill is a historic, water-powered mill on the banks of Fly Creek just minutes from Cooperstown.

Fly Creek has been operation for over 160 years.

The Mill Store Marketplace offers tastings of over 40 specialty food products from NY many of which are made right at the Mill. Daily tastings are 10am-4pm Saturday and Sundays.

Open daily 9am-6pm 288 Goose St, Fly Creek, NY (607) 547-9692 www.flycreekcidermill.com

p o Sh Art from the Heart of Central NY

Brighten a winter’s night with a handmade lamp or nightlight!

Toasty warm wovens

by Windward Weaving of Clinton

Many of our artists do custom work too!

Home & garden accents, fine art, photography, jewelry, clothes, accessories, soaps and candles, children’s items & much more!

Open 7 days a week at 1 College St, Clinton

(315) 853-1453 Find us on Facebook: Artisans’ Corner of Clinton

Stocking Fine Alpaca Products HATS - GLOVES - SWEATERS - SOCKS & More Layaways Available!!

Hundreds of sweaters starting at just $49.95!

27 West Main St., Little Falls, NY 13365

Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm / Sat: 10am - 4pm Ph. 315-823-1100 Mastercard/Visa/Discover/Am Express

The millpond is home to the Fly Creek Cider Mill’s ducks and geese. Alana, Eliana, and Kylea spent most of the afternoon feeding the many geese, ducks, and chickens. The wheelchair-accessible boardwalk provides a gorgeous view of the water and rolling hills, as well as a wonderful place to sit, relax and enjoy a treat from the restaurant, bakery, or from the Mill Store Marketplace.

We all enjoyed refreshing apple cider slushies to top off our annual family tradition at Fly Creek Cider Mill.

• children’s bookstore • reading tutoring • arts enrichment • literacy enrichment • birthday parties

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Friday night dinners featuring our famous fresh haddock fish fry!

Full menu available - Serving every Friday 4-8:30

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OPEN BOWLING DAILY! Fall Leagues Now Forming!

Openings for Men, Women, Mixed & Co-ed

STATE BOWL

17 E. State St., Ilion • 315-894-4862 www.statebowlingcenter.com

Jewett’s Cheese House

A family business since 1970 NY State aged cheddar 1-20 years old!

Over 400 items of cheese & gourmet foods.

(800) 638-3836 934 Earlville Road, Earlville (between Poolville and Earlville) Open Mon-Fri: 9:30-5, Most Sundays 10:30-3, closed Sat. www.jewettscheese.com

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downtown utica

what’s up downtown! by michelle truett

Off Center Records

116 Bleecker Street • (315) 738-7651 Facebook.com/Off-Center-Records

MUSEUM & COUNTRY STORE

See Remington firearms and artifacts from the 1800s to today.

Shop for clothing, hats, and souvenirs in the Country Store.

14 Hoefler Avenue, Ilion (315) 895-3200 FREE! Mon-Fri. 8am-5pm (store closes 4:30pm)

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In a garden, amongst the beans and carrots, lives a young tomato who just doesn’t fit in. Follow his adventures as he wanders into the depths of the garden and learns about jealousy, appreciation, and fate from the other garden dwellers.

Available at: Amazon Your purchase of this book helps www.barnesandnoble.com local author and artist Autumn Kuhn and www.rosedogbookstore.com pay off her student loans.

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John Keller, musician and owner of Off-Center Records Off-Center Records has been your downtown music connection for 25 years! They began as a small corner kiosk in 1989 at a short-lived multi-vendor shop in the former Boston Store. They then moved to The American Mini-Mall on Conkling Ave. Two years later, in 1992, Off-Center moved to its currently location at 116 Bleecker Street. The store features three floors of music – new and used LPs, singles, cassettes and CDs. They claim to have listened to approximate 75-80% of the hundreds of thousands of LPs, singles and CDs in their store. You will find collectibles at every turn as well – dolls, vintage advertisements, original Broadway theatre playbills from 19541981 and much more.

Off-Center has been written about in Goldmine magazine and has been a regular stop for music fans from every state and from all over the world, including Japan, Germany, and England.

Many celebrities have passed through their doors as well. They recently revamped their third floor, so now is a good time to swing by to peruse their expanded classical music section and maybe pick up an item or two for early holiday shopping.

Owner John Keller is a Utica native and music has always been his passion. He purchased his first vinyl record at the State Street Mill (now Brodock Press) when he was a kid in the 1970s - Jim Dandy by Black Oak Arkansas. Another fun fact – he had his first on-stage performance in 1999 at popular Virgo Bat & Leo Frog on Lower Genesee Street. Today, John continues his music through performing, producing, writing, and recording. He has several albums of original composition and has had a #1 radio hit in Belgium. He will have his first song in a movie soon as well. “House Shark” will have its premier on October 19th at the Nightmares Film Festival in Cleveland, Ohio.

John has also been writing a local music column for over 10 years for various publications (including Mohawk Valley Living magazine!) and provides CD reviews of local bands.

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Utica Bike Rescue

714 Washington Street • (315) 525-9554 UticaBikeRescue.org Matt Van Slyke founded Utica Bike Rescue, a non-profit community bike shop, in 2013.

He is a recognized leader in local, regional, and statewide bicycle and pedestrian advocacy, the promotion of bicycle tourism, trail assessment, construction, and maintenance. Utica Bike Rescue follows a social enterprise model with a strong philosophy of giving “a hand up, not a hand out” and offers a variety of bicycle-centric services: provides transportation, vocational training, promotion of healthy lifestyles and advocacy for biking and bike safety.

Currently, their inventory, located on the ground floor of the Westminster Church on Washington Street, includes around 300 bikes and they have four work stations outfitted with full tool sets that were made possible by a grant through The Community Foundation of HerMatt Van Slyke, founder Utica Bike Rescue kimer and Oneida Counties. Their signature events are their Safety Rodeos. These include setting up mock streets with signs, cones and courses so kids (from about age 4 - teenagers) can learn biking safety and navigate through a series of obstacles. They can also get their bikes checked and learn how to check them themselves. The American Heart Association has made two $5,000 grants for this great program, which has helped with equipment (like helmets) and securing a trailer for UBR to transport bikes all over the county. The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has also been a generous funder of the organization. Earn-a-Bike is a key program as well.

Kids can come into the shop to learn bike repair and maintenance and they’ll work on their bikes until they earn them and can take them home. Utica Bike Rescue is always looking for bike donations. It’s best to call to arrange a drop off: 315-525-9554. • Find out more on Facebook: “Downtown Utica”

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UTICA ART FAIR

Fri., Nov. 24, 5–9 PM Sat., Nov. 25, 10–7 PM

4 Elements Studio The News Source of Old Forge, Inlet and Surrounding Communities FREE Newspaper Available in the Greater Old Forge Area! www.weeklyadk.com

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Detail of an oil painting by Laureen Oxley Carson. Her work is on display this month at Fusion Art Gallery, Turin Road, Rome

Recent Photographs

by Pamela Underhill Karaz Reception: Saturday, November 4, 11am-3pm Premiering new work including intimate scenes of wildlife.

Adirondack Art & Picture Framing

8211 State Route 12, Barneveld, NY www.adirondackart.com

Lutz Scherneck November 4 - December 23, 2017 Reception: Sat., November 4, 12pm “Even the most abstract shapes have their origins in nature. Patterns and relationships I am intrigued with find their way onto my canvases. Full artistic expression requires more than tonal rendering and visual illusions. Lines, colors, textures and forms work together and in opposition to produce certain sensations.”

Earlville Opera House

18 East Main Street, Earlville, NY (315) 691-3550 www.earlvilleoperahouse.com

FRIENDLY BAKE SHOP www.mvfoodaction.com

Berry Hill Book Shop

Over 75,000 used books!

2349 Rte 12-B, Deansboro, NY 315-821-6188 Open Tues-Sat 10-5 dls@berryhillbookshop.com

Happy Thanksgiving!

Place your holiday orders now!

122 E. Main St., Frankfort

thefriendlybakeshop.com (315) 894-8861 Tues-Fri: 7-5, Sat: 7-3, Sun: 7-12:30

ATTENTION ARTISTS & NON-PROFITS The Law Office of

Stephanie Adams, PLLC Serving artists, creative professionals, cultural organizations, libraries, and not-for-profits.

Copyright, trademark, contracts, licensing, charities law.

Services and experience at www.stephaniecoleadams.com

(716) 464-3386 • Suite #1, 363 Grant Street, Buffalo • adams@stephaniecoleadams.com

Available for appointments in the Mohawk Valley on my frequent trips to see my folks.

(But if you want to see the office, just follow the canal.)

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5th Annual Utica Art Fair Saturday, November 25, 10am-7pm Opening Reception: Friday, November 24, 5-9pm Featuring the works of various local artists and craftspeople including ceramics, paintings, wearable woven goods, pottery, and jewelry.

4 Elements Studio

Laureen Oxley Carson,oil paintings November 2-21, 2017, Reception: Thursday, November 2, 5:30-7:30pm

Fusion Art Gallery, 8584 Turin Rd, Rome, NY • (315) 338-5712 • www.photoshoppeofrome.com

714 Washington Street Utica, NY (315) 794-1689 www.4elementsonline.com

Still and Solemn Chambers: Recent Paintings by Frank Farmer Through December 31, 2017

Paintings based primarily on the interiors spaces of temples in India, Burma, Cambodia, Laos and some churches in France and England.

Fenimore Art Museum

5798 Highway 80, Cooperstown, NY (607) 547-1400 • www.fenimoreartmuseum.org

COMING SOON! 259 GENESEE STREET, UTICA, NEW YORK

FOR TIX & INFO call (315) 724-4000 or visit thestanley.org

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October 14th - November 11th, 2017 A national juried exhibition demonstrating the depth and breadth of contemporary quilting.

Wood Transformed December 2nd - March 17th, 2018

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ANNUAl BASKET RAFFlE & ThE NUTCRACKER SIlENT AUCTION Sat | Nov 4 | 1- 5 pm Sat | Dec 2 | 7:30 pm & Sun | Dec 3 | 2:00 pm ElVIS lIVE: FROM TlC lONG ISlAND MEDIUM AlOhA FROM ThERESA hAWAII The Elvis CApUTO Presley tribute show, performed by Kevin Mills, lIVE! backed by Steve Falvo’s Easy Money Big Band!

Fri | Dec 29 | 7 pm

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Sat | Nov 18 |7:30 pm

BROADWAY UTICA pRESENTS

DR. SEUSS’ hOW ThE GRINCh STOlE ChRISTMAS - ThE MUSICAl Nov 14 & 15 at 7:30 pm For more information and to purchase tickets visit broadwayutica.com

The objects in this exhibit will explore how the craft of hand turning or carving wood can be used to create works of art.

3273 State Route 28 Old Forge, NY 13420 315-369-6411 www.viewarts.org

Gallery Hours Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm Closed Sundays

Community Fine Arts Guild Member Show

It’s Ok Kid Recent works of Tony Thompson

November 1-30, 2017 Opening: Wed.., Nov. 8, 6-7:30pm

Through November 18, 2017

Hamilton Center for the Arts

Kirkland Town Library

16 Broad Street, Hamilton, NY (315) 368-4453 www.hamiltoncenterforthearts.com Open Wednesday-Saturday: 11-6

55 1/2 College Street, Clinton, NY (315) 853- 2038 www.kirklandtownlibrary.org

Haley Nannig: Gathering Windows

Gen Y: The Next Generation of Artists

Through March 11, 2018

November 3-24, 2017 Opening Reception: Fri., November 3, 5:30-7:30pm

Nannig’s work is full of aquatic imagery and symbols drawn from nature.

View

The Other Side

3273 Route 28, Old Forge, NY (315) 369-6411 www.viewarts.org

2011 Genesee St., Utica, NY www.theothersideutica.org

Hours: Thurs 5-7; Sat 12-2 eflections Full Moon R Having an art opening? Let us know. Email: mohawkvalleyliving@hotmail.com Art Center et 80 Main Stre 13316 Camden, NY 9 (315)820-426

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Celebrating 25 Years!

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Including Honey Crisp, Empire, MacIntosh, and many more. Also Pears, Butternut Squash, Potatoes and Cabbage.

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Also cider donuts and pies from our bakery, our awesome apple cake with apple cider frosting - a customer favorite!

Call for a free at home consultation available at-need or pre-need.

Multiple marker design options available.

Markers are produced in our Clinton facility by local workers.

Fresh Sweet Apple Cider!

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Family Owned for 70 Years 4695 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY (315) 736-5883 Monday-Saturday 9-6, Sunday 10-5

Tour our outdoor display anytime and explore our large selection of monuments, vases, benches, mausoleums, portraits and pet markers. We also offer cemetery lettering services, restoration, cleaning, maintenance, and veteran marker attachments.

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Jamo’s

restaurant and bar story and photos by Jorge L. Hernández

There’s something about the gas fireplace at Jamo’s Restaurant and Bar in Herkimer.

The wall-wide glassed-in chest-high uniform flames fronted by glazed bricks set the stage for a warm fall evening of cozy elegant dining with generous portions of old-fashioned and rib-sticking food. It is beckoning and hypnotic to be seated near it; a backdrop for both comfort and satiation.

Owner Jami Lavalla of Frankfort relates that the original building had to be gutted and redesigned. “It was vacant for 20 years, and as a former office building it was sectioned off in cubicles,” Jami says.

The end result: a spacious dining room, bar, front room refrigerated dessert display case, large kitchen, and roomy space in the back for private parties, all sleekly modern in shades of gray.

Why open a restaurant? “I grew up surrounded by food and always liked to bake and make pastries,” Jami says.

She studied baking and pastry making and earned a degree in restaurant management.

Jami worked in Boston managing a restaurant and lured the chef from there to Herkimer to help her start Jamo’s. The restaurant’s name is Jami’s old family nickname.

Jamo’s opened for business in March 2015. The hours are long serving lunch and dinner, but Jami says she takes it in stride. “You have to work for your community,” she says.

Chef David Denault is the mastermind for the main dishes and appetizers that make up what Jami calls “an American menu with a little bit of everything.” Jami makes the desserts and says she can’t keep the front case full enough of her cannoli—“They fly out of here,” she says. The menu changes seasonally, every three months.

“I’m having fun,” Jami says. “We are more comfortable now and settling into a routine after two and a half years.”

Jami points to the popularity of the unusual appetizers like the corn fritters on the current fall menu. “There’s an older couple that comes in regularly; the husband has failing eyesight and his wife noticed corn fritters on the menu. He hadn’t had them for years but now he’s delighted when he orders them because they remind him of past times.”

Server Janna Edick confirms that customers miss the fritters served with an herb aioli sauce and maple syrup when they disappear from the menu rotation. “They’ll remember they had them here and ask for them by name,” she says.

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So who could resist ordering them as a table appetizer this evening? Jami insists we also try a first course of pickled beet salad with thin apples slices and cubed goat cheese drizzled with honey vinaigrette. She didn’t steer us wrong.

Our dinner entrées included the Friday special of fish fry, ubiquitous in the Mohawk Valley. Unplanned choices were the two pork chop options settled on by two others in our party. Two grilled pork chops nestle over butternut squash puree and herb-roasted fingerling potatoes. The breaded chops were a duo topping a mound of mashed potatoes and green beans. Did I mention the portions are huge and take-home containers de rigueur?

Jami says the hamburgers, steaks, and riggies are the most popular choices. “Our chicken riggies are different because we shred the meat instead of cubing it,” she says. Variations include shrimp, steak, or lobster riggies.

The menu is ample and includes both lunch and dinner dishes.

Jamo’s boasts a special theme for each evening. Wednesdays are date night, for example, with a prix fixe meal and music. Mondays offer $2 off all burgers, and on Saturdays you can expect prime rib.

For dessert this evening what looked like a pineapple upside-down cake was actually a yum-filled cheese cake; we also ordered a cannoli with chocolate chips. Though it was still early in the evening, the pumpkin cannoli had already sold out.

Lesson learned at Jamo’s: Remember when you’re there to order the specialty cannoli first to have in hand—and don’t forget to ask for a seat by the glorious fireplace. •

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The berries, which look like disembodied eyes, are responsible for the plant’s nick-

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The woods are a busy place right now, and if you listen closely you will hear the near constant sounds of feet scurrying through the leaf litter. All around, squirrels, mice, and chipmunks are busily collecting food and storing it in secret stashes. They are creating food caches that can be tapped in the coming weeks when the landscape is covered in snow. White-footed mice seem to be particularly resourceful when it comes to finding dry places to store food for the winter. As I’ve written before in these pages, in the fall, our Bluebird boxes are

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When functioning as intended, the wind catches the wing and allows it to carry its cargo a long distance away from the mother tree. Inside the nest box were hundreds of Boxelder seeds minus their wings. The wings had all been neatly cropped by a very dedicated mouse.

For years now I have marveled at the resourcefulness of mice, and how they can take an abandoned bird’s nest, put a roof on it and then use it as a store room. For the roof they use the same materials they employ for making their nests. Their favored building materials are soft fibers from milkweed parachutes, cattail fluff, or thistle down, but they will use leaves if nothing else is available. Like many rodents that store food, the mice often compulsively store far more than they themselves can use.

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However, I have noted that beavers often store far more branches than they require for their winter confinement period. It could be that some mice do the same thing and store more food than they and their family could ever use.

Earlier in the fall, the Red Squirrels were busy systematically cutting loose every nut from our Butternut trees. Each nut would hit the ground with a thud. Walking through the Butternut grove without a hardhat on became a hazardous undertaking! The squirrels were taking the nuts and storing them in various tree cavities. Like the White-footed Mice, they stored far more food than they could ever use, but by doing so they ensure that some of their stores will remain available even if others are plundered by other wildlife.

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Famously, buried nuts and acorns are sometimes forgotten by the Gray Squirrels that cache them. In a few decades the neglected meals can result in a new grove of nut trees. Whether or not it’s their intention, it could mean food security for future generations of their bushy-tailed kind. •

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What are you most thankful for? Is it a good job?

Your health? Your family? Is it the kindness of strangers? The ability to help others? Or life’s opportunities that make you grateful? This time of year, I’m always particularly thankful for the farmers that feed us and that our woodshed is fully stocked for the winter. But do you ever forget to be thankful for some things? I’m definitely guilty of this, especially when it comes to the really “big picture” stuff. I had the supreme pleasure of being reminded recently that I have so very much to be thankful for—that I’ve had some amazing people in my life (however briefly) that quite literally changed the way I think about the world.

You see, I was recently reunited with my host mother from 25 years ago. I had studied abroad in college, staying with a wonderful family in Costa Rica for six months while I attended the University of Costa Rica in San José.

At the time, Felicia and Gerardo had four children of their own, ranging from 2 to 16 years old. Gerardo Sr. was a taxi driver with a great sense of humor. Gerardo Jr. was always helpful translating newspaper articles (and the occasional swear word when I needed one!) Milena, their oldest daughter, taught me dance steps at her big

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Jennifer (other exchange student) and Suzie at quinceañera quinceañera (15th birthday party). Melissa, then 7, was always happy to help me understand the fastpaced “Sábado Gigante,” a famous long-running TV show that aired every Saturday evening. Even little Gustavo, at 2 years old, had a huge effect on me. I would go into the city every day, attend class, or study at a café, and generally try to be a sponge, soaking up as much as I possibly could. Every day had its little “wins” when I would gain new vocabulary or insight. But little 2-year-old Gustavo didn’t even have to try! I’d come home, excited to tell him what I learned that day, and he would have amassed 40 new words for my one or two. It was wonderful and frustrating, all at the same time.

But it was Felicia, my host mom, that had made the greatest impression upon me. She answered my every question and was the perfect, strong role model in this new, unknown Latin culture I had to navigate. She introduced me to new foods and flavors, converting a cautious eater into an adventurous one. And our coffees together, our walks through the neighborhood visiting family and neighbors, all helped to give me roots in that new environment.

After all, any transplant needs care and attention to grow and thrive. By the end of my six-month study, I was thinking and dreaming in Spanish, my brain having been “rewired” to adapt to my new home.

In the 25 years that followed my return to the U.S., I wrote a few letters to my host family, but never heard back from them. And I never went back to visit. In all the years since, I would think of them from time to time, but it wasn’t until we had an exchange student of our own from India two years ago (see my article in the Mohawk Valley Living February 2016 issue “Our Life Through a Very Different Lens”) that I really began to think about my experience all those years ago. It was then that I remembered what an important role Felicia and her family had played…and how that experience in many ways has made me the person I am today.

I believe it was that experience of needing to be understood, of needing to understand others, that makes me so enjoy writing this monthly column.

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during a few small earthquakes—felt the ground shift beneath my feet in Costa Rica as an exchange student, and that instilled in me a life-long mindset that seeks out challenges, rather than avoids them. And for all of that, I am supremely grateful.

By now, you may be wondering what any of this has to do with farming. I guess it’s mostly to illustrate that farmers often have surprising, varied backgrounds. While not all farmers get a college education, many do, and oftentimes in something other than agriculture. Many turn to farming as a second career; others seek nursing, teaching, or other degrees as a way to add to the farm family income. Some are musicians, some are artists. Some are even philosophers. Farmers are about as unique a group of people that you’ll ever meet. For me, having been a stranger in a strange land, I find the role of farmer in a world of non-farmers very familiar, and wonderfully challenging.

The reunion itself with Felicia almost didn’t happen.

We had found each other on Facebook about a year ago, and it took me by surprise when she began posting photos of her trip to Virginia for a conference. Next came pictures from Washington, D.C. When she posted pictures of NYC, I was kicking myself for not reaching out, for not planning a trip to the city to see her. It was then that she posted she was on her way to Utica to visit a student from New Hartford she had hosted just last year. I cannot tell you how thrilled I was! I messaged her, told her we live just minutes outside of Utica, and that I would be at the Oneida County Farmers’ Market that Saturday if she was free. She messaged back that they were going to Niagara Falls. It didn’t look like we’d be able to meet up. Of course, I was disappointed. But at about 9:20 a.m., at the Utica train station, there she was! She carved a few minutes out of her schedule to see me and to meet my daughters. And I am thankful once again. • Suzie Jones and her husband, Peter, own Jones Family Farm in Herkimer. Together, with their children, they produce specialty goat cheeses and gelato. Find them at local farmers’ markets and online: www.anotherjonesfamilyfarm.com

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By Denise A. Szarek

North Georgia Candy Roaster (curcurbia maxima) squash is one of the strange and unusual seeds I acquired at a seed swap a couple of winters ago. The squash was new to me, so I read up on this rather large, tubular thing and found out some pretty interesting stuff.

This is a rare heirloom variety. Originally grown by the Cherokee Indians of the Appalachian Mountains, it is still most often grown in parts of Northern Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Like many winter squashes enjoyed in North America this one continues to be cultivated because of seeds provided by Native Americans. It was bred by the Cherokee in the 1800s and grown as part of “Three Sisters” gardens.

The first documentation of it being introduced to those beyond the Cherokee Nation was a newspaper article from the Charlotte Observer in 1925. This article tells of the “Indian Fair at the Cherokee School,” where Candy Roaster squash seeds were made available to people who applied for them through the Chamber of Commerce.

Seeds are now available from Baker’s Creek and Johnny’s Select Seeds. You are not going to find this squash in your local grocery store. You will be lucky to find it at the farmers market or in your CSA box. But they are very easy to grow and even a couple of plants will provide you with lots of squash. However, these squash are open-pollinated and will cross-pollinate with other varieties of curcurbia maxima – think Blue Hubbard, Boston Marrow, and Kombacha squash. They all have the capability of cross-pollinating up to 1 mile away. For this reason we depend on skilled seedsmen to protect its biodiversity and distinct genetic makeup.

You can substitute the Candy Roaster in recipes that call for winter squash or sweet potatoes. It can be fried, baked, or roasted. It pairs well with flavors like chipotle, chili, cinnamon, nutmeg, or curry, but these squash work best in pies.

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The first step is to roast the squash. Place the squash on a baking sheet with sides (these squash are juicy!) Roast in the oven at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes. When cool enough to touch, peel back the skin, remove the seeds, and place 2 cup portions in freezer bags. Leave out a 2 cup portion to make the pie.

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The chronicle of the Utica Peregrine Falcons’ 2017 breeding season resumes where we left off. Astrid and Ares have an unprecedented four hatchlings in their nest on the 15th story of the Adirondack Bank Building.

May 13: There were no feedings during the pre-dawn hours. During that time Astrid seemed anxious for Ares to appear with food, but he didn’t come. It’s important to know just how unusual it is for raptors that are not owls to bring in prey at night. Of course, raptors living in urban areas take advantage of the ambient light created by buildings and streetlights. True night doesn’t ever seem to come to downtown, and so the falcons are able to use that extra time to hunt and feed young. Undoubtedly, this is one of the reasons urban falcons, on average, enjoy greater reproductive success than their wild-nesting counterparts. Ares finally showed up at the nest box with food 40

at 5:15 a.m. Astrid accepted it and managed the feeding. She hadn’t even finished giving the chicks their breakfast when Ares was back with a second course at 1:30 p.m.!

May 15: It was an extremely windy day and the falcons took full advantage of the wind to glide, hover, and perform other aerial stunts. You might think they would avoid flying on days like this, like a seaman might avoid sailing on days when the water is extremely rough. By contrast, falcons enjoy a great amount of control over their airfoil (wings). Unlike fixed-wing airplanes, falcons can continually alter the shape of their wings. They can adjust each flight feather to best take advantage of fluctuating air currents.

May 16: At 5:30 a.m., Ares showed up at the box with food. At the time, Astrid was already deep into a feeding and she didn’t acknowledge him there on the perch.

He hopped into the box and started trying

to feed the brood, too. He was ripping off little pieces of meat and holding them out, but all four chicks were fixated on their mother and didn’t turn around once to look at Dad. Two more feedings took place in mid-afternoon and at 5 p.m. Ares returned to the nest with a jay. Astrid plucked it right there in the box and proceeded to stuff her babies. Following that meal, the chicks were splayed out around the box like fluffy drunks. Some were partially covered in jay feathers. Later on, Astrid came in with the intention of shading them, but she needed to gather them up first. Two of them were not cooperating. She moved one with her cupped wing and another she picked up by the scruff of the neck like a mother cat does with her kittens. That was something we hadn’t seen before.

May 17: During the early morning, Ares was seen making hunting forays. He brought prey back to the box at 8:30. During the feeding it was confirmed that the fourth

chick to hatch was holding its own when vying with its siblings for food. Every year, viewers of our camera feeds become concerned that the last chick to hatch isn’t getting enough food. Be assured, when there is more than a sufficient amount of food coming to the nest, all of the young have no trouble getting their fill. Smaller ones may have to wait until the stronger contenders are satiated, but after that, the runts typically get all they need.

May 19: Astrid greeted the dawn by making some quick flights around the canyon. At 9 o’clock she returned to the box, but upon landing she made a miscalculation. She somehow missed the lip of the box and fell down between the perch and the nest box. On the monitor we could only see the tips of the primary feathers of Astrid’s left wing protruding above the lip of the box. She was beneath the box, grappling onto the brick wall. Since Astrid is no nestling, she was able to push off from that awkward position and within a few minutes she was back in the box. As far as we could tell, she didn’t have a feather out of place.

May 23: The early morning was cool with a developing fog. At 2:10 a.m. Ares brought a bat to the box. He waited a little while for Astrid to show up and when she didn’t, he handled the feeding. That was only the second time we’ve recorded Ares

Astrid feeds the young while Ares waits for his turn

doing a nighttime feeding. No meals came into the box during the entire afternoon. Finally at 6:15 p.m., Ares brought in a Goldfinch. Astrid came to do the feeding, but the food didn’t stretch far. Ares went right back out, presumably trying to turn up something more substantial. Astrid went back to eyeing pigeons as they flew through the canyon. As the afternoon transitioned into evening, the nestlings were hungry and started producing squealing begging calls.

At 7:30 p.m., Ares landed at the box’s east veranda. He had prey in his talons. Astrid came from out of nowhere, grabbed the food, and took it into the box. The prey was a species of sandpiper called a Dunlin (a rare spring visitor to Central New York).

Astrid fed it to her famished chicks. After Ares dropped off the food, he coasted over to his steeple perch. When Astrid was finished with the feeding she flew over and displaced him. Was that her way of telling him to go out and get more Dunlins?

May 25: The chicks are tending to remain against the west wall of the nest box, but they occasionally break away and lumber around. They are still awkward at this stage, but we are starting to see them flap their wings. When they spread their wings, the sheaths on their developing flight feathers are visible. Astrid continues to spend more time on the “verandas,” which are platforms, located on either side of the nest box. The east and west verandas were installed prior to the 2015 nesting season.

They were intended to provide nestlings with more exercise space. In 2015, the chicks used them slightly.

However, last year’s clutch used them to a much greater extent. Those nestlings put in several more days of wing exercise than their counterparts from the previous season. There is little doubt

The roof of the bank is a popular hang out

that it contributed to the 2016 chicks being more competent fliers by the time they left the nest. I don’t think that lesson was lost on Astrid and it could be the reason for her new-found acceptance of the verandas.

May 26: Ares came to the box with a prey item at 3:30 a.m. He waited on the perch for Astrid for a few minutes, and when she didn’t show up, he went ahead and fed the nestlings. It’s an accepted fact now that Ares does some nighttime feedings. Why he’s doing it this year when he didn’t do it the previous three years is open to conjecture. Perhaps having four chicks to feed tips the balance and triggers extra participation by the male.

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The nestlings develop dark face masks less stilted. The beginnings of tail feathers are now clearly visible on the chicks and their primary and secondary wing feathers are also becoming evident.

May 31: Ares came to the box with a Black-billed Cuckoo. He started to feed, but one of the chicks latched onto it with its talons and attempted to pull it away! Ares was in the midst of tugging it back when Astrid appeared at the box. Later that day, Ares and Astrid did some cooperative hunting to try to secure more food for the chil-

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June 1: Over the last few days, we’ve noticed how the eyesight of the nestlings has been developing. They can now see their parents from a distance. They turn their heads and track their parents’ movements as they fly through the canyon and dart out after prey. The chicks respond to what they see by bobbing their heads up and down and by vocalizing.

June 2: At just after 8 a.m., Ares brought a cuckoo to the box. Astrid took it and did a feeding. Chick #1 and #4 were front and center to be fed. The other nestlings got something but not much. The next feeding came right before 10 o’clock when Ares brought in a Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Astrid started to feed, but then chick #4 grabbed the whole meal away from her! If that wasn’t bad enough, another chick was biting at Astrid’s tail. It seems the feedings are getting increasingly chaotic. Astrid soon tugged the prey back and started serving it out again. The next feeding was at 11. This time it was a Black-billed Cuckoo. Yes, three cuckoos in one morning!

June 3: As it became lighter we could see how the appearance of the nestlings had changed. Their flight feathers seemed sig-

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Notably, now visible beneath the chicks’ black face masks were tan cheek patches.

Dark contour feathers were just beginning to poke through their downy white body plumage. During a long spell between meals, Ares visited the box once. When he came inside the chicks rushed him and pecked at his bill. His initial reaction was to make a hasty retreat back out onto the perch, but then he jumped back in and tried to feed the same cuckoo wing first to one chick and then another. Each in turn would take it and then drop it to the floor, leaving it for Ares to pick up again.

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A mid-air food transfer between Ares and a fledgling turns. This is good because if all four tried to work their wings simultaneously in the confines of the box they might just push each other out. The nestlings spent much of the afternoon sprawled out in the shady corners of the nest. By 5 p.m., they started getting restless and very vocal. Astrid was nearby, but Ares was nowhere to be seen.

At 6, he finally came to the box with food.

Astrid arrived and took it, but as soon as she came into the box the famished chicks

rushed at her. All four were squealing like barnyard pigs. Spirit grabbed the food away from Astrid and took it to the corner.

The three other chicks took turns trying to strip pieces off the carcass. As raucous as this seems, self-feeding in this manner represents another milestone in their development.

June 11: Max and Zander continue to be the most captivated by the world outside the box. Today Max got up onto the lip of the box several times. He even held his wings out and experienced the feeling of wind filling his wings. At 10 o’clock, the parents were doing some swooping around in the canyon. Astrid took a perch on the windowsill just east of the east veranda.

This is a place that adventurous nestlings have walked to in past years. It’s something they often do before fledging. Ares did some slow passes in front of the nest box. We interpret this as a “come join me,” coaxing-type flight.

June 12: The first day of our official fledge watch was not without excitement.

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June 13: Spirit was content to remain in the nest box today. This is typical behavior for female Peregrine nestlings. Initially, they hang back and let the males do all the exploring. Since females are substantially larger, they take more time to develop.

Even though she was the first chick to hatch, we expect her to be the last to fledge.

At around 6 p.m., Astrid was in “coaxing mode.” She did some slow flybys in front of the box. She then picked up a cuckoo from the east veranda, flew around with it a bit, and then brought it to the box. She landed on the perch and proceeded to dance her way across it and onto the east veranda.

From there she flew to the west veranda.

She was demonstrating to Spirit how to negotiate the perch, as well as showing her the verandas on either sides of the box.

June 15: Throughout the morning, the three male nestlings traveled back and forth between verandas and the nest box.

Max also managed to navigate around the window pillar just east of the east veranda.

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A fledgling finds a safe perch

There he found a windowsill to perch on.

Astrid had been showing the kids this spot for a few days now, but Max was the first to make it there. However, he found that getting back was more complicated and it took him multiple tries to get around the pillar and return to the veranda. Zander also did an impressive stunt: He went way out on the nest box’s extended perch. There he did some flapping and some casual preening.

He ultimately “hop-flew” back to the lip of the nest box.

At 12:10 p.m., Spirit got up on the lip of the box. Once there she became curious

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June 16: At about 12:30 p.m., Zander executed a perfect jump-flight between the long perch and the west veranda. After that all four juveniles convened on the west veranda and enjoyed a siesta. For a while all four were together in a heap reminiscent of what they did when they were still downy white chicks. Of course, now they all possess the freshly minted plumage of juvenile Peregrines. At approximately 2:30 p.m., activi-

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June 18: At 1:30 p.m., while Max was out on the perch, he caught a gust of wind that caused him to hover at least four feet above the perch! He came down gently on a veranda. This was the closest thing we had seen to a flight from any of the nestlings thus far. With this stunt, Max exhibited a great amount of control. Encouraged by his success, he did the same thing two more times. Max’s stunt, which was later repeated by Zander, represented the first known time that any Utica nestling had done this

A nestling gets up on the lip of the box

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June 19: At 4:50 The fledglings are quite p.m., we had the first at home on the 160-foot fledge of the season church steeple when Zander (the third falcon to hatch) took his maiden flight. After leaping off the box’s long perch, he flapped his way to the steeple and tried to land on its sheer wall. For a few minutes, he clung awkwardly to the structure’s stones, before taking to the air again. This time his flight took him east and over the church’s large parking lot. From there, he flew to the State Building. He tried to put down on a narrow ledge above a window, but missed and half flew/half tumbled to altitude and heading back toward the bank. a lower ledge. There he also failed to get There he landed, but again on a spot where footing. His wings caught the air again and there wasn’t a ledge. He grappled onto the he flew around the south side of the State bricks like a bat. Amazingly, from there Building and temporarily went out of view. he crawled up the masonry and scrambled After a few moments, he reemerged from onto a 14th story ledge. He was content to behind the building. He was maintaining stay there for a little while. All in all it was

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Zander exercises his wings on the long perch a good first flight. Landings are always the toughest thing for a young fledgling to get right. At the very least, Zander showed he had stamina. Importantly, he was able to recover from his mistakes. We thought he might remain on that relatively good perch for the rest of the evening, but he had other plans. With no prompting, Zander flew from his perch and landed on the roof of the bank. That time he made an excellent landing.

June 21: This was a really big day for

the Utica Peregrines.

Two more fledges occurred. In the history of Peregrines in Utica, we have never had two nestlings fledge on the same day. The day was quite windy and the falcons used the wind to their advantage. It enabled the young birds to hover and to make slower, more deliberate landings. Two days before, Zander had fledged and, afterward, rejoined his siblings in the nest. We thought that was an anomaly, but then his two brothers did precisely the same thing. Both returned to the box post-fledging. Today, Max fledged at around 6 a.m., and Luna fledged in the late morning. No one claims to have witnessed the exact moment of either event. In the case of Max, we located him soon after he fledged. He was on the edge of the roof of a low building located between the Bank and the State Building. It was still fairly dark out, but we could just make him out.

He looked fine and he seemed to be confidently exploring his surroundings. After a little while he flew again – this time heading north. He landed on another relatively low brick building just north of the bank.

At 7 o’clock, his next flight took him to a high window ledge on the bank. Clearly, he was flying well and making solid landings.

Later that day, Luna fledged. He must have done so flawlessly, because at the time we thought it was Zander – or Max. All three males adeptly managed to converge with each other on the bank’s roof.

June 22: At 5 p.m., Ares took some old prey out of the nest box and used it as a lure to try to get Spirit to fledge from the box. As it happened, she had already eaten her fill and didn’t seem interested in going along with his plan. However, only 15 minutes later, Spirit fledged without any enticements and became the last of this season’s four chicks to fly from the nest. Her inaugural flight was strong and it took her to the roof of the bank, where she made an excellent landing.

June 24: Following a landing mishap that occurred yesterday, Max remained on the same window ledge at the State Building for about 30 hours. While Max was laid up, his brood mates were making great

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Zander hovers ten feet over the long perch strides. They engaged in chases, sparring matches, and some extremely high flying. At one point, at least two of them flew so high that they were difficult to pick out against the clouds. The most consequential event that took place today was a successful mid-air food transfer from Ares to Luna. This is a trademark Peregrine stunt that involves the fledgling inverting and briefly flying upside-down, directly beneath its parent. While inverted, Luna reached out with his talons and took prey from Ares. With his prize, Luna flew over to the roof of the bank, where he proceeded to dig into it. Once Max finally finished convalescing on the State Building, one of the first things he did was to perch on the top of the 160-foot church steeple. He was soon joined there by his brothers.

June 27: Today there were more intermittent thunderstorms, but our falcon family took it in stride.

The juveniles took part in much chasing and sparring. One chase was truly epic and showed just how much stamina these youngsters have. At one point Astrid used part of a pigeon carcass to get her brood to pursue her. Once they started, she bowed out and let the kids chased after each other. At least two pigeons were brought in as prey today, including one that Astrid procured by performing a high-speed dive called a “stoop.” Although the stoop method of hunting is largely responsible for the species’ fame (this is when they can reach speeds surpassing 200 mph), it’s not the method we typically see these Peregrines use. When in the canyon, the falcons most often catch prey by laterally chasing it down.

July 2: Early this morning two of the fledglings were on the lower ledge of the hotel. They were trudging through puddles, seeking out scraps of food, and horsing around. However, suddenly they were gone and by 8:30 a.m., we hadn’t seen the juveniles for hours. Perhaps they were out testing their hunting skills. On a hunch, I walked south to Lee Street, where there’s an electrical relay station.

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the power transfer station. I was glad to find them, but seeing them perching on the “electric jungle gym” (as we dubbed it) was disconcerting. A raptor could easily be electrocuted if they spread out their wings in the wrong place and make contact with two powered wires or between an uninsulated pole and a live wire. Of course, from their perspective, it was a great hangout. There were loads of birds in the surrounding riparian grove-type habitat. Goldfinches and Mourning Doves could easily be flushed up from the trees and there were many places

A view of the falcons’ downtown canyon

to perch. For better or worse, this seemed to be the area the young falcons were using to hone their skills. As it turned out, my discovery of this place didn’t escape Astrid’s notice. She left the State Building and headed directly to Lee Street. She flew in a low circle above me that I took as a warning for me to keep my distance from her young. She then flew to where her young were perched. Two of the kids got excited as she approached and took to the air. They chased after their mother for a few minutes and engaged in some light sparring. This was the first time that we’ve ever located our own juveniles outside of downtown. In past years, we suspected they went someplace relatively nearby to practice their skills, but until this day, we had never discovered that place.

In conclusion: The young falcons were found in the vicinity of Lee Street and the Mohawk River several more times after that

initial discovery. They also continued to be observed in the canyon, where they sparred and generally tore up the skies. It’s universally the case that all childhoods come to an end, and by mid-July the young began departing the region. Luna was the first to go, followed a few weeks later by Spirit. Max and Zander remained the longest – staying as late as mid-August. We expect that they, like other members of their species, journeyed south. They may ultimately spend the winter as far away as Central or South America. We can only imagine what experiences await them. As for their parents: Astrid and Ares remain in Utica on their most coveted territory. They continue to defend it from interlopers as they are intent to use it again to raise young in 2018. • Matt Perry is Conservation Director and resident naturalist at Spring Farm CARES in Clinton. He manages a 260 acre nature preserve which is open for tours by appointment. Matt is also regional editor of “The Kingbird”, which is a quarterly publication put out by the New York State Ornithological Association. Matt’s short nature videos can be viewed on the web. Look for Spring Farm CARES Nature Sanctuary on Facebook.

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But it’s his songwriting that cuts above all of that, and it shows no better than in his latest release, Pull Me from the River. In this, Jon plays all of the instruments (guitars, keyboards, drums, etc.) with a little help from some friends, including Kate Keating, Rick Gerkin, Jerry Jones, and Julie Scranton.

The album opens with a song that’s getting some local airplay, “I Might Be Old, But I’m Not Dead Yet.” Jon reminisces about times past, but knows he still has more to accomplish ahead. Something we all should take stock in.

“Spring Has Finally Come” celebrates the changing seasons. As a youth he enjoyed winter, but. “I’m older now; I don’t love you no more. When you come to town, I’m curled up on the floor.”

The title track is a somber number about the weight of life and regrets and fighting to overcome it all. It’s a beautiful song accented with violins, cellos, and piano.

“Throw the Kid a Bone” reminds one of a Steely Dan song. The song opens with electric piano and harmonica with a funky backbeat. The words reflect the struggles of eking out a living and hoping for an iota of help. Even lyrically, the song has a Donald Fagen-type feel.

Everybody needs a little time to themselves, and that’s what “Busy Having Fun” addresses. “If I don’t pick up when you call my phone, I’m just way busy having fun.” A lazy rhythm moves a song that most people

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An uptempo Southern Rock melody surrounds “God Help the Waitress.”

Taking a moment in time, i.e., sitting in a diner, and creating a world for those outside to experience is what makes a great artist. Jon is an expert at bringing you into his visions. As you listen to this song, you can see the waitress, the customers, and practically smell the food as he describes it.

“By And By” is looking within and without and finding all of the good things you have, love, friends, health and finding “a deep peace within.” Piano and drums occupy the majority of sound that drives the tune. Jon’s vocals are joyous and uplifting with a clarity of understanding of life.

“Autumn Leaves” (not the old pop standard) takes in the recognition of mortality, that “what will be, won’t always be. It takes a while for some to see.” Just Jon and his guitar allowing us to glimpse in on an intimate performance to end this excellent album.

Jon’s voice is strong and resonant, his songwriting filled with humor, wisdom and reason, and his music and arranging perfect.

One of the many things that make this album a joy to listen to is the diversity in styles and Photo by Rick Lewis melodies that pervade his music universe. Always an amazing live performer, Jon Liebing has entertained thousands past, present, and will far into the future.

Although I only touched on a handful of songs, Pull Me from the River is a 15-song adventure. It’s a necessity to any CD library. In your car or at home, this album will be a repeated listen.

You can find Pull Me from the River at Off-Center Records and other locations and, of course, at Jon’s shows. To find his schedule, check: www.facebook.com/jon.liebing for more information. •

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The Everyday Adventures of Mohawk Valley Girl

Rochette in Little Falls I used to love The Mustard Seed at Little Falls Antique Cen-

ter at Canal Place in Little Falls. I was disappointed when the lady that ran it decided to close and concentrate on doing shows and wholesale. Of course, I am happy to visit the Mustard Seed booth at, for example, Chicks along the Canal or the Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival. Still, it was one less place to visit at the Antique Center.

Then one Saturday when I was prowling antique and second-hand stores in search of costumes for one of my theatrical endeavors, I discovered a new business in the space with, as I found out, strong connections to the Mustard Seed. I am pleased to report the addition of Rochette to my list of shopping destinations.

The first thing that impressed me was the bright, open feel of the place. The Mustard Seed had a cluttered charm I loved, but I was equally delighted to see more of the hardwood floor and the natural light coming through the large, now unblocked windows.

Rochette is owned by Gail Rochette, mother of Julia Webster, the owner of Mustard Seed. I had a nice chat with Gail the first time I was at Rochette. On my second visit, I chatted with John and Dirk Hammond. I try to always chat up people where I shop.

According to its Facebook page, Rochette is “a curated hive featuring high quality goods sourced from small-batch producers, local artisans, and antique dealers.” I just love that expres-

Click’s Cakes Local wine, gifts, and more!

400 Academy Street Prospect, NY 13435 Wed-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-6

315-205-4045

ProspectFallsWinery@gmail.com Facebook.com/ProspectFallsWinery @WineB4Wildrness “Wine Before Wilderness”

Specialty Cheesecakes & Desserts Catering & custom cakes available Variety of desserts (315) 985-9035

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sion “curated hive.” I looked at artwork, artisan soaps and lotions, honey, maple syrup, furniture, décor, and more.

Of course, you can also purchase Mustard Seed products, such as dip mixes or herbal bug repellent. I used quite a bit of the herbal bug repellent last summer, when LiFT Theatre Company was rehearsing for The Tempest by William Shakespeare (perhaps some of you read my article about LiFT in Mohawk Valley Living’s August issue).

I purchased a Little Falls coffee mug on my first visit. I have a LOT of coffee mugs, and I try to alternate and use them all. Next, I might purchase some note cards, and some of the lovely baby stuff for a new great-niece, maybe a nice print or some artwork…. And, of course, some more bug repellent for next summer! •

Rochette

410 Canal Place, Little Falls • 518-937-3060

Open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m.

You can Like them on Facebook.

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Christmas Trees!

Displayed indoors or cut-your-own!

Fresh Wreaths Customed Designed by Order!

Mail order wreaths available!

Visit our Christmas Gift Shop

Massoud’s TREE FARM

(315) 737-5011 • 9716 Roberts Rd., Sauquoit Open daily: Mon-Fri: 9-8, Sat & Sun: 9-6

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Italian pastries, cookies, wedding & specialty cakes.

Caruso’s Pastry Shoppe 707 Bleecker Street, Utica, New York 315-735-9712 Mon 7-5, Wed-Fri 7-5, Sat 7-3, Sun 7-Noon

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CHERRY VALLEY NEW YORK Since 1950!

7632 Hwy. 20 607-264-3987 CALL FOR HOURS www.thetepee.biz

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Sam Pellman Name: Sam Pellman Hometown/current town: Sidney, Ohio / Clinton, NY Instrument: piano, organ, computer Age when began music: 7 Education: Miami University (Ohio) - B. Mus., Cornell University - M.F.A. and D.M.A. Current employment/position: James L. Ferguson Professor of Music, at Hamilton College Collaborations (current/past): Duo pianist with Colleen Roberts Pellman; occasional pianist with the Oneida Area Civic Chorale; digital artist with ella gant, Lauren Koss, Miranda Raimondi, and Ben Salzman; organist and pianist at the Clinton United Methodist Church Influences: Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Bartok, the Beatles, Stockhausen, Ligeti, Tangerine Dream, Led Zeppelin, Frankie Yankovic, the Carpenters Artist statement: As a musician and as a music educator, my goal is to encourage as many people as I can to move beyond the consumption of music to become participants in the making of music. Nothing but good can come of this.

Upcoming performances: One of Sam Pellman’s music videos, NGC 1999, will be presented as part of an exhibition at the TUF Gallery, NYC on December 2-3. You can catch Sam on Sunday mornings at Clinton United Methodist. Find links to his work online at: www.musicfromspace.com

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Visit our deli case for hard to find cheeses!

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HERKIMER

Celebrating 30 Years!

RESTAURANT & BAR

Serving healthy and delicious salads, grilled sandwiches, and homemade soups.

Casual American Cuisine

good food, good wine, good friends, good times

Heidelberg Bread & Café

123 Mohawk St., Herkimer • 866-1746

Mon-Sat: 7am-6pm, Sun: 7am-5pm

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3056 Rte 28 N., Herkimer (315) 866-0999 Find us on Facebook!

Baking all natural breads – available throughout New York State

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5345 Lee Center-Taberg Rd., Lee Center

Breakfast and Lunch

Raw or cooked • Eat in or take out!

200 King St., Herkimer (315) 866-5716

Mon-Fri: 6-2, Sat: 7:30-2 • (315) 985-0490

Wed-Thurs 11-7; Fri 11-8; Sat Noon-7

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MADISON

823-3290

Breakfast, Lunch, Homemade Soups & Sandwiches and our delicious Desserts Including our Famous Cream Puffs!

Canal Place, Little Falls Next to Showcase Antiques

Catering & Banquets too! (315)533-7229

Wed & Thurs 3-9, Fri & Sat 11:30-9, Sun 11:30-8, Closed Mon & Tues

www.gonecoastalrestaurant.com

MARCY Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Take-out • Catering

7239 Route 20, Madison

www.quacksvillageinn.com (315) 893-1806 Sun, Tues-Thurs: 6:30am-7pm, Fri & Sat: 6:30am-8pm

American Family Fare!

9663 River Rd., Marcy

Fresh Haddock • Giambotta

Ice Cream window open til 9 every night!

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Mon-Thu 6am-2pm, Fri 6am-7pm, Sat 6am-1pm Sun 7am-1pm, Ice Cream 11-8:30 Daily

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Using only the highest quality ingredients!

Pizzas only take 90 seconds in our 800+ oven!

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(315) 736-4549 • Open 7 days a week • 4462 Commercial Dr., New Hartford www.tonyspizzeriaanddeli.com

Congratulations to Mangia Macrina’s, celebrating their First Anniversary!

8636 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford • (315) 864-3728 Mon-Sat: 11am-9pm, Closed Sundays Menu online at: mangiamacrina.letseat.at

Locally Owned & Operated

1700 North James St., Rome (315) 336-1111 Breakfast & Lunch daily 7am-3pm

Catering Available • Homemade Desserts Every Day

2634 Genesee St., South Utica (315) 724-6795 Breakfast & Lunch daily 7am-3pm Dinner Wed - Sat 5pm-10pm

4784 Commercial Dr., New Hartford (315) 736-1363 Breakfast & Lunch daily 7am-3pm

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Oneida

Life is Good at The Ohio Tavern!

Specializing in the area’s only coal-fired pizza oven!

Live Music!

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Mexican & American Fare Sushi selections too!

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127 North St., Old Forge

Tues-Thurs: 11:30am-9pm, Fri & Sat: 11:30am-10pm, Sun: 11:30am-8:30pm, Closed Mon • (315) 369-3141

2184 Glenwood Plaza, Oneida (315) 361-9900 Mon-Thurs: 11-9, Fri 7 Sat: 11-10, Sun: 12-8

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236 W. Dominick St., Rome (315) 337-0437 M-F 9:30-6, Sat 10-3

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DiCastro’s

Innovative food made with local & organic ingredients whenever possible.

Exceptional service with a warm atmosphere.

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Mon-Thurs 11-3, Fri-Sun 8-3 195 Main St., Sharon Springs (518) 284-2575 www.blackcat-ny.com

2114 Rte 29, Salisbury 315-429-3224 Open 7 Days a Week

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simple. fresh. delicious. breakfast • lunch • espresso • pastries • cakes

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1315 Genesee Street, Utica

(315) 864-3057 Open Mon & Tue 10am-10pm, Thurs-Sun 10am-2am, Closed Wed

Place Thanksgiving orders by November 21st!

Sheri’s

EASTSIDE DINER Breakfast • Lunch Homemade & Fresh Daily!

Friday Fish Fry • Breakfast Served All Day

2199 Bleecker St., Utica (315) 790-5250 Mon-Thurs, & Sat 6-2, Fri 6-5, Sun 7-2

Signature Cakes, Grab-n-go cakes, Cookies, In-house Macarons, Pastries, Cheese Cakes & Pies

1st Floor Breakfast, Lunch, “Grab-and-Go!” Deliveries, 8am-2pm Take Out & Catering!

Check out our weekly specials on facebook and at www.rososcafe.com

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53 Franklin Square, Utica • (315) 790-5747

Cafe Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-7, Fri & Sat 7-9, Sun 8-1 (breakfast only)

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Bakery Hours: Mon-Sat 7-3, Sun 8-1 (bakery items available in cafe after 3pm)

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It’s Also Not Too Early To Place Christmas Orders!!

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American & Italian Cuisine

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Gluten Free Options!

BLACK STALLION

Serving breakfast, lunch, & Friday dinners Eat in or take out • Catering available too!

Book your wedding, banquet, or party at our Event Center on-site (seats up to 200) Affordable 7,000 sq.ft., Wooden Dance Floor, We Cater or Bring your own!

10 Ruth St., Vernon • (315) 829-4500

Mon-Sat: 5:30am-3pm. Fri: til 8pm, Sun: 5:30am-1pm, Facebook: Nothinfancycafevernonny

WASHINgTON MILLS

KARAM’S Middle Eastern

RESTAURANT

Bakery & Restaurant

LUNCH AND DINNER • DAILY SPECIALS • FRIDAY FISH FRY

Famous For Our Tenderloin Steak Sandwich

Call now to book your holiday party! • Banquet Room (Seats up to 35)

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Yorkville

THE STEAK & PICKLE Open at 11am, Saturday open at 4pm, closed Sunday & Monday

We Offer Quality Catering!

• Weddings/Showers/Anniversaries • Holiday Parties • Special Events & More

Serving Wine & Beer!

Traditional Lebanese fare for breakfast & lunch!

Middle Eastern Specials and Groceries Pita and Flat Bread • Spinach & Meat Pies • Baklawa

Tues - Fri: 9am - 5pm, Sat: 9am - 3pm

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MV Comics Featuring Rome artist & “Bob the Squirrel” creator, Frank Page!

Catch Bob every day in the Rome Sentinel or at www.BobtheSquirrel.com

315-853-5001 INC.

Classy Carriers!

STOREMADE:

Kielbasa, Sausage, Hams, Patties, Salads, Variety of German Style Frankfurters

The 4 Corners in Clark Mills

Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 8-1, Closed Sun & Mon

The handyman’s choice since 1948

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NFL Apparel • Gourmet Treats

Lumber • Doors • Windows • Mason’s Supplies Roofing • Insulation • Treated Lumber

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antique shopping guide Antiques Guide Spotlight on Bouckville

The Gingham Patch Canal House Antiques

Valandrea’s Madison

Victorian

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ANTIQUE GALLERY

The Gallery Antiques at Pinebrick

Earlville Jewett’s Cheese

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See The Man

Save the Date! Holiday Open House! November 10th, 11th, & 12th, 10am-5pm Bouckville Participating Antiques Shops

Canal House Antiques Turnpike Antiques Cider House Antiques Store Valandrea’s Venture The Depot Antiques Gallery Victorian Rose The Gallery Antiques at Pinebrick Wellington Woods The Gingham Patch Whistle Post Antiques Madison Inn Antiques For more: www.MadisonBouckville.com 62

Visit us during our

Holiday Open House!

Nov. 10-12!

Canal House Antiques Multi-Dealer Shop

Specializing in antique furniture, glassware, jewelry, books, linens, and primitive rug hooking accessories (315) 893-7737

The Gallery Antiques at Pinebrick

A multi-dealer shop specializing in advertising, petroliana, lamps, glass, furniture & quality smalls.

Look for our 1960s Texaco sign!

(315) 893-7752

6790 Rte 20, Bouckville • www.thegallerycoop.com

Open Thurs-Mon 10-5, Closed Tues & Wed

6737 Route 20, Bouckville www.canalhouseantiques.biz

The Gingham Patch

Victorian

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The Life of John Dubois Henderson World War I Veteran by historian sue perkins

John Dubois Henderson (1887-1973) was born in Herkimer, the son of John Henderson (1846-1910) and Frances Dubois (1847-1923).

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He received his bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College in 1908; he attended Albany Law School in 1909 but left after one year. He came back to Herkimer to take over the family insurance business following the death of his father in 1910.

Henderson married Marguerite Merrill (1895-1987) on April 25, 1926, in Albany. The couple had only one son, John Merrill Henderson (1929-1981), who served in the U.S. Navy and worked at the Pentagon at the time of his death.

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became a special agent in the casualty department of Travelers Insurance Co., Hartford, Conn., and served in Michigan, Indiana, and Pennsylvania from 1913-1915. He became the assistant manager from 1915-1917 at the company’s Pittsburgh office. After World War I, John operated the J.D. Henderson Insurance Agency in Herkimer until his death in 1973.

Henderson registered for the draft for World War I in May 1917. He was a candidate for commission of the ROTC at the Madison Barack in Plattsburgh, N.Y. He enlisted May 12, 1917.

He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant Quartermaster on March 16, 1918, at the Madison Barracks in Plattsburgh. On August 15, 1917, Henderson was appointed 2nd Quartermaster and served in that position until he was discharged. On Nov. 21, 1917, John was stationed at Camp Dix, N.J. On

Jan. 3, 1918, he was stationed at Hoboken, N.J. He was then sent overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces, serving there from Jan. 4, 1918, until July 5, 1919. He was discharged from service on Aug. 1, 1919. Henderson was a charter member of the American Legion Post in Herkimer and served as its commander. He registered for the draft for World War I at the age of 55. From 1940 to 1946, he was a member of the Herkimer Draft Board and later civil defense director for the town and village of Herkimer. In 1955, Henderson received the VFW Citizenship Award of the Michael S. Pliseck Post. He was one of the founders of the Herkimer County Americanization League and a prominent World War I veteran.

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In 1974, Tim and Peggy Spencer Behrendt set off on an adventure. They began a new life in the woods of Cold Brook, NY, without modern conveniences like electricity or indoor plumbing. These are excerpts and reflections from Peggy’s journal chronicling their adventures and also her childhood memories growing up in Westmoreland.

1990s: In the evening, Tim carries a scythe and hoe over his shoulder as he walks to our little meadow through lengthening shadows of the forest alternated with shafts of brilliance from the setting sun. He enjoys the wide, open view of the sky there and working under transitioning colors as zincwhite clouds in cerulean-blue heavens are stained by a quinacridone sunset of rose and gold. It’s like being under a living quilt. He hoes dirt into depressions, stamps down little hillocks, and throws rocks off to the side. He wants to make it smooth so he can fly his powered parachute there. He’d been using a private airstrip nearby, until I found his plane by the side of the road when I happened to drive by one day. It was evidently not wanted!

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needs are for meaningful, healthy living without over-consumption. Musing on these goals, I questioned Tim about his interest in flying, as we walked together to his new airstrip meadow.

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When Tim was very young, his family also used an ice chest and a huge square block of ice was delivered regularly, perhaps harvested off Lake Erie in the winter. His mother put a sign in the window indicating what size block they needed. One hot summer day, an ice block fell off the delivery truck and he and his little friends had a grand time licking it, smashing chunks off and putting them down each other’s clothes.

Most of our rehearsal is for naught. In the woods, we can’t just walk up the street for ice anymore, it’s 20 miles away! I consider building an in-ground personal ice house.

We could harvest ice in the winter and store it for the summer, couldn’t we? I saw the remains of a huge ice house on Wellesley Island at the St. Lawrence River when I was young. The decaying walls were thick and there was still hay left from insulating the huge blocks cut out of the river that froze so solid, people could drive cars and trucks on it. But we never pursue this because we discover that Black Creek never freezes solid under the snow. It just becomes ice sludge, moving imperceptibly toward West Canada Creek, and woe to anyone who attempts to cross the deceptively solid-looking surface!

Our beaver ponds get so much snow, we couldn’t possibly shovel it off just to access the ice. Our little root cellars are our only cold storage for many years, and the ice chest becomes a mouse-proof cabinet until we sell it to buy land.

Soon we’ll be carrying anything we need through deep snows a half mile in and a half mile out. Best to make sure we are well stocked with impedimenta. I carefully store many boxes of stick matches in a metal con-

tainer. What would we do without them? I find an old flint lighter for a back-up, but it’s unreliable. We purchase a butane lighter for $4, but I am a little afraid of it. We stock up on laundry soap because it’s too heavy to haul in and out, and we will need dry gas.

Tim has cut wood by hand every day since last winter. We hope we have enough.

I cram the root cellars with full canning jars, fresh wild apples, sauerkraut, carrots, potatoes, onions. Socks, caps, and mittens are repaired or replaced if we can afford it. I take another tuck in the stretched-out elastic waist bands of our long underwear, hoping to make them last another winter.

Life now is so different from our youth.

For me, this time always used to be about school work, sports, and music. For Tim it was sports and girls. OK! Yes, I was interested in boys, too, but from a distance! They seemed a little scary.

“One of my girlfriend’s parents really liked me,” Tim tells me one evening when the candles are flickering and the first snowflakes float down with deceptive innocence.

“She was a year older than me, really cute, and the head drum majorette. We went steady all through high school.”

He pauses to put more wood on the fire and it pops cheerily.

“But when she went to college ahead of me, it stressed our relationship,” he continues. “Although there were other pretty girls interested in me, (and me in them), I was faithful to her my whole senior year. I did go to the prom with the sweetest, prettiest girl in my class, but since we were both going steady with someone else, we didn’t even kiss! What a drag!

“Meanwhile, my steady met an All Mid-American Conference football player in college. I was only a high school All County/All League, and she dropped me.”

“That’s too bad…I think.” I attempt to sympathize.

“I was really upset! But what could

I do? In 1957, when I was a junior at Ohio University in Athens, we played against Bowling Green State U., and he was on the opposing team. He was 5’ 6” but built like a fireplug – solid muscle! It was a huge, homecoming game with big, roaring crowds, and I was a starter. I was totally focused on the game, because my scholarship depended on doing well, not really thinking about him at all. I can tell you that playing football may look glamorous, but it’s a lot of work and torture! We are getting beat up all the time!

We get headaches from getting our heads bashed, our bodies are smashed; we get concussions, bruises, cuts, broken bones, teeth knocked out... When you’re on the field you are facing 11 hulking bundles of hardened muscle who act like they’d just as soon kill you as look at you. When you’re face to face on the scrimmage line, some players growl like angry bears.”

He is quiet for a few moments. “But I loved the game.”

“Seems like a stupid thing to do,” I muse quietly to myself. But I remember not really minding the bruises I’d get from doing gymnastics, because it meant I was doing something I loved.

“So, what happened at this game?” I ask, noticing that the snowfall is getting heavier.

“Oh, we tied,” he replies with a sigh.

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when we see dead deer draped over trucks or hanging in someone’s yard during hunting season? Or share my disgust at the sight of gun racks and rifles commonly displayed in the back windows of pick-up trucks? This is not a nice reality.”

“Plus, we have the complicated tragedy of the Vietnam War going on,” Tim replies. “The only way I can deal with it is to create our own Tim sits next to a picture reality here where all life is protectof his old girlfriend’s new ed and minimally harmed. I’m toboyfriend tally dedicated to it.”

I decide to change the subject. “You know, my greatgrand Uncle George Huck was chief of po“But I went to my old lice in Ilion for 17 years from 1914 to 1931 girlfriend’s house during Thanksgiv- and during the Volstead Act he was part of a ing break to visit (her parents still liked me), big liquor raid at a hotel there. When all the and she wouldn’t see me or speak to me! She evidence was brought into the court room, stayed up in her room and wouldn’t come the newspaper said it looked like a firstdown. She told her parents that I threw a class, wholesale liquor store. In a hotel bedblock on her boyfriend and deliberately hurt room they found a 75-gallon keg of whiskey his ribs! Look, when you’re playing football, in back of a dresser, a five-gallon glass bottle you can’t hold back or say: ‘Oh! Sorry, did of whiskey in another, plus “Old Crow Distillery” bottles under a bed. The cellar had that hurt?’”

“Well, I won’t dump you for an ‘All bottles of cider, 50 cases of home brew beer American Homesteader,’” I assure him. and 71 cases of bottles marked ’60 some“Who else could I find to live in the woods thing.’ It looked like jail time for the owner, with me? Who else would grieve with me but surprisingly enough, the jury acquitted

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him! Evidently, witnesses convinced them that all that liquor was for personal and family use only!”

“There may have been some sympathy Peg’s Great Grand Uncle George for the unHuck was Chief of Police in Ilion fairness of from 1913 to 1930 the Volstead Act,” Tim suggests.

I laugh. “The newspaper report on the case mentioned that the hotel owner’s wife was an attractive woman. Do you think that helped?”

Tim also laughs. “Who knows?” •

The Shawangunk Nature Preserve is a deep ecology, forever wild, 501©(3), learning and cultural center. Tim and Peggy still live there and can be contacted through their website.

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GENESEE JOE’S

live & local Like a cornucopia of sound, November has arrived!

There will be a feast of fine tunes Thanksgiving Eve! And the extra gravy on all this musical offering is that the turkey who’s writing this hits the half century mark with two gigs Thanksgiving weekend. So, it will be a celebration of many things.

THE RETURN OF SLUG. November 24 at 12 North in Marcy Longtime area jam band Slug will have a one night reunion of the classic Slug line up. The core three band members, Stephen Fletcher, Bobby Moore, and ME (Genesee Joe) will be joined by Michael Finley on keys, Chris “The Kraken” Dunn on bass, and Chris Andreski on lead guitar. Through the early to mid 2000s Slug took its love for the Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan and wove a tapestry, with great shows throughout Central New York. The band recorded two full-length albums, Hippies, Monsters, Mimes and Lawyers (2002) that featured a guest appearance by moe.’s Al Schneir, and Rescued from the Glue Farm (2014). The classic line up decided that a show was long overdue. So, get yer dancing shoes for a fine evening of Slug originals and classic covers. There may be guest sit-ins from members of other eras of the band as well. Clarence D and The Wrench opens. Doors open at 7 p.m. 12 North is on Mulaney Road in Marcy.

THUNDERWATT. November 25 at Lukin’s on Varick Street, Utica The following night this aging rocker drags his tattered, grizzly, old carcass back onstage for a show with the current band members of Thunderwatt, which features the aforementioned Mr. Moore as well as Jim Inman, Jim Chase, Bob Merrick, and ME playing decidedly different material than Slug.

TW is a jam band but more in the vein of Gov’t Mule. Look for southern rock, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, and even some heavy stuff like Black Sabbath.

This show starts at 9 p.m. at our home away from home, Lukin’s Bar on Varick.

Geez, I’m pretty busy for an old coot—hey, I’m kidding! 50 years and 25 of them on the airwaves in Central New York. I’m pretty lucky to have my life and have all of you that I’ve met along the way with me. Thank you! PS:

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This was a pretty self-serving article Thunderwatt this month. If you want your band featured here email me at geneseejoe@927thedrive.net

Other Thanksgiving Eve/Weekend fun:

Wednesday, November 22 Les Brers Allman’s Tribute. Piggy Pat’s , Washington Mills, N.Y., 8 p.m.

The Crazy Fools at Lukin’s, Varick Street, Utica, N.Y., 9 p.m.

Work Related, DeMatteo’s in Rome, N.Y. The Swamp Drivers, Tilly’s Clover in Clayville, N.Y., 8 p.m.

Lonesome Dove at Crossways in Ilion, N.Y., 9 p.m.

The Dove Tones at Gerber’s Tavern, Downtown Utica, N.Y., 9 p.m.

The Stan Premo Project at Kelly’s Pub, North Bay, N.Y. Last Left at The Celtic Harp. Varick Street, Utica, N.Y. Red Hush at The Snubbing Post, Route 46 in Rome, N.Y., 10 p.m.

The Hazbinz at Westmoreland Golf Club, Westmoreland, N.Y. Blackwater Flow at the Sunset Grill, Sylvan Beach, N.Y., 8 p.m.

Friday, November 24 The Dove Tones with special Guest Allysa Stock, Nail Creek, 9 p.m.

Slug at 12 North, Mulaney Road., Marcy, N.Y., 9 p.m.

Saturday, November 25 Tom Townsley CD release party at The Other Side, Genesee Street in Uptown Utica, N.Y., 7 to 9 p.m.

Thunderwatt at Lukin’s, Varick Street, Utica, N.Y. Go check out some live local music. Happy Thanksgiving! • Listen to Genesee Joe live on 92.7FM, The DRIVE.

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Hobby Hill Farm Sales, Rome . . . . . . . . . . 68 White’s Farm Supply, Waterville/Canastota . . 80 Farm markets North Star Orchards, Westmoreland . . . . . 42 Parker’s Clapsaddle Farm and Market, Ilion . . 47 Sunnycrest Orchards Market, Sharon Springs . . 73 Top Notch Garden Center, Newport . . . . . 65 Feed, Animal Kast Hill Farm, Herkimer . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Financial Services Van Meter & Van Meter, Little Falls . . . . . . 54 Fireplaces The Hearth Shup, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Firewood and Wood Pellets Lincoln Davies, Sauquoit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Fitness & Gyms Curves, Herkimer and Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Flooring D & D Carpets, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Enjem’s Flooring, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Lincoln Davies, Sauquoit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Florists Clinton Florist, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Michael’s Greenhouse, Sauquoit . . . . . . . . . 6 Village Florals, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Funeral Services McGrath, Myslinski, Karboski & Nunn, Utica . . 39 Prince-Boyd & Hyatt, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Furniture Ironwood Furniture, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Jeff ’s Amish Furniture, Jordanville . . . . . . . 37 Furniture Makers Custom Woodcraft, Munnsville . . . . . . . . . 10

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Peter’s Cornucopia, New Hartford . . . . . . . . 71 Sunflower Naturals, Barneveld . . . . . . . . . . 23 Tom’s Natural Foods, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Optometrists Towpath Vision Care, Little Falls . . . . . . . 31 Paint and Painting Supplies Lincoln Davies, Sauquoit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Pohlig Enterprises, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . 31 Urbanik’s Paint & Wallpaper Co., Utica . . . . . 11 Pet Services One Paw at a Time, Whitesboro . . . . . . . . 29

Meelan’s Meat Market, Clark Mills . . . . . . . 50 Shaw’s Maple Products, Clinton . . . . . . . . 16 Stoltzfus Family Dairy, Vernon Center . . . . 43 Sunnybrook Farm, Deansboro . . . . . . . . . 14 Sunnycrest Orchards Market, Sharon Springs . . 73 Three Village Cheese, Newport . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tibbits Maple, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . 35 Twin Orchards, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . 28 WintersGrass Farm Raw Milk, Sauquoit . . . 14 Quilt and Yarn Shops/Services Heartworks Quilts, Fly Creek . . . . . . . . . 13 Tiger Lily Quilt Co, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Pet Supplies Gemini Pets, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Real Estate Hunt Real Estate, Welcome Home Team . . . 32 Scenic Byway Realty, Richfield Springs . . . . 46

Pharmacies Garro Drugs, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Record Stores Off-Center Records, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Lighting Mills Electrical Supply, Rome . . . . . . . . . . 34

Physical Therapy Inertia PT, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Liquor Stores and Wine Beer Belly Bob’s Ilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ilion Wine & Spirits, Ilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Trenton Station Liquor & Wine, Barneveld . . 72

Pizzerias DiCastro’s Brick Oven, Rome . . . . . . . . . .

Mangia Macrina’s Pizza, New Hartford . . .

Mario’s Pizza, Oriskany Falls . . . . . . . . .

Primo Pizzeria, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tony’s Pizza, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . .

Restaurants and Cafés Ann St. Deli, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Bagel Grove, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Bite Bakery and Cafe, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Black Cat, Sharon Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 The Black Stallion, Vernon . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Chesterfield’s Tuscan Oven, Oneida . . . . . . 58 Club Monarch, Yorkville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The Country Store, Salisbury . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Delta Lake Inn, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 DiCastro’s Brick Oven, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Fat Cats, Herkimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Gone Coastal, Lee Center . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Heidelberg Baking Co., Herkimer . . . . . . . 56 Jamo’s Restaurant, Herkimer . . . . . . . . . . 56 Karam’s Middle East Bakery, Yorkville . . . . 60 Killabrew, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Main Street Ristorante, Newport . . . . . . . . 64 Mangia Macrina’s Pizza, New Hartford . . . 57 Mi Casa, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Nothin’ Fancy Cafe, Vernon . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Ohio Tavern, Cold Brook . . . . . . . . . . 58 Patty Jean’s Country Restaurant, Newport . . 58 Phoenician Restaurant, New Hartford . . . . 56 The Pickle Boat Grill, Old Forge . . . . . . . . 58

Lawn Mowers J.B.’s Small Engine Works, Utica . . . . . . . . 44 SD Power, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Maple Syrup (see Produce) Meats, locally raised (see Produce) Media 92.7 The Drive WXUR, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . 74 FOX33/WUTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Weekly Adirondack, Old Forge . . . . . . . . . . 24 WKAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Monuments & Memorials Burdick & Enea Memorials, Clinton . . . . . . 28 Yorkville Memorials, Yorkville . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Natural Food Stores Brenda’s Natural Foods, Rome . . . . . . . . . . 58 Cooperstown Naturals, Cooperstown . . . . . 22

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Portable Toilets and Bathrooms Mohawk Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Primitives Between Us Sisters, Munnsville . . . . . . . . . 21 Butternut Barn, Richfield Springs . . . . . . . 63 Casler Flower Farm, West Winfield . . . . . . 6 Main Street Gift Shop, Newport . . . . . . . . 64 Simply Primitives, Boonville . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Produce, Local Ben & Judy’s Sugarhouse, West Edmeston . . . . 39 Grassy Cow Dairy, Remsen . . . . . . . . . . 70 Jewett’s Cheese, Earlville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Jones Family Farm, Herkimer . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Quack’s Village Inn, Madison . . . . . . . . .

Raspberries Cafe, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Riverside Diner, Marcy . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RoSo’s Cafe & Catering, Utica . . . . . . . . .

Sammy & Annie Foods, Utica . . . . . . . . .

The Steak & Pickle, Washington Mills . . . .

Sunflower Cafe, Cooperstown . . . . . . . .

Wendy’s Diner, Cassville . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Willows, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3036 State Route 28 Herkimer, NY 13350 (315) 866-5080

5074 Commercial Drive Yorkville, NY 13495 (315) 736-3381

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5046 Commercial Drive Yorkville, NY 13495 (315) 736-8291

4991 Commercial Drive Yorkville, NY 13495 (315) 736-8241

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