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contents 6 Oneida County Historical Society 12 The Music Never Stops 15 ADK Journal 18 Rustic Ridge Winery 21 Riggy’s View 24 Emmie’s Global Cuisine 28 Cullen Pumpkin Farm 31 A Plow by Reed 35 MV Collectors 37 October Nature 40 On the Farm with Suzie 45 MV Gardens & Recipes 47 Will’s Cackleberry Castle Farm 52 MV Adventure Club 56 Mohawk Trail Rome Map 58 Restaurant Guide 66 Utica Marsh 70 Antiques Shopping Guide 74 Local CD Review 76 Peregrine Falcons, Part 1 82 The Snell Family 86 Tales from Shawangunk, Part 13 95 Gallery Guide 99 Buildings on the National Reg. 100 MV Astronomy Club 101 Classical MV 103 Live & Local 104 Halloween Fun Guide 107 Advertiser Directory

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Welcome to the first issue of our third year. I think Lance and I are starting to get the hang of this. We have appreciated the feedback and encouragement we’ve received and are excited about the future. Our writers also have been happy to hear from readers. Whenever Lance and I visit with Tim and Peggy SpencerBehrendt at the Shawangunk Nature Preserve, Tim always thanks us for “creating a sense of community” with the magazine. We always tell him we’re just sharing stories. Recently, however, I think I have a better understanding of what he means. Last month I wrote about the passing of our dog Cheyenne. In the weeks that followed, we received sympathy cards from readers. Some of them shared stories of their own pets and asked to see a picture of Cheyenne. We’ve also been receiving hand-written letters from young people inviting the Adventure Club to visit their towns, proudly including suggestions of places to visit when we get there. With the brave new world of interconnectivity the Internet offers us comes an isolation. The local community gets lost in the world community. These letters from our Mohawk Valley neighbors make us feel like part of a special, caring neighborhood. It’s a place we look forward to exploring and sharing for many years to come. Oh, and please don’t forget to support our advertisers (and neighbors). Check out our Advertiser Directory on page107.

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During the “loom to boom” era after World War II, Utica opened its doors to high-tech firms far and wide. Our region became known as a locus of technological development during the Cold War, aiding our national defense while improving the lives of John Q. Public with a spate of new home products. Investment in cutting edge devices saved the city during the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. Recent announcements from Albany give us hope that history will indeed repeat itself. General Electric was one of many high-tech companies that came to town as Utica’s knitting mills were leaving. These mills—Utica Steam Cotton, Globe, and Oneita, among others—were a linchpin of the French Road city’s economy during the 19th and early 20th cenEntrance turies. As the southern states attempted to diversify their economies away from their agrarian roots (cotton remained king there), they built mills that drew business away from the textile industry’s traditional home in the northeast. These new facilities and the advent of air conditioning dealt a one-two punch to the aging mills in New England and Upstate New York. By the end of the 1940s Utica had a problem: lots of open factory space, thousands of skilled workers, and few manufacturing firms in which for them to work. The city adapted to this latest challenge by luring new tech-oriented businesses to the area. Former mill workers could also go back to school at two new-

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ly-established local colleges—Utica College of Syracuse University and the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences, which today is the Mohawk Valley Community College—to retrain for tech-oriented careers. General Electric first came to Utica in 1944. In May of that year, GE announced that a branch plant would move in to the Chancellor Building on Kent Street that would employ 250 people. The 60,000-square-foot facility used to house the Utica Motor Car Company; GE would call it home for the next 12 years. Although the wartime products they built there were initially classified, the new “Utica Tube Works” opened as promised. “Utica is fortunate,” said the joint statement by Mayor (Bradley) German and (Chamber of Commerce) President Capps, “in being selected as the site for a unit of General Electric. We are confident the company will find that this city is an excellent location for its manufacturing operations and that a splendid community spirit of co-operation will be encountered on all sides.” (Utica Daily Press, May 15, 1944) GE’s immigration to Utica continued after the war. The company’s Radio Receiver Department moved into a rented facility on the corner of Bleecker and Oscar Streets in 1946 and employed 850 people within a decade. In 1951 ground was broken on a brand-new facility on French Road, which opened in November of the following year. The Military Electronics Equipment plant shipped its first product from this new half-million-square-foot facility in February 1953. In 1955 the Light Military Electronics Equipment department occupied the former Oneita Knitting Mills complex on Broad Street and employed 2,700. GE was not alone. Remington Rand (a division of Sperry-Rand) moved into the former Savage Arms complex in 1957 and manufactured computer components and electronics there for the next two decades. That same year, GE announced that it was closing its Kent Street facility and transferring the jobs to a new plant under construction in Gainesville, Florida. Nearly 900 local jobs were affected by the time the transfer took place in 1958. These losses may have been offset, however, by the expansion of radio manufacturing at the Bleecker Street facility in 1960. By 1967 local employment peaked at just under 9,000, but the good times did not last. The next quarter century would see a reversal of GE’s growth in the city. In 1971 it was announced that domestic radio production would be phased out, signaling the start of a long drawdown of American-made radios, phonographs, and other home products. Locally, this ended 15 years later with the close of the Consumer Electronic Business Operations department in 1986. That closure ended GE operations on Bleecker Street.

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The local music scene isn’t always about the live musician. Sometimes, a performer comes along that goes above and beyond that just happens to involve “canned music.” Although most karaoke singers are seemingly looked down upon by musicians, one name gets a ton of respect from this community – Jeremy Maine. Jeremy began as a youngster performing exclusively Elvis Presley songs growing into, and finding, his voice. Eventually, he developed an uncanny vocal resemblance to his idol. His performances throughout the Mohawk Valley have been raved about. His song selections not only include Elvis’ big hits, but also lesser songs and album tracks. Jeremy can truly provide a musical education on the King of Rock. But Jeremy doesn’t rest on his Presley-ian laurels. He has expanded on his musical journey. His performances are visual spectacles that receive accolades from all witnesses. His shows are so energetic that you can become exhausted along with him. He will pull out unexpected songs that could very well make you forget the originals. I have followed this young man’s career basically from the beginning. I respect his exuberance and dedication to his art. I recently spoke to him on his talents. Ladies and gentlemen, I present…Jeremy! What you do isn’t a common karaoke act. How and when did you begin your Elvis impressions? Well, I’d always wanted to be a performer as long as I can remember, even before Elvis Presley entered my life in such a big way. I used to sing along to Beatle records or whatever favorite song I was playing at the time. Where did you perform early on? My first public performance was at Peppy’s Pizzeria on the corner of Mohawk

and Bleecker back in late ’98. I started gaining confidence as I kept on performing, especially when they would start throwing money on stage when I was performing, Ha-ha! You had a manager at one time. How did that help your career? Well, it was good and bad. Some of his ideas weren’t exactly what I was hoping for, but I was young and naive and figured he knew better than I as far as the business went. It wasn’t totally unsuccessful, but if I knew then what I know now, I would have handled things differently. But I don’t regret it. What have been some of your favorite performances and venues? I’ve had fun doing shows for the Heritage Health Care Center, where I work. The residents have always appreciated it. And my favorite venue really is The Tramontane Café because it’s always like a new experience, often seeing new faces in the crowd, which gets my adrenaline going to put on the best show I can. In the past few years, you have strayed from performing strictly Elvis songs to doing other artists with equal success, including The Beatles, The Who, and Nirvana. What made brought about this decision? I always hated the term “Elvis impersonator” and I wanted to throw people off guard by doing something very “un-Elvislike.” My first dabbles in this came with a singing contest that Bill Keeler used to do. I did songs by The Beatles, Talking Heads, The Cars, etc., just to see if I could. They went over very well. Plus, it was a good challenge for me, which I continue to this day. Your performances are also very visu-

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I intend to follow the entire Cooperstown Beverage Trail one day. In the meantime, I have enjoyed a few of the stops. One excellent location is Rustic Ridge Winery in Burlington Flats. Steven and I first went to Rustic Ridge on a gorgeous October Friday last fall. Being a weekday, the place was not too crowded. We pulled into the driveway feeling pleased with ourselves for not getting lost. Steven right away saw a nice Labrador-looking dog out behind the place. I read somewhere that most wineries have dogs. They help keep certain pests away from the vineyard. Also, dogs are nice. Steven tried to get the dog to come over and say hello, but he declined. I said he was probably on guard duty. Inside, the cabin looked, appropriately enough, rustic. Country music was playing. We were the only tasters there at the time. We could have paid $3 for five tastes but opted to pay $6 and keep the glasses. We like to add to our collection of wineglasses. For white wines, we tried Chardonnay and Untamed White. Two Chardonnays were available. I chose the one that was not oak-aged and enjoyed it. The Untamed White has an interesting label with evil eyes. Rick Bennett, the owner who was doing our tasting, said it was comparable to Pinot Grigio. We liked it, but preferred the Chardonnay. For reds, we both tried the ’09 Pinot Noir and the Cabernet Franc. Steven tried the Merlot and I went for the Lemberger ’09. I am not as familiar with Lemberger as I am with Merlot, so I thought to try something different. We liked everything we tried but only purchased the Chardonnay, giving us a good reason to return at a later time. Before making our purchase, we browsed the shop for wine accessories and T-shirts. Steven especially liked one that read, “New York is for wine; Napa is for auto parts.” Of course, we’ve had some California wines that we liked perfectly well, but I enjoyed the play on words. Incidentally, the dog came in while we were tasting, and Steven petted him. I was busy taking tasting notes, but on our way out I petted him, too. I’m sure fellow dog lovers will be happy to hear we got to meet the nice dog. We were pleased enough with our visit to return another day, a Saturday. Things were a little more crowded, but they still took good care of

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When Tom Shypski was growing up with his younger brothers on the family dairy farm just north of Richfield Springs, Halloween was a fun, little holiday at the end of October. As a teenager, Tom’s brother Richard even grew a few pumpkins to sell at the family’s roadside sweet corn stand. Today, Halloween has become a month-long celebration with Americans spending more than $7 billion a year on decorations, costumes, and candy. For the Shypskis at Cullen Farm--named for the hamlet, or more accurately the crossroads, of Cullen--Halloween begins the 1st of May. This past spring, Clara Shypski, the farm’s matriarch, planted close to 30,000 plants in the greenhouses. Over 20,000 were pumpkins. The others included squashes, ornamental gourds, and Indian corn. “We set out the seedlings around Memorial Day with our transplanter (a Holland Rotary 1) and then it’s up to Mother Nature,” Tom says. The crops are rotated on a three-year schedule, alternating pumpkins with corn, buckwheat, and clover. “Things really ramped up when John came back,” he says. “My brother worked in Manhattan as a project manager, but computers now allow him to work anywhere. After Dad died he decided to come home.” Nester Shypski passed away 10 years ago at age 85. He and Clara purchased the farm on Cullen Road in 1953 and raised dairy cows up until the 1980s and then began growing hay and sweet corn.

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TOOLS” for sale and by May 1822, he advertised that his “JOINERS’ TOOLS” were made by “Mr. J. Reed.” It appears that sometime between 1817 and 1820, John Reed Jr. had learned how to make planes. It is speculated that he may have learned his skills from Robert Wells, a professional plane maker who had moved to Holland Patent in 1815 from Wethersfield, Connecticut. However, to date, no evidence has been found to support this speculation. In 1821, John Reed Jr. purchased a lot, located at 42 Elizabeth St. (near where the County Court House stands today), from his brother David and began building a house. In 1823, John Jr., his wife, Mary, and their two children Elizabeth and Edward moved into their new home. According to an interview of his son, Edward, in the Utica Sunday Journal in 1895, John Reed began by making planes by hand in the kitchen of the house. “Later a shop was built in the rear of the house. In this were placed horse power and a hugh [huge] grindstone upon which the knives of the planes were sharpened. The first shop was twenty feet square but this was enlarged twice until what was then considered a large building was in use. In this twelve journeymen and two apprentices were kept busy. The plane factory had plenty of business and its owner was kept constantly at work filling orders. Dana & Co., hardware dealers, who were at the present stand of Wright, Dana & Co., on Genesee Street, took all that could be made.” Indeed, John Reed’s plane making business, which included Edward, was flourishing. As shown in an 1839 Savings Bank of Utica map (see photo), Reed’s plane manufactory consisted of three buildings with an adjacent alley that he used to bring in seasoned wood from his storage site on Meadow Street (near the railroad tracts) and also to deliver his finished planes to his buyers. According to the 1855 county census, Reed produced 5,000 planes annually, worth $7,000. Besides being a professional plane maker, John Reed was a civic-minded person. Between the years 1840 and 1851, he was a chairman of a Fourth of July parade, a city tax assessor for two years, was on the Executive Board of the 4th Ward Whig Party, was a recipient of a “10 Years Fireman’s Service Certificate” from the Utica Common Council, was a manager for the Utica Citizens’ Corps Ball, and was elected as an alderman from the 4th Ward. Besides being an exemplary citizen, John Reed was an active member of the Utica Mechanics Association; a professional group that promoted the welfare of the “mechanical trades” (blacksmithing, coach makers, hatters, machinists, plane makers, potters, printers, tailors. etc.). One of the ways that the organiza-

tion did this was through a “Mechanics Fair” that took place at various venues throughout Utica with the later ones held at the Mechanics Hall Building that still stands at the corner of Liberty and Hotel Streets. The later fairs (1845-1864) took place annually and generally ran for a two-week period near the end of January and into February. Anyone, member or not, man, woman or child, was free to exhibit items that they had fashioned or produced free of charge. Sometimes exotic or unusual items owned by individuals were also exhibited. Admission to the fairs was 10¢. The fairs were so popular that one of them had more than 1,200 items on exhibit. Premiums or prizes were given out for the best exhibits in a number of different categories. The OCHS has a number of documents from the Mechanics Association in its manuscript collection, including three ledgers that list the fair exhibitors and their corresponding exhibits for the years 1860, 1861, and 1862. The 1862 ledger also has a list of premiums for that year. Of the 20 Mechanics Fairs in Utica, Reed exhibited examples of his planes at seven of them. He won a number of awards. According to the Utica Morning Herald of February 16, 1959, Reed’s fair entry for that year was no. 131—a case of joiners’ tool that won a silver medal (the highest honor) and rated the following comment by the judges: “The character of the manufacturer of these articles is too well known to the Joiners of this City, and elsewhere, to require any eulogy from us. We consider them the best on exhibition, and probably beyond competition.” An example of an 1859 Mechanics Fair silver medal from the OCHS collection is shown in an accompanying photo. Most of Reed’s exhibits included one or more plow planes. Occasionally, a wedge-arm plow was included, but in order to distinguish it from the ordinary ones that he normally sold, they were made from box wood rather than from ordinary beech. For the most part, Reed liked to exhibit screw-arm plows to show off his prowess as a plane maker. This type of plow was more difficult to produce but was much more pleasing to the eye. Reed likely produced a relatively small number of screwarm plows for the fairs and possibly some by special request since relatively few of these plows have survived until this day.

On Sunday morning, January 21, 1868, tragedy struck the Reed plane-making business when a fire was discovered in the two-story plane factory. John Reed suspected it was arson since a door, which was normally nailed shut in the basement, was ajar. The plane factory and an adjoining lumber shed were totally destroyed; a loss of more than $5,000 with only $1,000 of insurance coverage. John and Edward, were out of business. Six months later, on July 24th, John Reed passed away leaving Edward to somehow revive the Reed plane-making business. Edward and his wife, Kate, had five sons and they continued to live in the house on Elizabeth Street that survived the fire. Edward quite likely continued to make planes in the basement of his father’s house until he was able to rebuild the plane factory on a much smaller scale. An 1883 map shows the existence of a single building where there once were three as shown in the 1839 map. It is likely that Edward rebuilt the plane-making business with his sons in mind. However, between the years 1863 and 1885, all five of their sons passed away from various causes. Edward was broken-hearted as evidenced by a passage that appeared in his obituary in the Utica Daily Press in 1899: “It was Mr. Reed’s custom to visit Forest Hill Cemetery at least once a week during the summer, with his wife, to place flowers on the graves of his sons who had been taken from him all too soon. There was a melancholy satisfaction, if not actual pleasure, to him in these visits, for, in seeing the inscriptions on the tombstones, he read the names of many of his companions and acquaintances of boyhood, and said he had more friends in the silent city on the hill [Forest Hill Cemetery] than in the busy bustling city at its foot.” Evidence of Edward’s plane-making business can be found in the 1877 Business Directory as well as all of the Utica City Directories up to 1894. During the last few years of the business, Edward’s plane-making activities were significantly curtailed due to a severe case of rheumatism, according to his obituary in the Utica Daily Press. He died on July 23, 1899, from congestive heart failure caused by a previous bout of rheumatic fever. What Edward may not have realized after the plane factory had burned and his father had passed away is that the era of the wooden plane was ending (about 1870). It is likely that the Reed’s plane business would not have survived much longer than it did. A much more versatile “multi-tool,” not too much different in design from the plow, became available in 1884, the Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane. The era of the metal body plane had taken hold. •

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cool cars that I just saw at Grants and that I needed a dollar to get one, but I was so out of breath the words got all messed up. After calming down and telling her what I was screaming about, she gave me a dollar and I was out the door and pedaling back down to the store. I think the first car I bought was a purple Silhouette. I loved custom stuff, and that was the wildest thing there. I remembered seeing the Silhouette in Car Craft magazine and then again on a television episode of Mission Impossible, so I had to have it! After that day in 1968, my life has been all about Hot Wheels. Every birthday or holiday, everyone knew just what to get me. A few years back my aunt was cleaning out an old drawer and found a list of cars that I sent with her on a trip she and my uncle took to California back in 1969. I was hoping they would find new cars before they got to the stores here in New York state. It sure was pretty neat to see that list of old redlines again. My mother used to remind me of the Christmas that I bought everyone in the family Hot Wheels cars as Christmas gifts. She gave me money and sent me to Grants to buy gifts. When I got there, I saw a bunch of new Hot Wheels cars that I didn’t have yet. Well, I bought everyone Hot Wheels. My thinking was that they wouldn’t want them and they would give them to me. Not a bad idea for a 10-year-old. Too bad it didn’t work. I had to go out and buy everybody new gifts. I did get t o

keep the cars, though! I remember writing to Mattel back then asking for extra wheels for my cars. At that time the wheels were able to come off and you could swap them around. I would put a dollar in an envelope with a letter and a couple months later I would get a big envelope in the mail with a handful of different sized wheels, a real cool letter from Mattel and my dollar back. I did this a few times. I even think that I was one of the first members of the Hot Wheels Club, because I never sent for the club kit, it just showed up in the mail. So here I am almost 50 years later and I’m still collecting Hot Wheels cars. Two questions I always get asked are: What is my favorite Hot Wheels car and how many cars do you have in your collection? I used to say that I like most of the “real” looking cars like Corvettes, Mustangs, and such because that’s what got me collecting to begin with, right? The cars that you can see out there on the street, and I do, I love those cars! But as of 2009 I can now say “Mike Zarnock’s Altered Roadster” is my favorite Hot Wheels car. That right! In 2009 Mattel released its “Drag Strip Demons” series and included my old race car as part of the series. Having a Hot Wheels car with your name on it is cool enough, but to have your own real race with your name just the way it looked when I drove it, well, that’s just a dream come true. That is such an honor for me and I just can’t thank enough all those people at Mattel that made it happen. And to be included in a line-up with such famous drag racers as Don Prudhomme, Tom McEwen, Sox & Martin, Roland Leong, and all the others is just incredible. As for my collection, I have more than 30, 000 cars. I also collect track sets, play sets, and actually anything that has that familiar Hot Wheels flame logo on it. I have sneakers, roller skates, yo-yos, Frisbee’s, plates and cups, you name it, and I probably have it if it has a Hot Wheels logo on it. I like the different styles of the packages from the many different eras of Hot Wheels, too, and I’ve tried to get at least one of everything. Like I’ve said

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On Sunday afternoons, my husband, Bernie, and I leave the farm, load our corgi, Baylee, in the backseat of my car and travel around the Mohawk Valley exploring. As many of you know, Bernie and I own Szarek Greenhouses and Three Goat Farm-CSA in Westmoreland, NY. But what you don’t know is that my day job for the last 30 years has been in historical research. I research the history of property in the land records in county clerk’s offices all over New York state. Now before I put y’all to sleep, let me explain what the heck this has anything to do with sunchokes (also called Jerusalem artichokes.) Simply put, I love applying my

research skills to the history of food. Where did it come from? How did it get here? How is it cultivated? What nutritional value does it have? All sorts of questions. A few years ago, I stumbled across sunchokes while looking for foods that would keep my blood sugar stable as I dealt with becoming a type II diabetic. My research found that sunchokes are a great source of iron, potassium and thiamine. They are also low in calories and high in fiber. Inulin, the primary carbohydrate in sunchokes, minimally affects blood sugar and is touted as a diabetic-friendly food. However, that same inulin can be the cause of some nasty flatu-

lence if sunchokes are eaten in large quantities. This has led the Jerusalem artichoke to be called “fartichoke.” Julia Childs once said, “I just love those Jerusalem artichokes. But is there anything you can do about the flatulence?” So last fall, we planted a variety of sunchoke called “Stampede” from Johnny’s Selected Seeds, and I’m impatiently waiting for the first frost of 2015 so I can harvest my first crop. If you decide to put this wonderful vegetable in your garden, you will need to put it in a spot where you can allow it to run wild, because it will overtake your garden. But my research didn’t stop there. The

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odd name “Jerusalem artichoke” is a corruption of the Italian “girasol,” which means “turns toward the sun,” and a claim that they tasted like artichokes. Its botanical name is helianthus (sunflower) tubersus (tubers). Native Americans called them “sun roots.” Jerusalem artichokes are closely related to the common sunflower and were originally domesticated by Native Americans in the eastern U.S., where they grow wild. The thing is, here in our short growing season, they barely have a chance to flower before a hard frost, so they never set seed. Thus, my conclusion is that any plants found in the Mohawk Valley were planted by human hands. Native Americans grew what they called “sun roots” as part of their Three Sisters plantings, placing them on the outer edges of their garden plots. Sunchokes grow to be almost 12 feet high and can support beans and pumpkin runners much better than corn stalks. The Oxford Companion to Food says that the plant was noted in writing as early as 1603, when Samuel de Champlain (the same guy Lake Champlain is named after)

described the root as tasting ”like an artichoke,” ostensibly started the name confusion that has plagued the vegetable. In 1616 Champlain is credited with taking it back to France, from which moment it flourished in Europe. The largest patch of sunchokes we found was in Oriskany along the banks of the Mohawk River. I have to admit, I did dig up a few of these heirloom tubers to plant in my garden. If you plan on foraging for sunchokes from the area, either to add to your garden or just to eat, please do not take any from state or federal land and make sure you have the landowners’ permission to dig on their land. We traveled on and found more patches in Trenton, Barneveld, Holland Patent, and finally in Knoxboro and Solsville. I now find myself looking along the edge of corn fields, river and creek banks, everywhere we travel to see if I can spot them. So as you travel the Mohawk Valley, look for these plants and know that a wonderful, nutty- flavored, nutritional powerhouse is waiting to be dug up and eaten, or cultivated in your garden. Sunchokes can be sautéed in butter with mushrooms for a very simple side dish, and they make an unusual raw fridge pickle. Many farm-to-table chefs are using them as wonderful fall vegetable selections on their menus, and many farmers are seeing new emerging markets for them – so keep your eyes open for these gnarly tubers that re-

semble ginger at your farmers markets. But my favorite way to eat them is roasted and then made into a velvety soup. However, remember to be patient and wait to harvest after the first frost when their flavor is at its best.

Roasted Sunchoke Soup

By Denise Szarek 1-2 lbs, sunchokes, scrubbed, cleaned, and dried 4 T. olive oil (a squash oil would be wonderful here) 1 onion, diced 1 clove of garlic, smashed 3 sprigs of thyme and 2 of rosemary, tied in a string 3 cups of chicken stock (vegetable stock will work also) Salt and pepper to taste yogurt Toasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish In a 375 degree oven, place the sunchokes on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Yes, no peeling, but cut large pieces in half to ensure even roasting. Roast for 35-40 minutes until fork tender. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pot, add onions, garlic, and a pinch of salt and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add the herb bundle and cook a few more minutes, then add the chicken stock, roasted sunchokes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer 5-10 minutes more to meld the flavors. Then stir and mix the soup with a hand blender until smooth and creamy. To serve, ladle into bowls, top with a dollop of yogurt, and top with toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish. Enjoy! •

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Autumn marks the transition from summer into winter. The arrival of night is earlier and the temperatures cool and crisp. The deciduous trees change color and shed their vibrant leaves. The sights, smells, and multicolored landscape of fall flood the mind with memories of selecting just the right pumpkin all in anticipation for Halloween activities. The school bus pulls up in front of the house and Alana bolts to the door, throws it open, and exclaims, “Woohoo, today we get to go to a pumpkin farm with Kaydence!” The family piles into the Subaru and heads around the corner to pick up Kaydence, the youngest of all the cousins. This is Kaydence’s first trip to a pumpkin farm and Alana shares with her some cool pumpkin- carving ideas. Kaydence is noticeably excited as she claps her hands and smiles at the prospect of selecting a bright orange pumpkin to bring home. Will’s Cackleberry Castle Pumpkin Farm is located at 1175 Hillsboro Rd., Camden, NY and is family owned and operated by Chris Portner and Misty Will Portner since 2011. Misty is the granddaughter of original owners

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Robert and Verda Will, who started the popular area attraction in 1955 selling eggs, or “cackleberries,” from a small castle-shaped stand on their farm. The Will’s family tradition is to decorate each year for Halloween and many people began to stop to admire the displays. The Will’s farm evolved into other attractions and the one-time egg farm is now taken over by pumpkins. A family affair, the Portner’s two children, Max, 7, and Amelia, 5, help around the farm as well as a few cousins. The pumpkin farm is open for fall weekends until Halloween, including Columbus Day. “New this year is ‘The Spook Walk,’ which is a family-friendly trail through the corn field. Also, the Popcorn Palace serves popcorn grown on the farm as well as a variety of slushies including a delicious cider slushy,” Misty Will Porter says. After talking with Misty we can’t help but head over to the Popcorn Palace for a delicious cider slushy and some buttery home-grown popcorn. The girls take their snacks to The Barnyard area where there is a playground and chickens

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Have you ever stopped at a rest area while traveling on the thruway? Back in the 1700s and 1800s the area that is now Rome was a “rest stop” for travelers along the Mohawk River. They didn’t really rest here, though, because this was where they had to stop and portage their cargo and boats two to six miles overland between the Mohawk River and Wood Creek. This ancient route was used for centuries by the Haudenosaunee and was known as Deo-Wain-Sta, or The Great Carrying Place. Because people stopped here, the Rome area became a popular place for trading and commerce.

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Bellamy Park was named for Francis Bellamy, who is most famous for authoring the “Pledge of Allegiance.” He is buried in Rome. Original Pledge of Allegiance of 1892 “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

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Michele cheers on her dog, Percy! The Adventure Club takes Riggy on a walk on the Mohawk River Trail. Check out the awesome map! (center spread) The kids start at Culverton Rd. and walk a mile and a half along the Mohawk River to Chestnut Street.

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Since 1967! Servicing all brands of snowmobiles, ATVs, mowers, boats, & snowblowers!

SCHOFF Look for Fall Rebates!

6315 Elmer Hill Rd., Rome (315)336-4817

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did you know?! Tim Russ of Star Trek Voyager is a Rome Free Academy graduate, receiving his diploma in 1974.

Enjoy a little Italy at The Vigneto Restaurant! Located on the site where Rome’s oldest restaurant-The Plaza--once stood for over 100 years. The Vigneto Restaurant still serves up traditional Italian food like their Plaza Style (thick crust) pizza and their popular Chicken Parmesan (only $8!) 229 E. Dominick St., Rome

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Check out this 1930 gas station that was turned into a cool museum! Sears Oil Co. Museum 201 N. George St., Rome. www.hpsearsoil.com

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Swimming season is over, but you can still walk the beach or one of the many hiking or nature trails (dogs on leash), play in the sand, go fishing, or launch your canoe or kayak at Delta Lake State Park, 8797 State Route 46, Rome www.nysparks.com/parks/66/details.aspx

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barneveld Family fun and food all in one place at ADK Diner & Lanes!

clinton

HOME STYLE COOKING

•Daily breakfast

& luncheon specials •Ask about our family bowling special! 8125 Rt.12, Barneveld, NY

(315) 896-2871 Open early everyday!

cold brook

Where good friends Meet to Eat! Enjoy breakfast or a quick lunch!

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2755 State Rt 8, Cold Brook, NY 13324 • 826-5050

at the Kettle

315-381-3231

Mon. 4 - 9pm • Tues. Closed • Wed. - Sun. 12 Noon - 9pm Great Food • Great Spirits • Great Times

Life is Good at The Ohio Tavern!

The Most Unique Upside Down Pizza You Ever Tasted!

20 Years of Pizza Making!

Try our Gourmet Pizzas!

Weekday Specials Tues- 20” X-Large Cheese Pizza . . . . $9.95 (Toppings 2.25 ea, X-Cheese 2.95)

Wed-Small Cheese Pizza & 20 Wings . . . $14.95 Thurs- 2 Large Cheese Pizzas . . . . . $16.00 +Tax / Toppings Extra

Chicken Wing, Pizza and Wing Specials Primo Margarita, Sm. Cheese & 20 - 17.95 Philly Cheese Steak, Lg. Cheese & 25 - 22.95 Chicken Bacon Ranch, Lg. Cheese & 50 - 32.95 (plus tax. celery, blue cheese, toppings extra) Our Unique Upside Down Pizza!

Gluten-Free Pizza!

Clinton & local delivery 4:30-9pm

Tues-Thurs: 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat: 11am-10pm, Sun: 1pm-8pm

7756 State Route 5, Clinton Located inside Spaghetti Kettle www.primopizza1.com 58

Ohio Tavern’s signature sauerbraten w/potato pancakes and red cabbage. Thursday is German night featuring German dishes!

forestport

Herkimer

WIGWAM TAVERN

Celebrating 30 Years!

NY 28, Forestport 315-392-4811

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

Heidelberg Bread & Café Find/Friend us on Facebook and check out our daily specials and upcoming events!

3056 Rte 28 N., Herkimer (315) 866-0999

Mon-Sat: 7am-6pm, Sun: 7am-5pm Find us on Facebook!

Baking all natural breads – available throughout New York State

Frankfort Celebrating our 41st Anniversary!

Serving Breakfast and Lunch M-F: 7am-2:30pm

The Palumbo Family will treat you like Royalty! Serving the “real” deal Crowley soft ice cream!

Plus

Gifford’s awardwinning hard ice cream!

FREE WI-FI

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner! Window Service & Take Out & Outside Seating!

Fall Ice Cream Flavors of the Month:

The

Apple Pie & Pumpkin

Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor since 1974! 264 East Main Street, Frankfort, NY

Open Mon-Fri: 6am-10pm, Sat & Sun: 7am-10pm www.theknightspot.com (315) 894-4054

The Grill t a

Kitlas

Restaurant

Featuring a New American Menu including, Owned & Operated by the Potato Parmesan same family since 1939 Crusted Chicken Grilled Mediterranean Haddock with Tomato Pepper Sauce House Specialties and more. Always reasonable prices.

Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30-2, Dinner: Mon-Sat: 4:30-9, Party accommodations up to 60 Rte 5S, Turner St. Exit (1/4 mi. east of Pitcher St. Post Office) (315) 732-9616

Let me create a culinary experience for you! “At home” dinners our specialty!

by Chef Dominick Scalise

(315) 866-7669 122 W. Albany St., Herkimer Cooler weather means homemade soups and stews at Dominick’s, like this hearty mushroom stew!

little falls

Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat & Sun 7-4

823-3290

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

S. Ann St., Canal Place, Little Falls

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madison

Est. 1982

American Family Fare Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Take-out Banquets and catering featuring full menu options

“Traditional French & American Cuisine” prepared by chef James Aufmuth

(call Chef Michael or Joan)

7239 Route 20, Madison

Fine Dining • Lounge Grill Menu • Bed & Breakfast

www.quacksvillageinn.com

We use seasonal products from local and regional farmers and artisan producers. Serving fresh, sustainable seafood and fish.

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

Located at historic Canal Place, Little Falls (315) 823-1170 Serving dinner Tues-Sat at 5pm www.canalsideinn.com

Like us on Facebook!

marcy Enjoy the Canal Side Inn’s signature dessert, Strawberries Jayne, a meringue shell filled with vanilla ice cream, strawberry sauce, & fresh strawberries.

9663 River Rd., Marcy

Fresh Haddock • Giambotta

Now Serving Ice Cream!

Mushroom Stew • Chicken & Biscuits Meatloaf Goulash & More!

Breakfast Served All Day!

piccolo cafe

Known throughout The Valley for hearty homemade soups, traditional Italian and zesty Mexican dishes! Check out our tempting specials on facebook every week!

Take Out & Delivery!

797-7709

Mon.-Fri. 6am-8pm, Sat. 6am-1pm, Sun. 7am-7pm, Ice Cream 11-9 Daily

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Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Wednesday-Sunday 365 Canal Place, Little Falls www.piccolo-cafe.com

Great food served in a relaxing atmosphere.

Elegant Catering Served throughout the Upstate region!

Parties, picnics, high tea, or an intimate dinner for two at home!

Daily lunch and dinner take-out Mon-Fri Call 768-7037 8411 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford

And visit our NEW cafe at 116 Business Park Dr., Utica! 27 draft beers on tap featuring many NY state craft beers.

518 East Main Street, Little Falls (315) 508-5156

Open Mon-Sat: 4pm-10pm facebook.com/CopperMooseAleHouse

Take out M-F: 8am-3pm Visit us on facebook for daily specials

Follow A Moveable Feast on Facebook to see the daily take out specials!

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Georgio’s Village Cafe’

62 Genesee Street New Hartford NY

792-1111

Enjoy a full Mediterranean experience in our new dining room! Let us cater your graduation or private party.

601 French Road, New Hartford (315) 765-0504 www.cafecrete.com • facebook.com/cafecrete

Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm, Fri & Sat 10am-10pm Lunch Buffet (regular menu available) Mon-Fri: 10:30am-3pm, Sat: 11am-3:30pm

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Open for Lunch Open for Dinner Open for Dinner Tuesday-Friday Tuesday-Thursday Friday & Saturday 11:30AM to 3PM 5PM to 9PM 5PM to 10PM Closed Sunday & Monday

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Main Street Gift Shoppe

Newport’s Best Kept Secret for Primitive Gifts!

1st Annual Back Yard Sale! Sat. Oct. 10th, 10-4 Primitives, Vinmtage, Old, and New... Dont’s miss it! (rain or shine) Barn Stars, Candles, Folk Art, Textiles, Olde Century Colors Paint, Lighting, Signs, Furniture and more! OPEN: Wed thru Sat 11:30am til 8pm

7431 Main St Rt. 28 Newport, NY 315 845-8835

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Check out our popular Ristorante on site!

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Mitsuba Japanese Cuisine

17 Ellinwood Dr., New Hartford (The Orchard Plaza)

(315) 768-8266

Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week

www.mitsubarestaurants.com

Lebanese Cuisine

Full Buffet & Salad Bar served Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30 Wednesday Night Buffet 4:30-8:30 Serving Lunch & Dinner Mon-Sat Full Menu Available Mon-Thurs 11:30-9pm, Fri & Sat 11:30-10pm

623 French Road New Hartford (315) 733-2709

Alexys Bolton, student at Herkimer County Community College, serves fish fry dinners with a smile!

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Boyz Italy from

Italian-American Cuisine Restaurant & Pizzeria Family-owned and operated for 24 years!

315-334-4832

262 W. Dominick St., Rome

Open 7 Days a Week 11-9 www.TheBoyzfromItaly.com

Closing for the season October 12th

The staff wants to thank you for a great year!

Brenda’s Natural Foods Something Good & a Lot of It! www.brendasnaturalfoods.com

DRIVE-IN

See you in the Spring of 2016! 10101 Dustin Rd (Route 12) Remsen (315) 831-5181

Natural Food Cafe Now Open! Featuring: Gluten-free options and homemade soups!

Natural Groceries • Supplements • Local Foods Organic Produce & Plants

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

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Dine-In or Take Out Mon - Fri 8am-4pm • Sat & Sun 9am-4pm

Weekend Specials Prime Rib Every Saturday Night!

307 N. James St., Rome

315-281-8889 PH • www.ballistersbistro.com

Creamy Tomato Basil soup and Grandwich #13

Enjoy a pre-dinner drink at our new full bar addition-

Black Dog Saloon!

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DiCastro’s BRICK OVEN

Call 336-0671

615 Erie Blvd. W., Rome

Open M-Thurs 11-9, Fri & Sat 11-10, Sun 4-9

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Wendy’s Diner Best Fish Fry Around!

Put on your fat pants and head to Wendy’s Diner!

A Family Tradition

We specialize in classic homemade Italian, fresh Italian-American and gluten free. All of our recipes and cooking techniques stem from gener-

ations of family memories in the kitchen, where the love of food begins. After all, “life is too short not to enjoy good wine and great food!”

the

1717 Route 8, Cassville (315) 839-5000

Mon-Thurs 6am-2pm, Fri 6am-8pm Sat 6am-1pm, Sun 6am-12(breakfast only)

sharon springs Innovative food made with local & organic ingredients whenever possible, and exceptional service and warm atmosphere.

229 E. Dominick St., Rome 315-533-5447

Open Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 10pm Sunday 12pm - 9pm www.thevignetorome.com Facebook: The Vigneto Restaurant

salisbury

Mon-Thurs 11-3 Fri-Sun 8-3 195 Main St. Sharon Springs (518) 284-2575

The Country Store with More!

www.countrystoreny.com

Snacks, Beer, Pizza, Wings, Subs, Gas, Diesel, Non-Ethanol Gas, Gifts and much, much more!

www.blackcat-ny.com

utica

2114 Rte 29, Salisbury 315-429-3224 Open 7 Days a Week The Country Store’s famous calzone is huge!

NEW

Breakfast, Lunch, “Grab-and-Go!” 1st Floor Deliveries, 8am-2pm Take Out & Catering! Check out our weekly specials on facebook and at www.rososcafe.com

Open: Mon-Fri 9-2 185 Genesee St 2nd Floor, Utica

315 735-7676

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 4pm-10pm

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

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Try Our Fall menu! Breakfast & Lunch cooked fresh to order! Handmade Cookies & Seasonal Pusties Always Fresh, Never Frozen!

77 years serving the Mohawk Valley!

Using fresh local apples & pumpkins

Contact us to order for your upcoming parties! www.sammyandanniefoods.com • menu available online (315) 896-2173 • Open M-F 8am-4pm • Serving Breakfast 8-11, Lunch 11-2

Now Open at the Ilion Marina!

Enjoy Voss’ fun family fare like hamburgers, hot dogs, milkshakes, and ice cream! Casual dockside dining and indoor dining. Watch the boats go by! Open daily 11am-9pm. Visit our three Locations:

Oriskany Blvd. Yorkville • The Utica Zoo • Ilion Marina, 190 Central Ave, Ilion

KARAM’S Middle Eastern

washington mills

Bakery & Restaurant

Traditional Lebanese fare for breakfast & lunch! Middle Eastern Specials and Groceries Pita and Flat Bread • Spinach & Meat Pies • Baklawa

Beer Battered Fish Fry Serving Lunch and Dinner Tues.-Sat.

Broccoli & Hats with Shrimp

Welcome to “Our Home” with strong Italian roots and Gagoots!

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

(315) 736-1728 137 Campbell Ave, Yorkville www.karamsbakery.com

Come try out our new expanded menu! Like us Bigger and better than ever!

3963 Oneida St., New Hartford (Washington Mills) (315) 507-2794 Catering and Banquet Room Available! www.papajoesrestaurantny.com

for daily specials!

westmoreland Specializing in Weddings & Banquets www.knucklheadsbrewhouse.com

Knuckleheads BREW HOUSE

Homestyle American Fare From Wings to Prime Rib!

Check out our daily specials including Friday fish fry and Saturday wood smoked prime rib!

Happy hour every day 4-7pm featuring craft beers and a full bar.

Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Open til 2am 7362 East Main Street, Westmoreland (315) 853-1351

Now accepting reservations for Thanksgiving! EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE • COMPETITIVE PRICING PROFESSIONAL WAIT STAFF ACCOMMODATIONS UP TO 200 GUESTS

WEDDING RECEPTIONS • REHEARSAL DINNERS • BRIDAL & BABY SHOWERS FAMILY REUNIONS • BUSINESS MEETINGS • ALL OCCASION PARTIES

Friday night dinners featuring our famous fresh haddock fish fry! Full menu available - Serving every Friday 4-8:30

16 Erie St. Yorkville, NY 13495 (315) 736-9359 www.clubmonarch.net

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the utica marsh trail story By Melinda Karastury

The sky is overcast and it is a breezy morning. It is the perfect weather for a walk along the Utica Marsh Trail. The family (comprised of Rob, Joshua, Alana, Eliana and me) arrives at the bike trail across from the Utica Harbor locks. Armed with our water bottles, binoculars and, of course, the girl’s dolls, we begin our adventure down the straight bike path along the New York State Barge Canal. The kids run to the canal and check out a local boat named “Governor Roosevelt 1928.” The bike trail is straight and paved. The girls are so excited to get moving, they run up a hill to the Utica sign tower and discover a beautiful owl feather atop the hill. The highway is abuzz right above our heads and Alana exclaims, “Wow I have never been under a bridge with cars and trucks driving above my head!” Eliana notices the graffiti decorating the underpasses and asks, “What do all the paintings and

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Alana Karastury and Elaina Crissey at the Utica Marsh Trail with wildflower bouquets and their doll’s, Alex and Parker

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Kountry Kupboard II A division of Earley Farm & Hardware, Inc.

“Always a Great Deal More at the Kupboard!”

Deli • Bulk Foods & Cheese • Chocolate Items Coffee (ass’t. blends) • Baking Supplies & Much More! Phone (315) 893-7437 Fax (315) 893-1854

Open M-F 8-5, Sat 8-4, Closed Sundays

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words mean? How did it get here?” Giggling a little, we explain that people use spray paint and make personal statements with words or artwork. Several bikers zip by and wave hello. A couple on a tandem bike stops and asks if we could take a picture of them next to the lock and canal. The couple is taking a week’s vacation biking from Buffalo to Albany. Crossing the railroad tracks, we arrive at the Utica Marsh Trail sign. A heron flies overhead and a gull caws as Josh quickly points his binoculars up to the sky. Along the marsh trail, we observe frogs, ducks, wasps, bees, dragonflies, flocks of birds, trees growing in the marsh on little islands, and the list goes on and on. The Utica Marsh is 213 acres of urban wetland situated partly on the edge of the City of Utica, partly in the Town of Marcy, sandwiched between the Mohawk River on the south and the New York State Barge Canal on the north. The mixture of cattail wetlands, wet meadows, open water pools, and flooded willows create a diverse marsh habitat and a variety of plants and animals. The Marsh Trail has two observation towers, one viewing platform with a ramp and hardened trail, several trails com-

The Gov. Roosevelt 1928 boat anchored in the NY Barge Canal

The Utica Harbor Lock guard gate is used for flood control

Fynmore’s

Awards

and Engraving, Inc.

Special Awards from the Awards Specialists

New Hartford: 8502 Seneca Turnpike (315) 735-9066

Plaques • Trophies • Medals • Signs • Rubber Stamps Ad Specialties • Giftware • Desk Accessories

Thinking of adopting a cat, kitten, or bunny rabbit?

Boonville: 143 Main Street (315) 942-4049

Call for your Speedy order (315) 738-0808

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CUSTOM FRAMING Master Picture Framers Conservators & Restorers of Art Needlework Specialists Custom Mirrors Open Mon, Thurs, Fri: 10-6; Tues & Wed: 10-5; Sat: 10-3 Open Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3

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8411 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford Mon & Thurs: 9-6, Tues, Wed & Fri: 9-5, Sat 9-1 www.speedyawards.com

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plete with boardwalks over the wet areas, water control dikes, parking areas, a pavilion, and car top boat launch site on the Mohawk River. The Utica Marsh Council volunteer members clean up the marsh up every spring as a major outreach event to city residents. The Utica Marsh is also an educational field laboratory for school and college classes throughout the Mohawk Valley to learn about wetland ecology. The marsh is so vast, beautiful, and diverse. Alana and Eliana each pick a bouquet of wildflowers along the path. Just as the kids began to complain about being hungry, an apple tree is discovered with abundant red ripe Empires. Rob, Josh, Alana, and Eliana each bite into the crisp, sweet apples. Noon approaches, and after about a four-mile hike, bird watching, and nature study, we all crave diner food. After a short trip to 9663 River Rd., Marcy, we arrive at the Riverside Diner, family owned and operated by Mike and Jenalle Killino. Carlee Sgroi welcomes us and tells us, “Please sit anywhere you like and I will be right with you.” We order our raspberry iced tea and waters and look over the breakfast and lunch menu. A friend of the family, Heather Messenger, is our server. Rob orders the appetizers of long hots, buffalo mozzarella sticks, and chicken tenders. Waiting for the starters, we read over the menu to the kids. Heather takes our lunch order: kids’ slider cheeseburgers with fries, a Reuben with macaroni salad, a Sunshine burger, and the daily special baked ham and eggs sunny-side up with home fries and toast. Chef Wayne Jenning cooks up our appetizers perfectly and it is all gobbled up very quickly. The buffalo mozzarella sticks are a favorite for the entire table. Everyone’s lunch is delicious, and some to-go containers are brought to the table. River-

Andrea enjoys a delicious BLT with a side of greens off the seasonal menu

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Locally owned & operated!

Good Friends Good Times Good Wines

An extensive selection of NY State, imported wines and liquors. Half & Full case discounts Owners Chris Buck and Terry Hudon Like us on facebook!

Open Mon-Sat: 9-9, Sun: 12-6, 8231 Route 12, Barneveld (315) 896-4444 68

side Diner just opened up a Perry’s ice cream window to the rear of the building and our sweet tooth got the best of us. Josh orders a root beer float with root beer ice cream, which he says is the best he’s ever had. Alana orders a bubble-gum slushie. Eliana gets a tutti fruitti ice cream cone. Josh, Alana, and Eliana eat up the sweets so fast, you would have never guessed they just ate a huge lunch. After satisfying everyone’s sweet tooth, we thank everyone at Riverside Diner. The car is echoing with a million questions and each of us has a pocket full of feathers, rocks, and heart-shaped leaves. The day is still young and a nice hike of the urban wetland not only educates us all but also energizes the afternoon. The questions and research don’t end on the trail but continue as the family looks up on the computer a variety of the animals and plant life observed today. Walking along the canal is a great start to the Utica Marsh Trail, but we all agree next time we want to bring our bikes and travel farther down the path of discovery. •

The Utica Marsh Trail

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

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ANTIQUES

We’re letting the cat out of the bag!

Consignment at its Finest!

Black Cat Antiques is the destination for Antique Furnishings, Vintage Clothing, Jewelry, Accessories, and Primitive Handmade Gifts!

Clothing Jewelry Household Items Furniture Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm Sat: 10:30am-3pm

Open Daily 10-5

New consignment by appointment only

10242 Route 12N, Remsen, NY 13438

22 Oriskany Blvd., Yorkville (315) 736-9160

(315) 831-8644

www.backofthebarnantiques.com

www.thequeenclosetatticaddicts.com

14 East Main St. Earlville (315) 691-5721

Open Tues-Fri: 9-4, Sat: 9-2, Closed Sun & Mon

Bear Path Antiques A general line of quality, affordable antiques including furniture, primitives, smalls, china, and antique accessories. Open weekends (and by chance) late May-June; Open Thurs-Mon: July-October. Closed Tues & Wed

(315) 369-9970 • 13912 State Rte 28, Otter Lake

FURNITURE Canal House STORE CLOSING SALE! Antiques

Up to 50% Off!

Multi-Dealer Shop

Specializing in antique furniture, glassware, jewelry, books, linens, and primitive rug hooking accesories

(315) 893-7737

Open every day 10-5, except Wed closed

6737 Route 20, Bouckville, NY 70

25 years of serving the Mohawk Valley!

Everything must go! Sales Starts Oct 1st

(315) 768-1857 351 Oriskany Blvd., Whitesboro OPEN: Tuesday-Saurday: 10am-7pm, Sunday: 12-4pm, Closed Monday

A visit to the second floor of Butternut Barn Primitives reminds you that it’s a carriage barn from 1848. This primitives shop in Richfield Springs is celebrating its 39th anniversary this year.

Foothills

Mercantile The BIG RED BARN filled with antiques & vintage pieces, collectibles, glassware, furniture, accessories. New items arriving daily. Visit our gift shop!

Fort Plain Antiques & SALV AGE

Thurs & Fri 12-6 Sat 12-5

Over 30 Vendors!

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Tues-Wed-Sat 12-4 And By Request 55 WILLETT ST, FORT PLAIN, NY 518-993-1045 • 518-332-0395 www.fortplainantiques.com

Open 6 days: 10-5:30 , closed Tues. 8124 Route 12, Barneveld (315) 896-2681

The Gallery Antiques at Pinebrick A multi-dealer shop specializing in advertising, petroliana, lamps, furniture, glass, & quality smalls.

Look for our 1960s Texaco sign! (315) 893-7752

6790 Route 20, Bouckville www.thegallerycoop.com

The Little Falls Antique Center is an antique itself. It was built in 1855 as the Ligneous Paper Mill. In the picture below, taken in the 1920s, you can see it wasn’t the biggest mill on the block.

HOURS

ANTIQUE SHOP

Little Falls

Antique Center

More than 50 vendors on 2 floors! Canal Place, Little Falls Open Every Day 10-5 www.littlefallsantiquecenter.com

Over 160 Vendor booths and display cases!

JOIN THE PARTY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

15-25% OFF VENDOR BOOTHS & DISPLAYS!

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The first chick hatched on April 1st ficial Fledgling Watch started on June 15th. It turned out that it began not a moment too soon, as Comet fledged that very day. A few days before he fledged, Comet had been exploring the platform on the west side of the box. There he had room to stretch his wings and test what it would be like to be away from his siblings. The platforms, dubbed the east and west “verandas,” were installed on both sides of the box and were intended to give the nestlings more space to exercise. According to some observers on the ground, Comet’s fledging may have been

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daring and walked out onto the west veran- bly by the reduced amount of food coming da. Until that time, she had been the least in- to the box, Orion became more adventurous. terested in interacting with the world outside In the early evening on the 18th, Astrid arthe box. While the other two logged many rived at the box with prey; Orion excitedly hours standing on the box’s outer ledge and dashed over to her and in doing so accieven venturing out onto the perches and ve- dentally slipped down between the perch randas, she was content to putter around the and a veranda platform. She didn’t even family den and wait for food deliveries from try to fly, but instead used her large talons Ares. To date, she had done little in the way to grapple onto the brick wall beneath the of exercising her wing muscles. This was not box. In a protective frenzy, both parents besurprising since she gan swooping close was the last chick to to her, but there was hatch and the only nothing for them to female. Females, do. Orion was not being up to 30% ready to fledge yet larger than males, and after a minute of typically take more clinging to the wall, time to develop. she half-dropped Also, of the three, and half-glided to she was the last to the ground. The completely molt out Fledge Watch volunAfter falling from the nest box, Orion lands in a parking lot of her white downy teers were able to get plumage, so even to her quickly and at as her brothers were least ensure that she fledging, she still retained some fluffy white came to no further harm. Fortunately, she feathers on her head and back. A classic landed in a parking lot and not in the road. pose for Orion at this time was to lie down She was quickly captured and put into a carin the box with her head pointing out and her rier. There was no question of placing her bill resting on the lip of the box. back into the nest box right away. Her conPrompted by Skye’s activities and possi- dition needed to be assessed and injuries, if

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Comet and Skye adopt Hotel Utica as a favorite hangout engaging in some of the most remarkable stunt flying that any of us had ever seen. The two birds executed dazzling maneuvers at remarkable speeds. They performed barrel rolls and inversions as they sparred and played in the air. Although many of the falcon watchers were moved to applaud when they saw some of these daredevil moves, some of us, including me, were much more squeamish. I never actually closed my eyes during one of their death-defying feats; in

fact, I was usually taking photos, but my heart almost stopped beating many times, especially when the brothers would narrowly miss striking a building or wire. I think it might be impossible to appreciate all of the aerial tricks that peregrine falcons do when they fly. Seeing them in real time, their motions, though not a blur, are just too quick for the human eye to resolve in detail. It was only when I examined my photos that I could appreciate the extreme choreography of their maneuvers. There were many instances of a fully inverted bird stretching out his legs and grabbing toward the other. That’s all part of the aerial sparring that happens at lightning speeds. It was obvious that by flying together and incessantly practicing their moves, the brothers had increased their skill levels in a much shorter time than either of them could have managed on their own. It’s funny to think of it now, but some of us went from worrying about Comet having enough nerve to fly, to worrying about what a risk-taking hotdog he was in the air. That was quite a turnaround for him and for us. Astrid and Ares seemed to make a conscious effort to expand the brothers’ range to include Hotel Utica. The wide ledges on that historic building have always been

a favorite for this pair and for their predecessors as well. Astrid seemed particularly keen to get the boys over there and make it a regular destination for them. Using food as the incentive, the parents finally succeeded in getting them there and it was love at first sight. To the brothers, this was the best fort they could possibly imagine. Within hours of discovering it, both were seen sprawled out and apparently sleeping on one of the large accommodating ledges. Well, it is a hotel after all! • Read Part II of the continuing adventures of the peregrine falcons of Utica in the November 2015 issue of Mohawk Valley Living.

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One of my favorite events as a youth was the FFA (Future Farmers of America) Agricultural Fair at Westmoreland Central School. It seemed like everyone in the school brought something to show, and everyone who did was rewarded with a beautiful blue, red, or white ribbon. The bus garage became a festival of brightly colored flowers and squashes in a multiplicity of shapes and textures. The smell of gas and oil was usurped by the heavenly bouquet of baked cookies, cakes, and pies carefully wrapped in clear cellophane. There were picturesque jars of home-canned, golden peaches; crimson tomato sauce; and succulent green pickles from tenderly tended gardens. Homemade aprons, skirts, and embroidered tea towels showed off the skills of young sewers. 86

One year, I proudly took a bouquet of brilliantly red and orange zinnias we’d grown, but the happy day ended with tears when I accidently broke Mom’s vase on the way home. My sixth grade fair, in 1959, was particularly memorable because as I walked through, I held hands with a sweet boy from my class, experiencing the transient wonder of first love for a whole hour. We strolled blissfully through this wondrous hubbub of harvest, serenaded by the music of crowing roosters and clucking chickens, intermingled with excited children, baaing sheep, and mooing calves from the field in the back of the bus barn. One year, I rode my horse, Flicka, there to compete in a race, urging her as fast as I could around a maze of barrels. Such fun! Now in 1980, Tim and I have our own

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a r e living in a camper on their land. I’m thrilled to have another woman close by to visit with. Sometimes we go for a ride around the Kuyahoora Valley and draw or paint together “en plein air.” Wanting to facilitate harmony, Tim asks advice from a relative who has lived next to family members for decades on how to maintain a comfortable relationship with close neighbors. “Don’t get too involved.” Earl Hubbell advises. We are following his advice and so far, it seems to work. Tim has a vision for a Nature Sanctuary here, promoting holistic, healthy homes, a nature library, and trails, as well as a Grant Community Church honoring all religions,

A ribbon from the FFA fair in Westmoreland, 1959 ture. I can tomatoes outside on a kerosene burner to keep fumes and heat out of the house. Autumn breezes sometimes disrupt the flame and blacken the pots until Tim builds a wrapa-round wind screen out of aluminum flashing. I hope I can finish before a rain shower comes. Tim is at work now, so my only companion is our semi-tame chipmunk who scurries around my feet, gathering sunflower treats. There are still cabbages, rutabaga, carrots and frost tolerant greens in the garden to harvest next month. It’s meaningful, pleasant, but sometimes lonely. It’s 1982. At last, we have neighbors on Shawangunk Road. A nice young couple is building a scrap-wood house. Meanwhile, they

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he buys a kit for a Powered Parachute that comes in a coffin-shaped box. I am not too excited about this, but he says it’s the safest type of un-licensed flight because the parachute will always let you down gently, no matter what happens. He also wants to model a pastime that has the challenge and excitement of hunting without harming other creatures. A young neighbor with mechanical expertise helps Tim put it together over many weeks. It looks like a go-cart with two big propellers on the back, and a big, brightly colored parachute behind. Yes, there are some parts left over, but it runs, and speeds about on land very efficiently. They decide it’s time for the test flight. Mind you, Tim has never piloted an aircraft, much less flown the maiden voyage of a home-built one, but he studies the flying manual intently, and practices “crow hops” on a neighbor’s airstrip with the parachute dragging behind, filling with air and creating brief lifts. His first attempt to take off fails. It’s simply another crow hop. In my infinite wisdom as side-line expert, I advise; “You need to just go for it, full speed.” My heart is in my throat, and I wonder if I have just infused a flight to the underworld. He goes for it! And he soars up, up, and away, and up, and up…and up. He goes so high, we can hardly see him. (“I wanted to make sure I was clear of the trees,” he later says.) Finally, he drops closer to Earth, circles the airstrip… and circles it again, and again several times, wondering how to land safely, but afraid, because, though he’s read about it, he’s never done it. The strip is bordered by 50foot trees on three sides, a road and power line on the fourth. I am contemplating the possibility that I may be pursuing the rest of my life without him. He finally drops below tree line and skims along the grass. With his feet, he pushes the levers connected to the steering lines of the parachute for a final, brief lift, then smacks down with a spine-jarring thud on blessed Earth. “Oh, wow! He made it!” I run toward him, as the rainbow-hued parachute floats up and over the craft to flutter down around him, like a benevolent eiderdown. Tim is one, big, excited smile, “I’m alive! I’m alive,” he shouts, like Dr. Frankenstein. •

Look for more from Peggy’s memoirs next month.

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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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Lead paint poisoning affects over one million children today. Learning disabilities, hearing loss, speech delays, violent behavior and, in rare cases, seizures and even death: these are just some of the effects lead paint poisoning has on young children. If your home was built before 1978, lead paint on your walls, doors, windows and sills may be dangerous. And it’s not just large paint chips that can cause damage. In fact, three granules of lead dust are enough to poison your child. Let’s make all kids lead-free kids. To learn more about the simple steps you can take to safeguard your family, log on to LEADFREEKIDS.org or call 800-424-LEAD.

For more information contact the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at 315-266-6147. 70

Oneida County Health Department under leadership of Oneida County Executive, Anthony J. Picente, Jr.

october

GAllery Guide

“Dinner” by Mary Loy on display at 4 Elements Gallery in Utica

Utica Camera Club Annual Member Exhibit

Diane Menzies, “On Water, Near Woods”

Through October 17, 2015

October 17 - December 9, 2015 Opening: Sat., Oct. 17, 4-6pm

A collection of oil paintings that presents depictions of nature, its landscapes and waterscapes, as well as the boats that await that journey.

Barrett Fine Art Gallery

Utica College 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, NY (315) 792-5289 www.utica.edu/gallery

Broad Street Gallery

20 Broad Street, Hamilton, NY (315) 825-5235 www.hamiltoncenterforthearts.com

A primitive mix of new and old purposeful clutter, handmades including wreaths, dolls, ornies, grubby prims, cabinets, framed prints, bird houses, finds, signs, seasonal wares & one of a kinds! 6170 Valley Mills St., Munnsville (315) 495-2470 Tue - Sat: 10-5, Sun: 11-4

Your om H etown Florist

Gift Shoppe!

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For all your Fall planting needs!

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Your Source for:

Bulk Foods & Spices Canned Goods, Candies, Jams, Deli Meats & Cheeses, Yogurt, Baked Goods, Outdoor Furniture, Gifts & More!

Mums, Kale, Pumpkins, Straw Bales & Cornstalks

Baked Goods Now Available Every Fri., Sat. & Sun.! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10-5 • www.michaelsgreenhouse.com

2774 Oneida St., Sauquoit (315) 737-8181

6505 Route 5, Vernon, NY 13476 (315) 829-3035 Mon-Wed 9-5, Thur-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-4

“Two Perspectives” Alice & Robert Hurwitz October 3 - November 4, 2015 Opening: Sat. Oct. 3., 5-7pm

Cherry Branch Gallery

25 Main Street, Cherry Valley, NY (607) 264-9530 www.cherrybranchgallery.com

“In Her Ordinary Life, She Dreams Of Something Bigger” Paintings by Amy Lucille McLaren Through Friday, October 16, 2015

Cogar Gallery

McLaughlin College Center, HCCC 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer, NY (315) 792-7819 www.herkimer.edu

Central New York Watercolor Society 2015 Annual Members Only Juried Exhibition October 2 - 30, 2015 Opening: Friday, Oct. 2, 5-7pm

Cooperstown Art Association 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY (607) 547-9777 www.cooperstownart.com

Rebecca Murtaugh, “Constructed Contemplations” September 5 - October 31, 2015 Opening: Sat, Sept 12, 6-7:30pm

An experimental and playful process within a variety of media that explore the space between sculpture and painting.

Earlville Opera House

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

Enjoy a quiet, peaceful getaway in the country... “Unplug” and relax without TV or internet in our fully restored country-style farm house nestled on an old working farm dating back to the 1700s or stay in our beautifully restored hops house. The Farm House features four rooms each with their own bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, and living room. Climb to the top of the cupola for a hilltop view! The Hop House features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 3 queen-size sleeping spaces, laundry room, and fully equipped kitchen. Dream big as you gaze up to the top of the cone-shaped roof!

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A full country breakfast is served Monday-Saturday. Continental breakfast on Sunday.

“A Perfect Likeness”: Folk Portraits and Early Photography

Homes for under $50,000, Nina Jordan

October 10 - December 31, 2015

October 26 - December 11, 2015 Lecture: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1pm in IT 225

This exhibition will show how early photography contributed to the demise of folk portraiture in the 1840-50 period.

Chinese, Medieval, Japanese and German Expressionist Process: the Historical Development of Woodblock and Linoleum Printing.

Juergensen Gallery

Fenimore Art Museum

Information Technology building, MVCC Campus 1101 Sherman Drive Utica, NY www.mvcc.edu/gallery

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

Fire and Earth Showcase of Local Artists’ Works Open Every Sat. and Sun. 1-5pm The work of Mary and John Loy , Rainer Maria Wehner , Sylvia de Swaan, Vartan Poghosian , Kathy Donovan and more.

4 Elements Studio

714 Washington St., Utica, NY (Entrance is from Broadway Street) (315) 794-1689 www.4elementsonline.com

Pam Lynch, Acrylics & Watercolors October 1 - 29, 2015 Opening: Thurs., Oct. 1, 5-7pm

Fusion Art Gallery

8584 Turin Rd, Rome (315) 338-5712 www.photoshoppeofrome.com

Through October 30, 2015 Raku Fest: Sunday, Oct. 18, 10am-4pm Opening: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2-4pm 4pm

Kirkland Art Center

9 1/2 East Park Row, Clinton, NY (315) 853-8871 www.kacny.org

Regional Show, “Reflection” October 17 - November 21, 2015 Opening: Sat., Oct. 17, 2-4pm

Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts 401 Canal Place, Little Falls, NY (315) 823-0808 www.mohawkvalleyarts.org

“Narratives,” The Photography of Sylvia de Swaan Through October 31, 2015 Opening: Fri., Oct. 2, 6 - 9pm Meet & Greet: Sat., Oct. 3, 11am-2pm

The Other Side

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

Mohawk Village Market

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Fiber Art Northeast

Sculpture Space Works in Progress Reception

October 3 - November 15, 2015 Opening : Friday October 9, 5-7pm

Thursday, October 29, 5-7pm

The work of a group of fiber enthusiasts from Connecticut and New York who have been meeting on a monthly basis since 2006.

Sculpture Space, Inc. 12 Gates Street, Utica, NY (315) 724-8381 www.sculpturespace.org

View

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

Artist Marc Tucci, Second Saturday Open House

Renée Stout: Tales of the Conjure Woman

One Day Pop-Up Show: October 10, 11am-6pm

October 3 - December 20, 2015

Tarat Studio

Wellin Museum of Art

84 Utica Street, Clinton, NY www.trandart.com

Hamilton College 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, NY (315) 859-4396 www.hamilton.edu/wellin

Having an art opening? Let us know. Email: mohawkvalleyliving@hotmail.com

Amazing Property for Sale!

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local buildings on the

national register of historic places

By Sue Perkins and the Herkimer County Historical Society

Known as the “Balloon Farm” after Carl and Carlotta Myers who resided there and manufactured aeronautical equipment and hot air balloons, it was originally built in 1883 by Frederick Gates (1848-1942) in Frankfort. It was placed on the National Register in 1998.

Swan Pools & Spas Purchase a loop loc safety cover for Inground swimming pool and installation is free!

Taking bookings for pool closings and fall liner installations. Winter chemicals, covers and accessories in stock at both locations.

Also taking orders for 2016 pool installs!

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Unique Garden Gift Shop!

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Mohawk valley astronomical society

CHRISTIAN H.F. PETERS

HAMILTON COLLEGE ASTEROID DISCOVERER by carol higgins

The Hamilton observatory The date: May 29, 1861. The American Civil War was raging. The Clin- construction finished in 1856, ton Courier and Utica Morning Herald and an area company was comDr. Christian H.F. Peters, astronomer and Director of Litchfield newspapers were filled with war news missioned to build a telescope. Observatory. Image courtesy of the Hamilton College Archives and stories about area soldiers deployed Charles Spencer was a glass or preparing to go to battle. It was also maker in Canastota, NY who the day that Dr. Christian Heinrich Frie- gained international recognirecord as the second most successful drich Peters discovered Asteroid 72 tion for his unusually high qualFeronia, using a telescope in an obser- ity optical glass and microscopes, far asteroid discoverer using only visual vatory at Hamilton College in Clinton, superior to European microscopes. The observations! Dr. Peters was well respected around NY. Spencer & Eaton firm began work on Dr. Peters was born in Germany a 16-foot long, 13.5” aperture refractor the world, with many distinguished acon September telescope – one complishments. He discovered galaxies 19, 1813. He of the largest and comets, and published many scienearned a Ph.D. in the world. tific papers. He determined the longitude in Philosophy In 1858, Ham- of Syracuse, Buffalo, and other cities, as ilton College well as the western border of NY State. when he was hired Dr. Pe- Over the years he made over 10,000 only 23 years ters to oversee sketches documenting the movement old, and studied completion of of sunspots on the Sun, and according mathematics the telescope to the Hamilton Literary Monthly of and astronomy and run the November 1890, “from about 1845 till under famous new observato- some time after 1865, Dr. Peters was the astronomer Johighest and leading authority on solar hann Encke and ry. brilliant mathOne of Dr. physics.” He was elected a member of ematician Carl Peters’ many the National Academy of Sciences on Gauss. He was projects was a April 19, 1876. Christian Peters was a dedicated fluent in Encomprehensive astronomer and scholar. After he died glish, French, survey of the on July 18, 1890, the observatory was Spanish, Italnight sky to ian, Turkish, create detailed eventually demolished. A tribute to Dr. Arabic and star charts. At Peters is in front of Hamilton College’s The 13.5” Spencer & Eaton telescope. Image courtesy of other languagthe time, avail- Siuda House – a two story high stone the Hamilton College Archives es, an unusual able charts column, topped with the original 9-foot skill that few showed only tall granite telescope base. The attached astronomers the brightest plaque honors the amazing pioneer: possessed. stars. Night after night, year after year, “Here for 32 years (1858-1890) ChrisAfter his studies, he travelled to It- he painstakingly observed, catalogued tian Henry Frederick Peters devoted his aly to help conduct a geodetic study of and hand-sketched even dim starfields life to astronomical research.” Mount Etna for 5 years, and later went with meticulous accuracy. to France and Turkey. He moved to the In 1882, he published United States in 1852 and joined the US 20 extremely detailed Monument honoring Dr. C.H.F. Peters near Siuda Coast Survey, then worked at the Dud- star charts showing over House on Campus Road at Hamilton College ley Observatory in Albany, NY in 1856. 112,000 stars. Peters was among the pioneers in the On May 29, 1861, early days of astronomy, a time when while working on his dedicated scholars began to make major charts, Peters noticed one discoveries thanks to advances in glass of the stars had moved – making for telescope lenses. Though he had discovered AsterEurope was the center of discovery for oid 72 Feronia, the first years, observatories were being built in of his total of 48 asteroid the U.S. including one at Hamilton Col- discoveries. To this day, lege in Clinton, NY. Dr. Peters holds the world 100

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Stephen Best Name: Stephen Best Age: 69 Instrument: Organ Hometown/current town: Utica, NY Began studying piano at age 6, organ at age 12 Education: AB (Music) and MMus (Organ), Syracuse University Current position: Minister of Music, First Presbyterian Church, Utica; Lecturer in Organ and Keyboard, Hamilton College; private teacher of organ Influences: “I was intrigued by the organ from my earliest years, and was fortunate to have access to instruments even before I had any idea what I was doing. However, it took a community to enable organ study, and family and friends set up transportation schedules to get me to and from various practice venues. Since my father was affiliated with colleges which had fine music programs and we lived in communities where church music was at its best, I got to hear some extraordinary music making. What an inspiration! Without supportive parents, welcoming churches, and wonderfully encouraging teachers, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” Personal quote/artist statement: “I take great joy in passing my love for music to others, whether they be church members who hear me weekly, choir members, or organ students from age 8 to 80, but I am especially gratified when I witness outstanding achievements of young students who go on to college and either major in music or who participate in music in ways which enhance both their own quality of live and the lives of those around them. The heart of my teaching philosophy—whether in one-to-one organ lessons or while working with my choir--is that music must be a form of highest communication, that it must go beyond what just words or notes can say, and that it needs to leave those who listen in a better place than they were before they heard us. As I help students bring music to life, my own life is in turn changed for the better. What an awesome experience!”

In cooperation with

The best place to hear Mr. Best is at the 10:30 Sunday service at First Presbyterian Church, 1605 Genesee Street, Utica. photo by Sharry L. Whitney

ALONE TOGETHER: The Mollin-Clay Jazz Duo

M.N.M. Monument Maintenance

9724 Maple Place, Clayville

Headstone and monument cleaning, leveling and annual planting.

Free estimates call (315) 316-6092/ (315) 570-0920

Come see us for all your maple syrup products! 8874 Tibbitts Rd., New Hartford 315-793-3114 www.facebook.com/tibbittsmaple www.tibbittsmaple.wordpress.com

Carleton Clay, Trumpet Rich Mollin, bass Creating magical musical moments Concerts, weddings, receptions, banquets, special occasions of all types Booking info: (607) 263-5230 claycc@oneonta.edu

Playing for dining Friday nights at the Horned Dorset Inn, Leonardsville

through Jan 1, 2016 www.horneddorsetinn.com (315) 855-7898

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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

FAITH PROPERTIES Diane Lockwood Cell: 315-717-5379 315-735-2222 ext. 6660 • 2306 Genesee St., Utica

DEANSBORO SUPERETTE Since 1967

Home of the Monster Sub!

Middle Eastern Favorites! 3595 Military Rd., Newport

9 bdrm, 6 bath, off the grid, solar/hydro

Hidden treasure! $549,000

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Humous, Kibbie, Falafel, Babaghanoush , Taboulie, Grape leaves, Spinach pies.

Open 7 days a week! Rt 12B, Deansboro (315) 841-4377 www.deansborosuperette.com

Off-Center Records All things music - New & quality used Records, CDs, tapes, books, tees, memorabilia, guitars & accessories, drum accessories and more!

We are YOUR Downtown Music Connection! Hours M-Sat 11-6 116 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501 315-738-7651

The handyman’s choice since 1948

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

(315) 896-2631 Vanderkemp Ave., Barneveld

Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5pm, Sat: 7:30am-Noon

GENESEE JOE’S

live & local The Upstate Outlaws hail from Mohawk, NY, and are a totally unique and original cast of characters. The band consists of Andrew Warner (Bubba) on guitar/harmonica/vocals; Mike Frantz (Ilio) on bass/vocals; John Swiech on drums/tin whistle; and Matt Pett on lead guitar/vocals. The group started in 2010 as Bubba and Friends and quickly grew into a new band. The members themselves bring their own flavor to the mixture. We have jammed with each other (in between breaks with members of other bands) many years before this band was formally formed and named. The Upstate Outlaws write and perform original music and have also recorded it. “We also like to put our own spin on the covers we play as well. We like to play the obscure covers that aren’t known to many in hopes of turning people on to bands that we have found enlightening on our musical journey,” Mike Frantz says. He goes on to comment on the band’s influences. “Some of our better known influences are The Grateful Dead, Mother McCree’s, Uptown Jug Champions, and Ween. There are a lot of local influences, including Joe Trisolino, Joe Sweet, Slug, Street Rock Mafia, Sustenance, and also all of the great musicians we’ve gotten

to see and meet at the Tram. There are so many great acts in the area.” For good time rock ’n’ roll with an original twist played by a tight band check out the Upstate Outlaws. News ’n’ notes Thunderwatt welcomes multi-instrumentalist Bob Merrick into the band. His debut will be at the Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Stampede Steakhouse in Verona. Thunderwatt will put on the musical costume of the greatest southern rock show of all time. Get yer boots on! 92.7 The Drive has your chance at The Ultimate Man Cave. All the stuff you need to trick out your man cave, including a big screen TV and surround-sound system. For full details, check out www.927thedrive.net Go check out some local live music! Listen to Genesee Joe live on 92.7FM, The DRIVE.

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halloween fun guide Cayo Industrial Horror Realm

Fort Rickey Fall Fun Festival

Returning for its 13th year, Cayo offers brave guests a walk-through horror attraction with a frightening view of the future.

Hay rides, hay bale maze, pumpkin painting, pedal tractors, pony rides, concession stand, and more.

Sat. & Sun. 6:30-10:30pm through Halloween

Open weekends through November 1st 10am-4:30pm

811 Broad Street, Utica www.cayoindustrial.com

(315) 336-1930 5135 Rome-New London Rd., Rome www.fortrickey.com/fall-fun-festival

Cullen Pumpkin Farm

Hilltop Farm

U-pick and already picked, train rides, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, classic trucks.

Pumpkins for sale or call ahead for U-pick.

Open daily from 9am to sunset (315) 867-3878 587 Cullen Rd., Richfield Springs www.cullenpumpkinfarm.com

Personal, Business & Life Insurance Planning From a local company established in 1866

Turnbull

INSURANCE SERVICE

600 French Road, New Hartford • 315.735.9201 www.turnbull-insurance.com

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Open evenings and weekends 10126 Shaul Rd., Cassville (315) 725-7325 or 404-2448 Email: mrw1180@yahoo.com

Cheese and so much more!

Gourmet Foods , Gifts, Gift Baskets Fresh “squeaky” Cheese Curd every Thursday! Look for us at the

Trenton Falls Arts Festival 10/3-4

Mail Order Too! Order Online or Call 1-800-211-3345 Visit our stores: 8190 St. Rt. 12, Barneveld (next to Family Dollar) and 13 W Park Row, Clinton or shop www.adirondackcheese.com

Pumpkin Junction

14th Annual Remsen Depot Corn Maze

Pumpkins, Halloween store, Corn maze.

Annual corn maze, hay wagon, and snack bar Open weekends noon-5pm through Columbus Day. Flashlight nights: Fri. & Sat., Oct. 2 & 3, Oct. 9 & 10, 6-9pm. Bring your own flashlight.

Open daily: 9am-8pm (315) 794-4604 2188 Graffenburg Rd., Sauquoit www.pumpkinjunction.com

(315) 831-3409 10613 Depot St, Remsen www.remsendepot.com/maze.html

Pumpkin Patch Train Take a relaxing afternoon train ride to find that perfect Halloween pumpkin! $19 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $16 for children 3-12 (children under 3 are free)Saturday,

RACC’s Halloween House Festival Trick or Treat Street, bounce house, Casper’s Not-So-Haunted House, Adult Haunted House in the main Mansion House

October 17, 1pm

October 9 & 10 and 16 & 17, 6:30-9:30pm Rome Art & Community Center 308 West Bloomfield Street, Rome (315) 336-1040 www.cooperstownart.com

Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad 136 East Main Street, Milford (607) 432-2429 http://www.lrhs.com

FallWeeFukendns F10eams–4ti:3v0paml Mrs Lumpkin Featuring…

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the Talking Pumpkin

OPEN COLUMBUS DAY!

Apple Cider, Baked Goods, Hot Dogs, Pumpkins, Chilli, Cinnamon Donuts, Corn Stalks, Indian Corn, Wagon Rides, Pony Rides, Wolf Shows, Hay Maze, Petting Corral, Pedal Tractors, Giant Ball Crawl

1175 Hillsboro 245-0104 www.cackleberrycastle.com 1175 Hillsboro Rd. Rd. 245-0104 www.cackleberrycastle.com

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Children’s Discovery Zoo FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING Featuring Mrs Talking Pumpkin Route 49,Lumpkin Rome |the 336–1930 | www.fortrickey.com FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING Apple Cider, Baked Goods, Hot Dogs, Pumpkins, Chilli, Cinnamon Donuts, Corn Stalks, Indian Corn, Wagon Rides, Pony Rides, Wolf Shows, Hay Maze, Petting Corral, Pedal Tractors, Giant Ball Crawl

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HAYRIDES, BOUNCE HOUSE, MS. PUMPKIN, ANIMALS, KIDS PLAY AREA, PUMPKINS, SQUASH, APPLES, CIDER, CORN STALKS, GOURDS, CONCESSION STAND, FUDGE HOUSE, APPLES, CIDER, CORN STALKS, GOURDS, CONCESSION STAND, FUDGE HOUSE, POPCORN POPCORN PALACE, HALLOWEEN DISPLAYS, TOTEM POLES & NOVELTY ITEMS PALACE, HALLOWEEN DISPLAYS, TOTEM POLES & NOVELTY ITEMS

HAYRIDES, BOUNCE HOUSE, MS. PUMPKIN, ANIMALS, KIDS PLAY AREA, PUMPKINS, SQUASH,

NEW NEW THIS THIS YEAR: YEAR: “SPOOK “SPOOKWALK” WALK”a aFamily FamilyFriendly Friendlytrail trailthru thruour ourCornfield Cornfield COSTUME PARADE & CONTEST: Saturday Oct. 24th @ NOON, everyone gets a goody bag, prizes for best costume, kids only

COSTUME PARADE & CONTEST: Saturday Oct. 24th @ NOON, everyone gets a goody bag,

prizes for best costume, kids only

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Sylvan Beach Halloweekends

Will’s Cackleberry Castle

The park comes back from the dead! Monsters, Zombies and The Living Dead emerge from Oneida Lake... looking for you!

Hayrides, talking pumpkin, displays, concessions, bouncy house, family cornfield walk.

7-11pm on Oct. 16th, 17th, 23, 24, 30 (315) 762-5212 112 Bridge St., Sylvan Beach www.sylvanbeachamusementpark.com

Utica Zoo’s 28th Annual Spooktacular

Wratten’s Apple Orchard

This annual event will feature 13 treat stations, craft stations, entertainment, hayrides, the Franken Food Court and Picture Perfect Studios

October 23-25; Fri & Sat: 6-9pm; Sun: 12-4pm Utica Zoo, 1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica www.uticazoo.org/halloween

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Look for our hydroponic Basil at local grocery stores and markets!

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Books Berry Hill Book Shop, Deansboro . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cabinets and Kitchens Custom Woodcraft, Munnsville . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Knotty By Nature, Bridgewater . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Camping and Hiking Supply Plan B, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Catering A Movable Feast, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . 60 Cafe Crete, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Club Monarch, Yorkville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 DiCastro’s Too, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Dominick’s Deli & Catering, Herkimer . . . . . 59 Knuckleheads Brewhouse, Westmoreland . . . 65 Maria’s Pasta Shop, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 RoSo’s Cafe & Catering, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Cheese Adirondack Cheese, Barneveld . . . . . . . . . . 26 Cranberry Ride Farm, Williamstown . . . . . . 81 Jake’s Gouda Cheese, Deansboro . . . . . . . . . . 6 Jones Family Farm, Herkimer . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Three Village Cheese, Newport . . . . . . . . . . 20 Chiropractors Dr. Michael Tucciarone, Clinton . . . . . . . . . 27 Cider Mills Fly Creek Cider Mill, Fly Creek . . . . . . . . . . 50 Clothing The Village Crossing, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Walk-in Closet, Barneveld . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Consignment The Online Exchange, Dolgeville . . . . . . . . . 72 The Queen’s Closet, Yorkville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Revolve Consignment, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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Farm Produce Grassy Cow Dairy, Remsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Jones Family Farm, Herkimer . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 K-RO Acres Dexter Beef, Herkimer Co. . . . . 52 North Star Orchards, Westmoreland . . . . . . . 23 Oneida County Public Market, Utica . . . . . . 16 Szarek Farm & Greenhouses, Westmoreland . . 9 Stoltzfus Family Dairy, Vernon Center . . . . 82 Sunnybrook Farm, Deansboro . . . . . . . . . 80 Twin Orchards, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . 49 Windy Hill Orchard, Cassville . . . . . . . . 90 Feed and Farm Needs Pohl’s Feed, Vernon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Fencing Williams Fence, Deansboro . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Financial Institutions Adirondack Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Bank of Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Financial Services Turnbull Insurance, New Hartford . . . . . . . . 26 Van Meter & Van Meter, Little Falls . . . . . . . . 19 Fireplaces Hearth Shop, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Fitness & Gyms Curves, Herkimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 TeamFit, Sherrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Flooring D&D Carpets of Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Tru-Line Hardwood Flooring, Whitesboro . . 49 Florists Clinton Florist, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Michael’s Greenhouse, Sauquoit . . . . . . . . . . 95 Village Florals, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Funeral Services Enea Funeral Service, Herkimer . . . . . . . . . . 83 Nunn & McGrath, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Furniture Adirondack Furniture, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Country Emporium, Whitesboro . . . . . . . . . 70 Ironwood Furniture, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Jeff ’s Amish Furniture, Jordanville . . . . . . . . 21 John Froass & Son, Sherrill . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Just Lean Back, Richfield Springs . . . . . . . 11 Furniture Makers Custom Woodcraft, Munnsville . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Garden Centers and Greenhouses Casler Flower Farm, West Winfield . . . . . 38 George’s Nursery & Garden, Clinton . . . . . 22 Juliano’s Greenhouses, Schuyler . . . . . . . . 25 Melinda’s Garden Barn, Richfield Springs . . 99 Michael’s Greenhouse, Sauquoit . . . . . . . . . 95 Szarek Greenhouses, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Top Notch Garden Center, Newport . . . . . . 72 Gift Shops Artisans Corner, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Between Us Sisters, Munnsville . . . . . . . . . . 95 Bittersweet Farm Mercantile, West Burlington . . 31 Butternut Barn, Richfield Springs . . . . . . . . 70 The Cat’s Meow, Sherburne . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Clinton Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Cobbler and Company, Sharon Springs . . . . 92 Country Connections, Boonville . . . . . . . . . . 74 Fusion Art Gallery, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Hummingbird Kreations, Rome . . . . . . . . . 47 Little Falls Antique Center, Little Falls . . . . . 71 Main Street Gift Shop, Newport . . . . . . . . 61 Mystical Dragonfly, Richfield Springs . . . . . 80 Newport Marketplace, Newport . . . . . . . . . 72 Outlet Center, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Pathway of Pearls, Schuyler . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Paca Gardens, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Remington Country Store, Ilion . . . . . . . . . 24 The Old Blacksmith Shop, Schuyler Lake . . 99 White Begonia, Sherrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Golf and Recreation Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club, NY Mills . . 25

Grocery/Convenience Stores B & F Milk Center, Whitesboro. . . . . . . . . . . 81 The Country Store, Dolgeville . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Deansboro Superette, Deansboro . . . . . . . . 18 Meelan’s Market, Clark Mills . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Mohawk Village Market, Mohawk . . . . . . . 17 Olde Kountry Market, Vernon . . . . . . . . . . 95 Reilly’s Dairy, Inc., Sauquoit . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Lawn Care and Property Maintenance Wright’s Lawncare & Snow Plowing, Rome . . . 41

Hardware/Farm & Home Lincoln Davies, Sauquoit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Pohlig Enterprises, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Pohl’s Feed, Vernon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Morgan’s Hardware, Waterville . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Turner Lumber, Barneveld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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Heating Oil Ber-Mor Gas, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Little Falls Fuel, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Lawn Mowers Bowen Power Sports, Ilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 J.B.’s Small Engine Works, Utica . . . . . . . . 89 SD Outdoor Power, New Hartford . . . . . . . 27 Springfield Truck & Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Lighting Mills Electrical Supply, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Liquor Stores and Wine Seneca Liquor, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Trenton Station Liquor & Wine, Barneveld . . . 68

Museums Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown . . . . . . . . 34 Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown . . . . . 34 Goodsell Museum, Old Forge . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Remington Arms Museum, Ilion . . . . . . . . 24 View, Old Forge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Natural Food Stores Brenda’s Natural Foods, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Cooperstown Naturals, Cooperstown . . . . . 19 Peter’s Cornucopia, New Hartford . . . . . . . . 88 Sunflower Naturals, Barneveld . . . . . . . . . . 80 Tom’s Natural Foods, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Olive Oils/Balsamic Vinegars Adirondack Olive Oil Co., New Hartford . . . 33 Optometrist Towpath Vision Care, Little Falls . . . . . . . 85

Hobby Shops Locomotion Hobby, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Lodging Canal Side Inn, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Lights of Home B&B, Oriskany Falls . . . . . . 96

Independent Living Acacia Village, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Manufactured and Modular Home Builders G & I Homes, Utica/Vernon/Oneonta . . . . . 21

Pet Services Not Just Poodles Pet Salon, Whitesboro . . . . 18

Ice Cream B&F Milk Center, Whitesboro . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Kayuta Drive-In, Remsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Riverside Diner, Marcy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 The Knight Spot, Frankfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Voss’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Wendy’s Diner, Cassville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Maple Syrup Ben & Judy’s Sugarhouse, West Edmeston . . . . 15 Shaw’s Maple Products, Clinton . . . . . . . . . 39 Tibbits Maple, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . 101

Pet Shops Peterson’s Pets, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Wild Things, New York Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Insurance Gates-Cole Insurance, New Hartford . . . . . 27 Farm Family Insurance, Boonville . . . . . . . . . 14 M L Croad Insurance, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Turnbull Insurance, New Hartford . . . . . . . 26

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Massage, Therapeutic Zensations, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Milk Cedar Park Farm Goat’s Milk . . . . . . . . . 49 Monuments & Memorials Burdick & Enea Memorials, Clinton . . . . . . . 91 M.N.M. Monument Maintenance, Yorkville . . 14 Yorkville Memorials, Yorkville . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Pet Memorialization and Cremation Burdick & Enea Memorials, Clinton . . . . . . . 91

Pharmacies Garro Drugs, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Photography Fusion Art/The Photo Shoppe, Rome . . . . . 15 Physical Therapy Fitness Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Inertia PT, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Pizzerias Bazan Bakery, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 DiCastro’s Brick Oven, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Primo Pizzeria, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Pools/Pool Supplies and Spas Swan Pools & Spas, Ilion/Washington Mills . . . 99

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Ohio Tavern, Cold Brook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Papa Joes, Washington Mills . . . . . . . . . . 65 Phoenician Restaurant, New Hartford . . . . 61 Piccolo Cafe, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Quack’s Village Inn, Madison . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Raspberries Cafe, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 RoSo’s Cafe & Catering, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Sammy & Annie Foods, Utica . . . . . . . . . . 65 The Vigneto Restaurant, Rome . . . . . . . . . . 63 Voss’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Wigwam Tavern, Forestport . . . . .. . . . . . . . 59

Tourism Old Forge, Town of Webb . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Recreational Vehicles Bowen Power Sports, Ilion . . . . . . . . . . 76 CJ Motor Sports, Boonville . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Moody’s Polaris, Newport . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Schoff Polaris, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Tree Farms Massoud’s Tree Farm, Sauquoit . . . . . . . . 40 Veterinarians Clinton Pet Vet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 CNY Veterinary Medical, Westmoreland . . 66

Salons/Haircutters The Cutting Crew, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Heads R Turning Salon & Spa, Ilion . . . . . . 48 Nikki Fraccola at Schuyler Commons . . . . . 85

Websites Utica Remember When . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Seamstress & Tailors Libbey’s Sew Blessed, Sherrill . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Record Stores Off-Center Records, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Sheds and Garages Shafer & Sons, Westmoreland . . . . . . . . . 39

Restaurants and Cafés Ann St. Deli, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Ballister’s Bistro, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Black Cat, Sharon Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Boyz From Italy, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Cafe Crete, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Canal Side Inn, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Club Monarch, Yorkville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Copper Moose Ale House, Little Falls . . . . . 60 DiCastro’s Brick Oven, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Dominick’s Deli, Herkimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Georgio’s, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Heidelberg Baking Co., Herkimer . . . . . . . . 59 Karam’s Middle East Bakery, Yorkville . . . . 65 The Kitlas Restaurant, Frankfort . . . . . . . 59 The Knight Spot, Frankfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Knuckleheads Brewhouse, Westmoreland . . 65 Main Street Ristorante, Newport . . . . . . . . 61 Mitsuba Hibachi, New Hartford . . . . . . . . 61

Shoes Karaz Shoes, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 The Village Crossing, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . 92 Small Engine Repair J.B.’s Small Engine Works, Utica . . . . . . . . 89 Springfield Truck & Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Snowmobiles Schoff Polaris, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Trailers Blizzard Manufacturing, Boonville . . . . . . 23 Travel Agencies The Cruise Wizards, Whitesboro . . . . . . . . 97

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White’s Farm Supply, Inc. Canastota

4154 Route 31 (315) 697-2214

Lowville

8207 Route 26 (315) 376-0300

Waterville

962 Route 12 (315) 841-4181

www.whitesfarmsupply.com

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