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for Toronto 26 Time Escape to Canada for
a memorable weekend getaway. way to wellness 30 Your There are many paths
to wellness for a life well lived.
memories 38 Stitching North Country Quilting
Guild celebrates 30 years.
save with sensible fashion advice. it their best 36 Giving Contestants are gearing
up for a shot at bragging rights to be the strongest Warrior.
delight 44 AThisvegetable meatless, easy egg
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fashion tips 40 Spring Time to get creative and
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ConTribuTors Neal Burdick is the editor of St. Lawrence University Magazine and a freelance writer who lives in Canton. In his debut column, ‘North Country Notes,’ he writes about the north country tradition of maple syrup season. (pg. 14)
Katie Stokes is a blogger and freelance writer who lives in Hounsfield with her husband and two small children. In ‘The NNY Life’ this issue, she writes about steps the north country can take to stem the loss of young professionals. (pg. 16)
Chairman of the Board John B. Johnson Jr.
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Michelle Graham is the wellness director for the Downtown Watertown YMCA. She lives in Watertown. She writes about how people at any age can take steps to prevent the debilitating bone disease of osteoporosis. (p. 18)
Brian Hallett is an art teacher at South Jefferson Central Schools and an avid gardener. His family owns and operates Hallett’s Florist and Greenhouse in Adams. He offers tips for gardeners to divide perennials in preparation for the spring season. (p. 20)
John B. Johnson Harold B. Johnson II
VP news oPerations Timothy J. Farkas
magazine editor
Kenneth J. Eysaman
staff writer / editorial assistant Lorna Oppedisano
Lenka P. Walldroff is a former museum specialist, conservator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and curator of collections for the Jefferson County Historical Society. She writes about the Chautauqua Movement and Thousand Island Park on Wellesley Island. (p. 22)
Norah Machia is a freelance writer and former Watertown Daily Times staff writer who lives in Watertown. In this issue’s travel feature, she visits Toronto, Canada’s largest metropolitan area, for a weekend-long adventure like few others. (p. 26)
Lorna Oppedisano is a staff writer for NNY Magazines. In this issue’s cover story, she writes about new paths to wellness. In features, she writes about the Strongest Warrior Competition and in Arts, she visits the North Country Quilting Guild. (pgs. 30, 36, 38)
Boo Wells is a chef and owner of the Farm House Kitchen, a catering company and cooking school in Sackets Harbor. She shares a healthy recipe for an easyto-make vegetable frittata that’s guaranteed to please any carnivore. (p. 44)
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In thIs, our sprIng Issue of nnY Living, magazine staffer Lorna oppedisano talks with a host of experts in the health, wellness and nutrition fields about what it means to live a healthy life. Her cover story about different paths to wellness offers hope for people of all shapes and sizes. It begins on page 30. In our arts feature, Lorna visits with the North Country Quilting Guild as the group celebrates 30 years as an organization that got its start as a class at the Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library in 1985. Ken Eysaman In 36 Hours, veteran writer norah Machia travels across the border to Toronto for a fun-filled adventure in Canada’s largest city. And in our fashion column this issue, young writer Katie Machia offers some practical tips to incorporate a few winter wardrobe items with spring classics that will save you money while looking your best. Also in this issue, writer neal Burdick makes his debut with
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SOCIAL SCENE — This issue’s Social Scene section, which begins on page 12, features nearly two-dozen faces from across Northern New York. On March 21, Lorna joined samaritan Auxiliary for the 13th annual one night, one Diamond gala. Congratulations to all involved who made this year’s signature fundraiser a great success. Congratulations also to sandy foster of samaritan Medical Center, who was the lucky winner of a half-carat diamond donated by the generous Mark Waterbury of Waterbury fine Jewelers. ONLINE VIDEO — Visit nnyliving.com to view a video story about strongest Warrior Competition contestants stephen King and tracy stankavage. The video will be live on the site after April 18. You may also access and view the video on our daily newspaper site, watertowndailytimes.com. Warm regards,
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[ NORTH COUNTRY NEWS & NOTES ] North country writer releases new series
Jennifer Donnelly released her first book in the “The Waterfire Saga” series, a project quite different from her past literary works, which have ranged from historical fiction set in the Adirondacks “A Northern Light,” 2004, to a young girl caught up in the French Revolution, “Revolution,” 2010. The series, conceived by Disney Publishing Worldwide, ventures into an undersea world of “merpeople” descended from the inhabitants of Atlantis and considered the perfect civilization. Book one in the series, “Deep Blue,” was released last year. Book two, “Rogue Wave,” was released in January. The series’ third book, “Dark Tide,” will be released this fall. Also this year, Ms. Donnelly, a former Watertown Daily Times staff writer, whose mother, Wilfriede A. Donnelly, lives in Port Leyden, returns to historical fiction with the release of “These Shallow Graves,” her first “full-on mystery.” It’s set in the Gilded Age, 1870s to 1900, of New York City. A graduate of the University of Rochester, Ms. Donnelly began her writing career in 1987 when she was hired as a reporter by the Watertown Daily Times, where she worked through 1988. She wrote under the byline Jennifer Bailey.
SUNY Potsdam professor co-authors new book Crane School of Music voice professor Donald George interviewed some of the
world’s top classical vocalists for a book released by Oxford University Press. “Master Singers: Advice from the Stage” was co-authored by pianist Lucy Mauro. The book includes interviews with 21 opera singers, including David Daniels, Joyce DiDonato, Thomas Hampson, Jonas Kaufmann and Simon Keenlyside. Two Crane School of Music alumni, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe and tenor Dimitri Pittas, are featured in the book as well. Published by Oxford University Press, “Master Singers: Advice from the Stage” in available for sale on Amazon and at the College Store at SUNY Potsdam.
Film slated for 2016 production in Sackets
Preproduction is scheduled to begin this year on a feature-length movie about the Second Battle of Sackets Harbor. “The Battle of Sackett’s Harbour” is based on the book of the same name by Patrick A. Wilder, former site manager of the Sackets Harbor Battlefield. The screenplay for the movie was written by his son, Hans-Peter Wilder, owner of a consumer Internet/digital media company in Jupiter, Fla. The film name has the original spelling of the outpost. Mr. Wilder said the film will be shot mainly in an area along Lake Ontario about 30 miles west of Kingston, Ont., along the shores of the lake and at historical buildings in the Mohawk Valley. Mr. Wilder, in a phone interview from Florida, said the film will be funded largely through grants. Hope A. Marshall,
a member of the board of directors of the North Country Arts Council and associate producer of the film, is working to secure grant money. Mr. Wilder said he is confident enough funding will be received to back the movie. He plans to direct or co-direct the film and said it will be shot in 2016 and released by the end of 2017. He said his company, DigitalMediaUSA, will serve as the overall production company. Mr. Wilder said he hopes to hire local actors for the film. According to the film’s website, sackettsharbour.com, characters range from U.S. Navy Commodore Isaac Chauncey to Navy boys and shipbuilders. Filmmakers also are seeking grant funding for a related documentary on the Battle of Sackets Harbor to be released in conjunction with the feature film.
Website shows regional historic building data
A new website offers building records and historical documents in municipalities across New York state. The state-run website, cris.parks.ny.gov, includes more than 1.5 million documents from the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, including building and archeological inventory forms, historic survey reports and nominations for state and federal historic registries. The website was funded with $1.8 million federal Transportation Enhancement Program assistance, via the state Department of Transportation. The site mirrors the data website of the New York State Parks, on.ny.gov/ParksData.
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[ Editor’s picks ] Fairgrounds, Agricultural Hall, 970 Coffeen St. Raises money to support programs and research. Information: Hillary Upton, 585-271-0805; Jessica Joanis, 585-271-0805 ext. 70701 or Jessica.Joanis@nmss.org.
Saturday, June 13 n Udderly Muddy Rugged Run, 8:30 a.m., Lewis County Fairgrounds track. Check-in slated for 8:30 a.m.; race, 9:30 a.m. Starts at fairgrounds, north on Route 812 and East Road to team challenges at Maple Ridge Centers. Cost: $20. Information: Mike or Jeanna Judd, 376-2640.
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Saturday, May 9 n Ready, Set, Fun Bookfest, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bruce M. Wright Memorial Conference Center, 1291 Faichney Drive. Presented by WPBS-DT. Features community vendors and local children’s authors. Free with donation of canned good or non-perishable food item. Information: WPBS-DT, 782-3142 or wpbstv.org.
Tuesday, May 19 n Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series presents Erik Larson, 7:30 p.m., Mulroy Civic Center Theater, 800 S. State St. Mr. Larson, American journalist and author, has won awards and been published worldwide. Cost: balcony, $36.55; mezzanine, $41.65; orchestra, $41.65 to $51.90. Information: Friends of the Central Library, 435-1832 or foclsyracuse.com.
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Saturday, June 6 n Strongest Warrior Competition. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, 970 Coffeen St. Presented by Fort Drum chapter of the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division. Annual event raises money for Wounded Warrior Fund and College Fund. Jeramy Freeman to speak. Information: strongestwarriorcompetition.com or strongestwarriorcomp@gmail.com.
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Sunday, May 3 n Walk! MS, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Alex T. Duffy
n Eleventh annual Mulligans for Kids golf tournament, Willowbrook Golf Club, 25075 state Route 37. Cosponsored by The Sackets Boathouse Restaurant & Bar. To benefit Youth Court of Jefferson County. Time to be determined. Cost: team of four, $260. Information: Resolution Center of Jefferson & Lewis Counties, 836-8502 or tmiller@ resolution-center.net.
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n 1000 Islands Family Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Antique Boat Museum, 750 Mary St. Includes tours, discount boat rides, arts and crafts, games and more. Free admission. Information: Michael Folsom, michaelfolsom@abm.org; museum, 686-4104 or abm.org.
n Grape Blossom Festival, noon to 8 p.m., Thousand Islands Winery, 43298 Seaway Ave. Includes wine, beer, local vendors, food, hay rides and live music. Free admission. Information: Thousand Islands Winery, 482-9306, info@thousandislandswinery.com, thousandislandswinery.com.
CArthAge Saturday, June 6 Ride for the Watertown Urban Mission, 9 a.m., Caskinette’s Throttle Shop, 36788 State St. Registration, 9 a.m.; kickstands up, 11 a.m. Ride stops at the Dexter American Legion, LaFargeville Legion and Thousand Islands Winery; returns to Black River American Legion for raffles, auctions, food by the Tilted Kilt and music by Wagners Agenda. Cost: $20 per bike; passenger, $5; after party only, $10. Information: American Legion, 773-5768.
ClAyton Saturday, May 9 n The Thousand Islands Land Trust’s Spring Stewardship Day, 10 a.m., Zenda Farms Preserve, 38973 Zenda Farm Road. Wear work clothes, bring gloves and tools. Water and lunch provided. Information/register: TILT, 686-5345, volunteer@tilandtrust.org or tilandtrust.org.
Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17 n Fifth annual Two Nations 1000 Islands Extravaganza, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Cerow Recreation Park and Arena. Car, truck and bike show includes door prizes, awards, car model contest, displays, car parade, food, games, raffles, vendors, live music and demos. Free admission. Information: highwaylegends.us.
thursday, May 21 n Volunteer breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m., Antique Boat Museum, 750 Mary St. Signup slated for 9 a.m.; breakfast after. RSVP at least one week in advance. Free. Information: volunteers@abm.org or abm.org.
Saturday, May 30 n The Thousand Islands Land Trust’s “For the Birds” Celebration, 10 a.m., Zenda Farms Preserve, 38973 Zenda Farm Road. Includes workshops led by local experts. Free. Register in advance. Information/register: TILT, 686-5345, treks@tilandtrust. org or tilandtrust.org.
n Thousand Islands Land Trust’s Annual Community Picnic, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Zenda Farms Preserve, 38973 Zenda Farm Road. Sponsored by 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese and RBC Wealth Management. Includes exhibits, petting zoo, pony rides, live music, food and raffles. Advance reservations appreciated. Cost: $15; members, $12; children 11 and younger, free. Information/reservations: TILT, 686-5345 or events@tilandtrust.org.
n Green Film Fest and Nature Photography Show, 6:30 p.m., Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr. Presented by Thousand Islands Land Trust. Doors at 6:30 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. “Green Fire” shown Friday; “Brunswick” on Saturday, followed by Q&A with filmmaker, Nate Simms. Includes food from Mustard Seed Natural Market. General admission seating. Free. Information: TILT, 686-5345, treks@ tilandtrust.org or tilandtrust.org.
Saturday, June 27 n Halfway to Christmas Boat Parade, sunset, Antique Boat Museum, 750 Mary St., and downtown Clayton waterfront. Decorated boats tour local islands at sunset, with final route passing by downtown for judging. More info to come closer to date. Information: Michael Folsom, michaelfolsom@abm. org; museum, 686-4104 or abm.org.
hAMMond Wednesday, June 10 n Thousand Islands Land Trust’s “Silver” Crooked Creek Kayak, 10 a.m., Crooked Creek Preserve. Includes basic kayak instruction; appropriate for all levels and senior-friendly. Limited number of kayaks available for $15 rental fee. Register in advance. Information/register: TILT, 686-5345, treks@tilandtrust.org or tilandtrust.org.
loWville Saturday, May 9 n Second annual Walk/Run for a Healthier Community, 8 a.m., Lewis County General Hospital, 7785 N. State St. Check-in scheduled for 8 a.m.; walk/run, 9 a.m.; super hero challenge for ages 3 to 10, 10 a.m. Sponsored by Lewis County Hospital Foundation and Lewis County Public Health Agency. Proceeds to assist in purchase of automated breast ultrasound machine. Cost: race, $25; challenge, $10. Information: Hospital Foundation, 376-5110.
MASSenA Saturday, May 2 n Spring Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Salvation Army, 178 Victory Road. Hosted by The Salvation Army. Information: Salvation Army, 769-5154.
old Forge Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20 n 18th annual Father’s Day weekend antique & car show, parade at 7 p.m. Friday, Main Street, judged show at 9 a.m. Saturday, Hiltebrant Recreation Center, 225 North St. Trophies and cash prizes awarded at
PotSdAM Friday, June 26 n St. Lawrence County Arts Council member show, 5 to 7 p.m., Gibson Gallery, SUNY Potsdam, 44 Pierrepont Ave. Show scheduled to run through Friday, July 31. Summer hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. Information: SLC Arts, 265-6860.
SyrACuSe Friday, May 8 n John Mellencamp, 7:30 p.m., Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s Plain Spoken tour, with special guest Carlene Carter. Cost: $38.50 to $115.50. Information: Landmark Theatre, 475-7980 or landmarktheatre.org/ event/ john-mellencamp.
WAtertoWn Saturday, May 2 n Out of the Darkness walk, 11 a.m., McVean Gymnasium Lobby, Jefferson Community College, 1220 Coffeen St. Three kilometer walk benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Pre-register, afsp. donordrive.com/event/jcc; sign up event day, 9 a.m. Walk donations accepted through Tuesday, June 30. Information: JCC, 786-2200. n Immaculate Heart Legacy Gala, 6 to 11 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 1290 Arsenal St. Semiformal event includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, auction and presentation of “Foundation for Life” Distinguished Alumnus Award, Community Service Award and “Friend of Immaculate Heart Central Schools” Award. Proceeds benefit instruction and Immaculate Heart Scholarship Fund. Cost: $50. Information/tickets: school, 221-3785; lisa.west@ihcschools.org.
tuesday, May 5 n PTSD Awareness Series event, 10 a.m., Commons, Jefferson Community College, 1220 Coffeen St. Interactive program features speakers, videos and training. Information: student activities, 786-2431.
Saturday, May 9 n Run to the Sun race, 9 a.m., Davidson Nissan, 18423 U.S. Route 11. Choice of 5k run/walk, 10k run or half marathon honors the life of Heather A. Freeman. Check-in time from 6:30 to 8:15 a.m; half marathon, 8 a.m.; other races, 9 a.m. Cost: 5k/10k, $25; half marathon, $50. Information: Heather A. Freeman Foundation, heatherafreemanfoundation. com, 778-5482 or haff.foundation@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 13 n Armed Forces Day Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 1290 Arsenal St. Honors in-service and retired military service members. Cost: $22. Information: Michelle Carpenter, events@watertownny.com. TEll us abouT iT — Have an event for NNY Living? Email nnyliving@wdt.net with the details or visit www.nnyliving.com and click Events.
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Back in March, just as “Maple season” was gearing up, an advertisement for a wallpaper steamer appeared in a chatroom where I work. “Just boil down some sap in your kitchen,” I muttered. “That’ll take off several layers. Worked for us.” More on that episode in a minute. Meanwhile, the trees have budded, forcing syrup-makers to pull their spiles and turn off the heat in their sugar houses. They’re packing their jugs of syrup, tubs of maple cream and boxes of maple candy for shipment to dealers or sale at this summer’s north country farmers’ markets. The “sugaring off” festivals in churches and town halls and the sweetly aromatic open houses at producers’, so much in the news just a few weeks ago, are consigned to our memories. We have left behind a major milestone of the north country year, perhaps one of the most anticipated because, no matter how cold the winds or deep the snows of winter, it signals the certainty of springtime. The making of syrup and spin-offs such as maple cotton candy, said to be a north country invention, has been for generations a leading industry in Northern New York. Counties from Lewis to St. Lawrence to Clinton contribute significant gallons of “liquid gold” and pounds of ancillary items to New York’s annual ranking among the top states in the nation for output of maple products. The leader is usually Vermont, though there are those who claim darkly that the Green Mountain State imports part of its inventory from New York and markets it as “Vermont Maple Syrup.” Such interstate squabbling aside, pride of place belongs to the Province of Quebec, which annually generates more than half of the world’s supply of maple goods. One sure sign of the turning of the seasons is the appearance of steam from the
sugar houses that dot north country hardwood stands. But not all syrup is made by professionals with top-of-the-line equipment. It’s a hobby, too, one that families can employ to create a few gallons for their own use or as gifts, and it can be wonderful — or disastrous, depending on how it goes — for bonding. And that’s how we discovered how to remove wallpaper without even trying. One spring, while we were living in an old farmhouse between Canton and Russell, we and our neighbors decided to tap the massive old sugar maples that lined the county road in front of our homes. We boiled the sap down in our kitchen, turning our house into a sauna and loosening more layers of wallpaper than we had imagined could possibly be there. History peeled away hourly, in soggy strips of various colors and patterns, until we arrived at some barely legible 19th-century newsprint bearing ads for work boots for 50 cents. As for our first foray into syrup-making, some of it was at least palatable. Enough with wallpaper-stripping, though. In subsequent years, we boiled on an old potbelly stove of questionable efficiency in a prefab metal shed out back, or over an open fire in our driveway. At this point I should concede that one reason we began making our own syrup was to save money, for syrup in those days was running about $35 a gallon. Our power bill spiked that first year, but moving outside necessitated the purchase of wood for our fires. That in turn necessitated the acquisition of a rickety old stake truck so we could go and get it — pine slabs, from Jim Locke’s hardscrabble sawmill up on Waterman Hill, that burned hot but ridiculously fast. Half the time, when the sap ran the truck wouldn’t, so procuring the wood before we ran through our stash and scorched a
Neal Burdick lives in Canton, where he is publications editor at St. Lawrence University and a freelance writer, editor and anthologist with special interest in his native North Country. He writes regularly for several regional periodicals. Short segments of this reflection are adapted from an article he wrote for Adirondack Life magazine in 1984.
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panful of sap proved to be an exercise in creative mobilization. And then of course we had to have the pan and buckets and spiles and whatnot, some of which we picked up cheap at auction. All in all, we figured that in order to save 35 bucks a gallon we spent maybe four times that. But we did it for fun, too. Oh, sometimes it sleeted on our backyard operation, and once somebody driving by late at night saw our driveway ablaze (maple trees do not observe 9-to-5 workdays) and called the fire department, thinking our house was going up in flames. And one time our neighbor’s geese decided to start a family in the shed. Believe me, you cannot appreciate how big and strong and aggressive a goose can be until you have tangled with one that is defending its nest. But for all that, it was a learning experience, especially for our children, who acquired a sense of responsibility when the fire was getting low; acceptance of disappointment when a batch didn’t come out right for some reason; determination not to give up but to try some other way; and the glow of achievement when finally we poured our own syrup on French toast and laughed over stories about making it, stories that have become part of our family lore. They know that syrup doesn’t come effortlessly from a bottle. They know what authentic syrup is; to this day, in restaurants they ask if it’s real or some phony concoction cobbled together from corn syrup and coloring of sketchy origin. And we all learned to appreciate why honest-to-goodness syrup costs as much as it does, thanks to the hours and energy and care that go into making it just right. Nor do we forget the generosity of our maple trees during the months until the start of next year’s sap run. Whenever we drown pancakes in syrup or buy our grandchildren gifts of candy molded into the shape of maple leaves or miniature men and women, we think fondly of a favorite regional tradition, one our ancestors learned from Native peoples hundreds of years ago and one that we hope for hundreds of years to come will mark the passage of time in the north country.
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THE NNY LIFE
Dear NNY: A ‘Dear John’ letter to the north country BY KATIE STOKES
The STokeS family iS leaving you. We’re going west. At first, our decision to move all the way across the country — to Idaho — felt like giving up. In my defense, I’ve been trying to force myself to bloom where I was planted for nearly half my life, but my buds just kept getting buried under snow. We don’t have to move. No one is saying, “This is where you will live now.” We are not jobless. We are not friendless. Moving is 100 percent a choice that we believe will improve our quality of life, and up the odds of keeping our children near to us when they have to choose where to put down their roots. We are moving to a thriving community that shows no signs of slowing down. There have been so many jobs for me to
who have wonderful family connections. Hopefully this information coming from someone who made searching for happiness in NNY Life a science for such a long time, some nugget will become actionable, and save other families the heartache our family is going through right now: 1) Pay the talent — Though the statistics regarding Northern New York’s economy show steady improvement since the ’80s, it remains a fact that someone with a bachelor’s degree has a smaller-than-average chance of finding a good job in their field in this region, especially someone in a creative field. In the north country, I get paid a little more than half of what I will likely be paid for the same work in Idaho. I’ve always been so grateful to find work here, that getting paid the U.S. market rate wasn’t
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Northern New York should understand why the brain drain keeps happening, even with committed locals who have wonderful family connections.
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apply to that I’ve been able to be selective within my field for the first time in my career. They even have Mexican food that doesn’t come wrapped in a tortilla. The little things do add up. Although my moving pros and cons list fills a small notebook, I want to give a glimpse of what clinched the deal for us. It might not matter to you, and you might wholeheartedly disagree with our reasoning, but I do think it’s important to weigh in. Northern New York should understand why the brain drain keeps happening, even with committed locals
something I felt I could fight for. If you burn a bridge in a town this size, you might find the remaining bridges damaged as well since they so often happen to be interconnected. 2) The kids are (pretty much) all right — Paying for quality child care is difficult enough. But when you’re just getting started as a business owner, or even if you are working your tail off at the median income of $30,000, it’s painfully unaffordable. It wasn’t until both of my children were already in school that there was a single part-time drop-in child care op-
Katie StoKeS is an Oklahoma native who has called Northern New York home for more than a decade. She is a freelance writer and blogger and the mother of two children, Diva and Hunk. She and her husband are raising their children in Hounsfield. Visit her blog at www.NNYLife.com. Her column appears in every issue of NNY Living.
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tion in Watertown. We made due with generous grandparents, babysitters and a couple of private preschools that we could barely afford since our school district doesn’t have a pre-school. According to the most recent census, about 30 percent of families in Watertown have children younger than 18. Compare that to 72 percent of families with children at Fort Drum. Call me crazy, but I think at least part of that gap is because non-military families can’t afford to work here and pay for dependable child care. 3) Health care holes — Six-month waiting lists for appointments with specialists. Out-of-network costs. Drives to Syracuse and beyond through snowstorms for appointments or treatments. Unreturned phone calls for appointment changes that end up getting you kicked out of your treatments. Unnecessary steps for X-rays or scans. I could go on. And in our family, we are more or less picture-perfect healthy. 4) Winter life — My column in the winter issue covered this topic, but to recap, Northern New York doesn’t seem capable of plugging the indoor recreation vacuum. Shame on the region’s cities, towns and villages for not making wintertime health — mental and physical — a priority for residents. This is costing you more than our family. Stop depending on the YMCA and the City of Watertown Parks & Recreation Department for everything. All municipalities need to step up and provide more winter recreation resources to their taxpayers. And if no one shows up at your event, consider hiring a local marketing professional. It will make a difference. We want the American Dream: good jobs with good health care and vacation and family time built in, excellent schools, with numerous alternatives should a school not work out for our children, four seasons, with significantly less snow, and significantly more sun, lots of wide open space, and the freedom to be without having to always take responsibility for being the catalyst for change. New York friends, and especially family, we are devastated this didn’t work out. But when it came down to gambling on our kids’ health and well-being, we had to take a safer bet.
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WELLNESS
Spring into a new awareness Prevention always best medicine when facing osteoporosis BY MICHELLE L. GRAHAM
Spring iS the beSt time to get on track. Perhaps an annual physical is in order or you’re just getting ready to find your way back after a long winter break with better health behaviors or a new start. Spring is here and there is no denying the days are longer and the sun seems a just bit brighter. When we look at good health it is important to think of all parameters of our health. We often think of improving our health by working on cardiovascular exercises or increasing physical activity, decreasing blood pressure or cholesterol or just
down and replaced. The disease occurs when this process is compromised meaning the cycle of rebuilding and breakdown are out of synch. Fractures due to osteoporosis typically occur in the spine, the wrist or the hip. Osteoporosis affects both women and men. Women are more likely to have osteoporosis. However, 25 percent of men will break a bone due to osteoporosis as compared to 50 percent of women, accroding to the Mayo Clinic. Certain factors may place you at risk that you cannot change such as your race, white and Asian women are more
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Know your risk for osteoporosis and set a plan of renewal and refocus to ensure your bones are healthy and strong. Be kind to your body and it will be kind to you.
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getting healthy in general. How often are we thinking of things that creep up on us slowly that perhaps have no signs or symptoms? Conditions like osteoporosis can be life threatening. Are you at risk? Most often osteoporosis is seen in the older adult population especially those over the age of 50 but that is not the only age group at risk. Sometimes even young individuals deal with compromised bone integrity as well. Osteoporosis is weakening of the bones and increases the likelihood of a bone fracture. Bones may become even brittle, so much so that coughing or even bending may cause a fracture. Our bones are actually a living tissue always breaking
likely to get osteoporosis than other races. Unfortunately, our age places us at risk. The older we are the more likely we are to get osteoporosis. Family history and our genetics place us at risk as well. Also, Gender and our frame or body structure places us at risk. Other factors that may put one at risk are thyroid problems, lowered sex hormones and other issues dealing with adrenal glands. However, there are some risk factors that we can control such as our lifestyle. Less active people are at increased risk of getting osteoporosis. Also those individuals that sit for extended periods of time increase their risk as well. Of course like many diseases, smoking and overindulg-
Michelle l. GrahaM, MS, is wellness director for Watertown’s Downtown YMCA. Contact her at ymca_mgraham@yahoo.com. Her column appears in every issue.
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ing in frequent drinking can place one at an elevated risk. Lastly, eating disorders, lowered calcium levels and gastrointestinal surgeries play a role in increasing ones risk to osteoporosis. There is hope for decreasing your risk to osteoporosis. Prevention is the key of course. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is true in life. Be proactive today to decrease your risk tomorrow. Make sure you consume enough calcium, the recommended amount according to the Mayo clinic is 1,000 milligrams per day for men and women ages 18 to 50. After age 50, the recommendation is to increase to 1,200 milligrams per day. Foods rich in calcium may include but are not limited to dairy products, soy, leafy green vegetables and cereals that are fortified with calcium and orange juice In order to absorb calcium vitamin D must be included in the diet. According to the Mayo Clinic, the recommendation is 600 to 800 international units per day. Also, structured regular physical activity is very important for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Starting at a young age with structured and consistent exercise and continuing to be physically active through the life cycle is, key to prevention. Make sure with an exercise program that you are including such things as weight bearing activities such as walking, running, climbing stairs and even jumping rope. With strength training, focus on improving strength in the legs, arm and spine. Diagnosis and treatment are extremely important in caring for an individual with osteoporosis. To diagnosis experts use a DEXA Scan or bone scan to measure bone density starting at age 65 in women and age 70 in men. Sometimes those at an increased risk will be tested sooner. If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis there is a variety of pharmaceutical interventions called Biophoshates to help improve bone density. Some common medications include Fosamax, Actonel and Reclast to name a few. Take action today make your spring one of awareness. Know your risk for osteoporosis and set a plan of renewal and refocus to ensure your bones healthy and strong. Be kind to your body and it will be kind to you.
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TODAY’s GARDENER
Divide and conquer with your perennials this spring
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BY Brian HaLLETT
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One Of the mOst rewarding aspects of perennial gardening is the fact that most plants actually increase in size over the years. After a time, some of your perennials are going to benefit from being divided, and in most cases spring is a terrific time to go about this task. A perennial plant is a plant that lives for more than two years. The term is often used to make a distinction from an annual plant. The shorter-lived annuals are plants that flower one season and are killed by the frost and are replanted from seeds or cuttings the following year. The term, perennial, is also widely used to distinguish plants with little or no woody growth from trees and shrubs, which are also technically perennials. Perennials, especially small flowering plants, that grow and bloom over the spring and summer, die back every autumn and winter, and then return in the spring from their own root stock, are known as herbaceous perennials. However, depending on the rigors of local climate, a plant that is a perennial in its native habitat, or in a milder garden, may be treated by a gardener as an annual and planted out every year, from seed, from cuttings or from divisions. Tomato vines, for example, live several years in their natural tropical/subtropical habitat but are grown as annuals in temperate regions because they don’t survive the winter. Most perennials need periodic division to maintain plant vigor and lush flowering. Some plants need division every year or two, while others can go for many years before they need to be divided. When a clump of perennials looks crowded and the plants produce fewer and smaller flowers, it is time to divide. Division is a fast, easy way to reproduce plants that multiply themselves by suckers, rhizomes, or underground growths or offsets. Most perennials form growth buds or eyes on the crowns or points
where roots meet stem, that can be separated from the parent plant along with some roots to grow into new plants. When clumps of perennials become crowded, dividing them restores the plants vigor. Division is also used with some shrubs that form clumps or offsets. We divide perennials for a number of reasons: Clumps have started to die out in the middle; the classic “doughnut” shape with an empty hole in the center is a sure sign that a perennial clump needs attention. Flowering performance has declined. The clump may have become congested, or the roots old and woody; soil nutrients have been exhausted around the clump. Signs of poor nutrient soil might be stunted growth, yellowish leaves or lack of bloom. Dividing and moving to a new location is a wise idea. Sometimes simply fertilizing the plant will make it smarten up. Division is necessary when perennial weeds or grass has infested the clumps. When this happens, usually the best approach is to dig up the entire clump and divide it, picking out every single piece of weed root that can be found. We want to make more of our favorites; dividing established clumps can provide plenty of new plants for a new garden bed, or to share with friends and neighbors. One rule of thumb for division is this: perennials that flower between early spring and mid-June are best divided in early fall. Perennials that flower after mid-June are best divided in the spring. This rule is one that I (and many gardeners) break with regularity, experiencing relatively few problems. I do not like to see spring-flowering perennials divided while they are blooming, but doing it immediately before or afterwards often works just fine. The basic steps of dividing perennials are simple. Once your plant shows signs of growth in the spring, an inch or two of new shoots is fine, dig up the entire
clump. Try to be generous and get as many thick roots as possible. I like to dig about four inches or so beyond where the shoots arise. Remove some of the topsoil around the base of the plant, and dig up the entire clump of roots with a shovel or spading fork. Try to leave intact as many of the roots as possible when you lift the plant out of the ground. A narrow and long spade, called a rabbiting spade, is a handy tool for this, especially in a closely planted border. Dig all the way around, and then pry the clump out of the ground. Put down a tarp somewhere handy, and transport your clump onto the tarp. The tarp collects loose stones and soil, keeping them out of your lawn, and also makes it easier to move the perennials around the yard. Separate the clump of roots into pieces that each contain crowns with dormant buds a well as roots. If the root system is fibrous and fairly small pull the clumps apart with your fingers. For plants with a cluster of crowns pick up the clump of perennials and shake it a few times, to try and knock off any loose soil. Some gardeners will actually blast off the soil with a strong jet of water. This is especially helpful if you are trying to separate invasive grass or weeds from the perennial’s root system. Then, find something to break apart the roots. I would suggest trying a shovel, garden fork, hatchet, bread knife, garden knife, or trowel. I’m using an old kitchen bread knife these days for larger clumps, but a paring knife, steak knife or special garden knife will do just fine. Look closely at your clump, sort of parting the shoots in an attempt to find a natural point where the clump can be easily cut and separated. If there is no such point, then just be brave and cut directly down the center with your knife, from top to bottom. Once the roots are split in two, and then look at each half to see if there is a sensible spot to cut yet again, and
then split these each into two. Depending on how large the clump was, you can keep going if you like. Try and keep the sections generally of a good size, say the diameter of your fist or larger. Each piece should have both green above-ground shoots as well as roots below. Replant divisions right away. Never allow divisions to dry out. Keep a pail of water nearby to moisten divisions until they are planted. Trim all broken roots with a sharp knife or hand pruners before replanting. Replant the divided sections immediately in the garden or in containers. Replant most plants at the same depth they were growing before and firm the soil around the roots to eliminate air pockets. Keep the soil evenly moist for the next several weeks as the new plants establish themselves. Newly divided perennials should be mulched the first season to prevent heaving caused by alternating shallow freezing and thawing of the soil. Before the soil freezes in late fall, mulch the divisions to prevent the roots from heaving above ground during the winter. Remember, unless you are starting a nursery you probably do not need 20 divisions of anything. The best and most vigorous pieces are usually those found towards
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the outside of the original clump. The roots are less woody and can recover more quickly, giving you strong and healthy new plants. Discard old and woody roots from the middle and add them to the compost pile. If you have loads of extra divisions, consider potting up a few of them for donations to your local garden club spring plant sale. Be sure to label them at potting time. These also make terrific and inexpensive gifts when visiting other gardeners. For beginning gardeners, the first time or two you divide perennials you are going to be nervous and unsure of what you are doing. This is normal. But once you see the results, you will start to realize that most often plants will recover quickly and be all the better for the experience. Even seasoned gardens get carried away at times by dividing plants into pieces that are too small, and the results are sometimes mixed — some pieces grow well, some don’t make it. However, you usually still end up with more healthy and productive plants than you started with, so consider it a success.
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A ‘most American thing’ The Chautauqua Movement and Thousand Islands Park
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BY LENKA WALLDROFF
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PoP quiz, history fans: to what was President Theodore Roosevelt referring when he said: “It’s the most American thing in America.”? Was it: a) Marie Callender’s Apple pie b) The New York Stock Exchange c) Opening day at Yankee Stadium d) McDonald’s drive-thru I’ll give you a moment to consider your answer. OK. Pencils down. I must confess that I would have made a sinister schoolteacher, because, as it turns out, the answer is none of the above. In the above quote, Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, was referring to a 19th century educational movement called the Chautauqua assemblies, or “Chautauquas” for short. The movement was the brainchild of a Methodist minister named John Heyl Vincent. In 1872, Rev. Vincent developed an outdoor training program for Sunday school teachers that was akin to summer camp, only its basis was educational and exclusively for adults. As news spread of Vincent’s program it began to attract not only more Sunday school teachers, but other adults and families, too. During the summer of 1874, Rev. Vincent and his partner, Lewis Miller, hosted the first Chautauqua Assembly at a campsite along the shores of Lake Chautauqua in southwestern New York State. The Chautauqua Assembly was open to the public and offered entertainment and culture. The idea was for families to purchase tickets, pitch their tents and enjoy a vacation while attending daily lectures and presentations. The concept caught on and within a decade, Chautauqua assemblies had sprouted across the country. Originally, lectures were the mainstay of Chautauquas — specifically reform speeches and inspirational addresses of a religious nature. By 1913, current events, travel stories, and comedy were added to the lineup. Because of the movement’s parochial roots, religious instruction, preach-
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Top, the original Thousand Island Park Tabernacle Building, ca. 1884. Above, interior of the original Tabernacle Building, ca. 1884. John F. Dayan, a Methodist minister, founded Thousand Island Park Camp Meeting Association in 1875 with hopes of it becoming a Chautauqua-like resort community.
ing, and worship — including discussions on temperance and social reforms — played major parts in the Chautauqua experience. As Chautauquas evolved over the course of time, however, a religious tenor could no longer be assumed and its inclusion soon depended heavily on the persuasions of both the group hosting the
assembly and the geographic location of the event. Spiritual issues aside, Chautauqua assemblies reliably hosted interesting speakers, teachers, musicians, writers, and specialists of the day, offering culture and education to every audience. While some assemblies were itinerant, others spent the entirety of the summer in
While the second decade of the 20th century marked the beginning of a sad period for Thousand Island Park, Chautauqua assemblies were still in full swing. By varying accounts, the movement reached the height of its popularity sometime between the mid-1920s and 1940. While a number of factors led to the decline of Chautauqua assemblies, two are especially prominent. First, the introduction of the automobile enabled rural residents to more easily access cultural and educational venues in nearby cities on their own. Second, with so many Chautauqua programs running every summer, competition for interesting speakers and presenters grew quite staunch. The competition made it more difficult for smaller assemblies to maintain noteworthy programing and public interest began to wane . As the number of assemblies began to decrease, it appeared that the Chautauquas had run their course and would fade into history, but as with Thousand Island Park, Chautauquas would not go gentle in that good night. Despite its diminishing popularity, by the onset of World War II, the New York Chautauqua Assembly (now called the Chautauqua Institution) continued to offer summer programs to
adults and children along the shores of Upper Chautauqua Lake. Not only did the Institution not close, it grew. Today the Chautauqua Institution boasts an onsite amphitheater, library, cinema, hotel and competitive fine and performing arts schools, including the Chautauqua School of Music where George Gershwin composed parts of his famous “Concerto in F.” Every summer on its 750-acre campus, the Institution hosts resident ballet and opera companies in addition to its own symphony orchestra. Chautauqua is also home to America’s oldest continuously operating book club, begun in 1875, to promote selflearning and study among adults. After more than 140 years, the Chautauqua Institution is still working toward its goal of promoting appreciation of the arts and thoughtful involvement in and discussion of current political, social and religious issues in America. The Institute and its grounds were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Lenka P. WaLLdroff is former curator of collections for the Jefferson County Historical Museum. She is a former museum specialist and conservator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. She lives in Jefferson County with her husband and two children. Her column appears in every issue.
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one location and returned the following year. In the case of the latter, the canvas tents that formed the early Chautauqua assemblies were eventually replaced by cottages and, over time, even a few hotels were added. Thousand Islands Park on Wellesley Island is an example of the development of one such community. The Thousand Island Park Camp Meeting Association was founded in 1875 by a Methodist minister named John F. Dayan with the intention of becoming a Chautauqua-like resort community. Reverend Dayan’s vision was to build a camp in a bucolic setting where families could enjoy programs, lectures and spiritual and physical renewal far away from the vices of urban centers. Originally, families stayed in tents but as the popularity of the community grew, more permanent dwellings — cottages, boarding houses, and hotels were built. Fire was always a concern in the era of oil lamps, particularly for a community built primarily of wood. Unfortunately, fires did plague Thousand Island Park, but the result has been the rich variety of Victorian architectural styles for which the park is now known. By 1890, what was once a small, religious summer community had firmly established itself as a cosmopolitan summer resort with nearly 600 cottages and a summer population that hoovered around 7,000. Additionally, the community evolved to include such amenities as a business district, a library and a yacht club. The original policies against alcohol consumption and card playing were relaxed and a larger pavilion was built to accommodate steamboats that ferried visitors to and from the island. While the religious tenor of the Thousand Island Park community may have changed, visitors still enjoyed a Chautauqua-like experience. The Thousand Island Park community welcomed hundreds of guests every summer who found intellectual stimulation and entertainment in the middle of the St. Lawrence River. The Golden Age of Thousand Island Park ended in 1912 after a fire destroyed the Park’s last great hotel, The Columbian, along with nearly 100 cottages, and a large section of the business district. The Park suffered further with the onset of World War I and the Great Depression that left nearly half of the cottages unoccupied. Things remained quiet on Wellesley Island until the Park’s centennial celebration in 1975 rekindled interest in its unique architecture; Thousand Island Park was included in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
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PhoToS AND TEXT By AMANDA MorriSoN
A visual exploration of the Biblical Passion Play, Soldier’s Song is performed each year during the Lenten season through a collaboration of more than 20 north country churches. The play, based on the Biblical accounts of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the four gospels, was written by north country native Chris Porter, and has been a tradition in the region for more than 30 years. To see a gallery of additional images, visit watertowndailytimes.com.
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Clockwise from top, Brookfield Place, a Toronto commercial landmark, the Toronto Eaton Centre, graffiti art covers the walls of a city alley, the CN Tower dominates the Toronto skyline at night. It features one of the highest observation decks in the world.
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the city, there are usually plenty of restaurants, theaters, and stores within walking distance. In the warm months, you can also travel by a public ferry to visit one of the Toronto Islands, a small chain of islands that fall within the city limits and offer beaches, biking paths, canoeing and even a children’s amusement park. Don’t forget your passport, and you should notify your credit card companies you’re traveling outside the United States so they don’t put a hold on your card when you make a charge. You should try to exchange your money in advance in the United States if possible, because the rate may be better. If not, there is a currency exchange station at the Duty Free Shop just before you cross into Canada. Here are some great sites for even more help with planning your visit: toronto. com, seetorontonow.com, citysightseeing toronto.com FriDay, 1 PM, checK in There are many options for hotel stays in Toronto, depending on your price range and which part of the city you wish to explore. The Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond St. West, is located next to the
city’s financial and entertainment districts, and is an excellent central location for many venues. When you drive to Toronto, it’s a good idea to park your vehicle in the hotel garage or designated parking area as soon as you arrive, and leave it there for the rest of your visit (most hotels, however, will charge extra for parking). Traffic can be very congested in parts of the city, and public parking is expensive and may be difficult to find. The Toronto Transit Commission operates several forms of public transportation, including a subway system with east-west and north-south lines, and a large fleet of streetcars and buses. You can also hail a taxi, but if you need to be at a certain place at a certain time, it’s better to arrange for one in advance. One of the best, and most relaxing ways to explore Toronto, is on foot. You can request a street map at any hotel desk. Most offer the same colorful and easy-toread map of the city, which highlights the major attractions. It’s just one page, about the size of a placemat, and you can easily fold and put it in your pocket.
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ToronTo is The largesT ciTy in Canada, with a population of more than five million people in the greater metropolitan area. This bustling, multi-cultural city is situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, and is considered one of Canada’s top tourist destinations. It’s also the location of the largest financial center in the country. It’s estimated approximately half of its population was actually born outside of Canada. This makes Toronto a great city to visit, because it offers a tremendous variety of dining, entertainment, shopping, culture, and architecture. While it can also be an expensive city to visit, there is an abundance of hotels that offer good rates if you reserve early. And many have concierge desks where you can get directions, information about the city, and purchase discount tickets to attractions. Another way to experience the city without breaking the bank is to combine paid activities with free sight-seeing on foot. While the specialty restaurants are great, you can combine those with good meals at lower cost venues and/or food courts. No matter where you decide to stay in
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FRIDAY, 2 P.M., A TOUR OF THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT Visiting a financial district might not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning an extended weekend trip to a major city, but it’s worth experiencing in Toronto. Head down to Bay Street, an area that is filled with a variety of modern skyscrapers and historic buildings, which somehow manage to complement each other. Many of the older buildings have unique ornamental details, including a few that were designed with some rather distinctive gargoyles projecting from the upper levels. It’s a great place to walk and take in a variety of architecture, from historic to modern day. One example of a historic piece of architecture can be found along Bay Street. It’s the Old Toronto Stock Exchange building at 234 Bay St., opened in 1937. The front of the building features carved stone designs representing the different industries which had their stocks once sold in the historic building. FRIDAY, 3:30 P.M., EXPLORE A COMMERCIAL LANDMARK Head to Brookfield Place at 161-181 Bay St. This landmark features the Allen Lambert Galleria, a very large and impressive pedestrian walkway with a distinctive vaulted glass roof lined by tall steel arches. Brookfield Place connects two modern office complexes (Bay Wellington Tower and the TD Canada Trust Tower), which house numerous financial and legal firms, and the headquarters of many Canadian corporations. Grab a mid-day snack at one of the many fast food eateries, such as The Bagel Shop, Soup It Up, or Marche Natural Bakery. Then window shop, or go inside if you dare, some of the specialty shops and chic boutiques. Check out facades of historic buildings which have been incorporated in this modern-day structure. In the middle of
the large walkway, you will stumble upon a façade of the original 1845 Commerce Bank Toronto Branch Bank. End your visit to Brookfield Place at the Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame, where the original 1893 Stanley Cup can be viewed. The museum highlights Canada’s national sport with numerous displays, including several glass cases displaying hockey pucks from teams throughout the world. Although the entrance is inside Brookfield Place, the Hockey Hall of Fame also has a historic exterior façade of the former Bank of Montreal Branch, designed in 1885. brookfieldplacenewsandevents.com FRIDAY, 6 P.M., DINNER ON ‘RESTAURANT ROW’ Enjoy dinner at The Kit Kat Italian Bar & Grill at 297 King St. West, which is nestled between several smaller, unique restaurants that comprise “restaurant row” in the heart of the Entertainment District. The family-owned restaurant offers casual dining, and features a variety of Italian, Mediterranean, seafood and pasta dishes. There is an extensive wine list and a nice selection of specialty desserts. Reservations are recommended. kitkattoronto.com FRIDAY, 8 P.M., CURTAINS UP! There is an abundance of theaters throughout Toronto, offering live performances from Broadway shows to small, local productions. You can choose from musicals, family shows, concerts, standup comedy, classical or opera. A great website to help you sort out everything, including dates, prices, venues and advance tickets, is toronto-theatre.com SATURDAY, 10 A.M., EXPERIENCE THE TOWER The CN Tower is an iconic landmark in Toronto, and features one of the highest public observation decks in the
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world, a glass-floor paneled high-speed elevator and the 360 Restaurant, which offers a magnificent revolving view of the city. There are different levels of observation, including the SkyPod and the even higher LookOut Level, which can provide a view of the city, Lake Ontario, and even Niagara Falls and New York State on a clear day. If you’re feeling particularly brave, you can check out the EdgeWalk on the CN Tower. It’s what it implies — those with a strong sense of adventure take a walk on the outside around the circumference of the CN Tower Restaurant roof — more than 1,168 feet above the ground. You’re attached to an overhead safety rail via a trolley and harness system. It’s one of the more expensive attractions, however, at about $200 a ticket. Note: You may want to just appreciate this historic tower from the outside. If you want a great view of the CN Tower and the surrounding Toronto Skyline, head over to Polson Pier, 11 Polson Pier, off Cherry Street. This spot is popular with photographers of all levels who are looking for a perfect place to shoot the skyline with Lake Ontario in the forefront. During the evening, it makes for a great view because the CN Tower lights up in different colors. cntower.ca SATURDAY, NOON, SHOP IN THE HEART OF THE CITY Spend the afternoon exploring the Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St. This 3-million-square-foot indoor shopping mall features more than 230 retail shops, restaurants and other services under a glass galleria. It includes a range of stores, offering everything from convenience items to high priced fashions, depending on which level you choose to explore. Enjoy lunch at one of the two large food courts within the mall. Be sure to check
out the fiberglass sculpture depicting a flock of Canadian geese, a reminder that you’re inside a Canadian shopping mall. torontoeatoncentre.com SATURDAY, 3 P.M., AN ATTRACTION ‘OFF THE BEATEN PATH’ Even if you’re not a fan of graffiti, check out this outdoor display of impressive “street art.” Granted, the graffiti alley was a little rundown, but you won’t notice once you start looking at the artwork on the back of the buildings. The spray-painted murals are actually done each summer by a group of artists known as “Style in Progress.” The city of Toronto grants a 24-hour period of “legal painting” on the back walls of these buildings once a year. This site is “off the beaten path” and a little tricky to find. The address is 1 Rush Lane, but the “lane” is really the alleyway that runs between Spadina Avenue and Portland Street, south of Queen Street West. It’s also been nicknamed “Mercer’s Graffiti Alley” after CBC Comedian Rick Mercer, who has been known to film his commentaries while walking through the alleyway, using the graffiti murals as a backdrop.
SUNDAY 11 A.M. VISIT A REAL CASTLE IN THE CITY The Casa Loma has been named one of Toronto’s premier historic attractions, and it’s a good place to visit on your way out
in Toronto, which is also home to the annual Toronto International Film Festival, a major public film festival held every September in the city. You can grab some lunch at the Liberty Café inside the castle, before hitting the road for your drive home. It offers a variety of grilled sandwiches, pasta, pastries, specialty coffees and juices. casaloma.org GETTING THERE Take Route 81 North and cross into Canada at the Thousand Islands Bridge, Alexandria Bay. Pick up Highway 401 West, which will take you directly to Toronto. Make sure you get directions in advance to your specific hotel, or bring your GPS, because there are a number of routes from the 401 into the city, depending on where you are staying. If you don’t want to drive in such a large city, you can just drive to Kingston and catch a train on the VIA Rail Canada that will bring you right into Union Station on Front Street, in Toronto’s financial district. viarail.ca NORAH MAcHiA is a freelance writer who lives in Watertown. She is a 20-year veteran journalist and former Watertown Daily Times reporter. Contact her at norahmachia@gmail.com
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of the city because of its location (in the direction of the major highways that lead outside the city). This 64,700-square-foot castle has seven floors, two towers, secret passageways, and was built on a hilltop overlooking the city of Toronto Take a self-guided audio tour, and you will be impressed with the majestic designs of each room. Even the stables have mahogany wood stalls and a tiled floor. The castle was built for $3.5 million between the years of 1911 to 1914 by financier Sir Henry Pellatt, and was designed by architect E.J. Lennox. There is a long underground tunnel that leads to the stalls, an antique car exhibit and a potting shed. It’s called “Toronto’s Dark Side Tunnel” because it features a historic black and white photo display of tragedies that hit the city in the past century, such as a plague outbreak and major fires. For a more light-hearted display, walk through “Hollywood’s Film Gallery,” a hallway that features a variety of movie posters, including X-Men, Chicago, The Tuxedo, Strange Brew and the Pacifier. All these movies contain scenes that were filmed inside Casa Loma. Approximately 25 percent of films produced by Hollywood are actually filmed
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wELLNESS Make 2015 the year for a total health makeover
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HealtH and wellness in 2015 are all about balance, knowing one’s body and being aware of what’s going into it, both in terms of nutrition and conditioning. The trends boil down to arming oneself with knowledge and being honest with oneself. “If you have a really well-balanced program, you’re going to have a body transformation,” Christopher R. Page, co-owner of Watertown’s Page Fitness Athletic Club, said. Mr. Page co-owns the club with his wife, Jessica L. Page. This year is more about careful metamorphosis, and less about temporary remedies. To feel the best, one needs a lifestyle change, Mrs. Page said, and being realistic is the key. “Making a priority list,” she explained, “educating [yourself] on lifestyle changes and getting it to stick.” These are the trends north country experts agree on, but that doesn’t mean every item fits with every person. After all,
the main overall themes are stability and awareness of what the body needs. “I really think knowledge is power,” Katie M. Youngs, manager at Watertown’s Mustard Seed Natural Market, said. “And once you know better, you do better.”
#KnowYourFood
“You are what you eat, so eat your greens.” Mothers have been instilling that wisdom for generations, and it’s finally starting to sink in. “A lot of people are starting to read labels and question every ingredient,” Mrs. Youngs said. “There’s a lot of media influence now, which I think is all positive.” The idea of “clean eating” has become popular, she said. For the most part, the diet trend is less of a strict and regimented list of “cans” and “can’ts”, and leans more toward whole foods. Basically, buy things that don’t require a label, Mrs. Youngs advised.
She added that the paleo diet, which was popular last year, is still attracting people. The diet cuts out dairy, grains and legumes. “People are still interested in it because it is still a focus on whole foods,” Mrs. Youngs said. In terms of being label-conscious, a lot of people are steering clear of GMOs, or genetically modified organisms. This includes anything from plants sprayed with chemical pesticides to some baby formulas. GMOs have even shown up in mother’s milk Mrs. Youngs said. Leading the fight against GMOs is the Non-GMO Project, one of the fastest growing labels in the food industry, she said. All in all, it can be agreed that people are taking notice of what they’re putting in their bodies. “The consumer is smarter these days,” Mr. Page said. “These things have been said in the media, and the population is really starting to get it. People are really
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Fitness students participate in rip class, a music-driven barbell and dumbell workout, at the Watertown Family YMCA. Incorporating a diverse range of physical activity while eating a diet low in processed sugars and full of fresh fruits and vegetables is but one strategy on the path to wellness.
starting to catch on.”
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track his diet and exercise, and Run Keeper to measure distances he runs. “Anything that can help hold someone accountable and keep them motivated, we are of course for,” Mrs. Page said. From Fitbits to free phone apps, there’s something for everyone in the health tech realm, depending on the amount of money you want to invest. And sometimes, the addition of tech can add that extra push needed to complete the last mile. “Smartphones make it really fun,” Mrs. Graham said.
#UtilizeTechnology
Using tech to track progress is as important as planning ahead. “I would say meal prep is becoming a lot more popular too, if [people] want to maintain any sort of weight maintenance program,” Mrs. Youngs said. Something as simple as making a list
This year is focusing on knowledge and accountability, so this item is no surprise. Technology can help keep one’s health and wellness on track by counting everything from calories to steps. Mr. Ronas said he uses the app Lose It to
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On a similar note, people want to know their fitness instructor. “I think people are looking for good classes with good instructors,” Michelle L. Graham, wellness director at Watertown’s Downtown YMCA, said. She cited Zumba as one of the classes that draws a lot of people because of the teacher’s popularity. Page Fitness’s owners see the same trend. Lance T. Ronas, CEO and director of operations at Indian River Ambulance, began training at the athletic club in January 2014. He said that while his no. 1 source of accountability is his children, second to that is his personal trainer. “I don’t want to let him down,” Mr. Ronas said. It’s that mix of friendship and confidence in the instructor’s ability that
brings people back. “People are starting to ask what experience and knowledge trainers have,” Mrs. Graham said. Mr. Page explained that there are hundreds of certifying organizations out there, and it’s important to know your trainer is cross-trained. “It’s kind of like going to the doctor. When I have to have surgery, I look for the most experienced, not the cheapest,” he said. “You want somebody with lots of different certifications. Mrs. Page agreed: “Not just for an effective workout, but a safe workout.”
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of meals for the week has the potential to result not only in healthier choices, but in time and money saved as well. The option of planning out the not-so-healthy days exists, too. “I will plan I’m going to misbehave on Friday,” Mr. Ronas said. He’s been vegan for the past six years. “I try to eat every three hours, and try to make sure I get the proper amount of protein in my diet.”
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For any essential nutrients one’s normal diet lacks, supplements are there to make it up. “Think of it as your nutritional insurance,” Mrs. Youngs explained. “It’s certainly not to be used as a replacement, just
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to fill in gaps where you can be lacking.” These can be especially important for anyone following a strict diet, like Mr. Ronas. Being vegan, he abstains from animals products of any sort; cutting out foods like meat and eggs means eliminating a huge source of potential protein. In their place, he takes a pea protein, he said. He also takes a vitamin B complex, which helps with energy levels, and vitamin D, which can be useful in dull north country winters. Sunlight causes the body to naturally produce vitamin D. Mr. Ronas said that once the summer weather hits, he’ll probably lower his dosage. Mrs. Youngs said The Mustard Seed staff doesn’t generally recommend certain supplements to everyone across the board.
“We don’t necessarily tell everybody that you should be taking a multivitamin because it might not be what’s best for that person,” she explained. She did say, however, that whole foodbased supplements are typically the way to go, because the absorption level is higher. “So you’re getting more bang for your buck,” she said.
#ShortIntenseWorkouts
Gone are the hours of slaving away at the gym. Between work and home life, it’s hard for professionals to find time to work out for more than 30 minutes, or maybe an hour on a lucky day. This is part of the reason why programs like high intensity interval workouts, commonly known as HIIT, and functional fitness continue to grow in popularity. “It’s short, intense, and you’re out of there,” Mrs. Page said. Mrs. Graham said that at the YMCA, functional fitness is still a big deal, along with any body weight work. “The barbell class is also on fire,” she said. Mr. Page said that as long as the
Stay healthy on a budget n The first step is to make a list of the “nonnegotiables,” Katie M. Youngs, manager at Watertown’s Mustard Seed Natural Market, said. In other words, research what foods are most important to the health of you and your family. “Always stay local. That’s the best way to go,” Mrs. Youngs said. “You’re going to spend less when you can buy close to home.” Her advice to customers is to buy in bulk when possible, right to the source: the farmers. That way, the money stays local, any middleman costs are cut out and you know exactly what you’re getting.
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workout is truly intense, the body will continue to burn calories for as long as 36 hours. He also mentioned the importance of a strong strength component with an HIIT program. “That’s what helps with toning and burning more calories,” he said.
#Yoga
The common theme this year is balance, so as intense programs like functional fitness remain popular, yoga’s here to realign the scales.
“I think [yoga’s] growing from the standpoint of that there are a lot of people who need to offset what they’re doing in the fitness world,” Mr. Page said. While Page Fitness doesn’t offer yoga classes, the owners agreed that many of their clients use yoga to refresh after an intense training session. The YMCA does have yoga classes. Mrs. Graham said that from year to year, the sport’s popularity ebbs and flows. “I can’t necessarily pinpoint what it is that pulls people in and takes people away from it,” she said.
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So far this year, yoga has been very popular, along with pi/yo, a yoga and Pilates mix, and tai chi, Mrs. Graham said.
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This trend is similar to that of knowing one’s food. Mrs. Youngs explained that people are starting to realize just how much sugar they’re consuming, and trying to cut back. “People are trying to find sugar-free products. People also understand that chemical-based alternatives are not healthy either,” she said, citing aspartame as an example. More people are trying to avoid processed sugar, she said. People are turning to natural items, like honey, maple or fruit, to satisfy a sweet tooth.
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Juicing has been a health trend for a few years. While it’s not all the rage it once was — not as many people are going on juicing cleanses anymore — it has become an important part of day-to-day diets. “You’re going to juice,” Mr. Page said, adding that people are now conscious of adding enough protein and fat to their diets, “so you have a full, complete meal.” Mrs. Youngs said The Mustard Seed still gets quite a few questions about juicing. “People are not trying to go on a cleanse and hope to lose 30 pounds in a week. They’re just trying to incorporate it into the diet,” she said. “It’s a great way to get a big dose of fruits and vegetables in one drink.” The trick is to slowly work juice into a diet, Mrs. Youngs said. She recommends it: “No matter what diet you’re following, all the experts agree that fruits and vegetables are the healthiest.”
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cording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity in the U.S. has more than doubled among children, and quadrupled among adolescents in the past 30 years. Children’s fitness classes are combatting that. The YMCA offers “Born to Move,” group classes for age ranges 6 and 7 years old, 8 to 12 years old and 13 to 16 years old. The classes incorporate music and dance into exercise. “They get to take ownership of exercise at a young age,” Mrs. Graham said. Empowering children to make healthy choices goes hand-in-hand with taking control of one’s own health. Looking at the trends of knowing one’s food and decreasing one’s sugar intake, it’s clear that healthy children are a no. 1 concern. “People are realizing how much sugar their children are getting, and that’s where it’s starting,” Mrs. Youngs said, referring to the trend of cutting back on sugar. Mr. Ronas said that his children are his top motivation for staying healthy. “My kids are my greatest accountability,” he said. “I want to make sure that my kids have a great example.” n LORNA OPPEDISANO is a staff writer and editorial assistant for NNY magazines. Contact her at loppedisano@wdt.net or 661-2381.
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Tracy L. Stankavage, Liverpool, will compete for the third year in the 2015 Strongest Warrior Competition June 6 at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds.
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Not all competitioNs are about winning, and not all strength comes in huge, bulky muscles. Take the annual Strongest Warrior Competition, for example. Each year, a diverse group of strength trainers and their families come together to raise money for the Fort Drum Chapter of the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division’s Wounded Warrior Support Fund and Division Scholarship Fund. “The people are what keep you in it. The competitors. Everyone wants you to do your best,” said professional athlete Tracy
L. Stankavage. “People you’ve never met are cheering for you like they’ve known you for years. I just loved that.” Ms. Stankavage, a native of Bridgeport, N.Y., practically lives and breathes fitness. She works as a strength and conditioning coach at Strength in Motion, Liverpool. She holds the record for the 2012 Light Weight Women’s National Strongman Championship, and placed in the top five for World Lightweight Strongwoman Athlete. This is the third year she plans to compete in the Strongest Warrior Competition. To her, the day is more about the experi-
ence than about winning, she said. As opposed to other competitions, placing in the Strongest Warrior doesn’t qualify competitors for any national competitions. “In this, if you win, you win,” she said. “There’s no next step. There’s no pressure. That’s what makes it a little more fun.” The competition isn’t just for professional athletes. This year will be the third year Sgt. 1st Class Stephen King, Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness program manager at Fort Drum, plans to compete in the Strongest Warrior Competition. Weighing in at approximately 210 to 215 pounds, Mr. King said that most people
Strongest Warrior / Info WHAT: 2015 Strongest Warrior Competition WHEN: Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, 970 Coffeen St., Watertown WHO: Presented by the Fort Drum chapter of the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division. WHY: Annual event raises money for Wounded Warrior Fund and College Fund. Jeramy Freeman to speak. ONLINE: strongestwarriorcompetition.com CONTACT: strongestwarriorcomp@gmail.com. VIDEO: Visit watertowndailytimes.com and nnyliving.com to view a video of contestants training for the June 6 competition.
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Army Sgt. 1st Class Stephen King, Fort Drum, helps his son, Brandon, lift weights at the YMCA. Sgt. King and his son plan to compete in the Strongest Warrior Competition on June 6.
As for her own training, her boyfriend, a Strongman competitor himself, coaches her. Right now, Ms. Stankavage trains four days a week, alternating between heavier and lighter lifting. She stressed that it’s not all about the strength; conditioning is important. Mr. King does four days a week of heavy training. His favorite training partner is his 18-year-old son Brandon, Mr. King said. Brandon plans to participate in the Strongest Warrior Competition as well. Mr. King stressed that a key to training is listening to one’s body. Mr. King uses deliberate and tactical breathing to focus, he said, and tries to focus on the positive. “Form first,” he said, “that would be my mantra.” Ms. Stankavage and Mr. King’s focus on health doesn’t end with training. They’re conscious of what food they eat, too. They both take a multivitamin. Mr. King keeps a strict diet, focusing on more protein, less carbs and lots of water, he said. He also takes omega-3 and vitamin D. Ms. Stankavage gets most of her nutrients from whole foods, and tends to plan her meals ahead of time and cook a few days in advance. When she’s lifting, she has five gummy worms as a treat, she said. “I do have ice cream and pizza, maybe once a month,” she said. “You appreciate it more. That ice cream tastes a whole lot better when you only have it once a month.” As a woman in the industry, Ms. Stan-
kavage said she feels that she faces some amount of judgment. Because of the lack of women who lift heavy, people aren’t used to it. “My pet peeve is ‘Oh my gosh, don’t hurt yourself,’” she said. As a coach, she has to be more aggressive toward men than women, she said, adding that it takes a secure man to take advice from a woman. Part of Ms. Stankavage’s mission is to make women less intimidated in the weight room. “A lot of them only came in when I come in, and now they come in on their own,” she said. “It’s slowly turning.” Both athletes are looking forward to the Strongest Warrior Competition as a funfilled challenge for a good cause. Everybody helps everybody, Mr. King said. “People look at it and say that, ‘Those are people who are going to be all about themselves,’” he said. “And that’s not how Strongman is.” After sitting out the competition last summer to coach her clients through it, Ms. Stankavage plans to participate and coach this year. “My goal is to try to bring more and more people every year,” she said. “Because I love it. It’s fun for me.” n LORNA OPPEDISANO is a staff writer and editorial assistant for NNY magazines. Contact her at loppedisano@wdt.net or 661-2381.
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don’t mess with him when he’s lifting. But he believes in the old adage “don’t judge a book by its cover.” If someone was to approach him, he’d be happy to help. “I’ll say, ‘Yeah, of course,’” he said. “I’ll try to help people with the compound movements. It’s form first.” Mr. King teaches master resilience training at Fort Drum, and incorporates positive psychology and mental skills into every aspect of his life. Ninety percent of the time, mental toughness will outweigh physical fitness, he explained. “You have to focus on the muscle, focus on form, concentrate and clear your mind,” he said. For Ms. Stankavage, that mental toughness and physical skill go hand-in-hand. “I think what a lot of people get from it is that mental release,” she said. “I don’t think enough people take time for themselves. If I don’t get an hour or two that’s just me and I get to do whatever I want, I’ll get stir crazy.” Wellness has always been a part of Ms. Stankavage’s life. She’s played college and semi-pro soccer. She’s taught at athletic facilities in some form for the past couple years, first out west and now closer to home. Right now, Ms. Stankavage teaches two group classes and is a personal trainer. Most of her clients are women who want to learn strength training or weight loss, she said. She leads one class of 15 people on Saturday mornings who all train together for Strongman events. Ms. Stankavage said she finds it gratifying to watch their progress and see how enthusiastic and confident they have become. “It’s hard to tell which one I like more,” she said with a laugh, referring to her personal training verses coaching others.
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North Country Quilting Guild members, from left, include Harriet McMillan, Laura Davis, Dot Foley-Persons, Patty Randall and Laura Little. The guild began in 1985 as a class at the Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library, Watertown.
A stitch in time North Country Quilting Guild marks 30-year anniversary
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EvEry quilt tElls a story. stitchEd into those three layers of fiber are the details of an artist’s life. “It’s my creative outlet,” Laura Little, local artist and owner of Just Threads, Watertown, said. “Part of it is what I’m going to leave behind.” Mrs. Little ventured into the world of quilting about 30 years ago. She was just winging it, she said, until she heard that a group of quilters was meeting. She went, and has been going back ever since. These were the early days of the North Country Quilting Guild. “I think it is wonderful that we have an
organization in Watertown that for 30 years has existed,” Mrs. Little said, “and we have remained vital in all those 30 years.” The guild began as a class at Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library, and has now evolved into a group of about 100 quilters who meet every month to share projects and discuss techniques. The guild hosts a biennial quilting show at Jefferson Community College; last summer’s boasted almost 300 pieces. As a member of the Quilters Consortium of New York State, the guild is known for bringing high profile quilters to the area to lecture and teach classes. And each month, the guild members collect donations of quilts, fabric and toiletries to donate to the Victims Assistance Center and
the Children’s Home of Jefferson County as part of their “sharing and caring” program. “What I like most is the community of quilters and the fellowship of quilters,” Mrs. Little said. “Quilting is part of my lifestyle.” Quilts come in all shapes, styles and mediums, and have the potential to bring together entire communities. The Hammond Barn Quilting Trail is a project aimed to enhance the town and improve tourism in St. Lawrence County, local artist Mary B. Knapp said. The end goal is to have 50 painted quilt squares affixed to barns for the public to see; several should be up and running up June, Mrs. Knapp said.
“Most of them are age old patterns,” Mrs. Knapp said, “and it’s a way of documenting some of these patterns and bringing a little bit of life and fun into the outer reaches of rural areas.” Barn quilt trails are part of a countrywide movement, she said, describing the art as essentially murals that can appeal to all ages. While there’s an obvious difference between barn quilts and traditional quilts — the medium — the same basic principles apply to both. “It’s just a way to express yourself,” she said. “That’s how I feel on fabric or on wood. And I think everybody needs that in their life.” Like Mrs. Little, Mrs. Knapp had been sewing long before she tried her hand at quilting. About 40 years ago, she started with a quilt for her son, completed a few “hit or miss” projects, as she called them, and has never looked back. “I like traditional work, good quality work,” she said, “but I like to put a modern spin on it.” Her work has won awards and been featured in shows and on the cover of Roger Cooke’s “History of Mathematics” text book. She’s taught classes and led workshops. She makes her own fabric. She wrote the book on quilting, literally; in February 2013, her first book, “Star Quilts,” was published. By this point, Mrs. Knapp has created about 200 pieces, she said. Even after all her work and experience, she doesn’t have one favorite style. “I get bored if I do the same thing,” she said with a laugh. Despite her accolades, Mrs. Knapp stressed that her quilts are to be held, not just admired from a distance. “My idea is to use them in my lifetime,” she said. “And after I die, I don’t care if they’re faded and rotten. I want to enjoy them.” Quilting holds a different significance for
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For many, quilting is a means to express creativity while also creating something that is long-lasting.
everyone. Sometimes, it’s therapy. “It’s a drug,” Melanie J. Kimbler-Lago, local artist and Watertown Daily Times staff photographer, said. “It’s my addiction.” Ms. Kimbler-Lago began quilting about 11 years ago when her mother-in-law bought her a sewing machine. “She was trying to domesticate me, I guess,” she joked. She started off with “Quilting For Dummies,” made “this awful quilt,” as she reminisced, and after that, she was hooked. Ms. Kimbler-Lago doesn’t belong to a guild, but she does get together with a group of fellow quilters twice a month. When they started meeting, they were at difficult points in their lives. “Quilting is kind of a healing type thing,” she explained. Their art helped them mend, and then stayed with them. Ms. Kimbler-Lago’s group follows the more traditional tech-
niques, but she describes her work as “free flowing.” She’s inspired by everything from Pinterest to other people’s work to nature: anything she gravitates towards in normal life, she said. And from a project’s birth to its completion, it usually evolves. “Whatever I start out planning on doing, it doesn’t end up being that,” she said. Ms. Kimbler-Lago said her favorite part of quilting is buying the fabric. It stirs ideas, and there’s no such thing as too much of it, despite her husband’s views on the subject, she said with a laugh. What started out as a therapeutic pastime has become a huge part of Ms. Kimbler-Lago’s life. She usually quilts every night after work. “It’s a creative outlet, plus a social activity,” she said. “It’s the best of addictions.” n LORNA OPPEDISANO is a staff writer and editorial assistant for NNY magazines. Contact her at loppedisano@wdt.net or 661-2381.
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FASHION
Spring brings new and familiar wares Incorporate some suitable winter pieces into your spring wardrobe and save money this season
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With WarmEr WEathEr fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about spring clothing. In other words, pull out the dresses, shorts and sandals and put them to good use. People often think they have to go out and buy a completely new wardrobe for the changing weather, but this isn’t always the case. Knowing how to take your winter pieces and incorporate them into your spring wardrobe can save you money, time, and space in your closet. It’s actually much easier than you would think to accomplish. The first step is organizing your closet. Start by putting away any heavy winter jackets or sweaters. Make sure to keep lighter pieces like jeans, ankle boots, light jackets, and even sweaters. When you’re sorting through everything, set aside pieces you may wear in the future; think about how you would style them and what you might pair with the item. Once you’ve skimmed through your entire
closet, dresser drawers, and containers and narrowed your wardrobe down to the lighter pieces, you’re ready to start putting together outfits. Some of my favorite ways to incorporate winter clothing into a spring wardrobe is by eliminating layers. A long-sleeve dress that you may have worn in December with thick tights, boots, a sweater, and a heavy jacket is completely appropriate on its own with some sandals. It’s still a bit chilly in the spring, so wearing long sleeves or adding a light sweater over any outfit isn’t unreasonable. Another way to transition into the warm weather is by rolling up the bottom of your jeans, cuffing them, adding a cute sandal, and a short sleeve shirt on top. This is a causal, but stylish spring look. In the winter, with the bitter cold weather, it wasn’t unusual to see people layering lighter jackets with thicker ones. Put away your thermal seven-layered par-
From left, a model wears a long-sleeved houndstooth dress with a flowing knitted embellishment on the front by Tatsuaki Designs, a piece that is appropriate for spring. A model from the Hilary MacMillan show sports a long-sleeve white dress appropriate for spring. A model walks the runway wearing a black floral dress by Tatsuaki Designs that can be worn in spring. Opposite page, a model from the Soia & Kyo show shows a beige floppy hat that can be worn in the spring. The models were at the World Mastercard Toronto Fashion Week, which the writer attended in late March.
ear muffs. As pictured above, try a floppy hat or basket-woven hat for spring. Floppy hats were huge last fall/winter season and will continue to be a staple piece into the spring/summer season. Now is also the time to show off bold statement piece necklaces that you may have worn only for holiday parties in December. Rusted silver, fringe, and crystals are all huge trends in jewelry for spring. Chances are if you’re a big jewelry person, you probably have some of these in your armor from the holiday season. Speaking of spring accessories, the ’70s styles are one of the biggest trends this year. There wasn’t a designer last season who didn’t have a little bit of this time period incorporated into their pieces. A quick, easy, and cheap way to get a ’70s inspired look is by taking a belt you wore around your hips on your jeans this win-
ter and bring it a bit higher to your waist. These next few months you will see belts thin and thick being worn in this fashion. You can add them to anything from a dress, to a sweater, to a short sleeve shirt. My favorite way to wear this trend would be taking a wider style belt and tying it around a long sleeve maxi- dress. Neckerchiefs are another huge trend this season. Continuing with the ’70s inspiration, this chic new way to add a little “wow” to your outfit is going to be everywhere. It is mostly shown on dresses and blouses, but you can wear this however you please and still look chic. Take a thinner scarf from this winter or a scarf you may have tied around your hand bag and loosely knot it on your neck and tie it off to the side. It’s as simple as that, and your scarf is now wearable in any season. There are many trends forecasted
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ka and opt to keep a duster coat or trench visible in your closet. It tends to be windy and rainy in these spring months, so keeping a light jacket on hand is always a good idea. Remember, you can’t go wrong throwing a sweater or a cardigan over a short sleeve shirt. My biggest tip is to take advantage of the weather being in between the sweltering hot and bitter cold temperatures. Spring is a perfect time to show off pieces of your outfit without hiding them behind an enormous coat or wearing minimal pieces in the summer because it is so hot. You can show off a cute sheer long sleeve shirt or even dress that is usually hiding between layers of coats and sweaters. Spring is a fantastic time to play with accessories as well. In the winter, people tend to stick to knitted hats, beanies and
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for this spring/summer season that you can recreate just with the clothes already in your closet. You will be amazed with your success! My best tip is to not eliminate something just because you think it’s only worn in the fall/winter. There are
Spring is a perfect time to show off pieces of your outfit without hiding them behind an enormous coat or wearing minimal pieces in the summer because it is so hot. so many pieces that can be transitioned between both temperatures and seasons. Keep an open mind when going through your closet, and really think about how you could style each piece before you decide to keep it or put it away for next year. Note: The outfits pictured with this column are from various designers whose collections were shown on the runway during the World Mastercard Toronto Fashion Week held in March at Dave Pecaut Square.
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katie machia, 17, is a Watertown resident completing her last year of high school. She writes about fashion on her blog, www. theaisleofstyle.com. She also models part time for print and runway shows. Contact her at theaisleof style@gmail.com. Her column appears quarterly in NNY Living.
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Try a plant-based diet and enjoy many new surprises n Eat a little less meat and lots more fruits and vegetables
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I have recently rejoIned the real world after an eight-day visit to my past life in Breckenridge, Colo. The town where the little darlings were born and I had my very first food venture, Off the Beaten Path — A Dessert Company. Taking a break from reality for a few days has enumerable benefits. There are new restaurants to experience, funky coffee shops to people watch in, yoga studios to become centered in, and different kitchen stores to go broke in. There is finally time to catch up on my “someday-I’ll-get-to-that” pile of books. Mark Bittman’s “Food Matters” has been patiently waiting to open my eyes and make me realize the enormous impact of my food choices on my health and the planets. It has been a slow and painful awakening, even humbling to a large degree, but well worth the effort If you are a close friend and are familiar with my dark side, I would appreciate it if you stop reading this just put it down and go do something else. Don’t ask questions just do as you are told. Ok, now that they are gone, I can come clean with the horrible truth. I spend an inordinate amount of time, usually on catering jobs, grousing about vegetarians. I don’t have anything against them personally it just feels a little elitist or self-righteous to not eat meat. Wait, that wasn’t even the horrible truth. Here goes.
After reading Bittman’s book, a plant-based diet really makes a lot of sense to me. He proposes eating with an “everything-inmoderation” approach it is not necessarily a “diet” but a way of life. Eat a little less meat and lots more fruits and vegetables. Eat whole grains, legumes and more fruits and vegetables. Avoid processed foods, fast food, refined carbohydrates and eat even more fruits and vegetables. Animal protein is OK, just not in the quantity that we Americans have been eating it. Buy local and in season, organic if possible. Getting to know the farmer that
How lucky are we to live in a place that allows us the the joy of farmer’s markets, locally crafted foods and beverages, farm-fresh eggs and cheese made from the milk of your neighbor’s dairy herd? raised the beef or grew the vegetables is even better. I have turned over a new leaf and am giving the plant-based way of life a try. I’ve already lost a few pounds and feel pretty good. It has not been that hard determining what to eat, oatmeal for breakfast, vegetable frittata for lunch and dinner is a salad with grilled fish or chicken and lots of vegetables. So far, the most difficult thing about being plant based is keeping it a secret from my staff and friends. Who can I blame when life is stressful? How can I make jokes about vegetarians anymore? I am a little lost. This situation is almost as bad as having to admit to your boyfriend that he was right and you were wrong. This is not something I have any personal experience with, of course.
Getting away from home is wonderful but returning is even better. How lucky are we to live in a place that allows us the privilege of interacting with the people that raise our food, the joy of farmer’s markets, locally crafted foods and beverages, farm fresh eggs and cheese made from the milk of your neighbor’s dairy herd. Life is good. Boo Wells is chef and owner of the Farm House Kitchen, a catering company and cooking school in Sackets Harbor. Contact her at sacketsfarm housekitchen@gmail.com or visit www. thefarmhousekitchen.com.
Vegetable frittata INGReDIeNTs 6 extra-large eggs 6 egg whites ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup 2 percent milk 2 Tablespoon scallion, finely sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1 large shallot, diced ½ red bell pepper, diced 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced 2 Tbs. freshly grated Parmesan Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
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Whisk the eggs and egg whites, cheese, milk, scallions, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. In an ovenproof 10-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the shallot, and sauté until translucent. Add the zucchini and bell pepper and sauté until lightly browned and coated with the olive oil. Turn the heat to medium high and pour the eggs into the pan. Let the eggs set for several seconds, and then, with a heatproof spatula, gently stir the eggs, starting from the center. This will make the frittata puff up more in the oven. Lift the edges so that the eggs flow to the bottom. When the frittata is half set, sprinkle on Parmigianino and transfer the pan to the heated oven. Cook for about 10 minutes, until puffed and golden. Cut into wedges and serve.
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