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CONTENTS

HOLIDAYS 2017 Volume 6, No. 5

ON THE COVER | Kelly Reinhardt is shown taking cookies from her oven in Sackets Harbor.

Each holiday season she hosts a cookie bake-off where friends compete to see who can create the sweetest holiday treat. |

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Out & About NNY events calendar NNY Food Feature Healthy recipes from Live Yum

STORY 20 COVER Holiday celebrations throughout NNY

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Cookie Contest Bakers see who can make the sweetest holiday treat

that are sure to WOW

Shopping 39 Non-chain Guide Shop local in NNY

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Trends for 2017 34 Gift Hot gifts on the market

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n this special issue NNY Living, Kelly Reinhardt of hungry?” requires a game of charades from the front seat just to get anyone’s attention, dad’s Sackets Harbor tidily sums up the holiday experience for not always at his best. This is where the noise-canceling feature is probably most many of us: “All day long, there’s yellbeneficial, although I suspect my kids have ing and fighting, and there’s music heard many of these words before. I suppose I should consider putting noise-canceling playing,” she says.

Okay, I took Kelly’s comment headphones at the top of my list of gifts for my wife; I know she’s heard these words a way, way out of context. (For the proper context, please see few times before and would likely appreciate the ability to hit the mute button on me. freelance writer Eli Anderson’s This issue also offers a sampling of feature about Kelly and her friends community events that have become holiday gathering each year for a friendly cookie-baking competition.) traditions in the north country. Freelance But the holidays can be hectic, writer Norah Machia provides details on celebrations such as the Clayton Christparticularly if travel is involved.

Brian Kelly To help with this, freelance mas Parade, which is now in its 54th year; Christmas in Croghan, an annual event since contributor Katie Machia offers tips on how to ensure a relaxing trip by air, including 1998; and Lowville’s Home for the Holidays Festival, items to bring along to make the trip more comfortable. now in its 15th year.

I encourage everyone to get out and attend at least Katie also offers a gift guide that may prompt ideas for unusual presents for the hard-to-shop-for or the one of the traditional events featured in Norah’s story and I’m sure there are other time-honored celebrations younger generation.

One item that makes both of Katie’s lists is noisein just about every north country community.

We at NNY Living wish all a happy holiday. canceling headphones. I assume they do help make air travel more relaxing, but I’m not sure if the same holds true for long car rides. My kids have headphones and, Enjoy, I’ll admit, they seem pretty content on trips. But when getting an answer to a simple question like “Anybody

Neal Burdick is the retired editor of St. Lawrence University Magazine and a freelance writer who lives in Canton. In this issue, he writes about finding the perfect holiday tree and his memories from childhood surrounding Christmas.

Lenka P. Walldroff is a north country transplant, Lenka lives and works in Jefferson County with her family. In this issue she writes about the history of Jacques Cartier in Northern New York.

Holly Boname is the associate magazine editor for NNY Magazines. She lives in Clayton where she enjoys the 1000 Islands. In this issue she highlights the non-chain locally owned stores to find the perfect holiday gift.

Katie Machia is a Watertown native and sophomore at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She writes about everything from the outdoors to fashion. In this issue she features unique items for holiday shopping.

Norah Machia is a former Watertown Daily Times reporter and freelance writer who lives in Watertown with her husband. In this issue she writes the cover story about holiday traditions in the tri-county region.

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Nicole Caldwell is a writer and editor based out of Redwood, NY. Her work has appeared in Mother Earth News, Martha Stewart Living, Thrillist, Playgirl and many other publications. Reach her at nicole. caldwell@betterfarm.org.

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Silver Bench Jewelry ...................14 St. Lawrence County Chamber ...46 Sunnycrest Flowers ....................14 Tailwater Lodge ...........................31 The Orchestra of NNY ..................44 TIYLO .........................................43 Tuggers ......................................38 Tunes 92.5 .................................38 Waite Motorsports ......................47 Waite Toyota ..............................46 Watertown Savings Bank ..............2

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Sunday, November 19

North Country Community College 34th annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., NCCC campus, 23 Santanoni Drive, Saranac Lake. Original arts, authentic crafts and antiques will be available. Information: North Country Community College, (518) 891-2915.

Monday, November 20

SyracuseFirst Buy Local Bash, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Central Regional Market, 2100 Park St. Going into its 8th year, the Buy Local Bash brings community members and local merchants together for a social, shopping and tasting event to highlight the locally owned, independent businesses of Central New York. This fundraising event helps to spread awareness and support for SyracuseFirst’s mission of educating the community about the importance of buying local while also kicking off Buy Local Month, an effort to increase support for local independent merchants during the holiday season. Cost: $15 each or 2 for $25. Information, sponsorships and vendor opportunities: buylocalbash.syracusefirst.org

Thousand Islands Museum Festival of Trees, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday, Thousand Islands Museum, 312 James Street, Clayton. Local businesses, organizations and families bring in and decorate trees or other holiday displays.

Admission is free, but visitors are asked to bring in a nonperishable item for our “Fill the Boat” campaign which fills our

The Thousand Islands Young Leadership Organization 8th annual Christmas Masquerade Ball is set for Friday, Dec. 1 from 8 p.m. to midnight at Clayton Opera House, Riverside Drive, Clayton.

The community is invited to the festive celebration and fundraiser that features live music, a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and silent and live auction items from local businesses.

The tradition of the Christmas Masquerade Ball dates back to 2009. With each successive year it has grown larger, with 2017 marking its 9th anniversary and the largest Ball yet.

Initially created to provide support to the “Clayton Christmas Fund,” a charitable fund organized by the Clayton Sons of the American Legion and the local Boy Scout Troop, the Ball’s success quickly grew to enable additional donations to local food pantries in Clayton, Depauville and Alexandria Bay, as well as to the Paynter Senior Center and the Alexandria Central School Backpack Program.

Since 2009, over $50,000 has been raised and distributed to those in need in our river communities. In addition to the beneficiaries listed above, TIYLO has been fortunate enough to be able to make donations to the Indian River, Thousand Islands and Hammond Central School Backpack Programs and to food pantries serving additional river communities, such as Cape Vincent, Hammond, Orleans, LaFargeville and Redwood.

Visit TIYLO.org or the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, 1000islands-clayton.com, to purchase tickets and learn more.

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Tuesday, November 14 through Friday, December 22

9th Annual Thousand islands Young Leadership Masquerade Ball

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St. Lawrence skiff with food for the local food pantry. Vote for your favorite display. Cost: Free. Information: 686-5794.

Friday, November 24 through Sunday, November 26

Adirondack Christmas, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Main St., Old Forge. Shop the unique shops in the Central Adirondack Mountains. Local clubs, civic groups and businesses, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in town and families will be treated to old-fashioned horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, caroling, tree lightings, a light parade, Zoo Mobile, Moose River farm animals and book signing, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Cost: Free.

Information: Old Forge Information Center, 369-6983 or oldforgeny.com.

Friday, December 1 through Sunday, December 3

Samaritan Medical Center Festival of Trees Gala, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. public viewing of trees; 6 p.m. gala dinner and live auction, Dulles State Office Building, Watertown. Along with a public viewing, special events are planned. The Gala takes place at the State Office Building with cocktails, music, a gourmet dinner and silent auction of selected trees.

Cost: $75 per person; a silent auction to purchase trees will be on-going throughout the weekend of the festival. Information/Tickets: samaritanhealth.com/ festivaloftrees

Friday, December 1

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Christmas tree lighting, Upper James Street, Alexandria Bay. Join the village of Alexandria Bay as it lights the annual Christmas tree. Santa will also be available to meet & greet. Cost: Free.

Information: Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce, 482-9531 or alexbay.org.

Watertown Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting ceremony, 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m., Washington St. to Public Square, Watertown. Downtown Watertown will be full of holiday cheer and bustling with activity as Mayor Joseph M. Butler Jr. and members of the Watertown City Council host the annual Christmas

Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Public Square. This year’s theme will be “A Garland City Christmas.” The holiday festivities will begin at 6:15 p.m. on the north side of Public Square with a musical performance by the General Brown Junior/Senior High Chorus. A musical performance by the Jefferson Singers will follow at 6:30 p.m. and the award-winning Northern Blend Chorus will perform at 6:45 p.m. At 7:00 p.m., the annual Christmas Parade, featuring a special guest from the North Pole, will travel through Public Square. Following the parade at approximately 7:45 p.m., Mayor Joseph M. Butler Jr. and members of the City Council will officially kick off the holiday season with a countdown to turn on the City’s holiday music and light display. After the parade and tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be greeting children in the Public Square Gazebo until 8:45 p.m. Mulled cider and hot cocoa will be served free of charge during the event courtesy of the Downtown Business Association. Cost: Free. Information: (315) 788-4503.

Friday, December 1 through Saturday, December 2

30th annual Sparkle Village Holiday Craft Show & Sale, Friday, 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Harrletstown Town Hall, 39 Main St., Saranac Lake. The annual Sparkle Village Arts & Crafts Fair features a variety of vendors with assorted hand-crafted items, including foods, mittens, crafts, and even holiday wreaths. Sponsored by the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $2. Information: Harrietstown Town Hall, (518) 891-1990.

Saturday, December 2

14th annual Kris Kringle Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tasting Room at the Thousand Islands Winery, 43298 Seaway Ave., Suite 1, Alexandria Bay. This event is a local tradition and similar to the Kris Kringle Markets found in Germany. There will be mulled spiced wine, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. Local holiday craft vendors display works for purchase.

Cost: Free. Information: thousandislandswinery.com.

Saturday, December 2

“A Rock N’ Roll Christmas” Clayton’s 55th annual parade in lights, 6 p.m., Downtown Clayton. Enjoy the annual parade with floats decorated with Christmas lights, music and entertainment. Cost: Free. Information: 1000islandsclayton. com/christmas-parade

Thursday, December 7

23rd Annual BCA Architects Engineers Children’s Gift and Fund Drive, 4 to 8 p.m., The Paddock Club, 1 Public Square, Watertown. Brighten the holidays for a child in need. Participate by bringing two unwrapped toys, one for a boy and one for a girl (no stuffed animals). If unable to attend event, drop toys off at BCA Architects Engineers, 327 Mullin St., Watertown. Cost: Free.

Information: 782-8130.

Friday, December 8 through Sunday, December 10

Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll, 5 to 7 p.m., Lake Placid. A Lake Placid tradition, the Stroll is a family and couples weekend chock full of events, entertainment, parties, and dining specials and shopping in the winter wonderland of Lake Placid. The weekend includes lots of free kid’s activities. Santa will be making an appearance in several locations throughout the weekend. For couples, there will also be dining specials and live entertainment into the late evening hours.

Information: Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, (518) 523-2445.

Friday, December 8 through Sunday, December 9

3rd Annual Tastes & Talents of the North Country, Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Lawrence Centre Mall Arena, 6100 St. Lawrence Centre. The 3rd annual show offers holiday shoppers a venue to purchase unique handcrafted and homemade gift items from vendors across New York.

Cost: $3; 12 and younger Free. Information: (315) 386-4000.

TELL US ABOUT IT — Have an event you would like to include in NNY Living? Email us at nnyliving@wdt.net with the details or visit nnyliving.com and click Events.

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Annual amateur cookie competition a sweet treat

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AMANDA MORRISON n NNY LIVING Kelly E. Reinhardt has a selection of holiday-themed cook books to inspire baking in her annual Christmas cookie bake-off.

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That’s the case for Sackets Harbor resident Kelly E. Reinhardt, who for the past six years has hosted a Christmas cookie decorating contest with several of her close friends. She said the first contest was a spur-of-the-moment idea – she had invited her friends over so they could all use her large kitchen to bake cookies for their families and friends, and then she decided to raise the stakes.

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“We baked cookies all day long,” Kelly said, “and then I said, ‘care to make it interesting?’ So, everyone picked their two best cookies and we took a photo of them and posted it on Facebook so people could vote for their favorite.”

That first year, in 2011, the cookies were pretty straightforward: a couple of wreaths and a couple of snowflakes. Even so, Kelly said she was surprised with the response she and her friends received.

“That year we got like 60 people who voted, and they loved it,” she said.

Some Facebook friends voted for the biggest cookie, some voted for the best frosting job, and others joked about need-

ing a taste test before making their final decision. Regardless, all seemed excited to cast their vote, commenting on the post with the number that corresponded to their favorite cookie.

As years passed, a few more of Kelly’s friends got involved in the competition, cookie designs became more elaborate, and more “judges” began to chime in on the online voting process. Last year, around 600 people voted during the 24hour judging window.

“Wow I am so impressed!” said one commenter. “You all have come a long way.”

“Impressive,” typed another.

“You guys have really stepped up your game over the years!”

AMANDA MORRISON n NNY LIVING Kelly E. Reinhardt hosts an annual cookie cook-off for the holidays at her Sackets Harbor home.

AMANDA MORRISON n NNY LIVING The coveted trophy passed between winners of their annual Christmas cookie bake-off.

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Kelly – who decorates wedding cakes as a hobby – said she and her friends are all “foodies,” which makes the annual contest just a bit more fun and competitive.

In the weeks before the contest, she said, some of her friends will browse Pinterest for creative decorating ideas and others may purchase unique or intricate cookie cutters.

The day of the contest, typically the Sunday before Christmas, she and her friends enjoy glasses of Prosecco while they bake and fill tins of cookies for their relatives. After that, it’s all business as the decorating begins.

“All day long, there’s yelling and fighting, and there’s music playing,” she said.

“And then when we start decorating our cookies, it gets totally silent. It’s hilarious.”

Over the years, cookie decorations have ranged from Christmas trees and snowmen to candy canes and reindeer, with each year’s cookies seeming more ornate than the last.

“A couple of years ago we made a little trophy out of a cookie cutter, and it says, ‘World’s Best Cookie Decorator’,” Kelly said. “It goes home with the owner of whichever cookie wins.”

Other than that, she said, the winner earns the right to brag about his or her cookie until the next competition comes along.

Kelly admits that the annual contest may not seem like much, but it is a tradition that she and her friends look forward to year after year. In fact, she said, the cookie decorating contest has outlasted a large holiday cocktail party she used to host, because it is fun, simple, and allows her to spend quality time with her friends around the holidays.

“The same people come year after year,” she said. “My girlfriends from Sackets Harbor, and a couple of guys. I think it’s cute.”

The small group of friends all take turns cooking, cleaning, helping one another bake, and swapping stories. In fact, pregnancies and other life events have been announced at the annual get-together.

It’s for these memories that Kelly hopes the cookie contest will continue for many years to come… …or maybe it’s because her cookies have won two out of the six contests so far. With her cookie taking second place last year, she’s out to reclaim bragging rights this December.

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his year give the gift of wellness, great food, and community! For the Love of Food and Yoga combines 100 yoga lessons— such as mindfulness, exploration, and presence—with 100 delicious vegetarian recipes. The combination of lessons and recipes is designed to nourish body, mind, and soul. With 200 photos taken along the St. Lawrence River, the book is also a visually rich exploration of our amazing Northern New York home.

Please visit our website (liveyum.com) and blog (blog.liveyum.com) to access new recipes and find out where we’ll be for our upcoming Live Yum events.

Below, we offer you one of our favorite, go-to dessert recipes from For the Love of Food and Yoga, our Mousse Mountains, and also two new recipes, our Pick Me Up Puttanesca and Celestial Cranberry Compote, to share during this holiday season! We wish you health, happiness, time spent with loved ones, and great peace now and beyond!

Celestial Cranberry Compote (vegan) We’re crazy about cranberries and our Celestial Cranberry Compote really is out-of-this-world! Cranberries are ultra-rich in antioxidants and have been shown to help with urinary tract infections, improve immune function, and prevent certain types of cancer. You may use this with your favorite savory dishes or as a topping for oatmeal or dessert. Make our Celestial Cranberry Compote for the week for a delicious go-to food with many applications. Makes about 2 cups.

What you’ll need: 2 cups cranberries ¼ cup pure maple syrup ¼ cup dates (chopped) ¼ cup packed orange zest Ground Himalayan salt (to taste) ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon Dash of ground cumin 2/3 cups water ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract 3 drops of food grade lemon essential oil (we like St. Larry’s Organic Oils, Lotions & Potions)

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1. Combine cranberries, maple syrup, dates, orange zest, salt, cinnamon, cumin, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring ingredients to a boil and then simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until all cranberries pop.

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Mousse Mountains (vegan) These desserts are no-bake, making them very simple to make. For when you feel like you need a little bit of extra surrender and balance, indulge in these chocolate-lovers’ tofu-based chocolate mousses. For vegan variations, choose vegan chocolate chips. These desserts are easy and divine. Each recipe serves 4-8.

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1 lb. silken tofu (room temperature) 10 oz. (one bag) premium dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tsp. pure vanilla (optional) 5-7 drops pure food grade orange essential oil Himalayan salt coarsely ground (to taste) Garnish with orange peel

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1 lb. silken tofu (room temperature) 10 oz. (one bag) milk chocolate chips 1 cup smooth peanut butter Garnish with ¼ cup unsalted peanuts (roasted with sea salt to taste and chopped)

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1 lb. silken tofu (room temperature) 10 oz. (one bag) premium dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tsp. pure vanilla (optional) 4 drops pure food grade peppermint essential oil ¼ tsp. Himalayan salt (coarsely ground) or to taste Garnish with fresh mint leaves

1. Puree tofu in blender or mixer.

2. Melt chocolate chips over double boiler, stirring constantly.

4. Pour chocolate mixture over pureed tofu in blender or mixer and blend with tofu until smooth, fully combined and lightened slightly in color.

5. ransfer mousse into individual serving dishes (possibly martini glasses) and immediately cool in refrigerator for at least two hours. Garnish as appropriate before serving. Serve cold.

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3. Add remaining ingredients of Mousse Mountain variety of choice.

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Pick Me Up Puttaneska (vegan) Our Pick Me Up Puttanesca recipe packs a delightful boost for the senses! An aromatic sautéed garlic and onion sauce base is accentuated by the robust flavors and colors of large capers, olives, and diced tomatoes. The lemon zest adds an energizing twist and balances the richness of the sauce. This is a vegan dish. We suggest trying it without cheese. Our Puttanesca recipe has all the ingredients needed for a delicious weeknight pick me up!

What you’ll need:

1-¼ cups olive oil 3 large bulbs garlic (cloves peeled and finely diced) 1 white onion (finely diced) ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper (or to taste) Himalayan salt and pepper (to taste) 1 lb. of your favorite spaghetti ¾ cup large capers (size matters … as big as you can find!)

½ cup kalamata olives (roughly chopped) 1 cup canned diced tomatoes (juices drained) 1T lemon juice 3T parsley (chopped, plus more for garnish) 1T lemon zest

1. Pour olive oil into a medium saucepan. Add diced garlic and onion. Allow to simmer over very low heat, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes.

2. Transfer oil mixture to food processor with red pepper, salt, and pepper. Blend until just combined. Set aside.

3. Prepare spaghetti per package instructions or until al dente.

4. Transfer blended oil mixture into a large saucepan over medium heat. Add capers, olives, and tomatoes.

Add cooked spaghetti and combine with sauce.

5. Remove puttanesca from heat and add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Combine with puttanesca.

6. Serve hot in bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest.

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here is a myriad of traditional events that will be celebrated by north country residents during the upcoming holiday season, and several will benefit their communities as well. These will include numerous holiday parades, displays and performances throughout Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

It’s not unusual for organizers to spend months in the planning stages creating a special way for both children and adults to celebrate the holidays. The north country has many events organized by businesses, and others, by volunteers, who donate their time to make the season brighter for so many people.

While some of these traditional events are free, others have a charge or request donations. Most are well-known by residents who anticipate and look forward to the annual holiday celebrations that have become established traditions in their communities.

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A North Country Festival of Trees, Watertown

This event is a major fund-raiser for the Samaritan Medical Center and the Watertown Family YMCA. It raised close to $128,000 for children’s services and programs last year, said Michelle Nickles, community relations coordinator, Samaritan Medical Center Foundation.

This year’s festival theme will be “The Stories of Christmas” and it will be held from Dec. 1 to 3 at the Dulles State Office Building. Numerous businesses and organizations will decorate trees for the event, or in some cases, donate trees to be decorated by volunteers.

More than 50 trees and wreaths are expected to be on display this year. The trees will be judged and offered for sale at the end of the event to raise funds to benefit local children. The proceeds will support Samaritan’s pediatric healthcare services and programs, along with the YMCA’s Scholarship for Kids Programs.

In the past, some trees have also been purchased and then donated to organizations such as the Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County, the Watertown Urban Mission and the Credo Community Center, to display at their offices or residential facilities.

“We're so fortunate each year to have such strong support from the community,” Ms. Nickles said.

The three-day event includes an opening night gala, and musical performances throughout the weekend by local schools, dance studios and choral groups. There is also a traditional father/daughter dance, called the Sugarplum Ball, which has attracted hundreds of participants in the past.

A donation bin will also be set up for new or gently used pajamas to be given to families in need. For more information, visit. www.samaritanhealth.com TIMES FILE PHOTO

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Clayton Christmas Parade and Fireworks

Fireworks may not seem like the first thing that comes to mind as part of a holiday celebration, but when they are set off over the St. Lawrence River, they are something special to view.

“The fireworks seem so much brighter in the cold air,” said Alex Buduson, events coordinator, Clayton Chamber of Commerce. “People have a great view from the docks.”

They have been a holiday tradition in Clayton, providing a spectacular finish to an annual parade that has been held downtown for the past 54 years.

More than 60 floats participated in last year’s parade.

The parade and fireworks are scheduled for Dec. 2, and the theme of this year’s parade is a “Rock ‘N Roll Christmas.” The parade will feature members of the official drumline for The Buffalo Bills, called Downbeat Percussion. This group of musicians not only performs at the football games, but also at parades, schools and events throughout the Northeast and Canada.

The Clayton Christmas Parade will start at 6 p.m. followed by the fireworks. It’s organized by the Clayton Chamber of Commerce and the Clayton Christmas Parade and Fireworks community organization.

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Lights on the River, Lisbon Beach, Ogdensburg

The “Lights on the River” holiday event not only provides numerous eye- popping Christmas light displays, but it also serves as a collection site for donated items that are distributed to 15 food pantries throughout St. Lawrence County, said president Jon Santamoor.

The holiday lights will be displayed from Dec. 15 to 23 along a one-mile stretch against the backdrop of the St. Lawrence River on the Lisbon Beach Camping Grounds in Ogdensburg. The holidaythemed light displays have been designed by members of the community for the past seven years, and have attracted visitors from throughout the north country and Canada.

Admission to the display is free, but donations are encouraged.

A variety of items will be accepted, including food, personal care items, cleaning supplies, baby care items and cash donations, which can be dropped off at the light display. Many businesses also provide monetary donations in advance.

The north country event was modeled after “Lights on the Lake” in Onondaga County, and was started by a group of community members looking to stage a similar holiday light display, and at the same time, benefit the community, Mr. Santamoor said.

More than $100,000 has been raised for local food pantries since the event was started. Donations have been made to food pantries in Canton, Gouverneur, Heuvelton, Lisbon, Massena, Norwood, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Richville and Waddington.

For more information, visit www.lightsontheriver.org

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BCA Architects & Engineers Children’s Gift & Fund Drive, Watertown

This annual event is hosted by BCA Architects & Engineers, along with the Paul G. and Kathleen E. Carr Foundation. The 23rd Annual Children’s Gift and Fund Drive will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Paddock Club, inside the Paddock Arcade, Watertown.

Those attending the event are asked to bring two donated gifts (unwrapped), one for a boy and one for a girl. Organizers request no stuffed animals be donated.

Monetary donations in lieu of toys are also welcome. Those who cannot attend the event may drop off donations at the BCA office at 327 Mullin Street.

Last year’s event raised approximately $14,000 in contributions, and more than 550 toys were donated, said Kelly E. Reinhardt, director of business development for BCA Architects & Engineers.

There were 38 nonprofit agencies that benefited from the event last year. After the gifts were donated, they were delivered to these agencies, which distributed them to hundreds of children in Jefferson County.

Monetary donations were used to buy additional gifts, and food for families to prepare a holiday meal.

Admission to the party, which will feature drinks and hors d’oeuvres, is just the two unwrapped toys. There is no invitation required. For more information, contact kreinhardt@thebcgroup.com.

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This is a signature event of the Lewis County Historical Society, which attracts more than 1,000 visitors each year, said Jerry Perrin, office manager.

The festival will start Nov. 16th through Nov. 19th at the historical society, 7552 South State Street, Lowville. It will feature a large Lionel Train display, a Christmas village, decorated trees and wreaths, and gingerbread houses. There will also be raffles and silent auction items, along with a gift shop featuring Lewis County gifts.

The event will continue from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 24, with a visit by a gift-giving Santa starting at 7 p.m. It will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 25, featuring a theater production of “A Christmas Carol� by members of the Adirondack Community Chorus starting at 7:30 p.m. A free will offering will be taken.

This is the 15th year of the festival, and all events are free to the public, Mr. Perrin said. The nonprofit organization even hosts school classes at the start of the event to view the displays of decorated trees and gingerbread houses.

The money raised from the festival will be used for the maintenance of the Lowville Temple (formerly the Masonic Temple) building, and the General Walter Martin Mansion in Martinsburg, a stone mansion built in 1805 which is currently under restoration.

For more information, visit www.lewiscountyhistory.org.

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Christmas in Croghan

The “Christmas in Croghan” event is very family-oriented, and is free to the public, said organizer Carol Schneeberger.

“The idea was first brought forth from a conversation between two business owners reminiscing about the ‘good ole days’ and how nice it would be to have a Christmas celebration where friends and neighbors could come downtown just to visit and wish each other a Merry Christmas,” she said.

It was also thought the event could give children an opportunity to “sit on Santa’s lap,” she added. The Croghan Improvement Association (consisting of downtown businesses owners) was formed, and sponsored the first “Christmas in Croghan” event in 1998.

This year’s event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on December 8, and is for both adults and children, said Mrs. Schneeberger.

“People of all ages seem to just love this event - it is sort a step back in time with folks having conversations, horse drawn wagon rides for all, Santa, and carolers on the streets,” she said.

The St. Stephen’s Church Carillion Bells will be playing, and the church’s youth group will be selling hot dogs (which many people seem to enjoy while waiting in line for the free horse drawn wagon rides, Mrs. Schneeberger added).

There will also be the opportunity to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Croghan Fire Hall, and the Railway Historical Society on Main Street also will be open to visitors, offering free treats such as popcorn, cookies and hot chocolate.

The downtown businesses on Main Street in Croghan will extend their hours from 6 to 8 p.m. to give people an opportunity for additional holiday shopping, and Beaver River Central School students will be singing Christmas Chorales.

“There are normally hundreds of people on the Main Street just visiting with folks as they make their way to each open business, with some even choosing to do Christmas shopping,” she added.

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What does a chivalrous Gallic king, a martyred Catholic saint, a French explorer, and one of the longest rivers in North America have in common? This edition’s history column is devoted to all the Francophiles out there!

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he name of Jacques Cartier is known throughout the world. In Quebec and northern France the number of eponymous buildings, public places, roads, statues, and bridges are legion. The Thousand Islands are no exception- Jacques Cartier State Park, and the Jacques Cartier Dining Room are examples that come readily to mind. There’s also the famous jeweler, although they’re not the same Jacques Cartier, I’m afraid.

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Having the explorer’s name attached to a storied jeweler would have lent the latter a bit of an Indiana Jones-esque cache.

Jacques Cartier, the explorer, was born in France in December of 1491. Through family connections, Cartier was introduced to King Francis I in 1534, and thus, to the history books. At the time, King Francis was intent upon bringing France out of the intellectual darkness of the Middle Ages and up to cultural par with the Italian states, that were, at the time, in the throes of the Renaissance. Francis was so committed to this goal that he did nothing less than convince the posterchild of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci himself, to come to France as his guest ( Da Vinci spent the final three years of his life in Francis’s court, eventually dying there in 1519.) It was Francis’s hope that, in addition to his own patronage and support of arts and culture within his realm, da Vinci would help to inspire and infuse his court with art, beauty, literature, science and philosophy.

Jacques Cartier was to play another important role in Francis’s grand planto

bring glory (and some much needed cash) to the French court. Overseas exploration and colonization could be a lucrative enterprise that would help to pay for Francis’s cultural endeavors while increasing the French status on the world stage, and maybe help to fund France’s near-constant battles with the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V. The king had previously invited the Florentine explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano to explore the eastern coast of North America on behalf of France in 1524, but it was Cartier who received the actual commission in 1534. Francis’s seafaring explorer would make three separate trips to North American between the years of 1534 and 1542.

The first, on which he embarked in April of 1534, had the specific purpose of discovering a western passage to Asia and its lucrative trade markets. Cartier spent the majority of his first voyage exploring what is known today as the Gulf of St. Lawrence and parts of Newfoundland. It was during this trip that he also met with various Native American tribes, including the St. Lawrence Iroquoians, who he rather irritated by planting a 32-foot cross on their land bearing the inscription “Long Live the King of France”- thereby claiming the land in the name of the King. Cartier returned to France in September 1534, sure that he had reached Asia (and to his credit, he wasn’t the first European explorer to be thus confused.)

Cartier’s second trip commenced in May of 1535. After his arrival to North America, the adventurer set about exploring the present day St. Lawrence River for the first time. Some historic sources claim that the St. Lawrence River was thus named because Cartier arrived at its estuary on the feast day of St. Lawrence- the Catholic saint and archdeacon who was martyred by order of the Roman Emperor Valerian on August 10, 258 A.D. Cartier’s expedition eventually reached the Iroquoian capital of Stadacona, present day Quebec City, and after a few days’ respite,

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After helping to fortify the colony, overseeing the planting of crops, and leaving instructions with the colonial government, Cartier left Charlesbourg-Royal in September of 1541 to look for the Kingdom of Saguenay. Unfortunately for his expedition, bad weather and rapids on the Ottawa River prevented any in-depth explorations and he went home to France rather emptyhanded.

Cartier left behind a legacy that far exceeds the many roadways, monuments, and delicious local French restaurants named in his honor.

In addition to his many explorations, Jacques Cartier is to thank every time anyone anywhere refers to the United States’ northern neighbor. He was the first European to use the word “Canada” to designate the present-day country- even if it did stem from a bit of a misunderstanding.

The name “Canada” is derived from the Huron-Iroquois word kanata which means

“village”- not, as Cartier understood, the native word for the land mass. Based on that misassumption, Cartier began to call the Iroquoians “Canadiens”- as inhabitant of the land; the term eventually expanded to include French settlers as well. By the mid-19th century, the name was applied to colonies loyal to the British Crown in that part of the world, and then, British North America in general.

While other Europeans explored the ea stern parts of Canada previous to Cartier, Jacques Cartier was the first European to explore the interior eastern part of the country. His surveys consolidated France's claim of the territory that would later be colonized as New France (a.k.a. French Canada.) Cartier was also one of the first Europeans to formally acknowledge the New World as a separate land mass from Asia.

After returning to France in the summer of 1542, Jacques Cartier hung up his sextant and compass and retired to his Brittany estate where he spent the final years of his life. Cartier died at the age of 65 in September 1557 and is buried at St. Vincent’s Cathedral in his hometown of Saint-Malo, France.

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continued further south until he came to Hochelaga (present day Montreal.) The expedition could proceed no further, however, because rapids blocked their progress. Jacques Cartier was so convinced that those rapids were the only thing that stood between him and a clear passage to China that the settlement that eventually grew at the site was christened La Chine (French for “China”, today known as the town of Lachine, Quebec.)

Cartier and his men dawdled a bit to o long, however, and by the time they returned to Quebec City, it was Novemberfar too late to safely make the trans-Atlantic crossing back to France. With few options, they hunkered down and spent the winter of 1535/1536 and the early spring of 1536 with the Iroquoians. It was during this time that they learned of the legend of the "Kingdom of Saguenay.” Saguenay, the Iroquoians believed, was rumored to be full of gold, precious gems and other treasuresnews that would surely pique the interests of the king. They finally set sail for France in May of that year.

Cartier’s third and final voyage to the New World occurred in May of 1541 with the expressed purpose of finding the Kingdom of Saguenay and establishing a permanent French settlement along the St. Lawrence. In light of the treasures of Saguenay, the goal of finding a clear passage to China was all but forgotten (as the old pirate bromide goes: “why toil when ye can plunder?”)

Cartier established the colony at present day Cap-Rouge, Quebec- a few miles south of Quebec City, which, he believed, was a decidedly safer option than settling too close to the Iroquoian camp. He did not misjudge the acrimony with which he was greeted by the Iroquoians. You see, dear reader, our esteemed Cartier behaved quite badly on his previous visits, kidnapping two sons of an honored tribal leader during his first voyage, and then “inviting” the Iroquois chief himself back to France with him at the end of his second.

Peopled with convicts, a hardscrabble group of adventure-seeking colonists, cattle, and a few aristocrats to set up a colonial government, a fortified settlement was constructed and christened at Cap-Rouge, Quebec named Charlesbourg-Royal. It is interesting to note here that while the colony did eventually fail (with the help of irate Iroquoians who had finally had enough of their European visitors), it was given the honor of being named the first permanent European settlement in Canada.

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blustery cold to build snowmen. The only thing that’s missing here is the perfect gift to show your loved one how much they mean to you.

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couple of years ago, we received in our mail a flyer from one of those national Big Box stores.

“HURRY!!!” it blared in red 96-point type, with three exclamation points. “JUST A FEW MORE SHOPPING DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!” (three more exclamation points). It went on to display full-color pictures of all manner of bargains and must-haves—Buy Now, Supplies Are Limited!--likely exhausting the nation's supply of exclamation points.

This was in October. Leaves were still on the trees, Halloween was still in the future and, despite that, stores were in full Thanksgiving-decor mode, but already beginning to box up the cardboard turkeys in favor of fully lit plastic Christmas trees and blinking inflatable Santa Clauses.

Forgive me for seeming old-fashioned and Grinchy about this, but pretty soon, we'll have two seasons, Summer and Holiday. The latter will run from Labor Day through Halloween, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's, Valentine's Day, Easter and Memorial Day, shortly after which we will begin to see Halloween decorations in the stores again.

Commercialization will have completely taken over what were once, in the original meaning of the term, “holy days.”

Lest we turn completely sour on Christmastime and throw its real spirit under the sleigh, however, let us reflect on the many wonderful traditions that that occasion gives us reason to resurrect each year.

Foremost among those, of course, is the Christmas tree. When I was growing up in Plattsburgh, we got ours at our favorite gas station, Herb Provost's Esso Service Center a couple of blocks from our house. I forget what they cost – Dad worried about that, while I searched for one that seemed to present the right size and shape, although every year it turned out to be too tall. But I remember that gas was about 25 cents a gallon, and the attendant

put it in for you. “Fill 'er up and check under the hood,” Dad would say, handing cheerful Mr. Provost three one-dollar bills. Meanwhile, another employee would be tying the chosen tree to the roof of the car for its short ride home. If gas was that cheap, I imagine the tree was no more than five bucks.

Christmas trees are a strange idea, if you think about it. You drag a half-dead conifer, or the top few feet of one at any rate, into your house, where you wrench it into a stand, throw stuff on it, and despite your best efforts to keep it alive (crawling under it every few hours to give it water, for example) watch it finish dying. This it does by shedding whatever needles it hasn't already deposited onto your floor, necessitating nearly constant vacuuming and sweeping, during which you discover why they are called needles. Eventually, the time comes when the carcass must be removed, and the challenge here is to see if you can get it out the door with even a handful of what are actually leaves still attached.

But the memories that the tree, and its cargo, stir every year make all the hassles worthwhile. Ornaments become family treasures – hang one on the tree and it inspires scenes of your childhood, or memories of beloved relatives long departed. In our family, we have a custom of acquiring ornaments on our travels, so that every year when we decorate the tree we are reminded of places we have been. By this point in our lives, we've accumulated so many, we'd need a grove to display them all. I doubt that many trees sport a toy lobster, but it recalls vacations in Maine and certainly renders ours unique. We have a hand-carved miniature totem pole from Alaska, a two-inch-tall Stonehenge, a Chinese lantern from San Francisco, a tiny packbasket and a loon representing the Adirondacks – you get the idea. This, incidentally, is a great ice-breaker when the neighbors drop in and you aren't sure what to talk about.

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Country is to cut one's own tree. We did that from time to time when our kids were young. I remember tramping around in the snow searching for just the right one, and each year realizing they weren't going to be as symmetrical as the manicured ones raised on tree farms, many of them in Canada, and sold as fund-raisers by local fire departments in shopping center parking lots. We found a few trees that could have served as models for the scraggly thing in TV's inevitably re-run “Charlie Brown's Christmas Special”; like Charlie, we filled them out by drilling holes in their trunks and strategically relocating branches. Phony? Perhaps, but not as much as trees made of tinfoil (although as I get older and creakier I'm beginning to see merit in those).

Snow – that's another north country Christmastime tradition. At least it was.

When I was a kid a green Christmas was unheard of. Nowadays, it's becoming increasingly rare to have a white one.

I don't know what it is with snow and Christmas – if you accept the notion that Christmas's origin lies in the birth of the Christ child in what's now the Middle East, snow certainly wasn't part of that scenario – but I do know that every TV ad leading up to Christmas features fluffy snowflakes gently wafting down while perfect families gather 'round the fireplace, but not a single ad afterward does. Here in the north country, we ask why those ads always portray romantic flurries and not a good old Tug Hill lake-effect blizzard, and we don't wake up on December 26 and discover that winter is magically over.

For certain, the climate is changing – it always has been, so that's nothing new – but that doesn't imply that the deeper significance of Christmas – family, hopes for peace, the return of longer days, whatever it means to you – has to change. As for me, I will continue dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know, and hope the Holiday Season doesn't go yearround.

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'Must Haves' for Holiday Travel The essential travel kit for frequent flyers ensures comfort and ease

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ust ask anyone who has ever set foot inside of an airport, and you almost always end up hearing about some type of emotional rollercoaster experience. It may have started when that person first stepped in line for security. Maybe a water bottle had been forgotten inside a carry-on bag, so that bag along with all other belongings were pulled off to the side to be searched. Even that one incident probably added another ten minutes onto the person’s travel time in the security line, along with a lot of unwanted stress.

It’s not usually until after you pass through the security lines, grab your bags, and find your terminal that you can finally start to relax. Assuming your flight is leaving on time, you may just have a few minutes before the next challenge - boarding your plane.

There are a lot of great things about flying. It’s faster than most other forms of transportation, and sometimes you may even get snacks. But, planes can be too cold, too hot, and even too noisy. To ensure you have the most relaxing flight possible, we put together a list of items to handle any situation. · CARRY-ON BAG By far the most important item you want when you’re traveling is a great carry-on bag. Having a thin suitcase that is easy to store is important, especially for short trips. The Goplus Globalway travel bag has four wheels for easy transporting, is lightweight at 6.6 pounds, and comes equipped with a scratch-proof shell. If you pick up some items you want to bring

BY KATIE MACHIA | NNY LIVING home, it even has a second zipper to expand for more space. · SKY SKARF If you’ve ever sat in an airplane seat before, you know how uncomfortable the headrests can be. The travel pillows you can pick up in the gift shops near the terminals are stiff and, often times, not very visually appealing. The Sky Skarf is comfortable and stylish.

With its 100 percent cotton fabric and versatile ways to wrap it, you’re guaranteed a comfy headrest. When you’re deplaning, just roll it up and stick it in your carry-on for easy stow-away.

· PASSPORT HOLDER Having a cover for your passport can make it easier to find if it’s tossed into the bottom of your bag. It protects the passport from any damage, and it’s also a stylish addition for your travels. Most passport holders are dual functioning, as they contain additional pockets for credit cards and money.

· TEA BAGS Along with having an adequate supply of water to stay hydrated, tea can also do wonders for you. It can help you relax, hydrate, and the high-caffeine bags can help you stay awake. Most teas are a better alternative to a coffee loaded with excess sugar. You can put the bags into a resealable plastic bag, carry them around, and get a hot cup of water at most places for little or no cost. · TRAVEL KIT Carrying an emergency travel kit can save you in a pinch. Maybe you forgot to pack deodorant, or got a piece of that salad you bought in the airport stuck in your teeth. No stress, this kit includes 17 different products to solve any mishap that could come up. Purchase one that is compliant with all Transportation Security Administration regulations, and you won’t be facing any additional hassle with security.

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· NOISE-CANCELLING HEADPHONES Listening to music or watching a movie is one of the fastest ways to make the time fly during a flight. Unfortunately, sometimes you end up on a packed plane with noisy and restless children, or the person adjacent to you has loud music blaring from his or her headphones. Sony’s noise-cancelling headphones are the best way to avoid unwanted background noise. The ear muffs are comfortable and the head strap is adjustable. They even fold up nicely for easy storing.

· REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE Save money (and the Earth!) by using a reusable water bottle when you travel. There are a few different sizes depending on what you prefer to carry. Just don’t forget to empty it before you go through security. You can fill it up at a drinking fountain once you’ve made it through, saving yourself a lot of money on plastic bottles.

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Watertown’s Agape Shoppe Gives Back Locallly,Globally

By NICOLE CALDWELL

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lanted firmly between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year is Small Business Saturday, a day when holiday gift-givers are encouraged to shop at small and local businesses.

Statistics show that per square foot, local businesses generate 70 percent more local economic activity than big-box retail outfits while providing living wages to artisans, manufacturers and sellers—and of course, one-of-a-kind items to buyers.

At the Agape Shoppe on Court Street in Watertown, a staff of volunteers and board members have determined new ways to support local communities here and abroad. A shop on the first floor offers unique, handmade gifts from artisans around the world, sales of which minimize global conflicts. Income generated by these products support education efforts in underserved communities, female entrepreneurs and help resolve violence and famine.

Meanwhile, Agape Shoppe’s thrift store on the second level offers low-cost, gently used housewares and clothing while helping to outfit job seekers in need of resources, provide on-the-job training to local outreach organizations, and raise funds to further serve Watertown and the surrounding area.

The Agape Shoppe is not your average store

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The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is a relief, service, and peace agency founded in 1920 that today represents 15 Mennonite, Brethren in Christ, and Amish bodies throughout North America.

Since MCC’s inception, the group has reached out to offer service not only to its own communities, but to people in need all over the world; from refugees to those suffering from famine or disease, underrepresented peoples, and by providing outreach to support global fair-trade initiatives.

Part of that effort is the MCC Thrift Shop Network, a project begun more than four decades ago that comprises around 100 shops selling gently used clothing and housewares at reasonable prices — as well as providing a market for third world artisans by selling fairly traded items. The income generated at these shops directly supports the programs of the MCC, including local and international outreach efforts, from helping

mothers buy back their daughters’ dowries to outfitting job seekers with outfits for interviews and first days. The Thrift Shop Network is largely staffed by volunteers.

A board of seven Mennonite churches serving the north country region runs the Agape Shoppe in Watertown. The board and shop volunteers work within a Christian framework and mission to provide service, support and community improvements throughout Watertown and its surrounding region, as well as to artisans the world over.

A business model that insists on fair trade

Out of its first floor, the Agape Shoppe sells handmade wares from around the world. Thousands of items adorn a small space, including a stunning jewelry section made by artisans all over the world, items made by Indian and Bangladeshi women out of scraps of their old saris (sales of which go toward buying back their daughters’ dowries), ceramics from Vietnam, a Christian book collection, giant array of scarves, tableware, wooden puzzles and soapstone carvings.

“We purchase from companies that have fair-trade relationships with their artisans,” said Meg Graczyk, Agape Shoppe manager, referring to companies such as 10,000 Villages, SERVV, and Equal Exchange, all of which insist upon paying workers living wages, promoting sustainable farming and improving trade condition.

“SERVV helps with refugees a great deal,” Graczyk said, “and 10,000 Villages has established a whole network to work with artisans. What they do is send people over who will help CHRISTIAN K. LEE n NNY LIVING

AMANDA MORRISON n NNY LIVING A hand-carved sculpture from Kenya is one of many soapstone sculptures for sale at the Agape Shoppe in Watertown.

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artisans develop a product using their ancient skills to create things that would be sellable in the United States and Canada.

Once they’ve developed a product, 10,000 Villages will send them half the agreed upon price. They have formulas to figure out what a fair, living wage would be for this person. Once they’ve determined how much they should receive, they give them half of the money up front. Once the items have been completed and given to 10,000 Villages, the company sends artisans the remainder of the money. In this way, all workers are all paid up front.

“They also provide low-cost loans and help with factory rebuilds or equipment replacement if there is an act of God like an earthquake.”

Equal Exchange supplies the Agape Shoppe with edible products, such as fairtrade coffee and organic chocolates.

Graczyk has been involved with fairtrade organizations for several years, first with a volunteer job at the 10,000 Villages store in Williamsville. “My husband’s job relocated up here and I just happened to come here and shop one day.” She’s been inextricably involved since.

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A thrift shop that sells locally donated items while supporting the local economy

“In the thrift shop, we exist on donations of household items and clothing,” said Cassie Edmondson, Agape Shoppe’s thrift manager. “We sell items to help the people in the community and we have volunteers from groups like the JRC [Jefferson Rehabilitation Center] and ACR Health to help us clean.”

Edmonson’s grandparents started the Agape Shoppe in Watertown in March of 1979 in the Globe MiniMall. “I’ve been volunteering here since they started,” she said.

The thrift shop also gives back to the community. “We participate in the ‘job shop,’ a program through the county that gives people vouchers so they can get work clothes for the jobs and job interviews,” Edmonson said. The thrift shop also offers bag sales throughout the year to make way for new inventory: $3 for grocery bags, $6 for large bags.

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The Agape Shoppe has multiple ways for the community to get involved.

The thrift shop is always looking for donations of like-new and barely used housewares and clothes.

Each August, check in with the Agape Shop for their school kits wish list. These bags are packaged and sent to children of refugees in places like Jordan, Afghanistan, and Kenya.

The Agape Shoppe has also partnered with Staples in Watertown. If you bring your used ink cartridges to Staples and give the store Agape Shoppe’s phone number (315 788-7470), the shop will earn reward points toward free office supplies.

The same is true anytime you shop at Staples. Just mention the Agape Shoppe, and points will be added to its account.

Of course, the most obvious way to show your support for the work the Agape Shoppe is with your wallet. This year, when people are lining up outside of chain box stores at 4:30 a.m. in frenzy over a mass-produced flat screen TV, consider stores like the Agape Shoppe instead.

When in doubt, remind yourself of the meaning of the word, “agape.” The ancient, Greco-Christian term refers to the highest form of love: charity.

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JEFFERSON COUNTY Editor’s note: The following list of non-chain stores is not intended as an all-inclusive shopping directory.

Thrifted

106 Court St., Watertown (408) 805-5474 facebook.com/instathrifted

squareup.com/store/StrutBoutiqueofWatertown

Old Jail Antiques

Black River Adventurer’s Shop

Hilda’s Next Generation Ladies Shoppe

The 1000 Islands Cruet

300 Coffeen St., Watertown (315) 786-2096

Clayton Trading Company 320 James St., Clayton (315) 686-2577

522 Riverside Drive, Clayton (315) 686-4211 hildasng.com

The Gold Locker

Dr. Guitar Music

690 Riverside Drive, Clayton (315) 777-6059 thegoldlocker.com

154 Court St., Watertown (315) 782-3604 dr-guitar-music.myshopify.com

The Golden Cleat

Mason Jar

534 Riverside Drive, Clayon (917) 544-9455 www.thegoldencleat.com

517 Riverside Drive, Clayton (315) 686-7053 facebook.com/TheMasonJar

Michael Ringer Gallery

Country Designs

203 James St., Clayton (315) 686-1009 michaelringer.com/site/Home

320 Dodge Ave, Sackets Harbor 315-778-5633 facebook.com/sandra.clement24

Fibonacci 321 Art Gallery

The Lake Ontario Gift Shop

321 James St., Clayton (315) 686-7069 fibonacci321.com

12279 Route 12 E, Chaumont (315) 300-4014 lakeontariogiftshop.com

River Magic

The Natural Basket

313 James St., Clayton (315) 686-5059

44144 Route 3, Natural Bridge (315) 644-4821

Strut Boutique

Agape Shoppe, Inc.

308 State St., Watertown (919) 771-3017

facebook.com/Agape-Shoppe

136 Court Street, Watertown (315) 788-7470

129 Mill St., Watertown (315) 786-8800 blackriveradventures.com 226 James St., Clayton (315) 767-1064 thecruet.com

1000 Islands River Rat Cheese 242 James St., Clayton (315) 686-2480 (800) 752-1341 riverratcheese.net

Northern Flow Vineyards

40635 Route 12, Clayton (315) 686-4769 northern-flow-vineyards.myshopify.com

Treasure Island Jewelers 40 James St., Alexandria Bay (315) 482-2294 treasureislands.net

Karla's Christmas Shoppe 500 Riverside Drive, Clayton (315) 686-1906

Captain Spicer's Gallery 40467 Route 12, Clayton (315) 686-3419 captainspicers.com

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534 Riverside Drive, Clayton (315) 703-0166 freightersofclayton.com

Porch & Paddle

236 James St., Clayton (315) 686-3148 porchandpaddle.com

Nature's Storehouse

15541 N. Harbor Road, Adams Center (315) 583-5400 facebook.com/PainfullAcres

Sudsy Ewe

St. Lawrence Pottery 41468 Route 12, Clayton (315) 686-4252 stlawrencepottery.com

Eagle Shoppe

527 Riverside Drive, Clayton (315) 285-5139 eagleshoppe.com

St. Lawrence Spirits Downtown Tasting Room 510 Riverside Drive, Clayton (315) 285-7195 saintlawrencechateau.com

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38234 Windward Cliffs, Clayton 315-408-1174 www.stlarrys.com

Live Yum

19474 Route 177, Adams Center (315) 222-4494 sudsyewe.com

Woodboat Brewery

625 Mary St., Clayton (315) 686-3233 woodboatbreweryny.com

21 Main St, Canton (315) 386-3740 natures-storehouse.com

Seasons Specialty Gifts 27 W. Orvis St., Massena (315) 764-7671 seasons-gifts.com

Misty Hollow

22 Market St., Potsdam (315) 265-1660 mistyhollowcraftsandhobbies.com

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY Luna

18 Park St., Canton (315) 714-2420 shoptiques.com/boutiques/Luna

Traditional Arts in Upstate NY (TAUNY) 53 Main St., Canton (315) 386-4289 tauny.org

The Nest by 2 Mama Birds 51 Main St., Massena (315) 250-3892 2mamabirds.com

Clayton/1000 Islands (315) 775 –7115 (315) 523 –0627 liveyum.com

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Brick & Mortar Music

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15 Market St., Potsdam (315) 274-9311 bandmm.com

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Em Bears

St. Lawrence County 1551 Hwy 72, Potsdam (315) 265-1776 Arts Council

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Argent's Jewelry & Coin Shop 32 Market St., Potsdam

P.O. Box 402, Hannawa Falls (315) 268-1227 embears.com

Maple Run Emporiums Inc. 49 Market St., Potsdam (315) 274-0102 MapleRunEmporiums.com

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Nolts Country Store

7189 Route 812, Lowville (315) 377-3077

Marguerite's Cranberry Emporium 7614 N State St., Lowville (315) 376-4411 mcegifts.com

Cozy Country Corner

7608 North State St., Lowville 315-376-4004 cozycountrycorner.lightspeedwebstore.com

Bonaparte’s Candle Company

7790 Route 3, Harrisville (315) 543-7535

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Let's Go Places

The Blue Bird Country Store 8311 Route 26, Lowville (315) 376-2473 www.bluebirdcandle.com

Amish Connection

An Eclectic Boutique

301 State St., Carthage (808) 256-7920 facebook.com/pg/AnEclecticBoutique

9882 Route12, Copenhagen (315) 688-2569 www.amishconnectionllc.com

E. L. Baird Fine Jewelry

Croghan Candy Kitchen

Allen’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts

9740 Route 812, Croghan (315) 346-1591

Sunnycrest Flowers

7502 East State St., Lowville (315) 376-6755 sunnycrestflowers.com

Lisk’s Florals

6276 Blue Street, Glenfield (315) 376-8092 lisksfloral.com

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7573 S State St, Lowville (315) 376-2911

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