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I knew that Evan played drums and have seen him play. But that’s all I knew. His proficiency is such that I’ve had him on my list for a future article since he was 7 and impressive. A natural. But have kept him backburnered to allow him the time to mature and to see if he sticks with it. Like I said, he was only 7 when I heard him first play— quite impressively. Now he’s 17.

by CHUCK SCHIELE Randy and I finished our business about my guitar, and I jumped into my car to drive home. I popped in the CD. I made it 4 blocks and stopped the car so that I could freak out. I considered turning around to go start a record company and sign him, myself. But, I kept going so that I could listen to the rest of it, knowing there’s time to think about it.

Remember that scene in Wayne’s World where they’re headbanging to Queen? Yeah, Baby. That was me all the way home. This kid ROCKS. Not only does he play seriously badass drums, he’s also manhandling the bass and the guitar in a way that might make some of you musicians [reading this] spit on the ground in the same manner a frustrated baseball player throws his glove to the dirt when he’s beat.

Every so often somebody comes along and blows the peanut butter right out of The tunes are great your sandwich. compositions to begin with. I Evan Tennant is the son of my lifelong friend Randy (and Heather) of whom I’ve am profoundly blown away by known pretty much since he was born. He’s best pals with my brother Ted, being of the this.

The playing is mature. And same age. Little league. Bikes. Church. I actually baby sat Randy when I was in my teens.

I’m not excusing his proficiency Randy’s mom was my Sunday School teacher. His dad included us in a variety of activities based on the fact that he’s 17. that keep impressionable young boys on the right track. So, we go back. Randy by now is I’m not favoring him cuz he’s the guy I trust my guitars to since moving back to the east coast. Uncle Randy. extended family to me, and that This has very little to do with my choice for this month’s column aside from the fact I love these people very much. that Randy handed me his son Evans’ CD when I dropped off a strat for a tune-up and In fact, I regret that I may have a light modification. “I don’t wanna brag about my kid, so I’m not saying anything,” he waited too long since I never asserted. He handed me the disc and said, “Just listen to it. He did everything: drums, Evan Tennant at age 12 with Blacklites expected ‘this.” Nope. Nope. saxophonist, Dave Frateschi bass, guitar—and he recorded and produced it.”

Evan’s a pro.

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Recently, He was one of ten winners (out of hundreds) for a drumming video that he submitted to the Stay at Home Drumming Challenge—a Covid-quarrantine drumming contest conducted on YouTube with a following of over 2 million.. He was one of the youngest if not the youngest, beating-out pro’s double his age. See for yourself right here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1zny96eNbE) A few years ago, he played a show or two with the Blacklights and also Menage-a-soul at downtown festivals.

A week later, after listening to his CD everyday on the way to and from work, my guitar was ready to pick up. I raced over. I was more excited to talk to Evan. I asked Evan,

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“So, where did you learn to record? This isn’t just good... this is excellent.” He didn’t expect me to ask this, and his face told me so. The young man’s reply was, “um... I just looked things up online... Youtube and stuff... and Wayne (a mutual friend of all of ours) showed me a few things to get me started.”

“Are your mics on the kit right now and will you show me what you’re doing?”

“Yeah, come on down and I’ll show you.” And after a quick tour of the situation, I told him, “I want to bring you to Subcat with me on my session to introduce you to Ron Keck,” still shaking my head. “You want to be a musician and all that, professionally, yes?”

“Yes.” And I was happy with this answer, cuz we need dudes like this.

Also to note: Evan is an outstanding individual in every regard which is another BIG reason I’m doing this article and interview with him, because the world and the music biz is replete with the unkind and ego-centric and frankly I’m unimpressed with this aspect. Then along comes a person and musician like this with an incredible gift who “gets it” and in turn works hard respecting this gift. So with that, ladies and gentlemen: meet your city’s next prodigy, Evan Tennant.

Chuck Schiele: How old are you; and how long have you been playing drums?

Evan Tennant: I am 17 years old, and I have been playing the drums for as long as I remember. My parents say that I have been playing before I was born! My dad would play his guitar against my mom’s belly while my mom was pregnant for me, and I would tap a beat to it.

CS: Wow. That’s about the coolest thing I’ve ever heard. I wish I had a start like that.

How did you get started playing drums? I believe that your parents have encouraged and supported you in a way that a lot of kids wish for themselves?

ET: I got started playing the drums on cans and boxes outside when I was about three or four years old. Then, one year for Christmas my parents gave me a toy drum set that I played so much that it broke! Shortly after that, My uncle bought me my first real drum set. That was one of the best gifts that I had ever received, and I used it all the way until I received the kit I currently use.

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Evan Tennant continued from pg 3 project that I am involved in. I wouldn’t be nearly as successful without their support and encouragement, and it surely isn’t something that I take for granted. I am so thankful for everything they have done for me.

CS: Do you play drums regularly? What are you doing as a drummer these days?

ET: Yes, I play the drums and practice as much as I can, and I take advantage of the time that I have. These days, I am finding every opportunity that I can to play out and get my name out there. Some drumming opportunities that I am currently involved in include playing drums for my church’s worship team each week. I am also filling in for the drummer for the band “Sydney Irving and the Mojo,” and playing bass occasionally as well. In addition, I have been working on writing my own music, writing not only the drums, but also bass and guitar parts. I hope to release this soon.

CS: What inspires you? Do you wake up and start thinking about music?

ET: Some things that inspire me as a drummer are listening to other legendary drummers, and hearing all of the different styles and genres that are out there. I usually tend to wake up and start thinking about music, and about all of the possibilities for songs that are out there that haven’t even been written yet. Even just listening to music inspires me. If a song doesn’t have a drum part, I like to envision a drum or percussion part that would fit the song.

CS: What do you like most about playing drums?

ET: I think what I like the most about the drums is the fact that your creative possibilities are endless, and that there are so many options for even just one groove in one part of a song. I also like that in a setting with other musicians, drums are part of the foundation for the music, and you can lock in with all of the other instruments to make the song tighter and more cohesive.

CS: Who are your favorite drummers and groups?

ET: I have a lot of favorite drummers. One of my first favorites was Buddy Rich. I used to watch dvds of him all the time when I was little. I like how he could play to fit the needs of the band, and the way his playing could lead the band and follow it at the same time. I am also a fan of John Bonham from Led Zeppelin, because of how he created his own style while Rock was first becoming a new form of music. One of my favorite Groups is Rush, because of how they could make complex playing and odd time signatures flow smoothly through a song.

CS: Do you have a favorite moment playing the drums?

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ET: One of my favorite moments playing the drums was being a part of the New York State Blues Festival, and being able to play with extremely talented musicians. It was one of those times where I could really lock in with the other musicians, and we sounded like one band (not just a bunch of musicians playing together) even though we had only practiced together a few times. It was an amazing experience.

CS: Do you play drums at school? Do you play every day?

ET: I do play drums at school, in the concert band and the jazz band. I also sit in with the chorus and vocal jazz group when they need some light drums, or percussion backup. I do my best to play everyday, and to try and learn something new or progress each time I practice; and even more importantly that I have fun while I’m doing it!

CS: Do you have a regular group or group of pals you play music with? Please tell us about it.

ET: I have several groups that I regularly play music with. I play in the worship team at my church every week, I jam with friends often at school when we can, and I also jam with my dad who is a guitar player, and we write our own songs and play with other people too.

CS: Do you take lessons? Please tell us about it.

ET: Yes, I currently take lessons with Kevin Dean. He is an excellent teacher and extremely talented. Kevin has definitely helped me to expand my drumming, and to become more versatile and able to play more different styles of music.

CS: What kind of kit do you play?

ET: I play a Pearl Export EXR kit, with Zildjian cymbals and Evans Heads. I also use a Pearl Rack system, which helps a lot with maintaining floor space, and making it easier to set up and tear down. My kit is set up to allow me to play many different styles and genres of music.

CS: What do you like to do when you’re not playing drums?

ET: When I’m not playing drums, I am playing Guitar and Bass, writing, recording, and mixing music. I like to write my own music not only because I enjoy doing it and sharing it with others, but it is also cool to look back on it and see how I have progressed and

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changed as a musician over time. When I’m not involved with music, I enjoy being outdoors. I like to ride my bike, especially on trails like the Erie Canal to see all of the amazing plants and animals in nature. I also enjoy going to camp with my family and friends.

CS: You have an amazing gift. I think you know it because it looks to me like you respect it by working at it. If this is true, do you have any thoughts to share about where your gift comes from?

ET: Thank you, and I truly believe that I have a gift for playing music that was given to me by God, and I was given this gift for a purpose. I believe that the purpose for my gift is to share music with others, and to show people how music can change your life. That being said, having a gift requires practice and hard work in order to progress, like you mentioned.

CS: If your friends, or anyone for that matter, wanted to play drums, what would you tell them?

ET: I would tell them that playing drums is like any other hobby; it is fun to do, and requires practice and the willingness and drive to do it. I would also advise that you should record yourself practicing frequently, so that as you gain skills as a drummer, you can look back and track your progress and see how far you have come. It is very rewarding and will inspire you to keep going.

CS: What kind of music do you like to play?

ET: I like to play lots of different genres of music in order to stay well-rounded, but my favorite kind of music to play is Rock, because there are several different kinds of rock, such as classic rock, modern rock, progressive rock and I enjoy playing all of them.

CS: Do you have any plans to pay in the near future?

ET: My plans for the future are to continue to work at the skills that I have, and to continue my work as a musician; whether I make a career out of it, have a musical job on the side, or even just as a hobby.

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Greyhound As cinemas stay shuttered and the blockbuster season becomes a more distant memory by the day, theatrical-bound productions continue to search for solace on the small screen. The result? Some of the biggest names in Hollywood are finding their films released instantly on streaming and on-demand services. When it comes to “big names,” I think it’s fair to say Tom Hanks will fit comfortably this category. And, when I say, “fit comfortably” it’s my subtle way of acknowledging that he may very well be the biggest star on the planet.

Serving as the marquee film on their ever-growing platform, Apple Plus released GREYHOUND on June 12. Starring and written by Hanks, it is the story of one of the most strategic, prolonged, and intense campaigns to ever unfold in the expanse of the Atlantic. Though it certainly seems tailor made for the theater, witnessing it at home was still rewarding. It’s the type of pulse-pounding adventure that begs for the biggest screen, and the most booming surround sound possible, but given the advancements in home technology, the thrills are still voluminous and unrelenting.

Commander Ernest Krause (Hanks) is a quiet, deeply religious man who, at the start of World War II, leads a convoy of ships across the Atlantic. Aside from the hostile waters, he knows that he may have U-boats to contend with, and the horrors of this fact begin to unfold shortly after the convoy is out of range of air support. Thanks to the steady and fearless command of Krause an attacking U-boat is successfully destroyed. The crew is elated to have defeated such a fearsome foe, but shocked when they quickly discover

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that this initial battle was only the beginning. Within a matter of minutes, they come to the harsh realization that they are on the precipice of an onslaught of unparalleled proportions.

Rarely has the ocean seemed as formidable and frightening as it has within the confines of GREYHOUND. We’ve seen terror on the high seas in various forms for decades. Whether it’s the coastal community terror of JAWS, the mighty wrath of Mother Nature in THE PERFECT STORM, or the formidable iceberg in TITANIC, the vast expanse can be unequivocally formidable. Having said that, I can’t remember the last time I was so shaken by the visuals of the sea. Whether it be the unforgiving waves, the roiling froth, or the deadly submarines lurking below the surface, as the water crashed and bass from the soundbar boomed, it felt as if I was right there on deck. This is a massive credit to director Aaron Schneider and his crew, whose use of sound and music truly made a difference. The intensity was relentless, as there was very little time in-between sequences of calculated chaos.

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seasons) in the Big East and led the country in dimes with 326 in 198889. Sherman is also 1st all-time in Big East assists and 7th all-time in college basketball history in that category.

Douglas’ #20 hangs in the rafters at the Dome, right where it belongs.

SG- Gerry McNamara. Sure, G-Mac played a ton of point guard with the suspension and eventual departure of Billy Edelin and the horrendous Josh Wright situation, but he came to SU to shoot and play the 2, his natural position, and shoot he did. Arguably the most clutch player in school

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Central New Yorkers have been flat-out spoiled with all the great players, gamesJim Boeheim and his staff for years since the mid to late 1970’s. From the Big East to the ACC, Manley Field House and the Carrier Dome have hosted epic battles and the amazing players A-Z we will remember forever.

With that, here is my lifetime Syracuse hoops team by position. The criteria is simple. Impact on the program, success and winning, quality of the player, clutch play, awards and accolades, big moments, dominance in the

Central New Yorkers have been flat-out spoiled with all the great players, games, Jim Boeheim and his staff. era and, of course, a little personal preference. Keep in mind that I was born in 1979 and became a real fan around 1986-87, the year Syracuse almost won it all (damn you Keith Smart) and I cried as the team was the runner-up to Indiana in New Orleans. Therefore, you will not find Pearl Washington or Roosevelt Bouie or Dave Bing on my team. Finally, this is by position as mentioned, as it should be. For an all-time team or a lifetime team, you can’t just take five guards. It’s point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward and center. Let’s go.

PG- Sherman Douglas. My favorite player in school history followed Pearl Washington, the most impactful player in SU hoops history and arguably most beloved who dazzled the country and helped launch the Big East.

How about those shoes to fill? But fill them Sherm did, leading Syracuse to the NCAA title game in 1987 and running the offense on the break and in the halfcourt.

“The General” set the all-time assist mark at SU and there has been no better point guard or guard period in a ‘Cuse uniform throwing the alley-oop. Douglas was dominant his senior year, averaging over 18 a game and netting nearly 9 assists a game while shooting 55% from the floor.

How good was Sherman as a passer? He was 1st in assists and assists per game every year from 1986-1989 (three

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SF- Carmelo Anthony.

Credit role players and McNamara and everything else, but we all know the 2002-03 title season doesn’t happen without Carmelo Anthony. Melo dominated from the get-go at Madison Square Garden in a loss to Memphis. The team that season won at Michigan State, was undefeated at home and beat four Big 12 teams in the NCAA Tournament to win it all. T.J. Ford from Texas won Player of the Year, but it should have gone to Anthony in a landslide. In the National Semifinal against Ford’s Longhorns, Anthony went for 33 points and 14 rebounds (highlights here: https://www. dailymotion.com/video/ x3nvtzw). Before that, he carried Syracuse against Oklahoma State after being down big. Title game? A ho-hum 20 points and 10 history, Gerry scored 43 rebounds against multiple points against BYU in the NBA players and Kansas in 2004 NCAA Tournament the 81-78 win.

Carmelo did with 9 3’s, plus, the year more in one year than most before, scored 6 3-pointers have done in four.

And for in the title game in the this, you could argue that first half against Kansas, he is the greatest player helping Syracuse to the in school history simply championship. After that, because he was the main reason the school has its championship. the Scranton native willed PF- Derrick Coleman. What I would do to watch one more game with Derrick Coleman Syracuse to victories with in a Syracuse uniform. Coleman was a pioneer of sorts for today’s basketball, long, one play and shot after lean, inside and outside game. He could shoot the mid-range jumper, dunk at the rim another in the 2006 Big East and everything in-between with ballhandling skills. Coleman was taken #1 overall by Tournament, winning the the Nets in 1990 and for good reason after a glorious career on The Hill. Big East Allwhole thing. Go through Freshman, NCAA All-Region and All-Tourney, 4x All-Big East, 1989-1990 Big East Player the Syracuse record books. of the Year.

DC was an unstoppable force and thrived with 30,000 packed in the Dome G-Mac is everywhere. against all the big rivals. Go look at college basketball and the NBA today. Forwards who are 6’10 and 230-250 pounds and play inside-outside are a dime a dozen. Coleman helped pave the way and still doesn’t get enough credit.

C- Etan Thomas. The ultimate protector of the 2-3 Zone. No one improved more during their career at Syracuse than Thomas, and by the time he left, he was one of the school’s all-time greats. Great hands, awesome shot blocker, strong, solid from midrange and dynamite footwork. He was the first Syracuse player to win Big East Defensive Player of the Year and took home the honor in his junior and senior seasons. In 19992000, his last campaign, he led the team in scoring and rebounding as Syracuse captured the Big East regular season championship. That team went to the Sweet 16, falling to eventual champion Michigan State. Thomas is now an author, motivational speaker and leader of the black community in fighting racism. His work is brilliant.

Mike Lindsley has been in sports media for 20 years. He is the host of the ML Sports Platter Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify. Follow him on Twitter @ MikeLSports.

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Pasta’s on the Green The good news: Pasta’s on the Green’s outdoor patio is open! Monday through Friday they open at 4pm, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Closing is approximately 10pm each day. So fans of great food, a beautiful view, and a friendly place for a hearty meal or a quick snack after a round of golf at the Foxfire course. The restaurant boasts a full deck that wraps around 3/4 of the building - with seating at 13 comfortable outdoor tables.

More good news: the full menu is offered, including their famous large pizzas and signature “End-Loaded Sandwich,” made with a half loaf of Di Lauro’s Italian bread, hollowed out and stuffed with your choice of delicious filling - truly a “sangweech,” as the menu tells us! Thursday, Friday or Saturday you may want to try a Fish Fry (a Central New York tradition), or wraps, salads, wings or burgers. “We’ve added and changed a few items,” owner Chris Bandera tells us. “We like to stay on top of what people want to eat.”

Under normal circumstances, Pasta’s on the Green Pizzeria and Pub is a sports bar, a party house, a restaurant, a catering venue, and a banquet hall. It’s big, with adaptable space, a large bar with 16 taps of domestic and craft beers, and enough tv screens that sports fans will be able to enjoy the games - especially SU games - from any seat in the house.

But needless to say, these aren’t “normal” circumstances. When events deliver a challenge, creative business owners look for opportunities. And challenging is certainly

Pasta’s on the Green’s full wrap around deck the word for the restaurant business during the limitations of the pandemic these last few months. Chris Bandera, and business partner Mike Tanzella, owners of Pasta’s on the Green in Baldwinsville, looked for ways to make the most of the times.

Long-time partners in a catering business, the two saw an opportunity just under a decade ago when the restaurant became available and they decided to jump in. They quickly found a niche, and became a popular destination for post-golf drinks and/ or dinner, enjoying a favorite team on tv with friends, or hosting up to 170 people for weddings, retirement parties, showers - whatever your event may be. “We have golf banquets,” Bandera told us, “and we also specialize in corporate events and training, along with school sports banquets.” Pasta’s is continuing to do smaller catered events, so if you have a party planned, give them a call to see if they can help.

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And Bandera added that even with the large bands, there was cover. Bandera also tells us that there are still opportunities for live music, but with smaller crowds due to social distancing rules.

Pasta’s on the Green’s famous large pizza During the pandemic limitations, Bandera tells us “We’ve taken the opportunity to do some of the things we don’t normally get a chance to do - re-painting everything, for example. Cosmetic repairs, upgrades. We’re open every day but four during the year, so while we’ve been limited to take-out and now outdoor dining and smaller crowds, we thought we’d take advantage of the time.”

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Exercise & Fitness

by JENNIFER NASTASI GUZELAK

Exercise vs. Diet: Which is Best?

COVID-19 has created a perfect storm for people who struggle with weight. With most of us spending our time at home during the Pandemic, it’s no surprise that as sheltering-at-home restrictions ease up, we would be concerned about “COVID curves” or the “Quarantine 15.”

With gyms closed and self-motivation lacking most of us have traded our treadmills, weights, and Pilates classes in for comfort food and alcohol. Gym and park closures have upended exercise routines, and parents who suddenly had to work from home while homeschooling their children have dealt with unmanageable amounts of stress. Medical checkups and physicals got postponed, and our health issues along with our weight loss goals have been pushed to the bottom of the priority list.

Should you cut yourself some slack right now? After all, we are in the midst of a Pandemic! If you are still in a normal weight range, an extra 5 to 10 pounds may not make a significant impact on your health, but if you are overweight or obese, losing 7 to 10% of your weight can decrease your risk factors for chronic diseases related to obesity.

So, when it comes to trimming fat and shedding those extra pounds, which is more important, exercise or diet?

Are we supposed to start exercising as often and as much as we can? Should we focus solely on what we’re putting in our mouths? Let’s dig a little deeper and see if we can come to a reasonable conclusion.

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The Low Down on Calories

At a physiological level, weight loss and weight gain revolve around caloric consumption and expenditure.

Put simply, we lose weight when we eat fewer calories than we expend. Conversely, we gain weight when we eat more calories than we expend. In order to lose one pound of fat, we must create a 3,500-calorie deficit, which can be achieved either through diet or exercise.

Let’s say that a 200-pound woman wants to lose one pound in a week. Through exercise alone, she needs to continued on pg 12

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Exercise vs. Diet continued from pg 11 run about 3.5 miles per day, assuming her diet stays the same. Through dieting alone, she needs to cut back 500 calories a day, given her exercise regime stays the same.

Theoretically, the two should achieve the same results.

What about simultaneously exercising and accounting for dietary intake?

One study, published in the International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders, took trained subjects and had them track dietary intake along with energy expenditure. On paper, there was an overall caloric deficit created by the subjects.

However, when researchers examined empirical changes, no weight was actually lost. As it turns out, subjects were simultaneously underestimating caloric intake and overestimating caloric expenditure. At the end of the day, exercise-focused regimens are relatively ineffective for weight loss. This is primarily because people are horrible estimators of calories in vs. calories out.

How to Effectively Incorporate Diet and Exercise

Both fitness and food choices are vital for long-term weight control. The National Weight Control Registry, established in 1994 by scientists at the University of Colorado and Brown Medical School, are following more than 10,000 Americans who have lost weight and kept it off for years. Just 1% kept the pounds off with exercise alone, 10% did it with diet alone, and 89% used both.

Studies have proven time and time again that most people struggle far more with their kitchen than with their gym. They’ll willingly find thirty minutes or more a day to hit the gym, go for a walk, or simply up their daily activity, but when it comes to packing a lunch, prepping meals, cooking dinner, or keeping a food journal it’s like pulling teeth.

A Few Simple Rules

A few simple rules can not only get you on your way to long-term success, they can also keep you on track to reaching short-term goals.

Doing less exercise consistently is better than doing more intermittently.

Spending two to three minutes a day with a food journal is likely to have a bigger impact on your weight than thirty minutes a day in the gym.

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While going to the gym will help you burn more calories, most people tend to put the calories right back on. It’s much easier to eat five hundred calories than it is to burn it off.

So, if you have to choose between the two, the evidence is clear that diet plays a much bigger role in weight loss.

In Conclusion: So, are you better off eating a salad than hitting the gym? Do the math and I think you will come up with the right answer.

Whatever your weight goals may be, now is a good time to assess your lifestyle and focus on all the things that keep you healthy. The food choices you make are just as important as the amount of exercise you’re doing for long-term weight loss success.

Let’s keep exercising, but even more importantly, let’s place more emphasis on encouraging ourselves and the ones we love to make better food choices. Remember: “You can’t out-train a bad diet!” Good luck to you.

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The Write Stuff

by NANCY ROBERTS

Doctor Sleep The first Stephen King novel I read was The Stand.

Not having read his entire oeuvre, I can’t be sure when I say that it seems to stand alone among his novels, but when I later picked up The Shining (which was actually written earlier), I found an entirely new type of story. Where The Stand was one of my favorite genres, a kind of post-apocalyptic fantasy battle between the forces of good and evil, The Shining was one of the most compelling horror novels I’d ever read. While the overworked “keep you reading all night” phrase gets thrown around often, I really did stay up half the night reading it.

Since summer is the season for long, decadently entertaining novels, when I saw Doctor Sleep in a discount bin recently I thought I’d enjoy what was billed as “A Sequel to The Shining.”

Stephen King is the master of “betcha can’t eat just one” writing. It’s late, you’re tired, you look ahead to see how many pages left til the end of the chapter, and it’s 10. With most other books you finish the paragraph and insert the bookmark. With King, you finish the chapter.

Perhaps his reads-easy style is simply a matter of how much he has written - he has to be one of the most prolific writers of our age. While he concentrates on horror and fantasy, he has also published non-fiction and even song lyrics.

But when the name “Stephen King” is mentioned, most of us will conjure up some form of horror or supernatural tale.

I rarely am happy with movie adaptations of books I really enjoy - usually because in reading them I have created my own “film” that I see, even years later in rereading a favorite, and the movie rarely lives up to my imagination. The Shining, directed by the incomparable Stanley Kubrick, though it didn’t include some of what I felt were King’s best horrific tricks, like the stealthily moving topiary animals, or the fire hose snake, more than

Stephen King is the master of “betcha can’t eat just one” writing.

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lived up to the spirit of that novel. From the ominous early overhead shots of a car driving up a winding mountain road, to Jack Nicholson’s perfect over-acting as Jack Torrance, and the haunts-your-nightmares shot of the two little girls in the hallway, Kubrick captured the essence, if not all the details, of a truly scary book.

Doctor Sleep picks up the thread of Dan Torrance’s life, when, as an adult, he tamps down the psychic abilities we saw in him as a young child in The Shining using alcohol.

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job, he hits his proverbial “bottom” when he takes a young addict’s last cash and ignores the pleas of her toddler whose mother is too stoned to hear. When he later learns that he abandoned them both to their last chance, his remorse, and his “shining,” lead him to a small New England town, an AA program, and a psychic link with a little girl who outshines even Dan Torrance. And she is being stalked by a gypsy caravan of some of the weirdest villains ever dreamed up by a horror novelist.

Part vampire, part ancient bandits, part disgusting and wicked creatures from a bad dream, the group preys on regular people for the essence of their deaths - made all the more tasty when those people have the flavor of “shining,” the more the better. And they’ve discovered young Abra, who has a heaping helping. Now it’s up to Dan, and his shining friends, to help her defeat them.

A few times King played a card that I recalled made me swear off his books for a while: in general, a writer is either a character in his book, often written in the first person, and who has opinions and reactions to events; or the writer is omniscient and sees all, knows all, but doesn’t “comment.” King, in an abundance of political passion, added strong commentary to his otherwise non-specific author in a short story I read some years back. It wasn’t whether I agreed or disagreed - it was that it pulled me out of the “dream state” of reading fiction that I objected to. With many other books to read, I made other choices.

And though I would readily recommend this book to any reader who enjoys a fine scare, good character development, original ideas and solid writing, he did resort more than once to a political swipe where one wasn’t needed, and didn’t add anything to the narrative, especially as his writer was otherwise not a character in the story. Stephen King is far too accomplished a writer to need to waste his time, and ours, with political snark. We get enough of that in “real” life.

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by Kerilyn E. Micale

Harpoon Eddie’s Summer is here and the best way to make the most of it is to take a trip to the beach.

What beach, you ask. Well, Sylvan Beach of course! And no trip to Sylvan Beach is complete without a stop at Harpoon Eddie’s! Whether you spent the day on the boat, sunbathing at the beach, or you just feel taking a ride along Oneida Lake on wheels, you just can’t beat a stop at Harpoon Eddie’s. They are centrally located right on the beach at 901 Main Street in Sylvan Beach. They are open daily from noon and you won’t want to miss Harpoon Hour from 4 to 7 with fantastic deals on drinks and snacks!

The saying “life is a beach” is certainly true at Harpoon Eddie’s! For over 35 years Harpoon Eddies has been home of great food, ice cold drinks, and the best view of the sunset that Sylvan Beach has to offer! Even though things are a little different this summer, some great things still stay the same, and Harpoon Eddie’s is absolutely one of those things! Even though travel restrictions and health concerns may have derailed your summer plans, a trip to Harpoon Eddie’s always makes you feel like you are on a vacation! There is just nothing better than enjoying a great meal, and ice cold drink, while watching the waves crash on the beach and the seagulls calling out to each other.

And there is just no better place to find these things than Harpoon Eddie’s!

Kyle and I arrived at Harpoon Eddie’s on a warm and bright Tuesday. We were happy to see that the little town of Sylvan Beach seems to be abuzz, especially on a Tuesday.

We are immediately greeted by the friendly hostess and seated at a lovely table on the

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Harpoon Eddie’s continued from pg 15 deck with a great view of the beach! We immediately began discussing how this table reminded us of or last vacation, a trip to Cancun, where we spent most of the time on the beach enjoying the fantastic cocktails and scrumptious cuisine. It was easy to get lost in that daydream in a location like our table at Harpoon Eddie’s! We were greeted by our friendly server Madelyn, who did an absolutely stellar job taking care of us all night long! She was a pro at making sure our drinks were topped off and that we had plenty of icy cold water! There were so many outstanding menu options that we had a hard time choosing what to have! We also couldn’t help but to notice the outstanding drink menu and (although we didn’t order it) a Harpoon Fishbowl sounded like a ton of fun! For appetizers we decided on the all new and perfectly spicy Wendy’s Jacked Up Calamari, with calamari, banana peppers, lemon, Kalamata olives, celery, pickled onions, and served with marinara)- if you like calamari slightly spicy and interesting texture mixing this dish it for you! I loved it and would definitely order again! We also ordered an all-time crowd pleaser, the Shareable Platter, with huge mozzarella sticks, golden chicken tenders, lager battered onion rings, cheddar & broccoli bites and avocado bites.

This app was a great mix of deep fried perfection! For our entrees Kyle decided on the Surf & Turf, with Harpoon Sirloin Steak topped with shrimp and scallops and house made cream sauce, he had it served with crinkle cut fries and a side of perfectly cooked broccoli! This was a great lakeside entrée! I

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decided on the Butter Seared Scallops, a generous 8 oz. serving of sea scallops perfectly seared and sautéed in a garlic butter sauce. I had a side of scrumptious mashed potatoes and broccoli. Both entrees were cooked to perfection and were only made more enjoyable by the view. After dinner we sat an enjoyed watching the sun slowly set over the lake. It was a great meal with an even better view. I also have to admit that before we left town, we stopped across the street at Eddies for two slices of banana cream pie to go! This was one of the best Tuesday’s we’d had in a while!

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Home Improvement

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On Trend Kitchen and Bath Upgrades Kitchens and bathrooms remain among the top picks for homeowners looking to upgrade because their functional contributions to the household can’t be overstated and they typically provide high return on investment.

If you’re considering a renovation project for either in-demand space, consider some of these on-trend ideas from Doug King, CR, MBA, owner of King Contracting, Inc. and president of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

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artistic focal points in showers or opting for pebblelike tiles that spill from walls onto the floor.

Upscale practicality. Little touches that may have once gone unnoticed are now trending as opportunities to add elements of style. For example, curbless showers with offset lineal drains are preferred to traditional centered circular versions. Similarly, homeowners are upping the ante with lighting such as fixtures integrated with fans and mirrors, and even below floating vanities for ambient light at night.

One more place you might find lighting: on the bidet, which is also an increasingly hot addition in the master bath.

A splash of tech. Whether it’s used to control smart features or simply add entertainment like TV or soothing music, technology has a permanent place on the list of bathroom trends. The available features make it easy to make a full escape from the daily grind of life.

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Bigger functional spaces. Not only do many kitchen renovations result in added square footage, they also add practical features to make living and entertaining more comfortable and enjoyable. When it comes to physical space, a popular choice is removing or relocating walls to make the room larger.

This added space can be instrumental in adding an island or peninsula for bar seating, which many homeowners view as a necessity when it comes to entertaining. Other features like icemakers, tall wine refrigerators and walk-in pantries are high on the frequent request list. Another growing trend is a kitchen designed for two, complete with a second full-size sink, dishwasher and microwave drawer, along with a larger island.

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Feature-rich appliances. Appliance manufacturers are adding all kinds of bells and whistles, and those features are increasingly attractive to homeowners. Upper-end appliances are becoming more mainstream as homeowners discover features the more expensive models offer for ease of use and comfort. Larger freezer and column-style refrigerators are especially growing in popularity.

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Golf

BY DAVID BRESLOW

How to Be an Imperfect Golfer Perfection may be a goal for a lot of golfers but the acceptance of imperfection puts you in position to play your best.

Everywhere I go someone says they strive for the perfect golf swing while some strive for the “perfect round” of golf as well. Do you ever notice how many winning performances are imperfect performances? While amateurs and aspiring pros work diligently to be “perfect” in every way, the truth is; the performance of champions are generally NOT perfect.

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You only need to look as far back as the Masters or past U.S. Open Championships or British Opens. You’ll see shots flying all over the course. You’ll see missed putts, drives landing off fairways and approach shots going into bunkers and water.

You’ll find the same in other sports as well. Baseball players are considered highly successful when they get hits on 3 out of ten at bats. Perfection? Hardly. A batting average of three hundred is considered a lofty feat in baseball. Great pitchers don’t throw perfectly either.

They miss targets, give up home runs and walk opposing batters and still win ballgames!

You’ll find all sports riddled with imperfections by imperfect people and teams that go on to be icons in their respected fields.

What is the point of all this? The point is winners do not win because they’ve attained perfection. They become champions because they accept and work with imperfection better than others. Perfection is not the key to winning. Sure, you may STRIVE for perfection but it’s working with the reality of imperfection that brings you to your highest and most consistent performances.

Here are some important things to know about “imperfection” and “perfection” that will help you accept imperfection more effectively:

Get Real

Being imperfect is more real than being perfect. Champions don’t fear “looking bad” because they are focused on the task at hand. It’s the effort and commitment they make that pulls them through. Golfers hit poor shots, hockey players get knocked down, and basketball players miss open shots. What they do AFTER that is what makes them champions.

Reduce Pressure

By accepting you are imperfect you decrease self-induced pressure. Now you are fulfilling your obligation to express your talents to the fullest! (Which means you will experience the good, the bad and the ugly at times!)

Tolerate Your Errors

Being imperfect means you can tolerate errors and mistakes. It doesn’t mean that you like them or look forward to them but it does mean that you tolerate them. When you tolerate them, you don’t waste energy being angry and frustrated by them. Tolerating your errors means you acknowledge them and move on to refocus on the next moment that needs your attention.

Practice and strive for perfection knowing that accepting imperfection is the key to playing “full out” without fear and reservation.

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Brew Time

by KRISTIN MERRITT

Prohibition & Covid: Adapting in the Craft Beer Industry With Covid and the ever-changing regulations surrounding our craft breweries and beer bars, it has many of us wondering if our favorite watering holes will still be operating when the pandemic finally lifts. Breweries and bars have had to adapt at a lightening speed pace and some have shuttered, some have reopened, and basically all have had to completely rethink their business models; and with autumn looming in the distance, with the potential of the virus to rear its ugly head in an even more deadly way, what happens next is anybody’s guess. The beer industry has gone through some rough times in our modern American history, with probably the most prolific example being Prohibition.

Believe it or not, America had a thriving and active beer industry in the early 1900s. Between 1900 and 1913, production of beer climbed from 1.2 billion gallons to 2 billion gallons, and by 1916, there were 1,300 different breweries operating in the US. By comparison, in 2019, there were 8,386 breweries operating in the US, with 180 million barrels of beer being produced. Each barrel contains 31 gallons of beer, so you can do the math on that one. However, we have to remember the time period, the social mores of yesteryears compared to today, and the general population numbers; in 1900 the US had a population of 76 million people versus 328 million people in 2019.

Prohibition began nationwide in 1920 and didn’t end until 1933 and consisted of Congress passing the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act, banning production, importation, exportation, transportation, and all sales of alcoholic beverages. The only exception being wine used for religious ceremonies. During these 13 years of upheaval, it’s a wonder that any breweries, distilleries, or wineries survived at all! But just like our brewing establishments have to get creative and think outside of the box with regard to Covid and state regulations, alcohol producers back then also had to do what they could to survive as well.

Wineries instead produced grape juice and quadrupled production during the Prohibition era. The fact is that when grape juice, unpasteurized, is left to sit for 60 days it will ferment and therefore turn into wine with approximately a 12% alcohol content.

Therefore, business survived with a bit of tweak that had people still coming back for more.

Breweries produced a variety of different things in order to stay alive. Out in Golden, CO the soil is rich with clay, and therefore Coors began to make ceramics instead of brew beer. Crazy enough, this change that could have brought doom to the family business, actually created a second business that currently generates more money than the beer itself! CoorsTek, as it’s called today, does about 1.25 billion dollars in sales per year and is the largest engineered ceramics manufacturer in the world creating parts for cars, space shuttles, and prosthetics to name a few.

CoorsTek, largest engineered ceramics manufacturer in the world Pennsylvania’s D.G. Yuengling & Sons Brewery, founded in 1829, turned to making ice cream during Prohibition.

Yuengling’s Ice Cream actually expanded during 1929 and 1931 where they opened additional branches of their ice cream company throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

In 1930, they changed their name to Yuengling Dairy Products Corporation and began to process and distribute milk in addition to their already popular ice cream. Today, Yuengling’s ice cream business continues to thrive in conjunction with their brewing business.

Anheuser-Busch stuck with beer but created a non-alcoholic malt version of it called “Bevo,” along with other products including corn syrup, frozen continued on pg 20

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Prohibition and Covid continued from pg 19 egg products, ice cream, soft drinks, and even truck bodies. On April 7, 1933, when Prohibition was repealed, those iconic Budweiser Clydesdales were introduced to the world in Washington D.C. when they delivered the first case of post-prohibition Budweiser beer to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the White House.

Pabst Blue Ribbon, in-line with its Wisconsin roots, began to make cheese instead of beer! The delightfully silly sounding Pabst-ett Cheese sold over 8 million pounds during Prohibition. When beer production could legally begin again, they sold their cheese business to Kraft in the mid-1930s.

One of our local breweries, the F.X. Matt Saranac Brewing Company, was another brewery that managed to stay afloat during and after Prohibition.

Founded in 1888 and originally called the West End Brewing Co., it was the smallest out of all 12 Utica breweries. It only had 12 employees and cranked out approximately 4,000 barrels of beer each year. When Prohibition arrived, they switched production to Utica Club soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages.

This sustained them until the 18th Amendment was repealed and the West End Brewing Co. became the first in the nation to obtain a license and the first to sell beer – Utica Club. Those other 11 breweries? They ended up not surviving because they didn’t have another product up their sleeve.

The point of this article is, no matter if it’s a virulent disease or politicians with an agenda, things happen and businesses have to learn how to adapt in order to survive, whether that be only offering cans “to-go” or only offering so much seating room. The other point is that people bought the Pabst cheese and they purchased the Yuengling ice cream. Americans didn’t want to see their breweries and businesses go under, so they adjusted their expectations and supported them regardless.

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Confederate Monuments The Celebration of Evil

After losing the Civil War, even Robert E. Lee understood that emotions would remain divided. He was a traitor, yet he understood the powerful emotion that America must unify within. In 1869 Robert E. Lee said “Make no monuments to the Confederacy as this will only maintain open wounds” And that is exactly what they do. But again, let’s be clear. Lee led an effort to own human beings. He killed endless numbers of Americans in this effort. He was a very evil traitor.

This article is not intended to belittle supporters. It is intended to educate. You were not taught these things. If you read this you will learn the truth about the statues and the Confederacy. You will learn the intent was vile and evil. Your thinking has been formed by lies. As you continue please keep foremost: There were no Americans on the side of the South. They left America, to kill Americans so they could own people.

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They are no more heroes than Hitler, or Himmler, or Mengele, or Eichmann, or anyone who was part of or supported the Third Reich. Germany has no statues to these soldiers.

German leadership makes an effort to deal honestly with the evil in their past. (We should note that the neo-Nazi’s scheming today in Germany carry the Confederate Flag – The swastika is banned – Evil for Evil - That does not speak well for Germany) Since the Civil War, we have had far too many racist and/or KKK members in Government; Jesse Helms, Jim Wright, Trent Lott, Robert Byrd, Edmund Petus, David Duke (a Grand Wizard) and on and on. Some of the KKK’s great supporters were and are the United Daughters of the Confederacy. They also were highly successful and influential lobbyist’s due to the racism that permeates American government. A disgusting and abhorrent group, alive and well today. They formed in 1894 with the intent to glorify the Southern effort and to memorialize the Southern cause. By 1914 they had over 100,000 members. Today they have 19,000 members and get Tax breaks to support their racist mission. Their primary activity was to support the construction of Confederate memorials. They also built KKK memorials. They published books idealizing the KKK and they lobbied with great success to present false educational processes to mold and poison children. They are responsible for 100’s of statues, the most recent in 2011. They are glaring white supremacists.

Our founding was a roadmap for the “Pursuit” of a great land. We had a long way to go. Until Trump, much of the world saw the nobility of our pursuit and adopted it.

Humanity is far better off today as a result of our Founders. It should always be clear Trump lacks much human quality and he is a divider and provides a feeling of honor and dignity amongst evil. The decent world is shocked. He is a tragic American Mistake. Evil advances exponentially and from the seed of Trump, Government is now permeated with uncaring selfish and racist sycophants. Our way of life is gradually being distorted by the narcissistic conduits and freakish dispassionate biological circuitry of Trump’s conspiracy oriented and damaged brain. In our society this is the pre-eminent danger that becomes our reality when good people do not vote.

Confederate monuments shame the American pursuit. Most of this few know.

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Let’s also proceed with abundant clarity: Slavery was and is the epitome of human abomination. Slavery, Genocide and Holocaust. They all come from the workings of the extreme dark side of humanity. The torment for me is the knowledge that there are enough people tainted with evil to perpetrate and allow these things to happen. If you unalteringly don’t see that most of Trump’s hard core 33% are made up of these people you live in a large stunning group of evil or are falsely informed. Please recall that in 1991 when David Duke ran for Governor of Louisiana against Edmund Brown, he garnered 671,009 votes, each voter knowing he was recently a Grand Wizard for the Ku Klux Klan. One state. This is despicable, yet common and widespread. These voters are now Trumpers.

The Confederate Army did not have one soldier of any rank deserving of honor of any kind. (The statues in question are not meant to be historical symbols of the hatred the South fought for. They are lies. They falsely portray evil in its finest form as heroic.) The Confederacy fought for the right to own, rape, (male, female or child), dismember, and beat, torture, hang and kill Black people, and this was all done repeatedly for centuries.

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were commonly raped.

Dismemberment and hanging were often punishment. Age made no difference. Pedophiles and rapists had their own harems. All of this is real.

We all know an easy 10% plus of us are easily capable of these things. Imagine a time with no rules or laws to stop them. When humans were looked upon and treated like animals. Perceive, please, perceive. I don’t know how far to go here. I am trying to show you truths that will allow you to see why any esteem afforded the Confederate effort is heinous mis-representation of vicious anti-human thinking. Research and verify just a little. The rancid stench of this warped mindset is tragic and terrifying.

Now imagine a war that took 618,222 lives to end this horrible human scourge. It took that many lives to stop pure evil. The war halted slavery but it did not repair hate and evil hearts. We have failed miserably since that horrible war to restore simple decency and equality to all human beings. Imagine being born black after the Civil War and living with this history and the hate of defeated Confederates. Imagine a bunch of hating, brutally sick whites with white hoods coming to your home and looting, raping, burning and hanging. Just look at Charlottesville, August 11 and 12, 2017.

A white supremacist and neo-Nazi Rally. A perfect example of hate looking for a place to be allowed.

And the American Leader calling them good people.

Their hate is everywhere “today”. Google KKK spin off organizations. Council for Concerned Citizens is a KKK spin off. One of many.

Senator Trent Lott wrote a column for them. Imagine being black and leaving your home this morning. If you are black you are wary of cops, whites, and “reasons” everywhere. You know you are in danger for living. It is far from over.

Do you know of these things? Imagine armed killers going through your neighborhood killing families in their homes. And then coming to your house hell bent on death and evil. Google Rosewood 1923, or Wilmington 1898, or East St. Louis, 1917.

How about Elaine, Arkansas 1919 - 240 black men women and children slaughtered.

Did your teacher explain the horrifying “Red Summer” of 1919 when from Tulsa to Washington white supremacists rampaged? 26 cities participated in massacres. Whites murdered blacks. Thousand’s dead. The list goes on with mind staggering revelation.

Did they teach you this in school? Police beating and Killing Blacks recklessly today is perpetuation. Blacks have reason to fear.

What is happening is long overdue as evil still struggles so hard to keep especially black hate alive. And these statues are symbols of pure evil. Not history, not heritage.

Just pure evil: Learning of them should come from truth in teaching history in schools and museums, especially slavery museums, similar to the holocaust museum. The Civil War ended April 9th, 1865. 155 years later racism is alive and well. And for every minute of that 155 years Blacks have not been equal. Black children went to inferior schools.

They were not allowed to go to school with whites. You could not eat in the same restaurant, ride the same bus, drink from the same water fountain, or go to the same bathroom. They were beaten raped and hanged. Society since was and is designed to keep Blacks poor and sublimated. Housing, Banking, Employment, and on and on was designed with rules to sublimate and remove equality and fairness from Blacks. They have been stuck in time with avenues to succeed subliminally designed to hold them back, leaving no meaningful way to get ahead.

Let’s also proceed with abundant clarity: Slavery was and is the epitome of human abomination.

Slavery, Genocide and Holocaust.

They all come from the workings of the extreme dark side of humanity.

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Now the stage is set for you. So now let’s talk about these false “Heroes” and these statues of racist deception and those so proud they fought for human ownership. The occupation of the South by the North during “Reconstruction” (rebuilding the South after Civil War ending in 1865) was relaxed in 1877. At this time State Governments were allowed to assume autonomous rule. Their intent became to glorify the Southern effort and to perpetually impede black progress. Many statues were erected beginning in the 1880’s and 90’s in an effort to reimpose white supremacy throughout the Confederacy.

Jim Crow (racist and segregation laws and efforts to sublimate blacks and keep them away from whites and public facilities) was alive and well. The Jim Crow period persisted from 1877 to 1965 and was finally addressed during the Civil Rights Movement of the 50’s and 60”. Confederate Statues were also meant to re-enforce this fiendish and wicked Jim Crow pursuit. The main building period for monuments was from 1889 to 1929. In 1954, 89 years after the Civil War the law (Brown v. Board of Education) finally said that black people are human enough to sit in the same classroom as whites. The KKK and white supremacist movements had hissy fits and went on another hate filled Statue building spree in an effort to flaunt their evil thinking. Evil is alive and well. In North Carolina alone 35 statues have been built since 2000. All evil needs to flourish is to be allowed. There are 40 Confederate Statues at Gettysburg. The last erected in 1994. Especially at Gettysburg the plaques must truthfully explain it is a statue of a traitor. They don’t. To those that this annoys, I say: I wonder if it would annoy the hundreds of thousands of American Soldiers that fought them and died grisly deaths for a free country.

There were four main locations for monuments; battlefields, cemeteries, county courthouse grounds, and state capitol grounds. The inscriptions define heroism and bravery in battle as they killed Americans that fought for freedom. The inscriptions are “Lies” of the highest order. They were not heroes. They were not Americans. They quit America to fight this war and killed Americans so they could own human beings.

Evil and hate have been perpetual. The 1920’s was the heyday of the KKK. There were millions of them. Lynching and murder were commonplace. Horror was becoming mainstream.

On Aug. 8, 1925, 50,000 of them marched through Washington, 20 abreast, a demonstration of hate that could only be appreciated by the Third Reich. And they preached purification

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It has always been stymied by that mysteriously large number that are ok with evil being in place.

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Confederate Monuments continued from pg 23 and hate for Blacks, Jews, Immigrants, leftists, homosexuals and at the time Catholics.

Yes, we have a dark history. One quarter of all United States Presidents had slaves.

Serving from 1913 to 1921 President Woodrow Wilson was an avowed racist. (Wilson garnered 42 percent of the popular vote – these voters were fine with racism) Thomas Jefferson inherited 175 slaves. He eventually owned 600. He was the primary author of the “Declaration of Independence”. He was a mentor to James Madison who created the framework of the Constitution and is known as the Father of the Constitution.

Our Constitution provided a framework within much conflicted differing mindsets, to allow for and create a “Pursuit”. The following is important: In 1776, 41 of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were slave owners. In 1787, 25 of the 55 signers of the Constitution were slaveowners. Their intent had little to do with ending slavery in their time. Yet if we today, go after our entire history you will lose it all. Leave George Washington, Teddy Roosevelt and our Founders alone. Remember, far too few Americans know of or understand what you are reading here. It is not the right time for that part of the discussion. Stay with the Confederate Statues. Even with this, the road is difficult and likely futile. Since Charlottesville 134 statues have come down. Only a handful since George Floyd. Over 1508 remain. Evil does just enough to appease and wait for the calm and status quo remains.

The creation of “Pursuit” is vital here. At the time, much of Congress owning slaves factored into the decision to delete the “anti-slavery” passage in the Constitution. It was Jefferson, a significant slave owner, that believed the phrase “All men are created Equal” to be self-evident (in the Declaration of Independence) and would ultimately resolve slavery. This was factored into the Constitution in the 14th Amendment in 1868 by John Bingham. John Bingham did not own slaves and was an honest practicing abolitionist – a vital neglected Founding Father. The 14th amendment is vital. It is a mini-constitution giving credence to “All Men are Created Equal – a very worthy google. Lincoln himself, authored the 13th amendment in 1864 abolishing slavery. President Ulysses S. Grant authored the 15th amendment providing voting rights for blacks that were not honored until 1965. A full century after the Civil War. In the midst of men with great flaw and men

of great truth, “Pursuit” in our founding allowed culture to finally abhor slavery enough to put a stop to it. Inequality was not addressed with substance until the 1960’s and persists today.

Article 1, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution of 1787 declared that for the purposes of representation in Congress, enslaved blacks in a state would be counted as 3/5ths of the number of white inhabitants of that state.

Let us never forget, there is much greatness in America. It has always been stymied by that mysteriously large number that are ok with evil being in place. The Constitution is a guide. Its’ one great failing is that it lacks much needed adhering guidance that the Supreme Court fails miserably to provide. They ignore “clear intent”. We have moved far too slowly. 244 years since our founding. 155 years since the end of the Civil War. As I write massive efforts are underway to halt and stop black voting. 2020 and every effort is being made to impede the Black vote. Freedom needs momentum. It cannot exist within a framework that honors hate and evil. The statues must come down. (Note: The Supreme Court has become miserably un-American allowing individuals to purchase decisions from their representatives, calling corporations people allowing them to purchase legislation, and impeding voting rights in several decisions to satisfy their appointers rather than the Constitution).

Caroline Randall Williams (born Aug. 24, 1987) is an American author, poet and academic. She is also a writer in residence at Vanderbilt University. Only 32 years old and dearly affected by her racist plight. Herewith, I leave you with her words: “I have rape colored skin. My light brown-blackness is a living testament to the rules, the practices, the causes of the Old South. If there are those who want to remember the legacy of the Confederacy, if they want monuments, well, then, my body is a monument.

My skin is a monument.

I am a black Southern woman, and of my immediate white male ancestors, all of them were rapists. My very existence is a relic of slavery and Jim Crow…I am a descendant of black women who were domestic servants and white men who raped their help. White Southern men – my ancestors – took what they wanted from women they did not love, over whom they had extraordinary power, and then failed to claim their children…My body and blood are a tangible truth of the South and its past. The black people I come from were owned by the white people I come from. The white people I come from fought and died for their Lost Cause.

And I ask you now, who dares to tell me to celebrate them? Who dares to ask me to accept their mounted pedestals…the man-made monuments, must come down. I defy any sentimental Southerner to defend our ancestors to me. I am quite Literally made of the reasons to strip them of their Laurels.

Caroline is only 32 years old. One (1) black woman.

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It’s unfathomable to think that it’s been 45 years since JAWS first made people terrified to go into the water. Steven Spielberg was a young, talented filmmaker, though at that time, it would have been impossible to predict that he would soon emerge as one of the most successful, influential, and powerful figures the industry had ever seen. While the ensuing years would result in classics such as CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, E.T., RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, JURASSIC PARK, SCHINDLER’S LIST, and SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, in ‘75, his resume was very limited. He had been at the helm of DUEL and SUGARLAND EXPRESS, and while both were entertaining (particularly DUEL) they didn’t come close to matching the complexities and scope of a project like JAWS.

The rest, as the old cliché goes, is history. Spielberg and his mechanical sharks, paired with the classic score by John Williams and the primal terror that ensued, revolutionized the industry. Surpassing $235 million at the box office, it emerged as an instant classic.

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Jaws continued from pg 29 it that way. It’s the Fourth of July weekend, and his town relies on tourism to survive.

When a second swimmer is killed in full view of a beach full of people, the situation grows exponentially more dire. After fisherman capture a large shark, most are willing to believe that they had found their monster, but scientist Matt Hooper(Richard Dreyfuss) knows that the actual beast is still lurking in the waters. After yet another swimmer becomes dinner, Brody and Martin team with salty sea captain Quint (the phenomenal and completely unforgettable Robert Shaw) to catch the killer once and for all.

It’s not often that a monster movie can take the gamble to reserve showing it’s creature for more than an hour, but that’s exactly what Spielberg did. While you catch glimpses and witness the savagery of the shark, it isn’t until the halfway point mark where you see him for the first time in all of his prehistoric glory. This choice certainly added to the suspense, proving yet again that what you don’t see is often more Richard Dreyfuss in Jaws terrifying than what you do.

JAWS boasts everything you could possibly want in a blockbuster. It’s intense, it’s scary, it’s engaging, and at times it is downright hilarious. My biggest fear heading in are produced, there are others that hold up to was that, in today’s Blu-ray world, the shark wouldn’t hold up, but I’m here to tell you this day, and continue to amaze. Sometimes, that it does. The mechanical beast is primal and formidable, a larger-than-life leviathan you never know what category a film will fall RATED: PG 13 that strikes fears in the hearts of young and old. As impressive as Spielberg’s dinosaurs into until you watch with a modern eye, and I RUN TIME: 2h 31min would be nearly 20 years later in JURRASIC PARK, the fact that he and his crew delivered will admit I didn’t know where JAWS would find the goods in ‘75 continues to amaze. And, lest you think it’s just me and my preGENRE: Adventure, Thriller itself. It had probably been 10 years since I had established affinity for the film that is clouding my judgment, I encourage you to ask my STARRING: Roy Scheider, seen it last. I was ecstatic to find, more than four kids what they thought. Just don’t look for them at the ocean.

Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss decades later, it doesn’t just hold up. It remains absolutely spectacular.

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by NANCY ROBERTS

Adaptive Technology How many adaptations have you made in your life due to the COVID virus lockdowns and limitations? Over the last few months, in addition to my own life’s story, I have spoken to a number of business owners in connection with writing a business of interest article for this paper. Each of them has had to adapt in various ways to its customers’ health and safety, the state’s regulations, their own employee’s health and safety, and things like supply chains and hours of operation.

Significantly, we have all adjusted many of our day-to-day activities because of normal activities being cancelled or limited; stores having limited hours or lacking products; social activities being curtailed; schools being closed or operating online - it’s a long list.

What I’ve been pondering is: what happens when it’s “over?”

There was a phrase in popular parlance for a while - “the new normal.” I’ve noticed it hasn’t been used as much lately as it was a month or two ago. Maybe it was just too distressing to people to consider that “normal” wasn’t a fixed mark but a free-floating set of behaviors - maybe “fluid,” or perhaps just “sliding.”

One thing is certain: we have turned to the Internet for many of the things we used to do in person, even something like going to a movie. Some of these activities, I suspect, won’t return with the vigor with which we once enjoyed them, others will never return at all.

I have friends in New York City who for a long time used services like GrubHub and Instacart for delivered food and grocery shopping, respectively.

In the time it took to put away the dishes from the dish washer, one of them would have browsed through the “aisles” of the grocery store and found meat, fresh seasonal produce, household products, and staples. A delivery time would be set, and payment was made through an account already created and verified. If something didn’t meet their approval it could be returned and/or replaced. If they wanted a meal delivered, they chose the restaurant - many of them participated in GrubHub (hence the “hub” in the name) - and they would be able to order for themselves and guests, everyone getting what he or she wanted for dinner, kids included. It would be delivered to the door, to be enjoyed in their apartment, or perhaps taken out to the park for a little al fresco meal.

That wasn’t as popular in a city like Syracuse, though pizza delivery and Asian food pick-up have been popular for many years, and now more and more restaurants are relying on food (and even drink) delivery - and people are enjoying the option of having their favorite dishes brought right to their door. But shopping in the store has been an activity that locally almost doubles as a social occasion, as you were likely to run into someone you knew while navigating the aisles. With masks and distancing, the weekly ritual wasn’t as much fun, and since so many grocery stores are now delivering, shopping online has found its way into our routines. Most of us have gotten used to spur-of-themoment purchases from Amazon and other large online sources; it’s convenient when you don’t need the item today and you don’t want to forget it. Now drug stores will deliver - that’s easy. You can get a refill and perhaps a few other items you normally pick up there and have them delivered to your home.

Entertainment is a little tougher nut, but we were already headed toward streaming TV/movies and “binge watching” before the virus kept us closer to home with even

We have all adjusted many of our day-to-day activities because of normal activities being cancelled or limited.

libraries shutting down in its early days. Over time, entertainers who usually performed live and who had to cancel tour dates began to perform for appointment audiences via a streamed program - even things like concerts, from rock to symphonies. While there’s an element missing when you can’t be part of a rock audience at a favorite venue enjoying the vibe of the crowd, there’s also something to be said for a small group of fan-friends gathered around a big screen TV enjoying some drinks, music, and comaraderie, and not having to stand in line to get in, or wait in traffic to get home.

While you still have to visit your dentist - donned in a hazmat suit and all-butunrecognizable - for a cleaning, routine checkups for low-risk patients with your Internist continued on pg 32

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Adaptive Technology continued from pg 31 or PA are conducted via phone and/or FaceTime. Again, something lost and something gained: you won’t have been actually “seen,” but you don’t have to get up early and take a shower to make your appointment. FaceTime or Skype (or Google Hang Outs) - which laughably were once the sign of The Future in old TV shows (the video phone!) are common means of getting together with people these days. I “had dinner” with my sister the other evening via a video call.

Lucky people can “work” from home via computer, and may never go back to an office.

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Others, whose jobs depend on being onsite or going to customers’ homes, will either return to work eventually or not, if the business can’t survive the downtime. Many businesses have learned that a GoToMeeting weekly can serve to keep employees informed about what’s needed, and allow people to touch base with one another. Cell phones have, ironically, made us more connected - often in ways we find intrusive - than we were without them, even given social distance and closed office doors.

We’ll certainly learn the meaning of the term “essential worker.” And of course as some jobs disappear, others will be created, as has always seemed to be the case as technology alters the landscape.

Schools have adapted by conducting classes via Internet.

Interestingly, I took a couple of

college-level courses through a program called “Coursera” a few years ago. It was very interesting, was totally online, and could be done live or on your own schedule, for credit or not, and while you had an option to listen to the lectures and take the postlecture quizzes at your own pace, there was a completion date. Some courses were free, and some had a fee. Some also had tests (multiple choice tests obviously got a grade immediately; essay tests were sometimes evaluated by other students) and you got a grade or at least an evaluation. It wasn’t an ideal way to learn, but it was reasonably effective. I took a programming course, another one in audio, and a third in history.

Of course, the younger the student, the more they would need a classroom in order to not just get the kind of feedback that only interaction with a teacher can provide, but also the opportunity to learn social skills and adaptive behavior that playing with, and learning with, other children provide. If schools remain closed, there may be much school systems can learn from how home-schooling parents and groups have handled the social interaction piece of the education puzzle.

We’re still a bit away from a possible return to our “old normal,” and the longer we adapt to life in semi-isolation, the more ways we’ll find to adjust. As social animals, it’s unlikely we’ll remain islands of family and close friends - we’ll want to return to restaurants, bars, concerts and entertainments. It just remains to be seen which of our adaptive technological measures we find so comfortable we become unwilling to give them up.

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Tales from the Vine

by LYNNE EVANSby CASSANDRA HARRINGTON

How the Romans Made Wine The Romans understood terroir and were very careful about where they planted vines. Before the Romans, the Etruscans lived in what is now called Italy and they made wine from wild grapes. It seems that there was an abundance of them in the Mediterranean area.

Roman wine production was heavily influenced by both the Etruscans and the ancient Greeks.

After harvesting the grapes, people would trample on them This might not have been hygienic, but it was the best way the Romans knew to press wine. After the trampling, the wine was transported to be pressed in a torculum or wine press. The grape juice was strained to get rid of the grape skins and seeds.

The next stage in the production process was to transfer the liquid to the huge jars or amphorae where it could ferment. Sometimes these vessels were buried in sand, soil, continued on pg 34

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How the Romans Make Wine continued from pg 33 or water. Sometimes these juices were boiled prior to storing them in these vessels.

If the end result was to produce a high quality vintage wine, the wine would remain in the vessels for between 10 and 25 years.

However, wine was usually left for between 9 days and a couple of months. This was Roman plonk!

Pliny the Elder wrote about the Roman way of producing wine and growing vines in his work, ‘Historia Naturalis’ translated as Natural History. He wrote that Italian wine was the best in the world, or at least in the known world.

However, the Romans and their compatriots cornered the wine market, disallowing other competitors from other countries outside of what is now called Italy. So other countries such as France, Spain and Portugal were not allowed, officially, to produce wine.

According to Pliny, by the middle of the second century BC, wine was an important commodity. However, as the Roman Empire grew, the export value of wine would diminish, as grapes were cultivated in other parts of the empire, notably in what is now France and the Iberian peninsula.

The Romans drank wine at any time of night and day, but it was diluted with water as it was stronger than wines of today.

The Roman wine industry fell into decline along with the empire. Wine production continued, but it fell out of favour until the Renaissance, when there was a revival of interest in classical culture.

So wine in the Roman Empire had its ups and downs, but luckily, the art of wine-making survived.

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