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The Persistence of Joanna Nix Jewett She’s a busy girl. Over the years, Joanna has shared her vocal talents with more than a handful of central New York’s artists; and she’s participated in numerous recording projects. You remember her as the lead singer of Syracuse area party band, The Critics, who, during her tenure, opened shows for Eddie Money, The Turtles, and Three Dog Night. After nine-plus years with The Critics, Joanna then formed The Cat’s Pajamas, then J.A.K.K., and worked with The Cortini Brothers and other well-known groups. By now, Joanna is one-third of acoustic trio, The Mix Tapes, and also the lead singer of Funkadelphia. With the help of promoter Julie Briggs, and her band Funkadelphia as the house band, Joanna further organizes “Ladies Night,” an event that showcases some of Syracuse’s top female talent playing familiar hits. The event, which will be held at the Palace Theater on November 12, 2016, is sure to be a success. She took a little time with me to tell us more. OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY • 7 DAYS A WEEK Would your mama feed you anything but the best?

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JNJ: I love R&B and soul. Aretha, Chaka, Sade … I still can’t get enough of their music. Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” is part of my musical DNA. Since I was a kid in the 70’s, Donna Summer was definitely an influence. Later on, in high school and college, I listened to The Police, Pat Benatar, Heart, CSN&Y, U2, Genesis, and REM. It’s not surprising, I guess, that the music we do in Joanna Nix is one-third of acoustic trio, The my two current groups Mix Tapes (Pictured above), and also the lead —The Mix Tapes, an singer of Funkadelphia. acoustic trio, and Funkadelphia, a soul/dance band— is largely what I grew up listening to, with some newer artists, like Amy Winehouse and Bruno Mars mixed in. I’ve also been producing small shows lately, featuring the music I grew up listening to. This month, “Crystal Visions” will showcase the music of Fleetwood Mac (no surprise there), and in October is the reprise of “Ruby Throated Sparrow,” which celebrates the gorgeous harmonies of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Both shows feature female voices —Donna Colton, Maureen Henesey, and I cover all the vocals, and although our voices are very different, the blend is sublime! continued on pg 4

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the songs they performed, to CS: You have pretty hefty event coming up in November. What’s that all celebrate the about? music of the JNJ: “Ladies Night” will showcase female artists in a high-energy show that will get and keep people on their feet! It’s music that people know and female artists who inspired love —some of the best dance/rock/pop songs ever, performed by many them. We’re of CNY’s most diverse and gifted women. programming CS: Who’s participating, musically? “Ladies Night” JNJ: The lineup is killer! Anna Marie Lopez-White, Ashley Cox, Dessie and the show Kelly, Donna Alford, Donna Colton, Jess Novak, Joanne Troy Perry, Kat will have a little Dooley-Wandersee, Kate Kolb, Letizia, Lisa Romano, Maureen Henesey, something for Moe Harrington, Robyn Stockdale, Tamaralee Shutt, Terry Bender, and everyone — yours truly. The ladies will be backed by the incredibly gifted members of music from the Funkadelphia: Kristopher Heels, Chris Notarthomas, Frank Neubert, and 1960’s through special guest Jimmy Cox. We’ll have a few special guests on the bill, too. today. For more CS: That’s a lot of cool talent you have participating. What inspired you info, find Ladies to throw this show? Night on FaceJNJ: I created an event called “Respect: CNY Celebrates Women in Music,” which was a fundraising event for The Centers at St. Camillus, where book or visit www.ladiesnI used to work. When I left, they decided not to continue with the show. I ightcny.com loved the working with all these amazing women, and I love spotlighting CS: Please the talents of female artists, so I figured we’d make some changes, and “Ladies Night” is an event that showcases some of share with us try something a little different. My partner Julie Briggs and I planned the Syracuse’s top female talent playing familiar hits. The show in an afternoon. “Respect” gave the ladies the opportunity to choose your thoughts event, which will be held at the Palace Theater on on the Syracuse November 12, 2016, is sure to be a success. Music scene. 135 State Fair Boulevard JNJ: I think it’s an exciting time for music in Syracuse. I came up through on the commerSyracuse, NY 13204 cial side of music, singing in a 8-piece party band. Originals were never my Casa Grande (off Hiawatha & W. Genesee) thing —not by choice, just because The Critics kept me busy. I love all the original music that’s being created locally! Writing and recording are still BOOK on my “to do” list and I’ve done some writing this year. CS: Well, being probably the biggest fan and encourager of original YOUR music around here, I can’t wait to hear your work. It is not as convenient HOLIDAY of a musical path as is the cover stuff. It’s a harder path, and you have to PARTIES confront yourself more. But, when it kicks in, it’s far more rewarding from my experiences. I hope you do write; and I’d love to hear the sum of your NOW! experience in what you write. When you do, please save me a copy. Speaking of experience, you’ve amassed an impressive amount. What’s your best 315.466.0312 • pensabenes.com advice for new musicians jumping into the circus of the music biz?

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JNJ: Be open. Listen to a variety of genres and artists. Even though I love soul music, I learned a lot about phrasing by listening to Patsy Cline, Tony Bennett, and Natalie Cole. CS: Where do you we stay in touch with your music? JNJ: The Mix Tapes and Funkadelphia have Facebook and Reverbnation pages. I’m on Instagram and Twitter (joannajewettcny) and Facebook (Joanna Nix Jewett). CS: Okay, Joanna! Thanks for taking time to chat with us, here, at Table Hopping. JNJ: Thanks, Chuck.

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Whether or not this would enhance or take away from the beer’s tasting properties remains in the opinion of the drinker. My absolute favorite pumpkin beer is Empire’s Pumpkin Ale, made with local pumpkins from Cazenovia, which are roasted and lightly spiced with pumpkin pie spices. I highly recommend it. Oktoberfest beers (also known as Märzenbiers) are copper colored aromatic, toasty and full-bodied beers. These beers are typically made with amber malt that’s caramelized by gentle roasting. The word märzen, German for the month of March was chosen to describe this type of beer for the month in which it is brewed. Why then, would a spring-brewed ale be known as an Oktoberfest beer? During the Middle Ages, brewers had a rough time brewing beers during the summer months when air-born bacteria could infect the batches. To have enough beer on hand during the summer, they worked overtime in March to brew an extra strong and well-hopped beer that would keep for a long time. As the weather cooled down and it was safe to brew again, the märzen kegs needed emptying out to make room for the new brews. The Germans had no trouble finishing them in a timely manner, and so March beer turned into an October beer. Just as with pumpkin beers, there is a plethora of Oktoberfests. Not sure which ones to drink? For starters, try Saranac’s Octoberfest or Great Lakes’ Oktoberfest. Better yet, make your own six-pack at a retailer and grab six different ones. Breakfast beers are those that have been crafted for drinkability with your morning meal. Just as there aren’t restrictions on when to drink these, there aren’t any hard and fast rules as to what constitutes a breakfast beer. In general, hearty and smoky beers (e.g. stouts and rauchbiers) tend to be great choices to add different flavors that complement a stack of pancakes, eggs, bacon, etc. Flavors of coffee, maple, vanilla, and bacon are just a few that contribute to enhancing your breakfast or brunch. Founders Breakfast Stout, for instance is a great example. This Michigan brewery produces a stout packed with coffee,

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Tales from the Vine by CASSANDRA HARRINGTON

It’s Fall, Let’s Celebrate Fall has officially arrived here in the Finger Lakes. If there’s one thing we’re good at, it’s throwing a party. The wine industry loves to have a good reason to rock, join us as we celebrate harvest. October is jam packed with ridiculously awesome shindigs from lobster rolls to pumpkin chuckin. We’ll keep ya busy! My friends at Treleaven by King Ferry Winery start the month out with their Harvest Festival on the 8th and 9th from 10am to 5pm. They’ve got a full lineup of live music along with traditional grape stompings, craft beer, lawn games, and some of the best Chardonnay on the Trail. Fill your belly with scrumptious offerings from local food trucks. Then, if you’re feeling artsy, enter the pumpkin painting contest. BYOP and paint for free, or there is a $2 entry fee if you choose to pick a pumpkin at the event. Seating’s first-come, first-serve, but you may bring your own blankets and chairs. That same weekend, on Sunday the 9th, Toro Run hosts its Second Annual Leaf Peepers Seafood Festival from noon to 5pm. The menu consists of Crab Mac & Cheese, Raw Oysters, Conch or Clam Chowder, Shrimp Burgers, Lobster Rolls, Seafood Paella, and Peel & Eat Shrimp. Not a seafood fan? They’ll also have their famous Brazilian BBQ featuring locally made Riesling Hot Dogs and Chardonnay Kielbasa from Schrader Farms Meat Market, salt potatoes, hamburgers and some of the best chicken barbeque I have ever

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had (if I do say so myself ). Bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax on the hillside taking in the stunning view from their property while you listen to live music by The Diana Jacobs Band. Admission is free, and I recommend going on an empty stomach! Then, as he does every month, Chef John McNabb flexes his culinary muscles with a 5 course showcase using local ingredients in The Root of it All Wine Dinner. It’s set for Saturday October 15th from 6:30 to 10pm. The event description reads “Roasted parsnips, turnips, beets, carrots, potatoes, that will be served alongside hearty meats or delicate seafood in a flavorful and vibrant style. Sprinkled with fresh sprigs of thyme and rosemary, they complete very savory dishes. This is a five course meal paired with premium wines from Knapp Winery, Chateau LaFayette Reneau Wine Cellars, Zugibe Vineyards and Glenora Wine Cellars”. Tickets are $74.90, which includes tax and gratuity and can be purchased on Knapp Winery’s website. Another staple along the Cayuga Eastwood’s Neighborhood Wine Store Lake Wine Trail is Goose Watch Winery’s Chestnut Festival from $ 00 WINE STARTING AT 6 Every weekend in October at Varick Winery 12-5pm on & Vineyard, they offer Pumpkin Chuckin’. Saturday EASTWOOD PLAZA Hurl pumpkins across the property with a 3515 James St., Syracuse, NY October giant sling shot. 437-WINE (9463) 22nd.

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Grapes aren’t all that is harvested during the fall —at Goose Watch they bring in the nuts! Sample a variety of foods made from their own chestnuts. They’ll have warm mulled wine, barbeque from Thurston’s and ice cream from the Cayuga Lake Creamery! Play lawn games while overlooking the beautiful fall foliage! Admission is free. Close out the month at Americana Vineyards. Go dressed as your favorite Rockstar, Passed or Present. It’s the theme for the 14th Annual Hallo-Wine Spooktacular the evening of Saturday the 29th. From 8pm to midnight, DJ Elephant Sound will be spinning tunes and at 10:30, those in the Best Female Rockstar, Best Male Rockstar and Best Rock Group costumes will win gift baskets filled with Americana goodies. Tickets are Treleaven by King Ferry Winery start the month out with their Harvest Festival on the 8th and 9th from 10am $15 and include treats from Crystal to 5pm. They’ve got a full lineup of live music along with traditional grape stompings, craft beer, lawn games, Lake Café as well as your first glass of and some of the best Chardonnay on the Trail. wine. Admission (21 and over only) is limited, so make sure you call to reserve your spot. They will sell out of tickets! Rock on, folks! 9:30am to 6pm. Regular tasting fees apply, $4 to taste 6 wines. I saved the most unique for last. I love this. Every weekend in October Harvest is in full swing, let the party begin! at Varick Winery & Vineyard, they offer Pumpkin Chuckin’. Hurl pumpCassandra Harrington is the executive director of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. kins across the property with a giant sling shot. The winery is open from To learn more, visit cayugawinetrail.com. ]

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The Write Stuff by NANCY ROBERTS

How The Scots Invented the Modern World The True Story of How Western Europe’s Poorest Nation Created Our World and Everything In It. by Arthur Herman Confession: I’m still not finished with this book. It’s dense, and you can only absorb just so much at one sitting. Second confession: No, of course the Scots didn’t invent the world and everything in it —that’s a process and process builds one block upon another. But having said that, the author makes a good case that the world, as we know it, owes much (for better and worse) to a wee nation of granite and heather up at the northern corner of a small island nation called Great Britain. Most accurately, the book tells the story of the Scottish Enlighten-

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ment, and how this awakening of spirit, spiritual fervor, and fierce independence spread to a New World and the ideas that carried the settlers created the United States, which then went on to influence much of the modern world. It all began —more or less— with the Scottish Reformation. John Knox, father of the Calvinist Presbyterian movement in Scotland, taught that God gave to men — to individuals— the power to administer and enforce His laws —not a monarchy. To administer the laws, one had to know and understand these laws. The author makes a good case that the To know and underworld, as we know it, owes much (for better stand them required and worse) to a wee nation of granite and that one be able to heather up at the northern corner of a small read scripture. island nation called Great Britain. And to read, one had to learn to read. That all added up to the first “public” schools - really, parish schools. Once each parish had a school, literacy grew at a startling rate, as did the demand for books, and with the demand for books, the need for writers. Herman writes that it was, oddly enough, the defeat of the Scots and the absorption of them into the British Empire that was, at least in part, the reason they could become so influential on thought and ideas: after 1707, and more profoundly, after “The ‘45,” (Scotland’s final rebellion in which they, particularly the Highlanders, were defeated on the moors of Culloden), Scotland had many of the benefits of a strong, rich empire, and few of the problems. Scotland wasn’t interesting enough to The Crown to be paid much attention to. So Scotland could trade throughout the British empire, paid relatively little in the way of taxes, and its

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TRUMP: A Pied Piper Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are on the scene. The last thing the world needs is an uninformed, recklessly impulsive American President. There are sound Patriotic reasons why to vote for Hillary Clinton, and Colleen Deacon for Congress. I have often wished there were a list of what Donald Trump has said in one place so that voters could get a fair taste of his character. You may remember Keith Olbermann from his MSNBC program a few years back. In the debut episode of his new “GQ” series, “The Closer”, Olbermann tallies the most outrageous of Donald Trump’s offenses. It is my hope to provide you with truth and good sense as best as I am able. I removed many of Olbermann’s offerings that I thought to be zealotry and added many of my own. Few are more disappointed in our Government than I. American concepts have not been pursued in my lifetime. (which began in 1946) The American system has morphed into a system of rampant greed and manipulation by smart people serving themselves. 1% has half of the wealth. Their absurd wealth forced neglect of our people and neglect of our infrastructure. Once revered for our pursuit of human fairness, today 10’s of millions of us are impoverished puppets of greed. Government is absent

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the ability to guide. The system perpetuates followers. The entire legislative parade is out of step and there are no heroes, no Johnny’s willing to walk “in step” alone and build coalition. We elect them. They step into the parade fat and happy and complicit as the country withers into the 3rd world. Our Campaign Finance System has bought our leaders hearts and our country’s intent and all the devolving that followed. I completely understand the Trump phenomena. The problem is his hope is false, he is a Pied Piper. And it really is the lives of your kids that will pay. Trump’s traits of unfairness, irrational sensitivity, an abnormal need for revenge, poor judgement, and a clear propensity for unnecessary dispassion are simply true. He fails every measure for leading people. In his own business, harming others has been heartless. Trump and our Mayor Stephanie Miner —(Miner has the heartless character flaws of Leona Helmsley)— are masters of deceit that have found their way CATERING & BUSINESS DELIVERY into the big picture. WE DO Under a veneer of just what you want to hear and see lays a sense for revenge for Your and a cruelty that defies all that is valued in leadership. I take no pleasure in pursuing Miner’s downfall from being in charge of other Mon- Thur $ 95 human beings, nor 11am-3pm Only do I take pleasure in this column. Please Donald Trump has shown traits of PhoenixSportsRestaurant.com note that influential unfairness, irrational sensitivity, Check it out for everyday specials! an abnormal need for revenge and family and wealth 315.695.2245 ~ 228 Huntley Road poor judgement. are not decency. Off Route 57A (Off Rt 481) Phoenix, NY Such people are

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ingenious at rewarding obsequious followers that offer a veneer of credibility. This has nothing to do with ideology or party. It is the dispassionate darkness in their hearts that give way to judgments that cause such grave danger to us all. This mix of dispassion and an ingenious ability to deceive is a recipe for grave human harm. Trump has little geographic, or historic, or present international informed baseline. There are wars and leaders and countries and vital histories he knows nothing about. As President his pursuits would have little depth. Posterity would not be his concern. He is not strong and smart as many perceive. He is impulsive and reckless and easily manipulated by staff and our enemies. (It will be his finger on the button, not Kellyanne Conway’s.) He has a need to respond to any attack. He warms to evil when it compliments him. Our enemies will play him like a fiddle as Putin has done. His major policy course is what has held us down for decades. That is the rich mans creed of deceit that does not work. He wants Tax cuts for the rich and trickledown economics. A theory that has proven to be trickle “up”. That is why 1% own half our wealth. A theory that brought us to the George Bush recession and the very brink of financial failure and depression. It took Clinton and Obama to bring us back from the grave financial failures of both Bush 1 and 2. The minimum wage already is an enslaving poverty wage. Trump wants to reduce the minimum wage and have massive labor at a literal slave wage. Fast food, retail workers etc. are already treading water and on food stamps. They have no dream. Herewith in one place Mr. Olbermann’s and my reasons why to vote for Hillary Clinton and for Colleen Deacon for Congress, to assist Hillary in this Historic time: (You may google any matter you question as you take in the following) Herewith some thinking of this False Prophet: Donald Trump has attacked Hillary as someone the 2nd Amendment people might want to do something about leaving the innuendo of assassination for every nut job on earth to consider; He did this again suggesting the “Secret Service disarm and see what happens to her”; He insulted and physically imitated and mocked a reporter with a life shattering handicap; He attacked a tortured war hero John McCain because he was shot down on his 23rd combat bombing mission deep in enemy territory; he called the Pope disgraceful; He insulted the Mother of a dead soldier who gave his life for us, while at the same time contrasting her with “Radical Islamic Terrorism”; He failed to protect or even pay countless contractors he hired in good faith on his projects showing no regard for large numbers of Americans or the life that stands alone; He called Rosie O’Donnell a Fat ass ugly pig; he has attacked Hillary as a bigot, brainwashed, unhinged, a monster and as the devil; he depicted her in a tweet with her photo, the Star of David and hundred dollars bills as the Most Corrupt Candidate ever suggesting Jews are corrupt; He attacked Hillary as someone whose religion “we don’t know anything about” —after he explained he had never asked God for forgiveness; He implied the President was a traitor; as being complicit in the Orlando terrorist attack; He attacked the President of the United States for having lower approval ratings than Vladimir Putin who governs his country under the threat continued on pg 20

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of death for disagreement and controls polls; He said Putin was a stronger leader as if he should be admired for death and conquering; He finally said Obama was born in the U.S. after a 5 year mantra that he was not; He emphatically called Obama the founder of ISIS; He insulted Carly Fiorina for her looks; Hillary Clinton for her non-presidential “look”; Heidi Cruz for her appearance; Megyn Kelly for having “blood coming out of her wherever”; Mika Brzezinski as “crazy and very dumb,” “neurotic,” “not very bright.”; Bette Midler as having and ugly face and ugly body; He attacked the women who accused Roger Ailes of harassment; He attacked women who choose abortion -and said there should be punishments; He attacked Judge Gonzalo Curiel because he was of Mexican descent; he attacked Senator Elizabeth Warren over allegedly lying about her heritage to get into Harvard when she never went to Harvard; he attacked Senator Jeff Flake by saying he won’t be re-elected this year, when he isn’t up for election until 2018; He said Putin was not going into Ukraine (he did not know Crimea is part of Ukraine); He attacked U.S. troops in Iraq claiming they stole millions; he claimed Ted Cruz’s father was connected to the death of JFK; He accused Bill Clinton of rape on Sean Hannity’s show; He claims the National Enquirer is credible and should be respected; A 1990 Vanity Fair interview of his wife Ivana revealed he kept a copy of Hitler’s collected speeches in a cabinet near his bed; (I just learned this –very scary and makes much of this fit) He exaggerated rape, drugs and murder among Mexicans; He lied about opposing the war in Iraq, when there is a tape of him supporting it on the first anniversary of 9/11; In an interview it was revealed he asked his foreignpolicy advisers three times in one hour why this country can’t use nuclear weapons, since we have them; In the same interview he was revealed to have not known what the “nuclear triad” is; He also said he is prepared to allow S. Korea and Japan to have the bomb; He lied about six million dollars in charitable donations to Veterans which he later scrambled to correct; His charity giving is routed through the Trump foundation which is funded by wealthy donors; Trump’s Golf Club & Tavern personal charity giving is trifling; He illegally used the Trump FoundaServing tion (other’s money –the IRS fined Lunch & Dinner him 10%) to make a $25,000.00 campaign contribution to the At-

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In Loving Memory by PETER ZANGARI III

Thomas Mafrici Thomas Mafrici came to the United State as a toddler, and resided in Seneca Falls, NY with his mother and father, brother, Bennie, and sister, Pauline. They moved to the North Side of Syracuse, where there was a large Italian population. As a graduate of North High, he was honored to be on the Wall of Fame, housed at McChesney Park with notable friends, such as Armond Magnarelli, Dominick De Regis, Tex Simone, Dr. John Merola, Bob Primo, Joe Bucci, Vic Ianno, Sr., Tony Nesci, Sr., Joe Farone, Sr., and Vincent Stagnitta. In 1956 he married his lifelong partner, Natalie Zangari. They soon opened their first Fish Stand/Market on Grant Blvd. in 1958. Always hungry for knowledge, Tommy observed his older friends in various businesses, with the emphasis on the hospitality industry. The group included his brotherTom Mafrici, owner of Tom’s Clam Cove sorts through fresh lobsters in-laws, Nick & Pete Zangari, Jr. (Zangari’s Liquor Store/Sweetheart Market) which have just arrived. The Cove served over 700 pounds of lobster Greg Procopio (Greg’s on Teall Ave.), Julie Stevens, Vince Ross, family memevery week in addition to many other seafood items. ber, turn of the century hotel in the Adirondacks, Carl Bramen (Country Squire 1955/Castaways 1961/Red Rooster 1966/Poco Lounge 1968), along passing on 1/14/16, and still are) with Fred Cianelli (Country Squire & Castaways/Colonial Chicken Coup late In the late 60’s he opened up a 2nd location on Park St., next to The McAr60’s) These were lifelong friends and business associates as recent as the thur Stadium and named it Tom’s Clam Cove. Throughout the 70’s he grew at 2000’s. In the 1960’s North Syracuse was a perennial growth village and held continued on pg 26 records for the fastest growing village in the United State, thanks to Hancock Air Base/Airport, Electronics Pkwy., NASA Engineers and research. Tom saw an opportunity in 1964 with a house across from his friend’s George Gelsman’s supermarket (Sweetheart Corner), that he envisioned his fist full service restaurant, Tom’s Clam Bar (still there today) Family grew with the arrival of Frank Mafrici on 9/23/62, and Thomas Mafrici, Jr. on 1/4/64. Including the above names friends, he also shared ideas with Pete Hafner (Hafner’s Rest.), Marty Iacco (Marty’s Inn, Rte.11), Art Rissani (Arts Town House), Julie Nestico (Trivet House), and Joe Scuderi, who purchased the Country Squire from Carl FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1961 Breman and Fred Cianelli (Joe and Fred remained close friends up until Tom’s Starting at Tom’s Clam Bar then Tom’s Clam Cove &

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a rate of one new room, built onto the restaurant for 5 consecutive years. In 1974 fire destroyed the restaurant and he immediately built a world class, ecstatically pleasing building with state of the art kitchen and amenities. Employees that remained close to the family include Carol Ditch Bennett, Steve Fletcher, Lauren Militti, and Terry Looker Vassello. Tom introduced the 1st Ganja Cappuccino/Espresso machine that had it’s own alter and stood 5’ tall. He ranked in the Forbes top 400 restaurants in the United States, with sales of live lobsters exceeding 700 lobsters a week. His menu consisted of many shore dinners that Tom created and developed. He acquired some good ideas from Anthony’s Pier 4 in Boston, world renowned seafood house. The building was located next to where the Syracuse Chiefs played and at the time were the Farm club for the New York Yankees. Once a year the Syracuse Chiefs would have an exhibition game against the Yankees. Notables, The Dining Room at Tom’s Clam Cove. Tom’s such as Yogi Beara, Billy Martin, Danny Waldon, Tex ranked in the Forbes top 400 restaurants in Tom introduced the 1st Ganja Cappuccino/ Simon, Bobby Cox, etc. relaxed at Tom’s for drinks the United States, with sales of live lobsters Espresso machine that had it’s own alter and exceeding 700 lobsters a week. and dinner around the lobster tank. Around this stood 5’ tall. time he developed more business relationships including Joe Riccelli (Riccelli Produce), Don Cole of the hospitality industry, he worked closely with the Restaurant Associa(Cole Muffler), John Myers (Gould’s Pump), Peter Coleman (Coleman’s on tion in amending the Kennedy-Kassebaum Bill, to allow the tip credit for the Tip Hill), and Jack Fischer (Fischer Construction). They all remained lifelong service industry with friend and restaurant owner, Frank Cavallaro (Cavalfriends. Don Cole and Tom had a special relationship with Tommy tutoring Don in laro’s Rest., 1000 Islands), Pat Simpson, Mayor of Alexandria Bay/Ship Motel, and Peter Zangari III, Board of Directors Hotel/Rest. Assoc. the restaurant busiFamily was always first with Tom, with lifelong partner Natalie and 2 sons ness and subsequently TwinTreesRestaurant.com purchased the Fireside that served as a good sounding board throughout the years. He also helped and encouraged 2 nephews, in 2 different states, with their pursuit in the Inn, in Baldwinsville and later Bonnie Castle, restaurant business, with their award winning eateries. (Peter in Spokane,WA and Nick in Pensacola, FL). After the state of New York forced eminent domain 1000 Islands. Also Ron Holbrook, Tom’s former and took the property on Park St., Tom moved to Mr. Mikes and named it the Moonraker/Clam Cove, which was located on Wolf St. Here he had, not only bartender, (RHF Hideaway). Always keeping his great food and banquets, but he featured top line entertainment, such as The Temptations, 4 Tops, The Del Vikings, and The Champ, Joe Frasier & The his finger on the pulse Knockouts. In the late 80’s Tom, Sr., and Frank moved to Cicero, NY to Frank’s Plank Road Café, where son Frank has operated over 25 Call years, and still operates successfully today. Many of Tom’s reciahead for pes and ode of business is carried on by Frank Mafrici. Some Take-Out of the many notables that frequented Franks, was Speaker of the House, Mike Bragman, who entertained 1st Lady, Hillary Clinton at the restaurant. With son’s Tom and Frank, they did not limit themselves to Rt. 11 LaFayette • 315.677.3986 the restaurant business. They grew to property acquisition and development with Tom Mafrici, Esquire doing the bulk of the THANK YOU FOR Homemade Luncheon Specials Daily legal work. VOTING US Tom and Frank are continuing their Father’s & Mother’s vision and community service, providing Cicero with a top notch Fridays Full Dinner Menu THE BEST legal service and restaurant. His 3 granddaughters, Natalie, Liz, PLACE ◆ Haddock ◆ Prime Rib ◆ and Madeline are beautiful young girls, heading off to college, and learning a lot from Tom & Liz, Uncle Frank, and Grandma FOR PIZZA ◆ Steak ◆ Seafood ◆ Natalie. Central New York and the restaurant industry will miss IN CNY! An assortment of nightly dinner specials! his vision and enthusiasm toward the hospitality industry. Thank you Tom from a long line of great Uncles, you are first 1100 Avery Ave, Syracuse, NY among equals. Phone: (315) 468-0622 Any comments, email me at pzangari@bondsexpress.com. WITH CENTRAL NEW YORK

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Colors of The Season Injecting color into my wardrobe isn’t something I usually do. You can pretty much count on me showing up anywhere in black, white, or gray. Blue jeans are really as far as I’ll go. But for some Fall has got me craving all kinds of color. Maybe I’m feeling inspired by reason this fall has got me craving all the changing leaves and the sun setting much earlier than it does in the kinds of color. Maybe I’m feeling inspired summer, but I’m ready to incorporate some new shades into my look. by the changing leaves and the sun setting much earlier than it does in the summer, but I’m ready to start incorporating some new shades into my look. A dark green is the perfect fall neutral. Not only does it pair well with Check out the colors I’m loving. burnt orange, army style jackets look edgy and cool thrown over almost any outfit no matter how fancy or casual. I’m also obsessed with dark green mascara for the fall because it’s subtle enough to be hardly noticeable until It’s the color of pumpkin spice lattes, crunchy leaves, my hair, and some you walk into the sun and your lashes look totally jewel-toned. of my favorite ensembles. This season, orange is my favorite shade (it was bound to happen after years of living in Central New York with all of my fellow ‘Cuse fans). A touch of rust makes it chic for fall. I’ve been rocking it I recently wore this color on my nails and got so many compliments I on my nails and I picked up an ankle-length dress in the color that looks knew it was a keeper. awesome paired with some booties and a leather jacket. Mauve is the perfect Open Tuesday – saTurday mix of gray and purple, so it’s an awesome transitional color from the warm weather into Not Your Average Antique Store! winter. It looks amazing on the eyes as an eyeshadow or as a lacy dress paired with some black tights and boots.

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Unbreakable At first glance, Michelle Rapp looks just like you and I. She talks just like you and I, she has a job just like you and I, she goes about her day just like you and I. However, when you take a closer look, you can tell that there’s something different about her. If there’s something wrong with us, we can go to the doctor or a specialist, have tests done and get some kind of an explanation as to why we are feeling the way we do. That diagnosis (whether it be good or bad) of our symptoms usually gives us some kind of peace of mind. Michelle can’t get that explanation. She was born with a neurological disorder and though she has been through extensive testing, still has no diagnosis. Michelle says, “The most sense I can make of it is that my Mom had a stressful pregnancy and delivery. That stress may have hindered my development in utero.” Believe it or not, Michelle is happy that she doesn’t have a diagnosis. There are no labels holding her back. Regardless of the symptoms she has and how bad they may be, she chooses to carry on with her life. Michelle’s equilibrium has always been a presenting issue. She has no good memories of gym class that she can recall and she never really ran

Michelle with her husband Dan Rapp at a training session. Michelle is improving at each training session and is able to do things that she wasn’t sure she would be able to do.

correctly (which made her self-conscious). From time to time Michelle falls and even on occasion gets hurt, but she always gets back up and continues on. You see, Michelle is legally blind. This can be misinterpreted or confusing to people. She does have vision, she can see you and I, but it’s just not that great. She started losing her sight in her early twenties when her optic nerve began to deteriorate. In hind sight it affected her more academically than anyone really ever knew. It got to a point where it was bad enough to create a lot of inconveniences in her life. Unfortunately, the day came where she was no longer able to

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drive. Losing her independence wasn’t an easy pill to swallow. Over ten years ago, Michelle decided to attend massage school. Looking back on everything she feels that it put her on a path that brought her many blessings, including maintaining her health and well-being. In her thirties Michelle decided to have extensive tests done to see if she could find a diagnosis. More importantly, she wanted to know if there would be a genetic link for her future children. Michelle wanted a child with all of her heart and soul. With still no diagnosis, there was some good news. She was told that there was a less than one percent chance that her children would have the same symptoms. At age thirty seven, Michelle met and married her forever love Dan Rapp. Michelle says, “Thank God.” Dan is a practicing registered nurse in the emergency department at Oneida Health Care and has been the rainbow at the end of her storm. When her symptoms have been at their worst, he’s always been there. For years it had been her mother (who was her rock and the center of her world) who was there by her side to always help. Unfortunately, she passed away on December 18, 2012. Losing her mother, trying to conceive and working overnights for fifteen years doing direct care for a house with dually diagnosed disabled people was just too much for Michelle to handle. After many nights of going without the sleep her body needed, she knew something had to change. So, Michelle drastically cut her hours at work and began to focus on herself. Well, she found health and happiness beyond what she could have ever imagined! She met Natalia Daughton from Bare Bones Health & Wellness. She helped her and educated her starting on a cellular level. Michelle started a nutrition, supplement, and detox regiment. She worked on her emotional health and began to re-build her energy and strength. Finally after eighteen months, she was ready for the gym! Michelle and Dan joined Champions Fitness Center in Cicero on May 21, 2016 and

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The Coachmen Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse Custom Taylor Band Blue Spruce Lounge, Liverpool Danielle Ponder & The Tomorrow People Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Frank & Burns Western Ranch Motor Inn, Lakeland Generation Gap Kosta’s, Auburn Grit n’ Grace Turning Stone Tin Rooster, Verona Hendry Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Jackie Greene Westcott Theater, Syracuse Jamey Johnson Turning Stone Showroom, Verona Jamie Notarthomas Turning Stone Steakhouse, Vernon John Spillett Jazz/Pop Duo Bistro Elephant, Syracuse Lisa Lee Duo Pizza Man Pub, Baldwinsville Mark Zane The Eis House, Mexico McArdell & Westers Old City Hall, Oswego Soulplay (featuring Riley) Dinosaur Barbeque, Syracuse The Surrogates Funk n Waffles, Syracuse U. Tiger Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville

Saturday, October 22

Bad Husbands Club Blue Spruce Lounge, Liverpool Candyland Westcott Theater, Syracuse Custom Taylor Band Turning Stone Tin Rooster, Verona Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook Lakehouse Pub, Skaneateles Dweezil Zappa Turning Stone Showroom, Verona Heyday Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville Hip Hop Saved My Life 4 Funk n Waffles, Syracuse U. Isreal Hagan Turning Stone Steakhouse, Vernon Joey & John Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse Lisa Lee Duo The Brasserie, Camillus The Lucky Dutch Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Max Scialdone Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton

McArdell & Westers Kitty Hoynes, Syracuse Michael Christmas Westcott Theater, Syracuse Michael Crissan Euclid Restaurant, Clay Ronda Helene American Legion, Baldwinsville The Spring Street Family Band Dinosaur Barbeque, Syracuse Tuff Luck Sharkey’s, Liverpool

Sunday, October 23

John Spillett Jazz/Pop Duo Blue Water Grill, Skaneateles MC Chris Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Milestones Tour Westcott Theater, Syracuse Through the Roots Funk n Waffles, Syracuse U.

Monday, October 24

John McConnell Dinosaur Barbeque, Syracuse Pearly Baker’s Best (Dead tribute) Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Skunk City (Bob Marley Tribute) Funk n Waffles, Syracuse U.

Tuesday, October 25

Big Ben & Mad Max Dinosaur Barbeque, Syracuse Johnny Richards Band Funk n Waffles, Syracuse

Wednesday, October 26

JJ Murphy Trio Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Just Joe Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton Mr. Monkey (Open Jam) Dinosaur Barbeque, Syracuse

Thursday, October 27

Harper Dinosaur Barbeque, Syracuse John Spillett Jazz/Pop Duo Turning Stone Steakhouse, Vernon Mark Zane Eskapes Lounge, Cicero McArdell & Westers Limp Lizard, Syracuse Pelletones Parker’s Grille & Tap House, Auburn The Spring Street Family Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Turkuaz Westcott Theater, Syracuse

Friday, October 28 Brothers McClurg Nelson Odeon, Nelson

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Saturday, October 29

The Barndogs Dinosaur Barbeque, Syracuse The Beadle Brothers Turning Stone Tin Rooster, Verona Dirtroad Ruckus Buffalo’s Bar, Baldwinsville Flipside 916 Riverside, Brewerton Infinity Blue Spruce Lounge, Liverpool The Interrupters Funk n Waffles, Syracuse John Lerner Jake’s Grub & Grog, Brewerton John Spillett Jazz/Pop Duo Wegman’s Cafe, Dewitt Lisa Lee Duo Bistro 197, Oswego Mickey, Mick Jr., & Josh Vendetti’s Good Time Party Band Vendetti’s Soft Rock, Syracuse Mike Place Pasta’s on the Green, Baldwinsville Miss E & The Resonators Western Ranch Motor Inn, Lakeland

Modern Mudd Rogue’s Roost, Bridgeport Rhythm Method Tanner Valley Golf Course, Syracuse Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds Westcott Theater, Syracuse Tim & Myles Thompson Nelson Odeon, Nelson Tuff Luck Green Gate Inn & Pub, Camillus

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Jazz Jam (every Sunday 3-5) Funk n Waffles, Syracuse John Spillett Jazz/Pop Duo Blue Water Grill, Skaneateles

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Sunday, October 30

Monday, October 31

MoonRabbit Dinosaur Barbeque, Syracuse Pearly Baker’s Best (Dead tribute) Funk n Waffles, Syracuse Skunk City (Bob Marley Tribute) Funk n Waffles, Syracuse U.

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Sunday, October 2

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Sat., Oct. 1 - Sun., Oct. 2 Pablo Francisco Funny Bone, Syracuse

Thurs., Oct.. 6 - Sat., Oct. 8 Jeff Dye Funny Bone, Syracuse

Fri., Oct. 14 - Sun., Oct. 16 Josh Wolf Funny Bone, Syracuse

Godfrey w/Jamie Travale Auburn Public Theater, Auburn

Thurs., Oct. 20 - Sun., Oct. 2 3 Rob Little Funny Bone, Syracuse

Wednesday, October 5 - 19

Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Auburn

Saturday, October 8

Symphoria: Kodály, Liszt, & Dvorák Civic Center, Syracuse

Sunday, October 16

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Fri., October 28 - Sun., October 30

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SU Women’s Soccer vs. Virginia Tech SU Soccer Stadium, Syracuse

Saturday, October 1

Sunday, October 9

SU Volleyball vs Louisville Women’s Building, Syracuse SU Women’s Soccer vs. Florida State SU Soccer Stadium, Syracuse

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Thursday, October 6, 13, 20, 27

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Saturday, October 8

Friday, October 14

Saturday, October 29

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Fight a Shark in Water Saturday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Never Auburn Public Theater, Auburn Karaoke w/DJ Hyrule & DJ Denny Tuesday, Oct. 18 - Thurs. , Oct. 20 Singers, Syracuse (Winner of eight Tony Awards) Sunday, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 ONCE Civic Center, Syracuse Karaoke w/DJ Chaos Wednesday, October 19 - Nov. 6 Singers, Syracuse Expectations -(Charles Dickens) Monday, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Great Syracuse Stage, Syracuse Karaoke w/DJ Halo Saturday, October 22 Singers, Syracuse Travis Wall’s Shaping Sound: Dance Tuesday, October 4,11, 18, 25 Reimagined Karaoke w/DJ Streets Singers, Syracuse

Friday, October 7

Thursday, October 6

SU Ice Hockey vs. St. Bonaventure Tennity Ice Pavillion, Syracuse SU Men’s Soccer vs. Virginia Tech SU Soccer Stadium, Syracuse Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans War Memorial, Syracuse SU Football vs Virginia Tech Carrier Dome, Syracuse SU Ice Hockey vs. Binghamton Tennity Ice Pavillion, Syracuse

Sunday, October 16

SU Women’s Soccer vs. Pittsburgh SU Soccer Stadium, Syracuse

Friday, October 21

Syracuse Crunch vs. Utica Comets War Memorial, Syracuse

Saturday, October 22

SU Ice Hockey vs. Canisius Tennity Ice Pavillion, Syracuse

Sunday, October 23

SU Women’s Soccer vs. North Carolina SU Soccer Stadium, Syracuse

Friday, October 28

SU Men’s Soccer vs. Wake Forest SU Soccer Stadium, Syracuse SU Volleyball vs Wake Forest Women’s Building, Syracuse

Saturday, October 29

Syracuse Crunch vs. Providence Bruins War Memorial, Syracuse

Sunday, October 30

SU Field Hockey vs. Indiana Coyne Stadium, Syracuse SU Volleyball vs Duke Women’s Building, Syracuse

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The Beatles: Eight Days A Week The Touring Years With the plethora of streaming services now available, the landscape of home entertainment has never been better. Services such as Netfix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu are in constant competition, striving to deliver original series, films, and documentaries that they hope will help them prevail over their rivals. As a result, there are countless productions that may have never seen the light of day just a few years ago that now have an opportunity to find an audience. In addition, films are now reaching the home viewer faster than ever, occasionally forgoing a theatrical run alto-

Given their place in history, and what their journey meant to the world, there is no denying that there will never be another band quite like The Beatles.

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gether. In other cases, movies are simultaneously released theatrically and digitally. This unique strategy allows the viewer to choose which platform they would prefer to utilize. On September 16, Ron Howard’s documentary THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK opened in theaters and then debuted on Hulu the very next day. Showcasing neverbefore-seen and remastered footage, Howard’s jubilant, introspective, and highly entertaining doc takes a look at life on the road for The Beatles between 1962-1966. From tiny pubs in London to the sprawling The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: A enormity of their concert at Shea stadium, EIGHT DAYS A WEEK provides a glimpse into the madness and hysteria that followed the group wherever they went. Featuring current interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as archived statements made by John Lennon and George Harrison, the four lads from Liverpool described what it was like to be the most cherished people on the planet. By now, there have been innumerable intriguing stories about the band that have already been told. If you are looking for an exploration into the more seedy and controversial aspects of their union and eventual dissolution, you are certainly not going to find it here. There are a number of behind-the-scenes photos and audio snippets from their time spent creatcontinued on pg 42

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money spent here that day went directly to the SPCA —we kept nothing. It was a huge success and we look forward to doing it again next year.” Now that I’ve brought up the SPCA, I can tell you about Teddy. Teddy is a black and white spotted pit bull. The minute you look into those chocolate eyes, you’ll fall in love! Teddy plays out in front of the building and is fenced in —not because he’s not friendly, but he likes to run. The previous owners abandoned Teddy and he ran into the road and was struck by a car. The boy’s uncle felt so bad for him that he picked him up and took him to the vet. They fixed Teddy up, but he had no place to go. So the uncle decided that he belonged at the Wild Horse. I put my hand down to pet Teddy and he stood up on the fence and gave be a big kiss! You’re probably wondering why I brought this into the article, but it’s very important information. You see this is the way the Miller boys manage the Wild Horse as well. Everybody is treated like family and this is not a concept found very often. Even better, they treat the staff the same way —they give them a sense of pride in a job well done. Perhaps that’s why they’ve become such a huge success in such a short time. There are food and drink specials every single day. Talk about catering to your customers! For example: Wednesdays are little neck clam night —you get a dozen clams for only $5 clams, and $2 Coors cans. Friday is Ladies Night! Nuf said!

“There are tons of bars on Oneida Lake and in Syracuse, but none of them are completely dedicated to country music. Sure, there are cross over artists, but we wanted to focus on one genre and offer people something different.”

The Wild Horse hosted the SPCA Poker Run this year. All money spent here that day went directly to the SPCA —they kept nothing. It was a huge success and they look forward to doing it again next year.

I’m not going to list all the specials because you should really take the 20 minute ride to the Wild Horse and see for yourself. If you go on band nights, go early because there is usually about 70-100 people, and 200 for bigger bands. And don’t miss the Halloween party on October 22nd from 8:00PM to close. There will be cash prizes for best costumes in each category. There will also be a DJ to get you moving along with drink specials. This is no ghost town folks, it’s the real deal. What’s next? Bill said, “I’d like to start line dancing, maybe have an instructor or leader. We want to get people moving. It’s all about having fun!” I couldn’t agree more, and it looks like he rounded up a lot of fun. So if you got some dust in the throat pilgrim, get your posse and mosey on over to the Wild Horse Bar & Grill. I’ll see you there!

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ing albums between ’62-66. These offer a few memorable quips about how musically advanced the band became, and showcase how driven the band was to continuously evolve. Much of this had been previously explored in ABC’s BEATLES ANTHOLOGY in 1995, but it is still enthralling to see and hear some of the most legendary music of all time being pieced together bit by bit. Though all of the footage is massively entertaining, there was certainly something special about watching the band performing live. With smiles plastered upon their faces, they belted out their catchy tunes with joy and vigor. While the audience members were melting into screaming puddles of fandom, the Beatles emphatically churned out one hit song after another. Though the band wasn’t exactly an overnight sensation, they were clearly surprised at how suddenly their meteoric rise to stardom happened. After conquering England, they jettisoned off to America, On September 16, Ron Howard’s documentary THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK, THE TOURING and after their legendary appearance on the ED YEARS opened in theaters and then debuted on Hulu the very next day. SULLIVAN SHOW, the world was theirs for the taking. Melding professional and home-shot footage together to create a stunning portrait of the pandemonium, How- changed the industry forever. As delightful as the early footard transports you to a time long before the advent of the internet, social age was, it was equally fascinatmedia, and the 24-hour news cycle. Seeing streets lined with thousands of ing to see the toll that globe fans who wanted nothing more than a glimpse of their beloved Beatles, trekking began to have on its it encapsulates the immeasurable popularity of four young guys who members. Through their progression of life on the road, you see a transformation begin to take place. With each passing year, the group continued to challenge, push, and progress musically, refusing to simply settle and churn was our Lucky Winner for the out the same style of hits that Day at the Spa/Night on the Town Contest! their fans had grown accustomed to. While this stylistic maturing did little to garner new fans, it forced the band to re-evaluate how they wished to be seen. The Ron Howard’s film captures the ear-splitting screeching of their essence of this magic, and perfectfollowers seemed to humor them ly illustrates why the band is still in the beginning, but this eventuso beloved today. ally dissolved into utter frustration. They believed that their music was becoming less and less important to the audience, and that their shows became more about who could scream the loudest. My wife summed up Howard’s incredible documentary with one perfect observation. As the film was coming to a close, she looked over at me and said, “I don’t know why, but I can’t help smiling!” This was a perfect description of the entire running time of EIGHT DAYS A WEEK. Whether She Chose Santangelo’s for Dinner with a you’ve heard the songs a billion times before or not, there is no denying relaxing day at Miracle Nails and will that while watching Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr, you are witarrive in style in a limo from Express Limousine. nessing greatness. Their songs are now 50 years old, and yet, regardless of age, they are as relevant, catchy, and entertaining as they were then. Given their place in history, and what their journey meant to the world, there is no denying that there will never be another band quite like The Beatles. Photo does not represent actual winners. Thankfully, Howard’s film captures the essence of this magic, and perfectly illustrates why the band is still so beloved today.

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decided to work with a trainer once a week for a year. Not only is Michelle improving at each training session, but she is able to do things that she wasn’t sure she would be able to do. She has a new found confidence and strength beyond what she ever could have imagined. Is she really surprised? Not really, because she’s always been a fighter. Check out the picture of her standing on her dock! She was afraid to walk out on her new dock for the longest time because she had a fear of falling. Here she is STANDING OUT ON IT ALL BY HERSELF.

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Michelle says that her husband Dan has been a vital component of her health and well-being. He is without a doubt her hero and her Champion. He has reassured her when she has most needed it and always reminds her to stay focused on what is most important. What advice does Michelle have for you? Michelle says, “If you see someone who seems “a little different” you shouldn’t be too quick to assume you know what’s going on with them. If you’re someone who might be facing a disability or other adversity try not to be too discouraged or afraid. Sure, it’s not easy, but you never know what new roads this experience might take you down. Try to face the adversity with your head held high and eyes wide open.” She hopes her story will inspire someone. If it can make a difference in just one person’s life then it was worth sharing. She says that this is no tragedy, this is her being triumphant! She is grateful for every blessing and bump in the road. “There is no greater disability in society, than the inability to see a person as more.” Robert M. Hensel I have been a personal trainer for over seventeen years and I absolutely love what I do. I honestly feel that I have one of the best jobs out there! The most rewarding part of my profession is helping one of my clients succeed at reaching their personal fitness goals. Making a difference in someone’s life makes it all worthwhile. I am currently certified by the National Sports Conditioning Association, Apex Fitness Group, and the International Sports Science Association.

Brownie Bottom Cupcakes Recipe by twosisterscrafting.com Ingredients: Buttercream Frosting Halloween Sprinkles FOR THE BROWNIE LAYER 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/3 cup Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla FOR THE CAKE LAYER 1 box white cake mix + ingredients called for on box orange food coloring

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Michelle hopes her story will inspire someone. If it can make a difference in just one person’s life then it was worth sharing. She says that this is no tragedy, this is her being triumphant! She is grateful for every blessing and bump in the road.

vegetable oil then add the eggs and vanilla, Mix with a fork right in the measuring cup until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Set aside. ORANGE CAKE LAYER In a large bowl, make the white cake as called for on the box then dye orange (exact drops I used given in “Tips” above). TO ASSEMBLE Add a small cookie scoop (approx. 2 teaspoons) of brownie batter to the bottom of each cupcake liner. Follow with a medium cookie scoop (approx. 1.5 Tb) of cake batter to the top of the brownie batter. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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