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A View From the Ridge Perspectives on the music scene according to Melinda Sorrentino If you’ve been to the Ridge in Chittenango for any of their music events, you’ve had a blast. From regularly scheduled shows on the weekends featuring the area’s finest, to tribute shows celebrating the greats, to thematic festivals the Ridge is brimming with music. This music hotspot has succeeded all because of the nice, cool lady running the place. In my personal estimation, I think I can safely speak for the rest of the city’s musicians who’ve played there, that she is among the most gracious venue hosts a musician could ever hope for. Musicians feel extremely welcomed here … respected and taken care of. I see musicians reciprocating by taking care of the boss. Duh, cool, right? Imagine that … the beneficial effects of mutual respect. Because of this, I also note that musicians indeed play better and the fans have more fun. At the festivals and tributes the camaraderie between musicians is ideal. Since the physical set-up of the venue encourages mingling between the musicians and the music lovers, the camaraderie there is also pretty darn ideal. It’s a great model. The venue itself is a treat. An A-frame-ish mountain chalet —akin to a mountain ski resort— is nestled on a ridge looking over the lush green valley which constitutes the location of hole 9 —yes, this is located at a golf course— one is instantly charmed upon arrival. Super cozy and charming inside as well. Out back they’ve built two stages, each of them

Nestled into the trees is an impressive A-frame-ish mountain chalet catering to different kinds of events. Both of them impressive. I dropped by to chat with Melinda Sorrentino about it. I want you to meet this positive lady doing positive things, hoping that all this good energy rubs off on to this city. Ladies and gentlemen, please meet Melinda Sorrentino. Chuck Schiele: HI Melinda. Thank you for taking some time to talk with us here at Sounds of Syracuse. You have a golf course. You turned it into one of the hottest music venues in town. How did that happen? What inspired you to make music such a part of your club culture? Melinda Sorrentino: Not an easy, straight-line answer, Chuck. I’ll start with the fact that I’ve never golfed in my life —and still haven’t— but bought the golf course (and surrounding land) as a separate for-profit entity back in 2011 after my sister and I founded Clear Path for Veterans,

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A View from the Ridge continued from pg 3 who love the challenge of studying the work of music’s greats. While I have a personal desire to showcase original music at The Ridge, and Jamie has a quite a resume as an original artist (we’ll be unveiling an original series this summer), we still understand that our audience wants to hear songs that are familiar. -Music can so easily bring you to a place or time in your life that you want to remember. This tribute series gives them that and we’ve covered some great artists — from Van Morrison, to Stevie Wonder, to Carole King to Pink Floyd— and we’ve got some great ones planned for this summer as well. These shows are collaboration on steroids and involve as many as 30-40 musicians – and we’ve had some really, really special moments. While there’s been a lot learned musically, we’ve also learned a ton about each other both practically and creatively – working, organizing, interpreting the music. Some people are amazed by the fact that we pull these shows off. -Most think that working with so many creative people at once must be like herding cats. It’s actually quite the opposite and an absolute pleasure to work with so many talented, capable people. CS: You’ve had music happening inside the restaurant part of the clubhouse for quite a while. But, now you have things happening outside. MS: There is a lot going on outside, yes. With a pretty well established music culture inside, Tribute bands, original music and more will grace the stages this season! we ventured into doing some outdoor festivals in our early years —Bacon and Bourbon Festival and Ridgestock to name two— (in their 5th and 4th years respectively) and with very little infrastructure outside of our beautiful setting, pulled off some great stuff. Once you succeed at something you’ve challenged yourself to do, you want to do it again and again and a bond forms in the team of people who help you pull it off. There’s a great feeling that comes from having 1,000 or more people come to your place and have a memorable experience and to be appreciated for the attention to detail and hard work put into those events. So, I decided if we wanted to do more of that kind of thing, we needed to change the landscape a bit to fit our needs. And I found some wonderful people crazy enough to help me – Bob West, Dan Coley and Jamie (among others) all, without question, dove head first into building a stone amphitheater right in our back yard out of rocks found on the property. Jamie and I drew a plan on the back of a Chinese dinner menu and we were off. The thank yous I owe to them and the stories we have to tell would take up a whole article. Needless to say, we’ve created a totally unique, one-of-a-kind space that you have to see to understand. This winter, for the first time since we opened in 2012, I decided to take a break to focus on a new direction and take time to really think about how we could keep the same great juju at The Ridge but continue to adapt and evolve. Sometimes it’s just easier to see clearly when you’re not in the trenches and having fulfilled my bucket list desire to own a restaurant, was ready to move on to a new chapter focusing on events and the outdoor music that we have become so good at. I was prepared to do all the food and beverage myself with a smaller staff and while we were all ready for the change, there were plenty of moments of rethinking the possibility of keeping the restaurant side operating. In a conversation with a good friend who asked if there was anyone out there that I could rely on to run the food side of things and do it right, I explained that there’s only one other person I would trust. While I hadn’t spoken with him in almost a year, within an hour, I received a text from Chance Bear saying that he was thinking about making a change in his life and wanted to meet to talk. The prospect of having him here was so exciting that I was willing to change the plan. He is not only an incredibly gifted chef and legend in food here in CNY, but also a passionate team player and as authentic as they come. We met, realized the fit was perfect and we haven’t looked back. It takes a combination of integrity, creativity and humility to fit in here at The Ridge and Chance and his team —Dan Strathdee & Ross Levy among others— have it. And it goes without saying that their food is extraordinary! CS: Every musician who has worked at your venue will applaud your grace and appreciation. The common chit-chat among players around here —who have watched club after club go down year after year— is that you seem to be doing things right … and everyone has placed

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Great food, awesome specials, cozy atmosphere, and attentive staff; if this is what you are looking for in a dining experience then you just have to go to Kirby’s! They have been a Central New York favorite for decades. They have managed to grow and change with the times all while serving up consistently delicious meals and staying true to their comfort food roots! Kirby’s has three locations in Central New York. If you are on the east side stop by Kirby’s in Fayetteville located at 408 East Genesee Street in Fayetteville. You can find their west side restaurant, Kirby’s Grill, located in Westvale at 2212 West Genesee Street in Syracuse. And if you are in the Utica / Yorkville area be sure to check out Kirby’s Grill and Taphouse located at 4982 Commercial Drive in Yorkville. All three locations offer their Signature Steak and Rib

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Kirby’s has grown to 3 locations in Central New York..Fayetteville, Syracuse and Yorkville. Check them out on Facebook! Kirby’s opened in Central New York in the mid 1970’s and they have stood the test of time by using high quality ingredients, keeping prices affordable, and making great service a priority. Because of this, Kirby’s is a great place to eat and a great place to work. Few businesses that have been open for over forty years can boast the fact that they have high employee retention and that three of their managers have been with the restaurant since day one! I spoke with Scott, who is a manager at Kirby’s, and he proudly declared that he has been with Kirby’s for 42 years. Any restaurant that can stay in business for over four decades and retain loyal staff is certainly doing something right! continued on pg 8

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Kirby’s continued from pg 7 Over 40 years ago Kirby’s started making some of the best prime rib in town. This tradition continues on today so if you are looking for slow roasted on site daily, super tender prime rib then you’ve just got to head to Kirby’s. Kirby’s is also home of award winning ribs that have been voted the best in town! Their baby back pork ribs are slow cooked and char grilled until they are loaded with flavor and are fall off the bone tender! You can order prime rib and baby back ribs at all three locations. When you are craving a burger then Kirby’s has something for you. You can’t go wrong with their in house hand formed burgers that are cooked to order. Try the Hand formed burgers in house cooked to order. Try the Taphouse Burger, the Bacon Cheddar Burger, the Backyard Burger, or the Pepperjack Burger! If you are in the mood for some mouthwatering flatbread pizza then be sure to head to the Westvale location and try the Margherita Flatbread, the Sausage and Mushroom Flatbread, or the Pepperoni and Mozzarella Flatbread. Kirby’s also features menu specials that change frequently. Be sure to save room for a homemade dessert and you also have to try one of their homemade soups! Kirby’s is a great place to grab lunch, you won’t want to miss their “pick 2” specials and you’ve just got to try the homemade almond chicken salad. Kirby’s is also the home of fantastic specials! How does a free steak on your birthday sound? At Kirby’s you can find their birthday special, featuring a free birthday steak, a scrumptious center cut sirloin or if you aren’t a steak lover you can apply up to $10.99 towards any Dinner menu selection or $9.29 towards any Lunch menu selection! Just sign Kirby’s is THE place to go if you’re craving a burger! Try the Taphouse up on their website and celebrate your birthday with Kirby’s! Come in on Mondays and Burger, the Bacon Cheddar Burger, the Backyard Burger or the Pepperjack Tuesdays for their “kids eat free” promotion! Kids under 12 can enjoy a free kid’s meal with a Burger. beverage for each adult entree purchased. Talk about family friendly! If you are looking for the perfect gift Kirby’s has you covered with their Food and a Flick package for just $39.95 you can get a $25 Kirby’s gift card and two movie passes. This is the perfect gift for teachers, graduates, couples, and for dad on Father’s day! Kyle and I went to Kirby’s in Westvale on a busy Saturday night. We were promptly seated in a cozy booth and our knowledgeable server filled us in on all the great specials. We started our meal with The Appetizer Sampler, a huge portion of mozzarella cheese sticks, crunchy potato skins, onion rings and Taphouse wings, with dipping sauces. The taphouse wings were absolutely spectacular! We also tried the Taphouse Firecracker Shrimp - Crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy spicy sauce. These shrimp were incredible. If you go to Kirby’s be sure to try the taphouse sauce, you can thank me later! For our entrees I ordered the Steak & Lobster, a cold water lobster tail with a fire grilled certified Angus sirloin. Every bit of this dish was scrumptious! Kyle just loves prime rib so he had the Rib Lover’s Prime Rib; a huge portion of three quarters of a pound of slow roasted prime rib. It was super tender and flavored to perfection. We ended our meal with a piece of homemade key lime pie. It was sweet and tangy and the perfect way to end a great meal! Kirby’s is a perfect place to enjoy a wonderful dining experience. They offer call ahead seating, so call 30 minutes in advance and they will put your name on a list so you can skip the wait! They also offer Growlers filled with craft beer for you to take home; buy Kirby’s growler or bring in your own for a fill! Be sure to check out their social media to stay up to date on all the latest promotion. Their website is http://www.kirbys.com and like them on How does homemade key lime pie Facebook! sound?

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A View from the Ridge continued from pg 6 their bets that you will endure. Please share your views on that and why. MS: That’s a great compliment, Chuck. And encouraging to hear since I’ve faced many challenges just like everyone else. I heard a TED talk about longevity recently and while it was talking about biological longevity in people, I think there’s a parallel there for business as well. Studies have shown that the single most important factor in living a long and healthy life is being connected to others and waking up every morning with a sense of purpose. If you run your business like you live your life and are motivated by things other than money, it all falls into place. Set that bar for everyone around you and combined with some hard work, you’ve created a culture and a business model that is meaningful and sustainable. CS: Awesome. Please share some of your favorite memories in music at the Ridge. MS: Some of my favorite moments happened outside of performances when no one was watching. -Some great musical memories were made in rehearsals before our tributes, sitting around a fire after Ridgestock, in the down-time after a great show. Performance-wise, there are so many special moments … it’s almost impossible to choose. Those lucky enough to have been here for one or more of our shows know what I’m talking about. There’s also magic that happens outside of the music – a real connection between everyone that’s really special. Not to mention the fact that one night at a rehearsal, almost like magic, my dying computer was fixed, guitar holders were hung, and the toilet flush valve replaced. Musicians are pretty smart, capable people! CS: Let’s hear a funny war story … like the time that crazy lady reached into a musicians gig bag and extracted a fresh Musicians and memories made during dinner and pair of skivvies … heh, heh, heh. every spare moment at the Ridge MS: One of my stories actually does involve a pair of skivvies, but they were my own, static-cling stuck to a bar towel that my bartender grabbed to dry a glass. Yes, in front of a customer, and yes, they were clean. No, seriously, some real war stories involve building our outdoor venue while simultaneously having shows in it. Exactly a year ago, we were pouring concrete for the stage two days before the Dylan tribute, and laid 5,000 square feet of sod until 2 in the morning the day before Ridgestock, and the list goes on. MAKE YOUR FATHER'S DAY RESERVATIONS! CS: What do you think of the music CNY has to offer? MS: This town has an incredibly deep bench of talent that seems to be constantly growing. We see new faces and new configurations of players all the time. And for the most part, musicians in our community value collaboration and are so passionate about the music that it trumps everything else – sometimes healing even long-standing rivalries or grudges. Facilitating that is a big part of what The Ridge is about. CS: Any tips or advice to offer musicians and bands from a talent buyer’s perspective MS: Be authentic – don’t be a phony. You can skip this question if you’d like. J CS: What’s in the near future for the music at the Ridge? MS: We’ve got lots of great things planned for this season – our tribute series kicks off with Bob Dylan on May 24 and continues monthly through October. The series includes tributes to Bob Marley, Peter Gabriel, George Harrison, Genesis, Bruce Springsteen and John (TRY OUR AWARD WINNING MEATBALLS!) Lennon. Our 5th Annual Bacon & Bourbon Festival Voted Best Take-Out Restaurant 11 years in a row! is coming up on Saturday, TAKEOUT OR DELIVERY 622-5100 June 9th and this year, a portion of the proceeds will Call & Make Your Reservation Today • 622-9690 benefit Music for the Mission, a local non-profit focused on assisting the homeless and hungry right here in our own community. The headed up SAT., JUNE 9TH • 9PM-2AM the collaboration of musicians for the song We Are One which will be performed at this year’s event. CS: Is there a music schedule online so folks can find your scene? MS: Yes, absolutely. Our entire music schedule can be found on our webpage – www.The RidgeRocks.com Follow us on Facebook for our Specials! and weekly events are highlighted on our homepage. GIFT CER TIFICATES AVAILABLE ONLINE!

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The Fish Cove 2130 West Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13219 Monday - Thursday: 9am - 6:30pm Friday: 9am - 9pm Saturday: 11am - 6:30pm Let’s see if we can get through this story without getting hungry for a great fish dinner! Modern Americans have a definite love affair with seafood – and while there are many reasons for that, it’s nice to note that fish not only tastes delicious, it’s good for you. But until modern refrigeration, seafood wasn’t easy to obtain unless you lived near – well, the sea! How fortunate we are to be able to get fresh, tasty fish in so many varieties. And not just on Friday; fish is for any day! One of our favorite places to get fish when we just HAVE to have some is The Fish Cove in Westvale Plaza. One good reason for that is the Fish Cove is, literally, a grand-daddy of fish restaurants here in Syracuse. Current owner Tracy Tamburo/Nevil’s grandfather, Carl Falgitano, opened the original Fish Cove 70 years ago (this year marks that anniversary) with his brother-in-law. He eventually passed the business along to his daughter, Carlene Tamburo, and Carlene’s daughter, Tracy, says she started working in the business as a teenager. Cousin, Louis Falgiatano,

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who is more like family – Peggy Piccioni.” We suspect she could go on naming long-time customers and staff who amake up what truly is The Fish Cove family. The Fish Cove was the first tenant of the Westvale Plaza, and now proudly acknowledges they are the oldest. While the location is designed for take-out, there ARE comfortable stools where you can lounge as you wait for your order, or enjoy your lunch or dinner if you just can’t wait to get home! The menu has “been fish from the beginning,” Tracy explained. “My grandfather also made fresh sausage, and rotisserie chicken, but fish was the focus.” Chicken is still available, along M P 3 with hot dogs and home-made 16TH, 9AM e n In additon to the traditional fried foods we all love you’ll find clams, smelt, oysters, scalu clam chowder, but fish dishes J . SAT ys lions and shrimp on the menu a w A e iv G e remain the reason most Syracusans Fre ic s u M Live s will head over to Westvale on a er Slushee id C e k a s t Steak B Friday – or when the mood strikes. Craf Barn Yard s e c a R In addition to those traditional fish fry favorites you’ll be looking for, with sides of onion rings, fries, salad m Tea rgers u B N O C A B y (including cabbage, of course!) and baked beans, you’ll find clams, smelt, oysters, scallops and shrimp on the Strawberr menu. If you prefer to cook it yourself, you can find fresh and frozen seasonal market fish, including lobster, Summer Store hours calamari, mussels, just about any type of clam you’d like, and farm-raised salmon. The fish is shipped from the Mon - sat: 10AM - 8PM Boston seafood markets. Sundays: 11AM - 5PM If customer loyalty is any measure, we predict you’ll love the food. Fish Cove customers have been coming 3275 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville, NY (315) 638-7783 back for years. “Some of our long-time customers who have moved away will come in whenever they’re in town,” Tracy tells us. “We have some GOURMET PIZZAS - FREE DELIVERY customers who will have us ship to them, and many multi-generational LET US CATER YOUR customers!” On any given visit to the Fish Cove, you may be served by one of four generations of the family who are all working still part of the business. And if Syracuse has its way, the Fish Cove will stay with us, making delicious seafood, for many generations to come. So, are you hungry yet?

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What you Need to know PREFACE: So many have mentioned that they hear too much hoopla and not enough about issues. I agree. Elections and Politics are about Issues. It is the stand on issues you really want to know about. What a candidate will fight for. Following this column you will see the word “ISSUES.” It is explained how Democrats feel on each. That is what is important. THE PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE FROM NOON TO 9PM, TUESDAY JUNE 26, 2018. THIS IS A VITAL SEASON – DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION IS CRITICAL TO END THIS ERA OF TRUMP/KATKO IN THE 24TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. JUANITA FOR CONGRESS Unity & Integrity If you disagree, as I do, strongly with Donald Trump and his cult like following this is your opportunity to step forward. John Katko has misled you. He is not a moderate. No rhetoric, it is simply true, he is a right-wing extremist clearly evidenced by his voting record. He has joined the chorus of paid and afraid leadership and has deserted his charge: The 24th Congressional District. He defied every need we have in our four-county area as he voted for Trumps Tax Bill. This bill is riddled with details that leave average Americans without hope. The entire bill is designed to diminish health care and dismantle “behind your back” programs for seniors, children, and the poor, to take from you and give to the 1%. It is baffling obscenity and glaringly depicts the power of moneyed lobbyists and their influence. Trump and Katko are Pied Pipers. Pied Pipers are people who induce others to follow or imitate them especially by means of deceit and false and extravagant promises. This column is a call for unity and respect for each candidate and a call to protect the principles of the Democratic Party that we are all fighting for. It is a call to the people to understand all that has happened in both campaigns is highly honorable. It is understandable that some feel discomfort by Juanita’s late entry. Juanita understands this and appreciates the dedication and the volunteers and the hard work so necessary in these efforts. With heartfelt understanding for those feelings we must see that this is about something much bigger. It is about America. It is about a great land that is off course. And certainly, it is about determining who the best leaders may be to reset direction and course. Juanita is battle tested, experienced and has high approval ratings and name recognition. She has built a diverse coalition bringing energy and enthusiasm to the campaign. Reputation, support and recognition are built over time. This a vulnerable seat and without this kind of background this seat is in very grave danger of being lost again. Throughout the 24th Congressional District Juanita has earned the vital positive name recognition so necessary to defeat John Katko. This was all confirmed in independent research by The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). The DCCC is on the people’s side. Their goal is to win. They developed an in-depth research process to determine who the top tier potential candidates (most likely to win) are in each Congressional District. In this research they included vulnerable Republican Candidates such as John Katko. They determined as best as can be done that Katko is vulnerable and the candidate most likely to take back this seat is Juanita Perez Williams. Juanita was one of 33 to be chosen in this elite “Red to Blue” program reserved for those with the highest potential across the land. There were no benefactors or political cronies influencing for Juanita. This was determined with honest unbiased research all too rare in politics. Research pursued for the sole purpose of determining the best way to take back the House. This is a call to those that worked hard on another campaign to respect all of these highly continued on pg 40

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major key to their success. With more and more brewers experimenting with different microbes, we’re now seeing a resurgence of sours, purposely. American Wild Ale: These beers are brewed with a random assortment of American strains of yeast and bacteria – they may be cultured or occur spontaneously, hence the term “wild.” These by KRISTIN MERRITT brews do not necessarily follow any specific guidelines. Because of this sort of unpredictability involved, the wild ale may taste slightly different with each batch. One to try: Minkey Boodle by Thin Man Brewery (Buffalo, NY), 7% ABV; this is a refreshing raspberry sour that is bursting with berries. It also has a lovely rich pink color. Perfect for summer patio living. Find this both on draft and in cans. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there’s not many people who are in-between when it comes to Berliner Weisse: This sour hearkens sour beers. Sours are definitely in a category of their own, and seemingly over the past back to Germany, and yes, Berlin, just as few years are becoming all the more popular. Sour beers are brewed to be intentionally the name implies. These brews are usually tart and acidic. There are several major types of beers that fall under the umbrella of less potent as far as ABV goes, higher in sours: American Wild Ale, Berliner Weisse, Flanders Red Ale, Gose, Lambic, and Oud Bruin. carbonation, and made with LactobacilBut first, a brief history… lus, the same bacteria found in yogurt. You might find it surprising to note that sour beers are some of the oldest beer forms This bacteria breaks down sugars and known to man, and can be traced back to ancient times —with archaeological evidence turns them into lactic acid. One to try: Fruit Face with Cranberry, as far back as 4000 to 7000 BC— at that time nearly ALL beer was sour. This is because Rhubarb, & Orange by Mikkeller Brewing (San Diego, CA), 4% pasteurization didn’t arrive on scene until 1864 when Louis Pasteur discovered a simple ABV; a sour punch in the mouth with first sip, but then allllllllll way to prevent microbes and bacteria from reproducing in order to prevent food and the fruit flavors at the end. It’ll wake up your taste buds. drink from spoiling. The earliest forms of pasteurization were used mainly in beer and Flanders Red Ale: A relative of English porters of the 1600s, wine making on a large scale; pasteurizing milk didn’t come until much later. Prior to this and originating in the Flemish region of Belgium, these sours discovery, beer was full of microbes, with such bacteria like Lactobacillus and Pediococare fermented with yeast and then aged in oak barrels. The cus, or fungi/yeasts like Brettanomyces, which produce acids in large quantities, therename relates to the usual reddish color of the brew. One to try: fore “souring” the brew. With pasteurization, brewers could impart much more control La Roja by Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales (Dexter, MI), 7.2% ABV; over the microbes going into their brewing processes and largely, sour beers were no this unfiltered sour is unusually spiced, contains caramel notes, longer being produced. Today, as craft breweries continue to pop up all across the naand is tart, but then turns slightly sweet. It has an amber color. tion, every outfit needs to be able to sustain themselves with experimentation being a An extremely unique sour. Gose: Pronounced Since 1972 “Goes-Uh,” this sour has it’s roots based in Goslar, Germany. Coriander and Fine Dining salt are usual main components along with lactic acid producing bacteria, Make Your Father’s Day Reservations Now! creating a herbaceous, salty, sour beer. Two to try: (Because I couldn’t choose just one) … Green Zebra by Founders Brewing Company (Grand Rapids, Let us take care of your rehearsal dinner MI), 4.6% ABV; minimally or small wedding reception with our award salty, tart, with a subtle winning culinary team featuring certified watermelon flavor. It’s reexecutive chef and owner Christopher Cesta! ally a beautiful brew and is exceptional when served

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cold on hot summer days. Tanker Truck Sour Series – Sauvignon Blanc Gose by Two Roads Brewing Company (Stratford, CT), 4.8% ABV; this is a very unique Gose because it’s fermented not only in a former dairy tanker truck, but also with Sauvignon Blanc grapes! This might just be a beer for you wine lovers out there and certainly worth a try! The brew is light, best served cold, with notes of honeydew melon, passion fruit, gooseberry, lime, and with that distinct dryness that Sauvignon Blanc wine imparts. Both Goses can be found at our local supermarkets. Lambic: these beers originate from the Brussels area of Belgium. The wort produced in the brewing process is cooled and exposed to the open air in winter and spring and then fermented in barrels and allowed to mature. Lambics are usually blends of different seasons batches —known as gueuze— and/or are fermented a second time with fruits (mostly raspberries, cherries, and strawberries). One to try: Crème de Framboise by Red Hawk Brewing (Syracuse, NY), 7.8% ABV; brewed at our own local Belgian-style brewery on Onondaga Hill, this raspberry Lambic is tart with a lovely subtle raspberry flavor. Refreshing! Fun fact: Red Hawk’s beer brewing components and ingredients are largely locally-sourced. Oud Bruin: Another type of sour originating from the Flemish region of Belgium and similar to the Flanders Red Ale, these are dark in coloring and are not aged in wooden barrels. Yeasts are cultured as well. One to try: Gypsy Tart by Brewery Terreux (Anaheim, CA), 8.4% ABV; this is extremely complex, with a sweeter body and a more tart finish. You may be able to distinguish notes of honey, grapes, berries, and chocolate. To note, sours should be stored between 45-55°F. If you come across a corked sour, (some specialty brews are!), you should treat them as you would a bottle of wine and store them lying on their sides. Recommended serving temps vary from 40 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit, but there truly is no “wrong” temperature to drink it as everyone has an individual preference. Suggested glassware is in a tulip glass as this allows the complexity of each sour to evolve and shape and allows the beer to “breathe.” & if you’re looking to pair your sour beer with a meal or snacks, some optimal choices are omelettes & quiches, spicy dishes, cured meats and bold cheeses, fatty cuts of beef and sausage, mollusks – clams, mussels, and oysters, and fried foods. Cheers!

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Summer Fun on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Warm weather is here to stay, and I couldn’t be more excited about what that means for the wine trail. In the vineyards, it means the workers went from bundling up head to toe, to going home with a farmers tan. The vines themselves have all gone through the bud break stage and we’re starting to see some very small leaves appearing. Depending on weather conditions, the first protective spray (sulfur-an organic element) will soon be sprayed to protect the vinifera varieties against powdery mildew, which some of you may have experienced in your own garden on some of the larger leaf vegetables: squash, pumpkins, melons, etc. Inside the tasting room, the managers and guys and gals behind the scenes are getting their summer event lineups squared away, and it promises to be an exciting time! The fun begins on Thursday nights when both Six Mile Creek Vineyards and Lucas Vineyards host their summer concert series. At Six Mile Creek in Ithaca, you can look forward to hearing from popular bands such as Immortal Jellyfish, Purple Valley and Radio London. Lucas Vineyards kicks off their Nautie Summer Nights concert series on June 21st with Black Diamond Express and a different food truck each week. Friday night takes the fun to a higher level! Americana Vineyards hosts a ‘Friday Nite Pizza Party’ all year long, but it goes outside to their pavilion during the warmer months. You can look forward to weekly pizza specials from the café while listening to local bands such as Bob & Dee, The Tarps, and the Common Railers. Starting on July 6th, Buttonwood continued on pg 21

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Drones and Film I was very fortunate, last summer, to be part of a “first ever.” In this case, it was the first New York State Fair Drone Film Festival. And the second annual festival will be coming up again at this year’s New York State Fair (August 26th is the date; 5 pm at the Home & Arts Building Theater). (www.dronefilmsfest.com) Of all of the technologies developed in recent years, the drone is definitely one of the more fascinating – and, like most technologies, it can be a force for both yin and yang. In essence, a drone is an unmanned aircraft than can be coupled with the technology to pilot it remotely, or by programming. Just down the Thruway “The NUAIR Alliance, a New York based not-for-profit coalition of more than 200 private and public entities and academic institutions working together to operate and oversee Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) testing in New York, Massachusetts and Michigan. Headquartered in Syracuse, NY, NUAIR supports the New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, NY, one of just seven FAA-designated UAS test sites in the United States. (They) are at the forefront of public policy development, commercialization, and integration of UAS technology.” Griffis is central to a 50 mile (80km) Drone Testing Corridor, where tech and drone experts are finding the best ways to populate the skies with safe, expertly flown drones. (www.nuairalliance.org)

A very familiar drone that can be bought for personal use and promptly flown into trees before mastering how to fly it In downtown Syracuse, GENIUS NY has just opened the next round of competition for $2.75 million in investment funding to be shared among 6 finalists as it serves as the largest business accelerator for UAS (unmanned aircraft systems). (www.geniusny.com) Among the many projects being funded currently is DropCopter, a project to pollinate fruit trees and plants using drone technology as scientists search for the solution to the honey bee die-off. Drones dropping pollen save time, money, and fruit crops, from New York to California. And if you want more information about what’s new and exciting with drones, “UAS continued on pg 22

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hanging up the phone, she looked down to read some of the notes she had written. The handwriting was cramped, the words crowded together and the letter sizes unusually small. It was illegible. “I was always looking for signs in my husband, cramped handwriting being one of them,” Cretaro said. His father had suffered from Parkinson’s. I remember thinking, “Am I so worried about my husband getting Parkinson’s, that I’m talking myself into it?” In the early stages of Parkinson’s some people experience “freezing” a sudden, but temporary inability to start movement or to continue rhythmic, repeated movements. On one occasion Karen found herself frozen – unable to move in the middle of a step class. There was another incident where she struggled to do a set of jumping jacks. In her head she was jumping into the air, spreading her legs shoulder-width apart and swinging her arms out

I was standing at the trainer’s station with personal trainer Dan Gaglianese when 64-year-old Karen Cretaro, came walking out of the locker room. She looked as good as I remembered; sculpted arms, toned legs, a warm smile, and skin that had a natural radiance. A picture of health and fitness. Karen was no stranger to rigorous workouts. She had been a member at Champions Fitness Center for over twenty years and in her early forties taught both low-impact aerobics and step class. As she approached us, I wondered, did she feel as good as she looked? This year, more than 50,000 people worldwide will hear four life-changing words: “You have Parkinson’s disease.” Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive and chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects one in 100 people over age 60. Symptoms can be so subtle in the early stages that they go unnoticed, leaving the disease undiagnosed for years. It is challenging to live with, as it causes progressive changes to motor function as well as many other non-motor symptoms, including depression, sleep problems, pain and cognitive dysfunction. There were many times when Karen recalls feeling off. At her training sessions, she would tell Dan that she felt “funny.” Sometimes when she stood up should would feel lightheaded and dizzy. Symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension —when a person’s blood pressure drops suddenly after standing up— is quite common in those with Parkinson’s disease, affecting 15 to 50 percent of people. She had been working on exercises for some of the hip issues she had, but now her neck muscles were stiff, her posture stooped, and her walk could be best described as; peculiar. So, in January of 2015 Karen and Dan made a “New Year’s Resolution” to address some of the physical struggles she was presented with. Cretaro first noticed her Parkinson’s symptoms in September of 2015. She and Burgers, Wings, Pizza And Full Dinner Menu! her husband, Mike Cretaro, had owned an auto body OPEN FATHER’S DAY! shop in North Syracuse for more than 30 years. After

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At one appointment Cretaro’s doctor asked if she had trouble swallowing. She thought to herself, now why would he ask me that? Not long afterwards, she was sitting down for dinner with her husband and nearly choked on a mouthful of food. Fearing that she may throw up, Karen quickly excused herself from the table. For almost a year, she had been trying to hide her symptoms from her family, friends and customers. In the fall of 2016, after much persuasion from her two daughters and several conversations with her primary care doctor (about the importance of going), Karen made an appointment to see a neurologist. After conducting several tests and ruling out everything else, Karen was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. It was hard to accept. On the car ride home, she remembers thinking that this was something she could live with. It wasn’t a brain tumor or stage four cancer (which she had just lost a dear friend to). This was something she could manage. Karen’s daughter, Julie Lombardi, works at Upstate Medical University and has worked with people with Parkinson’s disease for over 10 years. Looking back, she remembers her mother calling her to ask about a foot cramp. Julie told her to work on her posture. It wasn’t until the foot cramp progressed into abnormal movement of the foot and her arms started swinging less when she walked that she started to take a closer look. As more symptoms began to appear everything started to add up. At first, she struggled to understand how, after years of working with Parkinson’s patients, she missed the disease she knew so well in her own mother. She says. “It’s definitely been an ironic turn of events to have her get this disease.” Every six months, Cretaro completes the Parkinson’s disease diagnostics test in Rochester. These tests are used to determine if the disease has progressed. The exam includes various movement and reaction tests. Karen also sees a speech therapist. The muscle impairment caused by Parkinson’s disease can affect how a person speaks. Cretaro noticed that when she spoke, the people around her table would lean forward. They weren’t hanging on her every word, they were having trouble hearing her. Her speech therapist will record her talking and play it back. Even though Karen feels like she is yelling, she can hear that she’s barely projecting her voice. In Conclusion: Although Parkinson’s disease can’t be cured, taking an active role in treatment, including adhering to a medication schedule and making healthy lifestyle choices, can provide a sense of control and help people with the disease live their lives to the fullest. Cretaro says, “I think sometimes really bad things happens to really good people. There’s no reason for it, it just happens.” Karen’s optimistic outlook is both admirable and an inspiration to other’s who are afflicted with this disease. So, what would Karen say to someone who suffers from Parkinsons? She would say, “stay strong, fight back and never lose hope.” Sometimes hope is all you need to persevere. 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. I am currently certified by the National Sports Conditioning Association, Apex Fitness Group, and the International Sports Science Association. PHOTOS BY BRYAN CEREIJO

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Dubai Shopping Festival continued from pg 27 who usually trade in gold jewelry, you will find famous name retailers such as ARY Jewelry, Prima Gold, and Dames and much more. It is said that on any given day, there is usually no less than 10 tons of available gold for purchase.More than 6,000 retail outlets and 50 shopping malls are participating in DSF 2011 offering great deals and discounts. Of course as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival, you will shop in the Dubai Mall, which is a mall like no other. The first thing that you will want to do is go to one of the banks in the mall and make your currency exchanges and there are several banks to choose from in the mall. In the mall there are many places to see items such as Art, Collectibles and Souvenirs, places to purchase handbags and luggage. There are places available in the mall that offer child care services. The main focal point of the festival is the Global Village, where the international community gather together to display their culture and heritage through exhibitions of traditional handicrafts, clothing, music and dance. Another popular shopping spot during DSF is the Carpet Oasis. The exhibition shows thousands of unique, exclusive, handmade oriental & persian carpets. DSF offers a variety of entertainment events Art, fashion, collectibles, souvenirs, gold, carpets and more such as nightly fireworks, laser shows, fashion shows, and music concerts. Festival also has daily raffle draws with lots of prizes. In addition to that the DSF has started an award ceremony for the Ideal Arab Mother, Ideal Family etc. Most airlines flying out of Dubai International Airport offer reduced airfare, along with the much needed excess baggage allowance during DSF.The DSF2008 will be held from 24th January 2018 to 24th February 2018 over a period of 32 days. DSF 2018 is expected to be unique in its own way, as it welcomes visitors to a new season. Hence, while the rest of the world sees four seasons in a year, the Dubai visitors get to enjoy a fifth season, which is expected to be the best of all. Shopping malls typically stay open throughout the day from 10 AM- 10 PM. However, on Fridays, they open, from 2 PM- 10 PM. Some even stay open until midnight.Always carry sunglasses, hats, and cameras. It is advised to avoid taking D E photographs of the Muslim women, airports, docks, Government buildings, military VOT T installations etc. Always respect the religious sentiments, beliefs and customs of the “BES R” E locals. The next Dubai Shopping Festival will take place in January of 2019. CATER E

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Joint Juice Anyone? For once I am writing about something non controversial … or at least less controversial than arguing about statin drugs, proton pump inhibitors, calcium supplements, dairy and vaccines. This months article is about a supplement that could help you look and feel younger but presents no danger of overdose … that product is collagen. Collagen comes from the greek word for glue … kolia … There are twenty eight different types of collagen and this protein is found throughout the body in the bones, skin, teeth, joints and blood vessels. -Most of this is type one collagen, type two is in the cartilage … type three is the mesh around your intestines etc. … type four is found in your respiratory tract … and type five collagen is found in hair and cell surfaces. Now the problem with collagen is that we lose it over time. Starting as young as 20 you start to lose collagen as you age. You can supplement with collagen and maybe offset some of this natural loss. We get collagen from chicken, bone marrow, fish skin, the hides of animals, etc. Remember you need the vitamin C to use collagen properly so if you are going to supplement with collagen you should be taking vitamin C as well. Also you need acid in your stomach. So if you are taking a ppi (like Nexium or Prilosec) —which you know I think you should not be taking chronically— if you are taking this class of drug the collagen will not be absorbed. Collagen needs to be taken on an empty stomach for best absorption. Collagen is rebuilt on a constant basis in your body. Collagen is broken down into fragments which contact collagen production cells and stimulates production of more collagen. Starting in your twenties the stimulation of production slows down. This low collagen production may affect skin and joints. The collagen supplements serve not to replace the collagen in your body but to stimulate collagen production. Collagen has a typical amino acid

Starting as young as 20 you start to lose collagen as you age protein configuration which is hydrolyzed in processing which makes the protein fragments shorter and easier to digest. What is collagen supplementation good for? Well it’s clearly good for your skin … biopsy proven research has shown that collagen supplementation improves markers of aging in the skin. There have been lots of independent studies looking at this and the results show consistent improvement in skin parameters. But that’s not all … multiple studies show that collagen —specifically type 2 collagen that’s found in cartilage tissues— has been shown to decrease the pain of arthritis especially in the knees and in one recent study appearing in the international journal of medical sciences, “four out of five osteoarthritis sufferers who took a daily 40 mg oral dose of undenatured type-ii collagen (“uc-ii”) experienced less pain, and their pain dropped by an average e of 26%.” Even as far back as 2006 a study done in athletes came to this conclusion: “This was the first clinical trial of 24-weeks duration to show improvement of joint pain in athletes who were treated with the dietary supplement collagen hydrolysate. The results of this study have implications for the use of collagen hydrolysate to support joint health and possibly reduce the risk of joint deterioration in a high-risk group. Despite the study’s size and limitations, the results suggest that athletes consuming collagen hydrolysate can reduce parameters (such as pain) that have a negative impact on athletic performance.” Collagen is also important for your gut health. -It contains lots of glycine and glutamine … similar to levels find in bone broth. Both of these proteins support the good bugs in your gut. The only downside to collagen supplementation is that depending on the source the supplement may contain too much calcium but this is something a routine blood test can check out for you. So, if you want to improve your skin try collagen types 1 and 3 which are usually found together. If you want to ease your joints you want collagen type 2. The nice thing about this supplement is you should notice the benefit within a month. Why not give it a try and see for yourself. Until next month … get well … stay well. J T Barry MD

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Getting There from Here Last year, I got to see sights from a car making its way on I90 across Lake Washington and on into Seattle toward the Puget Sound. During this ride with family, one person pointed out landmarks while another monitored traffic congestion reports from a smart phone app. Smart phone alerts together with flashing road signs guide Seattle area drivers away from traffic bottlenecks. Toll roads offer quicker travel for higher fees during peak traffic times. Viewed on a national map from a Seattle perspective, I90, with an eastbound floating bridge over Lake Washington, appears to bypass Syracuse while it connects Seattle to Boston. That same perspective might view I81 carrying traffic from points south to and north through Syracuse to the I90 interchange located north in some unlabeled area. (The Town of Salina) Maps reflect movement and coalescence. Last year, I had considered driving to Seattle because, during my last flight west, something inside my brain caused me to lose consciousness. When I regained consciousness, I at first couldn’t follow what was happening moment to moment. Confusing memories, which clearly involved me, but of which I’d been unaware, flowed into my mind while words in the magazine I tried to read seemed to swirl on the page. Later, in the years following this episode, other health issues led me to learn about neurotransmission, vasoconstriction, penumbras, TIA and TGA. I read about TGA, transient global amnesia, on an FAA website. Our brains guide us. During my brain disruption, likely a stroke, I wasn’t always sure who I was, but I knew where to look to find my driver’s license. I was able to name the family members in my wallet photos and use that information to identify the people staring at me from around the dinner table. I knew I was visiting family and the people around me looked like the family members in my photos. Our short term working memory identifies information and passes it on into our long term semantic (procedural) and episodic (historical narrative) memory. A blockage to one group of neurons causes others to fire. Thoughts and memories can emerge out of context. Over time, neurogenesis and neuroplasticity can reconnect disconnected brain areas. Still, when they’re happening, brain disruptions are frightening. I tried to act normal. I now know people tried to help me.

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The Causes of the American Civil War Problems in American Civilization Edited by Edwin C. Rozwenc Amherst College Lessons from High School and History When I was in High School —the Pebble Hill School that was, the MPH of today— I had an American History teacher who was famous for his never-ending pipe ceremonies (he would empty, refill, tamp down, light and smoke his pipe while teaching class) and for teaching me one of the best history lessons I ever learned: read original sources. For an historian, this will come as no surprise, and a friend I met years later shared with me his adventures in original documents in ancient Spanish – mastering not only the language, but the handwriting and lack of a formal grammar and spelling, so that he could learn what the Spanish were thinking at the time. But for many students, history books are a long, boring slog through somebody’s lists, interpretations, and analyses. Another teacher in that same school, Art History this time, would quiz us by showing us a piece of art we had never seen, and then ask us to play historian/sleuth by determining “when” the painting or sculpture or architecture was created by exploring the subject, style, and sophistication of the piece. That is – what was of interest to people in, say 1300? What

technologies did they have? Why did they build buildings or sculpt icons? Again, my object lesson was: what was the thinking of the people then? Still a third history teacher —World History— would pace the room telling us stories. Just that. Yes, dates and dynasties – but most memorable was that the narrative flowed so that the people in them came alive, and we could inhabit the time and the smells and the sounds of the period. She helped us climb inside, so we were being rather than observing. Once more, that reminder that to try and think with people rather than just about them teaches you a different lesson – both perspectives are important, but unique. I was lucky, too, to have parents who both loved history and books, so we had many books around us, and many of them were very old – fragile paper printed in two columns with antique fonts. Books that had inscriptions in the front, were bound with string and glue, and smelled a little musty – many of them with one of those paper “Ex Libris” stamps glued to the inside front cover with the name of some owner written proudly on them. The language and preoccupations, the assumptions and lack thereof, of the time in which the book was written were written as clearly as the subject of the book. Then one day along came the film, Somersby, set in the Civil War. The director chose to take the viewer inside an antebellum plantation house of the South – and uses only the light that would have been available. It was stunning to me, and I have never forgotten it —me, a child of artificial light and 150 watt bulbs— how much of their lives people in the past lived in the dark! Another moment of seeing with the eyes of the person living THEN. All in all, I was fortunate to know from a relatively young age that while history can be analyzed and explained and understood knowing the outcome, to be able to put oneself in the place of those living it is almost a form of acting – to understand a time, “feel” it as if you were in it. Try it. It may surprise you. Oh, and speaking of the Civil War: my parents were given to re-fighting it every so often; perhaps as a proxy for other arguments, or more likely because they had different ideas about why the war was fought and but certainly because it was an issue about which their worldviews differed. Without saying who took which position, and without denying the glarcontinued on pg 41

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24th Congressional District Election continued from pg 13 appropriate efforts and allow the primary to proceed with integrity and issues and let the primary, the people, determine who is most likely to gain back this seat so vital to human fairness in America. Then together we will take back this vital seat and play a huge role in America’s future. I support Juanita because I have witnessed her character and ability. I offer to you she is a rare and highly talented individual driven by her sense of justice and a love for America. Her resume is extraordinary and includes five years in the United States Navy Judge Advocates Program (JAGC) where she handled high profile criminal cases, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Her character was fine-tuned by this experience serving with those that keep us free. Upon completion of her military service, Juanita relocated with her family to Upstate New York where she accepted a position with the New York State Department of Education where she worked with Law Enforcement directing investigations in 19 Upstate Counties. In 2001, Juanita accepted a legal position with Syracuse University and soon thereafter was promoted to Associate Dean of Students. Juanita also served as an adjunct professor teaching legal issues in higher education. During this time, Juanita was selected by then Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to be a member of the New York State Military Selection Review Board. In 2008, Juanita was appointed by then Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to serve New York State as an Assistant Attorney General. Two years later, Juanita was appointed by the Mayor of Syracuse to serve as Corporation Counsel and lead the city’s legal office. Her legal and prosecutorial experience will be invaluable in this world of legal folly intrinsic to Trump and his strange following. She will insure partisan interference and corrupt activity is addressed and fair process is observed. She will set the standard. Here is my take away and why I support Juanita Perez Williams. “Not just locally but in the United States House of Representatives there are few of such caliber, able to influence and reset course. These are rare talents. Juanita has the perseverance, the experience, the fight, the sense for justice, the compassion, the ability to achieve, and the desire to serve that are requisite to the special leadership needed to cause change. When such quality is present in one individual we must recognize the rare window of opportunity. The irony here is that I am not overdoing this. Juanita is made of the “Right Stuff.” A designation designed to show that Astronauts are awesome doers and pioneers. Congress sank to a 14% approval rating in a new Quinnipiac University poll. Juanita Perez Williams will be a beacon, forging a restoring path, representing how to earn the people’s approval, with the integrities that made this a great land. I am never sure how these kinds of endings appear to others. I served. Juanita Served. As did so many. And that is important. Those sent into danger that never came home should always be a part of the conversation. Juanita will do the right thing. So here it is, my oft made reference to this poem that defines what we must never forget. Herewith: When things settle in, and Juanita takes hold in Washington, you may hear a wisp in the air as Flanders Fields rises and crisply salutes, and you may well feel shivers of patriotism as you hear of Juanita’s response to lobbyists that shame their sacrifice. It is just the way she is. ISSUES Please note that each has been failed by John Katko. Just look around. This election is about America and our great people and restoring course. It is all about issues. Each worthy of and seeking worthy Champions in Congress. Trump/Katko and the lobbies believe interests should be devised for the 1%. Here are a few issues that are being decimated and dismantled by the Omnibus bill that gives a trillion to the 1%. Gun Safety and the NRA: Now we have Santa Fe, Texas. 10 more dead. NRA control of and prevention of good sense regulation to save the lives of our little ones is perhaps our most glaring example of leadership disgrace. Again, the bottom line is moneyed favor. They gave Trump 21 million. Several senators received millions each and the House also received millions. The price to ignore dead children. The NRA is financed primarily by the Gun Lobby. Their interests are in gun sales, not people. Their members are duped. Just like with tobacco the lives that are lost do not matter. Trump legislation actually undid restrictions aimed at mental illness. Democrats are Pro 2nd Amendment. No one is coming for your guns. Unless you are mentally unstable. No amount of money should allow dying and bleeding little ones scattered all over our schools. John Katko accepts NRA donations and defends the NRA. Juanita Perez Williams will defend the safety and lives of our children. Medicare: This spring, the House of Representatives passed a budget proposal that would END MEDICARE AS WE KNOW IT and make significant cuts to Medicaid that will leave millions of seniors, children and disabled without access to the care they need. The plan replaces Medicare with a voucher system. Please think about this for a moment. The take-way is that this Republican effort would not exist if it did not take money out of the programs. We all know it is going to the 1%. According to the Congressional Budget Office, seniors would spend three quarters of their income on health care. As a result, 10’s of millions would drop their coverage. Medicare and Medicaid dismantling will crush our most needy and vulnerable. Cruel lonely death among our disabled, young and old will riddle our system. Katko voted for this bill. Juanita Perez Williams will defend our seniors and kids and seek and protect human justice. Health Care: The Omnibus bill gravely degrades the Affordable care act. This will limit the availability of the best in health care and often health care itself to those that can afford high priced insurance. The bill itself will cause 10’s of thousands of deaths in the first year. As repeal proceeds deaths will increase to 43,000 to over 100,000 per year. If Trump and Republicans such as John Katko are re-elected this course will reach unspeakable genocidal proportion by the end of the Trump Presidency. All this to give the 1% 1 trillion of the 1.3 trillion omnibus funds. As Trump touts opioids continued on pg 42

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The Causes of the Civil War continued from pg 32 ing challenge to any discussion of that particular time and that particular war (slavery), as we kids listened we learned that there were *many* forces at play - and many sentiments being played upon – as that war was brewing. It should have come as no surprise to me, then, when I was digging around in a box of old books and stumbled upon a book of speeches, essays, and critical writings —most of the period— about the Civil War, along with my high school “me” notes taken as I debated for The South (it was a formal debate, and I was assigned the position). Our arguments were to be drawn only from the readings in the book, which led with arguments for and against secession prior to the war —including such notables as Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln— and followed with the concept of “revisionist history,” in which the very idea of re-visiting history from the standpoint of 50, 100, 200 years later, is examined. The book still fascinates – perhaps more than ever in our current climate of careful speech, verboten ideas and even “thought police.” I began to read the book again, wondering as I did if students in a high school history class today would be permitted to have such a debate, let alone have at its heart the question: “what caused the American Civil War?” Of equal interest was the discussion in the excerpts and articles and speeches in the book of the very idea of a “fixed” history of a subject: at least as important as the subject of the “causes” of the war was the debate of the value of “interpreting” history, and whether we can reach a better or more informed insight as we draw further and further from an event. There IS the “zoom” factor of statistical analysis: any individual woman may be taller than any individual man, but if you “zoom out” to a large enough population, men will predictably be taller than women. At the time this book was compiled, the “zoom factor” was not quite 100 years, and for many of the essays, it was still a “living” debate. The further we move from any event, the harder it becomes to remember, or imagine, how it might have felt to live in those times, to be of that generation, to limit oneself to what people then knew and didn’t now – what the manners, mores, values, and belief system were (particularly without judging it from our standpoint today). And if I learned nothing else from my various experiences in studying history, there is still —and always will be— much to gain from “seeing” it, as best we can, through the eyes of those living it, as well as examining it in the light of its consequences; of trying to see modern parallels in the hope of making better choices, or, as Chesterton warns us – not knocking down a fence in the road that might still have a purpose just because we can.

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24th Congressional District Election continued from pg 40 only a fraction of the need is included in this bill and access to that is decimated by removing access to the most in need. Positives alleged are actually harmed in this bill. (You are not supposed to digress like this when you write but) I am baffled and overcome with a sense of disappointment in realizing this is all true and yet there is still debate – Is right and justice and love of all others gone in that many Americans? A lot of us

or join a union.” The minimum wage needed to survive, once degrading, is now sought. That is the Republican path to the third world for the vast majority of us. John Katko has voted over and over to widen that path for more of us. The retardation of progress this rich giveaway bill will cause is stunningly inept. With a President like Trump an unread 2,400-page bill is the absolute ultimate epitome of irresponsibility. John Katko voted for this Omnibus American atrocity. Criminal justice reform: Nothing is more wrong in human-

be “life and death for our grandchildren” with every indication sooner rather than later. The irony is that with intelligent leadership economies can reform and improve in keep-

Just look around. This election is about America and our great people and restoring course. It is all about issues. Each worthy of and seeking worthy Champions in Congress. are asking these kinds of questions. This needs to end. John Katko votes with Trump 92% of the time. The other 8% he is not present or it is an inconsequential matter. He is not a moderate. That is a vote getting lie. His voting record is extreme right. You cannot get further right than this hideous Omnibus giveaway to the rich and decimate the poor the bill. John Katko signed it. Financial: Until Citizens United repeal is achieved and measures to end bribery in American Leadership are achieved, we will not have “the best that we can” in Government. Human leadership quality is critical to every urgent issue. The Omnibus Bill is a result of a purchased government. This is a systemic poison which must be acknowledged. Democrats plan to fight for institutional reform that would challenge big banks, raise the minimum wage and overturn Citizens United. Democrats support an updated and modernized version of Glass-Steagall and breaking up too-big-tofail financial institutions that pose a systemic risk to the stability of our economy. The Democratic Platform also calls to reform the Federal Reserve so that it is more representative of America as a whole, and to fight to make sure that executives at financial institutions are not allowed to serve on the boards of regional Federal Reserve banks or select its members. A crucial platform element that has been fervently supported by Democrats is an increase in the minimum wage. The 2016 platform reads that “Democrats believe that the current minimum wage is a starvation wage and must be increased to a living wage. No one who works full time should have to raise a family in poverty. We believe that Americans should earn at least $15 an hour and have the right to form

ity than killing the innocent. Our system, has many grave faults and does just that with the death penalty. Some may feel some deserve this, but we are incapable of accurate determination. Democrats support abolishing the death penalty, seeking alternative sentencing, reforming mandatory minimum sentences, and closing private prisons and detention centers.” Few things are as sickening as private for-profit prisons. Private prisons are a lucrative industry, benefiting heartless corporations at great expense and harm to humans that have erred, (they actually lobby against alternative sentencing) municipal governments and impacted communities. We alone incarcerate 22 percent of the worlds prisoners. We are 4.4 percent of the population. China has 1 billion 379 million people. The U.S. has 325 million. We incarcerate 3 ½ times more citizens than China with a billion less people. Women’s rights: Equal pay, equal treatment, and equal rights sought for 240 years, equality in the workplace, violence against women, and paid sick and parental and maternity leave are all part of the Equal Rights Amendment that Democrats are fighting for. The bill John Katko just signed decimates a women’s rights to choose and puts this vital decision in his and his friend’s hands. The bill dismantles decades of Women’s Rights efforts in sneaky, disgusting language buried in its 2400 pages. Combating climate change: The President does not care beyond his term. He seeks daily accolade and will happily destroy the future to look good now. Trump dismisses science and the rest of the world and refers to Climate Change as a “hoax.” Democrats have marked climate change as one of the crucial topics in this year’s platform. Climate Change listed as an “issue” here may well

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ing with pursuing a course that will protect the future of humanity. LGBT Rights: Every American, no matter their race, sex, ethnicity or national origin, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability, is equal, and Democrats are fighting for them. Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all Americans. From the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in 2009 to including marriage equality in the party platform in 2012, Democrats have fought to end discrimination in all forms. No matter who you are, who you love, where you’re from, or how you worship, Democrats are fighting for you. Education: Democrats know that every child, no matter who they are, how much their families earn, or where they live, should have access to a high-quality education, from preschool through high school and beyond. Republicans defy this thinking at every turn. John Katko’s and Donald Trump’s tax bill dismantles decades of protections for kids. This unread bill is an American disaster with John Katko’s signature. Democrats believe all children should be able to lead happy, successful lives. Democrats believe that funding, including fair pay for teachers and equality throughout for all children should be reflected in this pursuit. Infrastructure: Like most of what Trump offers in the Omnibus bill, and what it purports to enhance, is actually degraded. Infrastructure is not funded and what he speculates in tax credits is two trillion short of need. Perhaps the most significant problem in the entire Trump agenda is that lying is just fine to appease and get approval. This should be clear as out of a 1.3 trillion dollar bill, a trillion goes to the 1%. The money needed for infrastructure is not even included. There is nowhere near enough remaining to do the rest. This bill fails dirty water (Flint still does not have clean water) crumbling power grids, roads and potholes and crumbling bridges. Again, Katko voted for this heinous bill. I leave you with a brief excerpt from the United States Navy Ethos that describes the character of those that serve: “Integrity is the foundation of our conduct; respect for others is fundamental to our character; decisive leadership is crucial to our success. We are patriots, forged by the Navy’s core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. In times of war and peace, our actions reflect our proud heritage and tradition. We defend our Nation and prevail in the face of adversity with strength, determination, and dignity” Let’s take a big step in bringing America back. Please vote for Juanita Perez Williams.

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• VOTE in at least 20 categories • COMPLETE the entry blank found at the bottom of the page • MAIL THIS ENTIRE PAGE to Table Hopping Newspaper OR go to http://tablehopping.com/best-cny-2018/ 36. Best Craft Brewery________________________________________• BE RECEIVED BY August 20, 2018 37. Best Place for a Margarita ________________________________ 38. Best Place for Glass of Wine_______________________________ 39. Best Polish Restaurant_____________________________________ 40. Best Indian Restaurant ____________________________________

LOVE & ROMANCE

41. Best Jewelry Store _________________________________________ 42. Best Bridal Shop/Boutique ________________________________ 43. Best Place to Have a Wedding Reception ___________________ 44. Best Romantic Getaway ____________________________________ 45. Best Limo Service __________________________________________ 46. Best Pickup Joint __________________________________________ 47. Best Adult Sex Toy Shop ____________________________________ 48. Best Gay/Lesbian Bar ______________________________________ 49. Best Strip Club _____________________________________________

GOODS & SERVICES

50. Best Place For Chocolate ___________________________________ 51. Best Book Store ____________________________________________ 52. Best Health Food Store _____________________________________ 53. Best Body Art Shop _________________________________________ 54. Best Hair Salon ____________________________________________ 55. Best Nail Salon _____________________________________________ 56. Best Tanning Salon _________________________________________ 57. Best Day Spa _______________________________________________ 58. Best Inn____________________________________________________ 59. Best Florist_________________________________________________ 60. Best Place for Martial Arts _________________________________ 61. Best Place for Massage ____________________________________ 62. Best Dance Studio__________________________________________ 63. Best Music Store ___________________________________________ 64. Best Smoke Shop___________________________________________ 65. Best Liquor Store ___________________________________________ 66. Best Costume Shop ________________________________________

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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

67. Best Local Band ____________________________________________ 68. Best Live Music Venue _____________________________________ 69. Best Dance Club____________________________________________ 70. Best Place for Karaoke _____________________________________ 71. Best Museum ______________________________________________ 72. Best DJ Service ____________________________________________ 73. Best Wedding Band ________________________________________ 74. Best Festival________________________________________________ 75. Best Car Show______________________________________________

SPORTS & LEISURE

76. Best Local Sports Team_____________________________________ 77. Best Raceway ______________________________________________ 78. Best Local Gym _____________________________________________ 79. Best Local Place to Ski/Snowboard _________________________ 80. Best Public Golf Course ____________________________________ 81. Best Miniature Golf ________________________________________ 82. Best Country Club __________________________________________ 83. Best Place for Horseback Riding ___________________________ 84. Best Car Event _____________________________________________ 85. Best Place For Zumba ______________________________________ 86. Best Place For Yoga ________________________________________

MEDIA

87. Best Local TV News _________________________________________ 88. Best Weathercaster ________________________________________ 89. Best Local Radio Station ___________________________________ 90. Best Local Radio Personality/ies ___________________________

NOTE: This Reader's choice is a prestigious award for LOCAL VENUES native to Central New York. Nationally-franchised do not qualify.

MAIL TO: TABLE HOPPING NEWSPAPER, 1129 North State Street, Syracuse NY 13208. Ballot must include your name, address, phone number, and age to be counted. Vote in as many categories as you wish, but you must vote in at least 20 for your ballot to be counted.

Ballots must be received no later than 5pm, August 20, 2018. We will accept ONLY official ballots in separate envelopes. Only one entry per person. Absolutely no photocopies allowed. All ballots must be mailed or dropped off individually.

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