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Thomas Cole, American (born in England), 1801–1848. Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, 1828. Oil on canvas. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Gift of Martha C. Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik, Collection of American Paintings, 1815–1865

THOMAS COLE AND THE GARDEN OF EDEN On view through September 30, 2018

The exhibition centers on Cole’s masterwork Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and explores his aspirations for landscape painting at the start of his career in the 1820s and early 1830s. Sixteen original works, including paintings from the Fenimore’s collection and loans from more than a dozen other institutions and private collectors survey the theme of the Garden of Eden. The exhibition also reveals artists that influenced Cole early in his career, such as Asher B. Durand and Thomas Doughty.

This museum collaboration is made possible by Terra-Art Bridges, an initiative of the Terra Foundation for American Art and Art Bridges, Inc. The exhibition is sponsored in part by The Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust; the Tianaderrah Foundation; The Clark Foundation; Fenimore Asset Management, Inc., through The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, and Lady Juliet and Dr. Christopher Tadgell.

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Oneida County History Center ADK Journal Road Trip to Cooperstown Summer Fun Guide Diamond Dawgs Local CD Review MV Classical Miner’s Table Gallery Guide Delta Lake Inn July in the Forest On the Farm with Suzie MV Astronomy Club MVL Crossword MV Gardens & Recipes Artist Mark Bode Local Photography MV Nature Breweries/Wineries Events Reflections of My Youth Restaurant Guide MV Comics Antiques Guide Herkimer Co. Historical Society Tales from Shawangunk, Part 46 Genesee Joe Advertiser Directory Sponsor News

by Sharry L. Whitney

First thing now that summer is officially here? Make a list of what you want to do this summer. Be sure to check out our Summer Fun Guide for ideas.

As much as we all enjoy summer and taking time off from work, not working is hard work! A friend of mine recently lamented about a summer dinner party she had arranged and was preparing for. “What was I thinking?” she moaned. Another friend of mine invited me and a group of ladies to “Kimono!” at MWPAI. Shortly after sending the invite she confided that she didn’t know if she could muster the time and energy to attend.

I often experience a brief pang of remorse whenever a trip or gathering nears. I look forward to outings and get-togethers, don’t get me wrong, but sometimes I just want to sit on my deck and read, or walk around my gardens and look at the plants and do some mindless weeding.

Summertime is a delicate balance between time doing lots of stuff and time doing nothing at all. We need both. I’m thinking about hosting another tea party in my backyard this summer. I’ll enjoy the planning, but I’ll have moments of regret as the day nears. On the day of the gathering I’ll have a wonderful time catching up with friends and enjoying their company. Later, I will reminisce about the event—like I do now thinking about the magical kimono exhibit I toured with friends yesterday—as a walk around my garden doing nothing at all...except pulling a few weeds. •

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by Frank Tomaino, Oneida County History Center trustee This month we celebrate Oneida County’s innovative spirit by profiling two local pioneers of international acclaim—farmer Jesse Williams (1798-1864) of Rome and sculptor Henry DiSpirito (1898-1995) of Utica. Both vignettes were written by Oneida County History Center trustee Frank Tomaino.

Rome’s Jesse Williams—Dairy Industry Pioneer Jesse Williams, a Rome farmer in the 1840s, did not like the way cheese was being made on neighborhood farms. So, he did something about it and, in doing so, gained national and international fame.

Cheese made in a farmhouse was sometimes good, sometimes bad, and seldom uniform in size. At times, the farmer would make curd and then sell it to a cheese maker. Williams invented machinery and equipment that guaranteed high quality cheese made in uniform sizes. He also got dozens of area dairy farmers to deliver their milk to Williams, and that milk would be converted directly to cheese.

He had established the first cheese factory in the United States. The factory was an immediate success and the idea spread to other sections of the country— and the world. Williams never patented his cheese-making inventions, but gave them to the agricultural world.

Business was booming in the Williams factory in Rome. By 1863 it was producing 100,000 pounds of cheese a year. Rome had become the cheese capital of the world.

Williams was born in Rome on Feb. 24, 1798. He died in 1864 at age 67.

He was praised by many. The Rome Sentinel wrote: “Jesse Williams was a man of unblemished reputation and was universally respected by all who knew him.”

As late as 1951 a spokesperson for Kraft Foods said, “From pioneers like Jesse Williams, who founded the factory system of processing dairy products in large volume, came the ideas and tools that have made America great….Where would Jesse have been in his history-making development had he said, ‘I can’t do it that

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way because that isn’t the way my father did it?’.… Jesse Williams exemplified the spirit which has helped to make the dairy industry the largest agricultural industry in America.”

Utica’s Henry DiSpirito—Sculptor for the Ages Neighborhood children enjoyed visiting Henry DiSpirito’s backyard on Blandina Street in East Utica. They were fascinated by his ability—with chisel and mallet in hand--to turn chunks of stone into animals that seemed to be alive.

DiSpirito was a bricklayer and stonemason by trade who found happiness when he fulfilled his desire to create things of beauty. His sculptures seemed to show animals and insects emerging from the wood or stone he sculpted.

Those sculptures have been widely exhibited—from the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia to the Art Institute of Chicago. In the early 2000s they were added to the collection at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta.

The list of places where DiSpirito’s works are part of permanent collections is a long one and includes—Utica College, Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown (where his daughters—Dolores, Theresa and Loretta—have donated a major holding of his sculptures), Syracuse University, Remington Arms Museum in Ilion, Volunteer Fire Department in Deerfield, the lobby of the Stanley Performing Arts Center, Kirkland Arts Center, Williams College in Massachusetts, Hamilton College, and Colgate and Cornell universities.

DiSpirito was born in Castelforte, Italy, in 1898 and came to America in 1921, where he found work as a stonemason and bricklayer. In the late 1930s, his work for projects in Utica sponsored by the federal government’s Works Progress Administration (WPA) included stone work at the Proctor Parks, the Buckley Municipal Swimming Pool, and South Woods in Roscoe Conkling Park.

From an early age, though, Henry pursued painting and sculpture and in the

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early 1940s, he studied sculpture under Richard Davis at Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute. But, for the most part, he was self-taught.

His life spanned 97 years—he died in 1995—during which he lived to see his work recognized in shows and galleries. Two of his shows were mounted at Colgate University’s Lawrence Hall, the very building whose walls he had cut from stone and had laid shortly after arriving in the United States.

In 1956 he received a grant from the National Institute of Arts and Letters and, eventually, in 1963 retired as a stonemason. He was named artist-in-residence with his own studio at Utica College, and for 32 years, he sculpted and painted at the college and became a legendary figure on campus, teaching students who enjoyed dropping by his studio to see him work and chat with him.

“The Volunteer Fireman” in front of the firehouse in Deerfield was especially close to his heart. Very often, on a Sunday afternoon, he would ask one of his daughters (he did not drive) to take him to “see my boy.”

He often said that the “love of his life” was Rose, his wife of 67 years. He delighted in the fact that he was 11 years her senior. There was always room at the dinner table for the many unexpected students or dignitaries he would invite to dinner. He often would kiss her hand and, in Italian, say, “Bless these hands that have made this wonderful meal.” He always said that Rose was the “woman who made much possible in his world of art.”

Today, Henry DiSpirito is recognized as a major figure in the art world as “a prime example of the 1930s school of direct carving,” says Paul D’Ambrosio, president of the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown.

In 1959 Dick Costa, then a columnist for the Utica Observer-Dispatch, wrote in his “The Costa-Living” that Henry DiSpirito was a bricklayer by trade and a sculptor by love.

The artist once said: “My art is understood by everyone because it is simple. I am a simple man. I love nature. Nature says all man has to say about himself and his world.” •

In 2013, The Fenimore Art Museum published a book of Henry DiSpirito’s life and work

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Our cover artist, also with us from the beginning of this literary sojourn, Sue Loeffler, did another amazing job. This is the first time we have featured an interior view on the cover of any of our books, and she captured our vision perfectly. It was exceptional fun researching and imagining what life must have been like in the Adirondacks at the turn of the 20th century and then suggesting artifacts for her to add to the cluttered attic in the old boathouse.

We hope young readers and the young at heart enjoy the adventure as much as our team did writing and illustrating and putting the package together.

July 4 is the date set for the official launch of this 18th volume of our work and we are scheduled for our annual book-signing on that date at the Old Forge Hardware Store in Old Forge, N.Y. This volume is dedicated to the real Dax. She passed during 2017. Our interior illustrator, my wife and Justin’s mom, Carol VanRiper, did several sketches of our precious calico for the book.

Adopted from the Rome Humane Society in Rome, N.Y., Dax was with us for 18 years and we certainly miss her. But she will live on in the pages of our stories forever. •

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Cooperstown, once the hops-growing capital of North America, is making a comeback with breweries, wineries, and an historic cider mill.

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4th Annual Little Falls Cheese Festival

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July 13-15, Fri and Sat.: 5-11pm; Sun: 125pm. Food, music, and fun. Featuring the Frankfurters and Edelweiss Schuhplattlers folk dance group! www.uticamaennerchor.com (315) 735-5882 • Utica Maennerchor, 5535 Flanagan Road, Marcy

35th Annual Honor America Days

Saturday, July 28, 2018 Parade starts at 10am on N. James St. and ends at George/Liberty intersection. Free Symphoria Concert at 8pm at Fort Stanwix, with cannon fire, ringing of church bells, and spectacular fireworks display! www.romechamber.com

Saturday, July 14, 10am-5pm Enjoy booth after booth of delicious, intriguing, and savory New York State artisan and farmstead cheeses and related gourmet products. www.littlefallscheesefestival.com

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Midsummer’s Night Picnic, 3rd Thursday in Little Falls Thursday, July 19th, 4pm Free fun for all. Shakespeare in the Park, Kids music, Picnic (buy one or bring one), Stargazing, and more.

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71st Annual Junior Livestock Show

July 8-10, 2018, Free. The Farmers’ Museum and Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program present the Annual Junior Livestock Show.

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July 24-29, 2018 Gates open at 8am.

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Sylvan Beach Canal Fest Weekend August 10-12, Three days of entertainment, crafters, vendors, water ski show and fireworks.

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The Everyday Adventures of Mohawk Valley Girl

Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs

by Cynthia Quackenbush

I love live sports. I am not what you might call a sports addict; I don’t follow any major leagues and rarely catch a game on television. But to sit in the stands and watch it as it happens? Fun! So I was delighted when I learned about the baseball team in Little Falls: the Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs.

Steven and I attended our first game some years ago, in the company of our friends Phyllis, Jim, and Kelly. I was actually a little hesitant to ask them, because I knew they had traveled to NYC to watch the Yankees. Would they consider this slumming?

“We love the Diamond Dawgs!” Phyllis said.

We had a great time! I loved the small town feel of the place. I also love being close to the field. I’ve been to ball fields where you sit way up in the stands. The bird’s eye view is nice, but I prefer to be up close and personal. I like to think the players might hear me say things like, “He can’t hit it!” I wonder if the opposing team heard Jim yell, “I’ve got it!” when they were about to catch a fly ball.

The atmosphere is family-friendly with games and contests for kids between innings. You can also get beer for a very attractive price. To me, beer goes with baseball just as well as hot dogs do.

You can also get a hot dog, which I also like with beer.

More recently, we attended Purple in the Park, in which the Diamond Dawgs turned the park purple in support of the March of Dimes, an event organized by our friend Laura Powers. I LOVE to do something fun for a good cause! We dressed in purple and joined Matt and Laura Powers and friends in the Sky Box. The Sky Box is directly over the Dawgs’ dugout and offers a great view of the game.

The players wore purple jerseys specially made for the occasion. They had even painted the March of Dimes logo on the field.

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The evening began with honoring Students of the Year and a Veteran of the Night. Children’s activities included a relay race, water balloon toss, and Cotton-Eyed Joe dance. A friend in the Sky Box tried to teach me the dance, but I did not catch on. I was amused to watch the kids, though. One adolescent in the front row had such a studied look of disdain and boredom, I thought it was part of the dance to look that way. Then I observed others boogieing down enthusiastically. Well, some people like to look bored and disdainful; I say pick the look that’s right for you. Just a side note: After I wrote that paragraph, the tune to “Cotton-Eyed Joe” played in my head for a couple of hours.

Laura sold tickets for the usual 50/50. She also accepted a large check for March of Dimes out on the field, which I was unable to get a picture of (I’m still figuring out my tablet). Matt added to the excitement of the evening with a home-made T-shirt cannon! Actually, I thought it looked more like a bazooka, but I was enchanted that the trigger was made with a miniature baseball bat.

We had a wonderful time but, alas, the Dawgs lost. That’s OK; when you’re a fan, you’re a fan. You cheer your guys whether they win or lose. Maybe they won the next one. I don’t know; like I said, I don’t follow sports. But I hope to attend another Diamond Dawgs game soon!

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Kevin Keating new cd: Simple Place

By John Keller Kevin Keating is a great folk singer in the vein of Woody Guthrie & Pete Seeger. His songs resonate with patriotism, love, true passion and heart. Simple Place is Kevin’s second album. It’s essence of knowing been over 10 years since his first. Which is a pity because Kevin Roger in song. I have reviewed Roger’s is one of the most prolific songwriters I’ve had the pleasure to CDs in these pages and had known him for over 20 years before know and work with. His notebooks and countless binders overhis passing. In a few short minutes of listening to Kevin’s song, flow with incredible songs about places he has been and people you can get to know him as well. he’s encountered. Not on this album, but one of my favorites The Dakota Pipeline and the fate of the citizens of Standing is about Ziggy, a guy who played in the subways of New York Rock is what spurred Kevin’s next song, ‘Standing Ground.’ A City. brief history of how “we’ve” treated the Native Americans in the Simple Place is a 6 song “maxi-EP.” These are some of Kevpast and how its happening again. in’s latest writings. And all of those subjects above are on full Another passion of Kevin’s is the open seas. He has written display. Especially the heart. several songs about the water. The final track is ‘Ocean Eyes.’

The CD opens with ‘We the People.” It’s a song about standBut this is also a love song. It talks about a sailor’s dreams of ing up in our country and not backing down against adversity. being on a ship and sailing through the blue sea and sky, but “I Kevin and his guitar weave a melody around what will make a can see my own blue sea, standing right in front of me.” strong nation including “indigenous and immigrants” “strength Kevin’s way with words is awe-inspiring. His melodies in numbers, We the People.” memorable. One can picture the scenarios he lays to ‘Soldier’s Homecoming’ speaks on the plight of paper and sound. An extension of his imagination our veterans. PTSD, hardships, families, POWs, that he bring to you. This is much more than a etc. are some of the problems our heroes face daiguy with a guitar, this is an album that is a vesly. Kevin reminds us in under five minutes that sel for thinking, dreaming, and being. we need to address and help those who help us.

Simple Place was finely recorded by Ian C. “Moving on is a fight they fight every day.”

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Education: Bryn Mawr Conservatory; Diploma from Curtis Institute of Music in collaborative piano; Bachelor and Master degrees in piano from Temple University; Doctorate in Piano from Stony Brook University. Masters of Library Science from Syracuse University.

Current employment: Teacher-Librarian for the Rome City School District Influences: Both of my parents were musical and played the piano and were very supportive of all my musical endeavors. I am fortunate to have had wonderful early training at the Bryn Mawr Conservatory. I am so grateful to have had world class teacher/mentors, in particular the legendary Dr. Vladimir Sokoloff at Curtis, and the extraordinary Gilbert Kalish at Stony Brook.

Dr. Sokoloff was an extremely intelligent and versatile musician and pianist for the Philadelphia Orchestra. I am also privileged to be able to say that I studied with Gil Kalish. He is a brilliant pianist and pedagogue, as well as a kind and thoughtful man. His example as a collaborative pianist changed my playing, as well as the course of my life.

Goal as a Teacher: To inspire young musicians to be enthusiastic about making music, and to make them think deeply about its many facets. I want them to have music for their entire life, whether they want to be a professional musician, or just want to make music at home.

Collaborations: I had no idea that when my husband and I moved here 25 years ago that I would be blessed to collaborate with so many talented local musicians. I have had a fruitful long-standing collaboration with soprano, Lauralyn Kolb. I have also been lucky to work with many great choral directors, such as Kim Nethaway and G. Roberts Kolb. Steve Best and Bruce Smith were lifelines when I tried my hand (briefly) at organ. I’ve been fortunate to perform a lot of new music, especially with wind players Beth Evans and Judy Marchione. Steve Best also graciously supported my solo playing by hosting performances at First Presbyterian Church in Utica.

Collaborations: Although I’m classically trained, I’ve always loved all kinds of music, especially jazz. Currently, I perform most often with my husband in the improv trio, Little Sunflower. Watch for upcoming performances and connect with Tina at: www.pianotina.com

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The Everyday Adventures of Mohawk Valley Girl

Miner’s Table in Herkimer

by Cynthia Quackenbush

One of my favorite things to do is to go to a nice restaurant, sit at the bar, and order drinks and appetizers. I do not get to indulge in this treat very often, but recently Steven and I had a lovely time at the Miner’s Table in Herkimer.

I felt I deserved something special because that morning I had taken down a pricker bush and two trees that were growing behind our garage. I thought a little wine would make up for the blood I had shed over those prickers!

The Miner’s Table is located right next to the Herkimer Diamond Mines, of course. We had not been there since a few years ago, when it was the Crystal Chandelier. I sensibly checked online to make sure they were open. I glanced at the menu.

“It’s a pizza place now,” I told Steven, although the menu seemed to offer many options.

We got a friendly greeting as we walked into the place, and we soon found seats at the bar and started looking at the wine and food menus. We ordered a bottle of Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc, and Hammer and Chisel Nachos.

When the bartender heard it was our first visit since the change in ownership, she invited us to look around, which we were happy to do. We admired the display cases of Herkimer diamonds.

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We saw the oven where the pizzas are cooked and noticed writing on the wall. Visitors are encouraged to sign their names, and many of them do. I got Steven to write our names, because his handwriting is much better than mine.

The dining room is beautiful, with a fireplace in the middle and a grand piano at one end. There is also a cushy couch and chairs. Perhaps on a future visit we can linger there over wine or coffee. Oh, yes, there will definitely be future visits!

The nachos were delicious and very hearty, a meal in themselves. A fellow told us that people usually order them as an appetizer for four, but even then I think it might spoil your dinner.

However, some people have bigger appetites than mine.

While we sat at the bar, we could watch a television tuned to a sports station or another screen that flashed information about the diamond mines and other area attractions. I saw ads for the Diamond Dawgs baseball team, the Utica Zoo, and various destinations in Cooperstown. I was reminded yet again how much this area has to offer.

Sometimes when we want to take a vacation without going too far, I’d like to rent a cabin on the West Canada Creek. We can watch inner tubers float by on the river, go to the diamond mines and look for diamonds, and have another lovely dinner at the Miner’s Table. •

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Owner Mike Lynskey of Hinckley says we’ll be seated in the enclosed porch wing of the restaurant; he’s on his way home after supervising the opening end of the Sunday brunch.

Mike assures that Office Manager Joanna Burnett will answer all questions.

“It’s already been a busy day,” Mike says. “The brunch and a private party upstairs.” He mentions that the Holland Patent Lacrosse Team banquet just took place there, as well as a reunion event for Rome Catholic High School.

Joanna confirms the history of the restaurant, built beginning in 1903 and subsequently called the Delta Dam Hotel. It housed the workers who constructed the dam in the early part of the 20th century. The reservoir known as Delta Lake was created by the dam on the Mohawk River, first built to provide water for the Erie Canal and today used to control flooding in the area.

After the dam was completed, research shows the building was a stage coach station, a speakeasy during the Roaring Twenties, and according to local legend— gasp—a brothel during the Depression. In the 1950s, the building reopened as a restaurant with different owners through the next 50 years before closing in 2000.

Enter Mike and his partners that include a brother and two friends. Mike is a veteran of the food and hospitality trade, so the restaurant was a natural. After a major renovation that included an Adirondack lake décor, the Delta Lake Inn opened in 2009, with five dining rooms, a bar, and a second-floor banquet hall. A back deck offers views of the nature setting of the restaurant.

“We serve lunch and dinner, a Saturday breakfast buffet and Sunday brunch,” Joanna says. The food options are a mix of Italian, American, steakhouse, and gourmet plates.

It’s a busy place indeed.

“Holland Patent and Rome Free Academy sports teams, among other groups, keep us busy with special events,” she adds. “We do a lot of bridal showers, baby showers, retirement parties, and events for the Base.

“We also have a popular Mystery Dinner Show,” Joanna concludes. “I love it here. I love the running around and interacting.”

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But we’re here for the brunch. Longtime server Mark Miller, a friend and Holland Patent classmate of the owners, has plenty to tell, I’m sure; he’s been working here since the DLI opened. He proffers a trio of strawberry-blueberry mimosas instead, declining tales to start off our eating experience. But what can he tell us? “The people who come make it special,” he opines. “My new customers and my repeat customers.”

Groaning boards of food await: the traditional fare of breakfast meats, eggs, and pancakes and waffles; a breads and muffins table; lunch items of salads, pasta, potatoes, mandarin orange chicken, barbecued ribs, beef tips, and a carving board of ham and prime rib. The dessert options of sweets line the traditional bar room as far as the eye can see. It’s clear that Mike and Joanna and the staff at the DLI aim to satisfy every whim.

The salmon station, however, reels in my eyes—and appetite. Nothing better than heaps of thinly sliced smoked salmon with bagels, cream cheese, capers, chopped egg, and onions.

I’ll be back!

The music turns to “What a Wonderful World,” a longtime Louis Armstrong favorite. In this spot on this lake, with this food, it certainly is. I’m sure the dam workers never had it so good. Oh, Mark, another mimosa, please! •

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story and photos by Matt Perry What I like to do in July is to walk through habitat with my ears open to birdsong and my eyes focused on finding butterflies. Interestingly, some of my favorite July butterflies look right back at me, or at least it appears they do. Many of them have patterns on their wing scales that resemble over-sized eyes. In some species these eyes are as bold and iridescent as the false eyes on a peacock’s tail feathers. Certainly, to us they appear beautiful, but their purpose is not to be attractive to us or even to members of their own kind. The false eyes exist to increase the butterfly’s chance of survival. If a butterfly can intimidate a potential predator or cause it to delay its attack, that might be enough for it to avoid becoming prey. The false eye strategy is obviously a successful one since we see it repeated over and over in different species of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths).

As I head up our main path at the nature preserve, I divert onto a side trail. On that path there are meadows and small wooded groves on my left and forestland on my right. Taking a trail that traverses a variety

of habitat types increases my opportunity to find butterflies, since forest-living species as well as meadow species will all utilize the same trail. I didn’t have to go far before I saw my first butterfly. It was very dark and from a distance it even appeared black. As I closed in on it, I could see that it was actually dark brown.

It was a Common Wood Nymph, one of a group of species referred to as “Browns.”

This medium-sized butterfly has two prominent eyespots on each upper wing and three or four lesser eyespots on each underwing. The Wood Nymphs are meadow dwellers that lay their eggs on several kinds of grasses.

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It was a Northern Pearly-eye. This is an especially handsome species, decked out with many eyespots on both its upper and lower wings. The eyes on the underwings are the most well-defined and are responsible for the species common name. The individual I found had its wings closed and so I was able to count all 11 of its eyespots, all of which were outlined and highlighted by both dark and cream colored streaks. In the center of each black “pupil” is a small white dot, which mimics the effect of light reflecting on a real eye. Interestingly, this touch of realism is not repeated on the butterfly’s upper wings, which show only

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a row of simple black spots. This is somewhat understandable since the species spends much more of its life with its wings closed and therefore its more rudimentary eye spots are usually concealed. The Pearly-eye was perched on a basswood branch when I found it. It took me a while to notice that its proboscis was deep into a sapsucker hole in the branch. It was sipping tree sap. At one point it flew away, but then came right back to the same branch and ordered up another mug of sap. The Pearly-eye is a stronger flier than the other browns.

The next butterfly I encountered was an American Lady and it was fluttering very low in the meadow, actively seeking its host plant. Butterflies detect their host plants by touching them with special hairs on their legs, but they also identify them by sight. This butterfly was flying directly from one Pearly Everlasting plant to another. Generally, the Lady selects plants in the composite family to lay her eggs on, but at our nature preserve, its two species in particular that draws all of her attention: Pussytoes and Pearly Everlasting. As she dashes around laying single eggs on each individual plant, it’s hard to get a look at the detail on her wings, but she is splashed with several colors and to me looks something like an artist’s palate. One the underside of each hindwing, along with a bold spider web-like design, the species shows two large, well-defined eye spots. The similar Painted Lady butterfly shows a row of four smaller eyespots just above the lower margin of its hindwing. These differences provide us with a good way of telling the two species apart.

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On the farm with Suzie

Goat Duty

by Suzie Jones

As is my habit, I’m late for my deadline once

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I’m on “goat duty” for the hour—the perfect time to gather my thoughts. My eldest daughter, Harper, did the first shift, letting the animals out at 5 p.m. I relieved her at 6 and my youngest, Margaret, will take over at 7. My husband will take the final hour, until the goats are finally “put home” in their goat yard sometime after 9 p.m.

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Sometimes, they moved them with purpose—to the mountain pastures in spring and back to the lush valleys in the fall. Other times they were simply there to protect them, “keeping watch over their flocks by night.”

My husband had met many real-life shepherds as a child, when his family camped in the deserts of northern Mexico and his geologist father did research. They were miles away from the nearest town or houses and often never saw a soul for weeks. Yet, every once in a while, a cowboy would wander past camp with a “buenas tardes” and a group of 300 goats making their way through the scrub. He’d have nothing but a backpack flung over his shoulder and a staff for his day’s long journey.

In many cultures where shepherding is still practiced, it is often the children’s job. This makes sense; it is not a particularly difficult job. In fact, long stints can be very boring. Who hasn’t heard of the story “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”? The lesson, of course, is to not tell lies. Those who tell lies, as the story goes, will not be believed in the future. But as I think about it now, as someone who has spent many hours shepherding her flock, it is also a story of how boredom can lead some to manufacture their own excitement. Despite being monotonous, the job can be very important and holds some valuable lessons for the young and impetuous.

Both my husband and I have a love/hate relationship with goat duty. (My daughters would describe it the same way, minus the “love” part.) The shepherd’s main job is to keep her animals out of trouble…out of the neighbor’s corn or azaleas, out of the woods, or off the road. She also must keep an eye out for predators, and for the youngest of the flock— to make sure they are keeping up. So, although the temptation may be to bring along an engrossing book or to scroll through an Instagram feed, it often doesn’t work that way.

In addition, the black flies (or “no-see-ums” as I’ve always called them) are maddening. Wearing a hat can help, but they seem dead-set on getting into your eyes and ears. Then there’s the heat and the summer sun, or worse…the rain. We are out in most kinds of weather, keeping an eye on our goats.

The beauty of goat duty is that it forces you to just sit. And walk…a lot. But it does compel you to be observant, to be present. Goat duty demands that we slow down. My husband and I are always working, never seeming to stop—a challenge most of us face in today’s fast-paced world. So, we appreciate our

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Goat shepherd Martin de la Cruz, photographed by Peter’s mother in the early 1980s just outside of San Pedro de las Colonias, Coahuila, Mexico. forced sabbaticals. He with his gin and tonic, I with my camera, we both find our minds are replenished by an afternoon with the goats. I find there’s often a great deal of splendor in the everyday things…a dandelion, a puffy cloud against a brilliant blue sky…things I’d miss if I weren’t forced to stop and pay attention. My husband particularly likes being with the goats at the end of the day, as the neighbor dairy farms’ compressors are turned off, all engines shut down, and the quietness of dusk takes over. The owls begin to hoot to one another, a deer or two may timidly step out into the open, and the fireflies light up the tall grasses. It’s a great way to wind down at the end of a long, busy day.

We don’t currently have any fencing for our pastures. Every winter and spring, I make big plans and think how great it will be when we won’t have “goat duty” anymore. Someday we will have fences, but even then we’ll have to keep a watchful eye on the goats. They get out too easily; they are masters at escape. They are the Harry Houdinis of the animal world! As long as we have goats, I will never be completely free from goat duty. Perhaps that is a good thing. •

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President Roosevelt understood the importance of educating and inspiring young people because he knew those investments would lead to innovation and the prosperity of local communities and our country. The Project Fibonacci Foundation, based in Rome, N.Y., also strongly believes in that philosophy, and is well known for creating exceptional and unique learning experiences for young people throughout the year. This month the foundation is hosting a week-long educational conference for more than 100 students from the Mohawk Valley and all around New York State (and other states) – the third annual Project Fibonacci STEAM Conference.

What is STEAM? It is an abbreviation for five educational fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Although the five areas are traditionally taught separately, STEAM is a new approach. It takes a student’s learning experience a giant step forward by enriching it with workshops and hands-on projects to encourage creativity and acquire critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The Project Fibonacci STEAM Conference will take place from July 22 to July 28 at the Beeches Conference Center in Rome.

The students are high school sophomores to college juniors, ranging from ages 15 to 20 years old. The goal of the conference is to inspire and encourage the scholars to pursue a STEAM-based educational path. The U.S. Department of Commerce reports that over the next six years, job openings for workers with a STEAM education will grow at a rate of 8.9 percent, with only a 6.4 growth rate for others. Their study also shows wages for STEAM

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The daily schedule for the conference is Bean, astronaut Chris Hadfield, mechanical impressive and loaded with a wide variety of engineer Christine McKinley, physicists Debworkshops, projects, field trips, tours of local bie Berebichez and Brian Greene, author Marbusinesses, and keynote speeches by world-regot Lee Shetterly, and actor Alan Alda. This nowned experts. These activities give the year the speaker series welcomes astronomer scholars the opportunity to experience all five Dr. Alex Filippenko (who’s appeared in more STEAM fields and illustrate how the fields than 100 documentaries), astrophysicist Dr. are interconnected. For example, art skills are Hanny’s Voorwerp.

Image Credit: NASA, ESA, W. Keel, Galaxy Zoo Team Mario Livio, author (more than 200 books) used to design a user interface for high-tech Michael Miller, cosmologist and MIT profesdevices such as cell phones. sor Dr. Max Tegmark, and rare artifacts his The Science-related workshops cover toptorian Brandy Schillace. Note that the speaker ics such as information theory, wildlife biolseries is open to the public! ogy and entomology, transforming cognitive For more information about the Project research into games, computer algorithms, Fibonacci STEAM Conference and its orgaand crime scene investigation. Those for Technizers, and to purchase tickets to the speaker nology include cybersecurity coding, Java series, visit the http://projectfibonacci.org programming, virtual reality, sophisticated website. Who knows what inventions, discovdrone systems, and making 3-D creations. Eneries, scientific breakthroughs, new products gineering segments include creative designs, and businesses will result from the Mohawk engineering degrees, computer interfaces, Valley’s STEAM-inspired scholars? Full and creating instruments. The Arts workshops STEAM Ahead! cover music and photographic composition, Wishing you clear skies! • computer graphics, video-game design, and the science of sound. The Mathematics workshops show how the Fibonacci sequences appear in nature and throughout the universe, Join MVAS 8:45pm-midnight, using math in art design and stories, and buildSaturday, July 14, for an ing a geodesic dome. The tours and field trips include the Masonic Medical Research Laboevening of stargazing at: ratory, SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry, SAAB Sensis, Upstate Biotech AccelerSherrill Brook Park, ator, and other locations.

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Oh, No, Radishes! Yep! That’s the greeting our beautiful radishes usually get at first CSA pick-up each spring. And this year was no exception. Many people just walk away and don’t take them.

So our little radishes are revolting, and they are not going to be rejected or ignored any longer! They’ve ask me to tell you just how wonderful they really are.

First, let’s start with how nutritious radishes are for you. Did you know radishes are packed with vitamins E, C, A, B6, and K? Plus they’re high on antioxidants, fiber, zinc and potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, copper, calcium, iron, and manganese – each of these is known to keep our body in good working condition.

Did you know radishes come with a host of health benefits?

For instance, radishes actually help to cleanse our liver and stomach, thus detoxifying them; black radish and its leaves have been used for the longest time to treat jaundice because it can get rid of excess bilirubin. And because of that particular property, it also helps to purify the blood. They keep hypothyroidism in check, too, thanks to their sulfur content.

Here are some other health benefits my little radish friends would like you to know about: Saves those RBCs : Radishes are known to control damage to our red blood cells, and in the process also increases oxygen supply to the blood.

High in fiber: If you eat them as part of your daily salad intake, without going overboard, of course, radishes also provides your system with ample roughage and fibers, therefore improving your digestion. They also regulates bile production, safeguards your liver and the gall bladder, and is great for taking care of water retention.

Guards your heart: Radishes are a good source of anthocyanins that

keep our hearts functioning properly, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Plus they are high in vitamin C, folic acid, and flavonoids, too.

Controls blood pressure: Radishes provide your body with potassium, which helps lower your blood pressure, and keep your blood flow in control. It is also believed to have a cooling effect on the blood.

Improves immunity: Given that the radishes are high in vitamin C, they can protect you from the common cold and cough, and improve your immune system.

Fortifies blood vessels: Now this is important – radishes plays an important role in the generation of collagen, which in turn boosts our blood vessels and decreases our chances for atherosclerosis Good for hydration: You might find you eat radishes more in summer; they keep the body hydrated because of its high water content.

Help you breathe better: Radishes are an anti-congestive, meaning they decrease congestion in the respiratory system that can come from colds, infections, allergies, and other causes.

Have my radish friends convinced you yet? No? Maybe if we tell you about some of the amazing varieties of radishes available, you will consider adding some to your next salad.

While you can still find the little Red Rover variety of radish we all grew in the garden as kids and that we still find available in the grocery store, there are so many varieties to meet, greet, and eat! Here are some common varieties: White Icicle – pungent, white radish measures 5-8 inches in length.

Sparkler – A round, bright red radish with a distinctive white tip; all white inside.

Red Rover - this round, red radish is the common variety often found in your local grocery. It is a delicious addition to salads.

White Beauty – A small, round radish with a sweet, juicy flavor; white

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French Breakfast – one of my favorites, this mild, crunchy, slightly pungent radish is good raw or cooked.

Daikon Long White – are huge radishes that can reach lengths of 18 inches, measuring 3 inches in diameter. I love these as quick pickles.

The following radish varieties are less common in the garden but well worthy of giving them a try: Green Meat – also known as Misato Green, this radish variety is green inside and out. The outer skin is surprisingly spicy, but the flesh is mild.

Easter Egg – This interesting variety can be white, pink, red, or purple. Slice it thin to add flavor, texture, and color to salads.

Watermelon – An heirloom radish with white skin and intense, reddish-purple flesh. The watermelon radish reaches baseball size, looks much like a watermelon. The flavor is slightly peppery.

Black Spanish – This round radish displays coal-black skin and pure white flesh and, finally, Zlata – the name means “gold” in Polish, and the silky, russet roots look like orbs of gold. This variety is fairly spicy! We obtained our seeds from Franchi Seeds of Italy. In the catalog there is a funny story regarding how he obtained the seed. Mr. Franchi was at a seed show in Poland and was invited by the director of a Polish seed company on to their stand. On the table was a bottle of vodka.

They poured Mr. Franchi one and, not to offend, drank it down.

Several vodkas later, Mt. Franchi stood up, a little worse for wear but stand he did, and the Polish director said with great satisfaction, “You have represented your country well.” He left with this unusual yellow radish called Zlata added to the Franchi catalog offering.

Well, if my little radish friends haven’t convinced you yet to give them a try, let’s see if my recipe this month helps peak your interest...

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¼ cup extra virgin olive oil bunch of thyme bunch of radishes – any variety or mix varieties 1½ lbs. mixed root vegetables, potatoes, carrots, beets, turnips, rutabaga, or parsnips or any combination 1 tsp. sea salt ½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper In a small fry pan with a tight lid, heat oil and fresh thyme over medium low for 10 minutes, covered, discard thyme. Place a very large oven-proof or cast iron skillet into the oven and preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Trim ends off each radish and cut large ones in half but leave small ones whole. Place in a medium bowl.

Cut all other veggies into a uniform size. Cut carrots and parsnips into thick coins, beets and turnips into similar-sized pieces and place in bowl with radishes.

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Open oven and carefully pour veggies into the scorching hot pre-heated skillet. Cook for 15 minutes. Turn veggies and cook 10-15 more minutes until tender and starting to brown. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Cooking radishes, especially roasting, mellows out the flavor and brings a sweetness to them. So, if you haven’t been brave enough to try them, cook them first and then see what you think!

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I had only been walking through the woods for a half hour and my feet were already soaked.

It was a chilly early morning in mid-June, and having wet feet and legs was an uncomfortable sensation, but soon I would forget about that. I was walking in my new favorite woods, where I was almost guaranteed to have my senses diverted by bird activity. It was the early 1990s, and at that time I hadn’t visited that particular forest more than a dozen times. That meant the place was still bursting with potential. I had decided to take a trail I hadn’t been on before, one that accessed the forest’s east facing slope.

My ears were already full of birdsong. Before I took the turnoff, I was hearing the melodious flute-like phrases of Wood Thrushes. Their songs, as well as songs from Veerys, emanated from the darker recesses of the woods. Eastern Wood-Pewees were calling to each other from just below the forest canopy. One would call out with a swooping whistled, “pee-o-wee?” and then the same bird would answer its own question with two notes that descended in pitch, “pee-o.” There was also an unseen pair of Pileated Woodpeckers banging away at a distant tree. Occasionally, one would emit a loud, sharp whinny call and some interactive “kak” notes.

I was heading downhill and I couldn’t help but notice the trail deteriorated markedly as I went. This was obviously the path less taken

for a reason. Significant erosion in the center of the path showed that it doubled as a creek bed during torrential rainfalls. Most i n t e r e s t i n g l y, the composition of the forest changed as I proceeded down the slope. The Sugar Maple, American Basswood, and White Ash that were so well-represented in the forest above were abruptly replaced

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The American Redstart was there and singing relatively short and simple musical phrases.

Each lightly whistled phrase ended with a low note. The one luminary, non-warbler species in residence was an Indigo Bunting, that iridescent blue finch that captures the imagination of so many backyard bird enthusiasts. Although some of these species also breed at the edges of forests, some are almost exclusively found in clearings that occur in larger tracts of for-

est. These denizens are epitomized by the Hooded Warbler and the Mourning Warbler, and those were the two species I focused my attention on that day.

The presence of the Hooded Warbler was most exciting to me because, as far as I knew at the time, the species wasn’t supposed to be there. Not only was it there, but it seemed to be part of a colony that lived in that specific tract of woods. According to the literature at the time, the Hooded Warbler had been making inroads into Central New York over the previous two decades, but at that time there were no known breeding colonies in the Mohawk Valley. Many bird species are prone to colonize new areas if they can find their appropriate habitat niche. Evidently, the Hooded had found it there in those woods.

A more striking bird you’d be hard-pressed to find. The adult male is bright yellow and has a jet black hood and yellow face mask. The female lacks the hood. She does have a dusky patch on top of her head, which helps to distinguish her from other warbler species that have entirely yellow plumage, like the female Yellow Warbler and the female Wilson’s Warbler.

Both sexes of the Hooded Warbler have white

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There he stood singing for about 30 seconds before darting into the upper reaches of the dense forest understory. As best I could, I tracked his movements through the tangled branches. Over the course of a half hour, he traveled a circuit that encompassed roughly a two-acre piece of woods and clearings. That was the territory he was defending. As he patrolled his patch of woods, he sang his song about five to ten times a minute. He was mostly giving his primary song, but switched to his alternate song at one point. I believe the switch correlated to when he was approaching his territorial boundary on

one side, but I couldn’t be sure of that. I could hear the songs and sharp call notes of two other males that had carved out their own nearby territories, but it seemed that this male had the choicest property. Contained within in it were the best potential nesting sites. In other words, there was lots of thick bramble where a nest could more easily be concealed from predators and brood parasites (Brown-headed Cowbirds).

I assumed that the Hooded Warbler male fights over territory – at least at the point when it is established, but I’ve never actually seen them combat each other. Such battles are common enough with other bird species and are hard to miss if you’re in the woods at the right time in late May or early June.

As I started making my way back up the trail, I was getting distracted by the songs and movements of other birds in the woods around me. A Dark-eyed Junco and a male Indigo Bunting were singing from the branches above me, but I couldn’t put my binoculars on them. There was just too much intervening foliage. A sharp chip note on my left made me look over in time to see a yellow bird darting back and forth through the thicket. It was a female Hooded Warbler and I had apparently come close to her nesting place. Her response was to engage in a distraction display. As she flitted around she was sporadically flashing her white tail spots.

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When I got home, I did some research on the Hooded Warbler and on its distribution. I also phoned Dorothy Crumb, who was the person I used to report my bird observations to. At that time she was our region’s Kingbird editor, a position I hold today. She told me that the

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The female Hooded Warbler colony I found represented one of the northern most colonies known to be in our region. If I wasn’t intrigued before, I certainly was then. Of course, “known” is the key word in that sentence. At that time, large sections of the Mohawk Valley were not covered well by skilled birders, and so the presence of some species could easily escape the notice of the New York State Ornithological Association (which, in the pre-eBird era, was the state’s primary keeper of bird data). Is a Hooded Warbler colony present in the forest if no one is there to see it or hear it?

Of course it is, but lacking positive data, species presence may elude the range map makers. At the time of my inaugural experience with the Hooded Warbler, the best and most recent snapshot of the species’ distribution was provided

by the first Breeding Bird Atlas Project, which was undertaken in the early 1980s. That statewide bird census showed how the Hooded Warbler made inroads into Central New York and was continuing to expand northward. Egbert Bagg’s Oneida County Bird list (the 1911 update) included the species as a rare breeder.

Other sketchy sources tell us that in the first half of the 1800s, they were reportedly rare in the state, but by the early 20th century, the species had begun colonizing appropriate forest habitat in the downstate region. By the 1970s they were making inroads in parts of Central New York. Virtually all sources tracked the Hooded Warbler’s northward expansion. A question that may never be answered relates to the Hooded Warbler’s history in New York prior to European settlement. Were they in Central New York when it was covered by virgin timber? It’s possible that what they are doing now is re-colonizing the northern part of their former range. Certainly, the species could not have existed here after settlers cleared virtually the entire forest and repurposed the land for agriculture.

The Hooded Warbler and a few other allied species that require similar habitat are usually quite particular about the size of the forest tract they choose to breed in. They look for forests that consist of at least 60 to 100 contiguous acres. In these forests there must be clearings

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Following my discovery of that first Hooded Warbler colony, I found other smaller colonies in six other forested locations in the valley. No colony was as robust as the one in Kirkland and that was the one I chose to monitor. As often happens when I find an important piece of bird habitat, I become the self-appointed protector of it. In that particular forest the biggest potential threat at the time would have been the resumption of logging during the breeding season. For a while I was concerned about that. Although it was logging that originally created the forest gap the Hooded Warblers were exploiting, if it were to resume it would be catastrophic for the colony. Other more minor threats to the habitat included hikers – or more precisely, the off-leash

dogs that accompany them. To birds that nest on the ground, high-energy romps through the forest understory by domestic dogs can disrupt (if not destroy) nests and young. Perhaps the most unlikely threat of all – and one that I failed Indigo Bunting to foresee, was the coming of the berry pickers. Since I first began traveling into the world of the Hooded Warbler, I wondered if anyone else had come to appreciate the birding “Shangri-La” that existed there. However, one day I went to check on the breeding progress of the Hooded Warblers only to find that someone had tramped all around in the main clearing area – the very same place I had only days before seen the male Hooded Warbler defending territory and the female giving a distraction display. I could hear a few of the Hooded’s distinctive “cheenk” alarm calls, but no songs. What was going on? Was there a rampaging Black Bear in the Woods? No, the marauder was a person, but what was he up to? I walked a few more steps down the trail and I could see him. He had containers with him and his arms were making repetitive motions. My mind went to an historic

image of bird egg collectors from the days of old. Back then professional collectors would scour good bird habitat and take every egg out of every nest they could locate. They would then sell the eggs on the open market. That activity became illegal precisely one century ago with the passage of the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (1918). It was possible that this person had a license to collect. The USFWS occasionally grants licenses to academics engaged in research. All that mattered to me was that the guy and his confederate – yes, I suddenly saw another person skulking in the brambles with a container in hand. Sanctioned or not, to me they were outlaws. I was sure they were jeopardizing the Hooded Warbler colony’s breeding season and so I moved in to confront them. •

Please look for the conclusion of this story in the August issue of Mohawk Valley Living magazine.

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Breakfast at the Boilermaker A short story by Tim Flihan

The Utica Boilermaker is an iconic event held in my hometown every July for almost fifty years. It brings in people from all over the world and there is little I can say that would add to the race. I have never run it, although I had made a commitment to run in “next year’s” race at least ten times, always breaking my promise moments after the last runner passed me whether at the golf course, the finish line or my aunt’s home on Culver Ave. While the view from any site has its charm, none was better than the view from my aunt’s. It was less than a mile from the start line, where the anticipation leading up to the start was always palpable. My Aunt Kathy seized on this, making the proximity of her home an ideal place to watch the race. Parking on the west side of Rutger Street, we were able to watch the beginning of the race. Then we’d hop in our cars and get to the finish in time to meet our friends and family who were hearty enough to take on the grueling fifteen kilometer race. To my aunt, it was more than that. It was another opportunity to bring her family and friends together. To her, it was a labor of love. She had televisions strategically located around the house and they were all tuned in to the race. People wandered in from her back patio, which was adorned in hanging plants and comfortable patio furniture. Tables were filled with food unrivaled by any brunch buffet. Eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs, fruits and cheeses, pastries and bagels, bacon and breakfast sausages filled the air with enticing aromas. Since the weather always cooperated in the years before, she welcomed her family and friends into her home. It was more of a family reunion then a sporting event.

As race time drew nearer, we would drift to the end of her driveway where we would congregate and watch the runners and wheelchair racers warming up. They would jog in small groups chatting idly among themselves. The wheelchair racers would speed by, making last-minute equipment checks before sprinting back to the starting line in time for the cannon to signal the start of their portion of the huge community event that they had been training diligently for over the last year. Some were cagey veterans of the race, while others were first timers. Usually, you could tell the neophytes because they raced on conventional chairs and not the sleek racing chairs that the more seasoned racers preferred. We cheered and encouraged everyone, but to see someone struggle with inferior equipment was touching and the encouragement offered for these determined athletes was a little louder and a bit more heartfelt.

On one particular race day I was sitting in the driveway watching the pre-race festivities when a wheelchair racer broke down across from us. Head in his hands, he was

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obviously distraught. His heart was obviously willing but his equipment had failed him.

My cousin’s husband at the time, Fred “Rip” Courtade sprung to action; dodging chairs and runners scurrying back for the start of the race, he went across the road and asked if he could help. It wasn’t a quick fix; neither he or I had any experience in fixing a chair, but we saw the distress it had caused this person. Running into the garage, Rip found my uncle’s toolbox and raced back to us intent on fixing the problem. All the while the young man fought through tears of dismay. While Rip worked on the chair, I worked on the racer.

I tried to alleviate his fears by consoling him during this stressful situation.

I could sense the helplessness through his eyes and his voice. I knew whatever I said would never be enough if we were not able to get him on his way.

I could see the frustration on Rip’s face as he struggled to repair the chair. He had no vested interest in this person, but he went about his work with a sense of urgency. Finally, the chair was fixed and with a running bobsled-like push we sent our racer towards the starting line watching him disappear over the hill heading past the park and towards Bleeker Street. Unaware of his fate, we retreated back for breakfast before the beginning of the race.

Dripping with sweat from the ordeal, Rip flopped onto a lounge chair on the deck. He took in the scrumptious offerings and replayed his brush with the Boilermaker for the older family members who had little interest in the race, but loved the opportunity to socialize with family and friends. I, on the other hand, grabbed a bagel and rushed back out just as the last of the wheelchair racers cruised past. I did not see “our” racer and could only hope he was in the group that had passed prior to my coming back.

I never got a name or bib number; just a quick thank you and he was gone.

Fifteen minutes later, the explosion of the

cannon reverberated. In less than a minute, the first runner appeared, coming up over the hill before Proctor Park. The press truck and motorcycle drove by us, followed by the elite runners who had already distanced themselves from the rest of the field. Their feet barely touched the ground as they pressed past us. Then we could hear the pounding of feet on the pavement before we saw the wave of humanity flowing over the same hill. Now the wave containing our friends and neighbors rolled past us.

Smiling anonymous faces high-fived my young twins, encouraging them to get loud which they were more than happy to oblige. Some runners went out of their way to run up the grass to give the young, appreciative children a quick hand slap and a smile. To my kids, it was as exciting as anything they had experienced up until that time. The biggest cheer from the runners came when my sarcastic Uncle Lenny, announced cold beer in just nine miles, qualifying it as all uphill from there (which caused more jeers than appreciation!)

It all ended as quickly as it started, only now the street sweepers rolled in behind the struggling runners lagging behind the field.

Within an hour, you would never have known that there was a race held where with thousands of people from all over the world had trampled by smiling and waving at the masses who lined the streets applauding and offering encouragement to all. All that was left now were the flags hanging from telephone poles advertising the event or the Distance Hall of Fame. As far as this segment of the race, it was another in the books.

Once the final runners had cleared the top of the hill and headed toward the first mile marker, I retreated back to the house where I watched the rest of the race while others hopped in their cars for the finish line racing in their cars down Rutger Street and onto Court Street where they abandoned their vehicles and walked the rest of the way to the post-race party for beer and re-

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I chose to watch on television and help clean if need be. It wasn’t long before the first finishers rambled down Court Street to the finish line. The first wheelchair racer cruised in first then the elite runners sprinted to the finish.

Crowds roared as a battle between two Kenyans ensued and a final push to the finish separated the two by seconds. I continued to watch for the next hour, intent on looking for friends that less than an hour before trotted by me waving and smiling, wearing their excitement on their sleeves. There was one person in particular I was looking for. The wave of people at the finish line was thick, making finding people in the crowd was hit or miss at best. The constant venue change by the broadcast made the chance of locating anyone slim. I almost gave up hope, but then as camera panned the finish, I noticed coming down the hill “our racer”. Passing tired runners and dodging exhilarated finishers, he rolled through the finish line raising his hands and disappearing into the mass gathering of jubilant participants.

Seeing him cross was as fulfilling to me as if I had done it myself. The thought of his disappointment prior to the race and the exhilaration of his finish touched my heart and gave me a sense of pride that I was able to be a small part of this stranger’s moment. As I look back years later, I remember the faces of “our racer” as well as that of Rip’s. I could still see Rip smiling and laughing as he flopped into that comfortable lounge chair filled with pride, telling the story that he assumed would pass on to his children and grandchildren.

Unfortunately, Rip did not live long enough to pass it on to his children and grandchildren, so I’ll do it for him. •

Look for a new book by Tim Flihan coming soon!

Tim Flihan is a life-long Utican who currently resides in Frankfort, NY with is wife Leslie and Dog Cooper. Tim graduated from Proctor High School, in Utica NY and with a BS from Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY with a degree in Behavioral Science.

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PLUS Fresh Haddock • Giambotta Mushroom Stew • Chicken & Biscuits Meatloaf Goulash & More!

Call for our summer hours 797-7709

NEW HARTFORD

Homemade comfort foods Full menu available til 2am!

23 beers on tap, specializing in NY State craft beers!

Wednesdays

Nova Scotia Clams served all day!

Live Entertainment 7-10pm

Taste of Summer!

Citrus Sangria at Killabrew!

10 Clinton Rd., New Hartford • (315) 732-9733 Mon-Sat: 10am-2am, Sun: 12pm-2am www.killabrewsaloon.com

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NEW HARTFORD

Celebrating 50 years in business!

Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford (315) 724-0185 • www.laureyspizzeria.com 7 days a week: 11am-10pm

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Mon-Sat: 11:30am-3pm

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Tues & Wed only

Beer & Wine available!

Eat In Or Take Out • (315) 797-9918 • 609 French Rd, New Hartford NY

*toppings extra/not valid with any other offers

Open 7 days a week for Lunch, Dinner served Mon-Thurs: 5-9, Fri & Sat: 5-10 Sun Hours: Lunch: 12-3, Dinner: 4:30-9 • www.uticaminar.com

Phoenician R E S TAU R A N T Enjoy authentic Lebanese Cuisine

Full Buffet & Salad Bar served Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30 Wednesday Night Buffet 4:30-8:30, Serving Lunch & Dinner Mon-Sat Full Menu Available Mon-Thurs 11:30-9pm, Fri & Sat 11:30-10pm

623 French Road, New Hartford (315) 733-2709

Locally Owned & Operated

1700 North James St., Rome (315) 336-1111 Breakfast & Lunch daily 7am-3pm

All-you-can-eat Lunch Buffet $9.95!

“We are your home town pizzeria!”

past 5 years!

Voted #1 pizza for

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Catering Available • Homemade Desserts Every Day

2634 Genesee St., South Utica (315) 724-6795 Breakfast & Lunch daily 7am-3pm Dinner Wed - Sat 5pm-10pm

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Mon. 4 - 9pm • Tues.

Wed. - Sun. 12&Noon Open Wed - SunClosed 12-9,•closed Mon Tues- 9pm Great Food • Great Spirits • Great Times

Life is Good at The Ohio Tavern!

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127 North St., Old Forge

Tues-Thurs: 11:30am-9pm, Fri & Sat: 11:30am-10pm, Sun: 11:30am-8:30pm, Closed Mon • (315) 369-3141

ROME

Brenda’s Natural Foods Something Good & a Lot of It!

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Natural Food Cafe Now Open!

Featuring: Gluten-free options and homemade soups!

Champagne Brunch

Natural Groceries • Supplements • Local Foods Organic Produce & Plants

236 W. Dominick St., Rome (315) 337-0437 M-F 9:30-6, Sat 10-3

Banquets

Weddings

8524 Fish Hatchery Rd, Rome, NY 13440 315-533-7710 www.deltalakeinn.com

Restaurant • Ice Cream Parlor

See our events ad in the Family Fun Guide on page 17

OPEN DAILY 11am-10pm End of N. Madison Street at Ridge Mills, Rome • (315) 339-2622

Weekend Specials!

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Prime Rib Every Sat. Night!

Wood Fired za!

Brick Oven Piz t Take Ou y! & Deliver

The Original Neighborhood Restaurant A Rome tradition for over 40 years!

Homemade soups prepared fresh daily, handmade breads, rolls, pastries and cakes from our in-house bakery.

Specialty cakes and fine pastries for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions. Banquet room for your next special event or meeting.

Authentic Homemade Pasta Available!

5 Signature Sauces To Create Your Own Entree!

(315) 33PIZZA

615 Erie Blvd. W., Rome Open M-Thurs 11-9, Fri & Sat 11-10, Sun 12-8

DiCastro’s BRICK OVEN

Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm 301 South James St., Rome (315) 336-9974 www.vesciosfranklinhotel.com

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The Country Store with More!

DRIVE-IN Open 7 Days a Week!

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

n u f r o f s u n i Jo ! r e m m u S l al ows and so much more!

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Snacks, Beer, Pizza, Wings, Subs, Gas, Diesel, Non-Ethanol Gas, Gifts and much, much more!

2114 Rte 29, Salisbury 315-429-3224 Open 7 Days a Week UTICA

Woof Nites, Car Sh

Free outdoor movies in the alley

A family tradition since 1963! A local favorite for simply delicious family fare, great sandwiches, and delicious ice cream.

start at 8pm (Bring your own chairs)

Sat. July 7th- Space Jam Sat. August 25th-The Mighty Ducks

Free Yoga in the Square

Franklin Square Alley, 9-10am (bring a mat)

10101 Dustin Rd (Route 12) Remsen (315) 831-5181

July 7 & 21 Aug 4 & 18, Sept 8 & 22

Now serving wine & beer!

Creaciones del Caribe

(Creations of the Caribbean)

Fresh & all natural ingredients Luisa Martinez - chef

1315 Genesee Street, Utica

(315) 864-3057 Open 7 days a week: 9am-11pm

53 Franklin Square, Utica • (315) 790-5747

Cafe Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-7, Fri & Sat 7-9, Sun 8-1 (breakfast only)

Bakery (at the back of Bite Cafe) 52 Seneca St, Utica

Bakery Hours: Mon-Sat 7-3, Sun 8-1 (bakery items available in cafe after 3pm)

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Sheri’s

EASTSIDE DINER 1st Floor Breakfast, Lunch, “Grab-and-Go!” Deliveries, 8am-2pm Take Out & Catering!

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Open: Mon-Fri 9-2 185 Genesee St 2nd Floor, Utica

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Breakfast • Lunch Homemade & Fresh Daily!

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With Plenty Of Seating, And Takeout Also Available!!

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Contemporary American • Private Functions • Reservations Recommended

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Yorkville

Breakfast & Lunch Catering Available

Breakfast Sandwiches Deli-Style Wraps/Sandwiches Salads, Soups & more!

Homemade Baked Goods & Multi-Color Bagels - a kid’s favorite!

Free Delivery(min. $20) • Family Owned & Operated!

219 N. Genesee St., Utica

(315) 790-5353 • M-F: 6-4; Sat: 7-3; Sun: 7-2

vernon

Bakery & Restaurant

Traditional Lebanese fare for breakfast & lunch!

Middle Eastern Specials and Groceries Pita and Flat Bread • Spinach & Meat Pies • Baklawa

Tues - Fri: 9am -5pm, Sat: 9am - 3pm

(315) 736-1728 137 Campbell Ave, Yorkville www.karamsbakery.com

Nothin’ Fancy Cafe

American & Italian Cuisine Serving Lunch & Dinner THE

BLACK STALLION

KARAM’S Middle Eastern

Great Food • Great Service • Great people

Family owned- The Vullo family has been catering to your menu needs since 1972!

Call us to discuss your upcoming wedding or party

5656 Route 5, Vernon • (315) 829-2203

www.theblackstallionny.com Open 6 days a week for Lunch & Dinner, Closed Monday

Whitesboro

Gluten Free Options!

Serving breakfast, lunch, & Friday dinners Eat in or take out • Catering available too!

Book your wedding, banquet, or party at our Event Center on-site (seats up to 200) Affordable 7,000 sq.ft., Wooden Dance Floor, We Cater or Bring your own!

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Yorkville

Serving Lunch & Dinner Lunches Served Fri, Sat & Sun Happy Hour Daily 4-7, $2 Drafts & $2.50 Well Mixers Tues: $9.99 Prime Rib & $2.99 All U Can Eat Spaghetti Wed: Kids eat free w/each adult entree purchase, 10 boneless wings -$6.00 Thurs: All U Can Eat Chicken Riggies Sun: .60c Wings at bar & $13.99 16oz Sirloin Dinner

Catering & Banquet Facilities Available

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80 years serving the Mohawk Valley!

Visit our three Locations:

The Utica Zoo • Oriskany Blvd., Yorkville Ilion Marina, 190 Central Ave, Ilion 61

MV Comics Featuring Rome artist & “Bob the Squirrel” creator, Frank Page!

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Your florist for any occasion!

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2774 Oneida St., Sauquoit, NY (315) 737-8181

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antique shopping guide Little Falls Fort Plain

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Antique Center

Little FAllS Cheese Festival!

Sat., July 14th, 10-5

MOHAWK ANTIQUES MALL

Celebrating our 19th year in business!

Attic Addicts The Queen’s Closet

Antiques & Art Barneveld Vendor Mall

Thurs-Monday 11-6 • 315-896-5115

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Open Daily 10-5 10242 Route 12N, Remsen (315) 831-8644

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BlackCat

ANTIQUES

A little bit country, a little bit primitive!

Bear Path Antiques A general line of quality, affordable antiques

Your destination for furniture, hand stenciled signs, vintage clothing, warm glow candles, silk arrangements & more!

Multi Dealer Antique Shop

including furniture, primitives, smalls, china, and antique accessories.

Primitives • Furniture • Artwork Smalls • Antique Accessories

Open weekends (and by chance) late May-June; Open Thurs-Mon: July-October. Closed Tues & Wed If coming from a long distance call to check hours

14 East Main St. Earlville (315) 691-5721

(315) 369-9970 • 13912 State Rte 28, Otter Lake

Open Tues-Fri: 9-4, Sat: 9-2, Closed Sun & Mon

A Purveyor of Early Primitive Antiques, Simple Goods, Old Purposeful Stuff & Needfuls Reflecting Simpler Times

The ALL NEW

Canal House Antiques Multi-Dealer Shop

Specializing in antique furniture, glassware, jewelry, books, linens, and primitive rug hooking accessories

(315) 893-7737

Open Thurs-Mon 10-5, Closed Tues & Wed

6737 Route 20, Bouckville, NY

Cool Stuff ANTIQUE SHOP & CUSTOM FURNITURE

Industrial & Rustic Decor Rare Finds!

Inventory changes weekly!

4769 St. Route 233, Westmoreland

4803 Rt. 31, Vernon

Don’t just shop & run, stay over for more camping fun!

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Cider House Campground

is your Summer Camping Destination! Full service campsites, biking, fishing, hiking, playground, shopping, Electric Full Hook-up (30amp) only $30/night, electric only and dry camping too! & much more!

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Cider House Antiques

is a quality group shop, featuring Rustic and Victorian furniture, art textiles, fishing, sports memorabilia, jewelry, clocks and affordable accessories of the 19th and 20th centuries.

January-April open Fri, Sat & Sun only. Open 10am - 5pm daily starting May 1st

Cider House Antiques, Showfield and Campground 6769 State Route 20, Bouckville

www.ciderhousecampground.com 315-825-8477 • www.ciderhouseantiques.com 315-893-7579

(315) 725-0360 • Thursday-Sunday: 10-4

Look who’s back in a brand new location!

Cool!

New Location

Wed-Sat: 10-4, Sun: 11-3 • (315) 264-1755

6768 Route 20, Bouckville (315) 893-7676

Our lovely gallery offers a full range of antiques, fine furniture, and vintage collectibles!

www.depotantiquegallery.com

2018 Show Dates: June 1-3 and August 13-19

ANTIQUE GALLERY Open Apr-Oct: 10-5 daily; Nov-Dec: 10-4 daily January-March: Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10-4

Over 30 Vendors!

There is still plenty of time to add perennial color to your garden, like this easy-to-care-for Butterfly Blue Pincushion plant at Newport Marketplace!

Foothills

Mercantile

Antiques, Vintage, Gifts & Furniture

Open 7 Days: 10-5:30 • 8124 Rte 12, Barneveld • (315) 896-2681

Little Falls

Antique Center More than 50 vendors on 2 floors!

Canal Place, Little Falls Open Every Day 10-5 315-823-4309 www.littlefallsantiquecenter.com

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NEWPORT MARKETPLACE Top Notch Garden Center 7583 Main St., Newport, NY (315) 845-8822

OVER 56 VENDORS! NEW ITEMS ARRIVING DAILY! Antiques and Vintage Furniture • Shabby Chic • Jewelry • Primitives Collectibles • Honey • Cheese • Kombucha • Organic Herbs Natural & Local Foods • Grass-Fed Beef • Organic Chicken Local Maple Syrup • Muck Boots • Garden Accessories Pine Bark Mulch • Northern Grown Shrubs Trees & Perennials

Filled with Unique Finds!

New-Vintage-Antique Home Decor & Accessories New & Costume Jewelry

131 Broad Street, Oneida (704) 650-7942

www.mineandconsign.com

Tues-Fri: 10-5ish, Sat: 10-2, Closed Sun & Mon

Over 160 Vendor booths and display cases!

100 E. Main St., Mohawk (Thruway Exit 30)

(315) 219-5044 www.mohawkantiquesmall.com

FOR THOSE WHO CRAVE THE UNIQUE! Open 7 Days a Week at 9am • Gift Certificates Available

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Mon, Wed-Sat: 10-5, Sun: 11:30-4:30 Closed Tuesdays

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The Old Barn Marketplace 6266 State Route 5, Little Falls

Multi Vendor Marketplace

Three floors of treasures!

Antiques & collectibles in a rustic atmosphere

Open Daily 10-5 Phone (315) 508-5254 Follow us on Facebook

www.theoldbarnmarketplace.com

Primitives, Gifts, Vintage, Antiques, Collectibles, Fudge, Furniture, Jams & Jellies, Local Paintings from Local Artist and more!

ESTATE & HOUSE SALES APPRAISALS ALWAYS BUYING

THE POTTING SHED ANTIQUES

The Online Exchange We Can Help You Buy, Sell, and Trade Globally!

Now an FFL dealer!

6338 St. Rt. 167, Dolgeville

(315) 429-5111

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ALSO BUYING YOUR UNWANTED OR BROKEN JEWELRY Wed-Fri 10-5, Sat 11-4, Sun 12-4, closed Mon & Tues Inventory and our Estate Sale Schedule online: www.thepottingshedantiques.com

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Don & Nancy Hartman, 52 Oriskany Blvd., Whitesboro (Next to Kinney’s)

ernon Variety Shoppes

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See The Man 54 N. Main St., Sherburne (607) 316-8463 • Open Wed-Sun

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In Our Parking Lot - One Day ONLY

Saturday July 14 - 10am- 5pm “LITTLE FALLS CHEESE FESTIVAL DAY”!

(315) 823-1177 STORE HOURS Everyday 10am-5pm

Painted and Repurposed Vintage & Antique Furniture

6831 Indian Opening Rd., Bouckville

Open Fri, Sat & Sun 10-4 (315) 893-7162

Antique & Variety Shoppes

5349 Route 5, Vernon (315) 829-2105 Open 10-5 every day

Located 4 miles North of Sylvan Beach

Weeden’ s Mini Mall

100 Shops Located under One Roof

8056 Route 13, Blossvale (315) 245-0458 Open 10-5 every day

Victorian

Rose

An eclectic mix of vintage, antiques, & home decor

315-893-1786 Open Daily 10-5

3371 Maple Ave., Bouckville www.victorianrosevintage.com

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337 Genesee St., Utica (315) 738-1333 www.vintagefurn.com

Madison-Bouckville June Show May 31-June 2, 2019 Madison-Bouckville Antique Week August 12-18, 2019

Herkimer county historical society

Five Notable Homes and Their Owners in Herkimer County

Lanthrop Mansion

by Susan Perkins, Executive Director

Lathrop Mansion is located in Herkimer. Frank F. Lathrop (1856-1917) built this yellow brick Italian Villa with brick wall bordering the property that extends to Prospect Street in 1907. Lathrop was a nephew of Philo Remington, whom he worked for as cashier at the Armory. He later joined William Horrocks (1849-1912) and Michael Foley (1848-1920) in the running of Standard Desk Company as the company treasurer until his death. Materials were imported from around the world to construct the mansion. It had mahogany woodwork, porcelain-inlaid balusters, tiled fireplaces, and stained glass windows. In 1947, New York State bought the property and it was run as a residential center of Rome Development Center.

Root Home is located in Mohawk. It is a Greek Revival building built ca. 1835 by Humphrey G. Root (1809-1893). Humphrey’s wife, Olive (1817-1892), lived in the house until her death. It was originally built with two stories in front and one in back.

Today, the house has two stories throughout. “Hattie G. Root, October 6, 1864” is etched by the diamond ring of the Root’s daughter on a glass pane on the living room window.

Root and his brother, Elias (1806-1880), ran a general store and cheese forwarding business. They were contractors who built the Cunningham block and the Mohawk First Reformed Church. Humphrey was employed by the U.S. Treasury under General Francis E. Spinner (1801-1890). He served as canal superintendent, assemblyman and county superintendent of the poor. In 1900, the house was sold to Dr. Fred B. Casey (1867-1920). The house stayed in the Casey family for many years.

Brace Homestead is located in Town of Winfield on Brace Road. Abel Brace (1739-1831), who was a captain in the Revolution and a member of the Connecticut State Legislature, came to this site in 1793 with his wife, Keziah Woodruff (17421812), nine sons, and five daughters. Abel built a log house for his family. He was chosen first supervisor and school commissioner of Litchfield, which included this area, now in Winfield.

A two-story frame dwelling was built by son Ashahel (1779-1867) in 1816. Henry L. Brace (1827-1907) built this 17-room Italianate home on Pleasant Hill Farm in 1861. Eight generations have lived on this farm; it was occupied by Fred and Deborah Brace Jones and children. In recognition of the part the Brace family farm has played in agriculture and service to the community, the Century Farm Award was given in

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CELEBRATE JULY 4TH WITH A FREE AMERICAN FLAG

WHEN YOU TEST-DRIVE A MAHINDRA* Osborne House

Burch House Shown: 1533

1884 by the New York State Agricultural Society. Today, the homestead is on the State and National Register of Historic Places.

Osbourne Home is located on Route 28 in the Town of Herkimer. This Gothic Revival house was built before 1850

by Simeon Osbourne Jr. (1792-1863). He was a partner in a cheese brokerage firm. The bricks were imported from England; it has saw-tooth bargeboard, leaded glass windows, and a slate roof.

The firm had financial difficulties; Osbourne sold his house and 197 acres of land in 1853 to Harvey Doolittle.

Thaddeus Hildreth (1786-1869) then purchased it. After selling off 80 acres, the remaining acreage was divided between his sons, Herman (1827-1894) and Hiram (1819-1874). The property was called Maple Row Farm. The last four generations of Hildreths to occupy the house was Richard Hildreth, who lived there until 1960.

Burch House is located in West Schuyler. This was the first brick house in the Town of Schuyler built in 1830. It was the home of Lovel Burch (1797-1888). He came from Massachusetts in 1800 with his father’s family. He had been an operator of a cloth dressing mill. He was trained as a clothier in his youth, which he did for 11 years, before he turned to farming.

An interesting story is that Lovel enlisted in the Army near the end of the Revolutionary War. His father was able to get him released and brought home, but Lovel reenlisted and served until the end of the war.

The Lovel Burch house was sold to Dorman Robbins, who operated a store adjoining it. In 1876, it was then purchased by Lyman D. Goodwin, who was a merchant at West Schuyler Corners. The house stayed in the Goodwin family for a century. By 1984, it was an apartment house. •

Sue Perkins is the Executive Director of the Herkimer County Historical Society

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by Peggy Spencer Behrendt

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In 1974, Tim and Peggy Spencer Behrendt set off on an adventure. They began a new life in the woods of Cold Brook, NY, without modern conveniences like electricity or indoor plumbing. These are excerpts and reflections from Peggy’s journal chronicling their adventures and also her childhood memories growing up in Westmoreland.

hibernation. We want to do everything and be everywhere to savor and fill these brief days of ecstasy to make memories for the endless cold and dark of next winter. We graze in the garden, canoe on the creek, bike on old roads, swim in the lakes, and bask in the benevolent sun. There June has passed by much too quickly! Al- are picnics with friends; fireflies to watch, sports ready, this season’s flora have holes from graz- events and concerts to attend. How abundant life ing bugs, growths and bulges from fungus and is! How fortunate we are to be here! insect nests, and ragged edges from fierce winds. Yet, somehow, it is too often wasted. Early in But now begins the great harvest and abundance Tim’s ministry, he met a man in his parish comof fresh food. Our sugar snap peas have grown munity who visited his wife’s graveside every seven feet high, tomatoes will ripen soon, and day of the year. “What a special relationship there will be so many cucumbers we can’t give they must have had,” Tim thought to himself. them away! We are people of the North Country But he learned that it was special in an unfortuwhere summer is the beatific dream that nate way. When this man returned to his bride carries us through many after serving in WWII, she confessed to him months of an indiscretion she’d had during their long months apart. In anger, rejection, and pain he said, “I’ll never speak to you again,” and he never did. They lived together, but he stubbornly kept his word and managed to function in the relationship by leaving notes to her. His forgiveness only came after her death, too late to repair their relationship. And would she have forgiven him for not forgiving her after so many years? In one of his published Wayside Pulpit quotes, Tim succinctPeggy picks sugar snap ly put it like this: “It is indeed diffipeas in the garden cult to forgive others for not forgiv-

Peggy and Tim get into the spirit of a Renaissance wedding. ing you.” But we must! The summer of life is too brief! Share. Forgive. Savor. Experience. Learn.

We are often called to preside at weddings and graveside committals in the summer. Being part of such life-changing events keeps us in touch with the tender fragility and preciousness of life: being in love with someone, or something, which is probably the pinnacle of life’s fulfillment, and saying goodbye forever--the sad summation. We have probably visited every cemetery in Central New York for at least one service, always emotionally moving and reminding us to savor the gift we have of life’s everyday moments.

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Tim must exercise supreme diplomatic skills to keep it joyous. Not infrequently, an alpha relative takes charge, running things with military precision, telling everyone what to do, how to do it and when, without consulting the wedding couple who are often young, shy, and too overwhelmed to assert themselves. Tim insists on the bride and groom being consulted on everything. He jokes around and keeps everything light, and it’s great fun to see the outfits people wear to these events, including us! Even Tim will enter into the spirit of costuming.

Some weddings are so free-spirited, we’re not sure what’s really happening! One bride cried through the entire ceremony, making us wonder if she should really be getting married. Another young groom couldn’t restrain himself from constantly kissing his bride, who seemed pleased and annoyed at the same time.

When we were called to do a wedding at an address in the inner-city, we arrived at a rundown house that looked abandoned and was devoid of signs of habitation. Was this a trick? Were we being set up for a crime? We waited in our car until someone finally opened the house a half hour later.

“Oh, the bride and groom will be here soon,” the man assured us.

People straggled in carrying shopping bags with picnic ware, decorations, and food. The bride and groom finally arrived, and went upstairs to change. Two hours after schedule, all was prepared and they were finally married.

At one of Tim’s first outdoor weddings in the late 1960s, the bride and groom simply exchanged necklaces, then strolled off into the woods as a warm rain began, leaving some guests running for shelter, and others dancing in the rain. At another outdoor wedding in the 1990s, we happily accepted an invitation to the reception, but were discouraged to discover that we’d have to wait while the bride and groom went shopping to pick up the food and drink.

There was the motorcycle wedding in 1980s, replete with tattoos, leather mini-skirts, and vests. The bride and groom led the procession on flower-bedecked motorcycles to the percussive tremolo of more than motorcycle engines being revved by their guests, vibrating the air, and flattening our eardrums with percussive joy and excitement.

But then one of them backfired! It sounded like a gunshot and since many of these guests were recent Vietnam War veterans it caused instant flashbacks and “fight or flight” response. It was a deadly sobering influence on the entire atmosphere of the wedding.

Musicians also have their challenges, particularly for the bride’s entrance. In a beautiful, large, but uncomfortably chilly church edifice, we had to play an extra 40 minutes of prelude music because the bride was delayed. Finally, the groom and best man appeared by the altar. Relieved, we assumed that the bride’s entrance was imminent, and began playing her processional music. But she didn’t enter.

Near the end of our tune someone in the back signaled “Now she’s coming!” so we started playing it a second time. But she still didn’t appear. (They had seen her car coming up the drive!)

The embarrassed groom exited into the wings as we finished our second processional, but soon came out again. “Now she’s here!” he whispered to us. Sighing wearily, we sincerely hoped it was true, and

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started the same song for the third time. Fortunately, this time she truly was present.

Once, when Tim had two weddings in one day, he made the mistake of going to the wrong one for the first wedding! Fortunately they were not too far apart. And he almost fainted at another when he was just recovering from walking pneumonia.

We happily come home after one of these events on a bright summer day, and discover a huge snapping turtle trying to lay eggs in our parking area. She has waddled up from Misty Brook and chosen the middle of the road for her nursery, since it is sandy, and warm. She is blithely oblivious to the perils of human machines, totally focused on deciding which spot would be best for her eggs. Fortunately, we don’t get much traffic, but there is the daily mail delivery! We put an orange traffic cone nearby to protect her. Perhaps I should make another sign to go with the “Please Slow for Butterflies” sign we always put up in June when yellow swallowtails cluster in our road. It could say, “Caution - Turtle Nursery Ahead.”

One year, Tim decides to offer a special degree in forest laundry. There are special schools that teach survival skills in the wilderness that usually have to do with emergency shelters and wild foods, but we haven’t seen any that mention laundry. This may seem humorous, but has serious implications for functioning in society, as he realized when he worked in elementary guidance, and some children from families who couldn’t afford mechanized laundry came

Mrs Snapping Turtle lays eggs in our parking area

to school with lice. It takes special knowledge and skill to maintain oneself with healthfully clean clothing and bedding with minimal resources and without polluting the environment. Our friend and neighbor’s daughter, Vega Herold, decides to take Tim’s unique course and has a grand time using buckets and plungers, or the old handcranked wringer and 1919 washing machine with the metal cups that oscillate in a circle as she pumps the handle up and down. Tim fills the tubs with fresh water he hauls from the creek in buckets, and empties them far from the stream to filter through thick humus and moss.

Our method is surprisingly quick, pleasant, satisfying, and offers inexpensive, meaningful exercise. Of course, not everyone has a nice, clean creek to draw water from, or can climb onto the shed roof to hang clothes as we did at first, but young Vega is a good sport and gets a diploma from Tim. Basketry and rope making are practical handcraft and survival skills that I, too, love to share. Out of pussy willows that naturally grow wild and in any kind of soil, one can make shelters, containers, fences, utensils, carry great weights, etc. with minimal tools and strength! Up to the time of plastics in the 20th century, willow basketry was an important industry, employing many people.

Liverpool, N.Y., had a booming basketry industry in the late 1800s that supported the entire village with employment. My great-aunt Marion once told me that her father allowed gypsies to camp in their back field on Welsh Bush Road in Utica in the first decade of the 1900s. In return, they were given a handmade laundry basket made from

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I signed up for my first basketry class at the Kirkland Art Center just as an excuse to spend time with my mom and sister Marion.

Surprise! I loved it, and became obsessed with learning more, taking classes from Flo Hoppe of Rome, Bonnie Gale of South New Berlin, and various European specialists who came to the USA to lead workshops.

It’s fun, yet frustrating to feel so passionate about something! When I take a class, I’m impatient for constructive information. I hate to wait my turn and am so disappointed when instruction is poor. One instructor would look at our work and say, “You’ll do better next time,” without indicating what we needed to improve!

Another had spent his life in production basketry and urged us to work as fast as possible.

I made my worst basket that time! But most were patient and interesting and offered a connection to centuries old techniques.

Eventually, one must become one’s own teacher, experimenting, working at your craft, observing the masters. I heard that one of the last basket makers from the Liverpool basket factories still lived and worked in Bouckville, but he was secretive about his techniques, wanting to save them for his descendants (which was often the policy in the past with skilled trades). Unfortunately, none of his relatives were inter-

ested. When I met Frank Zelinski, I pretended I knew nothing about basket making and, thus, he was willing to tell me some things, and allow me to purchase one of his backpacks. By studying it, I could interpret, save, and share some of his techniques. It is the same with baskets imported from other countries. They may be cheap, but they have beauty and show skills from the great traditions of their cultures.

It may seem contradictory to be pursuing a life of simplicity and minimal impact while participating in and enjoying the advantages of global economy and communication. But we feel blessed to have access to, and have the freedom to, educate ourselves with information from all cultures, from many sources and still pursue an idiosyncratic lifestyle with qualities of peasantry! We are so grateful to have the freedom to explore both. Thank you, America, and all who support education and diversity. •

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Recently I was walking to a gig on Varick Street and I heard this really great band playing at Celtic Harp. I looked over and immediately recognized the singer in the black cowboy hat--Todd Lozo, who fronts Lonesome Dove. I recently asked Todd for some info on the band.

Since the early ’90s, Lonesome Dove has been a staple in the local Central New York music scene as the premier country band, having played to thousands. By the early millennium Lonesome Dove took a hiatus that lasted about 10 years until the fall of 2015, which saw the band’s resurgence with a new look and sound. Original founding member Todd is joined by a group of some of CNY’s most talented musicians, the lineup including Kevin (K-Dogg) Dundon on bass guitar and vocals; Matt Magliori on keyboard and vocals; Chris Walters on lead guitar; Stephen Burt on acoustic rhythm; and Mike Oliver on drums.

This new refreshed version of the band has found success right out of the gate, and the demand for a high energy, over-the-top country act was apparent when it sold out its first comeback show at The Silverado in Herkimer in September 2015.

A combination of fantastic executed music, over-the-top stage theatrics and personality are the core concepts of the band. Many have noted that the energy level stands out from some of the most popular acts to come out of Central New York, and remarked that its “Nashville mentality” delivers the highest level of entertainment, landing the band on stages opening for national recording artists, among the likes of Merle Haggard, Eric Paslay, Chris Jensen, and legendary country duo Montgomery Gentry.

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tion to some throwbacks of yesterday.

Its huge repertoire of music stems from artists that include, but are not limited to, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Randy Houser, and the list goes on. Each song is carefully crafted to not only reproduce the authenticity of what you would hear on the radio, but also contains the driving guitar, thundering rhythm, and crystal clear vocal harmonies that have become the Dove’s signature sound.

The years 2015 through 2017 saw lots of success for the band, with 2018 shaping up to being even better as the band continues to move up the ranks as Central New York’s hottest country act. Look up the band here: www.lonesomedovecny.com.

Other July happenings July 4th brings J. Schnitt and The Old Main to Woodland Farm Brewery; K.O Grainger to Daiker’s in Old Forge; The City of Utica party in Proctor Park; and Cathie Timian at Cinderella’s in Sylvan Beach. Look for Thunderwatt on July 13th at The Marble Hill Inn in Sherrill at 7 p.m. and July 14th at Lukin’s on Varick Street at 9 p.m.

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Thank you again for your support of live local music and 92.7 FM The Drive. Go check out some live local music. •

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Insurance Gates-Cole Insurance, New Hartford . . . . . 18 Farm Family Insurance, Boonville . . . . . . . 49 Turnbull Insurance, New Hartford . . . . . . . 34 Interior Design/Custom Window Treatments The Added Touch Drapery, New Hartford . . . 46 Jewelry Alison’s Jewelry & Repair, Utica . . . . . . . . 47 Fall Hill Beads & Gems, Little Falls . . . . . . 24 Goldmine Jewelers, New Hartford . . . . . . 34 Step Back in Time Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Landscaping Copper City Landscaping, Rome . . . . . . . 36 Lighting Mills Electrical Supply, Rome . . . . . . . . . . 55 Liquor Stores and Wine Ilion Wine & Spirits, Ilion . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Trenton Station Liquor & Wine, Barneveld . . 40 Lodging Canal Side Inn, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Maple Syrup (see Produce) Meats, locally raised (see Produce) Media 92.7 The Drive WXUR, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . 74 FOX33/WUTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Weekly Adirondack, Old Forge . . . . . . . . . . 15 WKAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Metal and Metal Roofing Mohawk Metal Sales, Westmoreland . . . . . 20 Miniature Golf Gold Rush, Westmoreland/Sylvan Beach . . 49 Monuments & Memorials Burdick & Enea Memorials, Clinton . . . . . . 49 Yorkville Memorials, Yorkville . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Motorcycle Repair Hillside Motorcycle & Machine, Munnsville 44 Musical Instrument Sales, Rentals, Lessons Big Apple Music, New Hartford . . . . . . . 24 Natural Food Stores Brenda’s Natural Foods, Rome . . . . . . . . . . 59 Cooperstown Naturals, Cooperstown . . . . . 46 Peter’s Cornucopia, New Hartford . . . . . . . 71 Sunflower Naturals, Barneveld . . . . . . . . . . 44 Tom’s Natural Foods, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Optometrists Towpath Vision Care, Little Falls . . . . . . . 33 Paint and Painting Supplies Lincoln Davies, Sauquoit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Pohlig Enterprises, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . 33 Urbanik’s Paint & Wallpaper Co., Utica . . . . . 11 Pharmacies Garro Drugs, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Physical Therapy Inertia PT, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Pizzerias DiCastro’s Brick Oven, Rome . . . . . . . .

Laurey’s Pizzeria, New Hartford . . . . . .

Primo Pizzeria, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tony’s Pizza, New Hartford . . . . . . . . .

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Pools and Spas Swan Pools & Spas, Ilion & New Harttford . . 51 Portable Toilets and Bathrooms Mohawk Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/28 Primitives Between Us Sisters, Munnsville . . . . . . . . 38 Butternut Barn, Richfield Springs . . . . . . . . 64 Simply Primitives, Boonville . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Produce, Local Ben & Judy’s Sugarhouse, West Edmeston . .

Grassy Cow Dairy, Remsen . . . . . . . . .

Jewett’s Cheese, Earlville . . . . . . . . . . .

Jones Family Farm, Herkimer . . . . . . .

Shaw’s Maple Products, Clinton . . . . . .

Stoltzfus Family Dairy, Vernon Center . .

Sunnybrook Farm, Deansboro . . . . . . .

Three Village Cheese, Newport . . . . . . .

Tibbits Maple, New Hartford . . . . . . . .

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sponsor news Fly Creek Cider Mill Recipe Contest Winner headed to the Culinary Institute of America Pulled Pork BBQ Pizza Takes the Grand Prize!

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Quilt and Yarn Shops/Services Heartworks Quilts & Fabric, Fly Creek . . . 26 Love & Stitches, Whitesboro . . . . . . . . . . 55 Tiger Lily Quilt Co, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Real Estate Hunt Real Estate, Welcome Home Team . .

John Brown Team, Coldwell Banker . . . .

Koehler Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scenic Byway Realty, Richfield Springs . . .

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Record Stores Off-Center Records, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Restaurants and Cafés Ann St. Deli, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bagel Grove, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bite Bakery and Cafe, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Black Stallion, Vernon . . . . . . . . . . . .

Canal Side Inn, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . .

Club Monarch, Yorkville . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Country Store, Salisbury . . . . . . . . . . .

Delta Lake Inn, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Dessert Booth, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . .

DiCastro’s Brick Oven, Rome . . . . . . . . .

Gone Coastal, Lee Center . . . . . . . . . . .

Hotel Solsville, Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jamo’s Restaurant, Herkimer . . . . . . . . . .

Karam’s Middle East Bakery, Yorkville . . . .

Kayuta Drive-In, Remsen . . . . . . . . . . .

Killabrew, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Knight Spot, Frankfort . . . . . . . . . .

Mi Casa, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Minar Fine Indian Cuisine, New Hartford . .

Nothin’ Fancy Cafe, Vernon . . . . . . . . . . .

Ohio Tavern, Cold Brook . . . . . . . . . . .

Papa Rick’s Snack Shack, Rome . . . . . . . .

Phoenician Restaurant, New Hartford . . . .

The Pickle Boat Grill, Old Forge . . . . . . . .

Raspberries Cafe, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Riverside Diner, Marcy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RoSo’s Cafe & Catering, Utica . . . . . . . . . .

Route 69 Steakhouse, Whitesboro . . . . . . . .

Sammy & Annie Foods, Utica . . . . . . . . . . .

The Tailor and The Cook, Utica . . . . . . . .

Vescio’s Franklin Hotel, Rome . . . . . . . . . . .

Voss’ Bar B-Q , Yorkville and Ilion . . . . . . .

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Winner Carolann Foster with owner Bill Michaels Fly Creek, NY - Carolann Foster of Frankfort, NY is the Grand Prize winner of the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard Foodie Recipe Contest with her Pulled Pork BBQ Pizza recipe. Carolann’s recipe bested Horseradish Cheese Corn Chowder to win last week’s final round of visitor tasting ballots. “The tally was pretty close but Carolann’s recipe pulled head on Sunday,” said Bill Michaels, co-owner of the Mill.

In addition to winning prizes at each level of competition Foster won the Grand Prize including a VIP Tour of the Culinary Institute of America and a $250 gift certificate to be used at any of their student-run dining facilities plus, a $150 Fly Creek Cider Mill gift card and signed cookbook.

This winning pizza recipe is easy to make with slow-cooked, pulled pork, fresh ramps or green onions topped with Fly Creek Cider Mill 1856 BBQ Sauce and their famous, New York State, Millaged, extra-sharp cheddar. “I decided to use this recipe because my family absolutely loves it and we all took a part in making it. Using fresh wild ramps (leeks) in the springtime adds some extra flavor plus foraging for them adds more family fun,” says Carolann. “I am honored to share this recipe and my love for the Fly Creek Cider Mill with others!”

The recipe contest kicks off this year’s Taste of Fly Creek Series which features weekend focused tastings of specific specialty foods.

To try Carolann’s recipe yourself and for a full Taste of Fly Creek Series events visit the Mill’s website at flycreekcidermill.com.

The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard is located just minutes from the Village of Cooperstown and 22 miles south of Herkimer and is open daily 9 – 6. •

Wendy’s Diner, Cassville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Willie’s The Original Bagel Cafe, Utica . . . 61 The Willows, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Sheds and Garages Shafer and Sons, Westmoreland . . . . . . . . 70

LAST MONTH’S riggie’s RIDDLE ANSWER

Shoes Karaz Shoes, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The Sneaker Store, New Hartford . . . . . . . . 51 The Village Crossing, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sharpening Services Ron’s Sharpening, Sauquoit . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Shooting Preserves Vernon National Shooting Preserve . . . . . . 27 Small Engine Repair J.B.’s Small Engine Works, Utica . . . . . . . . . 6 SD Power, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Snowmobiles/ATVs Hobby Hill Farm, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Tent Rentals Brownie Tent and Awning, Clinton . . . . . . 70 Towing Services Clinton Collision, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Tree Services and Tree Farms Turk Tree Service, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Travel Agencies The Cruise Wizards, Whitesboro . . . . . . . . 39 Websites Utica Remember When . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The answer to last month’s riddle about one of Herkimer’s former names is:

German Flatts

The winner drawn at random is: Dale Rager. .

Weddings and Banquets Club Monarch, Yorkville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club, NY Mills . . 45 Windows RA Dudrak, The Window King, Holland Patent . . 23 Yarn and Knitting Supplies Love & Stitches, Whitesboro . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Yogurt Stoltzfus Family Dairy, Vernon Center . . . 48

June’s Crossword Answers Solution: SOLSTICE Congratulations to: Phyllis Brown of Little Falls who will be enjoying Moose River Coffee in her MVL mug!

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