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contents 6 Oneida County History Center 9 ADK Journal 13 Valley Girl Adventures 15 MV Astronomy Club 16 Restaurant Guide 22 Antiques Guide 25 Local CD Reviews 28 MV Crossword 29 January in Nature 31 Local Photography 33 On The Farm with Suzie 38 MV Gardens & Recipes 40 Gallery Guide 42 MV Nature 50 Herkimer Co. Historical Society 52 Tales from Shawangunk, Part 64 58 Genesee Joe 59 Advertiser Directory 62 Contest Answers

The Eyes Have It

by Sharry L. Whitney Why do potatoes make good detectives?

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Thank you to Ed Grove for spotting our error in the November article “Paris Hill Potatoes.” A photo included with the article pictured large, white potatoes held in two people’s hands. It was implied that the photo was taken at Pryputniewicz’s farm. It was actually taken at Nancy Grove’s Old Path Farm on Grange Hill Road in New Hartford in 2017. Ed indicated that the photo was appropriate for the article since the potatoes were grown ‘on Paris Hill.’

In the full photo provided by Mr. Grove, he (Nancy’s father) is pictured with Nancy’s grandmother Doris. Family and friends will be celebrating Doris’s 100th birthday in January at The Cafe on Paris Green.

Happy Birthday, Doris!

We hope you will join us for more adventures in 2020. Thank you to our sponsors and our readers for your continual support!

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By Janice Reilly At one time, there was a rage in England, Canada, and the United States for pure-blooded Durham Shorthorn cattle. The “Dutchess” strain was regarded as the purest. By constant vigilance, New York Mills resident Samuel Campbell gained control of this market by purchasing and importing these cattle by himself. Samuel encountered grievous discouragements during this venture, but he did not waver from his goal. These comments were written in a book found in the Oneida County History Center library: In Memory of Samuel Campbell, by Erastus Clark, 1886.

Samuel came to America in 1831 from Scotland at age 22 and settled in New York Mills. Here, he met Benjamin S. Walcott and the two founded the Walcott & Campbell knitting mills. Mr. Campbell enjoyed a wide reputation as a manufacturer; he was an astute businessman and a self-made man. He was thrifty but by the same token a generous philanthropist within his community. He gave his service to the State Lunatic Asylum, often visiting daily to give inmates comfort.

He served as state senator and went to Baltimore, to the Union Party’s National Convention, to re-nominate Abraham Lincoln.

Breeding shorthorns was Mr. Campbell’s hobby—his favorite pastime. He was a practical agriculturist, yet extremely interested in scientific farming. Shorthorns were suitable for both dairy and beef production. Settlers used the breed for draft purposes. He found relaxation on his large farm, away from the mill’s business cares. That is s ectionpassed eflhobby from relaxation to one of anxiety over the care oon Rthe Full Muntil of such valuable cattle and became a burdensome business. At the time

Samuel Campbell, an immigrant from Scotland, settled in New York Mills where his interest in scientific farming resulted in a world-renowned breed.

The 10th and 8th Dutchess fetched $35,000 and $40,600 respectively at auction in 1873, the equivalent to over a million dollars in 2020!

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of the auction described below, Mr. Campbell was about 70 years old. The most he had paid for any single cow in his herd was $12,000 in gold. The total auction tally nearly reached $400,000.

The day was September 10, 1873. A lively auction sale was to be held. Troops of Canadians came to question how the Shorthorns would thrive in the land of frequent and long-continued snows. Rich cattle breeders from England, Scotland, eastern New York, from the Blue Grass State, the Bourbon State, and delegates from the Green Mountains, descended upon New York Mills.

They were all present to see and participate in the greatest sale of purebred cattle held in the world!

A raised platform, provided with scats (animal dung), had been erected for the accommodation of those present who numbered nearly 1,000. One hundred cattle were exhibited in front of the platform as each number was announced by the auctioneer. Business commenced at 1:00 pm with a splendid three-year-old bull of the Dutchess family. The first bid for the bull was $10,000

by Lord Skelmersdale, but the price quickly ran up to $12,000 by a man from Kentucky. The son of Ezra Cornell spent $18,500 that day. After several fine animals brought high bids, the 8th Dutchess of Geneva was brought out and the bidding became particularly lively; the competitors getting almost frantic in their efforts to outbid their rivals.

The 8th Dutchess of Geneva was seven years old and had already produced her full quota of calves.

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When she was purchased by Mr. R.P. Davis of England for the unprecedented sum of $40,000, she was in calf. Not being able to be safely transported to England, she was left at Campbell’s farm and eventually gave birth to a fully developed dead calf and, soon after, died herself. A remark found in the Little Falls Journal stated: “Pampered luxury is no better for cows than human beings. It kills them both!”

Samuel died in the fall of 1885. He had been the owner of one of the largest, finest farms in Oneida County. Today, Twin Ponds Golf and Country Club lies on his farmland where the original barn and carriage house can still be seen today.

For ten years after his death, Campbell’s land was used by Cornell professors who experimented in scientific farming (I hope Samuel was watching from above!) Building a golf course there was relatively easy; the fairway turf was healthy and greens were smooth. The ponds were wonderful skating rinks for the residents; children were allowed to ski and toboggan on the hills.

The former Campbell home became the Castle Inn and the clubhouse was noted for its fine cuisine. There was tea time on the porch and Saturday night dances during the summer. Caddies served the golfers (golf carts didn’t become popular until the 1950s.)

The golf club was next sold to capitalist Arthur Hinds and his partner Pat Casey who managed the links. Purchased for $96,300 in 1927, it was renamed “Archipaca” using letters from the owners’ names.

According to New York Mills, New York (Images of America), by Eugene Dziedzic and James S. Pula, Campbell’s son-in-law, George Warner’s residence later became the rectory for St. Mary’s Parish. On August 14, 1910, the large barn on the Campbell estate, used for a riding stable, was converted into St. Mary’s of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, and mass was celebrated four months later. St. Mary’s now rests on the site of the original church.

After the clubhouse burned, the golf course was purchased in 1946 by the Girmonde brothers, whose family has continued proprietorship for four generations. •

Campbell’s barn and carriage house can still be seen today at Twin Ponds Golf and Country Club.

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It has been a huge surprise to me that the doctor has given me a green light all these years to continue these twelve-hour bushwhacks up and down the hundred highest mountains of the region. Again, blessed.

After becoming a 46er and beginning the chase for that ultimate goal of ‘the hundred highest’, so many other quests were completed along the way.

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In 2019, Wallface Mountain became the 82nd mountain conquered among the highest one hundred, leaving 18 bushwhacks to go! Remaining healthy, at an average of 4 to 5 mountains per year, the goal would be completed in another 1800 days – or by age 70.

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We had previously stopped in for a glass of wine and a slice, and I was interested in checking out their dinner menu. On a recent Wednesday, I suggested dinner out to my husband, Steven.

That day at work, I noticed a co-worker’s t-shirt telling me to “Support Local Music.” Little did I know that opportunity awaited me! When I got home, Steven told me that Phil Arcuri was playing from 6 to 8 p.m. that very night!

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He requested Pink Floyd, and Phil was happy to oblige. Phil has a great playlist of hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s. We were soon chair-dancing and even singing along.

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Of course, good music isn’t the only reason to enjoy Fratello’s. The night we heard Phil Arcuri, I got angel hair pasta with a meatball and Steven got the shrimp basket. We both took leftovers home. A few days later, I ate Steven’s leftover shrimp. Yum! We shared the leftover pasta.

The following Sunday we wanted to go out for a drink and a bite, and I suggested Fratello’s. There was no music that afternoon, but a family party was going on in the room off the bar. That was something to take a note of: Fratello’s does parties on Sundays! We were still able to sit at the bar, where we enjoyed wrap sandwiches and a little wine, along with some good conversation with the bartender.

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As we start the new year and enter the decade of the “twenties,” I can’t help but wonder how long it will take me to write the correct year over the next few months.

But it is also a time of reflection and setting goals; when it comes to astronomy, there is no shortage of topics to consider. This is the first of three articles that will take a look at the evolution of the quest to learn more about our planet, our solar system and beyond. So let’s go take a ride with some intrepid explorers in our series Riding With A Robot!

As a species, humans are a curious group; there is a long list of adventurers who set out on daring journeys. For example, Marco Polo extensively explored China and other Asian countries from 1271 to 1295; Ferdinand Magellan embarked on the first trip to sail around the world in 1519; and Meriwether Lewis and William Clark ventured from St. Louis in 1804 on a grueling two-year trip to the northwest.

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Although the efforts gave us answers, they also raised more questions and did not help to expand our knowledge of the cosmos. A number of astronomers did make progress over time, including Nicolaus Copernicus whose heliocentric theory published in 1543 explained the Earth and planets orbit the Sun. Galileo invented the first telescope in 1609 that could magnify

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Image credit: NASA Astronomy and telescopes evolved over the next three centuries, but it wasn’t to land on the Moon (hard landing), and in until October 4, 1959, that a drastic course October their Luna 3 took the first photos change occurred. That was the day the Soof the far side. The images were grainy but viet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world’s gave us our first look at our nearest neighfirst satellite. It sparked the imagination of bor. people around the world, bringing with it Hanny’s Image Credit: NASA, ESA, W. Keel,including Galaxy Zoo Team Launches continued, the the dream of space travel and a new era of Voorwerp. first operational satellite named TIROS on exploration possibilities. The “Space Age” April 1, 1960. This NASA satellite carried had begun. two television cameras and a recorder to In the early days of launches, rockets capture thousands of images of clouds and sent satellites into space. Those satellites weather patterns to test the theory that satwere somewhat primitive but had scientific ellites could be useful to help monitor and instruments on-board to perform research predict the weather. and experiments. The first U.S. satellite Today, there are a number of countries was Explorer 1, launched on January 31, that fund and often collaborate on space 1958 – four months after Sputnik. The sciexploration missions. They include the ence package carried a cosmic ray detector United States, Russia, Japan, India, China, designed by physicist Dr. James Van Allen. and the European Space Agency which It helped discover the Earth’s intense radiis a group of twenty-two countries. Next ation belts, which are now named in his month we’ll take a look at some missions honor (the Van Allen Belts). to the planets in our Solar System.

Over the next year, there were several Wishing you clear skies! • launches to test new rocket designs and more sophisticated payloads. One of the notable missions was NASA’s Pioneer 4, the fourth attempt to send a probe to the Join MVAS for our presentation: Moon. The tiny spacecraft launched March “2019 – The Year in Review” 3, 1959, and was the first to escape Earth’s Thursday, January 9, 7:30pm gravity. It managed to perform its flyby but didn’t take photos which was its priKirkland Senior Center, 2 Mill St., Clark Mills mary mission. Six months later, the Soviet The event is free.

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2993 State 28 Old 2993Route State Route 28Forge, NY 13420

315-369-3838 Old Forge, NY 13420 www.WebbHistory.org 315-369-3838

www.webbhistory.org Open All Year All Year FREEOpen TO THE PUBLIC

FREE TO THE PUBLIC Museum Hours:

Tues – Sat, 10AM Museum Hours:– 3 PM

Tues-Sat, 10am-3pm Headquarters of the Town of Webb Historical Association Headquarters of the Town of Webb Historical Association

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•Daily breakfast

Serving Lunch and Dinner Eat In or Take Out

Friday Fish Fry!

& luncheon specials •Ask about our family bowling special!

Welcome Snowmobilers!

Where the 3 Trails Meet Rooms are Available

11573 Rt. 12, Alder Creek • (315) 942-2200

8125 Rt.12, Barneveld, NY

Wed & Thurs 12-9, Fri & Sat 12-10, Sun 12-8, Closed Mon-Tues

(315) 896-2871 Open early every day!

*Quick Draw now available!

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“Home cookin’ at it’s finest!”

BARNEVELD

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Friday Fish Fry 11:30am-8pm

1/2 lb.

Juicy Angus Burgers!

Serving breakfast and lunch daily

6798 State Rt. 20, Bouckville

(315) 893-4044 • Open Mon-Sat 6-2, Sun 6-Noon

1717 Route 8, Cassville (315) 839-5000

Open Mon-Thurs 6am-2pm, Fri 6am-8pm, Sat 6am-1pm, Sun 7am-Noon , Breakfast Served til Noon

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Primo Pizza at the Kettle

Where good friends Meet to Eat! Enjoy breakfast or a quick lunch!

8170 Seneca Tpke., Clinton (315) 732-3631 Mon-Fri 6am-2pm, Sat & Sun 6am-1pm

Clinton

ALE HOUSE

Family owned & family friendly!

Casual dining - Lunch & Dinner

Featuring NY State craft breweries & full bar (Utica Comets games live streamed!)

Live entertainment every Friday! • Wed. Trivia Nights!

43 Meadow Street, Clinton (315) 381-3021 Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri: 11-1am, Sat & Sun: Noon-1am, closed Tues.

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315-381-3231

The Most Unique Upside Down Pizza You Ever Tasted!

Celebratinign Weekday Specials 10 Years ! Tues- 20” X-Large Cheese Pizza . . . $10.95 Clinton Wed- Small Cheese Pizza & 20 Wings . . $16.95 Thurs- 2 Large Cheese Pizzas . . . $17.95 (plus tax / toppings extra)

Specialty Rolls

Sausage...........$10.95 Spinach............$10.95 Antipasto.............$12.50 Sausage & Greens . . . $13.50 Stromboli........$10.95

Every Day Specials

Large Cheese & 20 wings . . . . $22.95 Large Cheese & 30 wings . . . . $30.95 (plus tax. celery, blue cheese, toppings extra)

Tues-Thurs: 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat: 11am-10pm, Sun: 1pm-8pm

7756 Route 5, Clinton Located next door to Spaghetti Kettle www.primopizzeria1.com

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9 West Park Row, Clinton 315.853.3052 Nolasinclinton.com

Looking for an excuse to go out? Look no further than Nola’s in Clinton with specials like this Seared Scallops with Rosemary Gnocchi and Sautéed. Spinach, Butternut Squash Puree, Medjool Dates, Pumpkin Seeds and Roasted Pearl Onions in a Sherry Balsamic Gastrique.

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Quality Food • Fresh Ingredients • Relaxing Atmosphere • Offering Daily Specials!

Saturday night is Prime Rib Night at Gone Coastal!

5345 Lee Center-Taberg Rd., Lee Center

Serving Dinner Wed & Thurs: 3-9pm, Lunch & Dinner Fri & Sat: 11:30-9, Sun: 11:30-8 Closed Mon & Tues www.gonecoastalrestaurant.com

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Open Daily 7am-3pm

Want a great breakfast or lunch at a great price? Do like Little Falls people do and visit Ann Street!

823-3290

Breakfast, Lunch, Homemade Soups & Sandwiches and our delicious Desserts Including our Famous Cream Puffs!

Canal Place, Little Falls Next to Showcase Antiques

Cafe at Stone Mill

Sit & enjoy a view of the Mohawk River!

Coffee, lattes & teas Desserts & baked goods Ice cream, milkshakes & floats Soups, sandwiches, salads & kids menu (our menu changes weekly)

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410 Canal Place, Little Falls

Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat: 10-5; Thurs & Fri: 10-7; Closed Sun

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MADISON in a historic hotel and former stagecoach g stopp at the Hotel Solsville Dining Room -- Dining RoomOpen: Open: Fri & Sat 4-9 Lounge Fri - Menu Sat 4-9pm and in our Loun nge Full Available!

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Special ComfortFish FoodFry -- Friday

-- Saturday Prime Rib Fry Friday FishNight Buffet & Full Menu

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Check our Facebook page for entertainment schedule!

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MARCY

Our dinner menu offers fine French & American cuisine.

Experience Chef John’s artistic flair in every dish. Popular favorites remain available. For a more casual evening, try our bar menu full of flavorful options.

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NEW HARTFORD

Homemade comfort foods Full menu available til 2am!

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

Call us today to cater your Super Bowl Party!

9663 River Rd., Marcy

Thank you for another great year!

Welcome 2020!

Take Out & Delivery!

315-797-7709

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

Mon-Thu 6am-2pm, Fri 6am-7pm, Sat 6am-1pm, Sun 7am-1pm

Fish Fry Central

Beer battered or hand breaded, Riverside Diner has your Catch of the Day!

“Voted area’s #1 wings!”

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

Enjoy the Phonecian’s lunch buffet & salad bar, Mon-Fri: 11:30am-2pm and Wednesday night dinner buffet, 4:30-8:30pm

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

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ROME

Brenda’s Natural Foods Something Good & a Lot of It! www.brendasnaturalfoods.com

“We are your home town pizzeria!”

Natural Food Cafe! past 5 years!

Voted #1 pizza for

(315) 736-4549 • Open 7 days a week • 4462 Commercial Dr., New Hartford www.tonyspizzeriaanddeli.com

Featuring: Gluten-free options & homemade soups!

Natural Groceries • Supplements • Local Foods Organic Produce & Plants

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

Weekend Specials!

Haddock Specials

Prime Rib Every Sat. Night!

Gluten Free Menu!

Champagne Brunch

Banquets

Weddings

8524 Fish Hatchery Rd, Rome, NY 13440 315-533-7710

Wood Fired za!

Brick Oven Piz

(315) 33PIZZA

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

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Authentic Homemade Pasta Available!

5 Signature Sauces To Create Your Own Entree!

DiCastro’s BRICK OVEN

Utica

The Country Store with More!

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 Serving fresh & homemade breakfast and lunch

Early Bird Special!

$5 .00

Eggs, Meat, Toast, and 5am-7am Coffee!

Serving Breakfast Daily We’re toasted!

Full breakfast menu available

A cafe with outta the way options!

814 Charlotte St., Utica • (315) 733-5060 • Mon-Fri: 7-3, Sat: 8-2, Sun closed

703 Varick Street, Utica (315) 507-4272

Mon-Fri: 5am-11am, Sat: 7am-11am, Closed Sun

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Noyes Street Cafe Serving Breakfast & Lunch

Casual American Fare

Daily Specials

• $2 Coffee & Donut • 2 for $5 Hamburgers or Chicken Sandwiches • $10.99 - Fish Fry

900 Noyes St., Utica • (315) 723-7437 Mon-Fri: 9-3

Chili Dogs Hamburgers, BBQ Shakes & More!

Fish Frys on Wed, Thurs & Fri! Eat in or Take out

1401 Oriskany St. West, Utica (315) 724-0136 • Mon-Sat: 11am-8pm

Since 1946 Fresh breads daily • Baked goods • Italian specialties Pizza • Wings • Subs Online ordering & special orders available!

1024 Champlin Ave., Utica • (315) 765-0172

Open 7 days a week from 7am • www.rosatospizzacny.com • Follow us on Facebook!

Sheri’s

EASTSIDE DINER 1st Floor

Serving Breakfast Daily until 12:30pm (Sundays ‘til noon)

1256 Albany St., Utica • 315-790-5200 Wed-Sun: 7am-2pm

Breakfast, Lunch, “Grab-and-Go!” Deliveries, 8am-2pm Take Out & Catering!

Check out our weekly specials on facebook and at www.rososcafe.com

Open: Monday-Friday: 9-2 185 Genesee St., 2nd Floor, Utica

315 735-7676

Breakfast • Lunch Homemade & Fresh Daily!

Friday Fish Fry • Breakfast Served All Day

2199 Bleecker St., Utica (315) 790-5250 Mon-Thurs, & Sat 6-2, Fri 6-5, Sun 7-2

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Wishing Everyone A Happy, Healthy And Blessed New Year 2020!!

Thank You For Making 2019 Another Great Year, We Look Forward To Many More!!

Shop Our Jarred Products, Ready To Cook Meals And Other Local Products Too!!

Place Orders For Our, Handmade, Always Fresh, Never Frozen, Cookies And Pusties!!

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Visit Us Online For Our Store And Catering Menus!!

Utica

Contemporary American • Private Functions • Reservations Recommended

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West Winfield

UTICA

CLEAVER’S BBQ 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

Enjoy Southern Style BBQ in the rustic charm of a renovated grain mill!

• Monday night 60¢ wings • Friday night $18 brisket special • Sundays opening at noon for lunch

121 South St., West Winfield

(315) 822-5349 Sun: Noon-8, Mon: 4-9pm, Thurs-Sat: 4-11pm, Closed Tues & Wed

Whitesboro

Tender brisket at Cleaver’s BBQ on Friday night! Dig in!

Yorkville

Serving Lunch & Dinner Lunches Served Friday, Saturday & Sunday Happy Hour Daily 4-7, $2.50 Drafts & $2.75 Well Mixers Tuesday: $9.99 Prime Rib & $2.99 All-U-Can-Eat Spaghetti Wednesday: $7.99 Pasta Specials, 10 Boneless Wings $6.00 Thursday: $15.99 All-U-Can-Eat Chicken Riggies Sunday: .60¢ Wings at bar

Catering & Banquet Facilities Available

409 Oriskany Blvd., Whitesboro • (315) 736-7869 Catering & Banquet Facilities Available • www.69steakhouse.com

KARAM’S Middle Eastern 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

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antique shopping guide Little Falls

Visit during third thursday January 16th!

Fort Plain

SHOWCASE

Antiques of CNY Little Falls Mohawk

Antique Center

MOHAWK ANTIQUES MALL

Celebrating 21 years in business!

Attic Addicts The Queen’s Closet

Pristine, Practical, and Priced Right!

Specializing in estate sales, large and small.

Conducted with respect and dignity.

We take the pressure out of estate liquidation, moving, or downsizing.

Call for a consultation:

(315) 736-9160

Consignment at its Finest!

Clothing Jewelry Household Items Furniture

A little bit country, a little bit primitive!

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

Multi Dealer Antique Shop

Tues-Fri: 10am-5pm Sat: 10:30am-3pm

Primitives • Furniture • Artwork Smalls • Antique Accessories

New consignment by appointment only

22 Oriskany Blvd., Yorkville (315) 736-9160 Facebook: The Queens Closet & Attic Addicts

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Black Cat ANTIQUES & GIFTS

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

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

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

4803 Rt. 31, Vernon

Little Falls

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Antique Center Visit us on

“Third Thursday” January 16th

More than 50 vendors on 2 floors!

for 10% OFF on items over $20!

Antiques • Art • Crafts Thruway Exit 29A 25 West Mill St., Little Falls Open Every Day 10-5 315-823-4309 Handicapped-accessible

www.littlefallsantiquecenter.com

Linda’s House of Treasures

Come in and find your treasure!

Clothing - Men’s, Women’s, Kid’s Household items & Furniture Jewelry • Books • Games & Toys Creative memories • Crafts Seasonal & More!

3921 State Route 26, Vernon Center

Main Street Gift Shoppe

Newport’s Best Kept Secret for Primitive Gifts!

Primitives, Handmades, Candles and Curtains, Home Decor, Furniture, Lighting, Textiles, and Olde Century Colors Paint

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

Now an FFL dealer!

Visit our Primitive Gift Shop We are Open Year-round!

6338 St. Rt. 167, Dolgeville

7431 Main St Rt. 28 Newport, NY

(315) 429-5111

OPEN: Wed-Sat 11:30am til 7pm (315) 845-8835 www.mainstreetristorante.com

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Check out our popular Ristorante on site!

Registered user of ebay

(315) 761-8041 • Tues-Fri: 10-5, Sat: 10-4

Over 160 Vendor booths and display cases!

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

(315) 219-5044 www.mohawkantiquesmall.com

Happy New Year!

We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for a great year and we look forward to 2020!

MOHAWK ANTIQUES MALL

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

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MADISON INN ANTIQUES FURNITURE • TOOLS BOOKS • COLLECTIBLES GLASS • PRIMITIVE Space available Call: 315 335-1689

7417 St Rte 20 • Madison

315-893-7639 Open Fri-Sun 10-4, Jan-Mar

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

Renewed & Rescued Quality Consignments & More

Consigners wanted!

Women’s clothing & accessories • Men’s casual clothing Household items & decor, furniture, jewelry, and local artisan products 142 N. Main Street, Herkimer • (315) 628-1506 • Tues - Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3

Buy • Sell • Trade

Rose

An eclectic mix of vintage, antiques, & home decor Dec: Open daily: 10-4 Jan & Feb: Open Fri, Sat, & Sun: 10-4

315-893-1786 • 3371 Maple Ave., Bouckville www.victorianrosevintage.com

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Don & Nancy and Staff!

Wed-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4, closed Mon & Tues www.thepottingshedantiques.com

Antique & Unique!

Victorian

Happy New Year!

From

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8056 Route 13, Blossvale (Located 4 miles North of Sylvan Beach) (315) 245-0458 Open 10-5 every day

music in the valley

jon liebing his latest cd: Your Bad love

By John Keller Legend. That’s what Jon Liebing is. He has been making musical magic for decades!! From performing with his brother to his time behind the drum kit for Plastic Soul to his solo work, Jon has been there for us. His live shows are exciting, diverse and immensely entertaining with great tunes and humor. His latest release, Your Bad Love, is a prime example of all that is Jon Liebing.

All instruments are performed by Jon, except for a few tracks where another local legend, Joe Rossi, lays down some drums. The songs vary between soft and subtle to rocking. Nowhere on this disc does Mr. Liebing disappoint.

The album begins with the title track, “Your Bad Love.” Opening with nice guitar picking, the drums kick in and the song really opens up. An upbeat song about a break-up where feelings still linger: “Your bad love left me on a dead end road.”

“Brother Michael” is a rollicking tune about traveling Down South. The guitar break is note-perfect for this song as are the sweet backing vocals by Katie Keating. This is a fine song to add to any “on the road” mix.

A marvelous roller-coaster ride is “Pride Song.” Sounding reminiscent of the Allman Brothers, even vocally, the tune is about not putting on airs and being true to yourself and those around you. Smack dab in the middle is this incredible arpeggio acoustic guitar solo that takes you to another place before the “rock ‘n’ roll” brings the song back full circle. This is possibly my favorite track on an album of favorite tracks.

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Pessimism? Regret? Surrender? Some of the things we all feel at one time or another. That’s the essence Jon is conveying in “I Should Be Happy (But I’m Not).” Joe Rossi’s drums help carry the desperateness of the song. The ending is semi-ironic with joyous bells and la-las: “Every time I try climbing up the ladder, seems like I’m destined to fall.”

Known mainly as a guitarist, or drummer, Jon is more than capable on the keys. This side of him is on full display in “See Only Sunshine.” This is one of Liebing’s most optimistic songs. His piano is brilliant and when the organ pipes in, the song truly takes on that Gospel vibe he’s going for: “I needed to shake me from the damage I’d done to me.”

Taking on the vibe of Swamp Boogie, “Coulda Shoulda Woulda” gets the body moving around. If you ain’t dancing with this song, you need a respirator. One of Jon’s great lines: “I got what I need but I don’t know where to put it.”

This is a necessary album for anyone who enjoys music! Nine tracks of Jon Liebing at his best. The one complaint I have is that it’s too short. Coming in at just over a half-hour, it leaves one panting for more.

Jon is a local legend for many reasons and Your Bad Love is just one example of them. Run, don’t walk to the nearest Jon Liebing performance. You’ll be happy you did. There, you can also pick up this album and his others, as well. Or at Off-Center Records and other fine establishments. Find Jon’s schedule on Facebook. •

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mv crossword Find FoJo Coffee at:

january Crossword

All answers found in the pages of this magazine!

Solution will appear in next month’s issue

Across 3. Szarek’s Greenhouses in Clinton grows ginger and ___. See MV Gardens.

4. Jon Liebing’s new CD, “Your ____ Love.”

6. Enjoy amazing cuisine at ___ Lake Inn in Rome.

8. Shawangunk invites people to enjoy their ___ trails this winter. See end of “Tales from Shawangunk.”

9. This local Superette is know for their “Monster” subs.

10. This local yogurt and cheese producer is having their 9th Annual Open House.

13. Warm up with some soup at The Knight ___ in Frankfort.

14. Long winter’s ___.

15. Suzie Jones, “Tale of Two ___.”

Hamilton Whole Foods, Heartwood Gifts, Sherburne; Jewett’s Cheese, Earlville; Joe’s Jerky, Sherrill; Morgan’s Hardware, Waterville; Parry’s, Hamilton; Peter’s Cornucopia, New Hartford; Rosemont Inn, Utica; Waterville Bakery

Down 1. Herkimer, The ___ Doll. See Herkimer County.

2. ADK 46er Gary VanRiper’s ultimate goal: The ___ Highest.”

5. Purest strain of Shorthorn cattle. See Oneida Co. 7. Valley Girl visits this popular pizzeria in Frankfort.

11. The world’s first satellite. See Astronomy.

12. White’s Farm ___. Our presenting sponsor!

MVL Crossword Puzzler

A special tournament will be held this month at this club. 2 words Unscramble the letters in the yellow boxes then email your answer to: mohawkvalleyliving@hotmail.com by the 18th of this month. You’ll be entered to win an MVL Mug and a bag of delicious, fresh-roasted FoJo Beans coffee!

Barney’s Angels

Dog Sitting & Daycare

(315) 525-3330 • Home Environment • Clean & Safe • Friendly • Spacious • Daily FB videos

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4361 Acme Road, Ilion

Big dogs welcome too!

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Cascade, Plymouth, & Hand-Dyed Yarns Knit and Crochet Supplies Classes: Beginners to Advanced!

Love & Stitches 8211 State Rt 12, Barneveld 315-896-3934 Tues-Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-2 www.adirondackart.com

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Cold Cuts, Pecorino Romano, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Imported Provolone, & much more!

Visit us for all your Italian Favorites!

You’ll love our prices!

1150 McQuade Ave., Utica Mon: 8-4; Wed-Fri: 8-4:30; Sat: 8-Noon; Sun & Tues: Closed • 315-724-5578

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MV NATURE

january in nature

White-tailed Deer cope well in cold weather

story and photos by Matt Perry There are probably reasons why January is the month that boasts the fewest picnics and family outings. In the northeast US (including in the Mohawk Valley) it can be the coldest and harshest month of the year. Snow, ice, wind, and low temperatures all conspire to make it the most difficult time of year to spend extended periods outdoors. As someone who has worked outdoors for decades, I’ve had to come to terms with the cold and the snow, but that’s not to say I can’t be as miserable as the next person while enduring it. I watch my animal friends’ means of coping with it day after day and I’m amazed and envious. The amiable Black-capped Chickadee that lands in my hand to take seeds shows no sign of discomfort in the extreme cold. However, despite his well-insulated suit of feathers, the amount of energy he must expend to keep warm is very high. To generate that energy, a Chickadee may consume multiple times its body weight in food each day. Our Utica Peregrine Falcons will take perches near the top of the State Office Building even during the most frigid days; although they will seek out a sunnier

ledge that’s out of the wind if such a thing is available.

Regardless, they and many other northern hardy birds can put up with tremendously harsh conditions and show no ill effects. Like the Chickadee, falcons possess the best insulation material known in nature: they have feathers. Feathers are incredibly lightweight, durable, and through preening can be waterproof. Most importantly, they trap layers of air between their filaments and the bird’s skin. Ideally, I would have feathers covering my body in wintertime, but since I’m a vegan, and I have some interest in not looking completely ridiculous, I resort to using only man-made products to keep myself from freezing solid.

Cotton fleeces work fine and when worn in layers, along with an overcoat/jacket as a

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shell, you can keep most of your body warm.

Multiple layers of pants are also helpful in the same way – using snow pants or waterproof rain pants as a shell. A fleece hood, scarf, and hat are usually the answer for keeping your head and neck warm. Keeping your head covered is very important since that’s where much of your body heat radiates from and is lost. My biggest issue is always my fingers and sometimes my toes, and I admit I’ve never quite solved that problem. On a typical day in January when the temperature is 20 degrees or less, I will begin the morning with high hopes that

Bossone’s Sausage & Meat Co.

Utica’s Pork Store

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Again, it’s the lack of motion that’s the problem. Jogging in place or even swaying back and forth may help get my blood circulating, but it never brings the same benefits as skiing or even taking a brisk walk. Of course, in front of me, I have perfect examples of animals that have no problem at all keeping warm in the depths of winter. The beavers emerge from the ice, dripping wet and yet they never look the least uncomfortable no matter how low the temperature is. They possess very thick fur, and beneath their skin, they have a thick layer of fat, and that’s what insulates them from whatever the winter can dish out. They stand as a perfect example of an animal suited for its environment in all its most extreme manifestations. Of course, having said that, I notice that the beavers limit the time they spend out in the cold. Indeed, they have a lodge to return to and inside that well-insulated structure, the air temperature may be as warm as 50 degrees even when it’s only in the teens outside. As I watch them select a poplar branch, dive back under the ice and return to their warm lodge, I can’t help but think there’s a lesson in there somewhere for me. What the heck and I doing out here! It doesn’t help when I convince myself that the beavers are having cocoa in there!

As those of us from the region know only too well, January is only one of our wintry months – we have several others. Remaining cloistered inside a warm house or an apartment shouldn’t be the only thing you do during five or six months of cold weather. Get out there and explore nature in winter and find a method of coping with the cold. At the very least, it’s a good excuse to get in some real exercise.

And if you’re very good and put in a few brisk hours’ worth, perhaps the beavers will invite you into their lodge for a cup of cocoa. •

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Happy New Year! I hope you had a peaceful and enjoyable holiday season. We had the wonderful pleasure of spending time with family and friends, sharing good food and easy conversations—my favorite part of the holidays.

It was at one of these warm familial gatherings that two turkeys were served: one from a small, local farmer, the other from a national brand bought at a local grocery chain.

Please do not ask why there were two turkeys. In my opinion, it’s virtually impossible to have too much food at a holiday gathering.

Whatever doesn’t get eaten will be taken home and enjoyed as leftovers for days to come—the original comfort food for cold winter nights.

No, what makes this story interesting was the stark difference in these turkeys; and how their tales are an excellent illustration of the state of food and farming in the world today. The first turkey, a home-grown, free-range, as-localas-you-can-get, probably-had-a-first-name turkey, cost over $70. The second was purchased at the rock-bottom price of 39₵ per pound, or just $7.69 for the whole bird. Remarkably, these turkeys were about the same size, yet one had a price tag almost 10x more than the other.

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sell for most folks. Feeding a family, paying the mortgage, heating your home over the winter…it all adds up. Being able to buy a turkey for less than $10 means having more dough in your pocket to pay for all the other things. I happened to stop at that grocery store the day of the big turkey sale and marveled at all the shopping carts filled with multiple turkeys—most likely one to serve, one to put in the freezer, and one to donate to a local charity. At those prices, everyone was stocking up and I can’t blame them!

Of course, the farmer in me wondered how the math stacked up. How much does it cost to raise a turkey? When we raised turkeys years ago, the poults (baby chicks) were $4 each. Prices have gone up a bit since then, and now I can’t find hatched poults for less than $6.50 a piece. It then takes 4 to 5 months to grow out the turkey to harvest size. Over the course of those 4-5 months, each turkey will eat lots of food—approximately 6lbs of feed per 1lb of weight gain. Depending on the quality of the feed, a 20lb bird will have consumed at least $35-45 worth of feed. Finally, there is a cost to process the bird, either by you or paying someone else to do it, generally $8-15 each. If you’ve been keeping score, our home-grown turkey pencils out to approximately $50 to $65, and we haven’t even calculated fuel, labor, infrastructure, and losses.

Sounds to me like that $70 turkey was appropriately priced.

Which brings me to my next, much bigger question: How can

the big name brand sell a whole turkey for just $7.69? For me, this is the real mystery. I’m sure they’ve been able to bring their costs down just by being really, really big. When you’re really big, it’s easier to buy inputs at such quantities that you’re paying pennies on the dollar. These large name brands are also vertically integrated, owning the hatcheries, the feed mills, the processing plants, the trucks, and contracting with farmers to do the actual raising of the birds.

They’ve minimized their risks and put most of the infrastructure and loss costs on the farmers. But that still doesn’t quite explain the $7.69.

To get the price that low, the grocery store chain must have been selling the turkeys as a “loss-leader”. A “loss-leader” is something the store offers at a lower price than they paid to drive traffic to their location. Stores do this all the time with staple items like milk—or turkeys during the holidays—in the hopes that customers will pick up a few other things while they’re in the store. The store will take a loss on the one item, but make it up with sales on other goods. Unfortunately, the result is constant downward pressure on price expectations, especially on certain food items. It’s little wonder then that paying $70 for bird suddenly seems absurd in the extreme… or the idea of paying more than a couple of bucks on a gallon of milk is unthinkable.

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The life of this turkey was vastly different than the other others the grocery store turkey, while most at the table really couldn’t taste the difference and therefore thought the less expensive turkey was the better buy. To me, this was the most telling moment of all.

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As for me and my farm, this was a reminder that our products have to taste not only a little better but a lot better than mass market items to be successful.

Looks like 2020 is going to be a busy year! •

A final note: A good friend runs a local food pantry. He was able to buy 30-40 of the lower-priced turkeys for area families in need. I am so happy he was able to do this; I wouldn’t want anyone to go without, especially during the holidays. This sort of outreach would have been impossible at $70 per turkey. Depending on how you look at it, cheap food is either a blessing or a curse… or maybe a weird combination of both.

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Bernie and I are the only growers of ginger and turmeric in the Mohawk Valley, and one of only a handful in New York State. We started growing it over 5 years ago as part of a SARE grant with the University of Hawaii. We grow it in greenhouses on our farm using organic practices. We start with USDA certified organic seed each year and, while we are not organically certified, we grow it using organic practices.

We enjoy growing it and we enjoy the health benefits of adding it to our diet. As Bernie & I age gracefully, we both suffer from arthritis and I have the added burden of suffering from gout. Both the ginger and turmeric help ease the pain and inflammation of these afflictions and allow us to continue to do the growing we are so passionate about. While we enjoy the medicinal benefits of ginger especially, we also enjoy its flavor in many meals and desserts. Ginger and turmeric take a full 12 months to grow to maturity with a full outer skin. With our cold New York winters, we start our seed in March in the greenhouse, as the sun warms the greenhouse in summer we are able to mimic the warm humid conditions the tropics. By October, the weather is starting to cool and that’s when we start to harvest the ginger and turmeric, just before a hard frost. We sell it fresh at the farmers’ markets from October into November, then we freeze the rest of the crop to sell frozen the rest of the year. Because we never get

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As I was thinking about the New Year and all that a new beginning has to offer, I couldn’t help but think of my grandmother Anna Bridget Burke. I come from a long line of strong women who raised large families in the face of many adversities. Anna arrived from Ireland on September 4, 1901, to Ellis Island. She worked as a servant for an artist in Syracuse until she met and married my grandfather. He was an engineer for the NYCRR and they settled into a house in East Syracuse, which they paid $23.00 a week for from the railroad. They raised 8 children in that house, the youngest being my mother. Two of the children died before the age of 2. Just before I was born in 1952, my grandfather died and my parents moved back to the house in East Syracuse to be with my grandmother. I was raised in that house and she was an integral part of my childhood.

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A yearling takes a potato from my ski pole

In 2019, we celebrated 20 years of having a beaver colony at the Spring Farm CARES Nature Sanctuary. Throughout that time, I have been fortunate to be able to chronicle their lives and gain insights into their behavior. Beavers are sometimes referred to as “Nature’s Engineers” and it’s a well-earned title since they literally sculpt the land to fit their needs. For the last several years, I have been able to share the real-life adventures of our beavers with the readers of Mohawk Valley Living Magazine. I’m happy to shed light on the secret lives of our extraordinary beavers and those creatures that share their wetland habitat.

The year of 2019 began with the beaver colony residing at the main pond (“Morton’s Pond”). The colony was comprised of the seven-year-old matriarch named Tippy; GenLo, her mate of the same age; two kits from 2017 (Marshmallow & Zizia), and five kits from the previous spring. At the start of January, Morton’s Pond was free of ice. That and the fact there was little snow cover meant beavers could leave the pond to forage on the land if needed. Although an ample underwater food store (or “food cache”) meant the beavers didn’t need to leave the pond, one or two were venturing out in the evening and early morning hours. Beaver footprints led out of the pond and into the adjacent meadow. A windstorm on New Year’s Day brought down a couple of Aspen trees the beavers had partially cut in autumn. According to the footprints, the beavers didn’t need to travel far into the meadow to retrieve them.

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sunrise. This behavior was uncommon but not unprecedented and could be considered the equivalent of a person staying up ultra-late.

Only a few beavers were being seen in the late afternoon. Towards the end of the week, complete ice cover returned to the ponds. Since the ice was too thick for them to breakthrough, I busted two holes in the ice for them. That way I could continue to monitor them and supplement their diet. The beavers had ceased coming out in the mornings but virtually the whole colony was emerging in mid-afternoon.

One by one and sometimes two at a time, they were poking their heads up through the ice hole and asking for treats. Tippy scampered up onto the ice and lumbered up to me for her sweet potato. Her thick fur coat looked nearly black against the white snow. With her breath steaming, she stood before me on her hind legs and waited patiently

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the beavers weren’t adding material to the dam. I watched GenLo take a de-barked branch out of the lodge and add it to the top of the dam. Evidence of the beavers’ wintertime meals was beginning to pile up along the part of the dam adjacent to open water. I wondered how much food was left in the beaver’s underwater food cache. Since the bulk of the cache remains submerged and with ice covering the top, I had no way of ascertaining how much was left – that is, short of hiring a submarine.

At the beginning of March, the main beaver pond was approximately ¾ frozen over. Snow cover on the beaver pond system averaged five inches. What appeared to be the entire beaver colony was coming out in the mid-afternoons. Beaver footprints in the snow indicated that an adult had come up on shore, walked up the trail, and raided a pile of poplar branches I had stored. As it happened, that was the last of my stored poplar for the season. I had to

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switch to doling out willow and birch boughs I gathered from around the property.

On March 1st, I was tempted to see the arrival of a pair of geese as a sign of spring but they, and the small group of Mallards with them, didn’t linger. I wasn’t sure if the geese were our resident pair or not. I couldn’t make out our resident male’s (Roddy) trademark pale eyebrows.

Mid-March saw many different bird species returning GenLo’s vernal pond to the area. Besides Blackbirds, Common Grackles and Killdeer, Wood Ducks began the serious business of courtship. The semi mild spell ended before the Beavers continued to come out in the mid last week of March. Temperatures dipped to late afternoon frame. All the usuals below freezing again. The ponds were were accounted for, which was good news icing over at night only to reopen during since a dead beaver had been found on a the day. In the afternoons, roadside a few miles south of the nature Tippy and Marshmallow sanctuary. It could have been one of our were coming out of the two-year-olds dispersing from the colony, water and taking potatoes but I couldn’t tell for sure. There are other from my hand. Zizia had beaver colonies in the region and the unbecome touchy and would fortunate individual may have originated sometimes slap her tail from one of those. On March 27th, Roddy to protest my presence. and Lydia returned to their home pond and On the other hand, Gen- they brought with them three of the four Lo was not being quite as young they raised the previous season. All grumpy. He was coming in were approaching adult size and looked fairly close to get the treats near-identical to their parents. Although no thrown to him. Every day goose looks quite like Roddy with his diswe had ducks at the pond tinctive pale eyebrows. As predicted, the – primarily Wood Ducks first thing Roddy did was to swim up to me and Mallards. Our resident and ask for apple slices. He also made his pair of geese still had not characteristic satisfied grunt-calls upon reshown up. In previous sea- ceiving them. Lydia and the younger geese sons they would come as were more reticent about coming close, but they accepted pieces thrown to them. early as March 1st.

During the last week of In the early morning hours of April 7th, March, temperatures were the dam at Morton’s Pond suffered a major oscillating above and be- breach. Snowmelt had modestly increased low the freezing mark. the water flow on the stream that feeds the

pond, but there was no rain event associated with this disaster. The beavers had recently brought the pond to historically high levels and the increase of water pressure on the weakest section of the dam was enough to create a critical amount of stress. The dam gave way in the area we call “Badger Cove”, which is the newest section of the 20-year-old beaver-built structure. The breach was over 15 feet wide and nearly 5 feet high. A section of damn bent in like a door and much of it washed into Sarah’s Pond. The tidal wave-like rush of water miraculously didn’t destroy the dam at Sarah’s pond, but greatly weakened it in its most vulnerable section. The catastrophe at Morton’s Pond didn’t drain the pond completely but brought it down to about one-tenth its normal level or approximately where it was 20-years ago when Tippy’s grandparents, Morton and Sarah, first took up residence here and built the dam. Dam collapses like these can kill beavers and on the morning of April 7th, I didn’t know if we had lost any colony members or not. In 2012, a similar collapse of the dam at Sarah’s Pond claimed the lives of four beavers. While inspecting the scene, I saw that beavers had already begun attempting to repair the dam. They were constructing a patch about five feet in front of the breach.

The largely drained basin of Morton’s pond was amazing to look at. It featured a severely undulating topography – a miniature canyon of muddy peaks and valleys. Those mini hills represented the work of multiple generations of beavers dredging channels and piling up material. Some of the mud heaps were crowned with scores of peeled branches and they resembled beaver lodges. Up until the dam collapse, these submerged islands had been completely invisible. The bea-

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ver’s hidden food cache was also now clearly on display and I could determine how much food remained within.

The amount seemed substantially more than one might expect given a winter’s worth of a colony feeding on it.

Importantly, all the entrances to the lodge were entirely exposed to the air. This made the beavers vulnerable to predation when inside the lodge. Since the lodge at Morton’s Pond has been the only living space maintained for the last couple of years, the beavers had no other choice but to remain there, at least in the short term. For sure, the beavers had their work cut out for them. It is no easy task to make a durable patch for an old dam (which in places is 8 feet high and 20 feet wide!) It’s a structure that needs to be able to handle a tremendous amount of water pressure, particularly in spring when the stream runs high.

Their first challenge was to get the pond high enough to re-submerge the lodge entrances. Accomplishing that was the absolute minimum requirement. They needed to get Morton’s Pond back to at least ½ levels to make it a viable habitat for the colony. I had my doubts about whether they could do it in a reasonable timeframe.

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herkimer, the homely doll By sue perkins

Irving Mason of Herkimer donated the sheet music, “Herkimer, The Homely Doll,” words and music

by Teddy Rosen, Dave Krasnor and Jordan Ramin. It was copyrighted in 1950 and 1953 by M. Whitmark & Sons.

I began to wonder how the writer came up with the name of Herkimer. I went on Google to see if I could find out the answer. I didn’t find the answer, but I did find the song was sung on Decca Records in 1953 by none other than Sterling Holloway (1905-1992). Holloway was a singer, movie actor, and TV start. He voiced several famous Walt Disney animated characters such as Sleepy from Snow White, Flower from Bambi, the Cheshire Cat from Alice In Wonderland, and most recognizably Winnie the Pooh. The song was also sung on Captain Kangaroo in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s.

Teddy Rosen and Dave Krasnor were the songwriters, and Jordan Ramin was a composer and film producer. According to the blog “World’s Worst Records”: “Ted Rosen grew up in Boston, spending his time, according to his son Jeff (who today runs the company his father established) with “a smile on his face and his head up in the clouds, writing new songs every day.” Moving to New York in pursuit of his dream of working as a fulltime songwriter, his first break came when he wrote the children’s song Herkimer the Homely Doll. Released as a 78, in a rather fetching picture Sterling Holloway sleeve, by Sterling Holloway on Decca

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in April 1954 Jeff would have you believe that ‘it ran up the Billboard charts’; it didn’t, but you can’t blame a son for being proud of his dad, and it was heavily featured on the hit kid’s TV show Captain Kangaroo which began its record-breaking 30-year run the following year.” (https://worldsworstrecords.blogspot.com/2011/11/bob-andbobby.html Here are the words to “Herkimer, The Homely Doll”: In a little toy shop on a dusty shelf, There’s a lonesome dolly sittin’ by himself. No one seems to want him, he’s sad and blue all day. If he could only speak to you, now this is what he’d say: “I’m Herkimer, The Homely Doll. I’m Herkimer, the lonely doll.

Nobody loves poor little me. If someone only smiled at me how happy I would be.

His ears stick out and his nose goes in. He’s gotta big mouth and a double chin. His feet’s too big and his head’s too small, That’s Herkimer the Homely Doll.

All the little children, ev’ry girl and boy. Came each day to play with all the pretty toys. Dolls that they could cuddle, now isn’t a sin? That Herkimer’s so homely that nobody cuddles him.

He’s Herkimer, the Homely Doll. I’m Herkimer, the lonely doll.

He’s Herkimer, the lonely doll. Won’t someone take him for their own? Why doesn’t someone play with him, so he won’t be alone.

His ears stick out and his nose goes in. He’s gotta big mouth and a double chin. His feet’s too big and his head’s too small, That’s Herkimer The Homely Doll.

Then one day a fire started in the store. While the children played with toys upon the floor. When the flames grew higher they all began to cry. When someone asked “what shall we do?” they heard this voice reply: I’m Herkimer just follow me. I’m Herkimer, I’ll set you free.

Then sure enough all by himself. He led them thru’ a secret door behind the dusty shelf.

His ears stick out and his nose goes in. He’s gotta big mouth with a happy grin. But now at last he is loved by all, That’s Herkimer, The Homely Doll.”

This song makes me think of the song, “Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer.” Rudolph and the Homely Doll weren’t considered good enough until they saved the day. •

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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.

Although I complain about the cold and days that seem to end shortly after they’ve begun, the ephemeral beauty in this forest cathedral of snow-laced twigs and branches does not escape me. We know we are lucky to live in such a beautiful, unpolluted, peaceful environment, to have solar-powered lights, heat from the wood stove, plenty of fresh, clean water and a seemingly endless supply of dead wood from our forest available to keep us warm. In our root cellar, we have buckets of home-grown carrots and much fresh, organic food purchased locally. Another one is full of canned garden tomatoes. And there are nuts, rolled oats and dried apples stored in glass gallon jars under our bed and couch; enough to carry us through many winter storms.

We spend long evenings close to the fire and reminisce about last year’s lovely rambles in the jade woodlands of summer, foraging for the firewood that now snaps merrily and glows in vibrant gold and orange flames; or the delicious hours we spent gliding on our bikes through the back roads of

these Adirondack foothills, passing through bouquets of milkweed blooms, and sweet zephyrs of wild apples and newly-mowed hay. These memories, and the benevolent hours we spent tending our crops in the warm sun and tree gentled breezes of summer, are lovely dreams. Now we have snow flowers on top of the frozen creek to admire and amaze us, and the garden is a crystal meadow we visit daily to empty the compost bucket or glean frosty stalks of kale if they aren’t buried too deeply under the snow Yes, we quickly become equally in love with the brief days, and ebony darkness of these long winter nights because it has become a magical universe of cathedral evergreens exquisitely dressed in bridal white; draped with bouffant clouds of silken snow. Our road is now a boulevard of these majestic tree spirits with the eternity of our cosmos twinkling in constellations above.

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Great Granddaughter Sylvia constructs a Snow Person here is absolute. The only sound of civilization is the crunch of our own feet, our breaths, our heartbeats; and occasionally, the gentle “shush� of dry snow from a tree branch cascading to the earth below.

We enjoy seeing our great-grandchildren go out to play; to taste snow or ice for the first time, because we know that it is clean, safe and healthy. And they will get to see all the stars in sight of the earth because their view of the heavens is unobscured by light pollution from civilization. Their Dad grew up here in the woods, and we recently were pleased to see that he still knows how to have creative fun with nature. He harvested big chunks of clean ice off his pond and arranged them around his outdoor fire pit. When lit at night, the rich, warm colors of the fire in front of the ice forms were stunning! Hot sparks rose up into the night sky like shooting stars from the cosmic dust of earth. It is fun to observe the transformation of the ice in this ephemeral art installation.

Our wood stove is a benevolent entity, but it is also a needy child requiring constant attention; feeding and cleaning. Not long ago, on a sunny winter day, when solar heat made the house warm enough to let the fire go out, we took the opportunity to give it a good cleaning: Tim ascends the ladder to the roof and runs a wire brush down through the pipe, knocking the creosote, ash and soot into a bucket we place beneath. We pull out cold ashes and soot from hard to reach places with scoops or our gloved hands.

Some of it inevitably becomes airborne, wafting on subtle air currents to create a light layer

Ephemeral art installation of Fire & Ice by our grandson Todd Behrendt

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I put the hose back into the Vac and turn it on. “Poof!” Suddenly, a storm of ashes is blowing into my face, and a huge cloud billows into our cottage like a malevolent tornado!

I fumble for the switch to turn it off.

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My friend, Janice recalls her brother, Bill, going out to spread manure on their dairy farm one day and their dad advising him to wait until he got the bottom of the slope in their hay field before turning on the spreader. But Bill thought; “Why waste time and gas going down the hill first,” and turned it on right away. It soon became evident that the old farmer knew best. The wind was behind him, and as soon as the spreader started, a cloud of very fragrant manure blew over the wagon and tractor making the driver quite sorry and uncomfortable!

Tim was deeply influenced by a particular mistake in his youth. He’d received a Red Rider BB Gun for Christmas. How thrilled he was until he playfully shot at a little songbird outside in the bushes and consequently found it shivering on the ground with its little beak shot off. “Why did I do it?” he thought, horrified and immeasurably sad.

A friend of his had a similar experience except his bird was killed outright. But as he observed its mate lingering beside the corpse for hours afterward, he felt great remorse and, like Tim, could never again condone killing for fun.

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It’s hard to get through life without some serious hurts and memorable mistakes. Both of them, however painful, often teach us more than our successes. The New Year is a good time to reflect on and implement forgiveness of ourselves and others for the often unintended and unavoidable hurts and mistakes of the past; even those done out of anger or retribution. Forgiveness is a great healer that one seldom regrets. As Tim says: “There can be no love without forgiveness.” • The Shawangunk Nature Preserve is a deep ecology, forever wild, 501©(3), learning and cultural center. Tim and Peggy still live there and can be contacted through their website.

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They say hindsight is 20/20. Cheers to this being the year of foresight.

The last 10 years have been the decade of the rise of Tribute Bands.

Once scoffed at, now “Tribs” are fully accepted and really big. Look at the heavyweights Like Dark Star Orchestra, Grateful Dead trib. They headline festivals and even sell out venues like Colorado’s Red Rocks. Queen, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Genesis, Yes The Allmans and Skynyrd. There are some great salutes to The Classic bands who may not be around or even alive anymore. When you think of it, every symphony is a tribute band.

One guy who seems to be left out on the East Coast is my favorite rocker, Thom Hogan, who is with the band, Like A Hurricane, a tribute to Neil Young and Crazy Horse. The shows encompass Neil’s whole career.

I recently spoke to the band leader and asked him about the band. He said, “LAH is a top-shelf, low-fi production in the tradition of Neil’s concert albums Rust Never Sleeps, Weld, and Unplugged that also captures the sound and spirit of his studio recordings with Crazy Horse, CSNY, and Buffalo Springfield.”

What can people expect when they come to see the band?

The shows feature an opening acoustic set of familiars like “Heart of Gold,” “Old Man,” and “Harvest Moon,” as well as some album gems like “Tell Me Why,” “Pocahontas,” and “Out on the Weekend.” Our electric set features classics like “Cinnamon Girl,” “Cortez the Killer,” “Down by the River,” and “Rockin’ in the Free World” as well deep-cuts like “Walk On, Alabama,” and “Powderfinger.”

Who’s in the band?

Thom Hogan: lead vocals, electric & acoustic guitar, piano, and harmonica. Mike Vertino: bass guitar and vocals, and Jeff Roney: drums/percussion and vocals.

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Give me your thoughts on the band and the state of tribs.

“The Hurricane Band is amazing and I feel extremely fortunate to play with them.

Jeff, Mike and Pete are quality players and great guys. There’s a real dedication to what we do as a group and the quality that we want to present to an audience.”

“As for the tribute band scene in this day and age? I didn’t always have the highest regard for them. I guess I had seen some not so good ones that weren’t quite paying tribute. My opinion has changed however as our generation’s musical heroes have slowed down or stopped touring entirely, or in many cases passed on to the great stage in the sky. It’s wonderful for fans of those artists to have a chance to hear the songs again in a live performance. In some cases, the bands are so good that they combine the accuracy and intricacies of the studio records with the sound and feel of a live concert. I also like the tribute concept from a very personal point of view as the audience shares the same knowledge and enthusiasm that we do. It’s a great shared experience.”

I fully agree and as a huge Neil Young fan, thanks man. Check out Like A Hurricane on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LikeAHurricaneHogan As we go into the new decade, please remember that the CNY area has a huge talent pool. We are very lucky to have many live performances and a wide variety of venues in our area.

Go see some live music. Happy New Year and be good to one another.

Thanks for listening to The Joe Show! •

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Golf Courses and Driving Ranges Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club, NY Mills . . 43

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Little Italy Imports, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mohawk Village Market, Mohawk . . . . . . .

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

Cleaver’s BBQ, West Winfield . . . . . . . . .

Clinton Ale House, Clinton . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main Street Ristorante, Newport . . . . . . . .

Michael’s Alder Creek Inne, Barneveld . . . .

Nola’s Restaurant, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes St. Cafe, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Outta The Way Cafe, Utica . . . . . . . . .

Patio Drive-In, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Phoenician Restaurant, New Hartford . . . . . .

Rosato’s Pizzeria & Bakery, Utica . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

Wendy’s Diner, Cassville . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Willie’s The Original Bagel Cafe, Utica . . .

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