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50 46 COVER STORY | 24 TERROR & TRIUMPH How one north country woman overcame stroke to run the Boston Marathon. |

SOCIAL SCENE | 12 NNY SOCIAL LIGHTS Networking for a cause at premier local events. |

NNY LIFE | 18 FOUR-LEGGED FUN Adopting a new dog brings a new chapter of happiness. |

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WELLNESS | 26 NEW, LASTING HABITS In fitness, and in life, a willingness to change is often the best step toward meeting long-term goals.

GARDEN | 48 AN ORGANIC SOLUTION White vinegar makes a fine, organic alternative to other, more harmful herbicides to tamp down pesky weeds.

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FEATURES | 36 THE NNY BUCKET LIST From whitewater rafting to shipwreck diving, we share 51 things that every Northern New Yorker should do.

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FASHION | 46 NEW SPRING TRENDS Casual comfort that is paired with earth-friendly tones are among the top trends for fashion this spring season.

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FOOD | 50 SPICE UP YOUR GRILL It’s time to open the lid on your grill and move the kitchen outdoors for another backyard barbecue season.

HISTORY | 52 A PHILANTHROPIC LIFE North country native William Henry Eustis made a name for himself in Minneapolis where he served as mayor.

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ON THE RIVER | 16 A WORLD TO EXPLORE Spring means a whole new season to enjoy on the river. |

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CONTRIBUTORS Michael Folsom is the director of marketing and communications at the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton. In ‘On the River,’ his debut column, he writes about escaping to warmer days on the St. Lawrence River as spring finally settles in. (p. 16)

Michelle Graham is the wellness director for the Downtown Watertown YMCA. She lives in Watertown. She writes about positive steps people should take to make lasting changes and establish new fitness routines. (p. 26)

Katie Stokes is a blogger and freelance writer who lives in Hounsfield with her husband and two small children. She runs the blog www.nnylife. com. In ‘The NNY Life,’ she writes about how a new family dog has brought new joy after a long search. (p. 18)

Lenka P. Walldroff is a former museum specialist, conservator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and curator of collections for the Jefferson County Historical Society. She writes about north country native and philanthropist William Henry Eustis. (p. 52)

Boo Wells is a chef and owner of the Farm House Kitchen, a catering company and cooking school in Sackets Harbor. She shares three easy recipes for rubs that are sure to add spice and flavor to any backyard barbecue this grilling season. (p. 50)

Brian Hallett is an art teacher at South Jefferson Central Schools and an avid gardener. His family owns and operates Hallett’s Florist and Greenhouse in Adams. He writes about spring weeding and an organic alternative to herbicides. (p. 48)

Lynn Pietroski is president and CEO of the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce and a freelance writer and photographer who lives in Sackets Harbor. In fashion, she writes about spring and summer trends for the coming seasons. (p. 46)

Grace E. Johnston is a staff writer and editorial assistant for NNY Living.

She writes about a north country woman who, just eight months after she learned that she had a hole in her heart and suffered a stroke, ran the Boston Marathon. (p. 24)

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VP News Operations Timothy J. Farkas

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Staff Writer / Editorial Assistant Grace E. Johnston

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Norm Johnston, Justin Sorensen, Jason Hunter, Melanie Kimbler-Lago, Amanda Morrison

Director of Advertising Michael Hanson

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Americu Credit Union ............................ 2 Ameriprise / Ken Piarulli ...................... 32 Bayview Shores Realty ........................ 35 Blue Mountain Spring Water ............... 31 Christy’s Motel ...................................... 22 City of Kingston .................................... 23 Clayton Dental Office ......................... 13 Clayton Opera House ........................... 8 Clipper Inn ............................................ 19 Community Bank ................................. 55 Community Performance Series ........ 49 Crouse Hospital ..................................... 7 D. Laux Properties ................................ 35 Deline’s Auto Body .............................. 33 DeLuke’s Garden Center .................... 49 Development Authority of the North Country ............................51 Farm House Kitchen ............................ 53 Fishing for Freedom Thousand Islands ................................. 45 Fuccillo Automotive ............................ 33 Hospice of Jefferson County .............. 31 Jefferson Lewis Board of Realtors ....... 40 Ken Tibbles Roofing ............................. 17 Macar’s ................................................... 9 Mary Kay Cosmetics ...........................31 Meade Optical .................................... 41 Medispa at Center for Sight .................. 3

NNY Community Foundation .............. 44 NNY Living ............................................ 10 North Country Paving .......................... 17 Nortz & Virkler Ford .............................. 33 Old Forge Hardware ............................ 22 Peterson’s Painting .............................. 17 Phinney’s Automotive ......................... 33 Plaza Beauty & Tanning Salon ............ 31 PSG Plumbing, Heating & A/C ............ 17 Reinmans Department Store .............. 47 River Audio ........................................... 56 River Day Spa & Salon ......................... 31 River Hospital ....................................... 31 River Rat Cheese ................................. 19 Rolfe’s Paving & Excavation ............... 17 St. Lawrence Pottery ............................ 47 The Antique Boat Museum .................. 12 The Great NYS Food & Wine Festival ..................................... 22 Thousand Islands Arts Center ............. 19 Thousand Islands Realty ..................... 35 Tobacco Free New York State .............. 4 Waite Motor Sports .............................. 14 Waite Toyota ........................................ 54 Watertown Savings Bank .................... 38 Watertown Spring & Alignment .......... 33 WD Bach Excavating & Consulting .... 15 WWTI-50 ABC-50 .................................. 30

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For our cover shot, staff photographer Amanda Morrison photographed Dexter resident Crystal L. Cockayne in our studio with her medal from the 118th Boston Marathon. Ms. Cockayne ran the April 21 marathon just eight months after she survived a stroke. Amanda used a Nikon D700 with a 70-200mm lens, ISO 320, f/6.3.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

TO THOSE WHO HAVE EVER SAID Northern New York lacks fun and adventure, we present a list of 51 things in this issue that should prove otherwise. From whitewater rafting to SCUBA diving shipwrecks in the St. Lawrence River and indulging in great local foods, ours is an area ripe with opportunities just waiting to be discovered. So, as you plan your summer, turn to page 36 and add a few things to your bucket list. We’ve even thrown in some things to get you through our next long winter.

In our cover feature this issue, magazine staff writer Grace Johnston tells a story like few others we’ve shared in these pages. By all accounts, Crystal L. Cockayne was a healthy 26-year-old who loved to run.

Twice she finished Ken Eysaman the 18.12 Challenge in Sackets Harbor, the first time she came in second among women. In 2012, she ran the Philadelphia Marathon as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. But on Sept. 12, 2013, something went terribly wrong.

Not even 27 years old, Crystal learned that she had lived her whole life with a hole in her heart after she suffered a stroke early one morning while at work. Following a successful surgery to repair her heart in October, Crystal focused on Boston and running its historic marathon. On April 21, she crossed the finish line near in the city’s Copley Square. Turn to page 24 to read the incredible story of how a young north country woman survived a stroke and went on to run the Boston Marathon.

nearly 40 faces from across Northern New York. On March 29, we joined the Samaritan Auxiliary for its 12th annual One Night-One Diamond gala at The Commons on Fort Drum. Congratulations to all who helped make the evening sparkle. On April 26, we dropped by the Dulles State Office Building for the 2014 Taste of the Town, a benefit for the Victims Assistance Center and Watertown Sunrise Rotary. The event’s lineup included more than 40 food and beverage establishments. Later that same day we joined Immaculate Heart Central Schools for its annual Legacy Gala at Watertown’s Hilton Garden Inn. Nearly 300 people turned out to support Catholic education and roughly $40,000 was raised to benefit instruction and scholarships.

Finally, on May 3, we joined the party at the Italian-American Civic Association for a Kentucky Derby Day fundraiser to benefit Family Counseling Service of Northern New York. n n n BEST OF NNY — On page 27, you’ll find a ballot for the first installment in our best of NNY series. Don’t miss your chance to help us pick the top of our towns. Our series of seasonal “bests” will culminate in an annual “Best of NNY” edition later this year. Keep checking in with us online at nnyliving.com or visit our Facebook page for updates. Meanwhile, complete your ballot and return it to our offices by June 29 or, if you’d rather vote online, visit nnyliving.com and name your picks. As always, if you have any suggestions, feedback or story ideas for NNY Living, email me at keysaman@ wdt.net or call me direct at (315) 661-2399.

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IN OUR NEXT ISSUE n our July/August cover story, we look at how Northern New York is embracing the farm-to-fork movement in our food issue.

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n VIVA, VIVA!: We talk with artist Viva Hoffmann in advance of her latest exhibition set to open July 31 at the Thousand Islands Art Center in Clayton. A lifelong Wellesley Island summer resident and ’60s pop icon, Ms. Hoffmann appeared in several Andy Warhol films and was a frequent guest at The Factory, Warhol’s New York City studio. n DESTINATION FINGER LAKES: We travel to New York’s Finger Lakes Region and the

towns of Geneva and Skaneateles for some fun under the summer sun. n ABUZZ WITH BEE’S WAX: Despite its challenges, beekeeping is a fast- growing hobby for many local-food minded residents. n PLUS: Social Scene, Modern Folklore, Arts, Food, Wine, Wellness, The NNY Life, History, Homes, My NNY and Today’s Gardener. n FOLLOW US ON Twitter for updates at @NNYLivingMag and visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NNYLiving. Catch exclusive previews and unique content on our website at www.NNYLiving.com.

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[ NORTH COUNTRY NEWS & NOTES ] SLC Arts announces new executive director

The St. Lawrence County Arts Council has named Suzy McBroom as its new executive director, the board of directors announced in May. She succeeds Rebekah WilkinsPepiton, who is moving to Washington state.

Ms. McBroom previously served McBroom as grants and education coordinator for SLC Arts, where she has worked for six years. Ms. McBroom holds a master’s in secondary English and a bachelor’s in English literature and writing, both from SUNY Potsdam. She is permanently certified to teach English in New York for grades 7 through 12. Her hobbies include volunteering for two nonprofit organizations and exploring medieval Scandinavian fiber arts.

Ms. McBroom plans to immediately focus on running the Young People’s Arts Festival for ages 7 to 13 on June 14, planning September’s Potsdam Plein Air Festival, and implementing distance learning technology in preparation for the future Regional Arts and Interactive Learning center.

Her long-term goals include expanding program accessibility and financial aid for people who want to take classes at SLC Arts. Ms. McBroom’s top priority is to empower people and organizations by connecting them with resources to meet their goals. Visit www.slcartscouncil.org to learn more.

Norwood announces 41st Village Green Concert Series lineup

The 41st season of the Norwood Village Green Concert Series opens May 29 and runs through Aug. 3 at the Norwood Village Green Band Shell.

All concerts are at 7 p.m., except for the opener, which starts at 4 p.m.

There is no admission fee, but “pass the bucket” donations are encouraged. The series also continues to take donations by check, which can be mailed to: Norwood Village Green Concert Series, 3 Bicknell St., Norwood, NY 13668 Concerts are held rain or shine. The rain site is the village’s municipal building, except for the Northern Symphonic Winds, the All Star Big Band and the Gibson Brothers concerts, whose rain site is the auditorium of Norwood-Norfolk Central School.

The season lineup is: n Thursday, May 29 — Choral/Band Festival n Thursday, June 5 — The RPO Marimba Band n Thursday, June 12 — The Onyx Clarinet Quartet and Riverside Brass Quintet n Sunday, June 15 — Sonic Escape. The band will also perform a series of “flash concerts” at 1 p.m. June 14 at the Ives Park gazebo in Potsdam and at 4:30 p.m. the same day at the Norwood Village Green.

On June 15, in addition to the 7 p.m. concert, they will perform at 10:30 a.m. at the Colton gazebo and 6:30 p.m. at the Hometown Cafe in Norwood. n Thursday, June 19 — Tas Cru n Sunday, June 22 — Kleztory n Thursday, June 26 — Northern

Symphonic Winds n Sunday, June 29 — The Cathie Ryan Band n Sunday, July 6 — The All Star Big Band n Wednesday, July 9 — Susquehanna String Band n Sunday, July 13 — Harpeth Riseth n Thursday, July 17 — Sultans of String n Sunday, July 20 — The Gibson Brothers n Thursday, July 24 — Martha Gallagher n Sunday, July 27 — Jamcrackers n Thursday, July 31 — The Brass Firemen n Sunday, Aug. 3 — Northbound with special guest King Kong Visit www.nvgcs.org to learn more.

Edwardsville’s BellaBrooke Vineyard medals in Finger Lakes contest

Three of the four wines produced at Bella-Brooke Vineyard, Edwardsville, took home medals at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition held in March in Rochester.

The juried competition included entries of 3,756 wines from 887 wineries, 20 countries and all 50 states.

The vineyard’s 2012 vintage Frontenac Gris, a semi-dry wine with notes of citrus and lemongrass, took gold in its category.

The vineyard also won silver for its Frontenac — featuring a sweet blackberry, black current and plum flavor — and a bronze for its Marquette — a semi-dry wine with a slight cherry flavor.

Gary and Carol Davis and Larry and Jodi Hollister own the Black Lake vineyard.

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BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE FRIDAY, JUNE 27 n Dirk Quinn Band, 7 p.m., Arts Center, 3446 State Route 28. Dirk Quinn is the guitarist for a high energy funk/jazz/jam band based out of Philadelphia. The band’s infectious energy and musical interplay routinely attract listeners that are admittedly more accustomed to lyric-based music.

With great melodic sensibilities, rhythmic experimentation and an accessible modern edge, the Dirk Quinn Band is jazz/funk improvisation at its most exciting! $16/$12 members, $6 children 12 and younger. Information: info@adirondack arts.org or (518) 352-7715.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 23 n Break of Reality, 7:30 p.m., Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr. Cello rock band. Cost: preferred seating, $39; center seating, $29; side seating, $25. Information, tickets: 686-2200 or www.claytonoperahouse.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27 n Phil Vassar, 7:30 p.m., Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr. Cost: $39 to $59. Information, tickets: 686-2200 or www.claytonoperahouse.com.

OLD FORGE FRIDAY, JULY 18 n Annual Gala Benefit: Garden View, The View Arts Center, 3273 State Route 28. Celebrate and

support the arts by attending one of the biggest Adirondack fundraising parties of the year! 5:30 to 7 p.m., champagne greeting, open bar, cocktail hour, silent auction in Gould Hall. 7 to 8:30 p.m., locally sourced seasonal dinner by Leaf, Loaf, and Ladle, live auction. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., live music

by Puttin’ On The Ritz, dancing, open bar in Gould Hall. Attire: cocktail attire, black tie optional. $250 per ticket. Information: info@ViewArts.org

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 n American Ventriloquist and Stand-Up Comedian Jeff Dunham, 7 p.m., Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds Arena. His TV specials and series have been the highest-rated in Comedy Central history and he has played live concerts in front of sold-out arenas worldwide. His signature characters like bumbling skeletal Achmed the Dead Terrorist will accompany him to Watertown. Reserved tickets $59, general admission $49. For tickets, call 782-0044.

Information: www.dpao.org

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[ ARTS, MUSIC, THEATER, CULTURE ] ADAMS SATURDAY, JULY 12 n Adams Cheddar Cheese Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Adams, fireman’s field off North Main Street and along East Church Street. Sponsored by the Adams Revitalization Committee, Great Lakes Cheese and the South Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. Entertainment, farmers and craft markets, vendors, food, wine garden, and children’s and family activities, including a new cheesy duck race. Free. Information: www.south jeffchamber.org

ALEXANDRIA BAY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 n From Chaos to Peace: River Community Wellness Program Soldier Art Show Reception, 6 to 8 p.m., Bay House Artisans, 21 James St. Exhibition open from June 19 to 29. Information and RSVP: 4821270 or apfeiffer@riverhospital.org.

CANTON SATURDAY, JUNE 7 n Musical performance by “Flame,” 3 p.m., grounds of St. Lawrence NYSARC’s main office, 6 Commerce Lane. Free and open to the public.

Partnership between St. Lawrence NYSARC and the Down Syndrome Association of St. Lawrence County. Flame, a group of talented musicians from upstate New York with disabilities have performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the House of Blues.

Information: Andrea Montgomery at 386-3529 or amontgomery@slnysarc.org, or www.slnysarc.org.

CARTHAGE WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUG. 27 n “Memory Lane” Classic car, truck, motorcycle show “Cruise-in,” 6 to 8 p.m., Turning Point Park, behind Jreck Subs and Rite Aid parking lot. Weather permitting. Sponsored by Carthage American Legion Post 789. Food, prizes, music, 50-50 raffle. Proceeds benefit post’s scholarship fund. Information: 493-2787.

CLAYTON FRIDAY, JUNE 6, SATURDAY, JUNE 7 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 8 n North Country Quilting Guild Biennial Quilt Show, Clayton Recreation Park & Arena, 615 East Line Road. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Biennial show with 200-plus quilts, vendors and demonstrations. Mini-quilt silent auction benefits breast cancer walk assisting women in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence counties. Admission $7. Information: www.ncqg.org or 773-9232.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 n KidsTrek: “Ichthyologists for a Day” With Thou-

DEXTER SATURDAY, MAY 31 n Sixth annual miracle fundraiser in memory of John G. Greene, Check-in, 9 a.m., start time, 10 a.m., Rustic Golf Course, 16451 CR 59. Captain and crew golf tournament: $40 per person; chicken barbecue: $8. Craft show, raffles, Chinese auction. Information: Kathy, 639-3206; Cindy, 639-4511; Belinda, 639-6084; or Karen, 649-2587.

HAMMOND SUNDAY, JUNE 1 n Bridol Idol Events Showcase, presented by Happily Ever After Florist & Bridal, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bella-Brooke Vineyard, Black Lake Road. For age 16 and older. Feature: “How Well Do You Know Your Fiance,” competition. First 20 engaged couples to register at the door compete for two prizes valued at $1,000 each. Free admission. Information: Terri, 324-6291, happilyeverafter-weddings.com.

HENDERSON HARBOR FRIDAY, JUNE 6 n Hospice Spring Fling, Ryan’s Lookout, 9290 New York 3, 6 to 10 p.m. Admission $15 per person, includes appetizers, music by Brittany Cean and Leo Lemay. Cash bar with basket raffles and 50/50 drawings. Sponsored by the Henderson/ Henderson Harbor Committee. All proceeds benefit Hospice of Jefferson County. Information and advanced ticket sales, contact Penny at 938-5069.

SATURDAY, JULY 12 n 23rd Annual Henderson Harbor Triathlon, Boat Launch, State Route 178. Olympic race will begin at 8:30 a.m., Sprint at 9 a.m. Olympic event consists of 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run; Sprint with a .750K swim, 20K bike, 5K run. Event proceeds benefit the Children’s Home of Jefferson County’s Community Based Programs and the CREDO Community Center. See website for complete details. Information: Stacey Finley at 788-7430, sfinley@nnychildrenshome.com. Register online at www.hendersonharbortriathlon.com, www.active. com or www.nnychildrenshome.com.

HEUVELTON FRIDAY, MAY 30 n 2014 St. Lawrence Talent Challenge, hosted by the Z Club of the Ogdensburg Area Zonta Club, 7 p.m., Heuvelton Central School Auditorium, 87 Washington St. Event will benefit The Jules of Life Foundation.

Information and registration form: ogdensburgzclub@ gmail.com or Melanie Flack at 355-1363.

LONG LAKE SATURDAY, JULY 19 n Cardboard box boat face-off, Long Lake Town Beach, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by town of Long Lake. For children of all ages. Box building, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Last boat floating wins title, prizes awarded, lifeguards on duty. Information: (518) 624-3077.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 n US Water Ski Show Team Exhibition, Long Lake Town Beach; demos, 10 a.m., exhibition, 3 p.m.

Pyramids, jumps, stunts and barefoot waterskiing.

No Boat Traffic: 3 to 4 p.m. Information: (518) 624-3077. Sponsored by Town of Long Lake.

NEWCOMB FRIDAY, MAY 30 THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 1; FRIDAY, SEPT. 12, THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 14 n Fly Fishing Workshops, Adirondack Interpretive Center, Route 28N. Open to ages 12 and older.

Minors must have adult in attendance. Offferd by Northern Forest Institute. Cost: $199 per person each workshop; $375 for both. Reservation, information: 518-582-2000, aic@esf.edu.

OSWEGO THURSDAY, JULY 24, THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 27 n Harborfest, shores on Lake Ontario. Entertainment, children’s musical, arts and crafts, educational activities. Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Information: www.oswegoharborfest.com.

SACKETS HARBOR FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, THROUGH JUNE 22 n 2014 Spring Art Show, sponsored by the Arts Association of Northern New York. Open noon to 4 p.m., Arts Center Gallery, 119 W. Main St. Open to all artists. Includes seven adult divisions and youth division.

Information, registration form; www.AANNY.ORG. Information: Marsha, 785-9038, LDeming1@twcny,rr. com, Linda, 646-7226, LSchmons@yahoo.com.

SYRACUSE FRIDAY, JULY 25 AND SATURDAY, JULY 26 n Northeast Jazz & Wine festival, 11 a.m., Clinton Square. Music, food, drink, entertainment. Information: 479-5299, www.cnyjazz/org.

WATERTOWN WEDNESDAYS, THROUGH OCT. 1 n Watertown Farm and Craft Market, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Washington St., rain or shine. Hosted by The Greater Watertown North Country Chamber of Commerce. Information: www.watertownny.com.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 19 n "De-Stress in Nature” With Thousand Islands Land Trust and River Yoga, 9 a.m., Grindstone Island Picnic Point Pavilion. Meet at TILT office for transportation, 135 John St. With Liz Price-Kellog. Information, registration: TILT, 686-5345.

sand Islands Land Trust, 12:30 to 3 p.m., meet at TILT office, 135 John St. Gouverner’s Island with John Farrell and Thousand Islands Biological Station, to learn how to be a fish scientist. Snacks provided, children must be accompanied by an adult, wear clothing and footwear appropriate for outdoor play.

Information, registration: TILT, 686-5345.

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[ One Night, One Diamond ] The Commons, Fort Drum

Dr. Joseph Gianfagna and wife, Rachael, Watertown.

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Joey Marie Horton, and husband, Hunter, Wellesley Island. Samaritan Medical Center Auxiliary held its 12th annual One Night-One Diamond gala March 29 at The Commons at Fort Drum. Waterbury Fine Jewelers, Watertown, donated a half-karat diamond for the event.

Matt Considine and Colleen O’Shaughnessy, Watertown.

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From left, Debbie Carpenter, Adams, Renee Beach, Adams Center and Sandy Cesario, Henderson.

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[ 2014 Taste of the Town ]

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Dulles State Office Building, Watertown

Ashley Capone and Craig Hosbach, Tug Hill Vineyards, Lowville.

Mike Simpson, owner and executive chef, and Lori Roberts, The Clipper Inn, Clayton. The Clipper Inn won the Silver Taste of the Town award.

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From left, Barb Rogers, Dick Alexander and wife, Pat, Restaurante de Ricardo’s, Watertown.

Peter and Brenda Cavallario, owners, Cavallario’s Cucina, Watertown. About 40 food and beverage establishments participated in the 2014 Taste of the Town on April 26 at the Dulles State Office Building. The event was a benefit for Victims Assistance Center and Watertown Sunrise Rotary.

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[ IHC Schools Legacy Gala] Hilton Garden Inn, Watertown

From left, the Rev. Steven Murray, pastor, Holy Family Church, Watertown, Immaculate Heart Community Service Award recipient Richard “Dick” Gaffney, and Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, major superior, Sisters of St. Joseph.

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From left, the Rev. Steven Murray, pastor, Holy Family Church, Watertown, Immaculate Heart Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient Brian D. Rich, class of 1996, and Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, major superior, Sisters of St. Joseph. IHC held its annual Legacy Gala April 26 at Hilton Garden Inn, Watertown.

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From left, the Rev. Steven Murray, pastor, Holy Family Church, Watertown, Friend of Immaculate Heart Award recipients Jayme and JoAnn St. Croix, and Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, major superior, Sisters of St. Joseph.

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From left, Gary West, IHC Elementary School principal, Annette Connolly, IHC Elementary School vice principal, Lisa Parsons, IHC Junior-Senior High School principal, and Chris Hornbarger, IHC Schools executive system administrator. The 2014 Legacy Gala raised roughly $40,000 to benefit instruction and scholarships.

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ON THE RIVER

Discover the treasures of a north country summer

BY MICHAEL FOLSOM

IT HAS TAKEN MONTHS TO GET here. At times we feared it would never return as we sat in a cold tundra with dark overcast skies. Now the snow has melted and has been replaced by front yards filled with dandelions while the water of nearby rivers and lakes once again flows freely.

It’s this time of year that everyone stops for a moment and thinks, “what am I going to do?”

The weather is nice, children will soon be out of school and out-of-town family plans to drop in for a visit. We are entering into a prime season to showcase what the north country has to offer.

Thirty minutes — or less — from Watertown is the beautiful and majestic St.

It’s well worth your time.

The New York State Parks system is one of the best in the country and the Thousand Islands region is the largest state park region in New York. From riverside campgrounds to the newly restored Rock Island Lighthouse, along with beaches and picnic areas, our state parks provide a wonderful opportunity to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Castles are sure to capture the attention of your young prince or princess.

A tour of Boldt Castle or Singer Castle can be done in just a few hours, but offer memories and imagination that lasts far longer. Personally, that holds true in my family as my 3-year old daughter

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Let’s not forget about food and drinks. No matter which river community you visit, there is a platter of dining opportunities awaiting you. Fresh perch can be found on multiple menus and local cheese curd is fried up as mouth-watering goodness.

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Lawrence River. This natural, local treasure holds a number of stories to be told — on land and on the water — through a slew of different avenues. Many of us who live a short distance from the river tend to forget about it as an easy and exciting day trip. However, a day trip could easily be turned into a weeklong visit that is inexpensive and close to home, while still being just 30 minutes from the city.

As summer unfolds, I encourage north country residents to stop and take a minute to consider some time on the river.

fanaticizes of Belle and Beast residing at Boldt Castle, while Snow White lives on Dark Island. She now believes Rapunzel is stowed away at the top of the Calumet Island tower, too.

If history is your thing, the region has a wide array of destinations to enrich your mind. Make time to visit the Thousand Islands Arts Center to learn about fashion or pottery, stop by the Thousand Islands Museum for a look back at local history and the Muskie Hall of Fame, or set aside a few hours to make your way through the world’s largest antique boat

collection at the Antique Boat Museum.

Want to get out on the water? Fishing guides populate local marinas and are eager to take a rookie out for the next big catch. Many guides will even cap off your day with a meal of freshly caught fish. And, if fishing isn’t for you, then get onboard one of the many local tour boats and travel through Millionaires Row, pass under the Thousand Islands Bridge, and perhaps venture into Canadian waters. If your desire is to go fast, then climb aboard one of the Antique Boat Museum’s triple-cockpit speedboats for a 45-minute cruise that will weave you through the islands and move the wind through your hair, just like in the movies.

And let’s not forget about food and drinks. No matter which river community you visit, there is a platter of dining opportunities awaiting you. Fresh perch can be found on multiple menus and local cheese curd is fried up as mouthwatering sticks of goodness. Or, be sure to grab a delicious adult beverage from a nearby winery, brewery, or distillery. You want it, someone in town has it, and you won’t go home unsatisfied or hungry.

Finally, there are the community festivals and events that you have probably heard of and thought “we should go,” but you never seem to get in the car and then end up missing the opportunity.

Cape Vincent is best known for French Festival with hypnotizing fireworks, a parade and, of course, fresh French bread. In Clayton, you might catch highflying, dock-jumping dogs in mid-June or perhaps you hold off your visit until the early fall to see pumpkins catapulted into the river. And in Alexandria Bay, there is nothing bigger than a pirate invasion in August when Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days returns to the river.

So as the weather improves, school winds down and your in-laws plan their next unwanted extended stay, pause for just a moment and remember that just a short drive from home is an entirely new world that is packed full of fun and excitement. I hope we see you at the river.

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THE NNY LIFE

New dog brings joy after search stretches far and wide

BY KATIE STOKES

AS I WROTE ABOUT A YEAR AGO, after losing our 11-year-old standard poodle early last spring, we were devastated. And, although a summer free from chasing an animal that had just rolled around in or ingested dead fish was nice, it wasn’t long into a winter without the companionship of a furry pet that we finally decided it was time to bring a dog back into the family. By the end of December, we felt ready.

First, I thanked my lucky stars for having found Sophie, our standard poodle, in the first place. She needed a good home, and I think we gave her one.

Then I started to save my pennies. Pet fur makes my husband’s sinuses plug up like a water balloon on a fire hose, so even though I’m enthusiastically support pet adoption, we couldn’t exactly run

page, then began to cast a wider net by logging on to AdoptaPet.com and Petfinder.com. On my very first search, we found a standard poodle rescue just south of Toronto, and I applied to adopt a retired standard poodle “breeding” female that had been surrendered to the shelter.

Before I could find my passport, she had been “re-homed” to a woman who lived closer and beat us there. I kept looking, and a few weeks later found “Danny,” a standard poodle in a Vermont rescue. We weren’t even contacted that time.

Six unanswered adoption applications for standard poodles, a Bichon Frise, and a golden doodle later, I started to wonder if we were undesirable pet parents. Were my answers to the pages of questions about how we would care for the dog, how long the dog would be left alone on

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When we visited family and friends, [my 4-yearold son] treated their pets like he would treat a pillow. To me, an education in “petiquette” was as important as teaching him his ABCs.

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over to the SPCA and start interviewing potential fur children.

The thought of spending up to $2,000 on a hypoallergenic dog like a standard poodle or a “doodle” breed when I buy generic noodles on principle kept me up at night. We wanted — no needed — a dog to love, but as much as we would have liked to, we couldn’t just pick one from the litter of free puppies outside the entrance to Walmart. If we were going to get a dog, we were going to have to seriously consider buying a puppy from a breeder.

Still determined to adopt, I spent a few months casually surfing the Jefferson County SPCA’s website and Facebook

a typical day, whether or not we would crate the dog during absences, or what we would do if X, Y or Z happened, wrong?

Finally, at the beginning of March, I got a reply after I applied to adopt a labradoodle in Penn Yann. In short, a kindhearted volunteer told me, “Your kids are too young.”

I was shocked. One of the reasons we had decided to get another dog was because I had noticed my youngest child (“Hunk,” 4) had, well, “forgotten” how to act around animals. When we visited family and friends, he treated their pets like he would treat a pillow. To me, an education in “petiquette” for my son was

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as important as teaching him his ABCs. The volunteer explained that the youngest they would be willing to go was 8, although they preferred to place their animals in homes with children who are at least 10 years old. I quickly found out this unspoken age restriction was common practice for breed-specific pet rescues. I could certainly respect the rule, especially given the work I knew I would have to put into helping my son understand how to treat a dog, but I did wish someone had mentioned it before I had spent hours a week searching every rescue organization north of the Mason-Dixon Line for a hypoallergenic dog.

I decided I had to take a break and stopped my almost daily searches. I lamented to my friends on Facebook that we weren’t having any luck finding a dog to adopt, and we started contacting breeders. I got lots of sympathy and advice, and the kids and I went to meet two “older” puppies at breeders’ homes in the area.

Then, out of the blue one late Sunday night, I got a text from a friend who knew of a local family who needed a home for their young golden doodle.

After adopting Sophie from a home that didn’t want her and was, frankly, quite inhumane in how they treated her as a puppy, this experience was something new. The family was re-homing their 8-month-old golden doodle not because she was unwanted or because she was acting like a growing-up puppy, but because they had been blindsided when one of their children was diagnosed with a serious medical condition.

The child would need to be treated in another state and they couldn’t afford the medical bills, traveling for treatment and puppy boarding.

In mid-March, we had not only adopted “Jinx,” but I had bonded with the wonderful family that had searched as far and wide as I had for just the right family for their dog. And it turns out, just like Dorothy Gale, we didn’t have to look any further than our own backyards.

To see “Diva’s” reaction to finally meeting our newest family member, find me on Instagram (@ktclick) and check out my video of the big reveal.

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Clockwise from top: Riders enjoy the scenic view from atop the McCauley Mountain chairlift. (Michael Farmer photo.) The Strand Theater, downtown Old Forge (David Patterson photo.) Park-goers enjoy a water ride at Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge. (Michael Farmer photo.) Canoeists watch as the Adirondack Scenic Railroad train arrives at a platform above whitewater on the Moose River outside Old Forge. After a couple of hours of paddling, the paddlers would carry their boats up a steep trail to wait on a wooden platform for the train to return and carry them back upriver. (Mary Esch photo.) A view of Fly Pond, Old Forge. (David Patterson photo.)

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tractions. You’ll never run out of things to do in the Adirondacks.

Whether it’s hiking, canoeing, fishing, boating, mountain biking, strolling eclectic Main Street shops, or just watching the sun slip over the horizon behind your feet propped on a porch rail, Old Forge and Blue Mountain Lake in the Adirondacks are an explorer’s playground.

FRIDAY 1 P.M., A RARE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Located on the busy corner of Crosby Boulevard, Fulton Street and Route 28, The Old Forge Hardware has served as a bustling center of commerce for more than 100 years. It carries a unique array of Adirondack-themed goods ranging from books, clothing, furniture, gourmet foods, hardware and even yarn. www.oldforgehardware.com 3 P.M., LEARN YOUR ADIRONDACK HISTORY IN BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE The Adirondack Museum collection includes artifacts representing community life from across the Adirondacks.

The museum actively collects, preserves and exhibits objects that were made or used by Adirondackers. These objects are historical documents that tell how people

live, work, and play on the Adirondack landscape. There are now some 30,000 objects, more than 70,000 photographs, 9,511 books, and 800 pages of original manuscript materials housed and exhibited at the Adirondack Museum. www.adkmuseum.org 5 P.M., GET OUTFITTED FOR ADVENTURE Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company is committed to educating and outfitting customers to fully enjoy the natural wonders of the Adirondacks.

Its staff is dedicated to helping outdoor enthusiasts find the clothing, gear or boat that will suit their needs and budget while making travel in the wilderness safe and rewarding.

The company has an extensive inventory of rental canoes and kayaks for a wide range of paddling opportunities from leisurely three-hour paddles on the Moose River, to daily and weekly rentals for any excursion, to multi-day trips along the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, cover all the details and find essential gear here. You pick your destination and staff handles the rest. www.mountainmanoutdoors.com

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JUST 45 MINUTES NORTH OF UTICA, 90 minutes east of Syracuse and two hours northwest of Albany, Old Forge is in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, surrounded by some of the most unique natural beauty in the region. And with the Fulton chain of lakes running right through town, Old Forge is a perfect fourseasons get-away-from-it-all destination.

The Adirondack Park extends across six million acres in upstate New York and supports more than 3,000 lakes and ponds, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams and 2,000 miles of hiking trails.

Characterized by snowy winters that make the most of top-ranked alpine ski centers and endless cross-country ski trails, warm, sunny summers perfect for hiking the High Peaks at lower elevations, as well as boating, biking or golfing — New York’s Adirondack region is a year-round playground.

Surrounded by hundreds of state hiking trails, recreation areas, 150 miles of shoreline and an abundance of sunshine, fresh air and pristine waterways, Old Forge and Blue Mountain Lake are perfect Adirondack adventure hubs.

Explore nature parks, tour historic sites, and play at the many family-friendly at-

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7 P.M., EAT WELL. BE WELL. Sisters Bistro was opened to offer locals and visitors to this Adirondack mountain town an alternative way to dine. Its menu is crafted with fresh, locally grown organic ingredients and changes regularly depending upon what is in season. They believe in offering good food that’s good for you. They offer a full bar and an extensive wine list that includes a choice of more than 20 wines available by the glass.

Drop in and see what’s cookin.’ www.sistersbistro.com SATURDAY, 8 A.M., HIKE A PEAK Named for the mountains within the

park, the Adirondacks are part of the Northern Deciduous Forest, the largest temperate forest in the world. It’s larger than Vermont or Massachusetts; larger even than Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Great Smokies and Yosemite national parks combined. The park is the largest in the lower 48 states.

The Adirondack Peaks range anywhere from 1,200 feet to the 5,343-foot Mt. Marcy, the park’s and New York’s tallest.

The 46 tallest summits above 4,000 feet are known as the High Peaks.

Hiking trails dot the landscape, opening up opportunities for trips that can be planned for under an hour to multi-day excursions.

Maybe you want a short walk in the woods — try Cathedral Pines. Want that challenge? Visit Snowy Mountain for a more trying hike to outstanding views of the Little High Peaks. Find a list of hiking trails at www.adirondackexperience.com/ recreation/hiking 1 P.M., TAKE A SPLASH Enchanted Forest Water Safari is the largest outdoor water park in New York.

Travel down one of the many water slides, visit the Enchanted Forest or race to the finish line in scaled-down Indy cars around hair-pin turns and elevated straightaways. It’s fun for all ages and a perennial family-favorite vacation destination. Open mid-June through Labor Day. Admission includes unlimited access to 32 water rides, all shows and more than 50 rides and attractions in all. www.watersafari.com

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4 P.M., “FORE!” Thendara Golf Club, an 18-hole championship golf course is located two minutes from the center of Old Forge. This meticulously kept course with doglegs, sweeping fairways, elevated and rolling greens is

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a golfers’ golf course and a challenge no matter what your level of play. www.thendaragolfclub.com SUNDAY 9:30 A.M., RIVER & RAIL Paddle the Middle Branch of the Moose River from Tickner’s Dock in Old Forge to its private whistle stop along the historic Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Yes, you and your boat travel back to town via this vintage train.

The Moose River drifts slowly downstream toward Lock & Dam, an old wooden spillway, then twists and turns through the Black River Wild Forest.

Views of Flatrock and Little Round Top mountains blend with lowland cedar marshes.

Approximately six miles downstream, paddlers pull out at Tickner’s Landing, where boats and people are boarded and return on a scheduled train. Transportation is provided back to Tickner’s Shop from the train station. Two short 25-yard portages are necessary with one optional carry around a set of riffles. www.ticknerscanoe.com www.adirondackrr.com/thendara 2:30 P.M.,’VIEW’ THE ARTS If you enjoy the arts, the View Arts

Center in Old Forge is well worth a visit. With its dedication to the promotion of the arts, from sculpture to watercolor, photography to pantomime and an interest in retaining the true spirit of the Adirondacks, it is a one-ina-million arts center.

View is dedicated to making the visual and performing arts an integral and accessible part of the lives of residents and visitors of the Adirondacks, inspired by and reflecting the beauty of the natural environment.

Enjoy exhibitions of regional and national interest and impact, with a special emphasis on presentation of the work of living artists, as well as workshops and classes, public performances, lectures, and other activities for personal enrichment and involvement.

View serves as a catalyst to encourage the creative spirit that has long been an Adirondack tradition. www.viewarts.org 5 P.M., TAKE AN OLD FORGE LAKE BOAT CRUISE Diesel and gasoline engines may have replaced steam, but Old Forge Lake Cruises and Raquette Lake Navigation Company are keeping the historic waterway

journeys alive in the Central Adirondacks.

Modeled after their namesakes, the Clearwater follows the steamers’ old route through the first four lakes of the Fulton Chain, while the W.W. Durant cruises Raquette Lake, the largest natural lake in the Adirondacks.

Both operations’ narrated cruises point out historic points of interest and great camps, as well as share the history and folklore of this unique region.

Take a journey to a bygone era and experience first-hand the history and character that built this region. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. www.oldforgelakecruises.com GETTING THERE From Watertown, take state Route 12 south to Lowville, then turn right onto south State Street and continue onto state Route 12 south. Turn left onto east Main Street in Port Leyden. Follow to Pearl Street and turn right. Take the first left onto Moose River Road. Follow to state Route 28 north and turn left. Follow into Old Forge and Main Street. n GRACE E. JOHNSTON is a staff writer and editorial assistant for NNY magazines. Contact her at gjohnston@wdt.net or 661-2381.

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This page, Crystal L. Cockayne runs down a hill near the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds in Watertown. Opposite page, Ms. Cockayne starts the 118th Boston Marathon on April 21.

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MARATHON

North country woman beats stroke to run historic Boston race

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reclaimed the race. A record crowd of one million people — twice the usual number — watched and cheered on runners.

“The energy was amazing,” Ms. Cockayne recalled.

But on Sept. 12, Ms. Cockayne’s dream to compete in Boston nearly became a nightmare when she learned she had lived the entire 26 years of her young life with a hole in her heart.

“I changed my schedule that week and was at work earlier than usual,” she said.

As business coordinator for surgical services at Samaritan Medical Center, Ms. Cockayne was overseeing implementation of a new computer system when, at 7 a.m., it happened. She lost control of her arms.

Her face started to droop. Mumbled words stammered from her mouth. Still shy of 27 years old, she was having a stroke.

Just two weeks earlier, Ms. Cockayne was determined to win the 18.12 Challenge in Sackets Harbor. The year before, she finished second, and the woman who took first in 2012 wasn’t running. The race was hers.

Despite her laser-like focus on the finish line, a battle for her very life was stirring in another part of her head. A blood clot was snaking its way into the left side of her brain.

“I knew something was wrong,” the Dexter resident said.

She couldn’t shake the nagging pain under her arms or the fact that her legs ached like a runner who is just starting to train. She ran, but finished a disappointing sixth place among women. The pain and pressure in her body continued to

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T WAS A SPECTACULAR Monday in late April, a kind of day that was finally worthy of celebration as a long, dark winter gave way to spring.

With the sun brightly shining in a brilliant blue sky above Boston, millions of eyes turned toward the birthplace of American Revolution where, for 118 years, residents have set the stage for athletes from across the globe to run the city’s renowned marathon.

The excitement and energy was palpable.

A city that just a year ago saw a beautiful spring day explode with terror was blooming with renewed vigor and confidence. For one north country woman, a different story of terror and triumph had taken stage. It was less than a year ago that Crystal L. Cockayne suffered a stroke while at her office early one morning. Just eight months since a blood vessel nearly ruptured in her brain, a stronger, more determined woman had regained her confidence and renewed vigor. On April 21, Crystal and the City of Boston were of one heart and mind, their terrors of the past year the cause for their triumphant returns on this day.

“The city’s huge, but the whole purpose on that day was to run or to cheer on those who were,” Ms. Cockayne said. She was running in the 10:30 a.m. wave.

On race day, in a city of roughly 640,000 people, Boston reveals a community that

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WELLNESS

Spring into a lasting habit Willingness to change is best step toward meeting goals

BY MICHELLE L. GRAHAM

SPRING ALWAYS MAKES ME THINK of all things new and bright again. I love the warmer, longer days and the beautiful sunshine. I feel like I shed a layer of skin this time of year and I begin to focus on all the positive things in life. I embrace change, the change in the season and adapting to things that change in my life.

It is not always easy to make positive behavior changes, but sometimes a new season can bring an ease and a willingness to put a great plan into action.

Clients often tell me that they want to lose weight or eat healthier. What I have discovered is that most people have the best intentions but do not always have a well thought out game plan that breeds success. In order to reach our goals we do not have to change everything, we simply just have to have a willingness to make a

can be something very simple and takes little time. We cannot change everything in one day so try to change just one thing at a time. Work on that goal for a couple of weeks or even a month. Small changes lead to big success and big rewards. Your goal can be to simply drink more water each day or to exercise more often or to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet. Develop a plan to implement change and steps to actually make it work and last. What will you have to do before you can make this behavior change or build this better habit? For example, if eating healthier is your goal, you will need to buy more nutritious foods to have in your home. Once again, planning breeds success. It sounds simple but it truly is a step-by-step process that leads you down the path to success.

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Keep focused on using simple tools that move you in the direction of being your best self and building success for your journey while developing some better habits along the way.

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change to move in the right direction.

We know that having a plan is crucial to reaching goals. I have said before that writing down short- and long-term goals is one key to lasting success. But embarking on the journey can be very daunting.

Keep focused on using simple tools that move you in the direction of being your best self and building success for your journey while developing some better habits along the way.

STEP ONE: Identify exactly what you want to change and when you will implement your plan. Examine what you will need to build a healthier habit. Remember that positive behavior change does not have to be overwhelming or complex. It

STEP TWO: Do whatever you can to improve your likelihood of success. Make this goal easy, so easy that you simply cannot fail. If you see that you can be successful in one way than you will have the courage to try something else and so on. Simplicity can breed success. The goal is to stick with it. Saying no is just not an option.

STEP THREE: Determine if there are any obstacles that might come up while you are trying to change or build a new healthier habit. Figure out what exactly is holding you back from being your healthiest yet. If you have a plan for how to deal with these little road blocks that might come up then your long-term success is

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WELLNESS, from page 26 more likely. A back-up plan on your road to success is never a bad idea, either.

The success comes with how you handle obstacles. Remember long-term change takes time and steady perseverance. No one time of slipping from your plan will ruin all of your positive efforts. It truly is how you react to a roadblock, an obstacle or a slip that really matters. Remember if at first you don’t succeed keep on trying.

STEP FOUR: Celebrate. Celebrate all your successes big or small as they all count toward building a better, healthier you. We often undermine our success and we don’t own it. Take pride in all that you do and all the changes that you make along your road to healthy living.

Enjoy the journey and celebrate every success along the way. Use a good plan to overcome an obstacle for times that you run into them. Life is one crazy journey and it’s how we live it that matters most. Be your best self, starting today. Spring into a new season with renewal and hope for change.

In spring all things are new and bright and anything is possible if you just try.

MICHELLE L. GRAHAM, MS, is wellness director for Watertown’s Downtown YMCA. Contact her at ymca_mgraham@yahoo.com. Her column appears in every issue.

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according to the Boston Athletic Association. This year, the association expanded build until she found herself on a hospital the field of runners to 36,000, giving many stretcher days later. who couldn’t finish last year because of “I was like a circus act,” she said. “A the bombings a second chance.

26-year-old isn’t supposed to have a stroke.”

To qualify, a runner must first complete a According to the National Stroke Asstandard marathon course that is certified by sociation, when a person has a stroke “out a national governing body affiliated with the of the blue” with no obvious risk factors, International Association of Athletics Federadoctors often check to see if it was caused tions, typically 18 months before Boston. by a “hole” in the heart called a patent Prospective women runners between the foramen ovale. ages of 18 and 34 About one in five must run a time Americans has of no more than the condition, but 3 hours and 35 many don’t realize minutes to quality it until a traumatic for Boston. Ms. — Crystal L. Cockayne on surviving a stroke and later running the Boston Marathon event like a stroke Cockayne crossed occurs. All people the finish line of are born with flap-like openings in their After all, what’s 8.08 more miles? the Philadelphia Marathon in 3 hours and hearts. But for most, the opening closes by With the Philadelphia Marathon set as a 24 minutes, with 11 minutes to spare. itself shortly after birth.

“I was amped,” she said. “I never actuqualifying race on Nov. 14, 2012, Ms. Cock In Ms. Cockayne’s case, the flap really thought I would qualify!” ayne began to see herself in Boston. mained open between the two upper cham She received notice of her acceptance The Boston Marathon is the world’s bers of her heart — the left and right atria. into the Boston Marathon on Sept. 14, the oldest annual marathon. Its first running The opening allowed a blood clot from one same day she was discharged from the was in April 1897. Today, it ranks as one hospital after surviving her stroke. part of her body to travel through the flap of the best-known road races, attracting “I don’t think I’ll ever be accused of and up into the left side of her brain, which an average 500,000 spectators each year, being the girl who cried wolf ever again,” caused her stroke. making it New England’s most widely she said.

Now 27, Ms. Cockayne started long-disviewed sporting event. It draws an On Oct. 6, doctors at St. Joseph’s Hospitance running two years ago after she experiaverage field of about 20,000 registered tal, Syracuse, successfully closed the hole enced a difficult breakup and moved back to participants, with 26,839 entrants in 2013, in Ms. Cockayne’s heart. But one thing weighed heavily on her mind: Would she be able to run again? Her doctor assured her that running was possible and even beneficial to her future heart health.

Yet, struck by the reality of what had happened, the ensuing anxiety and depression were crushing.

“You can watch a bone heal,” she said.

“But you can’t watch your heart or your brain heal.”

It was a long and arduous road, but healing came as Ms. Cockayne realized she couldn’t let the effects of her stroke consume her. She had to embrace running again because she was never more herself than when she was running.

She again set her sights on Boston.

Last November was her first attempt — post-stroke — at an easy, 2-mile run.

“I was terrified,” she said.

She noticed every little pain and ache with great angst. But by pushing herself, she found peace and calm in doing something normal again.

“I’m happy this has changed my perspective,” she said. “I’m so appreciative of everything now.”

For the next five months, her focus was on training for the iconic 26.2-mile race.

And although Ms. Cockayne’s heart was perfectly fine the day before the race, her immune system was not. Saturday night,

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she caught a terribly inconvenient cold.

“I was a mess,” she said.

Ms. Cockayne’s hotel room rapidly filled up with her spent tissues.

Her grandmother, Lorraine Chamberlin, extended customary grandmother-like concern. “I heard you were sick, sweetie. Why didn’t you just not run it?”

“Meme, you don’t not run Boston,” Ms. Cockayne laughed.

But she was in pretty rough shape on race day.

“My nose was bright red and I couldn’t breathe through my nostrils,” she said.

The young woman who survived a stroke only eight months prior joked that it was a cold that killed her on this race.

She shot off the starting line at an impressive 6:47-per-minute mile but later leveled off into a more relaxed pace by mile six to cross the finish line in less than four hours.

“I felt great the whole time except for the cold,” she joked.

Ms. Cockayne didn’t study the course details beforehand.

“I wanted the experience to be completely organic,” she said.

But she did know about the notorious Heartbreak Hill that comes at mile 23.

On the surface, it’s an entirely unremarkable hill that rolls under a residential stretch of Commonwealth Avenue in suburban Newton. But Heartbreak Hill has one outstanding feature — its location at mile 23 of the Boston Marathon at a slow and steady climb of 91 feet on a 3.3 percent incline. And at a point when a runner’s quads are already screaming, the heartbreak is acute.

So in the months leading up to the anticipated “heartbreak,” Ms. Cockayne included in her training routine runs up and down Watertown’s Coffeen Street Hill, between the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds and Interstate 81, pushing her speed with every pass. “I just about killed myself on it,” she joked.

She was ready when Boston’s Heartbreak came. In fact, when she passed the banner that exclaimed “The heartbreak is over,” she thought, “Really?”

“I didn’t feel that heartbroken,” she said.

That’s likely because Ms. Cockayne knows what it is to hit the wall and break through it. “You’re running against your own internal struggle,” she said.

And she would know — she has lived it.

“Runners are such an amazing community of people,” Ms.Cockayne said. “Even when there’s not a crowd, we’re still cheering each other on.”

The camaraderie and friendship is almost instant.

“The reason we race isn’t so much to beat each other, but to be with each other,”

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Left, Crystal L. Cockayne crosses the finish line of the 118th Boston Marathon on April 21.

Above, Ms. Cockayne shares a moment with Allison Smith, executive director of the Orange County, Calif.,-based Foundation for Neurosciences Stroke and Recovery, a nonprofit that helps people and families affected by neurological ailments. Ms. Cockayne raised more than $3,000 for the foundation and ran the marathon in its name. Right, Ms. Cockayne stretches after finishing the Boston Marathon with a time of 3:49:17.

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Christopher McDougall wrote in his national bestselling book, “Born to Run” in which he asserts that the secret to happiness is right at our feet, and that we are each born to run.

But runners still appreciate a boost to their confidence as the miles pile on. And in Boston, there’s rarely a lack of encouragement as wildly supportive crowds line the 26.2-mile stretch from Hopkington to the finish line near the John Hancock Tower in the city’s Copley Square.

Wellesley College is the halfway point of the marathon — a significant psychological mark for runners. Along that one-mile area alone, more than 2,000 signs and thousands of college students energize runners with kisses and screams of support.

“Crowd energy can change your race,” Ms. Cockayne said. “It can make or break you.”

Wellesley and its students are as much a feature of the race, if more beloved, than Heartbreak Hill. The so-called Wellesley Scream Tunnel is so loud that Ms. Cockayne could hear the girls from a mile away.

“They had signs saying kiss me this and kiss me that,” she said. “It was hilarious.”

Ms. Cockayne ran without the typical running gear — a watch or headphones.

She let her body tell her what speed felt good and right.

“I didn’t want to be so focused on running so hard that I missed out on what was going on around me,” she said. “The crowds were amazing.”

And her instantly recognizable neon orange and blue 2014 Boston Marathon jacket solicited scores of well-wishes and ’atta girls from what seemed like all of Boston.

“As soon as people saw my jacket, they

were yelling good luck and congratulations,” Ms. Cockayne said. “The outpouring of genuine support was unbelievable.

Volunteers and supporters were thanking us for running.”

Perhaps it was because the runners represented a new day in Boston.

A moment of reflection and remembrance at the starting line honored last year’s bombing victims, but it was coupled with a profound message of rebirth. Race organizers and city officials were careful to not let the events of April 22, 2013, trump the joy that the day brought to so many, especially the athletes.

“They balanced remembering last year with not overshadowing people running their own races,” Ms. Cockayne said.

Part of her race was to help a cause that provides support and encouragement to others who struggle with the emotional effects of neurological trauma as she did. Ms. Cockayne partnered with the Foundation for Neurosciences Stroke and Recovery, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of people and families affected by neurological ailments. Ms. Cockayne raised more than $3,000 for the foundation and ran the Boston Marathon in its name.

Allison Smith, executive director of the Orange County, Calif.,-based foundation, cheered Ms. Cockayne on at the finish line.

“Crystal is an inspiration,” said Ms. Smith, who was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder at age 13 and colon cancer at age 24. At 32, she was dealt yet another crippling blow when doctor’s told her she had Parkinson’s disease.

“Regardless of the odds, we refuse to let our struggles define us,” she said.

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Last month was her first visit to Boston, and Ms. Smith said it was an honor to be around such highly motivated and energized runners.

“It’s the same story,” she said. “We don’t let tragic events or struggles dictate our lives.”

At 2:30 p.m. on April 21, exhausted and elated, Ms. Cockayne had done it: survived a stroke, a challenging recovery and 26.2 miles; she had crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

“You would’ve thought I’d saved a burning orphanage,” Ms. Cockayne joked.

That day, she unleashed her inner hero.

Ms. Cockayne showed the world she was strong, but now, like the thousands of others who crossed the finish line last month, she was Boston Strong.

Her parents, Gary and Della Ramsdell, were beaming. She remembers her mother just repeating, “I’m so proud of you. I’m so proud of you.”

An entourage of six accompanied Ms. Cockayne to Boston. Her brother and biggest supporter, Alex Cockayne, boyfriend Ryan Heise, roommate Jamee Phillips and friend Sam Roukus joined her parents.

“My family and friends were amazing supports. They made everything about me,” she said. “Alex was the first person I hugged when I finished.”

Their group dynamic was great and lively. While she ran, they drank at the landmark Cheers bar on Beacon Street.

“They told me they were Cheers-ing to me,” she joked, but she wouldn’t trade time with them for the world.

“I still can’t believe I was running with all those amazing athletes,” Ms. Cockayne said.

She finds it surreal to put herself in the same category.

“I can run 26.2 miles, but it’s not until the last half mile that I actually convince

myself that I can do it,” she said.

Ms. Cockayne crossed the finish line in 3:49:17, besting her goal to run Boston in less than four hours.

“I don’t know what race I’ll run next, but I’m looking forward to getting back into a normal routine again,” she said.

For Ms. Cockayne, a normal routine typically includes a run to Sackets Harbor from Dexter, a light 10 miler. “I’d call a friend to drive me back,” she laughed.

But in the routine of life and of running, Ms. Cockayne has regained her sense of pride, hope and optimism for the future.

And to pay it forward, she has partnered

with the Jefferson County Stroke Foundation and the American Heart Association to raise heart health awareness.

“She will be our inspirational honoree at next year’s Heart Walk,” said Kristy Smorol, American Heart Association communications director. “She’s such an inspiration for running Boston after her stroke.”

The Heart Association will use proceeds from the annual Heart Walk, which thousands of north country residents completed just five days after this year’s Boston Marathon, for research, training, advocacy and education.

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No matter a native, a transplant, a seasonal resident or a year-rounder, there is an endless supply of fun to be found in the north country.

Here are some things to add to your bucket list.

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Relive the past — literally. Participate in a historical re-enactment during War of 1812 Weekend in Sackets Harbor, which was the U.S. Naval headquarters on the Great Lakes during the war. The village was the site of two battles during the war. The bicentennial of the war began in 2012 and runs through 2015, reflecting its 32-month length from June 18, 1812, to Feb. 18, 1815. When: Aug. 1-3, Where: Sackets Harbor. Contact the Sackets Harbor Battlefield Alliance for participation details. www.sacketsharbor battlefield.org.

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Raft some heavy water. The north country is home to miles of worldclass rapids. From Class III, to the

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Hunt on public land. A New York State hunting license and written permission or a permit from the state is required. Seasons are species and weapon specific, but include rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader and archery for animals that range from white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, waterfowl and small game. Additional regulations may apply. Check with your nearest Department of Environmental Conservation regional office for details. www.dec. ny.gov/outdoor.

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Become a 46er. It takes years and a lot of commitment to summit all 46 High Peaks of the Adirondacks, but there’s no harm in trying. Some of

the most accessible peaks are also fun day hikes, including Mts. Marcy, Cascade and Porter – two high peaks that share a trailhead – and Mt. Hurricane. When: Year-round. Where: Find a list of the Adirondack’s 46 High Peaks at www.adk46er. org, www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor.

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Enjoy maple syrup from its source.

Maple Weekend is an annual springtime event in late March that allows maple syrup producers to showcase their wares. Find a list of Maple Weekend participants at www.mapleweekend.com.

For a taste of history on this natural sweet treat, visit the American Maple Museum in Croghan, open from May to September, www.americanmaplemuseum.org.

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Discover the region’s waterfalls. Explore eight St. Lawrence County waterfalls on the Grasse River, most of which are easily accessible via day hikes.

Many waterfalls on the Grasse are located along various tracts of state land in St. Lawrence County, just south of Canton.

Visit www.nnywaterfalls.com for information about each of the Grasse River falls and other waterfalls throughout Northern New York. Detailed maps and information at www.northcountryguide.com.

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Dive a shipwreck. You can learn to SCUBA dive pretty much anywhere, but not every diver has the opportunity to explore shipwrecks without traveling somewhere far from home. Beginners start with The Islander, a popular St. Lawrence River dive off the shore of Alexandria Bay. Where: Multiple locations in the Thousand Islands and Lake Ontario, including many on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail. www.1000islands.com, www. seawaytrail.com/dive.

highest challenge, Class V, you can hitch a ride with a professional rafting guide and take the water adventure of your life down the Black, Moose, Oswegatchie or St. Regis rivers. When: Spring through early fall, by appointment. A few Northern New York pro rafting outlets include Adirondack River Outfitters, Hudson River Rafting, and White Water Challengers. www.aroadventures.com, www.hudsonriverrafting.com, www. whitewaterchallengers.com.

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Accept the Black River Challenge.

The Black River Challenge is an annual 23-mile race for kayakers, canoeists and, for the first time this year, stand-up paddle boarders, on the Black River. This section of the Black River provides a course with fast current, minor hazards, and no carries. When: Annually in June. This year’s race is June 29, 2014. Where: Race begins in Glenfield at the DEC boat launch and ends at the state boat launch Castorland.

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mark at the DEC boat launch at Beaches Landing. To register, contact the Lewis County Chamber Office at 376-2213, www.lewiscountychamber.org.

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Visit historic McConnell’s Windmill.

McConnell’s Windmill is the only windmill on the American side of the St. Lawrence River Valley, and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

The park that surrounds the windmill is also a local favorite for watching fireworks during Morristown’s July Fourth celebra-

tion. www.northcountryguide.com.

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Thousand Islands lighthouses.

Lake Ontario between the Thousand Islands and Kingston, Ont., is home to several lighthouses that have helped to guide ships on the lake and river since the early 1800s. Tibbetts Point Lighthouse in Cape Vincent and Rock Island State Park in Clayton on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario are accessible to the public and available for year-round viewing. Tours, weddings

and other event opportunities are available during the summer months. www. nysparks.com, www.capevincent.org.

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Jam out. Northern New York teems with music festivals and performances from May to October. A few of the most popular musical events include the annual moe.down at the Snow Ridge Ski Resort in Turin and Crane School of Music’s free performances and its nationally televised annual Crane Candlelight Concerts during the Christmas season. Other shows include weekly concerts on the Sackets Harbor Battlefield from June to late August, and the DPAO concert series, the annual signature fundraiser for Watertown’s Disabled Persons Action Organization. Dates vary. Concert listings and more information at www.dpao.org, www.potsdam. edu and www.moe.org.

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Express yourself. Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties are home to several highly active arts organizations. Most organizations offer classes that range from beginner painting and sculpting to writing groups and social art classes. Dates and programs vary. Learn more at www.nny art.org, www.slcartscouncil.org, www.tauny.org, www.tiartscenter.org.

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Catch agriculture history in action. County fairs in Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis counties are the longest-running in the country. At 197 years and counting, the Jefferson County Fair is the longest-running in the country. At 194 years Lewis and St. Lawrence are not far behind. Jefferson County Fair: July 8-13, Watertown; St. Lawrence County Fair: July 29-Aug. 3, Gouverneur; Lewis County Fair: July 15-19, Lowville. Admission prices range from free to $30 for an all-day ride pass. www.jeffcofair.org, www.gouverneurfair.net, www.lewiscountyfair.org.

to benefit the Thousand Islands Museum.

When: July 18. Where: Coyote Moon Vineyards, 17371 County Route 3. Info: www. timuseum.org, www.coyotemoonvineyards.com. Other opportunities include River Hospital’s annual “A Day with a Fishing Guide,” held in May, and Samaritan Medical Center Foundation’s annual Thousand Islands Golf Classic in June.

Meanwhile, bullheads are typically in season in the springtime and can be found on the menus of many local restaurants. heck your local fire department, church or farmer’s market for chicken barbecue fundraisers throughout the year. The Jefferson County Bulk Milk CoOp, or “The Cheese Store,” on Route 3 in the Town of Hounsfield, hosts a weekly chicken barbecue.

Feast on north country food fests. Communities around the tri-county region host food festivals to showcase their local fare, including the Adams Cheese Festival, Lowville’s Cream Cheese Festival (which boasts the Guinness World Record for largest cheesecake), and Clayton’s annual Food & Wine Festival. Cheddar Cheese Festival, Adams, July 12, www.cheddarcheesefestival.com; Cream Cheese Festival, Lowville, late September, www.creamcheesefestival.com; Food & Wine Festival, Clayton, June 14-15, www.1000islands-clayton.com.

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Hike and explore the Tug Hill Plateau. Whetstone Gulf is composed of more than 2,400 undeveloped acres, situated around a

three-mile long gorge cut into the eastern edge of the plateau, and is said to be one of the most spectacular scenic vistas east of the Rocky Mountains. A 500-acre reservoir is also stocked with tiger muskies and largemouth bass. Hiking boots and fishing pole are a must. Whetstone details at: www.nysparks.com, www. adirondackstughill.com.

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Park hop. There are dozens of state-owned parks across Northern New York thanks to natural wonders like Lake Ontario, the Black River and the Tug Hill Plateau. State parks offer countless opportunities to explore the natural environment, escape the everyday grind, and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails and campsites abound. Find details on all regions of Northern New York at www.nysparks.com.

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Spend “A day with your soldiers” at Fort Drum. Walk in a soldier’s boots and learn how they train and live. Hosted by the Northern New York-Fort Drum Chapter of AUSA, program content varies. Information, itinerary and travel arrangements at www.oneausa.org.

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Ride and rail. Paddle the Middle Branch of the Moose River from Tickner’s dock in Old Forge to its private whistle stop along the historic Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Yes, you and your boat travel back to town via this vintage train. Prices and schedules at www.ticknerscanoe.com.

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Indulge in quintessential Northern New York food favorites. Thousand Islands shore dinners (complete with Thousand Islands dressing), bullheads, chicken barbecue, cheese curd and Croghan bologna. Several local organizations offer traditional shore dinners as part of fundraisers, including the 4th Annual Community Shore Dinner,

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Take a breathtaking fall foliage train tour. Embrace the wonders of nature and the change of season when you ride the Fall Foliage Train, departs from Saranac Lake and Lake Placid aboard the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Departure dates, times and locations at www.adirondackrr.com.

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Ride aboard the Miss T.I. Experience the beauty and power of classic wooden boats at the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton.

The Miss Thousand Islands II is available seven days a week, every hour, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., for a thrilling 45-minute run through the islands. www.abm.org.

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The puck drops here. See an NCAA Division I men’s hockey game between St.

Lawrence and Clarkson universities.

Experience one of the greatest frozen rivalries in college men’s hockey. The season runs from October to March and games are played at either Appleton Arena in Canton or at Cheel Arena in Potsdam. Schedules and ticket prices at www.saintsathletics.com and www. clarksonathletics.com.

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Act in a play. Join a community theater troupe and release your inner thespian. The Little Theatre of Watertown is the oldest continuous running community theater troupe in New York. To get involved, visit www.littletheatrewatertown.com.

Watertown Lyric Theater is a community-minded musical theater organization that produces shows like The Sound of Music, Oliver and Spamalot. Proceeds

from ticket sales fund the Watertown Lyric Theater Scholarship Foundation to support music and performing arts in the north country. To get involved, visit www.watertownlyrictheater.org

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Fly-fish the Salmon River. The Salmon River offers some of the finest sport fishing in the country. There are two catch-and-release fly-fishing only areas. Conventional flyfishing equipment is required. The area above the County Route 52 bridge in Altmar is open from May 15 to Sept. 15. The upper section is adjacent to County Route 22 above the Salmon River Hatchery and is open April 1 to Nov. 30. Contact River Run Outfitters, a New York State guide service, for a fly-fishing experience that offers a no fish, no pay guarantee. Book an outing at www.riverruntroutfitters.com.

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Unleash the Ironman within.

Compete in the Henderson Harbor Triathlon Olympic/ Sprint. This triathlon has become the primo athletic event for athletes from across the north country, the state and southeastern Ontario. The Olympic event consists of a 1.5k swim, 40k bike, and 10k run. The sprint event consists of a 0.75k swim, 20k bike, and 5k run. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Home of Jefferson County and Credo Community Center for the Treatment of Addictions. When: Saturday, July 12, 6:30-7:45 a.m. race day registration; Olympic event starts at 8:30 a.m., Sprint at 9 a.m. Where: Henderson Harbor Boat Launch, County Route 178, www.hendersonharbortriathlon.com.

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Test your strength in the Strongest Warrior Competition. Hosted by the Fort Drum Chapter of the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division. Event includes a keg toss, sled drag, prowler push and a carry medley. When: June 7.

Where: Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, 600 William T. Field Drive, Watertown. Cost: $40 in advance; $50 on event day. Information and to register: www.strongest warriorcompetition.com.

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Take a ride by sleigh or horseback. Enjoy a guided horseback ride at Still Meadow Ranch’s Park’s Breezy Knoll, a beautiful Standard-bred farm outside of Lowville

on Route 26. Ride miles of new trails that wind through gently rolling meadows and forests with amazing views of the Adirondacks and the Black River Valley.

Basic rides include a mini lesson and a one-hour outing. Reservations, information at www.stillmeadowranch.com.

Cut your own tree and make a memory at G.L.D. Christmas Tree Farm in Copenhagen. Meet Clydesdale teams Don and Sam or May and Dee and let them take you on a sleigh ride through Tug Hill’s winter wonderland. Where: 1628 Hayes Road, www.facebook.com/gldchristmastreefarm.

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Become a friend of River Hospital and brave a polar bear dip. This annual frigid plunge in the St. Lawrence River benefits River Hospital Foundation. When: Late February. Where: Bonnie Castle Resort and Marina, Alexandria Bay. Cost: Taxdeductible registration fee $100-plus.

Prizes honor best “dip” technique and best costume. Get creative and go wild

A century of service to the north country

with costuming. Judges will take bribes. www.riverhospitalfoundation.org.

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Run the 18.12 Challenge.

Sackets Harbor was not only the site of two land and naval battles during the War of 1812, but it’s now the finish line for the annual 18.12 Challenge & Half Marathon. When: Sunday, Aug. 21, 7 a.m. Where: Stars at Immaculate Heart Central School, 1316 Ives St., Watertown. Details and registration at www.1812challenge.com.

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Experience Woodsmen’s Field Days. Since its founding in 1948, Woodsmen’s Field Days has developed into one of the predominant lumberjack contests in the country.

Enjoy a variety of festivities like a beard contest, tug-of-war and greased pole competitions, parade, lumber Jack & Jill championship and a Miss Forest Queen Pageant. When: Aug. 15-17, Where: Oneida County Fairgrounds, Route 294, Boonville.

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Pedal power. Ride in two nations and cross the St. Lawrence River by bike just north of Lake Ontario. You’ll enjoy two ferry crossings and a roughly six-mile bike ride across some beautiful countryside on Ontario’s Wolfe Island on this trek from Cape Vincent to Kingston, Ont. A map of the Wolfe Island bike route and ride suggestions are provided by the Wolfe Island Business and Tourism Association at www.wolfeisland.com/mtarchives. Bike the Olympic Trail. It runs east and west for 170 miles from Lake Champlain to Lake Ontario while passing through the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Park in Northern New York. Plan your trip at www.adirondackscenicbyways.org/byway/olympic-trail. For a complete list of bike routes throughout the north country, visit www.bikethebyways.org.

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Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors and $7 children. www.starinfo.com/woodsmen.

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Sail Lake Ontario. For a sailing charter opportunity that lets you get out on the water and experience the joy of sailing, check out SAIL Ontario at www.sail-ontario. com. Tuesday evenings are “Learn to sail and row” nights at Clayton’s Antique Boat Museum. The museum offers a fleet of small sailboats and a livery stocked with St. Lawrence skiffs on which to learn. Free and open to the public. Visit www.abm. org or call 686-4104 to learn more.

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Visit the boyhood home of Almanzo Wilder. The Almanzo & Laura Ingalls Wilder Association has developed the Wilder Homestead into an interactive educational center, museum and working farm as it was during the time of Almanzo Wilder’s childhood. When: Opens for the season at the end of May. Where: 177 Stacy Road, Malone. Cost: $8 adults, $7.50 seniors, $4.50 children. Admission includes a

guided tour of the restored farmhouse, reconstructed barns and museum. www.almanzowilderfarm.com.

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Go wild at the Wild Center and the Adirondack Museum.

With Blue Mountain rising behind it and Blue Mountain Lake sparkling below, the Adirondack Museum’s vast campus features displays in 22 modern exhibition galleries and historic buildings, each telling a unique story of the Adirondacks and its people. When: May through October. Where: Routes 28N and 30, Blue Mountain Lake, www.adkmuseum.org.

Cost: $18 adults, $16 seniors, $12 teens ages 13 to 17, $6 youth ages 6 to 12.

The award-winning Wild Center houses live exhibits and multimedia shows. Explore its 31-acre campus on marked trails.

The museum offers documentary films, hands-on activities and hundreds of live animals from rare, native trout, to porcupines and hawks. When: Memorial Day through Labor Day. Where: 45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake, www.wildcenter.org.

Cost: $17 adults, $15 seniors, $10 children.

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Explore wildlife preserves.

The Thousand Islands Land Trust protects more than 8,200 acres of land that stretches from Grenadier Island off the shore of Cape Vincent north to Morristown. This includes eight main preserve sites and more than 40 miles of trails that are open to the public, year-round. www.tilandtrust.org.

Located on the St. Lawrence River plain in northern Jefferson and southern St. Lawrence counties, The Indian River Lakes system includes 18 natural lakes.

Seventy-five miles of the Indian River is readily accessible to canoes and fishing is good throughout its length. Five miles of trails are open to the public on the Grand Lake Reserve. Download a trail guide at www. indianriverlakes.org.

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Race with the wind. A 46-mile gravel grinder endurance race and 10-mile fun race. This is not an easy course. It features rugged, varied terrain with ups and downs throughout the route. Cross bikes should be prepared with heavy off road tubes and tires. This is a race of character, Tug

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Hill character. Where: Maple Ridge Wind Farm Visitor Center, Lowville. When: Saturday, Aug. 16. Information and to register: www.lewiscountychamber.org.

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Paddle the Black Moose Kayak Event. Lyons Falls is a small village in Lewis County that boasts some of the best whitewater kayaking in the Northeast. The mighty Moose River offers miles of whitewater, ranging in difficulty from class II to class V. Come paddle, watch, camp, and take in familyfun festivities. When: Annually in midMay. Where: Riverside Park, Lyons Falls. www.facebook.com/blackmoosekayakevent

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Fiddler’s Hall of Fame. Enjoy free Sunday afternoon concerts each week in the Fiddlers’ Pavilion at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum, Osceola.

When: May through September. Where: 1121 Comins Road, Osceola. Concert and museum details at www.nysotfa.com.

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Experience the Mennonite Heritage Farm and Zwagzigstein Festival. Enjoy live animals, wagon rides, historic farm tours, a flea market, hayfork demonstrations, woodworking, bread- and sauerkrautmaking. What: 24th Annual Zwanzigstein Fest. When: July 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: 8778 Erie Canal Road, Croghan, www.mennoniteheritagefarm.com.

Theme: “Life in the ‘Howling Wilderness’ of the Early 1800s” Cost: $5 adults, free for children 18 and younger.

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Harness the wind. A weekend of old-fashioned fun during the Maple Ridge Kite Festival.

This free, two-day event at the Maple Ridge Center in Lowville is held each October and includes air show demonstrations, a candy drop, and interactive kite-flying and kite-making workshops.

Where: 7421 East Road, Lowville. Information: 376-2640 or www.nyke.org.

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Experience Native American culture at the Akwesasne Cultural Center. Museum exhibits present Mohawk culture from the perspective of the Mohawk people of Akwesasne. The collection at the Akwesasne Museum includes more than 2,000 photographic objects and 700-plus ethnographic objects. Where: 321 State Route 37, Hogansburg, www.akwesasneculturalcenter.org. Call (518) 358-2240 to book a guided tour.

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Get hands-on with north country agriculture. Agritourism is a leading industry in the north country. A plethora of wineries, distilleries, farm stands, farmer’s markets and farm-stay vacations offer many opportunities to taste and see the goodness local agriculture. Enjoy a farm-stay vacation at Country Cousin’s Farm and experience the down-home goodness of country living. Relax in a private cabin or help in the barn on this working farm.

Where: 29415 Fults Road, Evans Mills, www.countrycousinsfarm.com. Visit www.agvisit.com for information on other agri-tourism opportunities.

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Connect with Amish culture.

An encounter with horsedrawn black buggies of the Amish as well as farm stands that sell maple syrup, produce, baked goods, handmade quilts, aprons, baskets, and

furniture is likely on many rural north country roads. The first floor of Pickens General Store in downtown Heuvelton is stocked with Amish handcrafted goods.

Here, you’ll find baskets of all types and sizes, quilts, wall hangings, aprons, pot holders, furniture, including chairs, tables, and beds as well as non-electrical items the Amish use in everyday life, such as hand-cranked grinders and mixers. When: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; closed Sundays. Online: www. pickensgeneral.org.

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Live like a king or queen for the night at Singer Castle.

Stay in the castle’s exquisite royal suite and make this 28-room castle and seven-acre island yours for the evening. Package includes a private tour, accommodations, and catered dinner and breakfast. A shuttle service is available from Schermerhorn Harbor to and from the island, or you are welcome to dock your own boat at Dark Island during your stay. Call (877) 327-5475 for information and availability. www. singercastle.com/start.

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Explore the engineering marvel of the St. Lawrence Seaway. The Seaway Visitors’ Center at the Eisenhower Lock provides tourists and ship watchers an observation deck to view commercial vessels and cruise ships from around the world as they transit the lock. Where: The road to the center is opposite St. Lawrence Centre Mall’s main entrance on Route 37, Massena. The visitors’ center entrance is 1.5 miles on the right. When: Open daily

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Visit the Old West at the Frederic Remington Museum. The museum houses a comprehensive collection of original Remington paintings, sketches and sculptures, as well as a broad array of personal effects and correspondence that serve to bring the artist and his vision to life. Where: 303 Washington

St., Ogdensburg, www.frederic remington.org. When: May 15 through Oct. 15.

Cost: $9 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for children 15 and younger.

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spring through Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. www.greatlakes-seaway.com

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Compete in an ice fishing derby. Ice fishing can add many months to your enjoyment of fishing. Find tips and tricks for getting geared up at www.blacklakeny. com. The following towns are just a few that hold ice-fishing derbies each winter: Black Lake, www.blfga.org; Clayton, www.1000islands-clayton.com; Chaumont, www.chaumonthardware.net; Three Mile Bay, www.chaumontchamber.

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Run in a snowshoe race.

Winona Forest’s more than 50 miles of scenic wooded and groomed trails are a favorite with snowshoe enthusiasts of all levels. With an average of 250 to 300 inches of annual lake effect snow, Winona’s premier, pristine trails and forests make it ideal for snowshoeing. The annual Stone Wall 5k snowshoe race takes place in midJanuary. For trail recommendations,

conditions and race information, email snowshoerace@gmail.com or check the Winona Forest Recreation Association at www.winonaforest.com/snowshoeing.

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Go Orange under the Dome and catch an ACC men’s basketball game at Syracuse University. The Carrier Dome is a 49,262seat sports stadium on the SU campus.

It is the only domed stadium in the Northeast and the largest structure of its kind on a college campus in the country.

Reserved season tickets offer the best seats in the house. Box office: 443-2121, www. carrierdome.com.

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Experience Independence Day, north country style.

Enjoy the most spectacular fireworks display with the most incredible backdrop. Fireworks set off from Boldt Castle reflect off the St. Lawrence River and make for a memorable Independence Day. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Where: Alexandria Bay, Friday, July 4, www.alexbay.org. Full list of fireworks shows throughout NNY at www. nnyliving.com.

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Explore a world beneath your feet at Natural Stone Bridge and Caves. Some of the oldest rock in North America and the largest marble cave entrance in the east are right here in the Adirondacks. Take a selfguided exploration tour, an adventure or Saturday evening moonlight tour.

Where: 535 Stone Bridge Road, Pottersville, www.stonebridgeandcaves.com.

Organized by, and to benefit, the USO Fort Drum and Carthage Area Hospital to further help support our military service members and their families.

Hourly Big Bass Tournament July 26th, 2014

(BBQ Dinner Party the night before)

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FASHION

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C. Brunet dressed with many styles at the Clayton boutique Hilda’s the Next Generation. Her outfit began with pull-on navy ankle pants by Euro, a division of Ethyl Jeans and a white blazer jacket by Keren Hart, layered with a red tank top and cayenne-colored infinity scarf, accessorized with a flashy red rub-

ber watch and nautical-themed bracelet. Her canvas striped boat shoes are Sketchers. Mixing the sporting spirit with attitude and style, C. Brunet wears an Erin London front zip jacket blazer with Tribal Capri-leggings. (Flatten-It control top leggings). Flip-flops by Sketchers with simple Raffia Bag.

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EVERY DAY IS A FASHION SHOW and the world is your runway.

The spring and summer seasons bring many new trends and must-haves but individual style is unique. For some, shopping can be painfully discouraging and overwhelming as they try to keep pace with emerging trends. Here are some looks and favorites of fashion bloggers and local businesses.

2014 THEMES

Who hasn’t dreamed of a fashion stylist using the terms casual, comfy and earth-friendly? Our dreams may have come true as designers inject a high-fashion attitude into sportswear separates.

Keep your style and fashion casual but add some color, accessories and spunk.

MUST-HAVES

Statement blazers: After a long winter we are ready to shed the down jacket.

Transform any outfit for the office or weekend on the town with a basic blazer.

Keep it simple and classy with a black blazer or jazz up a pair of jeans with a bold, colorful blazer.

Casual Dresses: A-line, maxi, stretchjersey, sun, cape, denim, T-shirt dresses.

These styles are all the rage but scream comfort. Dresses are such an essential piece of a person’s wardrobe and can be made to make a simple fashion statement more bold and beautiful. The versatile

PANTONE 2014 SPRING FASHION COLORS PLACID BLUE

FREESIA

VIOLET TULIP

CAYENNE

HEMLOCK

CELOSIA ORANGE

PALOMA

RADIANT ORCHID

SAND

DAZZLING BLUE

CAYENNE — heat up your neutrals with this sharp, sizzling red FREESIA — add a little sun to your style with this blazing yellow CELOSIA ORANGE — peach meets mellow-yellow RADIANT ORCHID — the most versatile of all the purple hues DAZZLING BLUE — radiates brightly with the aquatic theme for 2014 n LYNN M. PIETROSKI is president and CEO of the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce. In her free time, she is a freelance writer and photographer. She lives in Sackets Harbor with her husband,Troy, and 15-month-old golden lab, Bleu. Contact her at lpietroski@watertownny.com.

and beautiful caftan dress, which is comfortable, can be worn to the beach or to a night out with friends.

Shorts or Capris: Although some women choose one or the other, a classic pair of shorts is a necessity. Capri’s and shorts can be transformed from a professional office look to a waterside get-together.

Stripes: Anything with stripes is a must.

Why elaborate? Go out and buy something.

Something floral: Abstract or botanical.

You pick.

Denim: Your decision—boyfriend distressed jeans, skinny jeans, or a plain dark denim.

To most, shopping and fashion is a hobby. Martha Walti, owner of the Clayton boutique Hilda’s the Next Generation, possesses the pizzazz and eye for the fashion conscious of the river.

From head to toe, Hilda’s offers a wide array of options to suit your every need.

Looks of the season include accessories such as handbags, sunglasses and an abundance of trendy jewelry.

Boutique shopping makes fashion and style so individualized and Clayton has many boutiques; some have been around for decades while others will pop trends into your summer wardrobe.

This isn’t an ordinary summer and, after a long winter, you must be ready for a bold, fresh new look. Indeed, this year’s spring and summer fashions will empower you to look, feel and be your best.

PLACID BLUE — depicts a natural and tranquil sense of calm VIOLET TULIP — a vintage purple HEMLOCK — a summery earth-tone green SAND — lightly toasted neutral reminding us of the beach and carefree demeanor of summer months PALOMA — neutral gray with a distinction of its own

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TODAY’S GARDENER

Try white vinegar as an alternative to herbicides

BY BRIAN HALLETT

YOU’D BE HARD-PRESSED TO FIND a single person in the north country who would not agree that we just weathered a really rough winter. As you venture into your garden on some of the beautiful days that spring gifts us, the yard work can be a little overwhelming. Some early garden season cleanup tasks are sure things this time of year.

Trees took the biggest hit from the snow and ice this past winter. As the weather warms, go ahead and remove burlap from trees and shrubs. Prune away winterkilled branches to make room for new growth. Rake leaves and debris off your garden, cut back spent perennials three to four inches from the crown and pull up

water away from the trunk. Leave the pruning of large trees to qualified tree care professionals who have the proper equipment. Consider the natural form of trees and shrubs whenever possible and avoid cutting off branches with buds on flowering shrubs or trees or you may end up not having flowers this season.

Avoid using hedge trimmers as they cut indiscriminately and shred the tree bark.

A good pair of hand-held pruning shears is probably one of the most important tools. Cuts up to 3/4 inches in diameter may be made with a pair of clean, sharp hand pruners. Dip the blades in rubbing alcohol to clean. Small electric chainsaws are available for use on larger branches.

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As you clean away debris from garden beds, weeds are often the first plants to emerge. What are your weeds telling you about the quality of your garden soil?

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old annuals if you didn’t get around to it last fall. Finally, visit your local garden center to see what’s new for the coming gardening season.

Pruning broken and bent branches is a necessity this year. Remove dead or dying branches injured by disease, insect infestation, animals, storms, or old man winter.

When you prune, make a clean, 45-degree angled cut without tearing the bark. I do not recommend paints and seals since they tend to trap moisture and insects. Let the tree or shrub heal itself.

The 45-degree angled cut should shed

Operators must wear protective clothing and exercise caution when using them.

Never use chainsaws to reach above your shoulders, or when you are on a ladder.

It’s easy to get caught up in feeling like you have to get it done but, any equipment you are uncomfortable using should be left to an experienced person.

As you clean away debris from garden beds, weeds are often the first plants to emerge. What are your weeds telling you about the quality of your garden soil? Before you apply a couple of inches of fresh mulch, take a moment to identify the

the cultivar, flower colors include white, purples, pink and dark blues. Angelonia needs to be routinely fertilized but is relatively problem-free in the home garden.

I have found that a routine of bi-weekly fertilizing works best for all my containers and window boxes. Fertilize bi-monthly with a premixed or concentrated water-soluble blend. Mix one teaspoon of concentrated fertilizer into a one-gallon container of water. Pour the fertilizer solution around the plant’s foliage and saturate the roots.

I do this in the evening or early morning and I take care to not get the mixture on

the leaves. The fertilizer mixture itself will not hurt the leaves. The problem, however, comes if you water with fertilizer during the heat of day and the sun evaporates the water. This can actually burn the leaves of any plant. This simple routine will reward you with beautiful window boxes, containers and bedding plants throughout the gardening season.

Enjoy clean up, pruning, and spring gardening.

BRIAN HALLETT is an art teacher at South Jefferson Central School in Adams. His family owns Halletts’ Florist and Greenhouse in Adams, which celebrated 30 years in business last season.

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weeds in your garden. These opportunistic plants common to Northern New York pop up when a specific growing condition exists. Use them as a guide to fix the state of your garden soil.

Common plantain grows in wet or slow draining soil. Reduce watering or regrade by adding some sand or pea gravel for belter drainage.

White clover indicates low soil fertility.

Run a soil test and apply organic fertilizer and compost as recommended.

Creeping Charlie grows in shade areas.

It has a pretty blue flower, but will choke out ornamental plants. Consider changing to more shade-tolerant plants such as hosta, ferns, astilbe and shade annuals like coleus, begonias and potatoe vine.

Knotweed grows in compacted soil.

You can aerate the soil with a hoe or rototiller and amend the soil with peat moss, compost and/or sand.

I like to keep my gardens as organic as possible. I use white vinegar rather than herbicides to kill weeds. It is cheap, easy to use, and can be safely stored in your garden shed. I use an inexpensive pumpsprayer to apply vinegar. Because vinegar is an acid, I always rinse the sprayer after use, to keep metal parts from corroding. I’ve found that vinegar works best if sprayed on warm, sunny days. White vinegar is not selective, it can potentially harm plants you wish to keep should you accidentally spray them.Will vinegar kill every weed it touches? That I cannot say.

I only know that it has kept my gardens free of unwanted growth.

Annual weeds are killed instantly, because they cannot survive without their foliage. Perennial-type weeds need repeated spraying until their roots give up. Some sunny day, I hope you’ll give vinegar a try. Maybe it will prove to be an eco-friendly weed-killer for you, too.

A bedding plant I like for this summer season is Angelonia (angelonia angustifolia), also called summer snapdragon.

Several years ago, I first saw this dark blue beauty on a garden tour in Cape Cod growing between a stone wall and an asphalt sidewalk — the proverbial rock and a hard place. I have been growing this hardy annual with success for a couple of seasons. Angelonia has a clumping, upright habit and averages eight to 10 inches in a container and up to two-feet tall and one-foot wide planted in the ground. This full sun plant has small, double-lipped flowers that line tall spikes. Depending on

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FOOD

Time to open the lid on your grill and move the kitchen outdoors n Spice up your backyard barbecue with simple seasonings

BY BOO WELLS

turns from black to glowing red and then powdery gray, followed by the sound of sizzling meat and the taste of char and smoke.

Move the cooking outdoors and watch as family and guests gravitate out of the kitchen. A glamorous outdoor kitchen is not necessary to enjoy cooking under the stars. A grill, lump charcoal or propane, a few simple tools — a good chef’s knife, a grill brush,

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Grilled food just tastes better than food cooked under a roof and it’s so much more fun to eat.

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HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED HOW THE KITCHEN BECOMES the center of every party? It doesn’t matter how large your house is, or how well you have arranged your furniture to accommodate guests. It doesn’t matter if you have the greatest great room of them all. And it doesn’t matter how small your kitchen is or if there happens to be a caterer and her staff trying to work, people are always drawn to the kitchen.

When I was growing up, my parents hosted an annual Christmas cocktail party. At least 200 people attended every year and it was a mob scene of black velveteen and Christmas taffeta. My mother would serve gallons of her minestrone soup, carved ham and turkey cocktail sandwiches, smoked salmon, pate and water crackers, fancy cheeses and cured meats. The house would be jam-packed with people, most of whom would gravitated to the kitchen. Guests would bring their musical instruments and sing carols around the kitchen table. The staff with their trays of hors d’oeuvres and champagne was left to dodge the musicians and their followers as they passed in and out of the kitchen.

When the weather finally improves in Northern New York and al-fresco dining becomes possible again, why not let the grill replace the stove and the patio replace the kitchen. Nothing says “relax” like dinner cooked on the grill. The sight of lump charcoal as it

a side towel, tongs and a metal spatula, cooking spray or olive oil, a small work space, and some seasoning rubs.

Grilling doesn’t always have to mean hamburgers and hot dogs.

Grilled vegetables taste amazing — even children who don’t like to eat vegetables like them when they are served right off the grill. I have friends who make pizza every Friday night on their grill, and other friends who make macaroni and cheese on their Big Green Egg, the coolest of the cool grills on the market today.

The current favorite in our house is grilled fish tacos. Mild white fish, like Tilapia, rubbed with a slightly spicy seasoning mix and quickly grilled, served with cilantro-sour cream, salsa and chopped lettuce in a warm tortilla. This is a super-fast and delicious grilled dinner — add some grilled vegetables to the plate and you are good to go.

Grilled food just tastes better than food cooked under a roof and it’s so much more fun to eat. So crank up the tunes, clear off the picnic table and watch as your friends and family leave the kitchen to join the action at the grill. Not to mention the ease of cleanup — turn off the heat and shut the lid, no pots or pans to wash and more time to socialize. Food is love.

BOO WELLS is chef and owner of the Farm House Kitchen, a catering company and cooking school in Sackets Harbor. Contact her at sacketsfarm housekitchen@gmail.com or visit www.thefarmhousekitchen.com.

JUSTIN SORENSEN | NNY LIVING

Tandoori chicken seasoning INGREDIENTS 1 Tablespoon ground ginger 1 Tablespoon ground cumin 1 Tablespoon ground coriander 1 Tablespoon paprika 1 Tablespoon turmeric 1 Tablespoon cayenne pepper ½ Tablespoon kosher salt INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.

Farm House Kitchen fish taco seasoning INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin 2 Tablespoons granulated garlic ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.

Farm House Kitchen coarse BBQ rub INGREDIENTS ¼ cup coarse black pepper ¼ cup smoked paprika 2 Tablespoons granulated garlic 1 Tablespoon dry mustard 1 Tablespoon whole celery seed 1 Tablespoon brown suagar 2 teaspoons kosher salt INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.

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HISTORY

Called to do ‘what is good’ North country-born philanthropist, politician made mark in Minnesota

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BY LENKA WALLDROFF

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THERE MUST BE SOMETHING in the water. Over the course of its 200-year history, Jefferson County has produced an astonishing number of famous, and sometimes infamous, people.

Nationally recognized writers, artists, businessmen, politicians, and inventors have called the north country home.

In addition to people who have contributed to art, music, science, and industry, our little corner of New York has produced, and continues to produce, another group in astonishing number: philanthropists.

In his letter to the Galatians, Saint Paul urges them not to “get tired of doing what is good … whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone ...” It seems that many north country residents have taken that sentiment to heart, impacting not only the United States, but the world in a staggeringly positive way.

Though perhaps less well known than other Jefferson County-born philanthropists, William Eustis was nonetheless just as altruistic, seeking to help leave the world a little better than he had found it.

William Henry Eustis was born in the Jefferson County hamlet of Oxbow, July 17, 1845. He was the second of 12 children. His father, Tobias Eustis, was a wheelwright and moved his young family to the St. Lawrence County town of Hammond when William was just a year old. There, Tobias opened a shop repairing and building wheels for wagons and carriages in addition to

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William Henry Eustis was born in the Jefferson County hamlet of Oxbow in 1845. After overcoming serious health issues as a young boy, he earned a law degree before moving west to Minnesota. There, he entered politics and was elected mayor of Minneapolis and later ran for governor. He never forgot his humble north country roots and generously supported children’s causes.

operating a small family farm.

Young William grew to be a strong, sturdy man and worked with his father on the farm. He took his first incomeearning job at age 13, working at a Hammond tannery. His job allotted him some free time, which he spent reading and studying anything he could find on the career of Abraham Lincoln, secretly dreaming of one day becoming a great orator and lawyer himself.

At 15, William suffered an accident that would shape his destiny. While carrying water from the family’s house to the barn, he slipped and fell.

Though he did not feel any pain, he was unable to stand back up or walk and had to be carried back into the house.

His family was too poor to afford a doctor and had to make due with folk remedies and advice from neighbors. At length, they were finally able to call in a local horse doctor who looked at William’s injury but couldn’t do much for the young man. No one could diagnose the disease or find a treatment that would help cure him. William would spend the next year bedridden. After several months he was able to move around with

the help of crutches but spent his next four years fighting to regain his health. During his convalescence, he dreamed of one day continuing his education at the Wesleyan Seminary in nearby Gouverneur and perhaps even going on to study law.

Finally, in 1865, at age 20, though he still depended heavily on crutches, William enrolled at Wesleyan Seminary. During the next two years, he attended school and worked as a schoolteacher. After graduating from seminary in 1869 with honors, he became a faculty member for a brief time. In 1870 he enrolled in Connecticut Wesleyan University as a sophomore, working his way through school, teaching and selling life insurance.

While still attending Wesleyan University, William borrowed $1,000 from a Hammond neighbor (almost $20,000 in today’s currency) and enrolled in Columbia University to study law. By 1874, at age 29, William was graduated from Wesleyan University with honors while simultaneously earning a law degree from Columbia. He was admitted to the New York Bar shortly after graduation. Through hard work and sheer force of will, he managed to complete seven years of schooling in less than four years, working on the side to support himself, all the while under the constant threat of his hip infliction flaring up and again confining him to bed.

After graduating from school William took on two teaching jobs. Living frugally, after six months he saved enough to

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William Henry Eustis oblisk, Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis. Mr. Eustis moved to Minneapolis from New York in 1881. In the 1920’s he donated 21 acres of a large tract he owned to establish a school for crippled children and later $1 million to the University of Minnesota to build a children’s hospital.

fully practiced law, all while accomplishing another dream of his youth in Hammond: he became a noted orator, highly sought after as a guest speaker and lecturer.

In March 1923 William took his first concrete step toward building a hospital for handicapped children. He hoped to start the project sooner but was delayed by the outbreak of World War I, which caused the cost of building materials to skyrocket. He also wanted to provide the hospital with an endowment so it would be self-supporting and not a tax burden to the citizens of Minneapolis. The same conditions that impacted the cost of building materials began to have a favorable effect on William’s real estate holdings. Property values increased quickly as did rental incomes collected from them. William saw that he could safely move ahead with hospital plans.

During the same year, building lots in

neighboring St. Paul were offered for sale.

William bought an entire tract, giving 21 acres to the city as the site for the Dowling School for the Crippled. Shortly thereafter he donated the balance of the land to the University of Minnesota with $1 million — approximately $13.5 million today — to build a hospital for physically disabled children and fund a hospital endowment.

Despite his vast wealth, William was a frugal man and lived simply. A year after his initial donation for the hospital project he donated annother $500,000 — the remainder of his vast fortune, to the hospital trust. He kept only a small amount for himself to cover his modest living expenses.

When the regents of the university wanted to name the hospital in his honor, William demurred and suggested instead that it be called the Minnesota Hospital and Home for Crippled Children. Eventually, however, the hospital came to be known as the Eustis Children’s Hospital.

Hospital construction began in 1928 and included an outpatient department, two floors for hospitalized children, space for an onsite school, and an amphitheater. In 1954, Eustis Hospital was consolidated with the University of Minnesota’s newly built Mayo Memorial Building as part of its Health Sciences Center. While some of the services that were once offered in the Eustis Hospital were moved to the new Mayo Building, the Eustis Wing still housed audiology and dental clinics as well as the Eustis Amphitheater, which was used for lectures and classes.

Mr. Eustis never married. He died in 1928 on Thanksgiving Day at age 83. he is buried in Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.

LENKA P. WALLDROFF is former curator of collections for the Jefferson County Historical Museum.

She is a former museum specialist and conservator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. She lives in Jefferson County with her husband and daughter. Her column appears in every issue.

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pay back the $1,000 debt to his neighbor in Hammond and had enough left over to buy into a law partnership in Saratoga Springs.

He worked in Saratoga Springs for six years, accumulating $10,000 in savings (nearly $240,000 today.) He decided to terminate his partnership after he realized that his conscience was at odds with some of the duties necessitated by a general law practice.

After leaving his partnership, William traveled west. The area around Minneapolis was just beginning to be developed and he saw the possibility of land investment as a lucrative business opportunity.

Once there, he began to speak to doctors about his health. The physicians all seemed to agree that were he given proper medical treatment at the outset of his injury he would have likely been saved years of physical anguish. It was then that William began to think about other children with physically debilitating diseases and what, if anything, he could do for them.

In a 1925 Carthage Republican Tribune interview, he said: “I felt that there were other children, likewise poor and afflicted, who must have the chance that I lacked. I would lie awake at night trying to devise some way to help them. For a long time I confined myself mostly to — well, let’s call it ‘iffing.’

That is, amusing myself by conjecturing on the good I could do if I ever had a million dollars. You’ve probably played the same game, I went further with it, I envisioned the hospital I could build, right down to the kind of materials that would go into it, and the type of surgeons I would have, and the number of little beds. It all became very real to me, except one part of the dream: I didn’t have the million, and it seemed absurd to think I ever would have it.”

By 1884, at the age of 39, his real estate holdings, to which he had added slowly over time, began to rapidly increase in value. What was once wishful thinking quickly became raw ambition. He was no longer thinking about what he could accomplish “if” he had the money, but rather “when.”

William watched the real estate markets closely and began to develop the land in his portfolio at opportune times. The income he realized from his real estate investments were rolled into railroad speculation and other businesses.

William also took an active interest in the public affairs of his adopted city of Minneapolis and, in 1893, was elected as its mayor. He served as mayor for one term and then, in 1898, ran as the Republican nominee for governor of Minnesota. In addition to a political career, he also success-

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