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HERKIMER – Valley Residential Services Alzheimer’s Association will discuss the planning for the future, strategies for This program is one of a three-part se- (VRS), in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s early stage of Alzheimer’s Disease and is coping with changes, developing a med- ries provided by the Alzheimer’s Associ- Association, is hosting a Lunch n’ Learn designed to provide care partners with ical team, disclosing the diagnosis and ation. The second program will focus on event, “Living With Alzheimer’s: For Early- the knowledge, tools and strategies need- work issues, legal, financial and safety middle stage Alzheimer’s and is sched- Stage Caregivers,” on Monday, March 4 ed to cope with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s issues and caring for yourself. uled for Monday, April 1. The third pro- from noon - 3:30 p.m. at VRS, 323 Pine or related dementia. The conversation Advance registration is required. Call gram in the series is scheduled for Mon- Grove Rd., Herkimer. will include discussion on symptoms as- 315.617.4025 ext. 100 for more infor- day, May 6 and will focus on late stage This education program of the sociated with early-stage Alzheimer’s, mation or to schedule your reservation. Alzheimer’s Disease.

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The Herkimer County deciduous trees, a variety straw for pond mainte- lents. have already received an availability. Soil and Water Conserva- of bushes and shrubs, nance, bluebird nest box- For a complete list of the order form, note that the Orders are accepted tion District is still taking semi-dwarf apple trees es and conservation rain many items available, in- size range for white oak through Monday, March orders for trees and and wildflower seeds. Ap- barrels. Among the many cluding descriptions, and sugar maple decidu- 25. Pick-up dates are Fri- shrubs through March ple tree quantities are very planting accessories of- prices and order informa- ous trees and old fash- day, April 26 and Satur- 25. Available for planting limited; all orders are ac- fered are tree mats and tion, visit www.herkimer- ioned lilac bushes has day, April 27. Quantities this spring are low-cost cepted on a first come, tree shelters, hardwood countyswcd.com or call changed to 12 - 18 inches are limited and orders will bare root evergreen first served basis. stakes, compost, fertilizer 315.866.2520 ext. 5. (from 18 - 24 inches) due be filled on a first come, seedlings and transplants, Also available are barley tablets and animal repel- For landowners who to the tree nursery’s stock first served basis.

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR OPEN HOUSE MONDAY MARCH 11, 2019 10 am-12 pm To learn more or apply PLEASE Call: Christine Shepardson at 315.219.5700 Ext. 3239 4 • March 1, 2019 HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR 2019 rabies vaccination schedule

1. All cats, dogs and ferrets three months or older The 2019 rabies vaccination schedule: Pavilion, 4274 Acme Rd, Frankfort must be vaccinated even if they stay indoors. • March 28, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at East Herkimer Fire De- • July 11, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Danube Town Garage, 2. Every dog and cat needs two rabies vaccinations partment, 193 Main Rd., East Herkimer 438 Creek Rd., Little Falls one year apart then one every three years. • April 11, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Ohio Community Rec. • Aug. 28, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Salisbury Fire Depart- 3. Bring proof of the pet’s vaccination history to re- Center, 140 Nellis Rd., Ohio ment, 2549 St. Rt. 29, Salisbury Center ceive a three year certificate. • May 2, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Dolgeville Fire Department, • Sept. 19, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Cedarville Fire Depart- 4. Ferrets must be vaccinated every year. 20 S. Helmer Ave., Dolgeville ment, 960 St. Rt. 51, Cedarville 5. Dogs should be on a leash; cats and ferrets should • May 18, 10 a.m. - noon at East Herkimer Fire De- • Oct. 3, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Little Falls Town Garage, be in a carrier or pillowcase. partment, 193 Main Rd., East Herkimer 478 Flint Ave. Ext., Little Falls 6. NO EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN. Help to move the • May 23, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Old Forge Fire Depart- • Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - noon at East Herkimer Fire De- clinic along. ment, 116 Fulton St., Old Forge partment, 193 Main Rd., East Herkimer 7. Owners are responsible to clean up after their an- • June 6, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Middleville Fire Depart- To pre-register for a clinic call 315.867.1176. Pre- imals; supplies are provided. ment, 41 North Main St., Middleville registration will end at the close of business the day 8. A $5 donation per pet is suggested to defray costs. • June 19, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Ilion-Frankfort VFW before all clinics.

Rabid raccoon found in Herkimer County Herkimer County Herkimer County Public Health received word on ed, if necessary. Country Editor Wednesday, Feb. 20 from Wadsworth Labs that a rac- Herkimer County Public Health would like to remind coon that was sent in to be tested for rabies on Tues- the public to check your pets’ rabies vaccination day, Feb. 19 from the town of German Flatts has test- records to make sure they are up to date. If they are ed positive for rabies. not up to date, make an appointment with their vet as Published weekly on Friday by Lee Newspapers The raccoon was found in the back yard of a resi- soon as possible to have them vaccinated against ra- 6113 St. Hwy. 5, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 dence and fought with a dog. The dog owner killed the bies. Herkimer County Public Health’s first rabies raccoon. clinic for 2019 will be at the East Herkimer Fire De- Publisher, President Frederick W. Lee The public can protect themselves or their family partment on March 28 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. pets from rabies by practicing the following: Call Public Health at 315.867.1176 if you have any V.P., General Manager Bruce Button 1. Vaccinate your pets against rabies. questions or concerns. Visit www.herkimercounty.org . 2. Spay or neuter all animals to reduce the number V.P., Production Janet Lee Stanley of strays. 3. Do not feed strays or handle unknown animals, wild or domestic. Classified Ad Manager...... Peggy Patrei Remind children and adults not to play with un- Controller...... Lyndsay Bock known animals (wild or domestic). If a bat is found in a house, and there is a possibility it had contact with Editor...... Joan Kark-Wren a person or an animal in the house, call Public Health Production Coordinator...... Jessica Mackay and we will make arrangements to have the bat test- Shop Foreman...... Harry Delong Social Media Coordinator...... Gabbie Albrecht Need Therapy? Try Russo B’s Barber Shop John Snyder, Sales Manager 161 E. Main St., Frankfort, NY 518-673-0129, [email protected] 895-0012 315-985-3188 , Sales Associate 4266 Acme Rd., Frankfort Jordan Hurd Specializing In Fades; Scissor cuts 518-673-0131, [email protected] “Therapy Services Old Fashioned Barber Shop with 21st Century Style Techniques For All Ages” Tom Shaver, Sales Associate Robert S. Russo Jr., MS, MSPT ~ Open Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8-6; Visit & Share on Facebook Wed 8-5; Sat 8-3 ~ 315-272-6586, [email protected] Robinson CCOLLINS RREPAIR Reader ads 518-673-3011 or 800-218-5586 SSERVICE Commercial Printing, Brothers Collision, 518-673-0101, [email protected] APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE Auto Body 10 W. Main St., Mohawk Insurance Claims Welcome Send all correspondence to: Over 30 Years Experience Your 315-866-2800 Choice Country Editor RUSSELL COLLINS, OWNER Your Vehicle PO Box 121 RobinsonBrosAppliances.com 2923 State Route 168, Mohawk (315) 866-7040 • [email protected] Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 Advertising e-mail: [email protected] Editorial e-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.countryeditor.com NICHOLAS A. MACRI Attorney and Counselor at Law We cannot GUARANTEE the return of photographs. Publisher is not responsible for typographical errors. Size, style of type and locations of advertisements are left to the discretion of the publisher. The opinions expressed in this publication are not A Full Service Law Firm Specializing necessarily those of the publisher. We will not knowingly accept in Criminal & DWI Law or publish advertising which is fraudulent or misleading in Garage Door & Opener Repairs nature. The publisher reserves the sole right to edit, revise or ALL MAKES & MODELS reject any and all advertising with or without cause being assigned which in his judgement is unwholesome or contrary to Herkimer, New York • 315-866-7609 315-866-6144 All Work Guaranteed • 45 Years of Experience the interest of this publication. We assume no financial “When I’m Done, You’ll Be Happy” 203 North Prospect Street, Herkimer re spon si bil ity for typographical errors in advertisement, but if at [email protected] fault, will reprint that portion of the ad in which the error appears. HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR March 1, 2019 • 5 How cash-out refinancing can turn into a costly mistake

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Country Preacher by Pastor Dan West But the illustration doesn’t end here! The sign out er” is simply a short way of saying “be obedient to God Experiencing God’s power front says: as He says in verses 24-26, and you will be given Have you ever gone to an apple orchard in the fall to “How to get the best and the most Fruit of the Spir- what’s listed in verses 22-23.” pick apples? When you get near the trees the apples it”: look so good — and after all, you have been promised • Give yourself to Christ v. 24 these apples. As you approach the trees, you notice • Consider your worldly, human nature to be dead v. 24 that all the best apples are high up in the tops of the • Conduct your life as the Holy Spirit directs v. 25 Good Housekeeping trees. Oh, you can reach some of the lower ones, but • Do not seek credit or recognition for the things you they are small, misshapen, oddly colored with scabs do for the Lord v. 26 Strawberry Sodas berry ice cream to each; and worm holes in them — but they are apples. Also, • Do not do or say things that irritate other people v. 26 This tasty treat is ready slowly add soda or soft you realize you didn’t bring anything to put the apples • Do not have ill will or jealousy toward anyone v. 26 in just 10 minutes. drink to fill almost to the into. You jump to get a few nice ones, but you are to- The sign concludes: 1 1/2 cups milk top. Serves 5. tally unprepared to get any quantity of the best ones. “When you obey all the instructions, you will experi- 1 package (10 ounces) * Each serving: About Now you know why the sign at the entrance said ence and enjoy all of the Fruit of the Spirit!” frozen sliced strawber- 203 calories, 7g total fat “Bring your own ladder and basket”. So you see Scripture presents two facts here: a) The ries, partially thawed (5g saturated), 26mg cho- This scenario is similar to the one pictured in Gala- Holy Spirit provides His wonderful, beautiful, bounti- 1 pint strawberry ice lesterol, 77mg sodium, tians 5: 22-26 for many people. Galatians 5: 22-23 ful, empowering fruit to those who come prepared, cream 32g total carbohydrate, 1g lists the characteristics of a luscious, nutritious fruit and 2) The work is not in picking the fruit, but in the 1 (16-ounce) club soda dietary fiber, 4g protein. that is available to everyone. It has elements that we all preparation for picking it. or strawberry soft drink, For thousands of triple- need and crave, and are very pleasant. Even before we We can know all about the Fruit of the Spirit, we can chilled tested recipes, visit our accept God’s personal invitation to come and enjoy this know where it comes from and why, we can see it op- 1. In a covered blender website at www.good- fruit He is providing, we have a taste of some of it. erating in other people’s lives, we can sample it briefly container at high speed, housekeeping.com/recip Mankind was created in God’s image and He sends His in God’s universal blessings, our very spirit craves the blend milk and strawber- efinder/. blessings — sunshine and rain — on all mankind. If the elements of it. But unless we prepare ourselves as ries 15 seconds; pour into (c) 2019 Hearst Com- story ended here it would be like the previous apple- these verses say, we will not experience the power of five 12-ounce glasses. munications, Inc. picking people getting only a few small, scarred apples. it. So our theme for this year, “Experience God’s Pow- 2. Add a scoop of straw- All rights reserved Whatchamacallits

For children that are interested in lifting comes from the raising of learning the art of sewing, the usual the lever screw. place to start is with the most basic tools Two of the versions of this small – a needle and a spool of thread. They sewing tool feature variable-stitch would learn the delicate skill of thread- regulators, which could illustrate ing the needle before embarking on their that this toy, approximately eight easiest cross stitch journey, gaining skill inches in height, was not meant as they practiced and began creating solely as a child’s plaything. more and more diffi cult projects. The Little Comfort also has a Or, about a century ago, they could vise built on to it, so it could be have played with this whatchamacallit, attached pretty much anywhere “The Little Comfort,” a tiny, hand-pow- to be used. We have it on a piece ered sewing machine. of lumber here, but it more than The Little Comfort was made by the likely would have been gripped to a Smith and Egge Manufacturing Com- table or desk edge. pany, based in Bridgeport, CT, and the By 1910, Smith and Egge had cloth plate for the machine lists three produced more than 50,000 of patent dates: June 6, 1896, Jan. 26, these small sewing machines – and 1897, and Oct. 19, 1897. The company an advertisement from that time released four different versions of the notes they were selling them for $4 toy, starting in 1886. It features a loop- a piece. The machines were often machines for adults, with those being er system and automatic tension lifting carried in the John Wannamaker store. sold by FAO Schwarz the only models after each stitch. The automatic tension They were also advertised as miniature being directly marketed to children. Do you have your own Whatchamacallit? Send a photo and short description to [email protected]. HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR March 1, 2019 • 7 Facts and figures about modern engagements

Getting engaged has and always will be a big deal. propose. In addition, the tradition of asking for par- percent made their purchases in-person at brick-and- While marriage proposals are often steeped in tradi- ents’ blessing also remains popular among Millenni- mortar stores. tion, some facts and figures about modern day en- als, 72 percent of whom sought such blessings before • Christmas Day is the most popular day to pop the gagements, courtesy of the 2018 Newlywed Report proposing marriage. question, followed by Valentine’s Day. Christmas Eve, from WeddingWire, show just how much this special • The average cost of an engagement ring was New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve round out the top moment and all that surrounds it is changing. $5,000. five. • The pressure to make marriage proposals extraor- • The pressure to pick out the right engagement ring • How to spread the news of an engagement is per- dinary appears to be on the rise, at least for Millenni- appears to be subsiding. That’s because 50 percent of haps the biggest change surrounding engagements. als. Of the nearly 18,000 respondents who shared survey respondents indicated they picked out the ring Engagement parties were once the go-to way to spread their stories via WeddingWire’s 2017 Newlywed Sur- together. the good news, but just one in four couples now have vey, 72 percent of Millennials said they feel pressured • Married-couples-to-be also appear to like compari- engagement parties. Nowadays, 86 percent of couples to make their proposals highly unique, while only 45 son shopping in regard to engagement rings. The ma- spread the news via social media. In fact, 10 percent percent of Gen X respondents indicated feeling such jority of purchasers looked at between two and seven of parents find out about their children’s engagements pressure. rings before making a purchase. via social media. • Proposals might be changing, but getting down on • While online shopping has changed consumer be- • The days of a short engagement seem to be a thing one knee appears to be an enduring tradition that Mil- havior in myriad ways, couples still prefer brick-and- of the past. The average engagement now lasts 13 lennials plan to keep in style. Eighty-two percent of mortar stores when buying engagement rings. Thirty- months, and 28 percent of couples are engaged for 16 Millennials indicated they got down on one knee to one percent of purchasers bought rings online, but 63 months or longer.

Free tax filing options available now New York State Tax Department expands partnership with colleges across the state to provide filing assistance on campuses The New York State Department of Taxation and Fi- Taxpayers can search Free File on the Tax Depart- with seven different community colleges around New York nance announced the statewide opening of its free tax ment website to be directed to the tax preparation State, the Tax Department is providing exclusive access to filing assistance sites. These locations are open to help software. Using the software can reduce filing errors college students, faculty and staff to electronically prepare eligible taxpayers electronically prepare and file their that delay return processing and refunds. It also pre- and file their income tax returns for free. income tax returns, claiming potentially valuable vents valuable credits from being overlooked. A schedule of dates, times and locations for all free credits owed to them. Tax Department experts will be available at each free filing sessions statewide is available from the Facilitat- “Taxpayers with adjusted gross household incomes tax assistance site to assist low- and middle-income ed Self Assistance (FSA) program at of $66,000 or less in 2018 may use free, user-friendly New Yorkers through the filing process at no charge. www.tax.ny.gov/fsa/default.htm . software at these sites to electronically prepare and At certain locations, they can assist taxpayers in mul- Benefits of e-filing file both their state and federal tax returns,” said Act- tiple languages, including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, E-filing is safer and more efficient than sending pa- ing Commissioner Nonie Manion. “Eligible taxpayers Haitian Creole, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, per returns through the mail. About 92 percent of all don’t need to visit a site, though: they can also access Spanish and Urdu. personal income tax returns in New York State are and use the same free software anytime from their Partnership with colleges electronically prepared and filed. All returns, whether computer, smartphone or tablet at www.tax.ny.gov.” The Tax Department is expanding its presence on college filed electronically or on paper, undergo the same sys- campuses across New York State this year. By partnering tematic review.

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Contrac- vs. Value” report, Remod- $275, Cull Sheep $.60 - $.90, Slaughter Hogs 230#-326# $.50 - $.69, 360#-457# $.20 - $.46. current homeowners re- add to the overall cost of tors will determine if eling magazine noted Mon. Mar. 4th - Normal Monday Sale & Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale lax, and impress buyers the project. structural reinforcement that upscale bathroom Mon. Mar. 11th - Normal Monday Sale & Monthly Heifer Sale when homes go on the According to HomeAd- is necessary and include remodels recouped 56.2 Fri. March 15th - Sale held on the Farm – Annville, PA. 11:30AM Valley market. visor, the average cost to such costs in their esti- percent of their cost at River Holsteins Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. 75 Head of Registered Freestanding tubs are install a tub varies wide- mates. In addition, make resale. That was a better Holsteins DHI RHA 24,302 4.1 933 3.1 745 BAA 109.9. Retirement Dis- typically made of cast ly depending on the type sure to ask contractors return on investment persal you don’t want to miss! iron or porcelain. The of tub, the materials its to investigate piping and than an upscale kitchen Mon. Mar. 18th - Normal Monday Sale & Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. There will be a real nice load of 10 butcher hogs. home improvement web- made of and other fac- plumbing so no surprises remodel (53.5 percent) Fri. March 22nd – sale held at the farm Cherry Valley, NY – 11AM. Gravel- site HomeAdvisor notes tors, including plumbing pop up after the tub has and an upscale master land Farm – Matt & Dean Utter. Complete Dairy Dispersal. 150 Freestall that cast iron is durable and piping. For example, been purchased and suite addition (48.3 per- milking age cows, 25 started heifer calves born since October. DHI 21582 and solid and retains the cost to install a free- work has begun. cent). The thought of a 3.8 822 3.2 683 SCC 200,000. 50 first lactation and 35 second lactation heat well, which is great standing tub will rise If estimates from con- sizable return on invest- in this herd. GPS address: 599 County Highway 32A, Cherry Valley, NY. for those who want to considerably if new tractors aren’t budget ment can make relaxing Sat. March 30th – Spring Premier All Breed Sale – 100 head of Registered spend more than a little plumbing and piping are busting, homeowners in a freestanding tub that All Breed Cattle Sell Sat. April 6th – Sale on the farm – Copake, NY. 10:00AM. Hill-Over Farm time relaxing in a free- necessary. can consider these bene- much more enjoyable. Complete Machinery & Equipment Auction and Barn Equipment. fits of freestanding tubs • Warmth: Even free- Sat. April 20th – Annual Spring Consignment Machinery Sale – Held at our before making their final standing tubs made of Facility decisions. materials other than cast Watch for 2019 Sales: Mohawk Valley Produce Auction • Cleaning: Because iron offer great heat re- Sat. Oct. 26th – Fall Premier All Breed Sale – 100 head of Registered All they’re detached from tention. Stone resin Breed Cattle Sell 840 Fordsbush Rd. Fort Plain 13339 other bathroom fixtures bathtubs, for example, **Trucking Assistance – Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on our Web-Site. Call to advertise in any of these sales it makes a difference. Hay • Straw • Firewood and not flush against the provide excellent insula- Watch website for any last minute updates. wall, freestanding tubs tion on cold nights. Directions: Hosking Sales LLC 6096 NYS Rt. 8, 30 miles South of Utica & Every Friday at 10:00 AM tend to be easier to clean That’s ideal for people 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY. than built-in bathtubs. who want to unwind in www.hoskingsales.com Like us on facebook March 8th - Meats, Cheese, Snacks & More Freestanding tubs are the tub without having to accessible from all sides, exit early because the LOOKING TO HAVE A FARM SALE OR JUST SELL A FEW – GIVE US A CALL Office Ph# 518-568-3579 making it easy to reach water has become cold. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 Order Buyer Elam Kauffman & Family cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 6096 St. Hwy. 8, New Berlin, NY 13411 Dan Hosking: 607-972-8773 Ph# 717-413-3816 8 • March 1, 2019 HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR Three tips to overcome everyday aches and pains

Pain is a significant training and cardiovascu- ages and tendons begin to tis flares up, take some exercise into your golden back on the intensity concern for many people. lar exercise increases lose some of their elastici- time away, icing any sore years. However, as the with which they perform Estimates from the Inter- blood flow and helps ty. RICE might be most areas, wrapping them in body ages, muscle fibers such activities. Doing so national Association for build a strong core. A helpful for people who bandages, and elevating become less dense, re- can prevent the kinds of the Study of Pain suggest strong core supports the have been diagnosed with them while resting. sulting in a loss of flexi- muscle strains associated that one in five adults spine and reduces the tendinitis. Athletes over 3. Recognize your bility that increases the with aging. across the globe suffer pressure on it, making it 40 who engage in activi- body may develop some risk of injury and/or Pain affects more than from pain. less likely people who sit ties that require repetitive limitations. soreness. As men and one billion people across Pain can affect anyone, for long stretches at a motion might need to take Age should not prevent women grow older, they the globe. But some sim- even people who have not time will end their days more days off between you from being physically shouldn’t abandon activi- ple strategies can help been in an accident or with lower back pain. rounds of golf or other active, and numerous ties like gardening or people overcome pain suffered an injury while Routine exercise also competitive and/or repet- studies have touted the strength training. But and enjoy a rich quality of playing a sport or per- helps other areas of the itive activities. If tendini- benefits of continuing to they may need to scale life. forming another physical body by keeping muscles activity. For example, loose and flexible. Before lower back pain, which beginning a new exercise can be caused by sitting regimen, men and at a desk for long stretch- women, especially those es of time, is the most with existing aches and Calendar of events common type of chronic pains, should consult NOTE: Calendar items must be submitted by Tuesday prior to the publication date to be included in pain in the United States. their physicians about the Calendar of Events. Entries may be emailed to [email protected] Such pain may be un- which exercises they Mar 9 pre-register for a clinic please call avoidable, but that does should do and which they Starts Mar 1 315.867.1176. not mean it and other might want to avoid. types of everyday aches 2. Employ RICE. Traffi c Survival Workshop. Pierogi and Golumbki Sales. All 9 Mar 21 and pains cannot be RICE, which stands for sales at St. May’s Ukrainian Ortho- a.m. - 4 p.m. Arc Training Center, overcome. rest, ice, compression, dox Church, 324 Moore Ave., Her- 350 S. Washington St., Herkimer. 1. Begin a well-round- and elevation, can help kimer. Traditional pierogi sell for $8 Payment and registration can be “Sip and Paint A Spring Scene” ed exercise regimen. men and women over- dozen. Golumbki sell for $26 doz- made by calling Kelly Bunce at fundraiser. 6 p.m. At the Old Li- Regular exercise that come the aches and pains en, $13 half-dozen or three-piece 315.574.7982. brary building at 20 N. Main Street for $6.50. Pierogi Sales: Fridays includes both strength that result as the body in Dolgeville. To benefi t “Dolgeville - March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from Join the Mop & Bucket Compa- Forward.” Jill Rae Vennera of Ea- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays ny’s Improv Theater Group sels on the Gogh will lead everyone - March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from for in an enjoyable painting experience. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. a night of laughs as they interact with the audience. At the Canajo- Refreshments will be provided and Explaining the sweaters harie-Fort Plain Elks Lodge, Nellis- wine sipping is courtesy of Joe’s Mar 1 ton. Voted best Comedy Troupe in Manheim Liquors. The cost is $35 often seen on the Capital Region three years run- and reservations are requested in ning. Tickets are $25 before Feb. advance by calling 315.429.8660. St. Patrick’s Day Poland Fire Co. Auxiliary Fish 25. $35 thereafter. Includes: Cock- Fries. Fridays, March 1 through tail Hour - 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner Mar 28 Spectators at St. Patrick’s Day parades may notice April 19. Serving: 4 - 8 p.m. Poland - 6:30 p.m. Show - 7:45 p.m. Con- that many parade participants seem to be wearing a Firehouse Station #1, Route 8, be- tact: Steve Heiser 518.993.2111. tween Poland and Cold Brook. Call similar style of wool sweater. Though it might seem so, 2019 rabies vaccination clinic. such sweaters are not identical, and actually boast a for Take-Outs: 315.826.7141. Mar 14 and 28 5:30-7 p.m. At East Herkimer Fire rich and unique history that may even indicate the an- Department, 193 Main Rd. East cestry of the person wearing them. 43rd Herkimer County Arts & Herkimer. To pre-register for a clin- Aran sweaters get their name from the islands where Crafts Fair applications avail- TOASTMASTERS. March 14 and ic please call 315.867.1176. they originated. Off the west coast of Ireland and at able. Vendor applications are avail- March 28: Noon - 1 p.m. Want the mouth of Galway Bay, the Aran Islands are among able for the 43rd Herkimer County learn more about leadership, pub- Mar 29 the most beautiful places in Ireland. Arts & Crafts Fair at Herkimer Col- lic speaking, and personal improve- Natives of the Aran Islands were fishermen and lege on Nov. 9 and 10, 2019. Booth ment, check us out. Meetings are farmers. As a result, they needed garments that were spaces are $155 for both days. Ap- 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month Macaroni & Cheese Dinner. 5 p.m. from noon - 1 p.m. at St. Lukes water repellant and could keep them warm while they plications and further information until sold out. Herkimer Reformed can be found at www.herkimer. Campus in 2nd fl . conf. room. Con- spent time out in the Irish climate, which has long Church, 102 Church St., Herkimer. edu/ac or by calling the Herkimer tact Ed 315.534.9072 or Nicole been marked by significant rainfall. In fact, according $10 adults, $5 child, $25 for a fami- County College Foundation at 315.527.9070 for more informa- ly. Benefi ts School’s Out Child Care to the Aran Sweater Market, an Aran sweater can ab- 315.866.0300, ext. 8459. tion. sorb 30 percent of its weight in water before feeling Program. Also basket and 50/50 raffl es. Call 315.219.2775 for more wet. In addition, the wool used to create Aran sweaters Mar 17 informtion. is breathable, drawing water vapor away from the skin Mar 2 and releasing it into the air. That allows those donning Aran sweaters, whether they’re Irish fishermen or peo- Apr 11 Benefi t Antique Show. 10 a.m. - 4 Helping Animals Live Organiza- ple marching in parades across the globe, to maintain p.m. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Bou- tion 11th annual Huge “Chinese healthy body temperatures no matter the weather. levard, Canajoharie. 14th annual Auction” fundraiser. Viewing be- 2019 Rabies Vaccination Clinic. But Aran sweaters are much more than practical Antique Show & Sale by Palatine gins at 11 a.m. and the drawings 5:30-7 p.m. At Ohio Community ways to keep warm in the Irish climate. In fact, Aran Settlement Society will be at Arkell begin at 2 p.m. Herkimer VFW, Rec. Center, 140 Nellis Rd, Town sweaters typically indicate much about the people Museum for the benefi t of 1747 131 Mohawk Street. This major of Ohio. To pre-register for a clinic wearing them and their ancestry. Aran sweaters fea- Nellis Tavern in St. Johnsville. event features hundreds of items please call 315.867.1176. ture complex stitching patterns that serve as reflec- $5 admission. Joan Draus, show donated by community businesses tions of the people who knit them and their families. manager, may be reached by text or and people for the Chinese Auc- Because people wore sweaters featuring patches asso- leave message at 518.894.7807. tion that will benefi t the animal May 2 rescue group and their cat shelter ciated with their clans, patterns were often used to HALO House based in Little Falls. identify bodies of fishermen who washed up on beach- Mar 4 For more information, call Debbie 2019 Rabies Vaccination Clinic. es after accidents at sea. The Aran Sweater Market on at 315.866.8608 or Anne Marie at 5:30- 7 p.m. At Dolgeville Fire De- the Aran Islands contains an official register of these 315.868.0274. partment, 20 S. Helmer Ave., Dol- Living With Alzheimer’s: For patterns, and visitors to Ireland often purchase geville. To pre-register for a clinic Early-Stage Caregivers. 12 - 3:30 sweaters after finding one they can connect to their Mar 18 please call 315.867.1176. ancestors. p.m. VRS, 323 Pine Grove Road, Aran sweaters can be seen far and wide on St. Herkimer. This program is one of a three-part series provided by the Patrick’s Day, and these sweaters often have great sto- Alzheimer’s Association. Please call 2019 Rabies Vaccination Clin- ries to tell. 315.617.4025 ext. 100 for more in- ic. 10-12 a.m. At East Herkimer formation or to schedule your res- Fire Department, 193 Main Rd., ervation. East Herkimer. New York. To HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR March 1, 2019 • 9 Alternatives to engagement rings

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February is Health and Safety sub- in the village, local resi- Action Team) Project. colonies. It is also their have donation cans at area Spay/Neuter Awareness committee under “Dol- dent Caryl Hopson ap- Since last autumn, the goal to disseminate infor- businesses to help them Month. In the village of geville Forward.” proached the mayor group has humanely mation to pet owners continue their efforts. Dolgeville a new group Dolgeville Forward is a about managing the out- trapped, altered and vac- whose pets are allowed Eleven-year-old Kaitlyn has started to address citizen action organiza- door cat colonies in a hu- cinated against rabies 31 outdoors that is New York Herringshaw sewed catnip the issue of free roaming tion working toward the mane manner and allevi- outdoor free roaming cats State Public Health Law pillows and dog bandanas cats and feral cat colonies betterment of the com- ating the risk of rabies in- in the village. It is their they must be up to date and sold them at the Cak- within the community by munity made up of volun- fection. Puznowski invit- goal to identify feral cat with a rabies vaccination ery Cafe to benefit the proj- instituting a TNR (trap, teer residents that was ed Hopson to a Dolgeville colonies and continue and the importance of ect and the Herkimer neuter and return) pro- started by Dolgeville May- Forward meeting and the their TNR program, re- spaying and neutering. County Humane Society. gram. They are called the or Mary Puznowski last Public Health and Safety ducing the risk of rabies The group has been re- If you would like to Dolgeville C.A.T. Project year. When a feral cat Committee was created as a public health con- ceiving help for their TNR make a donation to their and they are the Public tested positive for rabies as well as the C.A.T. (Cat cern and the sizes of the program from animal wel- project, they can be fare group 4PetSake Food mailed to Dolgeville For- Pantry that offers a ward C.A.T. Project, P.O. spay/neuter assistance Box 71, Dolgeville, NY program for Herkimer 13329. For more infor- County. They also have re- mation, leave a message ceived donations from with the Dolgeville Village community members and Clerk at 315.429.3112. “Low Prices Close To Home” Compare! Save The Best For Last! Our Clearance Prices are For Real Stop in and Save!

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Much like New York The Irish are quite pro- is the true shamrock. by a common stalk, used City’s Empire State tective of their sham- However, many botanists this visual analogy to Building or Egypt’s great rocks, and some are agree that the white spell out the mystery of pyramids are in their re- quick to point out that clover (Trifolium repens) Christianity’s doctrine of spective countries, the shamrocks and certain is the shamrock. Howev- three entities making up shamrock is an icon in clovers, including the er, the lesser trefoil, or one Lord: God the Father, Ireland that has grown to supposedly lucky four- hop clover, the black God the Son, and God the symbolize Irish heritage leaf clover, are not inter- medick and red clover all Holy Spirit. Therefore, for and culture. Many prod- changeable. Some can be contenders. all of the purported good ucts, sports teams and botanists will agree. Four-leafed clovers of luck finding a four-leaf businesses with ties to All shamrocks are any variety are not sham- clover may bring — based Ireland feature sham- clovers, but not all rocks and should not be on mythology imparted rocks in their logos. clovers are shamrocks. portrayed as such. That by ancient Celts called So it should come as no The home and garden re- is because the shamrock Druids — it cannot be surprise that shamrocks source The Spruce indi- is a three-leafed sprout passed off as a shamrock. also are a major part of cates that the term that was believed to be Both clovers and sham- St. Patrick’s Day celebra- “shamrock” comes from utilized by St. Patrick to rocks hold special mean- tions. After all, this is a the Gaelic word seamrog, demonstrate the principle ing to the Irish. However, day to pay homage to Ire- meaning “little clover.” behind the Holy Trinity. it is the three-leaf variety land’s patron saint — as There is no consensus as St. Patrick, pointing to of clover that defines the well as the country itself. to which species of clover the three leaflets united shamrock.

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RE-ELECT Dennis L. Mowers Samuel J. Geloso Town Council

Serving the Town of German Flatts, Village of Mohawk and Village of Ilion

Dear Residents:

Many of you know us, as we have had the privilege of serving you in Town government. For those of you who may be new to the Town or Villages, we would like to introduce ourselves as the Republican candidates running for the Town Council of German Flatts, which encompasses the Village of Mohawk and Village of Ilion. With your support, we hope to continue momentum, positive successes, and the progress we have accom- plished in our community. The Town of German Flatts is the largest and one of thee most progressive communities in Herkimer County. We continue to be very successful in receiving millions of dollars in grant funding to help maintain our infrastructure (such as roads and infrastruc- ture), improve our parks and our community center, which is now are command center for emergencies. To accomplish this, it is imperative that we establish and maintain contact with many Federal, State, County and our local representatives of Mohawk and Ilion. 2.50% APY*on balances Many of the individuals within the Federal, State and County Agencies we work with, have up to $20,000 become our friends. PLUS earn a refund of up The Town of German Flatts has a total of four (4) council members, and elected for a term of four years, Sam and I are up for re-election this year and will continue to protect to $25 in ATM surcharges! your rights, property and safety of ALL the residents within the Township, which includes Mohawk and Ilion. Come on over › kinderhookbank.com Being long time residents, our dedication is to the Town, Villages, families of our residents, businesses and especially to our future. We need your support so we can continue to grow, enhance community pride for our families, children and grandchildren.

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Albany • Amsterdam • Canajoharie • Chatham • Delmar • East Greenbush 2.5 million Stabilization (Construction Continues) for the Fulmer Creek Stabilization Greenport • Johnstown • Kinderhook • Latham • Valatie 1.1 million Canalway Trail from Community Center to Canal Lock 18 *Annual Percentage Yield. Statement cycle is the period of time between account statements. You must meet the PLOOLRQ 5LFKÀHOG6WUHHW%ULGJH²9LOODJHRI,OLRQ following criteria to earn the interest rate stated above and to receive a refund of ATM surcharges up to $25 during 0.8 million Buy-out Program (FEMA/NYS DHSES the statement cycle: 10 VISA® CheckCard point-of-sale (POS) transactions (not including ATM transactions) posted and cleared, receive electronic statements, receive at least one posted and cleared direct deposit. If you meet the 0.2 million Community Center/Restoration School House above criteria and your average daily balance is $20,000 or less, the interest rate paid on the entire balance will be 2.48% with an APY of 2.50%. If you meet the criteria listed, an interest rate of 0.35% will be paid only for the 0.3 million )XOPHU)LHOG²3DUN'HYHORSPHQW7UHHVIRU7ULEV*UHHQ3ODLQ(QJLQHHULQJ portion of your average daily balance that is greater than $20,000. The APY for this tier will range from 2.51% to 7.4 million Total 0.51% depending on the balance in the account. If the criteria listed above is not met during the statement cycle, you will earn interest as follows: if your average daily balance is $1,000 or less, the interest rate paid on the entire Respectfully submitted, balance will be 0.00% with an APY of 0.00%, if your average daily balance is greater than $1,000,an interest rate of 0.03% will be paid only on that portion of your average daily balance that is greater than $1,000. The APY for Dennis L. Mowers Samuel J. Geloso this tier will range from 0.03% to 0.00% depending on the balance in your account. Fees may reduce earnings. Rate and APY are variable and may change at any time after the account is opened. Rates are accurate as of 2/1/19. Minimum to open account is $25 and is available for personal accounts only. Rates and program subject to change [email protected] PRKDZNYDOOH\ÁRULVW#JPDLOFRP at any time and cannot be combined with any other special offer. 3ULPDU\(OHFWLRQ²-XQH *HQHUDO(OHFWLRQ²1RYHPEHU HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR March 1, 2019 • 13 Herkimer BOCES Pathways Academy students honored with behavioral, academic, Regents awards

ILION – Students in the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton- a high school diploma. Pathways Academy classes are • Samantha Lynch Otsego BOCES Pathways Academy at Remington re- project-driven and infuse career and technical educa- • Kai McDonald cently received awards for positive behavior and aca- tion. • Anthony Meeks Jr. demic outcomes. The quarterly Pathways Awards started last school • Christopher Salati-Weir The second-quarter award ceremony for the 2018- year as part of the Positive Behavioral Interventions • Brandon Sorce 2019 school year took place on Friday, Feb. 8, at the and Supports (PBIS) program at Pathways Academy. • Kayla Stevens Remington Educational Complex in Ilion. In addition The PBIS program includes a new Pathways Academy • Desiray Thayer to Pathways Academy students and staff, many par- Student Council and starting off the school year with • Joel Torres ents and local school superintendents were in atten- a several-day orientation activity focused on teamwork • Curtis Walker dance. among students, teachers and staff. It also includes Merit Roll: Pathways Academy focuses on students who have students earning “BOCES Bucks” for positive behav- • Kyle Boyer had a difficult time in a traditional school structure or ior that they can use on reward days to purchase • Matthew Chapple have to catch up on credits but have the ability to get items or experiences. • Benjamin David The following is a list of the PBIS Awards for the sec- • Michelle Farnsworth ond quarter of the 2018-2019 school year and the stu- • Preston Fonda dents who received them: • Johnna Geweye AMERICAN SPRAY FOAM LLC High Honor Roll: • Collin Helin (Polyurethan Based Spray Foam) • Dylan Coleman • Adah Howard 465 Christman Road Owners: • Brooke Green • Nathan Keeler Cold Brook, New York 13324 Chris Kermizian • Cierra Lacelle • Zachariah Perkett 315-371-7622 Fully Insured • Christopher Reed • Jace Reel Honor Roll: Free Estimates Dave Kermizian • Paige Salerno 315-717-9404 • Storm Baker • Thadius Schook • Sean Fellows • Dakota Sill • Brayden Hart • Logan Tripple • Michael Kimball • Thi-Quelle Van Guilder • Destiny LaBarge • Kodi Wellington Attendance Awards: • Christian Arabia-Everson • Storm Baker Dry Creek Pellets • Matthew Baldwin OPEN BOWLING • Adriana Dye Anthracite Coal • Michelle Farnsworth $250/ Ton Bagged SUNDAYS • Johnna Geweye $220/ Ton Bulk • Destiny LaBarge Wood Bundles $5 • Face Cords $65 12:30-6PM • Kamren Louis Trailer Load $450 - for 7 1/2 Face Cords • Christopher Pritchard Competitive prices for propane • Donell Reed We Do • Ian Sassone-Everson Mohawk Valley Hearth & Heating Birthday Parties • Thadius Schook Sales, Service and Installation • Dakota Sill 1027 E. German St. Ext. (Oak Hill Plaza) Herkimer, NY 13350 • 315-866-6848 [email protected] • www.mohawkvalleyhearth.com STATE BOWL • Kayla Stevens Open 9am-5pm Mon.-Fri. • 9am-2pm Sat. • Closed Sun. 17 E. State Street, Ilion • 315-894-4862 • Brianna Trevor Special Awards: The following students won the Special Awards not- Open Tuesday - Saturday 4:30 - 9:00pm ed below by their names: • Christian Arabia-Everson: Hardest Worker in ELA Award; Most Respectful, Responsible and Safe Award

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HERKIMER from 13 • Storm Baker: Passing the ELA Regents Exam Ear- ly Award • Trenton Berridge: Most Improved Award • Natasha Bovee: Hardest Worker in ELA Award; Great Average in Algebra Award • Kyle Boyer: Most Helpful Award • Jason Canastra: Most Improved Award • Matt Chapple: Leadership Role Model in Service Lab Award • Dylan Coleman: Passing the ELA Regents Exam Early Award • Justin Cristallo: Participation in Government Award • Ben Davis: Hard Worker Award • Hailie Davis: Participation in Government Award • Adriana Dye: Most Improved in FACS Lab Award • Michelle Farnsworth: Hard Worker Award; Physical Education Award • Sean Fellows: Great Average in Algebra Award • Alyssa Filmer: Hard Worker Award; Positive Atti- tude Award; Consistent Effort Award • Preston Fonda: Most Respectful Award; Creative Artist Award Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Principal of Alternative Education Patrick Corrigan speaks to students, parents • Johnna Geweye: Passing the ELA Regents Early and local school superintendents during a Pathways Academy at Remington awards ceremony on Friday, Feb. 8, in the Award cafeteria at the Remington school building in Ilion. HERKIMER 15 Photo courtesy of Herkimer BOCES

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Number / Classification Announcements Announcements Construction Services Construction Services 20 Air Compressors For Rent 25 Air Tools 35 Announcements HERKIMER: Newly- reno- 45 Antiques ADVERTISING DEADLINE ANTHONY MACRI vated, 2nd fl. apt. 3 beds, 1.5 55 Appraisal Services 75 ATV FRIDAY • 2:00 PM baths. $900/month. Centrally 80 Auctions PAVING located shopping/transporta- 82 Auto Body (Week Prior to Each Friday Dated Paper) tion. Shared spacious back- 110 Bedding Plants For as little as $4.00 - place a classified ad in CONCRETE yard w/private driveway. Lg. 120 Bees-Beekeeping kit./dining. Heat/water incl. 130 Bird Control MASONRY Appliances included with 140 Books The Country Editor 155 Building Materials/ Supplies W/D. No pets/smoking. Call 157 Building Repair Call Peg at Commercial & Residential 315-574-7648. 160 Buildings For Sale 1-800-836-2888 161 Bulk Foods / Spices or 518-673-0111 Call With Your Needs 165 Business Opportunities MOHAWK: Downstairs apart- 170 Butchering Supplies or email [email protected] 315-866-2733 or 315-717-3333 173 Carpentry ment, one bedroom, parking, 175 Cars, Trucks, Trailers security deposit, no cats, 180 Catalogs Custom Services For Rent smoke free, available March 182 Catering Announcements Antiques 1st. Good location. Refer- 190 Chain Saws BUSINESS CARDS: 1,000 ences, $495. Call 315-866- Cheesemaking Supplies VILLAGE OF FRANKFORT: 195 for only $60.00, full color 0424 205 Christmas SELF-INKING STAMPS: WANTED TO BUY... AN- APARTMENTS (2). Second glossy. Give us your existing 214 Clocks & Repair Great for raffle tickets. TIQUE 1800’s Books, floor- 2 bedrooms each. card or we will design one for 215 Collectibles $23.00+ tax. Shipping extra. 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The groundwater table well as how much water water table rises near the water table and abundant include grading changes Ground water can be a plays a role in home con- may be drawn from un- surface, water can push ground water. Basement and the installation of hindrance when it affects struction, foundation sta- derground, advises Ency- against the underside of and foundation water- drains and pumps to the home, but homeown- bility and home comfort. clopedia Britannica. The the foundation in a con- proofing professionals move water away from ers who learn about it Because the groundwater water table where one dition known as “hydro- can help homeowners de- the house. Special paints can be in a position to table is so significant, it person lives may be sev- static pressure.” This velop a plan to mitigate and sealants also can confront any ground wa- behooves homeowners to eral inches or feet below may cause water to infil- water damage. This can protect the foundation. ter issues. understand how it works. the surface of the ground trate through the bottom National Geographic and follow the topography of the foundation — even defines a water table as of the land. For others, it permeating solid concrete the boundary between may be much higher, over time. If hydrostatic water-saturated ground even coming above the pressure is severe, it and unsaturated ground. surface of the soil. could lift certain portions Well beneath the ground, The water table as well of the foundation out of at various depths de- as local soil conditions the ground, but this is pending on geography, and drainage can impact very unlikely. But it could topography and weather homes and their founda- cause shifting of founda- conditions, pockets of tions. If soil drains effi- tion walls and structures water, called aquifers, ex- ciently and there is a rel- like fencing and decks. ist. The water table atively low water table, it Even if ground water marks the boundary be- may not be problematic. does not cause founda- tween that available wa- However, if soil is dense tion cracking or shifting, ter and the dry surface. and absorbent and the it could lead to humidity Ground water is im- water table is high, the issues, resulting in rust, pacted by precipitation, ground around a home bacteria and mold. Wood irrigation and ground may swell and become structures in a home may cover. It also may be af- saturated. This can exert be compromised by a fected by land use and significant pressure high level of humidity. tides. The water table can against the foundation The home improvement fluctuate with the sea- walls, states Rytech, a resource Angie’s List says sons and from year to water damage and mold certain steps may need to year because it is affected rehabilitation company. be taken to protect If not properly addressed, ground water can affect an existing foundation and the ability to by climatic variations, as In areas where a local against damage from a build successfully.

Now Here’s a Tip by JoAnn Derson blade covers when you are expecting in- • Corral kids’ books in a traveling li- clement weather. It will keep your brary by repurposing an old wagon. All wipers from freezing to your windshield, you need to do is store the books spine and if they get all yucky, you can just side up for easy selection. This also pitch them.” — N.G. in Ohio makes it a snap to move it to just the • Make doctor’s appointments on or right place to encourage reading, near a major holiday every year. That whether it’s the garden path or a blan- way you don’t end up forgetting when ket fort. If you don’t have a wagon to re- your last annual exam or dental clean- purpose, installing some caster wheels ing was. on the bottom of a crate works, too. • If you seriously need to remove a color • Replace mascara frequently. But if polish from your nails, but ran out of re- you need to freshen a tube of dry mas- mover, try this trick: Paint the nail gener- cara, just add a few drops of contact so- ously with clear polish, then use a dry cot- lution to the brush and bottle. ton ball to swipe it off. Repeat as needed. • “Use mismatched socks as wiper (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

To Your Good Health by Keith Roach, M.D. ing for people who drink caffeine later in No caffeine after 50? the day or at night, in which case the Dear Dr. Roach: I recently heard that solution is to drink less or drink earlier. after age 50 you should not take in any Finally, age 50 seems pretty young, to caffeine. I do enjoy a cup of regular cof- me, to be concerned about changes in fee with breakfast. Is this dangerous? — drug metabolism. Anon. Dear Dr. Roach: We often are advised Answer: The majority of people over 50 to get plenty of fruit in our diet. Is dried continue to drink and enjoy caffeine in fruit (apricots, dates, figs, prunes) con- coffee, tea and other drinks. At reasonable sidered healthy? — N.M.G. doses it is very safe, and previous studies Answer: Most dried fruit is healthy; showing links to cancers have been pretty however, there are two concerns: The thoroughly discredited. I am all in favor of first is that they have about the same maximizing enjoyment of life in ways that amount of calories and sugar as whole aren’t harmful, and a cup of coffee in the fruit, and easily can be overeaten. The morning is not harmful and is a big second is that you should beware of source of enjoyment to many. dried fruits with added sugars. Some As we age, many drugs (I’ll consider dried fruits are preserved with sulfites. caffeine a “drug” for this purpose) are Sulfites, as I have mentioned, cause al- metabolized more slowly by the body, so lergic symptoms in some people, but are some people may find that the same tolerated by most. “dose” affects them more. This may oc- (c) 2019 North America Synd., Inc. casionally cause a problem with sleep- All Rights Reserved HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR March 1, 2019 • 21

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