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Holiday dinner and auction scheduled Herkimer County It’s that time of year by the Center’s many vol- for the dinner/auction Saturday, Dec. 1 at 5 again and the Richfield unteers. Before and dur- are just $9. p.m. for an evening of Springs Community Cen- ing dinner there is time to In the spirit of giving, good food, camaraderie Country Editor ter is preparing for their preview the many auction consider donating to the and fun. 11th Annual Holiday Din- items that will be up for Center’s efforts if you en- For donations and more ner and Auction. This bid. joy making holiday crafts, information regarding the Published weekly on Friday by Lee Newspapers event, the Center’s The auction begins at pine wreaths, pottery, event, contact the Center 6113 St. Hwy. 5, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 largest fundraiser of the 6:30 p.m. with Sid Talma paintings, woodworking at 315.858.3200, check year, will be held on Sat- wielding the gavel. Along items, quilts and the like. out www.richfield- urday, Dec. 1 at the with all the wonderful All of these items make a springscommunitycen- Publisher, President Frederick W. Lee RSCC at 6 Ann St. holiday items that will be perfect donation and ter.org and like us on V.P., General Manager Bruce Button The evening will start at available, you will also would be gratefully ac- Facebook at Richfield 5 p.m. with a delicious have the opportunity to cepted for our holiday Springs Community Cen- V.P., Production Janet Lee Stanley dinner prepared for you win door prizes. Tickets fare. Come join us on ter. Classified Ad Manager...... Peggy Patrei Controller...... Lyndsay Bock YourYYoour One Stop AAutomotiveutomotivmotivvee RepRepairair CCeCenterenter Editor...... Joan Kark-Wren Route 5 AutomotiveAutomotive Production Coordinator...... Jessica Mackay Shop Foreman...... Harry Delong OilOOiill ChCChaChangeshaananggeeses Social Media Coordinator...... Gabbie Albrecht $2$21$21.99211.99 ForFoor StandarStSStandardtaanandnddaard OOilil ChangeChCChahaange John Snyder, Sales Manager 46874687 St. Route 5 Herkimer, 3315-866-130715-866-1307 518-673-0129, [email protected] NextNext to the Domes

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We assume no financial Serving You 7 Days A Week All Year Round 441 West Main Street, Little Falls re spon si bil ity for typographical errors in advertisement, but if at AS Open: 8am-6pm AS 315-508-5329 fault, will reprint that portion of the ad in which the error appears. HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR November 23, 2018 • 5 Feeding birds the foods they like by Dr. Leonard Perry, Horticulture Professor Emeritus, food of choice. You can find black oil, striped or the such as cowbirds, geese and starlings, as well as University of Vermont out-of-shell hearts. If you don’t want larger birds – bears, raccoons and deer. Unless you have a landscape rich with weeds, peren- such as crackles, blue jays, blackbirds and starlings – Another problem is that corn can spoil quickly when nials and shrubs that produce abundant seeds, you’ll to take over the feeders and eat pounds of seeds a day, wet, harboring aflatoxins which can be quite toxic need to supplement a bird’s diet with birdseeds you serve the seeds in feeders such as tube ones with even at low levels. Avoid buying corn or storing it in purchase. To keep the most bird species around your perches for smaller birds. plastic bags where it may stay damp, change it daily home, you should supplement with the specific foods If you don’t want the mess of all the spent sunflower during rainy weather and rake up old corn so it won’t that each species prefers and serve the bird food in the shells on the ground, on a deck or a patio, you may be eaten. Don’t use corn for planting which has red appropriate types of feeders for various species. Make want to feed the more expensive sunflower hearts out dye as a marker for fungicide treatment. And don’t sure the feeders can be cleaned regularly and easily, of their shells. Without the shell protection these can provide buttered or popped corn, which can spoil such as with removable bases. Also make sure they quickly spoil with bacteria that will make birds sick, quickly. are appropriate to the species you have or want to at- so only put out what they can eat in a day or two. You may find filler seeds in suet cakes, as well as tract. Cardinals, for instance, need larger perches on One means to discourage squirrels, and perhaps peanuts, corn and even fruit bits and insects. Since tube or hopper feeders than chickadees. starlings, is to provide safflower seeds. This has a the birds are most interested in the animal fat which Nuthatches and woodpeckers like to cling, so a wire thick shell which is hard for some birds to open, yet is provides high energy and is easily digested, the rest of mesh feeder is best for them. If you have a wire mesh favored by cardinals and some grosbeaks, chickadees, the fillers aren’t really needed. Since the peanuts and feeder, make sure the openings are large enough for native sparrows and doves. For these seeds, use a tray corn can spoil, buy suet from reputable dealers, keep the birds to access the seeds you’re providing. I’ve or hopper feeder (with wide perch) that some of these it refrigerated when storing and put outside only when tried some decorative mesh feeders shaped like snow- birds need. temperatures are below freezing to keep it from be- men or scarecrows, only to have the mesh openings Nyjer seeds are a common one for small birds, often coming rancid. too small for birds to obtain the sunflower seeds. sold as niger or thistle. Since they are heat sterilized, Another food source that some feed birds is meal- Some mesh tube feeders are just for shelled peanuts they won’t germinate and spread. Goldfinches, indigo worms, which are not worms at all but rather the lar- – a favorite of woodpeckers, blue jays, nuthatches and buntings, pine siskins and redpolls like nyger seeds vae of the darkling beetle. They are attractive to blue- chickadees. They also can be taken over by crows and served either in mesh socks or tube feeders with a fine birds, particularly when raising their young, as well as crackles when these are passing by. You may need to mesh or small openings. many other birds – so much so that this food may be put them out of reach of squirrel access, hanging away You’ll see dried corn for sale, particularly cracked affordable only if fed in narrow tube feeders with holes from objects they can climb, or using pole baffles. If corn. Dried corn cob pieces, placed on a post with for small birds. using a peanut feeder other than in winter, when ani- spikes (which you can buy or make quite simply), at- In addition to providing food, birds need water so mals are not hibernating, you may need bring them in tract blue jays. Loose dried corn is attractive to larger consider adding a heated bird bath if you don’t have at night to prevent raccoons and perhaps bears from birds such as quail, turkeys, ducks and pheasants, as one already. As with the feeders, make sure you keep ravaging peanut feeders. well as songbirds such as grosbeaks, cardinals and bird baths cleaned regularly. If shelled peanuts get wet they can harbor aflatoxins, blue jays. However, it attracts less desirable birds also which can make birds sick, so make sure to either keep them dry, use the feed up in a day or two if it gets Wednesday night fly tying class wet or replenish and clean feeders well and often. Peanuts in the shell, placed on a platform feeder or Are you itching for a springtime those wishing to participate. erages will be provided throughout just a deck, don’t spoil as readily and are attractive to feeling already? 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Details for the sec- spire the human spirit. ORGANIC MARKETING AGENCY State fishing guide and a Master ond will be released shortly. The Pre-registration is recommended. Weekly Sales Every Monday 11:30 with Certified Instructor with FFI (Fly culminating event will be a fly cast- To RSVP and for more information, Misc. & Small animals followed by Dairy & Livestock Fishers International), will lead a ing/fishing workshop in spring contact OLT’s Communications Mon. Nov. 12th – Sold 294 head. Cull Ave. $.33 Top Cow $.42, Bulls/ lesson in fly tying and anything else 2019 for participants to return and Outreach Manager Becky Tal- Steers $.47 -$.63, Bull calves top $.85,heifer calf top $ .25,beef heif- you want to know about fly fishing! with their handmade flies. bot by email at becky@ot- er calves $1.35, Tim Johnson Dairy ave. $1022 with top cow at $1425. He will be doing demonstrations for Children ages 11 and over are segolandtrust.org or by calling Mon. Nov. 26th - Normal Monday Sale & Monthly Organic Day. Spe- those who would like to watch and more than welcome, but must 607.547.2366 ext. 108. cial: Conventional Herd – Dairy Dispersal for Bill Tompkins, Gilboa, NY. will lead a hands-on lesson for come with an adult. Pizza and bev- 36 head of Jersey & Jersey-Holstein Cross Dairy Cattle. Nov. DHI RHA 13435 4.6 548 3.3 444. SCC 200,000 Cows are in all stages of lactation with a 12.3 mo. Calving interval. 18 of the 26 milking cows are in 1st or 2nd lactation. 26 cows and 10 bred and open heifers. Mon. Dec. 3rd – Normal Monday Sale & Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale ★ ATTENTION ★ Mon. Dec. 10th – Normal Monday Sale & Monthly Heifer Sale. NO RESERVE AUCTION Mon. Dec. 17th – Due to being closed Monday Dec. 24th this will WANTED FOR AUCTION!! be our Normal Monday Sale – Sheep, Lamb, Goat , Pig Sale & Monthly Guns and Sporting Goods Auction GUNS.. AMMUNITION..SPORTING GOODS.. Organic Day. Wed., November 28th • 6:00pm ATV’S, Trucks, Cars, Used Open & Enclosed Trailers, Mon. Dec. 24th – We will be closed this week due to the holidays. Shop and Farm Clean Outs. Business Close Outs. Mon. Dec. 31st - We will be closed this day due to the Holiday but Guns. Ammunition. Sporting Good Rifles. Shotguns Tools, Collectibles, Furniture, Antique Buggies, Antique Cars, will reschedule to open Wed. Jan 2nd BB Guns. Black Powder Guns and Pistols. Blacksmith Anvils & Tools, Farm Machinery, & more!! CONSIGN TO ONE OF OUR MANY AUCTIONS!! Wed. Jan. 2nd – This will be our Normal Sale day due to the Holidays Already Consigned is SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR 50-70 U.S. 748 – Monthly Feeder Sale. THE HOSKING FAMILY & SALE BARN CREW WOULD LIKE TO WISH with original sling (early gun) Remington model 7400 30-06 Semi, JR’S AUCTION EVERYONE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!! 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LOOKING TO HAVE A FARM SALE OR JUST SELL A FEW – GIVE US A CALL See photos on auctionzip.com JR’S AUCTION Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 JR’S Auction • 518-993-4668 7403 St Hwy 5, St Johnsville NY 13452 & Family cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 518-993-4668 6096 St. Hwy. 8, New Berlin, NY 13411 Dan Hosking: 607-972-8773 7403 St Hwy 5, St. Johnsville, NY 6 • November 23, 2018 HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR Jobs and Career Opportunities Task-force

On Oct. 18, the Mohawk working through our cen- lege, SUNY Poly and ed that over 35,000 stu- private sector jobs. The Montgomery, Herkimer, Valley Economic Develop- ters of higher learning to SUNY Cobleskill; Utica dents are enrolled in the “jobs and career opportu- Oneida, Otsego and ment District Inc. help us address the ongo- College, Mohawk Valley nine institutions and if a nities task force” report Schoharie counties, launched an ad hoc com- ing population loss Community College and resulting strategy leads to will be unveiled to which conducts infra- mittee charged with de- throughout our Upstate Hartwick College were retaining just 1 percent MVEDD in March 2019. structure planning and veloping a strategy toward Region.” The idea is to de- unable to attend but per year, that would MVEDDdevelopment, business exclusively engaging the velop a strategy that when asked to be kept in the translate into 350 stu- (www.mvedd.org) is a re- loans and grants and lo- nine colleges and univer- implemented could lead loop on the committee’s dents per year residing gional economic develop- cal government training sities in the MVEDD serv- to retaining some of the progress. Also attending here – in 10 years that ment agency headquar- and assistance. ice area to provide guid- highly educated, skilled, were representatives of would grow the regional tered in Mohawk which For more information, ance and advice in plan- talented and creative government, businesses population by a minimum services a six-county ter- contact MVEDD at ning the future growth of young graduates by iden- and workforce training of 3,500 residents, found- ritory in Upstate New [email protected] or commerce and population tifying and possibly court- professionals. Colone not- ed in new, good-paying York, including Fulton, 315.866.4671. throughout the region. ing brand companies to The MVEDD executive the area whose products board named Albert and services align with Colone of Oneonta to the academic strengths of chair the committee; the nine colleges and uni- Colone is also co-conven- versities in the MVEDD's OFA Tai Chi class Dec. 3 er of the Greater Oneonta six county area. Economic Development Six of the nine higher Join us for our Tai Chi for Arthritis/Falls Prevention. This class has been shown to improve muscular Council (GO-EDC). Learn educational institutions strength, flexibility, relieve pain and improve immunity and quality of life. It is easy to learn and fun to join in more at www.goedc.org . were represented at the on! Steve Smith, Executive Oct. 18 launch luncheon Classes begin on Dec. 3 from 10 - 11 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday for eight weeks with the exception Director of MVEDD, said by career placement rep- of Dec. 24. The location will be John Guy Prindle Apartments at 80 E. North St., Ilion. “the idea was Colone’s, resentatives from Call Jackie Murphy at 315.867.1371 with any questions and to sign up. There is a maximum of 25 partici- one that he brought to the Herkimer College, Hamil- pants for the classes. MVEDD board’s attention ton College, Oneonta These classes are sponsored in part by the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties and the back in early 2018.” He State, Fulton-Mont- Wesley & Marion Small Fund. You can find our event listings of Tai Chi classes through the Herkimer County continued, “It is about gomery Community Col- Office for the Aging Facebook page.

Moments in Time The History Channel Calendar of events NOTE: Calendar items must be submitted by Tuesday prior to the publication date to be included in • On Nov. 19, 1863, at throwers and bombs. the dedication of a mili- • On Nov. 23, 1972, se- the Calendar of Events. Entries may be emailed to [email protected] tary cemetery at Gettys- cret peace talks resume Nov 29 6 Ann Street, Richfi eld Springs. For Dec 9 burg, PA, President Abra- in Paris between Henry donations and more information re- ham Lincoln delivers one Kissinger and Le Duc garding the event, contact the Center of the most memorable Tho, the North Viet- Home Health Care vs. Assisted at 315.858.3200, check out our web- Valley Voices for Christ Holiday site at www.richfi eldspringscommuni- speeches in American namese representative. Living: Which Option is Right for Vocal Concert. 6 - 7 p.m. Church You? 12 p.m. Valley Residential Ser- tycenter.org and Like us on Facebook: of Christ Uniting, 22 Church Street, history. In just 272 The talks deadlocked vices, 323 Pine Grove Road, Herkimer. Richfi eld Springs Community Center. Richfi eld Springs. Light refreshments. words, Lincoln reminded weeks later, leading Pres- Lunch and learn program. As there Free will offering. a war-weary public why ident Richard Nixon to is limited seating and a light lunch the Union had to fight, order the massive will be provided, please RSVP no later Dec 2 and win, the Civil War. “Christmas bombing” than Nov. 20 to 315.219.5700. Dec 12 • On Nov. 21, 1877, campaign to break the St. Nicholas Day at Fort Klock. Thomas Edison an- impasse. Nov 30 Noon-3 p.m. Fort Klock, 7214 State Wednesday Night Fly Tying Class. nounces his invention of • On Nov. 25, 1986, At- Route 5, St. Johnsville. For more in- 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Otsego Land Trust of- the phonograph, a way to torney General Edwin formation visit http://www.fortklock- fi ce, 101 Main S t. Pioneer Alley, Coo- record and play back Meese reveals that pro- Johnson Hall Holiday Open House. restoration.org. perstown (this is the same building as sound. He used a stylus ceeds from arms sales to 5 - 8:30 p.m. Johnson Hall State His- the Farmers’ Market). Children ages on a tinfoil cylinder to Iran were illegally divert- toric Site, 139 Hall Avenue, John- 11 and up are more than welcome, but play back a song he had ed to the anti-communist stown, NY. Call Johnson Hall at Dec 3 must come with an adult. Pizza and recorded, “Mary Had a Contras in Nicaragua. 518.762.8712 or visit www,friend- beverages will be provided throughout sofjihnsonhallny.org. the evening, compliments of the land Little Lamb.” President Ronald Reagan Tai Chi Class. 10-11 a.m. John Guy trust. Pre-registration is recommend- • On Nov. 24, 1932, the accepted the resignation Prindle Apartments, 80 E. North St., ed. To RSVP and for more information, FBI crime lab officially of his national security Ilion NY. Classes begin on Dec. 3 and Dec 1 please contact OLT’s Communications opens in Washington, adviser, Vice Admiral continue every Monday and Wednes- and Outreach Manager Becky Talbot day for eight weeks with the exception D.C. The single room lab, John Poindexter, and by email: [email protected] of Dec. 24, 2018. The location will be chosen because it had a fired Lt. Col. Oliver North, Holiday Auction and Dinner. 5 p.m. or by calling 607.547.2366 ext. 108. sink, had scant equip- a Poindexter aide. Richfi eld Springs Community Center, John Guy Prindle Apartments at 80 E. ment and was used pri- • On Nov. 22, 2002, the 6 Ann Street, Richfi eld Springs. 5 p.m. North St, Ilion NY 13357. Please call to Jackie Murphy at 315.867.1371 to marily as a public rela- James Bond movie “Die dinner and auction preview. 6:30 p.m. auction. $9 donation. sign up. Limited enrollment. tions tool. Another Day,” starring • On Nov. 20, 1967, San Pierce Brosnan as the fic- Dec 15 Jose State College stu- tional British secret-serv- Christmas Bazaar, Luncheon & Bake Dec 3-7 dents demonstrate ice agent 007, opens in Sale. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Newport Unit- against Dow Chemical, theaters. Its debut came ed Methodist Church. Treasures, December Bus Trip. Dec 15 18. A One the maker of napalm. Na- almost exactly 40 years Christmas Cookies, Crafts, Deli Items. Food $en$e Food Bank. Dec 3-7 Day Bus Trip to Vermont. Bus will be 18. Presbyterian Church, 90 Mor- palm was an acronym de- after the first Bond Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. Soup, departing from Clinton and Herkimer. Chili, Sandwiches, Beverage & Des- gan St., Ilion. SIGN-UP: Dec. 3–7, 10 The cost is $50 per person and if you rived from naphthetic movie, “Dr. No,” was re- a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PICK UP: Dec. 21, and palmic acids, whose leased. sert. wish to visit Hildene, it is $65. The trip 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. December 2018 cost is a fundraiser for the Dolgeville For- salts were used to make (c) 2018 Hearst Com- is $20.50. ward C.A.T. To sign up or for more the jellied gasoline – na- munications, Inc. 11th Annual Holiday Dinner and information, call Caryl Hopson at palm – used in flame- All Rights Reserved Auction 5 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. 315.429.8660. Richfi eld Springs Community Center, HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR November 23, 2018 • 7 Thirty ways to celebrate a merry month

The holiday season begins in late No- 4. Make handmade Christmas tree or- home. 22. Babysit a newborn so his or her vember and runs through New Year’s naments. 13. Host a tree-trimming party. parents can get errands done or just Day. It is marked by various gatherings 5. Donate money to a charity or other 14. Schedule a day for baking cookies. catch up on rest. of friends and family, decadent foods, good cause. 15. Sing Christmas carols at a nurs- 23. Volunteer at a soup kitchen. cocktails, traveling, and gift exchanges. 6. Encourage “pay it forward” move- ing home. 24. Share the religious traditions of The National Retail Federation says ments in your community. Start by do- 16. Put together care packages of your holiday with someone of a different consumers will spend an average of ing something simple like buying a cof- items and send them to troops overseas. faith. $967 during the holiday season. Howev- fee for a complete stranger. 17. Share the holidays with a military 25. If weather permits, go sledding, er, the joy of the holidays also is about 7. Feed birds facing the cold, winter family whose spouse is in service and build a snowman or have a snowball all of the memorable experiences that weather. can’t make it home. fight. tend to make the season so beloved. 8. Take a ride or walk around the 18. Offer to shop for someone who is 26. Share favorite memories at family With that in mind, here are 30 ways to neighborhood to look at decorated homebound due to age, a chronic ill- holiday dinners. make the holiday season that much houses. ness or injury. 27. Remember a deceased loved one more merry. 9. Make a fire in a fire pit in the yard 19. Visit a large city to look at Christ- with a special tribute. 1. Visit with an elderly or housebound and toast marshmallows while sipping mas window displays. 28. Construct a gingerbread house. neighbor and share conversation. hot chocolate. 20. Buy and hang real mistletoe … 29. Teach someone how to make a 2. Donate gently used toys to a chil- 10. Binge watch holiday movies. and use it. cherished family recipe. dren’s hospital. 11. Attend the concert of a children’s 21. Make a new friend and invite him 30. Surprise a distant relative with an 3. Research the history of the holiday choir. or her to a holiday party for the first impromptu visit. and share it with people you care about. 12. Help a friend decorate his or her time.

VRS cooking with Original Herkimer Cheese HERKIMER – Alana Basloe, Marketing Director, and Amanda Flansburg, Sales Director of Original Herkimer Cheese, Ilion, visited Valley Residential Services’ staff and residents on Monday, Nov. 12 bear- ing gifts of Original Herkimer Cheese products which VRS staff and residents used in their cooking activity that day. Basloe and Flansburg provided Original Herkimer Cheese Pumpkin Spread, Chutter and Aged New York Classic Cheddar which VRS staff and residents used to make broccoli cheddar soup, ham and cheese quiche and pumpkin cannoli. The residents enjoyed cooking together and later having a delicious lunch- eon as a result of their culinary activity. Other resi- dents and staff joined them for lunch, grateful for such a delicious meal thanks to Original Herkimer Cheese and the Basloe family’s plentiful product do- nation.

(L - R) VRS residents Shirley Mosher and Virginia Lee, Orig- inal Herkimer Cheese representatives Alana Basloe and Amanda Flansburg and VRS resident Katherine Baker. Photo courtesy of Valley Residential Services Whatchamacallits Last week, our whatchama- about six pounds. callit was a small, lightweight swage hammer. This week, Used to reduce the outer di- we’re looking at something a ameter of round, fl at, square bit heavier – a swage bar. rod, pipe or tubing, swag- ing provides a reduced round To review: Swaging is a forg- cross section suitable for sub- ing process in which the size sequent machining and/or and dimensions of an item are forming operations such as altered using dies into which tapping, threading, upsetting, the item is forced. The process welding, etc. Swaged compo- is usually done with unheated nents benefi t from increased items. Swages were originally tensile strength and improved tools used by blacksmiths to appearance as a result of this form metal into various shapes hot forging process. too intricate to make with a hammer alone. These have Swaging also minimizes handles for holding or pegs for stress points commonly caused attaching to an anvil, and of- specifi c to making grooves in swords and by milling ends for threading. If ten a fl at head for striking with a hammer. knives. only one end is swaged, the other end can be Swage blocks are anvil-like dies with various formed or machined to your specifi cations. shapes forged into them, which are also used This swage bar, more than 12 inches in Use swaging to eliminate secondary machin- for forming metal. Swages called “fullers” are length, is a compact metal items that weighs ing and welding operations. Do you have your own Whatchamacallit? Send a photo and short description to [email protected] or call Courtney at 518.673.0144 8 • November 23, 2018 HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR Area Church Services COLD BROOK HERKIMER HERKIMER ILION LITTLE FALLS MOHAWK COLD BROOK TEMPLE BETH JOSEPH CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST ANNUNCIATION CHURCH HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH CHURCH OF THE BLESSED UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 327 N. Prospect St. OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (MORMONS) 109 West Street, Ilion, NY 512 E. Gansevoort St. SACRAMENT 467 Main St. Phone 866-4270 Branch President Blake Francisco Pastor: Father Paul Catena Sunday Worship 9:30 AM Sr. Mary Jo Tallman, CSJ, Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Friday 7 PM Gros. Blvd., East Herkimer Deacon: Micheal Carbone Sunday School 9:15 AM Parish Life Director DOLGEVILLE Phone 315-866-8095 Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:00 pm; Sunday Wednesday Services 12:10 PM & 7 PM Rev. Mark Cunningham, ST. FRANCIS de SALES CHURCH Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 PM 11:00 am; Monday & Wednesday 9:00 am Sacramental Minister NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Rev. Mark Cunningham, Pastor Sunday School 11:20 AM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 71 E. Main St. Pastor Pat Andreoli 219 N. Bellinger St. Sacrament Meeting 10 AM LITTLE FALLS Pastor Tamara Razzano Phone 866-1752 32 Spencer St. Phone 866-4282 Family History Center hours by FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 16 Jackson St. Saturday Vigil Mass 5:30 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Saturday Vigil Mass 4 PM appointment; please leave a message at 555 Albany St. Phone: 315-823-3004 Sunday Mass 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Sunday Mass 8 & 10:30 AM 315-866-7189 Morning Worship will begin at 10:15 AM Email [email protected] Tuesday Bible Study 7 PM Rev. Chris J. Wintermute will be speaking www.presbylf.org CHRISTIAN BIBLE CHURCH CHURCH OF SAINTS HERKIMER REFORMED CHURCH GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF DOLGEVILLE this morning. Sunday Worship 10 AM H. Ed Reed, Pastor/Teacher ANTHONY and JOSEPH 102 Church St. Nursery (infants through age 4) Sunday School 10 AM 167 Ward Rd. Paster Len Byarty Rev. Quy Vo, Pastor Phone 866-1523 Junior Church (K-4) during Morning Phone 858-1282 12 Van Buren St. 229 S. Main St. Worship 9:30 AM INGHAMS MILLS BAPTIST CHURCH www.christianbiblechurch.us Sunday School (All Ages) 10-11 AM Phone 866-6373 Sunday School 11 AM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CONTINUED Rev. Gary L. Busch, Pastor Sunday School 9 AM Morning Worship 11-12:30 PM Saturday Vigil Mass 6 PM Shepherd’s Table: Worship Service Sunday Worship Service 10AM Sunday Worship 10 AM Lunch 12:30-2 PM Sunday Mass 10 AM Tuesday 11-12:30 PM Sunday School Classes 9 AM 443 Inghams Mills Rd. Wednesday Bible Study Afternoon Worship 2-3 PM Thursday 11:30-12:30 PM (nursery through adult) Little Falls, NY 13365 & Prayer Meeting 7 PM DOLGEVILLE UNITED REDEEMER CHURCH Shepherd’s Table Dinner: Morning Worship Service 11 AM and is Pastor’s Phone (315) 717-9936 METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Michael Servello First & Third Tuesday 6 PM broadcast live over radio station WIZR, THE WORD CHRISTIAN CENTER Rev. Anthony Bradseth 931 Herkimer Rd. 930 on the AM dial with a one week delay. MIDDLEVILLE Pastor Gene Kipper 21 N. Helmer Ave. Utica, NY 13503 CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Monday School Board Meeting 6:30 PM MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 27 E. Main St. Church Phone 429-7381 Phone 792-4748 Rev. Jill Stellman Tuesday Trustee Meeting 7 PM Rev. Robert Lindsay Phone 868-1790 Sunday Church Service Saturday 6 PM • Sunday 9 & 11 AM 300 N. Main St. Wednesday Final Bible Study & Prayer 24 Rte. 29 Sunday Services at 10 AM Oppenheim @ 9:30 AM Church Office (315) 866-0551 Time at homes 7 PM Phone 845-8730 Intercession - Tuesdays at 7 PM OAK RIDGE FREE METHODIST CHURCH Dolgeville @ 11 AM Email: [email protected] Thursday Choir Practice 7 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Free Community Dinner the last Pastor Chris Schumske www.christchurchherkimer.org Worship Service 9:30 AM Thursday of the Month at 6 PM DOLGEVILLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 838 W. German St. Sunday Services: 10:30 AM HOLY SPIRIT POLISH NATIONAL Pastor Marvin Isum Sunday School (All Ages) 9:30-10:20 AM Bible Study: Fridays 7:00 PM (Parish Hall) CATHOLIC CHURCH MOHAWK NEWPORT 3 Elm St. Phone 429-8390 Worship Service 8:30-10:30 AM Free Community Dinner: Next-to-last and Last Father Rafael Dadello GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF NEWPORT Sunday Worship 10:30 AM with iPraise for the children (K-5th grade) Saturday of the month 5:00 PM (Parish Hall) 615 E. Gansevoort St. Rev. Sally Heiligman 7497 Main Street Mid-week Service Tuesday 7 PM Phone 866-0575 Entrance to Parish Hall is on Mary Street Phone 823-0793 7 E. Main St. Pastor’s Phone 315-790-1877 Sunday Mass 11 AM Phone 315-866-4782 Sunday Worship at 9:45am UNITED LUTHERAN UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ILION or 315-520-4723 PRESBYTERIAN PARISH ST. MARY’S PROTECTRESS ILION COMMUNITY CHURCH ST. PAUL’S UNITARIAN Holy Eucharist 10 AM UNITED METHODIST 26 E. Faville Ave. 326 Moore Ave. Pastor Dean Mabry UNIVERSALIST CHURCH Rev. Robert Lindsay • Phone 845-8730 Worship 11 AM Sunday Divine Liturgy 10 AM 44 Central Plaza Minister Jeffrey J. Frank DENNISON CORNERS Sunday School 11 AM Holy Day Liturgy 9 AM Sunday Worship 10am Mark Bunce, Organist COMMUNITY CHURCH Morning Service 11 AM ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN Phone 866-1336 Child Care/Kids Church Available 565 Albany St. Pastor Donald King CATHOLIC CHURCH ilionchurch.com Phone 823-2284 219 Robinson Rd. • Phone 866-5215 KUYAHOORA COMMUNITY CHURCH Deacon Jim Bower, Administrator NEW LIFE CHURCH Sunday Service & Religious Education 10 AM Sunday: Pastor Dwayne Durand Rev. T. Healy, Sacramental Minister Pastor David Hayner SAINT AUGUSTINE’S Sunday School 9:45 AM West Canada Valley 31 N. Helmer Ave. 337 Protection Ave. EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOLY FAMILY PARISH OF THE Morning Worship 11 AM High School Auditorium Phone 429-8338 Phone 866-1164 • www.nlc-mc.org Bishop - Dan Herzog ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF Evening Worship 6 PM 5447 St. Rt. 28 Mass 9 AM Sun, Mon & Wed Worship 10 AM 78 2nd Street LITTLE FALLS Wednesday Prayer 7 PM Mailing Address PO Box 50 Wednesday Worship 6:30 PM Phone: (315) 894-3775 Deacon Jim Bower, Administrator Middleville, NY 13406 EAST SCHUYLER Sunday School at 8:45 AM Rev. T. Healy, Sacramental Minister MOHAWK REFORMED CHURCH Phone 315-292-1303 CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY OF SCHUYLER TRINITY EVANGELICAL Adult Bible Study at 8:45 AM 763 E. Main St. Rev. Brian Engel, Pastor www.kuyahorracc.org Pastor Mark Sowersby LUTHERAN CHURCH Holy Eucharist at 9:35 AM Phone 823-3410 20 S. Otsego St. Weekly Service Sunday 10:08 AM 3659 Route 5, East Schuyler Rev. Ann Zimmerman, Pastor Saturday Vigil Mass 4 PM Phone 866-4292 Sunday Worship 10:30 am Corner of West German & Henry Streets FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday Mass 10:30 AM Email [email protected] ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Wednesday Night 6:30 pm Phone 866-6474 90 Morgan St., Ilion, NY, 13357 Follow us on Facebook CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone 315-895-0926 Sunday Services 8 AM Spoken Reverend Richard Riggle EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Morning Worship: Rev. Quy Vo, Pastor Christianassemblyofschuyler.com Sunday Worship Service Bible Study 9:30am 588-594 Albany St. 10:30 AM Sept.- June • 9:30 AM July-Aug. St. John the Baptist Parish FRANKFORT 10:30 AM with Music Church Service 10:30am Sunday Schedule: Youth Sunday School (Pre-K - Sr. High) 9 AM 7516 N. Main St. • Phone 845-8017 Bible Studies on Thursday Mornings at 10 AM 315-894-2070 Monday & Wednesday 9 AM OUR LADY QUEEN OF APOSTLES High Mass, Rite II 10 AM Adult Sunday School (Men, Women Nursery & Sunday School 9:45 AM & Couples) 9:30 AM Saturday Vigil Mass 6 PM 414 Frankfort St., Frankfort, NY THE SALVATION ARMY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Sept.-May) September - June Sunday Mass 8 AM Pastor: Father Paul Catena Lieutenants John and Lori Wood 8 Second Street Fellowship Coffee Hour 11:15 AM Deacon: Micheal Carbone 429 N. Prospect St. Reverend John Partise Choir Rehearsal 11:30 AM EMMANUEL BIBLE CHURCH PAINES HOLLOW Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30 pm; Phone 866-1240 Sunday Worship 11 AM Holy Day Masses as announced Pastor Gary Wilcox PAINES HOLLOW UNITED METHODIST Sunday 9:00 am; Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am www.thesalvationarmy.org Confessions by appointment 54 W. Main St. • Phone 717-3011 Lay Servant Gregg Sponburgh HERKIMER Sunday School 10 AM MORNING STAR UNITED Sunday School 9:45 AM Rtes. 167 & 168 • 315-866-1128 Morning Worship 11 AM METHODIST CHURCH FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Morning Worship 11 AM Worship 9-10AM SS PETER and PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH 36 Second Street Senior Pastor Timothy Parisi Fellowship Lunch 12:30 PM Rev. Thaddeus Franta FIRST UNITED Reverend Bob Wallaber 559 E. Jefferson St. Afternoon Bible Study 1:30 PM SALISBURY CENTER 305 Main Rd., East Herkimer METCHODIST CHURCH Sunday Worship 10 AM Phone 823-4043 • [email protected] Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 6 PM FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD Phone 866-3272 OF HERKIMER AND LITTLE FALLS November 1 - May 1 Sunday Morning All Worship 10 AM Pastor Robert Brent Wednesday Vespers 5PM Pastor Joelle Faulks 4224 Acme Rd, Frankfort Thursday Bible Study 6:30 PM 106 Plant Road Saturday Evening Vespers 5 PM Prospect St & Park Ave. May 1 - November 1 Sunday Worship 11 AM Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 8:30 & 10am Holy Day Liturgy 9:30 AM 36 Second Street, Ilion with Children’s Church offered Sunday School 10am during school year during the service DANS AUTO LYNCH REPAIR Old Fashioned Service and Honesty Heating Area’s Leading Dan Hight - Owner/Operator & Cooling Wallcovering Store 6500 State Route 5 315-823-2640 Little Falls, NY 13365 11 South Main St., Shop Phone 315-508-5061 SUPERMARKET 634 E. Main Street Dolgeville Cell 315-868-8166 Lamberson St., 518-527-9881 Little Falls, NY 13365 or 315-868-1575 Dolgeville • 429-8518 Humphrey Memorials, Inc. Main Street “It’s Always Worth A Trip To Zipp” Chiropractic 3051 State Rte. 28, Health and Wellness Center ZIPP Herkimer, NY 13350 • Flexible Walk in Hours Gina Trzepacz - Timpano Monument Sales & Engraving Dr. Kathleen Fusco 1309 Champlin Ave. PO Box 123 True Value Professional Memorial Cleaning • Insurance Not Necessary Yorkville, NY 13495 Specialty Sandblast & Etching MEMORIALS • PRE-PLANNING Hardware 8841 N. Main Street 315-866-4471 MEMORIAL RESTORATION 73-77 N. Main St. Dolgeville Poland, NY 13431 humphreymemorials.com Ph/Fax: 315-736-1781 Cell: 315-723-7445 (315) 826-7772 [email protected] 315-429-9761

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CANAJOHARIE - Five reasons it’s smart to use credit PALATINE BRIDGE when holiday shopping CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The average American ANNOUNCING . . . . shopper will spend around $975 on holiday gifts, according to past spending trends and esti- mates from the American Research Group and the National Retail Federa- tion. Although shoppers have various payment op- tions at their disposal, the use of credit cards re- mains a popular and fi- Elves nancially savvy way to handle purchases, albeit when done correctly. 1. Build your credit history. Creditors look at how Night Out individuals use credit cards when determining ments in full and on time. celled and replaced. Plus, credit scores. One of the 2. Credit is safer than financial institutions have ember 7th biggest components of a carrying cash. security protocols in place Friday, Dec credit scoring model is Stores are very busy to freeze accounts and payment history, or the during the holiday rush, erase purchases that pattern of using credit and consumers are easily were made under fraudu- 4:30PM ~ Santa arrives at the Canajoharie Post Offi ce to pick up- and paying it back on distracted. Carrying lent scenarios. the letters from our children. time. Making repeated around large sums of 3. Track your purchas- purchases on credit cards cash for purchases can es. 6:00PM Lighting of the Christmas Tree & Carolling led by our and then paying the bill put you at risk for theft or Credit card companies ~ when it is due can result losing the money along track all purchases and elementary choir and of course Santa & his elves. (Park is in a spike in credit score the way. There’s little will itemize shopping ex- downtown adjacent to Little Mohawk Street, near the dummy light.) and help consumers build chance of having lost or cursions on cardholders’ a healthy credit history. stolen cash returned, but statements. This can After the Tree Lighting ~ Santa entertains the little ones and The key is to make pay- a credit card can be can- make it much easier to hears their “wish lists”. Christmas cookies and hot cococa will be keep track of your spend- served at the Canajoharie Library/Arkell Museum. ing. In addition, some stores do not require re- Horse Drawn Wagon Rides from 5-8:30PM ceipts for purchases Doggie Styles made with credit cards. Basket Rafffle - New This Year! Hosted by Canajoharie 4. Earn reward points Reformed Curch at their downtown ministry location - 64 Church St., while spending. Grooming Competition in the cred- Canajoharie. See baskets available starting Wed., Dec. 5 @ 3PM. it card world is stiff, and many financial institu- The Canajoharie United Methodist Church, 60 East Main Street, Salon tions are trying to entice will be off ering face painting, arts and craft s, cider customers with special and other refreshments from 4:30-9 (315) 867-5732 deals for signing up and 6 W. Main St., Mohawk using their cards. Some 50/50 Raffle Tickets will be available at participating credit cards give cash downtown businesses All Week Long! Book Early and Often back. Others accrue points based on spending Canajoharie Youth Center will once again be hosting on particular categories, vendor tables in their gym - Interested vendors should such as dining or travel. contact Amanda Sweet 518-673-5117. MIUM QUAL Rewards can be redeemed More to come from the Youth Center - watch future ads for details. RE ITY in various ways and can P Fresh & Fast be a big bonus of using Downtown Shops will stay open late - credit over cash. watch ads for specific specials! 5. Cards may come THE JAVA SHOP with warranties. More than just coffee Credit cards can pro- Elves will take over the town! Est. MMXVII vide built-in warranties Lots of photo opportunities... snacks... bargains... B on purchases made on y to fellowship.. watch for more details!! Cucina Ber the card, such as replace- ment coverage for an elec- 315-717-7724 • 143 N. Main St, Herkimer tronic device or cancella- For information contact tion insurance on a trip. Chamber President, What’s more, if you have Janet Stanley Storewide Sale: November 27- New Years Eve a dispute with a mer- M-F 10-5 chant or aren’t happy An Additional with something you 518-673-0292 bought, you can often re- 20% Off quest a chargeback Everything!* through the credit card company. Credit cards have many advantages, but it’s im- Financing(90 days deferred Interest) 3-Month perative that consumers Layaway pay their balances in full 4662 Commercial Drive, New Hartford • 736-0662 and on time. * An Additional 20% off the lowest marked price. Repairs, special orders and layaways not included. 10 • November 23, 2018 HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR Workplace gifting etiquette: Get giving right

Gift giving in the workplace can be challenging terri- ing a meaningful gift. tory to navigate. And as anyone who has received an • Give group gifts. Rather than gifting individuals, it inappropriate gift or something that really wasn’t use- can be safer to give a group gift from which many can ful can attest, he or she probably doesn’t want to face benefit. This can include coffee and pastries from a a situation in which a gift leads to office gossip. nearby bakery, or a bouquet of flowers to brighten up According to a poll conducted by Harris, around half the office environment. of workers plan to gift at least one business associate • Keep prices modest. Office giving is not about illus- around the holidays but are confused about what to trating who can afford the most expensive gift. Re- give. Too often it’s up to workers to navigate these eti- member, some people will not be able to reciprocate, quette minefields on their own, but the following tips and they shouldn’t feel uncomfortable for being on the can help the process go smoothly. receiving end of a lavish gift. • Keep it impersonal. Impersonal doesn’t mean it’s ac- • Follow the rules. Gift exchanges should be cleared ceptable to grab anything off the shelf. But the gift should with supervisors or human resources professionals. It not be something that would offend tastes or sentiments. pays to check if there are rules in place for gifting oth- Avoid clothing, perfume, jewelry or accessories. Lotions ers. and other scented items are also ill-advised. • Avoid cash gifts. Giving cash or checks is not a • Skip your boss. Etiquette experts say that gifts good idea. Money should only come by way of bonus- sNavigating office gifting can be tricky. It’s important to avoid should flow downward, not upward, in the realm of es from higher-ups. If you’re stuck on what to give, a overly personal items. employment ranking. That means it’s best to stick gift card to a store that a coworker visits is acceptable. with gifting colleagues who are on the same level as Gifting at work is complicated, and certain etiquette you. Buying a gift for the boss may look like you’re should be followed so no lines are crossed. simply trying to score brownie points instead of offer-

How to be certain you’re buying safe toys this holiday season Few things compare to particular attention to • Stick to sturdy toys. ops and publishes volun- seeing the joy on a child’s product warnings and in- Kids do not often treat tary consensus technical face upon opening a holi- structions. Such warn- their toys delicately. Toys standards for a wide day gift. Many adults re- ings are designed to keep will be dropped or range of products, in- member holiday gifts they kids safe. When buying thrown, so choose sturdy cluding toys. Prevent received as children, and toys online, only pur- toys that can withstand Blindness notes that toys holiday shoppers often chase toys that include being dropped or thrown with the letters ASTM on Gift try to look for gifts that the warnings within the without breaking into the packaging have been will be just as memorable product description. tiny pieces. Tiny shards tested and met the toy to the special youngsters • Purchase age-appro- can pose a choking haz- standards set for by Guide in their lives. priate toys. Kids’ toys ard to curious young- ASTM. Shoppers might have come with age recom- sters. • Avoid toys with parts kids’ smiles on their mendations, which are • Purchase toys with that shoot or fly off. minds when holiday typically listed on the the ASTM designation. These types of toys can shopping, but it’s just as front of the packaging. ASTM International is an damage the eyes and lead important to focus on Stick to these recommen- international standards to other accidents or in- safety when buying gifts dations. Kids might not organization that devel- juries. for children. Prevent have the ability to use Blindness, an organiza- toys designed for older tion devoted to ensuring children, and such toys everyone enjoys healthy might not be safe for vision from infancy them to use, so it’s al- Massaro & Son through adulthood, offers ways best to stick to the the following tips to toy age guidelines. Florist buyers who want to make • Avoid certain toys. www.massarosflorist.com sure they give safe gifts to Toys with sharp or rigid Shop Small Nov. 24! kids this holiday season. points, spikes, rods or • Read all warnings and dangerous edges can Get Ready For Christmas instructions on the box. pose a threat to young-  Before taking a toy to the sters. Avoid such toys, Kissing Balls • Wreaths • Holiday Decorations checkout line, give the opting for toys with packaging a thorough rounded and/or dull (315) 866-1454 Paca Gardens has Many NEW styles of ALPACA Sweaters, read-through, paying edges instead. 5652 State Rte. 5, Herkimer, NY 13350 Hats, Mittens, Scarves, Jackets, Slippers, Moccasins, Socks and so much more. +XQGUHGVRI6ZHDWHUV -DFNHWVLQVWRFN  REGISTERED USER OF Dolls, Gifts & Collectibles THE ONLINE 10 th Year EXCHANGE Anniversary (315) 429-5111 Alpaca is up to 5X warmer than wool, softer NEW! Dickens Village than cashmere, smoother than silk, breathes We Can Help You Buy, Sell better than any other natural fiber, and is and Trade Globally Welcoming Christmas Holiday “Naturally” Water, Odor and Wrinkle Resistant. Gift Set of 2 - Special $119 KƉĞŶ ^ƵŶĚĂLJƐ KǀĞƌϰϬ ϭϭͲϰƚŚƌƵ Toni Ann’s Gift To You ^ƚLJůĞƐ ŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ͊ We Buy Gift Cards! ŽĨ ^ŽĐŬƐŝŶ Get 20% Off Your Purchase ^ƚŽĐŬ͊ Not valid on any other offer or coupon, previous sales, layaways or gift certificates. FFL Dealer One coupon per purchase. Expires November 30, 2018 ~ Coupon ~ Come Check Out Our Showroom Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-5:30pm • Sun. 12pm-4pm 6338 St. Rt. 167, Dolgeville, NY 13329 221 South Caroline Street, Herkimer Everyone LOVES the Gift of Alpaca! 27 West Main St., Little Falls, NY 13365 (315) 866-3655 Ph. 315-823-1100 Mon - Fri: 10am-5pm / Sat: 10am-4pm www.TheOnlineExchange.net Mastercard/Visa/Discover/Am Express Layaways Available! HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR November 23, 2018 • 11 Great gifts for beloved seniors

By the time they reach senior status, many adults have amassed a ton of stuff along with their irreplace- able knowledge. Come their golden years, grandpar- ents and other aging loved ones probably don’t need much in the way of material possessions, which can make it challenging to find them holiday gifts. Finding great gifts for seniors may take a little more effort, but with these ideas at the ready, it’s likely gift- givers can make this holiday merry for everyone on their shopping lists. Family photo memories Many seniors love to talk about their life histories. What better way to be the catalyst for conversation than to create a photo album that chronicles their lives? Photos can be included alongside historical doc- uments, such as old school projects, military discharge

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papers, awards and even genealogical information. tool can easily snag packages from a top shelf or pick Photo puzzles, photo calendars and any home decor up items that may have dropped to the floor, eliminat- with a photo printed on it are variations on this theme. ing bending or straining. Assistance gifts Practical technology Seniors want to remain as independent as possible. Seniors may not be as immersed in technology as By giving items that help them do just that, you can young people, but they purchase their share of gadgets bring smiles to their faces. and increasingly rely on tech to get through the day. To One idea is motion-sensing light switches and fix- free up more time for rest and relaxation, invest in an tures. If and when nature calls in the middle of the iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum. This simple device will night, hallways or bathrooms can be illuminated ef- clean floors easily, moving from room to room without fortlessly. the need for a bulky canister or upright vacuum. Shower and bathroom grab bars are another idea. Consider an easy-to-use tablet, pre-loaded with These provide extra security and stability when getting handy applications. Grandparents can use video chat- in and out of the shower or when using the toilet. ting to keep in touch with grandchildren living across For seniors who just need a little extra reach, a grab the country. Easily refill prescription medication with a pharmacy app just a click away. Stream favorite Bicycle Parts, movies or channels through video streaming sites, like Accessories & Clothing Netflix or Amazon Prime. Tablets tend to be light- weight, portable and user-friendly. 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Noon-7pm (518) 993-2643 315-866-5716 1 mile North of Rt. 5 315-429-5264 • 315-868-0894 200 King St., Herkimer, NY 13350 270 Hickory Hill Rd., Fort Plain 28 North Main St, Dolgeville, NY 13329 12 • November 23, 2018 HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR Paw’s Corner Veteran’s Day visit to The Mohawk Homestead by Sam Mazzotta one-on-one sessions. A Developing your combination of both is of- “trainer voice” ten very effective and pro- Dear Paw’s Corner: I vides an opportunity to have an 11-month-old socialize Jake. You’ll need Golden Retriever puppy to be present at all the that I adopted from the sessions, because you shelter about six months will get training, too. ago. “Jake” won’t listen to One thing you’ll learn is any of my commands. My how to develop a “voice” roommate said that I’m for giving commands. A too shrill and that I’m not trainer can give you in- consistent, neither of stant feedback on how to which make sense to me. shape your voice so that How can I get Jake to lis- Jake recognizes that You ten? — Roberta S., via Mean Business. You’ll email learn how often to work Dear Roberta: Without with Jake at home on ba- being on hand to see you sic obedience. You’ll get give commands, I’m going solid techniques that will to guess that your room- have Jake responding mate feels your voice is quickly to your com- too high or doesn’t have mands, with no sidelong enough “authority” when looks. giving Jake commands. Look up a pro ASAP. John Seymour paid a visit to the residents at The Mohawk Homestead on Monday, Nov. 12, The other part, that The faster you and Jake and sang America the Beautiful with them in honor of Veteran’s Day. Later, he played his you’re not consistent — learn to work together, guitar and sang some golden oldies that had the residents dancing, clapping and singing. could be either that the the happier you’ll both Photo courtesy of The Mohawk Homestead correct command isn’t be. given consistently, or that (c) 2018 King Features Jake doesn’t get regular Synd., Inc. obedience training ses- sions. You may feel that you h y oodness work with Jake plenty of times during the week and he should be catch- OOMM G ing on. A professional G trainer may feel different- ly. 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Residents of the Mohawk Homestead and the Women’s Group of ARC Herkimer spent Monday morning, Nov. 12, working on some crafts for Thanksgiving. The residents made pumpkins, cor- nucopias, turkeys, and other crafts. The Mohawk Homestead’s Activity Director, Elaine Mabry and ARC Herkimer’s Direct Support Professional, Va- lerie Eaker meet each month to engage residents in community socialization, through crafts and oth- er activities. They enjoy the time spent with one another. Photo courtesy of The Mohawk Homestead

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Students who participated in the park clean up included (front) Debra Ferhatovic, Herkimer; (back, L- R) Abdulla Al Shamlan, Doha, Qatar; Wyatt Ditton, Cooperstown; Nicholas Coffin, Dolgeville; Dacey Flannagan, Herkimer; Karolina Karwowski, Sidney Center; Pearson My- Empire Power ers, Burlington Flats; Gina Rodriguez, Utica; Gregory Mack, Shrub Oak; Shelby Koralews- ki, Chesterfield, MI; Aleesha LaBow, Gouverneur; Noah Weiderman, Johnstown; Vanessa Racht, Selkirk; Victoria De La Cruz, Whittier, CA; Ashley Allen, Utica; Dylan Utter, Cumming, Rental, LLC GA; and Jonathan Vizcarrondo, Utica. Photo courtesy of Herkimer College

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If the ground is frozen, the water cleaning and getting garden tools and equipment wrapping young tree trunks are some of the garden in your outdoor hoses will be too. If this happens, stored for winter, planting spring bulbs and garlic if activities for this month. bring them into a garage where they can warm up you haven’t already, checking houseplants for pests Once the ground begins to freeze and you have con- enough for the ice to melt. Then, coil them and store and planting some paperwhite bulbs in pots for holi- sistent temperatures in the low 20s (F), it’s time to for the winter. Avoid hanging them on a hook, which day blooms indoors. protect modern hybrid roses from winter’s wind and can cause kinking. Make sure outdoor faucets are cold. The simplest method is to mound bark mulch drained as well, and wrap them for winter. Otherwise, around the base of the rose (soil or compost is less at- they will freeze and may crack, or may leak next tractive to field mice), covering the graft union (the spring. swollen part of the stem near the ground). The mound Ceramic and clay pots left outside can crack when should be about one foot tall. Wait until spring to cut the soil inside, or water absorbed into the clay, freezes back the canes above the mound. and expands. Empty them and bring them into a shed, If a plant is rated for a zone warmer than the one garage or basement for winter. Also bring in ceramic shown for your site, you might consider mulching. An birdbaths and statuary. If too large to move, empty example of a “tender perennial” is crocosmia – a sum- pots and cover them with a tarp. mer bulb producing spikes of (usually) red flowers in Plastic spiral tree wraps and brown paper wraps can mid-summer. Although usually listed as hardy to zone protect tree trunks from sunscald and gnawing by ro- 6 (average winter minimum of 0 to -10 degrees), these dents. Put them in place before the snow falls so they can be grown even in a cold zone 3 (-30 degrees and will extend all the way to the ground, or else the crit- below winter minimum) with plenty of mulch or snow ters can sneak underneath the snow and feed on the cover. You can find your hardiness zones online from exposed lower bark. the USDA (planthardiness.ars.usda.gov). Some plants This is a good month to stock up on birdseed to keep are better off without any mulch, especially in winter, your birds around during winter, and nourished. Al- when it can compact and encourage rotting of the though some birds favor some seeds more than oth- crowns. These include coral bells, delphiniums, orien- ers, you can’t go wrong with black oil sunflower seeds CHARLES D. 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