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Journey Along the Erie Canal - raising awareness with every peddle by Al Dorantes Fortune 500 companies, schools and years ago. “It’s something my wife and their group of 12 riders. The group sol- When someone asks you to go on a other organizations across the coun- I can do together.” Doug explained that diered on; proving their point. bike ride it is usually not a 360 mile try, and around the world. John, Doug some of their obstacles along the way Journey 3 trek across the State of New York. Hamlin, a quadriplegic, and a team included weather and nine flat tires for Some riders regularly participate in consisting of family are tackling the rides including some who make the 360 from Tonawanda to Albany. trip from Buffalo to Albany as part of John and Doug are not alone on the Cycling the Erie Canal Bike Tour. their trip. They are joined on the ride But two intrepid, disabled riders, John by their families as well as other rid- Robinson and Doug Hamlin are push- ers. Along the way many ARC groups ing the envelope even farther with their have joined to peddle in support. Kevin Journey Along the Erie Canal. Crosley, President/CEO of Herkimer The Journey Along the Erie Canal ARC explained that the journey crosses New York along the Canalway received great support from NYSARC trail. Starting in Tonawanda and end- because of its 65th anniversary. It is ing in Albany John Robinson, Doug also Herkimer ARC’s 45th anniversary. Hamlin, and their team are biking the Both groups sponsored the Journey. 360 miles to prove that there is ability Crosley said, “The Journey Along the in each of us. The goal is to raise local, Erie Canal is a great opportunity to regional and national awareness and show how people with disabilities can to raise funds for adaptive sports, edu- participate in everyday activities. It’s cation and employment support for all about a mindset and positive atti- people with disabilities. John tude.” Robinson was born a congenital Doug Hamlin explained that his amputee and his inspirational story recumbent bike’s 30 gears and cus- shows cements what is possible for tomized fiber seat by Invacare allow people with disabilities. John is a moti- him to average 35 miles per day. Doug Hamlin cruises into Rotary Park at Little Falls Harbor. vational speaker and has spoken to Hamlin discovered bike riding a couple Photos by Al Dorantes me that, “old dogs often wander off to die.” Alice but standing up looked painful and now much more A chance to say walked down the road to Patches’ pond but she didn’t of a chore. He could no longer be let out by himself. I see anything. Several hundred yards behind our hooked him to a long rope but he managed to get it house there’s a deep ravine that carries a creek that wrapped around everything in the yard. I realized that good-bye runs into the Hyder. If Rufus had walked that far and while the ground was still soft it was time to say good- Ed. note: Part one of A chance to say good-bye was slipped into the ravine he’d never have the strength to bye. He had some good meals those last few days: sar- printed in the July 18, 2014 issue of The Country climb out. I didn’t think he’d wander that far but it dines and scrambled eggs and pork with gravy. I took Editor. was a possibility. him for a long slow walk through the fields and sat by Terry Berkson At the ravine, the first pass I made was along a with him for a while when we got home, feeling guilty A couple of times in the night I thought I heard barbed wire fence where I could see part way down to about times I had ignored him. Rufus bark but when I went to the back door he was- the water. I didn’t expect to find my dog there but to The weather was still warm and wet and the ground n’t there. In the morning it was colder and still rain- be sure I climbed through the fence so that I could see was soft as I began to dig a grave in the hedgerow in ing. Once again I put on my poncho and went out all the way down to the bottom. It began to rain hard- back of the barn. I dug down deep past the loam and looking. Alice retraced my steps from the night before. er as I walked along the wall of the ravine. It was slip- fat granddaddy worms. That night I clipped Rufus’s We thought by now that our dog was gone but still we pery and I kept losing my footing and falling to the nails and cleaned his ears as he lay still and obedient had to find him. ground. Something down below and across the creek for the thousandth time. The next day was a Tuesday With his weak caught my eye. It was a fair, dog-sized heap lying in and heavy rain was forecast for the afternoon. hind legs I the dark wet leaves. As I grew nearer I saw that it was I didn’t want to be burying my dog in mud so I thought he might Rufus. He had died out here in the rain lost and alone. called our vet, Pam Lea, early only to find that she have slipped I had missed being with him at the end. It seemed was closed that day. With the rain coming I didn’t down a steep crazy but I started whistling as loud as I could as I want to wait so Alice called and made an appoint- bank and didn’t walked toward him. When I was about 20 yards away ment with the vet in West Winfield. have the strength Rufus raised his head and I hurried to him. He was

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the search telling when he was finished he went to sleep for a long time. ECRWSS After a couple of days Rufus regained some strength STD PRSRT A2 • July 25, 2014 THE COUNTRY EDITOR THE COUNTRY EDITOR July 25, 2014 • A3 Little League Baseball: developing major-league people for 75 years (NAPSI) — Here’s intriguing news for parents, their League Baseball and Softball can proudly say it young athletes and anyone interested in America’s develops major-league people,” said Stephen D. past and present: The world’s largest youth sports Keener, Little League President and CEO. “We are so organization is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary. thrilled to be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of From its humble beginnings in 1939 in Williamsport, Little League and look forward to continuing our PA, with 30 players to today’s reach of more than 2.4 legacy of helping children develop strong character million players and 1 million adult volunteers in on and off the field.” every U.S. state and more than 80 other countries, The anniversary will be celebrated at the 7,000 Little League has continued to thrive by sticking to leagues around the world, and the millions of volun- its fundamental values-community, family, friendly teers, alumni, families and players are encouraged to competition, and relationships that last a lifetime. share in the celebration on social media with the offi- To celebrate, the organization is rolling out an cial hashtag: #LittleLeague75. This year also marks exciting slate of programs beginning with the Little other major milestones, with the celebrations of the League Big Legacy Project. This creates a unique, 40th Anniversary of Little League Softball, 25th digital baseball mosaic with images spanning 75 Anniversary of the Little League Challenger Division years of Little League memories. and 15th Anniversary of the Little League Urban “Over the course of our rich 75-year history, Initiative. Little League founder Carl Stotz (middle, back row) through the many life lessons learned on the dia- For more information, visit www.LittleLeague.org and the Lycoming Dairy Little League team pose for monds, from notable athletes to incredible entertain- or see facebook.com/LittleLeague or their first team photo in 1939, Little League’s inaugu- ers, writers, philanthropists and citizens, Little twitter.com/LittleLeague . ral year, in Lycoming, PA. Harley helps put electric motorcycles in spotlight PRINCETOWN, NY (AP) — of-the-art electric motorcycles optional. Harley-Davidson’s unveiling of on the West Coast. There are no tailpipe emis- its prototype electric motorcy- A recent study by Navigant sions, no clunking pistons, no cle LiveWire is likely to give a Research anticipates sales of crankshaft, no oil leaks, no boost to smaller companies electric motorcycles worldwide vibration and virtually no already producing plug-in will grow to 1.2 million this maintenance save new tires bikes. year. and brakes. The average range Startups like Zero, Brammo Electric motorcycles are well- is well over 100 miles in city and Mission are making state- balanced and easy to ride driving. And they plug into reg- because most have direct ular household outlets for Left - Zero Z-Force. drive, with gears and clutches charging that costs under $2. wikimedia.org

Journey from page 1 Doug’s wife, Pam Hamlin, John Robinson accepted Along the Erie Canal.” explained, “If somebody a proclamation from the The Journey Along the said, “do you want to bike Robert Peters, Mayor of Erie Canal is proving that ride 360 miles?” You would Little Falls, NY and said, people with disabilities are probably say no. But, if you “It’s about ability not dis- able to accomplish great break it down to 35 miles ability. It’s about what you things. For more informa- you would say yes. You can can do not what you can’t tion and to watch video do it. Doug and John are and we remember that blogs of the 2014 ride go to: proving that.” every mile on the Journey www.ourability.com

Right to left are NYSARC’s Jason White, Owen Robinson, Nate Hussar, John Robinson, Andrea Robinson, Pam Hamlin and Doug Hamlin. John Robinson departing from Little Falls. A4 • July 25, 2014 THE COUNTRY EDITOR What would your Boilermaker unites runners by Daniel Baldwin Wude Ayalew, of Ethiopia. “I love it [Boilermaker],” she said. “I mother say?! On the evening of Saturday, July Wacera told WKTV that she was very enjoyed running long distance and it’s 12, Boilermaker Road Race President thrilled to win $27,000 for her victory. just a great experience. It makes a Tim Reed and many Boilermaker run- She also talked about her strategies very enjoyable run.” by S.D. Shapiro ners were concerned about whether towards beating the other runners. Reed said he was impressed by the In the fast-paced 21st century we’ve the races were going to be cancelled or Joshua George of Champaign, IL large amounts of volunteers and run- traded common sense for the ability to postponed due to thunderstorms. won the wheelchair race, while 10- ners who participated in this race. quickly look up information on the Internet. “Rain is not the issue, but thunder- year-old Rome native Jason Robinson “I’m just so incredibly fortunate with We’ve forgotten our manners and civility. storms are,” Reed said, according to finished second. having so many volunteers to help me How do we get back to our roots? Can we WUTR. The Boilermaker 5k race was won in regards to it,” Reed said. “This is get back? Food for thought... In the morning, just hours before by a New Hartford teen named Steven something that is kind of like a pyra- A restaurant recently made headlines the start of the event, officials said the McKenna. Erik S. Gleba of Cassville mid. It’s built together with so many when it gave a couple a five dollar discount 37th Utica Boilermaker would go on finished second and Ethan Pacheck of different pieces and it really makes the for “well behaved kids” on their check. as planned, and fortunately the Syracuse finished third. majestic whole.” Nothing is more trying that dealing with weather was able to cooperate More than 10,000 runners complet- Reed and the rest of his staff have obnoxious kids at a restaurant (or any- throughout all the races, which ed their running distance, and many also made many improvements since where). included the 5k, wheelchair race and of them had a fun time running and last year’s race, including advance- We have all been at our favorite restau- the 15k. enjoyed being a part of this popular ments in communications and rant when a child’s head popped up over In the 15k race, Geoffrey Kenisi and historic race. increased medical support for the run- the back of the booth. Usually a quick Bundi of Kenya was right beside sec- After running his first Boilermaker ners. wave and a smile will dismiss the kid. ond place runner Julius Keter, also of race of the year, Camden, NY resident “I think every year we get a little bit Most attentive parents will corral wayward Kenya. But in the closing stages of the Thomas Alloy said the Boilermaker is better,” Reed said before the event. “I children. But, sometimes the little beasts race, Bundi got a strong advantage the most popular event in New York think we’re good to go in regards to will escape control and run free. Anybody over Keter and won the race with a State. support from a medical perspective. who has been serenaded by a screaming time of 44:18. “The amount of people who come We have more water stations than we kid has encountered this dangerous being. “I always stay behind, and then I out for this race is extraordinary,” ever have before. At the end of the day, They can ruin a meal or destroy a first start pushing,” Bundi said after the Alloy said. “Fifteen thousand people, what I get concerned about is making date quicker than a lion can take down a race, according to WKTV. “I push and the crowd’s great, and everyone comes sure that runners are ready to take on gazelle. then I win the rest.” together. So I would say that this race the race.” These near-feral kids will leave piles of The women’s 15k winner went to is popular.” dropped food and puddles of spilled Mary Wacera, another runner from Victoria Treadwell of Little The drinks, rendered useless by their scream- Kenya. She finished with a time of Falls ran her third ing and flailing about. You will see wait- 50:14, just three seconds ahead of Boilermaker race, and she Country Editor resses hang their heads in befuddlement second place female runner Yimer loved running on streets Just good reading when they have to break out the Shop-Vac alongside other people. 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(BPT) — No one starts The top reasons teens drivers who were texting. ing in a car with a parent did nothing. ents, and they’ve been their day anticipating gave for not buckling up Teens who don’t always who was texting. Safe Kids Worldwide watching their parents getting into a car crash. were that they forgot or it use seat belts are also • Forty-nine percent of recommends these three in cars since they were But it only takes one was not a habit, they more likely to report that teens felt concerned for tips for parents of teens infants. So if parents are time to be riding in a ve- were not going far, or the they text while driving their safety when riding to remember while riding putting phones down hicle without buckling seat belt was not com- than those who say they with a teen driver and 31 in cars: and buckling up on up for a life to be fortable. Asked why oth- wear a seat belt every percent of teens said • Buckle up on every every ride, then teens changed forever. Motor er teens don’t buckle up, time. About 43 percent they felt unsafe with a ride, every time. This is may be more likely to do vehicle crashes are the one in three teens said of teens reported riding parent driving. important for everyone, the same. number one killer of that going to a party was as a passenger with a • When asked what both drivers and passen- • Talk to teens and teens in the U.S. Fatali- a reason. teen driver who was talk- teens did in a situation gers. Make buckling up a kids about ways to speak ties are split almost Another eye-opening ing on a phone. when in a car with some- habit starting when kids up if a driver of any age equally between teen finding from the report is A few more surprising one driving dangerously, are young. isn’t driving safely. drivers and passengers. that 39 percent of teens results include: four in 10 teens said • Be a good role model Visit safekids.org to In half of all fatal crash- said they have ridden • More than half of they asked the driver to in all your driving habits. learn more about teens es, the teen was not with a teen driver who teens said they have seen stop, but almost the Teens often model their in cars and other child wearing a seatbelt. was texting, and 95 per- a parent talking on the same number said they behavior from their par- safety tips. A recent study found cent said they think oth- phone while driving, and that one in four teens er teens have ridden with 28 percent have been rid- say they don’t use a seat belt on every ride. The report, “Teens in Cars,” released by Safe Kids Worldwide, and funded as part of a $2 million grant from the General Motors Foundation, sur- veyed 1,000 teens ages 13 to 19. The report looked at why teens don’t always buckle up, how often they text or talk on the phone while When asked what teens did in a situation when in a driving, and what they car with someone driving dangerously, four in 10 do when they feel unsafe teens said they asked the driver to stop, but almost in a car. the same number said they did nothing.

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PO Box 121, 6113 State Hwy. 5 Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 Country Editor 800-836-2888 • Fax: 518-673-2381 [email protected] ------Number / Classification 20 Air Compressors Announcements Announcements Building Custom Services For Rent 25 Air Tools Materials/Supplies 35 Announcements DON’S PAINTING SERVICE ILION: 93 Central Ave. Mod- 45 Antiques ADVERTISING DEADLINE WHOLESALE PRICING, Experienced Professional ern apt. 1BR, 1st floor, living- 55 Appraisal Services Customer Direct. Larch, the Exterior and Interior, One room, kitchen, bath, 75 ATV “naturally treated” lumber. Call Room or Entire Home! 80 Auctions $600/month utilities included. Friday • 2:00 PM for decking material informa- Affordable, Reliable 315-866-2692 82 Auto Body Insured. Free Estimates. 110 Bedding Plants For as little as $4.00 - place a classified ad in tion. You will love the material 120 Bees-Beekeeping and the pricing! Factory direct, Senior Discounts Available. ILION: Furnished 2 bedroom 130 Bird Control Frank Herringshaw 315-868- 315-867-4409 2nd floor, suitable for 1-2 peo- 140 Books The Country Editor 4842, factory 315-429-9050 ple, all utilities included, wash- 155 Building Materials/ Supplies web site www.bfmolding.com Dogs er & dryer on premises, no 157 Building Repair Call Peg at 1-800-836-2888 smoking or pets, $650/month 160 Buildings For Sale Cars, Trucks, Trailers DOG PEN: 10x10, great plus security. 315-444-8003, 161 Bulk Foods / Spices shape, $150. 315-866-0024 315-894-8314 165 Business Opportunities or 518-673-0111 2004 JEEP LIBERTY LIMIT- 170 Butchering Supplies or email [email protected] MOHAWK 2BR APT: All ED, 4WD, looks good, runs Estate Sales 173 Carpentry utilities included, $650/month great! 130k miles, $3,950. 175 Cars, Trucks, Trailers plus security. No pets. 315- 315-717-1380 PICKERS’ DYNASTY: Now 180 Catalogs Announcements Antiques 866-1023 182 Catering Booking Estate Sales and 2005 BUICK LaCrosse CXL 190 Chain Saws ANTIQUES WANTED! Adver- Moving Sales! Trusted, Pro- bought in TN-no rust! Leather fessional, Experienced. MOHAWK,NY: IDEAL for 1-2, 195 Cheesemaking Supplies ##### tising items: Tin and iron toys, interior, power seats & win- Over 30 years experience in quiet, 2nd floor, 1BR, living 205 Christmas WWII items, old advertising 214 Clocks & Repair ADVERTISERS dows, 94k miles, $6,800. 315- NY and Florida. 315-527- room, kitchen w/appliances, papers, antique furniture, pic- 215 Collectibles Get the best responses from 717-1380 5707, pickersdynasty.com bathroom w/shower, parking, 216 Clothing your advertisements by ture frames, pottery, post no smoking/pets/candles. cards, early dolls & costume 94 BUICK CENTURY Cus- 235 Computers including the age, condition, Farm Market Items $575 plus electric.1st and last 253 Consignment price and best calling hours. jewelry. Call 315-717-7295 tom, 4 door, V6, AC, loaded, months rent plus deposit, ref- 265 Construction Equipment For Rent Also, we always recommend ANTIQUES/FINE ART AND pwr seat, white/blue, 90k mi., erences. 315-725-6737. 275 Construction Machinery Wanted insertion for at least 2 issues unusual collectibles. 9200 elderly owner, no winters/no DAMIN FARM 277 Construction Services for maximum benefits. rust, like new, $2,975. 315- POLAND: ½ HOUSE, 2 bed- 280 Construction Supplies State Route 365, Holland Home Raised DEADLINE for placing ads is Patent. From Pete Rose auto- 351-5745 BEEF room, kitchen w/pantry, large 312 Crafts yard w/deck, smoke free, no 325 Custom Butchering FRIDAY prior to edition date. graphs to Coca Cola ceiling EVERYONE APPROVED!!! SAUERKRAUT pet policy. $600/month plus 330 Custom Services Call Peg at 1-800-836-2888 fans. 315-794-9175. Many cars, trucks, & SUV’s or 518-673-0111 security. 315-826-7672. 360 Deer-Butchering & Hides PICKER’S DYNASTY to choose from. 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Professional man- 480 Fish August 1st old jewelry, old buttons, For Rent agement, smoke free, no pet 483 Flooring books. Dolls toys, even if bro- policy. Applications available. 495 For Rent or Lease CHECK YOUR AD - ADVER- ken, 1970s older. 1960s & APARTMENT for RENT: St. Crossett Real Estate Ser- 500 For Sale TISERS should check their 510 Fresh Produce, Nursery older: Clothing. Old frames, Johnsville, 1Br, first floor, off vices, 315-894-8557, 525 Fruits & Berries ads on the first week of Christmas, Halloween items. street parking, $375/mo. + util- www.crossettres.com Take a 527 Furniture insertion. Lee Publications, Interested in almost anything ities. No Pets! Security deposit visual tour 529 Garage Sales Inc. shall not be liable for old. Shirley 315-894-9032. +First month’s rent. Refer- 530 Garden Supplies typographical, or errors in ences are required. 518-275- RENTAL: LITTLE FALLS. 1st/2nd Floor Apartment. Liv- 535 Generators publication except to the Construction Services 9559 537 Gifts extent of the cost of the first Building ing room; kitchen w/stove, 575 Greenhouse Supplies DOLGEVILLE: 1 bedroom, refrigerator. Big back yard, weeks insertion of the ad, Materials/Supplies ROOFING & MASONRY 585 Guns fully remodeled with appli- neighboring church/school. and shall also not be liable Roof replacements, Tear-off’s, 587 Hair Styling ances, garage, off-street park- No smoking/pets/candles. FACTORY DIRECT Pricing on Shingle Over, Flat Roofs. Roof 589 Hardware for damages due to failure to ing, non-smokers. No pets. $425-$550 First and last pre-finished and un-finished Cleaning. Brick & Stone Work. 600 Health Care/Products publish an ad. Adjustment $375 per month. 315-868- month plus security to move- 605 Heating knotty pine and tamarack Masonry Repair, Repointing & for errors is limited to the 9347 in. 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No smoking. home, 2 bedrooms - garage, 2 820 Nurseries Bobbi at 315-894-5593. 315-429-9132 acres of land, drilled well, 910 Plants Appliances Appliances 1,000 gallon septic tank, black 950 Real Estate For Sale top drive way, with some furni- 955 Real Estate Wanted Custom Services Custom Services 960 RVs & Motor Homes ture, John Deere riding 975 Rentals mower, Honda snow blower 980 Restaurant Supplies and extras. Call 518-673- 1040 Services Offered GERALD ROBELLARD 3227. 1075 Snowblowers 1080 Snowmobiles PLUMBING AND HEATING FOR SALE: Carl Zeiss Son- 1096 Sports nar Lens for Sony Alpha NEX 1109 Thrift Hot Water Boilers, Camera, Sony SEL24F18Z 1140 Trailers 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount, plus 1147 Trains Hot Water Heaters, lens hood. Like new condition 1148 Travel in original box, $750. 518-275- 1165 Trees 9559 1170 Truck Parts & Equipment And Drain Cleaning 1180 Trucks FOR SALE: HONDA 5HP 1187 Vacuum MOHAWK, NY 1190 Vegetable horizontal shaft gasoline 1200 Veterinary 315-866-3746 engine, overhead valve. 1205 Wanted Runs good. 518-993-3928. THE COUNTRY EDITOR July 25, 2014 • A13

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Safari RV Little Falls Veteran’s Post Excellent Condition! 518- needs 2 rooms stripped and 378-3279 green & gray, 230 Cummins diesel waxed at reasonable price. turbo 6 spd auto, 2 spd overdrive, Please call 315-867-7672 Real Estate For Sale anytime 35’ long, 13,300 mi., weight 17,500, 5 Acre Building Lots: Mid- washer, dryer, shower, frig., Horse Equipment dleville. All building lots to be sold at greatly reduced prices ice machine,generator, very clean. BILLY COOK MAKER USA from $16,900. This is the Best 518-495-7489 or 518-993-2500 Sulphur, O.K., show saddle, Deal around! 35 exceptional dark brown, plenty of Silver homesites set on 235 acres, #1536 (15” sitting), newer riding trails, ponds, views, used, $1,100. 251-581- snowmobile & ATV trails. Only A Picture is Worth 5932. Fort Plain, NY. (4) lots remaining. 315-891- 3254 a Thousand Words Lawn & Garden FOR SALE: One half interest in 20 acre Andirondack par- VALLEY LAWN SERVICE. cel, Town of Ohio. 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Street, Johnstown 12095 518- We also do excavating, haul- Amount Paid: ______762-7555 ing, septics, etc. 315-429-8010 Ph: 518-673-3011 or 800-836-2888 • Fax: 518-673-2381 • Email: [email protected] JUL 27, AUG 9 & 23 Mail: The Country Editor, PO Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 Saturday in the Park Calendar of Gazebo in Plowe Park, Dol- AUG 4-8 dors and parade participants Fundraiser to Benefit Every dog & cat needs 2 geville, NY. 2-4 pm. Christian Lake needed. Contact Sandy the Wounded Warriors rabies vaccinations one year Events Project and Sitrin apart, then 1 every 3 years. JUL 30 Bible Conference 315-826-5221 or Violet 315-826-5503. Outpatient Military Bring proof of pets vaccina- For more info or a brochure Rehabilitation Center tion history to receive a 3 Rev. Chris Sarno Will Be pfeel free to call JUL 31 COUNTRY EDITOR at Life in Christ Church Crowley-Barnum Mohawk year certificate. Ferrets must 315-429-3659 or write to American Legion Post 25, 43 be vaccinated every year. NOTE: Calendar entries 25 Robinson Rd., Clinton, Christian Lake, 355 Perkins Herkimer Now - NY. On Internet at Summer Concerts W. Main St. Dogs must be on a leash, must arrive at the Country Mill Rd., Stratford, NY 13470 cats & ferrets in a ChrisSarnoministries.org or on the web at www. Myers Park in Herkimer, NY. Polish Fest Editor’s office by Thursay German Flatts Town Park, carrier/pillowcase. No exams a week before our Friday The Stone Soup Group christianlakebibleconference. AUG 23 Rte. 5S between Mohawk & will be given. Owners are publication date for them to Perform com and look for us on Face- Little Falls. 6-10 pm. Free responsible to clean up after book. Crowley-Barnum Mohawk their animals. $5 donation/ to be included in the Town Gazebo, 120 Piseco admission, free parking, Rd., Stratford, NY. 6-8 pm. American Legion pet is suggested. Pre-register calendar of events. Send AUG 6 bring a chair. All are wel- Bring a lawn chair but will Post 25 Fundraiser come. For more information at www.herkimercounty.org events to Lee Publications Food Preservation 101 to Benefit the Wounded call the Town Clerk at SEP 11 be inside if it rains. Food and St. Joseph’s Church, 31 c/o Country Editor, 6113 drinks available. Warriors Project and 315-866-1370. Rabies Clinic State Highway 5, or PO North Helmer Ave., Dol- Wednesday Night Dinners geville, NY. 5-6:30 pm. There Sitrin Outpatient Military AUG 27, SEP 24, OCT 22, Cedarville Fire Dept, 960 St. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, Ilion Moose Lodge, Barringer is no charge but please regis- Rehabilitation Center NOV 6 & DEC 24 Rt. 51, Cedarville, NY. 6-7:30 pm. All cats, dogs & NY 13428 or e-mail to: Rd., Ilion, NY. 4-6 pm. ter by calling CCE at Post, 43 W. Main St., Mohawk Valley [email protected]. ferrets three months or older Takeouts available by calling 315-866-7920 or e-mail Mohawk, NY. 1-6 pm. Chick- Coin Club Meeting must be vaccinated, even if [email protected]. Class JUL 23-25 315-894-1021. We serve en BBQ, a variety of food, American Legion Utica Post, they stay indoors. Every dog every Wednesday year size will be limited. Chinese Auction, multiple 409 Herkimer Rd., Utica, NY. & cat needs 2 rabies vacci- Rummage Sale round. AUG 8 other auctions, Live Music, a 6:30 pm. Includes a 50 lot nations one year apart, then auction by members. For 1 every 3 years. Bring proof Grace Episcopal Church, JUL 31 1st Annual LFHS/St. 50/50 Raffle and an 11-87 Main St., Mohawk, NY. 10 more information call Terry of pets vaccination history to Herkimer Now - Mary’s Alumni Gathering Shotgun engraved with a West at 315-797-7875. receive a 3 year certificate. am - 4 pm. Bag sale on Fri- Decarlo Staffo. 5-9 pm. For WWP logo. Community and Summer Concerts SEP 4 Ferrets must be vaccinated day from 10 am - noon. Myers Park in Herkimer, NY. questions regarding this Business donations are every year. Dogs must be on event, contact Rocco encouraged. 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by Keith Roach, M.D. not quite right. I can live is any cure? — J.S.B. Not all with it, but a new wrin- Answer: There are back pain kle has emerged: If I dozens of causes of back improves with rest don’t get out of bed as pain, and it can be im- Dear Dr. Roach: I have soon as the alarm possible, even with the had lower-back prob- sounds, I’ll have back most advanced diagnos- lems almost all my life. pain and little mobility tic tests, to make a pre- Many doctors and thera- all day and partial inca- cise diagnosis of the un- pists have examined it, pacity. I am 74 years old, derlying cause. with almost no success. 6 feet, 4 inches tall and In your case, it sounds Recently my attacks weigh 230 pounds. Do like you have had one have been fewer and you have any idea what problem for a long time milder, even if the bed is causes this, and if there and now something is causing a different kind of back problem. Back pain that gets worse with bed rest and better with exercise is not likely to be a herniated disc or spinal stenosis — two se- rious causes of back pain. I am guessing there is a component of osteoarthritis in your back now, which would be quite common in a 74-year-old man. Os- teoarthritis does tend to get worse with rest and better with exercise. I am impressed by how acute- ly it gets worse, and it’s entirely possible that there may be some mus- cular spasm associated with your back pain. Even though you are quite tall, 230 pounds is a lot for your spine to support. You have a BMI of 28, which is in the “overweight” range. Los- ing even five or 10 pounds may help relieve pain on your back. And certainly listen to your body, and get up and be active. Stretching, in- cluding yoga and tai chi, can be a very effective treatment. (c) 2014 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Fortu- their whereabouts, but while the others went to ents time to relax while Inviting another family with crying babies who nately, many activities you can also plan the a zoo. We’ve even kids hang with their — parents as well as need diapers, bottles, are both thrilling and ba- old-fashioned way: “See skipped alleged must- buddies. But consider a kids — to vacation with strollers, car seats and sically safe, like zip-lin- you at 4 p.m. at the sees because the kids trial-run sleepover at you is another option, naps. Then come the ing, whitewater rafting fountain (or the car or didn’t want to do them, home first to get a realis- depending on budgets golden years, when kids and roller coasters. the hotel room).” Casual- and really, what’s the tic preview of your and logistics. can handle long rides Teens also like trying ly add that you’re prone point? It’s vacation, not prospective guest’s Give a teen a job and long walks, when new things. Let them try to panic and will call the medicine. habits. Can you handle Let them drive on a they actually think scav- surfing, stand-up pad- cops, have their names There’s also no harm overly picky eaters, road trip. Put them in enger hunts are fun, and dleboards or snorkeling. broadcast over public in letting them sleep in screen addicts and kids charge of taking pic- when they bask in their No reason mom and dad address systems, or or hang out at the pool who either won’t go to tures. And with all their family’s love and atten- can’t sit that stuff out, write “WHERE ARE while you visit an art sleep or won’t wake up? digital know-how, let tion. by the way — the kids YOU?” in shouty-caps on show or antiques store. 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We knew it went more prominent, but Thomssen is 79 years He’s also one of Lin- his north Lincoln neigh- the “Swamp Rat” into fast.” Bonneville was still borhood, where he rou- Bonneville’s prestigious They rebuilt the engine there.” tinely parked his incred- 200 mph club. in the basement of In 1991 Thomssen ibly fast cars outside his He’s been interested in Thomssen’s apartment. gave it a go in his car house, you may not going fast ever since his The car enjoyed its test called “Swamp Rat,” but know or have heard of father, Bill, used to take run in 1961 at a nation- it flipped and rolled at him. him to circle track races al championship in Indi- 210 mph. He walked His skills at building when he was a kid grow- anapolis. The duo away from the crash powerful engines and ing up in Aurora. worked on it right up to with just a broken finger. driving fast cars have Married in 1958, its first race. “It was not my day,” he made him one of his Thomssen spent his “Our first pass was said. “I was accelerating, sport’s most respected honeymoon at drag races against the national the salt was loose, and I and well known. And last in Grand Island. record holder, and, lo got a side wind — a sud- fall, it landed him in the Not long after that, he and behold, we beat den side wind.” Nebraska Auto Racing and his college buddy him,” Thomssen said. SpeedWeek 2014 is Hall of Fame. Arly Asch built a drag “We came out of it the Aug. 9-15 in Bonneville, His cars have set near- racer of their own. The champion.” and Thomssen will be ly 30 land speed records “Hayseed Special” came The trophy still sits in there crewing for his at Utah’s famed Bon- together in a hog shed on Thomssen’s living room. grandson-in-law, Ryan neville Salt Flats, includ- Asch’s farm near Pilger. “We started out calling Krejci, who now drives ing one by legendary The body was a 1923 the car the Hog Shed the Hayseed Special, drag racer “Big Daddy” Ford roadster that Special,” Thomssen re- that first car Thomssen Don Garlits. Thomssen’s father used called. “But the more we raced until 1967 before Using $20,000 Garlits to drive. Asch had an old thought about it, well, parking it in a field of gave him, Thomssen de- Ford engine. we were just a couple of weeds. Thomssen signed the rat-shaped Thomssen admitted hayseeds and nobody brought it out of retire- black speedster to “go they had no clue as to had ever heard of us. No- ment in 1997, using the around” a Ford engine what they were doing. body had ever seen us. chassis of the old car as Thomssen “threw togeth- “We read the rule book We decided we’ll just call a base for the new one, er out of spare parts,” in- and followed the rules,” it the Hayseed Special. It and has raced it since. The Mohawk Homestead cluding old cast pistons he said. “That was the represented more of the Thomssen gave up 62 E. Main Street, Mohawk, NY 13407 and a crankshaft he extent of what we knew. Nebraska flavor. We were driving three years ago, The Mohawk Homestead has been serving area residents for 117 years pulled out of a junkyard. But we did know some- just hayseeds.” but has no plans to stop Lincoln auto racing great thing about the engine. “The whole epitome of tinkering anytime soon racing in the early days with engines. when I was in college “It’s something that I was to set a land speed can do,” Thomssen said. record in Bonneville,” “Most anybody who is Thomssen said. “Car successful at something magazines always fea- will tell you that.” tured all these Bon-

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