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UTICA – Dress up in your Halloween treat and game stations, or take a ride trick-or-treating and games, animal Autumn Avenue will be full of vendors. costumes and bring the whole family for on the Inflatable Super Slide. Strut your meet and greets, zookeeper talks and For updated information on Utica trick-or-treating and autumn fun at best costume for the Zoo Costume Pa- animal feedings, live music, food trucks, Zoo’s 32nd annual Spooktacular Har- Utica Zoo’s 32nd annual Spooktacular rade or bring your pre-carved or pre- rides on the Super Slide and a variety of vest Festival fundraising event, visit uti- Harvest Festival fundraising event. painted pumpkin for the Pumpkin Con- entertainment. Utica Zoo members are cazoo.org/spooktacular . All proceeds Spooktacular takes place during day- test. Enjoy “Thriller” dance performanc- $6 for adults and $3 for children. Pur- from the event benefit the animals of light hours this year so the whole fami- es from Maria Christina’s School of chase or renew your Utica Zoo Member- the Utica Zoo. ly can enjoy seeing all of the animals: Dance, hula hoop demonstrations by ship before the event! Not-yet-members Utica Zoo Spooktacular is sponsored Oct. 20 - 21 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Note Upstate Hoopz, comedy magic by Jim are $10 for adults and $6 for children. by I LOVE NY, Kiss FM, Bug Country, that the Utica Zoo will open at 11 a.m. Okey on Sunday and the soulful sounds A members-only line will be available for TALK 100.7 FM, Roser Communications on both days). Spooktacular is a rain or of the Brian Mulkerne Band. Visit the both days, and children under two get Network and PJ Green. Sponsorships shine event with free parking at the Uti- Autumn Avenue Market for your fa- in free. and volunteer opportunities may still be ca Zoo. Additional free parking with free vorite fall treats or the essential home Food trucks and vendors will be at available. Email [email protected] for bus shuttles will be available at the décor for the autumn season. Visit with Spooktacular, including Grapevine Gy- more information. Parkway Rec Center and MVCC Payne educational animals during animal ros, Holy Smoques BBQ Fusion, and To stay up to date on all things Utica Hall Lot. meet and greets or attend a zookeeper Voss’ at the Zoo. Most vendors are cash Zoo, visit UticaZoo.org . There are daily Bring the family for a zoo full of fall talk or animal feeding. only and an ATM is located on site near updates on Facebook, Twitter and In- fun and Halloween treats. Visit trick-or- Prices include admission to the zoo, the Sinnott Family Education Center. stagram @UticaZoo.

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The musical stars will ternoon, Oct. 21, when Choral Society presents Mehler. come out on Sunday af- the Mohawk Valley “Music and Munchies” at Now in its tenth year, 3 p.m. in the Mohawk Re- the “Student Achieve- formed Church on South ment in Vocal Music” Otsego Street in Mohawk. Awards are given to local This annual fundraiser high school juniors and to support the Choral So- seniors. The award gives ciety’s “Student Enrich- them free membership in ment in Vocal Music” pro- the Choral Society as well Funerals don’t have to be expensive. Cremations gram will feature such as free music and free from $995. Viewings followed by cremation from well-known local musi- weekly vocal lessons from $2,745. Full service funerals from $2,995. cians as Mark Bunce, a professional vocal New Facility Garage Door & Opener Repairs Anita Firman, Lisa Jones, teacher. In its 10 years, ALL MAKES & MODELS 5860 State Route 5 7507 State Route 5 John Krause and new- the program, with the Herkimer, NY 13350 Little Falls, NY 13365 Herkimer, New York • 315-866-7609 (315) 508-5250508-5131 (315) 508-5131 All Work Guaranteed • 45 Years of Experience comers to the area An- help of grants from CN- danieleneafuneralhome.com mohawkvalleyfunerals.com ® “When I’m Done, You’ll Be Happy” drew Caswell and Craig YArts, has awarded 68 Daniel J. Enea, Sole owner and operator © adfinity © awards worth a total of $34,000. Tickets for this concert are $15 at the door or Always Peak Colors at... may be purchased or re- served in advance for FRANCOS FEEL $10. Reservations may be made by calling 315.826.3092. THE PIZZA & ITALIAN DELI Love

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HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR October 19, 2018 • 5 How to prepare your home for fall Now is the time to prepare for those impending cold winter months. by Teresa C. Hunsaker, USU Extension, Weber County, loose or missing mortar. Inside Family and Consumer Sciences Education • Check chimney flue; clean obstructions and make • Check insulation as much as possible; replace or It’s here, you can feel it in the air — fall, and fall brings sure damper closes tightly. add as necessary. Gas/electric companies may have the falling temperatures that herald winter. The fall • Clean siding. Paint or seal if you have wood siding. an insulation program going — check with them for Equinox is a good time of year to start thinking about • Inspect wood framing from termites and re-treat as possible assistance and insulation checks. preparing your home for winter, because as tempera- necessary. • Have heating system and heat pump serviced; have tures begin to change, your home will require mainte- • Trim trees away from the house. Have dead trees humidifier checked; change or clean air filter on fur- nance to keep it in tip-top shape through the winter. and branches removed by professional tree trimmers, nace. As winter approaches with its guarantee of ice, or do it yourself. • Drain hot water heater and remove sediment from snow, and frigid temperatures, taking action early is • Insulate any water pipes that are exposed to freez- bottom of tank; clean burner surfaces; adjust burn- all the more helpful for you. You’re better off prevent- ing cold. ers. ing any potential problems now, because once the • Make sure you are stocked with rock salt, sand, • Check all faucets for leaks; replace washer if need- chill of winter arrives anything that goes wrong in your snow shovels and any other items you will need dur- ed. home will inevitably be nothing but a headache to fix. ing the winter. • Check and clean humidifier in accordance with Careful planning and preparation will ensure your • Buy firewood or chop wood. Store it in a dry place manufacturer’s instructions. utilities will run efficiently and your home will be pro- away from the exterior of your home. • Clean refrigerator coils. tected during the winter, and in the end will save you • If your home has a basement, consider protecting • Test and check batteries on smoke and carbon time, money, and frustration. its window wells by covering them with plastic shields. monoxide detectors. Here is a checklist of considerations: • Drain gas from lawnmowers. • Install or replace weather stripping on all doors Outside • Apply sealant to decks to help prevent wood dam- and windows. Check for cracks around pipes and elec- • Check all weather stripping and caulking around age from extreme freezing/thawing cycles. trical outlets entering or exiting the walls. windows and doors. Replace or repair as needed. • Service or tune-up snow blowers. • Prepare an emergency kit — flashlights, candles, • Check for cracks and holes in house siding; fill • Replace worn rakes and snow shovels. batteries, bottled water, blankets, etc. This is the time with caulking as necessary. • Clean, dry and store summer gardening equip- of year for power outages and having things readily • Remove window air conditioners, or put weather- ment. available is smart. This is also flu season, so prepar- proof covers on them. • Winterize your lawn, which includes fertilizing and ing your home with supplies for treating the flu might • Take down screens (if removable type) and clean possibly re-seeding, to keep the grass strong and able be helpful too. and store them. to reserve food over the winter. Check with your local • Buy a battery backup to protect your computer • Drain and shut off all outside faucets and sprinkler nursery or county Extension horticulturist for specific and sensitive electronic equipment. lines. questions about your lawn. • Replace warm-weather clothing with cold-weather • Clean gutters and drain pipes so they won’t be • Clean and store your outdoor lawn and patio fur- clothing, and warm-weather bedding with cold weath- clogged with leaves. Consider installing leaf guards on niture to protect them from winter damage. er bedding. the gutters or extensions on the downspouts to direct • Drain out your outdoor hoses and sprinklers and • Place a boot tray by the door for people to place their water away from the home. bring them inside so they cannot freeze or crack. Also wet boots and shoes in before they enter the home. • Check roof for leaks and repair. drain the water in birdbaths and cover them. Source: Live Well Utah • Check flashing around vents, skylights, and chim- neys for leaks. • Check chimney for damaged chimney caps and Valley Health Services has opportunities for volunteerism

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If the issue is nail infection is really you mind providing some Muscle strain comes apps to remind you to cialists, but the problem strictly cosmetic, I would- something else (psoriasis, guidelines for preventing from staring at one point take breaks periodically has continued progres- n’t recommend treat- eczema, lichen planus or eye strain? I’m a graduate of focus — your computer and to change the color of sively over the years. I am ment. If it’s for pain or be- others). Depending on student, so I spend a lot screen — for long periods your computer to make it 80 years old, and it’s still cause you have had skin what the culture shows, of time reading, both of time. Also, many peo- easier on the eyes. there. Is there really any or soft tissue infections in you might benefit from from computer screens ple tend to hold their Dear Dr. Roach: I have hope for cases like mine? the area, then treatment itraconazole, an oral anti- and from books. I will al- shoulders and neck in an had nail fungus since — C.J.R. is reasonable. fungal agent. ways need to read to get uncomfortable position 1985 in both my toenails Answer: Are you sure If you pursue treat- (c) 2018 North Ameri- things done, but I’d also during computer work or and my fingernails. I was you really want the con- ment, get a culture done ca Synd., Inc. like my eyes to last me play. The solution is to treated with oral Lamisil, dition treated? The treat- to be sure you know what All Rights Reserved my whole life. — B.I. get away from the com- Answer: We tend to puter for a while. I recom- spend a lot of time read- mend getting up and pac- ing or in front of comput- ing periodically, since er screens, and eye strain prolonged sitting isn’t is very common. I think good for you. Calendar of events eye problems from excess Another option is the 20- screen time and reading 20-20 rule (I haven’t been NOTE: Calendar items must be submitted by Tuesday prior to the publication date to be included in fall into two categories: able to discover who made the Calendar of Events. Entries may be emailed to [email protected] dry eyes and muscle the rule, but I think it Now - Oct 28 Oct 20 Oct 27 strain. makes sense): Look at Computer users in par- something 20 feet away for ticular can get dry eyes, 20 seconds every 20 min- Hyde and Shriek Candlelight Ghost Kuyahoora Valley Rotary Club Tool Annual Harvest Dinner. 5 - 7 p.m. largely from decreased utes. This can help prevent Tours. Hyde Hall, Cooperstown. Visit Box Bash. 6:30 p.m. The Miner’s Ta- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 512 E. many places in the mansion where ble 4579 State Route 28, Herkimer. Gansevoort St., Little Falls.Take outs blinking. Unfortunately, fatigue to the ciliary mus- ghostly manifestations have been re- $40/persom or $75/couple. Proceeds from 4 to 5 p.m. Adults $8, Children “blink more” isn’t likely to cles, the muscles of the ported over 150 year. Fridays and to help Habitat for Humanity to re- ages 5 to 12 $4 and Children under 5 be successful advice, so I eye. Some people, especial- Saturdays through Oct. 27, and Sun- build a home in the Kuyahoora Valley, free. On the menu will be roast pork, recommend an eye lubri- ly those who are nearing or day, Oct. 28. This is a one hour tour by purchasing some of the materials mashed potatoes w/gravy, stuffi ng, cant, used periodically past their 50th birthday, at 6, 6:30, 7, and 7:30 p.m. $20 per for the project. More info and pur- squash, green beans, rolls, beets, during computer work if might benefit from very person. Reservations required – Visit chase Tickets at www.kuyahooraval- homemade desserts and beverages. you have any sense of eye mild reading glasses when HydeHall.org to book on line or call leyrotary.org. .New York. For more information call fatigue or strain. If dry using the computer. 607.547.5098 Ext 6. 315.823.4091. eyes are part of your There is a science be- Salisbury Center Grange Luncheon. problem, you will feel re- hind adjusting your 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. A variety of sand- Golumbki Sale. 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. St. wiches, sweets and beverages will be Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, served. $10 donation. 324 Moore Ave., Herkimer. Golumbki Now Here’s a Tip Now - Oct 20 sell for $26 dozen; $13 half dozen. Fall Craft Fair and Bazaar. 9 a.m. - 4 Herkimer Reformed Church Rum- p.m. 1805 Frisbe House, Route 29A, Nov 1 by JoAnn Derson mage Sale. Oct 18, 19 and 20. 102 Salisbury Center. Sponsored by Salis- • Many public libraries are offering services that Church St., Herkimer. For more infor- bury Historical Society. you’d never expect! I found that some libraries will let mation call 315.866.1523. Thursday Now Let’s Put It All Together with you reserve books online, renew your due date or even 9 a.m. - 4 pm.; Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Meal Planning Now Let’s Put It All have books delivered to your home. Some have regu- and Saturday 9 a.m. - noon. Herkimer Roast Beef Dinner Buffet. Poland Together with Meal Planning. Her- lar seminars on all kinds of topics. Check out your Reformed Church, 102 Church Street, Firehouse, 216 Main St. (Route 8), kimer College, 100 Reservoir Rd, Her- public library today! Herkimer. . Cold Brook. Annual Poland Vol. Fire kimer RM: 295. This class will include Co. Auxiliary Dinner. Served ‘Buffet a live food demonstration and recipes. • Give ripped jeans a new look with fun colored and Style.’ Beverage & dessert includ- For more information or to register patterned tights underneath. This works especially Oct 19, 20, 26, 27 ed with dinner. Firehouse is hadi- please call HCHN at 315.867.1552 well for jeans whose holes have gotten out of control. cap accessible. For Take-Outs, Call or email Elyse Enea at eenea@her- • “If you can print your boarding pass online, do it! It 315.826.7141. kimercounty.org. Lee Publications saved us close to half an hour the last time we flew, and Pierogi Sale. Fridays 11 a.m. to 1 Calendar of Events with security lines being as long as they are, it’s time we p.m. Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, needed to get to the terminal.” — I.B. in South Carolina 6th Annual Holiday Craft Show. 9 324 Moore Ave., Herkimer. Pierogi sell • The first choice for unclogging a drain should be a a.m. - 3 p.m. Herkimer High School. Nov 3 for $8 dozen. There will be over 80 crafters of hand- nontoxic one. Try pouring a half cup of baking soda made crafts at this popular event. down the drain, followed by a cup of full-strength vine- There will be basket raffl es, a 50/50 An Evening with Chris Botti. The gar. Wait 10 minutes, then run hot water, if possible. raffl e, surprise giveaway, and food and Stanley Theater. Botti, award-winning • Use the news! Fold a section of newspaper to fit in beverages. Start your holiday shop- master trumpeter and composer, has your crisper drawer. It soaks up ambient moisture, ping early here! The proceeds from mesmerized audiences for over two de- keeping veggies crisp and fresh! this event will benefi t H.A.L.O. (Help- cades with his creative jazz expression • “Purging is a daily sport in my house. Whenever a ing Animals Live Organization) who that expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Concert tickets range in reusable tote gets a little worn down, I put it in my Oct 20 and 21 operates a cat shelter H.A.L.O. House price from $35 - $55 - $75 - $95. To closet and fill it with things I no longer wear. As soon in the city of Little Falls. If you would like to participate as a vendor or for purchase tickets to the pre-concert as it’s full, I drop it off at the thrift shop on my way to Utica Zoo’s 32nd annual Spooktac- more information, call Natalie at 315- dinner and/or the concert, please lunch during the week.” — E.S. in Florida ular Harvest Festival.Oct. 20-21 18. 520-3112 or visit H.A.L.O.’s website at contact The Stanley’s box offi ce at (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Utica Zoo will open at www.halorescue.net. 315.724-4000, Monday through Fri- 11 a.m. both days. Utica Zoo Members day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Not-yet-members are $10 for adults Oct 21 and $6 for children. For updated in- Nov 15 formation on, please visit uticazoo. Music and Munchies. 3 p.m. Mohawk org/spooktacular. All proceeds from Diverse Approaches to Palliative the event benefi t the animals of the Reformed Church, South Otsego Street, Mohawk. Tickets for this con- Care. 8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Holiday Inn, Utica Zoo.For updated information on Utica. Registration cost is $130 ($110 Utica Zoo’s 32nd annual Spooktacu- cert are $15 at the door or may be pur- chased or reserved in advance for $10. for each additional attendee from the lar Harvest Festival fundraising event, same facility). For brochure and reg- please visit uticazoo.org/spooktacu- Reservations may be made by calling 315.826.3092. istration, contact Kathy Eisenhut at lar. All proceeds from the event benefi t 315.866.3330, ext. 2245. the animals of the Utica Zoo. HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR October 19, 2018 • 7 by Terry and Kim Kovel Kovels: Antiques and Collecting Racehorse weathervane The recent hurricane and flooding in the Carolinas show how important weather, rain and wind are to ington’s home in Mt. Vernon. By the 1800s, weather- everyday life, both now and in the distant past. Weath- vanes were featured on many roofs as decorations as ervanes told the direction of the wind and aided in well as useful additions. The Goddess Liberty and the HOSKING SALES LLC – CERTIFIED forecasting the weather. The earliest known weather- American eagle were new designs celebrating the new ORGANIC MARKETING AGENCY vane was used as early as 48 B.C. in Greece. It was in country. But another favored design was a reminder of the shape of a god: half man, half fish. a popular sport, the racehorse. Weekly Sales Every Monday 11:30 with Misc. & Small animals followed by Dairy & Livestock The first American weathervane was used in Albany, Today, collectors want the factory-made metal NY, in 1656. The best-known early weathervane is the weathervanes of the past or the antique flat folk-art Monday, Oct. 8th - Sold 293 head. Cull Ave. $.40 Top Cow $.50, rooster put on a Boston building in 1742. During the copies made from sheet metal. It took $18,150 to buy Bulls/Steers $.75, Bull calves top $.95, beef calves $1.75, heifer calf top $ .75, beef heifer calf $2.15, Dairy milking age top $1125, mid-1700s, makers created weathervanes in many this Fiske & Co. “American Girl” horse and sulky bred heifers top $950, young heifers top $560. shapes, including a Native American, banner, rooster molded copper weathervane at a James Julia auction. Saturday, Oct. 20th - sale held in Jasper, NY. 103rd Annual Allegany- and even a dove of peace for President George Wash- Like many weathervanes, it has a bullet hole made Steuben Holstein Sale. A select offering of show age, deep pedigree when someone used it for target practice. The weath- calves along with springing heifers & Fresh cows. Sale hosted by ervane honored a famous thoroughbred that raced Allegany Steuben Holstein Club & Hosking Sales LLC. GPS address: from 1868 to 1875. She died in the middle of an im- 3123 Rt. 36, Jasper, NY. Sale Chairman Lavern Warriner 607-426-0521. Monday, Oct. 22nd – Normal Monday Sale & Monthly Organic Day. portant race. The racetrack built a statue of the horse, Special: Conventional herd: Michael & Dynall York Dairy Complete and the country remembered American Girl as a horse Dispersal. 55 Milking age, 20 head of youngstock from bred heifers who tried her best in every race. to started heifers. 100% AI sired & bred. DHI RHA 19,951 4.0 807 Q: My friend has her floor-model Enterprise coffee 3.1 613. This is a nice homebred Dairy with great udders. Herd grinder for sale for $600, and I want to know how Ave. 60-65# in the tank year around. SCC ave .for 6 mths 220,000. Mgrs. Note: Really nice well managed group of cattle. A group of much it’s worth. Is she too high or too low on price? Organic Grassfed Milking age cows all stages of lactation. Another It’s in good shape. group of Organic heifers from another farm. Also Cummings Farm A: Enterprise Manufacturing Co. was founded in sends Certified Organic 42 Cow Dairy – Mostly Fall Freshening these Philadelphia in 1864. The company’s 1904 catalog of all are English White Face cows. “patented hardware specialties” included kitchen Friday, Oct. 26th – 11:30 AM Sale is held at the salebarn. Fall Premier All Breed Sale – accepting 100 Registered Dairy Cattle All utensils like grinders and choppers, apple peelers, breeds. Call today with your quality consignments. Watch for consign- This late 19th-century weathervane is a full-bodied horse cheese knives, cherry pitters, graters, jelly presses, ments from Sco-Li, T-Farm, Oakfield Corners, Fantasy-Found, Gaige with a cast zinc head and a sulky driver with cast head and raisin seeders, sad irons and slaw cutters, as well as Farm, Woodmansee, Weissmann, Roseland, Locust-Vale, Mac-Mara, boots. It was made by Fiske & Co. The 45-inch-long vane banks, bung-hole borers, faucets, flag holders, lawn Grocott, Sunny-Acres, Cedar Ridge, Cie-Le-Denn, Osborne Farm, sold for over $18,000. sprinklers, tobacco cutters, traps and more. The com- Ceder-Lane, Bur-Le-Acres, Hope-Hill Marshman Farms, Billy Gray pany was sold to Silex in 1955. Enterprise’s floor- . The pedigrees run deep this year with a lot of fancy young fresh cows, springing heifers and calves. Always a great sale to attend to model coffee grinders were made in several sizes. The purchase great replacements! value of your friend’s model depends on condition and Monday, Oct. 29th – Normal Monday Sale and Also due to all the JR’S AUCTION size. They usually sell for $500 to over $1,000. sales we have booked we are having our Fall Round up Beef Sale 7403 St Hwy 5 St Johnsville NY 13452 518-993-4668 Current prices on this day. Call to advertise your group it makes a difference. We • Planter, Abingdon, yellow, sprigs, boat shape, reed- will be selling Cow/calf pairs, dairy & beef feeders. A small Angus & Angus Cross herd Cow/calf pairs, bred cows and feeder cattle. A Auctions Auctions and more Auctions.... ed, scroll ends, c. 1945, 4 x 9 inches, $20. really nice group of 15 Herefords consisting of Cows, Heifers and Consignments wanted for Auction every week...and if you • ABC plate, “Mary Had A Little Lamb” nursery 2 young bulls. Many more calls have been coming in we expect a have specials bring them here to sell.. rhyme, embossed, tin, c. 1885, 8 inches, $75. good run. Items wanted are GUNS..AMMUNITION..SPORTING • Boot sole, aluminum, cleats, rivet holes on rim, Friday, Nov. 9th - Sale held at the sale barn 11:00AM. Wisbee Farm GOODS.. Shop and Farm Clean Outs..Business Close Overland Shoe Co., marked, c. 1916, 10 inches, $165. Complete Registered Holstein Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. Outs.. Old Trunks, Singer Sewing Machines, Cast Iron • Captain Marvel ring, compass, rocket raider, light- 100 Head sell. Watch for more details. Flower Pots, Cast Iron Lawn Furniture, Old Pottery, Old **Trucking Assistance – Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list Tools, Old Oil Can Cans, Old Tin & Metal Signs, Railroad ing bolt, brass, enamel, adjustable, c. 1946, $253. on our Web-Site. Call to advertise in any of these sales it makes a Lanterns, Sleighs, Surreys, Buggy’s, Blacksmith Anvils, Tip: Never display a stuffed trophy in bright sun- difference. Watch website for any last minute updates. Hay Wagons, Old Bottles, Old Car Parts, Wooden Bowls, light. Feathers and hair become stiff and brittle, and Directions: Hosking Sales LLC - 6096 NYS Rt. 8, 30 miles South of Antique Kitchen Utensils, Old Rolling Pins!! and we also colors fade. Utica & 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY. want your high dollar items..Turn them into MONEY!! For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit www.hoskingsales.com Like us on facebook Checks always available in 7 days!! www.Kovels.com Accepting Consignments Mondays Wednesday and Fri- LOOKING TO HAVE A FARM SALE OR JUST SELL A FEW – GIVE US A CALL (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. days!! Bring your Complete Estates, Antiques, Collectibles Tom & Brenda Hosking or your complete collection!!!! At last now is the time!! & Family 607-847-8800 6096 St. Hwy. 8, New Berlin, NY 13411 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 WE ALSO DO ON-SITE AUCTIONS! Don’t Miss Out.... Whatchamacallits We’re done with candles! We’re moving on to the 1881 to 1888) and then fi nally to Syracuse. At the future of lanterns (at least, it was the future of lan- same time, the R.E. Dietz Company of New York City terns about 160 years ago). Ladies and gentlemen, sold lanterns manufactured by SG&L Co. R.E. Di- may I present to you…a kerosene lamp! etz Co. sold sperm oil, whale oil, camphene, candle- This lamp uses the kerosene (also known as par- sticks, glass lamps and lanterns before incorporat- affi n) as fuel to keep a fl ame glowing steadily. Ker- ing kerosene. osene is a light fuel oil obtained by distilling petro- During the 1860s, Civil War contracts, the growth leum, used especially in jet engines and domestic of railroads and westward expansion made the heaters and lamps and as a cleaning solvent. lamp business a big success. After the war ended, The kerosene lamp was invented by Polish phar- the price of kerosene lowered to a level where Dietz macist Ignacy Lukasiewicz in 1853. It has a wick could sell lamps and lanterns to people who were or a mantle as its light source and is almost always still using candles. protected by a glass chimney or globe. The lamps After a devastating fi re, R.E. Dietz Co. regrouped can be used on fl at surfaces or carried around as and became the majority shareholders of SG&L Co. lanterns. The Syracuse-based stamp continued to be used on There are three kinds of kerosene lamps – fl at wick, lamps until it was phased out around 1900. central draught and mantle. The lanterns used for Today, kerosene lamps are still widely used for portable lighting, like the one pictured here, employ lighting in rural regions of Africa and Asia where fl at wicks. electricity is not available. Kerosene lamps use an This particular lantern was manufactured by the estimated 77 billion liters of fuel a year, which is Steam Gauge and Lantern Company, or SG&L Co., about the same as 1.3 million barrels – close to the when it was headquartered in Syracuse. SG&L Co. annual U.S. jet fuel consumption of 76 billion liters started in Buffalo before moving to Rochester (from per year. Do you have your own Whatchamacallit? Send a photo and short description to [email protected] or call Courtney at 518.673.0144 8 • October 19, 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 Phone 315-866-8095 Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:00 pm; Sunday Wednesday Services 12:10 PM & 7 PM Rev. Mark Cunningham, DOLGEVILLE 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 this morning. Sunday Worship 10 AM H. Ed Reed, Pastor/Teacher GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF DOLGEVILLE 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 4 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 Dolgeville @ 11 AM OAK RIDGE FREE METHODIST CHURCH 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 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 FRANKFORT Bible Studies on Thursday Mornings at 10 AM 315-894-2070 High Mass, Rite II 10 AM Adult Sunday School (Men, Women Monday & Wednesday 9 AM OUR LADY QUEEN OF APOSTLES 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 Sunday School 10 AM MORNING STAR UNITED Sunday School 9:45 AM Rtes. 167 & 168 • 315-866-1128 HERKIMER 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. 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POLAND – Poland Cen- day of school. “You should be proud of little extra Orange. students. Bourdeau also Each year’s pep rally tral School District During the Olweus coming to school here at Syracuse University competed in a soccer ball also ties into raising kicked off its Olweus Bul- kickoff to start the day, Poland,” Cuthbertson mascot Otto the Orange foot juggling competition money for a charity. This lying Prevention Program Poland Principal Greg said. “This is a special was a surprise guest at with soccer players. year’s charity is the Unit- for the school year, raised Cuthbertson said the place.” the pep rally, along with The pep rally – attended ed Mitochondrial Disease money for the United Mi- program aims to build Poland Central School Herkimer College mascot by students in kinder- Foundation. Two dona- tochondrial Disease upon the positive school District’s pep rallies al- General Herkimer and garten through 12th tion boxes were placed in Foundation, honored the culture. Students might ways include a gymnasi- Utica City FC soccer play- grades – included a per- the school for students school’s sports teams, not realize it now, but um full of students and er Nate Bourdeau. The formance by the cheer- and staff to have the op- welcomed some special when they look back staff wearing the school’s Poland Tornadoes mascot leading team and intro- tion to donate to, and guests and gave away someday, they will appre- blue and orange colors, joined them to compete in ductions of the cross dress-down days were prizes to students – all ciate where they went to but this year’s pep rally a race and a rock, paper, country team and boys ORANGE 10 during an early release school, he said. on Friday, Oct. 5 had a scissors tournament with and girls soccer teams.

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ORANGE from 9 Sunday, Oct. 7 at the think you can. involved in for several Kuyahoora Valley Town Cuthbertson compared years, isn’t just about conducted to collect do- Park. the activity to class meet- bullying, Cuthbertson nations from staff. The activities started off ings that students would said. Because the school- with the Olweus Bullying have later in the morning “The ultimate thing is wide fundraising goal was Prevention Program. about the Olweus pro- how we improve our cli- reached through a focus Cuthbertson presented gram. mate and make our cul- on working together first to students in grades “That’s what the class ture better,” he said. throughout the building six - 12 and then to stu- to raise money, each stu- dents in kindergarten dent was entered into a through fifth grade. drawing to win prizes. During the first assem- More than $1,000 worth bly, students were asked of sports-related prizes to work in groups of five were awarded such as a to solve a challenge in- helmet, jerseys, tickets volving passing a ball. Syracuse University mascot Otto the Orange makes an en- trance during the Poland Central School District pep rally.

During the second as- here to do,” he said. sembly – which featured Cuthbertson said the a team-building activity Olweus program encour- involving hopping over ages students to be kind hula hoops and compet- to others – such as help- ing in rock, paper, scis- ing a student who drops Poland students participate in an activity designed to show sors – Cuthbertson spoke something in the hallway what can be accomplished when figuring things out togeth- more about the climate or or telling a student who is er, during the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program kickoff. “vibe” of the school. bullying someone that it’s Photos courtesy of Herkimer BOCES “When students walk not right to do. through the door at “Your character is what meetings are for – figur- Students in grades Poland, we want them to you do when people ing it out together,” he three - 12 took a survey feel safe, to feel secure aren’t looking. That’s said. during the day based and we want them to your true character,” he Utica City FC soccer player Nate Bourdeau participates in a The Olweus program, around bullying and think about learning be- said. “This is what Ol- soccer ball foot juggling competition with Poland soccer which Poland has been school culture. cause that’s what they’re weus is all about.” players during the school’s pep rally on Oct. 5. and more from Herkimer The first try resulted in a College, Utica College, time of more than 24 sec- Interest OPEN BOWLING DAILY Utica City FC and the Uti- onds, but students were Free Financing ca Comets. able to cut that down to on New Installs We Do The busy weekend at fewer than two seconds. Qualified Poland also included the When asked, students Buyers Only Birthday Parties Homecoming Dance on said the activity taught ‘Tis The Heating Season - Service & Check Your Furnace Friday, Oct. 5, and the teamwork, strategy and Cosmic Bowling Poland Booster Club Fall the value of practice. 315-866-6494 Fri-Sat Nights Festival and Columbus Cuthbertson said it also 3005 State Route 28 9:30-11:30 Day Soccer Tournament showed that you can ac- STATE BOWL on Saturday, Oct. 6 and complish more than you Herkimer, NY 13350 17 E. State Street, Ilion • 315-894-4862

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LITTLE FALLS – Auction. excited to build off that a financial advisor at weeks and weighing just weren’t for the care Whether it be a March for The team behind this success to create a Strategic Financial Serv- over two pounds each. Crouse NICU provided Babies awareness walk, a culinary evening of enter- unique experience for ices (Utica/Syracuse) and They spent more than and the work done by preemie fashion show or tainment is making guests while raising mon- shared, “When I went into two months in Crouse March of Dimes.” individuals raising funds changes this year, includ- ey for March of Dimes.” preterm labor on Christ- NICU while they fought to The couple said they in their own creative way, ing moving the event to This year, Chefs is be- mas Day at nearly six survive. They are now will be forever grateful to the March of Dimes is November (previously ing co-chaired by a hus- months into my pregnan- happy, healthy four-year- the organization and be- grateful for support, as it March) and holding the band and wife team. This cy, my world was sudden- olds who help their par- lieve that its mission is critical to continue fundraiser at Sky Armory “Mr. and Mrs.” duo re- ly filled with uncertainty ents advocate for healthy touches the lives of every their fight for the smallest spread across two floors. sides in Little Falls and is and fear, but also love pregnancies and babies baby, which is why they among us and advocating According to the Execu- teaming up to assemble and hope. I soon learned by supporting the March have agreed to co-chair for their health every day. tive Leadership Team the event. Matthew and about March of Dimes.” of Dimes. this worthwhile event. This autumn, the Syra- (ELT), “This event has Laura Powers are parents Powers’ twin sons were Matthew Powers is a Laura shared, “Our fami- cuse chapter presents its been widely popular for to twin boys born signifi- born on New Year’s Day, tenured English instruc- ly does a lot to support annual Signature Chefs many years and we are cantly preterm. Laura is premature at only 26 ½ tor at Herkimer College the Mohawk Valley chap- and explained, “When my ter, but we also have a wife was pregnant, I nev- place in our hearts for the er considered the possi- Syracuse area given our bility of prematurity and boys’ birth story. At the SPECIAL OF THE MONTH! the toll that the NICU ex- end of the day, the pro- 2017 Ford perience would have on ceeds go toward March of us. While stressful and Dimes and that means F-250 scary, it has made me the world to us.” The even more appreciative of Powers family will also Fall Into These our healthy little guys. serve as the Ambassador It’s quite likely that they Family for the 2019 C’mon Price @ may not be here to hold LITTLE 12 Savings Today! Lariat! $39,900 our hands today if it Loaded! Mint! TRUCKLOADS OF NEW INVENTORY ARRIVING WEEKLY! 315-866-4141 / ROUTE 28 HERKIMER 2017 Dodge 2018 Ford 2015 Honda Caravan SXT Fiesta SE CR-V

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LITTLE from 11 enjoy a black-tie atmos- advocacy, education and phere while they sample support. The tools, tech- An evening with Chris Botti March for Babies Mo- high-end dishes and en- nology and knowledge are hawk Valley. joy local beverages. highlighted throughout Hosted by Valley Health Services The Syracuse Signature March of Dimes leads the diversity of their and Stanley Theater Chefs Auction is a pre- the fight for the health of fundraising efforts. mier fundraiser that cele- all moms and babies, be- The Chefs event will HERKIMER – Valley Health Services innovative figures of the contemporary brates culinary excel- lieving that every baby de- take place at Sky Armory and the Stanley Theater invite you to music world. This is a concert you will lence with top chefs fea- serves the best possible in Syracuse on Tuesday, “An Evening with Chris Botti” on Satur- not want to miss. For more information turing their creations for start. For 80 years, this Nov. 13 from 5:30 - 9:30 day, Nov. 3, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the about Botti, visit his website at chris- guests. The evening in- non-profit organization p.m. Tickets are $100, Stanley Theater. Botti, award-winning botti.com . cludes an interactive had had a goal of prevent- and guests may opt to re- master trumpeter and composer, has A special pre-concert dinner is being cocktail party atmos- ing birth defects, prema- serve tables of 10 for larg- mesmerized audiences for over two offered at the Fort Schuyler Club, Utica, phere and reflects region- ture births and infant er parties. For more infor- decades with his creative jazz expres- with a limited number of reservations al styles and local flavors. mortality. March of Dimes mation, visit www.mar- sion that expands beyond the limits of available for just $45. Concert tickets There is a live auction, recognizes that each fam- chofdimes.org . There is any single genre. range in price (from $35, $55, $75 or musical entertainment, ily’s journey is unique, also a public Facebook For over two decades, Botti has $95). To purchase tickets to the pre- dancing, tastings and and they aim to help all event, “Syracuse Signa- amassed a spectacular variety of hon- concert dinner and/or the concert, con- much more. Guests will babies through research, ture Chefs Event,” online. ors, including multiple gold and plat- tact the Stanley’s box office at inum albums, to become the nation’s 315.724.4000, Monday - Friday, 10 largest selling instrumental artist. He a.m. - 4 p.m. has performed with a stunning array of Sponsored by Excellus BlueCross legends such as Sting, Barbra BlueShield, this concert event is the Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, lead fundraiser for Valley Health Servic- Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Andrea es and the Stanley Theater to secure Bocelli. Botti has thoroughly estab- funds greatly needed by both non-profit lished himself as one of the important, organizations.

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ANNOUNCING . . . . Q: Is raw pet food okay to serve to dling dog food, including: my dog? • You wash your hands right after A: While many pet owners may prefer handling pet food or treats to feed their furry family members raw • Store pet food and treats away from pet food, the Centers for Disease Con- where human food is stored or prepared trol and Prevention says that’s not such and away from reach of young children. a good idea. • Store dry pet food in its original bag This is because pathogens like salmo- inside a clean, dedicated plastic con- nella and listeria have been found in tainer with a lid, or keep the top of the some raw pet foods, even in some of bag folded or closed. those brands that are sold pre-pack- • Do not use your pet’s feeding bowl to Elves aged in stores, CDC says. Since these scoop food — use a dedicated scoop, germs can make your pet sick, it’s best spoon, or cup. not to feed them to your dog. • Keep dry pet food and treats stored Studies from the U.S. Department of in a cool dry place. Food and Drug Administration have • Promptly discard, refrigerate, or found that there are more harmful store any leftover food. Night Out germs in raw pet food than any other If you choose to feed your doggie raw type of pet food. And, if you handle pet food, (which CDC doesn’t recom- these raw pet foods and don’t wash your mend) CDC says you should: ember 7th hands afterwards, they can make you • Clean and disinfect all surfaces that Friday, Dec and your family sick as well. the raw food touched, like countertops, Such was the case in February 2018 microwaves, refrigerators and objects when two children in Minnesota suf- like knives, forks, and bowls. 4:30PM ~ Santa arrives at the Canajoharie Post Offi ce to pick up- fered salmonella infections and illness- • Keep raw pet food away from other the letters from our children. es after coming into contact with bacte- food in your refrigerator or freezer. ria from contaminated raw pet food that • Freeze raw pet food until you are 6:00PM included raw ground turkey, according ready to use it. ~ Lighting of the Christmas Tree & Carolling led by our to the Minnesota Department of Health. • Do not thaw frozen raw pet foods on elementary choir and of course Santa & his elves. (Park is The exposure to the salmonella caused a countertop or in a sink. downtown adjacent to Little Mohawk Street, near the dummy light.) septicemia, which is a blood infection, • Throw away any food your pet does in one child and osteomyelitis, a painful not eat. After the Tree Lighting ~ and serious bone infection, in the other And lastly, when you play with your Santa entertains the little ones and child, according to a report from the doggie after he or she eats: hears their “wish lists”. Christmas cookies and hot cococa will be U.S. Food and Drug Administration. • Don’t let your pet lick around your served at the Canajoharie Library/Arkell Museum. Dry dog food can also pose a risk in mouth and face some instances, CDC says. In fact, CDC • Wash your hands, and any other Horse Drawn Wagon Rides from 5-8:30PM says that it is possible for dry and parts of your body they licked, with canned pet foods to become contami- soap and water. Basket Rafffle - New This Year! Hosted by Canajoharie nated with salmonella pathogens in cer- • Don’t let your pet lick any of your tain circumstances, noting that there open wounds or areas with broken skin. Reformed Curch at their downtown ministry location - 64 Church St., have been outbreaks of salmonella in- Chow Line is a service of the College of Canajoharie. See baskets available starting Wed., Dec. 5 @ 3PM. fections have been reported that were Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sci- linked to dry dog food. ences and its outreach and research arms, However, CDC says there are ways to OSU Extension and the Ohio Agricultural 50/50 Raffle Tickets will be available at participating lessen your chance of illness when han- Research and Development Center. downtown businesses All Week Long! Canajoharie Youth Center will once again be hosting vendor tables in their gym - Interested vendors should contact Amanda Sweet 518-673-5117. More to come from the Youth Center - watch future ads for details. Downtown Shops will stay open late - watch ads for specific specials! Elves will take over the town! Lots of photo opportunities... snacks... bargains... fellowship.. watch for more details!! Dead We’ll Cars or Alive For information contact Pay You Chamber President, Janet Stanley Wanted &DVŊ M-F 10-5 518-673-0292 VINCE’S

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Nutrients in broccoli in- You can use fresh or canned and mashed sweet pota- While the markets and grocery stores are brimming clude vitamins C, A and B-6, iron, calcium, magne- toes instead of the pumpkin puree. Any remaining with beautiful fruits and vegetables in the warmer sium and vitamin E. Pumpkin Apple Butter will keep in the refrigerator for up months, there’s also a delicious variety of fruits and Green beans to 2 weeks, or you can freeze it in an air-tight contain- vegetables when the weather turns cooler. To stay This vegetable is high in vitamin K, which protects red er for up to 3 months. It’s also delicious on bread, pan- healthy and ward off diseases, it’s important to in- blood cells and helps reduce the severity of asthma, os- cakes or waffles. If you’re pressed for time, a good qual- clude fruits and vegetables in your diet year-round. teoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. They also contain ity, commercially made jar of pumpkin butter also will Here are some of the superstar fruits and vegetables of vitamin C, potassium, folate, iron and magnesium. work well for this recipe. the fall and winter months. Spinach 1 (14-ounce) can pumpkin puree Sweet potatoes Dark green veggies contain a variety of nutrients 1/2 cup apple juice Loaded with beta-carotene (which the body makes into that a healthy body needs. Spinach is packed with vi- 1/4 cup water vitamin A), vitamin C, potassium, fiber, iron and vitamin tamin A, vitamin K, iron, folate, magnesium, vitamin 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, stevia or agave B-6, sweet potatoes have more nutrients than regular C, calcium, potassium, fiber and vitamin E. Spinach syrup white potatoes and can replace white potatoes in some also has antioxidants and anti-cancer agents. Frozen 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg or cloves recipes. Try them mashed, baked or as a dessert. or fresh spinach can be added to just about any meal. 1 teaspoon ground ginger Apples Winter squash and pumpkin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon This traditional fall favorite is readily available in the Winter squash includes acorn, butternut, Hubbard, 8 (1/4-inch thick) boneless pork chops supermarket, or you can pick your own at a nearby or- spaghetti and turban and have hard, thick skins and 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning chard. They are a quick, easy snack and can be paired seeds. Pumpkin is a great source of beta carotene, a 1 1/2 teaspoon salt with peanut butter or cheese for protein. Apples con- powerful antioxidant that is good for the eyes. It also 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper tain antioxidants, which may help protect against cer- contains potassium. Canned or prepared fresh, pump- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper tain cancers and reduce levels of LDL, or bad choles- kin can be made into a variety of soups, baked goods 1/2 cup Panko white or whole-wheat bread crumbs terol. Apples have vitamin C, vitamin K and fiber. and desserts. 1/2 cup all-purpose or whole-wheat flour Broccoli Try this wonderful recipe for Crispy Pork Chops with 1 egg, beaten with 3 tablespoons of water A versatile vegetable that can be eaten raw or Pumpkin Apple Butter. It’s the perfect showcase for 1/4 cup oil for frying cooked, hot or cold, by itself or with other foods. Broc- autumn fruits and vegetables. 1. Whisk together pumpkin puree, apple juice, water, brown sugar, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the mixture has reached the consistency of applesauce, about 10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, sprinkle the pork chops with 1 table- spoon poultry seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. 3. In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, flour, the remaining 1 tablespoon of poultry seasoning, the remaining teaspoon of salt and black pepper, and the 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper until well-com- bined. Pour the crumb mixture into a shallow dish. 4. Dip the pork chops in the egg, shake off excess. Firmly press the pork chops into the Panko mixture to coat on both sides. 5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breaded pork chops and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. 6. Place 2 tablespoons of the pumpkin apple butter on each plate. Place the pork chops on the pumpkin butter. Serve with a side of steamed spinach, green beans or broccoli. Makes 8 pork chops. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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For the tenth consecutive year, the Mohawk Valley sons from a professional vocal teacher at no cost to Awards valued at a total of $34,000. Choral Society has granted Student Enrichment in Vo- themselves. This year’s award winners are Jacqualynn Bender, cal Music Awards to several high school juniors and Over the last 10 years, the Mohawk Valley Choral West Canada Valley Central School; Joey Carney, seniors from Herkimer County. These scholarships al- Society, with the help of grants from CNYArts, a Re- Herkimer Central School; Trevor David, Central Valley low the students to join and sing with the Mohawk gional Arts Council, has awarded to area high school Academy; Kyle Moulton, Central Valley Academy; Valley Choral Society and to receive weekly vocal les- students 68 Student Enrichment in Vocal Music Nathan Nellis, Poland Central School; Nathaniel Po- lus, Herkimer Central School; Destiny Tayler, Central Valley Academy; Madilyn Thomas, Central Valley Academy; Alyssa Wilks, Little Falls Central School; and Zach Williams, Herkimer Central School. These students were winners in this year’s student auditions, at which they performed before a panel of judges from the Mohawk Valley Choral Society. In their high schools, they are active in extracurric- ular activities as varied as tennis, Model UN, bowling, language clubs and soccer. These are students who are also involved in their school’s music programs and have sung in their high schools’ musicals and choruses. Their varied college plans include studying music performance, music ed- ucation, engineering, theater or pre-med. Any high school student in Herkimer or Oneida counties who will be a junior or senior in the 2019-20 school year and who is interested in competing in May 2019 for one of these awards should consult with their school’s vocal teacher or contact the Mohawk Valley (Front row, L - R) Zach Williams, Jacqualynn Bender, Madilyn Thomas, Destiny Tayler and Alyssa Wilks. (Back row) Choral Society on their website at www.mvchoral.org . Nathaniel Polus, Kyle Moulton, Trevor David, Nathan Nellis and Joey Carney. Turn On The Heat! 165 Stop in and check lxtÜá out our new of service to line of Vermont the community! 1853 - 2018 Casting Gas & Wood Stoves! Make your move Dry Creek Pellets TO KINDERHOOK BANK! Anthracite Coal Nut • Pea • Rice $250 Ton ~ $220 Bulk TIRED OF PAYING HIGH MONTHLY FEES & PER ITEM CHARGES? Check out how we’ve been helping businesses and real people like you since 1853. Need Your Logs Processed? $100 deposit to open account, no monthly And maintenance fee, and 500 items free per We Do On Site Processing - Call For Information month!* Get A Wood PLUS GET A FREE BUSINESS CHECK STARTER KIT! $500 • Bundles $5.00 Bonus! • Face Cord $65.00 Come on over › kinderhookbank.com • Truck Load (7 1/2 plus face cord) pet-friendly people-friendly $450.00

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Barley straw recommended application rate ing box in the fall. Bluebirds spouts and become stormwater mand on the municipal water Excessive algae growth is one is six bales per surface acre. start looking for breeding nest- runoff. Depending on your system or your homes personal of the most common problems Bluebird ing boxes mid-February at the yard, this runoff can travel well. During a storm, even a in ponds. Barley straw is used nesting boxes earliest and on into June at the onto paved surfaces and even- light one, it doesn’t take much to control pond algae by in- The future of eastern blue- latest. Nesting boxes should be tually into a storm drain. time for a rain barrel to fill with hibiting the growth of new al- birds has been of concern as located in an open space such Why Use Rain Barrels? Rain enough water for your lawn gae. Large quantities of algae populations have shrunk over as a large lawn or an orchard barrels conserve water and and plants to thrive. We have can be harmful for livestock the last few decades. However, away from houses, barns, and help lower costs (a rain barrel 55 gallon barrels available for consumption and can also populations have been growing thick clumps of trees. They can can save approximately 1,300 purchase. cause severe winter fish kills as recently. Two reasons why be placed on fence posts, gar- gallons of water during peak The Herkimer County Soil oxygen is depleted during de- bluebird populations have de- den U-posts and metal posts at summer months). Rain barrels and Water Conservation Dis- composition of algae blooms in clined are habitat destruction least three feet above the also reduce water pollution by trict is currently taking orders the fall. Less oxygen will then and competition. ground. A box mounted four to reducing stormwater runoff, for barley straw, bluebird nest- be available to fish over those The most effective measure five feet high is ideal. which can contain pollutants ing boxes, and rain barrels un- crucial winter months when that has been implemented to Rain barrels like sediment, oil, grease, bac- til Oct. 24 and the pickup date the water is ice and snow cov- protect eastern bluebirds has A rain barrel collects and teria and nutrients. is Nov. 1 between 8 a.m. and ered. been the introduction of nest stores rainwater from rooftops Because residential irrigation 12 noon. Fall and spring applications boxes in good nesting habitat. to use later for watering plants can account for up to 40 per- To receive an order form, are recommended because wa- They have been quite success- and gardens. Water collected in cent of domestic water con- please visit our website at ter temperatures between 50 ful in providing nesting places a rain barrel would normally sumption, water conservation www.herkimercountyswcd.com and 55 degrees are needed for for eastern bluebirds. pour off your roof directly or measures such as rain barrels or contact our office at barley straw to be effective. The You should put up your nest- flow through roof gutter down- can be used to reduce the de- 315.866.2520 ext. 5.

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Now thieves have decided to cap- check, which you’ll deposit into your account, and If you receive a check you’re not expecting, don’t cash italize on what is most familiar to us ... paper checks. your job is to quickly wire the money back as a test. it until you get all the details about where it came from Why are they using paper checks? Because electron- The bogus check won’t have cleared yet, however, and and why you’ve received it. If you decide to deposit it, ic transfers can be instantaneous; paper checks take a the money you wire them will be your own cash. tell your bank what you’re doing so it can keep an eye few days to clear ... just long enough to scam you. A fake check in the mail isn’t the only way you can on things. Do not spend the money. Wait a few weeks You might be told you’ve won a prize when a check run into a scam. If you decide to sell a few things via on- to see what happens. arrives in the mail, or that it’s a refund or payment for line auctions, you might be tempted to accept a check (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. Paw’s Corner by Sam Mazzotta gets to keep the pets is changing too. going to be responsible for those things. the weekends. Pets and divorce For example, California now gives I even know of a couple who worked out I wish you both the best of luck and Dear Paw’s Corner: My husband and I judges much more leeway in determining a shared custody arrangement where hope you’ll both agree on an arrange- have decided to call it quits after seven who gets custody of pets in a divorce. one of them cared for their two dogs dur- ment that is best for Spitz. years together. We don’t have any kids, so Rather than basing the decision on who ing the week and the other took them on (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. we’re mainly just splitting up assets. 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Community Foundation Grant by Marcia Dunn, AP Aerospace Writer how this potential moon might have UTICA, NY — The major renovations since the organization to offer CAPE CANAVERAL, FL (AP) — As- formed, given its size. Frankfort Free Library 1976 and the building more programming and tronomers may have found the first “If confirmed, this finding could com- and The Community sorely needs this up- help to increase overall moon outside our solar system — a gas pletely shake up our understanding of Foundation of Herkimer grade. “We are very patron visits.” behemoth the size of Neptune. how moons are formed and what they can & Oneida Counties have thankful for the support For more information Plenty of planets exist beyond our so- be made of,” NASA’s science mission chief recently partnered to provided by The Commu- about the Frankfort Free lar system, but a moon around one of Thomas Zurbuchen said in a statement. make an impact in the nity Foundation,” said Library, visit www.midy- those worlds has yet to be confirmed. According to the researchers, another community by renovating Buffalohead. “The im- orklib.org/Frankfort or Two Columbia University researchers compelling piece of evidence in favor of a the Frankfort Free Li- provements to the library call 315.894.9611. presented their tantalizing evidence for moon is that the planet passed in front of brary, making it more ac- will enable us to better Since 1952, The Com- a moon Oct. 3. its star more than an hour earlier than cessible for all patrons. meet our mission to en- munity Foundation has The potential moon would be consid- predicted. A moon could cause that kind The $50,000 invest- rich lives, build commu- invested more than $75 erably larger than Earth — about the of an uncertain, wobbly path, they noted. ment from The Commu- nity and foster success by million in Oneida and size of Neptune or Uranus. The planet it Kipping said that’s how the Earth and nity Foundation will help bringing people, informa- Herkimer counties. The orbits is as big as mammoth Jupiter. moon would appear from far away. This to renovate the entryway tion and ideas together.” Community Foundation This apparent super-size pairing of a particular planet — or exoplanet — is into the building and in- “This investment will partners with various lo- gaseous moon and planet is 8,000 light- about the same distance from its star as stall a lift, which will not only allow the Frank- cal organizations to make years away. Earth is to the sun. make the lower level ac- fort Free Library to better impactful investments in Researchers Alex Teachey and David Another planet could cause the same cessible to all patrons. address the renovation core areas of need, includ- Kipping evaluated 284 planets outside gravitational nudge, the researchers The expanded accessibili- needs of the building, but ing economic develop- our solar system that had already been noted, although Kepler observations ty will allow the library to will in turn lead to the li- ment, education, health, discovered by NASA’s Kepler Space Tel- have come up empty in that regard. Ke- provide even more public brary’s growth,” added and arts and culture. escope. Only one planet held promise pler-1625b is the only planet found so programming. Morgan Mielnicki, com- For information about for hosting a moon, one around the star far around this star. According to Edith Buf- munity investment coor- The Community Founda- known as Kepler-1625, which is about For Teachey and Kipping, the best and falohead, Board of dinator at The Communi- tion, visit www.founda- the size of our sun but older. simplest explanation is that Kepler- Trustees President, the li- ty Foundation. “These tionhoc.org or call So last October, the pair directed the 1625b has a moon. brary has not had any improvements will enable 315.735.8212. Hubble Space Telescope at the star in “We’ve tried our best to rule out other an attempt to verify — or rule out — the possibilities,” Kipping told reporters. possibility of a moon orbiting the planet “But we were unable to find any other Kepler-1625b. They were on the lookout single hypothesis which can explain all for a second temporary dimming of of the data we have.” starlight. The main dip in stellar bright- Their findings were published in the ness would be the planet itself crossing journal Science Advances. The journal’s in front of its star. Another dip could deputy editor, Kip Hodges, praised the well be a moon — known as an exomoon researchers for their cautious tone, giv- outside our solar system. en the difficult and complicated process The more powerful and precise Hubble of identifying an exomoon. telescope detected a second and smaller “If this finding stands up to further decrease in starlight 3 1/2 hours after observational scrutiny, it represents a the planet passed in front of the star — major milestone in the field of astrono- “like a dog following its owner on a my,” Hodges said. leash,” as Kipping put it. The observa- The Columbia astronomers said they tion period, however, ended before the may be able to clinch this as early as moon could complete its transit. That’s next year, with more Hubble viewing. In why the astronomers need another look the meantime, they’re encouraging oth- with Hubble, hopefully next spring. er scientists to join in and embracing Despite the evidence, Teachey the scrutiny that’s sure to come. stressed “we are urging caution here.” Whether confirmed or not, the subject “The first exomoon is obviously an ex- offers insight into how rare — or how com- traordinary claim and it requires ex- mon — our own solar system might be. traordinary evidence,” Teachey said. Moons are abundant in our own solar “Furthermore, the size we’ve calculated system, with close to 200. Of the eight for this moon, about the size of Neptune, planets in our solar system, only Mer- has hardly been anticipated and so that, cury and Venus have none. too, is reason to be careful here.” Given that both the planet and its po- He added: “We’re not cracking open tential moon are gas giants, no one is Champagne bottles just yet on this one.” suggesting conditions that might sup- If indeed a moon, it would be about 2 port life. million miles from its planet and appear “But going forward, I think we’re twice as big in its sky, as the moon does opening the doors to finding worlds like in ours. The astronomers are uncertain that,” Teachey said. Herkimer County Arts and Crafts Fair

HERKIMER, NY — The largest and well-respect- ucts during this two-day 42nd Herkimer County ed in New York State. event. Arts and Crafts Fair will With more than 120 ven- The campus is handi- take place Saturday, Nov. dors expected, the juried capped accessible, with 10, and Sunday, Nov. 11, show features top arti- plenty of free parking at Herkimer County Com- sans showcasing their available directly adja- munity College. Hours works including pottery, cent to the show. There is are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on gourmet foods, wood- easy access off NYS Saturday and 10 a.m. to working, textiles, weav- Thruway exit 30. Cafete- 4 p.m. on Sunday. ing, oil painting, soaps, ria services are available This long-established jewelry and more. Pride of during the fair. Admis- fine arts and crafts fair, New York producers and sions is $4. Children un- presented by the select New York State der 5 are free. Herkimer County College wineries will also be Sponsored by AmeriCU Foundation, is one of the showcasing their prod- Credit Union. HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR October 19, 2018 • 25 The trick to getting velvety pumpkin soup is canned pumpkin

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ILION – During the second annual auction, McGill’s Food Truck and a second place in the Team Works build- tions. Spooktacular Vendor Bazaar, you can “Kids Corner” with activities for children ing competition. If you’re interested in being a crafter say “trick or treat,” but you won’t have – including trick-or-treat stations, • Herkimer BOCES Information Tech- or vendor at the Spooktacular Vendor to say “students or veterans.” pumpkin painting, face painting and fall nology Academy student Anthony Tre- Bazaar or want to donate to Feed Our That’s because the Spooktacular will crafts. onze, of Mount Markham, won second Vets and/or SkillsUSA, contact Fischer benefit both local veterans and stu- Collecting donations for Feed Our Vets place in Technical Computer Applica- at Herkimer BOCES at 315.867.2043. dents. is part of an ongoing SkillsUSA commu- Spooktacular organizers are asking nity service project. The Herkimer BO- for donations of non-perishable food or CES chapter is competing with others in hygiene items to Feed Our Vets in lieu of SkillsUSA Area II to see which chapter an entrance fee. Funds raised from oth- can collect the most donations to win a er aspects of the event will support stu- plaque and bragging rights. The dona- dents in the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamil- tions will go to the Feed Our Vets Utica ton-Otsego BOCES chapter of SkillsUSA and Watertown locations. – including attending local, regional, Herkimer BOCES SkillsUSA students state and potentially national competi- will continue collecting donations at tions. BOCES facilities through the end of “We’re excited to bring the Spooktacu- January. The donations are packed up lar Vendor Bazaar back for a second and brought to the SkillsUSA regional year and establish it as a fun autumn conference at Morrisville State College. tradition,” said Holly Rotundo Fischer, Each year, students in the Herkimer Herkimer BOCES cosmetology instruc- BOCES chapter of SkillsUSA compete in tor and SkillsUSA advisor. “The best local SkillsUSA competitions and have part is that it’s helping veterans and al- the opportunity to advance to regional, lowing students to participate in activi- state and national conferences. ties that will give them additional expe- Last school year during the state con- rience with career-tech skills they’re ference at the New York State Fair- learning at BOCES.” grounds in Syracuse, the following The second annual Spooktacular Ven- Herkimer BOCES students placed: dor Bazaar is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 • A team of Herkimer BOCES Building p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Rem- Construction students Marshall Borek, During the first Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Spooktacular Vendor Bazaar on ington Educational Complex at 77 E. of Herkimer; Josh Douglas, of Mount Oct. 29, 2017, at the Remington Educational Complex in Ilion, Herkimer BOCES Visual North St. in Ilion. The event features Markham; James Baisley, of Dolgeville, Communications Media arts student Sierra Gonzalez, of Frankfort-Schuyler, paints the face crafters, vendors, a bake sale, a Chinese and Devin Gorinshek, of Dolgeville, won of Savannah Grisham, of Utica. Photo courtesy of Herkimer BOCES

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