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In the fast paced 21st century we’ve traded

common sense for the ability to quickly look up information

on the internet. We’ve forgotten our manners and civility.

How do we get back to our roots?

Can we get back? Food for thought . . .

I was at the local all you can eat buffet chatting about the measles outbreak that originated in Disney Land.“I’m glad I got the Measles vaccine when I was a kid.”I said.

The woman sitting directly behind me offered, unsolicit-ed,“Oh, my little Jimmy isn’t vaccinated.”

“What?” I managed.

“I would never get my baby vaccinated. Have you read about the side effects? You are just asking for Autism.”She went on to explain,like most anti-vaccinators she said that vaccines don’t work.They put toxins in our kid’s blood streams and kids

can build immunity naturally.Vaccines have horrible side effects like burning, redness,Bell’s Palsy, and Autism.

I almost choked on a Swedish meatball when she intimated that the govern-ment can track you with vaccinations.

The scary thing is, she was almost right. Sort of.It is true that vaccinations introduce toxins in to our bloodstreams. It is the little

bit of disease that teach-es our bodies to create

way vaccines work is a live but weakened virus (like the virus that causes measles) is injected into the body.Once inside your body the weakened virus attracts the attention of immune cells.The immune cells are called macrophages. Macrophages swallow up the viruses and kill them.Then the virus’s antigens are taken back to

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the lymph nodes to essen-tially teach other immune

the virus in the future. Our bodies are not designed to

Measles which is why weneed vaccines to begin with.Like any medical procedure there may be side effects.An asteroid may fall out of the sky too. Everything has a risk.

Oh, and the government is already tracking you. Just look at your smart phone.

According to the Cen-ters for Disease Control

review by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) concluded that “the evidence favorsrejection of a causal relation-ship between thimero-sal–containing vaccines and Autism.”The CDC supports the IOM conclusion that there is no relationship be-tween vaccines and Autism rates in children. Besides thimerosal, some people have had concerns about other vaccine ingredients in relation to Autism as well.However, no links have been found between any vaccine ingredients and Autism.”

The CDC listed Measles as “eliminated” (absence of continuous disease trans-mission for greater than 12 months) from the United States in 2000. Measles elim-ination was made possible because of the highly effec-tive vaccination program.Vaccination works.

It can cost public health agencies upwards of $10,000 of tax dollars to

$125,000 was the price tag for a 12 case 2008 Measles outbreak in San Diego.The current outbreak which began at Disneyland in De-cember 2014 has over 100 cases and the bill is estimat-ed to easily outweigh the 2008 outbreak. So vaccinate

-sibility.

When it comes down to vaccinations and your kids remember there are laws that require us to vaccinate our dogs against Rabies. I care just as much about mykids as I do the dog; I get them both vaccinated. Stop and think,“What would mymother say?” She would say,“Sometimes the needs of the group outweigh the need of one person.The safety of the group is more important than the risks of vaccinating one child.” �

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Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, SherburneBy PAT MALIN

On a cold day in January,Sarah Freedman knelt down in the snow and studied a fresh trail of small prints.

“That’s probably a fox,” she reported to a small group of followers.At the edge of the nearby creek, there were multiple tracks leading to the thick underbrush. Now the guessing game becomes more complex.Who’s chasing who? Did the animal leave its mark in daytime or by the light of the moon?

Freedman, an environmen-tal educator at Friends of Rogers Environmental Edu-cation Center in Sherburne,can unravel the mystery.

Thanks to her trained eyesight, a snowshoe hike or cross-country ski at Rogers becomes an adventure. It’s an opportunity to forget the chill of winter and enjoy fresh air, sunshine and ex-ercise.Throw in a bit of fun learning along the way.

After a short or a long jaunt of your choice, hikers are easily tempted indoors to the warmth of the visi-tor’s center and a cup of hot cocoa. Here they can view the actual animals (now

tracks or scat, a feather, nest or other traces of their whereabouts outdoors long,long ago.

Perhaps it’s a rarely-seen snowy owl, maybe a beaver,a snowshoe hare or the cottontail’s enemy, a red-tailed hawk. Both prey and

predator occupy a place of honor in the educational

up popular collections, but do you know if the same species exist today as those

Don’t forget those crea-tures who live on or under

variety of aquatic life forms who have played as great a role in shaping central New York’s landscape and history as the native Americans centuries ago.

The Rogers Environmen-tal Education Center is

in Sherburne, about two

Norwich and an hour’s drive

acres of woods, meadows,plantations, ponds welcome families, individual birdwatch-ers, anglers, hikers, botanists,snowshoers or cross-coun-try skiers and naturalists year-round. In warmer weather, plan a picnic or a kayak/canoe trip or just stop

There are four short trails,

trail surrounds the marsh.There is a lookout tower on the trail across the street.The Adams Farm Trail,

down the road, has a catch

maps are located in various kiosks near the trails, or in the Visitor’s Center.

The Friends of Rogers, a group of volunteers, runs the center. Most of the programs are free, although donations are suggested.

The center is particularly en-tertaining for children during school breaks and holidays,whether it’s a weekday or weekend.

During winter and summer school breaks, Rogers offers a four-day camp for young adventurers.The next one is scheduled for the end of March. Here are highlights of other upcoming activities:

Tree workshop and environ-mental experiences for earlychildhood (pre-registration

Frolic at the Colgate Inn,Hamilton, NY, a fundraiser

Rogers Environmental Edu-cation Center

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Break-out Camp for young adventurers

years ago, clearly enjoys her job of exploring the terrain every day, regardless of weather.With advance notice, she will lead guided

hikes and conduct animal tracking workshops for school and scouting groups,and the public.

The Rogers Environmental Center occupies the site of a former state game farm in

Chenango County.A boul-der sitting near the entrance to the visitor center displays a memorial plaque in honor of the late Henry T. Rogers and his wife, Gertrude.The couple managed a conserva-tion unit and game farm for

The plaque said the Rog-erses were honored for hav-ing the longest continuous management of any game farm in the United States.

The farm eventually passed to the New York State De-partment of Conservation

as an educational center. On -

to close Rogers.

-ally stepped in to maintain the center and continue its educational activities and public programs.

Visit www.friendsofrogers.

for information on programs and events .

The physical address is

The grounds and trails are open daily, sunrise to sunset.The visitor’s center is open

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Sarah Freedman, an environmental educator at Friends of Rogers Environmental Educatiion Center checks in on one of the facilities Blue Bird houses.

EDITOR February 20, 2015 • 7

How to protect your car’s resale value

Few drivers start thinking about resale value when driving a new car off of the

time. Still enamored with that new car smell, drivers can be excused for not thinking of resale value as they put the pedal to the metal and speed off in their brand new ride.

But it’s never too early to start protecting a vehicle’s resale value, especially if you hope to recoup as much of your vehicle investment as possible when the time comes to sell your car or trade it in for a newer mod-el.The following are some ways motorists can protect the resale value of their ve-hicles from the moment the dealer tosses them the keys.

· Keep all maintenance records. New cars typically do not require much main-tenance. But drivers should keep records of all work and maintenance done on their vehicles, even if that workdoes not extend beyond routine tuneups or oil chang-es. Keeping maintenance records shows prospective buyers you prioritized taking care of the vehicle over the years, and that makes the car or truck more attractive to preowned vehicle buyers

who want to avoid buying a lemon or a car that has not been taken care of.

· Don’t overlook looks.Looks can be deceiving, but new car buyers who eventu-ally plan to sell their vehicles should do all they can to keep the car looking as new

driven off the dealership lot. Much like homeowners

with curb appeal, a car that looks good gives buyers the impression that it was well taken care of. But a dirty car or one with lots of dings

preowned car buyers.

· Keep a clean interior. New car owners typically maintain some strict rules with regard to food and beverages in their vehicles.After all, no one wants their brand new car to succumb to stains or spills. But the longer drivers have a car the more lax they tend to become with regard to allowing food and drinks into their cars, and that can ultimately hurt the resale value of the vehicle. Maintain a clean interior whether you just bought the car or have driven it for a few years. Much like an impres-sive exterior leaves a lasting impression, a clean interior

that has not succumb to coffee stains or muddy boots is more likely to impress buyers than a car with an interior that has seen better,cleaner days.

· Drive defensively. It’s not just what you do to a car but how you drive the car that can affect its resale value. Driving defensively reduces your risk of acci-dent, and an accident-free preowned vehicle is a top priority for potential buyers.But driving defensively also reduces wear and tear on your vehicle, as over time constant stop-and-go, ag-gressive driving takes its toll on vehicle engines and other components.

· Periodically examine the vehicle history report.To-day’s preowned car buyersknow to ask for a vehicle history report before buying a car. If your vehicle history report contains any suspi-cious or inaccurate infor-mation, you may be forced to sell the car for less than it’s worth or delay selling until you can have any issues corrected.That won’t neces-sarily happen overnight, but you can avoid dealing with a host of issues all at once byperiodically examining the vehicle history report.Any discrepancies on the report can be brought to the attention of your insurance company, who can then work with you to correct the issues and restore your vehicle’s reputation.

Resale value may not be foremost on the minds of new car owners, but the earlier buyers begin to factor resale value into their car-care routines, the more

road. �

Car battery care in extreme weather

Few things can be more frustrating than jumping into the driver’s seat on a frosty morning, turning the key in the ignition and failing to hear the engine roar to life. Frigid weather can cause trouble with a car’s battery. Some drivers do not understand why, but getting the facts can help people avoid having to deal with dead batteries on cold winter days.

Cold temperatures wreak havoc on batteries because they slow the chemical re-action inside of the battery.Batteries work by combining lead plates with lead dioxide and sulfuric acid to create electrons. While batteries can function under myriad conditions, the cold weather tends to degrade high-quali-ty batteries and may render subpar batteries useless.The cold weather can cause the

and lose function.A battery that is frozen will not hold a charge, and, as a result, the car won’t start.

There are various ways to protect a battery from failure in the cold, and some of them involve taking pre-cautionary measures even before the arrival of cold weather.

* Assess the age of your

battery. If your battery is old, now may be the time to replace it. Batteries differ in how long they last, but many last anywhere from

is still running on its original battery and your card is several years old, it may be a good idea to get a new battery before the arrival of winter. Battery size will not necessarily provide better starting. It’s important to buy the correct battery for the make of your car, which can usually be found inside of the owner’s manual.

* Verify that there is no corrosion. Corrosion can prevent a car from starting just as much as a worn-out battery. Corrosion is caused by a faulty connection that allows battery acid to es-cape and corrode surround-ing areas. Regularly inspect the battery to keep abreast of issues that may cause corrosion. Carefully clean away any corrosive residue that has formed and make sure the battery is correctly seated.

* Install a battery blanket.A battery blanket is used to wrap around the battery

cover.A cord with a plug runs from the blanket to a wall outlet.The blanket can produce enough heat to

freezing.A trickle charger can also be mounted on the battery. It will deliver enough power to the battery while the car is off to keep it from freezing.

* Minimize the use of auto-motive accessories. Do not start the car with the heater and the radio on.They can use up the power coming from the car’s alternator and prevent the battery from charging. Do not leave the heat and the radio on while the car is idling. Otherwise the car will not be putting out enough power for the alternator to charge the battery and power the elec-trical systems.

* Disconnect the battery.If your car will be stored in a garage for the winter, dis-connect the battery. Certain devices, such as clocks and alarm systems, continue to drain battery power when the vehicle is off. If your car will not be driven enough to recharge the battery, keep it disconnected when the automobile is being stored.

Cold weather can some-times wreak havoc on vehicles. Knowing how to skirt trouble with your car’s battery can keep your car on the road throughout the winter. �

Drivers should replace old car batteries BEFORE the arrival of winter weather.

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Tradition - Miller’s Mills Ice Harvest

by Al Dorantes

There’s something to be said about tradition.When a community comes together to keep a tradition going it is even better. Located in the southwest corner of Herkimer County in Central New York, Miller’s Mills is

one of those communities that keep tradition going.Andrew Miller and his six sons founded Miller’s Mills in 1790. They ran a gristmill and sawmill there and har-vested ice to keep food and milk cool throughout the year. Even after electricity

arrived in 1941 the church and the Grange continued the tradition harvesting ice from the frozen mill pond.

“The ice harvestis keeping a

tradition going.We have an all new generationof people doing

it now. Now I am doing it with

my kids and grandkids.”

The 5 - 6 feet long metal saws with dagger like teeth are used to cut the ice.Long handled chisels break the blocks free. The blocks,12-13 inches thick and weighing between 80-120 pounds, are jockeyed to a landing pad where they are

hoisted out of the pond with ice tongs and loaded onto a waiting sled. The ice is transported to the ice house by teams of draft horses. The only modern tool used in the process is the antique, motorized machine that they use to score the ice. Everything is old fashioned.Dave Huxtable, Ice Harvest

Chairman who lives, as he said, in the suburbs of Miller’s Mills has been par-ticipating in the ice harvest since 1960. Huxtable said,“The ice harvest is keeping a tradition going. We havean all new generation of people doing it now. Now I am doing it with my kids and grandkids.”Robert Cordary from

Sherrill, NY brought his daughter Deliah to the Miller’s Mills Ice Harvest. He said,“Deliah is a huge fan of Elsa from the movie, Frozen,and this is just like the begin-ning of the movie. Where else can you do something like this?”Huxtable explained that

the ice harvest raises some funds for the Grange byselling food and hot choco-late. The Grange is another thing that keeps things going the old fashioned way. The New York State Grange

was founded in 1873. With over 278 local Granges and membership of approxi-mately 9,000 the grange is an organization for small rural communities.They are advocates for responsible

government at all levels.The ice and the ice house

become the focal point of the community again in July. Miller’s Mills hosts the Sundae Run and two-mile fun walk on the 3rd Sunday in July.The Sundae Run is

down event of the Utica Boilermaker road race. The Sundae Run offers fun for beginners, experienced runners, and spectators too.After the race participants and spectators can enjoy the Millers Mills Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social featuring musical entertainment, hay rides, crafts, church bazaar,and sawing contests. Ice cream, cake, and hot dogs combine with February’s ice harvest for a unique, rural American tradition.I felt a little bit uncomfort-

able taking pictures with a digital camera. Perhaps I should have used a Kodak

off to be developed? Hope-fully in another 50 years or so my digital camera will be as old fashioned a tradition as the Miller’s Mills Ice Har-vest. For more information about the ice harvest or the ice cream social go to: www.millersmillsny.com �

A team of draft horses wait for their load of ice.

Father-son team, Ron and Caleb Wheelock lift blocks of ice from the chilly pond.

Daddy’s helper, Deliah, helps man the saw at the Miller’sMills Ice Harvest. She tells him, “I feel just like Elsa!”

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By Diego Phillips

Longevity is a hallmark at Country Hound Kennels,located at 6004 Valley Mills Rd. in Munnsville.

Kennel owners Kathy and Brian Alter of Munnsville talk with pride about the his-tory of their business.“We opened in 1983 with nine kennels. We have built two new kennels since then, and we have the capacity of 37 kennels now,” Kathy says.

The specialty at Country Hound Kennels is, of course,the boarding of dogs. Other services provided include selling pet supplies, toys and high quality dog foods, such as wild grain food, which are available for purchase in the kennel’s shop.

As to pricing, Kathy assures that theirs are competitive and cheaper than one might think.

“We have better prices than the bigger stores,” she says.The reason? “Low over-head and no employees,”Kathy adds.

She says the couple delights in providing a safe,clean environment for cus-tomers to leave their family member, which is how they think of other people’s pets.

It’s that love of animals that Kathy and Brian say keeps them motivated.“We aim to provide peace of mind for families to feel good about leaving their pet with a trusted and devoted facility,”

customer gives testimony to that sentiment. “I have been boarding my dogs for seven to eight years.When I make plans, I hold my breath until I call Kathy to see if she has open space for my dogs,”Theresa Vincelette of Chit-tenango says on the Alters’website.

“If she doesn’t, I cancel my plans because I won’t leave my dogs at any other kennel. I know she will take the best care of them. She does extras--their toenails,medicine if they need it, and exercise. She can detect if something is wrong and will take them to the vet, and her loving voice and the way she has with the animals is

so important to me,”There-sa concludes.

The Alters also give the following advice when boarding pets:

•Food:You can bring your own, but the price of board-ing includes food. Country Hound Kennels uses a nutritious food product.However, if your pet is on a special diet or if your pet has a sensitive stomach with a change of food, bringing your own food is encour-aged.Also, often older pets do better on their own food.

•Administration of med-ications is not a problem.If your pet is on medica-tion, bring it in its original prescription bottle, labeled

correctly and with proper dosage directions. Fee for this service is $1 extra a dose.

•And as to your pet’s toys,the Alters say,“Bring them!”It will give a customer’s pet something familiar to play with and remind him or him of you. However, rawhide or animal body parts, such as ears or hooves, are not per-mitted, because the Alters do not consider them to be safe chew toys.

That concern for safety and building up a customer’s

the hope for the future at Country Hound Kennels.The kennel’s promise? “To keep providing the best quality care,” Kathy says. �

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Pets at College? the Positives and the Negatives

By Daniel Baldwin

A majority of American libraries, shopping malls,and hotels do not allow dogs, cats, or any other pets insidetheir buildings.“We only allow guide dogs

for the people that are disabled,” Frankfort Free Library director Maritta Phil-lips said. “You never know if someone has an allergy to

dogs or cats. We don’t want to make the public sick.”There are an increasing

number of college campuses that do not follow these rules and in fact are bending their policies on pets on campus. Many colleges,around New York State and the U.S., are becoming pet-friendly. They allow students to bring their cats,

inside their college dorm rooms.According to a recent

Kaplan survey, 38 percent of schools allow students to bring their pets into their dorm rooms. Ten percent of colleges allow dogs, eight percent allow cats, and 28 percent of them allow reptiles.Eckerd College in St.

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formed to a pet-friendly so-ciety, according to Fastweb.com. They allow all kinds of animals as long as they are on a leash or caged.Canton State University of

New York (SUNY) in Can-

ton, N.Y. has a pet wing that houses students with small animals. They also house students who may not havea pet but love being around them.John Sullivan, dean of

at Eckerd College in Florida,said to U.S News that a student’s nervousness tends to decrease when he or she brings a pet to college.“For students who are

beginning college with no established friendships there,the prospect of meeting new people can be nervewracking,” Sullivan said.“With a pet by your side, a student has a ready-made topic of conversation.” Students are more than

happy to bring their pets to pet-friendly colleges and uni-versities, but there are a few restrictions towards bringing a pet on campus.Many colleges, around the

country, do not allow dogs,cats, and other pets that weigh more than 40-to-50 pounds. Other college cam-

A close canine friend of the author, Daniel Baldwin, Lucyposes for the camera. No au-tographs please, but biscuits

would be awesome!

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One Paw at a Time at 3 Main Street in Whitesboro lets its customers get a leg up on their pet’s grooming needs. Literally.Owner Laurie Potasiewicz of Whitesboro

says that’s how pet grooming is done—one paw at a time, hence the inspiration for the name of her business.Laurie says she worked for 22 years for

another grooming shop before starting her own place almost two years ago.“I love my profession!” Laurie says, with a

big emphasis on the word “love.”“I would never want to do anything else. I love and take care of each of my customer’s pets as if they were my own.”The Internet advises that pet grooming

plays an important role in the well-being and health of a dog, which can improve their life spans.The main reasons for the need for grooming besides the general cleanliness of the dog include decreased chances of health problems associated with skin issues, check-ing for cuts, swelling, lameness or changes

in temperament and reducing infestation of external parasites.All of that and more are part of Laurie’s

business. She assures that she is the area’s

“That entailed additional education and testing,” she says.“Also, I’m one of the only groomers that works on cats.”She also says she provides hand stripping

for proper grooming on terrier breeds. Her other services include teeth brushing and anal gland expressing.“I also do nail trims on walk-in basis,”

Laurie says.“Educating my customers is also important, so they can properly take care of their pets.”That way it’s a two-way street to maintaining a dog’s health.Her vanity services at the shop include a

touch of whimsy to those pet owners who so desire it. “I will also add nail polishing or color to their precious pups if they want,”she says. “Every body needs a little color!”Laurie says besides the grooming ser-

vices, her most popular items sold include handmade coats to keep the pups warm and holistic dog treats as special favors. She currently offers $5 off per grooming at the shop.The One Paw at a time owner notes that

the current trends in the pet grooming industry include Asian fusion grooming—giv-ing pets teddy bear cuts, for example—and coat coloring.“I go to many educational seminars to keep up with all that’s trending,”she says.Overall, Laurie says that the secret to

her shop’s success centers on keeping the

grooming for their baby and treat them like

want.We love your pets.”One Paw at a Time aims to keep both feet

on the ground, the owner concludes.“I’m looking forward to many years of a success-ful business,” Laurie says.“I grew up here and love the area and the people.”

And to pass on the pet-grooming baton--or clippers--Laurie says she’s training a future generation of paw-friendly service providers.“I’m also mentoring my niece to be as great a groomer as she can be.” �

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Things to consider before downsizing your homeThe decision to downsize

a home is often bittersweet.Many couples who downsize their homes do so after rais-ing a family.A home might

downsizing a home helps

often allows men and wom-en to more fully enjoy their retirement.

-cial impact of downsizing

just money at stake for homeowners thinking of downsizing. The following are a handful of factors homeowners should con-sider before downsizing to a smaller home.

Real estate marketThe real estate market

foe. Many sellers have a sale price in mind when they

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ers should do their research before putting their home up for sale.Will the current market make it easier for you to get the most for

to settle for less than you prefer? How fast are similar homes in your area selling? When studying the real es-

idea to study the market for smaller homes. If you plan on moving into a condo-minium but the market is

you might end up paying more than you want to

might negate the savings you

FurnitureWhen downsizing to a

realize their current furni-

smaller home.That means couples will have to sell or donate their current furni-ture and then buy all new items for their new home.

you might be in for some

visit to the furniture store.Another thing to consider

regarding your furniture is

live without.An antique din-ner table might have been the centerpiece for your family holidays over the last

your smaller home.You may want to pass this down to

or she has the room for it.

consider your attachment to certain items that you may or may not be able to take

with you to your new home and the emotional toll that selling such items might take

options.

Proximity to familyWhen downsizing to a

move out of the suburbs and into cities or towns with more ready access to cul-ture and restaurants.While

it comes at the cost of less time with their grandchil-

and it may also impact your children if they frequently rely on grandma and grand-pa for babysitting. Before

willing to move further away

your current home and any nearby family members.

Medical careMany older men and

women must also consider the effect that moving may have on their medical care.Downsizing to a home in the country may make it harder to maintain contact

and rural areas typically haveless medical practitioners than more densely populat-ed towns and cities. In addi-

you may not want to moveand have to start all over again with a physician who is unfamiliar with your medical history.Downsizing a home is not

just about moving into a smaller property.To ensure

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considered before downsiz-ing. �

Ideas on restoring secondhand furniture

Secondhand furniture has long been used to furnish homes and apartments.While young people work-ing with tight budgets and

-ments might be the most likely to rely on secondhand

college graduates and young professionals. Homeowners with a love of antiques or

thrift store bargains also are likely to lean on secondhand furniture.

Used furnishings range -

tiques to bargain bin chairs and couches found in thrift stores or purchased online.Pricey antiques often come

leaves legions of shoppers who need to bring their secondhand furnishings back to life.The following are a few ways to do just that.

* Embrace your inner Picasso.A fresh coat of paint can go a long way toward stylizing secondhand furniture. Items that havebeen through a lot before making it to your home may

before receiving a fresh coat of paint. Once items have

primer before dusting off your paintbrush. Primer makes it easier for the fresh coat of paint to bond to the

that the new coat will chip or crack in the months to

the painting can commence.Two to three coats should

item a fresh new look.Allow the item to dry well before showing it off and putting it to good use.

* Upgrade old upholstery.Old chairs and couches tend to have ample wear and tear. But such items are still useful as long as their bones

-

fabric is suffering from tears or stains. Reupholstering old

-sive but worn down older items into seemingly brand new pieces at a fraction of the cost of new furniture.

Reupholstering furniture

and one novices might want to leave to the

professionals.The cost of reupholstering secondhand furniture bought at a garage

seller online is likely still less

make out in the long run. If reupholstering proves too

still has ample and comfort-

employing a slip cover to hide stained or torn uphol-stery. Slip covers are typically

purchased in various colors.

* Wash away years of wear and tear. Restoring secondhand furniture can sometimes be as easy as washing away years of wear and tear. Old chests

armoires might just need a good scrubbing to look as good as new. Before clean-

bought at a hardware store.-

vent cleaners from reaching

so they must be removed for cleaning products to be effective. When cleaning

idea to solicit advice from

help you avoid damaging the piece even further.Asmall amount of dishwash-

water can be used to gently -

ture.When applying such a

soaking the item or letting -

cleaning small areas one by one and wiping them down with a damp cloth

residue has vanishedcom-pletely. Once the item has been thoroughly cleaned and been given ample time

Older furniture can be

there are many ways to bring such items back to life without breaking the bank. �

When cleaning old furniture, it’s a good idea to solicit advice

from antique dealers, who can help you

avoid damaging thepiece even further.

16 • February 20, 2015 EDITOR

Hollow out a niche inside of the

pages of a book to use as a

treasure chest or to store

jewelry you’d like to

keep hidden.

Transform trash into new and useful itemsAccording to the United

States Environmental Pro-tection Agency, Americans generate around 4.6 pounds of trash per person, per day.

trash comes from personal residences, and more than half of that trash ends up

Handling trash is a mam-moth task, and one of the easiest ways to tackle such a task is to reduce the amount of garbage we produce.Turning some trash into useful items is one way to effectively manage waste,and many items that typically

can be turned into new tools.

Glass bottles and jars

Even though glass items are regularly recycled, it’s possible to repurpose glass containers around the house. Empty wine bottles and jars can make lovelycandleholders. Pair glass items with a soy candle and cast delicate light on surroundings without using any other resources.

Scores of craft projects can be made from jars. Jars with lids can be repurposed into storage containers for home improvement and craft sup-plies. Such jars also can be used to store other foods.

Books

In an era of ebooks and digital news, more and more

be turned into decorative items. Gluing or attaching books together makes for an interesting storage shelf that can hold newer books or other items. Stacked and secured books can be transformed into a conver-sation piece, such as a side or coffee table. Hollow out a niche inside of the pages of a book to use as a treasure chest or to store jewelry you’d like to keep hidden.

Jewelry

Various items can be re-purposed into jewelry after

be made from discarded electronic components or recycled paper. Even plastic bread clips can be gathered and strung together for an eclectic looking piece of jewelry.

Old clothes

Many people donate their old clothes to the needy, and such gestures help support charitable efforts that bene-

clothes also can be turned into may different items,even by those people with only minimal sewing skills.

Use cotton, linen or even polyester clothes to create tote bags or wine caddies.Turn discarded clothes into items for doll dress-up. Or,use fabric from clothes to make slipcovers for throw pillows. Small swatches of fabric can be sewn together for change purses or to hold mobile phones.

Plastic bottles

Trimming plastic bottles into different shapes creates

possibilities for various storage containers.Turn an empty shampoo bottle into a device charging station that hangs from an outlet,keeping charging cords tidy.Or trim a plastic bottle to form a phone holder that can be attached to a bicycle.Empty milk containers can be turned into indoor ter-rariums or to start seedlings before spring planting.

Paper

Paper is another household

paper can be bound togeth-er to form note pads, and documents can be printed on the back of previously used pieces of paper to fuel conservation efforts.

Shredded paper can be

packages or as decorative confetti inside of gift bags.It also can be used to stuff dolls and toys made from recycled fabric.

So many items are deemed trash and taken for granted.

the garbage, consider how they can be upcycled into useful new products. �

Rinsed food jars can be used to store coins, pencils, craft supplies, or whatever other small items you can think of.

Great apps drivers can useSmartphones are a conve-

nient tool that few people can now imagine living without. Smartphone-tot-ing moms and dads know they always have a camera on hand to take quick snaps of their youngsters,while foodies rely on their

restaurants or read reviews of eateries while out on the

thanks to the following apps.

· Waze: Commuters who down-

load Waze to their smart-phones may wonder how they ever navigated their

without this useful app,which allows drivers to

road information with their fellow motorists. Drivers can use Waze to save time and gas money and make their commutes less stressful.Drivers who use Waze can actively report accidents

gas prices posted by fellow drivers in their community.

· GasBuddy: While fuel prices dipped

in late 2014 and stayed low into 2015, today’s drivers are

most affordable gas prices

makes it easy to do just that,as users can share gas prices in their community, which fellow drivers can then

along their driving routes.Drivers can even enter their city, ZIP code or postal code

their vicinity.

· AAA Mobile: AAA members can use the

AAA Mobile app to access

AAA services on their smartphones. Such ser-vices include trip planning,member discounts and roadside assistance.The app also includes a mobile version of the motor club’s popular TripTik® Travel Planner, which makes it easy for smartphone users to

restaurants and attractions.Drivers can even create and share trip itineraries between their desktop and mobile devices.

· Insurance: Nearly every auto insur-

ance provider now offers its own mobile app to policy holders. Such apps may al-low drivers to pay their bills,view their insurance identi-

policies, arrange for road-side assistance and report claims among other things.These apps put your auto insurance provider at your

much easier to manage your policy. �

17 • February 20, 2015 EDITOR

Five Steps in Training Your Puppy Not to Chew By Malissa Allen

Having a new puppy comes with many trials and errors. It takes a lot of undivided attention and care in the proper training of an animal. Chewing on inappropriate items is not uncommon with puppies.It’s their way of exploring the wider world with their mouths as they discover life around them.

If not corrected early on,destruction on a wider scale is soon going to occur, usu-ally beginning with personal belongings of its owner. Not only does chewing lead to destroying property, it also can lead to health issues and more common, problems between the pup and it’s owner’s relationship.

When teething begins. De-ciduous teeth for a puppy will begin to appear three

to nine weeks in age.When the dog turns around six to eight months old, these baby teeth will be replaced with his or her permanent teeth.

Just like with babies,teething can be a painful experience for a puppy.Due to their gums remain-ing irritated while teething,chewing provides relief to the pain and discomfort.

The following are the nec-essary steps you should take to control of your puppies destructive and unhealthy chewing habits if you want to succeed in stopping your puppy from chewing.

1). First, rule out any health conditions.Take your puppy to the vet to double check for any serious medical issue. Often puppies suffer

due to poor dieting habits or parasites in the intestines.Either of these can cause inappropriate chewing.

2). Puppy proof the house. During this time, it is imperative you puppy proof your home for things that could cause harm,even death. Item’s such as power cords, household cleaners and chemicals should remain stored out of reach for safety purposed.Removing items that will peek the puppy’s interest,such as shoes, children’s toys, and socks will decrease the temptation to chew and

destroy things.

3). Out of sight-out of mind

Consider using a crate or blocking off the entrance to a room where items are easily assessable to the pup-py while you are away. Of-fering free run of the home is inviting trouble along with many torn up items.

4).Turn the house into a puppy Toyland

Making sure your puppy has plenty of proper pet toys lying around will keep them, and their curiosity occupied. Make sure he or she knows the toys are theirs and encourage them to chew on those regularly.By doing so, this encour-ages them to only to want to play and chew on the toys they feel will get your approval.

5). Get your play onMost importantly, play with your puppy as often as you can. Games with their toys that stimulate their mouth.You can also rub their gums while playing if you can keep him or her still long enough.Playing will not only keep your puppy out of trouble,but it also builds a bond that will encourage the dog to want to follow your instructions.

Nothing compares to having a new puppy to love and

nurture. Starting out training while they are puppies is the answer to a happy, healthy relationship with your dog.Chewing is normal, but getting it under control earlyin the game is essential.

You can also rub their gums while playing if you can keep him or her still long enough. Playing will not only keep your puppy out of trouble, but it also builds

a bond that will encourage the dog to want to follow your instructions.

Nothing compares to having a new puppy to love and nurture. Starting out training while they are puppies is the answer to a happy, healthy relationship with your dog.Chewing is normal, but get-ting it under control early in the game is essential. �

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What’s all the Barking About?By Malissa Allen

Most people fail to realize having dogs for pets is just like having children.They want your attention, need your constant care and seek ways of getting your approval.

Sure, they jump on visitors,lick you in the face and hog the bed on most given nights. But, what about all that barking? I’m not talking about the barking they do when someone is knocking on the door.That is what their job is, defending you and their home.

I am talking about the end-less barking the neighbors complain about the instant you shut the door and head to work.Yeah,THAT barking.The kind that sounds like he/she is going to fall over and die from stress and anxiety at any moment.

Your dog barking is a common part of, well, being a dog. Understanding why he is barking and addressing

the underlying issues is the key to controlling the out-of-control barking when you are away from home.

Separation Anxiety

You may think that when you train your pet to sit, stay or roll over they are doing this simply due to your control over the animal.An-imals, particularly, dogs feel a bond to their masters just as children do to their parents.They want to do good things to get your approval.

Needless to say, when leaving your dog home, if they feel a sense of stress or anxiety of your leaving,the only outlet they haveof displaying this is through barking.

Think of all the times you had to walk away from your child after having left them behind at daycare. Notice their level of crying due to being distraught and the intensity to their cries are much different than say,when they are hungry.

It isn’t because they havedesignated cries for when you are there or not; it’s all about their fear of separa-tion.The same goes for your dog when you walk out that door. Fear kicks in from being away from you, their parent.

At this point, your dog will do what any child would do, react the only way they know how.You may see behaviors such as chewing items up, destroying your personal property or bark-ing uncontrollable.

Although, it is ok to leavethem with their favorite toys, individual snacks or even leave background noise going.There are other,more hands-on solutions in calming your dog to prepare her for being separated from you.

Examples of relieving sepa-ration anxiety

1). Play time:Taking a little extra time prior leaving

to give them one-on-one attention either through playing or exercise will tire them out making them less likely to be over anxious.

2). Comfort zone: By allowing your pet to remain in an area that will make them feel comfortable, you are not adding any stress to having them adjust to an unfamiliar area.3).Water and Food:AL-

WAYS make sure you never leave your house without

4). Favorite toys: Leave your pets favorite toys in easy access areas, allowing them the freedom to chew on something they are familiar with.

5). Exit calmly:Walk out the door as if nothing drastic is about to take place. If you get your pup all worked up, then walk out the door you stand a better chance of having an all day chaotic situation take place.

Getting accustomed to

treating your dog just like you would a child is the best option. Mainly, because they become your children when you bring them into your home.

When they are barking,

chewing up your belongings while you’re gone, they are telling you they need more from you. Spare extra time to give him a little love to assure him, you love him enough to come back home.

By Lisa Lauritsen

There is no other type of eatery as comforting, casual,or American as a small fam-ily owned restaurant.“That Little Place on Main”, on West Main Street, in Little Falls, offers the classics you’d expect from any other, but what’s delivered is surpris-ingly more sophisticated.The breakfast menu: eggs

any style, (try the poached),bacon, sausage, ethereal pan-cakes and bottomless mugs of strong coffee.For lunch; grilled sandwich-

es and handcrafted soups.The difference is despite the modest backdrop the food served is nothing less than gourmet. Customers are often surprised to learn that what they eat here is locally grown and often organ-ic, and at the usual price.Gary, the owner and chef,shops local farm markets and buys meat from local cooperatives and butchers.Everything is made in house,from scratch. His greens rival any others I’ve tried. In fact, if it doesn’t compliment my meal I get a plate to go.Order the Reuben, made with homemade coleslaw,

Russian dressing, and tooth-some corned beef, served on sourdough rye and you need not eat for days after.Their mile high apple pie served with fresh cream is a myth to anyone that can’t get there before 10 am on days it’s available. Other offerings change seasonally and yet none disappoint.Gary caters tastefully to all palates and diets including vegan, vegetarian and even gluten free.This is a place for locals

and others passing through that crave delicious food and local culture.

That Little Place on Main, Little Falls

Occupy a booth for some privacy or sit at the counter to glean some local stories.You won’t be disappointed by the company or fare. �

I believe in process. I believe in four seasons. I believe that winter’s tough, but spring’s

coming. I believe that there’s a growing season. And I think that you realize that in life,

you grow. You get better. ~ Steve Southerland

EDITOR February 20, 2015 • 19

Get started now on spring cleaning

Warmer temperatures and longer hours of sunlight can recharge energy levels.Upon the arrival of spring,homeowners dust off their to-do lists and charge ahead with renewed vigor.

But before homeowners can get started on reno-

vation projects, many must tame the existing mess that may have built up over the winter. Spring is a great time to dive into spring cleaning projects and ready a home for a season of renovation and remodeling.

Getting started on spring

cleaning can be a tad over-whelming. In 2012, OnePoll asked 1,000 adults how they felt about spring cleaning,and 41 percent of those surveyed found spring clean-ing a daunting process while 68 percent had negative feelings about spring clean-ing. But in spite of that initial

lack of enthusiasm, respon-dents said they felt happy and more organized once

cleaning. Establishing a plan and setting reachable goals can make spring cleaning a lot less daunting.

· Set aside several days for spring cleaning.A long weekend is a great time to do some spring cleaning, as having consecutive days to clean will reduce the chanc-es you grow distracted.

· Make a list and purchase all of the supplies you will need.Again, this will help you stay on course, rather than going out to the store to pick up cleaners or orga-nizational systems.

· Try to set reasonable goals. Even if you hope to clean the entire house, stick to the one or two rooms that are most desperate for your attention. Divide each task into a series of steps so when you complete each step you will feel proud that you’re making progress.

· Create your musical playlist. A playlist full of your favorite songs can provide some inspiration and energy to push you through the spring cleaning when your enthusiasm starts to wane.The music also may take your mind off of the workahead and help to pass the time.

· Start from the top and work downward. Follow a logical cleaning order. Begin by dusting away cobwebs

light switches and walls.Empty closets and then restock them in a more organized fashion. Leave the

last, as dirt and dust may accumulate on furniture and

areas of the home.

· Be prepared to bid adieu to some of your stuff. Havea few trash bags at the ready.Reorganize items you won’t be keeping into separate piles, with one pile for items you plan to donate and another for those items you will discard. Donate what

you can and promptly put the remainder of the items at the curb for pickup.

· Stay fed and hydrated.Cleaning can be physically and emotionally exhausting.Take breaks to fuel up on food and always have a re-freshing beverage close by.�

Following a few guidelines can make the process of spring cleaning go quickly and smoothly.

If you want to get rid of

stuff, you can always do a good spring-cleaning. Or you can do

what I do. Move!

~Ellen DeGeneres

How to close up a fireplace for the season

provides a welcome, aesthetically ap-pealing respite from the cold.

Fireplaces are typically used through-out winter, but when spring rolls around, many homeowners no longer

season winds down, homeowners can take the following steps to close

seasons ahead.

Begin the cleanup

accumulation of ash and residual wood

debris. Clean out what you can byhand and discard the soot.To con-duct a more thorough cleaning, use a high-powered garage vacuum to clear out any remaining ashes from crevices

Hire a chimney sweep

chimney sweep. He or she will removesoot and any creosote from the inside of the chimney. Creosote is highly

A professional chimney sweeping also reduces the amount of dirt and odor that will continue to enter a home

the season. Damp spring weather can moisten soot trapped in a chimney,causing it to smell. Cleaning and de-odorizing can help keep rooms fresh.

Ask for an inspectionAsk a chimney sweep to inspect your

chimney in addition to cleaning it. A sweep can look for leaks and cracks,and he or she should also look at the

want to learn your chimney is in poor shape during a heavy spring rainfall. Ask that the pipes, brickwork and damper also be checked for functionality and

good repair.

Close the damperHomeowners should close the damp-

Doing so prevents animals from making nests inside the chimney and possiblygaining entry into your home. Closing the damper also makes the home

through the chimney.

the damper open at all times to pre-vent a gas buildup in the home in the case of a gas leak. However, homeown-ers may want to extinguish the pilot

reduce energy usage.

Make it attractiveSome homeowners choose to dress

appealing in the offseason. Flowers,plants, candles, or decorative accents

style to a home.

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be in top shape and ready to warm everyone up next winter. �

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Who let the dog’s out? By Malissa Allen

Having a dog for a pet comes with many rewards and challenges.When they are puppies, it is hard to resist their cuddles and cuteness. But, as they begin to grow, the cute-ness turns into chaos. Unless you start early with proper training, your dog will do things that are typical behaviors of a dog without you having any control whatsoever.

Allowing your dog to have a dominant role over you, the owner, is a huge mistake a lot of people make early in the game. For instance, remember that time you were walking in the park, and your dog took you for a run while chasing another dog even though you were demanding he stop?

Behavior such as this leads to some very disturbing inci-dents with other dogs and their owners. Making attempts

such as new collars, treats, or even trying to avoid situations will only mask the issue at hand.

logic in a dog’s way of thinking. Dog’s live and think in simple terms.When you take your dog go out for your walk in the wide open, the natural instinct will kick in telling her to do whatever to assure that her pack is safe.

Who made you the boss? The good news is there is help resolving this type of behavior. First, you have to take full control over your household showing your dog that you, not him, is the leader of the pack there. By allowing your dog to feel as though he rules the roost at home, you are also giving him permission to behave this way out in public.The signals you are sending to him are saying,“You can have your way at home by dominating the pack (family) so, you can do this with others and it is ok.

Here is where following proper training methods are going to change yours and your dog’s life.Training your dog earlydemands that you, the owner, use a kind and gentle ap-

most stubborn dogs.

Where to begin?

steps, such as, gently tugging on his leash or a simple word of warning, will begin to work.

ability in understanding who is the leader and who is the follower.The following are simple, yet competent approach-es trainers uses that will help resolve your issue with over dominance on your dog’s part.

1). Food: Use this only as a distraction and not as an award for bad behavior such as lunging after another dog. Make this particular food and not their regular treats.

2). Patience: Miracles will not happen overnight. Going slow

3). Manage the walk:Take full control of your dog’s leash

before the oncoming dog approaches.

4). Remain focused: Do not give in to your dog’s demands.

5). Stay on guard: Be prepared at all time’s to jump in and resolve the situation by either moving away or a simple tug.

If you feel the time is now, then take control over the situation. Proper training offers you the perfect guidelines in doing so. It’s time to take action now instead of waiting till the day your dog approaches another and things get out of hand. �

EDITOR February 20, 2015 • 21

Home additions: Up or out? Homeowners hoping to

expand their homes are faced with a number of

they will have to make is which direction to take their expansion. Homeowners can choose to expand horizontally, increasing the footprint of their homes, or vertically.

Professionals urge prospec-tive remodelers to consider the pros and cons to each expansion option, including which direction to build.

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ations is land space. Building horizontally will cut into yard space that you may have already earmarked for a pool, shed or another feature. Proximity to neigh-bors and the dimensions of your property will also help to determine if expanding horizontally is a good idea.

Building codes and neigh-borhood requirements also must be considered before making any renovations.Some municipalities may have rules in place that govern renovations.Add-

ons may not be allowed to exceed certain height limits,nor may structures be built within a certain number of feet of property lines.

Homeowners who choose to build upward will have to contend with work crews and other staff being in their homes. Raising the roof may require vacating the premises at a certain point.Also, extensive renovation work will be needed on the lower level of the home,whether it’s to shore up the structure, clean up after the renovation or repair ceilings,drywall and other compo-nents where levels meet.

It may seem easier to expand outward, but this re-quires laying additional foun-dation for the new building structure. Bringing in digging equipment and masons can be costly.When you build vertically, such foundation

work may not be necessary if your home is structurally sound and can bear the weight of the addition.

Building out typically involves the least disruption

to your life and the existing space. Homeowners should keep in mind that any ren-ovation will require permits or variances. In addition, if the project increases the value of the home, home in-

surance costs and property taxes may rise. Only after all considerations have been weighed should a project

begin.�

The relationship between paint and mood

Painting is one of the easi-est and least expensive ways to transform the look of a space.The colors homeown-ers choose for their walls can give rooms their own unique feel and even affect the moods of the people within them.

Finding the right shade for a bedroom or kitchen involves more than just selecting the

eye. Design experts and psychologists alike say it may be worthwhile to choose a color that helps you feel good rather than just following design trends.The paint color you pick may add energy to a space or create a tranquil retreat where you can unwind at the end of

the day.

Blue:To create a spa-like environment and a more se-rene space, look to shades of blue in soft variations. Cool blues are soothing colors that can help lower stress levels and promote sleep.That’s why blue is a frequent

bathrooms. Just be advised that too much blue can make a room appear cold and stark, so balance out blue with some warmer accents.

Orange: Many people do not immediately consid-er bright orange for their homes, but when used as an accent shade, orange can re-ally brighten up a home. Or-

ange is considered a shade that expands creativity and imparts a youthful appeal to a space. Consider an orange accent wall or a burst of color with orange throw pillows. If pumpkin orange is a little too bold for you, tone it down by choosing a more pastel, peachy hue, which is equally warm and energizing.

Red: Red stimulates energy and appetite, which is why the shade is so popular in restaurants and home dining spaces. Red is a good choice for social gathering rooms but may not be the wisest choice for a bedroom, as the color may prove overstim-ulating.

Green: Green can evoke composure and tranquility and works in any room of the house. Since green is the primary color of nature,it also works well for those people who want to bring some of the outdoors inside and work with the fresh starts and new growth that green can inspire.To make green feel less subdued and sleepy, work with its com-plementary opposite, red, byusing a few bold red accents here and there to balance out the tranquility of green.

Purple: People have long related purple to royalty,and this dramatic color can

add a formal, regal aspect to a home depending on the hue. Purple also may help stimulate the creative side of the brain. In paler shades of lavender, purple can seem almost ethereal and spiritu-al. Some designers suggest avoiding purple in a bed-room because that is a place you want your brain to rest rather than be stimulated.

Yellow: Few colors are more vibrant than yellow,which can help stimulate conversation and make thoughts more focused.A luminous shade of yellow is an ideal way to make any space more welcoming and bright. Just use it sparingly, as too much yellow may not be a good thing.Yellow accents mixed with touches of purple can offer the balance needed to prevent yellow rooms from overwhelming residents and guests.

Home decorators should keep in mind that colors can be blended to create the desired environment.A color scheme based on comple-mentary colors, or those opposite on the color wheel,

-gous color schemes, or those colors that are next to one another on the color wheel,can create a variation that

suits your design needs. �

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As any boastful diner owner would say, their food is out of this world. But that’s the reality at Cosmo’s Café at 43 Meadow St. in Clinton, according to spokesperson Sarah Roberts.“We serve creative sandwiches, and exceptional and

interesting chalkboard specials,” Sarah says of the restau-rant whose focus is basic American fare.“Out creativity is expressed daily in the specials.”Not one to be shy, she continues to name the superlatives

at Cosmo’s:“Our over stuffed sandwiches. Great homemade soups.Tantalizing appetizers. Creative dinners and scrump-tious desserts.All of our great items are made fresh and here in house.”Being ever coy, Sarah says this about the owner of the café:

“It’s whoever has the keys that day… so when asked who the owner is, every one says ‘I am.’”The café opened in March 2012, so its third anniversary

approaches. In true fashion of its uniqueness, Sarah relates how the business was born.“The idea was sparked over two bottles of Caymus and half a bottle of Glenlivet,” She says.“We want to stay small and keep an intimate relationship with our customers.”Here are some Cosmo’s Café facts, according to its Face-

book page:•The fresh turkey breast, corned beef and roast beef are

slow cooked for 12 plus hours.•When you order the homemade chips they start out as a

whole potato sliced and fried to order.The French fries are hand cut and blanched every morning, never frozen.•The rolls are proofed and baked fresh every morning.

•The burgers are made from fresh, never frozen, meat perfectly seasoned, hand formed and cooked to order.•The café uses local sources for fruits, lettuces and vegeta-

bles.•A large selection of ice cold beer is on tap, featuring many

local breweries.The café also serves its made-in-the-house Regal Beagle Root Beer on tap.Cosmo’s also provides a full catering menu, and can host

small parties. Upcoming events or specials include a craft beer pairing, a wine and cheese night, and jazz nights on Saturdays.“We look forward to hosting and being a part of outside events within the community,” Sarah says.She adds that working at the café is both busy and reward-

the long haul, setting goals in not our priority, serving great food with exceptional service, is our one and only goal.”As for pricing, the spokesperson comes right to the point:

“If you can’t afford to eat here, then you shouldn’t go out,”she concludes.Sarah says the café plans to stay abreast of the current

trends in the food industry of blending organic foods and

Motivation is never a problem at the eatery. She says the staff is inspired by the belief of “never letting your dreams become your regrets,” she says.

And to the folks there, there’s no place like home like the Mohawk Valley.“It is the best place in the world,” Sarah says.“People in this area are great. Just look around, everything you want is right here.”Hearkening back to the otherworldly experience at Cos-

mo’s Café, Sarah reminds customers of the casual restau-rant’s slogan.

“At Cosmo’s we don’t take ourselves too seriously,” she concludes.“Just our food!” �Cosmo’s Cafe~ “Our food is out of this world!”

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As January 28, came to pass I was remind-ed by the satiny voice on the car radio that it was, in fact, the anniversary of the challenger disaster. To nobody in particular I said,“I wonder if they are going to do anything at the challenger disaster memorial in Ilion?”My son asked,“What’s the challenger disas-ter?” After a brief moment where I consid-ered driving the car off a bridge I paused and had to correct the common core teaching that overlooked the anniversary of the explosion that destroyed a space shuttle and indelibly marked almost every school aged kid who was watching on televisions in schools across the country.

Space Shuttle Challenger (NASA orbiter vehicle designation: OV-099) was the sec-ond shuttle built for NASA’s space shuttle

space on April 4, 1983. Challenger was

space shuttle program and the 10th mission for challenger. 73 seconds into the mission the shuttle suffered a catastrophic failure which led to the explosion of the challeng-er and the death of all 7 crew members aboard. A commission later determined that a faulty O-ring seal in one of the solid rocket boosters was the cause of the explosion.

The kid asked,“Ok. But how come they have a statue or whatever in Ilion?”

I explained that the payload specialist on the challenger was Gregory B. Jarvis. Jarvis graduated from Mohawk Central School in 1962. He was a normal guy just like most of us in the Mohawk Valley. He graduated from a school just like the ones most of us went to and he was an astronaut.

In a narrow slip of a park just off West Main Street in Ilion, New York sits a short, black obelisk dedicated to the Challenger disaster.

metal benches.The Space Shuttle Challeng-er is etched into the stone in perpetuity;forever climbing into the sky. Surrounding the shuttle are the pictures of the 7 crew members.

I reached out to an old friend, Hal Heff-ner. Hal is a former Mohawk resident who remembers watching the challenger launch from his 5th grade classroom. Hal said,“As a child from the town of Mohawk, I remem-ber all of our eyes being glued to the TV at Fisher Elementary School for the monumen-tal celebration of a hometown boy, rock-eting into space.We all waited breathlessly as the Challenger ascended into the blue,January sky with our cold hands and soggy feet, fresh off of recess. From our little town

of German Flatts, we huddled in our safety blankets, never expecting the tragedy that would engulf us on that winter day in 1986.One of our own, a man my father had gone to school with, a man who embodied all that we, as children could become one day,a man from upstate NY--was traveling to the heavens and the entire town was watching.When the explosion jolted our lives the little village gasped for days unsure of how

to process such a horrible fate for our own prodigal son, Greg Jarvis.As I look back on the memories, a ghostly shadow is cast over

as a little of us all died that afternoon. My high school was then named after him and the painting of Greg with the shuttle, still

those who lived through that event, it was

cold, unforgiving winter of New York in 1986,we lost our hope and faith was not enough to patch the wounds. For me personally, the event burrowed a whole into my conscious-ness and inspired me in many ways. Gregory B. Jarvis may have died that day, but he paved the way for someone like me to achieve mygoals and dedicate myself to becoming more than just a young punk kid, who lived on Co-lumbia Street. Jarvis may be gone but I am living proof that his memory will never be forgotten.The memorial in Ilion is a kind yet,small gesture for those who lived through that experience. I always felt like more could be done in his name and his honor though,to inspire young people to reach for their dreams.That is the most important message we should have taken away from the death of Greg Jarvis in my humble opinion.”

It is interesting that such a big event that had an effect on so many people has a mon-ument in such a small town. How many me-morials, statues, and markers are scattered about small towns and hamlets throughout the United States? How many unknown he-roes are waiting to be discovered on marble and granite? �

“ Jarvis may be gone but I amliving proof that his memory will never be forgotten.”

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To recap the first half ofthis story: Since the age ofseven I had been spendingsnowy Saturdays ridingon my cousin Chickie’s oil delivery truck. Now, with several years of experience under my belt I had justhooked up to a tank and started pumping oil whenI turned towards the streetto find that the truck was gone!

We ran out front but the Mack was already rolling down the hill.The faster weran the faster it seemed to move. Oil was gushing from the broken end of the hose.There was a loud

parked car and then the sound of metal tearing. It hit a second car and a third and then careened towards the other side of the street.A lady pulling a baby on a sled darted into a store entrance.The truck reached the bottom of the hill and crossed Seventh Avenue making several cars slide out of control.Then it tore into a restaurant smashing wood and bricks and metal.When we got to it the engine was still alive and oil was gushing out of the torn hose. Chickie climbed over the debris and forced the door open to kill the engine as I shut the pump in the back. Minutes later we heard sirens ap-proaching.A snake-like trail of oil had mixed with the slush and snow. People start-ed crowding around. Luckily the restaurant had been empty and no one was hurt.

kept saying in a shaky voice.A man in a white apron gavehim a cup of coffee.

Pumping Oil (part 2)

where the boss was waiting.

digging out their cars.“You

asked.

-ed by the question.

though he hadn’t chocked his wheels on a hill. Maybe the boss suspected that it was the old hand brake that had failed. I was pretty sure I hadn’t touched it. My cousin was put on proba-tion but by the following winter we were once again riding together.A Canadian cold snap had settled in for over a week and we had extra deliveries to make.We charged down Cropsey Avenue headed for Great Eastern Oil Terminal to

spit out the window and began to sing Perry Como’s Prisoner of Love with the

I was now fourteen and proudly wearing his old red leather cap with an expired Teamsters button pinned to the crown. He stopped in

and went in to warm his knee as I pulled the truck

climbed atop to open the hatches.

Later we headed down Cropsey to Hymie’s Diner for meatball heroes.“This

wolfed down his sandwich followed by coffee.Then he dragged me off my stool with half a hero in hand. He still hadn’t gotten over the accident and was eager to prove his worth to the boss.In the truck he lit up a Lucky and coughed until tears ran down his cheeks.“Wipe the tomato sauce off your

tell the boss we never

A few years passed and I

the oil truck that often. One stormy day the bell rang and I could smell the odor of oil even before I opened the door. Chickie was standing in deep snow. I offered him a hot cup of coffee as he stomped his boots on the

be limping when we walked to the kitchen.“You better sit in that chair with those

the title of a book that was open and face down on the table.“I could use a hand

“You think you’ll get to use

“Teamsters make more

said as I poured hot coffee into his cup.“Leo’ll make a bundle with overtime from

It still angered me to be baited into competing with Leo who was now a driver.We sat there without talking as my cousin sipped his steamy drink and rubbed his Mickey Mantle knee. I could see he was in pain but mytest was a day away.“Want

I opened the back door to see if it was still snowing.There was a long pointed icicle hanging from the

broke it off and turned toward Chickie as his eyes widened.Then I threw it harmlessly into a soft drift.

the meatball heroes and the crisp $2 bills.Turning Chickie down made me feel like a snake who was shedding his

would never wear again. �

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Watch for 3 common sources of pet irritations

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-gested remedies.

* Outdoor pollutants. Pol--

sonal allergens are prevalent sources for pet sensitivities. If

a trip to the veterinarian to determine your best course of action.

* Food may be another trigger that requires some

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“If you suspect your pet is suffering from a food-related

food with one geared to-

dietary needs.

can also be taking their

carpets regularly to minimize dust.

Closely monitoring expo-sure to indoor and outdoor

on how your animal reacts

a long way to make sure that your pet thrives. �

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by Amanda ComstockJulie Diehl Salon,

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Sherry was a new client who was referred to me by a friend. She has had several bad experiences with multiple stylists in the past and she was

explained during our con-sultation that she wanted a change but still wanted to feel like herself. I get this a lot. Clients havetold me numerous times how previous stylists have given them what the stylist wanted, which most of the time was a total opposite look from what they came in with.Now sometimes clients do want a total difference;brunette to platinum

-gine red, etc. More often than not the client wants subtle changes that still make an impact, which is what Sherry wanted. Me as a stylist, I like doing all types of coloring from the most subtle to the most dramatic and everything in between! The key is the conversation BEFORE the service, that way there’s no confusion as to the type of look I’m aiming to achieve.I wanted to give Sherry

the best experience she’d ever had in the chair so we talked through the whole process explaining exactly what I was doing and why. I started byfoiling in some caramel toned highlights through her entire head in thinly sliced sections so the highlights wouldn’t be too “chunky” which would be more natural looking. Be-tween the foils I applied her base color which was a dark warm brown that looked gorgeous with her complexion.After the color was processed

I took about 4 inches off of her length to get rid of her damaged ends, and I added a long side bang to draw attention to her beautiful eyes. I freshened up the ends of her layersto complete her new look. I also gave her some tips for styling on her own for either straightening or enhancing her natural curl.Sherry was thrilled with

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