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With visions of sugarplums... Well it’s hard to believe that another month has passed and the second issues of PULSE and VITAL are out! It seems like yes-terday, Matt and I were sitting on our patio on a warm summers evening debating on what to do with my “retirement!” I guess I should have known I could not really just retire, do nothing, be idle... not me!

It has been an absolutely won-derful experience becoming a part of this Oneida County community. Opening the of-fice in Clinton, being a part of the Halloween activities, the farmers markets, the strolls; getting to meet folks from all parts of the county has truly been an uplifting time for me!

Seeing the community spirit that oozes from hamlet to hamlet, and the desire to join hands to make things happen to keep the local economies strong is such a beautiful thing!

When we support each other, we keep the money in our local communities. It cycles around and bounces from business to business making all of us stronger. Once the money is sent out of our communities... It bounces.... But not here, it bounces there... Where it was sent, not for our benefit.

My wish for this Christmas season is that we all think about shopping local.... And when I say local, I am referring to the mom and pop shops out there. The locally owned and operated businesses. I had the pleasure for the first time while a member of this community, to see the Stroll at the New Hartford Shopping Center and then the Stroll in Clinton! Seeing the hoards of people who came out to show support for the local businesses was such an amazing sight to see! There is just something spe-cial about walking into a small town shop and knowing the people by first name and being greeted as a friend not just a customer!

This Christmas, I look forward to spending time with my family and friends, catching up on things, and that wonderful feeling I get when I hear laughter and love coming from the other rooms of the house. There is no other sound or feeling on earth that I find more comforting than that.

On the cover of Vital this month is my sweet Grandson, Gage. I thought his face captured

the wonder of the season. The photo in this article is my stepdaughter, Olivia, complete with her kool-aid smile with our Oliver as her faithful compan-ion. On page 14 is my beautiful daughter Lyndsay and her hus-band Will. Family is God’s gift to us. I am ever thankful for mine as I am sure you are of yours. In this hectic time of year my hope is that we all slow down enough to enjoy and cherish those moments.

Remember to keep Christ in Christmas and to be thankful for your many blessings as I am thankful for you and the warm welcome you have all shown to us.

May God Bless you all and may you have a joyous and blessed Christmas with your families and friends.

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As global economic woes continue, holiday spending remains difficult to predict. In 2010, holiday spending rose more than five percent from the year before, according to MasterCard AdvisorsTM SpendingPulseTM. That increase surprised forecasters, many of whom predicted holiday spending would decline for the fifth straight year.

With the holiday season on the horizon once again, no one truly knows what consumer response will be. But many consumers figure to exercise some restraint this holiday season, sticking to a budget when buying gifts for family and friends. While budgets are good ways to limit spending, a holiday spending budget doesn’t mean shoppers can’t still put a smile on their loved ones’ faces. In fact, with a few tips, holiday shoppers can stick to their budgets and still enjoy a happy holiday season.

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with family members before the shopping season begins. In an effort to reduce some of the financial burden of the holiday season, many families have begun to place spending limits on holiday shopping. This saves everyone money and ensures no one finds themselves with substantial debt come the new year.

Do a gift exchange with family and friends. Many larger families have also begun to do a gift exchange rather than asking members of the family to buy gifts for each and every member of the family. In a gift exchange, each member of the family draws a name out of a hat and then only buys a gift for that specific person. This even has the added benefit of allowing shoppers to buy something a little more expensive for a family member since they aren’t obligated to buy gifts for anyone else.

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• Review your gift list each year to determine if any relationships have changed and require a shift in your gift-giving plan.

• Don’t ask non-family members on your gift list what they would like. This not only spoils the surprise, but puts pressure on recipients to gauge how much you want to spend and requires them to get you something in return.

• Don’t feel obligated to match what others spend. Buying gifts based on what others spend is both unnecessary and can lead to excessive expenditures.

Deciding on and paying for holiday gifts can be a challenge under the best circumstances. But then there are the inevitable “sticky situations” that can leave even the most experienced gift-givers scratching their heads. In the hopes of dodging major gift gaffes this holiday season, here are eight tips for gracious giving and receiving.

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• For workplace gifts, adhere to the company’s policies and make sure that gifts are given out of appreciation, not expectation.

• Including a gift receipt is a good idea and avoids potentially awkward situations when an item doesn’t fit or doesn’t work.

• Give holiday tips to those individuals whose service you count on throughout the year, such as hairstylists, babysitters, dog walkers, etc. An easy rule of thumb for holiday season tips is to double the usual tip. For household employees, give one week’s pay.

• If someone surprises you with a gift, the best bet is to respond honestly. Let the giver know that you are surprised, touched and appreciative as well as a bit embarrassed that you don’t have a gift in return. Then let it go and add his/her name to your gift list for the following year.

• Don’t arrive at holiday gatherings empty-handed. A small gift, bottle of wine or contribution to the evening’s edibles is the right way to thank your hosts for their invitation.

• Acknowledging gift givers is a must, but formal, written thank you cards are optional. While handwritten notes are always preferable and greatly appreciated, e-mails are increasingly acceptable — especially for young people.

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a destination that offers some form of children’s entertainment, such as a play area or interactive display. Before you leave home, let kids know what you will be doing and your expectations of them during the process. While you may need to repeat the information several times during the outing, take a few minutes before leaving to emphasize that gift shopping means buying things for others.Bring appropriate toys. Pack a bag with a variety of toys and books that will keep your children occupied whether they are walking or in a stroller. Leave toys that come apart, can’t be carried or are intended for outdoor use at home. And don’t forget your child’s sleep time comfort item. A nap might be your best opportunity to cross a lot of gifts off your list.Have nutritious snacks and drinks at the ready. Take along some water or milk and snacks such as raisins, fruit and carrots that will both satisfy kids’ taste buds and keep them occupied. Play games. At the start of your shopping adventure, give your children a series of challenges that will keep them busy and engaged. Kids who love to count will enjoy tracking the number of a particular item they spy as

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CHRISTMAS TRADITIONSAround the GlobeFamilies across the globe cherish their Christmas traditions. Customs may be unique to every family, but many countries boast their own unique traditions as well.

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Chances are, holiday revelers will find themselves underneath the mistletoe at least once this holiday season. While they might know what to do when that time comes, they might not know the history of that plant above their heads. Especially sacred to Celtic Druids, mistletoe was believed bestow life and fertility, while also protect-ing against poison and serving as an aphrodisiac.Mistletoe would later take on a more political meaning, as the ritual of cutting the mistletoe came symbolized the emas-culation of the old King by his successor. Nowadays, mistletoe is typically hung in doorways or entryways from one room to another. This tradition can also trace itself back several centu-ries to the Middle Ages. Dur-ing the Middle Ages, branches of mistletoe were hung from ceilings to ward off evil spirits.

Throughout Europe, mistletoe was placed over doorways in the house as well as the stables as a means to preventing the entrance of witches.

The tradi-tion of kissing underneath the mistletoe likely stems from the belief that mis-tletoe bestows fertility and is often associated with the Roman festival of Sat-urnalia, a period of merrymaking that pre-dated Christmas. In 18th century England, a young lady standing

underneath the mistletoe could not refuse to be kissed. Once kissed, the kiss would signify deep romance or eternal friend-ship. History also suggests that mistletoe was a symbol of peace. In Scandinavia, mistletoe was considered a plant of peace. When standing underneath the mistletoe, enemies could declare a truce and spouses could end any marital turmoil with a kiss.

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Tipping pointWHO TO TIP DURING THE HOLIDAYS Come the holiday season, most people find themselves in a giving mood. Gifting friends, family and even coworkers is common, but there are many other people in our daily lives who societal norms suggest deserve a gift as well.

Holiday tipping is more common in certain areas than others, but there are a few questions men and women can ask themselves when trying to decide if a person in their lives deserves a holiday tip or gift.

How often do you see the person? How frequently you see a person can help determine if that person deserves a holiday

gift or tip. For example, a child’s babysitter or nanny deserves a little something extra come the holidays because you likely see that person on a regular basis. The same goes for the postman or a dog walker. Men and women you rarely see or rarely need do not warrant a tip or gift.

Where do you live? Where a person lives also goes a long way toward determining a holiday tip or gift. People who live in apartments should show their appreciation to the doorman and building superintendent with a tip or gift. Homeowners need not tip their local handyman, however, even if he performs the same tasks as a building superintendent. Homeowners tend to do more of their own fix-ups around the house, while apartment dwellers often rely on the super to keep their apartment in tip-top shape.

Is the person a professional? Men and women who provide professional services, such as accountants, lawyers and doctors, do not warrant a tip during the holidays. These professionals are

already paid handsomely for their services, and many might even gift their customers. For those who have an especially strong relationship with their accountant, lawyer, etc., perhaps a gift such

as a bottle of wine might be a nice gesture. But it’s certainly not mandatory.

Did the person go above and beyond? Of course, there are no ironclad rules when it comes to tipping or gifting others during the holidays. For example, many people don’t find it necessary to tip their auto mechanic come the holidays for the same reasons you wouldn’t tip an attorney. Both are already well compensated, and an extra tip is not necessary. However, if your auto mechanic saved your car from the scrap heap or provided service that is above and beyond what you have a right to expect, then perhaps a tip or a thoughtful gift is in order.

When the holiday season arrives, generosity often reigns. But men and women should not feel obligated to tip or gift every person in their lives.

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The holiday season is among the most stressful times of year. With long lists of things to do, meals to prepare, family and friends to entertain, and gifts to buy, many people embark on the holiday season with more fear than cheer. And with so many people trying to spend less these days, preparing for the holidays has become that much more challenging. But by planning in advance and establishing a holiday shopping game plan, men and women can save money and maintain their peace of mind.Start at the bottom line. The best way to avoid overspending during the holidays is to establish a budget — and then stick to it. Before making any holiday purchases, determine a holiday spending limit that is acceptable to you and your spouse or partner. The figure should include not only the cost of gifts, but expected expenditures for holiday entertainment and entertaining, decorations, travel, and items such as clothing and home improvements. Know as you go. Know what portion of a holiday budget is for gifts and keep a running total of expenditures as you shop. This way, you will have a sense of where you stand at any given point in the shopping season and can adjust accordingly.

Be an informed shopper. There are deals galore in the run-up to the holidays and it pays to compare prices and offers before making any purchases. Check newspaper and online ads as well as retailers’ Web sites to determine both where and when you can get the best deal. Make a list and check it twice. Plan your purchases ahead of time to avoid impulse buying. By having a gift in mind for each person on your list, you will save time, money and headaches.Consider family gifts. If there are a number of families on your gift list, consider giving a single gift — or gift basket — that everyone can enjoy. A waffle iron or ice cream maker, for example, is a gift that foodie families will savor for years to come. Give the gift of your time. Some of the most cherished gifts have no price tag attached. Homemade gift certificates for things like car washing, dishwashing, babysitting, lawn mowing, and closet cleaning are always wonderful and welcome. As the giver, just make sure to make good on your promise.

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Recent findings show a trend toward downsizing the annual holiday office party due to poor economic times. But this may be a mistake on the part of employers.

According to a recent Ca-reerThink readers survey called “What Do YOU Think,” 84 per-cent of respondents believe that a holiday office party is good for employee morale. Some survey participants said that they would not miss an office party, though most agree that’s it is a good thing to have. Keep-ing the of-fice party tradition going is one thing employ-ers can do to boost employee morale -- which often translates into better business.Party planners dusting off their event-planning skills may need a refresher course in how to throw a successful (and appro-priate) office party. Here are some tips to do just that.

* Throw the party off-premises. Most employees spend 8 to 10 hours a day at their places of employment. Hosting a party at the office, factory or place of business can seem like just an extension of the regular work-ing day. Instead, plan a location that’s nearby but won’t seem like work itself. There are plenty of restaurants, hotels, cater-ing halls and even public parks that rent rooms. Just be sure to book it well in advance because reservations fill up quickly during the holidays.

* Invite employees’ spouses and children. Opening up the invitation to the family members means employees won’t need to feel torn about attending the party or spending time at home.

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* Leave little room for shop talk.Plan a host of activities, from dancing to fun trivia to more creative ideas (like making ornaments), so that employees are not simply left talking about business.

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Those especially passionate about their food are affection-ately known as “food-ies.” Foodies can be meat lovers, vegetarians or even vegans. All it really takes is a love of food. This holiday sea-son, gift the foodie in your life with any of the following food-oriented gift ideas.

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Know a foodie who is just beginning a love affair with food? Or one who has recently discovered a particular type of cuisine, such as Thai or Indian? Help cultivate this newfound love by treating them to a cooking class that helps them learn all about the cuisine and how to make certain dishes for them-selves. Such classes are not too difficult to find, and you might even be treated to a delicious, homecooked meal once your loved one has completed the class.

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Perhaps nothing will delight a foodie more than a home-cooked meal, especially after the hectic holiday season when most people want nothing more than to kick their heels up and spend a night in. Once the holiday season has come and gone, invite your favorite foodie over for a homecooked meal of his or her choosing. Unless he or she insists, don’t let the night’s guest of honor do any of the work.

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Though the games themselves are important, sports fans will admit the camaraderie they feel with their fellow fans is a big part of their love of sports. And nowhere makes a bet-ter place to build those bonds with fellow fans than the pregame tailgate. This holiday season, make that tailgate even more enjoyable for your favorite sports fan with a new grill or deep fryer. Deep fryers come in many shapes and sizes, be it ones best suited to side dishes and smaller meals, or larger fryers that en-able tailgaters to cook up some fried chicken or even a popular staple like deep fried turkey the whole parking lot can enjoy.

For those who tailgate and have all the tools and gadgets they need, don’t overlook food for your favorite tailgater. A box of gourmet steaks can go a long way on a cold afternoon before the big game, and any veteran tailgater knows there’s no such thing as too much food.

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For those sports nuts routine-ly relegated to the couch during their favorite team’s games, perhaps no gift is more appro-priate than tickets to a sports arena. Even if money is tight and tickets seem costly, shoppers can take advantage of a host of ways to purchase tickets at below-market costs. For example, many professional teams now allow their season ticket holders to sell their tickets to games right through the team’s Web site. Tickets might be discounted as ticket holders attempt to recoup some of their money

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Taste in music is a topic of eternal debate. Whether a person’s inter-ests lean toward the Beatles or the Beastie Boys, there’s no denying most people love listening to music. Music can lift our moods and help us through difficult times, and it can also make the good times that much more enjoyable.Come the holiday season, many people look to music when gifting friends and family. Though it’s wise to avoid getting too specific with a musical gift for fear of offending personal taste, there are more general gifts shoppers can give that are sure to please.

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Chamber EnsemblesHamilton College (Wellin Hall), Dec 3, 8pm Yuletide Renaissance FeastThe Hulbert House, Boonville, 315-942-4318, Sat Dec 3 Utica College Men’s HockeyUtica Memorial Auditorium, Utica College Men vs Buffalo State, Dec 3, 7-9 pm Dance Party & Holiday Art Show, Sculpture Space, 12 Gates St. Utica, Dec 3, 8-11pm Symphony Syracuse Con-cert, Rome Free Academy, Rome, 315-337-1700, Dec 3, 8-9:30 pm

Yuletide Brew Fest, Marble Hill Inn, Sherrill, Dec 3, 4pm

Legend-ary Saturday Nite Rock n’ Dance party w/DJ Sugarbear, Legends Sport Bar, Rome, Dec 3, 9:30pm

One of the many talented artisans at the Arti-sans’ Corner, Clinton. Susy Quayle, owner/de-signer of ZookeyQ sock creatures! So adorable its hard to choose just one!


The “elves” at Tracy’s Hallmark, New Hartford Shopping Center from l: Monica Benton, Debby DeSanctis and Debbie Walsh, store manager.

Autumn Fire is (l-r) Josh Crossman, Nate Keida(drums), Max Scialdone, Josh Brondou, Ryan Parr. Autumn Fire....2010 Monster Energy Big Break Contest WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Check them out December 3rd @ The Electric Company in Utica



The Bomb, 12 North Sports Bar and Grill, Marcy, Dec 3, 9pm

Basloe Library Book SaleHerkimer, Dec 3, 10am

Wine & Art Auction to benefit Herkimer County Humane Society, Former Masonic Temple, Little Falls NY, Dec 3, 6pm

The Carmen Caramanica Jazz Trio CD Release PartyTiny’s Grill, Utica Dec 3, 8pm

DJ Stanley DThe Lanterns, Clayville, Dec 3, 8pm


Shall We have Christmas? Farmer’s Museum, Cooperstown, Dec 3, 4pm

7th Annual Christmas on the CanalBoonville Black River Canal Mu-seum, Boonville, Dec 3, 10am

Autumn Fire CD Release Party, The Electric Company, Utica, Dec 3, 9pm

Caravan of Thieves Barge Canal, 27 Lebanon Street Hamilton, 315 824-2554 Sat Dec 3, 8pm

Yuletide House Tour The Oneida Community Mansion House, Oneida,Tickets are $6.00 Call 315-363-0080 , Sat Dec 3, 11am-3pm

Christmas Vespers,Hamilton College Choir, Clinton, Dec 4, 4pm

Hyde Hall HolidayCooperstown NY, Dec 4, 12pm

Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting Ceremony, Weller Park, Mohawk, Dec 4, 5pm

Rome Twig Tree of Lights Lighting Ceremony, Rome Memorial Hospital, Dec 4, 6:30pm

Open Mic NightTramontane Café, Utica, Dec 4, 7pm

Holiday Art Show & SaleSculpture Space, Utica, Dec 5, 7- 9:30am

DJ Bill TLeopard Lounge Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona NY, Dec 5, 9pm

Jitters Open Mike Night and Café, MVCC Auditorium, Plumley Complex, Rome NY, Dec 6, 4pmJitters Open Mic Night And Café, MVCC Snack Bar, Alumni College Center ,Utica NY, Dec 6, 7pm

Craft NightTramontane Café, Utica, Dec 7, 7pm

Open Mic Hosted by Mick Cum-mings, Trace’s, Rome, Dec7, 8pm

The Mayan Calendar (lec-ture), MVCC Theater, Information Technology Building, Utica NY, Dec 7, 6pm

Heartbeat Duo, Bucky’s, Rome NY, Dec 7 , 8pm

Open Mic Night, Jak’s, Barneveld NY, Dec 7, 8pm

Lyp Service KaraokeSilverado Inn, Herkimer Dec 7, 9pm

Majestic Dj & Karaoke, Mr. McGills, Schuyler Dec 7, 8pm

DJ-VJ/Karaoke Party with Sound Investment DJ, Dick Smith’s Tavern, Utica, Dec 7, 8:30pm

Documentary: Babies, MVCC College Plumley Complex, Rome NY, 315-339-3470, Wed Dec 7, 4-6pm

Utica College Concert Choir, Utica College Library Concourse, Utica Dec 7, 12:30pm MVCC Hockey, MVCC vs Mon-roe, Utica Memorial Auditorium, 315-738-0164, Wed Dec 7, 7-9pm

Frankie Valli, Turning Stone Casino & Resort, Verona, Dec 7 LOL Comedy Club, At the Lava Lounge, Turning Stone Casino Resort, Verona 800-771-7711, Wed Dec 7 9-11:30 pm

DJ-VJ/Karaoke Party with Sound Investment DJ, Packy’s Pub, Washington Mills, Dec 8, 8:30pm

Vactrax DJ, Delvecchio’s Restaurant, Rome, Dec 8,

Utica Poet’s Society, Tramon-tane Café, Utica, Dec 8, 7:30pm

Lyp Service Karaoke, The Park Inn, Richfield Springs, Dec 8 , 9pm Hamilton College Orchestra, Hamilton College (Wellin Hall), Clinton, Dec 8, 8pm

The Lion in Winter, Rome Community Theatre, 8911 Turin Road, Rome, 315-337-7666Dec 8-11 7:30pm

Dee Jay Karaoke, South Tren-ton Pub, Barneveld, Dec 9, 9pm


Rick Short of ‘The Rick Short Band” Photo by Kim Haldas Jolonack

Karaoke by Dennis Day, Crossroads Bar & Grill, Schuyler, Dec 9, 8pm

Live Music, Villa Isidoro, Richfield Springs, Dec 9, 6pm

Utica College Men’s Hockey, Utica Memorial Auditorium, Utica College Men vs Potsdam, Dec 9, 7-9pm

Vactrax DJ, Delvecchio’s Restau-rant, Rome, Dec 9, 9:30pm

Vactrax Karaoke/DJ, The Snubbing Post, Rome Dec 9, 9:30 pm

Legend-ary T.G.I.F Rock ‘n Roll Dance Party w/ DJ Sug-arbear, Legends Sports Bar, Rome, Dec 9, 9:30pm

Nancy Kenyon Band, The Deansboro Hotel, Deansboro NY, Dec 9, 8pm

DJ Mayne Attraction, The Lanterns, Clayville NY, Dec 9, 8pm


Live Music, The Lake House, Richfield Springs, Dec 10, 6pm



Gridley Page, 12 North Sports Bar and Grill, Marcy, Dec 10, 10pm

DJ Timeless Tunes, The Lan-terns, Clayville, Dec 10, 9pm

Holiday House Tour, Elaine and David Trevisani home, New Hartford, Dec 10, 10am

Extreme Makeover: Ginger-bread edition # 5, Youth Services at Utica Public Library, Dec 10th 10:30am

Utica College Women’s Hockey, Utica Memorial Auditori-um, Utica College Women vs SUNY Cortland, Dec 10, 4pm

Wanted, White Lake Inn, White Lake NY, Dec 10, 9pm

Sundown, Richie’s bar, Sherburne, Dec 10, 9:30pm

Silverheart, Davys Last Chance Saloon, Chenango Forks NY, Dec 10, 9pm

Acoustic Country Christ-mas with Phil Vassar and Craig Morgan, Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona NY, Dec 10, 8pm

2012 NYSBA Officer Instal-lation & Holiday Gala, Turning Stone Casino ,Cypress Room, Ve-rona, $30 per person, Dec 12, 6pm

The Nutcracker Ballet, Capi-tol Theatre, Rome, 315-337-6453, Dec 9 &10

Scrooge, The Stanley, Utica NY, 315-724-4000, Dec 9, 7:30 pm; Dec 10, 2pmSenior Recital, Hamilton Col-lege ( Wellin Hall), Clinton, Dec 9, 7pm

Choreographers’ Showcase, Hamilton College (blood and fitness dance center, Clinton, Dec 9-10, 7pm

Westmoreland Winter Farmers’ Market, Westmore-land, Sat Dec 10, 10am –3pm

Student Soloists Concert, Hamilton College (Wellin Hall), Clinton, Dec 10, 6pm

Utica College Women’s Hockey, Utica Memorial Audi-torium, Utica Women’s Hockey vs Cortland, Sat Dec 10, 4-6pm

Utica College Men’s Hockey, Utica Memorial Auditorium, Utica College Men vs Salve Regina, Sat Dec 10, 7-9pm

Victorian Christmas Open House, Oneida Community Man-sion House, Oneida, 315-363-0745, Sun Dec 11, 1-4pm

Open Mic Night, Tramontane Café, Utica, Dec 11, 7pm

Holiday Brunch, Utica College, Utica call 315-792-3053 for res., Dec 11,

Holiday Art Show & Sale, Sculpture Space, Utica, Dec 12, 9:30 am

DJ Bill T, Leopard Lounge at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, Dec 12, 9pm

LOL Comedy Club, Lava Lounge, Turning Stone Casino, Ve-rona, Wed Dec 14, 9-11:30 PM

Open Mic hosted by Mick Cum-mings, Trace’s, Rome, Dec 14, 8pm

Hearbeat Duo, Bucky’s, Rome, Dec 14, 8pm

Open Mic Night, Jak’s, Barneveld, Dec 14, 8pm

Blub Blub! Open Mic Night w/Joe Sweet & Hi T, Blub Blub Hoo-kah Hub, Herkimer NY, Dec14, 8pm

Lyp Service Karaoke, Sil-verado Inn, Herkimer, Dec 14, 9pm

Majestic DJ & Karaoke, Mr. McGills, Schuyler, Dec14, 8pm

DJ-VJ/Karaoke Party with Sound Investment DJ, Dick Smith’s Tavern,

Victorian Yuletide Candle-light Tour, Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute, Fountain Elms Terrace and galleries, Utica NY, $12.50 (must pre register),Wed Dec 14, 6pm

DJ-VJ/Karaoke Party with Sound Investment DJ, Packy’s Pub, Washington Mills, Dec 15, 8:30pm


Utica Poet’s Society, Tramontane Café, Utica, Dec 15, 9:30pm

Taxi, Leopard Lounge at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, Dec 15, 10pm

Lyp Service Karaoke, The Park Inn, Richfield Springs, Dec 15, 9pm

The Lion In Winter, Rome Community Theatre, Dec 16-18

Dee Jay Karaoke, South Tren-ton Pub, Barneveld, Dec 16, 9pm

Karaoke by Dennis Day, Crossroads Bar & Grill, Schuyler, Dec 16, 8pm

Live Music, Villa Isidoro, Richfield springs, Dec 16, 6pm

Open Irish Music Session, The Mill, Rome, Dec 16, 7:30pm

Legend-ary T.G.I.F Rock ‘n Roll Dance Party w/ DJ Sug-arbear, Legends Sports Bar, Rome, Dec 16, 9:30pm

DJ Timeless Tunes, The Lan-terns, Clayville, Dec16, 8pm

Martini Video Dance Party w/Johnny Lew, Stiefvater Martini Bar, Utica,Dec 16, 9pm An Evening with FLOOD-WOOD, KAC Roadhouse, featur-ing Al Schnier and Vinnie Amico from premier jam band, moe , Clinton, Fri Dec.16, 7:30 pm

The Nutcracker (MWPAI) MVCC, $8, 315-797-0000 ex208, Dec 16-18

It’s a Wonderful Life, Capitol Theatre, Rome, Dec 16-17

Westmoreland Winter Farmers’ Market, Westmore-land NY, Sat Dec 17


DJ-VJ/Karaoke Party with Sound Investment DJ, Vista Lanes Lounge, Yorkville, Dec 17, 9pm

Squirrel Murphy, Main Street Tavern, Clayville, Dec 17, 9pmLive Music, Villa Isidoro, Richfield Springs, Dec 17, 6pm


Farmers’ Market, Clapsaddle Farm, Ilion, Dec 17, 10am

Silverheart, Mary Bar, Bingham-ton, Dec 17, 10pm

Silverheart, Johnson City Eagles Club, Johnson City, NY Dec 17, 8pm

Sundown, Lumpy’s on 23, West Oneonta, Dec 17, 9pm

Dubonnet, Jak’s, Barneveld NY, Dec 17, 10pm

3RD Annual Candy Cane Lane, Rome Art and Community Center, Rome, 315-336-1040, Dec 17, 12-2pm

Polar Express, Uptown theater, Utica, $10 adults, $5 children, Dec 17&18, 3pm

DJ Dance Country, The Lanterns, Clayville, Dec 18, 4pm

Open Mic Night, Tramontane Café, Utica NY, Dec18, 7pm

Holiday Art Show and Sale, Sculpture Space, Utica NY, Dec 19, 9:30 am

DJ Bill T, Leopard Lounge at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, Dec 19, 9pm

Kenny Rogers, Turning Stone Casino & Resort, Verona, Dec 20

American Idiot, The Stanley, Utica NY, 315-724-4000, Dec 21-22

LOL Comedy Club, The Lava Loung at Turning Stone Casino, Verona NY, 800-771-7711, Dec 21, 9-11:30 pm

Open Mic hosted by Mick Cum-mings, Trace’s, Rome, Dec21, 8pm

Heartbeat Duo, Bucky’s, Rome NY, Dec 21, 8pm

Open Mic Night, Jak’s, Barneveld Dec 21, 8pm

Lyp Service Karaoke, Silverado, Herkimer, Dec 21, 9pm

Majestic DJ & Karaoke, Mr. McGills, Schuyler, Dec 21, 8pm

DJ-VJ/Karaoke Party with Sound Investment DJ, Dick Smith’s Tavern, Utica, Dec 21, 8:30pm

DJ-VJ/Karaoke Party with Sound Investment DJ, Packy’s Pub, Washington Mills, Dec 22, 8:30 pm

Vactrax DJ, Delvecchio’s Restaurant, Rome, Dec 22, 9:30pm

Utica Poet’s Society, Tramontane Café, Utica, Dec 22, 7:30pm

Synergy, Leopard Lounge at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona Dec 22, 10pm

Lyp Service Karaoke, The Park Inn, Richfield Springs, Dec 22, 9pm

Dee Jay Karaoke, South Trenton Pub, Barneveld NY, Dec 23, 9pm

Karaoke By Dennis Day, Crossroads Bar & Grill, Schuyler NY, Dec 23, 8pm


Farmer’s Market, Clapsaddle Farm, Ilion NY, Dec 23, 12pm

Vactrax DJ, Delvecchio’s Restaurant, Rome NY, Dec 23, 9:30pm

Vactrax Karaoke/DJ, The Snubbing Post, Rome NY, Dec 23, 9:30 pm

Happy Holidaze T.G.I.F Rock ‘n Roll Dance Party w/ DJ Sugarbear, Legends Sports Bar, Rome, Dec 23, 9:30pm

DJ John Foley Christmas Party, The Deansboro Hotel, Deansboro NY, Dec 23, 7pm

Red Hush is: (r-l) Ray Abel, Chuck Heath, Shane Parry, Mark Madonia Photo by Kim Haldas Jolonack

Dave Sned of the band ‘The Darling Vendetta’ by Kim Haldas Jolonack

Bob Acquaviva- guitarist, producer, Owner Wayne Manor Studio Utica (a recording studio). Bob works with many local bands. Photo by Kim Haldas Jolonack


Showtime Christmas Eve Eve Party, 12 North Sports Bar & Grill, Marcy NY, Dec 23, 10pm

Martini Video Dance Party w/Johnny Lew, Stiefvater Martini Bar, Utica, Dec 23, pm

DJ-VJ/Karaoke Party with Sound Investment DJ, The Pit Stop Inn, Poland NY, Dec 23, 7pm

Live Music, The Lake House, Richfield Springs, Dec 24, 6pm

Westmoreland Winter Farmers’ Market, Westmore-land, Dec 24, 10am -3pm


Martini Video Dance Party w/Johnny Lew, Stiefvater Martini Bar, Utica, Dec 24, 9pmVactrax DJ, Delvecchio’s Restau-rant, Rome, Dec 24, 9:30pm

The Crazy Fools, The Electric Company, Utica NY, Dec 25, 9pm

Open Mic Night, Tramontane Café, Utica NY, Dec 25, 7pm

DJ Bill T Leapord Lounge at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, Dec 2, 9pm

School’s out at the Fort: The Backyard Club, Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome, Dec 28, 10-11:30 am

LOL Comedy Club, Lava Lounge, Turning Stone Casino, Verona, Dec 28, 9-11:30pm

Merry Movies and More, Uti-ca Public Library, Dec 28, 10:30am

Blaze of Glory, Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Verona NY, Dec 28, 8pm

Silverheart, Buffalo Head Bar, Conklin NY, Dec 30, 9pm

Westmoreland Winter Farmers’ Market, Westmore-land, Dec 31, 10am-3pm

Wanted, White Lake Inn, White Lake NY, Dec 31, 9pm

Sundown, Babcock’s, Wells Bridge NY, Dec 31, 9pm

Bob Rogalski, Jak’s Bar & Grill, Barneveld NY, Dec 31, 9pm

Silverheart, Mary’s Bar New Year’s Eve Party, Binghamton NY, Dec 31, 10pm

Melissa Em and the Guize, Jak’s Bar & Grill, Barneveld NY, Dec 31, 9pm

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Shane Parry of ‘Red Hush’ Photo by Kim Haldas Jolonack

The Salvation Army Utica Citadel Corps will officially begin its Annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign on Monday, Novem-ber 14, 2011. The iconic red kettles will start springing up around the area in locations such as Price Chopper Super-markets, Chana-try’s Supermarket, Herb Philipson’s Army & Navy Store, and K-Mart. Wal*Mart will join in the fundraising effort on Black Friday. Many local, smaller businesses have graciously agreed to host countertop kettles at their place of business. Those include Marr-Logg Restaurant, O’Scuignizzo Pizzeria in North Utica, KeyBank in Downtown Utica, Pin-o-Rama Bowling, East Dynasty Buffet, Parkway Drugs, and Casab’s Deli.

The goal of the 2011 cam-paign is $126,000. “It may seem

UTICA SALVATION ARMY RED KETTLE CAMPAIGNCampaign Goal: $126,000

like a lot of money to raise in such a short time,” said Captain Frank Piccioto, “but the amount of people in need of our ser-vices has increased dramatically over the years due to the finan-cial situation the entire country

is experi-encing.”

The money raised from the Red Kettle Cam-paign goes to services such as Christ-mas meals, children

and adult programs throughout the year, ministry, the food pan-try, and the daily soup kitchen. Monies also are earmarked for disaster relief and summer programs for youths in the com-munity.

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“In 2010, the Salvation Army served over 2,300 meals, gave clothing to over 6,000 individu-als, provided toys at Christmas to over 3,000 children, visited and brought gifts to over 2,800 seniors residing in nursing homes, served nearly 8,500 meals in the soup kitchen, and took care of 4,200 people out of our food pantry,” Captain Piccioto added. “And, that is just some of the numerous services we provide throughout the year.”

This year’s honorary Chair-person for the event is Joe Kelly, a noted author and local televi-sion personality. The Chairman of the Committee is Lou Par-rotta, Chairman of the Salvation Army of Utica Advisory Board.

For those wishing to volun-teer or interested in hosting a countertop kettle, please contact Captains Frank & Shana Piccioto at 315-724-8736 or email them at [email protected].


The Conception of Jesus Foretold

Mary, a virgin, was living in Galilee of Nazareth and was engaged to be married to Joseph, a Jewish carpenter. An angel visited her and explained to her that she would conceive a son by the power of the Holy Spirit. She would carry and give birth to this child and she would name him Jesus.

At first Mary was afraid and troubled by the angel’s words. Be-ing a virgin, Mary questioned the angel, “How will this be?” The angel explained that the child would be God’s own Son and, therefore, “nothing is impossible with God.” Humbled and in awe, Mary believed the angel of the Lord and rejoiced in God her Savior.

Surely Mary reflected with won-der on the words found in Isaiah 7:14 foretelling this event, “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” (NIV)

The Birth of Jesus:

While Mary was still engaged to Joseph, she miraculously became pregnant through the Holy Spirit, as foretold to her by the angel. When Mary told Joseph she was pregnant, he had every right to feel disgraced. He knew the child was not his own, and Mary’s apparent unfaithfulness carried a grave social stigma. Joseph not only had the right to divorce Mary, under Jewish law she could be put to death by stoning.

Although Joseph’s initial reaction was to break the engagement, the appropriate thing for a righteous man to do, he treated Mary with extreme kindness. He did not want to cause her further shame, so he decided to act quietly. But God sent an angel to Joseph in a dream to verify Mary’s story and reassure him that his marriage to her was God’s will. The angel explained that the child within Mary was conceived by the Holy Spirit, that his name would be Jesus and that he was the Mes-siah, God with us.

When Joseph woke from his dream, he willingly obeyed God and took Mary home to be his wife, in spite of the public humiliation he would face. Perhaps this noble quality is one of the reasons God chose him to be the Messiah’s earthly father.

Joseph too must have wondered in awe as he remembered the words found in Isaiah 7:14, “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will

call him Immanuel.” (NIV)

At that time, Caesar Augustus decreed that a census be taken, and every person in the entire Roman world had to go to his own town to register. Joseph, being of the line of David, was required to go to Bethlehem to register with Mary. While in Bethlehem, Mary gave birth to Jesus. Probably due to the census, the inn was too crowded, and Mary gave birth in a crude stable. She wrapped the baby in cloths and placed him in a manger.

The Shepherd’s Worship the Savior:

Out in the fields, an angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds who were tending their flocks of sheep by night. The angel an-

nounced that the Savior had been born in the town of David. Suddenly a great host of heavenly beings ap-peared with the angels and began singing praises to God. As the an-gelic beings departed, the shepherds decided to travel to Bethlehem and see the Christ-child.

There they found Mary, Joseph and the baby, in the stable. After their visit, they began to spread the word about this amazing child and everything the angel had said about him. They went on their way still praising and glorifying God. But Mary kept quiet, treasuring their words and pondering them in her heart. It must have been beyond her ability to grasp, that sleeping in her arms—the tender child she had just borne—was the Savior of the world.

The Magi Bring Gifts:

After Jesus’ birth, Herod was king of Judea. At this time wise men (Magi) from the east saw a star, they came in search, knowing the star signified the birth of the king of the Jews. The wise men came to the Jewish rulers in Jerusalem and asked where the Christ was to be born. The rulers explained, “In Bethlehem in Judea,” referring to Micah 5:2. Herod secretly met with the Magi and asked them to report back after they had found the child. Herod told the Magi that he too

wanted to go and worship the babe. But secretly Herod was plotting to kill the child.

So the wise men continued to follow the star in search of the new born king and found Jesus with his mother in Bethlehem. They bowed and worshipped him, offering treasures of gold, incense, and myrrh. When they left, they did not return to Herod. They had been warned in a dream of his plot to destroy the child.

THE CHRISTMAS STORY OF THE BIRTH OF JESUSParaphrased from the Bible, books Matthew & Luke

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