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My GPS is trying to kill me.Not in a malicious,“Turn into the harbor” manner.But it is trying to kill me nevertheless.

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not one of those seasons.

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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 . . .

The next time my GPS

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The GPS silently laughs

Without fail the mysterious

me to 16 First Street North-

Not terribly inconvenient other than being on the

Whether it is subtle

Satan coming out of your

salt. Check out your route before you set your car on

sometimes safer to take

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The sixth annual, Herkimer County Family Day at the Farm will take place on Saturday, Au-gust 29th from 10 am to 4 pm.As it always has been, it is a FREE event that emphasizes agriculture, family and old fashioned

fun. Raycliff Farm at 795 Snells Bush Road in Little Falls is the host farm.The Town of Manheim,Herkimer County Dairy Promotion, Herkimer County Farm Bureau, Herkimer County Soil & Water, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County are co-hosts.We are seeking agricultural and old craft vendors who would like to participate. We have

always had a large, enthusiastic attendance (+/- 1500 people).The vendor fee is a reasonable $25.We have indoor and outdoor space available.We are also seeking volunteers.There are kids’ games and a milk shake contest we need help

with.The Chinese Auction needs donations and ticket sellers.The buildings and grounds need to be tidy and inviting. Parking needs to be controlled.These are just a few of the areas that could use additional volunteers.If you would like more information or would like to become a vendor or volunteer, please

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To a Christian, Easter Sunday means everything,

when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

~Bernhard Langer

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Clever alternatives to traditional dyed Easter eggsHere are some creative and greener ideas

for coloring eggs this year.

* Wooden eggs:Visit a craft store and purchase wooden eggs that can be painted and decorated however you desire.The wooden eggs will be durable and can be stored away for use each and every year.Because they are made of wood, a naturally recyclable material, they are easy on the environment.

* Consider natural dyes. Use different food items to create all-natural dyes for the eggs.Tea, fruit and vegetable juices -- even packaged drink mixes -- can be used to tint Easter eggs in various colors. Because you’re controlling the materials you use, you can ensure they are safe to use.

* Experiment with papier mache.This ancient paper crafting technique uses recycled paper and a paste to create a hardened mold.Turn excess scraps of paper into delightful eggs put on display for the holiday.

* Purchase corn starch eggs. Corn starch is used in everything from packing materials to children’s craft products. Corn starch can be molded into solid forms or foam-type consistencies. Egg kits are sold with this

green material.When Easter is over, the corn starch eggs can be put out for composting.Foam-type eggs may be dissolved with water.

* Make edible eggs.Traditional Easter eggs can be wasteful if the eggs are boiled and used entirely for display. Rather, make eggs that will be enjoyed and are not at risk of spoiling too soon after being on display.Gelatin-dessert eggs is one way to use the eggs after Easter, and creative people can try crafting eggs out of meringue as well.

* Dough eggs: Have the children get out their favorite modeling dough and craft multi-colored eggs as a fun, rainy-day project.Those who want the eggs to last can purchase actual clay from the craft store or whip up their own medium at home.After drying, the eggs should be ready to paint.

* Drained eggs:Those interested in using the yolks and albumen from the eggs for cooking can poke small holes into the eggs and drain them.Then the remaining eggshells can be decorated and put on display.�

Here are some creative ideas for coloring eggs


This is part 2 of a two-part series on Rome resident Herbert Thorpe, a World War II veteran who served with the all-black Tuskegee Airmen squadron. He later moved to

By PAT MALIN

Herbert Thorpe, like most of the Tuskegee Airmen,remained stateside during World War II because of the Army Air Corps’ segregation policy.Yet a small number of Tus-

kegee Airmen from the 332nd Fighter Group based

P-51 Mustangs and escorted American bombers on raids into Europe.The P-51s were conspicuously painted with a red tail.“They were painted red to

make sure they were distin-guished for combat missions,”Thorpe explained.“They had a lot of interactions with the

many of these pilots became highly-decorated for their ac-tions.During the war,Thorpe was

aware that some of the ear-lier Tuskegee graduates were protesting their unfair treat-ment in the armed forces.For example, blacks were

A group of black protest-ers stationed in Kentucky received courts-martial for their convictions in speak-ing out, Thorpe noted. Many years later, the decision was reversed and they received honorable discharges.In April 1948, the new-

ly-created U.S. Department of the Air Force, the former Army Air Corps, decided to allow African-Americans to become pilots and to in-tegrate with the rest of the corps.

In the summer of 1948,President Harry Truman signed an executive or-der to racially desegregate the entire armed forces.

Thorpe received his hon-orable discharge in August 1946 and returned home to Brooklyn and got a job in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.Distinguished Career at

GAFBWith the aid of the GI Bill,

he went on to New YorkUniversity and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering in 1953. A few years later, the Brooklyn Navy Yard, viewed as obso-lete in the post-war era, was shut down.While searching for anoth-

er job in engineering, Thor-

Air Force Base. He began in 1959 and spent the next

24 years as a radar research engineer with the Rome Air Development Center (RADC), which later became the Rome Research Lab (now Air Force Research Lab, Rome Research Site.)In those days, GAFB was “a

bustling place,” Thorpe re-called.“There was a lot going

had support groups and de-pots 1, 2 and 3.”After his retirement, he

worked as a part-time guid-ance counselor at Mohawk

Valley Community College in Utica from 1984-96.World War II veterans are

well up in age, which makes Thorpe one of the few sur-viving members from a mi-nority of 992 who became Tuskegee Airmen.Willie Rog-ers, one of the original Tuske-gee Airmen, was honored

by the city of St. Petersburg,Florida, on his 100th birthday on March 4.“I think there are about 100

to 150 of us (left),” he said in a later interview.Thorpe and his wife of

64 years, Jessie, have long been active in promoting civil rights. They are char-ter members of the Rome chapter of the NAACP. Jes-sie Thorpe is the author of“An Introductory History ofAfrican Americans in Rome,New York.”

Thorpe received the Medal of 1977 from the Rome His-torical Society in September 2012.In 2014, the American Le-

gion in Rome and the New York State Assembly pre-sented him with a special ci-tation for his service during World War II. �

Here is a photo from the Tuskegee Airmen website of two of the

original airmen. For more information and more photographs of the

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Moving up and out A tribute to my great, great aunt Tillie.By: Carly Proulx

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The CallingBy: Terry Berkson

I stepped off the train in Milan wearing myBavarian green coat. It was always best to travel in civilian clothes and play down the fact that you were an occupying soldier. I found an inexpensive room and later bought a cheesy calzone from a street vendor. It was close to Easter and I headed for the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie to get a look at da Vinci’s The Last Supper. I had a street map in hand but to be sure I was going the right way I queried a rotund, middle-aged man standing on a corner waiting for the light to turn green.With a mix of broken English and Italian, he told me that he was going in that direction. Little did I know that he’d suggest a short cut through the park--and casually encourage me to enter an ongoing shell game played by men that I realized later were gypsies.The guy must have been steering tourists like me through the park all day long. I lost in lire what amounted to thirty-two dollars-—more than six days of

I did get to see The Last Supper but the experience of being ripped off made me want to get out of Milan as soon as possi-ble. Now, I really had to economize and bythe time I worked my way through sights in Venice and Florence, I was staying at places for less than a dollar a night. In Rome I found Pensione Italia on Via Montebello where I shared a room with three other guys.Two were medical students from Austria and the third guy, Eliot, was from Hollywood Califor-nia, a fact that he capitalized on by showing Italian girls the address on his business card and mentioning,“movies.” He carried a book called “A Rogue’s Guide To Europe” which concentrated on where he could meet women. Our room seemed to be the center of activity and, at the expense of a good

night’s sleep, drew guys and girls from other rooms.There was a lot of wine drinking,singing and guitar playing at all hours of the day and night. Interest in seeing Saint Peter’s,The Pieta or the Roman Forum didn’t seem to be in their repertoire. Instead, they would hang out on The Spanish Steps, listening to and playing folk music. I acted friendly but slipped away each day to visit the sights and art work I had read about.Army time was almost up and my days in Europe were numbered.A pretty American girl and a square-jawed,

well built guy with a receding hairline occu-pied one of the better rooms at Pensione Italia.The girl had long straight brown hair that gracefully brushed against her shoulders when she’d turn her head.They didn’t mix with the crowd I was bunking with. I had no idea where they went each day. Once, I bumped into them at an inexpensive tratto-ria near the main train station.They reluc-tantly invited me to join them at their table.In short order I learned that the girl, Mickey,was an art student and the guy,Thomaso,was an American painter who held Picasso high on his palette.They talked serious-ly about Italian history and art and were cautiously surprised when I told them that I had already hiked out to the catacombs that were located just off the Appian Way.When they asked how come I hadn’t taken a bus, I told them that army pay put me on a tight budget.“So how do you like the army?”Thoma-

so asked. He was about my age, 23, and I guessed that if he returned to The States he would be caught up in the draft like me.“Not very much,” I said. “I’d rather stay in

Rome.”A little while later they excused themselves

saying that they had some kind of appoint-

But, the very next morning Mickey knocked on my door and asked if I would like to join her for a walk around the Colosseum. Social activity was already cranking up in my room and I was glad to get out of there.“Isn’t Thomaso coming?” I asked.“He’s got a meeting with one of his former

teachers.” ________Continued on page 27


DIY Home UpkeepA seasonal guide to maintaining your home

(Family Features) Homeowners can avoid emergency repairs by completing a few home projects each season.A simple project such as inspecting the plumbing annually can prevent the unexpected cost of repairing water dam-age from a pipe that burst.

"Repairing water damage can cost 22 times the amount of annually cleaning the gutters,which can prevent water damage to the home's foundation," said Chris Terrill, CEO of

HomeAdvisor. "The average cost of cleaning the gutters is $212 according to HomeAdvi-sor's Cost Guide."

Spring* Plumbing. Every spring inspect all plumbing

for leaks. Small problems, like leaky faucets and clogged drains can turn into big head-aches if left unchecked.The average national

cost of hiring a plumber to repair pipes is $411; however, repairing water damage can cost seven times that amount.

* Roof. Checking for damage and making general repairs in the springtime can extend the lifespan of a roof. Neglecting to make

damage.The average cost of replacing and installing a new roof is $7,744.

Summer* Trees and shrubs.The average cost of

trimming trees and shrubs is $577, but leaving them untrimmed can lead to roof damage.The average cost of repairing a roof is $1,100.

* Paint. In the summer, touching up the home's exterior paint not only boosts its curb appeal, but it also acts as a home's primary defense against weather, insects and other damage. If a homeowner neglects to complete this task, completely repainting the home's exterior costs an average of $3,180.

Fall* Gutter and downspouts. During the fall,

clean the gutter and downspouts.According to HomeAdvisor's Cost Guide, the average cost of cleaning the gutter and downspout is $212. Ignoring this matter can affect the foundation of a home, which can cost an average of $4,607 to repair.

* Windows and doors. Install weather

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Winter* Refrigerator.Vacuum the coils on the

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repair.

* Furnace. In the winter, service the furnace to make sure it is operating properly, safely and to its fullest capability.

Tips for every season* Garbage disposal. Flush the garbage

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Paint versus car wrap options

Over time a car's exterior can fade or suffer some dings and dents. Before owners sell or trade in their rides for something new,investing in a new color may be all that's necessary to revitalize the look of the vehicle.

Changing the color of a car is not something every driver should try on their own. Such a task can be time-consuming, and it requires a good deal of skill to turn out looking good.Furthermore, painting a car involves a variety of different tools and equipment, from a spray gun, sander and buffer

or acrylic paints.

After considering the workinvolved and the expense of investing in the equipment to get the job done right,many vehicle owners opt to hire a professional to change the color of their ve-hicles. Many service centers offer two options to change the look of a car or truck:painting and car wraps.

Paint job

A professional paint job will yield an impressive result. A skilled auto painter can recommend the right type of automotive paint for your make and model and guide you in color selections.While there are hundreds of different color choices available, profession-als also may be able to mix colors to create the custom

look you desire.

Paint work may be done to match the existing color of the vehicle after accident repairs have been made.Or you may be tired with the color of your car and simply desire a change.Experienced service shops can offer these services and more. Other shops may specialize in custom paint jobs that may entail graphics,detail work or the blending of multiple colors to give the vehicle an airbrushed effect. Custom painters are artists, and their work may be very detailed.

Painting may demand your vehicle be off the road for a week or more, so it's best to have an alternative travel plan.Also, be sure to investigate how painting will affect the value of the vehicle.A paint job may end up depreciating the value of a resale because it's changing the original vehicle permanently.

Car wrap

Car wraps are typically made of high-quality vinyls that come in a bevy of different colors and styles.Wraps also can be used for custom graphics or to advertise businesses.

The vinyl wrap completely covers the paint of the ve-hicle. But because car wraps can be removed, they do not permanently change the vehicle and are therefore

unlikely to affect its resale value.

Car wrapping can take less time than a labor-intensive paint job. Some jobs can be completed in only two or three days. Car wraps also may be the less expensive option if you're not select-ing a complicated, custom design. Many car wraps will

years, which is on par with the life span of a profession-

to 10 years.

Changing the look of a vehicle may be as simple as choosing a new exterior color. Professional paint services and vinyl car wraps make it easy to switch up the style of a car or truck. �

Simple strategies for smart giving Giving to charity is a noble gesture that can improve the lives of people in need. But making a charitable donation is rarely as sim-ple as writing a check, especially for donors who want to be certain that their contribu-tion is doing as much good as possible.

Giving smart can help donors rest easy knowing their donations went to the right places and will be used to support caus-es that are near and dear to their hearts.Fortunately, prospective donors can employ several smart giving strategies to ensure their donation dollars are being spent wisely.

· Be mindful of fraud. Sadly, some criminals prey on the charitable by establishing sound-alike charities or soliciting donations under false pretenses. Before making any donations,

is a 501(c)(3) organization if it is based in the United States.The Internal Revenue Service (www.irs.gov) can help American donors determine if a charity is legitimate.

charities have similar names, and it's easy for busy donors to make charitable contribu-tions to the wrong charity that happens to have a name similar to the organization they intended to support.This can be problem-atic, as you may donate to a charity with a

suspect track record of meeting its mission or an entirely fraudulent entity that was es-tablished to defraud donors. Before writing

charity you're intending to support and not an organization with a similar name.

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· Resist the temptation to spread the wealth.While there are many causes worthy of donor support, spreading your donation around to multiple organizations reduces the likelihood that your contribution will bring about considerable change, as each organization has expenses to process dona-tions.When making multiple donations, por-tions of each will likely be put toward such expenses. But even if a single larger donation has a portion used to pay such expenses,more of your donation will be left over to go toward supporting a good cause.�


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Easter Mini CheesecakesPrep time: 20 minutesTotal time: 3 hours, 20 minutesServings: 18

1 cup graham cracker crumbs3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided

3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

3 packages (8 ounces each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla3 eggs1 cup plus 2 tablespoons BAKER’S

ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted54 speckled malted milk eggs

(about 9 ounces)

Heat oven to 325°F.Mix graham crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and

butter; press onto bottoms of 18 paper-linedmuffin cups.

Beat cream cheese, vanilla and remainingsugar with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just untilblended. Spoon over crusts.

Bake 25–30 minutes or until centers are almostset. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours.

Top each cheesecake with 1 tablespoon coco -nut; shape to resemble bird’s nest. Fill withmalted milk eggs.

Note: To soften cream cheese, place com -pletely unwrapped package of cream cheese inmicro waveable bowl. Microwave on high 10seconds or just until softened. Add 15 secondsfor each additional package of cream cheese.

Double Lemon Cheesecake BarsPrep time: 35 minutesTotal time: 7 hours, 15 minutesServings: 16

52 vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 2 cups)

3 tablespoons butter ormargarine, melted

4 eggs, divided4 packages (8 ounces each)

PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 3/4 cups sugar, divided3 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon lemon zest

1/3 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons), divided

1/2 teaspoon vanilla2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 cup water

Heat oven to 325°F.Line 13-by-9-inch pan with parch-

ment paper, with ends of paper extending over sides.

Mix wafer crumbs and butter untilblended; press onto bottom of preparedpan. Bake 10 minutes.

Blueberry Streusel CheesecakePrep time: 15 minutesTotal time: 6 hours, 45 minutesServings: 16

1 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons flour, divided1 1/3 cups sugar, divided

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup cold butter, cut up

4 packages (8 ounces each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN

Sour Cream4 eggs2 cups fresh blueberries

Heat oven to 325°F.Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon in

medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve1/2 cup; press remaining onto bottom of 9-inch spring -form pan. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Beat cream cheese, remaining flour, remaining sugarand vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add sourcream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on lowspeed after each just until blended. Pour over crust. Topwith berries and reserved crumb mixture.

Bake 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.

Note: You can substitute cream cheese with Neufchatelcheese, or fresh blueberries with 1 (16-ounce) packagefrozen blueberries. Garnish with additional berries orcinnamon just before serving.

FAMILY FEATURES

From full-course brunches to simple sit-down dinners, Easter celebrations are a time to enjoy

family, friends and the delicious tastes of spring.

However elaborate the festivities, a rich and creamy dessert is the perfect finale to any Easter

gathering. Made from fresh milk and real cream, PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese is the high-

quality ingre dient that makes sweets stand out.

These fresh dessert ideas all feature everyone’s favorite indulgence — cheesecake — along

with other lively flavors, such as coconut, lemon and blueberry. Desserts this delicious will have

your guests hopping up for seconds. For these and other recipe ideas, visit www.creamcheese.com.

Separate 1 egg; refrigerate yolk until ready touse. Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour, lemonzest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggwhite and remaining 3 whole eggs, 1 at a time,mixing on low speed after each until just blended.Pour over crust.

Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set.Cool 1 hour. Refrigerate 4 hours.

Mix cornstarch and remaining sugar in mediumsaucepan; gradually stir in water and remaininglemon juice until blended. Bring just to boil onmedium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stiruntil clear and thickened. Lightly beat reservedegg yolk in small bowl with fork until blended; stir in 2 tablespoons of hot cornstarch mixture.

Return to remaining cornstarch mixture insaucepan; stir until blended. Cook 1 minute oruntil thickened, stirring constantly. Cool slightly.

Spoon lemon glaze over cheesecake. Refrig-erate 1 hour or until firm. Use parchment handlesto remove cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve.

Note: This lemon glaze can be prepared aheadof time. Cool, then refrigerate up to 8 hours beforespooning over individual slices of cheesecake.Garnish with 1/2 cup blueberries, lemon peel andfresh mint leaves. Recipes/photos courtesy of PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

In the NewsLONDON (AP) _ They were the best of lines, they were the worst of lines _ and the desk where Charles Dickens wrote them has been saved for the British public.

London's Dickens Museum has received a 780,000 pound ($1.2 million) grant from a government-backed heritage fund to buy the desk at which the 19th-cen-tury novelist wrote books including ``Great Expecta-tions.''

The desk remained in the Dickens family until it was sold for charity in 2004.

Dickens Museum director Robert Moye said Sunday that the desk and chair,which have been displayed on loan, would become

Dickens used the desk during the last years of his life, when he wrote works including ``A Tale of Two Cit-ies,'' which opens: ``It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'' �

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Apple CEO Tim Cook is joining a long list of magnates promising to give away most of the wealth that they amass during their careers.

Cook mentioned his inten-tions in a story about him released Thursday by For-tune magazine.After paying for the college education of his 10-year-old nephew,Cook says he will donate the rest of his money to philanthropic causes.

The charitable commitment echoes pledges made byother executives richer than the 54-year-old Cook.

Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett are among dozens of wealthy people planning to give away their fortunes.

Most of Cook's wealth is tied up in an Apple stock grant he received in 2011 when he succeeded Steve Jobs as Apple Inc.'s CEO.That grant is currently worth about $860 million. �


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Pruning trees a job best left to the prosBountiful, healthy trees

can be beautiful to behold and important contributors to a thriving environment.According to American

-vation organization, a tree can absorb as much as 40 pounds of carbon dioxide per year and can sequester one ton of carbon diox-ide by the time the tree reaches age 40.The United States Forest Service adds that trees placed properly

around a home can reduce air conditioning and heating demands considerably.

Many homeowners are content to leave healthy trees alone. However, trees eventually must be pruned or removed if they become safety risks or pose other threats.Trees with roots that are damaging home foun-dations or those with limbs overhanging property limits or power lines can be trou-

blesome. Although home-owners can handle relatively minor tree maintenance, for a variety of reasons, many tree projects are best left to the professionals.

Avoid injury

Professional tree contrac-tors recognize and under-stand the hazards associated with tree and limb removal.Many operate in accordance with national or local guide-lines to maintain proper clearance of power lines and structures.

Trimming trees close to electrical lines puts a person at risk of being electrocuted.Professionals know how to protect themselves and pre-vent power outages, which can result when limbs come into contact with power lines.

Professional tree services will use machinery appro-priate for the task. Cher-rypickers and cranes may lift workers to the correct height to work on trees,while do-it-yourselfers who

rely on climbing trees or using ladders are at risk of injury.

Prevent damage to the tree

Many tree services un-derstand the proper way to prune trees to minimize stress and damage to the tree itself. Novice pruners may inadvertently do more harm than good, resulting in proliferation of tree disease or shock. Improper pruning technique also can lead to an unsightly tree.

Liability

A professional tree service will possess the correct lia-bility and worker’s compen-sation insurance.This pro-tects homeowners against litigation should someone be injured while tree work is being done.

Homeowners who damage neighboring properties when cutting down a tree

covered by their homeown-er’s insurance policies.This can be a costly mistake that’s easily avoided by simply hiring a fully insured tree removal service.

The right tools

The right tools can mean the difference between a job done correctly and one that results in disaster. Profession-al arborists and tree services have acquired the training,tools and techniques to perform the job safely.This includes using the right tools to tackle the job. Ropes, pul-leys, cranes, stump grinders,

and other heavy machinery are just a few of the tools tree services have at their disposal that the average homeowner does not.

Trimming or removing trees can be an unpredict-able and potentially danger-ous endeavor. Such work is best left to professionals.�

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Damage to a lawn may be indicative of various prob-lems. Everything from insects to rodents to the family pet may be responsible for causing burnt patches, holes and other eyesores. Get-ting to the bottom of the

remediation.

Burning and discoloration of the lawn is often a result of high concentrations of dog urine pooling in one area. Diluting the urine byhosing down areas of the lawn can clear up many problems. Birds, raccoons,skunks, moles, and other rodents may feed on grubs

that reside just under the thatch of the lawn,and animals may tear up lawns in search of this delicacy.Treating the grub problem usually allevi-ates damage caused byanimals.

Mole crickets are another common lawn destroyer. These insects resemble crickets, but they burrow beneath the turf to feed on plant roots.The mole crickets can push up channels of turf as they burrow,exposing roots to the

elements and causing the grass to die. Getting rid of the insects can revitalize the lawn. �


Maintaining bird feeders and bird baths essential to avian health

Bird watching is a pastime enjoyed by people of all ages.While many people trek into the woods to see their favorite birds, home-owners can take steps to entice these fascinating and feathered friends right to their backyards.

Homeowners who want to attract birds to their proper-ties can do so by providing the birds food, shelter and places to wash up or cool

off. Installing a bird feeder and a bird bath in your yard is one way to attract a bevy of winged creatures that can provide hours of enjoyment.

Establishing a bird-friendly environment may seem as simple as hanging a feeder on a pole or tree and erect-ing a bird bath nearby. But a certain level of maintenance is needed to keep birds healthy and happy.

According to the experts at the Bird Watcher's Digest,recent research indicates feeders can sometimes be a source of disease for the birds visiting them.The Audubon Society echoes that warning, saying that bird feeders and baths can serveas transmission stations for diseases such as aspergillosis,avian pox and salmonellosis.Recently, scientists noted that the spread of tricho-monad protozoan parasites is on the rise, especially among mourning dove and band-tailed pigeon popula-tions.

Such warnings are not meant to deter budding birding hobbyists. Organiza-tions like the Audobon Soci-ety hope that such warnings send the message that disinfection and maintenance is necessary to maintain san-itary environments for birds.Doing so is relatively easy and well worth the time for birding enthusiasts.

· The Humane Society of the United States advises cleaning hanging feeders once every two weeks or more often if they're heavily used. Ground-feeding designs should be cleaned every two days. Feeders can be immersed in a very-di-luted solution of bleach to water (nine parts water to one part bleach). Let soak for a few minutes, and then scrub the feeder with a stiff

brush or scouring pad be-fore rinsing.Allow the feeder to dry completely before

· Bird baths should be emptied of water each day.Brush or wipe the bath

with fresh water. Do not leave standing water over-night; otherwise bird baths can easily become a breed-ing ground for mosquitoes and other parasites.

· Frequently collect dis-carded seed hulls and clean bird droppings from beneath feeders. If the area around the feeder has become especially soiled, relocate the feeder elsewhere and clean its initial location.

· Follow proper instruc-tions with regard to seed and other bird food. For example, reduce the amount of suet offered in hot weather. Heat can cause suet to spoil, and sticky suet can become stuck in birds' feathers and make it hard for them to keep clean.

· Try to provide more than one feeder and bird bath

to prevent overcrowding.Crowding can contribute to the spread of disease.

· Do not situate feeders and bird baths under perch-es where they can be soiled by droppings.

· If you notice birds look sick or are not acting strangely, halt feeding and bathing to prevent healthy birds from becoming ill.Wait a week before resuming feeding and notify wildlife of-

birds around your property.

· Locate feeders and baths at least 30 feet away from windows so birds do not get

collide with the glass.

· Store seed in a dry

lid to prevent mold from forming and moisture from getting in.

Creating a thriving habitat for bird watching is easier than one might think. But once birds begin visiting a yard, homeowners must dili-gently maintain clean feeders and bird baths to ensure the birds stay as healthy as possible.Any questions about wild-bird care can be directed to a local Audubon Society chapter or by visiting a pet store or bird hobbycenter. �

Common lawn critters and pests Critters and pests can make landscaping

their heads. Such unwanted guests can come along just as a lawn or garden is rounding into shape, disrupting plant growth and leaving an unappealing landscape in their wake.The following are some of the more common critters and pests and how to recognize them.

· Chinch bugs: Chinch bugs like to feast on

Though tiny chinch bugs are visible to the

to get especially close to the ground to see them. Chinch bugs may be living in thatch,so dethatching your lawn with a rake can make it easier to detect their presence.As chinch bugs rob grass of its moisture, they also inject toxins into the grass that loosens it from the soil.

· Grubs: Grubs are the larvae of beetles and are the nemesis of many a landscaping enthusiast because they typically produce patches of unsightly brown grass in their wake.The grass is discolored because grubs

eat its roots, and the resulting damage may be mistaken for sun damage when tem-peratures are especially high.Worm-like in appearance, grubs also are a nuisance because they serve as a food source for wildlife, including raccoons and skunks. Such animals may cause further damage to a lawn in search of grubs to eat.

· Mole crickets: Mole crickets are a formi-dable foe to homeowners.As mole crickets tunnel through the soil beneath a lawn looking for insects to eat, they leave brown patches behind and affect the feel of the grass, which may feel as though it's squish-ing and squashing beneath your feet. Mole crickets may eat grass roots, so the presence of dying grass may be indicative of a mole cricket infestation.

so before addressing a pest issue in your lawn, speak with a local lawn and garden

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Taking A Closer Look When Selecting Granite VS Quartz Kitchen Countertops For anyone getting ready

to remodel their homes,they might not fully under-stand the difference when trying to select a granite counter top, or use the quartz kitchen ones instead.In addition, taking the time to hire a professional stone fabricating shop could proveto be essential when getting

being said, for those visitors who are uncertain on both

aspects, we encourage you to read on as we explore the differences, and guide

-ished product, you have long been envisioning for your own kitchen project.

The person has decided to remodel their home, and might have heard the term,do you prefer quartz, or granite for your countertop selection? Often times, a

person will think there is not much of a difference between the two, when they

-ucts in question.That said,there are some differences in each of these types of materials, that while the per-son can't immediately notice them, they should still be aware of them all the same.

Keeping that thought in mind, both materials are

made of natural products.Conversely, the granite kitch-en counter tops, are 100% naturally made. However,the Quartz is merely at a 97% rate level. Moreover,that is only because the manufacturer has to allow the additional 3% for the color pigments, and the extra resins that help to bind the particles for these

Another factor to consider when trying to decide to go with Granite,VS Quartz countertops, will be the overall maintenance factor between the two of them.

weighing these two products out, many will say that while both will require mainte-nance in order to ensure that their beauty continues to last, the Quartz is going to be the best option out of the two.The reason being, is that quartz will not need to be sealed when placed into the location. However, the granite kitchen countertops will require this upon not only installing them, but pe-riodically too, to ensure they maintain their long term appearance.

Now, while we havementioned a few differenc-es when trying to decide

between selecting granite VS Quartz kitchen coun-tertops, we do want to let our readers know that it is just as equally important to have them properly installed as well. In addition, we fully understand that the person took extra care in selecting their kitchen decor, and the last thing they want is to have to deal with the constant nuisance of their selected product becoming

of the material when putting it into position.That said, our highly skilled, and profession-al team of experts can easily cut your granite, or quartz in our family-owned stone fabricating shop with ease.

Furthermore, we don't just

of products for our customers,but we can also assist in helping them with so much more,for example,helping them to get their custom stone sinks properly

same time if

you're dealing with one of our skilled crafts-men, they will take their time

to lay out the entire design for you, prior to making any cuts on the granite, or quartz slab. In addition, weensure that our customers

way their kitchen counter-top will look within their own location, and we don't stop until they are.

Keeping that thought in mind, we easily provide all our customers with a free estimate, without any obligation to commit to using our services. Nonethe-less, we strongly always will advise our customers that they take the utmost care to be certain at least to hire a professional stone fabricat-ing shop, like ours to ensure;the kitchen countertops are cut to perfection for them.Oftentimes, if a person eliminates this crucial step within the process of getting their kitchen countertops

up to be costly long term.

-ing to select going with Granite VS Quartz kitchen countertops, both these materials are ideal for their uses, with only a few slight differences between them.However, the person should take their time to examine both closely, to ensure they

remodeling requirements.Finally, if you're facing this situation, we encourage you to visit our family-owned stone fabricating shop, and we can effortlessly guide you on the right custom choice ideal for your particular needs. For more information please contact: IVO Granite LLC,1300 Broad St. Utica.Call 315-272-4499 or email:[email protected] �



How to spot an unhealthy tree Perhaps because they can live for

so many years, trees have a way of falling down homeowners' landscaping priority lists.Trees also tend to be big and strong, so it's no surprise that they often are overlooked in favor or other areas of a lawn and garden that don't seem so strong in the face of Mother Nature.

But trees are susceptible to dam-age and disease, and homeowners who learn to recognize symptoms of such problems can prevent them from escalating and reduce the risk that the trees will cause damage to their properties.The following are just some of the ways homeowners can determine if their trees are unhealthy.Homeowners who suspect they havea tree that poses a safety risk should contact a professional tree service for an immediate inspection and steer clear of the tree until an inspection has been performed.

· Check around the base of the tree.The base of a tree may offer some telltale signs that the tree is unhealthy.Soil that is cracked or raised at the base of the tree may be indicative of a tree that has started to uproot. If you recognize any cracking or if the soil is raised, look at the tree to see if it is leaning. If the soil is cracked or raised because it is uprooting, then the tree might have already started to lean in the opposite direction of the cracking or raised soil.

· Examine for fungus.The growth of fungus on the tree trunk or close to it may be a sign that the tree is rotting or decaying. Fungal growth, such as

a sudden population of mushrooms,around the base of the tree is another sign of decay. If the wood behind fungal growth crumbles easily, then home-owners should call a professional tree service, as the fungal problem on the tree has likely already been festering for quite some time.

· Look for cavities on the trunk.Cracks and cavities on a tree may not be an emergency, but especially deep cracks and cavities may be indicative of a structural problem. Multiple cracks

· Look for dead wood. It may sound simple, but dead wood poses a threat to the tree and anyone who happens

to spend time in its vicinity. Dead wood snaps easily, and falling dead wood can harm anyone unlucky enough to be beneath the tree when the dead wood snaps. Dead wood branches won't bend in the wind, and such branch-es frequently fall off of trees when strong gusts of wind come along. Dead branches either won't have leaves or the leaves will be brown (dead pine branches will have brown needles).

· Weak connections. Unhealthy trees often have weak connections between their branches and their trunks. If branches don't appear to be strongly connected to the tree bark, call a tree service to determine a solution.The tree might not be on its way out, but

you may haveto take steps to strengthen the connections so branches are not at risk of falling.

Unhealthy trees can pose a

hazard on a property. Home-owners who learn to recog-nize the signs of unhealthy trees can do some-thing to prevent dying trees from damaging their homes. �

Unhealthy trees can cause a lot of property damage to your home and your vehicles. Homeowners who learn to spot signs of problems can prevent expensive damage due to falling trees.

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Cats are widely considered low maintenance pets, but even the most independent feline can use a helping hand from his owner every now and again.That helping hand is perhaps most necessary

facing a health issue they can't overcome.The follow-ing are a handful of common cat ailments and what cat owners can do to help their furry friends go back to living life to the fullest.

Feline lower urinary tract diseases

Many things can cause a cat to get a feline lower urinary tract disease, or FLUTD.A

collection of clinical symp-toms that can be caused bya host of factors, FLUTD can prevent a cat from fully emptying its bladder and may even lead to a fatal block of the urethra, which is the tube connecting the bladder to the outside of the body. Cats that are overweight or obese might be susceptible to urinary tract problems, and those suffering from FLUTD may experience frequent or painful urination, bloody urine and frequent licking of the urinary opening. Other indicators of urinary tract problems in cats include a hard, distended abdomen,prolonged squatting in the litter box and possibly fear or avoidance of the litter box that leads to soiling in inappropriate places.

Cat owners who suspect their cats are suffering from FLUTD should bring their cats to the veterinarian immediately. The veterinarian will conduct a complete physical examine and order a urinalysis, and the results of these tests will determine

treatment, which varies de-pending on the cause of the problem and the doctor's prognosis.

Fleas

Fleas may be most asso-ciated with dogs, but cats

constantly scratching at their skin, which be covered with tiny black dots. Such dots

loss and their skin may be noticeably red or irritated.

Fleas pose a serious threat to cats, as they can live on felines for more than a year and increase cats' risk of anemia, a condition in which cats have less of the red blood cells they need to carry oxygen to the tissues in their bodies.A veterinarian can design a course of treatment for cats

treatment plan may include medication (oral or topical),powders and foams.

Tapeworms

The most common internal parasite found in cats,tapeworms can live inside a cat's small intestine, and cat owners may be shocked to learn that these parasites can grow as long as two feet.

-fection may vomit or lose a noticeable amount of weight.But it's important that cat owners recognize vomiting is very common in cats, and not necessarily indicative of tapeworms.The best way for cat owners to determine if their cat's vomiting and/or weight loss is the result of a tapeworm is to examine the

feline's feces and the areas around its anus. Small white worms that may look like grains of rice may appear in the feces or around the anus of a cat with tapeworms.

Cats often get tapeworms

harbor immature tape-worms in their intestines, so it's important that owners

addressing the tapeworms.

continue without treatment while a tapeworm issue is addressed, the tapeworms are likely to return when the cat eats or bites another

prescribe medication to treat tapeworm infections.

Diarrhea

Diarrhea is another com-mon ailment in cats and can be the result of an allergy,spoiled food or infection.Some cases of diarrhea are indicative of a more serious problem, such as cancer or liver disease. Diarrhea that lasts longer than 24 hours should be brought to the attention of a veterinarian.Cats whose stools appear dark or bloody also should be brought to the veterinari-an immediately.

Cats have independent streaks that may result in cat owners missing certain signs that their cats are having health problems. Cat owners should always be on the lookout for signs that their cats are unhealthy and take immediate action if any such signs appear. �

Meouch: Common cat ailments

Though it may seem like interior decorators are a luxury reserved exclusively for the rich and famous,interior decorators workwith people of all budgets.Homeowners sometimes wrestle with the practical-ity of hiring a decorator,wondering why they should spend the money when they can do the work themselves.But just like homeowners may hire professional elec-tricians or landscapers, hiring a professional interior dec-orator can ensure the job is done right, within budget and completed within a reasonable amount of time.

Those who havealready invested quite a bit of money into their homes but want

touches would be wise to hire interior dec-orators or designers.Homeowners often have no idea where to begin when attempting

room to room in their homes. Decorators can help homeowners tailor the interiors of their homes to the homes produce the desired vibe.

Hiring a designer can help a person avoid making po-tentially costly design errors.An aesthetically appealing house also can increase the home's value, setting a prop-erty above others in terms of appeal. Even though the designer will charge a fee,the investment may be well worth the expense when the room is done right the

numerous resources at their disposal. Fine tuned to the world of design, they understand which trends will come and go and also which design ideas have

decorators will be in touch with vendors in the industry,connecting homeowners with the best of the best in terms of providing furniture,housewares, photography,and additional special touch-es that help make a house a home.

and resources, interior deco-rators have eyes that will be trained on things homeown-ers may not have noticed or even realized can be done.A designer may envision removing a room to create more space or knocking a wall down to let more natu-ral light into a room.

Designers and decorators are trained to think differ-ently and spatially to achieve concepts homeowners may never have envisioned for themselves.They can help tell stories through design and improve spaces immea-surably. �

Interior decorators have the expertise and connections to help homeowners realize any project.


“Bringing the Outside IndoorsMaking Patio Space an Extension of the Home(Family Features) When

the weather conditions are just right, a relaxing evening spent on the porch or patio is perfect for enjoying good company and the beauty of the outside world.Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy these comforts regardless of the season?Bring the rejuvenating, re-

freshing and calming effects of nature into your personal space with a few simple touches.The best place for incorporating these organic elements is the space closest to your patio or outdoor space. Let this area serve as a transitional space where the outside world connects with the comforts of your interior.Here are a few tips to

make your outside world an

extension of your home:Choose Natural

MaterialsFor chairs, sofas, rugs,

pillows and other dÈcor,choose natural patterns,

materials like hemp, rattan,bamboo, wicker and jute,with softer textures, such as cottons, velvet and velour for added dimension.

Light Up the RoomNothing pleases the senses

like natural light, so be sure to rid windows and door-ways of heavy drapery and other barriers. Bring this beautiful resource inside

patio door, such as the JELD-WEN(r) W-4500, which

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an existing door opening.Choose Natural

Colors

tables and buffet pieces that are white or ivory.These light colors will make the outdoor tints of greens,blues and browns pop. For the woodsy look, choose faux bois upholstery, a tex-tile pattern that mimics the grain of wood.

Spruce Up the ViewAdd trees or other lush

landscapes to serve as your focal point when you look outside. Attach window

shrubbery in colors that complement your dÈcor.Add trees or other lush

landscapes to serveas your focal point when you look outside. Truly access your serene views with a wider ex-panse and with ease by adding a folding patio door, such as the JELD-WEN W-4500, which comes in a variety of

-ishes and is available in 2-, 3- or 4-panel

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Add Natural Elements to Decor

The right decorative tchotchkes can evoke the serenity of nature within your space. For a rustic

pinecones, rocks, wood and straw. For a seaside touch,

jars of sand for a coastal inspiration. If you lack space to scatter throughout the room, place these items in a large decorative bowl and use as a centerpiece.

Frame ItThe best way to incorpo-

rate your favorite natural nuances is to photograph it.Do you have photographs from that trip to the Grand Canyon or Glacier National

-ful memories and scenery.Dust off your favorite old photos and place them in neutral-toned frames to set throughout the space. �

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(Family Features) For many homeowners, the weekend is their chance to get their house in order, tackling that seemingly endless list of projects that take a little more time.After all, the key to improved function,value and comfort at home requires a plan, some elbow grease and a few simple tips to help you do it your-self. Use these projects as inspiration and make your favorite dwelling spaces shine from the inside out.

Indoor appeal

Enjoying the charm and style of your home should be easy, but everyday life has its way of bringing clutter to every nook and cranny.From the room where you dress and sleep to the special areas where guests stay, here are some ideas for keeping your dwelling spaces organized and tidy.

Master bedroom

Your master bedroom,where you start and end each day, is an extension of you and your lifestyle.Make sure your master

Beauty meets function with ClosetMaid's SuiteSympony line, a DIY laminate product,now available in a contem-

This product is an ideal upgrade for your closet, and can typically be completed in one weekend. Optional accessories include drawers,door fronts, shoe shelves and expandable hang rods.You spent time giving the room character and style - boost the functionality of your closet and free yourself from the mess.

Guest rooms

Especially in a smaller guest space, room to store extra

belongings may be at a pre-mium.Whether your goal is to make guests feel more at

storage for your own items,make the most of your closet space. ClosetMaid's ShelfTrack organizer kit comes with everything you need - wire shelves, hang track, brackets, hardware and hang rods - all in one box.This affordable stor-age solution works on an adjustable mounting system,which makes it easy to re-

entire closet design as your needs change.With the right organizer in place, you and guests will have ample room to stow clothing, suitcases and more.

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Tools for a tidy lawn

Make your yard the envy of your neighbors.The Lawn-Master 40V Max Lithium-Ion Starter Kit offers everything you need, including a 12-inch Cordless Grass Trimmer and a 22-inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer.To complete the set with incredible power, a 40V Max Lithium-Ion 2.0 Ah Battery and Quick Charger are included, so you can get the job done quickly.Afford-ably priced at $235.97, visit

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Simple Space Making Tips

From the garage to the living room, every area of the home is susceptible to clutter. Use your weekend,along with some of these clutter-free solutions, and breathe new life into your spaces.* Be a successful sorter.

Since tidying up a space requires time and patience,sorting your items can make the task at hand a bit easier.Use large laundry hampers or storage bins and label them as "keep," "trash," or "donate/sell.* Start small.The task of

organizing an entire room can be daunting, so take baby steps. Direct your at-tention to sorting one shelf,cabinet or wall at a time,being careful not to move to

section is complete.When you feel like giving up, look at the space you've spruced up to reenergize and refocus on your next tidying task.* Keep it up.After you've

tackled a weekend clean-ing session, revisit these once-cluttered areas at least once a month. Spending just 15 minutes to keep areas neat and orderly can saveyou big time later on. �

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we hug and kiss Ms. Mathilda,right after she yells,“Hurryup and get the hell inside.”We bee line it to the centerof the kitchen with its burntorange paint job where weall partake in our very lastItalian feast around Tillie’svinyl covered table. I slice thebread and pour the wine,while my mom slices thetomato and the mozzarella.My grandma sets up the oliveoil for dunking, and it’s timeto mangia! There is a mile perminute gab and gossip beforewe remember to toast ourglasses to our favorite aunt,and laughter near reverber-ates the paints off the walls.I look at the smile on mymother’s face when she’saround this woman, and I cansee the little girl come outin her. It’s a smile in her eyesthat twinkles with content-ment followed up by girlishgiggles. My grandmother isalso soaking it in with smiles,as her and Tillie reminisce of

shared together, and all thosetimes they played racquet-ball at the Katonah countryclub, but really couldn’t waitfor the game to be over sothat they could wolf downthe spinach salads, and slurpdown the gin martini’s they’dorder from the restaurant.Full bellies and a bottle and ahalf later the four of us moveinto the dining room where

Tillie instructs us to lookaround for anything fromglassware to umbrella’s thatwe’d want to salvage. Noneof us wanted or neededanything we decided to take,but to us they were souve-nirs, reminders of Tillie, andall the times we shared withher in the house on Park Ave.Next we scrounged throughjewelry atop her dresserlike the Goonie’s on OneEyed Willie’s pirate ship. My

pin given to Tillie’s motherby their milk man when he’dreturned from the war.Everything else in the house

had a place and a price tag,and soon was to belongto strangers or passed onto other friends and family.Some of it would just begone for good.Tillie broughtout the old photographsdating back to 1939, the yearshe graduated high school,and looked upon each withpride and joy. I don’t knowif I expected tears from heror not, but I was amazed atthis woman’s ability to giveaway 66 years of her life witheyes shining bright.All fourof Tillie’s sisters took up thetraditional old school Italianroles.They stayed home, hungtheir wash on the line out todry, made big pots of saucewith the tomatoes and herbsthey grew in their garden, andhad dinner hot and ready fortheir husbands after handsand knees scrubbing up thelinoleum on the bathroom

Though Tillie raised fourchildren, she worked as adoctor’s assistant for years,and learned everything therewas to know about allergenicconditions and its clinicalpractices. She traveled theworld, and has friends fromJapan to Cambodia.There’s

few places she hasn’t been. Ihad an amazing opportunityto travel to the birthplace ofher father, the Isle of Capriin Italy with her a few yearsago, and wherever we went

the locals.An avid Yankees fanshe’s been to more gamesthan Jeter himself, and alwaysgets the good seats. She wasa babysitter to many a family,and as a result over the yearshas gained just as many familymembers as she’s lost.Yearsback she landed herself in Lifemagazine after having raised$40,000 for the families offour women who were killedin a car accident near herhome on Park Ave. In theshort time she’s been at theRegency she’s welcomed ahandful of new friends and nodoubt a fan club. Did I men-tion she’s an all-time unde-feated Scrabble champion?At 95 her eyes still shine

as bright as they did back in1939, having never lost theirlust for life. Consequentlymore complexity now lurks

wine. She’s had some hardknocks, as anyone whosemanaged to live this manyyears and still keep their mar-bles could expect to, yet shegoes on living day to day withmore vigor and tenacity thanmost my age.And so this ismy tribute to a woman wholives life to the fullest, wentagainst the grain of her gen-eration, and isn’t afraid to tellyou where to stick it. I didn’tsuspect this was the last timeI’d get to hug her, smell hersmell, kiss her cheek, and tellher I love her. But you neverknow if there will be a nexttime. Despite having met mycousin Julie only once beforeshe passed, I’ve heard enoughto know what she’d have tosay to her grandmother. She’dsay,“Nana I love your guts!”Throw any curve ball at thiswoman, and she’ll knock itout of the park. She is livingproof of what amazing thingscan stem from courage, whenyou choose to keep yourhead up, and your eyes wide.When you make the decisionto not let the fear, and allthose “what if ’s” win.With theright outlook and attitude let-ting go of the past can opendoors to new beginnings, andallow one to make the mostof the present.And ultimately,isn’t that all we have? Youcan’t make new memories ifyou’re too busy looking back,not to mention all the neckcramps you’re sure to endure.So look out WA, here comesTillie.We love her guts! �

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“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt

ANSWERS

THE CALLING from pg 10

As we walked through the streets I learned that Thomaso had recently left the seminary where he had been preparing to become a priest. Now, he was applying to an art school in Vienna.“What’ll you do when

army?” Mickey asked.“I’ll go back to school.”“For what?”“I’d rather not talk about

it.”“Thomaso talks about

painting and he paints.”“That’s Thomaso,” I re-

turned.“It was a battle for him to

leave the seminary for his art.”“I wouldn’t mind leaving

the army.”“You can’t do that.”“I know.”

place,” Mickey said looking down into the arena.“To stage mock sea battles.”

“Is that right?”“I like to learn something

new every day,” she said.“I’m trying.”“Not like those airheads in

your room.”“They like to party,” I said

wondering if Mickey was out to rescue me.Was that why she had knocked on mydoor? Did Thomaso send her? Later she took me to a stu-

dent cafeteria where we had a pasta lunch with wine for only 200 lire. I was tempted to ask her if she was just killing time with me because Thomaso wasn’t available.

making any future plans.The next morning I was

knocking on the door and asking if I would like to visit the Sistine Chapel.As wespent the day together I learned that we were kin-

with an organization we had to answer to.Thomaso had left the seminary but now the military had come into view. He wanted to know what it was like. I didn’t paint a pretty picture. Mickey’s “interview” the day before must have determined that I was serious and would be a reliable source of infor-mation. I guess I had passed some kind of test because from then on they gener-ously shared their friends and knowledge of Rome with me.Now, years later, if I heard

Mickey’s question,“What are you going to do?”I’d offer this story as my

answer.” �

A Book Hoarder’s Makeover

By: Carly Proulx

I’m staring at the wall of books in my room. It’s quite literally a book wall, as there is no case or shelving.

against this wall are only the

guessed it, are topped off with two foot stacks of more books.They loom roughly over 500, though

I’ve never bothered to count them.This does not include the array of disarray under my bed, or the ones I keep picking up to read that are strewn about the various surface areas in my cozy

fact I can see the two reads on my night stand that I’ve

and forth between over the past few months. It’s a disorder I seem to havedeveloped over the win-

ter, something I refer to as SBR(Scatterbrained-Read-ing). Surely “Let the Great World Spin,” by Colum McCann, as well as Erica Jong’s “Fear of Flying” both deserve my individual, undi-vided attention.At the very

of the two before my 30th birthday.The clock refuses to stop ticking, therefore what normally happens when I’m

happened; an epiphany was had!There’s this recurring

theme in my life. Occasion-ally I curse this generation’s virtual world of kindles,nooks, and ipads. Iphones have less so been subject-ed to my mental lashings,reason being my ex cajoled me into accepting one as a christmas gift the year before last, and I’ve been using the internet on myphone ever since.The tran-sition wasn’t easy. I started out using it once every two weeks, but before long it was twice a day. I like to remember what it was like before the internet. Before I had to carry around this drawstring to the outside world. It’s no longer enough to just walk down the street,just you and the trees, the birds and the bees.That being said I’m well aware,and thankful to be living in the here and now.A future

where we have everything across the globe at our

same future that will haveforgotten about paperbacks,hardcovers, and library cards.I don’t know about you, but I’d always rather read some-thing that doesn’t come from the same device that increases my risks of devel-oping cancer if I sleep near it. Although anything from cheap wine to processed meat can cause cancer these days, and so its more about the motion of a book, the familiarirty and the senti-ment this motion breeds that keeps me from reading on tiny screens and coming back for more book.Ever since I could read I’ve

wanted a library of my own,

spending the past year and a half working at one. One of

to sort through the back room.This was the room where all the donations for the library book sale would go, ergo where dust hogged just as much space as the books.You’d be surprised all there is to do at a library,and with a small staff there was anything but a suitable amount of borrowed time for burying ones nose in the fragrance of used books. I was the extra hand needed to weed out the donations

by separating them into the selected piles of trash, Cath-olic charity, book sale, and if they were newly unscathed I’d set them aside in the pro-cess for shelving pile. I was

when I decided there need-ed to be a 5th pile. I called this the Carly pile, as I was convinced I needed books like I needed to breath air.Ever hear the expression

too many cooks ruin the soup? Well it turns out too many books can ruin this reader. I ended up driving home with trunk fulls on a bi-weekly basis. Routinely I’d throw $5 in the book sale envelope, as we charged $0.50 per hardcover, and 0.25 per paperback. I’d haul them out to my car by the boxful at the end of my shift,sometimes having to make more than one trip. If I had to work my other job at the

restaurant that night I was left little time in between for my Clark Kent to Superman transformation, and had no choice but to leave the books in my car. Now on the grounds that I worked at the restaurant almost every night of the week, after my

library my car had neither trunk room or a visible back seat. I’d become the biggest book hoarder I knew. Now I don’t know very many people, but I knew what that donation room looked like before I cleaned house,as it just so happens I’ve built an exact replica of its chaos in the comfort of my own bedroom. Before you consider me greedy,you must know by now I’ve given multiple boxes of mycollection away.continued on page 28


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I have a few friends who were serial readers/col-

Somethings I gave away I

in these moments of ex-

things had gotten out of

be enough books to satisfy my hoarding hunger! But enough is enough, and

I’m ready to surrender this

Old and new, only I’m a sucker for anything that

to or been written byanyone whose been dead

the smells, the feel of the

next, the intimate moments shared without a single living soul in the room save the characters I’m getting to

recluse, there are days

longing for their touch,their rhythm, their tone,and their total engrossing

idealistic irrationalism living alone then they become a

today’s shrouded streets of screens and sound effects,demanding heads down to

some magical wizard named Google does all of our

at this generation’s techno-

or a newsfeed tweet I’d let it

away from my books, and -

ing and unloading to get my

-

-ciate the ten books I have,

have anything more reward-

a hard earned collection of books on a Saturday morn-

yard full of Classic’s, Horror,Science Fiction, short stories,

Romance, Mystery, Fairy tale, Fantasy, Folk lore, and

hoarder by buying some old school summer reading this

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buildings, and senior living facilities across Oneida

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of older adults in Oneida

easier access to services and, when needed, mental health assessments and

encourage sedentary or in-

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to exercise as well as devel-

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