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LFPD, Herkimer BOCES host national training coursefor school resource officers
Fifteen school resource officers – including 11 workingin Herkimer County – underwent training the last week
of August at Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES.The SROs are learning what they need to know to be
prepared for their jobs, said James Garcia, schoolsafety advisor of the Herkimer BOCES Health andSafety Service.
“Working for a school comes with its own specificchallenges – different from a cop on the street,” Garciasaid. “It’s a specific assignment with specific goals andspecific challenges.”
National Association of School Resource Officers in-structor Ernie Whiteman conducted the 40-hour NAS-RO training program, which was requested by the Lit-tle Falls Police Department in coordination with theHerkimer BOCES Health and Safety Service.
Of the 15 participants, there were three from LittleFalls, three from Frankfort, two from Dolgeville, threefrom the Herkimer County Sheriff’s Office, two fromelsewhere in the state, one from Rhode Island and onefrom Connecticut.
It’s beneficial to host training locally because other-wise the cost of travel and hotels becomes more ex-pensive than the training itself, LFPD Chief RonaldPetrie said. “There’s been a need for SRO training inthe area,” he added.
Participants had a variety of experience, but many ofthem are new to their SRO jobs. They’re learning “ex-actly how they’re going to do the job in the schools” –such as understanding how to work with schools andstudents, respond to school incidents and becomeknowledgeable about emergency response planning,Petrie said, “so they can be prepared – more proactive
NASRO instructor Ernie Whiteman talks to a group of school resource officers – mostly from Herkimer County – on the firstday of a week-long training. The training was organized by the LFPD and Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Healthand Safety Service.
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than reactive.”Whiteman, who traveled from Oregon to conduct the
week-long training, said SROs take different thingsaway from the training depending on their level of ex-perience. With many of the SROs in this training be-ing newcomers to their positions, it was especiallyvaluable to them, he said.
“I’m helping prepare them for their new jobs,” he said.“I’m giving them an idea of some of the things they’re go-ing to have to try and deal with and some of the big is-sues going on now around the country.”
Experienced SROs often pick up additional tipsabout the job through the training, Whiteman said,adding that he learns from each training as well –
such as by seeing how different areas handle thingsdifferently. Whiteman said he takes what he learns ineach class and updates his training for the nextgroup.
Whenever any problems around the country arise withan SRO, it’s usually from overstepping or using forcewhen it isn’t warranted, so that’s part of the training,Whiteman said. NASRO has found that the SROs inthose incidents haven’t gone through the course, hesaid.
“The benefits are training how to react and respondto issues you’re going to face,” he said.
Following this basic course, Petrie would like to offerthe NASRO advanced course later this school year
during a school break, he said.“To me, having an SRO in the school is invaluable –
building relationships between the students and thepolice department and between staff and the police de-partment,” Petrie said. “It just creates that communi-cation that is so important. If something happens,we’re right there to stop it.”
Garcia also talked about the value of having atrained police officer in school if anything happensand how the importance of an SRO goes beyond that.
“They’re going to build relationships with the stu-dents,” Garcia said. “They’re going to see them everyday. The relationship building is going to benefit thestudents, staff and districts overall.”
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Moments in TimeThe History Channel
• On Sept. 10, 1608, Englishadventurer John Smith is elect-ed council president ofJamestown, VA, the first per-manent English settlement inNorth America. Smith was pop-ular because of his organiza-tional skills and effectivenessin dealing with local NativeAmericans.
• On Sept. 11, 1814, duringthe Battle of Plattsburg on LakeChamplain, a newly built U.S.fleet under Master Comman-
dant Thomas Macdonough de-stroys a besieging Britishsquadron, forcing the Britishretreat to Canada on foot. TheAmerican victory saved NewYork from possible invasion.
• On Sept. 15, 1916, duringthe Battle of the Somme, theBritish launch a major offensiveagainst the Germans, employingtanks for the first time. Some ofthe 40 or so primitive tanks ad-vanced over a mile into enemylines, but were too slow to hold
their positions and prone to me-chanical breakdown.
• On Sept. 12, 1940, a collec-tion of prehistoric cave paint-ings is discovered near Monti-gnac, France. They depict 600painted and drawn animalsand symbols and nearly 1,500engravings from the Upper Pa-leolithic period some 16,000years ago.
• On Sept. 9, 1956, ElvisPresley makes his first appear-ance on “The Ed Sullivan
Show.” Sullivan had originallybanned Presley but finallysigned him to an unprecedent-ed $50,000 deal for three ap-pearances.
• On Sept. 13, 1971, the four-day revolt ends at the maxi-mum-security Attica Correc-tional Facility in New Yorkwhen hundreds of state policestorm the complex in a hail ofgunfire. Thirty-nine peoplewere killed in the disastrousassault.
• On Sept. 14, 1982, PrincessGrace of Monaco (the formerAmerican movie star Grace Kel-ly) dies at age 52 after her carplunged off a mountain roadnear Monte Carlo. An Oscarwinner and star of three AlfredHitchcock films, Kelly gave upher acting career after marry-ing Prince Rainier III of Monacoin 1956.
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To Your Good Healthby Keith Roach, M.D.
Does high potassium mean no bananas?Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 75-year-old man in excel-
lent overall health. Routine bloodwork recentlyshowed an elevated potassium level of 5.6. For themost part, I follow a vegetarian diet, which includes anumber of very healthy foods that also happen to behigh in potassium. I exercise regularly. Two years ago,my level was 4.9. My cardiologist stopped my metopro-lol, as he said that could have pushed up the potassi-um, and he felt that based on my routine tests it wassafe to stop it. I also stopped the 500-mg turmericsupplement I was taking, as a precaution. I take noother drugs.
I’d hate to have to give up bananas and the otherfruits that contain potassium, which I eat in modera-tion as part of my regular diet. Do you think the 5.6level is cause for concern, and could you make a rec-ommendation? – V.D.
Answer: A potassium level of 5.6 is still in the nor-mal range in my hospital’s laboratory. Although meto-prolol can raise potassium, it’s not one of the medi-cines that is very likely to do so, such as an ACE in-hibitor or spironolactone. Some people just have ahigh normal potassium. Turmeric, on the other hand,has lots of potassium, so stopping that was reason-able.
I would recommend that you not worry too muchabout the potassium and keep up your diet, includingfruits in moderation. In addition to avoiding turmeric,I would recommend that you avoid salt substitutes,since they have very high amounts of potassium.
Dear Dr. Roach: I am fortunate enough to be ahealthy and well 81-year-old woman. I take vitamin D,and exercise daily with walking and yoga. My recentbone density test showed my T-score for the hip at -2.2 and spine at -3.2. My primary doctor insists that Itake Prolia or Boniva. I am reluctant to do this, as I amaware of the side effects and don’t trust the ultimateresults of the medication. Nutrition centers have rec-ommended calcium supplements. Your help would begreatly appreciated. – L.B.
Answer: Anyone can get an estimate of his or herrisk for fracture using the FRAX calculation tool atwww.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX . I made a few assump-tions with the information you gave me and estimatedyour risk of a hip fracture in the next 10 years as 6%,and any major osteoporotic fracture as 17%.
A medication like Boniva would be expected to re-duce your risk to something like 4% and 14%. Proliahas been shown to reduce risk of vertebral and hipfractures, and the decreased risk of vertebral fracturemight be even greater with this drug (perhaps 4% hipand 8% total), although Prolia and Boniva have not
been directly compared. Guidelines would clearly rec-ommend medication for you. Calcium alone is unlike-ly to significantly reduce your risk of fracture.
“Insist” is a strong word, but given the reduction inyour relatively high fracture risk, I would suggest thatyou reconsider. Boniva is given once monthly and Pro-lia twice yearly. The side effects are mild for most peo-ple. Taking the medication for three to five years isvery reasonable, after which you’d re-evaluate. I hopethis information makes it easier for you to make theright decision for yourself.
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Herkimer County HealthNet offersfree 3-week tobacco cessation program
HERKIMER – Herkimer County HealthNet will offer afree three-week tobacco cessation program calledFreshstart beginning Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 5 - 6:30p.m. at Little Falls Hospital, fourth floor, 140 BurwellSt., Little Falls. This program will meet every Wednes-day for three consecutive weeks from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Freshstart is designed to help smokers plan a suc-cessful quit attempt by providing essential informa-tion, skills for coping with cravings and group support.
Freshstart incorporates the most current guidelinesfor tobacco cessation support into face-to-face groupsupport sessions. Program participants choose a com-bination of techniques and cessation treatments theywill use in their quit attempt.
The Freshstart evidence-based approach helps par-ticipants increase their motivation to quit, learn effec-tive approaches for quitting and guide them in makinga successful quit attempt through information, activi-ties and discussion. The evidence-based componentsof Freshstart include motivational intervention activi-
ties, practical counseling, social support and educationabout medication and different approaches to quitting.
Freshstart program participants can expect a partic-ipant guide handed out at the beginning of the firstsession to use in the program sessions and for person-al review outside of class. They can also expect groupsupport from other program participants, the opportu-nity to learn from past quit attempts and new tech-niques to incorporate into their future quit attempt.
For more information or to register for this programcontact Herkimer County HealthNet Executive Direc-tor Elyse Enea at 315.867.1552 or [email protected] .
Herkimer County HealthNet is a 501(c)3 non-profitcorporation, and its mission is to improve the healthand well-being of individuals who live, work, play andlearn in Herkimer County and the Mohawk Valley.
That little engine part called the sparkplug performs a huge job in delivering avehicle’s power, performance, depend-ability and fuel efficiency and, accord-ing to the non-profit Car Care Council,should be replaced periodically.
“Spark plugs are one of the hardestworking parts of a vehicle. A spark plugcan fire 400 times per minute per cylin-der, or 1,600 times a minute on a four-cylinder engine,” said Rich White, execu-
tive director, Car Care Council. “Manycar owners delay spark plug repair ontheir vehicles, even after they have failed.This is a mistake since fouled, damagedor worn out spark plugs can lead to en-gine damage, reduced fuel efficiency andpoor performance like misfiring, hardstarting and sluggish acceleration.”
If you spot any of the following symp-toms, the Car Care Council recom-mends having your vehicle checked to
prevent more costly problems from de-veloping.
• Rattling, pinging or knocking noises.When spark plugs begin to misfire, youmay notice unusual noises from theforce of the pistons and combustion notworking properly. Pistons travel at highvelocities; if the spark plug fires at thewrong time, this could lead to constantrattling, pinging or knocking sounds.
• Hard vehicle start. If your car is hav-ing trouble starting or just feels dis-jointed and jerky, your spark plugs maynot be working right. This can lead tomisfires and erratic performance.
• Reduced performance. Spark plugsfire when you accelerate and changegears. If the spark that the plug gener-ates isn’t functioning at 100%, your ve-hicle performance will be poor andyou’ll experience a sluggish and fuel-wasting drive.
• Poor fuel economy. Lots of thingscan lead to poor fuel economy. In thecase of old spark plugs, fuel is wastedbecause your vehicle fails to receive theproper, heat-generating spark at the
right time.The Car Care Council recommends
that consumers consult their owner’smanual for the vehicle manufacturer’srecommended spark plug replacementintervals. The council also recommendsreplacing all of the plugs at the sametime and with the same type of sparkplug that the vehicle was originallyequipped.
“Replacing spark plugs is a relativelyinexpensive maintenance task and canbe performed by a do-it-yourselfer or bya professional technician at any autorepair shop,” said White.
The Car Care Council is the source ofinformation for the “Be Car Care Aware”consumer education campaign promot-ing the benefits of regular vehicle care,maintenance and repair to consumers.For the latest car care news, visit thecouncil’s online media room atmedia.carcare.org . To order a free copyof the popular Car Care Guide, visit thecouncil’s consumer education websiteat www.carcare.org .
Source: Car Care Council
HERKIMER COUNTRY EDITOR September 6, 2019 • 5
Family Day at the Farm
Herkimer County
Thanks!Raycliff Farm, the Town of Manheim, Herkimer Co. Dairy Promotion, Herkimer Co. Farm Bureau, Herkimer Co. Soil & Water, and Cornell Coop-erative Extension of Herkimer Co. would like to express our gratitude to our committee, volunteers, participants, attendees and our sponsors listed below for their support of Family Day at the Farm (Aug 24, 2019)
Little Falls HardwareBurrows FoundationAdirondack Bank, Little FallsVan Meter & Van MeterSue & Chris MillerSpohnsStewarts, Little FallsFisher Auto Parts, Little FallsElaine Sperbeck
Deb NavaJill Rae VenneraBarb SchwartzSalisbury Historical SocietyBig M, DolgevilleTerry & Mary Ann BarrettZooks WoodcraftsHulten Speed SportsWhite Rose Bakery
Kuehnle FamilyChris & Don DoubravaTed WidayKay PiperMelvin Stoltzfus FamilyCarp’s CreationsCedar Hill GoatsSleepy Bear Apiary
Mother Nature gave us glorious weather. Everyone seemed to
enjoy this event. This was the last year for Herkimer County
Family Day at Raycliff Farm. We’ve had a good 10 year run.
- Thanks, Ray and Judy Hulten
Spark plugs need to be replaced periodicallyIgnite engine performance with spark plug check
The New York International Wine Auction (NYIWA) will be held on Saturday, Sept.28 at 5 p.m. at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona.
The NYIWA kicks off its 24th annual event in hopes to surpass last year’s recordtotal of $320,000. All proceeds provide meaningful support for unfunded and un-derfunded programs like Guardianship, Self Advocacy and Spirituality.
This year’s event will highlight “50 for 50” as the agency celebrates its 50th an-niversary. There will be 50 silent auction lots and wine tasting at 5 p.m., followedby a five-course gourmet dinner and 50 live auction lots at 7 p.m.
First-class wines, once-in-a-lifetime trips, extraordinary experiences, dazzlingjewelry and many other items will be available. Additionally, entertainment will beprovided by world-famous mentalist and glitter speed painter Robert Channing.Two premier packages are available.
The wine tasting package is $60 per person. The dinner package is $195 per person.Register and learn more at www.nyiwa.com .
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by Samantha Weaver• It was Canadian journalist, editor
and poet Mark Abley who made the fol-lowing sage observation: “Modern Eng-lish is the Walmart of languages: con-venient, huge, hard to avoid, superfi-cially friendly and devouring all rivals inits eagerness to expand.”
• On any given day, Google conducts ap-proximately 63,000 searches per second.
• The next time you get a chance, youmight want to check the pressure ofyour car’s tires; if they’re not inflated tothe correct pressure, you’re contribut-ing to the $9 million in fuel that is wast-ed due to improper tire pressure, ac-cording to the Department of Energy.
• Those who study such things reportthat the average lifespan of a tree in themetropolis of New York City is only sev-en years.
• In all likelihood, you’ve never runacross a moirologist – in fact, they prob-ably don’t even exist in the United
States today. However, professionalmourners – which is what moirologistsare – have a long history, dating back toancient Greece. Even as recently as theearly 1900s, there was a report of amoirologists’ strike in Paris.
• The small Central American countryof Costa Rica has more species of mam-mals and birds than are found in all ofthe contiguous United States and Cana-da combined.
• An 18-year-old Austrian named Hel-mut Mezer got his driver’s license and anew BMW with the license plateDEAD1. One week later, with Mezer be-hind the wheel, the car skidded arounda curve at 100 mph, hit an embank-ment and was thrown 200 feet, landingon its roof in a field and killing Mezer.
Thought for the Day: “I’m sick of fol-lowing my dreams. I’m just going to askthem where they’re going and hook upwith them later.” – Mitch Hedberg
Do you have your own Whatchamacallit? Send a photo and short description to [email protected] or call Colleen at 518-673-0145
WhatchamacallitsAnyone with a background in rais-
ing cattle will most likely recognize this instrument. Our whatchamacal-lit this week is a trocar – a veterinary tool for relieving bloating in cattle. Trocars consist of an obturator (the puncture maker), a cannula (tube-like part) and a seal.Bloating can occur when cows
graze pastures with a high content of clover or alfalfa (lucerne), members of the legume family. It is said if the pasture contains over 50% clover or alfalfa, there is a danger of causing bloat.Bloating in cattle can be extreme-
ly dangerous, and if left unchecked, can cause death. The expansion of the rumen pushes on the lungs and can suffocate the animal. Because of their multiple stomachs, cows cannot “burp” the gas out. There are several
ways to prevent the disorder, but if an extreme case arrises, measures will be taken to relieve the pressure from the outside to save the poor beast.According to the Angus Beef Bulle-
tin (Sept. 20, 2018), “If suffocation is imminent, however (the cow is down and gasping), we need to push a tro-car through her distended left fl ank into the rumen to let off pressure.”Naturally, the instrument is sanitized
– but the idea is to push the punch and the sleeve quickly through the hide into the rumen in one swift movement. The punch is removed and the sleeve is left in order to allow the gas to escape.Some newer trocars are plastic and
screw-in. Once it is through the hide, it is screwed in, and when gets to a certain point, it is locked in place un-til it’s removed.
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Honor America on Patriot Day Sept. 11, 2001, was a tragic dayin American history. On that day,nearly 3,000 innocent lives werelost due to the terrorist attacks inNew York City and Washington,D.C. as well as in rural Pennsylva-nia, where another plane en routefor more destruction crash-land-ed.
The indelible images of theWorld Trade Center collapsing inflames with crowds running forsafety, as well as the ensuing vi-sions of heroes and citizensworking together, have created alasting impression.
While buildings have been re-paired and new sites erected inthe wake of the attacks, there aremany ways to continue to honorthe fallen. Patriot Day, whichtakes place each year on Sept. 11to honor those who lost their livesin the 9-11 attacks, is one suchexample. The following are ahandful of ways that people canhonor 9-11 victims and their fam-ilies.
• Celebrate local heroes by vis-iting or making donations of foodor supplies to local firehousesand police stations.
• Commemorate the events of9-11 by observing moments of si-lence at key times throughoutthe day: 8:46 a.m, 9:03 a.m.,9:37 a.m., 9:59 a.m., 10:03 a.m.,and 10:28 a.m.
• Engage in service projectsthat can help your community,including its underserved indi-viduals, like veterans. NationalDay of Service, which is the sameday as Patriot Day, asks peopleto do at least one good deed inhonor of those who died on 9-11.
• Make a trip to New York Cityand visit the National September11 Memorial & Museum.
• If you display a flag at yourhome or business, be sure toplace it at half staff from sunriseto sunset to mourn the lives lost.
• Share stories of the heroismand bravery of first responderswith young children who may nothave been alive in 2001.
• Unite the country by promot-ing acceptance of and kindnessto all people, regardless of reli-gious or political beliefs.
• Attend a special service com-memorating 9-11 at houses ofworship.
• Visit memorials honoring thefallen in various communities inand around your home.
This Patriot Day, there aremany ways individuals can honorthose who lost their lives on 9-11.
Editor’s Note: The Patriot Daycelebrated on Sept. 11 is a sepa-rate holiday from Patriot’s Day,which is observed on the thirdMonday in April in Massachu-setts.
Patriot Day takes place each year on September 11 to honor those who lost their lives in the 9-11 attacks.
Every year, about 4,000 New York children age 19and younger are treated at hospitals for sports-relatedtraumatic brain injuries. A school nurse or primarycare physician treats many more concussions.
“An athlete doesn’t need to be knocked unconsciousin order to suffer a concussion. A concussion is a typeof traumatic brain injury caused by a bump or blow tothe head, or a blow to the body that causes the headto move rapidly back and forth,” said Diane Ward,CHN of Herkimer County Public Health.
Concussions can happen during practice or in agame. They happen to athletes of all ages in any sport,but most often occur in contact sports, such as foot-ball, rugby or ice hockey. Recognizing and respondingto a concussion when it first occurs can help preventfurther injury and even death. If it is suspected thatyour child has suffered a concussion, they must be re-moved from the practice of game immediately.
“If your child complains about a headache or pres-
sure in the head, is nauseous or vomiting, experiencesdizziness or balance problems, has double or blurredvision, feels sluggish, hazy, foggy or groggy; has loss ofconcentration or memory and is more sensitive to lightor noise, he or she should be taken to a doctor orhealth care professional to be examined for a concus-sion,” said Ward.
After taking a fall or being hit, if your child appearsdazed or stunned; has a delayed response to questions;loses the ability to remember what happened before orafter the hit or fall; is confused about their game as-signment, position, score or opponent; behaves differ-ently; or their mood or personality changes, they mayhave suffered a concussion and they should be exam-ined immediately by a health care provider.
Concussions are serious and can take time to heal.A doctor or healthcare professional can tell if yourchild has had a concussion and when they may returnto play.
Under the State Education Department’s policy, anathlete suspected of having a concussion must be tak-en out of play immediately. The athlete cannot returnto play for at least 24 hours and until they have re-ceived written clearance by a licensed physician.
Should an athlete return to practice or a game be-fore the brain has had time to heal, there is a greaterrisk of suffering a second concussion. Repetitive con-cussions can be very serious and potentially causepermanent brain damage.
To help prevent concussions, make sure that yourchild wears the correct protective equipment (helmets,padding, shin guards and eye and mouth guards) forthe sport they are playing. Protective equipment mustfit properly, be in good condition and be worn duringpractice and games. Ensure your child follows theircoach’s rules for safety and the rules of the sport. Anddon’t forget to teach children about practicing goodsportsmanship.
For more information on the prevention of concus-sions, visit the New York State Department of Healthwebsite at health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_preven-tion/concussion.htm .
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Seeing your child off tocollege is an emotionaltransition, especially ifthey are going far awayfrom home. Sending themaway in the family vehiclecan create even moreworry and stress. A littleadvance planning and awell-maintained vehiclecan offer peace-of-mindto parents, says the non-profit Car Care Council.
1. Get a sendoff vehicleinspection: College is abusy time for studentsand it is likely that carcare at college will not betop of mind. Be sure toschedule a thorough ve-hicle inspection beforepacking up the car so youcan rest easy knowingyour child is driving aroad-ready vehicle.
2. Make an emergencyplan: Discuss a plan withyour child in case they ex-perience a roadside emer-gency. Be sure they knowwho to contact for road-side assistance and stockthe car with an emer-gency kit, includingjumper cables, emergencyflares, a flashlight withbatteries, blankets andextra clothes, water andnon-perishable snacks, afirst aid kit, a portableUSB charger and a fullycharged cell phone. To beprepared for inclementweather, include an icescraper, a snow brush
and small shovel.3. Hit the books: En-
courage your child tolearn about auto care byreviewing the Car CareCouncil's online Car CareGuide and becoming fa-miliar with the owner'smanual. The printed CarCare Guide fits easily in aglove compartment andcovers the most commonpreventive maintenanceoccasions and proce-dures that should be per-formed to keep cars safe,dependable and efficient.
4. Stay on schedule: Tostay on top of routine ve-hicle maintenance, signup for the council's freeCustom Service Scheduleand receive email servicereminders and recall no-tices so that you and yourchild are aware of any is-sues and can addressthem in a timely fashion.
The Car Care Councilhas introduced a newvideo, produced in con-junction with AutoNetTV(ANTV), with tips for par-ents, college-bound stu-dents and their vehicles.To learn more aboutkeeping your vehicle insafe, dependable workingcondition, visit www.car-care.org or follow the CarCare Council on Face-book, Instagram, Twitterand YouTube.
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tress de-funker recipe:Mix a cup of baking sodawith 10 drops of your fa-vorite essential oil.Sprinkle evenly over yourbare mattress. Allow topenetrate for up to anhour, then vacuum upthe remaining powder.
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I have been washing uni-forms and sashes, and Ifind this trick to be help-ful when it comes time tostitch on badges: Put abit of plain school glue onthe back of your badge,place it where you want iton the sash, then let itdry. It will stay in placelong enough to stitch the
edges. When you launderit, the glue will washright out.” – R.D. in Flori-da
• A school-success tip:Have middle and highschool kids identify afriend in every class whothey can turn to for ques-tions about assignmentsor course material. It’s
beneficial to be thatfriend for someone elsetoo!
• Here’s a great tip forfuture international trav-el: “Get yourself a powerstrip and you’ll only needone plug adapter for for-eign plugs. You will makefriends at the airport,too, on a layover.” – G.G.
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Calendar of eventsNOTE: Calendar items must be submitted by Tuesday prior to the publication date to be included in the Calendar
Fort Klock’s 46th Annual Craft Fair Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. One of the biggest craft fairs in the area with over 100 crafters. Free admission and free parking. For more informa-tion visit www.fortklockhistoric.org, call 518.568.7779, email [email protected] or fi nd us on Facebook.
Sept 7
Bluegrass, Bikes & BBQ Festival. On Sept. 7, 2-11 p.m., at historic Canal Place, Little Falls, it will be a free, continuous music concert. A ticketed performance at Canal Side Inn on Sept. 8 from 3-5 p.m. is also on tap. It’s a weekend fi lled with music, food and fun. For more in-formation visit www.littlefallsblue-grassfestival.com or contact David E. Warner at [email protected] or 315.508.5310.
Sept 10
Valley Choralaires resume re-hearsals for the 2019-2020 sea-son. 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, East Main St., Canajoha-rie. Rehearsals are held every Tues-day. Women interested in joining this all-female chorus are invited to attend on Sept. 10. The fi rst con-cert is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Stone Arabia Church with the Revisions Barbershop Quartet.
Frankfort Hill Historical Society talk by author/historian Gary Ford: “The Last Week in Abra-ham Lincoln’s Life”. 6:30 p.m. At the historic District #10 School, 2241 Albany Rd, corner of Albany and Higby Roads on Frankfort Hill (adjacent to the Frankfort Hill Fire-house). Speaking on the events in the president’s life from a person-al perspective as well as the events facing the nation during that week.
Reservation due Sept 11
Little Falls Historical Society is sponsoring a day bus trip to Bos-ton for the Downton Abbey Ex-hibition on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019. Cost $120 pp. Departs from the Little Falls Historical Society, S. Ann St. Reservations and payment due on or before Sept. 11. For res-ervations call 315.866.0481.
Sept 12, 13 and 14
Rummage Sale. Salisbury Town Hall, Rt. 29A, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - Noon. Donations welcomed Sept. 10 and 11, 9 a.m. - Noon. Sponsored by the Salisbury Historical Society.
Sept 14
18th Annual Mohawk Valley Gar-lic and Herb Festival. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 410 Canal Place, Little Falls. Vist https://tinyurl.com/y3coxwo6
Fall Chicken Barbecue. 1 p.m. until sold out. At Dolgeville United Methodist Church, 21 N. Helmer Ave. $10 for an adult dinner, $6 for children, ages 5-12, and a half chicken for $6. There will be take-outs only. For more information, call 315.429.7381.
Sept 19
2019 Rabies Vaccination Clinic 5:30-7 p.m. Cedarville Fire Depart-ment, 960 St. Rt. 51, Cedarville. To pre-register for a clinic please call 315.867.1176.
Golumpki dinner. 4 - 7 p.m. or sold out. At Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 594 Albany St., Little Falls. $10 adults and kids 5 and under free. Eat in — take outs available. Free local deliveries (Little Falls only). Call day of dinner 315.823.1323.
Sept 19, 20 and 21
Rummage Sale and Bake Sale. At Middleville United Method-ist Church, Route 29, Middleville. Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-12 noon. Something for everyone.
Sept 21
Ladies Day of Encouragement featuring Amy Falke. 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. At the Richfi eld Springs Bible Church, 17 Church St. Free for all Ladies. Coffee and Muffi ns in morning and lunch provided. RSVP to 315.858.9479 or FACEBOOK La-dies Day of Encouragement.
Summer Bake Sale. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Walmart Supercenter, 103 N Caroline St, Herkimer.
Sept 25
Herkimer County Business Show-case. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Arc Park, 420East German Street Herkimer. Visitor https://tinyurl.com/y5gl6pvt.
Sept 26
Community Forum Meeting (AKA- Reuel’s Well). 12 noon. Canajo-harie Fire House. Lunch available.RSVP and info call 518.673.3440.Let phone ring until forwarded.
Sept 28
2019 Mohawk Valley Out of theDarkness Walk to Fight Suicide.At German Flatts Town Park.Check in 10:30 a.m. Walk begins11:30 a.m. Register at afsp.org/mohawkvalley
Fall Fest & Alumni Weekend. Her-kimer College. Noon – 3 p.m. Freeand open to the public Schedule ofevents can be found at www.her-kimer.edu/fallfest . Car show, horsedrawn wagon rides, novelties... Her-kimercountychamber.com
Sept. 28 Salisbury Center Meth-odist Church Harvest Ham dinner.4 p.m.-?. Adults $10. Children $5under 5 free.
Oct 3
2019 Rabies Vaccination ClinicLittle Falls Town Garage, 478 FlintAve. Ext., Little Falls. To pre-regis-ter call 315.867.1176.
Nov 2
2019 Rabies Vaccination Clinic.10 a.m. -12 p.m. East HerkimerFire Department, 193 Main Rd.,East Herkimer. To pre-register for aclinic please call 315.867.1176.
Nov 9-10
43rd Herkimer County Arts &Crafts Fair. Saturday 10 a.m.–5p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ad-mission is $4. Further information atwww.herkimer.edu/ac or by callingthe Herkimer County College Foun-dation at 315.866.0300, ext. 8459.
Patriots Day/Sept. 11Remembrance Ceremony
The Newport Volunteer Fire Department, West Cana-da Valley American Legion Post #1524, AdirondackAmerican Legion Post #1118 and Kuyahoora ValleyAmbulance Corps will hold their 18th annual PatriotsDay/September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at theNewport Volunteer Fire Station at 7 p.m. on Wednes-day, Sept. 11. Refreshments will be available for every-one after the ceremony.
The guest speaker will be junior past American LegionDepartment of New York Commander Gary M. Schacher.
Participating in the ceremony will be local fire depart-ments, area veterans groups, EMS providers and lawenforcement agencies, municipal officers, elected offi-cials, school students and members of our community.
Brown sugar, rolled oats and ripe peaches taste likesweet summer – especially with a scoop of vanilla icecream. Use homemade or store-bought pie dough.
Crumb Topping1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup rolled oats1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup chopped pecans1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1/8 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter, softened
Filling2 pounds ripe peaches (about 7 to 8 large), peeled,
pitted and chopped1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon lemon juiceVanilla ice cream, for serving1. If using homemade dough, on a lightly floured
surface with lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough outinto 14-inch circle. Transfer to 9-inch pie plate. Trimoverhang to 1/2 inch; tuck overhang under and crimpto form raised edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, make crumb topping: Place foil-linedrimmed baking sheet in oven and heat to 425 F. Inmedium bowl, with hands, combine flour, oats, brownsugar, pecans, lemon zest and salt. Add butter andsqueeze to form small clumps. Refrigerate until readyto use.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 375 F. In large bowl,combine ingredients for filling. Add to chilled piedough, spreading in even layer. Place pie on preheat-ed baking sheet and bake 35 minutes. Sprinkle crumbtopping over filling. Bake another 25 to 30 minutes oruntil filling is bubbling and crust is golden brown.
4. Cool pie on wire rack. Serve warm or at room tem-perature with vanilla ice cream. Serves 8.
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Decoding your VIN(NAPS) — When cars are sold, re-
called, stolen or involved in accidents,you may hear references to the VIN;that is, the Vehicle Identification Num-ber. Many data registries use the VIN torecord details of the vehicle’s history.Before you buy a used car, do a VINlookup to get the vehicle history reportand find records of its previous owners,accidents and repairs. You can also findout if the manufacturer has ever issueda recall of the vehicle and whether thoserepairs were made.
What the VIN IsIt’s a unique code that’s assigned to
every motor vehicle when it’s manufac-tured and is a 17-character string of let-ters and numbers without interveningspaces or the letters Q (q), I (i) and O (o);these are omitted to avoid confusionwith the numerals 0 and 1. Each sec-tion of the VIN provides a specific pieceof information about the vehicle, includ-ing the year, country and factory ofmanufacture; the make and model; andthe serial number. VINs are usuallyprinted in a single line.
How to find the VIN numberOn most passenger cars, you can find
the VIN number on the front of thedashboard on the driver’s side. The best
way to see it is to look through thewindshield from outside the car. Youcan also find the VIN number on thedriver’s side door pillar. Open the doorand look around the area where thedoor latches to the car. A motorcycle’sVIN is usually on the steering neck be-low the handlebars, although some-times it’s on the motor or on the framenear the motor. A semitrailer’s VIN is lo-cated on the front part of the semitrail-er on the left side.
If you can’t find the VIN number onthe vehicle, you should be able to find iton your vehicle’s title or liability insur-ance documents.
To decode your vehicle’s VIN numberor see if there are any active recalls onyour car, visit the free VIN Decoder athttps://driving-tests.org/vin-decoder/.
Knowing a car’s VIN could help you savetime, money and trouble.
On Aug. 6, the Kuya-hoora Valley Rotary Clubinvited students to attenda senior award dinnermeeting held at the Townof Russia Park. This yearwe had seniors fromPoland Central School(PCS) and from WestCanada Valley CentralSchool (WCVCS) that wonawards for academicachievement, volun-teerism or outstanding ef-fort. The award winnersintroduced their parentsand told us briefly abouttheir academic plans forthe coming year and theireventual job goals.
The Arthur WhaleyAward ($1,000 for aca-demic achievement) wentto Chloe Lawson (PCS),who plans to attendSUNY Binghamton andmajor in biochemistry,and Ryan Soron(WCVCS), who will alsoattend SUNY Binghamtonand major in engineering.
The Kenneth Young
Award ($500, recognizingoutstanding effort andself-improvement duringthe high school years)
was presented to KearaBlumenstock (PCS), whowill start school at HCCCand plans to get her M.A.majoring in speechpathology, and Dana Ru-bin (WCVCS), who was
not able to attend thebanquet.
The Rasch Award ($500for community service)was presented to SarahDeVuyst (PCS), who plansto attend MVCC for a de-
gree in business adminis-tration, and NathanielMarrero (WCVCS), whoplans to go to Alfred forceramic engineering.
Two other new this yearawards were also pre-sented.
The $1,000 Coman Me-morial Award, whichhonors a graduating stu-dent from WCVCS whoexcelled in both academ-ics and athletics, waspresented to WesleyClarke, who plans to at-tend SUNY Oswego andmajor in childhood edu-
cation.The $500 Manfred
Klutschkowski MemorialAward to a student(s)from either PCS orWCVCS who has chosento use the Rotary ForeignExchange program as anoutbound student in thecoming year goes toRyann Dunn (PCS), whowill be going to Japan fora full school year.
We are proud of oureight award winners andwish them good fortunein their chosen profes-sions.
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by Donna EricksonGo wacky, artsy with plain clay
flowerpotsFlowerpots are more than just con-
tainers for fragrant herbs, summer’sbegonias or fall’s chrysanthemums.Grab a plain clay pot the next timeyou and your kids are at a nursery orgarden center, hold it up and think ofit as an artist’s canvas, waiting foryour creative expression. Purchaseseveral, or repurpose empty clay potsyou have at home, and you’re on yourway to this fun family activity.
Once you and your kids have addedthe artistic embellishments to thepots, fill them with fresh potting soil,plant cuttings from your summer gar-den or pot new flowers for fall andwatch your living “windowsill master-pieces” grow. Use extra decorated potsas catchalls for desk supplies, hair ac-cessories, etc.
Here are three easy techniques:Wacky junk
Slather tile grout on the outside of aclay pot like you are frosting a cake.Dig through your toy box, junk ordesk drawer and choose tiny, light-weight, whimsical items such as plas-tic spiders or sea creatures, a pocket
mirror, leftover game piece, badge,button or coin. Embed the pieces inthe grout. Let dry thoroughly.
Sand designsCreate a Southwest look, ideal for
potting a cactus. Draw designs likezigzags, triangles and circles on thepot with a pencil or marker. Trace thedesign with white household glue onone section of the pot, then sprinkleclean, colored craft sand over theglue.
Or, cover the entire pot with tilegrout (see above) and sprinkle coloredsand over the grout. Embed small ob-jects such as marbles into the sandand grout.
Simple paintingPaint a clean clay flowerpot with
acrylic paints using a paintbrush or apainting sponge. Experiment with acrazy, splashy design of swirls, stripesand spots (dip the eraser end of an oldpencil in the paint to dab on the dots).
For a spattered look, older childrencan dip the bristles of an old tooth-brush in paint and run their thumbacross the bristles to spray flecks onthe pot.
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Grab a plain clay pot and think of it as an artist’scanvas, waiting for your creative expression.
by Angela Shelf MedearisBack-to-school lunches that won’t bust budget
Back-to-school shopping can blow up a householdbudget. Sometimes the only way a family can savemoney is by monitoring what it spends each week ongroceries.
I’ve got some great ideas for starting off the newschool year by shopping on a budget for your weeklywork-and-school lunches. Try using some of these tipseach week, and soon you should see some relief inyour grocery bills while creating healthy, food-safelunches for the whole family!
• Invest in a good lunch container: Choose an insu-lated bag and freezer packs to keep food at a safe tem-perature.
• Use washable and reusable containers: Avoid us-ing plastic sandwich baggies. Buy containers in a va-riety of sizes to fit your lunchbox needs.
• Buy in bulk: Avoid single-serve packaging. Yousave money when you buy food in bulk and pack ityourself into single servings. Buy a large container ofyogurt or pudding, and use four-ounce containers topack your own. Buy a block of cheese and cut it intocubes or shred it. Buy crackers in boxes, rather thanindividual packages.
• Do it yourself: Look beyond lunch meat. Slice yourown meat or grilled chicken breast and cut it intostrips or cubes. Avoid prepackaged lunches, sincethey are high-priced.
• Send in leftovers: Invest in a good insulated foodcontainer to keep food warm. Homemade soup is al-ways a good option.
• Buy what’s on sale and use coupons: Get whatev-er is on sale each week and work it into a menu.
• Buy store-brand food: And be sure to compare unitprices.
• Look high and low: Bargains are usually on the top
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or bottom shelves, not ateye level.
• Plan ahead: Make alist when you go to thestore. The more time youspend in a store, themore money you spend.
• Include the five foodgroups: A healthy lunchshould contain foodsfrom each of the five foodgroups: carbohydrates,protein, dairy, fruits andvegetables. Choosewhole-grain products likebread, tortillas, pitabread, bagels or whole-grain crackers. These aremore nutritious, havemore fiber, vitamins andminerals, and keep bloodsugar steady for optimallearning.
• Select protein foodswisely: Use lean meat likechicken or turkey breast,hard-boiled eggs, tunapacked in water, beans orpeanut butter. Protein inevery meal helps keepblood sugar steady.
• Buy fruits and vegeta-bles in season and servethem creatively: Exam-ples include baby carrotswith yogurt dip or othercut vegetables with low-fat dip or hummus.
• Shelve sliced bread:When making sandwich-es, use whole-grainbagels, whole-grain pitapockets or whole-wheattortillas.
• Rethink side items:
Instead of that bag ofchips, choose carrotssticks, celery sticks withpeanut butter andraisins, apple slices withpeanut butter, fruit sal-ad, whole fruit, raisins orpretzels.
• Choose low-fat or fat-free dairy: Yogurt, milkand cheese are great cal-cium and proteinsources.
• Think beyond thecookie: For dessert, trywhole-grain grahamcrackers, ginger snaps,raisins, unsweetened ap-plesauce, homemademuffins or fresh fruit.
• Avoid drinks with
calories and no nutrients: Pick a beverage that hy-drates, like water, or choose low-fat or fat-free milk foradditional protein, calcium and vitamin D.
• Add some fun touches: The traditional peanut but-ter and jelly sandwich can become pretty boring. Geta couple of cookie cutters and have kids cut the sand-wich into different shapes.
• Include the kids: Take them along when groceryshopping. Let them pick one new fruit or vegetableeach week that they would like to try. Then let themhelp prepare and pack their lunch.
Try this money-saving recipe for my Rainbow LunchWraps. Purchase premade hummus and coleslaw mixto save time. You also can stretch your food dollars byserving any leftover hummus with the sliced vegeta-bles as a snack, and combining any leftover coleslawmix with a creamy low-fat dressing as a side salad.
Rainbow Lunch Wraps4 tablespoons hummus2 (8 inch) whole-wheat tortillas 1/2 cup shredded coleslaw veggie mix or any combi-
nation of thinly sliced crudite, like carrots, celery, zuc-chini or red bell pepper sticks (like those used for dip-ping)
3 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion6 cucumber rounds, thinly sliced2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette1. Spread hummus evenly over each tortilla. Layer
each tortilla with equal amounts of coleslaw mix or thesliced vegetables, onion and cucumber slices. Drizzlewith vinaigrette.
2. Roll up tightly, slice diagonally and place in areusable container for lunch or in the refrigerator ifpreparing ahead of time. Makes 2 wraps.
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EAST LANSING, MI –New research suggestsdear old Mom and Dadcould be the auto indus-try’s secret weapon.
The study, co-authoredby Michigan State Uni-versity economist SorenAnderson, found childrenare 39% more likely tobuy a particular brand ofautomobile if their par-ents bought that brand.
This surprisingly strongcorrelation could haveimplications for au-tomakers’ marketing ef-forts. In absence of thisinherited brand loyalty, asensible strategy might
be to “invest in youngconsumers and harvestold consumers” – that is,lower prices on entry-lev-el vehicles to attractyoung people and thenraise prices on higher-end vehicles once they’rehooked on the brand.
But if young buyers arecoming to auto show-rooms already loyal to abrand, thanks to theirparents, manufacturersmight consider uppingprices on entry-level vehi-cles. Conversely, more in-centives could be offeredon sport utility vehiclesand other high-end vehi-cles to snag more oldercustomers – and, eventu-ally, their children.
“In theory, these find-ings could change theway automakers priceand market their cars,”Anderson said.
The researchers studiedthe national survey re-sponses related to autoownership of more than4,300 adult childrenmatched to nearly 2,600parents. Survey datafrom the families werecollected every two years.
Preferences were bro-ken down into autobrands that include GM,Ford, Chrysler, Toyotaand Honda.
Parents and childrentend to share characteris-tics – such as makingsimilar amounts of mon-ey and living in the samearea – and this can influ-ence what they buy. An-derson said the studytook this into account bycontrolling for where peo-ple live, along with in-come, age, education,gender and family size.
“Is this really about thecars or could it be otherfactors, like parents andchildren tending to bemore similar to each oth-er than other people?”Anderson said. “We’repretty sure it has some-thing to do with the carsthemselves.”
HERKIMER – UnitedConcierge Medicine(UCM) and Arc Herkimerhave announced a newpartnership to provideunique virtual ER servic-es to over 100 people
supported in ArcHerkimer’s residentialprograms.
The virtual ER servicesprovided by UCM in thispartnership offer immedi-ate and 24/7 access to
ER providers, using mod-ern technology to deliverface-to-face care directlyin the residential settingwithout entering the fourwalls of an ER. The resultof this partnership isfaster and more cus-tomized care without theoverhead costs and in-convenience of an ER vis-it.
Arc Herkimer President
and CEO Kevin Crosleysaid, “Since Arc Herkimerpartnered with UnitedConcierge Medicine, wehave received only posi-tive feedback from ouremployees and peoplesupported. We are verypleased with this partner-ship and the peace ofmind it brings to our em-ployees and families.”
UCM CEO Keith Al-
gozzine said, “Our virtualER services represent thebest combination of highquality ER care and con-venience of at-your-fin-gertips technology. We’rethrilled to help supportthe Arc Herkimer family
and enable even greatercare.”
The new program beganin May 2019 and is al-ready positively impact-ing healthcare access forthe individuals Arc sup-ports.
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September 8 –Grandparents Day
September 9 –Teddy Bear Day
September 10 –Sewing Machine Day
September 11 –Make Your Bed Day
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September 13 –Fortune Cookie Day
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Decorators and garden-ing columnists are re-porting that the latestlook for a garden includesfurnishings to make itlook like an indoor room.Chairs, tables, rugs,cushions, statues, urns,fountains, hanging deco-rations, fancy birdhousesand even gnomes andfake animals are half-hid-den in the flowers. Butone vintage garden piecethat has not been copiedis the figural sprinkler,the piece that attaches tothe hose and stands onthe grass to water theyard.
Companies made thefirst figural sprinklers in
about 1910, and by the1920s and ‘30s therewere many manufactur-ers with similar ideas.Iron sprinklers shapedlike animals, birds, peo-ple and frogs were made.Firestone made flat cut-out metal figures holdinghoses that turned as thelawn was watered. Thesewere copied in wood andpainted in school shopclasses. By the 1940s,Bakelite and other color-ful plastics were used,and shapes were modernboxes or balls. One was ahuge orange sunflower.Today, there is a tall polethat turns to send aspray that looks like aflower.
Figural iron sprinklers
are now considered folkart and sell for thousandsof dollars. The others stillare inexpensive gardenart.
Q: Are cereal boxes stilla popular collectible? I re-member reading aboutthem in the 1960s andseeing a display of flat-tened boxes for sale at anantiques show.
A: Advertising collectorshave been buying roundoatmeal boxes since the1940s. About 1910 to1930, Kellogg put gamesand stories to be cut outon the back of boxes. Butthe rectangular boxes didnot attract much atten-tion until Wheaties beganpicturing athletes on box-es in 1935. It was the“Breakfast of Champi-ons,” and there was apremium that could becut from the box. By the1940s, small pin-backbuttons picturing comiccharacters were includedwith the cereal. Soon,other toys were includedand were pictured andmentioned on the box.
But it was the 1960sthat pushed cereal boxcollecting, and soon therewere books about it andboxes were sold at mostantiques flea markets.
Many were destroyedwhen the Mickey Mousemask or other toy was cutout. The most expensivetoday are the full flat-tened boxes of the 1950sand 1960s. Some sell forover $100.
Current prices• WWII photograph, V-J
Day parade, soldiers incar with American and“Don’t Tread On Me”flags, black and white,1945, 3 x 4 inches, $10.
• Beatles board game,Flip Your Wig, 4 bandmember playing pieces,multicolor, box, MiltonBradley, 1964, $150.
Tip: If you own a wickerchair that makes smallpopping noises when yousit in it, dampen it withwater. It is too dry, andwicker may crack if notkept moist.
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This iron frog sits on a ball on a curvy base while balancinga sprinkler on his nose, waiting to water the lawn. The rarefigure, even though repainted, auctioned for $780 at aBertoia auction last summer.
The Dolgeville Community Band, under the direction of Katlin Wolford, performed at the Violet Festival in June and held concerts in July at Plowe park in Dolgeville. Dolgeville Commu-nity Band 2019: (front Row, L - R) Director Katlin Wolford, Dawna Crossman, Jessica Bladek, Haylie Lyon, Ginger Countryman, Amy Haas, Naomi Gage, Emily McGraw, Linda Roche,Nancy Schuyler, Mary Brown, Micah Handy and Rachael Pollak. (middle row) Mark Case, Dan Waltermire, Peter Holmes, Colin Comstock, Gary Busch, Erin Thayer, Gary Bush, BarryGage, Emma Gage, Lenore Signorelli, Dana Schuyler, Sarah Busch, Jaron Case, Steven Manning and Zane Eckler. (back row) Ryan Simpson, Jade Broat, Julie Jasewicz, Katelyn Ashe,Andrew Ashe, Philip Nash, Jessica Pollak, Aaron Hall, Hannah Getman, Hollie David and Anna Bowers.
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lid over something that islikely to stick to it, try giv-ing the inside of the lid avery light coating of veg-etable oil. I do this when Iam transporting dip to apotluck. Vegetable oil hasno flavor, really, and it’sjust enough to let the lidcome off without takingthe top layer with it.” —J.A. in Florida
• “I use an ice-cube trayto freeze leftover coffee soI can use it for iced coffee.It’s great because the cof-fee doesn’t water down —it just gets richer. I savebroth this way, too. Lastweek I pulled out a cou-ple cubes of what Ithought were broth tothin my leftover chili.Turns out they were cof-fee cubes, and the flavorwas really good! I wassurprised enough that Ihad to share.” — R.F. inVirginia
• Here’s a great way tomake waterproof matchesfor camping. Light a can-
dle or use a wax melt in awarmer. When the wax isgood and melted, get abox of matches ready(preferably strike-any-where matches, but strikeon box works, too). Dipeach match head into themelted wax and set asideon a piece of parchmentuntil dry and hardened.
• You can use a lightmist of 1/4 vinegar and3/4 water to polishchrome bath and kitchenfixtures. Spray and buffsmudges away.
• “My daughter is a soft-
ball player, and here’swhat her coach suggestedas an ice pack for whenshe gets home: unpoppedpopcorn kernels. They getcold but not uncomfort-ably so, they can easilymold to any body partand they don’t melt into amess. If you needed to,you can empty them outinto a pan and stick yourhand or foot into it. Besure to label them so youdon’t try to pop them lat-er!” — L.D. in Georgia
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Homeowners are increasingly realizing thebenefits of improving the exteriors of theirhome, which can be just as valuable as im-proving the interior spaces. As individualsdesign picturesque garden beds and cultivatelavish lawns or revamp exteriors with archi-tectural features, they probably want to spot-light these improvements. This is where exte-rior lighting can be put to great use.
Exterior illumination can cast a glow onvarious features, but there are many otherreasons to increase lighting around the exte-rior of a home.
• Safety: Trips and falls can occur at nightwhen trying to traverse walkways and land-scapes in the dark, as it can be difficult to seerocks, stairs and uneven pavement. Outdoorlighting can illuminate pathways, entrywaysand other areas for safer access for home-owners and their guests.
• Extend outdoor entertaining: Amplelighting can increase the amount of time onecan use outdoor spaces and make them theperfect gathering spot. As autumn arrives,days become shorter. However, patios, porch-
es and more can get extended use with light-ing.
• Safeguard security: A well-lit home maybe less likely to be targeted by burglars thanone swathed in darkness and shadows.Lights can remain on all evening or be mo-tion-triggered. Setting lights on timers alsoensures that the home is illuminated whetherresidents are home or not.
• Create drama: Landscape lighting design-ers can establish focal points around thelandscape and highlight the best features of aproperty. Uplighting in trees, silhouettingtechniques to showcase plants and spotlightsto show off architectural features are all op-tions for homeowners to consider.
• Add value: The experts at Parker Home-scape, a landscape design service, say thatexterior lighting can add roughly 30% to thevalue of a home. They also indicate that 50%of all home buyers say that outdoor lightingis important when buying a home. If currentresidents are thinking about selling,now may be the time to invest in ex-terior lighting.
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though the days are get-ting shorter, it’s just notending. As seniors, weneed to beware the im-pact that heat can haveon us, especially on ourhearts. The Centers forDisease Control and Pre-vention has a list of waysto avoid heat-related ill-nesses, broken down intothree sections: stay cool,stay hydrated, stay in-formed.
Staying cool meansstaying inside in air con-ditioning or going to a li-brary or mall. Take a cool
shower. If you have to goout, take it easy and stayout of the midday sun.
Staying hydrated canbe tricky if we’re on cer-tain medications, such asACE inhibitors and di-uretics. Drink water be-fore you go out, but askyour doctor just howmuch is safe. Avoid cold,sugary drinks, and don’ttry sports drinks unlessyour doctor okays it.
Staying informed in-volves checking theweather so you’ll know inadvance what to expect.Investigate apps for yourphone or bookmark a fewweather websites.
My favorite weatherwebsite for the computeris Wunderground.com.Put in your zip code ortown, and it shows you agraphic of either thatday’s weather or theweather for the next 10days. The fact I checkmost in summer is hu-midity levels, becausethat adds to how hot theheat feels. It’s also greatfor winter when I cancheck the arrival of snowand determine if I shouldgo to the grocery store to-day or tomorrow.
When it comes to appsfor your phone or tablet,the choices are many.Download four or five freeones and play with themfor a week. See whichones you like best anddelete the rest.
Eventually summer willbe over and we’ll bethinking about stormsand snow. But for now,we need to be safe in theheat.
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The Herkimer County Fair holds a competition wherethe objective is to use all the items from a bucket con-taining “junk” to create a sculpture. The only item notused is the actual bucket.
The creation can be cleaned, sanded, glued, weld, cut,bolted, fastened, bent, shaped and painted. No piecescould be added or omitted. The contestants could cre-ate anything they desire with the contents; the bucketcould not be used.
Judging was based on originality, creativity and over-all appearance of the finished sculpture. Judy Apple-gate of Ilion and Joann Chapman of Frankfort per-formed the judging this year.
There were six exhibitors and Team Spatto of Mohawkwon Best of Show again this year. This year’s creationis called “Magic in the Valley.”
Jamie Brown and Joann Vescio from Mohawk wonthe Theme Award with “Nuts and Bolts Magic Show.”
Best Design went to Libbie Mack with “Mach 10 Rac-er Speed.”
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