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How to prevent winter soil erosion

Acres upon acres of landscape may be under siege this win-ter, and not by foraging animals looking for food. Soil erosion is a significant problem when the tem-peratures dip, as snowstorms and wind can blow unprotected soil away. What’s more, when warmer weather returns, even more soil may erode from spring melt and runoff.

Unprotected soil that is exposed to wet and windy weather can quickly deteriorate. Especially harsh winter weather can cause soil to break down, subjecting the soil to erosive forces. Soil loss is wasteful and can compromise landscapes, leaving lawns and gar-dens susceptible to further dam-age. To combat poorly performing gardens, landscapers may have to rely more heavily on chemical fer-tilizers and supplements, neither of which is an especially eco-friendly alternative.

Rather than reacting to the prob-lem of soil erosion, homeowners can take proactive steps to protect soil before winter weather has a chance to wreak havoc. Compost-ing can protect and improve soil conditions throughout the winter season.

Some people see gardening as a spring and summer activity. How-ever, by making gardening a year-round effort - and choosing plants for all seasons - homeowners can protect landscapes and provide hardy habitats for wildlife.

Speak with a landscaping profes-sional about which plants are hardy enough to survive through the fall and winter seasons. Certain ornamental bushes and shrubs can thrive in colder temperatures. Root vegetables, such as car-rots and potatoes, are viable in the winter months. Many people plant flower bulbs in early winter to protect the soil and to enjoy vibrant color upon the arrival of spring.

If your goal is to plant a place-holder for spring crops or plants, cover plants, such as rye, are an ideal winter protection crop. Rye will remain rooted into spring and then can be mulched into a soil amendment.

Another solution is to use leaves and other compost matter to cover naked soil until planting re-sumes. The compost will be heavy enough to stay in place and will add healthy soil nutrients, includ-ing potassium, phosphorous and nitrogen, as it decomposes. Place a breathable soil fabric on the compost to help slow decomposi-tion. Soil fabric also can be used elsewhere to protect soil and plants where thick layers of com-post may not be practical.

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Much like the scale of projects varies greatly, so, too, do the financial commitments required of homeowners to make those projects a reality. But no matter the size of the project, home-owners can find ways to stretch their budgets without sacrificing the quality of their improvements.

* Do your homework. Before you decide to make changes to your home, it’s best to first do some research into any potential projects you’re considering. Many homeowners have decided to dive into a project before they fully realize its scope and cost, and going in blind can bust a budget, turning what might have seemed like a relatively simple project into a money pit.

Understanding just what a project entails and how much it’s likely to cost can give home-owners an idea of what they can afford and where they might be able to stretch their budgets. For example, if you want to replace your kitchen countertops but can’t afford engineered quartz

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* Build unforeseen expenses into your budget. Another way to stay within your budget is to include budget-busting unfore-seen expenses into the budget from the get-go. For example, you might find mold inside the walls when you’re converting a basement, and it can cost a pretty penny to make that mold go away. If you go into the project expecting such hurdles, then the financial sting of addressing them won’t prove too great a burden. But if the mold catches you and your budget completely off guard, you might be forced to overextend that budget or make sacrifices elsewhere in order to complete the project. Build some contingency money, including permit and permit fees, into your home improvement project to safeguard against such unforeseen issues.

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Fall can be a mixed blessing. We get to enjoy the beautiful display of color that Mother Nature puts on for us, while we know with the cooler tempera-tures that snow will not be that far behind. Plus, you may have heard that the Farmers Almanac is predicting that this winter will be as cold as last year with the possibility of more snow! So as much as we may prefer to be doing other things we still have to take care of our outdoor fall chores. The following are some chores to make sure get done on your list.

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Take a break and enjoy! One of the best parts of central new York are the seasons, though they often seem to short. Toss a football around, jump in a pile of leaves and enjoy a warm apple cider. It will make all the chores outside worth it!

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* Get to work. If you’re hiring a contractor, speak to him or her before signing a contract to see if there is anywhere you can pitch in to keep the labor costs low.

You might be able to pitch in dur-ing the demolition phase, saving the cost of paying your contrac-tor’s workers to tear down walls or remove debris you can just as easily remove yourself. Another way to pitch in is to do the end-of-day cleanup yourself. Any role

you play with regard to labor will likely need to be negotiated up-front, but you can save yourself a substantial amount of money on labor if you’re willing to get your hands dirty.

* Determine if piecemeal is the most affordable option. Some-times it makes sense to tackle one project at a time, while other times you might want to combine projects to save on the cost of materials. For instance, if your ultimate goal is to install wood flooring throughout your home, determine if it makes more finan-cial sense to install the flooring all at once rather than doing one or two rooms at a time. You might save by buying all of your materi-als at once rather than buying a small amount of materials several times over the next several years.

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Covering up the paneling is an-other tactic. Rather than coating the wall in paint, consider a wall-paper liner. Liners are essentially a thick, plain wallpaper that is applied on top of the paneling or used when dealing with damaged walls. In lieu of tearing down the walls and putting up new drywall, the liner will cover imperfections. Many of these products can be painted directly and may not require priming beforehand. This can be great for homeowners whose goal is to cover paneling quickly and easily.

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The most labor-intensive way to give a paneled room a new look is to remove the paneling. Pry at a portion of the paneling in an inconspicuous spot in the room to determine which method was used to install the paneling. Some people only tack it into place with small, finishing nails, while others glue the paneling to the wall for a secure installation. Glue will be much more difficult to remove and could further damage the walls and paneling in the process. If the paneling is too difficult to remove, covering or painting it may be a smarter option. Small nails can be removed by pulling at the panels. Spackle holes before painting over the walls.

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Vikki Commisso, owner of Vikki’s Salon in Whitesboro has been licensed to do hair since 1987 and actually opened her very first salon in 1989 on Rt. 5 in Kirkland called Braav’s Hair Designs. One of her most recent experiences was as part owner of Bellazza II which was housed in the same building that now is Vikki’s Salon, located at 60 Oris-kany Boulevard in Whitesboro.

We sat and chatted about her 27 years of styling experience and it quickly became obvious to me that one of Vikki’s great-est strengths comes from her diverse experience and comfort zones and what I mean by that is simply, Vikki is comfortable working with any age group, men, women or children; any type of hair and any type of desired finished look. From traditional styles to the edgiest of cuts and colors, she is in her comfort zone and delivers a style that her customers love.

During our conversation she said, “I do very well with fine hair, short, long, wavy, curly or straight hair. I think that is definitely something that sets me apart. So many times stylists don’t keep the person’s hair type in mind when they come in looking for a certain cut or style. I am

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When asked to pitch in on home projects, young kids may feel proud they can lend a hand with such a “grown-up” task. With the right instruction, children of all ages can get involved with fix-up projects and learn new skills in the process.

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General Finishes Gel and Milk Paint are also good choices to recolor your wood furniture in shades that match or comple-ment the new cabinet look. Milk Paint offers an opportu-nity to add a splash of color on a small piece of furniture, shelv-ing or a plant stand to brighten

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Ronnie and Michael grew up with the sound of music in their home. Raised in Tampa, Florida, their father, Ron Sr., sang in several southern gospel groups, including the Rebels Quartet. Ronnie and Michael began traveling with their father as the Booth Brothers in 1990. Father and sons ministered together for the next eight years, singing wherever God opened the doors.

In 1998, Ron Sr. retired from the stage so Ronnie and Michael began looking for a new singing partner. They had several capable singers come through the group, but most recently teamed up with Jim Brady, formerly of The Schulers. The newest “Booth Brother” actually had his first gig with the brothers at a Gaither event. “We didn’t even have a chance to really practice,” Ronnie says laughingly. “We just met him at the event. We ran through a couple of things and then we went on stage!” But the combination worked from the beginning and Jim has become an

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Children who are not regularly consuming a healthy and balanced diet may not be receiving the nutrients sufficient for sustained energy and mental acuity. Junk food and high-sugar snacks can af-fect the body in a number of ways. Children who routinely ate a diet high in junk foods were more likely to be hyperactive than those who did not. Hyperactive children may struggle to concentrate on simple tasks or find it difficult to focus on more complex matters, such as those presented in a classroom.

Concentration is not the only problem linked to a poor diet. Children who regularly eat junk food have a higher risk for obesity and other conditions. According to the Prevention Institute, junk food shoulders some of the blame for rising rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke, and children who regularly consume junk food have higher rates of chronic ill-ness. Children who are routinely sick and have to stay home from

school may miss important lessons and fall behind in their studies.

Children’s obesity that is linked to poor food choices may have higher levels of depression and poor self-esteem. These psycho-logical conditions can have their own profound effects on learning ability and concentration. Disinter-est in school or in being around peers may set in. Nutritionists at The Mayo Clinic say that eating high amounts of junk food may result in depression.

The effects of junk food and other dietary choices can easily be changed by altering a child’s eating habits. Children who eat foods made from complex nutrients often experience a renewed ability to concentrate and focus. Diets high in complex carbohydrates, fiber, lean protein, fruits, and veg-etables will release a stead supply of energy through bodily metabo-lism, and this will help prevent the blood sugar peaks and crashes as-sociated with foods high in refined sugar and simple carbohydrates.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission says between the years of 2008 and 2010, 43,400 Americans were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries related to the instabil-ity of televisions, furniture and appliances. Between the years of 2000 and 2010, 293 fatalities were reported, the highest per-centage of which were among children ages one to eight. Fifty-two percent of injuries involved only furniture falling. Data from the Brooke’s Angel Wings, an organization that hopes to raise awareness about the dangers of unsecured furniture and televi-sions, says every two weeks a child loses his or her life to an accident involving unsecured fur-niture or televisions in the home.

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One of the single easiest methods to preventing tip-over injuries is to anchor furniture, televisions and appliances to the wall. All furniture with shelves, drawers and doors -- anything that can be climbed or pulled over by curious children -- should be anchored into a stud with an appropriate device. Even if an item seems stable or heavy, some simple precaution-ary measures can help prevent an injury and possibly save a life.

Many different safety devices that can prevent tip-over ac-cidents are now available. Prod-ucts from Safety First to Kidco to Hangman all offer furniture straps to secure items. Howev-er, do-it-yourselfers can use “L” brackets as well as other bolts and hardware that are sturdy enough to hold the weight of a fully loaded piece of furniture. Remember, walls can always be repaired should damage occur from bolts and straps. But lives cannot be replaced.

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Bathroom renovations are second to kitchen renovations on the list of the top remodeling projects to increase home value. The popularity of bathroom renovations and their ability to transform a space has left many homeowners wondering if there are any easy and affordable ways to change the look of their bathrooms.

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When possible, covering up what you have in the bathroom is much less expensive and less labor-intensive than tearing out existing fixtures and floors and replacing them anew. Resurfacing can extend to refinishing bath-tubs to installing shower liners. Those who have unsightly walls or wallpaper that they’re just not ready to remove may consider using wainscotting to cover a portion of the room or even tiling entire walls.

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One in four remodeling projects will increase the value of a home by more than 25 percent, so there’s a good chance you will need to increase your coverage to compensate for renovations done on the home. Many insur-ance companies require you to insure your home for at least 80 percent of its replacement value. If you have added an extension or installed an inground pool, you may have raised the value of your property enough to necessitate an insurance policy change.

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many contractors have business and general liability insurance to protect themselves if a worker is injured, homeowners may need sufficient liability protection in the event a non-contractor gets hurt working on your home. Your in-surance company may have other types of insurance to protect you further if you are planning a very large project. Failure to ask about coverage before starting the renovations puts you at risk.

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When removing a general adhesive, first try to scrape or chip off any glue spots. Be gentle when chipping, as you don’t want to scuff your wood floor. Scraping and chipping will likely only do so much, so once you have scraped and chipped as much as you can, you can then use your adhesive remover. Such products tend to be quite flammable, so exercise caution when using them. In ad-dition, adhesive removers can be toxic, so keep the windows open while you’re working so you don’t get lightheaded or begin to feel sick.

* Follow the manufacturer instructions. When using mineral spirits or adhesive removers, it’s imperative that you follow the manufacturer instructions.

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Vitamin D has long been a friend to men, women and chil-dren. Obtained primarily through exposure of the skin to sunlight but also procured in certain foods and dietary supplements, vitamin D helps the body use calcium and phosphorous to improve bone health and build healthy teeth.

But as valuable as vitamin D can be to your bones and teeth, it also may play a role in reducing your risk for certain cancers. The National Cancer Institute notes that many studies have suggested that higher intake of vitamin D or higher levels of vitamin D in the blood are associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer. To understand this relationship, it helps to first understand vitamin D.

What is vitamin D?

A group of fat-soluble prohor-mones, vitamin D comes in two forms that are important to humans. Vitamin D2, also known as ergocalciferol, is made naturally by plants, while vitamin D3 is produced naturally by the body when it is exposed to ultraviolet radiation in sunlight.

How do I get enough vitamin D?

The NCI notes that most people already get at least some of the vitamin D they need through sunlight exposure. In addition to sunlight exposure, many people get plenty of vitamin D from their diets, including foods such as fatty fish, fish liver oil and eggs that naturally contain vitamin D. But foods fortified with vitamin D, such as milk, juices and breakfast cereals, also ensure many people get adequate amounts of vitamin D. For many people, the combi-nation of exposure to sunlight and diet is enough to produce strong bones and healthy teeth and reduce risk for colorectal cancer.

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they’re getting enough. Recom-mended daily intake guidelines vary depending on age, but those interested in learning these guidelines can find them on the Institute of Medicine website at www.iom.edu.

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While studies have previously linked higher levels of vitamin D with reduced risk of colorectal cancer, research is ongoing to determine if vitamin D plays a role in lowering a person’s risk of developing other types of cancers as well. Driving this research are early studies that discovered inci-dence and death rates for certain cancers were lower among people living in southern latitudes than those living in northern latitudes. That’s a significant distinction, as levels of sunlight exposure, which is a chief source of vitamin D, are relatively high in southern latitudes and consider-ably higher in such areas than in northern latitudes. Studies are ongoing into this particular link and if vitamin D is, in fact, behind the lower cancer incidence and death rates.

Another reason to study the connection is that experimental studies conducted on cancer cells and tumors in mice found that vitamin D may play a role in slowing or preventing the devel-opment of cancer.

Does vitamin D definitively lower risk?

Though evidence has suggested a link between high vitamin D intake and lower risk of specific cancers, the NCInotes that, thus far, studies have been inconsistent. While numerous studies have concluded that vitamin D reduces a person’s risk for colorectal cancer, even that widely acknowl-edged link remains open to debate. More information about the relationship between vitamin D and cancer is available at www.cancer.gov. n


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Boonville Farmer’s Market, Boon-ville Oneida County Fairgrounds, 12-6, www.boonvillefarmersmar-ket.com

Kenny Wayne Shepard Band, Turning Stone Resort, 8

Farmer’s Market, Clinton Village Green, 10

Louie Baldanza, Verona, Stampede Steakhouse & Saloon, 4

Opening Reception: My Point of View Art Show, Clinton, Kirkland Town Library, 6

Karaoke Night w/ Sound Invest-ment, Washington Mills, Packy’s Pub, 9

The Colgate Coaches Show, Hamilton, Cathy Foto ( Field hockey)and Keith Tyburski (Golf), Colgate Inn, 7

Sav-On & WODZ Classic Car Cruise Night, Sylvan Beach lakefront

Friday 9/5

9/5,6 The 50th Annual Craft Days, Oneida, Madison County Histori-cal Society’s Cottage Lawn

9/5-7 Fall Clear’em Out Boat Show and Sale, NYS Fairgrounds, 487-7711

DVD the Band, Delta Lake Yacht Club, 6

Ocean Apart: The Drawings of Chris Cirillo, Utica, The Other Side (Café Domenico), 6

Fall Faculty Conert, Clinton, Ham-ilton Wellin Hall, 7:30

Live Performance: Janiva Magness (Rhythm & blues), Earlville Opera House, 8, $14-$29

Tappet Twirlers Cruise In, Rome, St. John’s Church, 5

Janiva Magness (Blues/R&B), Earlville Opera House, 8, 691-3550

Adirondack Railroad’s Beer and Wine Train, Utica’s Union Station, 6:30

Saturday 9/6

9/6,7 Renaissance Revels (Festival & Artisan Market), Rome Art & Community Center, 10-6

9/6,7 The Mediterranean Festival, New Hartford, St. George Ortho Church, Noon-8

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9/6,7 Golden Harvest Festival, Baldwinsville, Beaver Lake Nature Park,

Trenton Falls Scenic Trails Open, Barneveld off Rt 28, 896-2664

Oneida County Public Market, Utica Union Station, 9

DVD The Band, Utica, Aqua Vino, 6:30

Farmer’s Market, Holland Patent Village Green, 9

Brook’s Chicken BBQ, Frankfort, Morning Star United Methodist Church, 4

Opening Reception: Spun From Light Woven in Science, Utica College , 5

The Bomb, Herkimer, The Belly Up Pub, 9

Redline, Herkimer, The Silverado Inn, 10

CNY FIRST Tech Challenge Ro-botics Season Kick-Off Celebra-tion, Marcy, SUNYIT Student Center, 11:30

Farmer’s Market, Hamilton Village Green, 8-1

Art Exhibit Opening Reception” Cara Brewer Thompson’s Works in Pixels and Graphite, Earlville Opera House, Noon-3

Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Gary Trento & Stephen Carlson’s “Points of View” Paintings, Earlville Opera House, Noon -3

The 3rd Annual Vintage Snow Show and Swap Meet, Taberg Fireman’s Field, 942-6970

Sunday 9/7

DVD the Band, Rome, St. Johns Church, 2

The 54th Annual Mohican Model A Ford Club’s Antique Car Show, Wampsville, Firemen’s Field

“Sunday Tunes” Open Jam Ses-sion, Hamilton Bible Fellowship, 2

Hamilton Fortnightly Club Guests

Annual Bug Country HALO Hoedown, Herkimer, Silverado Inn

Tuesday 9/9

Dining for Dogs and Cats Too!, Rome, Delta Lake Inn, 4, 336-7070

Comedy Night with Jimmy Failla, Herkimer, HCCC Corporate Center, 8

Live Music: Chris Vescey, Adger Williams & Putter Cox’s “Sorrow Song, Spirit Song, Freedom Song”, Hamilton , Colgate Inn, 7

Wednesday 9/10

Lecture and Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Jane Fine’s “ Ladies & Gentlemen Please Remain Calm”, Hamilton, Colgate’s Little Hall, 4:30

Trivia Night, Hamilton, Colgate Inn, 8

Louie Baldanza, New Hartford, Cavallo’s, 6:30

Jazz Kick-Off Concert, Clinton, Hamilton Wellin Hall, 7:30

Thursday 9/11

Boonville Farmer’s Market Boon-ville Oneida County Fairgrounds, 12-6, www.boonvillefarmersmar-ket.com

Living Writers Program: Maria Arana, Hamilton, Colgate’s Pers-son Hall Auditorium, 4:30


Plotter’s Ink, Whitesboro, Dun-ham Public Library, 2

Karaoke Night w Sound Invest-ment, Washington Mills, Packy’s Pub, 9


Art Lecture & Exhibit Opening Reception: Peter B. Jomes, “Fifty Years of Clay”, Hamilton, Colgate Universities Lawrence Hall, 4:30 lecture, 5:30 Reception

Friday 9/12

9/12,13 Utica Music and Arts Festival, Hotel Utica (and other sites), 724-3151

9/12-14 Scare-A-Con 2014 (Horror and Pop Culture Con-vention), Turning Stone Resort

9/12-15 Oneida Lake Ole-Tymers Antique Engine & Tractor Show, Dave Webb Memorial Park (Ber-nhards Bay)

Madison County Hop-Fest, 436 Main St Oneida, 12, www.madi-sonhopfest.org

DVD the Band, Estate 169 (Twin Ponds), New York Mills, 6

Bobby Vinton, Turning Stone Resort, 8

Saturday 9/13

9/13-10/18 Adirondack Railroad’s Fall Foliage Train, Utica’s Union Station, 9:30am

9/13,14 The 2014 ATV Expo, Lowville, Flat Rock Inn, 9-6

9/13,14 Live Musical Theater : Josie Waverly’s “The Queens of Pure Country”, Hamilton, The Palace Theater, 7 Sat, 2 Sun, $20 in advance, $25 at the door (see ad this issue)


Gingham Patch Fall Open House, Bouckville, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4, (see ad this issue)

Fall Festival Craft/Vendor Fair, Herkimer County Fairgrounds, 9


19th Annual Madison County Hop Fest, Oneida, Madison County Historical Society, 11

A Far Cry: Chamber Orchestra, Clinton, Hamilton Wellin hall, 7:30


DVD The Band, Turning Stone Steakhouse, 6

Children’s Program: Hug a Book!, Hamilton, Colgate Bookstore, 10:30

Fall Foliage Train with Layover, Utica Union Station, 9:30-7, www.adirondackrr.com

The 2014 Mighty Run, Utica, Masonic Care Community, www.themightrun.com

Asia, Turning Stone Resort, 8

Rome Memorial Hospital Com-munity Fair, Kennedy Arena, 6-3

The 13th Annual Mohawk Valley Garli & Herb Festival, Little Falls, Canal Place, 10-5, www.mo-hawkvalleyarts.org

Sunday 9/14

Doo Wop Train, Utica Union Sta-tion, www.adirondackrr.com

Lincoln Davies Museum of His-tory, Paris Station, Lincoln Davies Museum, 12

Live in Concert: Dave Ruch “Songs & Stories of the Erie Canal”, Utica, SUNYIT, 2

Monday 9/15

Farmer’s Market, Whitesboro Vil-lage Green, 3

Tuesday 9/16

Hypnotist: Sailesh, Utica, MVCC, 8:30, 731-5721

Live Music: Tim Carr, Hamilton, Colgate Inn, 7

2014 Greater Utica Chamber Business Expo, Utica AUD, 11-7, 738-0164

Wednesday 9/17

Chris Isaak (American Rock), Turning Stone Resort, 8

Living Writer’s Book Club: Nadifa Mohamed’s The Orchard of Lost Souls, Hamilton, Colgate Book-store, 7



Ryan Quinn, Remsen Performing & Visual Arts Ctr., 831-2787

Thursday 9/18

Steven Wright (Comedian), Turn-ing Stone Resort, 8



Dance Party w/ Sound Invest-ment, Washington Mills, Packy’s Pub, 9

The Colgate Coaches Show, Dan Hunt (Football) and Eric Ronning (Men’s Soccer), Hamilton, Colgate Inn, 7

Friday 9/19

9/19-21 Shriner’s Circus, Utica AUD, 738-0154

DVD The Band, New Hartford Legion, 7

3rd Annual Cocktail Party and Silent Auction, Rome, Beeches Inn, 6

Live Performance Solas (Fiery Celtic Music), Earlville Opera House, 8, $20, $35

Saturday 9/20

The 9th Annual City Clerk’s “Who Let the Dogs Out” event, Rome, Kennedy Arena, 10-4,

339-7659

Oktoberfest, Utica, FX Matt Brewing Co., 2-5


The Dharma Bums String with Special Guest The Remsen Social Club, Barneveld, Unity Hall, 8Oneida County Public Market, Utica Union Station, 9

Fireman’s Hose Race & Band Night, Ilion, Cedarville Fire Dept., 1

Rome Hospital Foundation Brew Ha Ha, Westernville, Woods Val-ley Ski Area, 4-8, 827-4721

Selected Shorts: Live in Perfor-mance! Funny Food Fictions, MWPAI, 8-10, 797-0000

New York India Festival, Empire Expo Center, 10-9


The Great Chocolate Festival, Village of Hamilton’s Office lawn, 10-1

Art exhibit Opening Reception: Paintings by Katherine Stillwagon, Hamilton Public Library, Noon-1

Cream Cheese Festival, Down-town Lowville, 10-6

Bands, Brew & BBQ, Norwich, Chenango County Fairgrounds

Monday 9/22



Tuesday 9/23

9/23,24 Broadway Theater League presents “Annie”, Stanley Theater, 7, 724-7196

Civil War Lecture, Holland Patent Free Library, 6

Children’s Story Time, Hamilton Public Library, 10:30Live Music: Greg Hoover, Hamil-ton, Colgate Inn, 7

Wednesday 9/24




Thursday 9/25

Lonestar, Turning Stone Resort, 8

Louie Baldanza, Verona, Stampede Steakhouse & Saloon, 4Karaoke w/ Sound Investment, Washington Mills, Packy’s Pub, 9

Hamilton Book & Movie Club: JAWS, Read the novel by Pe-ter Benchley ,then come to the Hamilton Movie Theater at 5:30 for a screening of the 1975 Film. Din-ner & Discussion to follow at the Colgate Bookstore, (Book/Movie/Dinner) $20 or (Movie/Dinner) $11, register at 228-6944

The Colgate Coaches Show, Cathy Foto (Field Hockey) and Greg Fargo (Women’s Ice Hockey), Colgate Inn, 7

Friday 9/26

9/26-28 The 43rd Wheel Days (Tractor Pulls, Demolition Derby, Cruise-In), Brookfield, Madison County Fairgrounds, 899-5867

DVD The Band, Rome, Delta Lake Inn, 6

Auction for the Arts, Hamilton, Colgate Inn, 5-7:30, $15 (includes beer, wine, & hor d’oeuvres)

Senegal St. Joseph Gospel Choir, Clinton, Hamilton (Wellin Hall), 7:30

Kathleen Madigan (Comedian), Turning Stone Resort, 8

Saturday 9/27

9/27,28 Sunnycrest Orchards Fall Harvest Craft Show, Sharon Springs, 9-5, (See ad this issue)

9/27-10/26 Fall Fun Festival, (maze, pumpkin painting, pony rides, wagon rides), Rome, , Fort Rickey Zoo, 10-4:30, 336-1930

72nd E.J. Hermann Cross Coun-try Invitational, Utica, Proctor Park, 9



2014 Walk for Wounded Veter-ans, Verona, Root Farm, 10am

9/27,28 Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts, 10-4:30, www.remsen-barnfestival.com, 831-4257

9/27,28 Excell Eastern Grass Drag Nationals, Bouckville, 691-6916


Live Performance: David Brom-berg Band, Earlville Opera House, 8, $30-$45

David Bromberg Quintet (Blues Legend), Earlville Opera House, 8, 691-3550

Monday 9/29


Tuesday 9/30

Children’s Story Time, Hamilton Public Library, 10:30

Open Irish Music Session, Utica, Nail Creek Pub & Brewery, 8:30

Live Music: John Dean, Hamilton, Colgate Inn, 7

Wednesday 10/1

Heldentenor John West & Pianist Sar-Shalom, Utica Library, 12:30


Thursday 10/2



Karaoke w/ Sound Investment, Washington Mills, Packy’s Pub, 9

Saturday 10/4

10/4,5 Sunnycrest Orchards Gar-lic Festival, Sharon Springs, 9-5, (See ad this issue)

10/4,5 2014 Trenton Falls Arts Festival, Barneveld, 396 Dover Road (1 Mile from Trenton Falls), Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5, $5 adults, 12

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Famer’s Market, Holland Patent Village Green, 9

Lark String Quartet, Clinton, Hamilton College (Wellin Hall), 7:30

Kim & Reggie Harris w/ special guests Colleen Kattau & Some Guys, Barneveld, Unity Hall, 8

Wednesday 10/8

CNY Veterans Expo, Utica, SUNY IT campus center, 10am


Thursday 10/9

10/9-13 Casablanca Trunk Show, Utica, Donna Marie’s Bridal Shoppe, 797-7461, (see ad in this issue)



Karaoke w/ Sound Investment, Washington Mills, Packy’s Pub, 9

Friday 10/10

4th Annual Night of Shadows, Oneida, Farnam Mansion, 7

Family Weekend Performing Arts: Choral Song and Dance, Clinton, Hamilton (Wellin Hall), 7:30

Saturday 10/11

Farmer’s Market, Holland Patent Village Green, 9Oneida County Public Market, Utica Union Station, 9

Harvest Festival at Coyote Moon Vineyards, Tours By Design, $74, (see ad in this issue)

Hamilton College Family Week-end Performings Arts: Choral Song and Dance, Clinton, Hamil-ton (Wellin Hall), 1:30

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