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3rdA Taste of the Region

Your Guide to LOCAL Eateries & Entertainment

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Homemade ice cream makes for the perfect summer treat

Ice cream is synonymous with summer, when rising temperatures and vacations from school and work call for some refreshing celebration. Those who want to experiment with homemade ice cream may want to consider the following recipe for “Dulce de Leche Ice Cream” from Lou Seibert Pappas’ “Ice Creams and Sorbets” (Chronicle Books).

Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

Makes about 1 quart

2 cups half-and-half or milk

4 large egg yolks

1/2 cup sugar

12 ounces butterscotch chips, divided

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Prepare a large bowl or pan of ice water.

In the top of a double boiler, heat the half-and-half over simmering water until steaming. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks until blended, then whisk in the sugar. Whisk in about half of the hot half-and-half and pour the yolk mixture into the pan of half-and-half. Stir with a silicone spatula or spoon and cook over simmering water for about 8 min-utes. Stir in 1 cup of the chips and continue stirring until blended in and the custard coats the back of the spatula, about 2 minutes more. Immediately place the custard pan in the ice bath and stir the custard occasionally until it cools to room temperature. Transfer to a container and stir in the cream and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours.

Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s in-structions. When the ice cream is almost frozen, add the remaining 1 cup chips and churn until blended in, about 15 seconds more. Transfer to a container, cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours. n

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Outdoor restaurant dining tips“Dining out” takes on an entirely

new meaning in temperate climates or when summer arrives. Rather than being cooped up inside for meals, diners flock to cafes and res-taurants that boast al fresco seating to enjoy a bit of scenery and fresh air with their meals.

When the sun comes out and the breezes are warm, blooming gar-

dens and trellis-covered restaurant patios can be ideal dining spots to grab a meal. Good food combined with a hearty dose of fresh air can make everything from a cappuccino to a hamburger taste better.

Considering the best outdoor-dining spots can fill up quickly, and enjoying a meal outside takes a bit of finesse, follow these tips to make the most of any outdoor-dining experience.

* Make a reservation. Outdoor seating is not always easy to get. To ensure you will have a spot at your favorite restaurant, call ahead and reserve a table. Otherwise, you may have to wait quite a while for a table to become available or be forced to sit inside.

* Scout out restaurants before-hand. If you are hoping to try a new restaurant that boasts outdoor dining, plan a visit to see the layout of the space. Many restaurants, even those without ample outdoor space, cater to the outdoor-seating crowd, even if their outdoor dining area is limited to a handful of cafe tables placed near the curb. Unless you want to spend your meal with pe-destrians walking by or inhaling car exhaust fumes, visit the restaurant ahead of time to ensure that the outdoor seating is more amenable to an enjoyable meal.

* Choose restaurants with overhead coverage. It is one thing to want to eat outdoors, and entirely another to be subjected

to the wrath of Mother Nature. An outdoor seating area should be comfortable, offering the best blend of fresh air and ample protection from the elements. Umbrellas or a covered patio can provide shelter should it start to drizzle or you

need relief from the summer sun.

* Don’t assume an outdoor res-taurant is pet-friendly. Just because there are outdoor tables does not mean you can bring your pooch along. If you will be spending the day with your dog and then want to enjoy a lunch or dinner outdoors with your pet, verify that a restau-rant is pet-friendly before meal time. Do not leave a dog unattended in a hot car and waiting for you to finish a meal should you discover the restaurant is not pet-friendly.

* Expect some uninvited guests. Dining outside means bees, flies, birds, and other animals. Those who are deathly afraid of all buzzing insects may want to eat indoors instead.

* Check for a dedicated outdoor waitstaff. Unless there is a waitstaff assigned to outdoor seating, you may spend more time than you anticipated waiting for service outdoors. Waiters may not real-ize you are outside, and it can be easy to forget about patrons who are not seated in the heart of the restaurant. Restaurants accustomed to serving guests outdoors will have staff assigned to outdoor seating areas, particularly during busy times of the day. n


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Keep pests away from entertaining areas

Outdoor entertaining is one of the joys of nicer weather. People routinely gather on the patio or around the pool when the weather warms up, and such recreational activities can foster companionship and reduce stress. However, if nuisance animals and insects are sharing entertaining spaces, these pests can quickly put a damper on the festivities.

While it may seem impossible to keep an outdoor entertaining area completely pest-free, there are ways to keep such unwanted intrusions manageable.

Identify common pests

Yard pests vary depending on geography, so the first step is to figure out which pests are native to your area. Mosquitoes can be found in many locales, but certain insects may be exclusive to specific regions. For example, palmetto bugs are native to moist, tropical areas, such as the southeastern United States.

In addition to insects, squir-rels, moles, raccoons, and other rodents may also descend on a property. Neighborhoods that abut natural ecosystems or infringe on wild animals’ habitats may see a wider array of animals encroaching on entertaining spaces. Deer, bears, coyotes, and certain bird species can pres-ent their own brands of trouble.

Homeowners new to an area may have to experience a learn-ing curve to determine which pests are common to a certain area, as well as which seasons bring which creatures.

Try natural repellents first

To minimize damage to the environment and to protect local wildlife, homeowners should ex-haust natural ways to repel pests before resorting to less eco-friendly methods. Animals can be kept out of a yard with fences

and other barriers, such as thorny bushes. Many pests are deterred by smells or certain structures in a lawn or garden. For example, inserting chicken wire into a garden bed may be enough to repel burrowing animals. Cer-tain insects, such as flies and mosquitoes, find the aromas of citronella grass, basil and marigold offensive. Surrounding a property with these plants can create a natural bug repellent. Lavender and rosemary are other aromatics that may deter pests. Blood meal and soap solutions can repel deer and other wildlife that may feed on garden plants.

Pests attracted to food can be kept at bay with frequent sweeping or hosing down of the patio. In addi-tion, maintain a clean grill and store trash in tightly secured receptacles.cont. on page 6


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Consider more traditional alternatives

If natural repellents do not work, you may need to rely on more traditional products to repel insects and other pests. Beetle traps lure beetles with an invit-ing scent before the beetle gets trapped in a bag and cannot exit. Traps for wasps and flies follow a similar premise. Bug zappers are largely viewed as an inhumane option but can be highly effective. Unfortunately, these zappers also attract and kill beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies.

Chemical repellents also are available. Stores stock pesticides

that will rid plants of damaging insects. These repellents also may be used around the patio to make the area inhospitable to insects and other pests.

Contact an exterminator

If the problem is simply too difficult to manage on your own, then you might need to contact an exterminator, who can spray the perimeter of the home for bugs and can also be called in to safely trap and remove nuisance animals. An exterminator may also have detailed knowledge of protected species and which habitats can and cannot be dis-turbed. n

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If ever there was a recipe to master, it would be grilling the perfect burger. Though barbecued burgers may seem easy to make, all too often burgers are botched by a few mistakes. But don’t wor-ry, burger mastery is within reach if you follow these simple tips.

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* Don’t overhandle the meat. Compressing the meat and han-dling it too much can lead to dry, dense burgers. Avoid tough meat by handling it as little as possible. Keep your hands wet while shap-ing the patties so they’ll come together easily.

* Oil up the grill. A clean, well-oiled grill prevents burgers from sticking during cooking.

* Make sure the grill is super-hot. The goal is to cook burgers over high heat and fast. This is achieved with a very hot grill. It may only take three to five min-utes per side to cook the burgers, depending on the thickness of the patty.

* Flip only once. Wait until the burgers have been grilling for a

few minutes and release easily from the grill grate. Flip them over and allow them to cook a few minutes more. This helps keep the juices inside the meat and prevents your burgers from turning into burnt hockey pucks.

* Resist the urge to squash the burgers. Pushing down on the burgers with the spatula will only force the juices out. If you want dry burgers, press them down. If you want nice, juicy burgers, step away from the spatula.

* Allow the burgers to rest. Take the burgers off the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes so that all of their juice redis-tributes through the patty. Toast your hamburger buns and then serve the burgers with your favorite toppings.

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The origins of iced tea are still in question. Various sources state that iced tea emerged in 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair. How-ever, records indicate that iced tea may have been served even earlier than 1904.

In 1839, a cookbook titled “The Kentucky Housewife” featured a recipe for a chilled Tea Punch. In 1879, another cookbook, “Housekeeping in Old Virginia,” included a recipe for sweet tea,

a popular, sweeter version of iced tea. It is widely believed that tea was served cold in areas of the southern United States before iced tea became a novelty elsewhere.

Many historical accounts credit the 1904 World’s Fair with in-troducing iced tea to the masses. Particularly warm June weather at the fair led British tea vendor Richard Blechynden to rethink his idea for a tea party to promote Ceylon and Indian Tea at his vendor pavillion. While the public lined up for a nearby ice cream vendor in an effort to escape the heat, few people were in line to

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Wines for Every Summer Celebration

The summer forecast calls for delightful weather and a calendar full of casual, fun-filled gatherings with family and friends. Make sure you’re prepared for all the sea-sonal soirees with delicious wines that enhance the mood and the good times.

A Perfect Picnic Pairing

Celebrate the summer sun with the ultimate in al fresco dining - a picnic with friends and the perfect pairing of wine. Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay is a winemaker’s blend from hillside vineyards along California’s cool, coastal appellations. Made from hand selected grapes from the best estate vineyards, each lot is kept separate, barrel-aged and handcrafted - boutique winery style. With rich, tropical flavors accompanied by clean acidity and finesse, this elegantly layered wine exhibits a rich texture with a hint of vanilla and spice. It pairs deliciously with picnic foods like creamy goat cheese, garlic roasted hummus and crudites. For more information, visit www.kj.com.

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From crunchy, cool salads to suc-culent seafood, warmer weather inspires its own impressive menu. If hosting a summer gathering or

you need to bring a wine to enjoy and share as a guest, consider the bright, fresh and crisp flavors of La Crema’s Monterey Pinot Gris. The winery has dedicated more than 30 years to exploring California’s finest cool-climate vineyards, and chose Monterey as the perfect region for growing its new Pinot Gris. Cool winds and fog help the wine develop a natural, juicy pal-ate with notable complexity and minerality. With aromas of white peach and subtle floral hints, it pairs beautifully with all the flavors of summer. For more information, visit www.lacrema.com.

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seafood dishes with a wine that’s as equally pleasing, such as the Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc. With a storied history in Sonoma County, the winery has established a reputation for producing Sau-vignon Blanc that is crisp, vibrant and bursting with fruit. With flavors strongly influenced by the coastal influence of the Pacific Ocean, this Sonoma County wine is a nod to the region’s extraordi-nary volcanic soils and wide daily temperature range. Heighten your dining experience with a harmo-nizing glass of Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc, which serves up a sense of delicacy, naturally mouthwatering fruit and balanced acidity. For more information, visit www.matanzascreek.com.

Flavorful Pairing Partners

No matter what ingredients you use, there’s a perfect wine to complement every meal. This helpful pairing guide features three popular varietals for your next summer soiree:

Sauvignon Blanc

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* Sauces

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Savor Seafood Pairings

A coastal inspired menu is a great way to please guests and showcase the fresh flavors of the season. Be sure to pair your favorite shellfish, shrimp and other

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With a few twists of a wrench or even turning the shaft of the driver itself, golfers can adjust the face angle, loft and lie angle of the driver to hit the ball farther and straighter. Golfers can make small adjustments to create the right loft and improve distance without having to purchase a new club or visit a club fitter.

Many club manufacturers now offer adjustable drivers and other clubs. According to an informal poll on Golf.com, 34 percent of the 2,337 respondents owned an ad-justable driver by the end of 2011. The ability to upgrade shafts has also become popular as golfers re-spond to what the pros are doing.

Adjustable golf clubs enable golf-ers to walk out onto the course with one driver and a few different shafts. With a couple of clicks from a wrench, a person can have an entirely new driver. That cuts down on the equipment that needs to be carried and can fine tune a golfer’s accuracy. These high-tech clubs are corresponding to changes being made to golf balls. Engineers have

reduced the spin on golf balls to help the balls travel farther. To do so, golf experts advise that the ball needs to be hit higher into the air. Adjustable drivers can give players the edge they need to produce the right height and trajectory.

According to data from golf club manufacturer TaylorMade, 70 percent of consumers who use the company’s adjustable drivers adjust their club at least once to get the desired shot. Afterward, 10 to 15 percent of adjustable driver users report further adjustments as they become comfortable with the features.

Although golfers can now put ad-justments into their own hands, it is still adviseable to get a professional fitting regardless of which clubs are chosen. A certified club fitter can help a person sort through the myriad options available and make recommendations based on various factors, including the golf ball used.

Those who are not fans of adjust-able drivers say that the adjustment mechanisms add weight to the drivers, which can compromise efficiency. However, that isn’t stop-ping larger numbers of golf fans from taking adjustable drivers for a trial run in an effort to improve their game. n


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Dining out is a great way to ex-perience new cuisine and enjoy a meal with family and friends. But dining out often leads to overeat-ing, a problem that’s unhealthy year-round but especially incon-venient when warm air makes it more uncomfortable to deal with the side effects of overeating.

Though some restaurants offer large portions that can make it difficult to lighten things up when dining out in the summer, the following are a handful of ways diners can keep things light but still enjoy their favorite restau-rants even when the mercury has risen.

* Don’t be bashful. Some restaurants alter their menus in warmer weather to accommo-date those customers who prefer lighter fare on hot nights. But even those that don’t make such alterations might be amenable to customers who request certain changes when dining out. For ex-ample, ask your waiter if you can

substitute vegetables in lieu of a side of potatoes or french fries, which tend to be heavier and harder to digest. Don’t be afraid to ask for such substitutions or even ask that vegetable servings be doubled.

* Don’t mistake “low-carb” for “low-calorie.” Just because a dish is heralded as “low-carb” does not necessarily mean it’s low in calories. A low-carb dish might seem like the perfect op-tion on a warm summer night, but not if it’s laden with calories. Before ordering a low-carb dish, confirm if it’s also low in calo-ries and low in fat. If not, look for a lighter option to avoid feeling too full after dinner.

* Think inside the box. When ordering a large entree, you can be creative by asking your waiter to box half of your meal before it even reaches the table. This prevents you from overeating and makes it more likely that you will eat a meal that’s more in tune with a healthy serving size.

* Don’t pile on your salad. Salads are a summertime staple for many people, who prefer salads because they’re delicious but not likely to produce any symptoms of overeating. But salads are only as light as their ingredients allow them to be. If you want to keep things light and healthy, avoid adding too many ingredients to your salad. Creamy dressings are often heavy, especially when paired

with ingredients like bacon and cheese. When adding ingre-dients to your salad, opt for lighter and healthier items like raw vegetables or even some fresh fruit.

* Forgo the freebies. While many people consider comple-mentary bread baskets one of the joys of dining out, such freebies also make meals more filling. If you anticipate your meal taking a long time to make it to your table, ask the waiter to bring a plate of fresh fruit or vegetables in lieu of a bread basket or a bowl of chips or na-chos. This way you won’t starve while waiting for your meal, but also you won’t be filling up on heavy foods you might regret eating when you head back into the warm summer air.

* Split dessert. Dessert might seem like the ideal way to cap off a delicious meal, but a deca-dent slice of chocolate cake or creamy helping of creme brulee only makes a meal more filling. If you must indulge in dessert, split your dessert with a fellow diner so your last few bites of the night don’t make you feel uncomfortable when it’s time to leave the restaurant.

Many people prefer to eat less when temperatures rise. And while restaurants tend to offer larger portions than you might eat at home, there are ways to enjoy a night out on the town without overdoing it at the din-ner table. n


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Save time with fast mealsWarm weather provides a great

opportunity to slow down and savor time spent having fun in the great outdoors. But time spent away from home often leads to meals made on the fly or last-min-ute jaunts to a nearby fast-food restaurant. Though last-minute meals or trips to the local burger joint might be convenient, they are not always healthy. Fortunately, there are other ways to eat well even when you’re pressed for time.

* Choose fast-cooking foods. Stock the pantry with items that will cook quickly. Fresh produce can be steamed or grilled in only a few minutes and served alone as a vegetarian meal or mixed with other foods for a quick entree. Seafood tends to cook quite fast, and many seafood dishes make for a low-fat source of healthy protein and essential fatty acids. Seafood also is lighter on the stomach, which fits well with the smaller meals people tend to enjoy during warm weather. Even foods that

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* Cook with high heat. Instead of slow-roasting or plugging in the slow cooker for hours on end, instant meal gratification often means cranking up the heat. That is why grilling is such a popular cooking method this time of year. Grilling will sear meats and vegetables over high heat, sometimes as much as 400 to 500 F, cooking foods rapidly as a result. Select meats that do well over high heat, such as those that are tender, because they will not require long cook-ing periods to break down the fibers in the meat. If grilling is not an option, then stir-frying is another way to cook fast over high heat. Invest in a wok or another deep frying pan for such meals.

* Have prepared items on standby. Keep the refrigerator stocked with already-washed vegetables and lettuce. Par-boiled potatoes or pasta can be mixed in with a number of different ingredients to create a filling meal. When free time allows, develop a plan so meals take less time to prepare. If frozen items must be defrosted, make sure to put them in the refrigerator the day before they will be cooked to begin the thawing period. Otherwise, use a microwave to safely defrost foods rather than leaving them out on the counter where bac-teria can grow.

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“Iron Man 3” and “The Lego Movie” are two of the top-grossing films of the last year. But there are many summer movies predicted to take the top spots. Those ready to grab their large popcorn and soft drink combos and sit down for two hours of cool air and enter-tainment may want to check out these planned releases.

Ninja Turtles: This reboot pro-duced by Michael Bay and starring Megan Fox will take the beloved ninja turtles story in an entirely

new direction. Fans of the comic book series will certainly have am-munition to debate over whether the newer version is better than its 1990 namesake or not.

How to Train Your Dragon 2: Keeping the kids amused during summer vacation may be as simple as taking them to this animated sequel. The first “Dragon” movie explored the war between Vikings and fire-breathing dragons. The next installment finds the dragons and Vikings working together to maintain the peace.

Maleficent: Moviegoers who don’t always want to root for the good guy of the fairy tale classics are probably anxious for this Disney release. Based on the villainous titular character, and starring An-gelina Jolie in the lead, “Maleficent” should be a summer blockbuster contender.

Hercules: Many are aware of Hercules’ 12 labors and the tale of this would-be hero, but this movie takes on a decidedly different bent. Hercules becomes a merce-nary, haunted by a sin of his past. However, Hercules is contacted to defeat a terrifying warlord, and he must once again turn to good.

The Expendables 3: Continuing with the popular franchise, Stal-lone, Statham, Cage, Chan, Snipes, and Lundgren join up and come face-to-face with Conrad Stone-banks (Mel Gibson), who years ago cofounded The Expendables before becoming a ruthless arms trader. Another shoot-em-up summer hit in the making.

Godzilla: This movie is a contem-

porary retelling of the origin of Godzilla and will feature two new monsters in addition to the scaly giant. Elizabeth Olsen and Bryan Cranston are set to star.

Guardians of the Galaxy: An American pilot finds himself in space amid a universal conflict. He soon goes on the run with futuristic ex-cons. The story is based on the comic books first written by Arnold Drake and purchased by Marvel.

If staying in an watching a flick on television or from your own private movie collection is your ideal way of cooling off, consider these mov-ies that will certainly put the chill on summer temps with their frosty scenery.

Frozen: Chances are young boys and girls are still singing to the soundtrack of this wildly popular Disney animated classic. Pop that DVD in for yet another viewing and “Let it Go.”

Alive: This movie about the Uru-guayan rugby team whose plane crashes in the Andes showcases some infamous survival scenes as well as the icy filming locations.

The Shining: Horror enthusiasts may want to revisit any of the cinematic tellings of Stephen King’s famed novel about a grand hotel shut down for the winter in the Colorado Rockies.

The Empire Strikes Back: Star Wars fans eager for the latest installments of the series can look back at the original films that helped shape the mega-franchise. Viewers can once again explore the sixth planet of the Hoth sys-tem serving as the temporary base of the Rebellion. Many of these now-famous scenes were shot in a remote region of southern Norway.

The Day After Tomorrow: Super storms ravage much of the United States, plunging the northern hemi-sphere into an ice age. Viewers are treated to ice-covered vistas of famous Northeastern United States landmarks, including The Statue of Liberty ensconced in a frozen harbor. n


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The distinct flavors of grilled foods come from three sources, according to Ardie Davis, renowned judge on the barbe-cue circuit and founder of the American Royal International BBQ Sauce, Rub & Baste Contest. These include seasonings and marinades used to flavor food before grilling; smoky flavors that emerge during grilling itself (from wood chips, planks or sauces or seasonings applied while cook-ing); and finishing sauces applied after the food is removed from the heat.

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There are many scrumptious reasons for including shrimp into your family’s diet. In fact, the American Heart Association and other experts recommend eating seafood at least twice a week, and the FDA just announced this year that pregnant women should consume between 8-12 ounces of seafood a week. It’s easy to work towards this dietary goal by introducing Gulf shrimp into your diet. This versatile protein is easy to prepare; has a wonder-fully salty and fresh flavor from the nutrient-rich environment in which it is caught; and is also widely available fresh and frozen at your local grocery.

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Although the break from school makes summer mornings less hectic for many families, plans ranging from swimming lessons to a trip to the lake can still put a pinch on the start of the day. Because those summer activities tend to involve a healthy dose of physical activity, it’s especially important to start the day with a well-balanced breakfast, even when time is tight.

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“You can ‘wow’ your guests at your next backyard gathering by making one of my favorite restaurant-worthy meals at home - like Dry-Rubbed Porterhouse Pork Chops with Steakhouse But-ter,” said Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe, chef and author of the recently released cookbook, “Pork Chop.” “The steakhouse butter is extra savory, and it perfectly comple-ments the juicy, tender chops coated in a tangy, mildly-spiced dry rub.”

Serve these pork chops with traditional restaurant fare - like a baked potato and creamed spinach - and follow Lampe’s tips for pork chop perfection:

1. Preheat the grill and cooking grate completely before cooking; it will help for even browning and cooking.

2. Ask your guests if they prefer their pork chops cooked medium or medium-rare.

3. To get your pork chops to the preferred internal temperature, grill them like a steak - between 145 degree F (medium-rare) and 160 degree F (medium), followed by a three-minute res, and use a meat thermometer to check the temperature.

4. For smoky flavor, add a handful of soaked wood chips to the fire right before you add the chops. For a gas grill, place soaked wood chips in a single sheet aluminum foil packet with four to six holes on the top. Place packet, holes facing up, directly on the grate, off to one side.

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For rub, combine salt, sugar, chili powder, onion, garlic, pepper and coriander in small bowl. Mix well. Sprinkle rub liberally on both sides of pork chops. Let rest for 15 minutes.

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* Upgrade old upholstery. Old chairs and couches tend to have ample wear and tear. But such items are still useful as long as their bones are still sturdy, even if cush-ions have flattened out and fabric is suffering from tears or stains.

Reupholstering furniture can be a tedious process, and one novices might want to leave to the profes-sionals. The cost of reupholstering secondhand furniture bought at a garage sale, thrift store or pri-vate seller online is likely still less expensive than buying a new piece, so you might still make out in the long run.

* Wash away years of wear and tear. Restoring secondhand furniture can sometimes be as easy as washing away years of wear and tear. Old chests of drawers, dressers or armoires might just need a good scrubbing to look as good as new. Before cleaning

older furniture, remove the old wax with a stripper bought at a hardware store. Old coats of wax can prevent cleaners from reaching the surface of the furniture, so they must be removed for cleaning products to be effective. When cleaning old furniture, it’s a good idea to solicit advice from antique dealers, who can help you avoid damaging the piece even further. A small amount of dishwashing liquid mixed with warm water can be used to gently clean old wax off of furniture. When applying such a mixture, be careful to avoid soaking the item or letting the mixture pool on its surface. Work slowly, gradually cleaning small areas one by one and wiping them down with a damp cloth to ensure wax and other residue has vanished-completely. Once the item has been thoroughly cleaned and been given ample time to dry, you can apply a new coat of wax.

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First step is to prepare the garden bed. Your garden can be either round (classic pizza) or rectangle (like tomato pie). For this garden we will be working with a rectangle. Make sure that you locate the garden in spot where it will get at least 8 hours of sun a day. Mark out the area 8 feet by 6 feet for the garden and till the soil to a depth of about 12 inches. Since many parts of the region have a lot of clay in the soil you may want to add some fresh topsoil or compost to your garden while you are tilling. Once you have your garden placed and the soil prepared it’s time to plant.

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Chlorine derivatives are the primary sanitizing agent used to keep pool water sparkling clean. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chlorine is one of the most com-monly manufactured chemicals in the United States. Chlorine is used

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The best way to keep chlorine use under control is to carefully stay on top of pool maintenance. Algae blooms or dirty water will require concentrated treatment with chlorine. In contrast, pool wa-ter that is maintained will necessi-tate only marginal levels of chlorine to maintain cleanliness. Routinely test water levels to ensure every-thing is in order. It can only take a day or two for pool water condi-tion to spiral out of control.

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more than one subscription. But penetration rates are similarly impressive in poor countries, where there are roughly 89 sub-scriptions per 100 inhabitants. As cellular phones continue to rise in popularity, land-line telephone

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Properly caring for fine jewelry can help it retain its luster and beauty, as well as its value. Upon making such significant invest-ments, it’s no surprise that couples prioritize proper care and cleaning techniques to protect their jewelry, and the following are a few ways to do just that.

* First examine all the prongs on settings, clasps and other compo-nents of the rings to make sure they are secure. Otherwise, pieces or stones could come loose and be lost during the cleaning process. If anything is loose, bring it to a jeweler for repairs.

* When cleaning, try soap and water first before moving on to harsher chemicals if necessary. Soft, porous jewelry, such as opals, pearls and turquoise, should only be cleaned in this type of solution to ensure they look their best. Select a mild cleanser, like a gentle

clothing detergent or dish soap. Add a few drops to two cups of warm water and quickly dip the jewelry. Use a soft, dry cloth to dry and buff, then lay gems flat to air dry further. If stones need a little more elbow grease, use a soft-bris-tled toothbrush to scour gently.

* Ammonia also can clean jewelry quite effectively, but its aroma may turn people off. Diamond jewelry, in particular, can be soaked in one cup of warm water mixed with 1/4 cup ammonia for roughly 10 to 15 minutes. Use a soft-bristled tooth-brush to clean any grime from the crevices of the setting and beneath the diamond. Rinse off and allow to dry before wearing. If diamonds are set in platinum, ammonia will also clean the setting effectively.

* For silver jewelry, use aluminum foil to clean tarnished silver. Line a tray with a piece of crumpled aluminum foil and place your jewelry on the foil. Sprinkle a layer of baking soda over the jewelry, then pour boiling water over it. The tarnish will transfer from the jewelry to the foil. You may need to flip or move the jewelry around so all sides come in contact with the foil. Remove and rinse with water. Otherwise, try a specialized silver cleaning paste or solution pur-chased at the drug store.

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* There is no need to shampoo every day. Some think they’ll be left with a head of dirty, smelly hair if they do not lather up every day, but this is inaccurate. Most people can go a day or more between washing their hair, and waiting between washes actually can be beneficial. “Hair is fiber, and the more you wash it, the worse it’s going to look,” says Paradi Mirmirani, MD, a derma-tologist in California specializing in hair research. People with curly, dry or processed hair can prob-ably go longer between washings than those with thin, straight hair. This enables oils from the scalp to travel down the hair shaft and keep the cuticle healthy.

* Conditioner can keep hair smooth and shiny. Some ques-

tion the necessity for conditioner while others can’t live without it. Those with coarse or dry hair usually find that conditioning a few times a week is neces-sary to tame hair and keep it shiny and looking healthy. On the flip side, those with naturally moist hair may not need to use conditioner more than once per week. Overuse of conditioner can actually contribute to making hair look dull, dry and weighed down. People with thin hair may only want to apply conditioner to the ends so as not to make hair flat and heavy. Many people need to experiment with conditioner to find a routine that works.

* More lather isn’t necessar-ily better. Contrary to popular belief, shampoos that gener-ate mounds of rich lather are not necessarily better for your hair. Sulfates are commonly used as lathering agents and may be the first ingredients in many commercially produced shampoos. Sulfates make water feel more wet and spread cleaning ingredients from the shampoo more readily across the hair shaft. However, these same cleansers can dehydrate the sebaceous glands and strip the scalp of essential oils and natural moisture. Many styl-ists recommend sulfate-free shampoos because they are more gentle on the hair. People who color their hair may find a sulfate-free shampoo helps retain their hair color longer. n


This is a reading of the energy patterns that will be playing out this month, in the collective field of consciousness, using Synchro-Sign Tiles and Spiritual Guidance. The energy patterns will affect your personal experiences, in varying degrees, throughout the month. The first two tiles, The Boat

and The Kite, tell you that it’s time to pause and re-evaluate your interests. What are you pursuing in your life? Are you chasing after something that is an illusion, or something that has real potential? These are the questions to ask yourself this month.The next column of tiles tell

you what is making it difficult to see your pursuits clearly, and that is The Great Eternal Return and The Elder. The GER tells you that there are larger cosmic forces at work. You could look at this as a form of karma or natural cycles. The Elder chal-

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lenges you to learn from your past. Are you becoming older and wiser or simply repeating the same patterns of futility?The third tile show the benefi-

cial actions that you can take to address this month’s challenges, and that is The Moon. This tile is calling you to recognize and listen to your intuition – that subtle inner voice or feeling that tells you whether or not something is worth pursuing. You may not always want to hear what it’s telling you, but this is the way through what you are questioning. The fourth tile, which indicates

an energy pattern that is influ-encing things but is not strongly apparent, and that is The Mask. This is a call to recognize how your inner world and your outer actions are, or are not, in harmony. Are you being true to yourself? Are you willing to follow through on what your intuition is telling you?

The last column of tiles refer to the possible outcomes, if you follow through with the sug-gested actions. Here we are looking at The House and Many Hands. The House represents your integrated self, a sense of harmony within and a feeling of balance and wholeness. Many Hands represents support that is available to you in many ways, from people as well as Spirit.So to summarize, take time

this month to pause and reflect upon whether or not you are pursuing things that are real and beneficial, or putting your ener-gies into something that you are hoping will be beneficial for you, but you’re not seeing it clearly. Can you learn from your his-torical patterns and follow your intuition in order to feel a sense of harmony within yourself, and to receive the authentic support that is available to you? These are big questions for the month, so take your time and know that you can always call on me for more personalized support!

Did you know? The hottest day in recorded

history is July 10, 1913, when temperatures soared to 134 F at Furnace Creek, Calif. in the area known as Death Valley. Death Val-ley is situated between a collec-tion of high and steep mountain ranges in the Mojave Desert, and that positioning, coupled with the low elevation of Death Valley, which is 282 feet below sea level in certain places, assures high temperatures throughout much of the year. In July of 1913, the area was enduring an especially scorching heat wave, as tempera-tures exceeded 125 F for more than a week straight. By July 10, the temperature peaked at 134 F, a temperature that was measured at a weather observation post at Greenland Ranch. Interest-ingly enough, the high for the day was just one degree cooler than the thermometer at Greenland Ranch was capable of measuring. Though Death Valley still holds the distinction it earned on that especially hot day in July of 1913, for much of the 101 years since it was not officiallyrecognized as the record holder thanks to an erroneous report of a 136 F degree day in Libya in 1922. That error, which was blamed on the inexperience of the weather ob-server and outdated equipment, was eventually corrected by the World Meteorological Organiza-tion in 2012. n


Make Summer SensationalGo on a Park Crawl

Research all of the parks in your town and visit each one. When the activity is over, have each child pick their favorite park so you can visit regularly.

Be sure to load up on sunscreen, drinking water and bug spray. Also, make sure you have a map or smartphone handy to help you navigate to the next park.

Make it memorable by taking a picture at each stop. Those trea-sured moments can be printed and pieced together into a summer scrapbook they’ll cherish for years.

Make a Splash

Backyard water games are syn-onymous with smiles. Enjoy the classic warm weather activities of water balloon fights, squirt gun wars, playing on a slip and slide and, as always, swimming in an outdoor pool. Younger kids will love ice excavating, too. Simply freeze plastic toys in a large bowl and let them chip away at the ice.

Be sure to have everyone wear-ing swimsuits and plenty of sun-screen. Backyard fun also means your freezer is just a few steps away, so stock it with cool treats.

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game of your water activities.

Whether it’s a water balloon toss or squirt gun tag, kids will be more involved when you throw in some friendly competition. Be sure to have a lot of summer-themed prizes, such as cool beach towels, sunglasses or splash balls.

Catch a Cool Movie by Car

Relive the nostalgia and sim-plicity of seeing a movie at a drive-in theater. Your kids will love the experience of catch-ing a movie under the stars, and because many allow you

to pack your own summer-time snacks and beverages, you’ll love the savings. Your family can view a movie that’s just to their liking, with many venues offering blockbuster hits, while some even bring back the big screen classics from your own youth.

Be sure to bring plenty of lawn chairs, pillows, blankets and bug repellent for the whole gang.

Make it memorable with each family member dressed in their favorite 50s or 60s drive-in attire, or in a costume that represents the movie. n


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Backyard barbecues and pool parties are staples of summer. Such festive events with family and friends create memories that last a lifetime. But as en-joyable as such get-togethers can be, many are not terribly eco-friendly, an unfortunate reality that can take a heavy toll on the planet.

Reducing summer party waste is not very difficult. Eco-conscious hosts can take several steps to reduce the carbon footprint of summer party season.

* Serve guests using reusable kitchenware. Though a back-yard barbecue may seem like the perfect time to pull out the paper plates and plastic cups, such items are waste-ful. Hosts might have to do a little extra work, but serving guests using reusable kitchen-ware can make any pool party more eco-friendly. Such items can be reused again and again all season long. And hosts

don’t need to use the fine china, opting for plastic plates and cups instead. Such items are dishwasher-friendly, mean-ing the only extra work hosts have to do is load and unload the dishwasher.

* Don’t go overboard with main items. Many hosts know that they are bound to have some leftover hamburgers and hot dogs after everyone goes home for the night. Those leftovers often end up going to waste. Instead of making too many items that can’t be enjoyed as leftovers, hosts can make more salad and pasta that might taste better the day after. In addition, such items can be sent home with guests, whereas guests are unlikely to take home burgers and franks. Hosts who find themselves with a substantial amount of leftovers should call a nearby food bank or homeless shelter to see if they accept leftovers as donations.

* Organize the menu with friends. Some people feel that party etiquette dictates that guests bring something to the party. While this is a great way to relieve hosts of some of the financial burden of hosting a party, it can also produce waste if guests bring the same items. In the days before the party, hosts should contact their friends and fam-ily to make sure everyone is bringing something different. This reduces the likelihood that food will end up going to waste.

* Recycle bottles and cans. Whether it’s beer, soda or water, beverages served at barbecues and pool parties tend to come in bottles or cans. To ensure a party is more eco-friendly, hosts should designate a garbage can for just bottles and cans, directing guests to discard these items in an eco-friendly way. n

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Finances

Money is often overlooked when deciding whether or not to bring a pet into a home.But pets can be expensive, and the potential cost of pet ownership must be fully ex-plored. Pet adoption fees are often negligible, but families who prefer a purebred dog can expect to spend considerably more money than they would if they were to adopt a mixed breed dog from the local shelter. In addition, a pedigreed cat is likely to cost more than a cat adopted from the shelter. But those initial fees are only a small part of the expenses associated with pet ownership. Medical costs, including routine veterinary visits and medication, pet insurance, food, and grooming costs can add up over time, so families already working on thin budgets might find it’s not financially prudent to bring a pet into their home until their finances stabilize.

Families who tend to travel a lot also must consider the cost of sheltering the animal when they are out of town, while renters should determine if bringing a pet into a home will incur a higher rental deposit or if the animal is likely to cause damage, as puppies and kit-tens tend to do, that will ultimately cost them money when they move out of their rental.

Time

Some pets require more atten-tion than others, so heads of a family should consider just how much time they have to devote to pet ownership. Dogs tend to need the most attention among the more popular household pets, so families whose schedules are already full may find that pets who don’t need so much attention fit their lifestyle better. For example, cats don’t need to go for daily walks and tend to be more independent than canines, making them ideal pets for on-the-go families. When deciding if a pet is right for your family, give heavy consideration to how much time your family spends at home, and if you decide to adopt a pet, choose one that won’t be negatively affected by your schedules.

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When considering bringing a pet into a home, parents should consider both their own demean-or, their kids’ demeanors and the demeanor of the pet they are thinking of adopting. Dogs have their idiosyncrasies, but breeds tend to exhibit similar behaviors. Labrador retrievers, for example, tend to be active and energetic, while a typical English bulldog might be more laid-back and less prone to running around. Active families who enjoy spending time outdoors might prefer a more ac-tive dog, while families who enjoy relaxing at home might want a

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When considering cats, families should speak with a professional, be it a veterinar-ian or a representative at the local animal shelter, about the demeanors of different breeds to ensure they make the best decision. Parents of young children likely want a cat that’s playful as opposed to one who is likely to be standoffish with curious kids.

Future

The future is another thing parents must consider before bringing a pet into their home. Parents whose careers are stable might make better pet owners than those angling for a reassignment or looking to change careers. An unfortunate side effect of the recession that began in 2008 was that many families were forced to relo-cate when one or both parents lost their jobs but found op-portunities elsewhere. Upon moving, these families realized the family pet could not make the trip, which led to shelters being flooded with homeless pets. If your family’s future is in question, delay adopting or buying a pet until your situa-tion is more stable. If all is well in your career and your family is firmly entrenched in your community, then now might be a great time to bring a pet into your home.n


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When a dog begins to exhibit signs of aging, it’s easy for dog owners to assume that the rigors of caring for the dog will lessen. But while aging dogs may not need or want to spend as much time playing fetch or walking around the park as they used to, they often grow more dependent on their owners as they grow older. Recognizing a dog’s chang-ing needs and how those needs relate to caring for the dog is a responsibility dog owners must take seriously.

* Consider altering the dog’s diet. Many aging dogs do not need as much food to maintain a healthy weight as they did when they were puppies or in the prime of their life. Much of that is because aging dogs don’t exercise as much as they used to, meaning they won’t be burning as many calories as they once did. So an aging dog that’s still on the same diet it had as a youngster might gain weight, which can lead to a host of uncomfortable or even painful ailments. Owners concerned about their dogs’ diets should consult a veterinarian, who may recommend a geriatric diet that will provide all of the necessary vitamins and nutrients dogs need while reducing their

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* Make sure water is accessible and available throughout the day. Older dogs are at greater risk of dehydration, so owners should make sure water is readily avail-able for the dog at all times. Aging dogs often struggle with their mobility, so place several water bowls throughout the house so dogs do not have to travel far when they need a beverage. Keep a bowl in close proximity to where the dog sleeps as well.

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drying out of the coat and skin, ensuring dogs are comfortable.

* Don’t overlook dental care. Dogs are known for bad breath, so while there may not be much owners can do to make their aging dogs’ breath smell like a rose garden, that does not mean pet owners should overlook dental care. Dogs whose teeth are clean and tartar-free are less likely to develop potentially seri-ous medical problems, including heart disease, which can be a byproduct of tooth decay. Dogs may lose some teeth as they age, but owners should still emphasize dental care for their aging best friends.

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ing dogs suffering from arthritis may struggle to get out of bed or climb flights of stairs. When dogs start to struggle with their mobil-ity, pick them up and carry them up the stairs or help them out of bed in the morning. Veterinarians may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication to ease soreness and pain, but owners can take additional steps to help dogs with mobility issues, such as position-ing bedding and food and water bowls so that they are more accessible to dogs.

Dog owners often find it heart-breaking when the aging process starts to take its toll on man’s best friend. But there are several ways owners can make the aging process more comfortable for their dogs. n

Stay cool without air conditioningHot, steamy weather can derail

the best intentions of reducing energy consumption. As tem-peratures soar, few can resist the temptation to crank the air con-ditioning unit and relax in some frosty comfort. However, relying too heavily on air condition-ing can compromise the efforts of men and women hoping to reduce their carbon footprints.

It is estimated that up to 50 percent of electricity used during the warm weather season is for air conditioning. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy says energy consump-tion for home air conditioning accounts for more than 8 percent of all the electricity produced in the United States, costing homeowners more than $15

billion annually. This translates to roughly 195 million tons of car-bon dioxide, an average of almost two tons per year, for homes with air conditioning. Air condition-ing costs and energy usage vary widely depending on the type and age of a unit, the size of a home, how well air conditioners are maintained and many other factors.

Air conditioners work similarly to refrigerators. Evaporator and condenser coils either distribute cool air into the home or release hot air outdoors. When an air conditioner is running, a great deal of heat can be expelled outdoors. Air conditioners use pumps known as compressors to transfer heat between these components. Refrigerant fluid is pumped through the tubing and fins surrounding the evaporator and condenser coils. When the fluid reaches the indoor coil, it evaporates, taking heat with it and cooling the air that will be pumped inside. The pump then moves the gaseous refrigerant over to the outdoor coil where it condenses, transferring that heat to the air that will be expelled from the building. Compressors, fans and additional components

of air conditioning systems re-quire a lot of energy and power.

Reducing reliance on air condi-tioning can lower energy bills and benefit the environment. Before turning on your air conditioning unit this summer, consider these cooling tips.

* Keep the blinds and shades drawn. Sunlight entering a home can quickly create a hot-house environment. To prevent such a situation from materializing, draw the curtains or blinds, particularly on windows that are south- or west-facing. This will cut down on the amount of heat that enters the home.

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* Run fans in a counter-clock-wise position. Ceiling fans come equipped with a switch that enables you to change the blades’ spinning direction. Counter-clockwise will draw the cooler air up from the floor and distribute it throughout the room.

* Plant shade trees. Trees can stop sunlight from baking a home or backyard. Trees also absorb and sequester carbon dioxide emissions, which makes them beneficial to the environment for a variety of reasons.

* Open windows and doors at night. Open windows to allow cool nighttime air to enter. Open interior doors (including closets) to allow trapped, hot air to be

released. This may help cool the home down a few degrees.

* Avoid steam and heat-pro-ducing appliances. Dishwashers, ovens and hot showers can add extra heat to an already warm home. Wait until the evening be-fore running appliances. Stick to cool showers and cook outdoors if possible.

* Insulate your home. A home that has a well-insulated attic and walls will keep the heat out of the house during the hotter months of the year.

Air conditioning systems use a great deal of energy, but eco-con-scious homeowners can explore other methods of keeping cool to help lessen their reliance on air conditioners this year. n

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* Try metasearch sites. Search for airfare on websites like Hip-munk, BookingBuddy, and Smart-erTravel.com, which compare top travel sites to show the best flight or hotel at the cheapest price.

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Wednesday 7/2

7/2-6 Indie Film: Half of a Yellow Sun, Hamilton Movie Theater, 5:30, $7.75

7/2-6 The 157th Oswego County Fair

Concerts in the Park, Whitesboro Village Green, 6

Loren Barrigar, Remsen Performing & Visual Arts Center, 7:30-9

Louie Baldanza, New Hart-ford, Cavallo’s, 6:30

Trivia Night, Hamilton, Col-gate Inn, 8

Movie Under the Stars; Frozen , Hamilton, Hooks Wiltse Fields, 9:15

Saranac Wednesdays at the Savoy: Tiger & Mike Place, Rome, 5:30-8:30, 339-3166, see ad in this issue

Zen Doodling, New Hart-ford, Signature 81, 6:30

Bingo, Chadwicks, Wil-lowvale Firehouse, 7

Open Mic Hosted by Joe Sweet, Utica, The Columbia Bar & Grill, 9

Thursday 7/3

Boonville Farmer’s Market, Boonville Oneida Fair-grounds, 1-4

19th Annual Block Party, Hamilton, Colgate Inn, 5-8

Farmers Market, Clinton Vil-lage Green, 10am

Utica Zoomobile, Whites-boro, Dunham Public Library, 11am

Louie Baldanza, Utica, Black Cat & Bar & Grill, 6:30

Farmer’s Market, Clinton Village Green, 11

Saranac Thursdays: Sound-barrier, FX Matt Brewing Co., 6-9

Grillin’-n-Chillin’ at the Beeches: John Liebing, Rome, 5-9, 336-1700, see ad in this issue

Benefit Concert: Jerrod Niemann/Love and Theft, Vernon Downs, 8-11, 560-4856

3rd Annual Fireworks Over the Canal at Aqua Vino featuring DVD the Band, reservations suggested, 732-0116, see ad in this issue

Friday 7/4

7/4-6 Star Spangled Crafts and Antiques Show, Sylvan Beach Village Park, 10-6

Utica’s 4th of July Parade & Celebration, www.July4U-tica.com

Independence Day Parade & Fireworks, Clinton Village Green, 7-9

4th of July Festivities in Hamilton, Village Green (Activities all day includ-ing Dove Creek Concert at 11:30am)

Tappet Twirlers Auto Club’s Friday Night Cruise-In, Rome, St. John’s Church,6

Musical Celebration Honor-ing the USA’s 238th Birth-day, Hamilton, First Baptist Church, 1

The Bomb, Lee Center Firemens Field, 7

Saturday 7/5

7/5-8/17 Sterling Renais-sance Festival, Sterling, Farden Rd, 800-879-4446

Chalk the Walk, Sylvan Beach’s version of an Italian sidewalk painting festival, www.sylvanbeach.org

Oneida County Public Mar-ket, Utica Union Station, 9

Farmers’ Market, Hamilton Village Green, 8-1

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Catalyst Group Steering Committee member, in his newly expanded dining room on June 26, 2014. Loconti accepted the certificate in recognition of his

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Family Movie: The Lego Movie, Whitesboro, Dun-ham Library, 12

Bingo, Utica, holy Trinity Catholic Church, 6:15

Live Music: Tommy Hoe & The Barncats, Hamilton, Good Nature Tap Room, 9-midnight

Beginners Kundalini Yoga Class, Utica, Delmedico Chiropractic, 9

The Fulton Chain Gang, Lee Center Field Days, 8

Bingo, Utica, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 6:15

Sunday 7/6

Bingo, Utica, Italian Heri-tage Club, 6

Bike Night (With Live Music), Hamilton, No. 10 Tavern, 6

Monday 7/7

Farmers Market, Whites-boro Village Green, 3

The Landmark Society of Greater Utica, Summer Walks and Talks: Temple Emanu-el, Utica, 2710 Gen-esee St, 6

Tuesday 7/8

7/7-7/18 Act Up! Youth Theater Camp, Hamilton, Palace Theater, 8-10 1pm -3pm, 11-15 4pm-6pm, $180, register in advance at 824-1420

Lincoln Davies Museum of History, Paris Station, 2

Clams & Jams: Strung Sideways, Whitesboro, 69 Steakhouse, 6 (see ad)

Bingo, Utica, American Le-gion Utica Post 229, 6:30

Bikes at the Beach, Sylvan Beach, 5

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

Bingo, Utica, American Legion post 229, 6:30

Wednesday 7/9

7/9-13 Indie Film: The Lunchbox, Hamilton Movie Theater, 5:30, $7.75

7/9-8/27 Wednesday Nights Bands, Sylvan Beach Village Park, 7-9,www.sylvanbeach.org

Summer Family Film Fes-tival: The Lego Movie, featuring a pre-movie visit from the Utica Zoomobile, Hamilton Movie Theater, 10am

Library Poster Photo Shoot, Hamilton Public library, 2-4


Saranac Wednesdays at the Savoy: Simple Props, Rome, 5:30-8:30, 339-3166, see ad in this issue

7/9 Wednesday Nights Bands at Sylvan Beach: Matt Chase & Thunder Canyon Band, 7-9

Zen Doodling, New Hart-ford, Signature 81, 6:30

Concerts in the Park, Whitesboro Village Green, 6

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


MVBS Blues Jam, Rome, The Snubbing Post, 7


Boston, Turning Stone Resort, 8

Open Mic Hosted by Joe Sweet, Utica, The Columbia Bar & Grill, 9

Thursday 7/10

7/10-12 Capitol Summer-stage: 9 to 5 The Musical, Rome Capitol Theater, 7:30

7/10-13 The 175th Madi-son County Fair, www.madisoncountyfairny.com

Boonville Farmer’s Market, Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds, 1-4

Farmer’s Market, Clinton Village Green, 11

Children’s Program: My Teacher is a Monster, Read-ing of the story followed by games, snacks, Hamilton, Colgate Bookstore, 3:30

Louie Baldanza, Utica, The Black Cat Bar & Grill, 6:30

Summer Concert Series, Yorkville, Frank Robak Park, 6:30

Open Mic Hosted with Joe Sweet, Utica, The Colum-bia, 9

Instrument Zoo, Hamilton Village Green, 6:30

Concert in the Park: Cen-tral New York’s Symphoria, Hamilton Village Green, 7:30

Brantley Gilbert, Turning Stone Resort, 8

Grillin’-n-Chillin’ at the Beeches: Crooked Keel, Rome, 5-9, 336-1700, see ad in this issue

Savon Classic Car Cruise Night, Sylvan Beach, www.sylvanbeach.org

Saranac Thursdays: Show-time, FX Matt Brewing Co., 6-9

Friday 7/11

7/11-13 Floyd Fireman’s Field Days

7/11-13 The Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association Fes-tival, Westernville, Woods Valley Ski Area, 271-4567

Beer & Wine Train, Utica’s Union Station, 6:30-8:30, 724-0700

Tappet Twirlers Auto Club’s Friday Night Cruise-In, Rome, St. John’s Church, 6

Live Music: Mark Sher-wood, Hamilton, Colgate Inn, 8

Crushing June-Garden Concert, Waterville Public library, 6

Friday Night Cruise-in, Rome, St. John’s Church, 6

The Bomb, Floyd Fire Dept. Field Days, 7

World Premiere: Perry Paree, Hamilton Palace Theater, 8, 824-1420

Saturday 7/12

Bike or Canoe via Rail, Utica Union Station, 9:30-7, www.adirondackrr.com

Oneida County Public Mar-ket, Utica Union Station, 9

Savoy Saturday Night Party on the Patio: Off the Reser-vation, 7-11 (see ad in this issue)

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

Bingo, Utica, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 6:15

Magpie A Night Hard Road (Music of Woody Guthrie & Seeger), Earlville Opera house, 7

Community Picking Circle, Hamilton, Good Nature Tap Room (bring your own instrument or just come listen) 7

Boilermaker Concert Fund-raiser (Classified & Mental-ist Robert Channing), The Stanley, 6-8, 724-4000

Benefit for Kelly McGuire, Clinton, VFW Post 9591, 2-7, Chicken BBQ, Chinese Auction, 50/50, and Live Entertainment to benefit Kelly McGuire whom is bat-tling leukemia. Tickets are $15 per person, $25 per couple, kids 10 and un-der free. Jamie 360-7811, Jodie 520-5816, Deb 507-0245, Michelle 749-4259, Mandy 941-5184

Sunday 7/13

Utica-Rome Speedway Open, 6-10, wwwuticar-omespeedway.com

37th Annual Utica Boiler-maker, 8-2

Buffalo Head Train, Utica Union Station, 11:30-4:30

Bike Night with Live Music, Hamilton, No. 10 Tavern, 6

Bingo, Utica, Italian Heri-

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Monday 7/14

7/14-18 “Social Justice Through Creative Writing” Workshop (Designed for 8-10 year olds), Hamilton Center for the Arts, 1-3, register at [email protected]


The Landmark Society of Greater Utica, Summer Walks and Talks: Kirkland Cemetery, 6

Ava Dorfman Summer Con-cert Series, Rome, 6

Tuesday 7/15

7/15-19 Lewis County Fair in Lowville, wwwlewiscoun-tyfair.org

Bingo, Utica, American Legion Post 229, 6:30

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Huey Lewis & the News, Turning Stone Resort, 8

Wednesday 7/16

7/16-20 Indie Film: FED UP (an examination of Amer-ica’s Obesity Epidemic), Hamilton Movie Theater, 5:30, $7.75

Saranac Wednesdays at the Savoy: Jon Liebing, Rome, 5:30-8:30, 339-3166, see ad in this issue

Concert in the Park, Whitesboro Village Green, 6


Bingo, Chadwicks, Wil-lowvale Fire House, 7

MVBS Blues Jam: Brian Mulkerne, Utica, Columbia, 7

Cincinnati Creek, Remsen Performing & Visual Arts Center, 7:30-9

Wednesday Nights Bands, Sylvan Beach Village Band-stand, Fritz’s Polka Band,

7-9Summer Family Film Fes-tival: How To Train Your Dragon, Hamilton Movie Theater, 10am

Thursday 7/17

7/17-20 Pirates Week-end at the Beach, Sylvan Beach, 762-9949

Grillin’-n-Chillin’ at the Beeches: Donal O’Shaughnessy Rome, 5-9, 336-1700, see ad in this issue

Savon Classic Car Night, Sylvan Beach Lakefront


Jervis House Tour, Rome, Jervis Public Library, 2:30

Summer Concert Series, Little Falls, Sterzinar Park, 6:30

Louie Baladanza, Utica, The Black Cat Bar & Grill, 6:30

Open Mic hosted by Joe Sweet, Utica, the Columbia, 9

Saranac Thursdays: Enter the Haggis, FX Matt Brew-ing Company, 6-9

Concert in the Park: An-nalivia (American Music), Hamilton Village Green, 7

Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam Concert, Utica, The Stanley, 7:30

Friday 7/18

7/18-20 Bavarian Festival, Marcy, Utica Maenerchor, Flanagan Road, 735-5882

7/18,19 NYS Blues Fest 2014, Syracuse, Central Square, www.nybluesfest.com

Friday Night Cruise-In, Rome, St John’s Church, 6

Dirty,Sexy,Funny featuring Jenny McCarthy & friends, Turning Stone Resort, 8

Tinsley Ellis on Tour, Utica, Johnny Nole’s Bar & Grill, 9


Utica Zoo’s 100th Anniver-sary Gala (Rio White Party), 5:30-10, 738-0472

Jenny McCarthy and Friends, Turning Stone Resort, 8

Live Music: Lomeo & the Wolf (Blues & Rock), Hamil-ton, Colgate Inn, 7

Saturday 7/19

7/19,20 Mule Days, Brook-field, Madison County

Fairgrounds, 899-6286Farmer’s Market, Hamilton Village Green, 8-1

All Star Sumo, Turning Stone Resort, 7:30

Opening Reception: Re-gional Quilt Artists and National Contemporary Quilt Artists (Including Norma Lamb’s Quilt Exhibit “The Road Less Traveled & Richard Stricker’s Exhibition “Birdhouses in the Garden”,

Earlville Opera House, 10-3

Read with the Raiders, Hamilton, Meet Colgate University’s Athletes, Col-gate Book Store, 12

Vinyl Records Night, Ham-ilton, Good Nature Brewing Tap Room, 5-11:30

The Bomb Rocks the Gig, Turning Stone resort, 9

Oneida County Public Market, Utica union Station, 9am

Garden Railway Tour, Rome, C&T Castlerock Shortline Railway, 12

Bingo, Utica, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 6:15

Beginners Kundalini Yoga Class, Utica, Delmedico Chiropractic, 9am

Miss Utica NYC or Bust fundraising event, New Hartford, Big Apple, 12-2, 520-3184


Painting Exhibit Opening Reception: Jan Burke’s Exhibit” Persons & Person-alities, Hamilton Center For The Arts, 6-8

Sunday 7/20

Bike Night with Live Music, Hamilton, No. 10 Tavern, 6Utica Zoo’s Birthday Cele-bration, www.uticazoo.org, 738-0472

Adirondack Railroad’s Doo Wop Train, Utica’s Union Station, 3

Live Performance: John McCutcheon (Folk/Guitar Master), Earlville Opera House, 8, $20-$35

Monday 7/21


The Landmark Society of Greater Utica, Summer Walks and Talks: Our Savior Lutheran Church,

Tuesday 7/22

7/22-27 Boonville-Oneida County Fair

Clams & Jams: Strung Sideways, Whitesboro, 69 Steakhouse, 6, (see ad in this issue)


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


Wednesday 7/23

Saranac Wednesdays at the Savoy: Showtime, Rome, 5:30-8:30, 339-3166, see ad in this issue

7/23-27 Indie Film: Dor-mant Beauty, Hamilton Movie Theater, 5:30, $7.75

Wednesday Nights Bands: Julie Crawford, Sylvan Beach Village Park, 7-9

Summer Family Film Festi-val: Rio 2, Hamilton Movie Theater, 10am


Thursday 7/24

Concert in the Park: The Cadleys (Bluegrass), Hamil-ton Village Green, 7

7/24 4-6,What is it Really Worth? :Sponsored by The Ward Law Firm (proceeds to benefit the KAC), Clinton, KAC, 4-6, 797-7300, see ad in this issue

Grillin’-n-Chillin’ at The Beeches: Jon Liebing, Rome, 5-9, 336-1700, see ad in this issue

Boonville Farmer’s Market, Boonville-Oneida Fair-grounds, 12-6

Louie Baldanza, Utica, The Black Cat Bar & Grill, 6;30

Open Mic Hosted by Joe Sweet, Utica, The Columbia Bar & grill, 9

Savon Classic Car Night, Sylvan Beach Lakefront, 5

Saranac Thursdays: Annie in the Water, FX Matt Brew-ing Co., 6-9

Hamilton Book & Movie Club: Jurassic Park, Read the Novel by Michael Crich-ton, then watch the movie at the Hamilton Movie theater at 5:30.Dinner & Discussion to follow at the Colgate Bookstore, $21 book/movie/dinner, or $11 movie/dinner, register by 7/18 at 228-6944

Friday 7/25

7/25-27 The Great Ameri-can Irish Festival, Herkimer County Fairgrounds, www.GAIF.US

7/25-27 Camden Firemen’s Field Days

Art Exhibition Reception: Courtenay Pollock’s Tie Dye Mandalas, Hamilton, Broad Street Gallery, 4-6

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

Drive-In Night Double Fea-ture, Rome Capitol Theatre, 7


Live Cello Performance: Florent Renard-Payen’s “Bach & Beyond”, Hamilton Center for the Arts, 6, $10-$15

Saturday 7/26

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

Savoy Saturday Night Party on the Patio: Last Left, 7-11 (see ad in this issue)

Singer Songwriter Night, Hamilton, Good Nature Brewing Tap Room, 8


Oneida County Public Mar-ket, Utica Union Station, 9am

Summer Craft Fair, Mohawk YMCA, 10am

Honeybush, Utica, Celtic Harp, 9am

Honor America Days Pa-rade, Rome, North James Street, 10am, 336-6000


Shower the People (Tribute-The Music of James Taylor), Turning Stone Casino, 8

Honor America Days Concert on the Lawn (w/fireworks), Rome, Fort Stanwix, 8pm

Live Performance: Heritage Blues Quintet, Earlville Op-era House, 8, $20, $35

Sunday 7/27

Bike Night with Live Music, Hamilton, No. 10 Tavern, 6

Dark Star Orchestra (Grate-ful Dead Experience), Utica, Saranac Brewery

Art Reception: The Art-ventures of Tom Yacov-ella (Exploring the beautiful relationships of the natural world), Clinton, The Artful Lodger, 3-5, Susan Sweet-land 853-3672

The 21st Annual Vettes at the Beach Corvette Show, Sylvan Beach Village Park, 9-4

Monday 7/28


The Landmark Society of Greater Utica, Summer Walks and Talks: Utica’s Bagg’s Square East & West, 6

Tuesday 7/29

Mother Goose Tea Party, Hamilton Public Library, 10:30

Clams & Jams: Beth & Fritz, Whitesboro, 69 Steak-house, 6 (see ad in this issue)


Ziggy Marley, Turning Stone Resort, 8

Bikes on the Beach, Sylvan Beach, 5

Gravitational Bull Comedy Juggling Show (Dave & Kyle Fultz), Hamilton Public Library, 5

Wednesday 7/30

Saranac Wednesdays at the Savoy: Poor tim, Rome, 5:30-8:30, 339-3166, see ad in this issue

7/30-8/3 2014 NYS Ameri-can Legion Baseball Cham-pionship, Utica, Murnane Field, 12, www.legionbase-ball.com

Wednesday Nights Bands: Fulton Chain Gang, Sylvan Beach Village Park, 7-9

Summer Family Film Festi-val: The Nut Job, Hamilton Movie Theater, 10am

Concert in the Park, Whitesboro Village Green, 6



The 35th Annual Drums Along the Mohawk, Rome Free Academy Stadium, 7, 337-1700

Gin Blossoms, Turning Stone Resort, 8

Thursday 7/31

7/31-8/2 Capitol Sum-merstage: Monty Python’s SPAMALOT, Rome Capitol Theater, 7:30

Concert in the Park: Tappet Twirlers Auto Club’s Friday Night Cruise-In, Rome, St. John’s Church, 6


Monty Python’s SPAMA-LOT, Rome Capitol theater, 7:30-9:30, www.romecapi-tol.com

Grillin’-n-Chillin’ at the Beeches: Fritz’s Polka Band, Rome, 5-9, 336-1700, see ad in this issue

Savon Classic Car Night, Sylvan Beach Lakefront, 5


Saranac Thursdays: Audio Revival, Fx Matt Brewing Co., 6-9

Louie Baldanza, Utica, The Black Cat Bar & grill, 6:30

Open Mic Hosted by Joe Sweet, Utica, Columbia Bar & grill, 9

SBE 6th Annual Hamilton International Film Festival, www.slaterbrothersenter-tainment.com

Matuto (Brazilian Folk Rock), Hamilton Village Green, 7

Friday 8/1

Friday Night Cruise-In, Rome, St. John’s Church, 6

8/1-3 Rome Canalfest, Bel-lamy Harbor Park, 12

Saturday 8/2

37th Annual Old Home Day at Vernon Center, Vernon Center Park, 9:30-5:30, 829-2172

Savoy Saturday Night Party on the Patio: Last Left, 7-11 (see ad in this issue)


8/2 Livestrong event at the Shoppes at the Finish Line: A paranormal event featur-ing John Zaffis and Rome Investigators of the Para-normal. See ad this issue


Oneida Public Market, Utica Union Station, 9am

Utica Zoo’s 16th Annual Brewfest, 6

Randy Jackson of Zebra, Turning Stone Resort, 9

Outdoor Drama –Drums Along the Mohawk, Gelston Castle Estate, www.dat-mod.com

Sunday 8/3

Jeeps at the Beach, Sylvan Beach Village Park

Rockin in the Park 31st An-nual Car Show, Lee Center, lee Town Park, 9am

Terry Fator (Comedian), Turning Stone Resort, 7

Farmers Market, Whites-boro Village Park, 3

Monday 8/4

The Landmark Society of Greater Utica, Summer Walks and Talks: St. Agnes Cemetery, 6

Tuesday 8/5

Bikes at the Beach, Sylvan Beach Village Park, 5


Open Irish Music Session, Utica, Nail Creek Pub & Brewery, 7:30

Tuesday Night Big Band, Remsen Performing & Vi-sual Arts Center, 7:30-9:00

Wednesday 8/6

Saranac Wednesdays at the Savoy: Showtime, Rome, 5:30-8:30, 339-3166, see ad in this issue

Wednesday Nights Bands: Easy Money Big Band, Syl-van Beach Village Park, 7-9

Summer Movie Series: Jurassic Park (1993), Rome Capitol Theatre, 7



Thursday 8/7



Louie Baldanza, Utica, Black Cat Bar & Grill, 6:30

Grillin’-n-Chillin’ at the Beeches: Tiger, Rome, 5-9, 336-1700, see ad in this issue

Savon Classic Car Cruise Night, Sylvan Beach Lake-front, 5

Bozz Scaggs, Turning Stone Resort, 8

Open Mic Hosted by Joe Sweet, Utica, Columbia Bar & Grill, 9

Saranac Thursdays: Grit-N-Grace, FX Matt Brewing Co., 6-9

Friday 8/8

8/8-10 Capitolfest 12, Rome Capitol Theatre, www.romecapitol.com

Friday Night Cruise-In, Rome, St. John’s Church, 6

Mark Zane & Friends, Utica, Tiny’s Grill, 8

Beer & Wine Train, Utica’s Union Station, 6:30-8:30

Saturday 8/9

8/9,10 Canal Fest 2014, Sylvan Beach Village Park, 12, www.sylvanbeach.org

13th Annual Floati Gras Boat Parade, Sylvan Beach Lakefront, www.sylvan-beach.org

Oneida County Public Mar-ket, Utica Union Station, 9am

Savoy Saturday Night Party on the Patio: Plastic Soul, 7-11 (see ad in this issue)


Outdoor Drama-Drums Along the Mohawk, Gelston Castle Estate, www.dat-mod.com

Monday 8/11



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The Landmark Society of Greater Utica, Summer Walks and Talks: Parkway East Neighborhood, 6

Tuesday 8/12

8/12-17 Herkimer County Fair, Frankfort, Herkimer County Fairgrounds, ww-wherkimercountyfair.org


Bike at the Beach, Sylvan Beach Lakefront, 5

Wednesday 8/13

Saranac Wednesdays at the Savoy: Jon Liebing, Rome, 5:30-8:30, 339-3166, see ad in this issue

Wednesday Nights Bands: Beadle Brothers, Sylvan Beach Village Park, 7-9

Concerts in the Park, Whitesboro Village green, 6

Louie Baldanza, New Hart-ford, Cavallo’s, 6:30 Thursday 8/14

Grillin’-n-Chillin’ at the Beeches: Simple Props, Rome, 5-9, 336-1700, see ad in this issue

Savon Classic Car Cruise Night, Sylvan Beach, 5


Louie Baldanza, Utica, Black Cat Bar & Grill, 6:30Open Mic Hosted by Joe

Sweet, Utica , The Colum-bia Bar & Grill, 9

Saranac Thursdays: Target, FX Matt Brewing Co., 6-9

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