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Getting ready for ice-out

It’s 22 de-grees and the streets of Ca-millus are but ruts of slush in January’s unrelenting snows. But inside 24 Main Street, it’s al-ways summer for the Kitts, Kathy and her husband, appropriately, Kitt.

Their Camillus Kayak Shop is already stocked, stacked and open for those who want to get a taste of the great Central New York summer to come. Over the past 13 years, the Kitts transformed the former Masonic Temple, first as a stained glass store to what’s now one of the East Coast’s most widely-known centers for kayaking enthusiasts.

That’s what propelled me to pop in to see the Kitts recently. For the past bunch of years, I’ve been bobbing around the lake in a 10-foot plastic kayak-shaped boat dragged from a garage sale for $100. It’s a combination fishing boat and rough weather surfing instrument, but it’s not a kayak, according to Kathy Kitt.

“It’s an Otter,” I said. “It’s made by a kayak company.”

“It’s a boat,” she said. “Boats under 15 feet are recreational. Above 15 feet with a skag (I’ll explain this later.) and rudder are kayaks.”

I surrendered. I am the owner of a small, red, oblong “boat.” Attempting to revive my pride, I told Kathy that I was, however, interested in the possible acqui-sition of a real kayak.

In pursuing ownership of a “real” kay-ak, I’d be joining an expanding population of kayaking enthusiasts. It’s no coinci-dence that, as you drive around Central New York, you see a growing number of vehicles with curly-looking roof racks designed to transport kayaks around this water-rich region. Most of those vehicles, you may be surprised to learn, are driven by people over 45, who are not using transportation owned by their children.

“The bulk of our customers are in the 45-to-60-year-old range,” according to Kathy, who added there is no age limit. In recent seasons, she said, full-size kayaks have been purchased by people in their 80s. That’s because kayaks are fun. They are light. They are transportable. And, it’s easy to become a proficient paddler.

It doesn’t hurt, either, that novices can get into the fun for a low investment. For about $1,000 plus the cost of a paddle and life vest, you’re in.

If you think an 80-year-old can’t haul around a kayak, you’d be mistaken. Among the many racks and methods for car-topping your kayak are several that will raise the vessel to your roof with minimal lifting required.

There are also kayaks that will fit in your closet. Kathy’s husband showed me something called a “Pakboat” that will fold up and fit in your car trunk or closet. The 15-foot version weighs in at a mere 39 pounds.

Kathy believes there is a great interest in kayaks and kayaking, but many people are unsure whether or not they would actually like it. Kathy and Kitt are working to help people overcome that reservation.

Their customers get free in-water training on their new boats and dur-ing the summer the Kitts work with the Baldwinsville Parks Department, offering water lessons there. They also offer private instruction for a fee.

When’s the best time to buy? Anytime. It was only weeks ago when Kitt and Kathy were making the rounds Christmas Eve, delivering 14 kayaks to the snowy front yards of Central New York.

The most important thing, Kathy said, is to first know what kind of kayak you want. Many times people will buy a kayak at a big box store, quickly realize the craft is not right for them. They then are put

Kayaks are light. They are transportable. And, it’s easy to become a proficient paddler, as this kayaker demonstrates.

It’s tax time!IRS gives top 10 tax preparation tips

It’s that time of the year again, the income tax filing season has begun and important tax documents should be arriving in the mail. Even though your return is not due until April, getting an early start will make filing easier. Here are the Internal Revenue Service’s top 10 tips that will help your tax filing process run smoother than ever this year.

1. Start gathering your records Round up any documents or forms you’ll need when filing your taxes: receipts, canceled checks and other documents that support income or deductions you’re claiming on your return.

2. Be on the lookout W-2s and 1099s will be coming soon; you’ll need these to file your tax return.

3. Use Free File: Let Free File do the hard work for you with brand-name tax software or online fillable forms. It’s available exclusively at http://www.irs.gov. Everyone can find an option to prepare their tax return and e-file it for free. If you made $58,000 or less, you qualify for free tax software that is offered through a private-public partnership with manufacturers. If you made more or are comfortable preparing your own tax return, there’s Free File Fillable Forms, the electronic versions of IRS paper forms. Visit www.irs.gov/freefile to review your options.

4. Try IRS e-file: After 21 years, IRS e-file has become the safe, easy and most common way to file a tax return. Last year, 70 percent of taxpayers - 99 million people - used IRS e-file. Starting in 2011, many tax preparers will be required to use e-file and will explain your filing options to you. This is your chance to give it a try. IRS e-file is approaching 1 billion returns processed safely and securely. If you owe taxes, you have payment options to file immediately and pay by the tax deadline. Best of all, combine e-file with direct deposit and you get your refund in as few as 10 days.

5. Consider other filing options There are many different options for filing your tax return. You can prepare it yourself or go to a tax preparer. You may be eligible for free face-to-face help at an IRS office or volunteer site. Give yourself time to weigh all the different options and find the one that best suits your needs.

6. Consider Direct Deposit If you elect to have your refund directly deposited into your bank account, you’ll receive it faster than waiting for a paper check.

7. Visit the IRS website again and again The official IRS website is a great place to find everything you’ll need to file your tax return: forms, publications, tips, answers to frequently asked questions and updates on tax law changes.

8. Remember this number: 17 Check out IRS Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax on the IRS website. It’s a comprehensive collection of information for taxpayers highlighting everything you’ll need to know when filing your return.

9. Review! Review! Review! Don’t rush. We all make mistakes when we rush. Mistakes will slow down the processing of your return. Be sure to double-check all the Social Security Numbers and math calculations on your return as these are the most common errors made by taxpayers.

10. Don’t panic! If you run into a problem, remember the IRS is here to help. Try irs.gov or call toll-free at 800-829-1040.

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Philip Memmer, founder of the Downtown Writer’s Center and executive director of the Arts Branch of the YMCA, has big plans for the future of the DWC.

by gina ColonetteEagle intern

The YMCA is well known for its athlet-ics and the many sports programs in place to keep people active. But there is an artistic side to the Y, and it comes in the form of The Downtown Writer’s Center, a program unique to Syracuse.

This year, the DWC celebrates it’s 10th anni-versary, and to kick off its second decade there are some major changes in the works.what is it, anyway?

Founded in1991 by Philip Memmer, the Downtown Writer’s Center is a community room for the literary arts.

Each year many creative writing workshops and reading series are set up for students, rang-ing from fiction and poetry writing to graphic novel and non-fiction writing workshops.

The students at the DWC come from di-verse backgrounds and experiences -- police officers, EMT’s, teachers, stay-at-home moms and empty nesters have all ventured to the DWC at some point.

“A dangerous thing in any kind of work-shop setting can be a class where pretty much everyone is all the same, all trying to do the same sort of writing and all coming from a similar background,” said Memmer, executive director of the Arts Branch of the YMCA of Greater Syracuse. “You’re going to get a lot of the same sort of feedback.”

going PrOTwo years ago, the DWC PRO Program

for fiction and poetry writers was created, of-fering a two-year intensive certificate program similar to an MFA at a university at a fraction of the cost.

When Jessica Cuello, a Syracuse native and Nottingham High School graduate, read about the DWC PRO, it seemed like destiny. Within two years of being back in Syracuse she joined the DWC PRO Program.

“I love Syracuse. To me the DWC is em-blematic of the best of Syracuse. It’s very down to earth, it’s kind of rough around the edges, it’s a little gritty, which to me is a part of its charm,” Cuello said. “There’s nothing glamor-ous or hip about it, everyone is there for the love of the art.”

Since graduating from the PRO program in June 2010, Cuello has found success. One of her manuscripts, a chapbook of poems about Madame Curie, has been picked up by a press.

Now there is a new class of students looking forward to achieving the same success.

Michael Petrosillo, of Fayetteville, is one of them. He is a current DWC PRO fiction student. He didn’t join the PRO program the first year because of the time commitment. Now he gets up at 5:30 a.m. a few mornings a week to write.

“I’m definitely not a morning person so that just makes it that much more difficult, but I find that when I’m in that state of first waking up, when it’s still dark out, then I’m much more creative,” Petrosillo said.

budget bending, but not brokenAlthough the DWC is predominantly

supported through the tuition fees of their students, budget cuts from Onondaga County and the New York State Council on the Arts have set them back.

“The cuts we’ve had have not of course been any fun, but they’re not catastrophic either,” Memmer said. “We’re not in danger of going out of business because of the cuts we’ve had, but we will have to be a little bit more careful.”

The DWC started a fundraising event in November called “The DWC Next Decade Project.” They are looking to raise $105,000 to renovate unused space at the Downtown YMCA.

“What we realized, especially over the past year, and especially since the DWC PRO Pro-gram, is that we’re out of room,” Memmer said. “We have two classes that are dedicated for our workshops, we have another that we share with our music lessons program.”

Currently, the DWC can host about three workshops a night in the space they have, ac-cording to Workshops Coordinator, Jennifer

Pashley. Once they renovate the rooms they could hold up to five workshops a night. Good news for the students: the fundraiser is doing well, they’ve already raised $82,000.

Memmer’s target goal is to have completed the fundraiser by June, and the renovations finished by fall 2011.

Change is goodWendy Kaplan-Emmons, current DWC

PRO poetry student, has seen the writer’s center change over the past 10 years. She started off participating in regular workshops at the DWC before moving up to the PRO program.

“There’s always been a good variety of

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The Downtown Branch of the Greater Syracuse YMCA features the Downtown Writer’s Center, a resource for local writers of all levels and a variety of interests.

Visiting author Readings at the YJan. 28: Judith Harris

Author of poetry and a critical book about writ-ing and a 2006 Pulitzer Prize nominee. She has taught at several univer-sities in the Washington, D.C. area. Judith Harris

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Papa Gallo serves up spicy food, atmosphere Popular Valentine’s Dinner Program offered at Highland Forest

Celebrate love and loved ones at Valentine’s in the Forest, and support the hard-working volunteers of the Nordic Ski Patrol, with a buffet dinner and live entertainment in the Skyline Lodge at Highland Forest. Dinners are scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays, February 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 and Monday February 14 from 7 – 11 p.m. at a cost of $80 per couple.

Each evening begins with a complimentary Saranac beer, a cheese & vegetable platter, and live entertainment followed by a candle-lit dinner which features carved roast prime rib of beef, oven roasted chicken and riggies with vodka sauce. After dinner, horse-drawn sleigh rides will be offered to the Pioneer Museum for tours, photographs and a bonfire, or folks may choose to stay in the warmth of Skyline Lodge and dance the night away to the music of Mark Chatwin and Michael Sims.

Reservations are required and are now being taken for this popular annual event.

Highland Forest, an Onondaga County Park, is located off of Route 80, 4 miles east of the village of Fabius. For more information, call 683-5550 or visit OnondagaCountyParks.com.

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For those who are sick of the grays of winter and sting of snow, Papa Gallo in Fayetteville serves up some south-of-the-border whimsy in both décor and fare.

Upon entering the establishment, located at 205 Gen-esee St., one is immediately enveloped in the sights and sounds of a bustling restaurante – courtesy of Arad Evans’ owner Jason Thomas.

Although the restaurant is known for its margaritas, I instead opted for a mango daquiri, thinking I would be brought back to my recent trip to Puerto Rico where I had imbibed a few such icy drinks. I wasn’t disappointed with my choice. Having tried a mojito in P.R. as well, I sampled the Papa Gallo version and felt it was a bit more bitter and too leafy for my taste.

Nonetheless, the drink menu is packed with many options, including margaritas, from the more traditional standard offering to the pomegranate version, all iced nicely with salt crusting the rim. A hearty wine list, Mexi-can beer and soda round out the selection. My husband sampled the Modelo Negro beer and found it more than satisfactory.

Our wait at the bar was minimal; as we were brought to our table I was struck by the vibrantly-colored walls and dramatic lighting. The colorful artwork and glowing candles on the tables all added up to an atmosphere both festive and intimate.

We ordered the nachos as an appetizer, which were brought out with both a pico de gallo salsa of freshly-chopped onions and tomatoes and a smoother chipotle salsa. The Chipotle had a smoky flavor that enhanced the warmth of the nachos, but the chunkier salsa was, by far, my favorite.

I ordered the “verde” burrito, which was spicy but not hot and consisted of a flour tortilla filled with beans, rice, pulled chicken and cheese and topped with savoy cab-bage, seasoned sour cream and verdi sauce. The burrito was huge, but I nonetheless was able to eat most of it, glad there was some left over for me to take home for a light lunch the next day.

My husband, who puts tabasco on his spaghetti, was looking for something a bit spicier, and therefore ordered the ground beef enchilladas with the rojo (hot!) sauce and another, green sauce in a bowl on the side, which the waitress warned was “very, very, hot.) Apparently, her as-sessment was correct, as my husband tucked into his meal, using the side sauce sparingly. He found the enchiladas to be both tasty and filling, more than enough to satisfy his appetite.

Although we didn’t get dessert, there are many options for rounding out the meal, including churros, sopapillas and a vanilla caramel flan.

As we heartily enjoyed this meal we will most likely get another chance to try out the desserts as well as other selections on the menu.

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Sweet treat a holiday classic

These little candy hearts have been around for more than 145 years.

Valentine’s Day and chocolate seem synonymous, but an-other confection rules the roost come the day of love.

Since 1902, NEC-CO Sweethearts Con-versation Hearts have played a pivotal role on Valentine’s Day.

The concept for these sentiment-read-ing candies came dur-ing Abraham Lincoln’s presidency. During that time, mottos were all the rage. Other candies were produced with mottos printed on paper rolled up inside of the candy. But until this point there were no candies with the words were printed directly on the confection.

In the 1860s, Daniel Chase, the brother of NECCO founder Oliver Chase, began printing sayings directly on candy using experimental methods. Eventually the candy hearts became a coveted Valentine’s Day tradition.

Sweethearts have featured differ-ent sayings throughout the years, and starting in the 1990s began higher-tech

phrases, such as “Fax Me,” and “E-mail Me.” In 2009, the company asked the American public to tell how they express feelings of affection. The 2010 series of Sweethearts featured customer-pro-vided sayings and bright, bold colors. The candies also were revamped to be softer and more enjoyable to eat.

The entire production of Sweethearts is available for a limited time and usually sells out in a matter of weeks. Those who love the candies better act fast to secure their sweets for this season.

To learn more about Sweethearts Conversation Hearts and fun recipe ideas, visit mysweethearts.com.

Make an indoor picnic for twoBy Amelia Mularz

Who doesn’t love a picnic? The sun on your back, the birds chirping overhead, the wasps buzz-ing ... buzzing so close ... dangerously close, really. Oh boy. And where is that wine opener? You forgot the wine opener, huh?

OK, a picnic is not without its challenges. But picnic afficionados can borrow all the charm of a picnic, and leave the ants and weather woes be-hind, by hosting a picnic-themed dinner indoors to celebrate the arrival of Valentine’s Day.

Lifestyle expert and HGTV host Monica Peders-en says there are three things you need for a successful dinner, “Great food, great wine, and a great looking

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table.” A picnic is no exception. Let’s start with the food.

Because you’ve moved the picnic in-side, you’ll have the resources to serve up more than just what fits in the cooler. Try a shrimp dish in a sweet sauce, like Grilled Shrimp Salsa Verde from Chef Colin Crow-ley, Terlato Wines Executive Chef. Your guests will appreciate the light seafood on what’s sure to be a balmy autumn evening. See box for a complete recipe.

Pair your shrimp with a white wine, like Rutherford Hill Chardonnay. The wine’s subtle lemon aroma complements the sweetness of the shrimp, as well as the salsa verde flavoring.

“The crisp fresh herbs pair beautifully with the crispness of [the] Chardonnay,” said Pedersen.

Of course a picnic is all about the scen-ery, so if you give up the great outdoors for the comforts of home, you can’t skip out on ambience. However, you also don’t have to spend a fortune on table decor.

“Use items you already have in your own home,” said Pedersen. “Add stylish touches to a classic picnic with layered richly col-ored throw blankets as table linens, tradi-tional woven picnic baskets, stylish black

iron lanterns with candles, and greenery.”Grab a few pine branches from your

backyard to fill a picnic basket for a floral-alternative centerpiece. Pedersen actually recommends staying away from flowers completely because their fragrance could clash with the aromas from the wine and the flavor of the food.

Another fun touch?Pedersen also recommends getting cre-

ative with your seating.“Bring your interior furniture outdoors

or vice versa,” says Pedersen.Pull wicker chairs up to your kitchen

table for a fresh, beachy look. Or, bring your cushioned dining room chairs out to your indoor patio for a luxury-meets-nature vibe.

You can do the same with your tables as well. Grab an outdoor side table and bring it inside to create a drink station. Set up a bottle of wine, glasses, and red-and-white checkered paper napkins (keeping with the picnic theme) so that you and your sweet-heart can help themselves to a drink.

Okay, now you’ve avoided the grass stains and had a good meal. After dinner, relax by the fire or pop some corn and take in a romantic movie.

Valentine’s Day movie guide No holiday is more syn-

onymous with romance than Valentine’s Day. Every Febru-ary 14 couples express their feelings for one another with candies, flowers and a host of other romantic traditions.

For couples who want to cozy up on the couch this Valentine’s Day, the following movies make ideal choices to set a romantic mood.

* Casablanca (1942) -- Per-haps no movie of the 20th century is more fitting for Valentine’s Day than this Hum-phrey Bogart classic. In the midst of World War II, world-weary nightclub owner Rick Blaine (Bogart) finds himself in the middle of a love triangle with his ex-lover (Ingrid Berg-man) and her husband (Paul Heinreid) in French-occupied Morocco.

* Out of Africa (1985) -- A seven-time Oscar winner, including Best Picture, this acclaimed film tells the tale of a largely abandoned young wife (Meryl Streep) who falls in love with a free-spirited big-game hunter (Robert Red-ford) in 20th century colonial Kenya.

* From Here to Eternity (1953) -- Another classic, this features the immortal scene of Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr passionately kissing in the sand as the waves crash over them.

* Roman Holiday (1953) -- Princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn) is bored and manages to escape her entourage of guardians while visiting Rome. There she meets American journalist Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck), whose goal of an exclusive interview soon becomes a romantic adventure for both.

* The Princess Bride (1987) -- Couples who like some laughs with their romance will appreciate this Rob Reiner fairy tale with a comedic twist. Buttercup (Robin Wright) is beautiful but doomed, chosen to marry an evil prince (Chris Sarandon). But a smitten stable boy (Cary Elwes) returns from sea to rescue his beloved. A nearly instant classic, the film features hilarious performances from the likes of Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin and the late pro wrestler Andre the Giant.

* Out of Sight (1998) -- Behind the star power of Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney, this offbeat romance is tailor-made for couples who prefer a little adventure with their romance. After a federal marshal (Lopez) finds herself locked in the trunk of a car with a charming escaped convict (Cloo-ney), an unlikely romance soon develops in this film based on an Elmore Leonard novel.

Plan the perfect Valentine’s Day

Serves 212 26-30-size shrimpOlive oilSalt and pepper

salsa Verde:1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup fresh basil leaves1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley1/4 cup fresh chives1/4 tablespoon capersJuice of a quarter lemonSalt and pepper to taste

Coat shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat for a few minutes per side, careful to not over-cook them. Reserve.

For the Salsa Verde:Combine all ingredients and pulse in

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Madeline Smoral celebrates 102 yearsPrime Century Club

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Guests included Smoral’s son, Bill Herb, of Bridgeport, grandson, James Herb, of Fort Mey-ers, FL, and sister, Dorothy Hasel-mayer. Smoral and Haselmayer both live at the Loretto Health and Rehabili-tation Center.

Smoral is originally from Syracuse, where she worked as a barber in a children’s shop on Salina Street, and raised her three children: Bill Herb, of Bridgeport, and Janet Kurtz and Jim Herb, both of Florida. Smoral spent summers at her cottage in Westport, Canada, where she gardened for hours at a time and loved to decorate. She would then return to North Syracuse for the fall months, and then travel to Florida for the winters. Smoral also enjoys baking, manicures and spending time with her sons, daughter, sister, sister-in-law and grandchildren. Her son, Bill, says, “My mom really enjoyed herself and has had a really good life.”

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in the position of buying a second kayak once they realize what they want. “That’s why it is so important to get good infor-mation,” Kathy said.

And, that brings me to just how Kathy and Kitt ended up in the kayak business.

According to Kathy, the couple was essentially pulled into the kayak business when Kitt’s first adventure with kayaking revealed a remarkable lack of informa-

tion about the activity. “The big box store sold kayaks as one-size-fits-all,” she said. “There’s a lot more to it.”

Kayaks have to be fitted to height, weight and interests, she said. Kathy and Kitt have been fitting a lot of people to their kayaks over the years.

We’ll find out. I’m signed up for lessons after ice-out.

workshops and they’re always coming up with new ideas and different perspectives,” Ka-plan-Emmons said. “They always have talented instructors.”

There are about 12 staff members at the DWC that work fairly regularly. But the staff is al-ways changing, which Memmer describes as both good and frustrating at the same time.

“There’s always new people coming in and people that have been with us for a while moving on” Memmer said. “ But it seems like every year we get a couple of exciting new writers who are working with us and it helps keep things fresh.”

“The DWC Next Decade Project” for the expansion of the DWC workspace will help the staff add workshops to their roster and keep students coming back. Raising the money is not a problem, said Memmer.

“I’d feel much more nervous if we were trying to raise a million dollars right now. It’s not a great time to try to raise money with the economy, but at the same time we’re not trying to raise that much,” Memmer said. “I’m pretty hopeful at this point that we’ll meet our goal.”

For more information about how to contribute to the Next Decade Project, join the Downtown YMCA or enroll in the DWC, visit ymcaofgreatersyracuse.org/downtown, call 474-6851 or stop by the Downtown Y at 340 Montgomery St.

Gina Colonette is a graduate student at the Maxwell School of Public Communica-tion at Syracuse University and an intern at The Eagle.

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Book club offered for nature enthusiastsGood books, good people and good conversation are on the schedule for select Wednes-

days at the Beaver Lake Book Club. The monthly book discussion at 11 a.m. is open to everyone with the selected books available at the local library.wednesday feb. 1� - “On the wing: to the edge of the earth with the Peregrine falcon” by alan tennant

Naturalist Tennant (The Guadalupe Mountains of Texas) describes his efforts to trail peregrine falcons on their epic migratory flights from the Caribbean to the Arctic in a detailed, impas-sioned account that’s part nature study and part gonzo travelogue. After radio-tagging a young peregrine off the coast of Texas, Plenty of excitement-runins with Canadian Mounties, trouble with Vose’s battered plane-follows as the men track their “guiding angel,” the bird they name Amelia.wednesday March 1� - “the food revolution- How your diet Can Help save your life & Our world” by John robbins

What can we do to help stop global warming, feed the hungry, prevent cruelty to animals, avoid genetically modified foods, be healthier and live longer? Eat vegetarian, Robbins argues. Robbins, heir to the Baskin-Robbins ice-cream empire, takes on fad diets, the meat industry, food irradiation, hormone and antibiotic use in animals, cruel animal husbandry practices, the economics of meat consumption, biotechnology and the prevalence of salmonella and E. Coli.

This program is free with the $3 per vehicle admission to the nature center. Pre-registration is required by calling 638-2519.

Beaver Lake Nature Center is located at 8477 East Mud Lake Road. For more information, call the Nature Center at 638-2519 or visit www.OnondagaCountyParks.com.

aarP chapter to meetLocal Onondaga AARP Chapter 243 will hold meet Feb. 1 at the American Legion Post,

139 W Manlius St., East Syracuse. Doors open at noon for informal time of food and fel-lowship. Meeting is at 12:30 p.m., business meeting followed by speaker.

Speaker Marybeth Basha of National Grid will give hints on utility savings/methods. Questions? Call the AARP local office at 454-0104 and leave message. A volunteer will

return your call.

Chili bowl festival set at thornden ParkThe 2011 Thornden Park Association’s annual Chili Bowl Festival is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday Feb. 19 in the park’s Field House. This year the theme is “Art in the Park” and artwork of community members from young chil-

dren to older adults who have explored aspects of the park will be on display. A new Thornden Park Coloring Book will also be debuted at the event. Created by local artist and Thornden Park Association member, Lyn Simmer, the Coloring Book will introduce young community members to the many beautiful structures and features of the park. For over 10 years, the annual Chili Bowl Festival has been one of the Thornden Park Association’s biggest fundraisers and a favorite family event in the University neighborhood. All proceeds are used to promote increased use of the park through restoration, revitalization and advocacy.

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Madison County Office for the aging inc. News

From the Desk of the Executive Director

Theresa Davis, OFA executive director

Older persons within Madison County may not know what benefits they are entitled to. Benefits such as but not limited to: Medicare, Medicare Savings Program, Medicaid, Food Stamps, EPIC, SSI, Health Care Proxy, IT-2l4 Tax relief, New York State Property Tax Credit/Refund Program, Local Property Tax Exemptions, HEAP, Weatherization Program, etc.

The Office for the Aging has Out-reach Workers and Case Mangers that can explain these programs and assist you in applying for and obtaining these benefits.

They can assist with com-pleting the applications, obtaining documentation, and representing the client at a face-to-face interview with the appropriate case-worker at the Department of Social Services.

If you would like more information on benefits you may be entitled to or to schedule an appoint-ment with an Outreach Worker or Case Manager,

contact the Office for the Aging at 697-5700.

Lifelong Learning schedule releasedLifelong Learning’s schedule for winter and

spring 2011 includes a dozen courses ranging from an introduction to the Qur’an to a discus-sion on American leadership in the free world.

Overseen by a volunteer committee of local residents and sponsored by Colgate’s Upstate Institute, Lifelong Learning organizes an array of non-credit courses that respond to community interest. Taught by Colgate faculty and other members of the community, most courses meet weekly for one to five sessions of an hour to two hours each.

Lifelong Learning is a membership organi-zation open to adults of any age. Individual memberships are $30 annually; family mem-berships are $55; scholarships are available. Non-members can sample the courses ($5 per class). More information is available online at http://upstate.colgate.edu/llp, by email at [email protected], or by phone at 315-228-6623.

The winter/spring 2011 offerings include:Introduction to the Qur’an - Colgate profes-

sors Rumee Ahmed and Ayesha Chaudhry explore the reception of the Qur’an in Muslim and non-Muslim contexts. The course will be taught Monday evenings from 6-7:30 pm on January 31, February 7 & 21 and March 7.

The Most Valuable Card in Your Wallet - The Mid-York Library System’s reference and elec-tronic resources consultant, Beverly Choltco-Devlin, will teach about the online resources available through the public library with the use of a library card. Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5 pm on February 9, 16, 23 and March 2 & 9. This course is open to the public, free of

charge; space will limit enrollment to the first 52 registrants.

Introduction to Whole Foods Nutrition – with Monica Costa, who celebrates her 20th year as owner of Hamilton Whole Foods this spring, on Tuesday, February 15 from 3:30 -5 pm.

Landscape Painting: High Renaissance to Present - Colgate professor emeritus Jim Loveless, an art historian and noted landscape painter, will draw on examples of Western art from the past 550 years for his class which will meet on Thursdays, March 3, 10, and 17 from 10-11:30 am.

Inside Autism - a movie series giving a win-dow into life with autism, will be shown at the Hamilton Movie Theater the first Saturday of the month in March, April, and May from 10:00 am to12:30 pm. Afterwards a discussion of the films will be led by Janet O’Flynn.

Two Shakespearean Comedies: Early and Late Plays - Colgate Professor Susan Cerasano will teach a course that will allow participants the opportunity to read and discuss two Shakespearean comedies, the “late comedy” The Tempest, and the “early comedy” Two Gentlemen of Verona. Class will meet from 3:30 – 5 pm on Wednesdays, March 23 & 30 and April 13, 20, & 27, and on Monday April 4.

Arthur Rashap will teach High Play: Under-standing How Play and Achievement Affect our Minds and Bodies, a course examining play and achievement in a variety of ways, with the goal of achieving better self-under-standing. Class will meet from 3:30 to 5:00 on Tuesdays, March 29 and April 12 & 26.

OFA Outreach & Activities Outreach visits:Thursday Feb. 3, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.1st & 7th Day Baptist Church, Elm & Beaver Creek Rd, BrookfieldMonday Feb. 7, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Madison Lane Apts, Bldg 5, Ha.m.iltonWednesday Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Earlville Senior Center - American Legion, 113 Main StMonday Feb. 14, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Oneida Towers I & II, 226 Farrier Ave, Oneida Wednesday Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.St Joan of Arc Church, Brookside Dr, MorrisvilleThursday Feb. 17, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Carriage House Village Apartments, Commu-nity Room, CazenoviaThursday Feb. 17, 11:15 – 12:15 a.m.Cazenovia Village Apartments, CazenoviaTuesday Feb. 22, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Town of Sullivan Parks & Rec,701 Legion Dr, ChittenangoWednesday Feb. 23, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.Stoneleigh Apts – 400 La.m.b Ave, Canastotasupport group:Monday Feb. 28, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.CCYAA Caregiver Support Group, Oneida Public Library

food cupboard opensThe Office for the Aging has started an

emergency food cupboard for senior citizens. Madison County residents aged 60+ can come to the Office for the Aging and get food items to help them through the tough economic times. The Office for the Aging can supply seniors with a food package with enough food items for 2-3 days. The amount and type of food varies from month to month, but is usually canned goods and dry staples.

Office for the Aging staff will counsel seniors on additional programs and services that many help them budget their limited income so that they can better afford their necessities.

The food cupboard is located at the Office for the Aging on 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd in Canastota, Monday thru Friday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. If you would like to donate food items to the OFA food cupboard or need more information, contact us at 697-5700.

essay contest plannedMay 11, 2011 is the 15th Annual Office

for the Aging Day. This day is devoted to honoring senior citizens and educates the community about problems many of them face. Along with other activities, the Office for the Aging is sponsoring an essay contest.

The essay contest is open to all Madison County students in grades 1-6. Winning essays will be printed in the OFA newspaper and local newspapers. Every participant will receive a certificate of appreciation from the Madison County Office for the Aging. For more information contact me at 697-5700.

Entry rules:Essay should be 50 words or less. Essays finish the following thought: What I

can learn from an older person...Entries will be judged one winner per

grade level and should have the child’s name, address, age, grade and school.

Entries cannot be returned and must be received by Friday April 22.

Mail or deliver entries to: Office for the Aging in Madison County138 Dominic Bruno BlvdCanastota, NY 13032

Make an appointmentReminder - We know many of you like to

just drop by our office when you have a question or concern. However, we would appreciate it if you would call the Office for the Aging at 697-5700 to set up an appointment. This allows us to better prepare for your visit by getting the neces-sary paperwork ready. Thank you for your consideration.

CentenariansAs a part of May’s Older Americans

Month, the OFA will give special acknowledgement to residents of Mad-ison County who are 100 years old or who will reach their 100th birthday by December 31, 2011. Family members, agencies and others are encouraged to contact the Office for the Aging at 697-5700 by March 1 with the names and addresses of those who are, or will be, 100 years old. We are pleased to honor area centenarians for this achievement and thank them for being an inspira-tion to future generations.

Medicare, ePiC program setAre you new to Medicare or will you be

turning 65 soon? Learn Medicare Basics at a presentation by Eric Hausman, National Government Services. Eric is simply the best at explaining what you need to know about how Medicare works. Also, Kelly Shaheen will explain how New York State’s EPIC program can help lower prescription costs by wrapping around your Part D prescription plan. Please plan to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

Join the OFA for a presentation:Medicare and EPIC Tuesday, February 151:30 – 4 pmMadison County Office for the Aging138 Dominic Bruno BlvdCanastota NYCall 697-5700 for more information

The Office for the Aging gratefully ac-knowledges contributions to honor

the memory of beloved relatives and friends. Thank you.

in Memory of Estelle Jennygiven by:Assemblyman & Mrs. William Magee

in Memory of Mildred Murphygiven by:Mary RamsdellRichard & Christina Arno

Sylvia LangfordJames & Judy BeckerAugustine Albanses

in Memory of Terry Fuller, Sr.given by:Bruce, Pam, Matt & Amy Quackenbush

in Memory of Charles De Faziogiven by:Kathleen & Michael LucarelliMichelle Rhodes

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Home Helper & Handyman referral service offeredThe Madison County Office for the Aging has a Home Helper and Handyman Referral Service,

which provides assistance throughout Madison County. Home-Helpers provide a range of services such as housework, personal care, cooking, errands and cleaning. Handymen provide minor home repairs, yard work, walk maintenance and heavy cleaning. Both Home Helpers and Handymen have flexible hours and days that they are available.

The Office for the Aging provides a list of workers available in your area. You then contact the worker, arrange an interview and negotiate an hourly rate. The Home-Helper & Handyman’s salary is negotiated between the person who hires them and the worker. Payment is made directly to the Home-Helper or Handyman. There is no charge from the Office for the Aging for the referral service. This is a referral service only; home helpers & handymen are not employees of the Office for the Aging, nor do we endorse, recommend or act as agent for anyone on the list. More Home Helpers and Handymen are needed in most areas of the county. If you enjoy working with older people, you will find working as a Home-Helper or Handyman a rewarding experience. Where you work is up to you, how many hours or days you work also your decision. For more information call 697-5700. Help is a phone call away.

February SNACK Menu

brookfield – Open Tuesday & Thursday1st & 7th Day Baptist Church, Elm & Beaver

Creek RdCanastota – Open Monday thru FridayStoneleigh Apts, 400 Lamb AveCazenovia – Open Monday and ThursdayCazenovia Village Apts, 24 Nelson StChittenango – Open Monday, Tuesday &

Thursday, Friday, American Legion, 70 Legion Drive

earlville – Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday American Legion -113 N Main St

early learning Center – Meals served Mon-day thru Friday Madison Cortland ARC, Upper

Lenox Ave, Oneidageorgetown – Open FridayGeorgetown Town Hall, 995 Route 26Hamilton – Open Monday thru FridayMadison Lane Apts, Bldg 5Morrisville – Open Monday, Wednesday &

Friday, St. Joan of Arc Church, Brookside Dr Oneida – Open Monday thru Friday, Towers

II Community Room, 226 Farrier AveMonthly health education topics are pro-

vided by a Registered Dietitian. For more in-formation and to sign up call Madison County Office for the Aging at 697-5700 or visit our website at ofamadco.org.

Tues, Feb 1– Baked ham w/pineapple, boiled rosemary potato, green beans, fruit cocktail

Wed, Feb 2 – Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, lima beans, peaches

Thurs, Feb 3 – Honey mustard chicken, baked sweet potato, peas & onions, cookie

Fri, Feb 4 – Spanish rice, broccoli, beets, low-fat yogurt

Mon, Feb 7 – Cream chipped beef, boiled potatoes, green beans, pears

Tues, Feb 8 – Seasoned pork chop, rice pilaf, spinach, cookie

Wed, Feb 9 – Creamed chicken & biscuit, dill carrots, wax beans, tropical fruit mix

Thurs, Feb 10 – Chili con carne, corn niblets, Brussel sprouts, pudding

Fri, Feb 11 – Vegetable lasagna, peas & car-rots, tossed salad, brownie

Mon, Feb 14 – Hamloaf, brown rice, stir-fried vegetables, fruited gelatin

Tues, Feb 15 – Turkey divan, mashed potato,

Harvard beets, citrus fruit cup Wed, Feb 16 – Irish stew w/carrots & pota-

toes, biscuit, corn, pudding Thurs, Feb 17 – Veggie quiche, hash browns,

spinach, Mandarin oranges Fri, Feb 18 – Macaroni & cheese, stewed

tomatoes, tossed salad, fruit cocktailMon, Feb 21 – Holiday – OFA & SNACK

closed Tues, Feb 22– Roast beef & gravy, mashed

potatoes, California vegetables, sliced pearsWed, Feb 23 – Baked fish on a bun, orange

glazed carrots, boiled carrots, boiled potatoes, apple pie

Thurs, Feb 24 – Roast turkey & gravy, cran-berry sauce, red potatoes, mixed vegetables, cookie

Fri, Feb 25 – BBQ pork on bun, macaroni salad, broccoli, tropical fruit mix

Mon, Feb 28 – Ziti & meat sauce, Italian green beans, tossed salad, pudding

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Fred was especially concerned because he has some children who don’t always get along, and he was afraid they might not sign the consent. The attorney then educated Fred on the various options to avoid probate, including the use of trusts.

Most significant for Fred was learning that a properly-designed trust would not only avoid probate, but could also provide extensive instructions, if he became disabled. Also, a trust would ensure the effective distribution of trust assets, in accordance with his wishes, during any

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Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee affects more than 25 million Americans

Many consider aches and pains in their knees and hips the normal process of aging. However, for millions of Americans suffering from osteoarthritis, this process is severely debilitating. Arthritis literally means “inflammation of the joint”. This inflammation is caused by the breakdown of the cartilage, the shock absorbing substance, on the joint surfaces. The most common symptoms of arthritis are pain and stiffness. Those with more severe arthritis often have significant swelling and grating, or crepitus, within the joint. This pain, swelling, stiffness, and grating in the joint may oftentimes lead to severe disability.

Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee affects more than 25 million Americans. Greater than 50 percent of those affected rate their quality of life as fair or poor. Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee accounts for more than 7 million physician visits and more than 1 million hospitalizations and surgical procedures annually. We currently perform more than 600,000 knee replacements and 250,000 hip replacements per year in the United States.

Despite the frequency of joint replacement in the United States, millions of Ameri-cans successfully manage the disability of arthritis through non-operative means. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications are the first line treatment option for arthritis. It is necessary to take higher doses at a regular basis, rather than as needed to achieve the desired anti-inflammatory result. It often takes up to two weeks of regular use before one notices a difference in their symptoms; however, one should discuss this with their physician before beginning chronic anti-inflammatory use. Prescription strength anti-inflammatory medications are available for those patients who experi-ence stomach irritation with over-the-counter anti-inflammatories. Supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are also effective in relieving the pain of osteoarthritis. However, supplements are not as stringently evaluated by the FDA as prescription medications, so one should always consult with their physician prior to using supplements.

Low impact exercise, such as swimming and cycling, is another important compo-nent to the non-operative management of osteoarthritis. These exercises cause little stress on the affected joint and help strengthen the stabilizing muscles around the joint, which often decreases the pain associated with joint instability. Low impact exercise also helps with maintaining a healthy body weight, which helps decreases the stress across osteoarthritic joints. During normal activities of daily living the hip and knee see between 2 ½ and 6 times your body weight. Therefore, losing just 10 pounds results in the knee and hip seeing a decrease in 25 to 60 pounds of stress across the joint. Finally, shoe inserts, specialized braces, and walking aids such as a cane or walker help unload the arthritic joint and ease symptoms.

For those who fail to achieve symptomatic relief with the previously mentioned conservative and have arthritic symptoms that severely impair their quality of life, hip and knee replacement surgery can provide years of relief and dramatically improve the quality of life for the patient with arthritis. Between 90-95 percent of those who undergo hip or knee replacement can expect excellent results and expect their implants to last greater than 15 years.

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Professor Andy Saunders, an environmental educator from SUNY-ESF will return with another of his popular programs, this time on “Nature Journaling” at 2 p.m. Sunday Feb. 27 at Le Moyne College, Falcone Library, Special Activities Room, Syracuse.

HGCNY is a chapter of Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes which is a not-for-profit environmental education and advocacy organization (for-wild.org). Meetings are free and open to the public. More information about HGCNY meetings and a map to meeting location is available at hgcny.org/meetings.html or by calling 487-5742.

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