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Global Growth: Cazenovia business continues to expand its client base.

Marquardt Switches is building on the past to create the future, with a focus on growing globally in 2013.

‘DiamonD in the rouGh’: A golfer’s dream ... realized.

Enjoy Colgate University’s Seven Oaks Golf Club.

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The Colgate Inn: More than 85 years of hospitality Opened in 1925, the Dutch-colonial style

Colgate Inn is a focal point of the historic vil-lage of Hamilton. The Colgate Inn has been pampering guests for more than eight de-cades with its long tradition of small-town hospitality. A storied history

The Colgate Inn was built in 1925, replacing the Park House Hotel, which tood on the same site for more than a century. The Park House was the only portion of downtown Hamilton spared from the Great Fire of 1895 that burned out 61 businessmen and 16 families, causing an estimated $400,000 in damages.

Privately owned for many years, the village landmark and meeting place was saved from demolition in the mid-1970s when it was purchased by the Hamilton Downtown Inn Inc. Ownership was eventually transferred to Colgate Inn, LLC, in 1973, which is owned by Colgate University.Updates and improvements

Colgate University, recognizing the need for a truly top flight inn in Hamilton, under-took a major renovation of the property. More than $1 million was spent bringing the inn to its present beauty. During the renovation, care was taken to maintain the original character of the building.

In March 2004, a nearly half-million-dollar renovation was completed to the parlor and lobby. This renovation was on the heals of renovations in fall 2003 to the Tap Room, for-merly known as The Payne Street Corner and the Salmagundi Bar & Restaurant. All these changes have been aimed at the hopes of creating first impressions of Colgate and the inn to reflect the charm and vitality of Hamilton and the warmth of the community.

August 2010 through July 2011 marked the largest renovation project to date, touching virtu-ally every area of the inn. The original character has been preserved while creating a new and exciting experience. Dining rooms, Tavern, patio dining, meeting rooms, banquet rooms and the kitchen spaces have been expanded and

redesigned. Luxury, convenience

The guest rooms have become more spacious and luxurious, including suites and balcony rooms, to accommodate the changes the number of guest rooms has been reduced to 34 rooms and six suites. Although this project has been a major undertaking, the end result is the creation of a clas-sic New England inn which concentrates on the

guests needs and enjoyment of their experience.Features of the rooms include private baths,

cable television with remote control, telephone with voice mail, wireless internet access available, air conditioning, iron/ironing board, hairdryer and desk.

With on-site parking and 24-hour front desk service, the Colgate Inn is all about con-venience.

Fine fareThe Colgate Inn offers fine American cuisine

in a relaxing atmosphere. No matter what you are in the mood for, the Colgate Inn has the atmo-sphere and fare to suit.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the inn are served daily in the Tavern, with a lunch menu that features a selection of light entrees, seasonal soups,

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: A historical photo of The Colgate Inn; the inn, present day; and the Tavern at the Inn.

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old and everlasting celebrates 25 years in 2013Old and Everlasting’s story began 25 years ago in

what was once a horse barn. What began as an antique and gift store has grown to be much more over the years.

As the business has grown over the 25 years so has its square footage. With 25 years comes many memories, such as the addition of The Bury Building in 1996 which was carefully moved from its location on Route 20 to its present home at Old and Everlasting. Along with this period building, which was home to Bury Antiques, came a history that Old and Everlasting was thankful to become a part of.

Charming goods for the home and garden along with a delightful collection of casual and comfortable women’s clothing and accessories fill the store today.

Old and Everlasting’s style is warm and inviting with an inventory that is continually changing.

There is always something fresh and new at Old and

Everlasting. Always mindful of their customers, they try to have

something for everyone and they strive to provide an enjoyable shopping experience for all who enter their door. Simply put, Old and Everlasting is a destination store filled with so many wonderful things! The perfect place to visit for gift-giving or pure enjoyment. It’s a pleasant drive to the countryside of Cazenovia, and be sure to look for their pet goats who are often in the pasture to greet you.

Old and Everlasting is located in Cazenovia, off Route 13 South approximately three miles from Route 20 at 1826 Ballina Road. They are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. They also have an online presence with their website and blog, keeping their customers up-to-date on new arrivals and exciting happenings. Visit oldande-verlasting.com for more information.

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Old and Everlasting is located at 1826 Ballina Road,Cazenovia.

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Becoming a Member means unlimited opportunityto experience an original Robert Trent Jones

Championship Layout with pristine conditioning.

2013 Memberships Are Available AtColgate University Seven Oaks Golf Club.

Save $100 if paid by April 1, 2013

New for 2013!For the golfer who would

like to play a dozen rounds at Seven Oaks without a

full membership...

Colgate UniversitySeven Oaks Passport

$630 for 12 full rounds

SPECIAL RATES AVAILABLE If you are under 35, or over 80 (before April 1, 2013).

"Tee It Forward" at Seven Oaks!

The White Course is now just a little over 5400 yards for the player

that can hit a 5-iron 150 yards. Come experience a championship golf course in pristine condition at a distance that is challenging but enjoyable and will leave you

wanting to come play again.

Colgate University Seven Oaks Golf CourseEast Lake & Payne Streets, Hamilton, NY 13346

315-824-1432 • www.sevenoaksgolf.com

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unique salads and appetizers. The menu changes regularly to take full advantage of all the freshest ingredients in Central New York through-out the year.

The seasonally changing dinner menus at the Madison Room are supplemented with

daily special offerings, which take advantage of the freshest available ingredients.

In the tradition of European taverns with a restaurant located below street level, our Rathskellar offers guests an additional unique dining experience. Home to Flight Nights and local live music, the Rathskellar features more than 20 craft beers on tap.elegant events

The Colgate Inn also hosts private parties, banquets and meet-ings and provides off-site catering.

The inn adds ambiance and character to any family gathering, wedding, event or meeting. With meeting space for up to 200 people, The Colgate Inn is able to provide the location, accomodations and amenities that help make any event a success.

For reservations call 824-2300, or for more information about the Colgate Inn, including a calendar of events, menus and wine and beer lists, visit colgateinn.com.

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‘A golfer’s dream … realized’Discover Colgate Uni-

versity’s “Diamond in the Rough” with membership value second to none. Enjoy an original Robert Trent

Jones championship layout with pristine conditioning. Marian Blain long time PGA Professional at Seven Oaks touches on why becoming a

member at Seven Oaks is ad-vantageous. At Seven Oaks we are very proud of the diversity of our membership and we continue to provide an open

friendly club environment to not only our members but to our alumni, guests and public as well. We welcome players interested in retaining our identity as a true golf club who share our core values of a challenging, high quality course with uncrowded play-ing conditions and modest facilities. We are dedicated to making Seven Oaks enjoy-able, accessible and afford-able for our members.

In 2012 Colgate Uni-versity Seven Oaks Golf Club was honored by the New York Gold Associa-tion. The plaque stated: New York State Golf As-sociation President’s Award 2012 Golf Course of The Year. The award states: In appreciation of their sup-port for generously hosting numerous qualifiers and championships for the NY-SGA and USGA, we present the 2012 Golf Course of the Year award to the Seven Oaks Golf Course and PGA Professional Marian Blain. Also in 2012 Marian Blain Seven Oaks long time PGA Professional was the first female to be elected into the Central New York PGA Hall of Fame.

Last season Seven Oaks

introduced “Tee it Forward” to bring “fun” back into the game. Our white tees mea-sure just over 5,400 yards which is the perfect yardage for the player that can hit a 5 iron 150 yards or a driver 200 yards. We have four sets of tees that will allow any player to experience a championship golf course in immaculate condition at a distance that is challenging but enjoyable and will leave you wanting to come back and play again.

We understand not every golfer can make a full com-mitment to become a member at a golf club, so the Passport Membership was created. The Passport Membership is designed for a golfer who has limited time, but would like to play at least a dozen rounds during a calendar year at a reasonable cost without com-mitting to a full membership. Also the Passport is more flexible and allows you to use your 12 rounds on players in your group. This makes a great gift and also provides great savings for corporate golf as well. This how it oper-ates: The Passport cost $630 and will run for the 2013 season only. Passport holders will receive 12 rounds of golf and receive the member’s rate on golf carts ($4 per person savings). The twelve rounds cannot be split into nine hole rounds, but can be used on guests. There are no restric-tions on days or times and a Passport can be purchased more than once. The Passport holder does not have full membership privileges of the

club, but the club will extend the guest rate to anyone ac-companied by you during one of your 12 rounds.

Seven Oaks is truly a very unique golf experience that one should not be deprived of. You owe it to yourself if you are not a member to take a day and lose yourself in the breath taking rural village and enjoy the challenging flawlessly manicured champi-onship original Robert Trent Jones golf course. The quaint ambience of the village and the beautiful college campus is also worth visiting. There is no better way to end a heavenly day than by having a scrumptious meal on Tif-fany’s Terrace at the Seven Oaks Clubhouse.

Remember there is always a reason to enjoy a day at Col-gate University Seven Oaks. Spending a day at Seven Oaks is a relaxing way to enjoy the outdoors and the company of others. So whether you are an avid golfer, sponsoring a char-ity event, company outing, an end of year league outing or corporate outing Seven Oaks is a great way to take advantage of the best value in the area. Be sure to visit our website (www.sevenoaksgolf.com) and take a look at all our options and opportunities new for this year or feel free to contact Marian Blain with any questions. Seven Oaks runs specials throughout the year and you are encourage to sign-up for our e-specials club. We hope to see you this season enjoying Colgate University’s “Diamond in the Rough”

Enjoy an original Robert Trent Jones championship layout with pristine conditioning at Seven Oaks Golf Club.

The Colgate Inn1 Payne StreetHamilton, NY 13346Reservations: 824-2300Hours and information:

colgateinn.com

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Enjoy The ExperienceEnjoy The Experience

The Colgate Inn Features:• 40 Rooms with Suites

•Seasonal Get-Away Packages• Continental Cuisine - Tavern Fare

• Corporate Retreats - Weddings - Off Site Catering

Located in the heart of the Village of Hamilton, close toColgate University and Seven Oaks Golf Course.

One Payne Street, Hamilton, NY | 315.824.2300 | www.colgateinn.comOne Payne Street, Hamilton, NY | 315.824.2300 | www.colgateinn.com

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The Hamilton Inn: understated elegance with great food and lodgingOff the beaten path, the natural beauty of

Central New York surrounds the Hamilton Inn, a carefully-restored 19th century farmstead that provides simple sophistication in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. All of their five suites provide full, private baths and views of the garden and willow pond.

At the Hamilton Inn, guests will enjoy perfectly prepared cuisine, served in the inn’s spacious, plank-floored dining room. As guests sit by the fire, they’ll be able to choose from numerous culinary delights, from incredible soups and salads to more unique offerings, like roasted beet and arugula salad, Chilean sea bass “en Persillade” and a daily selection of the finest nationally- and locally-sourced steaks and chops.

The Hamilton Inn is conveniently located only minutes away from downtown Hamilton, the municipal airport and Colgate University. Guests can easily enjoy all things Hamilton, from specialty boutiques and coffee houses to the seasonal farmer’s market and the world-class Seven Oaks Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones.

So whether stopping in for dinner or staying for a week, the friendly, welcoming staff at the Hamilton Inn will make any visit a memorable

experience. A great spot for special occasions

The Hamilton Inn is the perfect place for special occasions and important meetings. With a serene atmosphere, highly trained, at-tentive staff and carefully appointed facilities, the Hamilton Inn combines the charm and hospitality of a bygone era with modern con-venience and comfort.

The Hamilton Inn’s onsite events manager will work with you every step of the way to

help create the perfect event. Whether you’re envisioning the wed-ding of your dreams, planning a memorable work retreat or meet-ing or celebrating a special anniversary or

birthday, the experienced, courteous staff at the Hamilton Inn can help you make your event the very best.

In addition to their beautifully appointed ac-commodations, the Hamilton Inn offers a vast assortment of premium beers, wines and spirits, as well as a full menu of regional American cui-sine. The staff will help plan the perfect menu, custom tailored to your special event.Weekly events and specials

- Tuesday Nights at the Hamilton Inn,

bring your own bottle of wine and enjoy a three-course dinner for $25 per person. Dinner includes soup or salad, entrée and dessert.

- Student Night is every Wednesday night, and features a seasonal menu that is $9.95 per person and transportation provided to and from the Colgate Inn to the Hamilton Inn. Gate card is accepted at the Colgate Inn and Hamilton Inn.

For more information call 824-1245 or visit thehamiltoninn.com.

The Hamilton Inn4480 E Lake Road, Hamilton, NY 13346Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and

Thursday; 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Closed Sunday and Monday. Breakfast lunch and dinner will be offered at the Colgate Inn for all guests of the Hamilton Inn.

Reservations: Email a reservation request to the Innkeeper by visiting thehamiltoninn.com. The Hamilton Inn is the sister property to the Colgate Inn. Reservations and check-ins are handled through the Colgate Inn, 824-1245.

At the Hamilton Inn, guests will enjoy perfectly prepared cuisine, served in the inn’s spacious, plank-floored din-ing room.Photos courtesy hamilton inn

Photos courtesy hamilton inn

The natural beauty of Central New York surrounds the Hamilton Inn.

beer pairing dinner set for march 22Good Nature Brewing Beer Pairing Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 22

at the Hamilton Inn, 4480 E. Lake Road, Hamilton. Cocktail offerings include artisanal cheese and charcuterie display; alsatian onion

tarts; and jerk chicken and mango spring rolls with curry aioli. Paired with Good Na-tured Blonde beer. The first course is a crispy crab croquetta with seafood infused gumbo broth and scallion paired with American Brown Ale; the second course is choucroute garni with braised pork shank, house made bratwurst, sauerkraut, herb roasted fingerling potatoes, and Good Nature Beer Mustard, paired with American Pale Ale. Dessert is sweet potato cake with bourbon toffee sauce and sour cream ice cream, paired with Bourbon Porter.Price, including tax and gratuity, is $50 per person.Reservations are required; call 824-1245.

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Marquardt Switches building on past to create the futureFocus for 2013: Continue to grow globally

By Jennifer WingThis past year saw the seeds of opportunity blossom into

new opportunity for Marquardt Switches Inc. in Cazenovia. The company, located at 2711 Route 20 East, has been busy ex-panding its client base and adding more global customers.

“We have expanded our portfolio and increased our cus-tomer base,” said President Jochen Becker. “We have been successful in obtaining additional global customers, reaching to Asia, Central Europe and the eastern part of Europe.”

Becker said the priority this year is to satisfy new customer accounts.

“We build equipment all over the world,” he said. “This year we launched close to 20 programs in Cazenovia, growing with our customers worldwide.”

The company continues to flourish in Central New York.“We are building equipment and working with companies

in Central New York and will continue to stay busy over the next year, looking to get more businesses on board.”

Every day, the factory in Cazenovia fabricates thousands of intricate mechanisms and sensors for use in the automo-tive, power tool and appliance markets. Marquardt switches bring power to premium coffee makers, washing machines and electric drills for manufacturers around the globe, as well as keyless ignition and LCD-display systems for high-end automobile companies.

Becker said Cazenovia has been a great base for its opera-tions.

“Cazenovia is a nice community,” he said. “We continue to take on good people that are dedicated to this community, as it is important to have individuals who want the area to grow. This is one of the key elements of our success.”

Becker called 2012 “one of our busiest years.”“We had the highest number of launches ever last year,” he

said, “close to 20 launches for current and new customers.”Among new technology introduced by Marquardt was a

3D touch-free screen for automobiles, a new starter switch for off-road vehicles and an after-market push-to-start keyless system for recreational vehicles. Marquardt products can be

found in the newest models from BMW, Mercedes, Cadillac, Jeep Grand Cherokee, the new Ram Pickup and a host of other vehicles most of us drive on a daily basis.

Along with cutting-edge technology, Becker said Mar-quardt has benefited from its highly-skilled staff.

And, amid high unemployment numbers nationwide, the company currently boasts the largest workforce in the history of the Cazenovia location, with about 450 employees.

Becker said Marquardt’s association with Syracuse Uni-versity, LeMoyne College, Cazenovia College, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and SUNY Binghamton has allowed them to work with “very talented people who are truly excited about helping in continuous improvement programs, research and development activities and supporting the cur-rent running business.”

“Last year, we had close to 20 interns,” Becker said. “Mov-

ing ahead we are looking forward to getting further connected with local universities, and continue to have open positions in the areas requiring highly-skilled workers. We are always looking for talented, enthusiastic people.”

He said the company will be in need of technicians, en-gineers and associates who would enjoy traveling the world, especially as more global clients come on board.

“We continue to grow and are looking for those who have the necessary talents,” Becker said. “We are excited about the global account launches we’ve had and are building on our past to create the future.”

More information on the company, products, locations, internships and apprenticeships can be found on Marquardt’s website, switches.com. To reach the facility in Cazenovia, call (315) 655-8050 or email info@marqswitch.com.

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Every day, Marquardt’s factory in Cazenovia fabricates thousands of intricate mechanisms and sensors for use in the automotive, power tool and appliance markets.

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We are a manufacturer of:• High-Q Multi-Layer capacitors (MLC)• Single-Layer capacitors (SLC)• Resonators• Filters• Broadband DC blocks• Thin Film components• Custom ceramic components

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Proof positive for oneida Savings bank

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Photo from left to right: Eric E. Stickels, President & Chief Operating Officer; Michael R. Kallet, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer; Thomas H. Dixon, Execu-tive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer.

In these uncertain times, especially in the financial and insurance industries, Oneida Savings Bank is uniquely successful. The year 2012 brought about numerous company initiatives that added to or enhanced our already broad scope of complementary products and services. While many corporations were downsizing, Oneida Savings Bank and its subsidiaries were growing and hiring. While businesses were divesting product lines and services, Oneida Sav-ings was acquiring companies, creating new business lines, and combining complementary services to create greater customer and shareholder value. All of this adding, creating and combining, coupled with successful outcomes and financial improvement, yields a positive year in every aspect imaginable for Oneida Sav-ings Bank. Each “plus” demonstrates our commitment to be a stronger, more dedicated and significant positive force for all of our employees, customers, communities and shareholders.Another “add” for oneida Savings

In 2012, Oneida Savings Bank officially entered the Capital Dis-trict marketplace with its acquisition of the Schenectady Insuring Agency (SIA), Schenectady. SIA is a successful and well-respected, 100-year-old institution and this addition demonstrates Oneida Savings commitment to its growing Capital District insurance and risk management client base. SIA will have the benefit of Oneida Savings’ wholly owned subsidiary Bailey Haskell & LaLonde Agency’s (“BHL”) team of professionals and comprehensive insur-ance and risk management product and service lines. A winning combination

The amount of specialty services and products offered by Oneida Savings Bank and its subsidiaries has grown significantly over the years, and we have emerged as a sophisticated financial services company to the great benefit of our customers. Our ac-quisition of numerous financial services companies with similar offerings is now allowing us to create specialty companies by combining like departments and divisions across subsidiaries. In 2013, the Oneida Savings Bank Trust & Investments Department will align with our wholly owned subsidiary, Benefit Consulting Group’s (“BCG”) Wealth Management & Retirement Planning Division, to create a new division that together will oversee $700 million in assets under management. This combined force al-lows us move “out-sourced” services “in-house” gaining greater control and realizing cost efficiencies that will benefit our clients. More importantly, it will provide our customers the best possible resources for creating and managing wealth with access to more specialized financial professionals and financial services. Look for

this new venture in 2013.A+ in checking

As technology redefines our lifestyles, it also influences our product offerings. Our checking account options were updated in 2013 to reflect the changing times. Oneida Savings Bank is intent on providing the best products at the best pricing, and after an ex-haustive look at what the market offered for checking accounts, we structured our line-up to be simple and easy to understand and one that followed our current customer utilization trends. This way, as we restructured fees to accommodate our new offerings, we could be assured that it would have minimal impact on our current cus-tomers, all the while keeping us competitively positioned within our markets. Our most impressive enhancement to our checking products was the implementation of mobile banking. We realize that the use of mobile devices will only increase over time, and that the 20-45 year old demographic, representing one-half of our customer base, are the largest users of mobile technologies. Our goal is to stay relevant with our growing markets, and launching mobile banking ensures this as we move forward.

Oneida Savings Bank’s vision for growth has always been to manage it thoughtfully and steadily. Our carefully constructed vision for each of our companies provides growth and investment opportunities to support and enhance our existing structure, and always to provide greater value to our communities, customers, employees, and shareholders.

2012: A great year for Oneida Healthcare Plans expansion in 2013

Oneida Healthcare is a full-service com-munity hospital with an emergency department that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The practice features outstanding physicians and a caring staff. Also part of Oneida Healthcare’s Circle of Care are a state-of-the-art surgery center; ENT Specialists of Oneida - Otolaryngology, Allergy & Audiology; Oneida Orthopedic Spe-cialists; Neurology Specialists of Oneida; Gorman Imaging Centers in Oneida and Camden; Physical Therapy Center with therapeutic pool; Primary Care Centers in Canastota, Chittenango and Verona; laboratory draw stations in Oneida, Canastota, Camden and Chit-tenango; “Lullaby” Birthing Center; state-of-the-art Sleep Study and Pulmonary Function Test Center.

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Email: info@ oneidahealthcare.org

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Oneida Healthcare is the only area hospital to perform single-site robotic gallblad-der removals using the state-of-the-art da Vinci surgery system. Patients who choose Single-Site da Vinci surgery experience a virtually scarless procedure since surgery is performed through only one incision in the navel (belly button), which dramatically limits visible scarring.

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A banner year for 2012Oneida Healthcare established the first da Vinci robotic surgery

program in the Mohawk Valley region for colorectal, GYN, thoracic and urological procedures, including the first single site (through the navel) gallbladder procedures in Central New York and “Training Center” designation for single-site gall bladder procedures. 2012 also saw the expansion of primary care services, including the opening of Chittenango Internal Medicine with Dr. Robert Friedman, and a brand new building in Verona, which houses Verona Health Center and the primary care practices of Dr. John D. George III and Dr. Erin Thompson. A $6 million conversion to a new system-wide electronic medical record software platform went live in 2012; The hospital received another three-year Joint Commission accreditation with the Gold Seal of Approval. 2012 also saw the launch of a completely new website oneidahealthcare.org with enhanced navigation, Google Maps support and social media engagement, as well as new online registration and bill pay features.growth to continue in 2013

Orthopedic services will be expanding in 2013. Other plans call for additional da Vinci surgical services, ongoing physician recruit-ment for obstetrics, pediatrics, pulmonology and primary care and the launch of a specialized micro site for quick internet access to information on the area’s only da Vinci Robotic Surgery program.

Crouse Community Center: Providing a continuum of care

Crouse Community Cen-ter offers a spectrum of spe-cialized health, rehabilitative, residential and day services. The center’s services focus on the social and supportive needs of individuals, as well as needs that are essentially medical in nature.

Since Crouse Community Center opened in 1991 at 101 South St. in Morrisville, a commitment to caring has been part of their mission. Their not-for-profit, 120-bed skilled nursing facility is licensed by the state health department and they are awarded excellent ratings in the state’s annual surveys.

“Whether it’s the skilled nursing facility, rehabilita-tion services or day services, everything we do is focused on caring,” said Crouse Com-munity Center Administrator William Conole.professional staff

The trained and certified professional team monitors residents’ care and provides a holistic approach to health care. The team includes nurs-es, social workers, dieticians, activity coordinators and therapists. Working together, the staff reviews each resi-dent’s care plan frequently to ensure optimum care.Medical expertise

The medical director is a board-certified family prac-tice physician who special-izes in long-term care, re-habilitation and care of the chronically ill. The center provides the back-up services of Community Memorial Hospital’s laboratory, radiol-ogy and four satellite family practice centers in Hamilton, Morrisville, Munnsville and Waterville.

home-like environmentSurrounded by rolling

hills, the facility’s six wings are built around courtyards, with large windows offering outdoor views. The facility is immaculately maintained by the housekeeping and main-tenance staff.

“We take pride in provid-ing a clean, safe and healthy environment for the resi-dents,” said Joyce Brown, director of housekeeping.Amenities and activities

Well-balanced meals, with special menus are provided, and activities include theme dinners, concerts, shop-ping trips, sing-a-longs and games.

In addition, Morrisville State College students vol-unteer to coordinate spe-cial events and activities for residents. Other amenities include a meditation and relaxation room, family fo-cused meetings, counseling and support services and a Residents’ Council.extensive rehabilitation team

Physical therapists, an occupational therapist and a speech therapist enable Crouse Community Center to provide a high level of

therapy for patients needing either short- or long-term residential rehabilitation. When short-term patients are ready to go home, they can depend on continued support from the nursing staff and rehabilitation team.

“We like to call ourselves a residential healthcare facility with a strong therapy team,” said Nancy O’Neill, director of social services and admis-sions.day services

Crouse Community Day Services offers medical, social and nutritional support to people of all ages with special needs. The non-residential program gives people the as-sistance they need in order to remain independent in their own homes.

LEFT: Crouse Community Center is located at 101 South St. in Morrisville. BELOW LEFT: Among its many other services and programs, physical, occupational and speech therapy are available every day.Photos courtesy crouse community center.

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8207 State Route 26, Lowville, NY 13367(315) 376-0300

4154 State Route 31, Canastota, NY 13032(315) 697-2214

962 State Route 12, Waterville, NY 13480(315) 841-4181

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white’s Farm Supply puts the customer firstBy cheryl Seligman

Art White loves his so-called toys. His tractors, mowers, trailers and more, available at the family-run White’s Farm Supply, make up one of the most di-verse selections found at any dealership in the country.

“We offer people more flexibility with equipment so that it is easy to have a good purchase the first time,” White said. “As well as excellent service to back it up.”

Cumulatively, the White’s Farm Supply staff of 80-plus has well more than 1,000 years of experience. White’s Farm Supply holds awards from many of the companies it represents for top honors in sales and service, but their cutomers coming back is the biggest reward and the most important part of their business. Their repeat customers are the true story of their success.

White noted that Kubota and Case IH are two of the many brands the dealership carries that do particularly well. Some of the other brands carried are Cub Cadet, Ferris, New Holland, Land Pride, Stihl, Kuhn-Knight and

all total well over 200 brands for one-stop shopping at White’s.

Willard and Nettie White founded White’s Farm Supply in 1946 as the Oneida Valley Garage, and the enterprise has been growing

strong ever since over more than 65 years of doing business.

White said White’s Farm Supply has been experiencing good growth, despite the bad economy of the past few years. The quality of the service and newly enhanced

products continues to bring clients back, he said.

Willard and Nettie’s sons — Art, Dale and Doug — now co-own the family-run company based in three locations around Syracuse: Canasota, Lowville and Waterville.

“You have to remember your family is num-ber one,” White said of working closely with his two brothers. And at White’s Farm Supply, everyone is treated like family.

White’s Farm Supply invests continually in its employees’ training. “The people who work here know what they’re doing,” White said. He described them as great people with great personalities, and noted that they are “really

striving to learn more. and to be the best in the industry.”

The customers are also treated exception-ally well at White’s Farm Supply.

“We strive very, very hard to take care of

their needs,” White said. White thoroughly enjoys what he does, and called working at White’s Farm Supply “a great experience.”

“I consider it a job,” he said, “but I don’t consider it work.”

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White’s Farm Supply offers a wide range of brands allowing for one-stop shopping.

White’s Farm Supply Inc.4154 State Route 31, Canastota;

697-22148207 State Route 26, Lowville;

376-0300962 State Route 12, Waterville;

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Connecticut CPA firm special-izing in working with retailers, restaurants, contractors, profes-

sionals, small manufacturers as well as individuals, Slodowitz was controller of the largest

division of Revlon Cosmetics and financial vice president of a mini-conglomerate that operated both statewide and international manufacturing facilities of various consumer products. The president of that company went on to co-found Home Depot.

Slodowitz also was financial vice president of a major New England retailer with more than 50 stores and sales in excess of $1 billion and has worked as operating vice president responsible for sales, marketing and finance for a major com-munications firm operating in more than 62 cities.

This life experience has al-lowed him to provide his clients with the guidance needed to sustain and grow their busi-nesses.

“I would be pleased to meet with you, at your location, to discuss how we can work together to help your business grow,” Slodowitz said. “There is, of course, no fee or obligation for this exploratory meeting. His fees, in most instances, are not more than you are currently paying.”

Call Slodowitz at 655-2006 to arrange a meeting, or email him at rslodcpa@aol.com.

“We are able to provide our day clients with almost all of the services available to residents of Crouse Community Center,” said Kathy Felton, R.N., director of day services in Cazenovia.

The program offers trans-portation by a handicapped-accessible van and respite and peace of mind for caregivers. Crouse Community Center currently operates day services in Cazenovia and Hamilton and recently opened a day center in Sherburne

Day service locations:3045 John A Trush Jr. Blvd.,

Cazenovia; 655-5464140 Broad St., Hamilton;

824-623038 West State St., Sherburne;

655-5464 To learn more about Crouse

Community Center and its services call Nancy O’Neill at 684-9595 or visit crousecom-munity.com.

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