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Is a supplement to: Eagle Newspapers, 2501 James St., Suite 100, Syracuse, N.Y. 13206 (315) 434-8889; fax: (315) 434-8883; eaglenewsonline.com

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Want to pick out your own pumpkin to put in a pie or carve into a Jack-O-Lantern? How about finding your way through a maze of maize? And don’t forget the crisp texture of an apple picked right from the branches of a tree! There are many great places to go and things to do in Central New York in the fall. Below are just some of the fall favorites that are close to home:

Beak and Skiff Apple FarmsLocated at 4472 Cherry Valley Turnpike in Lafayette, features

with pick-your-own apples, an apple tasting tent, bouncy house and other activities for children, tractor-pulled rides to the or-chards, pony rides, farm animals, refreshment stand and picnic area and gift shop where you can view bees in a honeycomb, watch the farm make cider and purchase fresh fudge or apple pie. Adults can also sample some of the spirits made at the nearby winery and

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In the photo L: Ray Kennedy, USO, Jeff Gural, American Racing and Entertainment, and Tom Slater, executive director of the Food Bank of CNY.

American Racing and Entertainment’s Jeff Gural’s $150,000 dona-tion provides 2,000 Springsteen tickets — the largest, private donation to the USO in 15 years.

Vernon Downs Casino is proud to announce that Jeff Gural, CEO of American Racing and Entertainment, has made the largest, personal, one-time donation to the United Service Organization (USO) in the last 15 years.

Gural personally donated 2,000 tickets for the Aug. 29 Bruce Spring-steen concert at Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel to the USO. The tickets, which total $150,000 in value, were distributed through the USO to active military service members and their families stationed at Fort Drum, as well as those serving in the New York National Guard and United States Coast Guard.

According to Brian Whiting, President and CEO of the regional USO, “This level of generosity from one individual is rarely matched, especially when paired with Jeff ’s steadfast commitment to supporting these brave men and women. It is programs like this that help dem-onstrate America’s appreciation for the service and sacrifice that these individuals make on our behalf every day.”

“I believe that the members of the armed forces have done a spec-tacular job of keeping our country safe and as a resident of New York, I am extremely grateful for their dedication,” Gural said. “This is simply my way of thanking members of the armed forces located here in New York state for their sacrifice.”

Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band appeared Aug. 29 at Ver-non Downs as part of their Wrecking Ball Tour.

Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel is open year-round with video gaming machines, simulcast horse racing, a live harness racing season, restaurants, a sports bar and special entertainment events. The property employs almost 300 people, offers an all-suites hotel and a recently expanded Events Center.

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Ride for Rags held to benefit local familyJoin other motorcycle

enthusiasts for a ride around Otisco Lake in honor and remembrance of David “DJ” Ragonese, an avid rider and beloved son, husband, brother and friend.

The Ride for Rags, held Saturday, Oct. 6, will start at noon from Mercer Park in Baldwinsville, where it will also finish approximately two hours later. Registration is at 11 a.m. The benefit will start at 3 p.m. for non-riders. There will be live music, food and raffles, and if the weather is bad, the benefit will be moved to the Mohegan Manor’s ballroom, only a few blocks away from the park. Cost is $25 for the ride and benefit.

According to ridefordj.com:“This benefit and fund was set up to help DJ’s widow Rita and

the little girl in her belly. The benefit and fund will help to sup-port living expenses and educational support for little DJ. Rita had

hoped to be a housewife and stay-at-home mom. It was her desire to home-school her child and put the family first. If this fund will help Rita to fulfill her desire to stay at home with her child, for as long as possible, then that is something we can all be thankful for.”

For more information or to register for the ride online, visit ridefordj.com.

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Sportsman Education Program: An overviewEXPLORE CNY sports

Course completion required for all first-time hunters, trappers

All first-time hunters, bowhunters and trap-pers must pass one or more courses before they can get a license in New York state. Trained instructors certified by the Department of Environmental Conservation teach safe and re-sponsible outdoors practices and the important role of hunters and trappers in conservation. All courses are free of charge, but space may be limited. As hunting seasons approach, many classes are filled quickly, so sign up early.Course requirements for licenses:

To qualify for any license to hunt with fire-arms or bows, the applicant must present either proof that he or she successfully completed an approved hunter education course or proof that he or she previously held a hunting license.

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Boat Survey predictsa banner year for trout, salmon in Oswego County

By Spider rybaakReleased late this spring, the New York

State Department of Environmental Con-servation’s study, “Lake Ontario Fishing Boat Survey: Preliminary Summary for April through May, 1985-2012,” showed the open water salmon and trout fishery in the tiniest Great Lake was on a roll. Still, even the rosiest prognosticators weren’t prepared for what the tiniest Great Lake has been dishing out lately; causing some to predict this year will be one for the record books.

Started in 1985, the preliminary (April 15 to May) summary’s primary mission is to conduct “counts and interviews of fishing boats” and use the data — ranging from stuff like fishing effort, trout and salmon catch, harvest, and fishing quality — to manage Lake Ontario’s multi-million dollar salmonid fishery. About as boring as any official report, it tests the waters, so to speak, and releases the early season statistics to the public so people with a stake in the fishery can get a feel for the state of their investment and plan accordingly.

This year’s study shows everything’s up from a year ago. Fishing effort increased by 7.3 percent; salmonid catch and harvest were up 9.3 percent and 8 percent respectively; and fishing quality (5.3 fish per boat trip) and harvest (2.4 fish per boat trip)reached their highest averages in the survey’s 28-year history.

The survey contains loads of other, more specific statistics like the coho salmon “catch rate was comparable to recent years but was 2.8 times higher than the 1985-2005 average; and “During April 15 to April 30, brown trout catch rate was the highest observed (4.5 caught per boat trip) and 2.8 times higher than the 1985-2011 average.” And best of all, the Chinook salmon harvest rate of 0.7 fish per boat was among the highest observed in the 28-year data series; and “During April 15 to 30 anglers caught an average of 1.6 Chi-nook salmon per boat trip, the highest rate

on record and 10 times greater than the 1985-2011 average for the same time period.”

Unfortunately, the study didn’t delve into the improvement in the overall size of the beasts. For that we have to look at the LOC spring derby results. The leader board carries 20 fish weighing over 25 pounds, including a monster caught on May 5 that crushed the scale to an unbelievable 31.06 pounds. Oh sure, kings get a lot bigger than that — in late August and September, just before spawn-ing…But in May?

Things just keep getting better. Troy Creasy, operator of Oswego’s High Adven-tureSportfishing (highadventurefishing.com; 315-243-2389), netted a 36.1-pound king on July 28, in Oswego County’s territorial wa-ters. “This salmon is one of the largest docu-mented fish in the eastern basin this season but expect to see many more before the year is out,” said Creasy. “We have a good year-class

of fish and we should see some extraordinary fish in August and September.”

Considering salmon get an instinctual order to feed like they’re on steroids the last few weeks of their lives in order to fatten up

Photo courtesyof caPt. troy creasy.

14-year-old Nick May from Warrensburg, N.Y., caught this 36.1 pound behemoth on a fire brined cutherring strip run behind an old Sea Runner Slasher and a froggy glow head while fishing out of Oswego on Lake Ontario’s eastern basin. Capt. Troy Creasy’s High Adventure charter consisting of Greg May and his three children, Katelyn, Emily and Nick, beat out 90 other boats including many of Lake Ontario’s top tournament teams while fishing in the Little Salmon River Challenge sponsored by Mike and Beth D’Alonzo of Mike’s Marina. Nick’s trophy won the youth division and overall big fish for the day.

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Sportsman’s DinnerTracy BreenFeaturing Author & Speaker

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Sportsman’s Dinner held at Driver’s VillageTo feature outdoor writer, speaker Tracy Breen

Driver’s Village Conference Center will be the site of the annual Sportsman’s Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 2.

Featured at the event will be Tracy Breen, outdoor author and speaker. He will be discussing hunting North American big game on a budget during his seminar at the event.

Sponsored by North Syracuse Baptist Church, the evening also includes dinner, vendors and door prizes.

Dinner will be at 6 p.m.; doors open at 4 p.m. Those who plan to attend are invited to bring their wall mounts for display. Any mounts brought in will be displayed with the owner’s information.

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In seasonDEC posts summary of 2012-13 hunting seasons in New York state

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ow that fall is here, many Central New York hunters

are looking to spend time in the great outdoors. On this page are maps of where you can hunt particular game and when.

For more information about the hunting easons for other game, visit dec.ny.gov.

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BowhuntingIn addition to the requirements for all hunters to qualify to hunt

deer or bear with bow and arrow, the applicant must present either: proof that he or she successfully completed an approved bowhunter education course or proof that he or she previously held a New York state bowhunting license or stamp issued in 1980 or later.Crossbow hunting

In addition to the requirements for all hunters to qualify to hunt deer or bear with a crossbow, the applicant must read the qualifica-tions and sign and carry the certificate in the Crossbow Hunting Qualifications and Certificate.

Waterfowl huntingRequires a small game hunting license and a Federal Migratory

Bird Hunting Stamp. Only the basic hunter education course is required for the

license, but a Waterfowl Hunter Education course is required to hunt waterfowl on some special hunting areas.trapping

To qualify for any license to trap, the applicant must present either: proof that he or she successfully completed an approved course in responsible trapping practices; or proof that he or she previously held a trapping license.

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Anglers ready for fall salmon runWading a big river presents its own challenges

By Spider rybaakSeptember spurs mature salmon to run

upstream to spawn.Likewise, anglers from all over the world

will run to their nearest Great Lakes tributar-ies looking for the fishing adventures of a life-time. Regardless of whether you’re targeting major river systems like the Salmon or Os-wego, or skinny streams like Deer, Sandy and Grindstone Creeks, using common sense and paying attention to your surroundings can make the difference between staying stationary and upright in the whitewater or slipping and sliding and falling in.

Now, if you’re just a casual angler who doesn’t mind fishing from the safety of solid footing, like the fenced, linear parks lining the lower Oswego River in the city of Oswego, the only comforts you need to bring along are raingear in case it rains and

a folding chair to take a load off.However, if you’re like most of us, stand-

ing on solid ground just ain’t gonna cut it. You see, to experience truly close and per-sonal encounters with the fish, the one-on-one contests pitting human intelligence and dexterity against animal instinct and brute strength that dreams are made of, you’re gonna have to walk — maybe even run — through the rapids. And that’s dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing.

Here are some tips on wading safely:Traction is a fast-water angler’s best

friend. Everything from the algae-covered floor and wobbly rocks to patches of weeds can trip you up. Avoid slipping and sliding by wearing traction devices like Korkers, and carrying a wading staff.

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Breen is a full-time outdoor writer who writes for dozens of publications across the United States. A few of the publications he writes for include “Outdoor Life,” “Buck-masters,” “Bowhunting World,” “Petersen’s Bowhunting,” “Bowhunter,” realtree.com and the Mathews Archery website. He lives in Ravenna, Mich., with his wife Angie, 6-year-old son Thane and 3-year-old son Hendrik.

Breen has cerebral palsy and often writes

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The Crunch will hold their 2012-13 home opener on Oct. 13 at the War Memorial. Tickets for the Crunch’s 2012-13 campaign are on sale now and can be purchased either in person at the Crunch Box Office located at the War Memorial on 800 South State St. in Syra-cuse, or by calling the office at 473- 4444.

For all the latest Crunch information and updates, fans can visit the team’s official website at syracusecrunch.com or follow the club on Facebook at facebook.com/syracuse-crunch) and on Twitter @SyracuseCrunch.

Below is the 2012-13 schedule. Home games are in blue:

Oct. 12 - 7:05 p.m. at Rochester Americans Oct. 13 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Hershey BearsOct. 19 - 7 p.m. at Albany DevilsOct. 20 - 7:05 p.m. at Binghamton SenatorsOct. 21 - 5:05 p.m. at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsOct. 27 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsOct. 28 - 3 p.m. vs. Adirondack PhantomsNov. 2 - 7 p.m. at Adirondack PhantomsNov. 7 - 7:30 p.m. at Hamilton BulldogsNov. 9 - 7;30 p.m. at Hamilton Bulldog at Bell Centre, MontrealNov. 10 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Rochester AmericansNov. 16 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Hershey BearsNov. 17 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Adirondack PhantomsNov. 18 - 5 p.m. at Hershey BearsNov. 23 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Binghamton SenatorsNov. 24 - 5 p.m. at Albany DevilsNov. 25 - 3 p.m. at Worcester SharksNov. 30 - 7:05 p.m. at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Dec. 1 - 7 p.m. at Connecticut Whale

Dec. 2 - 5:05 p.m. at Binghamton SenatorsDec. 7 - 7: 30 p.m. vs. Hamilton BulldogsDec. 8 - 7 p.m. at Adirondack PhantomsDec. 9 - 3 p.m. at Bridgeport SoundTigersDec. 12 - 7 p.m. vs. Binghamton Senators Dec. 14 - 7 p.m. at Adirondack PhantomsDec. 15 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsDec. 21 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Adirondack PhantomsDec. 22 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsDec. 26 - 7:05 p.m. at Binghamton SenatorsDec. 28 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Norfolk AdmiralsDec. 29 - 7:30 p.m. vs. St. John’s IceCapsDec. 31 - 5:05 p.m. at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Jan. 4 - 7:30 p.m. at Norfolk AdmiralsJan. 5 - 7:15 p.m. at Norfolk AdmiralsJan. 9 - 7:05 p.m. at Rochester AmericansJan. 11 - 7:30 p.m. vs.Norfolk AdmiralsJan. 12 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Rochester AmericansJan. 18 - 7:05 p.m. at Rochester AmericansJan. 19 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Lake Erie MonstersJan. 25 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Binghamton SenatorsJan. 26 - 7: 30 p.m. vs. St. John’s IceCaps

Feb. 1 - 7 p.m. at Springfield FalconsFeb. 2 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Rochester AmericansFeb. 8 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Adirondack PhantomsFeb. 9 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Albany DevilsFeb. 10 - 3 p.m. at Adirondack PhantomsFeb. 13 - 7 p.m. at Albany DevilsFeb. 15 - 7:05 p.m. at Binghamton Senators Feb. 17 - 4:05 p.m. at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsFeb. 18 - 2 p.m. at Albany DevilsFeb. 20 - 7 p.m. vs. Toronto MarliesFeb. 23 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Springfield Falcons

Feb. 24 - 3 p.m. vs. Connecticut WhaleFeb. 26 - 7:05 p.m. at Rochester Americans

March 1 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Albany DevilsMarch 2 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Rochester AmericansMarch 3 - 5 p.m. at Hershey BearsMarch 6 - 11 a.m. at Toronto MarliesMarch 8 - 6 p.m. at St. John’s IceCapsMarch 9 - 6 p.m. at St. John’s IceCapsMarch 15 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Norfolk Admirals March 16 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Albany DevilsMarch 20 - 7 p.m. vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsMarch 22 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Hamilton BulldogsMarch 23 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Albany DevilsMarch 27 - 7:05 p.m. at Rochester AmericansMarch 29 - 7:30 p.m. at Norfolk AdmiralsMarch 30 - 7:15 p.m. at Norfolk Admirals

April 5 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Hershey BearsApril 6 - 7 p.m. at Hershey BearsApril 9 - 7 p.m. at Lake Erie MonstersApril 12 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Bridgeport Sound-TigersApril 13 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Rochester AmericansApril 19 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Norfolk AdmiralsApril 20 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Worcester SharksApril 21 - 3 p.m. vs. Binghamton Senators

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CNY on ice Syracuse Crunch 2012-13 season begins; first home game is Oct. 13


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Greg Hudson named honorary pit crew member at NASCAR race

NAPA Auto Parts recognized Greg Hudson as its recipient of the Honor-ary Pit Crew Member (HPCM) program at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Watkins Glen International.

Greg Hudson and his wife Cathy are the third generation owners of Hudson & Mowins Auto Re-pair which opened for business in 1946.

“My grandfather started the business shortly after WWII with a one-bay ga-rage,” stated Hudson. “He outgrew it fairly

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The Hudsons toured the NASCAR Sprint Cup garage and pits recently at Watkins Glen International.Hudson’s name was on the car for the event.

Fast and furious event at fairgrounds Oct. 3 to 7NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week XLI visits grandstand

A fast and furious motorsports event featuring super-modified race cars roaring around the “moody mile” dirt track at the New York State Fair Grandstand.

The event runs from Oct. 3 through Oct. 7. Hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to

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Fifty shades of fallTake a foliage driving tour in Oswego CountySAlmOn riVer FAllS tOUr:

This tour takes visitors to the NYSDEC Salm-on River Fish Hatchery in the village of Altmar and then to view the breathtaking Salmon River Falls in the town of Orwell.

From Oswego, or from I-81 exit 34, take State Rte. 104, east to county Rte. 22, following the signs for the Altmar Fish Hatchery. Turn left onto Rte. 22 and continue northeast approximately 5 miles to the village of Altmar. Turn right onto State Rte. 13. Turn left after .10 mile back onto Rte. 22. The Salmon River Fish Hatchery is one-half mile on the left, at 2133 county Rte. 22. The hatchery is open through Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors may view egg-taking on weekdays. Displays, exhibits, and outdoor fish ladders are open daily.

After visiting the Salmon River Fish Hatchery, turn left out of the parking lot onto Rte. 22. You will pass the Lower Reservoir about 1.4 miles

from the fish hatchery. Access is available for ca-noes and kayaks from day-use picnic areas across from Bennetts Bridge, and approximately .75 mile up Hogback Road. The Lighthouse Hill hydropower facility, located on the Lower Reservoir, was built in 1930. Look for the large osprey nests on top of the power poles next to the reservoir. Con-tinue on Rte. 22, past the Bennetts Bridge hydropower facility, and turn right onto Falls Road, about 3.5 miles from the hatch-ery. Travel 1.4 miles to the Salmon River Falls Unique Area. The parking area is on the right. This 110-foot waterfall provides a breathtaking view any time of the year. A footpath to the bottom of the gorge is open through Nov. 15. Areas of the gorge are restricted and visitors should stay on main-tained footpaths.

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before their spawning ordeal (upon entering their natal stream, they stop feeding and need strong reserves to carry them to the mating game), a fish the size of Creasy’s indicates there’s gonna be some record breakers swimming out there soon, maybe even a 50-pounder.

“I can’t wait to see what the next two months will bring,” said Captain Dick of Oswego’s Stanton Charter Service (stantoncharters.com;315-685-0651).“At the end of summer, we have waves of ma-ture salmon sweeping into the area and the females are especially heavy.”

“What we face is the perfect storm in salmon fishing,” said Stanton. “The fish are in spawning mode: strong, excited and aggressive. They’ll literally strike anything that gets in their way.”

“Do the math,” he challenges, “a great year class of fish, each individual vying to be the biggest kid on the block. It’s the perfect combination for my favorite phrase: fish on!”

For Oswego County fishing conditions and visitor information, go to visitoswegocounty.com,or call 800-248-4FUN.

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CirCUlAr FOliAge rOUte:This route passes through some of the most beautiful areas of

eastern Oswego County, such as Littlejohn and Happy Valley Wildlife Management Areas, and the Salmon River Reservoir. Beginning at the intersection of NYS Routes 104 and 3 in Mexico, drive east on Rte. 104 to its junction with State Rte. 13. Turn right and continue on Rte. 13 until it meets county Rte 17 in Williamstown. Turn left, heading north on Rte. 17 up to Littlejohn Wildlife Management Area, at in intersection with county Rte. 15. This road leads west into Sandy Creek, where it meets Rte. 3. At this intersection, turn left, driving south on Rte. 3 to Mexico, to complete the circle.

WAter FOCUSeD tOUr: Another tour adds the waters of Panther Lake, Oneida Lake,

Salmon River and the Salmon River Reservoir to the views of the remarkable foliage. Starting at the intersection of State Rte 49 and county Rte. 17 in Bernhard’s Bay, take Rte. 49 west 11 until it inter-sects with county Rte. 11 in West Monroe. Turn right, heading north on Rte. 11 until it intersects with State Rte. 69. Turn left on Rte. 69, heading west. Turn right, onto county Rte. 26, turn left onto Rte. 22 and head north to the intersection with State Rte. 104. Take Rte. 22

north through the village of Altmar, along the Salmon River, and into the Town of Orwell to the intersection with county Rte. 2. Turn right onto Rte. 2 and follow east to the intersection with county Rte. 17 in Redfield. Take a right on Rte. 17, heading south past the Salmon River Reservoir and Panther Lake and back to Bernhard’s Bay.

After visiting Salmon River Falls, return to the intersection of Falls Road and Rte. 22, and take Rte. 22 south past the fish hatchery to the intersection of State Rte. 13. From the village of Altmar, you may turn right onto Rte. 13 and continue northeast through the village of Pulaski. You may access I-81 in the village or Pulaski or continue down Rte. 13 to Port Ontario. Turn left onto State Rte. 3 and continue to State Rte. 104B to the intersection of State Rte. 104. Continue west on Rte. 104 to Oswego.

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Agritourism, family fun meet at Ontario OrchardsCome and experience the best of New

York state during Ontario Orchards’ 1lth Annual Fall Jamboree from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22 and 23, rain or shine.

Learn about the farming experience, ride the fields, experience the natural beauty of the farm experience.

For more than 45 years, the Ontario Orchard Farmers Market has been provid-ing products from local farmers and our own farms to the surrounding community. The Ontario Orchards Farmers Market had its beginnings when Dennis Ouellette and his brother David began selling fruits and vegetables from their father’s farm. A family owned business for over four generations, Ontario Orchards is currently operated by Dennis Ouellette, his wife June and two daughters, Kathy and Laurie. Ontario Or-chards specializes in locally-grown produce, meats, eggs, cheese, apples and fresh-pressed apple cider. Their in-house bakery prom-ises delicious homemade pies, cookies and pastries for any occasion baked fresh daily. The “growing” nursery, garden center, and

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Fall brings the finest crops to Ontario Orchards including: 28 variet-ies of apples, fresh pressed honey-crisp apple cider, concord grape juice, homemade apple pies, caramel and candy apples, indian corn, corn stalks, straw, winter squash, pumpkins, gourds, garlic, mums, grapes, and a wide range of grape juices available by order for homebrewed wine making. The possibilities are endless at this family-run business that prides itself on relationships with the community. This “Farmers Market” is open 12 months of the year, seven days a week even when the snow piles high in

Central New York. Or you can order Central New York items anytime online at Taste of CNY by Ontario Orchards.

The Ontario Orchard Farms have produced numerous crops and priceless family memories for more than four generations that started with Dennis Ouellette’s parents. An avid educator of children and adult groups, June Ouellette leads farm, cider mill and farmers market tours for any group interested in learning about where fruits and vegetables come from, how they grow, what it is like to be a farmer, and more. She has even had special items designed and produced by in-house bakery for tour groups! During the fall, she can be found sharing her love of the land when families from all over the Northeast visit the farm to pick apples and pumpkins or take part in a guided tour of the orchards. All are welcome to visit this fall to pick apples and pumpkins, take hayrides, drink apple cider, navigate the corn maze and zip the kids on “Dennis’ Wild Ride”.

The Ontario Orchards family opens their farms for all who want to experience a weekend, fun for the whole family promising the best of New York State. For more information, visit OntarioOrchards.com, TasteofCNY.com, on facebook at TasteofCNY by Ontario Orchards or by calling 343-6328.

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Come to Skaneateles for fall funThe unique village on the lake invites you to experience the village

of Skaneateles and the lake at one of the prettiest times of the year in Central New York. This fall we have great events, shopping at its finest, delicious food to eat, and relaxing places to stay.

Sept. 29-30 is Fall Fest in Skaneateles. Local merchants will be having specials, refreshments, and sales all weekend long to welcome in the fall season. And of course there is plenty of apple and pumpkin picking, cider and fritters!

Visit Tim’s Pumpkin Patch or Beak n Skiff Apple Orchards on Route 20 east of Skaneateles. And back this year are horse and carriage rides around the village for a nominal fee available from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and scarecrow making for a $10 donation to the Skaneateles YMCA and Community Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

You can pick up the horse and carriage rides in front of the Sher-

wood Inn. You can make a scarecrow in the park by the Gazebo. Advance sale tickets for the Scarecrow making are available from the Skaneateles Chamber at 22 Jordan St., or the Skaneateles YMCA and Community Center at 97 State St.

On Sunday, Sept. 30, the Sherwood Inn hosts their annual Fall Fest with German food and beverages, and great music on the west lawn from noon to 6 pm . Big Trucks is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Saunders Quarry sponsored by the Skaneateles Nursery School.

New to Skaneateles is the Lake House Pub, a pub/restaurant operated by Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub at the site of the beloved Morris’s Grill on Route 20. Come in and tip a few!

Skaneateles.com is your source for good things to eat, places to stay, and all there is to see and do. Or call the Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce at 685-0552.

New York State RV Show to be held Sept. 21-23The lowest prices of the season are rolling out at the New York State

Recreational Vehicle Show Friday, Sept. 21 thru Sunday, Sept. 23 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Hundreds of models will be on display, from easy to tow campers to motor homes. Dealers will offer great deals on close-outs, cost cutting pre-owned models, and all new 2013s. This is an event the whole family will enjoy. Kids under 16 get a free kids meal. It is the bigger, better, bargain hunters fall show… perfect for first time buyers, and family campers looking to trade-up. Visitors can take advantage of on-the-spot financing and low bank rates. There also will be plenty of information on camping destinations, and RV parts and ac-cessories. More details and discount coupon at NYSrvshow.com. Plenty of free parking. Two buildings of savings and more bargains outside. The New York State RV Show is sponsored by the RV Dealers Association of Syracuse and the Campground Owners of New York.


Yogi Bear... Family fun-close to you!Jellystone Park marks 42nd year

Open since 1970, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park offers fun ac-tivities for families wishing to “get away,” relax and enjoy being outdoors. Weekends from May 1 until the end of October are planned around a different theme. The recreation staff provides planned activities seven days a week from June 25 until Labor Day Weekend.

A typical day includes flag raising with Yogi Bear, wagon rides, crafts, field games and time with both Yogi Bear and Boo Boo. Camping facilities include campsites, cabins and park trailers and are available by day, week, month or season.

The large Ranger Station includes a game room, Cindy’s Kitchen serving meals and ice cream, a fully-stocked store for gifts, souvenirs, RV/camping supplies, hardware, gro-ceries, tackle and live bait. Propane is sold by the pound or metered.

Recently one of the newer recreation phenomenons for camping guests — the Jumping Pillow — was installed. The camper response was truly awesome by all ages. Children, parents and grandparents could be observed bouncing on the pillow from open to close each day. The pillow is roughly 34 by 70 feet and can accommodate as many as 45 people of varied ages and weights.

Parents remarked that family members were tired at the end of the day. They were ready to relax by the campfire then get some rest to be ready for the Pillow the next day. Bouncing — fun and healthy exercise at the same time.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is located at 601 County Route 16, Mexico.

For more information call 963-7096 or visit jellystonecny.com. Propane is available year-round; call ahead. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting April 1.

Plenty of Halloween fun is planned in September and October, with pumpkin deco-rating, trick-or-treats with Yogi Bear and Boo-Boo and a costume parade through the park.

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reeve garage Builders: more than just garagesReeve Garage Builders is starting its 34th year serving the Central New

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It’s a bounce house, with a twist. Literally.Merlins ice cream shop and bounce house

opened in Baldwinsville this month. The shop will offer children and their parents a safe place for private parties, and a new twist on the traditional ice cream shop, said owner Chris Norcross, of Camillus.

The ice cream is a self-serve shop, offering 10 flavors and five twists of ice cream, yogurt, sher-bets and dairy-free products. You then move to a fruit tray, where there are options for different fruits, cookie dough and other things that need to stay refrigerated.

But then comes the real fun. There’s 23 tubes of toppings. You click the

handle, and the toppings drop in, and you end your choices with hot fudge or caramel. The customer is then charged based on the weight of the ice cream.

“The kids love to do it themselves, as opposed to looking at a menu. You’re right there, I think

people are more connected to what they’re get-ting,” Norcross said.

The shop is modeled after a style seen in southern states.

“There’s kind of a trend,” he said. “A wave of yogurt shops are doing the same format.”

Adding in the bounce house was something that came from the planning of the birthday party for his son, Jackson.

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Norcross said. The bounce house is for children 10 and un-

der. It has four rides and a couple of slides, and is available for open bounce and private parties.

The shop got its name from the concept of the fictional character — magic.

“I wanted to create a place that was magical for the kids,” Norcross said.

Merlins is open on Downer Street in Bald-winsville, in the River Mall plaza.

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1 p.m. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Listening to stories and exploring nature are two activities that most chil-dren enjoy. A naturalist will read stories to children ages three to five, and lead them on a walk to experience what the season has to offer. Free with park admission. 638-2519. Beaver Lake Nature Center is located at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; 638-2519; onondagacoun-typarks.com. Showtime

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come to an evening of song and dance at the Finger Lakes Artists, Musicians, and Enter-tainers at the Center for Creative Expression. There will be music and refreshments. The center is located at 39 Genesee St., Auburn, 252-7016. Admission is free; dona-tions are appreciated.

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8-10 p.m.; Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Backup date is Sept. 15. Farewell to the summer Milky Way, hello to the fall skies! Without the moon, many distant galaxies can be viewed in a telescope, as well as the elusive plan-ets Uranus and Neptune. $5 for members, $15/family; $8 for nonmembers, $25/family. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, 673-350, baltimorewoods.org.

15Fall Syracuse gun Show

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. New York State Fairgrounds. One thousand tables of exhibits and displays from all over the US and Canada.

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Family nature experience: living in leaf litter10 a.m. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Join a naturalist to uncover the hid-

den world that lives beneath the fallen leaves. Participants will look under leaves, logs and in the dirt to disc over how important this overlooked habitat is to a variety of cool critters. After the hike, a surprisingly, tasty mud treat will be enjoyed by all. This program is geared for children 6-12 years old accompanied by a parent or guardian. Older siblings are also welcome. Beaver Lake Nature Center is located at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; 638-2519; onondagacountyparks.com.Springwater Fiddlers Fair & American Crafts Show

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Fiddlers Fair at Sugarbush Hollow Farm is an all-day musical event for the whole family. Whether you prefer to sit and enjoy the music on stage or hike surrounding scenic trails to experience “fiddling-in-

the-woods.” You can also expect some lively jam sessions that will get your feet stomping and hands clapping. The festival will also highlight local artisans who will showcase their handmade wares. Each gifted artist will offer one-of-a kind items beautifully crafted from a variety of unique materials. Food vendors are all locally renowned restaura-teurs whose fares will feature locally grown fresh produce and seasonal products. Sugarbush Hollow Farm is located at 8447 Pardee Hollow Road in Springwater. For more information visit springwaterfiddlersfair.net.

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A Culinary Cook-Off celebrating the abundance of locally grown and produced foods in Central New York. The area’s finest chefs will go head-to-head in cook-off chal-lenge competitions of entrees and desserts. General level admission is $75 per person. Patron level admis-sion is $100. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, 673-350, baltimore-woods.org.Fall Syracuse gun Show

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. New York State Fair-grounds. One thousand tables of ex-hibits and displays from all over the US and Canada. See and buy US mili-tary arms, Colt revolvers, high grade double barreled shotguns, Rem-ingtons, muskets, Smith & Wesson, Kentucky rifles, gun parts and ac-cessories, Springfields, Winchesters, bowie knives, powder horns, custom and factory made knives, military rel-ics from before Revolutionary War to present and more. For more informa-tion call (607)748-1010.

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21Jordan Fall Festival

Three-day community-wide fundraiser with more than 400 volunteers. Featuring Hayrides on the Canal Tow-path, art and craft show, pre-read book sale, game tent, amusement rides, antique and classic car, bike and truck show, a greased pole climb, live entertainment, food, pumpkin painting and much more. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. fish fry; grounds open at 5 p.m. For more information call 689-9423 or visit JordanNY.com.18th Annual new York State rV Show

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. New York State’s largest RV Show! Ap-prox. 1,000 vehicles including motor homes, travel trail-ers, fifth wheels, tent campers, truck campers, conversion vans, park models and much more! New vehicles plus a large selection of pre-owned product. Approx. 20 RV dealers and 40 vendors participating. Two Buildings - The Center of Progress & Horticulture Building plus Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds. For more infor-mation visit eastcoastshows.com

22Fall Jamboree

Come and experience the best of New York state during Ontario Orchards’ 11th Annual Fall Jamboree from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine. Learn about the farming experi-ence, ride the fields and experience the natural beauty of the farm experience. Ontario Orchards specializes in locally-grown produce, meats, eggs, cheese, apples and fresh-pressed apple cider. Ontario Orchards features 28 varieties of apples, fresh pressed honey-crisp apple cider, concord grape juice, homemade apple pies, cara-mel and candy apples, indian corn, corn stalks, straw, winter squash, pumpkins, gourds, garlic, mums, grapes, and a wide range of grape juices available by order for homebrewed wine making. For more information, visit OntarioOrchards.com, TasteofCNY.com, on facebook at TasteofCNY by Ontario Orchards or by calling 343-6328.Jordan Fall Festival

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Three-day community-wide fundraiser with more than 400 volunteers. Featuring Hayrides on the Canal Towpath, art and craft show, pre-read book sale, game tent, amusement rides, antique and classic car, bike and truck show, a greased pole climb, live entertainment, food, pumpkin painting and much more. For more infor-mation call 689-9423 or visit JordanNY.com.18th Annual new York State rV Show

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. New York State’s largest RV Show! Ap-prox. 1,000 vehicles including motor homes, travel trail-


EXPLORE CNY eventsers, fifth wheels, tent campers, truck campers, conversion vans, park models and much more! New vehicles plus a large selection of pre-owned product. Approx. 20 RV dealers and 40 vendors participating. Two Buildings - The Center of Progress & Horticulture Building plus Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds. For more infor-mation visit eastcoastshows.comtour De Farms

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County will host Tour De Farms, a scenic bike tour of Madison County. The bike tour will include three loops, approximately 10-, 20- and 40-miles-long, all starting and ending at Critz Farms in Cazenovia. Riders will be invited to visit a few farms along the way, followed by a Tour De Fork lunch back at Critz Farms, featuring Madison County products, and farmer’s market. In addition to lunch, Tour De Farms tickets include free entry to Critz Farms’ Fall Harvest Cel-ebration, a chance to win door prizes and Tour De Farms giveaways. Tickets can be purchased at the door on Sept. 22. For more information, visit madisoncountyagricul-ture.com, or contact Beth McKellips at 684-3001 ext.126 or bam223 @cornell.edu.early Autumn paddle

4 p.m. Beaver Lake Nature Center offers the chance to enjoy autumn’s glow with a naturalist on an early eve-ning paddle around Beaver Lake. During an Early Autumn Paddle, the group will beach the canoes briefly to enjoy the sunset while snacking on cheese, crackers and cider. $22 per person includes canoe rental. Pre-registration re-quired. Beaver Lake Nature Center, an Onondaga County Park, is located three miles west of Baldwinsville off of Route 370. For more information, call the Nature Center at 638-2519 or visit OnondagaCountyParks.com.Classic Campfire Fun with Jay guss

Call for times. Turn off the TV and join Jay Guss for a good old fashioned campfire sing along and storytelling at Baltimore Woods. Bring a family friendly joke or camp-fire story and join in the fun! If that’s not enough, top off the fun with a warm gooey s’more! $5 for members, $15/family; $8 for nonmembers, $25/family. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcel-lus; 673-1350; baltimorewoods.org.

23Westcott Street Fair

Noon to 6:30 p.m. on Westcott Street. The Westcott Street Cultural Fair is an annual, one-day celebration of the diversity and uniqueness of the Westcott neighbor-hood through its culture: visual and performing arts, food, service organizations and activities geared to families and Syracuse and LeMoyne students returning to the neighborhood. The fair attracts more than 8,000 people annually to the Westcott Business District in mid-September for a day filled with great sounds, sights, tastes and more. There is no cost. For more information call 703-6848 or visit westcottfair.org.

Fall JamboreeCome and experience the best of New York state dur-

ing Ontario Orchards’ 11th Annual Fall Jamboree from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine. Learn about the farming experience, ride the fields and experience the natural beauty of the farm experience. Ontario Orchards spe-cializes in locally-grown produce, meats, eggs, cheese, apples and fresh-pressed apple cider. Ontario Orchards features 28 varieties of apples, fresh pressed honey-crisp apple cider, concord grape juice, homemade apple pies, caramel and candy apples, indian corn, corn stalks, straw, winter squash, pumpkins, gourds, garlic, mums, grapes, and a wide range of grape juices available by order for homebrewed wine making. For more information, visit OntarioOrchards.com, TasteofCNY.com, on facebook at TasteofCNY by Ontario Orchards or by calling 343-6328.lily’s Walk for Answers

10 a.m. Long Branch Park, Liverpool. Walk in memory of Lily Sateriale, who died of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) on Feb. 16, 2012. All money raised will go to SUDC research. Registration begins at 9 a.m. For more information, visit lilyswalk.org.Jordan Fall Festival

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pancake breakfast and ecumenical church service kicks off the festivities. Community-wide fundraiser with more than 400 volunteers. Featuring Hayrides on the Canal Towpath, art and craft show, pre-read book sale, game tent, amusement rides, antique and classic car, bike and truck show, a greased pole climb, live entertainment, food, pumpkin painting and much more. For more information call 689-9423 or visit JordanNY.com.18th Annual new York State rV Show

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. New York State’s largest RV Show! Ap-prox. 1,000 vehicles including motor homes, travel trail-ers, fifth wheels, tent campers, truck campers, conversion vans, park models and much more! New vehicles plus a large selection of pre-owned product. Approx. 20 RV dealers and 40 vendors participating. Two Buildings - The Center of Progress & Horticulture Building plus Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds. For more infor-mation visit eastcoastshows.com

25nature On Wheels

1:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center offers a Nature on Wheels tour, featuring the NOWmobile, an electric vehi-cle that connects visitors with mobility limitations to the fascinating natural areas of Beaver Lake. Each excursion is a 90-minute tour through the center’s diverse habitats. Accompanied by a naturalist, the NOWmobile will slowly travel the trails, stopping occasionally to take a close look at interesting features of nature. The price is $2.50 per person. Pre-registration required. Beaver Lake Na-ture Center, an Onondaga County Park, is located three miles west of Baldwinsville off of Route 370. Admission is


EXPLORE CNY events$3 per vehicle. For more infor-mation, call the Nature Center at 638-2519 or visit Onondaga-CountyParks.com. Downtown Syracuse Farmers market

Enjoy this wonderful annual event every Tuesday. Select from local produce, assorted food vendors and more! 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Downtown in Clin-ton Square, Syracuse. Cost: Free admission; 422-8284.

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Ophelia’s Place presents Raise the Green 11 th Annual Nine-hole Golf Tournament at the Foxfire Golf Course in VanBuren. Registration is 3 p.m. with a shotgun start at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $65 per golfer or $260 for a foursome and includes greens fees, golf cart, dinner, T-shirt, giveaways, door prizes, a silent auction and raffles. The event is to benefit Ophelia’s Place, a non-profit organization pro-viding support and resources for those impacted by eating disorders. For more information visit opheliasplace.org or call 451-5855.trail tales

Preschool-age children, ac-companied by an adult, are invited to gather at Beaver Lake Nature Center for the popular Trail Tales program at 1pm. A naturalist reads two stories to the children and then leads the group on a hike themed to match the stories. This program is free with admission. Beaver Lake Nature Center, an Onondaga County Park, is located three miles west of Baldwinsville off of Route 370. Admission is $3 per vehicle. For more information, call the Nature Center at 638-2519 or visit OnondagaCountyParks.com.

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At Yogi Bear’s Jellysone Park, join Yogi and Boo Boo for flashlight pumpkin hunt, pumpkin decorating, wagon rides, costume parade, trick or treating, site decorating for prizes and more. Little ones Monster dance party and tour this year’s haunted experience. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is located at 601 County Route 16, Mexico. For more

information call 963-7096 or visit jellystonecny.com.

29Skaneateles Fall Fest

Starts at 10 a.m. Local mer-chants will be having specials, refreshments, and sales all weekend long to welcome in the fall season. Plenty of apple and pumpkin picking, cider, and fritters will be featured. Visit Tim’s Pumpkin Patch or Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards on Route 20 east of Skaneateles. Back this year are horse and carriage rides around the village for a nominal fee available from noon-4 p.m., and scarecrow making for a $10 donation to the Skaneateles YMCA and Community Center from 10am to 5pm. You can pick up the horse and carriage rides in front of the Sherwood Inn. You can make a scarecrow in the park by the Gazebo. Advance sale tick-ets for the Scarecrow making are available from the Skaneateles Chamber at 22 Jordan Street, or the Skaneateles YMCA and Com-munity Center at 97 State Street.early Autumn paddle

4 p.m. Beaver Lake Nature Center offers the chance to enjoy autumn’s glow with a natural-ist on an early evening paddle around Beaver Lake. During an Early Autumn Paddle, the group

will beach the canoes briefly to enjoy the sunset while snacking on cheese, crackers and cider. $22 per person includes canoe rental. Pre-registration required. Beaver Lake Nature Center, an Onondaga County Park, is located three miles west of Baldwinsville off of Route 370. For more information, call the Nature Center at 638-2519 or visit OnondagaCountyParks.com.Campfire Cooking 101

6:30-8 p.m. Nothing makes an autumn camping trip complete like a hot bed of coals and the smell of cob-bler wafting up from the dutch oven. In this delicious program, Tom will help get you started with campfire cooking – covering a wide range of techniques, giving away some of his favorite recipes, and a sampling of the tasty results. $7 for members, $20/family; $10 for non-members, $30/family. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus; 673-1350; baltimorewoods.org.

Take a stroll for seniorsBy erin Wisneski

Walk, Wheel or Wag for the Woods Saturday, Sept. 22.

To celebrate National Senior Center Month, Canton Woods Senior Center will host the third annual Walk for the Woods, a fundraising event that benefits the center.

“This is truly a fun fundraising event promoting wellness at any age,” said Ruth Troy, director of Can-ton Woods Senior Center. “Come join the fun.”

Sponsored by United Health Care, this year’s “Walk” and “Wheel” events (for walkers and par-ticipants in wheelchairs) step off at 9 a.m. from the senior center, located at 76 Canton St. in the village. For those who would prefer some furry companion-ship, the “Wag” event for pets and their owners starts at 9:15 a.m. from the center.

To register for the rain or shine event, which has received additional support from McHarrie Place, visit Canton Woods Senior Center. Participants will receive a Walk for the Woods T-shirt. For more information, call 638-4536.


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Starts at 10 a.m. Local merchants will be having specials, refreshments, and sales all weekend long to welcome in the fall season. Plenty of apple and pumpkin picking, cider, and fritters will be featured. Visit Tim’s Pumpkin Patch or Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards on Route 20 east of Skaneateles. Back this year are horse and carriage rides around the village for a nominal fee available from noon-4 p.m. You can pick up the horse and carriage rides in front of the Sherwood Inn. You can make a scarecrow in the park by the Gazebo. Advance sale tickets for the Scarecrow making are available from the Skaneateles Chamber at 22 Jordan Street, or the Skaneateles YMCA and Community Center at 97 State St.Big trucks

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Skaneateles Nursery School. Kids can come and have a real hands on experi-ence and climb aboard big trucks! Dig in the sand pit and have lunch at the Gravel Pit Cafe sponsored by Phoebe’s. Enjoy music bye DJ D, Twin Magicians, Bounce House and more. Fun for all ages.Sherwood inn Fall Fest

Noon until 6 p.m. Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles hosts their annual Fall Fest with German food and beverages and great music on the west lawn.Artist reception

2-4 p.m. Come to a special Sunday event in the art gallery. Welcome

Lynette Blake, artist, and enjoy an afternoon of art, conversation, and snacks in the Weeks Gallery. Art gallery events are open to the public. There is no fee and parking is free. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus; 673-1350; baltimorewoods.org.

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Driver’s Village Conference Center will be the site of the annual Sports-man’s Dinner featuring Tracy Breen, an outdoor author and speaker, who will discuss hunting North American big game on a budget. Sponsored by North Syracuse Baptist Church, the evening also includes dinner, vendors and door prizes. Dinner will be at 6 p.m.; doors open at 4 p.m. Those who plan to attend are invited to bring their wall mounts for display. Tickets are $14

per person. Call 458-0271 to purchase tickets; seats are limited so purchase tickets early. For more information visit NSBConline.org.nature On Wheels

1:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center offers a Nature on Wheels tour, featur-ing the NOWmobile, an electric vehicle that connects visitors with mobility limitations to the fascinating natural areas of Beaver Lake. Each excursion is a 90-minute tour through the center’s diverse habitats. Accompanied by a naturalist, the NOWmobile will slowly travel the trails, stopping occasion-ally to take a close look at interesting features of nature. The price is $2.50 per person. Pre-registration required. Beaver Lake Nature Center, an On-ondaga County Park, is located three miles west of Baldwinsville off of Route 370. Admission is $3 per vehicle. For more information, call the Nature Center at 638-2519 or visit OnondagaCountyParks.com.

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Downtown Syracuse Farmers marketEnjoy this wonderful annual event every Tuesday. Select from

local produce, assorted food vendors and more! 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Downtown in Clinton Square, Syracuse. Cost: Free admission; 422-8284.

5Balloons & Bounty Weekend

4 to 10 p.m., Wolf Oak Acres, 6470 Creek Road, Oneida. Includes a balloon glow, balloon rides, fireworks, live bands, flashlight maze, wine, food, arts and crafts, vendors, magic shows and zoo animal exhibits. For more information call 762-3090 or visit bal-loonsandbounty.com.

First Friday Art nights6 to 9 p.m. Visit one of the many galleries throughout the in the

beautiful village of Skaneateles. Participating merchants: Gallery 54, (685-5470) 54 E. Genesee; Imagine, (685-6263) 38 E. Genesee St.; Barrow Art Gallery, (685-5135) 49 E. Genesee St; Skaneateles Artisans, (685-8580) 3 Fennell St., lower level; Creekside Books & Coffee (685-0379) 35 Fennell St; Snake Oil Glassworks, (685-5091) 4251 Jordan Rd; Paris Flea, (685-7228) 23 Jordan St.

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It’s the last long weekend of the season at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park. Join us for another Halloween like the ones above (well almost, there may be a few more surprises).Say goodnight to Yogi Bear and Boo Boo as they go into hibernation. Three-night minimum. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is located at 601 County Route 16, Mexico. For more information call 963-7096 or visit jel-lystonecny.com.

6Balloons & Bounty Weekend

10 a.m.-10 p.m.., Wolf Oak Acres, 6470 Creek Road, Oneida.

Includes a balloon glow, balloon rides, fireworks, live bands, flash-light maze, wine, food, arts and crafts, vendors, magic shows and zoo animal exhibits. For more information call 762-3090 or visit balloonsandbounty.com.

6,7CnY Annual Orchid Show and Sale

CNY Annual Orchid Show and Sale, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 6 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7, Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, B’ville. Raffles, plant sales; visit cnyos.org.

7-8Balloons & Bounty Weekend

10 a.m.-6 p.m.., Wolf Oak Acres, 6470 Creek Road, Oneida. Includes a balloon glow, balloon rides, fireworks, live bands, flash-light maze, wine, food, arts and crafts, vendors, magic shows and zoo animal exhibits. For more information call 762-3090 or visit balloonsandbounty.com.

9-11‘Jersey Boys’

How did four blue-collar kids become one of the greatest suc-cesses in pop music history? Find out at the runaway smash-hit, “Jersey Boys.” Winner of the Best Musical Tony Award on Broadway and in London and Australia, this blockbuster phenomenon takes you up the charts, across the country and behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Experience electrifying perfor-mances of the golden greats that took these guys all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” “My Eyes Adored You” and more. Don’t miss the international sensation that’s a Broadway triumph, was named the number one show in Las Vegas and continues to break records in cities across America - bringing countless audi-ences to their feet. As The New York Times says, “The crowd goes wild!” 7:30 p.m., Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Call 475-7980 or visit jerseyboysinfo.com/tour/.


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9nature On Wheels

1:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center offers a Nature on Wheels tour, featuring the NOWmobile, an electric vehicle that connects visitors with mobility limitations to the fascinating natural areas of Beaver Lake. Each excursion is a 90-minute tour through the center’s diverse habitats. Accompanied by a naturalist, the NOW-mobile will slowly travel the trails, stopping occasionally to take a close look at interesting features of nature. The price is $2.50 per person. Pre-registration required. Beaver Lake Nature Center, an Onondaga County Park, is located three miles west of Bald-winsville off of Route 370. Admission is $3 per vehicle. For more information, call the Nature Center at 638-2519 or visit Onondaga-CountyParks.com. Downtown Syracuse Farmers market

Enjoy this wonderful annual event every Tuesday. Select from local produce, assorted food vendors and more! 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Downtown in Clinton Square, Syracuse. Cost: Free admission; 422-8284.

11Showtime

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come to an evening of song and dance at the Finger Lakes Artists, Musicians, and Entertainers at the Center for

Creative Expression. There will be music and refreshments. The center is located at 39 Genesee St., Auburn, 252-7016. Admission is free; donations are appreciated.

12‘Jersey Boys’

See the runaway smash-hit, “Jersey Boys.” 8 p.m., Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Call 475-7980 or visit jersey-boysinfo.com/tour/.

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2 p.m. and 8 p.m. See the runaway smash-hit, “Jersey Boys.” 7:30 p.m., Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Call 475-7980 or visit jerseyboysinfo.com/tour/.

12-14thanksgiving Weekend

Come to Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park for their annual Thanksgiv-ing Dinner. They’ll roast the turkey and fix the trimmings ($) you bring the desserts to share. Reservations required. Check out the big sales throughout the store. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is located at 601 County Route 16, Mexico. For more information call 963-7096 or visit jellystonecny.com.

quickly. By 1950, it was a three-bay operation. Eight years later, Atlantic Richfield built him a complete station. We actually had an auto parts store in the brand new facility. That store would eventually become NAPA Auto Parts, so we’ve been with NAPA since 1955. We would be lost without NAPA.”

Hudson is a graduate of SUNY Morrisville where he earned an Associ-ate’s Degree in Automotive Technology. Hudson & Mowins is one of the original NAPA AutoCare Centers out of NAPA Syracuse and is serviced by the NAPA store in Baldwinsville.

The Hudsons bought the business from Greg’s father and uncle in 2002. This year marks their 10th anniversary.

“NAPA is right with us every step of the way,” said Hudson. “It includes the parts they sell to us and the nationwide warranties. I also appreciate all the business software and advertising they supply to us.”

Hudson became an official member of the NAPA KNOW HOW crew at the NAPA hospitality event organized by the NAPA Syracuse distribu-tion center. It was there that he was presented with an official crew shirt

from NAPA driver Martin Truex Jr. The highlight of the festivities was when Hudson learned that his name would be on the No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota for the 90-lap road course event.

After hospitality, he and his wife toured the NASCAR Sprint Cup garage area where they explored the garage and pits before eating lunch with the entire Michael Waltrip Racing team. The Hudsons also spent time with car owner Michael Waltrip and Truex before heading off to watch pre-race festivities which included a photo opportunity with both Waltrip and Truex by the No. 56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota.

“I’ve never considered myself a race fan,” said Hudson. “However, this is awesome. I never expected to see my name on Martin’s race car. It was so cool. I took a picture of it and sent it to everyone I knew. I am a race fan now. I am easily swooned, I guess.”

This season NAPA has hosted its popular Honorary Pit Crew Program at all of the NASCAR Sprint Cup races. The HPCM(s) are chosen based on different criteria determined by the NAPA management from the region that hosts the race.

distillery, or stop over for a visit. Call 677-5105 or visit beakand-skiff.com for more information.Critz Farms

This Madison County destination features pick-your-own apples, a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay bale maze, wagon rides, maple syrup from trees on the farm, a cider mill, petting zoo with farm animals, gift shop, refreshment stand and picnic area. Located at 3232 Rippleton Road (Route 13) in Cazenovia, Critz

also has a Fall Harvest Celebration from the middle of September through late October. Call 662-3355 or visit critzfarms.com for more information.golub’s Our Farm

Our Farm, 1590 Peth Road, Manlius, features a petting zoo, kids’ horse rides, a hay ride, pumpkin patch, corn maze and “Bo-ris,” the giant pumpkin throwing catapult. Call 655-8453 or visit fallpumpkinfarm.com.

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16nature On Wheels

1:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center offers a Nature on Wheels tour, featur-ing the NOWmobile, an electric vehicle that connects visitors with mobility limitations to the fascinating natural areas of Beaver Lake. Each excursion is a 90-minute tour through the center’s diverse habitats. Accompanied by a naturalist, the NOWmobile will slowly travel the trails, stopping occasion-ally to take a close look at interesting features of nature. The price is $2.50 per person. Pre-registration required. Beaver Lake Nature Center is located three miles west of Baldwinsville off of Route 370. Admission is $3 per vehicle. For more information, call 638-2519 or visit OnondagaCountyParks.com.

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Last weekend of the season at Yogi’s Jellystone Park. Pay two-night fee for one site, get second site free for a fam-ily of four camping at our park for the first time. Advance prepaid reservation made at least seven days prior to arrival. Souper Supper on Saturday night – Share a pot of your favorite soup and they’ll provide the crusty bread, dessert and beverage. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is located at 601 County Route 16, Mexico. For more information call 963-7096 or visit jellystonecny.com.

26Straight no Chaser #SnClive Fall 2012 tour

Straight No Chaser – who was fea-

tured on the “Generation YouTube” epi-sode of ABC’s 20/20 – is using the tour to continue expanding on their social media interaction with fans. #SNClive will be a multi-platform concert event, with the hashtag giving fans a way to search and categorize content specific to this tour across all social media platforms. 8 p.m., Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse. Call 435-8000 or visit oncenter.org for more information.

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steady all the time. Wear a flotation device in case you inadvertently step into a deep hole, trip over a rock or get swept away by a rogue current.

The sun’s glare on the water can prevent you from seeing where you’re stepping. A pair of po-larized sunglasses will cut through the glare.

Although sirens followed by announce-ments warn anglers of rising waters on the Oswego River, and the power company on the Salmon River doesn’t generally release water from the lower dam during the day, streams are extremely sensitive to run-off. Always be aware of the water level before stepping in. For instance, find an object on the bank – a tree, for example, or a rock – make a mental note on its position relative to the waterline, and keep an eye on it. If the water seems to be rising on it, get out. The same holds true if you feel the water rising on your boots.

Always test the water with one foot first, and never wade in if the current feels too strong; even if there’s someone else already out there. He may be heavier or taller, factors that enhance stability.

Additional suggestions, and a map showing accessible areas of the Oswego River below Varick Dam, are available at www.visitoswegocounty.com (click on fishing and hunting, then fishing reports, and scroll down to the Brookfield Varick Fish Safely brochure).

Oswego County’s streams boast the finest salmon fishing in the country. A little common sense and a whole lot of respect for nature’s awesome power will help ensure your fishing adventure is safe and productive…and that we’ll

see you again next year. For current water conditions on the Salm-

on River, call Waterline, a national company that offers FlowCast, “an-online system that dam operators and hydroelectric power pro-ducers use to report their flow forecasts for publication,” at (800)452-1742 and give the stream’s six-digit code 365123 at the prompt; or online at h20line.com/365123.

To learn more about Oswego County’s world-class streams, go to visitoswegocounty.

com or call the fishing hotline at 800-248-4386.

Spider Rybaak is an award-winning outdoor writer who has been published in more than 20 periodicals. He is the author of “Fishing Eastern New York” and “Fishing Western New York” guide books that cover 429 streams and lakes in New York State. Contact him at [email protected]. Check out his blog at fishingandhuntinginoswego.blogspot.com.

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FREE ID Program for Kids & Seniors Provided by the Jordan Masons

Alcohol is not served or permitted on festival, village or school grounds.

Schedule subject to change FREE

Antique & ClassicCar, Bike n’ Truck Show

Amusement Rides & Games

Girl Scout Game TentPre-Read Book Sale

Art & Craft ShowHayrides on the Canal Towpath

Greased Pole ClimbKids Greased Pole Cross

September 21, 22, 23, 2012 • Friday, Saturday & SundayJordan66th

RAIN ORSHINEFall Festival

This is a community wide fundraiser with more than 400 volunteers. All food booths are

manned by volunteers. Please thank them!

explore cny fall 2012

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