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J-Lo is a 2-year-old lab mix who is looking for the perfect home. She is a super sweet girl, who would love to get your attention anytime. However, J-Lo is in her element when she is outside able to enjoy the scenery, watch the birds and squirrels (or try to chase them), or to just go on nice long hikes. She is an active girl looking for a family that can match her energy. If you think you have the perfect home for J-Lo, stop by Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association, 7138 Sutherland Drive, Canastota, or give them a call at 315-697-2796.
Pick a Pet: J-Lo and Floyd
These local pets are looking for a forever home. more
A bee sits on a Sedum flower (Sedum sieboldie) in Euskirchen, near Bonn, western Germany. In the fall, many perennials such as coneflowers and sedums have interesting seed heads or tops. Leave some of these for winter interest in the garden; seed heads are an excellent food source for the birds.
COLUMN: Fall gardening tips for perennials
The definition of a perennial plant is one that comes back every year. The process of taking care of a perennial plants can be an enjoyable task. more
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Donna Thompson
VALLEY MUSINGS: Lost and found — Dealing with those little mysteries
I wouldn’t call myself a neat housekeeper, but some things do have places to be and it distracts me to no end when they aren’t in them. more
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Jan Barendse, owner of River Road Farm & Greenhouses in Marcy, holds early blooming fall mums outside of his greenhouse on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Local horticulturist grateful for hands-on experience pays it forward to youth, community
Horticulturist Jan Barendse’s seeds for success were sown at an early age while assisting his parents in their family-run business in Holland, a country synonymous with massive fields of colorful spring flowers. more
Sherrill Garden Club to meet Sept. 6
The September meeting of Sherrill Garden Club will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6. more
Daniel Vilovchik, Lockmaster of Lock 21 in New London does a little dance for the camera as he greets passengers aboard the Moon Rise, which was heading west through the lock Monday, Aug. 29. Vilovchik, from Belarus, found the people on the boat were Ukrainian and headed from their home in Maryland to Toronto, Canada. While few folks will be traveling by boat for Labor Day weekend, millions will be heading out one last time before fall by car or airplane.
AAA advises vacationers to travel smart
With Labor Day weekend right around the corner, more people are going to be hitting the road and taking to the skies, so AAA is advising people to take care and prepare. more
Stylists at The Next Level Barbershop in New Hartford, Critter Maldonado, Niki Marie’s Salon, Olyvia Manella and Style on Main, Isabel Casler, all donated their time and services to youths on Monday at the RIYS office in Utica.
Organization, volunteers offer free haircuts for kids
As the start of the school year approaches, Central New York Health Home Network took the initiative to eliminate some of the financial and emotional stress of ensuring that children have what … more
Oneida Water Dept. announces fall flushing schedule
The City of Oneida Water Department will flush its water system starting Tuesday, Sept. 6. more
In an effort to raise awareness during Hunger Action Month in September and stock local food pantries with fresh milk, American Dairy Association North East and Grand Union stores are teaming up to raise money through the Fill a Glass with Hope campaign.
Effort seeks to supply food pantries with milk
Thanks to a joint effort between American Dairy Association North East, dairy farmers, agriculture partners and business leaders, Fill a Glass with Hope helps provide fresh milk to families in need through a network of local food banks. more
Calamagrostis × acutiflora, called feather reed-grass
COLUMN: Consider ornamental grasses in your landscape
Striking foliage, plumes of blossoms, and motion -- ornamental grasses are rewarding landscape plants. more
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Mace Who can give this big, handsome guy a chance? Mace has been at the shelter for a year and a half. He is a very unique 6-year-old cat looking for his forever home. He was found as a stray and has been entertaining us ever since. He is 17 lbs. and his personality is as big as he is. And yes, he might have a little attitude sometimes! He is also one of the shelter’s funniest cats, you never know where you will find him or what he will be doing. He likes attention only on his terms, then he’s not afraid to let you know when he’s had enough with a swat or a little bite. Mace lives in the shelter’s front office area around many other cats and sometimes dogs. He does okay for the most part, but there are certain cats he would rather not have in his space. If you’re not afraid of a cat with a lot of personality and some attitude, Mace could be the guy for you. Mace is neutered, current on vaccines, and microchipped. His adoption fee is $80. He is on joint medication. Stop in to meet Mace or apply here to adopt: https://www.anitas-sshs.org/adopt/apply/Cat, Anita’s Stevens-Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio St., Utica, 315-738-4357.
PICK A PET: Mace, Louie and Zeke
A coyote runs across state Route 3 outside of Tupper Lake, N.Y., in the Adirondacks, Sept. 20, 2010. Advocates think wolves are hunting and howling in the Northeast woods, more than a century after they were shot, trapped and poisoned into eradication across the region. Complicating the question is the fact that wolves can not only appear similar to eastern coyotes, but that they typically share genetic material.
Cry wolf? Debate over presence of wolves in Northeast
Are wolves hunting and howling in the Northeast woods again, more than a century after they were rooted out of the region? more
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Backer family celebrates 32nd annual family reunion
The descendants of Horace and Hattie Fox Backer held their 32nd annual family reunion at The Town of Lewis Park on Aug. 6, with 45 members and guests attending. more
Authority reminds residents of EcoDrop disposal programs
The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority reminds residents that the authority’sEcoDrop facilities are available year-round, offering disposal opportunities for special waste that should … more
Chief Chief has the saddest eyes that will melt your heart. Chief is 4 1/2 years old and was previously at a high kill shelter in New York City. He was adopted by someone local to Utica, but unfortunately, their landlord would not allow them to keep Chief, and that’s how he ended up at the shelter. He has already been at the shelter for 10 months and he hates being there. Chief is definitely safe there, but he deserves a loving home to call his own. He has been bounced around and he has gone through a lot. His eyes tell a story. Chief is a big boy, but he is a lovable sweetheart. He loves people and the staff adores him. He has been able to play nicely with some dogs at the shelter, but in reading about his past it seems as though he may not want to share a living space with another dog. Chief will need a home with no cats. Let’s find Chief his forever home. He is neutered, current on vaccines, and microchipped. His adoption fee is $120. Stop in to meet Chief today. Apply here to adopt: www.anitas-sshs.org/adopt/apply/Dog. Anita’s Stevens-Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio St., Utica, 315-738-4357, www.anitas-sshs.org.
Pick a Pet: Chief, Penelope and Austin
These furry friends are looking for their forever home. more
Symptomatic leaves from an oak wilt infected tree.
COLUMN: Lookout for invasive tree diseases
Our precious trees are under attack by invasive insects and diseases. Some have spread rapidly and are causing economic and ecological impacts on our forests and urban trees. more
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Donna Thompson
VALLEY MUSINGS: Battling those garden pests
“Guess what I found in the garden last night,” I said when my next-younger sister arrived for supper on a recent Monday. “Tomato worms,” I told her. “And I suppose I should be thankful to the little rabbit for helping me notice them.” more
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Sign-up for September Food $en$e Aug. 26
Registration for the September Food $en$e program — open to everyone regardless of income — will be held in Rome, Lee, Camden, Holland Patent, and Oneida. more
One of the 12 Monarch butterflies that have a new home in the Butterfly House at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Oriskany found a spot on a pink zinnia.
Oneida County CCE welcome endangered butterflies and ladybugs
Over the past few years, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County has been participating in initiatives that aim to help restore the populations of endangered insect species. more
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Fundraiser for Foothills Building Campaign
The Mierek Family will host the inaugural Cornhole Tournament and Chicken BBQ on Sunday, Aug. 21, next to Priscilla’s Restaurant at 8583 Route 365. more
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