Monthly Archives: April 2012

Ask Rosy Rox

Rumors and gossip will die when the food source is eliminated

Hey this is Rosy RoX, the girl around town, in the know and here to answer your questions.

So, bring them on, along with your problems, at: rosyrox.adk@gmail.com.

Rosy’s Random Review:

I know most area residents have been to View, the arts center in Old Forge. The new building is incredible and so beautiful.

Personally, I love going there and looking at the art galleries and exhibits. My favorite was the Quilts Unlimited exhibit that was on display in the fall. It’s amazing what some people can create.

View also features many different performances, classes, workshops, and events. It’s never-ending. If you have never been to View, I suggest you pay it a visit.

It’s a good place to go if you feel bored because there are so many programs you can sign up for.

It’s truly an amazing building filled with incredible art and lots of fun activities.

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Dear Rosy RoX,

My friend told me a secret involving someone else and it’s not very good. I’m not sure if it’s a rumor or if it’s true, but should I tell that person? I don’t want to hurt her feelings.

Not Sure in Inlet

 Dear Not Sure,

That’s a tough one. Sometimes the answer is yes and sometimes no—it depends. What was the secret about?

Is it something that person is going to be able to do something about should  they know about it? If that’s the case you may want to tell them—but tell them gently and in private.

In most cases telling them is just going to make them feel bad. People are talking about this person, and that’s not good.

Whether it’s something completely ridiculous, like something they did at a party, or something more complicated, like family problems, the best thing you can do is stay out of it.

The best way to stop rumors is to not listen to them in the first place. If someone starts talking about someone you know—or even someone you don’t, tell them you’re not interested. Just walk away or at least change the subject.

If you do hear gossip or rumors, keep it to yourself and don’t repeat it. Negative energy feeds on negative energy. When you don’t feed it, it will die!

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Send questions and comments to…rosyrox.adk@gmail.com

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LETTER: Marge Bonnett—A small yet remarkable force, and a friend

To the Editor: I was saddened this week over the passing of Marge Bonnett. My introduction occurred roughly in 2005 during my tenure as President of the Okara Lakes Association.

A handwritten letter from Florida arrived informing me that the residents of the Okara Lakes were misrepresented in the phone book. At issue was the misspelling of the Indian name “Okara.”

Prior to that particular year, addresses had been correct but were now spelled with an apostrophe changing it to O’Kara creating a more Irish than Indian appearance. I was challenged, as President, to investigate this. Continue reading →

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Vegetable gardening topic of workshop

A home gardening workshop called “Planning and Starting Your Vegetable Garden” will be held on May 15 at 6:30 p.m., and sponsored by will be sp by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Herkimer County.

Participants will learn the right way to plant, water, fertilize, and take soil pH, as well as learning about site selection, pesticides and vegetable varieties.

Although the workshop features raised bed techniques, almost all of the principles can be applied to the in-ground garden as well.

The workshop will be at the CCE office at 5657 State Route 5 in East Herkimer, and led by Cornell Master Gardener Ron Smith with assistance from Extension Educator Bernie Armata.

Ron Smith has helped hundreds of county residents over the years as Vegetable Superintendent at the Herkimer County Fair.

The slide show for the presentation is based on his own experimentation and experiences.

The workshop is free of charge but space is limited.

Participants are asked to register ahead at (315) 866-7920.

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Inlet student marathon raises $2,207 for St. Jude’s Hospital

Pre-K through sixth grade students at the Inlet Common School recently raised $2,207 for St. Jude’s Research Hospital by conducting a Mathathon.

The funds will be donated in support of children’s cancer research.

All participating students received awards for their efforts with Jamie Gaffney receiving first place honors and Rianna Lindsay placing second.

Two family teams tied for third place: the Lutz family team, which includes Richie, Johanna, and Maria; and Alexis and Grace Heath.

The Mathathon has been an Inlet School tradition for the last 26 years, according to School Principal Debbie Daiker, and throughout the years the students have raised over $20,000 for St. Jude’s.

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Webb Police Chief warns Of current phone scams

Town of Webb Police Chief John Russell is advising everyone in the area to be on guard for phone scammers who have been targeting the Town of Webb in recent months.

According to Chief Russell, several Webb residents have reportedly received calls from a Jamaica cell phone number used by a scammer that preys on elderly or unsuspecting people.

Russell said that the particular caller that is active currently, speaks with a foreign accent and attempts to establish a relationship of trust with potential victims. Continue reading →

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Talkin’ Code with Andrew Getty

Checklist reminder may help those with spring building projects

The April Routine

Every year, at least in years past, this time of the year most everyone around the Western Adirondacks are just returning from their typical two week vacation and school breaks.

This year was different.

Not only was the school break two weeks earlier than normal, the weather has been oddly mild as well.

Normally when returning from an exhausting drive to some southern state where temperatures never go below 70 degrees, the office is buried in new permit applications.

Everyone is in a big hurry to get started on a project they have been thinking about all winter.

The phones are usually ringing constantly.

Occasionally we would get the complaint that all the lines are busy even with two incoming lines!

This year has been pleasantly busy. There has been more activity sooner, even in mid-March when things would have been traditionally still quiet.

And now, nearing the end of April, it still is pleasantly busy and not off the wall with dozens of applications all coming in at the same time.

Even people seem happier, calmer and more accepting of the process.

As much as it would be nice to claim that some of the “Talking Code” articles about planning ahead is the cause for the lack of hectic confusion at this time of year, it’s doubtful… Continue reading →

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Keys to identifying the causes and symptoms of stroke

by Dr. Adam Seigers, Medical Health Contributor

A stroke or Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted.  Any interruption of blood flow very quickly results in the death of brain tissue.

When we refer to a stroke we use this term broadly to describe two very different types of events.

In the first type of event, an ischemic stroke, a clot forms in a brain artery or at a distant blood vessel and then travels to the brain.

This, in effect, kills the brain tissue downstream from the blockage.

An ischemic stroke usually occurs from fat, cholesterol, and other substances that collect in arterial walls and then break loose.

It often results from disease of the carotid arteries in the neck.

Conversely, a hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a weak area in a blood vessel in the brain gives way and bleeding results.

This is usually—but not always—is a result of a genetic condition.

There are a number of risk factors associated with stroke including an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, age greater than 55, race, and family history.  Continue reading →

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