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Episode #258 March 7, 2010

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Goodyear Swamp Sanctuary

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The Goodyear family donated some of their land on the shore of Otsego Lake to Glimmerglass Opera and also to SUNY Oneonta as a field station. The GoodYear Swamp Sanctuary is open to the public dawn to dusk. There are five acres of wetlands with developed trails and boardwalks and a guide book available at the trail head sign in.

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It's so exciting visiting a new town we've never been to before -getting a feel for the community, the people who live and lived here. We found many fascinating things in the Butternut Valley and as the sun was getting low, we realized we just we're going to be able to do everything we wanted to do within the short format of our show.

So we're heading back to the Butternut Valley again next week (and possibly again in the summertime) to see what we can see!

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A New Hike, Bike, and Ski Trail
in Old Forge

There's a new trail that takes you from the village of Old Forge (trail head just behind the school) to the McCauley Mountain Ski Area. This trail is for hiking, biking and cross country skiing. It takes you along an old tow path used by downhill skiers in the 1930s & 40s, before the McCauley Mountain was established. You can see some old downhill ski equipment along your hike, like an old truck that was retrofitting with a shive to tow skier up the hill so they could ski back into town. Die-hard skier would hike beyond the tow hill to McCauley, carrying their skis on their backs.

Polar Bear Ski Club Annual Consignment Ski and Pre-season Pass Sale
Saturday, Nov. 7th 9am-noon
McCauley Mountain Ski Area, Old Forge

There's a new restaurant in East Utica adding a new flavor to the great variety of cuisine this part of the city is known for. The Phou family treats you like family and serves up authentic South East Asian food especially Cambodian. The name of the restaurant is significant to his family. As the Lotus flower rises from the muddy waters, Mr. Phou's restaurant is a dream realized -a dream that began when his family fled to the United States from a war-torn Cambodia in the 1970's. Learn more about Cambodia in my "blog" at the top of the page.
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Road Trip to Morris in the Butternut Valley

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Kerwin's Cakes

Most artists use paint, clay, or pencils to create their art, Kerwin Hughes uses frosting. At his company, Kerwin's Cakes, he and his son, Edward, create one-of-a-kind creations for their customers. Kerwin has over 34 years of experience and his son is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu School of Pastry. You can see some of their work at www.kerwinscakes.com

Opening Reception
Music of Spheres
Quilts by Suzanne Neusner
Sunday, March 7 at 2pm
Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts
Little Falls

Social Dance 6pm
Class from 6-7pm
Dance 7-10pm
$10 admission
Kallet Civic Center, Oneida

Chief Big Way
Sat., March 13
at 9pm
The Wander Inn
Constantia

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The Village and Town of Morris were named for General Jacob Morris, son of Lewis Morris, a signer of the declaration of .Independence.

and is the co-founder of the Butternut Valley Alliance, a group dedicated to supporting the quality of life in the valley. She took us on a tour of the Morris Family Burial Ground and Chapel. Also on the site is an old pine tree, one of the oldest of its kind in NY State as well as one of 3 remaining wagon sheds in the state from the 1860s. The church is open for services the last Sunday of the month in the summer.

General Jacob Morris is believed to be the first European to attempt navigation of the Butternut Creek. The creek still runs through this community as does the bloodline of the Morris Family. Carla Hall Friedman is a direct descendant of the general

General Jacob Morris State Forest

Over 1,000 acres of land that had been in the Morris family since 1793, was recently given to the State of New York by Erika Hall, whose deceased husband was a descendant of General Jacob Morris. The land is now the General Jacob Morris State Forest. Its acquisition will help protect an important ecosystem and increase protected acreage in the Susquehanna watershed.

Gatehouse Books Antiques

Gatehouse Books is an antique shop located in an old Victorian Hotel on the Four Corners. The shop specializes in Federal period antique furnishings and early lighting. Hours through March: Fri and Sat, 10 to 4. Resuming in April: Wed- Sat, 10 to 4.

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Butternut Valley Arts and Crafts Center

From oil and watercolor painting to chair caning and pine needle basket-making, there is something for everyone at the Butternut Valley Arts and Crafts Center. Classes resume April 12th. Call 607 263-5786 for information or to register.

H W Naylor Company

For over 80 years, Dr. Naylor's products have been made in Morris. Many of the company's products were originally developed by an inventive veterinarian who serviced the area's local farms and stables. Although now manufactured with increasingly modern techniques, there have been few changes in Dr. Naylor's design

Glen Highland Farm

Glen Highland Farm is dedicated to the rescue of abandoned and unwanted Border Collies -giving them the space and attention they need to thrive. There is also a Canine Country Camp for dogs and their people.

Nicole's Family Dining

The diner has been a part of downtown Morris for as long as anyone can remember. The name of the diner changes with the owner, now Nicole's. Nicole hails from Boston and brought a little of that Boston charm to rural Morris. Don't be afraid of the "Street Meat," it's actually Boston-style sausage, peppers and onions.