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Mimi Griswold

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Radio Pioneer Works to Overcome Adversity

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flying money

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New York: Most Expensive State for Boomers

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Cancel Culture

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Mr. Potato Head and the Impact of ‘Cancel Culture’

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CNY Folksmarch’s vice president Sue Straub shows off the group’s new T-shirt.

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CNY Folksmarch Marks 40 Years

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Cover of “A Stranger Killed Katy: The True Story of Katherine Hawelka, Her Murder on a New York Campus, and How Her Family Fought Back.’’

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Local Writer Recounts Tragic Death in Potsdam

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Retirement

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9 Retirement Savings Mistakes to Avoid

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Garage sale

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Your Guide to a Successful Garage Sale

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Writer and charter captain Susan Gateley.

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A Charter Captain Sails Into Retirement

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SUNY Upstate Medical University President Mantosh Dewan, MD, speaks with SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras, right, during one of the chancellor’s visits to the Upstate campus last fall. Photo provided

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Pandemic Proof

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Mimi Griswold

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Radio Pioneer Works to Overcome Adversity

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Recovering from a stroke, Mimi Griswold continues ‘Blue Moon Café’ and aims to get back to normal By Margaret McCormick

Dr. Mantosh Dewan at his office at SUNY Upstate Medical University on Nov. 20. Photo by Chuck Wainwright.

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Injection of Hope

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Mulcahy

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Matt Mulcahy

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Burdick

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Roger Burdick: The Force Behind Driver’s Village

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Steady in the Storm

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Top Tips for Tax Season

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Checking with a tax preparer or financial adviser may save you money By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While in the throes

flying money

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New York: Most Expensive State for Boomers

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Retirement

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9 Retirement Savings Mistakes to Avoid

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Cancel Culture

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Mr. Potato Head and the Impact of ‘Cancel Culture’

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CNY Folksmarch’s vice president Sue Straub shows off the group’s new T-shirt.

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CNY Folksmarch Marks 40 Years

March 15, 2021 admin

Cover of “A Stranger Killed Katy: The True Story of Katherine Hawelka, Her Murder on a New York Campus, and How Her Family Fought Back.’’

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Local Writer Recounts Tragic Death in Potsdam

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Garage sale

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Your Guide to a Successful Garage Sale

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Joygerm

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Spreading Germs of Joy

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Home Sweet Home

Home Buying Tips

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Online learning

Adult Enrichment Classes Continue… Virtually

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Herbs sprouted in reused containers flourish in a home.

The Perfect Time for Starting Seedlings

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For an author who likes quests, Jay LaBarge went on a quest of his own to view the Rosetta Stone, which unlocked an ancient civilization’s secrets in three ancient scripts.

Camillus Resident Authors His First Book

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Located on the Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea, Cancun is known for its wonderful beaches and fun in the sun. Cancun was built specifically to lure tourists to what, in 1970, was a remote area of Mexico. The area was perfect due to year-round good weather, blue skies, white sand beaches lined with palm trees, few mosquitos and snakes. Build it and they will come … and they have — in the millions. 1. Beaches: Most of the resorts have direct access to the beach. There’s a sandy beach (playa) perfect for everyone. Some beaches have more waves than others while some of the calmer ones may be best for those with small children. Not all beaches have flags indicating the safety level: green means it is safe for swimming while black means extreme danger. The beaches are found in several locations with the Cancun Hotel Zone claiming the best beaches. Don’t forget the sun screen. 2. Maya Museums: Learn about the area’s rich culture from skeletal remains that date back 14,000 years to modern day including displays of Mayan architecture and art. The museum was built in and around the San Miguelito archeological site, providing a look into Mayan civilization and pre-Columbian culture. Don’t miss the underwater museum with dozens of statues that can be enjoyed by diving or on a glass-bottom boat. There is an eco-aspect to the exhibit. The marine cement promotes reef growth and water fauna. 3. Xcaret: Xcaret is a unique theme park where it is easy to spend the entire day. Visitors can snorkel through an underground river, visit a coral reef aquarium with a sea turtle center, learn about Maya culture at the folk museum, and enjoy water activities on the beach and lagoon. Not to miss is the Mexico Espectacular, a colorful evening extravaganza covering many aspects of Mexican history. 4. Isla Mujeres: Isla Mujeres, The Island of Women, is a 20-minute ferry ride from Cancun. While it is touted as a quiet getaway, there are several things to do. Rent a golf cart and drive to Punta Sur at the island’s southernmost tip where an ancient temple honors the Mayan moon goddess. Garrafon Reef Park offers a variety of things to do including snuba, a cross between snorkeling and scuba diving. 5. Chichen Itza: Even though it is a two-hour ride from Cancun it is the island’s most notable archeological site and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was the center of Mayan Civilization. El Castillo, the pyramid-like temple, honored the god Kukulkan. It is no longer permitted to climb the pyramid but there are many other things to see. In the evening there is a sound-and-light show. There are several hotels near the ruins, including The Lodge at Chichen Itza which offer a private entrance to the park. 6. Thrilling: There are many ways to get an adrenaline rush. Xplor, an all-inclusive adventure park, is the most visited zip-line park in the world. It has several other activities including exploring caves and underground rivers Explore the Rio Secreto Nature Reserve outside of Cancun where participants swim and wade in one of the most spectacular underground caves in Mexico. Try parasailing, jet skiing, diving in a cenote, ATV-ing through the jungle, and, the newest activity, fly-boarding. 7. Satisfy your appetite: Mexican cuisine is a mouthwatering mix of indigenous and Hispanic cultures. Enjoy spectacular sunsets and music along with a surf and turf meal on a romantic Spanish galleon dinner cruise. There are several cooking schools, including Yum Cooking Workshop where attendees can learn how to make traditional Mayan meals. It is the perfect family activity that includes tequila and mescal tasting. 8. Unique: Cancun is a popular destination for weddings but even people who are already wed can renew their vows with a traditional Mayan wedding performed by a shaman in the Mayan language. Try a temazcal, a sweat lodge of pre-Hispanic origins. It is overseen by a shaman who controls the heat by tossing water and herbs on the coals. It is supposed to improve health and healing by eliminating toxins, aiding in blood circulation, and toning the skin. It is usually included in a Mayan wedding ceremony but can be enjoyed any time. 9. Tips: Cancun is tourist-friendly and English is widely spoken in the tourist areas. Avoid the hassle of getting a taxi at the airport by preordering an airport-hotel transfer. Avoid booking tours and changing money at the airport. US dollars and credit cards are widely accepted. The best place to exchange money is at a bank and book tours recommended by your hotel. Remember it is customary to bargain when shopping. 10. Ruins: Chichen Itza is the most notable archeological site but Tulum is also popular. For an out-of-the-way archeological site inhabited by more iguanas than people check out the El Rey ruins. Playa del Carmen and the isle of Cozumel are also fun places to visit. The Sian Ka’an Biosphere is a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Tulum with an extensive canal system that weaves its way through the mangrove and it is home to a large number of migratory birds, reptiles, and marine life, many of which are on the endangered species list. Party lovers will have no trouble finding places to let loose. Many of the bars feature music in the evenings.

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Life is a Beach in Cancun

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Mary Beth Frey has been the director at Samaritan Center in Syracuse for more than 15 years.

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Mary Beth Frey, 55

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Smoked corned beef sandwich at Kitty Hoynes.

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Kitty Hoynes

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Writer and charter captain Susan Gateley.

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A Charter Captain Sails Into Retirement

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Aging

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Attack of the Robots

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Are our machines really out to get us? By Marilyn L. Pinsky Not wanting to be overly neurotic about this

my turn

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Should We Keep Daylight Saving Time All Year-Round?

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Golden Years

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Dr. Margaret Snyder: Founder/ Director of United Nations Women

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Life After 55

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A Whole Different World Outside Our Door

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Druger's Zoo

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Dealing with Prejudice and Hatred

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Make Some Ripples

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Keeping Your Balance as You Age

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