CP Foods Specialty Market’s new store is ready for its close-up. After months of renovations and settling into the new space, the company wants to welcome the city of Cortland and surrounding communities to shop and celebrate. 

Starting Monday August 3rd through August Sunday, 9th, there will be amazing deals and free samples. The Cortland Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 6th 1-3pm. Every day will offer something different and WXHC will broadcast live at the store Saturday, August 7th from Noon-2pm with free giveaways and delicious food samples.

The new location, at 1111 Rt-222 in Cortland, is larger, brighter, more modern store. It has more parking and is more centrally located for Cortland’s food-shopping public. The company has been working hard to create a new space that’s more inviting and fun to shop including a new butcher counter and a Beer Cave filled with small batch craft beers. There is a larger produce department, and a more expansive frozen food section. The new retail fixtures, product displays and freshly painted walls make for a more pleasant shopping experience.

CP Foods Specialty Market was purposely built to be unlike any other grocery store. It offers unique brands you won’t find anywhere else, like Creekstone Farms® premium, all-natural meats, bulk food options like wholesale clubs and foodservice products and supplies. They have a wide range of Italian imported and locally made foods, which not only offers quality food for families, but also caters to local catering and restaurant businesses.

Doug Tesoriero, owner & CEO, says, “We’re super excited about taking our specialty market to the next level with a bigger and modern space. We want our customers to have the best shopping experience possible. And we believe this new location will be much more convenient. Everyone is welcome to celebrate with us.

The friendly and professional staff is ready to greet you and invite you to join their VIP Loyalty Program at check-out offering special deals throughout the year.

Come See What Makes CP Foods Specialty Market special.

With nearly 30 years in the cycling industry, Michael is a UBI-trained mechanic with a goal to keep the Cortland community riding.

Whether you’re commuting, riding with your family, or getting back into cycling, Cortland Bike Co. is here to help. From quick repairs to complete rebuilds, we provide reliable service to keep you rolling.

Services

• Bike Repairs & Tune-Ups – Professional service to keep your bike performing its best.
• Used & Refurbished Bikes – Affordable, dependable bikes for everyday riders and families.
• New Bikes & Gear – Quality bikes and the essential gear you need to ride with confidence.

View our complete service menu at cortlandbike.com.

Cortland Bike Co. isn’t a big-box retailer—we’re a locally owned bike shop that rides the same roads and trails you do. Whether you need a flat repaired, a tune-up, or a full upgrade, we’re committed to providing honest service and quality workmanship.

Stop by the shop or give us a call—we’ll help get you back on the road or trail.

Female bald eagles are larger than males, but both can be huge — their bodies can measure 3 feet long with an 8-foot wingspan. Astoundingly, they can soar over 10,000 feet high. “Baldies” also have incredible eyesight and can spot fish nearly 1 mile away; and when they attack prey, they plummet downward at speeds up to 100 miles per hour.

Bald eagles build BIG nests for their young: the largest on record was 9.6 feet in diameter and 20 feet tall! Another famous baldie nest weighed over 4,000 pounds! Baby bald eagles (called eaglets) grow rapidly, gaining a half pound to pound of weight per week until they are around 9-10 weeks old. Immature birds won’t fully develop their species’ distinctive white head and tail (and bright yellow eyes and beak) until they are 5 years old; meanwhile, it’s a transitory process as they develop an increasing amount of color change with each successive molt. These distinguishable stages of progression help avian enthusiasts estimate the age of sub-adult eagles.

Although bald eagles can live for 35 years or more in the wild, a recent landmark study found that nearly half of all the eagles tested over an 8-year period suffered from chronic lead exposure, resulting in population impacts. Please help keep these majestic symbols of America soaring high by pledging to use lead-free fishing tackle and ammunition.

Article & photo by Margie Manthey

SO, WHAT IS A SPRINT ENDURO? Enduros are a cross-country timed event, which not only requires speed and ability, but also endurance (hence “Enduro”).

With a Sprint Enduro, the timekeeping element is not a factor. Fairly new to the enduro world in America, sprint enduros allow competitors to race against the clock on wide, fast-flowing trails and grass track. They ride a small number of special tests multiple times throughout the day, trying to improve their times each ride. There is a time limitation to complete the required test section or tests. The rider with the fastest time to complete the loops wins.

Have you ever run a harescramble or rode a motorcross event?  You may want to try a sprint enduro! You will have more “time in the seat” and less traffic in the woods.  Give it a try!

To get a better understanding of enduros, go to: americanmotorcyclist.com/getting-started-in-racing/. You will be amazed at how much the riders have to do (and remember!) as they ride the course. For other local and national off-road motorcycling activities go to americanmotorcyclist.com, ecea.org  or on Facebook, look for “AMA District 4 Enduro Championship” or “East Coast Enduro Association” for event information. You can also go to the AMA District 4 website at: amad4enduro.com.  Entry fee is $70.00 at the event, or $65.00 if you enter on-line. You must join AMA (and have proof of membership at the event) and ECEA (East Coast Enduro Association) to ride. Pre-entries are highly recommended at:  moto-tally.com/ECEA/Enduro/PreEntry.aspx QUESTIONS? Contact: Norm Foley at normanfoley@yahoo.com.

Based on Harold Gray’s beloved comic strip, this Tony Award-winning hit has captured hearts worldwide with its unstoppable optimism, unforgettable characters, and iconic songs like the legendary “Tomorrow”!

Join little orphan Annie as she breaks free from the tough streets of 1930’s New York City and steps into a world of dazzling possibility. Armed with nothing more than pluck and grit, she dodges the wicked Miss Hannigan, rallies her fellow orphans, and starts a journey that brims with laughter, music, mischief, and pure theatrical magic. Joyful, uplifting, and irresistible, Annie is the feel-good blockbuster that will leave you grinning from ear to ear! Or as Sandy says: “Arf!”

Venue:   Little York Lake Theatre & Pavilion

For tickets:

Call the CRT Box Office at 800-427-6160 or stop by CRT Downtown, 24 Port Watson Street in Cortland

M-F 9 AM – 6 PM, Saturdays noon-6 PM or order online 24/7 on our website’s show page cortlandrep.org/shows-events/.

Don’t be scalped! CRT cautions that ETIX is the ONLY approved online ticket service by CRT. “VividSeats”, “GoTickets”, “Seat Geek” and other such sites are NOT associated with CRT, charge literally hundreds more for tickets and will not guarantee you an actual seat!

Courtney Rivers is a local AANP board-certified Nurse Practitioner based in Cortland, New York. Graduating from Homer High in ‘08 she then went on to earn her associate’s degree in Nursing from Tompkins Cortland Community College, a Bachelor’s in Nursing from Chamberlain University & a Master’s degree in Family Medicine from Binghamton University. Courtney continues her training in aesthetics through various industry mentors, and conferences. She prides herself on clinical excellence, evidence-based practices, and proactive health management. Expert Botox, fillers, and personalized aesthetic treatments in Cortland designed to enhance your natural beauty with subtle, refined results. Visit the website for more info and to book an appointment smilelinesaesthetics.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Summer is here, the kids are out of school, and you need extra storage for all the “stuff” that comes with summer—not to mention pool toys, supplies, and more.

Need more storage than one shed or garage can provide? We’re home of the two-story barn, an excellent way to double your storage space. We offer a variety of sizes ranging from 12×48 up to 28×48.

We currently have a variety of stock sheds available for immediate delivery, but don’t wait, they’re going fast!

We also have several 5 piece outdoor poly lumber dining sets available for your outdoor needs, hurry for best selection because once they’re gone, they’re gone. 

All sheds and garages come complete with your choice of Duratemp, Board n Batten, Lap, or Log siding, along with your choice of paint or stain color, trim color, and roof color. We offer 30-year architectural shingles with underlayment and aluminum drip edge, or metal roofing with a double-bubble vapor barrier. As always, our prices include delivery and setup on your prepared site within 30 miles of our sales lot. If you live farther than 30 miles away, just let us know, and we’ll calculate the additional delivery fee.

When you purchase a structure from Thee Amish Structures, you won’t encounter hidden charges or surprise fees. Please note that there is a 3% credit card service charge.

Sheds come complete with (1) double barn door, (2) 24×36” windows with screens, end vents, a diamond plate threshold, delivery, and placement on your prepared site. For structures 10’ wide and larger, we also include (1) ramp.

Single-wide garage structures come complete with (1) 8×7 or 9×7 insulated Clopay overhead door, (1) side door, (2) 24×36” windows with screens, end vents, diamond plate thresholds, (1) ramp if built with a floor, or anchors if placed on a concrete slab, delivery, and placement on your prepared site.

Double-wide one-story structures come complete with (1) 9-lite house door, (4) 24×36” windows with screens, (2) 8×7 or 9×7 insulated Clopay overhead doors, stairway to the 2nd floor, Metal roof with double bubble vapor barrier, diamond plate thresholds, (1) ramp if built with a floor or anchors if built floorless and placed on a concrete slab, delivery and placement on your prepared site.

Double-wide two-story structures come complete with everything included in the single-story model, plus (4) additional 24×36” windows with screens, for a total of (8) windows, (2) ramps if built with a floor or anchors if built floorless and placed on a concrete slab, delivery and placement on your prepared site.

We offer bank financing through LightStream for purchases of $5,000.00 and up, including furnishings. For more information, visit our website at theeamishstructures.com and click the Financing link. We also offer Rent to Own through SmartPay Rentals.

At Thee Amish Structures, whether you purchase a structure or simply request a quote, our pricing is complete, including the cost of the building, any extra options you choose, and delivery. You won’t have to worry about unexpected surprises.

Stop in and see us! We’re located at 32 North St. in the Village of Dryden, next to Dunkin Donuts. Visit our website at theeamishstructures.com.

Time to make your dream landscape a reality! Perhaps, you’ve put off making your landscape what it was meant to be because you’re 1) not sure how to begin  2) not confident about choosing the right plants for your landscape 3) not sure where to go for help in making this important improvement to your home or 4) all of the above.

Well, fear not! This is the year your dream can come true! Let us help you! Treat yourself to a special gift at Valley View Gardens Nursery and the Cinnamon Apple Cottage Gift Shoppe! Our nursery is filled with beautiful trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses. Wander down winding paths artistically arranged to suggest possibilities for your landscape projects! Explore our nurseries filled with perennials, shade-loving shrubs, and the cool and lovely hosta house, as well as our “back yard” lined with hundreds of shade trees like Crimson King and Red Sunset Maples, Oaks and flowering Crabapple trees! We have a great selection of annuals from which you can choose. Herbs, raspberry and blueberry bushes, as well as an assortment of fruit trees are in stock for your dream edible garden. Butterflies and Humming Birds will love to visit your landscape when flowering bushes are planted! Humming birds are guaranteed to drop by with the addition of flowering shrubs!

Planning A Garden Party?

Valley View Gardens Nursery is abounding in luscious plant materials waiting to be planted! You will discover flowering Lilacs, Crabapples, Spireas, Weigela, Weeping Cherries and so much more! If you have a landscaping project in mind and need assistance, Valley View Gardens can help increase the value of your home with an eye-catching landscape. If you prefer to do-it-yourself, Valley View Gardens has a wide selection of trees, plants, and shrubs to meet all of his landscape needs. We have been providing professional landscaping service and quality plant material ranging from a variety of shrubbery, pom-poms and spiral topiaries, maples, oaks, weeping ornamental trees and fruit trees for over twenty years. For a splash of color and texture in your landscape, consider our selection of Ornamental Grasses, hosta and a plethora of colorful daylilies.

Gifts for Everyone in Your Life

Gifts for the men, women and children in your life can easily be found at the Cinnamon Apple Cottage Gift Shoppe. The Cinnamon Apple Cottage contains a special section with gifts for the outdoorsman and nature lover. Hand carved decoys, bird statuary, bird watching books and recordings of bird songs are waiting for you! Thermoses, mugs, drinking glasses with fish, bear, moose, and eagle motif line the shelves of the American Expedition room. Framed artwork including Wildlife Artwork by local artist Jim Wonderling will amaze the man who loves nature.

Inspirational plaques, wonderful framed art, luscious candles (with scents like “Hot Apple Pie” and “Butter and Maple Syrup”), figurines, mirrors, fragrant body lotions and soaps, as well as an assortment of lovely wreaths, garlands, potpourri and handmade gifts fill every room. Create a ‘gift basket’ by adding our Amish jams, and salsas, which are a main attraction at the Cinnamon Apple Cottage! Attractively packaged bread and cake mixes, local syrup and soup mixes can be added!

Nursery and Gift Shop Hours are Mon-Fri, 9-5; Sat, 9-4; Closed Sun.

Valley View Gardens Nursery and The Cinnamon Apple Cottage Gift Shoppe are located “just around the corner” from the Rte. 281 shopping district at 3797 Luker Road in Cortland, opposite Builder’s Best Do-It Center. If you have any questions, please call us at Valley View Gardens at 607-749-3130.

We look forward to seeing you this week as we help you celebrate summer at Valley View Gardens Nursery and the Cinnamon Apple Cottage Gift Shoppe! Bring a friend! Gift certificates are available for garden and/or gift shop purchases. And they never expire!!

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS WELCOME!

CP Foods Specialty Market is your one-stop shop for your catering business. We offer foodservice foods to commercial grade serving supplies including a wide selection of paper and plastic products. Our family-owned company, CP Foods, has been providing quality food, and all kinds of restaurant supplies to Cortland-Area restaurants since 1929, so your catering needs for wedding receptions and parties will be met with knowledge of your business and professionalism. Let us fill your shopping list. Our aisles are stocked full of all kinds of catering trays and utensils, paper products in multiple colors, steam and chafing trays. We offer foodservice bulk foods like imported Italian meats and cheeses for charcuterie boards, bulk-ready-to-use produce, cubed cheeses, ready to bake appetizers like cocktail meatballs, pot stickers, arancini and spanakopita. Heat and serve pastas like stuffed shells and manicotti. We offer house made salads and high-quality proteins for carving stations like pork and beef roasts and ready to roast turkey breasts. We have a wide range of quality marinades, sauces and breads. The same brands local restaurants use. Our staff is passionate about food and is proud of the legacy of CP Foods. We’re always available to help you shop our store. We invite you to stop by our new, larger, brighter store. 

Store hours: Monday-Wednesday 9am-6pm; Thursday-Saturday 8am-6pm; Sunday 8am-4pm. 607-753-6900.

Truly, the Barn Owl’s superpower lies in its super-sensitive hearing. It can pinpoint the location of a tiny rodent even when it is out of sight under the snow or shrouded in complete darkness. In fact, a Barn Owl can hear noises that are ten times softer than those audible to the human ear. 

This is because the owl’s entire head is designed for listening. Its face is shaped like a satellite dish and rimmed by a heart-shaped ruff of stiff feathers that channel sounds towards the ears, which are hidden on either side of its face. One ear is positioned almost imperceptibly higher than the other and monitors the airwaves outward and above, while the lower ear listens for sounds from below. So in addition to incredibly sensitive hearing, the Barn Owl can listen for sounds emanating from all directions, essentially enabling it to hear in 3-D! 

Article by Margie Manthey
Photo from Wikimedia Commons