College of Two ~ In a small business, family and friends really count! Two individuals who have supported us, encouraged us and have always been there for us are Faye Farrance and Lois Marlett. Lois' published books and promotional profile and photograph can be found in the local authors section. A retired principal, she lives in Cayuga and writes extensively about her travels and adventures.

Faye also lives in Cayuga and is our wonderful staff when we cannot be in the store. She knows and understands the importance of a small business being open the hours posted ~ a commitment that we take seriously. Faye's business background, along with a sunny personality, make her a perfect book-lady.

Customers enjoy and welcome the College of Two: left to right: Faye and Lois, two of our resident conversationalists and FASCINATING PERSONALITIES. We learn from them every day.

Welcome to River 3 Family Restaurant

Welcome to River 3 Family Restaurant and Ice Cream Palace. This is the home of the best bread pudding around. Bonnie and Joe VanDalen serve real, home-cooked, country meals. Visitors will find Joe and Bonnie in the dining room, behind the counter and in the kitchen. They greet their customers with a smile and a quip. Customers become friends. Friends meet neighbours.

Every day is special. Shepherds Pie, Fish n' Chips (haddock), Liver and Onions ~ Ask for the special or simply ask for breakfast all day long!

A quick trip over the bridge in Cayuga.

Poetry ~ Neil Paul

An Intimate Poetry Reading

by Neil Paul from his latest book

A Slim Volume

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 at 1:30

Come by ~

No Admission

Tea, Coffee and Talk

"Poetry makes me feel good," Paul told John Hardy. "It's so nice to know it also makes other people feel good."

Your Smile for Today:

"Do not be fooled into believing that because a man is rich he is necessarily smart. There is ample proof to the contrary."

~ Julius Rosenwald (1862 - 1932) U.S. business executive, Sears, Roebuck & Company.

The fence that may have discouraged trespassers in the past is trampled on the ground. Rusty, mangled gates are stuck in open position and overgrown with brush. An "accident" waiting to happen?

St. Lawrence Resin Products Cayuga

There is zero indication that any of the court-ordered August deadlines for security, cleanup and identification of on-site substances will be met.
The fence that may have discouraged trespassers in the past is trampled on the ground. Rusty gates are stuck in an open position and overgrown with brambles.
Graffiti is sprayed on the walls. There is evidence of dumping.

We don't as a rule publish negative news; however, a contentious issue has once again reared its ugly head for the small town of Cayuga. For larger images, click on photo. (We welcome media use of our photos.)

The abandoned St. Lawrence Resin Products site should be of concern to every citizen in Cayuga. We are asked where the site is located. It is on Fishcarrier St., NE corner of residential Cayuga, bordered on two sides by homes. The plant was abruptly abandoned in the nineties after an explosion and fire.

Ever wondered why some books seem to self-destruct?

"Into Thin Air," Chapter 8 in

A SPLENDOR of LETTERS*, has a comprehensive explanation. "The transition to lesser-grade stock began around the time of the American Civil War (1860s), when increasing demand hastened the development of a cleaner process. To improve strength and to prevent ink from being too readily absorbed by the pulp paper, chemicals such as aluminum sulphate, known as alum, were added to the mix, with the result that documents exposed to humidity produced sulfuric acid, and the molecular structure of the cellulose was weakened. Further deterioration of the fibers was caused by bleaches that were used to brighten the sheets."

*Nicholas A. Basbanes, Perennial/HarperCollinsPublishers, 2003.