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'Dust' Featured in National Geographic's Moments of Paradise

Jeff Robedee jumps into Skaneateles Lake, as John Wickwire and John Menapace feed him the air-line. Divers and researchers of the Skaneateles Milfoil Eradication Corporation frequently dive for samples of the Milfoil weed that grows in Skaneateles Lake.

Kaytlin Bell, 23, of Skaneateles, NY, is a woman farrier, someone who shoes and trims horses feet. Bell says, "It's not originally a woman's job, it's very demanding on the body. I constantly have to prove myself to customers, equine professionals, and other male farriers that I can do the job just as well as they can. But I'm not just doing it to prove I can be as strong as the boys, I do this job because I want to help the animals."

Brothers Tom Krull (center) and Spencer Krull (right of center) help each other put up Tom’s tent. Their

whole family got together to celebrate the 4 of July , “It’s rare that the entire family gets to visit, as we

live so far away from each other,” Tom says, “It’s nice to see everyone in one place.”

Michael Fuchs, 20, of Portland, OR runs over the sand dunes in Winchester Bay, OR. The dunes, which eventually lead to the Pacific Ocean, offer something for everyone, ranging from ATV and sand-board riding, to kite flying, or just walking and enjoying the views.

Ray Krull, of Jamestown, NY, regales family members with songs from his ‘squeeze box,’ or accordion. At the age of 87 he is teaching himself how to play the instrument. Ray says, “I learn something new every day. It’s never too late to learn.”

'Jesus' Joe is the lead Jesus who takes on the role of one of the four Jesus' in the Good Friday Procession held in Toronto, ON each year. The procession begins and ends at the St Francis of Assisi Church in Toronto's Little Italy.

Venice, Italy 2008.

A boy gets ready to enjoy a sweet treat of fried dough at the New York State Fair.

Alex Rosekrans, age 14, of Auburn, NY gets ready for school. As a teenager, she is

becoming more aware of her appearance, but has a confidence and personality that

keeps her from obsessing over body image.

Cassi O'Sullivan (from back) hugs Jennifer Loveless (right) as they prepare to receive

their diplomas from Port Byron High School.

Soap Box racers prepare for a trial on Memorial Day weekend at Hoopes Park in Auburn, NY.

Jack Polokowitz, 8, of Syracuse, NY enjoys the festivities after his first communion.

Polokowitz says, "I'm glad I got my first communion out of the way, next time I wont

have to wear this suit."

Nick Covich, age 10, waits his for his turn at bat, while his teammate, Austin Martinez gets ready to hit. The Auburn All Star team is preparing for a tournament this weekend in Elmira, where they will play against some of the best little league baseball players in the state.

Thomas Bell, of Wilson Magnet, looks for a pass, as Bobby Bell (left),

of East High, guards. Wilson Magnet won 78-57.

Jillian Rechlin, of Rochester, NY, leads the Yahweh Ballet dancers in rehearsal. The Christian dance school focuses the beauty of dance for the Lord. Jillian says, "Whenever I come to dance I can really forget about what's going on and be really focused on myself and God."

An Amish family enjoys an early morning stroll on Virginia Beach.

The Limestone Creek Hunt Club prepares for a mock fox hunt in Cazenovia, NY. Although they no longer hunt real foxes, the hounds do follow a fox scent previously dragged by members of the club, which allows horse, rider, and hound to experience the thrill of the chase, dating back to the 1500's.

On Sunday afternoon, traffic was stopped on Route 20 through Skaneateles, NY due to a two car accident.

Pharaoh, a Dalmatian, owned by Carol Warner of Syracuse, NY prepares to participate in a dog agility competition at the New York State Fair Grounds. Warner says, "Pharaoh's regular job is the therapeutic dog at local hospitals, and he really loves that, but today we get to run around and be crazy for once."

A Night at the Rodeo. Most people drive straight through the one stop light town of Gerry, NY without a thought. Just another quiet town in Western New York, between Buffalo, NY and Erie, PA. But for one weekend in July, Gerry becomes the Rodeo City of the East, it has for the past 67 years.

















The Cow Girl Morning Chores. Every morning Colleen Cargile , 17, of Skaneateles, NY wakes up at dawn to help her family with the feeding and milking of their 120 Guernsey cows. A small dairy farm run by the Cargiles themselves, no hired hands.

School. At Skaneateles High Scholl, Colleen is a straight A student preparing for college. She also is on the Varsity Volleyball team.

After School. After school Colleen helps with other chores around the farm including loading hay. This week happens to be Junior Prom.

Showing. Throughout the summer months Colleen prepares for local shows where she takes her cows to compete. Many times she is there 24 hours, eating, sleeping and taking care of her cows.