Vol. 168, No. 2
• CLINTON, NEW YORK • July 16, 2014
Coming Home After 65 Years
Photo by John Howard Joseph “Skip” McCarthy and Rita Ewers embrace in hug. This month marks the 65th anniversary of McCarthy’s arrival to Clinton through the Fresh Air Fund. By John Howard
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veryone knows Joseph McCarthy as “Skip.” He’s had the nickname for as long as anyone can remember. It probably started around the time he was two, and actually, it’s the perfect title. McCarthy is infectiously fun, witty and sharp as a tack. Earlier this month, McCarthy traveled back to Clinton, 65 years after his first visit from Queens, N.Y. Every year, he would come back to the area and stay with Rita and Erle Davis, his host family, as part of the Herald Tribune’s Fresh Air Fund. With the Fresh Air Fund, children
in disadvantaged New York City communities were sent upstate to the country for mini getaways from city living. Visits were scheduled to last weeks during summer vacation, but for McCarthy it became much more. Clinton became his escape and he never wanted to leave. “It was designed simply as a summer trip, but I made such a good connection with Rita and Erle,” said McCarthy. “I was always delighted to come up.” McCarthy stayed for the whole summer that first visit. Soon he was
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coming for Christmas and Easter breaks, too, with the Davises paying for the traveling expenses. Coming from an unairconditioned two-room apartment in a tenement building bordering the L train, where he lived with his parents and five siblings, it was a big change. “If you picture growing up in New York City with concrete all around and the chance to get out in the fresh air and be with a man that owned a farm and animals, there’s no question,” said McCarthy. “It was great.” Unlike most five-year-olds who might get homesick and miss his parents, McCarthy blossomed in his new environment. He’s always had a knack for making the best of situations and the people around him. Along with children of the community and other Fresh Air kids who had come from the city, including his sister Maureen, McCarthy played outside, rode bicycles, and enjoyed the open fields. The tradition of returning to Clinton has long outlived McCarthy’s youth. He continued to regularly journey upstate even after he wasn’t eligible for the Fresh Air program when the McCarthys moved to Levittown on Long Island. McCarthy last visited Clinton in 1991 when Erle died. Since then a lot has changed. Rita has moved to a new home on Maxwell Road, she has remarried—she now goes by Rita Ewers. Erle’s barn on Fountain Street, where McCarthy used to climb pyramids of hay bales, has been torn SKIP, page 16
School Board Beat By Staff
Photo courtesy of T.J. Sullivan Smart cars zip along in a row at the Watkins Glen race track. By Brian Oehlsen
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linton resident and Smart car aficionado T.J. Sullivan hopes that someday people will love smart cars as much as he does. This past weekend, Sullivan found that he was in good company at Watkins Glen racetrack where 17 Smart car owners had gathered to show off their personalized and compact motor vehicles. Then, of
course, came a cruise around the track. This is not the first time that Smart car owners have gathered, nor is it the first time that Sullivan has been to a gathering. Sullivan has a Utica Smart car Facebook group that he maintains and urges people to join. He holds local gatherings of Smart car owners that he has met either through the group or by placing flyers on Smart car windshields. But his efforts don’t stop there. From their environmental benefits to their history, Sullivan loves to talk SMART CARS, page 12
Mary Lou Lauchert was re-elected as the Board of Education president. Courtney Zoller was elected as vice president, replacing Michael Wade. Megan Burdick and Timothy Thomas are the newest members of the Board. Along with Lauchert and Zoller, they signed their signature of duties following last Tuesday’s meeting. Capital project contracts to Central NY Construction ($412,490), National Building and Restoration ($320,100), and Two Brothers Contracting ($827,000). Due to delays in the capital project, asbestos work will not be completed this summer. Remaining work will take place during winter and spring breaks, before finishing in summer 2015. Schedule rearranging will likely force the capital project to fall short of expectations. Phase A of the project will now cost $181,000 more than originally anticipated, causing the Board to prioritize and possibly cut certain items from the project’s to-do list. District business administrator Joe Barretta has been appointed to the position of the assistant superintendent of business. The Board also appointed Barretta as acting superintendent of schools through August 1, thus relieving Howard Mettelman of his duties. Bill Huggins has suggested an alumni comeback day, in which CCS grads could come back to the District and share thoughts on their college experiences and higher education readiness. The concept was wellreceived by the Board.
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KAC Hires New Executive Director By Staff
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fter months of searching, the Kirkland Art Center has found its new leader. John Paul Gardner, a sculptor by trade with a long history in the local art scene, has been named the new executive director for the Arts Center, effective August 4. Gardner, 30, is a graduate of the SUNY Potsdam. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Oregon. He lives in Sauquoit with his wife, Erin, and 16-month-old daughter. He described his relationship with the arts as a “passion” and, despite living outside the Village borders, already has an established relationship with the KAC. KAC, page 8
3 Minors Among 6 Injured in 12B Accident By Staff
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ix were injured in a two-car crash on New York State Route 12B in front of McDonald’s in Clinton. The accident occurred at 11:45 a.m. on Monday. Mary Howlett, 73, of Oriskany, was leaving the restaurant parking lot when her vehicle was struck by a northbound van, according to police. The van was driven by Michael Dougherty, 67, of Clinton. Dougherty had five people in the car at the time, including three minors. All five passengers were transported to St. Luke’s Hospital for non-lifethreatening injuries. Angelina Mannwarren, 10, Isabella Mannwarren, 7, and Kaleb Helmer, 4, complained of various shoulder, arm and chest pain following the impact. Mary Ann Dougherty, 67, and Shari Mannwarren, 44, were the other two passengers in the van. Both complained of chest and back pain. Howlett suffered shoulder and back injuries and was transported to St. Luke’s by COCVAC. The Kirkland Police Department and the Clinton Fire Department responded to the scene. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and had to be towed from the scene. The accident is currently under investigation.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014
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Inside this issue Concert Calendar: A definitive answer to who’s playing on the Gazebo through the rest of the summer. Page 5. Chitter-Chatter: Where will local readers be devouring their KTL book sale buys? Page 6. ‘No More Birds’ Brings Surprises to the KAC: Jarrod Beck and Marc-Anthony Polizzi push limits with their creations. Page 8. The Two Ewes Settle in at Their New Location: A business partnership bound by yarn. Page 10. Boilermaker Results: See how your neighbor did while you were home watching on the couch. Page 19.
Perspective Changes Everything
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erspective has a funny way of turning the world on its head. A Boilermaker (see page 20) finish time of 1 1/2 hours for a casual runner is really good, but for an Olympian, it would be embarrassing. If you’re a truck driver, or a shipping company for that matter, you are looking for the most direct route to your destination. If you’re a resident in a village on the quickest route that exists, you’re more concerned about other things. At a recent Village Board meeting, the subject of the commercial vehicle traffic through the Village center was broached by a small group of concerned citizens. Through traffic from large trucks heading north toward Utica or south toward Oriskany Falls have long used College Street, which doubles as New York State Route 12B. There were a number of concerns with the trend, which only seems to be worsening over time. One is foot traffic. For whatever reason, vehicles don’t like to stop for the moving human targets that dart out in front of them on College Street as they would in a village like Lake Placid where traffic is slower. Another concern is the noise, probably the least sound of the arguments—as the Village continues to develop, there are certain needs (the Fire Department’s horn) and realities (the bustle of day-to-day living) that can’t be avoided. Finally, there is the issue of preservation. In the time it took for members of the Village Board and the Historic Preservation Commission to pose in front of the new historic district marker on the Green, a series of cube trucks and construction vehicles passed by in the background. Large trucks, over time, can cause damage to the roadways. None of these concerns are new, as the Board has tried unsuccessfully to lessen congestion in the downtown area before. When we posed the scenario on Facebook, we heard many more responses, all concerned about the traffic. It would seem that the majority of residents are in favor of banning,
or at least lessening truck traffic. There are no laws protecting historic districts from commercial use of roads, but Villages in New York State do have the authority to exclude or restrict truck traffic, except for local deliveries. Even with College Street as a state highway, the task is still doable with special consent from both the Department of Transportation and by any adjoining town affected by an alternate route. Route 233 is the obvious choice, but even that poses some problems with maneuvering large vehicles and added costs of shipping time as well as the costs that come with diverting routes. For shipping companies, it could seem like an unnecessary burden on a system that’s already working for them. With a situation like this, you’re never going to be able to make everyone happy. But if the concern in the Village is consistently there and the overwhelming majority of people in the affected area are of the same opinion, then it’s probably worth acting. So far, complaining about the problem every year when the weather warms up doesn’t seem to be doing much. An Amendment: A very special thank you to Carl Krasniak, who was able to identify the story mentioned in last week’s Editor’s Note. The bees in the story were interested in rosemary, rather than lavender—a key detail that was likely throwing me off in my search. As Carl noted, the story is titled "Rosemary Honey.” It is from a show called the Vinyl Cafe with Stuart Mclean on CBC. I likely picked up the radio story on a Canadian station or North Country Public Radio. Not only did Carl offer this info, he was able to deliver the broadcast date I likely heard it—May 25, 2013. Needless to say, I was thoroughly impressed. This made my week and now I can sleep at night.
–John Howard, Executive Editor
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ince it’s summer and many of our community members are hitting the trails to find that perfect spot on the creek bed or river’s edge, we figured we’d remind you that science is your friend. We’re not suggesting you pack test tubes and beakers in your gear, but you can still benefit from a little physics and chemistry in your preparation. Try using blocks of ice, rather than cubes. More surface area in the individual cubes causes your cooling engine to melt more rapidly.
Save old paper milk cartons, fill them with water, cap them off and freeze them. When they’re done, cut the bottoms off and, voilà: a large brick of ice. These blocks will last longer than your standard bag of ice. And better yet, they’re free. In a pinch, you can keep your beverages in a cool stream or you can even bury them. Not only will this keep them out of the sun, but the cool soil temperatures act as a naturally occurring koozie.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014
Letter: Give a Pint for Bob This summer’s annual St. Mary’s Community Sponsored Bloodmobile is being titled, “The Robert Ferguson Memorial Bloodmobile.” Why, you ask? Bob was a WWII veteran Marine fighter pilot who gave service to his community in many ways. One, I believe was his deep religious belief that our lives depended on God’s gift of life, our blood. This belief is based on his zeal to be a Red Cross Blood Donor “6er” for 3 years. A “6er” donates blood 6 times a year, the maximum allowed. Think of the many lives he saved by his donations. Today, we desperately need this type of dedication to maintain the Red Cross’ supply of blood and blood medicine products. With less than 40 percent of our population being eligible to donate, and the lack of 16–35-yearold people even trying to donate, we can expect future shortages that will affect everyone in need of these products. Please, if you aren’t a donor, and have never tried to donate, do it for the joy and satisfaction of helping others. Do it for yourself, since the process includes a mini physical, and will provide a card with your blood type if you don’t know it. –Bill Rudge, Kirkland Bloodmobile Committee
Past Issues July 19, 1989
25 Years ago
Hillary Faith Lopata of Clinton was named one of five semi-finalists and was awarded a $200 scholarship at the 1989 Miss New York State Scholarship Pageant Finals last Saturday in Watertown. Lopata, at 4 feet and 11 1/4 inches, was the shortest competitor. “You are our heroes.” Those are the words engraved on a plaque presented last Tuesday night in Clinton to Douglas Magnusson of Westmoreland and Joseph Davis of Utica. It is a tribute from three young boys who may owe their lives to the quick actions of Magnusson and Davis at the July 4 fire on North Park Row. In a battle of Clinton Babe Ruth teams last week, Allen’s True Value edged Tobin Territory, 3-2. Ryan Christ allowed four hits, struck out seven and retired the last 11 batters to earn the victory. Stephanie Grimes of Proctor Avenue left this year’s Historic Clinton Week with the Treasure Hunt grand prize of $25. Contestants, both young and old, were tasked with finding items hidden by the Clinton Historical Society in stores around the Village. July 16, 1964
50 Years ago
“Proceed without delay” was the decision of the Village Board on the matter of establishing wells to serve Clinton’s water needs. This allows immediate preparation of plans for water lines and details for seeking bids for erection of permanent wells and a pumping station. The beginnings of a new baseball diamond at the High School came about on Monday at a special meeting of the Board of Education. The District has been without proper baseball facilities since construction began on the High School. A test of public reaction to mercury vapor street lighting was set up by the Village Board last Thursday. This action delayed a decision for a complete switch in lighting but paved the way for moving the power poles along Chenango Avenue.
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After the raising of the new flag presented to Stoneledge Girl Scout Camp by the H.H. Winchell Auxiliary #15 of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, Senior Scouts officiated a burning ceremony. Each color burned in memory of those who have died in the country’s wars. July 20, 1939
75 Years ago
Although definite word has not been received by officials of the Town of Kirkland, it is expected that the current movement in the Work Progress Administration to reduce the number of those employed will affect the men engaged on local projects. The recently enacted legislation that resulted in widespread strikes of W.P.A. workers throughout the country was unnoticed in the Town of Kirkland. After devoting a great amount of time and effort as well as incurring considerable expense, the Clinton Fish and Game Club has stocked its pond with rainbow trout and it is now open to the public for fly fishing only. The fish were furnished by the State Conservation Department. Chauncey Alcott Drew, former resident of the Town of Kirkland, presented a gift of a beautiful reproduction of the address given by Abraham Lincoln at his second inauguration as president to the Kirkland Town Library. From three to six tons of ice are used daily in the Frozen Alive show at the New York World’s Fair. In the show, pretty girls are sealed up inside blocks of ice for a considerable time. July 22, 1914
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The Oneida County Medical Society will meet on Saturday at Hawthorn Farm when the subject of “Clean Milk” will be discussed. This will mark the first step in the pure milk campaign of the Municipal League of Utica. An experiment in the use of raw phosphate rock as a commercial fertilizer is being made by one of our farmers, James Benton, who mixes it with his animal fertilizer by putting it in the gutters of his stable, where it helps to absorb the liquids and adds much to the value of the manure. Ex-Senator Davenport was again in conference with Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive Party leaders at Sagamore Hill on Monday. The Progressives have not prevailed upon the colonel to head the state ticket but are trying to find a substitute upon whom all independent voters can unite. A company that purchased the bonds issued for the purpose of installing a new heating plant in the School notified the Board that there was some flaw in the proceedings leading to the sale of bonds. The Board has now reviewed the whole matter and feels it can be straightened out without further delay.
Chef ’s Block: Healthy Eating By Matt Buckley
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you just thrown your hands up and said, “Let’s just get some Chinese food tonight, dear?” or, “How about a cheeseburger from McDonald’s, honey?” It is much easier to eat unhealthily than it is to make good, sound eating decisions. For your convenience, fast food chains have calorie-loaded items that can be obtained in a matter of minutes. They are very tasty and do not break the bank. It’s okay. (Well, not really, but come on everybody does it.) I’m guilty of it myself and the best way to break the habit is to make eating healthy enjoyable, not a burden. If you can do this, then you are far less likely to cave in to the pressures of convenience. In today’s world, everybody has access to tips on dieting, wellness and nutritional information online. What you choose to do with this information is entirely up to you. There are plenty of fad diets out there that promise real results, fast! They might even work, but what happens when you stop? The only real way to achieve the results that you are truly looking for is to change the lifestyle that you are currently living. A diet shouldn’t be something that you do and you can’t wait to be done with. A really good diet is one that you can see yourself maintaining over time. That said, this is going to be different for every person. Pick things that work for you. If you like apples, make it a point to replace your daily bagel with cream cheese for breakfast with an apple and some granola. Some healthy meals could be: oven-
t’s five o’clock and you just got home from a long stressful day at work. Your feet are killing you and all you really want to do is draw a bath and relax. While this sounds like a great idea, the reality is that you have to get dinner ready for those counting on you. In this case, how many times have
roasted striped bass over braised lentils; marinated chicken breast over a bed of sautéed swiss chard; and beef teriyaki over brown rice. Try to limit your portion sizes. Sometimes it’s not even really that what we are eating is unhealthy, it is just the amount we consume. If you are really looking to maximize the results you have to include exercise in this equation. Again, don’t overdo it. If you make this whole process unenjoyable, then you are far less likely to stick to it. And please, if you are going to do a fad diet, make sure to do some research about it beforehand. I had a friend who just decided that meat was unhealthy and stopped eating it entirely. What she didn’t do was balance her diet by replacing the meat with another form of protein, and she got really sick. Be careful about what you are doing to your body while dieting and, if necessary, consult your physician. As for that night when you are so burnt out from the stresses of life, go ahead and have a cheeseburger. As long as you don’t make it a twice a week occurrence, you will be fine. Eating healthy is almost entirely about how mentally strong and committed you can be, not which fad diet you tried this month. Matt Buckley is the general manager of dining services at Preswick Glen. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and worked in several fine dining restaurants in New York City and Los Angeles. He has recently moved to Clinton with his fiancée, Yary, and their dog, Lilo.
Clinton Scene: Moses Foote’s Descendant By Richard L. Williams, Town and Village Historian
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or an interesting and maybe exciting hour, go to http://fultonhistory.com and browse or search for any local person or topic. This website contains over 24 million pages from Central New York newspapers from the 1820s. One day I was looking for something else and found an article from the Utica Daily Press (that was the morning paper until about 25 years ago), which told the story of a descendant of Clinton founders Captain Moses Foote and Major Barnabas Pond. This article ran on September 9, 1962, and described how a 94-yearold Frances Beckwith had died in December 1961. Her home and contents at 321 Court St. in Utica were to be sold off. Her house was Miss Newland’s Day School—a private school for some of the most prominent men in Utica. Later it was an apartment house, called the Hedges, where many working women lived. The house was 140 years old in 1962, but its days were numbered. Upon Beckwith’s death, her estate sold the house to the Oneida National Bank on Genesee Street, which would tear it down and use the land for parking. Beckwith descended from Major Barnabas Pond and his wife, Thankful Foote, a daughter of Moses Foote. Her parents were Mary Newland and Calvin H. Beckwith. Beckwith had always lived at the Court Street address, except for her college days and while she taught history in New York City from 1897 until her retirement in 1922, when she returned to Utica. The Beckwith family was socially prominent, and their doings appeared often in the personal columns of the Utica papers, announcing that they spent the weekend in Cooperstown or had just returned from a trip abroad. At her death, Beckwith was one of the oldest members of Grace Church
and had taught Sunday school there. She belonged to the Fort Schuyler Club and the Yahnundasis Golf Club. At the time, she was survived by some cousins. Beckwith had made 11 trips abroad and was considered a world traveler, buying many rugs on her journeys. She graduated from Vassar College and received a M.A. from Columbia. She called one of her rooms on Court Street the Vassar Room and bequeathed those furnishings to the college. From three generations of her family, many antiques had accumulated such as a desk displaying the name “B. Franklin” that was purchased during the cholera outbreak in 1832, when many old families were wiped out and their belongings sold. Seven windsor chairs from Barnabas Pond were also to be sold. One of these chairs was noted as the “especial chair of Barnabas Pond who used to kneel before it in prayer.” The windsor chairs went from Pond to his son Andrew, then to his daughter Betsy Ann Pond Newland who left the chairs to her daughter Emma C. Newland. Beckwith’s mother was a sister of Emma’s. Other items in the sale were mirrors galore and “acres and acres” of rugs, many oriental and Tunisian. An Indian wood carving given to the family by Rudyard Kipling and a music box manicure set, a gift of Robert Burns, were also sold. Pewterware, brought to Clinton by the Foote family, was in the sale, which was held across three days in September 1962. It was managed by Josephine Alvord who ran the antique shop at the Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown. While this is a minor footnote to Clinton history, it shows how a few upper middle-class relatives of Clinton’s founders were doing some 140-150 years after the Village was settled.
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The Calendar July 17: Bloodmobile blood drive. 1:30-6:30 p.m. at the Schillings Burns Young VFW Post 9591. Picnic Stories on the Green during the Clinton Farmers' Market with the Library. 12:30 p.m. July 18: Friday night food with Sarita's Spanish Food. 4-7 p.m. at the Pool. July 21: Science movie and an activity focusing on Egypt. 10 a.m. at the Library. Ancient Art Camp. Ages 6-11. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily through July 25 at the KAC. $120 for members, $130 for nonmembers. Game Day. Hula hoop, Kan Jam, and other games. 3-4 p.m. at the Pool. July 22: Concert in the Park. 1/2 Fast Eddie & the Rusty Nuts. 7-9 p.m. on the Green. July 23: Talons: Birds of Prey. Meet and greet birds at 3 p.m., with a show at 3:30 p.m. at the Library. July 24: Antique appraisals featuring John Nye from PBS' "Antique Roadshow." Watch or bring an item to be appraised. 4 p.m. at the KAC. Call 853-8871 to reserve your spot.
Announcements • Borrow the Adirondack Museum discount pass at the Kirkland Town Library. When you present this pass along with your library card at the Adirondack Museum’s admission desk, you will be entitled to a 50 percent discount on admissions for you and your family, up to four adults or two adults and any children under age 18! • Vacation Bible School at the Clinton United Methodist Church returns in two different formats this summer. The traditional Vacation Bible School for children ages 6-12 years will run Sunday, July 27, through Thursday, July 31, from 6-8 p.m. at the church. The school’s title is “Workshop of Wonders” and will inspire youth to “imagine and build with God.” For children ages 3-5 years a preKindergarten Vacation Bible School will take place the following week, Monday, August 4, through Thursday, August 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. During both sessions Bible storytelling, healthy snacks, music, crafts, and games will be featured. Attendance is free, but participants may make a donation to Habitat for Humanity, the school’s mission charity. Contact Carol Klausner at 8532213 or mcklausner@gmail.com for more information. To register online go to http://2014.CokesburyVBS. com/ClintonUMC or “like” Clinton United Methodist Church on Facebook for a link. Registration information is on the church’s web site http://clintonmethodist.org. • St. Elizabeth Medical Center provides a Household Sharps Disposal Program for people who want to dispose of sharp medical instruments such as insulin hypodermic needles. The program is open to individuals from private residences; not to businesses. Sharp instruments, packed in a puncture-proof container and clearly marked as “sharps,” may be brought to the Hospital Services Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. For more information, contact Hospital Services at 798-8249. • Driver Improvement Classes. AAA New York will be conducting a six-hour Driver Improvement course
Community at Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica. The two-part class will be held on Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 5 and 7, from 6-9 p.m. Students must attend both evenings to receive a certificate. The fee is $39 for AAA members, $32 for AAA senior members (60+), and $55 for non-members. Everyone who takes the AAA Driver Improvement Program will receive the latest driving information from one of our AAA certified instructors, plus a 10 percent discount on collision and liability insurance and a reduction of up to four points on their New York State licenses.
Book Talks
"Freak Show Without a Tent," by former Clinton resident Nevin Martell, is a grandly hilarious memoir-misadventure that is equal parts "National Lampoon’s Vacation," "Romancing the Stone" and "Crocodile Dundee." 7 p.m. on July 29 at the Library.
Academics
• Michael Barthel, Clinton Central School graduate in 2007, has earned a Ph.D. from the University of Washington in Seattle. His dissertation is titled “A Little Healthy Competition: The Effects of Press-Government Competition on Institutional Trust.” Dr. Barthel currently lives in Seattle with his wife Rachel. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barthel of 8 Canterbury Drive. • The following students from your area have made the spring 2014 dean’s list at Utica College with GPA’s of 3.4 or higher: Cecilee M. Cashman, Health Studies; James M. Contessa, Health Studies; Kyle R. Ford, Biology; Jade M. Freund, Nursing; Trisha Gavett, Nursing; Benjamin R. Hobaica, Biology; Melissa M. Williams, Criminal Justice; Christopher J. Evans, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance; Jordan E. Hobaica, Biology; Alicia A. Jewell, Psychology-Child Life; and Judith A. Meyer, Nursing.
Meetings Library Book groups:
New members always welcome. Wednesday: "The Devil in the White City," by Erik Larson. July 30 meeting has been canceled, the next meeting will be Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Alateen A fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. For information on time and place of meetings call: 733-0734 or 794-8622. Clinton Lions Club meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Alteri’s restaurant, College St. New members sought, especially with web and youth leadership interests. Contact Jim Winkler, Membership Chairman, at 853-6355 for more information or an application. Clinton Kiwanis meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Skenandoa Golf and Country Club on Norton Ave. Those interested in joining are invited to attend. Contact Karen Ostinett at 235-7104. Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the 2nd Floor of The Neighborhood Center in Utica, 628 Utica St. For more information, call 732-6228. Alcoholics Anonymous holds weekly closed topic meeting Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 853-5359, and open discussion meetings from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Bristol Center at Hamilton College Campus, 859-4271. Sexaholics Anonymous holds weekly closed meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays in Utica at 7 p.m. For more information, call 707-4600. Sex Addicts Anonymous holds a weekly closed meeting on Tuesdays in Utica at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 695-8772.
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Library Notes Dealing with grief By Ruth Cosgrove Reference Services and Volunteer Coordinator, Kirkland Town Library
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he idea for this column started while I was listening to the audiobook version of “The Fault in Our Stars,” by John Green. Green’s handling of serious illness and navigating relationships during illness and loss are masterfully handled in this young adult novel. A film now in theaters, “The Fault in Our Stars” is being watched, and still read, by millions. We can’t keep enough copies in the library! People of all ages are attracted to this bittersweet story, one that we can all relate to in some way or another. We have all experienced, or will experience, the health issues and expected or sudden death of someone close to us. The truth is, every day we hear or read stories about illness, end of life issues, loss and grief. Sometimes it isn’t just a story, it happens to us—it is a ‘life topic’ that we can’t avoid. It is often said that experience is the best teacher but in matters of illness, death and grief, that is not usually the case. No amount of preparation or experience can completely ease the transition and pain that each individual loss or situation brings. Even though it is a fiction book, John Green, in “The Fault in Our Stars,” uses compassion and humor. He confronts awkward emotions and he invites the reader to process the stark realities and pain of these life passages. This story deals with the often harsh and helpless ache that is sometimes lodged deep inside of us. It is so important that we find ways to process the awkwardness and harshness of life and grief. There are many books available, but often we hear about these books when they are new and popular so they may not come to mind when needed most. Going through the library shelves, I found books for all ages that are filled with honesty, hope, compassion and wisdom. Some titles are listed here, but there are many more that will be on display for a week or so and available any time after that on the regular library shelves. Please browse and find comfort: • “Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying,” by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley. From the back cover: “When someone we know is dying … it’s hard to know how to help … For more than a decade hospice nurses Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley have tended the terminally ill. Now, in this moving and compassionate book, they share their intimate experiences with patients at
• Gemma Spadea geeks CRAFTS Library item: "Fabric, Paper, Threads: 26 Projects to Stitch with Friends," by Kristen Sutcliffe (J 745.54 SUT) • Michael Plumb geeks HOCKEY Library item: "Hockey Night in Utica: Featuring the Comets, the Mohawks and the Stars," by Jim Mancuso (796.962 MAN) • Mary Matthews geeks PRINTMAKING Library item: "Printmaking Techniques," by Julia Ayres (760.28 AYR)
the edge of life … you’ll gain new insight into the leave-taking process…” • Maggie Callanan followed this book with “Final Journeys: A Practical Guide for Bringing Care and Comfort at the End of Life.” The book jacket states that, “Callanan … empowers patients to write the last chapter of their lives with less fear, less pain and more control—so that all involved can focus their energies on creating the best possible ending.” • “Last Rights: Rescuing the End of Life from the Medical System,” by Stephen P. Kiernan. From inside the back cover: “‘Last Rights’ offers a hopeful, profound vision for patients, doctors, and families: a way to honor the dying during their greatest vulnerability, a chance for families to reconnect, an opportunity for the medical system to treat patients with ultimate respect, a time to give comfort and compassion to those we most love.” • “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?: Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith,” by Studs Terkel. The inside cover description says, “Death is the one experience we all share but cannot know. In “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?,” a wide range of people address that final experience and its impact on the way we live.... From a Hiroshima survivor to an AIDS caseworker, from a death-row parolee to a woman who emerged from a two-year coma, these interviewees find an eloquence and grace in dealing with a topic many of us have yet to discuss openly and freely.” “Flight to Heaven: A Pilot’s True Story,” by Capt. Dale Black. “The only survivor of a horrific plane crash, Dale was hovering between life and death when he had a wondrous experience of heaven. … Against all odds, Dale miraculously recovered from his injuries and learned to fly again. Now… he shares his inspiring story—offering hope and encouragement for those dealing with serious injuries or the loss of a loved one, and those looking for assurance about this life and the next.” • “Making Toast” and “Kayak Morning: Reflections on Love, Grief, and Small Boats” by Roger Rosenblatt. In “Making Toast,” Rosenblatt shares the story of the sudden loss of his thirty-eight- year old daughter, Amy, a doctor, mother, and wife. In “Kayak Morning,” he … explores [his] years as a journalist, the comforts of literature, and the value of solitude, poignantly reminding us that grief is not apart from life but encompasses it. In LIBRARY, page 5
• Mary-Elizabeth Falbo geeks WRITING Library item: "Write Where You Are: How to Use Writing to Make Sense of Your Life, A Guide for Teens," by Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg (YA 808.042 MIR) • Jane Thiem geeks HISTORY Library item: "The Great Courses: The History of the United States (a 7 part audio lecture series)" (973 HIS)
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014
Stepping Into Holly Horner’s Garden
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or you’ve been fighting with your boss, you can come out here and nobody talks back. The animals crawl up my legs and sit on my lap. It’s just wonderful for me.” The Clinton Garden Club Tour will take place from 10 am. to 2 p.m on Saturday, July 19. Passes are included with the purchase of a Garden Tour plant, sold for $10. Garden Tour plants will be available at the Village Green Gazebo on the day of the tour.
Written and Photographed by John Howard
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ucked behind a breezy, white colonial home on Williams Street, Holly Horner sits on her porch sipping iced tea. She’s looking over her garden making sure everything is ready for the its showing. “I’m known for my garden. They call me the garden lady,” Horner says. Horner’s property is one of six gardens to be showcased in this year’s Clinton Garden Club Tour presented by NBT Bank and Across the Row Bistro. On Saturday, July 19, residents will be invited for a one-day only look at some of the most impressive gardens in town. ‘This is my little haven, back in here,” Horner says. “People are always so surprised to come and see what’s really in this backyard.” While she talks, the pitter-patter of tiny feet can just be heard over her SiriusXM channel playing a song by the Everly Brothers. A chipmunk pops into sight and waits patiently by Horner’s feet. Without flinching, She pulls a peanut from a red tin can and hands it to her furry companion— “Chippie” is his name, of course. This is a regular routine at the garden. Animals of all shapes and sizes have made the space a regular stop in their daily routines. Scanning the area, it’s easy to see why. Behind two trellises on either side of the backyard, plants grow tall and ferociously, leaving only small pathways to move about. There are two ponds for deer to come and sip from, there are bird feeders all around, and there is plenty of greenery for Chippie and his neighborhood pals to duck under. For wildlife and humans alike, it’s a natural escape. It’s Horner’s second time in the tour. She’s been gardening her whole life. She’s been at her home on Williams
Street for 34 years. When she and her husband, Chuck, moved in, it was nothing more than a large, square plot of grass. Together, the couple have brought it to its new form. “We just started—a plant here, a plant there,” says Horner. “Now, we spend half our lives out here.” Aside from a few unfortunate occurances with rose bushes and poppies, Horner can grow almost anything. She sticks to mostly perennials these days, with annuals placed here and there for pops of color. Because she and Chuck spend half of the year in North Carolina, it doesn’t leave much time for springtime reconfiguration. She does have one trick up her sleeve, though. “Everyone has something a little different. Everyone has a secret garden—a little place that you’re going to find and like,” she says. In a back corner of the garden, probably the most secluded area on the property, a series of gnome figurines sneak in and out of shadows depicting different scenes—a gnome bus, a gnome Adirondack display and a gnome zoo. (“I couldn’t do anything with my compost pile, so I turned it into a gnome zoo,” she says.) In the future, the garden will likely only continue to expand. As of two weeks ago, Horner is retired from her career of teaching exercising classes. Now she has even more time to devote to her backyard oasis. Horner probably loves gardening today more than ever before. For her, it’s the most rewarding thing a person can do with their free time. Watching something grow from a seed, and being a part of its success, is the aspect that has remained new and exciting to her each and every season. “It’s therapeutic,” she says. “At the end of the day, if you’ve had arguments
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recalling to us what we have lost, grief by necessity resurrects what we have had.” • “Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives,” by Jim Sheeler. The book jacket states: “Based on his Pulitzer Prize-winning story, Jim Sheeler’s unprecedented look at the way our country honors its dead; Final Salute is a stunning tribute to the brave soldiers who have lost their lives in the war and to the families who continue to mourn them.” • “Dying To Be Me: My Journey from Cancer, To Near Death, To True Healing,” by Anita Moorjani. Moorjani recounts her near-death experience and life choices afterwards in this inspirational memoir. • “Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife,” by Eben Alexander, M.D. The back cover says this: “Thousands of people have had near-death experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Dr. Eben Alexander was one of those scientists. A highly trained neurosurgeon, Alexander knew that NDE’s [Near Death Experiences] feel real, but are simply fantasies produced by brains under extreme stress. … until Alexander’s own ‘medical miracle.’" For these and other books that might shed light or bring comfort, stop by the library soon.
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Chitter Chatter: Where is your favorite place to read? Compiled by Brian Oehlsen
Jake Thiel, Clinton: “Outside because you can listen to birds while you are reading.”
Andrew Bearing, Clinton: “A comfortable chair by the window during a rain storm.”
Mike Loftus, Deerfield: “My own backyard, I have my comfortable chair there.”
Kathleen Wiernicki, Clinton: “Upstairs above the diner at Hamilton College.”
Jerome Kupris, Sherborn: “Wherever I am. I’m always reading, I don’t watch TV. I read.”
Adam Koren, Clinton: “Within my own home. It’s usually peaceful.”
Tim Koren, Clinton: “Everywhere I can. Outdoors in the sun with beautiful weather, overlooking the ocean, in the Caribbean.”
Audrey Bartles, Clinton: “Anywhere quiet and comfortable”
Mary Mathews, Clinton: “In bed, because there are no interruptions.”
Kathleen Lloyd, Clinton: “Upstairs in my studio because it’s quiet, peaceful, and I don’t have to see a sink full of dishes.”
Jenifer Morgan-Davie, Clinton: “The woods when it’s not wet because it’s quiet.”
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Clinton Author Gives Talk on Counterterrorism
Christopher English Joins Albany PD
Photo courtesy of Dan English From left: Kirkland Police Chief Dan English with his son Christopher and wife, Cindy. By Staff
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ollowing his work with the Department of Social Services, Christopher English was sworn in by the City of Albany Police Department during the officer recruitment ceremony on July 8. Christopher’s parents, Kirkland Police Chief Dan and Cindy English, were in attendance. The ceremony was presided over by the Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Chief of Police Steven Krokoff. Fourteen new officers were sworn in and signed the oath of office. During her speech, Mayor Krokoff emphasized the importance of the police department in the city’s success, especially facing the current budget challenges and a population where one in four people live in poverty.
“This makes the third generation of service in the police field for the English Family,” English said, whose other son, Matthew, is a member of the K.P.D. “I am very proud of my sons for considering this profession and dedicating their careers to the family, the brotherhood of police, and our communities.” Once sworn in the new officers will be attending the Zone 5 Police Academy in Schenectady starting July 9. After 6 months, Christopher is expected to graduate and begin his field work. “The support for the police department was outstanding,” said Chief English. “There is a sense of family and community within the large city.”
Local Activist Lobbies in Washington for Cancer Research Funding By John Howard
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atrick Thiesen, a Clinton resident, has just returned home from Washington, D.C., where he was participating in a two-day lobbying campaign for cancer research funds. A volunteer leader of the CNY Livestrong cancer support organization, Thiesen, along with 85 other advocates, met with representatives to share stories of cancer patients and emphasize the need for funding. The effort was part of One Voice Against Cancer’s (O.V.A.C.) National Lobby Day. “[We] come together to make sure that the National Institute of Health (N.I.H.) and the National Cancer Institute are remembered during the budget appropriations process,” he said. Like many Americans, Thiesen was affected by cancer through family members and friends. A close friend in elementary school and his grandfather, whom he calls his “hero,” were diagnosed with the disease when he was young. “At an early age, I developed a passion against this disease,” he said. “If we can help people navigate the experience and make it a little easier
for them, then we’ve done something important.” Thiesen became a part of the organization six years ago. This was his second trip to the Capitol for the effort. It was the heavy volunteer base that first attracted him to Livestrong. Because of non-paid members like him, 82 cents of every dollar earned for their organization goes directly into programming, which, according to Thiesen, is “significantly higher” than the national average. Livestrong generally deals with coping with cancer rather than research. This fundraising summit, which involved 45 non-profit cancer support organizations, is an exception. According to Thiesen, the 2014 budget for the N.I.H. was down 22 percent compared to 2013. Their combined efforts were aimed at reversing that trend. “It exhausting, but in a good way,” said Thiesen. “The experience of letting our voices and stories be heard by our elected officials is one that all citizens should take advantage of. They don't know what is important to us if we don't tell them.”
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Austen Givens delivers a lecture at the Kirkland Town Library. His first book on the U.S. counterterrorism industry is available now. By Staff
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ast Thursday, residents gathered in the upstairs space at the Kirkland Town Library for a talk delivered by local author and King's College London Ph.D. candidate Austen Givens. The talk covered the business of counterterrorism in the United States and the public and private work being done to keep our country safe. Givens, who along with Nathan Busch co-authored the new book, “The Business of Counterterrorism: PublicPrivate Partnerships in Homeland Security (Terrorism Studies),” presented the current status of national security. “Edward Snowden had access to the keys of the kingdom,” Givens said, addressing the audience. “How is it that a government employee was able to get access to such incredibly sensitive information?” The talk was fluid and packed with backstory. From the hour-long event, listeners learned how the federal government farms out much of its security work to contracted, nongovernment companies—maybe more so than the average citizen realizes. This public-private relationship is both a good and a bad thing, Givens explained. It’s a balancing act. A tech company, for instance, might create satellite license plate identifying software that the National Security
Agency (N.S.A.) could utilize for intelligence. In exchange, the N.S.A. could swoop in and assist that same company with a major data breach. But there are, of course, problems. Not to mention plenty of questions: Who is looking at our personal information? What information is being seen? How can we be sure it’s safe from people with dangerous motives? “It’s not a question of who’s employing these people,” said Givens. “It’s the people themselves.” While much of Givens’ presentation used the Edward Snowden scandal as a backdrop, he closed the discussion on three lesser-known current events that demonstrated the highs and lows of this public-private balance: a fleet of Walmart trucks, packed with supplies, being turned away by F.E.M.A. at certain disaster areas following Hurricane Katrina; a group of gunman firing on an electric substation supplying Silicon Valley; and Google translation software that could have prevented Boston Marathon bombers Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev from re-entering the U.S. After an open floor Q&A took place, Givens signed and sold copies of his book. Many attendees stayed behind to continue the lively discussion in smaller groups.
Arts
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014
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‘No More Birds’ Brings Surprises to the KAC
Andy Zygmunt (left) and Celeste Friend (right) of Utica look up at Marc-Anthony Polizzi’s gravity-defying installation. Written and Photographed by John Howard
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ehind the red doors at the Kirkland Art Center, a new exhibit is testing what art lovers have come to expect from the Clinton venue. Stretching from wall to wall in the main gallery space, paper, lights and household items pulled from the trash create an abstract daydream, pushing viewers to think beyond the bounds of a flat canvas. “No More Birds” takes the KAC space and makes it a part of the exhibit. The show opened with a wellattended reception last Friday. “It’s a little wild,” said KAC copresident Carol Drogus. “But, hey... we can cut loose, too.” The minds behind the other-worldly exposition are Jarrod Beck and MarcAnthony Polizzi. Installing the exhibit was an anxious undertaking. During a weeklong installation process, no one was really sure how the overall display would work until it was complete. Meanwhile, the artists were worried about damaging the facility. The installations are massive and required ladders, scaffolding, and plenty of man hours to complete. “Whenever we’re given that option, the bigger the space, the bigger the work,” said Polizzi. The show gets its name from a poem by Brooklyn poet Ari Banias. It was intended to be more of a companion than a definition of the exhibit. After looking at the work with Polizzi, Beck was overwhelmed by Banias’ words, which were playing on a recording he happened to be listening to. Since both Beck and Polizzi’s work seemed to touch on themes in the poem, it ended up making more and more sense. Along with living in Brooklyn himself, Beck has a background in architecture. Try as he might to avoid that direct approach with his creations, he finds himself often returning to that mindset from time to time. “I tend to look at the whole space,” he said. “But [I] try to listen to the material and allow a more intuitive approach for how the things go together.” A portion of Beck’s exhibit weaves from the front of the room to the back. Layers of silver mylar are set
on top a wooden form. Fluorescent lights from below illuminate the near-50-foot piece, giving it a glowing appearance. A second portion is made up of burned, oiled and scorched layers of paper, thanks to an accident at Sculpture Space, where he previously held a residency. “All of that material was part of a series of projects I had been doing this winter … I brought all that material to Utica to make a piece at Sculpture Space,” he said. “Then unfortunately there was a fire.” The burning and smoke, along with the effects of the Utica Fire Department’s hoses, created many of the final textures. Polizzi’s journey to a finished product was equally eventful. He spent a week going through people’s trash in Utica to assemble his raw materials. As he picked items, he left a note and business card explaining what he was doing and inviting the trash giver to the show. He fused the items together with rope and zip ties. The final product was painted Stratocaster red. Polizzi said he’s always amazed at what people end up picking out in his work. “I had one guy come up to me and say he found all three guitars that happened to be in there,” he said. “I don’t even remember putting any guitars in there.” The mood during Friday’s opening was a mixture of surprise and fascination. From the reaction of gallery viewers alone, it was easy to
tell that a show like this doesn’t come around every day at the KAC. “I think Marc-Anthony and I are challenging the KAC to see their space differently,” said Beck. “Maybe it’s a new chapter for the KAC, a new chapter for arts in this area.”
DIRECTOR (continued from page 1) “My earliest memories are of going to art exhibitions at the Kirkland Art Center's gallery with my family as a child,” he said. “This early exposure ... was an important experience that shaped my interest in the arts.” Members of the KAC’s Board were not only quick to point out Gardener’s enthusiasm for the position in the hiring process, but also his background and perspectives from other career endeavors. Though young, Gardner’s resume is extensive, and includes milestones like serving as an exhibitions coordinator for Light Work at Syracuse University, an art director for Black Rabbit Press, and an adjunct lecturer at Utica College. “Our search drew a large and competitive pool of applicants from all over the country,” Carrie Matt, KAC Board co-president, said in a statement. “We’re confident that [Gardener] will lead the KAC in fulfilling its mission to the community by implementing our strategic plan for our continued success in the future.” Gardner succeeds Gina Murtagh, who served as part-time interim executive director since last summer, when Kathleen Teodoro left the position. His main goal, he said, is to help the KAC realize its full potential, while continuing to showcase local artists. “The KAC has a tremendous amount going for it right now,” he said. “I see the KAC developing into a major center of artistic activity for the CNY area.”
Jarrod Beck’s snake-like structure is made of mylar, wood and fluorescent lights.
“No More Birds” is on view at the KAC through August 8. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, with extended hours on Thursday. More information is available at http://kacny.org.
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Day Tripper: Slippin' to Ithaca
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology. By Michael R. Babcock
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hen bumper stickers declare “Ithaca is Gorges”, that's Dylan Erick Van Savage sits in front of his piano in his home, working on compositions. really an understatement. The parks, gorges, waterfalls, and Cayuga Lake are all truly gorgeous. But there's so Written and Photographed by Brian Oehlsen much to see and do there, this little ylan Erick Van Savage started his element. There’s an excitement in column will only scratch the surface. A few miles North of Ithaca on playing the piano when he was the sound and his music makes you only four. He was introduced to the feel something. He composes his own Route 13 South, you'll see signs for instrument when his mother set up original pieces, preferring to compose Sapsucker Woods on the left. Our “when no one is around; with no family still can't figure out why we his first lesson. didn't investigate this place sooner. The young pianist is now 16. He distractions.” The Woods are part of The Cornell Savage never forces himself to performed at the Clinton Pool for their wine tasting fundraiser and returned write songs, he simply lets the music Lab of Ornithology, a world-famous site for studying and viewing birds. to the pool for an al fresco performance come to him. “Almost as if I didn’t even think of Indoors, the Lab features a full-glass this past Friday. He gathered a good viewing area with scopes, displays, audience, his supportive parents them,” he said. He tries to pushes boundaries by activities, a store, and binoculars you among the concertgoers. Savage played with a lot of energy to going beyond genre, writing as freely can borrow for your visit. Outdoors, as possible. several miles of trails meander the appreciative crowd. When asked about getting out of his through peaceful woods and around He prefers the piano because, “All the notes are just lined up in a row comfort zone as a musician, he didn’t ponds with numerous vantage points think it was essential, but added, “it to observe wildlife. An amazing and all you have to do is touch them.” While he has since picked up other could help.” experience of nature, all for free. “If you experience new things, that instruments like the drums, accordion, Proceeding further south on Route guitar and violin, to him the piano will can lead to new inspiration,” he said. 13 toward Ithaca, Cayuga Lake always be “the best instrument in the “But you can also write music when appears on your right. Pull into world.” It is also probably the easiest you have nothing at all to do.” Stewart Park on the lake. A peaceful His songs, he added, “could be about haven with willow trees along the for him. When Savage performs, he is in anything.” shore, you'll find a comfortable mix of sun and shade, a great place for located in the Clinton Bowling Alley, picnics, naps, games, and swimming. The Farmers' Market is also where the Academy of Performing and located on the south shore of the lake, Creative Arts now stands? By Professor T. Rivia, Ph.D. 6. What American poet’s wife posed about one half mile past the park at 1. What do the nautical terms “port” for the profile on the Winged Liberty Steamboat Landing. The Market is open every weekend April through Head dime? and “starboard” mean? 7. Name the world-famous rowing December, and features more than 2. The Kirkland Arts Center building, which dates from 1842, competition that takes place on the 150 vendors. You can find hot meals, was originally a church. Which Thames River in Oxfordshire every vegetables, fruit, meat, bakeries and unique crafts and gifts. July. denomination? Of all the waterfalls around Ithaca, 8. Who was Mr. McFeeley? 3. How many strings on a tenor 9. Where is the Great Barrier Reef? Taughnannock is the most impressive. guitar? 10. What were the names of the 4. Which famous Irish novelist original Three Stooges? wrote Ulysses? 5. What was the name of the bar Answers, page 13
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The Two Ewes Settle in at Their New Location
Photographs by John Howard Bev Warner (left) and Cynthia Kershner (right) knit in the main space of their new Meadow Street location.
offerings. The shop offers beginner classes and if you buy your yarn from their shelves, there are discounts. There are also more formal classes to show people how to knit things like socks and lace. Despite a technology-driven world, knitting, crocheting and fiber spinning are booming. With the limited supply spots in the area, some customers seek them out from all over the county. Recently, someone stopped in from Colorado. Warner, a native of the West Coast, guesses that the rising interest in the craft has a lot to do with the lack of person-to-person interactions in modern society. “Fiber arts are a lot cheaper than therapy,” she says. “The sense of community that you get, not just from a yarn shop but from any group social activity is being lost today and that’s why therapy is just booming …
People don’t have a creative outlet or a place where they know they can say anything they want to say and really open up.” The Two Ewes have their own knitting group. It meets in a back room on Friday and has become increasingly popular, attracting yarn enthusiasts from Saquoit, Whitesboro, Vernon, Barneveld and Mansveld. While they don’t have a clever name for the group yet, a husband of a regular attendee has unofficially dubbed it the “Friday Night Fight Club.” Kershner knows the benefits of the group firsthand. “When Chuck became ill the Friday night group is what kept me grounded. I was going back and forth to Syracuse every day after working at the paper all day,” she says. ”I knew that Friday nights I could just get into the group and it would just be a zen place for EWES, page 11
By Brian Oehlsen and John Howard
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hen Clinton’s yarn and fiber shop opened as Pleasantries in 2010, it seemed to strike a nerve. It wasn’t long before owner Bev Warner needed more room to grow. She moved from West Park Row to a College Street location. Now, four years from its inception to the week, the store is in the midst of another transition. A new title, a new partnership, and yet another new, larger location. In front of a door at 4 Meadow St., Warner fixes an “Open” flag above the porch. Inside, Cynthia Kershner appears, holding a half-eaten wrap, too busy to sit. “This week has been frenetic,” says Kershner. “With friends and customers stopping in to say hello and to check out the new location, it has been a busy week.”
Kershner, who along with her late husband Chuck formerly owned The Clinton Courier, joined Warner in ownership of the business in January 2014. Like many of Warner’s customers, she was a good friend. When the opportunity came up to join forces, she jumped on it. Together, Warner and Kershner are the Two Ewes and they’ve created quite a culture through their business endeavor. With all the customers, friends, and other yarn enthusiasts pitching in, the entire move from College Street to Meadow Street only took about 45 minutes. “We’re going to change the name to ‘Two Ewes: Yarn, Fiber, and Social Club,’” jokes Warner. With the new location, the Two Ewes will be able to expand their class
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EWES (continued from page 10) me.” Yarn for sale at the Two Ewes ranges from $3 to more than $200 per skein. Warner custom colors a lot of their product. Each shade of a particular line called “Street Walker,” is named after a street in the Village. “Franklin Avenue,” for instance, is a deep and consuming purple that represents the mood and character of the historic street. Other colors include “Sunset Avenue," “Park Row,” and “Fountain Street.” They are even thinking about doing a series of yarn colors named after local communities like “Lee” and “Floyd.” The yarn is dyed in-house, in The Courier’s old darkroom. Warner mixes the dyes for her signature colors. She soaks and dries the material in a perfected process. Notecards with neatly written recipes line the table next to her. “It’s fun, I get to play the mad chemist and let my creativity out,” Warner says. A small office one door over is Kershner’s territory. Here, she does accounting and promotion for the shop. The reason the partnership works so well is because the two women play off each other’s strengths. Warner lets her mind and creative process wander, while Kershner works the books. In the future, the partners hope to capitalize in the growing interest in spinning fiber, knitting and crocheting, especially within the college-aged generation who’s beginning to pick it
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up. With the College on the Hill, the shop could really be an asset. “After all,” says Warner, “What better way to get through finals week than with a couple of sharp sticks?” The Two Ewes Yarn & Fiber shop is located at 4 Meadow St. in Clinton and open Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday from 12 p.m.-9 p.m. For more information on classes or product lines, visit them on their Facebook page.
Farmers’ Market Vendor Spotlight: Order of the Eastern Star By Caroline Henderson, Clinton Chamber of Commerce
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egular visitors to the Clinton Farmers’ Market are familiar with the hot dog tent run by members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Sondra Coe, one of the volunteers who is present each week, grew up in Waterville. She and her husband have been residents of Clinton for 53 years. The Eastern Star hot dog tent has been a part of the Clinton Farmers’ Market for about 15 years. Those involved with the tent enjoy being a part of the Clinton Farmers’ Market because it is clean, friendly and has very carefully selected vendors. Sondra and her fellow volunteers enjoy recognizing regular customers and the community.
Photo by Caroline Henderson Volunteers busy themselves in the Eastern Star hot dog tent. “It’s like Old Home Week, we all see people we haven’t seen in years,” says Sondra. A Hofmann hot dog and cold beverage is a favorite summer lunch for many locals and it’s obvious by the constant line in front of the Eastern Star hot dog tent. But the line moves
quickly and each order is served with quality and courteous service, so make sure to stop by during your next visit to the market. The Clinton Farmers’ Market is open every Thursday through October 9, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on the Village Green.
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SMART CARS (continued from page 1) about these mini, electric automobile feats. The idea for these cars, as Sullivan will tell you, came from the man behind Swatch who teamed up with Mercedes Benz—Smart actually stands for Swatch Mercedes Art. The Smart car, he said, is “much safer and roomier than one might expect.” It has all of the safety features that any other Mercedes has; the roof itself can withstand up to 9,000 pounds thanks to its tridion safety cell, comparable to a nascar roll cage. The Smart car also has 8 airbags. Since its arrival in the driveway in 2011, Sullivan and his father, Dr. Leo Sullivan, often end up fighting over who is going to get to drive it because the ride is so enjoyable. “My favorite feeling is zipping past people on the highway and seeing them laugh and smile,” Sullivan said. “Everyone is just happy to see it. I will always own a Smart car, always.” Around town and at local events, Sullivan’s Smart car is an instant
spectacle. According to the driver, it comes with the class of a Mercedes, but the fun of something completely different. Another perk of owning the smallest car in America is that it is simple to change the color since the panels just pop off. Owners can get any stock color or bring their own into the dealership and they will match it. There are other returns, as well—namely, the eye-opening gas payments and size. Sullivan can park four Smart cars in one parking spot (two lengthwise and two widthwise). Car washes will often not charge you the full price, or will let you put two Smart cars through for the price of one regular car. Local owners are also invited to the Latham dealership (where Sullivan bought his car) for a customer appreciation picnic every June. It is known as the “Smarty party.” “Every Smart owner I have ever met has been completely in love with their car and enthusiastic about it,” he said. “When you buy a smart car, you aren’t just buying a car, you are buying a lifestyle.”
Even amongst a car-obsessed crowd, Sullivan isn’t your average driver. But his passion, he promised, comes right from the quality of the product he endorses.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Collins Farm, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on June 10, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 8744 Thomas Road, Rome, New York 13440; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 8744 Thomas Road, Rome, New York 13440; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF 4ST LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): 4ST LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: June 4, 2014 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and P.O. Box 393, Washington Mills, New York 13479 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Symeon Tsoupelis and Shelly Tsoupelis are the members of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. CC: 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Rose Development WFC, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on June 5, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. 41 Notre Dame Lane, Utica, New York 13502; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 41 Notre Dame Lane, Utica, New York 13502; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC:6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: PLAIDGUY.COM, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on June 11, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 3310 Fountain Street, Clinton, New York 13323; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 3310 Fountain Street, Clinton, New York 13323; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23
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LLOYD RENTAL PROPERTY & MAINTENANCE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/28/2014. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 8045 Shore Dr., Alder Creek, NY 13301, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. CC: 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF 1673 GRANDVIEW LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the “Company”): 1673 GRANDVIEW LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: June 12, 2014 COUNTY OF COMPANY’S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 114 Pebble Creek Lane, New Hartford, New York 13413 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Louis R. Tehan is the sole member of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose.
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PACC ENTERPRISES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/13/2014. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 917 Arthur St., Utica, NY 13501, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. CC: 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to a resolution of the Village of Clinton Board of Trustees, sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Village Clerk, Lumbard Memorial Hall, 100 North Park Row, Clinton, New York 13323, until 4:00pm on August 4, 2014. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Village Board Meeting the same day at 7:00pm. Type A Nova Chip material or equal to, true and level where as needed, driveways (asphalt or concrete) rebated to match and or meet new materials, milling around any utility structures where needed such as, water valves, manhole covers, gas valves, etc. All start and stops to be rebated. The following to be paved are: Beatty Avenue 1,245L x 17W and New Street 712L x 22W for a total of 4,041 yds. Detailed Bid Specifications can be obtained at the Clerk’s Office. Each bid shall be plainly marked "BID FOR PAVING". The Village of Clinton reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all bids, or any part of the bid. Bidders may be required to furnish evidence of financial responsibility insurance coverage for liability and property damage. All bids must contain the required Certificate of Non-Collusion and bidders must meet prevailing wage rate requirements. Questions concerning this project should be directed to Dale Jewell, DPW Superintendent, at 315-8532240 or 315-794-8558. Dated: July 7, 2014 Rozanne D'Acunto Village Clerk
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to a resolution of the Village of Clinton Board of Trustees, sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Village Clerk, Lumbard Memorial Hall, 100 North Park Row, Clinton, New York 13323, until 4:00pm on August 4, 2014. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Village Board Meeting the same day at 7:00pm. Bids will be accepted for the repair and reconstruction of the DPW’s existing roof. Bidding specifications can be obtained at the Clerk’s office. Each bid shall be plainly marked “BID FOR ROOF RECONSTRUCTION”. The Village of Clinton reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all bids, or any part of the bid. Bidders may be required to furnish evidence of financial responsibility insurance coverage for liability and property damage. All bids must contain the required Certificate of Non-Collusion and bidders must meet prevailing wage rate requirements. Questions concerning this project should be directed to Dale Jewell, DPW Superintendent, at 315-8532240 or 315-794-8558. Dated: July 7, 2014 Rozanne D’Acunto Village Clerk CC:7/16
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW VILLAGE OF CLINTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held before the Village Board for the Village of Clinton at Lumbard Memorial Hall, Clinton, New York, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day of August, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., regarding the adoption of a local law amending Chapter 43, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Code of the Village of Clinton so as to repeal Section 43-9 under Article II entitled “Obstruction Prohibited” and to include a new section 43-9 in Chapter 43 under Article I entitled “Obstructions”. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that all persons will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. A copy of the proposed local law is on file in the office of the Village Clerk for the Village of Clinton where the same is available for public inspection during regular office hours. BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF CLINTON Dated: Clinton, New York July 7, 2014 VILLAGE OF CLINTON Rozanne D’Acunto Village Clerk CC: 7/16
LEGAL NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to a resolution of the Village of Clinton Board of Trustees, sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Village Clerk, Lumbard Memorial Hall, 100 North Park Row, Clinton, New York 13323, until 4:00 pm August 4, 2014. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Village Board Meeting the same day at 7:00pm for the following: painting of all yellow and white curbing, approximately 6,531 feet, and parking space striping at 3 Village parking lots, striping 'No Parking' areas and 33 handicapped spaces and school road signs. All work should be completed by August 30, 2014. Bid specifications can be obtained at the Clerk’s office. Each bid should be marked "BID FOR STRIPING". The Village of Clinton reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all bids, or any part of the bid. Bidders may be required to furnish evidence of financial responsibility, insurance coverage for liability and property damage. All bids must contain the required Certificate of Non-Collusion and bidders must meet prevailing wage rate requirements. Questions concerning this project should be directed to Dale Jewell, DPW Superintendent, at 315-8532240 or 315-794-8558. Dated July 7, 2014 Rozanne D'Acunto Village Clerk
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Photos on this page courtesy of Rita Ewers A young McCarthy sits on top of a mountain of hay on the Davis farm. SKIP (continued from page 1) down. Still, their relationship hasn’t dimmed. The two hugged as McCarthy stepped out of the car as if it was just another trip from the city. Sitting over iced tea and a pile of black and white photos, Ewers and McCarthy talked through vibrant memories, rebuilding a timeline of events. Each photo sparked a new vision, and they recalled them aloud for the other to fill in the details. “That’s where I learned to swim for the first time,” said McCarthy, pointing to a picture of White Creek.
“The water, at that age, it was over my head.” Ewers read the handwriting on the back another photo—this one was of a boy and two dogs. “1951 … Skip and Tubby and Lady,” she said. McCarthy laughed, he had guessed the animals names right. At four years old, McCarthy was actually too young for the program by one day on his first trip. He said his mother, Nora, fought with the administration until they were worn down enough to let the technicality slide. One photo in the pile shows a
very bold, four-year and 364-day-old McCarthy coming off a train at Utica’s Union Station, after a 5-hour ride from the city. “My mom knew how important the experience was and how important my relationship with Rita was, that it was a good thing,” he said. McCarthy and his mother communicated back and forth with detailed letters. Ewers would check in on the phone from time to time, too. At the time, many families in town were participating in the Fresh Air program. Even with no kids of her own yet, the thought of hosting a child in need was very appealing to Ewers. “We were very anxious and we had lots of room. You would read about these poor kids in New York City that have never run across grass or seen a cow,” said Ewers. “We fell in love with Skip immediately.” McCarthy just celebrated his 70th birthday. He lives in Indiana with his wife, Linda. He found his way west after attending Ball State University. He went on to earn a master’s degree in business from George Washington University. Today, he works as an agency field executive for State Farm Insurance. While the Tribune has come and gone, the Fresh Air Fund continues on with the support of The New York Times. Since its inception in 1877, 1.8 million children have benefited from the effort. McCarthy’s own children made a donation to the organization in his name as a recent Christmas gift. It was a powerful gesture. Thinking back on his childhood, wealth and poverty never seemed to matter much to McCarthy. But his experience in Clinton, he admitted, even if it was subliminal, played a role in his success. “I can’t imagine it hurt,” he said. “Folks that expand their horizons, farm people versus city people, it’s got to have made an impact.”
McCarthy stands with Ewers in a doorway during one of his early summer visits.
A day before his fifth birthday, McCarthy stands at the Union Station.
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NYS Minority/Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Certification - Do You Qualify? By Roxanne K. Mutchler, SUNYIT
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CEO asked if changing the structure of his longestablished business to reflect majority ownership by his wife would help his chances of getting more business. This question is coming up more and more frequently in light of Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order No. 8, which established the goal that 20 percent of all New York State (NYS) contracts be awarded to minority- or womenowned small businesses. A Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) is a business enterprise in which at least 51 percent is owned, operated and controlled by citizens or permanent resident aliens who meet the ethnic definition of minority. The minority groups are individuals who are black, hispanic, Asian-Pacific, Asian-Indian, Native American or Alaskan Native. A Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) is a business enterprise in which at least 51 percent is owned, operated and controlled by citizens or permanent resident aliens who are women. The key words in this definition are “owned, operated and controlled.” It isn’t enough to just transfer 51 percent of stock ownership to a woman. The woman (or women if owned by more than one woman) must be able to show that she independently controls the day-to-day operation of the business and makes the longterm decisions for the business. There are other eligibility requirements as well, such as the business must be in operation for at least one year, operate independently of other firms, have no more than 300 employees, and the woman’s net worth cannot exceed $3.5
million dollars. Empire State Development administers the certification process which requires completion of an online application and extensive supporting documentation. If you are a minority or woman who owns a business that meets the eligibility criteria, you may want to consider applying for New York State certification. Although certification does not guarantee that you will get a state contract, it may give you an edge in competing for contracts. State agencies, authorities, public benefit corporations and other state entities must meet utilization goals, and they seek to establish business relationships with MWBEs. Even prime contractors (corporations and privately-owned firms that do business with the state) have goals to use minority and women-owned firms. Once certified, your business is listed in the NYS MWBE Directory that is used as a resource by both the public and private sectors. Another benefit of certification is access to a variety of loan and bonding programs, as well as programs that provide technical assistance. The CEO who considered transferring stock to his wife in order to be categorized as a womanowned business enterprise realized that his firm would not meet Empire State Development’s requirements for certification, but his wife’s homebased bookkeeping service did qualify and she is now a NYS certified WBE. In November 2012, John Traylor, former chief procurement officer for the New York State’s Office of General Services (OGS) said, “It’s a new era for MWBE participation.” In October 2013, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that for the first
time in the state’s history, utilization of minority and women-owned businesses in state contracts reached a record 21.06 percent. During the 2012-2013 fiscal year, MWBEs received $1.48 billion in contracts from a total of 97 public agencies and authorities. That number is only going to increase. If you are a minority- or womanowned business, check out whether you qualify for NYS certification. It could open the door to new customers and opportunities for growth. Roxanne Mutchler is the Acting Director and Government Contracting Coordinator for the Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center at SUNYIT. The SBDC provides management and technical assistance for small businesses in New York State. More informaiton at https://sunyit.edu/ sbdc.
Small Business Resources: New York State MWBE Certification Information: h t t p : / /e s d . n y . g o v / M W B E / Certification.html New York State MWBE Certification Application: http://ny.newnycontracts.com/ Default.asp? MWBE Directory: h t t p : / /e s d . n y . g o v / M W B E / directorySearch.html
CCSD Foundation Holds Golf Tournament
Photo by Brian Oehlsen A team of golfers test their short game at Monday’s CCSF Foundation tournament. By Staff
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he Clinton Central School District Foundation held its annual golf tournament fundraiser on Monday. Despite unfavorable skies, the golfers marched on and a significant amount of money was raised. The tournament was held at Skenandoa Golf Club. Following a prime rib lunch, gameplay kicked off with a shotgun start at 12:45 p.m. and lasted into the evening when the rain started to fall. Twenty-seven, four-person teams competed in the captain and crew-style match. Raffle, individual and team prizes were awarded to participants at the end of the match. “We had an amazing day,” said Jeff Zoller, a member of the golf tournament’s planning committee. “It was a great turnout, great energy and great passion—lots of fun.” Zoller estimated that $14-15,000 was raised at the event, a significant bump from last year’s $10,000 earnings. Funds raised will support the Foundation in its effort to better the educational experience for future CCS students by supplementing the District’s budget. This was the 17th anniversary of the tournament.
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Robin Penoyer runs players through baserunning drills at her Nike Camp at VVS. By Staff
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any girls who suit up for softball have big dreams of playing Division I college ball someday. Robin Penoyer is working hard this summer to help them get there. A former player with National Pro Fastpitch appearances under her belt, Penoyer is the head softball coach at Clinton Central School. This week, she’s offering her mentoring skills during a Nike Camp at VVS, which is aimed at teaching fundamental skills to elementary and middle school players. Under Penoyer’s guidance, the mood during drills is attentive. She calls the names of the girls, many of whom have never met each other before, as they take their turns and she encourages them to cheer each other on. The players run from home plate to first base again and again, as Penoyer walks the baseline with a stopwatch. She calls out the times as their feet tap the bag. “3.1,” she says to one of the girls. “I think you can do better than that. You can get it down to 2.8.” Later when the girls are off on a water break she explains that, in order to compete at a higher level, runners need to be able to reach each base in under 3 seconds. Working with young kids, Penoyer knows how to avoid pessimism from players. She nudges the girls with little phrases like, “I think you look quicker than that,” and, “Touch the front of the base next time, and you’ll have it.” Players will receive a certificate from the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) at the end of the camp. In addition to baserunning skills, the girls will learn hitting and fielding techniques. It’s a necessary introduction to the sport and its rules. “They may not be able to do everything by the time they leave here, but at least they have been introduced to it,” says Penoyer, who is currently in a pool to be considered to coach for the women’s national softball team. It’s Penoyer’s second year with the highly-rated program. There’s a higher turnout this year, even though no Clinton athletes participated—she says that’s because she’s been teaching several private camps for those girls on the side. Following the cancellation of the JV and varsity softball teams at the High School this past season, Penoyer, along with a handful of Clinton parents, have taken it upon themselves to rebuild the local softball program. Soon, they hope to start an ASA league, the softball league equivalent to Little League.
Penoyer says that the more kids learn at an early age, the less frustrated they’ll get at more advanced levels of play, making them less likely to drop the sport. The key to a competitive high school program is starting young, both with skills and interest, she says. ”You need the little ones at 10 years old throwing the ball and [being] fundamentally sound,” says Penoyer. “They listen and they want to learn. They’re sponges at that age.”
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Photo by John Howard A view of the 2014 Boilermaker crowd at the finish line celebrations.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014
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Local Runners Take on the 2014 Boilermaker
Jack Yaworsky (center) rounds a final bend on his way to the finish line during the 37th annual Boilermaker 15K. He finished 91st out of the entire pack. Written and Photographed by John Howard
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ears of the first-ever cancelled Boilermaker were laid to rest when runners across the Mohawk Valley awoke to playfully sunny skies, rather than the severe weather that was suggested the day before. 14,000 athletes flocked to Utica to try their luck in the 15K for the 37th annual Boilermaker road race. Two hundred and eighty-one of those athletes were from Clinton, 20 were from Deansboro, and 10 were from Clark Mills. The wind swirled with flashes of humidity as runners found their way onto the course through mobs of people that had formed at the starting line. For many runners, the routine has become a summertime tradition. For others, it was a brand new experience. Diego Rojo was of the latter group. A student of Clinton High School going into his junior year, Rojo took the course for the first time this past weekend along with his father,
Melanie Mahanna stretches to see the finish line. This is her first Utica 15K since college.
Edward, and his sister, Amara. Rojo, who finished the race in 1:17:20, didn’t appear exhausted afterward, especially for someone whose longest run leading up to the big day was 6 miles. “I’m happy, considering the lack of training I had,” said Rojo. “I had a good run.” Veteran runners seemed to do equally well. Among a long list of area runners to better their 2013 finish times were John Spinella, Kevin Zito, John Huther, Stacy Davignon, Sarah Stephens and Camille GuyotBender. But for Guyot-Bender, a transplant to Brooklyn, it’s more about the friends you see, rather than the number of people you pass. “It’s so good to come out and see all the people,” she said, “You see both the new faces and the old faces. It’s a great event to be a part of.” It was Jack Yaworsky who led the pack of local runners, which comes as no surprise to anyone following his running career in recent years. Yaworsky ran the 15K in 54:53, shaving nearly four seconds off his finish time last year, when he was also the first Clinton finisher. The recent CCS graduate was one of four Clinton runners to finish under the hour mark. This year he was able to run with the elite group, alongside champions Geoffrey Kenisi Bundi and Julius Keter of Kenya. While the placement was exciting, Yaworsky said it didn’t really help nor hurt him with his performance. “I actually had a couple people pass me, which is different from last year when I had to pass so many people to find my place,” he said. Yaworsky finished in the top 100 of the entire event. Fellow Warrior Jon Kulpa was not far behind him. Colgate-bound Haley Allen was 36th in her division. Overall, Clinton High School placed second in the High School 15K Challenge, falling to Whitesboro. Already gearing up for the fall season, many members of the High School boys soccer team could be spotted at the event throughout the day. Captain Ben Owens, one of 141 runners in the 5K event, was cheering on his teammates Jack Hughes, Matt Orlando and Josh Houle who ran the longer event. There’s no denying that the Boilermaker pull has become more than just sweat, times and tears. For many Clinton residents who have since moved to other areas, like Melanie Mahanna, who now hails from Brooklyn, the race is a good excuse to take a trip home. “I’ve run it three or four times in the past,” said Mahanna, a runner in the 15K event. “[This was] my first one since college.” Some fretted about the heat, while others welcomed the overcast skies with open arms. Some went shirtless, while others—because it is, after all, the Boilermaker—dressed in costumes like Spider-Man. Whatever it took to get to the finish line, the 2014 Boilermaker withstood the threats of cancellation, maintaining its spotless, 37-year streak, an accomplishment in and of itself.
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