The Clinton Courier: 8.20.14 by The Clinton Courier

Vol. 168, No. 6

• CLINTON, NEW YORK • August 20, 2014

Students Return to the Hill

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By Staff Friday morning saw heavy rains and high spirits as members of the Hamilton College freshman class trickled onto campus with caravans of Walmart and Target merchandise in tow. New student orientation begins Saturday, Aug. 23, with the fall semester scheduled to begin the following Thursday. This week, however, about 300 students were busy with weeklong pre-orientation activities aimed at introducing them to college life. As is tradition on the Hill, the upperclassmen welcome ritual was a spectacle and did not fail to grab the incoming class and the media’s attention. Veteran students and some alumni welcomed the newcomers, dressing HAMILTON, page 10

Kirkland Ave. Wreck Sends Driver to Hospital

College upperclassmen dance as freshman students arrive on campus for pre-orientation events this week. Rain dampened the streets and wardrobes, but not the mood.

Grant Road Bridge Slowly Nears Completion

Ups and Downs in CCS Common Core Test Results By John Howard

The Grant Road bridge is beginning to take shape as crews continue to work. The Town estimates that the roadway can be reopened in early fall. By Staff

he Grant Road bridge in Franklin Springs should be ready for use by early fall, officials said. The bridgeway has been out of service for over a year after it was washed out during heavy flooding in the area. Pending weather conditions, the bridge could be ready to do its job in as little as 30 days. “It’s difficult to give an exact deadline, as we don’t know what else we might run into with the weather,” said Highway Superintendent Jon Scott. “Right now we’re looking good, though.” Headwalls have been installed and the work that remains on the project is at the surface of the structure, backfilling the soil before the road can

be paved over. The structure itself is made from aluminum, and is a more affordable option than a concrete alternative. The Town has been ready to do the work since last summer, but a series of procedural delays and unforeseen construction issues presented delays. The bridge’s construction didn’t receive the green light until December of last year. Permits were required from the Department of Environmental Conservation after it was discovered that a National Grid gas main would have to be moved 13 feet underground, requiring White Creek, which the bridge passes over, to be rerouted. The previous gas line was only 6 inches underground and would not work with the new structure coming in. Over the winter months both the new and the old Grant Road bridges sat unused in the Town garage. The roadway remained closed, with signals redirecting traffic around to South Street. BRIDGE, page 11

he New York Department of Education released its results for the 2014 Common Core-aligned math and English assessments last week, which showed improved statewide percentages of proficiency among students. Following last year’s controversial results, parents and teachers alike seemed to be nervously anticipating the evaluations. Locally at Clinton Central School, there were improvements as well as some drops in results compared with last year’s numbers. Consistent with the state trends, the majority of CCS grade levels from third through eighth showed an increase in the proficient or above scoring percentages of its students. In third grade the percentage of students who tested at proficient or above increased from 36.1 percent to 62 percent. At a betterment of 25.9 percent, it was the largest jump of any grade level in either subject. ELA was a different story, which saw the majority of CCS grades fall in their proficiency percentages. Only the third grade improved in this category. All other grades—except for the sixth grade which remained consistent at a 43 percent proficiency percentage— fell in their numbers. Admittedly, most of the percentage decreases in math and ELA were small (0.9 percent to 6.1 percent), and with classes changing every year there are too many variables to pinpoint any specific causes on a two-year trend alone. Elementary School Principal Steve Marcus has already spent time with the results and his faculty, but seemed frustrated that the tests seemed to favor identifying a school’s overall performance levels, rather than identifying an individual's specific needs. “The tests do not provide standard scores which would allow us to COMMON CORE, page 11

A red Chevy sits smashed after crashing into two trees on Kirkland Avenue. By Staff

Saturday accident looked like any other accident on the infamously dangerous Kirkland Avenue. A single car was smashed in on the front and the sides. The back windshield was gone. Skidmarks from the road into the yard told the story of the vehicle’s journey as it spun 180 degrees into a treeline. The scene was all too familiar with one key difference, it happened on a clear day. “Normally, you see these things during the winter or during other unfavorable conditions,” Kirkland Police Chief Dan English said. “These things happen in an instant, though. Even three or four seconds looking away from the road can have fatal consequences.” The vehicle, a red four-door Chevy, was driven by Katherine Larish, 25, of Whitesboro. Fortunately for Larish, the incident was not fatal. Complaining of neck and head pain, she was transported to St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center via Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance. Larish told police that she was adjusting her radio. She was traveling northbound on the road and had looked down briefly, then jerked the wheel hard to the left when she saw that she was drifting off course. The car landed in Eleanor Stockbridge’s frontyard at 121 Kirkland Ave. The property is along a particularly hairy bend on the road, just north of the Robinson Road intersection. “We have a number of incidents here with people driving, this is just the latest,” said Stockbridge. “It’s a bad spot.” Larish’s car collided with two pine trees—one was uprooted and the second was snapped in half. Kirkland Auto towed the car. Larish was ticketed for driving at an unreasonable speed.

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Inside this issue Clinton Fire Dept. Completes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: Aftermath photo. Page 5. Arts & Music Festival: Get the low down (and a map) on what's happening this weekend. Page 6. Small Business Storm Relief Grants: Have hurricane damage? Find out if your business qualifies for grants and loans. Page 9. 13-Year-Old Travels to Netherlands for Softball: A superstar in the making. Page 15.

Loosen the Chains I heard a lot of complaints about the weather over the past couple of weeks. For mid-August, it has been particularly cold and wet. And people get downright angry about that kind of thing. Some mornings, when I was out walking our new dog, Murphy, it felt like it was already (gulp) fall. A lot of rage comes with the encroaching end of the summer—the start of the school year, the end of the Clinton Pool’s season (see page 4), the dwindling dates left on the calendar in August. I think it has a lot to do with expectations. People have huge goals for summer. Relaxation goals. They’re going to read that book that’s been on their shelf since Christmas. They’re definitely going to make it to that concert this year. Everyone’s going to come over for a cookout. They’re finally going to get around to painting that area of the fence that looks shabby. We make plans and form expectations in March when the ground is still frozen. The bitter cold on the other side of the windowpane makes those daydreams even more alluring. Then August hits, along with schedule conflicts, and the inner disappointment sets in. We didn’t get to the book or to the concert, and no one was ever free to get together to eat. The fence is still shabby—it taunts you every time you walk past it. There’s never enough time to do everything, even though we expect there to be. It’s frustrating, and instead, we curse the weather. It’s hard to say goodbye to the things we love. We saw this recently when our Facebook feeds were filled with video posts, screen shots and text tributes to the late Robin Williams, who stole our hearts with roles like Mrs. Doughtfire, Aladdin’s Genie, and John Keating from “Dead Poets Society.” At least with the end of summer, we can see it coming.

Brody's Buddy Ride Turns 6: The Savicki family continues to raise awareness about Down syndrome, with a great cycling race. Page 16.

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As freshmen students leave our Village for their new collegiate adventures, as Clinton Central School teachers begin to return to their classrooms, and—yes—as the weather slowly (please, please, slowly) starts to change, we have two choices on how to cope with the end of summer. We can be like Samuel L. Jackson in “Black Snake Moan” and try, without much forethought, to chain it to the radiator, or we can be like the Hamilton College student body and dance freely into the future, even if it’s raining (see page 1). Talking with many of the upperclassmen and freshmen on campus this past week, there was an obvious excitement about being back on the Hill, which I felt stretched beyond being back at school. A lot of the new students, and even some of the sophomores that I spoke with, were still undecided about their major. “I don’t know what I want to do yet,” one sophomore told me, “that’s why I’m here.” Coming from my education at RIT, where career paths are essential to curriculum, this was something that stuck with me. Ask any RIT freshman what their major is and most would respond promptly, then add which companies they’d like to co-op with in their junior and senior years. There’s room for both the Hamilton College and RIT mindsets in the post-education world, too. Maybe instead of the concert you can have your own spontaneous dance party in spandex. And really, you don’t have any excuse for not painting that fence. There are still five weeks of summer left. Do something productive.

–John Howard, Executive Editor

Village Hack: Rogers Estate By John Howard While searching for a pre-orientation event at the College this week, I stumbled upon Rogers Estate on the Hill. I’m not sure if I’ve ever been there—I probably have for some reason or another—but I don’t remember seeing it before. Maybe it was the light (the sun was just coming out), or the fact that I wasn’t expecting to find anything other than more treeline on the windy, dead end road, but I was struck by the scenery.

At Rogers Estate, on the eastern side of Campus Road, you’ll find one of best views of Clinton from the Hill, if not the best Village view that exists anywhere. There is a parking lot to linger in for a moment, enjoying, as I had, a mini vacation from a stressful day. To get there, follow Campus Road from Campus Hill Road to North Road. Take a right (the only option), and drive until you run out of pavement. Your eyes will thank you for your efforts.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014

Letter: Give them a place to ride! When my son was in sixth grade, he presented Town Supervisor Meelan with over 200 CCS student and staff signatures requesting a bike park. He got no response. When he was in seventh grade, he wrote letters to the mayor and The Clinton Courier’s former editor—no response. The only adult who took the time to hear the kid’s plea was Elementary School Principal Steven Marcus. My son is now entering high school. For the past couple of years we have tried to pursue getting a skate/bike park in our community with Town support. I have spoken to other town and city parks and recreation departments who do have them—the Town of Lenox, the City of Utica, the City of Rome, and Oswego (Crown Skatepark) to name a few (my son has biked at all these parks). These parks are, for the most part (with the exception of Lenox and Crown), ride at your own risk parks that fall under the towns’ and cities’ general liability policies. From email correspondence, these park commissioners have told me that they haven’t had any major accidents or lawsuits. This community biking issue has tried to be addressed. I drive my son and his friends weekly to “Lenox” in Canastota-a community run bike park. For a $4 fee and the cost of filling my gas tank—these kids can bike, skateboard and scooter from noon7 p.m. Lenox also holds bike/scooter competitions and “midnight madness night,” where the kids camp out and ride all night. I also pack my car full of kids and bikes every other weekend and drive to Cranx Bike Park in Syracuse, where the kids ride from noon–10 p.m. It saddens my fellow parents and I have to pack our cars weekly and ship our children to other communities to let them enjoy what they do without hassle. This year my son has been awarded a scholarship to Woodward Camp, an action sports summer camp in central Pennsylvania, where he was able to train and learn on state-of-the art facilities from X Games pros. He had to present an essay about himself along with Youtube videos and a letter of recommendation (which Mr. Marcus wrote for him) to qualify for the scholarship. He has learned a ton of new tricks—fakies, 360s flat, tail whips….none of which I “know” but are pretty cool to watch. He even rode a Mega Ramp! In July he was afforded an opportunity to Ride with Daniel Dehr (another X Games medalist) at his bike park in North Carolina. I am not here to debate “New York State Bike Law”….I am here to address the issue that our children are trying to have fun. Fun that is physically and mentally beneficial for their young developing bodies. We used to be a community that had a bowling alley, movie theater, and a summer Town-run recreation program. We used to be kid-friendly. Now if you are not participating in an organized sport, it’s not acceptable. I would rather have my kid out riding, jumping curves getting bumps and bruises, than sitting at home playing video games. What happened to the “Let’s Move!” initiative? -Jeaneen Suppe Seward, Clinton Parent

Letter: More Codes Violations After reading the article in the Aug. 6 edition of The Clinton Courier about abandoned homes in the Town of Kirkland I wanted to say, we have had an eyesore next to our place on the corner of Bogusville Hill Road and New York State 12B for years. I contacted Codes Officer Michael

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Griffin and Town Supervisor Bob Meelan to alert them to the codes enforcement that should take care of the upkeep of this property and bill whomever owns it. Even if it is in the hands of the bank, they are the legal owners until the next party takes ownership. There are many empty and abandoned homes in the Town of Kirkland and this is just another one that the codes enforcement should take care of. The codes state that the Oneida County Health Department can enforce the situation to be resolved, as well. Residents should familiarize themselves with the codes listed on the Town of Kirkland’s website. In most cases, the Town is ultimately responsible. –Dean White, Deansboro

violence was reported. A song of a sentimental nature by a Clinton resident Clothilde Celeste de Silva, has been accepted by a New York publishing firm and will appear shortly under the title, “Tears.” During the past week, negotiations have started leading to the possibility that within the near future a portion of the Clinton Canning Company’s plant may be utilized by a new corporation for the purpose of manufacturing a dry dog food. An oddity that probably only a few local residents have observed will be found on the elm tree in front of Mrs. Jessie Turnack’s home on College Street. A large cornflower is growing out of the trunk of the tree about 15 or 20 feet from the ground. How it got there is a mystery.

Past Issues

100 Years ago Aug. 26, 1914 During a severe thunderstorm that swept over this section on Thursday afternoon, lightning struck a large barn on Crow Hill, starting a fire that destroyed the barn and a large quantity of hay. The barn was a comparatively new structure and included an addition used as a horse barn. On Monday, The Courier received word from two Clintonians who are now at opposite ends of the earth. On July 23, George H. Allen reached Calcutta, India, and on the same day, Ida Joy and family reached Fairbanks, Alaska, where they will make their future home. Ex-postmaster Payne has withdrawn from the race for Republican nomination for sheriff of Oneida County because he is disgusted with the political situation resulting from the continued domination of Barnes in the Republican Party, as evidenced by the Saratoga “conference” of last week. The School Board has instructed its president to call upon the parties who reslated the roof of the building last year to make good their work by stopping the leaks, as the parties were paid in full.

25 Years ago Aug. 23, 1989 A 26-year-old Clinton woman was killed last Saturday night when the pickup truck she was driving crashed beside Austin Road after its brakes apparently locked. Tina Marie Baker became Kirkland’s second traffic accident fatality in a week. Plans have been completed for the annual Postcard Show. The sale and exhibit will be held on Sept. 10 at the Clinton Arena. Vendors from New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Texas, Canada, and, of course, New York will be present. An improvement of Deansboro’s water system to the tune of more than a half-million dollars is not expected to accommodate large housing developments, the Town Of Marshall supervisor said. The upgrading of the system may allow it to handle “reasonable development” but not major projects. Hamilton College is one of 31 independent colleges and universities that will receive $63,550 in grants from a $21 million educational endowment fund established in 1979 by the UPS Foundation. 50 Years ago Aug. 20, 1964 An attempt at creating some order and aiding local churches with parking problems on Sundays will be made by the Village Board. A detailed plan for traffic routing has been developed, making some streets one way, on Sunday only, from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Travelers passing through New York’s Grand Central Station now pause to look at New York Telephone’s new picturephone center. Picturephone service, which lets you see the person you’re talking to, is the latest development in public telephones. Migrant children enjoyed a Christmas party in the grammar school last Wednesday. There was a large tree, decorated with trimmings made by the older children. After a period of carol singing, Santa Claus arrived with a huge pack and helper. He distributed presents to the children, who were all wearing gay Christmas hats. Cool weather and clouds kept attendance at the new Skenandoa Club swimming pool on the short side Monday as the pool officially opened for member use. It is anticipated that this scene will change shortly when gas is installed and the water heated. 75 Years ago Aug. 24, 1939 The milk strike, which was ended by approval of a compromise offer at a meeting on the Dairy Farmers’ Union in Utica yesterday, resulted in no exciting happenings here. Although the Queensboro Dairy Company’s plant had its supply curtailed, no

Clinton Scene: The Bells of Clinton By Richard L. Williams, Town and Village Historian

ells have served various purposes here over the years. From churches to schools to fire trucks to clocks to bell ringers to ships to trains, bells have played an important role in announcing the time. Prominent Clintonian Othniel S. Williams wrote about the Stone Church bell in a 1878 edition of The Clinton Courier. He called it the Pioneer Bell. Williams dated this bell to hanging in the Old White Meeting House in the park in 1804. It weighed 800 pounds and had been cast by Captain Timothy Barnes, who was a skillful worker in metals and a manufacturer of clocks and bells. Barnes’ son Erastus was Clinton’s first potter. After a few years in Clinton this bell was broken and taken down. It went to Troy, New York, which was a major bell making city, recast, and brought back to the park church. There it rang out the call to services until 1834. That was the year when the Society of Clinton built the first Stone Church on South Park Row; the recast bell was installed there and pealed its familiar tunes until the church burned on July 10, 1876. The partially-melted bell fell and broke into pieces. Some of the fragments were preserved and would be used in the new church bell for Stone Church. Williams continued to describe the legacy of the bell: “For 72 years that

bell has rendered faithful service, on the Sabbath calling to the house of God, on weekdays sounding out the hour of morning labor, and noon-tide refreshment, and evening repose; now with solemn toll reminding the inhabitants that death had visited some household in their circle, and again, with quick and impetuous peal, telling of a destroying fire at noon or at midnight; on festive occasions joining in and adding to the general rejoicing of the multitude; and at College exhibitions and Commencements, inviting the citizens and the visitor to assemble.” Due to its history, Williams dubbed it the “Pioneer Bell of Central and Western New York.” This bell held sway in the tower of Stone Church and still does. It is pitched at E-flat and weighs 2,000 pounds. The clock which activated it was a Seth Thomas Clock Co. clock number 179 A.S. It was inscribed: “Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, CT, March 6, 1880.” The Thomas clock was donated by local residents who raised $500 to buy it. The Village “adopted” the clock after a few years and maintained it until recently when it was replaced with an electronic one. Over the last 50-60 years Village employees Claus Beck, Robert Galinski, and Dale Jewell wound it weekly by hand and took care of the maintenance. In February 2009 the old Seth Thomas clock system, minus the Meneely Bell, was retired to the Clinton Historical Society where the clock faces, weights and arms are on display. While the old bell still sits in the church belfry, it now can be rung by hand only. The sounds we hear on the quarter hours are from the new electronic carillon. Now we turn from a church clock to a school clock. The Tower Bell has had an interesting history, and it’s somewhat contradictory. In his article for the 1976 Clinton American Revolution bicentennial booklet then Mayor G. Harlan Lewis wrote that the Tower Bell was forged at Meneely’s, West Troy, 1859, and was first at the Clinton Grammar School at 86-88 College Street, then at the Clinton Union School and Academy on Marvin Street from 1892-1972, and then at the Clinton Middle School (Junior High School) in 1972 where it remains today. However, in the April 1995 Clinton Historical Society Newsletter Phil Munson wrote that Hamilton College Librarian Walter Pilkington wrote a booklet about “The Chapel” and in it said that the bell had hung in the Chapel and probably installed in 1827 when the Chapel was built. Pilkington said that the Tower Bell was replaced in 1867 by a new one weighing 800 pounds. He also said that the older bell weighed 250 pounds and had a voice more like a steamboat than a summons to prayer. Lewis said that the pitch was G-flat, and it weighed 225 pounds. So we have a discrepancy in the bell dating from 1827 or 1859. An inscription has 1859, so I will go with the Lewis account, not the Pilkington one. It now hangs on a wooden cradle in the lobby of the Clinton School Performing Arts Complex theater in the Middle School. In 1972, during Historic Clinton week, the Tower Bell was rededicated at the Middle School. Then plans were discussed to move it to the bell tower but the sound was quite muted as it could not be placed high enough without major expense for a crane and a different roof, according to Frank Perretta, who was Junior High School principal in the early 1970s. Now it resides in the School theater lobby after a life of almost 185 years. Some more Clinton church bells will follow in the next article.

Community

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The Calendar Aug 21: Large puppet making workshop. Registration required. 10:30 a.m. at the Library. Free Outdoor Movie: "Night at the Museum." Chips, popcorn, ice cream, and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring blankets and chairs. 8 p.m. at the Pool. Farmers' Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Green. Aug 22: Friday Night Food. Grapevine Restaurant. 4-7 p.m. at the Pool. Aug 23: Add some art to the sidewalk on your way over to the Clinton Art and Music Fest. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Library. Art and Music Festival. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. in the Village. (See page 10-11.) Aug 25: Science Movie. Volcanos. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Library. Aug 27: Summer Sendoff. Zoomobile and an Ice Cream Social at the Library. 2-4 p.m. Recycle your old electronics: computers, laptops, keyboards, phones, monitors, printers, flash drives, cassettes, vhs tapes. Bring them to the Library from 4-7 p.m.

Announcements • The Pool will close starting the weekend of August 23 as lifeguards head back to school for the fall. Check the Pool’s website or Facebook page for more information. • 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! • There's still time to enter the Library’s Adult Reading Contest! 1. READ – Check out any library book or audiobook 2. RAFFLE – Ask a staff person for 1 raffle ticket for every library book you read. 3. WIN! – Tickets will be entered in a drawing for prizes from local businesses. The Drawing will be held during the Library’s Summer Send off on August 27.

Academics • Congratulations to Ashton Lowenstein, CCS Class of 2013, for making the Deans List both Fall and Spring semesters at Hamilton

College. Ashton is a Physics Major at Hamilton. He is the son of Dan and Renee Rouillier of Clinton and Hendrik Lowenstein also of Clinton.

Meetings Library Book groups:

New members always welcome. Wednesday: "The Devil in the White City," by Erik Larson. The next meeting will be Aug. 27, 7 p.m.

School Board

Sept. 23, 7 p.m. – Regular Meeting: Board Room 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 Thursdays 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. Separated and Divorced Support Group meets every other Sunday, 5-6:30 p.m. Free and open to all. For more information contact Judy at 315735-6210, judy@thegoodnewscenter. org, or visit us at http:// thegoodnewscenter.org. Grief Survivors meets every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Rd., Utica. Drop-ins welcome. This is a faith-based support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. Meets weekly to help you face these challenges and move from mourning to joy. For more information contact Melissa at 735-6210, melissa@ thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit http://thegoodnewscenter.org.

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Library Notes One Word Titles By Anne Debraggio, Director, Kirkland Town Library

hen traveling, I notice what books people are reading. On my most recent trip, I spied “Divergent,” by Veronica Roth, “Delirium,” by Lauren Oliver, “Outlander,” by Diana Gaboldon and “Wild,” by Cheryl Strayed. All one word titles! Short titles appear to be popular. According to Paul Goat Allen’s 2013 post on the Barnes and Noble Book Blog, in 84 years (1918-2002), the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction was awarded to only four books with one-word titles: “ Arrowsmith,” by Sinclair Lewis, “Andersonville,” by MacKinlay Kantor, William Kennedy’s “ Ironweed” and Toni Morrison’s “Beloved.” Yet from 2003-2010, there have already been four one-word winners: “Middlesex,” by Jeffrey Eugenides, “Gilead,” by Marilynne Robinson, “March,” by Geraldine Brooks, and “Tinkers,” by Paul Harding. The same trend is reflected in the Hugo Awards, presented annually since 1953 for the best science fiction or fantasy book published or translated in English. The first four decades saw just 20 one-word titles nominated. Since the ‘90s, there have been 33 one-word titles nominated, and four have won the award (“Hyperion,” by Dan Simmons, “Barrayarby,” by Lois McMaster Bujold, “Hominids,” by Robert Sawyer, and “Spin,” by Robert Charles Wilson). Perhaps one-word titles are a sign that our attention spans are shorter, or we need a title to immediately grab us before we will pick up the book. But one-word titles can be found in the classics too—“Emma,” by Jane Austen, “Ulysses,” by James Joyce, “Demons,” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, “Pygmalion,” by George Bernard Shaw, “Kidnapped,” by Robert Louis Stevenson, and “Dracula,” by Bram Stoker. Here are a few more you can find at the library – along with their catalog summaries. • “Delicious!” by Ruth Reichl Though she doesn’t cook, Billie Breslin takes a job at Delicious!, the most iconic food magazine in New York. When the publication is suddenly shut down, Billie stays behind in the deserted downtown offices to uphold the “Delicious! Guarantee”: your money back if the recipe doesn’t work. What she doesn't know is that this lonely job will be the portal to a lifechanging discovery. • “Joyland,” by Stephen King Set in a small-town North Carolina amusement park in 1973, “Joyland” tells the story of the summer in which college student Devin Jones comes to work as a carny and confronts the legacy of a vicious murder, the fate of a dying child, and the ways both will change his life forever.

• “Solar,” by Ian McEwan When Nobel prize-winning physicist Michael Beard’s personal and professional lives begin to intersect in unexpected ways, an opportunity presents itself in the guise of an invitation to travel to New Mexico. Here is a chance for him to extricate himself from his marital problems, reinvigorate his career, and very possibly save the world from environmental disaster. Can a man who has made a mess of his life clean up the messes of humanity? • “Room,” by Emma Donoghue The narrator in this book is 5 year old Jack. Jack and his mother, who were kidnapped seven years earlier when she was a 19-year-old college student. They live in a tiny, 11-foot-square soundproofed cell in a converted shed in the kidnapper’s yard. The sociopath, whom Jack has dubbed Old Nick, visits at night, grudgingly doling out food and supplies. But Ma, as Jack calls her, proves to be resilient and resourceful—and attempts a nailbiting escape. • “Bark,” by Lorrie Moore “Bark” is a new collection of stories by one of America’s admired shortstory writers, her first compilation since “Birds of America” 15 years earlier. These eight stories reveal Lorrie Moore at her most mature and in a perfect configuration of craft, mind, and bewitched spirit, as she explores the passage of time and summons up its inevitable sorrows and hilarious pitfalls to reveal her own exquisite, singular wisdom. • “Brooklyn,” by Colm Tóibín Though skilled at bookkeeping, Eilis Lacey cannot find a proper job in the miserable Irish economy following WWII. When an Irish priest from Brooklyn offers to sponsor Eilis in America, she realizes she must go, leaving her fragile mother and sister behind. Eilis finds work, studies accounting, and, when she least expects it, finds love. Tony, a blond Italian, slowly wins her over with persistent charm. But just as she begins to consider what this means, devastating news from Ireland threatens the promise of her new life. • “Unless,” by Carol Shields Reta Winters, 44-year-old successful author of light summertime fiction, has always considered herself happy, even blessed. That is, until her oldest daughter Norah mysteriously drops out of college to become a panhandler on a Toronto street corner — silent, with a sign around her neck bearing the word “Goodness.” Stop by the library and share with us other one-word titles you recommend. Browsing the shelves for hints is encouraged.

Eli Kramer geeks the Alex Rider books. Library item: "Code Orange," by Caroline Cooney.

Avery Knaperek geeks kittens. Library item: "Highway Cats," by Janet Taylor Lisle.

Bonnie Hyde geeks old houses. Library item: "House Beautiful" available through ZINIO downloadable magazines.

Jill Graziadei geeks kindness. Library item: "Be the Miracle: 50 Lessons for Making the Impossible Possible," by Regina Brett.

Landon Stilz geeks The "39 Clues." Library item: "The Mysterious Tell the staff at the Library about what you geek! Benedict Society," by Trenton Lee Your answer could appear here in The Courier. Stewart.

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Fire Department Participates in ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

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12:10 a.m. 5-State Route Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 8:00 a.m. Fountain Street Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 9:32 a.m. Clark Mills Sewer Plant Burglary 4:05 p.m. Brimfield Street Burglary 7:15 p.m. South Street-C. Mills Motorist Assist - Vehicle Lock-Out 7:25 p.m. Main Street Burglary 6:10 p.m. Pratt Avenue Domestic/Custody Dispute 9:45 p.m. College Street Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 8:20 a.m. Kellogg Street Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 9:00 p.m. Martin Drive Domestic/Custody Dispute 8:15 p.m. KPD Child Safety Seat Examination/ Install 8:45 p.m. KPD Child Safety Seat Examination/ Install 8:25 a.m. Post Street Alarm (residence/business) 11:25 a.m. Old Kirkland Avenue Alarm (residence/business) 12:47 p.m. Byrne Dairy MVA-Property Damage 3:50 p.m. Utica Street Lost/Stolen License Plates 8:40 p.m. 12-State Route Arrest D.W.I. 7:35 a.m. Kellogg Street Alarm (residence/business) 12:25 p.m. 12B-State Route Check the Welfare 3:40 p.m. Utica Street 911 Call (Hang up/Abandoned) 9:30 p.m. Reservoir Road Suspicious Persons/Activity 8:40 p.m. Utica Street Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 4:00 p.m. 5-State Route Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 3:10 a.m. W. Park Row Fire Assist 3:30 p.m. Kellogg Street Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 3:50 p.m. Utica Street Juvenile problems/complaints 5:00 p.m. College Street Motorist Assist - Vehicle Lock-Out 9:55 p.m. Clinton Street Arrest - Criminal Trespass 6:50 p.m. Utica Street MVA-Injury 8:30 p.m. Utica Street Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 2:30 a.m. 5-State Route Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 9:12 a.m. Meadow Street Drug Activity/(UPM) 11:09 a.m. Kirkland Avenue MVA-Property Damage 12:30 p.m. 12B-State Route Traffic Control 3:00 p.m. Meadow Street Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 3:30 p.m. Utica Street Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 7:45 p.m. Old Plank Road Domestic/Custody Dispute 4:00 p.m. 5-State Route Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 4:30 p.m. Fountain Street Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 8:45 p.m. Reservoir Road Trespass 10:35 p.m. Middle Street Neighbor/Landlord/Tenant Disputes 8:00 a.m. 5-State Route Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 9:15 a.m. Utica Street Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 9:50 p.m. White Street Medical Assist

Photo courtesy of Stephen Hale From left: Michael Scoones, David Scoones, Brad Dunda, Troy Young, Tom Pavlot Jr., Pete Goodfriend and Beverly Burn. By Staff

linton has not been immune to the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge sweeping social media channels. Among the many local residents who have participated in the challenge was the Clinton Fire Department, who went all out with their efforts. With the ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's Disease) Ice Bucket Challenge, people are asked to either film themselves dumping a bucket of ice water over their heads within a 24-hour window of being challenged or donate to the ALS Association. The CFD was challenged by Westmoreland Fire Department. Videos of individuals and organizations doing the ice bucket challenge have been popping up all over the internet. In the video of the

CFD’s challenge, Clinton firefighters Michael Scoones, David Scoones, Brad Dunda, Troy Young, Tom Pavlot Jr., Pete Goodfriend, Beverly Burns are then seen dumping ice water on themselves in front of Firehouse No. 2. Shortly after the drenching, they are sprayed from above by Clinton Fire Department President Stephen Hale, who stood with a hose in the Tower 5 ladder’s bucket. In addition to the soggy shenanigans, the CFD donated $100 to the ALS Association. They nominated New Hartford, Vernon Center, Clark Mills Fire Departments to do the challenge next. A video of the CFD doing the challenge can be seen on their Facebook page.

Meyers Welcome Number 2 Former Clinton resident Michael “Mickey” Meyer and his wife, Terra, of El Segundo, California, are proud to announce the birth of a son, Knox Parker, on July 30 at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance, California. Knox joins a brother, Logan, at home. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Marjorie Meyer of Clinton. Maternal grandparents are Cindy and Hector Gallo of Castaic, California.

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From their beer steins, to their lederhosens, to their polka sound, this group is about as “traditional German” as you can get. The Rochester-based four-piece has played all over the state since their formation in 2012. Their performance is sure to conjure images of Bratwurst and pretzels to listeners’ heads. 2 p.m. at Tom’s Natural Foods and 3:15 p.m. at Stone Presbyterian Church.

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Clinton Pottery owner and artist Jonathan Woodward will demonstrate the meticulous craft of raku pottery making. Known primarily for its use in Japanese tea ceremonies, raku ware features designs and colorings produced by varying glazes, temperatures, timing and playing with chemical reactions during firing. Watching Woodward work is an experience in and of itself. 10 a.m. on the Green.

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Demonstrations on the Green 10 a.m. Raku with Jonathan Woodward from Clinton Pottery 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Spinning with Paca Gardens 11 a.m. Tai Chi with Michelle Christeler 2 p.m. Tallest Pot Throwing Contest (Entry fee $5; Tallest pot wins $100.) 3:15 p.m. Adi Shakti World Fusion Belly Dance

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Clinton's Art and Music Festival 1

Gazebo Noon The Hot Club of Saratoga 2 p.m. Sirsy 4 p.m. Puttin' On the Ritz

NBT Bank 1: 30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

Alexander Hamilton Institute 1 p.m. The Rick Short Band 3 p.m. The Hot Club of Saratoga 5 p.m. Sirsy

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The Jake Ford Jazz Combo Jazz Vocalist Nancy Kelly with Rick Montalbano on keyboards

Wink 3 p.m. 5 p.m.

The Village Tavern 3:30 p.m. Negative 2 with Ed Townsend on vocals 9 p.m. Live music, TBA

Stone Presbyterian Church 11 a.m. The Kirkland Girl Scouts perform “The World is our Stage” 1 p.m. Foundations 3:15 p.m. The Hohenfels Trombone Quartet

Across the Row Bistro 1 p.m. Professional Victums with Ashley Cox 3 p.m. The Mark Bolos Duo

The Dharma Bums String Band Noell Strobino

Kirkland Art Center 10 a.m–2:30 p.m. Member’s show “Kinda Blue” 3:30 p.m. Craobh Dugan 4:30– 6 p.m. Member’s show “Kinda Blue”

Tom's Natural Foods 12:30 p.m. Singer-Songwriter Eric Bronson 2 p.m. The Hohenfels Trombone Quartet 4:30 p.m. Singer-Songwriter Stik Slabicki

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One of the rare groups from the Utica area putting out 100 percent original music. The five-piece boasts a traditional rock band setup—vocals, guitar, bass and drums. Their sound wanders from jazz to funk to rock throughout an uptempo setlist. 1 p.m. at the Alexander Hamilton Institute.

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The Madison County-based female dance ensemble puts their tribal belly dancing talents on display. The group describes their dance form as, “Middle Eastern, but with elements of yoga, trance dance, martial arts influences, and the whimsy of each individual dancer’s heart.” 3:15 p.m. on the Green.

The Clinton Fire Department will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn and soda. All proceeds will go to Believe 271, an organization dedicated to helping firefighters with life threatening illnesses, helping to offset the extraordinary expenses of medical bills. 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at No. 1 Firehouse on N. Park Row.

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Is “gypsy swing” up your alley? How about early century jazz played by a line of men in fedoras? Chad Tallman and Chuck Kish lead a quintet influenced by style by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli in The Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Plenty of energy to get you moving before lunchtime. Noon at the Gazebo on the Green and 3 p.m. at the Alexander Hamilton Institute.

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Clinton Tractor Finds Value in Fair Circuit Written and Photographed by John Howard

etting a vendor booth up on display when you’re selling heavy farm equipment is no easy task. Trucking and unloading the gear is a marathon in and of itself. Last weekend, Clinton Tractor & Implement had three booths on display at three separate fairs across the region. With the changing market, the public presence is becoming more and more valuable. “We try to bring out a small variety of different things that we sell,” said John Calidonna, one of four co-owners of Clinton Tractor, who was manning their booth at the Woodsmen’s Field Days in Boonville. “More exposure,” Calidonna said. “That’s what we’re doing it for.” Along with the Woodsmen’s Field Days, where the company has been coming for six years, Clinton Tractor was also on display at the Herkimer County Fair and the MadisonBouckville Antique Show this past weekend. From there, some of the equipment will move to the New York State Fair. They don’t sell much at these events, which continue through the winter. Mostly, people passing by are there to window shop. Every so often, someone will ask one of the Clinton Tractor workers, “How much for that?” or inquire about the specs on a particular piece of equipment. It’s the advertising aspect of the fair circuit that makes the effort worth it. Over 43,000 people attended the Boonville event alone this year. Most of them circled the track during their visit where Clinton Tractor’s booth was stationed. Over time, smalls steps like this have built a solid brand recognition for the company. If you’re in the market for a Ferris lawn mower or a New Holland loader, you can’t

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John Calidonna chats with customers at the Clinton Tractor & Implement booth during the Woodsmen’s Field Days in Boonville this past weekend. help but have their shop on Meadow Street cross your mind. Backing up that branding, Clinton Tractor prides themselves on customer service. With the company’s equipment service department, many first-time purchasers remain consistent customers, whether they mow their lawn once a week or are on their farm tractor from dawn until dusk. With their agricultural customers, Clinton Tractor has noticed a shift in

the market. Many of the smaller farms are forfeiting to larger operations. Spring Grove Farm on Fountain Street, which sold off its dairy herd in June, is just the latest example of a local agricultural customer to significantly downsizing their operation. With less farms in the area, Clinton Tractor has had to expand its market area to capture more customers— another reason why fair exposure is so essential.

Clinton Tractor’s current customer base, according to the owners, extends through Oneida County into Madison, Herkimer and Lewis Counties. Because of their reputation and consistency, the company has been able to grow with the farms that have managed to prosper over the years. What’s good for farmers' businesses is good for Clinton Tractor. “In the Midwest, for instance, there are a lot more cooperation farms," CLINTON TRACTOR, page 9

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CLINTON TRACTOR (continued from page 8) said Calidonna. “We’re fortunate to have more larger family farms in the area as customers.” In order to keep up with the wider reach, Clinton Tractor has continued to expand their lot, as well as its staff, which in recent years has grown from 20 to 40 full-timers. Despite their success, the company is not interested in building an empire. No matter how much they expand outward, there is no taking the “Clinton” out of Clinton Tractor. “Economically, I think you can do a better job with one location,” said Calidonna. “Our goal is to maintain our customer service.”

Small Business Storm Relief Grants By Roxanne K. Mutchler, SUNYIT

mall businesses are always asking “What grants are available for my business?” Well, there is a grant opportunity available right now, but small businesses have just a few months left to apply. The grant program is for those businesses located in Herkimer and Oneida Counties that were affected

by Hurricanes Sandy or Irene or Tropical Storm Lee. Hurricane Irene hit in August 2011 and Tropical Storm Lee less than two weeks later in September 2011, causing extensive damage to homes and businesses in our area. Hurricane Sandy occurred in October 2012 and luckily did not severely affect the Mohawk Valley region. It has been almost three years since Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee wreaked havoc, and there are still businesses that have not recovered from the damage and are still waiting to make repairs. Are you one of them? The NY Rising Business Recovery Program was designed to assist businesses with uncompensated losses associated with these storms. (However, the program is not for damages resulting from the floods of 2013, which occurred between June 26 and July 3.) The state-funded recovery effort provides two forms of relief: grants of up to $50,000 (with the possibility of doubling that amount under certain circumstances), and loans of up to $1 million with 2 percent interest over seven years. You may be eligible if:

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Your business is located in an eligible county; • Your business was damaged by Hurricane Sandy or Irene or Tropical Storm Lee; • Your business meets the definition of a small business or not for profit entity; • Your business is not engaged in an ineligible activity category; • Your business has identifiable unmet need; • You and your business can successfully complete a background check. There are three types of small business grants. Base grants of up to $50,000 may be awarded to cover eligible uncompensated losses for capital expenditures to enable an affected business to repair or replace damaged assets and inventory, and/or provide the working capital necessary to stabilize the business. Other businesses that did not receive physical damage, but were closed due to the storm may be eligible for working capital. Seasonal business grants of up to an additional $50,000 may be available for applicants that are seasonal small businesses that earn 70 percent

or more of their revenue within a 6-month period. Economic hardship grants of up to an additional $50,000 may be available for applicants with remaining uncompensated physical losses and facing severe economic hardship, defined as a 30 percent or more decrease in annual revenues or significant reductions in employment. Businesses can apply for up to $100,000 to cover expenses such as elevating key equipment, installing permanently affixed backup generators, flood proofing, or elevating businesses to mitigate the effects of future disasters. Low interest loans are available to eligible applicants that need to repair or replace equipment, replace lost inventory, renovate facilities that were damaged or destroyed, or to provide working capital needed as a direct result of the storms. Loans of higher amounts may be offered to eligible businesses that are at risk of closure or significant employment loss. The window for submitting an application is closing fast. Completed applications must be submitted by GRANTS, page 10

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HAMILTON (continued from page 1) up in bright costumes and danced to club music on either side of College Hill Road. Cars stopped for directions or just honked their support as they drove by. If anything the fall-like weather kept the welcomers, who remained on the scene all day, moving faster to stay warm. By noon, walkways and residents halls became deserted as students finished moving in and made their way to initial programs and talks. The College anticipates 471 new students for the fall, but an exact number won’t be readily available until the first day of classes. 32 states and 20 countries are represented in the Class of 2018, illustrating the international appeal of the small campus. One freshmen student, Caitlin Topi, arrives from Clinton this year. Topi is a member of the Clinton Central School Class of 2014 and plans to pursue a career in the medical field. Hamilton College’s 2014–15 academic year will see 33 staff additions, including six tenure-track appointments within the biology, psychology, philosophy, government and physics department. This year also marks the grand opening of a new, $46.8 million theater and studio arts facility. GRANTS (continued from page 9) December 1, 2014. In order to start the application process or for additional details, businesses should contact the Mohawk Valley SBDC at 792-7547. The state requires extensive supporting documentation, but successful completion could result in your getting a grant to finally make those much-needed repairs or take necessary steps to protect your business against future hurricanes or storms. Roxanne K. 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 http://sunyit.edu/ sbdc. Small businesses should check out the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/

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SERVICES ALL MAJOR APPLIANCES REPAIRED Refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers. For service, call Redmond’s Frigidaire Service at 732-0768 or 853-8619 135 Utica Road, Clinton. PLUMBING SERVICE “If you’ve got a leak, I’ll take a peek!” Bob Galinski. Small jobs my specialty. Tanks, valves, leaks, toilets, faucets. Phone 853-5261

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DAXLINE WHITEBOY, LLC Articles of Organization of Daxline Whiteboy, LLC (LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/7/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 922 Elizabeth St, Utica, NY 13501. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF S&L CONTRACTING CNY, LLC Articles of Organization of S&L Contracting CNY, LLC (LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/10/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 1 Hopper St, Utica, NY 13501. Purpose: Any lawful activity. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: JIDO, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July, 11 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. 2526 Genesee St, 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: 2526 Genesee St, Utica, New York 13502; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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ELITE ENVY SALON & SPA LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/22/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 458 Columbia St., Utica, NY 13502. General Purpose. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Datrina, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July 11, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. 2526 Genesee St, 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: 2526 Genesee St, Utica, New York 13502; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 2526 Genesee St, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July 11, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. 2526 Genesee St, 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: 2526 Genesee St, Utica, New York 13502; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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GOT CAR CASH LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on: July 22nd, 2014. Office location: County of Oneida, New York. SSNY designated as Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to: the LLC, 19 Blackburn Court New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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Old City Holdings, LLC notice of formation of Limited Liability Company Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on: June 5, 2014. Office location: County of Oneida, New York. SSNY designated as Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Old City Holdings, LLC, 421 Broad Street, Suite 16, Utica, NY 13501. Purpose: Real Estate Acquisition and Property Management. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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POINT TRAIL, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY July 8, 2014, Location: Herkimer Co., Street address of principal business location: 10530 Cosby Manor Rd, Utica, NY. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail copy of process: 120 Point Trail, Old Forge, NY 13420. Registered Agent: Lawrence Kozlowski. Persons actively engaged in the business and affairs: Lawrence Kozlowski. The latest date upon which the limited liability company is to dissolve is June 24, 2114. Purpose: purchase, sale, leasing and management of real property and any other lawful activity. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION of Brawlic Labs, LLC. Art. Of Org. Filed w/Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/17/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: 3852 Snowden Hill Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413 Purpose: Any lawful activity. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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Black Dog Creative, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC") Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on June 18, 2014. Office location: Oneida County, New York. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served at 439 Van Dyke Road, Utica, New York 13502. Character or purpose: Any lawful acts or activities. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Otter Way I, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July 23, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. 185 Genesee Street, 12th Floor, Utica, New York 13501; 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: 185 Genesee Street, 12th Floor, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Otter Way II, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July 23, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. 185 Genesee Street, 12th Floor, Utica, New York 13501; 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: 185 Genesee Street, 12th Floor, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 262 Queen Anne Road, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July 23, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. 185 Genesee Street, 12th Floor, Utica, New York 13501; 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: 185 Genesee Street, 12th Floor, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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J ALLEN ENTERPRISES, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 7/10/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 2520 Oneida St., Utica, NY 13501. General Purposes. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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PJM BUILDERS, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/7/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Paul J. Miekam, 11230 Steuben Rd. E., Utica, NY 13502. General Purpose. cc: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice is hereby given that THE CHIECO LAW GROUP PLLC, a Professional Limited Liability Company, filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York on June 16, 2014. The principal office is in the County of Oneida, State of New York and the Secretary of State was designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process is: 309 E. Campbell Ave., Sherrill, New York 13461. The purpose of the company is to engage in the practice of law. cc: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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H & K Firewood, LLC, a domestic Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on June 12, 2014. NY office Location: ONEIDA County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served upon him/her to: C/O H & K Firewood, LLC, 5854 Tilden Road, Verona, NY 13478. General Purposes. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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SCHMITT & LASCURETTES, L.L.C. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/16/14. Office Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1508 Genesee St., Ste. 3, Utica, NY 13502, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: To practice Law. cc: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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JAC REAL ESTATE, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/1/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 5700 Horatio St., Utica, NY 13502. General Purpose. cc: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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51 Wurz Ave., LLC. Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on June 27, 2014. Office location: 51 Wurz Ave., Utica, New York 13502. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to 51 Wurz Ave., LLC, 51 Wurz Ave., Utica, New York 13502 The LLC is to be managed by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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Notice of Formation of VAL AVIATION LLC Art. of Org. filed w/ SECY of STATE of NY (SSNY) on May 15, 2014. Office Location: Oneida County, SSNY designated as Agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: LLC 41 Kellogg St. Clinton NY 13323. Purpose: Flight Charter, Instruction, Power & Gas line patrol. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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CAN’T DO IT RIGHT, DO IT NEAT LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/16/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Beth Roberts, 12 Steuben Park, Utica, NY 13501. General Purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMIITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Blum Rose Washington, LLC (f/k/a Alistar Resources JAG, LLC). Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on June 26, 2014 and Cert. of Amend. changing its name filed with the NY Sec. of State on June 27, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 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: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Lincoln JMK, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July 23, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 1156 Lincoln Avenue, 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: 1156 Lincoln Avenue, Utica, New York 13502; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. cc: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17

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Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: ELLIS FIVE VENTURES, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 19, 2014. Office Location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: P.O. Box 402, 156 Mappa Avenue, Barneveld, New York 13304. Purpose: to engage in any and all business for which LLCs may be formed under the New York LLC Law. cc: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17

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RG RENTALS LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on: May 1, 2014. Office location: County of Oneida, New York. SSNY designated as Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to: the LLC, 1346 Leeds Street, Utica, NY 13501. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law. cc: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 215 Leland Ave., LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July 3, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 185 Genesee Street, Suite 1600, Utica, New York 13501; 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: 185 Genseee Street, Suite 1600, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 1025 Park Realty, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on June 25, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 1708 Sherman Drive, Utica, New York 13501; 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: 1708 Sherman Drive, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Oxford Grouse, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on June 27, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 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.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION of New York Street Team, LLC. Art. of Org. Filed w/Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on May 1,2014. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: 200 North Levitt Ste. 312, Rome, N.Y 13440. Purpose: Any lawful activity. cc: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17

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168 PETALS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/15/2014. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 4 Beverly Place, Utica, NY 13502, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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PUBLIC NOTICES Legal Notice

Name of LLC: 600 Culver Ave. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 7/24/14. Office location: Oneida County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 165 Ripley Rd., Frankfort, NY 13340. Purpose: any lawful act. cc: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17

Legal Notice

Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of NY on July 28, 2014 for Harts Hill Garage, LLC, located in Oneida County. Anthony Rocco, Jr has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. The address to which any process against the LLC shall be served is 8735 Aitken Ave, Whitesboro, NY 13492. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful business activity. The duration of this LLC is perpetual.

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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF VEND-UTI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the ""Company""): Vend-Uti Property Management Co., LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: July 30, 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 900 Oswego Street, Utica, New York 13502 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. Joseph Elacqua, Alfred Damiano, Alissa Viti and Richard P. Viti 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.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION of J. Hamlin Scuba Instruction, LLC, Art. of Org filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 8/4/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 14 Chestnut Road, New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose any lawful activity. CC: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: SOCO 2, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on August 13, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. 1005 Brinkerhoff Avenue, Utica, New York 13501; 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: 1005 Brinkerhoff Avenue, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24

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Bedrock Realty of CNY, LLC. Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on July 29, 2014. Office location: 408 Lomond Place, Utica,New York 13502. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to Bedrock Realty of CNY, LLC, 408 Lomond Place, Utica, New York 13502. The LLC is to be managed by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. CC: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24

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Sports

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014

Clinton Babe Ruth Celebrates Championship-Winning Season

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Clinton Hockey Finishes Summer Just Shy of Undefeated Record By Staff

linton varsity hockey fell 2-1 against New Hartford, ending its summer season one game from an undefeated streak. The teams played on Sunday night in Morrisville as the final game of their four-team summer league. Clinton lead the game through the first half of play. Matt Orlando scored with an assist from Steve Calidonna. Goaltenders split gametime, with eighth grader Brian Saunders handling the first half and senior Joseph Bonanza taking the second half. It looked as though Clinton

could manage the shutout, until New Hartford put a shot past Saunders in the last minutes of the game. New Hartford scored a final goal on a penalty shot that the Warriors allowed. “We had some defensive problems late in the game,” said Calidonna. “We let up a little bit and New Hartford was able to take advantage of that.” Clinton finished the six-game summer session with a record of 4-1-1.

13-Year-Old Travels to Netherlands for Softball Top from left: Manager Tom Labayewski, Cale Engle, Ian Schaaf, John Conway, Davis Storey, Kyle Lofgren, Chris Rivera, TJ Labayewski, Justin Scot, Coach Dave Storey, and Coach Bill Wightman. Bottom from left: Peter Scheldrick, Marcus Burkle, Kevin Swift, Andrew Krom, Alec Wightman and Brady Dobrenski. (Not Pictured: Ryan Wilcox, Trevor Reese, Connor Hudon.) By Staff

linton Babe Ruth seems to be following suit with the varsity baseball team’s success after its win over Marcy-Deerfield for the local championship at SUNYIT last month. The Clinton boys took home an impressive 7-4 finish in the final game. During their regular season, the squad was a dominating force throughout the seven-team local league, which featured teams such as New Hartford, Whitesboro and Sauquoit. After loosing the season opener in June, Clinton was able to quickly adjust with five straight wins. Their

record at the end of the regular season was 7-4. Clinton earned a second seed in the playoffs, where they only picked up further momentum. They outscored teams 29-8 in the first two rounds of play, winning both games. In the championship game, head coach Tom Labayewski said that it was solid pitching that allowed the team to outlast Marcy Deerfield. In the seventh inning Clinton sent nine batters to the plate, scoring four times, which sealed the win. Ages on the team range from 13– 16 with players on the modified, JV and varsity level.

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Lydia Kunz stands ready at second base during a summer game at Kost Fields in Rome. Written and Photographed by John Howard Lydia Kunz is comfortable on the ice, she rides a horse with ease, and the soccer field is second nature. Kunz seems to like just about every sport she picks up, and at 13, she’s tried just about all of them. Lately, though, it’s softball that has been taking up most of her time. This week Kunz, along with members of her summer Rome-based, fastpitch league team, the New York Storm, will travel overseas to the Netherlands for the ISF World Cup Softball tournament. The New York Storm is an 18-andunder squad, comprised of players from the area, from Sherill to Utica. Kunz is one of two players from Clinton on the team. She’s also the youngest, sharing the bench with players that have five years of experience on her and who are twice her height. Ironically, Kunz is only in her second year playing. Her primary sport is hockey, which she has been playing since kindergarten and is also pretty good at. “You have to be aggressive,” she said. “That’s why I like hockey.” In softball, Kunz plays second base and has just starting testing her abilities at the mound. She was exposed to the sport through the Clinton Little League’s 12U team. In seventh grade she was probably good enough to play at the JV or varsity level, but when those teams were cut, Kunz was recruited for modified where she had a strong presence both on the field and at bat. It was her coach, Robin BumpusPenoyer, who also heads the Rome squad, who recruited her to play at a more competitive level. “She’s a good athlete and I know that she has a fire for whatever she does,”

said Penoyer. “Whatever she’s playing, she wants to play at the highest level.” On the summer league team, Kunz rarely starts. She went from being a leader at the modified level to constantly being challenged by bigger, stronger players. “It’s a big challenge,” said Kunz. “I see a lot of pitchers that I have to go up against who are a lot faster than what I saw in modified.” Kunz has started to bond with her older teammates and look confident at the plate. She is adjusting well to the change, Penoyer said, adding that it is part of an overall plan not only to challenge and improve Kunz’s skills, but also the local softball program as a whole. “We need someone to lead Clinton into that next level,” said Penoyer. “If we get a few kids and start working them out of their comfort level early, they can help lead and really develop the program.” The ISF World Cup Softball tournament is another part of that mission. At the event, 11 of Penoyer’s players will play against other teams from around the globe and and be exposed to adult competitions countries between top teams like the U.S., China, Australia, Canada and Japan. By watching those games, Penoyer hopes that her athletes will be inspired to want to rise to that level of play. The efforts are already starting to pay off. For Kunz, who happened into the sport as another thing to try, softball is becoming a passion. “Now that I have a little more experience with it and have a good coach, it’s helped a lot,” said Kunz. “It’s one of the hardest sports to play. I like it more now.”

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014

Brody’s Buddy Ride Turns 6

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but both Christine and Randy graduated from Clinton Central School. As a result, the event attracts many fellow CCS alumni, as well as current and previous faculty. With the distance involved in the

Brody, Christine and Randy Savicki address cyclists before the 63-mile ride.

Riders take off from the Clinton High School parking lot, which served as a starting line for Brody’s Buddy Ride. This is the sixth year of the event. Written and Photographed by John Howard

t was a chilly morning for midAugust. The air was still damp from the previous night’s rain. But many of the riders preferred it that way. A pack of 100 orange-clad cyclists took to back country roads for the sixth annual Brody’s Buddy Ride to raise awareness for Down syndrome. The 63-mile course looped from Clinton to Oriskany Falls and back again. With two rest stops, it took the pack about six hours to complete. The Clinton High School parking lot served as both the starting and finish line. Turnout numbers for the event through the years have been steady, with many riders return year after year. This was Pam Raulli’s fifth year participating. She led the riders out of the lot, onto Elm Street, and toward New York State Route 233 for the first leg of the course. “It’s a great cause,” said Raulli. “Any

little thing we can do to help a family through difficult times is well worth it.” Like any good cause that is aggressively supported by the community, the genesis of Brody’s Buddy Ride is inspirational. When he was born six years ago, Brody Savicki was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Since then, his mother and father— Christine and Randy—have not only confronted the challenge, but have become role models for other parents going through it as well. Their efforts serve as an emotional and financial support base for affected families. “We had a difficult time accepting it at first, because we didn’t know anything about Down syndrome,” said Christine. “We decided we needed to raise community awareness and let people know what people with Down syndrome are doing today and how far they’ve come in the last 25 to 30 years.”

Seeing the riders off at the 7:30 a.m. start time was a crowd of parents and children almost as abundant as the cycling pack. Riders were not without inspiration on the brisk morning. Randy, Christine and Brody stood before the group, offering last minute thanks and sharing their story. Randy read a poem by Emily Perl Kingsley, where, during what was supposed to be a vacation to Venice, the author was redirected to Holland and had to adjust. The poem was titled “Welcome to Holland,” and the metaphor became the slogan of the day. Riders’ jerseys read “21 x 3,” which is where the 63-mile distance also came from. It’s another metaphor of the genetic disorder, this one the scientific component. People with Down syndrome have a third copy of their 21st chromosome. The Savickis live in New Hartford,

race, it was mostly serious cyclists participating. Many of them regularly clock thousands of miles in a season. On the course, though, the mood is celebratory and friendly “It’s fun but it’s also challenging,” said Mike Kessler, who led the second leg of the ride. He looks forward to the scenic views as much as supporting the worthy cause. “When you get up to where the windmills in Madison appear in the distance and the sun is still coming up, it’s beautiful,” he said. The Savickis’ mission continues to expand as they try to reach more people. Christine and Randy have since created high school scholarships and this year’s event featured recent additions like a guest adult speaker, who spoke about her career experiences with Down syndrome, and an honorary buddy for Brody to share the spotlight with. This year’s honorary buddy was five-yearold Madeline McManus from West Canada Valley. “[Randy] and I feel like we’re very fortunate to know what our purpose in life is, to help Brody carry out his mission of educating a small portion of the world,” said Christine. “We’re accomplishing our goals.”

Catch of the Week

hile fishing along the West Canada Creek, Leo Devine, of Elm Street, was able to snag one of the species the popular waterway is known for. He caught this 13-inch brook trout the old school way, with a worm at the end of his line. Goin' fishin'? Take a photo of your catch and send it to news@clintoncourier.com to be featured in the paper.