Vol. 168, No. 15
• CLINTON, NEW YORK • October 22, 2014
Section III Playoffs: 3 Teams Face Uphill Battles
Photo by John Howard Boys varsity soccer earned a No. 3 seed in this week’s Sectional tournament. They play at home on Saturday, likely against Westhill, in the quarterfinals. By John Howard
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hree Clinton varsity teams will advance to the Section III playoffs this week. Field hockey, boys soccer and girls soccer will begin a difficult climb at the quarterfinal level. Each squad has their own unique challenges as they take on some of the toughest high school competition in the state. Each team competing this week finished with winning records in their Center State Conference divisions. The boys and girls soccer teams dominated
Drama Club Brings Ax Murder to the Stage
Division I with first-place finishes. The field hockey team finished third out of five. Sectional playoff games for the Warriors start on Wednesday, and could continue through the beginning of November, pending advancement decided on a single-game elimination structure. Here’s a look ahead at what to expect for these teams. Field Hockey Clinton field hockey (4-3-1, 9-6-1), a Class C team, is seeded at No. 5 in the Section III playoffs. They will face
No. 4-seeded Little Falls (4-2-2, 9-5-2) away on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the quarterfinal. The Little Falls matchup will challenge the Warriors from the start and comes with a pinch of bad history between the two teams that is still fresh on the minds of Clinton players. The Warriors have faced the Mounties twice this season, each team winning one game, but both were tight matches. Clinton and Little Falls had their final regular season meet last week on the road, where the Mounties came away with a 4-2 victory. Goals were exchanged throughout the game to get to a 2-2 tie. The winning goal for Little Falls was scored off a controversial call by officials. Clinton’s keeper Bailey Bach had fallen and lost her helmet. Clinton’s defense eased up, but play was not stopped and the Mounties capitalized on the moment of weakness. Players and fans fumed, but the call stood. Throughout the season, teams have begun zeroing in on Clinton’s lead scorer Rylee Meelan. On their last match, Little Falls had triple-teamed Meelan, causing frustration that led to a series of yellow cards for the senior forward. To compensate, Clinton’s Head Coach Heather Hillage-Scribner is considering dropping Meelan back to a midfield position during Sectionals to open up more scoring opportunities on the front line. “That’s the good thing with this SECTIONALS, page 14
Sheriff ’s Department Project Lifesaver Aids Caregivers of Elderly and Special Needs
Photo by John Howard Members of the Drama Club rehearse on stage for their upcoming performances of “Ax of Murder.” By John Howard
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group of Clinton High School students have been spending their afternoons under the spotlights of the theater. This group, the Drama Club, has been frantically preparing for this weekend’s upcoming performances of “Ax of Murder,” written by Pat Cook. In the story, a character by the name of Colin Chambers, played by Drama Club Vice President Garrett Brombacher, pens a stage play which turns out to be haunted. One by one, the actors in the play are killed off, and the plot quickly turns into a “Who Done It?” “[The Halloween theme] is unintentional, but it’s going to line up,” said senior Jack Murphy, who is directing the show. This is the first of two major performances that are scheduled for the Drama Club in the school year. The other is senior one-acts, which take place in the spring. Unlike the High School musical, the Drama Club’s fall production has a relatively low budget, with an emphasis DRAMA, page 10
Photo by Mary Stevenson Oneida County Sheriff Deputy Fred Lomanto demonstrates the use of a receiver and antenna when searching for a client who uses a Project Lifesaver bracelet. The monitoring system helps locate those with medical needs who may wander from their homes or caregivers. By Mary Stevenson
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rimary caregivers of children with special needs and the elderly have a lot on their plates. From providing daily care to housekeeping duties to their own needs, a day in the life is certainly busy. Not included in that is the worry that their loved one may stray from the safety and security of their homes or environment. Luckily, Project Lifesaver can help. The Oneida County Sheriff ’s Office offers a monthly monitoring program to assist caregivers of individuals who tend to wander. A simple, unbreakable band with a battery operated device is attached to the person’s wrist, ankle or on an article of clothing. If they wander off, the sheriff has a receiver that can track the person up to two miles away. Deputy Fred Lomanto has been in charge of Project Lifesaver since
its inception in 2000. He has trained other agencies, such as the Onondaga County Sheriff Department, in proper use of the equipment. “We were the first county in the state to have this program,” Lomanto said. The completely waterproof bracelet is electronic, not a GPS. “While a GPS can track further out, it cannot be tracked inside buildings or under roofs,” he added. “Most of the time, people don’t travel further than a few hundred yards from where they were last seen.” Lomanto said the response times vary, but none have been more than 30 minutes to locate the client. “We have had agencies who have been searching for a couple of hours without luck. I get set up and find [the client] within minutes,” he said. PROJECT LIFESAVER, page 10
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Clinton Man Killed in Car Accident
Photo via Facebook Tom Powers was pronounced dead at the scene of a one-car crash Saturday. By Staff
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Clinton man was killed this weekend when he lost control of his vehicle, which then left the roadway. Thomas Powers, 28, was killed in a one-car crash on College Hill Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Moments after news broke friends POWERS, page 8
SRO Returns to CCS, KPD Hires Another Officer By Mary Stevenson
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he Kirkland Town Board approved the contract for the school resource officer (SRO) to return to the halls of the Clinton Central Schools on a part time basis as before. The Board also approved a new hire for a part time position with the Kirkland Police Department. Police Chief Daniel English said Officer Charles Kriz will return to the school three days a week on a schedule to be determined by the School and its needs. Kriz will be working three eighthour days, with 18 of those hours paid by the School. Its budget pays $15,000 for the services from September through December and another $15,000 from January through June. The other two hours per day will be picked up by the Town as part of the in-kind requirement imposed by the state with the 2 percent tax cap. “There is an in-kind requirement between municipalities,” Chief English said. “We show the state we are saving money and working together.” The Board approved the hire of James Femia, of Clinton, as the newest officer with the department. Femia, a member of the Clinton Fire Department and an EMT with Edwards Ambulance, has completed the Phase 1 of officer training and has to be a department member to continue with Phase 2. He begins the second phase at the end of the month. Chief English said the department is still looking for the right candidates to fill other positions. “We are down two full time and at least four part time positions,” he said, SRO, page 5
VARSITY SPORTS SECTIONALS PREVIEW Turn to page 14 for a look at the three varsity teams (boys soccer, girls soccer and field hockey) that are heading to Sectionals.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2014
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Inside this issue Budget Holds the Line — For Now: Taxes may increase in the future. Page 3. Boy Scouts Annual Food Drive Begins: Help the scouts help others. Page 5.
In horror movies, the fear of the unknown is one of the most powerful tools that a director can use. John Carpenter was a master exploiter of this. Thinking back on the opening scene of his 1978 film “Halloween,” we follow along through the eyes of an unknown, knife-wielding lurker. Anxiety builds as we move from the front yard, to the back yard, and then inside the house. This is one of the most iconic scenes in horror movie history because of the effect it has on the viewer. It’s scary, not because of the eerie music or nighttime setting, but instead because of all the unanswered questions: Who is this person? Where are they going? What are they going to do with that knife? Who’s in the house? If anything, the conclusion of the scene—the murder—is the least frightening part, because the tension breaks. A young Michael Myers is unmasked. In Carpenter’s 1982 film “The Thing,” he employed similar tactics, utilizing stateof-the-art animatronics and stopmotion animation to create his gruesome monster, only to hide that monster in the shadows for most of the film. Whether they realize it or not, the Drama Club (see page 1) is following Carpenter's legacy in their stage lighting blackouts, sound effects and off stage direction, which I got a sample of during a rehersal of the show on Monday. These moments add tension to an otherwise very comical script. In life, other fears caused by the unknown happen naturally, beyond our control. We see this nationally on the news with the coverage of Ebola. The fact that we can’t see this
invasive killer only heightens our insecurities. Difficult questions, like how to make sure a loved one who relies on us is safe, are also unclear, but Project Lifesaver (also see page 1) is one group working to end some of those worries. In sports—especially on a local level—the unknown is a powerful driver. Are we more excited that our team will win, or worried that they may lose? As fans, this question motivates us to tune in and become invested in games well ahead of their start time. Referencing the anticipation of Sunday’s Sectional seeding announcements (see page 1 and 14) in an email, boys varsity soccer Head Coach Gil Palladino said, “March Madness has nothing on us.” As I found myself refreshing my inbox while waiting for the brackets from Section III Executive Director John Rathbun, I had to agree. There are few things in life that we can control the outcome of. The unknown is a necessary evil. We should not run from it, but instead respect it, and always crave new information. We’ll never know who wins the game unless we play it. The less shadows there are, the less monsters can hide in them.
–John Howard, Executive Editor
Local Artist Commissioned for Montpelier Hunt Races: Monica Acee's watercolor painting will be the imagery for this year's event. Page 6. Grant Road Bridge Nearing Completion: The construction is nearly finished and the bridge is currently operational. Page 10. Girls XC Tops Division at CSC Championship: The girls had a strong showing this past weekend. Page 15.
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Village Hack: Get Your Hogwarts On By John Howard
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e all know how some people can get when it comes to Harry Potter memorabilia. And if you’re one of those “some people,” then this event will make all your wizardry dreams come true. Hamilton College is helping blur the edges of fantasy and reality this weekend, with two days of Hogwarts-themed tours. “Wizards, witches and muggles of all ages are welcome to attend and can tour Hogwarts, cast spells and meet favorite Harry Potter characters,” a press release for the 14-year-old event proclaims. Professor Snape himself would not scoff at this opportunity. The event has been said to encourage literacy and a passion for reading, but really,
it’s mostly just plain old fun. Tours take place at Benedict Hall, and will begin on the hour on Friday, Oct. 24, at 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 p.m., and on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 p.m. Please note that there is no 7 p.m. tour on either night. Muggles from the Village are asked to arrive 10 minutes early for your intended showtime. You can also reserve a spot on a particular tour by emailing hogwarts@ hamilton.edu—yes, there is actually a registered Hamilton College email address “hogwarts@hamilton.edu.” Parking is in visitor lots across the street from Benedict Hall.
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Past Issues 25 Years Ago October 25, 1989 No evidence has been found to substantiate stories circulating widely about devil-worshipping activities occurring or being planned in Kirkland or Clinton, police said. Town Police Chief Daniel English said such tales annually crop up as Halloween approaches and this year a few events seem to have spurred an increase in the rumors. Successes, problem areas, coming changes and trends in Clinton Central School’s mathematics instruction were reviewed last Tuesday night for the Board of Education. Department Head Janet Burt and teacher Eilene Edwards provided the overview both in writing and verbally. Complaints of abusive telephone calls being made to young women are continuing to come in to area police departments. Clinton Police Chief Steve Verminski said Monday that two such calls were reported to his department Friday night. The calls were to young women by a male pretending to be a police officer. The Clinton Central boys varsity soccer team captured two hard-fought Tri-Valley League victories last week, defeating New Hartford 4-0, and Holland Patent, 2-0. Clinton has just one regular season game remaining then enters Section III Tournament play this Saturday. 50 Years Ago October 22, 1964 Six seniors at CCS have been honored for their high performance on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test given last spring. Each student who is endorsed by his school receives a formal letter of commendation signed by his principal and the president of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Plans for the proposed liberal arts college for women at Hamilton College were discussed by Hamilton President Robert W. McEwen at the annual dinner meeting of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce on Monday night. Dr. McEwen expressed the hope that the growth of the educational community on College Hill would correspond with economic growth in the Clinton business community. Details of the type of sewer connections the village will ask in districts presently receiving service for the first time were worked out by the Village Board on Thursday. These regulations were obtained from a sample sewer ordinance prepared for Clinton by Stearns and Wheler of Cazenovia. Incomplete reports have kept directors of the 1964 Clinton United Fund from issuing their final returns for the drive. They also have given hope that the $19,500 goal can be met as soon as the remaining 12 divisions complete their solicitation and get pledges and money into the hands of the captains. 75 Years Ago Oct. 26, 1939 A proposition to be submitted to the voters of the Town of Kirkland at the election Nov. 7, will determine whether four justices of the peace shall be retained in future years and constitute, with the supervisors, the Town Board, or whether two justices and two town councilmen shall be elected. Mrs. A. E. Swartwout, chairman of the Clinton branch of the Utica chapter of the American Red Cross, wishes to announce that the branch has a quantity of wool for those who will volunteer to make sweaters for Polish refugees in Europe.
Herbert S. Powell, Utica, has obtained a patent on an automobile muffler of a design that differs from previous ones, according to word from the U.S. Patent Office. The manufacture of mufflers embodying the new features has already begun by the Powell Muffler Company, Utica. The request for financial support to send the CCS band to out-of-town games was highly successful, according to one of the promoters of the plan. It is expected that the band will make the Canastota and Hamilton trips, and if enough money is available, a bus for children will be sent to the games. 100 Years Ago Oct. 28, 1914 The new state road at the foot of College Hill has been completed and accepted, but already criticism is being heard that it was not properly surfaced. It is said the contractor lost money on the job. Robert G. Wells, who has conducted a dry goods store in town for the past years, has found business so dull that he has been compelled to retire. He expects to sell out the balance of his stock and close his store. The Clinton Bakery has been undergoing extensive renovation and now presents a very neat appearance. Mr. Bitteker has secured a new baker and Miss Gertrude White has been engaged as clerk. The Public Service Commission has granted a franchise to Arthur Hind of the Hind & Harrison Plush Company, Clark Mills, to extend his electric lighting service from that village to Westmoreland.
Clinton Scene: More on Stebbins Family By Richard L. Williams, Town and Village Historian
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n two recent weeks’ articles the murder of James D. Stebbins received top billing, but other members of the Stebbins family also had prominent roles in Clinton history of the 19th century. Judah Stebbins (1745-1825) and wife Ruth Dady, original Clinton pioneers, had four children: William 1770-1847, Joseph 1774-1863, Judah Jr. 1766-1814, and Ruth, dates unknown. Judah Sr., who arrived in Clinton with his family in 1788 at age 18, built the first framed barn on Utica Street in 1789 and the first two story framed house there in 1793. They lived on Utica Street opposite Brimfield Street. Judah signed the nonconsumption of tea pledge in 1774. He also served during the Revolutionary War as a corporal at the Lexington Alarm and later at Fort Ticonderoga. Joseph Stebbins (1774-1863) married Lucy Patterson (1779-1868) and had seven offspring. Joseph lived on Utica Street, too, and is thought to have occupied a house around 9 Utica St. He was a Universalist and a staunch supporter of both the Universalist Church of Clinton and the Clinton Liberal Institute. Early articles and accounts of Clinton all credit Joseph Stebbins with being the major donor for the Universalist Church built on Utica Street around 1820. This structure survives today, with major renovations, as the brick house at 8 Utica St. In the fall of 1818 Clinton Universalists met and formed a congregation. The New Hartford Universalist minister Stephen R. Smith helped, and the Society grew rapidly. Joseph Stebbins Esq. donated much of the $2,500 used to erect the
church which was 52 feet by 40 feet. A. D. Gridley in his 1874 Kirkland history called the church “the comeliest house of worship belonging to the denomination in New York State.” This was called a Free Church as other local denominations such as the Methodists and Baptists used it prior to building their own churches. Joseph Stebbins also played an instrumental part in bringing and keeping the Clinton Liberal Institute here in Clinton between 1831 and 1878 when it moved to Fort Plain, New York. Joseph Stebbins was made treasurer in 1831. The C.L.I. had both a boys and a girls division in separate buildings in Clinton. Stebbins gave more than $5,000 to the C.L.I. which used it and additional monies to build a four-story school at Utica and Mulberry Streets for the boys. This opened in December 1832, and in its first year enrolled 108 pupils. The girls division eventually was at 13 Chestnut St. Although Joseph Stebbins died in 1863, his son Edwin J. succeeded him as treasurer. Edwin reported in 1873 that income was $18,678 and expenses were $19,322. Joseph built the Clinton House at 7-9 West Park Row in 1812 and engaged in a business partnership with another early Clinton merchant Orrin Gridley in 1809. Their agreement read, “Joseph and Orrin shall be just and faithful to each other in all their buying and selling, accounts, reckonings, disbursements and dealings.” That takes us to Edwin J. Stebbins, son of Joseph, himself a major player in Clinton history as a merchant, politician, and churchman. Edwin (1811-1885) married Julia A. Cory (1819-1906) and had a son and a daughter. He held forth as a shopkeeper at today’s Giovanni’s Pizza at 12 East Park Row, supposedly the oldest merchant business site in the Village. Edwin sold many items: implements, flour, seed, and groceries. Edwin became Kirkland town supervisor in 1851-1853, and again in 1863, as a Democrat. He also was a village trustee in 1846 and 1847, and a trustee of the Clinton Cemetery Association (Sunset Hill Cemetery) in 1877, where he and his wife are buried. Edwin made loans and held mortgages, and several legal notices in the Clinton Courier attest to his foreclosing on unpaid mortgages. A Stebbins house located at 61 Utica St. was supposedly built in 1820 by John Hale the husband of Edwin Stebbins’ sister Welthy. A lithograph drawing of 61 Utica St. in the files of the Clinton Historical Society is labeled “Residence of E.J,. Stebbins,” but another map in the files shows a house around 7 Utica St. as Edwin J. Stebbins' home. Many Stebbins family members are buried in the Old Burying Ground while more are buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery in section A, section B, and section M. The last Stebbins name to be mentioned here will be William Stebbins (1770-1847) who wed Lydia Branch. A granddaughter of William’s, Carrie M. Stebbins, wrote in The Courier in 1900 a reminiscence referring to him as “Uncle Billy a genial man of the old school type, cordial, pleasant in his ways, and had ever a kindly word for all.” William stayed at his farm on Utica Road from 1808 to the 1840s when he retired and moved into the Village, where he died in 1847 at age 77. This house or parts of it are the current parsonage for the Clinton United Methodist Church at 103 Utica Rd. This concludes a three-part series on the Stebbins family who were prominent in Clinton in the 19th
century. None live here anymore, but the street name survives as a testament to a hard working, businessoriented family who were active in the commercial, religious, and political life of Clinton.
Budget Holds the Line — For Now By Mary Stevenson
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he Town of Kirkland will not be raising taxes for 2015, but the possibility remains that it could change within the next few years. At the Board meeting Wednesday evening, Supervisor Robert Meelan was not concerned at present with meeting the budget. “We have enough in the reserve to cover what we need to,” he said. “If we keep taking from it and not adding to cover, it won’t work.” Meelan noted the Town's budget is tight due to the tax cap freeze. “Fortunately we had the reserves to draw from, but we cannot sustain that much longer,” he said. If taxes were to be raised, a minimal 5 percent increase would work out to twenty-nine cents per thousand dollars of assessment. “For a $100,000 house, you are looking at an increase of $29 per year,” Meelan said. The main revenue of the B Fund, which covers the police department and public safety among other departments, is sales tax and has not grown in the previous six year period. If the equalization rate goes up, the rest of the county goes down and the Town loses. Mortgage taxes go to the general fund. “We all know what has happened with mortgages,” said Tony Arcuri, budget director. Meelan said he has been pretty conservative when it comes to the budget. “If you count on money that isn’t there and it doesn’t come in, it isn’t going to work,” he noted. Also of concern is the PILOT program for properties of Hamilton College. The program was a ten year agreement with the College for payments in lieu of taxes and it’s up this year. Meelan said. “If the College decides not to pay, the Town could lose $100,000.” The Clinton Central School district would lose money, too. The Board will hold another workshop at the Oct. 29 meeting and expect to pass the measure at that time. In other Town news, there have been three applicants for the for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with two others beginning the process. The program through the governor’s office is for the Town to acquire atrisk properties at fair market value in order to remove them from the flood zone. The Town is preparing a list of homeowners wishing to sell their properties that were adversely affected by last year’s flooding to submit for this program. Applications are still being accepted. Erik Genalo, president of the Historical Society, made a request of the Board for an annual stipend of $1,000 for a co-op with the Kirkland Town Library and other cultural institutions to encourage children to come out to experience all the Village and Town have to offer. Meelan declined his request, but stated there may be some room in the town supervisor budget for a smaller amount towards youth programs. “Ask for a little help if needed, and I’ll see what I can do in the town supervisor line [of the budget],” Meelan told Genalo.
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The Calendar Oct 23: Fall Rummage Sale. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Clinton United Methodist. A bag sale will be held Fri., Oct. 24, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Private Artist Talk. Hear first hand from Gail Haile about her exhibit "Sacred in the Ordinary." 7-8 p.m. at Anatomy in Motion. Email gail@ hailefinephotography.com or call 8536253 to reserve your spot. Oct 24: The Rocky Horror Picture Show screening. Midnight at the Hamilton Theatre. For tickets and information contact Hamilton Theater, 824-8210. $3 or free with a Colgate ID, includes a slice of pizza. Oct 25: Rummage sale. Clothing and household goods. Books for free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Clark Mills. Apple Celebration. Apple pies and many other apple goodies will be available for sale. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Stone Presbyterian Church. Oct 27: How Do I Turn This Thing On? Learn basic computer skills at BOCES. Mondays 10/27 - 11/17, 6 p.m. -8:15 p.m. Tuition $72.00. Students must pre-register, call 361-5800. Oct 28: Learn Google Drive. A class on using Google's office suite. 2-3 p.m. at the Library. Pre-registration required. Zumba. 9:15-10:15 a.m. at the KAC. Runs Tuesdays through December 16. $6 drop in fee. Oct 29: Town of Kirkland Board meeting. 7 p.m. at the Town Municipal Building.
Announcements • The Goodwill-HARC Store and Donation Center in Herkimer will once again celebrate Veterans Day weekend by providing a free interview or work outfit to veterans. Military veterans can visit the store at 129 E. Albany Street and mention “Goodwill Suits Vets” from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on November 8-11. Store personnel will assist them in selecting an outfit free of charge. All that is required is that veterans show some form of identification that documents they’ve been in the military. • Reserve your table for the Clinton VFW 9591 4th Annual Holiday Craft Fair now. $30 per 8 foot table. Please contact Desiree Cook, 7236093, or Kelly Mcguire, 941-8146, to book a spot. All money should be sent to Desiree Cook, 120 Dryden Ave., Utica, 13502 by Nov. 10. No refunds for cancellations. Check or money order only. All proceeds benefit the Clinton VFW Post 9591. • Dr. Lisa Lester and her staff are holding a "Rake for the Cure" fundraiser raffle at their office at 46 Utica Street. The winner will receive a brand new rake along with $100 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets. Raffle tickets $5 each. Proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will go to the family of Kane Wolf, a second grader currently battling neuroblastoma. A drawing will be held in early November. • The St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) Foundation will hold its 36th annual Dinner Dance, presented by Mohawk Hospital Equipment, on Friday, Oct. 24, at Hart’s Hill Inn located in Whitesboro. Proceeds from the event will help fund the updating of patient rooms at SEMC, as well as patient, visitor and employee safety initiatives including limiting
Community the number of access points into the building. Tickets are $150 or $1,500 for a table of 10. For more information visit: http://stemc.org/foundation/ dinner-dance/. Sunday worship at Stone Church on Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. will feature guest preacher Scott Leonard, a lay preacher, member and elder of Stone Church. The title of his sermon is “Dry Ground.” The public is warmly invited. For more information, see http://stonepres.org.
Meetings Library Book groups: New members always welcome. Monday: "The Empty Family," by Colm Toibin. Next meeting: Nov. 10, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Library. Wednesday: "And The Mountains Echoed," by Khaled Hosseini. Next meeting: Oct. 29, 7 p.m. at the Library. School Board Oct. 28, 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. After Breast Cancer support group will meet at Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. in the Community Room at the Center for Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Services on the St. Luke’s Campus, 1650 Champlin Avenue, Utica. Candace R. Correa, MD, a radiation oncologist with Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare’s Regional Cancer Center, will lead the discussion about the treatment of breast cancer. ABC Support Group meetings are free and open to the public and were created by women who have had breast cancer. The group is dedicated to providing education, information and emotional support to women and men who are facing biopsy, surgery or recovery from breast cancer. For more information, please call 624-5764 or email bfriend90@aol.com. 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. 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 735-6210, judy@thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit http://thegoodnewscenter.org. 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. Grief Survivors meets every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Rd., Utica. Drop-ins welcome. For more information contact Melissa at 735-6210, melissa@ thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit http://thegoodnewscenter.org.
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Library Notes Ideas for Playing Indoors By Sarah Schultz, Youth Services Librarian, Kirkland Town Library
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s cooler weather settles in, your child may be looking for fun indoor activities instead of outdoor ones. Here are a few activities to try that one or more children can participate in. Have impromptu arts and crafts time. Laying out art supplies without a planned finished product allows your child to create. It supports creative thinking, problem solving, and planning, among other skills. It always amazes me how each child ends up with something different when they all start out with the same materials. It’s fun to play with modeling dough every now and then. If you have older children, part of the fun can be making the dough. Try mixing 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, and 1/3 cup water slowly together in a bowl. Knead the mixture with your hands, and store in a sealed plastic bag. Then have fun creating. If your child really likes one of their creations, you can let it dry and paint it; it will last for years. I have an ornament I made this way, and I smile every time I see how badly it was painted. Get out the building blocks and let your child go wild. When I was a child, I would build with anything: dominoes, plastic cups, playing cards, toothpicks with marshmallows, and of course regular building blocks. Each material presented different challenges that I had to overcome in order to be able to build with it. The dominoes were slippery, and cards were light and difficult to stand up. The nuances of each material required problem solving, patience, and determination. Challenge your child to build the tallest tower they can out of an unconventional building material. Does your child have a hobby or talent? Plan a family show-andtell event. Younger children could share one of their arts and crafts masterpieces, sing a song, dance, or show off a favorite item of theirs. Give your child plenty of time to plan and practice what they are going to share. Don’t forget to have your own show and tell. How about a quick and easy science experiment? Have your child brainstorm activities that they would like to do. Write down all of the activities on slips of paper and place the slips into a container. The night before you plan to do an activity, have your child draw a slip and prepare for the activity accordingly. This gives your child something to look forward to throughout the school day, and they know what to expect when they get home. Plus your child can always add more activities to choose from.
For more ideas, the Kirkland Town Library is a great place to find resources on different activities to do with your child. You can find books on the following topics located in the juvenile nonfiction section. The call numbers included are a good starting point. If you are looking for something specific, ask a staff member to assist you. Topics: Science Experiments - Call number: J500s From backyard science observations to science fair project ideas, these books are sure to give you plenty of science experiments to try at home. Give “I'm a Scientist: Kitchen,” by Lisa Burke, a whirl, and learn how to make “gobbledygoo.” Cooking - Call number: J640s From three ingredient recipes to scrumptious desserts, there are a variety of books to choose from. Chew on Roald Dahl’s “Revolting Recipes” and learn what a “snozzcumber” tastes like. Arts and Crafts - Call numbers: J730s–740s From origami to knitting, these books offer lots of arts and crafts fun. Give “Face Painting,” by Patricia Silver, a try and learn how to transform your child with a little paint. Magic Tricks - Call number: J790s From sleight of hand to card tricks, these books are sure to amaze your child. Check out Martin Gardner’s “Science Magic” and learn how to levitate a paper clip. Websites: Zoom on PBS Kids The show is centered around activities for children: everything from science experiments, to games, to arts and crafts. Their website has the instructions for the activities they feature on their show. This link will bring you directly to the activities page: http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/ index.html Instructables Want to learn how to do a magic trick, or land an airplane? This website will give you instructions on how to do just that. The website is a great way to find step-by-step instructions with pictures. It has instructions for just about anything: building an igloo, Halloween makeup, or making brownies from scratch. http://instructables.com
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2014
Boy Scouts Annual Food Drive Begins
Community Wedding: Traxel - Merlob
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he local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America will begin their annual Scouting For Food collection efforts on Nov. 1. Scouts will be leaving plastic grocery bags throughout the area on Saturday and will return to pick up the bags of non-perishable foods the following Saturday, Nov. 8 beginning at 9 a.m. According to a press release, more than 50,000 pounds of food were collected for local food pantries throughout central New York last year. The number of volunteers totaled nearly 2,000. “Learning to be a good citizen through service to others is one of the core values of Scouting, and this is a great opportunity for Scouts to join together for their community and help their neighbors in need,” said Steven McEwan, scout executive, Revolutionary Trails Council, BSA. If you are unable to leave a bag for the collection date, donations can be dropped off at the Scout Service Center or at the First Presbyterian Church on Genesee St. in Utica from Nov. 3-7 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. SRO (continued from page 1) adding,“we can only fill [the positions] when we have people that fit what we are looking for.” The department is in need of officers to work weekends, holidays and midnight shifts. “There are people who are certified, who work in other police departments, but can’t work what we need,” English said. After riding as an officer in training with a senior member, Femia will be road certified to patrol in February, English said. The department will still be looking for applicants to fill the other positions. New York State law requires part time officers to live within the county limits of the police department. “We have to have residents of [Oneida County] willing to work the hours we need,” said English. “[The candidates] fall off from there. “We will continue to look for other candidates.”
Jennifer Traxel and Joshua Merlob were united in marriage on July 12, 2014, in Pell Gardens, Chesapeake City, Maryland. Brendan Boucher, the couple’s friend, officiated the ceremony. A reception was held immediately following at the Chesapeake Inn. Jennifer is the daughter of John and Nancy Traxel, of Clark Mills. She is a 2006 graduate of Clinton High School. Joshua is the son of Ed and Jamie Merlob, of Middletown, New York. He is a 2005 graduate of Minisink Valley High School. Jamie Rizzo served as maid of honor and Michael Merlob served as his brother’s best man. Other attendants included Kate Croke, Nichole Muzii, Katie Roppelt, Sarah Nelson, Brian Bomberger, Mark Mayo, Eric Gutierrez and Brian Panneton. The ring bearer was Max Merlob, nephew of the groom. Readings were performed during the ceremony by Amy Skinner, cousin of the bride, and Kathrin Merlob, sister-in-law of the groom. Jen and Josh met at SUNY Cortland where they both earned their master's degrees. They are currently living in Tupper Lake, New York, and work at Tupper Lake Central School. Jennifer teaches chemistry and physics and Josh teaches physical education and health. The couple spent a week after the wedding with family visiting from out of state in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and then went on to honeymoon in Mexico.
On a recent trip to Canada, Clinton husband and wife Brian and Julie Rand found their way to Nova Scotia, where they had their picture taken with the Sept. 3 edition of The Courier. The photo was taken at the Blomidon Look-off, near Canning, Nova Scotia, overlooking Minas Basin near Canning (45d 11.964m N, 64d 24.561d W, Elev 667 feet——via Brian). “This area was settled in the 1760s
by people from Massachusetts and Connecticut, on land previous farmed by Acadians and expelled by the English in 1755,” Brian wrote in an email. “Some of my ancestors moved from Connecticut in 1760 and lived just down the hill from the pictured location.” The Rands hope you enjoy the historic view from this nearby, yet foreign location.
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material throughout the day were surprised to be greeted by the event and partook in the unexpected treat. Familiar area vendors like North Star Orchards, Utica Coffee and the Clinton Cider Mill had displays, as well as slightly less-familiar brands like Stoltzfus Family Dairy, Jake's Gouda Cheese, Jeffrey’s Honey and Ma Ma Rella's Fine Foods. The event was overseen by Ruth Cosgrove, the Library's reference services and volunteer coordinator. Cosgrove said Tom’s Natural Food, who also had a display at the event, was instrumental in helping locate local food suppliers. “[Tom’s] gave us a long list of local vendors to contact, and many of them are here now,” said Cosgrove. “Personally, I’ve learned a lot. Both the vendors and the people who came by really enjoyed it.” The event also featured a planting party and storytime for children, as well as a cookbook door prize giveaway.
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Local Artist Commissioned for Montpelier Hunt Races By John Howard Since she was eight years old, Monica Acee has been on a horse every day that it was dry enough to ride. She’s done competitive trail riding, she’s jumped hedges, and she has even been a rodeo queen. It seems only fitting that her latest commission was for one of the most historic horse racing events in the country. Acee was approached by the Montpelier Hunt Races, an annual event which features seven races including its classic steeplechase. The Races take place at James Madison’s Montpelier in Virginia. This year, Acee’s artwork will be featured on the event’s promotional materials. The artist, who has been an active watercolor painter for more than 30 years, has been featured in a number of magazines, programs and newspapers, including several esteemed horse racing industry publications, so this is hardly her first rodeo. It is, however, her first time being commissioned for an event poster. Acee’s work—a depiction of three jockeys and their horses riding to the starting line at the Races—is featured on posters, T-shirts and coffee mugs. Limited edition prints will also be sold, and the original painting will be auctioned as a fundraiser. Known for the thoroughness of her work, Acee spent most of her artistic career creating commissioned portraits. She’s painted Hamilton College president Joan Stewart, Christie Brinkley, and William Bristol III of Bristol-Myers Squibb. Anyone who fancies themselves a watercolor painter will likely note that the medium and precision don’t necessarily go hand-in-hand. Watercolor textures are often easily spotted by even the untrained eye with their bleeding edges and varying shades. This is not the case with Acee’s work.
Using the points of her brushes, Acee creates subtleties that you would more commonly find in oil and pastel works. And any whites in her paintings is the true white, unmarked canvas that she’s working with. “As opposed to oils where you can build up the layers and go light to dark, with watercolor you can only go darker,” said Acee. “You have to do a roadmap in advance and know where you’re going … You kind of have to work in negative space.” The process takes intense planning and long hours to execute. A typical work for Acee takes her about 150 hours of labor, and that time is mentally exhausting. “Everyone has a different way of working,” Acee said. “I’m slow and meticulous.” After a high demand for detaildriven portraits, working with animals, a relatively new aspect of her career path, has its benefits. “[Animals] don’t ask you to take weight off. They don’t ask you to show their good side,” Acee joked. “A lot of people say that they aren’t easier, but for me, they are.” A Colorado native, Acee grew up in the small town of Cascade, just outside of Colorado Springs. She attended art school at Colorado State University, but only briefly. Forced to learn theory and conceptual techniques that didn’t interest her, she left out of frustration before graduation. “I wasn’t abstract and I wasn’t expressionist and that was so popular back then,” she said. “It just wasn’t working for me.” It was after moving to Nashville with her husband, Acee Acee, who assists with pre-production of the painting process, that Acee found her calling. Here she discovered Harold Lovell, a fellow watercolor painter known for his simple subjects—fields, barns and
Local artist Monica Acee’s watercolor painting of three jockeys will be featured as promotional art for this year’s Montpelier Hunt Races. trees—which he depicts with rigorous authenticity. “We had five dollars and we decided to put gas in the car and drive to his show,” said Acee. “I was like, ‘Wow, that’s how I want to paint.’” The couple contacted the artist, who agreed to give her private lessons. Whatever connection was missing in her traditional education immediately fell into place. Today, Acee works in a small, sunny studio in the upstairs of her 200-yearold house on Bogusville Road, set high enough on the hill that it received some of last week’s premature snow flurries. To create a single one of her works, Acee will use hundreds of photos, which, before the days of digital photography, could get pretty costly. Technology has caused Acee’s process to evolve. But rather than creating
a complete digital mockup, she reins back how much computers infiltrate her approach. While computers have helped with magnifying certain details in photos, she still lays everything out in her mind—a mental collage, so to speak. “Back when I started there was no Photoshop.” she said. “I used to sit there with a magnifying glass to pick out the details of the photos. Now I say, ‘What’s that finger doing there?’ and I can pull it up and enlarge it.” For the Races commision, Acee was provided with photos and needed to present preliminary concept sketches. Added background elements, such as a featured jump obstacle and fallcolored leaves on trees developed along the way. In addition to her preciseness, Acee is known for these ACEE, page 9
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2014
10 Things George Li Wants to Accomplish in the Next 10 Years By Staff
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his weekend, 19-year-old concert pianist George Li, along with his brother Andrew, will make a special appearance at Hamilton College’s Wellin Hall in Schambach Center for Music and the Performing Arts. Li, a student at Harvard University, began playing piano at the age of four. In his teens alone, he’s accomplished more than the average musician will grasp in their entire lifetime, including playing for the president of the United States and the German chancellor. When we chatted with Li, we asked what he had planned for the next decade of his life. As a young prodigy, we got what we expected—a mix of big goals, and smaller ones that might concern the typical modern day 19-year-old. Here are some goals Li has: 1. To play Carnegie Hall. “I would love to someday play Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall. It has always been a childhood dream of mine to play there.” 2. To play with the Berlin Philharmonic. “I hope to play with major orchestras around the world, especially the Berlin Philharmonic. It’s such a magnificent and unique orchestra.” 3. To win more competitions. “I wish to win the Chopin and Tchaikovsky piano competitions, both of which will be held next year. It would be an incredible achievement, and would, hopefully, afford me opportunities to complete accomplishments 1 and 2.” 4. To drive. “I hope to get my driver’s license. It would be so much more convenient to be able to drive around to places in the city for example, instead of taking public transit.” 5. To conquer the kitchen. “I hope to learn how to cook. It sounds like fun—almost like a tasty or disastrous experiment every time.” 6. To get more people on board with classical music. “I hope to help spread interest in classical music throughout the country, and hopefully more children and adults will listen to classical music on their iPods and phones as much as pop music.” 7. To give back. “Someday, I want to provide musical instruments and/or fund programs of LI, page 11
Obituary: Eleanor Joan Stockbridge, 85
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Eleanor was a lifelong resident of Clinton and graduated from Clinton Central High School. On November 26, 1947, she married the love of her life, Aime "Bud" Stockbridge at the Church of the Annunciation in Clark Mills. They were married for 60 years and raised four beautiful children. In addition to raising a family, Eleanor was a very talented artist, singer, and had a great appreciation for the performing arts. Ellie and Bud travelled the world together, including visiting her ancestral homeland of Ireland. She is survived by her son Gary and his wife Jackie, son Michael and his wife Kathy, daughter Susan and her husband Keith, nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband Bud, her son Richard, and sister Mary Ruth. Calling hours were held Thursday, October 16, at Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Home at 35 College St. ,Clinton. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Friday, October 17, at St. Mary's Church in Clinton. A special thanks is extended to the staff at St. Elizabeth's Hospital for the excellence of care provided in Eleanor's last days. The care she received was so exceptional, we cannot thank them enough. Additionally, the family wants to thank Shirley and Lisa for their devotion and love for our mother and grandmother. Please consider donations on Eleanor's behalf to the Wounded Warriors Project or the Disabled American Veterans. http://Owenspavlotrogers.com
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undefeated National Championship Football Team, victors of the 1960 Cotton Bowl. He played along side the great Ernie Davis who was featured in the movie The Express. He graduated from SU in 1962 and briefly played semi-pro football with the Mohawk Valley Falcons. In 2009 he received the National Championship Team a Letterman of Distinction Award from Syracuse University. It was there on the SU campus, outside The Varsity, while admiring her 1958 black and silver Chevy Impala convertible, that Frank met his wife, Gen Iacovino Santoli, with whom he shared his love and his life. They were married on August 18, 1962. He completed his education earning a master’s degree in education from SUNY at Cortland. He accepted a teaching position with Oriskany Central School and later with Clinton Central School teaching middle school and junior high sciences. Any chance meeting with former students was invariably met with the exclamation, “Mr. Santoli, you were my favorite teacher!” A former student wrote in a moving tribute, “Mr. Santoli was THE teacher …smart, caring, COOL. In his classroom, group discussion was an orderly and respectful affair that did not necessarily have to be dominated by that ever-mindful 'raise your hand.' Discussion was important to him. Ideas were important to him. Mr. Santoli made us believe we were special. He connected with us. We talked. We listened. We laughed. Our classroom was a shared tidal experience of learning and waves of
growth. Mr. Santoli was surfer-inchief.” In 1986 Frank chose a new path. He left teaching to pursue a career in construction and real estate development. With the help of his sons and the support of his wife, he was the principle builder, developer and architect of the subdivisions Chapel View and Coventry Place in Clinton. He also built “Gen’s House.” Besides his wife, he leaves two sons. His older son, Dr. Frank A. Santoli, an oncologist in San Francisco, and Christopher Michael Santoli, an architectural graduate of Princeton University. He leaves a daughterin-law, Maura, and a cherished and beloved grandchild, Grace Jing Santoli of San Francisco. He also leaves a brother Rudy and his wife Michelle Santoli of Altamont, NY. He was predeceased by an infant child, a daughter, who died at birth in 1964, and by two older sisters, Madelyn Nilsson and Jo Glier. At Frank's request private services were held this past week. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, November 29, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Clinton to which his family, friends and all his former students are invited. Those wishing to honor his memory may make a contribution to the Frank A. Santoli Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 245, Clinton, NY 13323. Frank was a man of humble demeanor and modesty who lived his life with an unwavering devotion to his family, with humor, with quiet competence, with love, generosity and above all with kindness.
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Fire Department Serves Up Brooks’ BBQ
POWERS (continued from page 1)
Photo by Mary Stevenson Flowers rest at the site of the accident.
Volunteer firefighters serve up chicken and rib dinners at this Sunday’s fundraiser barbecue sale. By Staff
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he Clinton Fire Department held their semi-annual Brooks’ BBQ fundraiser on Sunday, and the demand was steady. A line began to form in front of Clinton’s Firehouse No. 1 in the Village at 11 a.m., as waiting customers were tantalized by the wafting smells from the barbecue pits. “Crowds were steady,” said Bob Burns, captain of the Clinton Hook and Ladder Company. “We had people coming in waves throughout the day. It was awesome.” With the consistent demand at these CFD events, the question has become not whether the Department will sell out of product, but instead how quickly will it happen. Ribs were gone in 15 minutes and they ran out of their entire chicken dinner supply in 1 hour and 15 minutes, a slight improvement from last year’s speed.
A total of 125 half chickens were sold, along with about 45 rib orders. Each dinner came with a roll, coleslaw, a baked potato and a drink. The CFD holds a fundraiser with Brooks’ BBQ, of Oneonta, twice every year—once in the spring or summer and once in the fall. This past weekend’s event was slightly later than their typical fall fundraiser. Neither the schedule change, nor the 40-degree weather, hampered turnout. If anything, patrons wanted hot food to stay warm on the frosty afternoon. All funds raised will benefit the Department’s regular community volunteer services. Sunday’s event is the latest in a series of fall community events supported by the CFD. Recently, the Department conducted a mock dorm room fire drill at Hamilton College. On Friday, they will hold a fire safety program at Clinton Central School.
and loved ones flocked to Powers’ Facebook page in mourning, sharing photos and memories. “I waited for the phone call that this was all a mistake ... that moment didn't come,” one person wrote. “Trillions of words still left for you.” Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol said his office responded to a motor vehicle accident just before
midnight on Saturday night at 6960 College Hill Road. Powers lost control of his 2001 Honda Civic. The car traveled into a ditch then sheared a utility pole in half. It is believed speed was a factor. Robert Bean met Powers through his employment at the Village Tavern. He recalled Tom as a nice person who did anything you needed done. “He was always willing to help out,” Bean said. “He’d give you the shirt off his back.” Powers was a member of the Clinton Central School Class of 2005. A graduate of MVCC, he was employed at The Hamilton Inn where he served as executive chef. The accident is still under investigation. Tom's family will receive relatives and friends Friday, Oct. 24, from 4-7 p.m. at Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., in Clinton. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Church in Rome.
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Construction Wraps on Romanelli Building
Photo courtesy of Romanelli Communications The rejuvenated exterior of the Romanelli building at College Street and West Park Row sits void of any construction gear. Work on the building concluded last week. By Staff
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he sidewalk at College Street and West Park Row feels a little more open and airy now that construction has come to end on the Village’s cornerstone building. As of last week, mortar repointing, new windows and door replacement on the Romanelli building officially wrapped ahead of schedule after a brief inconvenience to the community. While the renovations did not affect the facade and historic appeal of the building, Romanelli has already made significant improvements to safety and energy efficiency. Several employees have also noted a significant decrease in noise coming into the building from the street. “This has been an enormous undertaking, and we’re thrilled with the results,” said Beth RomanelliHapanowicz, vice president of Romanelli Communications. In addition to Romanelli
Communications, a new media company whose clients include the Utica Comets, First Source Federal Credit Union, Jay-K Lumber and Preswick Glen, the Romanelli building is home to Café J and Rogue & Royale, which is set to hold its grand opening later this month. Construction crews worked hard to finish exterior work and remove construction gear from outside of the building, which dates back to the 18th century. Due to the heavy foot traffic in the area, construction work faced some early snags in a complicated approval process before the Village Board granted permission to close the sidewalk this fall in order for the work to proceed. In a press release announcing the project’s completion, Romanelli Communications thanked Villagegoers, their clients and area business owners for their ongoing patience
throughout the construction process. “Our neighbors are already giving us great feedback on how we’ve improved the appearance of the Village,” said Romanelli-Hapanowicz. “The changes have also preserved the beautiful, historic character of the building, one of our goals from the start.” ACEE (continued from page 6) planned or imagined additions to the frame, which always aid in telling the subject’s story. Oddly enough, it was the soft-focus foliage in the background, which lacked definition, that gave her the most trouble. This year’s Montpelier Hunt Races will take place on Nov. 1. It is the 80th year of the event, and organizers are predicting an attendance of 18,000. The purses will total more than $105,000. While the artwork has already been officially unveiled, Acee will be on site at the Races to sign the limited edition prints. In the meantime,
she is making a point to move away from commissions for a while to work toward her next show. “I didn’t realize how much the pressure of the commision was getting to me until I stopped,” said Acee. “I want to have fun with the painting … it’s getting to be fun again.”
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The transmitter can signal for a one and a half to two miles radius while walking. If you are in the car, the antenna on the car can pick up the transmitter signal for about three miles. “Onondaga County has a helicopter that can locate the signal up to seven miles,” Lomanto said. According to Lomanto, many of the calls are canceled before the search gets underway. “But when we do have to do the search, we have had a 100 percent success rate.” With family vacations and trips, the bracelets can work in other areas of the country as well. “We have a lot of snowbirds that go to Florida for the winter and clients who come up here for the summer,” Lomanto said. The agencies notify each other and monitoring begins in the other county. The agency monitors the bracelet once a month, as is done in the home county. Monitoring consists of a monthly visit to remove the strap, maybe switch locations of the bracelet on the person and change the batteries. “There is a $10 fee that covers the battery and the time,” he said. While the cost of the equipment can be expensive, there is no cost to the taxpayers and the program is funded by grants and donations. “The more donations we get, the more bracelets we can get,” Lomanto said. “A bracelet and monitor can run around $300 and the receiver and antenna can run around $2,500,” he said. Former Clinton resident Patricia Paquette cannot praise the program enough. Her husband, Arleigh, 82, started showing signs of dementia about a year and a half ago. She and her six children convinced Arleigh the bracelet was necessary to ensure his safety. “He wasn’t difficult to convince,” Paquette said with a chuckle. “I am glad we did it,” she added. “It is such a safe feeling. I would very highly recommend it to anyone in this situation.” Project Lifesaver isn’t only for the elderly. “We have autistic children and others who might have a tendency to wander,” Lomanto said. There are about 30 clients currently on the program with a waiting list of about three or four at the present time. Paquette said they did not have to wait very long for Arleigh’s bracelet. “It was well worth it,” she said. To learn more about the Project Lifesaver Program, visit http://projectlifesaver.org or call 765-2220 to speak with Deputy Fred Lomanto. To make a taxdeductible donation to Project Lifesaver, contact Deputy Lomanto or mail your donation to: Project Lifesaver, 6065 Judd Road, Oriskany, NY 13424.
on acting rather than production. Without complicated choreography and sets, actors create an environment with their performances. Where the musical features eight faculty or adult advisors, the Drama Club has one, Susan Lincoln, an English teacher at Notre Dame, whose duties are more advisory than managerial. For the most part, the show is entirely student-run, with Murphy at the helm. “They’re doing tech, they’re doing props, they do it all,” said Lincoln. Keith DeStefanis, the manager of the theater, and Marilee Ensign, Murphy’s mother and a club volunteer, assist from the sidelines, filling in any gaps in responsibilities that the group cannot manage. The student leadership comes with its advantages and disadvantages. For one, the students have more say in the productions that are chosen to be performed. There are also more challenges with things like scheduling conflicts— the Middle and High School have Halloween dances at the same times as this weekend’s performances. While the School once funded the cost of costumes, supplies and performance royalties for the musical, both the Drama Club and the musical organizations are now left to fundraise on their own. In recent years, Drama Club has remained steady in its number, though some of the upperclassmen are concerned about the lack of freshmen interest this year. About 30 students are involved in the performance of “Ax of Murder,” 21 of whom are cast members. Many of them are returning for their third or fourth fall shows with the club. “A lot of us are just good friends,” said Murphy. “Sure, it’s for kids who aren’t interested in sports, but it’s really kids who aren’t interested in a whole lot of anything … Everyone seems to really enjoy it.” The Drama Club will present “Ax of Murder” on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the theater of the Clinton Central School Performing Arts Complex. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults.
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Before and after views of the Grant Road bridge that was rebuilt after collapsing during last summer’s flooding. The work began in June and is now open to traffic, with guardrails and fencing to be erected to complete the project. By Mary Stevenson
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he Grant Road bridge that was wiped out in last summer’s flooding is nearing its final stages, with only some finishing touches remaining. Although it may have seemed longer, the project took about 60 days to be completed, said Jon Scott, Town of Kirkland Highway Department superintendent. “There was a gas main that had to be relocated [by the gas company],” Scott said. There were several unsuccessful attempts to move it, pushing the project back until the spring. The Town worked closely with the state Department of Environmental Conservation to ensure all requirements were being met, including locating the gas main well underneath the creek to avoid any instance of damaging it during construction. According to Scott, the flow of the creek was put into a large pipe to accommodate the gas main depth requirement. Work on the bridge itself began in mid-June, but was hampered by weather. “Two flooding events flooded out the site so we had to reset everything,” he
said. Power lines limited the overhead room the workers had available to install various parts of the structure. “Normally, the structure would be assembled on site with a crane,” said Scott, adding, “We assembled it at the shop in three pieces, trucked it to the site, one at a time and spliced it together there.” The large stones that were used were hand picked from Barrett Paving and fit together perfectly. The previous bridge was smaller than the current one. Scott said, “It was too small for the stream and the DEC told us what size structure we needed on that water way. We made the new bridge much bigger.” The final cost for the project has not been totaled as of yet. “We will be getting that together to submit to FEMA when it’s done,” he added. The finishing touches of guardrails and fencing will make the project complete. “It is designed to handle anything we can throw at it at this point,” Scott said.
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Kirkland Police Blotter October 13 - October 19, 2014
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Time Location 12:10 a.m. Dugway Road 6:32 a.m. Dugway Road 5:35 a.m. Harding Road 11:40 a.m. Ernst Road 1:50 p.m. Hamilton College 7:40 p.m. 12B-State Route 3:23 p.m. Utica Street 5:20 p.m. 12B-State Route 8:45 p.m. 5-State Route 12:50 a.m. 5-State Route 2:55 a.m. Clinton Tractor 12:00 p.m. Mill Street 12:30 a.m. 5-State Route 1:20 a.m. 233-State Route 8:30 a.m. 233-State Route 9:31 a.m. Indium Corp. 3:30 p.m. High School\ 6:56 p.m. Elm Street 6:00 p.m. Main Street 3:10 a.m. 12B-State Route 4:15 a.m. 12-State Route 7:50 a.m. 233-State Route 11:20 a.m. 233-State Route 1:10 p.m. Dunkin Donuts 11:30 p.m. 5-State Route 1:18 a.m. Norton Avenue 12:00 p.m. University Drive 6:18 p.m. Skyline Drive 10:15 p.m. Robinson Road 11:40 p.m. 5-State Route 12:20 p.m. Dollar General 7:40 p.m. Post Street 6:30 p.m. 5-State Route 5:45 p.m. High School 11:50 p.m. Robinson Road 11:55 p.m. College Hill Road
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New Equipment for the Village and Town By Mary Stevenson
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he Village of Clinton Department of Public Works is planning to replace a piece of heavy equipment while the Town of Kirkland is replacing a truck for the Parks and Recreation Department. The used wheel loader the Village DPW purchased five years ago is about at its end, according to Dale Jewell, superintendent of the Village DPW. “The lease is up and we are replacing it,” he said. Bids were requested prior to the Board meeting last month to lease a new one. “A new one should last 20-30 years, if it's taken care of and maintained properly,” said Jewell. The DPW uses the wheel loader for various projects and uses throughout the Village. The large bucket hauls leaves and trash, can push snow when it has to be moved, and has hauled stones as necessary to complete Village projects. Town Highway Department Supervisor Jon Scott said the new F250 truck is a replacement for a 2006 truck. “It’s worn out, unreliable and it's time to replace [the truck],” Scott
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said. The new truck will be leased as well. “The leasing rates are cheap and it’s a very efficient way to purchase the vehicles,” he said. Two trucks for the highway department were opened for bid a couple of months ago and are on order now, Scott said. The Town is anticipating a third truck will be needed soon, but it will likely wait until 2015 budget is developed. LI (continued from page 7) music education in public schools. This would help to promote and generate interest in classical music.” 8. To conduct. “I hope to learn how to conduct, so I will be able to conduct an orchestra from the piano. Watching pianists like Krystian Zimerman and Mitsuko Uchida perform while conducting is awe-inspiring.” 9. To compose more. “I hope to be more involved with composition, so someday I’ll be able to compose a symphony or a concerto.” 10. To improvise more. “I’d like to learn to improvise, which would help inspire me to practice and to compose, as well.” George and Andrew Li will perform at Wellin Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 24. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Notice of formation of BOIS PROPERTIES LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/18/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 325 Broadway, Ste. 404, NY, NY 10007. Purpose: any lawful act.
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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 1408 FINCKE AVE LLC FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is 1408 FINCKE AVE LLC (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"). SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on August 27, 2014. THIRD: The county within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is Oneida County. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 3333 Martin Road, Clinton, NY 13323. FIFTH: The purpose of the business of the Company is any lawful purpose. cc: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22
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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TNU MANAGEMENT LLC FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is TNU MANAGEMENT LLC (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"). SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on August 5, 2014. THIRD: The county within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is Oneida County. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 800 Calder Avenue, Yorkville, NY 13495. FIFTH: The purpose of the business of the Company is any lawful purpose. cc: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22
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SHAETYS LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 7/22/14. 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, 190 Valley View Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413. General Purposes. cc: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22,10/29
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AMERICAN ARBORIST - KARST TREE SERVICE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 8/26/2014. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1624 Elm St., Oneida, NY 13421, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. cc: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22,10/29
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BENNI'S PLACE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/11/2014. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 9543 Main St., Holland Patent, NY 13354, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. CC: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5
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Notice of formation of a domestic professional service limited liability company. The name of the PLLC is Patricia Knobloch Architect PLLC. The PLLC was formed and Articles of Organization filed on September 26, 2014. The office of Patricia Knobloch Architect PLLC is located in Oneida County and the principal place of business is 71 Ballantyne Brae, Utica, NY 13501. The Secretary of State is the designated agent of the PLLC upon whom process may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to: Patricia Knobloch Architect PLLC, 71 Ballantyne Brae, Utica, NY 13501. Architecture is the character of the business of Patricia Knobloch Architect PLLC. CC: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5
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BRV Properties, LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on September 24, 2014. NY office Location: Oneida County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served upon him/her to: C/O BRV Properties, LLC, P.O. Box 725, Rome, NY 13442. General Purposes. cc: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
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DELAHUNT BROTHERS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/27/2014. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 5918 Morris Rd., Marcy, NY 13403. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 9353 River Rd., Marcy, NY 13403. cc: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
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Woodberry Group, LLC. Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on September 24, 2014. Office location: 37 Woodberry Road, New Hartford, New York 13413. 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 Woodberry Group, LLC, 37 Woodberry Road, New Hartford, New York 13413. The LLC is to be managed by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. cc: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
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AVIATION PERSONNEL, LLC, a foreign LLC, filed with the SSNY on 9/29/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Thomas M. Laker, 4756 Hwy. 377 S., Ft. Worth, TX 76116. General Purposes. cc: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
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Roman Design & Manufacturing, LLC notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on: June 18, 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, 6 Occum Ridge Rd, Deansboro, NY 13328. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law. cc: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 149 JAY STREET ENTERPRISES LLC 1. Name of the LLC: 149 Jay Street Enterprises LLC (hereinafter the “LLC”). 2. Date of Filing of the LLC’s Articles of Organization with NYS Department of State: September 15, 2014. 3. The County within New York State in which the LLC’s office is located: Oneida County. 4. The NYS Secretary of State (“SSNY”) has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to the LLC at: 1006 Ontario Street, Utica, New York 13501. 5. Character or purpose of the LLC’s business: The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the New York Limited Liability Company Law. cc: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
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Notice of formation of Vitullo Real Estate, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/3/2014. Office location, County of Oneida. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 21 Augusta Dr., New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: any lawful act. cc: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
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Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: IC WOOD LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 14, 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 c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave., Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. United States Corporation Agents, Inc. is the Registered Agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address of the Registered Agent within this state is 7014 13th Ave., Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: to engage in any and all business for which LLCs may be formed under the New York LLC Law. cc: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26
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NOTICE OF FORMATION of George’s Auto Works, LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/09/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: 3875 Oneida Street, New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: Any lawful activity. cc: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26
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TLB Contracting, LLC, a Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on April 25, 2007. NY office Location: ONEIDA County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served upon him/her to: C/O TLB Contracting, LLC, 7918 Middle Road, Rome, NY 13440. General Purposes. cc: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26
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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF UPSTATE COMMUNICATIONS CENTRAL LLC FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is UPSTATE COMMUNICATIONS CENTRAL LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on October 1, 2014. THIRD: The county within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is Oneida County. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 1327 Butternut Street, Utica, NY 13502. FIFTH: The purpose of the business of the Company is any lawful purpose. cc: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR SEWER AND WATER DISTRICTS of the TOWN OF KIRKLAND, ONEIDA COUNTY, FOR THE YEAR 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Preliminary Budget, Property Tax Exemption Report and the assessment rolls for sewer and water districts of the Town of Kirkland, Oneida County, New York, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2015 have been completed and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Kirkland in Lumbard Hall in said Town, where it is available for inspection by any interested person during regular office hours. A copy of the Preliminary Budget is available for review at the Kirkland Town Library, 52 ½ College Street, and at the Municipal Office Building. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Kirkland will meet and review said Preliminary Budget and the proposed budgets for the sewer and water districts of the Town of Kirkland and hold a public hearing thereon Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Town Offices located at 3699 State Route 12B, Clinton, New York, and that at such hearing any person may be heard in favor or against said Preliminary Budget and the budgets for the sewer and water districts of the Town as compiled, or for and against any item or items therein contained. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law that the following are the proposed yearly salaries of the elected officials: SUPERVISOR $18,175.00 COUNCILMAN $5,691.00 COUNCILMAN $5,691.00 COUNCILMAN $5,691.00 COUNCILMAN $5,691.00 TOWN CLERK $44,814.00 TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT $61,119.00 RECEIVER OF TAXES $10,202.00 TOWN JUSTICE $16,653.00 TOWN JUSTICE $16,653.00 TOTAL $190,380.00 By Order of the Town Board Dated: October 15, 2014 Caryl A. Galinski, Clerk cc: 10/22
Photo by John Howard The boys attack has been strong throughout the regular season with their defense only being challenged during harder, non-league games against teams like New Hartford and Proctor.
Photo by John Howard Opponents have been double- and triple-teaming field hockey forward Rylee Meelan, causing Clinton to rethink their attack strategy going into the postseason.
Photo by John Howard With their high-scoring figures throughout the year, the girls are expected to cruise by their quarterfinal opponents into the semifinal match.
team,” said Hillage-Scribner. “Many of the girls we have are able to play different positions.” Should Clinton advance past Little Falls, they will take on the No. 1-seeded Cazenovia at East Syracuse Minoa for a Sunday afternoon semifinal game. Boys soccer The No. 3-seeded Warrior boys soccer team (10-1, 13-3) will play their first Section III playoff game on Saturday at 2 p.m. on their home pitch. They will play the winner of a game between 11th-seeded Lowville (4-7 Frontier B, 4-12) and the 6thseeded Westhill (6-4 OHSL Liberty, 9-5-1) on Wednesday. Though the team has commanded their CSC games and played up against nonleague teams throughout the season, the boys faced consistently difficult matches to get to the Class B title match. For soccer, Section III is one of the toughest sections in the state with Clinton, Westhill, Skaneateles and Cazenovia among its top Class B competitors. The way this year’s seeding worked out, No. 1-seeded Cazenovia appeared to have an easy path to the championship. Meanwhile, Clinton, Westhill and Skaneateles all ended up on the same side of the bracket, making for tense—albeit exciting—gameplay at each stop. And, while Clinton had some experience with Syracuse teams during their involvement with the West Genesee summer league, Skaneateles, Cazenovia and Westhill share a league and will be far less blind than the Warriors going into the high-stakes games. With the home field advantage, along with Marcellus moving up to the Class A competition, Clinton does have some advantages on their side. To prepare for Saturday, the Warriors scrimmaged Sauquoit, seeded No. 1 in the Class C competition. “It’s an unbelievable path for us,” Clinton’s Head Coach Gil Palladino said of the road ahead. “Three years ago, we had to beat Marcellus, Westhill and Skaneateles in order to advance and we did, so it’s not like we haven’t faced that before.” Girls soccer Girls soccer (8-0, 14-2) plays their quarterfinal on Friday at 3 p.m. They received a No. 3 seed and will face the winner of a 6th-seeded Holland Patent (5-3, 11-5) and 11th-seed Solvay (6-8 OHSL Liberty, 7-9). Like the boys team, the girls earned the home turf with their high seeding. With CSC opponent Holland Patent expected to win the qualifier match, the Clinton girls soccer team might be the most poised of the three CCS programs to advance to a semifinal. The Warrior girls have faced the Holland Patent Golden Knights twice this season, shutting them out with 8-0 and 4-0 wins. “We know how to handle [Holland Patent],” said Clinton Head Coach Beth Baker. “We’ve seen them a couple times and we’re pretty confident.” The most exciting part of the girls bracket would happen in the semifinal, where a potential match against Westhill, the team that had knocked the Warriors from the playoffs at the exact same match last year, could develop. Clinton had been seeded at No. 1 in 2013, but Westhill’s experience with Syracuse-based competition during their regular season gave them the upper hand. Clinton fell 1-0. All record-based seedings aside, one year later, there’s a real sense from the team of what they could be up against. “[Should we play Westhill] it’s going to be a tough game,” said Baker. “I think the girls that were with us last year recognize that we’re going to have to step it up.” The Courier will be covering the results of these games as they happen. To follow along throughout the week, visit http://clintoncourier.com/sports.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2014
Varsity Football Falls Short of NFF Playoffs By Staff
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t the very best, the Clinton varsity football team will finish its regular season one game shy of qualifying for the end-of-the-year NFF playoffs. The Warriors fell 60-6 on Saturday to Oriskany, a game they needed to clinch in order to proceed to the postseason. The loss dropped Clinton into the No. 4 spot in the NFF West division, behind Oriskany (3), Bishop Grimes (2) and LaFayette/Fabius-Pompey (1). Only two teams from the division will advance to the playoffs. Clinton (2-2, 3-4) fell behind early against Oriskany (2-2, 4-3), first allowing Devin Bryant to return the game’s opening kickoff. The Warriors went into the second quarter with a 22-0 deficit. “They were very athletic, especially their defensive backs,” said Warriors’ quarterback Brandon Broccoli. “They shut us down on offense. They were just really fast and were able to exploit some of our weaknesses.” Broccoli was able to return this weekend to his place on defense after suffering a back injury against LaFayette earlier this season. Clinton’s sole touchdown arrived in the second quarter on a throw from Broccoli to Nick Smyers. Broccoli had seven completions, four of which went to Symers, who also rushed for 90 yards. Alex Reznicek completed two receptions for 7 yards and Ryan Sullivan made one 24-yard catch. The Warriors will conclude their season this week with an away game on Saturday against Bishop Grimes (3-1, 5-2), who they scrimmaged at the start of the season. With playoff pressure off, the team has shifted its focus to more lighthearted tactics for the final match. “It’s the seniors’ last game, so we just want to have fun,” said Broccoli. “We’ve come a long way as a team, but we’re always having fun out there.”
JV Boys and Girls Soccer Land Undefeated Seasons By Staff
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ne week after the boys varsity team met the Proctor Raiders in an end-of-the-year battle, the JV boys and girls teams followed suit with varying results. Both teams, however, ended their seasons with impressive, winning records. The boys and girls both faced Proctor, a Class AA school, last Friday—the boys played at home and the girls away in Utica. While the girls
team came out big with a 12-2 win, the boys fell by a margin of 10 goals, their only loss all year. Head coach Brian McIntosh said he was not discouraged by the loss, adding that the team grows more from hard-fought defeats than it does easy shutouts. “You learn more from when you lose than when you win,” said McIntosh. Unlike the varsity team who used their Proctor match as prep work for the postseason, the JV team merely saw it as a good challenge. The fact that it landed at the end of the season was mere coincidence. “With our schedule, we just try to get whomever we can get whenever we can get them,” said McIntosh. “We like to pull in one or two teams out of our conference just for something a little different.” While the boys JV team tends to regularly excel on defense, this season was boosted by an unusually effective attack, consistently keeping the ball in their opponents’ ends of the field for the majority of play. The girls also commanded the pace of the game on their offensive end. “For a JV team, they possess the ball very well. You don’t see that a lot at our level,” said JV head coach Melissa Downs, who credits the team's success and chemistry to a lot of work outside of the regular season. Many of the girls JV team’s player grew up playing together at the modified and earlier levels. This will be Downs’ second year with Clinton since coming over from the Oriskany Central School District. At this point last season, the team’s record was equally impressive, with only one loss to New Hartford, whom they did not face this year. The girls’ offensive strike was led by Emma Storey, one of four of the team’s roster to be moved up to the varsity team since the end of the regular season for Sectionals. The Clinton girls played a total of 19 games this season, winning all but one against Sauquoit Valley which they tied 2-2 in September. The game was played out of Clinton’s element on a turf field, and when the Warriors rematched the Indians weeks later at home, they came away on top. Having fallen to Sauquoit on the modified level, the win was especially potent for the younger girls on the team who recently moved up. With interest in the sport remaining steady in the area, the struggle for both JV teams has never been keeping enough players suited up. Instead, coaches are faced with restructuring their constantly shifting ranks as players advance with skill on an annual, or biennial basis. “You never see the really talented kids for more than a year. Some you don’t see at all,” said Downs, who credits a core group of talented eighth graders for this season’s dominating streak. “I anticipate a lot of them move up [varsity] next year. They certainly can hold their own there.”
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Girls Cross Country Tops Division at CSC Championships
Photo courtesy of Angelo Gaetano From left: Katie Getman, Emma Novak, Gabby Dewhurst, Morgan Roy, Grace Atik, Maya Stang and Sydney Madden. By Staff
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he Clinton girls varsity crosscountry team came out with a first-place finish in Division I at Saturday’s Center States Conference championship held in Remsen. As a team, the Warriors finished in fourth place overall behind Sauquoit Valley, Cooperstown and Hamilton. In the 3.1-mile race, it was Emma Novak, a sophomore, who crossed the finish line first for the Clinton girls with a time of 21:46.0. Morgan Roy, a senior, finished less than a second later. The girls finished in 12th and 13th place, respectively. Rounding out the Warriors’ top five runners were solid performances from Sydney Madden (23:12.3), Gabby Dewhurst (23:55.1) and Grace Atik (24:22.9). The boys team also competed at
the event, earning a third-place finish in their division, behind Holland Patent and this year’s CSC Division I cross country powerhouse school Adirondack. Senior runner Jon Kulpa finished eighth overall with a time of 18:27.1. Behind him for Clinton were C.J. Militello (19:13.8) and Andrew Ford (19:19.5). Three runners from each squad made the CSC All-Star teams. From the girls, Roy, Novak and Madden received the honor. From the boys, Kulpa, Ford and Militello were named to the team. Both girls and boys teams will move on to compete in the Sectional III Finals race, on Nov. 1 at VVS High School. The girls race begins at 2 p.m. and the boys race also begins at 2 p.m. Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2014
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