The Clinton Courier: 11.26.14 by The Clinton Courier

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Vol. 168, No. 20

• CLINTON, NEW YORK • November 26, 2014

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Media Club Takes Shape at High School

New Turning Stone Mall Project Causes Economic Concerns in Kirkland

Snow Comes to Clinton Early

By John Howard

School Theater, advises that club and has assisted with equipment needs and advice for Media Club in its early stages. Morgan, who does everything from assisting backstage during the Middle School and High School musicals to DJ’ing all of their dances, first became interested in video production during a class assignment. He and a group of classmates—some of whom would continue on to Media Club had created a dramatic production of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” which seemed to silence the room. “When we brought it in, people were like, ‘Wow, that was really good,’” said

new $100 million luxury retail and entertainment venue at Turning Stone Resort Casino announced last week in a news conference is causing concern among some county and Kirkland officials. The main issue officials point to are potential adverse effects the completed project could have on county sales tax revenues. “It’s a matter of mathematics,” said Town Councilman Garry Colarusso. “I can go to Herb Philipson's and buy a couple pair of jeans … then 8.75 percent of that goes back to the state and the county for sales tax. …. That’s not going to happen. That money disappears.” This summer, the federal government and the Oneida Indian Nation Enterprises, who owns Turning Stone Resort Casino, completed a land trust agreement, which awarded the Oneidas with a 13,000 acres plot of tax-exempt land. Taxes that the Oneidas do impose on their goods and services, which they are required to do, stays within the tribe. Instead, as part of the deal, 25 percent of revenues from the gaming industry on Nation’s territory, goes back to the state—the county gets a smaller portion of that (roughly $12.5 million per year). Even before the luxury retail venue was proposed, there was concern about what a potential business hub on Nation land could do to revenues. The amount of non-property sales tax distribution that Kirkland

MORGAN, page 9

MALL, page 11

Noah Morgan, who singlehandedly started a movement to create a Media Club at CCS, sets up his camera for a Thursday afternoon news show shoot. Written and Photographed by John Howard

grassroots movement in Clinton High School is working to start something new. Students are using their own resources and staying up to the wee hours of the morning to produce a weekly show on YouTube to cover the news—the news high schoolers care about. The group, which currently goes simply by Media Club, was started by Noah Morgan, a senior in the High School. Every week, the club creates a morning announcements news video, which plays out like a CNN news update. The concept for Media Club spun off Theater Tech Club, which Morgan is also a part of. Keith DeStefanis, manager for the Clinton Central

Domestic Violence Crimes Know No Boundaries

50 Years for St. James Day School

By Mary Stevenson

he had noticed some signs of violent and controlling behavior. He didn’t like her friends, didn’t allow her to see her family, demanded to know of her every movement. She shrugged, even laughed it off. She had thought that she could change him, convince him her love was strong enough to conquer anything his anger could put in front of them. She realized she was wrong and ended the relationship. He said fine. Leave. You will be sorry. No I won’t be sorry, she bravely and fiercely told herself when the pounding on the door began. His uncontrollable rage was seething through every crack in the door as he kicked it in. The next kick was to her head. Domestic violence is not always as obvious as the above story—although any or all parts of that may or may not have happened to someone at one point in their life. The stories vary— she threw a pot of hot water on him for the second time, he won’t give her money to buy groceries, or he tells him if he leaves, he will kill him. A spouse holds the child’s presence from the VIOLENCE, page 14

Former students, parents and teachers gathered at St. James Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the preschool. Written and Photographed by Mary Stevenson

he mid-60s was a time of change for many people. The social climate was growing and expanding, the music went from clean-cut love songs to shaggy hair, peace and love. But kids were still growing and parents still wanted the best for their children and their community. St. James Church Day School opened its doors in 1964. Several mothers wanted a preschool closer to home and which would serve a need in the Clinton community. Nannette Allen, Barbara Meinert, and Pam Babcock had been shuttling their children to New Hartford and back to give them

a leg up in their schooling and an added boost in life. If they wanted a preschool in their community, surely others would as well. Lois Battles Newsom and Bobbie Chamberlain were the first teachers of the students. Chamberlain was the head teacher for many years. Some of her animal artwork still adorns the halls of the school, welcoming each child that comes through the doors. The program has evolved and grown over the years, but has stayed true to the all-around development of DAY SCHOOL, page 5

The Clinton Central School District experienced its first delay due to snowy conditions last week, almost a full month ahead of last year’s first delay. By Staff

ast week, as Buffalo residents worked to shovel, then drain themselves out from under Mother Nature’s curveball, Kirkland was experiencing its own first encounter with heavy snowfall. About a half-foot of snow settled on the ground between Thursday and Friday of last week, which to those still getting over the chill of winter 2013, was a little too much, too soon. Thursday night’s snowfall caused delays and closures for area businesses and school districts. Locally, Dr. Stephen Grimm got to call his first official one-hour delay since taking the job as superintendent at the beginning of the school year. According to the Clinton Central School District Office, the delay procedures went smoothly, with no real incidents except for one teacher who came into school on time, unaware of the delay having left her phone in her classroom. By lunchtime, schedules had been adjusted and things were humming along in the halls, business as usual. It’s rare for snowfall alone to cause a school day delay in November at CCS, or any local district. Last year, Clinton did not receive its first delay until Dec. 16., with the first full closure not occurring until Jan. 22., the first of three closures for the season. During the 2012–13 school year, CCS didn’t get its first snow day until late February. Despite the weather, no major motor vehicle accidents were reported to the Kirkland Police Department. According to police, only three vehicles incidents—including one car that needed to be winched from a ditch—were called in. No injuries were suffered. Like last year’s season, this winter has been predicted to be bitterly cold. The Old Farmer’s Almanac pits each month of the 2014–15 winter in the Northeast colder than unusual—some months up to 5 degrees colder—but with the majority of the snowfall occurring prior to January. However, according to Accuweather, mid-January through February will see the coldest temperatures of the season, thanks to polar vortex moving in to deliver arctic winds.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014

THE CLINTON COURIER

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Inside this issue Ceramic Artist Brings Works to Maker's Market and Beyond: Kandace Lockwood will be showing her pottery this weekend at the KAC. Page 6. Honor Roll: See which High School and Middle School students are making top grades. Page 8-9. Village Seeks Bigger Presence for Small Business Saturday: Will you shop local this holiday season? Page 10. Clinton Arena Welcomes New Zamboni: Just in time for hockey season. Page 19.

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This time of year it is an American tradition to take time out of our busy schedules to give thanks for the big and small things that might otherwise go underappreciated on a regular week. So, here goes nothing. I’ll start at the top of the list. I’m thankful for Emily, my wife, also known as the publisher of this newspaper, also known as the brains behind this operation. Without her constant efforts to keep my obsessive-compulsive and anal-retentive tendencies in check, you might all still be waiting for our first edition. I’m thankful for my parents who have helped our transition back to Clinton happen as smoothly as possible. When we started thinking about coming back and taking on The Courier—still a daydream at this point last year—we could never appreciate the challenges that we would encounter. Without some sturdy guidance throughout the process, our ship may have overturned. I’m thankful for our staff, which has grown steadily since April, who works hard to deliver a quality product to you every Wednesday. Without their input and efforts, we would have run out of steam on some of our new ideas long ago. And I’m thankful for caffeine, which can be substituted for that steam in a pinch. I’m thankful for our dog, Murphy—who keeps me from sleeping in too late, but who is also more than willing to climb into bed for an extra 15 minutes of rest every so often—and our cats, Gonzo and Justin, our biggest critics. I’m thankful for the patience of the subjects I constantly ask for information from—coaches, politicians, and citizens—often on weekends. (I should mention that Mr. Picente returned my call on a Sunday evening this week, which I certainly appreciated.) I’m thankful for the men and women keeping us safe every day, from the military

putting their lives on the line overseas to the law enforcement and fire protection officials in our own backyard. That said, let’s do everything we can to give those local officials an easy holiday: Don’t drink and drive, and avoid setting your house on fire with a turkey-frying experiment—try Matt Buckley’s roasting recipe instead (see page 11). I’m thankful we live in a vibrant community, with things to look forward to like the annual Shoppers’ Stroll (see our Holiday Gift Guide insert) and a School District with a student body that continues to excel academically (see page 18), artistically (see “Media Club Takes Shape at High School” on page 1 and “CCS Unveils New Art Display Space” on page 7.) Most importantly, I’m thankful for you, reader. Yes, you—the person absorbing these words or forgetting them as quickly as you read them. You’ve stayed with us through an ownership change, adjustments in the layout and the launch of a new website. The mere fact that you glanced at this page, even by accident, means you are supporting a very important thing: community journalism. In this town, that’s a consistent, 168-year-old staple. As a reader, that’s something you can take pride in. On behalf of everyone here at The Courier, past and present, thank you for your continued support. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration.

–John Howard, Editor

Village Hack: Rubber Bands as Party Favors By John Howard As I sat thinking about what splendid, Thanksgiving-themed cooking advice I could enlighten you with, two things immediately became apparent: 1. With Facebook, Food Network and every cooking book published on the subject, you’ve probably already heard any advice I could scrounge up three times, and 2. I have never actually cooked on Thanksgiving, so I’m completely unqualified in the subject. That said, here’s one cool thing I did discover whilst perusing the internets: rubber bands. Specifically, color rubber bands. If you find yourself hosting an event this holiday season where everyone is drinking

from the same style cups or cans, put out a small bowl of colored rubber bands by your beverage station. Partygoers can fix theirs on the edge of their drink vessel, with a unique color. Volià! No more confusing beverages with your neighbor when you set them down. It’s easy, germaphobe-friendly, but most importantly, cheap. A 500-pack of rubber bands from CVS is only $1.99. Unless you have an insanely large group of friends and family, that should keep you covered until the year we’re all celebrating Thanksgiving from the surface of Mars.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014

THE CLINTON COURIER

Past Issues 25 Years Ago Nov. 29, 1989 A errant shotgun blast by a hunter on opening day of deer season Nov. 20 smashed through the kitchen of a Kirkland home. An investigation into the incident by officers from three agencies led to a charge of reckless endangerment being placed against an Oswego county man. An 80-lot subdivision of middleincome housing is the latest proposal for developing a Kellogg Street tract just south of the 300-unit Sherman Brook Village. Property owner Norman Deep, of Post Street, and project engineers unveiled the new plans for the 90-acre site at last Monday’s planning board meeting. The athletic program of St. Mary’s School this year is introducing a Christmas tree sale that it hopes to conduct annually. The program has contracted Clifford Wade for a limited supply of white spruce Christmas trees. Teachers at Clinton Central School would be able to explore new instructional techniques together under a new program being proposed to the Board of Education and Clinton Teacher’s Association. 50 Years Ago Nov. 25, 1964 Direct application was made at a meeting of the Village Board on Thursday for annexation of some 21 acres of land to the Village of Clinton. Involved is an area known as Chestnut Heights, located on the south side of Clinton abutting Mulberry Street and Chestnut Street. Diane Seufert was a happy young lady Saturday night after being named Clinton Teen Queen by judges and fellow students. She will be introduced at Saturday’s hockey game and will be a participant in the annual Jaycee Christmas parade. Moral support was offered this week by the Village Board to plan for beautifying the village park and shopping area. The plan does not call for any financial support from the village but approval of intent to improve and preserve the village square area was requested. Participants in Saturday’s Mathletic League competition at the high school worked on problems in an effort to determine the math champion among 14 area schools. New Hartford placed first and Clinton came in third. 75 Years Ago Nov. 30, 1939 Definite acceptance by the Community Rink Committee of the proposal to erect an enclosed ice arena in Clinton seemed assured after a meeting of that body last night. The committee has decided on making a trip to Canada to inspect similar arenas in other small villages. Audiences that attended the two performances of the Clinton Little Theatre Group’s first production of the season last week showed a high partiality to humorous plays. According to the results of the poll, 78 percent of the ballots indicated this preference. A new unit of shelving that will accommodate between 250 and 300 volumes will be installed in the Kirkland Town Library next week and will relieve the overcrowding and congestion in the biography and travel departments. The shelves were purchased from the Library Bureau in Ilion and conform in style and color harmony with the other library furniture. The third theft of a vehicle from its parking place in this village within a few weeks occurred last Thursday when a pick-up truck was taken in front of the Owens’ home on College Street. The truck was recovered the

next morning in a lot in Kirkland. 100 Years Ago Dec. 2, 1914 A boon to hunters is reported in a flashlight that attaches to the barrel of the gun for night hunting. All one needs to do is center the light on the target and press the trigger. No suggestions are offered as to how you keep the game still while you focus the beam. Joseph Ernest, who recently sold his farm on the West Hill, has purchased from Daniel Regin the house and lot on Dwight Avenue, formerly known as the Barton Place. Regin has reserved a building lot on the north portion of the property and has begun the foundation for a new house, which will make the third new house to be erected on that street this season. Rev. H. W. Crydenwise will address the Boy Scouts on the subject of ‘loyalty.’ The scouts are preparing for a competition with one of the Utica scout teams next month and are engaged in various contests to develop their craft. George W. Bush, the Oneida county farm expert, recently entered two photographs of farm scenes in a contest conducted by the Farm Brokers Association. A prize of $5 was awarded for one showing a haying scene on a New Hartford farm. Another picture taken on that farm was purchased by the association.

I did not have this treatment. Looking back, I guess teaching was not to be my career, I should have been a librarian. But I am quite content working with patrons now at the Kirkland Town Library. Maybe someday I will look into it, but teaching has not completely alluded me. I now teach a couple of Zumba classes a week at St. James Episcopal Church and the beauty of it is, I don't even have to be a dancer. My mentor claims she isn't. Because of her teaching skills, I had to become an instructor, too—she motivated me. -Helen Dick, Patron Services, Kirkland Town Library

Letter: CMS Musical Thank You Congratulations to the students, staff and everyone who helped with the Clinton Middle School Musical “Annie Jr.” It was an absolutely fabulous show. I want to thank all the people who supported the musical through their publicity, advertising and attendance at the performances. I also want to say a special thank you to my family for all of their help. -Regina Dodson, Publicity and Program Chairperson

Clinton Scene: Clinton Liberal Institute

Letter: The Education of Teachers This is in response to Debby Hepburn's article in the November 12 edition of The Courier. In her article, she refers to her first experience as a teacher. I would like to ask if she was evaluated at the time? She said her first year was abysmal. I would like to know if anyone evaluated her, and did it help her? Debby did not discuss this point. She must have been evaluated, and it helped because she went on to teach for 40 years. How fortunate for her and all the students, my son, Daniel among them. Whenever I see Debby at the Kirkland Town Library where I work, she always remembers Dan and asks how he is doing. It is because of Debby Hepburn that Dan could have been an English tutor while at Clarkson, but we made too much money, or some nonsense, so it never came to fruition. Anyway, I am off-track here. I, too, studied to become a teacher. I majored in Elementary Education at SUNY Potsdam, and I taught for 3 short years at Port Leyden Elem. School in Port Leyden, New York—a very small town and a small school district. It is a part of the South Lewis Central School System. In the '70s, elementary teachers were a dime a dozen, but I did not realize this until it was too late. I was in my early twenties when I began my short teaching career. I was evaluated on a regular basis, and I was told every negative thing imaginable and hence when the three year tenure period rolled around, I was “dismissed.” To this day, I am not clear why. I did fight for my rights to an extent, but being young and naive, I stopped 3/4 of the way through the fight. The other teachers knew I worked hard, and they tried to help me the best they could. They even set up “spy stations” to let me know when HE was in the building. I recall him saying the second year: “I think you're worth saving.” Well, come third year apparently he couldn't save me. The news was devastating; I cried for many days. My point is Debby had some encouragement that made her want to continue despite her terrible first year.

Photo courtesy of the Clinton Historical Society View of the boys division of the CLI from the Knob, off Ives Lane looking northwest. Note the garden in the right foreground. The long axis of the building was parallel to Utica Street. By Richard L. Williams, Town and Village Historian

hree articles on the Stebbins family led to the fact that they were Universalists and major supporters of both the Free Church (Clinton Universalist Church) at 8 Utica St. (later on Williams Street) and the Clinton Liberal Institute. Last week’s Scene detailed the church, so we will turn to the Universalist private school now. From 1793 to 1913, 60 to 70 private schools operated here, with the Hamilton-Oneida Academy, founded by missionary Rev. Samuel Kirkland opening first. Some lasted for a few months, and some lasted 40-50 years. Back then anyone could open a school, and many did in their homes or in public halls around town. Some sought charters from the NYS Board of Regents, while others did not. A state-chartered school could gain access to limited state funds for books. Along with the H-O Academy, other Clinton private schools which were more prominent and longerlasting were: Clinton Grammar School, Houghton Seminary, Cottage Seminary, Home Cottage Seminary, Miss Royce’s Seminary, Kellogg’s Young Ladies Domestic Seminary, Dwight’s Home School for Young Ladies, Preparatory School for Boys, and the subject of this “Scene,” the Clinton Liberal Institute. Note—many of these schools were called seminaries, but they were not schools to train clergy. Seminary was used to denote a private secondary school, usually non-sectarian. The Central Association of

Universalists met in Cedarville, Herkimer County, in May 1831 and decided to 1) establish a literary institute, 2) locate it in Clinton, 3) appoint a Board of Trustees, and 4) to appoint Joseph Stebbins and John Hale of Clinton, David Pixley of Manchester (Kirkland), Timothy Smith of Augusta, and Ezra S. Barnum of Utica as an executive committee. Clintonian Joseph Stebbins was made treasurer, and plans were laid to solicit funds from Universalists statewide. The meeting in Cedarville noted that most boarding schools and colleges were exclusively run by various Christian denominations “hostile to the doctrine of final purity and happiness to all.” Revivals by Jedediah Burchard and Charles Finney were in progress, and Clinton had been the scene of one revival where “Universalists came in for a large share of slander and abuse.” The purposes for the CLI. were to protest the intolerance and narrowness of sects dominating other schools. In essence, the new CLI. was an antisectarian or unsectarian seminary believing in the liberality of teachers and not requiring the students to attend any religious meeting of any one denomination. The plan for the CLI. was to have a male and a female division in separate buildings, a library that would be free to all, and a farm for students who may have wanted to defray their expenses for their education by manual labor. SCENE, page 15

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The Calendar Nov 27: Happy Thanksgiving! Nov 28: Shoppers' Stroll. Stop by the Village for shopping and other activities throughout the day. Christmas at the Corner. Fair Trade Shoppe, bake sale, storytelling and more. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Stone Church. Jewelry and Book Sale put on by Friends of the Library. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Library. Clinton Historical Society Open House. Take a stroll down memory lane. 4-8 p.m. at the CHS headquarters. Nov 29: VFW Craft Fair. More than 30 tables. Food, raffles, and bake sale. All proceeds benefit the Clinton VFW Post 9591. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Clinton VFW. Makers Market. Juried arts and crafts show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the KAC. Dec 1: Zumba Fitness with Helen. 10-11 a.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Clinton. Dec 3: Craft Lab. Adults and teens can make paper ornaments for the holidays. You must pre-register. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Library.

Announcements • If you’re a girl in grades 4 through 12 you can learn the basics of kicking and punching in a kickboxing routine that will leave you sweating and smiling. The program is taking place Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9:30-10:15 a.m. at Bailey’s Karate in Rome. The cost to attend is $8 per girl and the registration deadline is Sunday, Nov. 30. The program is open to registered Girl Scouts. To register for the program visit the Programs and Events page at http://gsnypenn.org. • Hamilton’s Hearth...Home for the Holidays weekend events will start Saturday, Nov. 29 and continue into December. Each weekend there will be traditional, festive activities for everyone. On Nov. 29 enjoy wagon rides from noon-2 p.m., visits with Santa at the Hamilton Art Center and early bird shopping sales and deals. On Dec. 6 stop by Hamilton for a holiday PJ party and children’s activities at the Colgate Bookstore from 10am – 5pm; and the CMH Holiday Sale at the Hamilton Baptist Church from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Presbyterian Homes & Services will host an open house for potential volunteers on Tues., Dec. 9, from 4-6 p.m. The evening will allow interested volunteers to explore options at the Presbyterian Homes & Services, network with other volunteers and share some holiday cheer. Attendees are encouraged to bring Christmas cookies for a cookie swap. It will be held in the Emmaus Room. • Religious Language: "What Does it All Mean?" sermon by Rev. Eve Stevens. Have you ever wondered what words like worship, benediction, theology, sacred or God actually mean? Join us for an exploration of religious language from Unitarian Universalist perspectives. Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church, 10 Higby Road, Utica. • Kiwanis toy drive, in partnership with The Salvation Army, is in full swing. The Christmas for Kids Labeled Trees are in place. Simply pick a tag for a child, wrap the gift, attach the tag and place the package in the decorated box in the Village at: the Artisans’ Corner, the Clinton Agway, Alteri’s Restaurant, Clinton Central School, the Kirkland Town Library, and Dr. Menard’s office.

Community Another participating group is the Clinton Garden Club. The gift and toy collection period runs through Dec. 11. The members of the Kiwanis Club of Clinton assist in the delivery of Christmas dinner and gifts for the holidays.

Meetings Library Book groups: New members always welcome. Monday: "The Dinner," by Herman Koch. Next meeting: Dec. 8, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Library. Wednesday: "The Beginner’s Goodbye," by Anne Tyler. Next meeting: Dec. 3, 7 p.m. at the Library. School Board Dec. 16, 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 Dec. 6, 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 American Legion meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Helmuth-Ingalls Post, located on Rt. 12B in Franklin Springs. New members are sought and military veterans interested in joining are invited to attend. Contact Les LaBrecque at 853-8462. 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 Library Craft Programs By Meghan Milligan, Librarian, Kirkland Town Library This time last year, you may have read a Library column about all the many sewing, crafting and general “making” books we have available at the Kirkland Town Library. The Library still has these books, but this year we will also have maker workshops for grown ups! Sometimes a book by itself isn’t quite enough to get you going. Sometimes you need tools and materials; sometimes you need a supportive, creative atmosphere away from the distractions of home! And to that end, we bring you Craft Lab, and it’s closely related cousin, Sewing Lab, both at the Kirkland Town Library. The first Craft Lab will be Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. We will be making beautiful paper holiday ornaments out of discarded (damaged beyond repair) books and perhaps some tasteful glitter. All materials and tools will be provided (though a few people bringing their own glue gun wouldn’t hurt), and all levels of crafters are welcome to participate. Please contact the Library to sign up. The first Sewing Lab will be Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. During this looselystructured sewing time, participants will work on one of three guided projects (level 1: a microwavable rice pack, level 2: a handy tote bag, or level 3: an apron). You are also welcome to bring other projects you may need a little help finishing or any sewing projects that have you stumped. Some fabric will be available for the guided projects or bring fabric that you’ve picked out. A limited number of sewing machines will be available to share and you are encouraged to bring your own. Please contact the Library to register for this Lab time. Here are some books about sewing to get your creative minds going: “Fabric Sewing Guide,” by Claire Shaeffer (646.4 SHA). A hefty tome for every question you ever had about fabric and sewing techniques. If you want to learn more about sewing from a book, this is the book for you. “S.E.W.: Sew Everything Workshop: The Complete Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide,” by Diana Rupp (646.2 RUP). A quirkier, though no less thorough, take on the sewing reference book. S.E.W. covers all steps of the sewing process, from tools and materials, to setting up your sewing area, to making clothes and gifts and all kinds of fun fabric doodads. “Downtown DIY Sewing: 14 Easy Designs for City Girls with Style,” by Alice Chadwick (646.4 CHA). Home-sewn garments you would actually wear! Patterns include a pencil skirt, tunic top, and t-shirt mini-

dress. Although these are perhaps not the easiest first ever sewing projects for a complete beginner, with a little patience, these are doable and satisfying undertakings. Sewing for Baby: “Amy Butler’s Little Stitches for Little Ones: 20 Keepsake Sewing Projects for Baby and Mom,” by Amy Butler (646.406 BUT). It’s fun to sew for babies. Fabric amounts are small and everything you make looks cute next to a smiling baby. This book has great project ideas and patterns for baby clothes, baby toys, and baby bedding. Sewing for Home: “French General Home Sewn: 30 Projects for Every Room in the House,” by Kaari Meng (646.21 MEN). A beautifully designed book of soft neutrals and reds. Includes easy to follow written instructions and illustrated diagrams for beginner projects such as a farmer’s market bag and pillows, and more involved projects like a custom Roman blind. Some patterns included. And here are some paper craft books: “Paper Made: 101 Exceptional Projects to Make Out of Everyday Paper,” by Kayte Terry (745.54 TER). A purse made from an old book, numerous DIY journal ideas, a “bird on a wire” mobile, a book safe, and lots of gift packaging ideas are just a few of the fun projects included in this book. Inspirational fodder for future Craft Labs: “Playing with Books: The Art of Upcycling, Deconstructing, and Reimagining the Book,” by Jason Thompson (745.54 THO). Jewelry, flowers, a wallet, sculptures, and art pieces fill this book. Some projects are similar to projects in Paper Made, and the duplication makes for interesting comparisons. Look at both books for different interpretations of the same idea and perhaps you’ll be inspired to create your own version! “Altered Art: Techniques for Creating Altered Books, Boxes, Cards and More,” by Terry Taylor (745.5 TAY). This book shows some interesting techniques to turn old books into unique scrapbooks, collages, and albums. Equal parts how-to and gallery of artists’ works. Hopefully you are inspired to cut, glue, stitch and glitter bomb this holiday season. Come to the Library for any of these featured books and contact us at 853-2038 or Clinton@ midyork.org if you would like to sign up for either of the workshops.

This Week Check Out: From CCS... November is Kindness Month 1) “Be the Miracle: 50 Lessons for Making the Impossible Possible,” by Regina Brett 2) “Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Little Golden Book,” by Diane Muldrow 3) “What Makes You Grateful? Voices from Around the World,” by Anne O. Kubitsky

4) “The World Book of Happiness,” by Leo Bormans 5) “The Kindness Handbook: A Practical Companion,” by Sharon Salzberg

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Kirkland Girl Scouts Assemble for Operation Gratitude

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who celebrate the November holiday in Clinton every year. The Bristol house has been in the family since the mid-century when it was owned by the late Herbert Heintz, Alexandra’s grandfather. Alexandra dreamed up the idea for this unique and memorable take on this year’s Heintz family holiday celebration. From start to finish, the teepee took a day to complete. Luke Houghton, who assembled the teepee for the Congels, said that materials were shipped in from Colorado. “[Alexandra] told me that she wanted to go back to the roots this year to keep [the tradition] going,” said Houghton. Along with serving dinner, the family plans to have a live band play during their celebrations. DAY SCHOOL (continued from page 1)

Photo courtesy of Amy Bashant Kirkland Girl Scout Lilly Collins works on a survival bracelet to send to troops as a thank you for their service. By Staff irl Scouts from the Kirkland Service Unit Troops 266, 456, 546 and 934 came together in November to participate in Operation Gratitude, a national program that collects extra Halloween candy to donate to military personnel. The Scouts weighed, counted and sorted their candy—the total haul generated 438 pieces of candy, equal to 12 pounds. In addition to the sweet treats, the girls put their artistic talents to work. The Scouts drew pictures and wrote letters of thanks to service men and women. They also learned to make paracord survival bracelets.

While the girls experimented with different designs for these sporty survival bracelets, they also learned that they can actually be used to save a life in an emergency situation—each bracelet gives the person eight feet of cord to use in an emergency. The Scouts will be sending 12 bracelets along with the candy they collected. The health-conscious Scouts also had dental care in mind. Local dentists Dr. John D. Mecca of New Hartford and Dr. Glenn Reaves of Clinton generously donated toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss to be sent along with the package.

Teepee Erected on Bristol Road By Staff

assersby going in and out of Clinton last week may have been witness to the construction of a large white teepee going up at a property on Bristol Road near the intersection of Hedge Row. The structure stands a good 30 feet tall and will serve as the centerpiece of an intimate Thanksgiving celebration for Alexandra and Stephen Congel,

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they did as children. Gloria Karol went to St. James in the late 80’s, as did her brother and sister. She found old photos of herself as a student that were alongside photos of her own daughter, a current student. Patricia Slade, Karol’s mother, chose the preschool based on recommendations from other parents at the church. “We came, we saw it, and we loved it,” Slade said. “It was close and all the children there would be going to school with them and have an easier time in kindergarten.” Karol still remembers her experiences at St. James. It was one of the reasons she chose the preschool for her daughter. “I wanted to pass down to my daughter the positive environment that I experienced,” Karol said. “The teachers work with the elementary school in terms of what they are teaching and it helps them to have a better start.” “They laid the best foundation so [the children] could have the best when they started school,” Karol added. Karol, and her mother, also have high praises for all of the teachers— present and former. “They made learning fun for the children,” Slade said. “If a child was feeling shy, they’d bring them in, give them a hug and made them feel a part of something.” Over the course of the years, so much has changed but much remains the same. Slade remembers her children having pajama day, beach day and bringing out a giant slide once a year—some of the same activities her granddaughter enjoys now. Although Karol’s daughter and her niece, also a student, are not part of the Clinton school district, the parents are happy to transport the children to the school to allow them the same caring and learning they received as preschoolers years ago. “They are so open with the children and love them,” Karol said of the staff. “I truly believe in them and wanted that experience for my child.” The children still arrive at the same school as when the program began five decades earlier. The mural Chamberlain painted on the concrete block wall to welcome the children each day still stands all these years later. “I was so nostalgic when dropped her off the first day,” Karol said. “It seemed so much smaller back then,” she said of the hallway with a laugh. Karol still smiles when she talks about her experience at St. James and growing up in a small town. “It’s been generations now [that have come to St. James] and just neat that we have this experience here.” “They are so passionate; I would have never taken her anywhere else.”

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the children it serves. The teachers provide a rounded day of activities that promote the social, physical, emotional, intellectual and creative development of the children. “The main goal is to prepare the children for kindergarten and a life full of learning,” said Cindy Wirene, director of the program and one of two current teachers. She is joined by Judy Kowalczyk, as they provide the children daily and weekly themes and projects geared towards learning. “We also have many special events and field trips to enhance the student experience,” Wirene said. There are themed days—such as beach day and pajama day which are student favorites. Field trips around the community, such as to the apple orchard and to the Kirkland Town Library for other events. The meeting hall was filled with former and current students, teachers and family members celebrating the school’s milestone on Saturday evening. There were photos along the walls from each decade to go with activity books that classes created and were saved. The entertainment was provided by a three-piece band, which included former students, Clinton sophomores Ben Combs and John Carlo Pechone. The school is always searching for ways to add to the experiences the children will take with them for the rest of their lives. The Lunch Bunch, an optional extended day program, started in 2006. To help prepare the children for a full day kindergarten program, the Lunch Bunch allows children to spend more time at school and enjoy lunch with their friends. It helps the children learn social skills to prepare them for their future— kindergarten and beyond. Many students who have St. James as their foundation now have children of their own who walk the same halls

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Dinner and Music on Paris Green

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Nook and Cranny performers Ann Carey and Matt Mielnick prepare to take the stage at Three Steeples United Saturday night as part of the weekly Saturday night dinner and music series hosted by the church on Paris Hill. Written and Photographed by Mary Stevenson

aturday is the day. 6 p.m. is the time. Potluck is the dinner. At 7, when the forks are down, the music begins at Three Steeples United’s weekly Saturday Night Dinner and Music night. Guests last weekend local acoustic duo Nook and Cranny, featuring Ann Carey and Clintonian Matt Mielnick took the stage. The dinner and music events happen all year long, according to Rev. Ed Townsend. “In the summer, it’s Thursday nights in the barn and in the winter, it’s Saturday nights in the cafe,” he said. When asked to describe his church and the community it serves, Townsend has a ‘you need to experience it to understand it’ attitude. It isn’t your typical church. “It’s not very religious,” Townsend said. “We have people who believe in a variety of things and those who don’t subscribe to traditional Christianity.” “Our primary focus is community and giving everyone a safe and uplifting place to gather,” he added. The traditional church settings, like the ones Townsend grew up in, seem to be headed in different directions. And there are those who may be disillusioned with the religious path they were given to follow when they were children. The church used to be the center of the community—a feeling that seems to be difficult to recreate with the demands on people’s time nowadays. Townsend said although all churches say they are friendly, Three Steeples really is. “We are creating a community where outcasts can get together to ask questions, and be inspired and challenged.” “We are people that care about them and can laugh and cry with them,” he said. Music plays a big part in gathering people together for a common purpose.

Townsend has been a minister for over 30 years and was in the music scene before that. His music and theological background went hand in hand when he was younger. He played in rock and roll bands, had stints in musical theater and sang with the Pittsburgh Opera. “My first opera was in a church, my first rock and roll band performance was in a church, my first play was in a church,” Townsend said of his beginnings. And he continues to create the music-church connections with each Sunday service and each Saturday night gathering. Last weekend, Hamilton College a cappella group Duelly Noted performed for the members gathered at the cafe. From the college students who came to perform to octogenarian church members to children adopted from another country, there was a diverse group of people who came to enjoy a good meal and good music. “It was an amazing mix of people interacting with each other, enjoying themselves, and eating and drinking,” Townsend said. This is the fifth year Duelly Noted has performed at the church. Townsend approached the College back then to inquire if the choir or another musical group would like to perform at the church. “Once they came up, they loved the place,” he said. Nook and Cranny have performed for a number of years together in and around the area. They play a mix of tunes from Bonnie Raitt to Allison Krause to John Prine with a handful of non-commercial songs thrown in. They are also members of local dance band, Puttin’ On the Ritz. Dinner will be served at the Three Steeples United Church at 6 p.m. with music at 7 p.m. each Saturday throughout December. Next up: Sound Methods on Dec. 6, For more information, call 8415053 or visit http://threesteeples.org.

Kandace Lockwood at her wheel in her Clinton studio creating another piece for her collection and upcoming show in Washington D.C. Written and Photographed by Mary Stevenson

warm studio in Clinton is where Kandace Lockwood spends her days creating pottery to show and sell. She travels throughout the Northeast, giving her the opportunity to present her products to potential buyers and giving her a chance to talk to other artists who have the same passions and creativity she does. Her biggest opportunity will come in mid-January when she heads to Washington, D.C., for the American Made Show, where crafters from around the U.S. and Canada will offer their creations to national retailers for orders and future collaborations. The show started accepting applications in May this year for the 2015 show. “It’s a long jurying process where you submit recommendations and a resume,” Lockwood said. Over 500 artists were accepted this year. Being noticed at this trade show will further Lockwood’s goal of growing her line of cabinet hardware, Cabinet Couture. “Pottery is more of a niche market, but hardware has a broader customer base because it’s more of a general necessity,” she said. Lockwood began making pottery in high school in Whitesboro, where there were several pottery wheels in the art room. “I always liked designing objects so I think I was just drawn to how the material [clay] lends itself to creating from scratch,” she said. Leaving the area after graduation, Lockwood went to Alfred University to study ceramics. After a few months each in Los Angeles then Old Forge, she spent two years at the Wellsville Creative Art Center, a 20 minute walk from campus. She returned to the area and to

Clinton in 2010 and has been here since. She is a current member of the board at the Kirkland Art Center and continues to show throughout the area. She will be at the Makers Market at the KAC this weekend and will show with Tim Rand and Alice Butunoi for the third annual Canvas and Clay at The Dale Lockwood Salon in Utica. She has also traveled extensively throughout the northeast, with recent shows in Vermont and Massachusetts. Lockwood doesn’t necessarily have a specific inspiration for her work. “I have been working for so long, it’s just an evolution of what I have been doing,” she said. She is always looking to improve her skills, more so than having something particular that inspires her. She is, however, attracted to patterns and tries to incorporate that into her work. Lockwood desires the contemporary look but with an antique feel—a sort of modern vintage combination. “I feel as long as they are not too overly ornate, they look more contemporary,” she said. Making pottery seems like a long, drawn-out process. In its basic steps, pottery making starts with a glob of wet clay that can be molded with one's hands or thrown on the wheel and spun into shapes guided by pressure from the hands. Once the moisture is out, which takes about a week or so, the piece is fired in the kiln once, then glazed. “The interior of a kiln is about 10 cubic feet so you want to make enough work to fill it, which can take some POTTERY, page 13

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CCS Unveils New Art Display Space

Prior to going into a meeting, members of the Clinton Central School District Board of Education admire the new space for student art work in the Performing Arts Complex. Written and Photographed by John Howard

n official opening for a new gallery area to display awardwinning student artwork at the Clinton Middle School was held on Tuesday night of last week. The inaugural work featured in the exhibition space, located in the ground level of the District’s Performing Arts Complex lobby, was a massive piece titled “Nano Space,” created by four Middle School students throughout the course of the 2013–14 school year. Current ninth-graders Abigail King and Joseph Lewis, eighth-grader Joseph Pascucci and seventh-grader Sadie Philips were the foursome who created “Nano Space” last year. The piece took first place in the New York State Olympics of the Visual Arts (OVA) middle school painting category in April 2014.

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In the statewide annual contest, in which Clinton has been competing since its inception more than 30 years ago, students are presented with a problem in various categories that they need to represent visually. The Middle School also competed in a number of other events, including drawing and fashion, in which they placed first and third-, respectively. For the painting group, last year’s problem, as the title would suggest, was to incorporate nano space into their work and the students chose to focus on microbiology. The finished work mimics Vincent van Gogh’s “Road with Cypress and Star” and is anything but micro as it commands your attention from its spot on the brick wall. Placed throughout the landscape, almost unnoticeable at

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first, are a series of microorganisms. “We had to tie in each animal into the specific shape of the actual van Gogh painting,” said Lewis, who fancies himself an environmentalist in addition to an artist. “The tree has organisms in it and [Joseph’s] bushes have organisms in it,” added King. “In the sky, you can see them, too.” You can tell that Lewis and King are in sync with each other as collaborators—it came in hand as upperclassmen leaders on the project. At the reception, as they explained the assignments to guests, they finished each other’s sentences and thoughts. “It was a lot of fun, but we argue about everything,” said King. “We argue like an old, married couple.” Required in the OVA presentation was documentation of how the project progressed. That document—a thick binder detailing everything from the initial concept to a van Gogh quote that offered inspiration to various sketches of phytoplankton and zooplankton— is on display in the Middle School along with the painting to offer viewers insight into the creative and, admittedly, scientific process. Middle School art teacher Amy Pape works with the OVA students and headed the effort to create the space to showcase their work at CCS. According to Pape, the sky's the limit on what and who can be displayed from the student body throughout the entire District. “I just secured a grant through our teachers union to buy some additional frames so we can have some interchangeable art throughout the year,” said Pape. “In addition to that, as we have more award-winning pieces, we’d like to have some of those become permanent display pieces for our collection.” Superintendent Stephen Grimm,

along with members of the Board of Education, were among the attendees at the reception appreciating the detail of “Nano Science” up close. “I love this particular piece, because there’s such a story behind it, which exemplifies art appreciation,” said Grimm. “It’s more than a nice colorful painting … to understand the story and how it was created allows you to appreciate the artists [behind it].” The Board, as well as faculty members, hope that the space will not only serve as a way to highlight student achievement, but also inspire other students to want to create their own projects. “We think it brings a lot of life to the lobby,” said Pape. “Clinton has always been such a great supporter of the arts as a whole. It’s just great to have a place to exhibit the kids’ work.”

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Middle School High Honor RollFirst Quarter

2014/2015 * Students are eligible for the High Honor Roll if their GPA is 92.50 or higher.

Sixth Grade

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MORGAN (continued from page 1) Morgan. “All the sudden we started getting asked by other classes that were doing videos if we could help with their projects.” While Morgan and DeStefanis were talking about how to bring a video club to Clinton, Morgan had also been asked to do the School’s morning announcements, a happy coincidence. “I thought about what would be the best thing to do with this Media Club first, rather than making a random video every time,” said Morgan. “And I’m like, ‘Wait a minute, what if we did the announcements on video? That would be really useful.’” Morgan started the effort in his basement by himself, recording and editing together a pitch video for the School. The final product is complete with sports B-roll, professional audio and a composited backdrop, and it struck a nerve throughout the High School hallways. “The kid’s skills are immense,” said High School Principal Matthew Lee. “We don’t have the opportunities of a huge city district … When [a student] takes something on like this, it’s a great motivator for kids.” Since its initial pitch in early October, the High School Media Club has produced three videos, each about 3–4 minutes long. They’re posted on YouTube and shown Friday morning in homeroom classes fitted with Smart Boards, or other means for viewing. Media Club is made up of an eclectic and loyal group of about 10 students, who are either looking to pursue a career in television production or just something different to do after school. On Thursdays at 2:15 p.m., the students meet in a back room of the dark Media Center where they set up a green screen curtain, two lights, a camera on a tripod, and a monitor. The space is temporary until they can get a permanent space for equipment— they’re waiting on the School to clear out another unused room next door. Though its obvious that Morgan aims toward excellence with all of his projects, he’s more interested in

educating clubmates than recreating the pristine quality seen in his original video. Students show up with written scripts and ideas for segments. Some practice lines in front of the camera, some run back and forth to computers finessing their segments, some scour national headlines for the show’s world news section. It’s not perfect, but everyone’s involved, and there is an infectious excitement throughout the session. “I’m here every Thursday and whenever else Noah needs me,” said Adam Blanks, a senior who reads the world news portion of the show on camera and has been involved in the club since day one. “Presenting has always been an important skill to me. I do a lot of public speaking events.” As students become more involved and comfortable with the process, Morgan has slipped into more of a producer role. He oversees the weekly productions, which on shoot days is a daunting task. He answers a new question every 10 seconds—new problems arise just as quickly. He addresses concerns while tweaking lights and hooking up cables, constantly glancing up at the clock so they finish on time in the two-hour window they’ve been allotted to work. As an unofficial organization, Media Club is currently unfunded by the School—Morgan uses all of his own equipment for the shoots and post production. Moving forward, students and faculty hope to change that. At the end of the day, it’s only five minutes out of the week, but a big step forward into the digital age for the School. Most impressively is that the entire effort, with limited faculty oversight, is coming from a genuine place of student interest, which will be essential for the club’s longevity. “We have to upgrade some of our technology here to help it reach its full potential,” said Principal Lee. “[Noah] is providing that pilot—that spark—to really get it going.”

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Village Seeks Bigger Presence for Small Business Saturday By John Howard

mall Business Saturday arrives this weekend and Village shop owners are expected to see a bump in the number of people coming in and out of their doors. But with Friday night’s Shoppers’ Stroll traditionally as the main event in Clinton, for many of these owners, there is plenty left to be desired. For two years, a handful of Village shop owners have been working to get a local Small Business Saturday campaign off the ground, with the goal of getting more people into the Village on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and keeping the ones who do come through lingering longer. Small Business Saturday began as a campaign by American Express in 2010 as a counterpart to Black Friday. The idea was to attract customers to neighborhood mom-and-pop shops. American Express supports the holiday with advertising and rebates to customers who use their Amex card to shop. Ironically, it costs businesses more to run those cards through their machines. Still, the movement has taken off, especially in metropolitan and non-commercial areas. With not a single franchise in sight from the center of downtown, Clinton would seem a perfect destination for the unofficial shopping holiday. The Village is compact, with food and shopping within walking distance. With a nationwide re-focus on buying local, the demand for this kind of environment is only going up. “Every year, Saturday gets busier and busier. … People are refusing to go to the malls,” said Corrine Gates, owner of Krizia Martin. “We’re the perfect town for it. There are people in town looking for something to do.” That lack of a centerpiece event to

draw a crowd is what has held Clinton’s Small Business Saturday from really taking off—something to extend the attraction through the weekend and beyond. From its humble beginnings, anything from a reindeer petting zoo to a skating rink on the Green have been suggested, but fundraising for these major endeavors becomes an immediate roadblock. Smaller events that have worked, like a reading of “The Polar Express,” get absorbed into the Friday marquee night while other, less successful Saturday attempts get cancelled altogether. Another issue Small Business Saturday faces is manpower. Friday’s all-day Shoppers’ Stroll activities leave volunteers and shoppers winded and looking for a change in pace. Many vendors want some time to shop for themselves and take advantage of the weekend’s savings. “It’s been hard to bring other merchants in. We haven’t done enough,” said Dawn Marie Perta, of Dawn Marie’s Treasures. “Even though Friday’s the busiest day, Saturday is still very busy … it’s a kickoff to the season.” At one point, it was suggested that a committee be formed to spearhead and organize the Saturday effort, which never panned out. People get busy and the holidays creep up as quickly for shop owners as they do for consumers. Every year, the Shoppers’ Stroll attracts about 5–6,000 people to the Village, many of whom are from outside the Clinton and Kirkland areas. “It is really a Mohawk Valley event,” said Ferris Betrus of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce.

Photo by John Howard The Village has struggled over the last couple years to develop a strong identity with Small Business Saturday, but business owners are hardly giving up on the campaign. Meanwhile, West Park Row sees about one-quarter of that foot traffic on Saturday. Because Friday has the events that Saturday is lacking—a tree-lighting ceremony, a parade, and horse-drawn carriage rides—it begs the question: Does it really matter which day people are coming, as long as they are coming? The answer, of course, is no. But packing everything into one night could have unfavorable results. Compared to the amount of people shops welcome on Friday, stores do not have many sales. Customers are often looking, not buying, unable to find the register let alone make it through the crowds. Instead, they’ll make a mental note of an item and hopefully, for those store owners anyway, return to buy it later. That scenario is why the

Stroll’s Friday hours were originally pushed up to begin at 10 a.m. In fact, many businesses do the majority of their day’s sales before nightfall. Village businesses aren’t giving up on Small Business Saturday without a fight. This year, Perta has arranged for a professional Santa and Mrs. Claus to be at the Gazebo between 1 and 3 p.m. for photos. The event was funded by the Chamber. Most businesses will host extended hours on Saturday for customers to come in at their convenience. Many will offer the same refreshments that were available on Friday night. A group of carolers is also expected to perform on the Green throughout the day. Small Business Saturday in Clinton, SMALL BUSINESS, page 14

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Chef ’s Block: Turkey Tips By Matt Buckley

h, the holidays! They can be an extremely stressful time for everyone involved. You have to clean the house, make sure you remember to invite everyone (you don’t want that 90-yearold aunt, three times removed, to feel forgotten), and most importantly, what’s on the menu? Well, let’s talk about Thanksgiving. Every family has their own specific rituals and recipes passed down from generation to generation. That said, you probably have some great recipes and staples that are a must-have on your spread every year. There are many schools of thought on how to prepare your turkey: from deep frying to just a traditional brine. Deep-frying your turkey will give you a great crispy skin and ensure that your turkey is nice and juicy. However, it is a very dangerous process and can even cause a grease fire. Also, you don’t get the pan drippings that make your gravy taste so good. So, if you aren’t really sure of what you are doing I would suggest the more traditional route. A simple brine for your turkey is a huge difference-maker when it comes to flavor and juices. You will need a very large container to fit your turkey and your brining liquid in. For a 12– 15 pound bird, you will need about 2 gallons of liquid. Start with 2 gallons of water, two cups of salt, and two cups of sugar. I like to add chopped garlic and fresh herbs like thyme and sage. Bring this all to a boil and then let it cool. Pour the liquid over the turkey and allow it to sit for at least one day. To cook your turkey, take it out of the brine, add chopped apples and citrus, and place it in the oven. A 10– 12 pound turkey it will take about 3 to 3 1/2 hours in a 350˚F degree oven. Make sure that in the last two hours you are basting the turkey

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every 20 minutes. This will lead to an unbelievable color, not to mention a great smell—whenever you open the oven door the aroma will have your guests’ mouths watering in anticipation. Important Note: The internal temperature should read 165˚F when finishedt. The reason I choose to leave my turkey unstuffed (without bread stuffing) is that it takes longer to reach that 165 degrees and in the process you run the risk of drying out the meat. When I take my turkey out of the oven I always make my gravy right in the roasting pan over the burner— simply add chicken stock and flour to thicken. Another quick tip I have is for cranberry sauce. It is a very nice accompaniment to the meal and so often you just open a can and dump into a bowl. Cranberries are very inexpensive and easy to work with. Take two bags of fresh cranberries, one quart of pomegranate juice, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, and the zest from 2 oranges. In a pot combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Allow the mixture to cook for 5 minutes. To finish, stir in a basic cornstarch slurry: 1/4 cup cornstarch to 1 cup water. I hope that these cooking tips help alleviate some of the stresses of hosting your Thanksgiving this year. I’m sorry, but for clean-up tips, you will have to consult someone else. Matt Buckley is the general manager of dining services at Preswick Glen. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and has worked in several fine dining restaurants in New York City and Los Angeles. He lives in Clinton with his fiancée, Yary, and their dog, Lilo. MALL (continued from page 1) receives from the county, for instance, has already been on a steady decline since 2012. This year alone, the Town received $13,000 less from the county than what it had planned for in its 2013–14 budget. “For the Town of Kirkland, the whole B-line of our budget is sales tax,” said Colarusso. “As much as we don’t like to pay taxes, that tax gets

used for a lot of purposes and it’s what keeps Oneida County alive.” To balance the budget, Kirkland could be forced to raise the A-line of its budget—property taxes—a move that the Town Board has been able to avoid for eight budget cycles now. Chad Davis, a Democratic member of the Oneida County Board of Legislators for the 14th District, has been a vocal opponent of the land trust deal from its introduction. With the Oneidas going into retail, according to Davis, looking ahead at the ratio of sales and property taxes is a grim view. “If were to lose 20 percent of our sales tax to high-end retail at a mall that puts Sangertown and Consumer Square in competition with it,” said Davis, “It would increase our real estate taxes between 30 and 40 percent. That’s how significant sales tax is. It’s huge.” Concerns with sales tax figures is not isolated to Kirkland. The Town of New Hartford has faced similar issues with the county’s distribution of sales tax revenues. “The sales tax check which [New Hartford] received last week was slightly lower than last year at the same time,” said New Hartford Supervisor Patrick M. Tyksinski, who added that it might be too early to tell

if this a trend that could continue into the future. On the other side of the Turning Stone retail argument is the boost in the local economy that only a project like a $100 million can provide through job creation, which both Oneida Indian Nation CEO Ray Halbritter and Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. have showcased since the unveiling. “Any time you have a construction project that lasts a two-year period, with an estimated 500 construction jobs, and 600 jobs once the doors are open, that’s an economic impact just there for the workforce,” said Picente. “Who’s creating that many jobs for this environment upstate these days?” Picente hopes the project will add to the tourism industry in the area, not just to Nation land, but also to the surrounding area through a “ripple effect.” Also, he emphasized, the more people going to the Turning Stone, the more the county is scheduled to make in its cut from the settlement agreement. “Despite what everyone thinks or says, you’re not going to get both [taxes and gaming revenues] … This is a very significant revenue stream,” said Picente. “Is [the argument] about what it is, or is it about who it is? It seems to me, in a lot of ways, it’s about the who it is.”

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Historic Homes of the Village of Clinton: 100-Year-Old Sears Home on Dwight Avenue Written and Photographed by Mary Stevenson

t was winter, 1914, in Central New York. A delivery was made by train to the former Clinton Depot of wood, nails, flooring and, for an additional $103.53, a complete warm air plant for a hard coal heating system was included. Cornellius de Regt ordered the Ivanhoe model modern home from the Sears Roebuck and Co. Home Catalog in 1913. It was advertised as a sevenroom home with four bedrooms and one bath. It had two porches—one on each floor for entertaining or sleeping. The catalog price, which included everything except cement, bricks and plaster, ranged from $1,163 to $2,618. De Regt’s original intent in building this home was to entice a son to relocate here from Rutgers University, where he taught, according to the current owners, Stephen and Gayle James. The Jameses have owned the property since 1982 and are one of only three owners of the property in its 100 year history. De Regt was the head of the buildings and grounds at Hamilton College, joining the campus in the 1880s. “He built some of the buildings on the campus,” James said. The built-in bookcases with art glass surrounding the fireplace is a feature de Regt hoped would attract his son, a botany professor, to Clinton and the College. The son never did come to live there full time, but did spend summers there for the next five decades. Boarders rented the property during the school year, James said.

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The foundation de Regt built was strong and well crafted, James said as he showed parts of the bricks in the basement. The masonry showed no signs of age or crumbling. “[de Regt] was so meticulous that if a part wasn’t correct or faulty in some way, he returned it to the factory for replacement,” James said. His attention to details and craftsmanship resulted in the project taking two years to complete. According to the Sears Archives website, the Book of Modern Homes and Building Plans was conceived by Frank W. Kushel, who took over the building supplies department in an effort to restructure the failing department. He realized supplies could be shipped direct from the factory and save the company money on storage costs. The first catalog was issued in 1908 with 22 styles of homes ranging in price from $650 to $2,500. Homes continued to be sold until 1939. The homes did not have a lot of details. “Sears was trying to do simple, affordable houses so everyone could own one,” said James. In the early days of the home building process, the landowner would take his wagon to the train station to pick up the shipment. De Regt had several large shipments of house materials he picked up by horse and wagon from the Clinton Depot and transported to the Dwight Avenue location, where friends and family helped de Regt put the home together.

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My Mind's Eye: A Look at Immigration Policy By Dr. Steven Williams

merica is struggling to decide what to do about immigration. The laws are broken and must be fixed. It is nearly impossible to migrate here legally and far too easy to get here illegally. And besides, a welfare nation can’t exist with an open border. There are some fundamental truths about immigration that most Americans agree on. Immigration is integral to our national wellbeing. It is who we are. New arrivals, especially the educated and motivated, inject vitality into our society and economy. They value family, community, and work. Immigrants provide an indispensable labor supply for numerous industries. Given our below replacement birthrates, immigrants are also necessary to stabilize our population. Geriatric Japan, whose demographics resemble an adult living facility, represents the alternative. So if most people pretty much agree on basic principles, can’t the differences be ironed out? Isn’t that precisely the message the voters sent three weeks ago? Shouldn’t we let them give it a try? Obama just can’t allow this problem to be fixed. To him, immigration (and energy and education and race and the environment) is primarily a political matter. The politics of dysfunction serve the President’s agenda. In the kingdom of Obama, chaos is the coin

of the realm. Keeping Latinos agitated and scared is the corollary to the War on Women. Vote for democrats, we will protect you from “them”. (And give you lots of free stuff too.) Dividing the Republican Party is the goal. Fixing immigration would impede that goal. Obama understands this. You have to admire the depth of his nihilism. The Republican Party’s history on this matter is anything but reassuring. Being perceived as the antiimmigration party is not only foolish, it is politically fatal. American history is peppered with political parties that opposed immigration. Remember the Federalists, the Whigs, and the aptly named Know Nothings? All nativist political movements. All briefly successful. All extinct. The Republicans have an opportunity to change, to lead. To take the responsibility to govern on this issue is their duty and their salvation. Remember, as Ronald Reagan so aptly noted, “Latinos are Republican, they just don’t know it yet.”. Executive action, by its very name, is temporary. Executives come and go. Legislation is harder but much more durable. Immigration law must change, but the change must occur in Congress. Our Constitution requires it. First, secure the border; that should be easy enough. Everything

else depends on this. Next, increase legal pathways to America, including STEM visas and a viable guest worker program. Finally, establish pathways to legal status for those already here. Americans will have little tolerance for ripping apart long standing families, regardless of the absence of a green card. None of this is hard. The U.S. government should be easily able to accomplish these tasks. Our Congress is ready; they said so. Presidential leadership could be the linchpin. Unfortunately our constitutional scholar has gone rogue. Obama would much prefer the role of grenade pin. He takes his pencil and phone and blows everything up. Look at me everyone, I’m relevant! Getting immigration right is vital to America. People deserve better than to be forced to live in the shadows; criminals for life. Obama’s executive order is a poor substitute for real immigration reform. Congress must lead, and not take Obama’s bait. Get this law right and everyone wins. America wins. Enjoy your Thanksgiving, the most American of holidays. I plan to eat turkey, watch football, spend time with Kathy and the kids and thank God that my great grandparents left Europe and migrated to the United States of America. Steven Williams is a vitreoretinal surgeon who practices at Mohawk Valley Retina in New Hartford. He is married and is raising six children in Clinton. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, The Clinton Courier.

POTTERY (continued from page 6) time,” Lockwood said. The next step is the glazing process. “Adding glaze is like painting glass on pottery,” Lockwood said. Then it goes into a glaze kiln and it’s done. At the studio this week, Lockwood was working on making a pair of lamps. She had originally had a pair complete but one cracked, so it’s back to the drawing board. Sort of. A piece can shrink 25-30 percent by the time it gets out of the glazing kiln, Lockwood said. So she measures and has learned to gauge by sight as well to get pairs as close to matching as she can. “Sometimes you have to make a ton of stuff to get the one piece the way you want it,” Lockwood said. “You are always repeating what you are making.” And yes, she has days where things just don’t work out the way she had envisioned. Then it becomes determination and stubbornness that takes over. “At first you just want to make something symmetrical,” Lockwood said. It’s not happening but you sit there for hours, not having any fun anymore, but you won’t be able to leave the wheel. “It becomes addicting,” she added. The times Lockwood does step away, she has other areas she can work on to continue with her day. She will print patterns off of the computer (chrysanthemums are her favorite) onto contact paper to apply to her artwork. After she applies the glaze, the stickers are removed so they won’t melt or burn in the kiln. “Everything I do is messy except for this,” she said. Lockwood, along with other area artists, will be at the Maker’s Market at the Kirkland Art Center on Friday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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VIOLENCE (continued from page 1) other if she leaves. Domestic abuse comes in all forms, crosses all social and economic lines and boundaries, and touches everyone’s life in some way. From the big cities to the small towns, it is a growing problem that needs to be addressed. Now. The Town of Kirkland police department has recorded 56 calls so far this year related to domestic violence, including a call last week that resulted in felony charges for a Utica man. There were a total of 63 complaints for 2013, down from 107 in 2012 for the Town. Those are calls responded to by the Town police only, and does not include calls the Oneida County Sheriff ’s Department or New York State Police may have responded to within the town limits. Kirkland Police Chief Dan English does not have a specific reason to point to for domestic violence issues. Some of the reasons could be the economy— families struggling to make ends meet in general, the rising costs of just being alive. There are situations, such as layoffs and times of the year, when calls seem to increase that seem to relate to finances. “From Thanksgiving Day to Christmas, money’s tight,” English said. “People don’t know how they are going to buy Christmas gifts.” That can put more pressure on an already struggling family. The amount of money one earns isn’t always a precursor to an abusive situation. Domestic violence knows no boundaries, definitions or limits. “There seems to be a lot [of calls] in our Town,” English said. “It’s a middleto lower-income problem that reaches to the professionals too.” A divorce gets so ugly that a transfer of children for visitation is handled in the police department parking lot. A new partner is not welcomed by the former partner so tempers flare. Police are trained to respond and facilitate safe resources for victims as much as they can when the calls are made. The KPD and the sheriff ’s

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department both have ongoing trainings for each member of their departments. First responders, such as officers and deputies on road patrol, will have more extensive in-service trainings and updates than others in the department who might not have as much interaction with victims of domestic violence. “Our first priority is to serve the victims of domestic violence calls,” Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol said. “We want to ensure our people are up-to-date.” Statistics from the county show 123 total incidents responded to so far this year. The majority of the calls range from aggravated (6) and simple assault (87) to sex offenses (12) and violations of orders of protection (1). The other violent offenses category includes murder, coercion, kidnapping and endangering the welfare of a child. There have been 17 calls within that category so far. The majority of the sheriff calls are surprising. Watching television or movies leads the public to believe all domestic violence incidents have male aggressors to female victims. While that happens the majority of the time, it is not always the case. Of the 87 simple assault charges, 12 were from an intimate partner with a male victim. Three were a husband victim with the wife as the assailant, while 23 were parent victim of a child. The number of victims from the sheriff calls decreased from 262 in 2012 to 191 to 2013. “That’s a good thing,” Maciol said. The numbers from the final quarter of 2014 won’t be in until after the end of December, but Maciol expects the final numbers for the year to be in the same range as previous years. Victims have resources they can turn to after an incident or if they feel they are in a dangerous situation. The YWCA of Mohawk Valley offers free and confidential assistance to any victims of domestic violence or abuse. In addition, there is a 24-hour hotline, safety planning assistance, group counseling and support throughout the court process, in addition to many other services to help victims through their individual situations.

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Signs of Domestic Violence The New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence offers the following information to those concerned they or someone they may know may be experiencing domestic violence or abuse: Domestic violence is not always physical, nor is it just between a man and a woman with the man as the aggressor. It is not always an adult relationship but can involve teen relationships as well. It involves repeated, ongoing and intentional actions used by one partner against another. The tactics may be physical, sexual, economic, psychological, legal, institutional or all of the above. Some of the forms include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Unreasonable and non-negotiable demands Stalking, surveillance or unwanted contact Cruelty Destroying the partner’s other relationships and isolating her/him from family, friends, co-workers and others Restricting daily activities Coercion - a combination of demands and threats of negative consequences for noncompliance Manipulation through minimization, denial, lies, promises, etc. Threats and intimidation Excuses, rationalizations and blame Stifling the partner’s independence Controlling the partner’s access to information and services Sexual abuse and violence, including reproductive coercion Economic control and exploitation Identity abuse Physical abuse which ranges from minor to lethal (physical abuse is more frequent and severe than that typical of situational violence) Deprivation of liberty, equality and personhood (treating the partner and children as objects) Extreme jealousy, possessiveness and ridiculous accusations of infidelity Punishing the partner or children for infractions of their rules Ignoring the partner’s needs, opinions and feelings and the harm their behavior does to her/him Separation violence

The hotline to the YWCA of the Mohawk Valley for residents of Oneida County is (315) 797-7740. It is staffed 24 hours. SMALL BUSINESS (continued from page 10) and throughout the country, is still a relatively new thing when compared to other marketing tactics like Black Friday and even Cyber Monday. The area businesses pushing to extend the Shoppers’ Stroll into a multi-day, or even multi-weekend event, seem to recognize that lasting trends develop slowly, and persistence, even during

this hectic time of year, will pay off in the long run. After all, who wants to stand in line at the mall when friendly service is just steps away. “What’s nice about Clinton is each shop is unique in its own way,” said Perta. “We know our customers, we treat them well… It’s just a lot more personal.”

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Obituary: Ormond C. Ewers, 96 Ormond C. Ewers, 96, of Clinton, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, in Stuart, Florida with his loving wife by his side. Ormond was born Nov. 16, 1917, in Flushing, Long Island, the son of Alexander J. and Agnes (Irving) Ewers. He was raised and educated in Flushing and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University. Ormond proudly served his country with the US Navy during World War II. For many years, he had his own insurance offices in Clinton and Stittville. He later taught real estate and insurance courses at Suffolk County Community College. Ormond married Ann Fitzpatrick at St. Mary’s Church in Clinton, sharing a union of 47 years until her passing. In 1997, Ormond married Rita (Thomas) Davis in St. Mary’s Church, with whom he spent the rest of his life. Ormond and Rita spent many enjoyable summers at Shelter Island, New York, and winters in Stuart, Florida. He is a former member of Clinton Kiwanis and of the Clinton Planning Board and Board of Appeals. He was a member of the Helmuth-Ingalls American Legion Post 232, Franklin Springs, the Skenandoa Club, and the Clinton Historical Society. Ormond belonged to St. Mary’s Church. Ormond is survived by his beloved wife, Rita Ewers, Clinton; one son, James (Jamie) O. Ewers, Moriches, New York; Rita’s children, Erle (Rick) Davis, San Francisco, and Lynne Farley, Richmond, Virginia; three cherished grandchildren, Rob, Alex, and Caely Martin, Richmond, Virginia; several sisters-in-law, Mary Kiehm, Betty Fitzpatrick, Mary

Mathers, Jane Collins, and Anne Blasting. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Ormond is predeceased by six brothers and sisters. His funeral was held Saturday, Nov. 22, at St. Mary’s Church in Clinton, where his Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated. Interment followed in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may donate to the Clinton Historical Society or to a charity of your choice in Ormond’s memory. Online memorial and guestbook available at http:// heintzfuneralservice.net.

Obituary: Kenneth J. Aaserud, 61 Kenneth J. Aaserud, 61, of Franklin Avenue in Clinton, passed away Friday, Nov. 14, at his home. Kenneth was born on February 20, 1953, in Oswego, the son of Carl and Margaret Kenyon Aaserud. He was a farmer for most of his life and served in the United States Navy. He is predeceased by his wife, Cheryl, and his brother, Raymond. A graveside service will be held at Pulaski Cemetery at a later date. http://owenspavlotrogers.com SCENE (continued from page 3) In 1831, during the first year students were housed in temporary quarters. The male division was at 85 College St. while the female school was housed at 10 East Park Row. The two new permanent buildings were under construction that first year and were ready for the fall 1832 school year. The boys were in a fivestory stone edifice at the corner of Mulberry and Utica streets, and the girls were in a new house at 14 Utica

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St. Back then, due to poor transportation many students lived in the school building and many Clinton day students walked to and from school. The male division was an imposing structure 52 feet by 96 feet of local limestone similar to many Hamilton College buildings of that period such as the Chapel. It held 44 student rooms, a library, a reading room, a Chapel, a chemical laboratory, and recitation rooms on the lowest level. The female house was woodenframed and was 25 feet by 40 feet and had two stories. A 1836 gazetteer reported that 70 students attended the male department, and 30 were in the female school. Some students took meals from neighboring families while they roomed in the school buildings. In 1851, the female division moved to a brand-new school at 13 Chestnut St., called White Seminary after a popular principal, Caroline Augusta White. It measured 136 feet long by 46 feet wide, was two stories high, and had four ionic columns on the façade looking down Williams Street. The CLI. faced money woes at times, and appeals to state Universalists were common as were Universalist ministers such as Rev. Stephen R. Smith, who became a major fund raiser by sending traveling agents around the state seeking donations. Despite support from Joseph Stebbins and others, the CLI. never enjoyed completely robust financial health during its 50 years here. In 1837, it charged $4-$6 in tuition depending on the curriculum. By 1874 it was $105 per term for board, room, lights, and washing. HOMES (continued from page 12) porch is now an office while the upstairs porch became a walk-in closet. The balcony off of the servant’s bedroom was turned into additional

space for that bedroom. They also tore the kitchen down to the studs and made it their own. In the basement, a cistern for collecting rainwater has been removed as was the coal bin for the older furnace, which was replaced with a more modern heating system. A laundry chute from the second floor servant's room to the basement has been boarded up but still remains within the walls. The Jameses had their eyes on the

A view of the fireplace and living room in the Sears Home on Dwight Avenue property for a number of years before they were able to purchase it. They walked past the house regularly and dreamed of one day owning it. The property became available and they jumped at the chance. While tackling the renovation projects, the Jameses found a letter from a former boarder. The boarder was a member of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus from Sarasota, Florida. As ithappened, Gayle, an art history major, had worked for the Ringling Museum in Sarasota at one point. “That's when we knew it was meant to be,” the Jameses agreed. For more on the history of Sears Homes, go to their website, http:// searsarchives.com.

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Fitness: 5 Steps to Accomplishing Any Goal By Josh Lewis

e t t i n g a goal and actually accomplishing it are two different matters. So what’s the secret to following through and becoming a finisher? 1) Sitting in silence In today’s busy world, we are constantly moving and thinking. Gone are the days of sitting in silence and opening your mind to new ideas and concentration. How many times per week do you turn off your cell phone, computer and sit in silence with no distractions? I like to schedule at least 30 minutes per day where I can focus on opening my mind up to focus entirely on what I am trying to accomplish. Clearing your head of your normal day-to-day activities allows your subconscious to deliver critical ideas and answers to accomplishing your goals. I recommend blocking out 3-4 days per week of sitting at least 30 minutes per day to implement this activity. 2) Positive affirmations Positive self-talk has a direct impact on your self esteem, daily energy, and overall outlook on life. Accomplishing a tough goal will most likely never happen for you if you are a negative thinker. A way to remember this is to tell yourself “you are your thoughts.” So, if your daily thoughts reflect doubt and fear, your daily actions will reflect his. If your daily thoughts reflect encouragement, confidence and success, you will be much more likely to finish what you started. I recommend coming up with three positive affirmations that are significant to you, and get in the habit of rehearsing them in your head multiple times throughout the day. You will find the energy needed to check off that goal

you’ve been striving for. 3) Gratitude What you give thanks for, you will attract more of into your life. Expressing gratitude is a simple technique I like to do when I wake up and when I go to bed each day. I list 1020 things I am thankful for in my life. When you are working on a difficult task, I would recommend listing 10-20 things that you are grateful for each day that are helping you get closer to finishing your task. 4) Valuing it What you value most in your life, you spend the most time, money, energy and thoughts on. If your goal does not align with your highest values, accomplishing it will be a very frustrating and difficult process. Properly identifying what is truly important to you in life and ensuring your goals support these values will save you precious time. 5) Maintain a healthy body When your body is sick and tired, its main concern is healing and survival, not creativity and productivity. Tapping into the creative powers that are needed when hammering out your goal comes naturally when you are eating the correct foods for your body type, sleeping according to what works best for you, and moving continually throughout the day using a multitude of patterns, such as squatting, hanging, crawling, pushing and pulling. Your body gets good at what it does most. If you sit and are immobile for the majority of the day, you become great at doing just that and you will experience having a foggy head and lack of focus. If you practice moving and strengthening your body, your body will thank you by giving you proper amounts of energy and creativeness. Implement these 5 steps today and rediscover your ability to accomplish any goal you set for yourself. Josh Lewis is an active fitness and outdoor enthusiast. He and his wife, Alicia, are the owners of Garage Gym, LLC. Josh is also the cofounder of Fit Kids Fit

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record, the team is focused now on personal goals for individual players. Investing the time and energy now in developing skill of play will pay off in the long run. “They’re a great group of girls who are willing to work hard,” said Austin. “They’re a joy to coach. I look forward to going and working with them every night.” The Clinton girls will next play on Monday, Dec. 1, in another away match against Owen D. Young. They play at home first two nights later when they square off against Waterville.

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fter a 2-17 overall finish in the 2013–14 season, the Clinton girls varsity volleyball team is off to a commanding start. The team faced Brookfield away on Friday, shutting the Beavers out 3-0 in the best-of-five match. The team showed depth throughout the competition, with a strong presence on offensive and defensive plays. Junior Maggie Shaw, earned 5 digs and 8 aces and Anna Salerno, a sophomore, had 6 digs and 8 aces. Alexis Raciopa, a sophomore, had the most assists on the day, while Morgan Cahill, a junior, scored the most points with 4 kills. In the three sets the Warriors played, they went on to win 25-13 twice, and 25-17 in the final round. With only two seniors, four sophomores, and six juniors making up the 12-girl squad, the team is considerably young, but that could prove advantageous. “They’re very receptive for learning new skills, which is an important trait,” said new head coah Melissa Austin. “They’re learning a new system, which takes some time, but in the long run, I think they’re going to pick it up.” Austin said that while it would be nice to end the season with a winning

Fall Sports Saw 5 Scholar Athletes Team By Staff Clinton High School athletes showed their skills on the field and in the classroom this fall sports season with several teams qualifying for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) team scholarship awards. According the NYSPHSAA guidelines, each sport has to have a certain number of student athletes with an unweighted average of 90 or above. Field hockey and soccer each need at least 12 athletes, tennis needs nine players and cross country needs seven. For the fall 2014 season, the average for the field hockey team was 92.7. The girls soccer team average was 94.8 while the tennis team was at 94.4 The boys and girls cross country teams achieved 94.9 and 94.2, respectively. Members of each of the teams will get a certificate and a pin from the State Association.

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Boys Basketball Lacks Varsity Experience, But Boasts Plenty of Hunger

Photo by John Howard The Warriors will rely on Jack Hughes, a senior guard for the team, for much of their outside shooting. By John Howard

arly into the season, the Clinton boys varsity basketball team already has several competitions under its belt, many of which were against some of the toughest competition in the area. In a series of pre-season scrimmages, the boys faced Whitesboro Wednesday night, then traveled to Verona on Saturday where they faced VVS, Canastota and New Hartford. With the starting lineup still up for grabs, the court time allowed coaches some insight and players a chance to show off their talents. “We create a competitive environment and guys will play as they step up,” said head coach James Sojda. “We’re going to kind of evaluate

that as we go along.” Many of the team’s 2013–14 starting lineup graduated in June, but with plenty of talent left on the bench, Sojda hesitated to call this a rebuilding year. Still, with the roster shakeups, there are plenty of decisions to be made. Veteran players to return to the team this season are Malaquias Canery, and Jack Hughes, both guards. The two athletes are seniors with experience which will likely lock down two of the five coveted starting spots. Canery is 172 points away from reaching 1,000-point milestone in his varsity career and is set to break a school scoring record this season. Sojda describes him as the team’s “floor leader.” Hughes is one of the Warriors’

strongest shooters, but more importantly has some of the most varsity minutes on the court going into the season. Hughes is confident on the court and, left unguarded outside, he is a threat to any competition they come across. “Canery and Hughes … they had a good showing on Saturday,” said Sojda. “I like that back court.” The season for the basketball team is set to begin at the start of December and, other than the two guard positions, Sojda is working with a blank slate for the forward positions. So far, senior Reuben Hernandez is showing promise. Hernandez proved his abilities as a post player with a good showing in VVS. “He’s rebounding, he’s finishing on fast breaks, and he’s able to get us some points inside of the paint,” said Sojda. Like their pre-season matchups, the Warriors aren’t a team to shy away from challenge and their schedule proves it. As the fourth-smallest Class B school and the second-smallest school in Division I of the Center State Conference, the Warriors regularly faced competitors with bigger pools of athletes. Waterville and New York Mills are the only teams in smaller classes that they face during non-

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Photo by John Howard Malaquias Canery is nearing his career 1,000-point milestone. He is scheduled to earn a school scoring record this season. league games and both have made appearances in state championships. The Warriors will play Waterville away on Monday, Dec. 1, followed by a home game against Marcellus, a Class A school, on Wed., Dec. 3.

Clinton Arena Welcomes a New Zamboni

Photos courtesy of the Clinton Arena Out with the old, in with the new. Moments after its unloading, the Clinton Arena’s new Zamboni sits in the parking lot, awaiting its first ice-cleaning task.

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fter plenty of anticipation, the Clinton Arena has a new toy at its disposal. Arriving last week was the facility’s new Zamboni just in time for the official start of varsity hockey season. The brand new machine, a model 546 from the Frank J. Zamboni Company, came with the price tag of $98,820. It was purchased through a New Jersey dealership known as J&C Ice Technologies. While the Clinton Arena used to purchase Zambonis from Canada, regulations in the North American Free Trade Agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico forced them to look elsewhere. The new machine came from the West Coast, where it was manufactured in Paramount, California. The Zamboni traveled from California to New Jersey, where it was inspected and then transferred to a flatbed trailer for delivery to Clinton. Shipping costs were included in the total price. Arena staff were excited to welcome the new machine when it arrived on site Friday. Wayne Clipston was the first to drive it and Stephen Obernesser made the first sheet of ice for the rink. According to Mike Orsino, superintendent of the Town’s Parks and Recreation department, it cleans as precisely as an operator

could ask for. “New is always good … You can’t beat a new machine for the quality,” said Orsino with a laugh. “The guys are thrilled. They couldn’t wait to get it off [the trailer].” Currently, Zambonis are purchased through a special equipment fund raised over several years from a portion of the Town of Kirkland’s fund balance. The Town had been planning the purchase since at least last winter. This is the second Zamboni the Arena has trucked in from the West Coast. Their 2006 model, which they sold earlier this year, also came from Paramount. That machine was purchased by the Washington Capitals. The NHL will use the machine for their practice rink down south. “It really is pretty neat,” said Orsino. “[The Zamboni] went on to bigger and better things.” The Arena will maintain its other, 2002-model Zamboni as a backup machine. According to Orsino, Zambonis, if you continue to put money into maintenance, can run forever, but it’s more cost-effective to upgrade about every five years. The Town of Kirkland has been upgrading their Zamboni on a 6–7year basis, in order to sell older equipment off when there is still a lot of value in them. The 2006 model that the Capitals purchased sold for $37,500.

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Playing With the Boys: Clinton Girl Suits up for Morrisville-Eaton Wrestling Team By Mary Stevenson

Photo by Mary Stevenson Clinton eighth-grader Kacie Simzer stretches before wrestling practice earlier this month. She has been wrestling for more than 10 years and currently wrestles with the Morrisville-Eaton modified team. She trains all summer with various summer programs, including the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill summer camp and the Gene Mills Pin2Win wrestling camps held in Pennsylvania. Former coach at VVS, Cory Proper, who has been Kacie’s coach since she started school, has high praise for Kacie’s skills and dedication. “She’s a good wrestler, hard worker and talented,” Proper said. “Any varsity program would be lucky to have her.” Although her love and skill are there, Kacie sometimes secondguesses her continued participation in the sport. “She’s growing up,” Tammy said. “She’s taking a lot of hit from people about being a girl in a boys’ sport.” It isn’t her teammates or her friends that are giving her a hard time.

According to Tammy, it’s the mindset of others who do not know the sport and the misconception that it is only a man’s sport. “I tell her to do what you want to do and don’t listen to what other people have to say,” Tammy said. “If you do that now, you will continue to do that for the rest of your life.” This will be her second year competing with the M-E modified team under coach Glenn Minor. “She is very good, and skilled,” Minor said. “She has the knowledge and the talent for the sport.” Although Kacie can’t get her friends to take a shot at wrestling, there didn’t seem to be any trepidation from her teammates when Kacie first joined. They treated her like anyone else, Minor said. “They get along well and work well together.”

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hen one-year-old Kacie Smizer toddled onto a wrestling mat to follow her big brother Trevor, like only a little sister can, it was if she was born to be a wrestler. She laced up the wrestling boots at age four and hit the Pee Wee circuit shortly thereafter. The now-eighth grader has been actively wrestling since then and doesn’t show signs of quitting just yet. As Clinton Central School does not have a wrestling program for the students, those who are interested have to look to other schools for the opportunity. Morrisville-Eaton offers that opportunity not only for Clinton wrestlers, but for student athletes from other schools as well. Kacie, Trevor, now a senior, and sophomore Anthony Moffa had requested, and were granted, the chance to join the M-E wrestling team for the current season. Chris Doroshenko, athletic director at M-E, is happy to have Kacie, Trevor and Moffa, join the team. “We have combined with other schools for years in sports other than wrestling, too,” he said. “It’s nice to be able to let the students who are looking for a place to go participate in a sport they enjoy.” Students from other schools used to be relegated to exhibition matches and their efforts didn’t count towards team standings or even individual records. Now, students from other schools suit up in the M-E singlets. “They are not considered Clinton athletes, but M-E wrestlers,” Doroshenko said. Kacie has loved wrestling from the beginning and has done well, her mother, Tammy, said. When she traveled for the Pee Wee tournaments, Kacie took second place in States in her division.

“It didn’t help she pinned them a few times either,” he added. Last year, Kacie’s record was 13-1 and she has the potential to go further in her 99-pound weight class this year. She had hoped to make varsity this season and as with any eighth grader, she needed to pass an agility test and a physical fitness test as well as have statements from her doctor and approval from the school board to participate at the varsity level. Unfortunately, she didn’t get a spot this year and will remain on modified. Wrestling isn’t the only sport Kacie plays. She loves field hockey and softball, her mother said. She is a big help on her grandfather’s farm and loves animals. “She is still your typical girl,” Tammy said. She also excels academically, making the high honor roll and as a member of the Junior National Honor Society. Her favorite subject is science. “She had a really good [science] teacher last year, too, and that helped,” Tammy said. As Kacie looks forward to the competition, she isn’t fond of practice. She’s driven by the rush of competition, the six minutes on the mat to prove her skills. The two or three hours of practice aren’t fun— they are strenuous, demanding and intense. But Kacie knows the more she practices, the better she will become. When the whistle sounds to start the first two minute period, all the hard work will pay off with a raised hand and points on the board. Kacie, along with Trevor and Moffa, will get their opportunity with the team’s first match on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Herkimer. The MorrisvilleEaton duals, the unofficial start to the wrestling season for Section III, will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, with matches starting at 10 a.m.

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