Vol. 167, No. 41
• CLINTON, NEW YORK • April 23, 2014
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What “Nano” Means for Clinton
By John Howard, Illustration by Emily Howard
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ood things come in small packages, so the saying goes. That has more or less been the marketing campaign for an incoming nanotechnology industry at SUNYIT. Campaigners for the incoming technology, which works on a microscopic level, have been promising big things for the economy in Marcy and Utica, while also touting that smaller communities like the Town of Kirkland are bound to see change, too. “This has an impact on Clinton,” said Steve DiMeo, president of Mohawk Valley Edge, a countyfunded corporation that has been instrumental in the marketing of the movement. “To a certain extent, it can have as much impact as a community wants it to have.“ Nanotechnology, for starters, is
the science of manipulating devices on a molecular level. Nanochips are a result of this science and are likely inside anything you own today that has an “on” switch. There are two facility sites currently in development on the SUNYIT grounds—the Marcy Nanocenter and Nano Utica. Both will be involved in the manufacturing of these chips. Leading technology companies like IBM, AMD and Lam Research will serve as tenants, renting the space out from the buildings owned by the State and the school. More importantly, both sites will have a lasting impact on the economic and social landscape throughout a 90– mile radius. With the technology, youth is key. While it will likely attract new
people from out of the area, Nano Utica, which is most directly tied with the SUNY curriculum, will also serve as a professional training center. The hope is to foster local talent and keep young workers in the area. “There is already hiring for more than 300 current and future job openings in the area’s nanotechnology industry,” Dr. Robert Geer, acting president of SUNYIT, said in an email. “These new jobs will also help New York State, and the Mohawk Valley in particular, keep our best and brightest here New York.” Lofty job numbers of all shapes and sizes get used when estimating the benefits of nanotechnology’s appearance in Marcy. Construction, maintenance and service, highly skilled workers are necessary for maintaining a facility
like Nano Utica. A typical fab—where nanochips are manufactured—employs about 1,500 individuals. Estimates for additional ancillary positions at companies directly supplying the nano industry have ranged from two to seven times that number. Clinton Central School also stands to benefit with educational opportunities provided by SUNY and the nano fabs. “Outreach to area schools, including NANO, page 7
Four to Compete for Open School Board Seats
Public Skating Boosts Clinton Arena’s Revenue By John Howard
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he Clinton Arena closed their 2013–14 season with reports of it being a “good year.” According to Parks and Recreation Director Mike Orsino, that’s thanks to a high turnout for public skating. “The harshness of the winter, it being so cold, I think people came inside,” said Orsino. “It was too cold to go skiing.” While revenue from other rink activities like hockey and the ice show remained relatively steady with previous years, earnings from public skating saw a 15 to 20 percent increase. That number is due to increased community participation, as well as more ice time. A lack of Friday night hockey games on the schedule spawned a new Friday night public skating program. A 7:30– 10:30 p.m. skating slot to attract high school students looking for something to do proved successful. The rink’s Thursday after school free skate program, which has been
running for 40 years now, was also able to continue throughout the season. Staff members are “happy to be able provide a safe environment where the kids can be physically active—or have some nachos and play video games while socializing with their friends.” On average, the Arena saw over 100 skaters weekly, many of them coming in from surrounding communities without ice skating facilities like Westmoreland, Sauquoit and Waterville. Despite the popularity of public skating, Orsino said that the Arena’s year has been relatively “on par” with previous years. Added costs late in the season factored into profits. The rink’s brine pump—which distributes brinewater to keep the ice frozen—needed to be replaced, which amounted to a $6,500 price tag. While the cost was substantial, especially on top regular season maintenance and care, this particular replacement is a rare fix. “I’ve been here 40 years,” said Orsino, “and this is the second time it’s been replaced.” The pump troubles resurfaced concerns about the Arena’s antiquated ice-cooling system. “We have to start thinking about
what we’re going to do down there pretty soon,” Councilman Fred Lamanto said at the most recent Town Board meeting. The Town of Kirkland has struggled with how to replace the system, a project that has been quoted as high as $500,000, but with the potential to pay for itself in energy savings within a 9–year span. Both new and used systems have been proposed to restore the Arena’s current mechanics. Since the issue was addressed at the end of last season, little progress has been made. This season, the Arena wasted no time in closing up shop for the warmer months. By April, the ice had been removed. “We have run as late as May 25,” said Orsino. “This year we took the ice out right after the ice show.” With the season over, the Parks and Rec department will transition to its long list of summer duties, which include maintenance on the Arena building and the Town Park, as well as all the buildings and grounds work for all of the Town of Kirkland. Currently, the Arena is looking for vendors for its annual indoor flea market to be held Saturday, August 23.
Above: Names are selected to decide the order of candidates on the ballot next month. Order is: Timothy Thomas, Megan Burdick, Gregory Boivin and Bill Huggins.
By John Howard
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our candidates have submitted petitions to run for the Clinton Central School District Board of Education. Three seats are up for a vote this year. Terms held Board Vice President Michael Wade, Jim Korfonta, and Bill Huggins will expire in June. Only Huggins is seeking reelection. Megan Burdick, Gregory Boivin and Timothy Thomas are seeking to be elected. School Board seats are set to a threeyear term. There will be a “Meet the Candidates” forum for the competing candidates Tuesday, May 13, ahead of a scheduled budget hearing. A spending plan of $24,886,057 has been proposed for the District, which is a 2.69 percent increase from the 2013–14 school year. A vote on the open seats will take place May 20. In-depth profiles of each Board of Education candidate will be available in the April 30 edition of The Courier.
Page A2 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014 THE CLINTON COURIER
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Inside this issue Inside Clinton’s Shoe Repair Shop: A photo essay by Andi Alexander. Page A5. Tarat Studio: Take a look inside Clinton’s most curious dwelling. Page B1. Senior One Acts: CCS drama club members are prepared to make you laugh. Page B3. Kirkland Town Library Annual Report: See what the library was up to in 2013. Page B8.
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A Nano Discussion There’s a fair amount of attention and newsprint real estate dedicated to technology in one way or another this week. For those of you cringing upon the thought of The Courier becoming the Wired magazine of the Village of Clinton, or swatting at the gnat-like sound of the word “nano” prefix, fear not. This is only temporary Since Emily and I arrived back to the area in late December, and maybe even before that, it was clear that nanotechnology had entered into the dictionary of the Mohawk Valley in a big way. For the most part, the excitement behind the industry seems to be contained within the immediate geographical region. D.J. Alm (see page A6) calls it Central New York’s “own little secret.” Travel just outside the State line into western Massachusetts, he says, and residents won’t know the difference between a nanochip and a tortilla chip. Here—like Utica Club, the Comets, and riggies—it’s become part of the culture. Having talked to some of the keys players involved in the movement now, I was further struck by the scale of this endeavor. It is for some of these reasons we felt we should talk about it. The Town of Kirkland will never be a hotbed for steamrolled concrete and mass production. You’ll never see a smokestack here—not unless Hamilton College art class ironically erects one on the Hill. We’re a small, tight-knit community. Many of our residents who live and work in Clinton have built their businesses around that value system. Some (see page A5) are currently
contemplating how best to pass on their legacy. There is no need for any massive overhaul or revolution. We’re fine the way we are, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t always room for improvemnt. Many of Clinton’s key facets—our arts, our school, our local businesses—can benefit from a new industry without disturbing our value system. Young community members with time and energy to invest will breathe new life into the local arts scene—more attendance at hyperlocal venues like the Kirkland Arts Center, the Kirkland Town Library and Wellin Museum at the College. More workers bring about new community members and an investment in the community. More families means higher attendance at our School. Collaborative SUNY programs could inspire more high school students to follow their interest in the sciences. Finally, more jobs with competitive pay means more money to be invested back into the community. It’s important to be to open to, or at least curious about, the nano happenings over in Marcy, as we are at The Courier. The impact will likely be significant.
John Howard, Executive Editor
Village Hack: Meelan’s Kielbasa For anyone that loves a savory helping of meaty goodness—or just flavor in general— head over and pick up some links of kielbasa from Bob Meelan’s market in Clark Mills. The kielbasa is handmade, local and delicious. Cook them as a meat substitute in your favorite dish, eat it as a hotdog in Bob’s bun-sized portions, or just do what I do—snack
Amendments Romanelli: In the April 9 edition of The Courier, we reported on a Village Board meeting where Village shop owners voiced their concerns about the ongoing construction project at the Romanelli Building at 2–4 College St. To be clear, many of the shop owners were asked to come to the meeting regarding a stipulation in local law affecting sidewalk signage, which was also discussed
on it in the kitchen constantly. For the extra salty, salt lovers out there, pair a slice of kielbasa with cheese curds. Take it from a guy with Polish blood in him, who grew up eating kielbasa on Christmas: Bob’s meats are stellar. Well done, Mr. Supervisor. -John Howard, Executive Editor
at the meeting. Upon the topic of the construction project, the Board took advantage of the attendance and opened the floor up to discussion. Verizon: In the Editor’s note of that same issue, it was mentioned that Time Warner Cable was owned by Comcast. While a very likely outcome, this merger has not yet been finalized.
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Clinton Scene Trollys in Clinton
Could the Boston Marathon ever be just a race again? By Joe Romanelli President, Romanelli Communications
The Clinton trolley at the Park; note the snow and the cupola porch roof on the 1 East Park Row building. By Richard L. Williams, Town and Village Historian
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ifty years ago a brief pamphlet came out entitled “Here Comes The Trolley,” by Robert G. Gurley. It told the story of trolleys in the greater Utica area and now we will relate how trolleys came to Clinton. Intercity railroads reached Utica from Albany in 1836, and the NYO&W railroad came to Clinton in 1866 providing both passengers and freight with a speedier and all-year travel mode. As Utica suburbs grew in population trolleys drawn by horses started in Utica in the 1870s. One horse line even reached Whitesboro, but Clinton still had just the train. Electricity and electric motors changed greatly back then. By the 1890s, electric streetcars were a new way for people to get around in cities and near suburbs. On March 18, 1890, electric streetcars began service in Utica, and shortly after cars extended to Deerfield, Bleecker Street, and eventually to Frankfort and Little Falls. A new amusement park, called Summit Park, was built in Oriskany by the streetcar firm, Utica Belt Line Street Railway. This brought folks from Utica day and night in the summer season for dancing, swimming in the Oriskany, and band concerts, etc. Clinton did not want to be left out so the Utica trolley company decided to extend the tracks to the Village. On December 12, 1901, the trolley car No. 3 arrived in Clinton with a load of dignitaries and business leaders to get a taste of the new way to travel. After lunch in the Park Hotel they returned to Utica. Thus began the Clinton streetcars, which ran every hour from 6 a.m. to midnight, we assume. It took about 40 minutes depending on the number of stops. The trolley line came south up in the center of Genesee Street in Utica, through New Hartford to the Yahnundasis Golf Club area where it turned south. The tracks came parallel to today’s Route 12B on the south side of the road to the Homewood Drive area. At that point it continued on the south side of the road, moving southwesterly to Stebbins Drive (the western section) to the Clinton corporate line. There the tracks again were in the center of Utica Street to the Park. The tracks went around the Park south on East Park Row and stopped opposite the Stone
Church and Park Hotel on South Park Row. There passengers could not exit the trolley towards the Park into the road where they possibly could be hit by car or horse-drawn conveyance. The Clinton trolley lasted until 1936 when bus and private car competition overtook the earlier innovation. The tracks were taken up along Utica Road, and in the Village were paved over. During some rebuilding of Utica Street in the 1980s some of the old rail was found near Stebbins Drive and the Village line. A section of the rail was donated to the Clinton Historical Society by George Searle who lived there. To power the trolleys electric wires were strung on poles every so many feet, and overhead contacts drew the electricity from the wires to the motors. With the success of the local trolleys a new venture on the West Shore tracks began in June 1907. It was called the “Third Rail” or an interurban street railway and went from Utica to Syracuse right through Clark Mills.
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Recruiting Event for the Fire Department The Clinton Fire Department will be participating in the state-wide Recruit New York initiative to add new members to volunteer fire service. This years event will be on Saturday April 26, 2014. The Clinton Fire House (No. 1) will be staffed from noon until 4 p.m. for those in the community who would like to explore joining. Each year your Fire Department responds to 800 to 1,000 calls. These range from structure fires to motor vehicle accidents to medical emergencies to any type of situation that requires attention. Last year the floods of May, June and July showed the true spirit of the Department as we all faced the devastating effects. Stop by and say “hello” on Saturday. There is a job for everyone! See you there! –Chief Bill Huther, Clinton Fire Department
St. Mary’s preschoolers Laura Peck and Jason Dou rake leaves on Tuesday, April 22. Students and staff pitched to clean up the playground area as part of their Earth Day celebrations.
On Tuesday, April 15, the one-year anniversary of the Marathon bombings, the city of Boston mourned and paid tribute to all the victims. We relived that horrific ending to an otherwise idyllic race. And then we hoped to put it behind us. However, our nation had a city taken from us when Boston was attacked during the 2013 Boston Marathon. Throughout the past year, the city has been healing. Yet even with the Red Sox winning the World Series, the wounds still ran deep. It was clear that nothing would fully heal our city, our country, not even our memorial on the anniversary. Until we took back this year’s marathon, we could never exorcise the demons of 2013. We had to run the race. Our company has been involved with the Marathon since 2005. We typically work on race day, or a few days leading up to the race. But this year our work began as soon as the bombs went off. We’ve always felt it a great privilege to be a part of this running institution, but beginning on April 15, 2013, it became a duty as well. Although we only are part of a small portion of the race, the message was quite clear from the start, we were going to take back our race. As we heard Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray say throughout the planning this year, “We’re taking back our race … we’re taking back the finish line.” This past weekend, it was in the running of the Boston Marathon that we ultimately took it back. Many of us placed an unspoken hope in the New England native Shalane Flanagan. If only an American could win Boston for the first time since 1985, the country would be able to claim the prize and reclaim our great city. And though she ran the race of her life, and pushed a pace that would result in records falling, she was eventually overtaken by Rita Jeptoo and a pack of others. Jeptoo, the winner last year, was finally able to celebrate her victory as her 2013 win was largely overshadowed by the events of the day. Our spirits were lifted as we began to hear reports that an American was in the lead in the men’s race. An unlikely 38-year-old former Olympic medalist, Meb Keflezighi was leading. We watched from the command trailer in Hopkinton huddled around a TV as Meb grimaced and struggled down the stretch. We cheered as he pumped his fist and blessed himself at the finish line, and Boston Marathon Victory, came into sight. It was pure athletic achievement by an amazing American athlete. And by making the race about athletic achievement, Meb made the Boston Marathon a race again. “I’m blessed to be an American and God bless America, and God bless Boston for this special day,” Keflezighi said as he crossed the finish line. In that instance, the Boston Marathon became a race again and an American city was made whole. The Boston Marathon is now just a race again, but oh what a race. Joe Romanelli is the president of Romanelli Communications, an award-winning, community-driven media agency located in the Village at 2 College St.
Thank You From Dollars For Scholars The local Chapter of the Dollars for Scholars has awarded scholarships to graduating Clinton High School students for the past 30 years. We have only been able to do this because of the support and generosity of our friends and neighbors. We had a modest beginning selling roses, back in the ‘80s, under the guidance of Paul Stratton, our founder. For the past 8 years we have sponsored a raffle that has allowed us to increase the number of awards and the amount of our scholarships. You may have bought a $20 ticket for our tractor raffle over the past 8 years or seen our winners in the Fourth of July Parade. We thank you for your support of our major yearly fundraiser. We are out selling the 2014 raffle tickets right now and the winning ticket will be drawn at the Clinton Tractor Days on April 26 at 1 p.m. You need not be present to win, but it is a fun time and many of our supporters are there hoping that this will be their year to win. You can win the IS600Z Ferris Mower with a 44inch cut or $3,000 in cash. Tickets can be purchased right up until the drawing at Clinton Tractor, 31 Meadow Street in Clinton. For more information about our local Chapter or how you can become a volunteer or set up your own scholarship, go to http:// clinton.dollarsforscholars.org. –Frank Perretta, President, Clinton Dollars for Scholars
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Money Smart
KAC Still Without Full-time Director
By Ruth Cosgrove Reference Services and Volunteers Coordinator, Kirkland Town Library
By Staff
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he April 15 income tax deadline brings the topic of money front and center. We hear and think about income and expenses and the details of personal and business finance. Since it is fresh in our minds, it is an excellent time to assess our individual situations and perhaps make new choices and changes in the way we manage our money. Since 2010, the American Library Association (ALA) and the Federal Reserve Bank (Chicago) have collaborated in a national initiative called Money Smart Week to provide financial literacy programming for communities. This year the week was held April 5-12. Although the actual week is passed, you can explore the resources at any time by going to the money smart week website: http://www.moneysmartweek.org. The programming and resources provided on the Money Smart Week site are designed for all ages and stages of life so that individuals can understand and better manage personal finances. Topics include basic budgeting, managing student debt, retirement planning, home purchasing, saving money through couponing and how to prevent identity theft. The Resources tab on the home page links to a wealth of information on Banking, Insurance, Securities, Mortgage and Credit Resources, Debt Help and more. These topics also have links to sites such as “Shopping for a Bank Account That Fits Your Style” ; “FDIC Consumer News about Mobile and Internet Banking”; “The Ten Best Cash Back Credit Cards—Reviews and Comparison”; “Variable Annuities and Variable Life Products: Questions to Ask”; “Don’t Get Scammed by Fake Insurance”. Also on the Money Smart Week site there is a link to a Kids page which has Teacher Resources, Financial Literacy Games and other activities geared to educate children of all ages. The Money Smart Week site is reputable and all the links and resources are current, easy to use and reliable. A valuable book you can borrow from the library is the “2013 Consumer Action Handbook: Be a Smarter Consumer.” The U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies updates this book annually and it is filled with consumer tips to help you in your daily life. The information is
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arranged in 4 parts: “Be a Savvy Consumer,” “Filing a Complaint,” “Key Information Resources,” and “Consumer Assistance Directory”. This handbook is a practical guide for both the complex and routine consumer issues you encounter every day. It is also available online with interactive features at usa.gov/ consumer. Here are some other books at the library that may inspire you to make money and lifestyle changes or to plan your next vacation. The titles speak for themselves! “Clark Howard’s Living Large in Mean Times: 250+ Ways to Buy Smarter, Spend Smarter and Save Money” by Clark Howard with Mark Metzler and Theo Thimou. “The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich” by Timothy Ferriss. “The Instant Economist: Everything You Need to Know About How the Economy Works, “by Timothy Taylor. “Projects to Get You Off the Grid: Rain Barrells, Chicken Coops, and Solar Panels,” selected by Instructables.com , edited by Noah Weinstein. “Extreme Couponing: Learn How to Be a Savvy Shopper and Save Money…One Coupon at a Time,” by Joni Meyer-Crothers with Beth Adelman. “Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew: 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse” by Garth Johnson. “The Ultimate Self-Sufficiency Handbook: A Complete Guide to Baking, Crafts, Gardening, Preserving Your Harvest, Raising Animals and More” by Abigail R. Gehring. “Fodor’s 1,001 Smart Travel Tips: Save Money, Stay Safe, and Travel Smart.” If tax time has put a squeeze on expenses, one way to save money all year and still have fun is to borrow the library’s Adirondack Museum discount pass. It will be available soon for check-out. When you present the pass, along with your library card, at the Adirondack Museum’s admission desk, you will be entitled to a 50 percent discount on admissions for yourself and your family, up to 4 adults or 2 adults and any children under 18. Look at the museum website for the exhibit schedule and make a plan for an enjoyable outing. http://Adirondack. Museum.org.
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he Kirkland Arts Center will have to act soon regarding the future of its Executive Director position. A part-time, interim director, Gina Murtagh, has held the position since July 2013. “I offered to do a part-time interim [for the KAC],” said Murtagh. “When it seemed that they needed more time, I suggested that I could do it for a year.” Murtagh, who has a long relationship with the arts as well as the KAC, was brought on to fill a vacancy left when Kathleen Teodoro stepped down from the position to relocate to College Station, TX., with her family. Finding a permanent, full-time director has been challenging. A deadline for applications to the position was extended last month. According to KAC Board copresident Carol Drogus, the position has not been filled yet and discussions are taking place on what the center’s next steps will be. When Murtagh agreed to extend her term to a one-year period, the KAC Board was not happy with the candidate pool that the position attracted. “It’s a big job, and there’s a very small staff,” said Murtagh. “You have to have
lots of energy and you have to love what you’re doing.“ Annette Clark, who held the executive director position for 12 1/2 years prior to Murtagh, said that the turnover should be expected in a transition period. “It’s not terribly unusual for a nonprofit like that to go through multiple directors until they find one that’s a good fit,” said Clarke. “Before I came on board … they went through five directors in five years.” In addition to a single operation’s manager, a position currently held by Jennifer Walker, the day-to-day success falls on the back of the director. “You do everything,” said Clarke. “You have to be a fundraiser, you have to be someone who’s out there in the community, you have to have good organizational skills… It’s not just being a grant writer.” If passion and energy are a renewable resource for a particular individual, said Murtagh, the KAC as an organization has “enormous potential,” for further growth. “It’s been there for 54 years … supported by the community,” said Murtagh, “All the elements are right there just waiting for the right person.”
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Behind the Door of the Clinton Shoe Repair Shop By Andi Alexander
Jack Lane and Cory Harris repair shoes and a variety of leather and cloth items that folks in Clinton bring to them. The work is not always pleasant but inherently satisfying. They fix things for people, and they are proud of that fact.
“Our craft is important because it helps save money for people by repairing their materials rather than buying new. Instead of throwing out your shoes which will end up in the land fill and buying new ones, we can repair them and help you get more life out of something you already have. Reuse, repair, recycle.” - Cory “The most important thing I learned is from my old boss, Marsette Vona, who started Clinton Shoe Repair in 1950 and bought the store from. Enjoy your family and people around you and live each day as it comes.” - Jack
“The best thing about living in Clinton is the community. Small town, big community.” - Cory
“Many times they are bad, pay bills, relationships or just keeping your head above water in business. But tomorrow will be better if you work at it. You can’t control everything that happens in your life.” - Jack
Andi Alexander is a Clinton-based photographer. To view the entire photo essay visit her website at: http://andialexander.com/ Do you know of something you think should be featured in The Clinton Courier? Send us an email at news@ clintoncourier.com.
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Cleanroom Builders Find Home in Kirkland
Troy Gonzales, of Clinton, looks over what will be a second level cleanroom at the Marcy’s Quad-C project. A transplant from Arizona, this is the first time Gonzales has dealt with winter conditions during construction. By John Howard
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ven with a supposed nanotech industry boom underway nearby, the idea of relocating from across the country to the Town of Kirkland can be intimidating. For some workers overseeing the Mohawk Valley nanotech infrastructure, that scenario has become a reality. “These are first-of-a-kind projects,” said Troy Gonzales, formerly of Phoenix, Ariz. “It’s something really good to put on your resume, that’s for sure.” Gonzales is a construction manager for M+W Group, a worldwide
company specializing in engineering and construction for technology-based projects. He now lives on Meadow Street in the Village of Clinton. M+W is tasked with designing and managing construction on the Computer Chip Commercialization Center (or Quad-C, as it’s known) located at SUNYIT. The facility will house as a Class 1 cleanroom space, featuring what will likely to be the first two-level, stacked cleanroom space in the country—two levels means twice as much nanochip production for the same square footage on the ground.
There are currently over 200 workers and about 12 local subcontractors involved in the project. M+W designed the layout and is on site making sure everything is built correctly and stays on schedule. D.J. Alm, the senior construction manager on the Quad-C project, is new to the area, too. Born and raised in Wyoming, he moved his whole family from Casper, Wyo., to Central New York. He now calls Kirkland, where he lives with wife, Kaye, his daughter, Peighton, 8, and his son, Michael, 7, home. Both men had some reservations
prior to moving to the Empire State. “The way I viewed New Yorkers was people with attitudes,” said Gonzales, “with a little arrogance.” That preconception, they agreed, was completely shattered after spending some time here. People were friendly and polite. It was the “exact opposite” of what they were expecting. Gonzales has only been in the area for a month. He is still in between BUILDERS, page A7
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Page A7 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014 THE CLINTON COURIER NANO (Continued from page A1) only see about a 2 percent bounce in demand. Housing stock in the Village of Clinton and the Town of Kirkland is generally older, and geared toward families, rather than singles who are freshly entering the workforce. There are as many as 90 homes available for sale in the Town during the market’s peak season, according to Hunt Real Estate’s Clinton office. Slower periods see that number drop to 55. The local rental scene is even tighter. With the exception of two bedroom lots, the apartment-style
those located in Clinton and beyond, will be a key focus,” said Geer. “Students will be able to visit the world-class, 250,000 square foot Computer Chip Commercialization Center, or Quad-C … They will learn that ‘Nano Utica’ represents an opportunity which can be a powerful catalyst for change – not only in their lives, but for the entire region.” Kirkland’s largest handicap might be it’s limited housing options. As part of County Executive Anthony J Picente, Jr.’s Vision 2020 initiative, a housing committee found that the Town of Kirkland would likely
BUILDERS (Continued from page A6) Clinton and his homestead in Arizona, but 13323 is becoming a more permanent fixture in his life. His son Garrett, a sophomore, now plays for the JV baseball team. He decided to come along with his father for the adventure. His wife, Carla, still travels back-and-forth. Their other son, T.J., 22, now manages their Arizona property. “Initially, I was going to be able to go back-and-forth to Arizona twice month,” said Gonzales. “The plans kind of changed.” Unlike Gonzales, Alm was more immediate with his decision and avoided having to split time between opposite ends of the country. “I was offered the same option as Troy,” said D.J. Alm. “I just didn’t want to do that. … I wanted something new. I was tired of the heat.” He did wait for Kaye to arrive before selecting their home on Brimfield Street. It’s was built in 1873 and he raves about it—the low water bill, the large backyard for the kids to play in. Alm said they “just got lucky” with finding it. Workers like Gonzales and Alm, who have relocated for the Quad-C project, often end up shacking up at local hotels and temporary housing for long stretches of time. Prior to moving into his house, Alm stayed at the Radisson in Utica for 55 days. Finding a home that fit his family’s
needs proved troublesome. “There was no place to rent,” said Alm. “I had to have a house, I had to have a yard and I had to have three bedrooms, at least. My selection choices were small.” Despite the housing headaches, Gonzales, Alm and their families are adjusting well to the Clinton scene. They’re shopping at Hannaford; the kids love the School; the adults find the Village charming. They have embraced the community. Gonzales is now planning a dinner at Nola’s for his wife’s next visit, and Alm has taken up the role of Little League coach. Their enthusiasm seems to have rubbed off. Two of the M+W’s younger workers on the project—an engineer and commissioning manager—are now renting apartments in the Village. Quad-C began construction in summer 2013. Construction on Phase 1 of 3 is scheduled to finish on December 20 of this year. Following that, there’s still plenty of work to keep both workers busy for a while. Neither Gonzales nor Alm seem too eager to consider moving again. “If you count all the phases,” said Alm, “this is five to eight… nine years worth of work. And hopefully by the end of that I’ll retire and stay here. And go fishing.”
living likely to attract the traditional younger demographic, are few and far between. Units in complexes that do become available, don’t stay available for long. More development isn’t a simple fix, either. While sewage treatment plants in Clinton and Clark Mills, with updates, could readily accept a higher demand, there is little land in the Town ready for development. Water and sewer lines would have to be run on most new developments. One option is Kirkland Avenue, which is currently being considered at by the Town. “We’ve been looking to put a line in down that road to facilitate expansion,” said Clinton and Clark Mills sewage treatment operator Jim Cunningham. “The Town just got some grant money to do that and they’re currently studying sewer lines.” Located near that site is Clinton’s Indium Corporation, an electronic materials supplier, who is already a supplier of Marcy nanotech projects, and who currently runs on a septic tank and well water. DiMeo cautions communities about moving too quickly with new development aimed at profiting off the
new industry. “I don’t think this is the time to start planning new, single-family subdivisions,” he said. “The Village has a lot of sizzle … It could attract some of this target population, or some of the spillover benefit.” Rather than building new facilities, DiMeo advocates for using existing real estate that is either unoccupied or under-occupied. Loft space in more metropolitan areas like Utica and Rome is a more likely choice for that scenario. Of course, there is also the anti– change sentiment amongst more traditional thinkers in the area. DiMeo maintains that this is a calculated process “that’s measured and it will happen in increments.” For those still hesitant, he said, it is important to consider some of the less obvious benefits. “Once you start bringing people and families in, then you start getting second wage earner jobs,” said DiMeo, also noting all the local business that would benefit from new customers. “This is kind of a feeding frenzy. It attracts other types of things.”
We Have a Winner: Clara Kelly The Courier is pleased to announce Clara Kelly as the winner of last week’s Easter Egg Coloring Contest, presented by Tony’s Pizza on College Street. Clara, 7, will receive a $25 gift card for her efforts. Contest entries were judged Tony’s Pizza owners Scott and Laura Miller, who were very impressed by the creativity that came through on the page with all participants. While they had three favorites, in the end “originality” was the deciding factor. Clara thought literally outside the box with her interpretation, including a basket to hold the egg in her coloring. The Courier would like to thank all those who donated their talents and submitted entries.
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Obituary: Ruth Badger Denholm, 87 Ruth Badger Denholm, of 8687 Zircon Lane, Rome, died Tuesday, April 15 at Albany Medical Center after a short illness. Members of her immediate family were with her. She was born Ruth Anne Badger on July 14, 1926, in Orrville, Ohio, the daughter of Clarence Earl and Glena Badger. She was a graduate of Flora Stone Mather College in Cleveland and received a Master’s degree in teaching reading from Syracuse University. She married George Albert Denholm in Orrville on April 12, 1952. She taught at grade schools in Ohio until her family moved to Clinton, where she spent 31 years teaching at Clinton Central Schools. Ruth was an active outdoors person, swimming regularly, hiking in the Adirondacks, and sailing and competing in sailboat racing at Otsego Sailing Club in Cooperstown. She enjoyed traveling world-wide, playing bridge with friends, spending time with her granddaughters, and morning chats with her husband, Al. Ruth was a member of the Lake Delta Yacht Club, Clinton Book Club, Rome Literature
Group, Wednesday Morning Club, Clinton Teachers Organization, Clinton Bird Club, Kirkland Art Center, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving are her husband, George “Al” Denholm, children David (Aline) of Bowie, Maryland, Jeannette (Barun) Denholm Gurung of Bangkok, Thailand, and Kristin of Syracuse; three grandchildren, Marisa DeSalvio of Doha, Qatar, Danielle DeSalvio of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Mira Gurung of Bangkok, Thailand; one sister Glenna (Paul) Rimer of Dover, Ohio; niece Cherrie (Bill) Santmeyer and nephews Paul (Courtney) Skidmore, Rex Maurer, and Joe Maurer and many good friends. She was predeceased by her parents, a brother Clarence Badger, and sisters Sarah Maurer and Martha Skidmore. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. In Ruth’s memory, memorial contributions or gifts may be given to Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington St, Rome, NY 13440.
Kirkland Police Blotter April 14 - April 20, 2014
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Time Location Complaint Type 4:15 a.m. Limberlost Road Alarm (residence/business) 3:10 p.m. Railroad Street Domestic/Custody Dispute 4:06 p.m. Kirkland Avenue MVA-Property Damage 10:30 a.m. Saunders Road Medical Assist 8:00 p.m. Brimfield Street Domestic/Custody Dispute 9:29 p.m. College Street Alarm (residence/business) 12:35 a.m. 5-State Route Police Assists (outsides agencies) 12:25 p.m. Toggletown Road Alarm (residence/business) 5:07 p.m. Lutheran Home 911 Call (Hang up/Abandoned) 9:45 a.m. Kirkland Town Court Bad Check(s) 4:09 p.m. CVS Larceny 11:37 p.m. 12B-State Route MVA-Property Damage 1:20 a.m. 12B-State Route MVA-Property Damage 1:50 a.m. Franklin Avenue Suspicious Vehicle 12:30 a.m. Utica Street Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 5:00 a.m. Meadow Street Open Door 9:35 a.m. 12B-State Route MVA-Property Damage 2:08 p.m. Hamilton College MVA-Property Damage 5:05 p.m. 233-State Route Motorist Assist/Disabled Vehicle 5:30 p.m. Pratt Avenue Road Hazard/Debris 1:47 p.m. W. Park Row Alarm (residence/business) 5:35 p.m. Bramblewood Road Check the Welfare 7:25 p.m. Utica Street Suspicious Persons/Activity 9:12 p.m. 12B-State Route Animal 9:48 p.m. Kirkland Avenue MVA-Property Damage 10:35 p.m. Taylor Ave. Clinton MVA-Property Damage 12:33 a.m. E. Park Row Disorderly Conduct/Persons 3:30 a.m. College Hill Road Criminal Mischief 3:35 p.m. Robinson Road Alarm (residence/business)
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More than 46 million American households own an individual retirement account (IRA) While the IRA has evolved into a popular retirement savings vehicle — with more than $5.7 trillion in total assets — it is often an overlooked component of most investors’ financial planning strategies. In fact, over the past two years, only 15 percent of households that were eligible to contribute to an IRA did so. Have you forgotten your IRA? Should an IRA be part of your overall investment plan? IRA Benefits: Whether you are an active account holder or just considering opening an IRA, there are many appealing benefits to this retirement savings vehicle. Tax deferral: Traditional IRAs allow your investment earnings to grow tax-deferred until withdrawn, typically at retirement. For 2014, the maximum contribution is $5,500, but for those aged 50 and over, the limit is $6,500. The limits are the same for a Roth IRA, but to be eligible to fully contribute, an investor must have a 2014 modified adjusted gross income of less than $114,000 for singles and $181,000 for married couples filing jointly. Singles earning less than $129,000 and couples earning less than $181,000 are eligible for partial contributions. Deductibility: If you are a single taxpayer who doesn’t participate in an employer-sponsored plan and you earn less than $60,000 in 2014, you can deduct your contributions to a traditional IRA from your income taxes. Couples earning under $96,000 are also eligible for a full deduction. Partial deduction limits also apply,
up to $70,000 for singles and $116,000 for couples. Note that Roth IRA contributions are not deductible. Investment flexibility: IRAs typically give investors access to a wider range of investment options than workplace-sponsored plans such as a 401(k). Convertibility: Traditional IRA holders can convert to a Roth IRA to enjoy some of the additional benefits listed below. But before you decide to make a switch, be sure to investigate the tax consequences of such a move. Qualified tax-free withdrawals: Since Roth IRAs are funded with after-tax dollars, your withdrawals are tax free, as long as you have held the account for at least five years and are over age 59 1/2. No RMDs: Unlike traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs are not subject to required minimum distributions (RMDs) once the account holder reaches age 70 1/2. You can find out more about the benefits of IRAs—including which types of accounts and investments may be right for you—by speaking with your financial professional. Because of the possibility of human or mechanical error by Wealth Management Systems Inc. or its sources, neither Wealth Management Systems Inc. nor its sources guarantees the accuracy, adequacy, completeness or availability of any information and is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information. In no event shall Wealth Management Systems Inc. be liable for any indirect, special or consequential damages in connection with subscriber’s or others’ use of the content. © 2014 Wealth Management Systems Inc. All rights reserved.
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Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: K + P Antiques and Collectibles, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/10/2014. NY office location: Oneida County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is 7026 Coleman Mills Road, Rome, NY 13440. Purpose / character of LLC: Antiques and Collectibles. #17597
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34 GENESEE STREET LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/10/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 5 Oxford Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413. General Purpose. #17563
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ART & VINE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/5/2014. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 157 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #17490
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Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of NY on February 27,2014 for Hayloft On The Arch, LLC, located in Oneida County. Michael Mathalia has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. The address to which any process against the LLC shall be served is 5014 State Rt. 365, Verona, NY 13478. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful business activity. The duration of this LLC is perpetual. #17547
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The Clinton Cemetery Association, Inc., which maintains and operates Sunset Hill Cemetery on Franklin Avenue, will hold its annual meeting for the election of four trustees for three years and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting, at St. James’ Parish Hall, 9 Williams Street, Clinton, New York, on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. George M. Kuckel, Secretary #17595
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Notice of Formation of Winsome Properties LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/18/2014. Office location: County of Oneida. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Winsome Properties LLC, PO Box 2, Verona Beach, New York 13162. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #17565
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Name of LLC: MC Acquisitions & Enterprises LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 4/10/14. Office location: Oneida Co. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 8 College St., Clinton, NY 13323. Purpose: any lawful act. #17637
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY UNHW PROPERTIES LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-named Limited Liability Company has been formed for the transaction of business in the State of New York and elsewhere. 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is UNHW Properties LLC. 2. The Articles of Organization of UNHW Properties LLC were filed with the Secretary of State for the State of New York on April 8, 2014. 3. The County within the State of New York in which the offices of UNHW Properties LLC are to be located is Oneida County. 4. The Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as the agent for UNHW Properties LLC upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served. The address within the State of New York to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of the process in any action or proceeding against UNHW Properties LLC which may be served upon him/her is c/o Liberty Affordable Housing Inc., P.O. Box 549, Rome, NY 13442. 5. The character of the business to be transacted by UNHW Properties LLC is to conduct, without limitation, any lawful business activity authorized by law. #17624
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NOTICE OF FORMATION of GPS Global Enterprises, LLC. Articles of Organization filed w/Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/07/14. Office location: Oneida County, NY. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: 4761 Deans Hwy, Vernon, NY 13476. Purpose: Any lawful activity under LLCL. #17631
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THESE PRETZELS ARE MAKING ME THIRSTY, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“ LLC”) Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 02/21/2014. Office location: 259 Higby Road, New Hartford, Oneida County, NY. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 259 Higby Road, New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. #17477
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO Section 206 OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW Notice is hereby given that the undersigned have formed a limited liability company, pursuant to Section 206 of the Limited Liability Company Law, the particulars of which are as follows: 1. The name of the limited liability company is “Court Street Crafts LLC” 2. The date of filing is March 12, 2014. 3. Oneida County is the county within the State of New York where the office of the limited liability company is located. 4. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company for service of process and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail copy of any process against the limited liability company is 1103 Lenox Avenue, Utica, New York 13502. 5. There is no registered agent for service. 6. The limited liability company is formed for any lawful business purpose. #17480
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Weigand Management, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on March 20, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. 302 Genesee Street, Utica, New York 13502; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 302 Genesee Street, Utica, New York 13502; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. #17569
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Notice of Formation of E-NORD, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/02/14. Office location: Oneida County. Princ. office of LLC: 1607 N. Madison St., Rome, NY 13440. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to David Bovi at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #17585
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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ITALIA PIZZA LLC FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is ITALIA PIZZA LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on February 28, 2014. THIRD: The county within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is Oneida County. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 78 Main Street, Camden, NY 13316. FIFTH: The purpose of the business of the Company is any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF REIMAGINE RECORDS LLC FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is REIMAGINE RECORDS LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on March 27, 2014. THIRD: The county within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is Oneida County. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 8907 Eddy Road, Canastota, NY 13032. FIFTH: The purpose of the business of the Company is any lawful purpose. #17593
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Notice of Qualification of WKTV, LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/17/14. Office location: Oneida County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 09/26/13. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o CT Corporation System, 111 Eighth Ave., 13th Fl., NY, NY 10011. DE addr. of LLC: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of the State of DE, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
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SYNERGY PERFORMANCE PARTNERS, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/21/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 540 Betsinger Rd., Sherrill, NY 13461. General Purpose. #17560
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Notice of Qualification of FIRST GARDEN DEVELOPMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/12/14. Office location: Oneida County. LP formed in Connecticut (CT) on 11/27/96. Princ. office of LP: Garden Homes Management Corporation, 29 Knapp St., Stamford, CT 06907, which is also the CT address of LP. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LP at the addr. of its princ. office. Name and addr. of each general partner are available from SSNY. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of CT, 30 Trinity St., Hartford, CT 06106. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #17472
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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 78 MAIN STREET REALTY LLC FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is 78 MAIN STREET REALTY LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on March 12, 2014. THIRD: The county within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is Oneida County. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is P. O. Box 160, Morris, NY 13808. FIFTH: The purpose of the business of the Company is any lawful purpose. #17588
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Nutrition Now Vending LLC notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on: January 15, 2014. Office location Oneida County, New York. SSNY designated as Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to : The LLC, 5996 Knoxboro Road, Oriskany Falls, NY 13425. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law. #17634
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Village of Clinton 2013 Water Quality Report Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2013 Village of Clinton P.O. Box 242, Clinton, NY 13323 (Public Water Supply ID# NY3202386) INTRODUCTION To comply with State regulations, Village of Clinton will be annually issuing a report describing the quality of your drinking water. The purpose of this report is to raise your understanding of drinking water and awareness of the need to protect our drinking water sources. Last year, your tap water met all State drinking water health standards. We are proud to report that our system did not violate a maximum contaminant level or any other water quality standard last year. This report provides an overview of last year’s water quality. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to State standards. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your drinking water, please contact Dale Jewell, Chief Operator at (315) 853-2240. We want you to be informed about your drinking water. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled village board meetings. The meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Village Offices located at Lumbard Hall. WHERE DOES OUR WATER COME FROM? In general, the sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activities. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: microbial contaminants; inorganic contaminants; pesticides and herbicides; organic chemical contaminants; and radioactive contaminants. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the State and the EPA prescribe regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The State Health Department’s and the FDA’s regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Our water source is a groundwater source that is pumped from two separate well fields, four wells located near Sanford Avenue, and two wells near Old Boorne Drive. Groundwater is drawn from six wells, ranging from 50-55 feet deep. Last year, our system did not experience any restriction of our water sources. The water is disinfected with sodium hypochlorite prior to distribution. In addition, hydrofluosilicic acid (fluoride) is added to the water prior to distribution. Any water not used by our customers is stored in two steel storage tanks, a 300,000 gallon tank on Kellogg Street and a 540,000 gallon tank located on South Street. FACTS AND FIGURES Water System serves a population of 3000 through 1135 metered connections. The total water produced in 2013 was 98,215,400 gallons. The average amount of water pumped daily was 269,083 gallons. The amount of water delivered to the customers was 86,339,396. This leaves an unaccounted for total of around 11,876,004 gallons. This water (approximately 12 % of the total amount of water produced) was used to flush mains, fire-fighting, street cleaning, sanitary sewer cleaning, parks and small leaks. Water customers inside the village limits are charged $20.75 per 1,000 cubic feet of water and outside rate was 41.50 per 1,000 cubic feet of water. SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT INFORMATION A source water assessment is a process by which possible and actual threats to drinking water source(s) are determined. A source water assessment was completed for the Village Of Clinton water system. The state source water assessment includes a susceptibility rating based on the risk posed by each potential source of contamination and how easily the contaminants can move through the subsurface to the source(s).
The susceptibility rating is an estimate of the potential for contamination of the source water, it does not mean that the water delivered to the consumers is, or will become contaminated. The source water assessment program (SWAP) is designed to compile, organize and evaluate information to make better decisions regarding protecting sources of public drinking water. A copy of the assessment, including a map of the assessment area can be obtained by contacting us as noted above. The land uses around the Village of Clinton water system sources were rated for their potential to cause contamination to the sources. The sources were rated at a medium risk for nitrates, protozoa, enteric bacteria, and enteric viruses. Discrete potential source of contamination around the sources include a pest control site, several gas stations, and auto service stations, and a dry cleaning business. When the potential land use contaminants are combined with the medium risk factors presented by the discrete potential sources and the high natural sensitivity of the sources, the public drinking water source is at a high to medium high susceptibility for contamination. The high natural sensitivity is based on contaminant history, soils, surficial geology, and aquifer information and bedrock geology. See section “Are there contaminants in our drinking water?” for a list of contaminants that have been detected. The source water assessments provide resource managers with additional information for protecting source waters into the future. Based upon the SWAP report determinations, good judgment should be used and caution should be exercised when determining placement of certain materials, actions and facilities, including septic systems high-rise business or chemical storage near the source(s). We work hard to ensure that the source of water for our system is protected from contamination. ARE THERE CONTAMINANTS IN OUR DRINKING WATER? As the State regulations require, we routinely test your drinking water for numerous contaminants. These contaminants include: total coliform, inorganic compounds, nitrate, lead and copper, volatile organic compounds, and synthetic organic compounds. The table presented below depicts which compounds were detected in your drinking water. The State allows us to test for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, are more than one year old. It should be noted that all drinking water, including bottled drinking water, might be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) or the Oneida County Health Department at (315) 798-5064. WHAT DOES THIS INFORMATION MEAN? As you can see by the table, our system had no violations. We have learned through our testing that some contaminants have been detected; however, these contaminants were detected below the level allowed by the State. FLUORIDE INFORMATION Our water system is one of the many drinking water systems in New York State that adds a low level of fluoride to drinking water in order to provide consumer dental health protection. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control, fluoride is very effective in preventing cavities when present in drinking water at a properly controlled level. Our fluoride addition facility is designed and operated to provide drinking water with this beneficial fluoride treatment. Additional reliable information regarding fluoridation in public water systems can be found online at: http://www.cdc.gov/FLUORIDATION/and http://www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/ dental/fluoridation/. LEAD INFORMATION If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for
pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Our water system is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http:// www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. IS OUR WATER SYSTEM MEETING OTHER RULES THAT GOVERN OPERATIONS? Last year, our system was in compliance with applicable State drinking water operating, monitoring and reporting requirements. SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS During the past year, we installed new outside light on Our Old Boorne Road Plant for added security. We installed fan switches on the exterior of both chemical rooms for employee safety. We performed leak detection on all fire hydrants. We installed three new water services, repaired four water main leaks, and replaced one broken valve. We found a large leak on a 2-inch water line that was privately owned and had their contractor repair the break. 36 water meters were replaced, six fire hydrants were rebuilt and 10 water shut-off valves were repaired. We also stopped the use of leaded brass in the system in compliance with Federal LeadFree requirements. DO I NEED TO TAKE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS? Although our drinking water met or exceeded state and federal regulations, some people may be more vulnerable to disease causing microorganisms or pathogens in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice from their health care provider about their drinking water. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium, Giardia and other microbial pathogens are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-
4791). WHY SAVE WATER AND HOW TO AVOID WASTING IT? Although our system has an adequate amount of water to meet present and future demands, there are a number of reasons why it is important to conserve water: Saving water saves energy and some of the costs associated with both of these necessities of life; Saving water reduces the cost of energy required to pump water and the need to construct costly new wells, pumping systems and water towers; and Saving water lessens the strain on the water system during a dry spell or drought, helping to avoid severe water use restrictions so that essential fire fighting needs are met. You can play a role in conserving water by becoming conscious of the amount of water your household is using, and by looking for ways to use less whenever you can. It is not hard to conserve water. Conservation tips include: Automatic dishwashers use 15 gallons for every cycle, regardless of how many dishes are loaded. So get a run for your money and load it to capacity. Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth. Check every faucet in your home for leaks. Just a slow drip can waste 15 to 20 gallons a day. Fix it up and you can save almost 6,000 gallons per year. Check your toilets for leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring in the tank, watch for a few minutes to see if the color shows up in the bowl. It is not uncommon to lose up to 100 gallons a day from one of these otherwise invisible toilet leaks. Fix it and you save more than 30,000 gallons a year. Use your water meter to detect hidden leaks. Simply turn off all taps and water using appliances, then check the meter after 15 minutes, if it moved, you have a leak. CLOSING Thank you for allowing us to continue to provide your family with quality drinking water this year. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers. The costs of these improvements may be reflected in the rate structure. Rate adjustments may be necessary in order to address these improvements. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community. Please call our office if you have questions (315) 853-5231.
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Searching For a New Leader Romanelli CCS enters the competitive superintendent market for the third time in 4 years
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he Clinton Central School District has been at the drawing board since it was announced that current Superintendent of Schools Matthew Reilly would be moving on to Cazenovia by summer. The administration has come up with a plan to pinpoint its nexthree leader months ago, in what is currently a competitive we left Los Angeles. superintendent field. Tucked in the back of our BOCES District Superintendent Howard Mettelman a our cats were Fordlikes Escape, challenge. He is confident CCS has from a dog crate complaining what it takes to attract the right we bought them for the trip. candidate. nightfall, The Board selectedBy Mettelman as we hit Gallup, a counselor in the superintendent N.M. alongside a snow search. Upon appointment, storm. We ate burgers at a Mettelman said he was “honored” Above: Renee Potasiewicz, Katelyn Potasiewicz, Lauren Chesebro and Daniella Goodfriend wait greasy Denny’s next to our to assume the responsibility and behind the glass for their “Purple Rain” skate. hotel and tried not to worry vowed to do everything he could to by John Howard have someone in place by the time about the massive challenge Reilly left the position. he Clinton Figure drop from last year’s 1,624. a toll. It is getting harder for that lay ahead. “I’m looking for that individual Skating Club has seen The number of kids enrolled parents to justify the the cost ability of Four months before that, we who has to lead in a slight decrease in revenue only fell by three skaters, but putting their good children times in andthe in bad times,” were also said eating—breakfast this Mettelman. “Are they committed and participation with the that number is almost 100 sport. time—at “The Good Neighbor,” to doing the job? This isn’t 9 to 5. economic downturn, but spots less than what the club Membership fees do not our favorite Sunday morning This isn’t five days a week. This is Above: as Board the mood was far from saw five years ago. cover the cost of putting on spot on the same block ourof Education President Mary Lou Lauchert talks to Howard a lifestyle.” Mettleman prior to going into executive session. According President bleak during their 2013–14 Figure skating is notoriously an annual show at the to endBoard Studio City apartment. It was Maryclub Louinstead Lauchert, experience Fantasy On Ice season finale, an expensive sport with of the year. The during this meal that, while as a superintendent is key in the “Totally ‘80s.” Hope for the membership alone costing relies heavily on program presenting our selected gripes When the Board settles on “I think it’s important for search. organization shined on and several hundreds of dollars a advertising, salesknow, and the candidates about thegreat jobs we were working to understand two final candidates, they will “You we have two breadth and depth that the be presented to representatives Lauchert, off the ice this weekend season per skater. According to volunteering. young Parentsleaders,” down to said far too hard at, the enjoying far too Clinton Central School District from stakeholders—teachers, the referring School through enthusiastic skaters Patrick Sarandrea, president varsity hockey players to pitchMiddle little, and dreading going in Principal Shaun Carney and High Board of Education is going to,” administration and staff—followed and parents alike. of the club, new indoor sports in to fill a daunting of roles Matthew again the next far Mettelman. too much, said He hopes to by a public forum. Schoollist Principal Lee. day While he feels that Clinton’s haveup: a What talented The club sold a total of 1,493 facilities offering cheaper question if and deep pool of “We want to foster the their growthcame reputation and “natural resources” candidates early May. and page make good tickets this weekend, a slight alternatives have also taken we moved home and ran by The SKATING, 16 them potentially Between the New York State are appealing enough on their own, administrators in the future, also.” Courier? In addition to advertising Council of School Superintendents Mettelman has recommended a As plans that romantic daydream Boards Association competitive salary of $130–150,000 campaigns, Mettelman to and School thereto fruition, are approximately 13 hastosomehow send personal mailings the 700 come openings sitting superintendents in the superintendent what to think. project aimed at Communications headquarters the Village toState. find a way for it’s hard to knowthroughout the State. SEARCH, page 5
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project to revive the historic cornerstone building at College Street and West Park Row hit a standstill last week when Village officials put a stop to construction efforts. The Village Board approved a new sidewalk closure on Monday, but the delay has been costly and frustrating to those involved in its completion.
As previously reported, the building, owned by the Romanelli family, is scheduled to receive masonry repointing on the brick work as well as replacement windows. When the April 2 issue of The Courier went to print, construction was currently underway but after one day, work was halted. H.R. Beebe, the general contractor of the project, hauled away construction gear and window orders from Marvin via Jay-K were cancelled. The project, as Romanelli Communications’ attorney, Carl Dziekan, said during Monday’s Village Board meeting, was tabled. “Under the situation that was bestowed upon us,” said Dziekan, “we had no choice but to take the action that we did.” Prior to any construction taking place, the project was approved by the Historic Commision, as well as the Planning Board. Building Code Inspector Gary Schreppel had authorized a building permit, but claimed he “didn’t get the email” explaining the timing and extent of
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restoring and preserving the Romanelli cornerstone building at West Park Row and College Street has begun. Construction will take place in an effort to improve safety, as well as the efficiency and beauty of the landmark. The structure, which aside from being the Romanelli
is currently home to Cafe J and Two Ewes yarn and fabric shop, is scheduled to receive repairs to brickwork and new windows. Initial construction fencing and scaffolding has been assembled outside. The building owners and the project’s contractor, HR Beebe Construction, are working with
We’re excited to deliver a work to carry out in “the least product that represents our skills obtrusive manner.” “This is a massive and resolve. We’re shocked at to undertaking on the busiest the support and encouragement By Staff Romanelli we’ve encountered since it was corner in the village,” announced that the paper was Communications our VP games Bethin, Clinton’s girls changing hands. And we’re and boys said track and field records Romanelli-Hapanowicz for what has remain untarnished. grateful Squaringto Cynthia off against Oriskany and Mount Markham proven to be a very open and and then Central Valley and VVS, the instructive transition period. CONSTRUCTION, page 5 two squads came out on top, signalling Mostly, incredibly good things to come for the seasonwe’re humbled by the significance ahead. Coach Norm Deep,ofwho the captains institution we just took both teams, spoke to The Courier with on, both on a historic and enthusiasm but reserve. The new aid, along with an community level. “We’re doing well,” said Deep, “but we interest payment that was able Chrisup.” Hardwick, the former have tough competition coming to be postponed, On has the allowed horizon atalcoholic the time MTV of host turned the Board to publication save these is anew matchniche against Westkingpin, talks a lot media Canadato Valley, a long-time antagonist positions, according Business about the boys idea of brands getting the School. Clinton varsity Administratorto Joseph Barretta. away from the their creators on his lost for the first time ever against An updatedcontender budget in proposal the 2013-14popular season, leaving podcast, “The Nerdist.” will be presented at the next a smudge on the team’s rearview thatwhen George Lucas For instance, they’re anxious to squeegee off. Board of Education meeting made the decision to sell the “West Canada Valley has been a on Tuesday, April 8. A budget Wars” franchise to Disney, real rival for us, both “Star boys and girls,” adoption is expected at the end that meet, both said Deep. Following of the month. teams hit the road for a match against
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Tarat Studio: Inside Clinton’s Most Curious Dwelling
A look down from the upstairs at Tarat Studio. Tim Rand, a local artist, lingers in the sun light. By John Howard aw blades, spray foam, sea S creature moltings, string, billiard balls, plaster body casts,
scraps of metal. Not to mention stacks and stacks of canvas. These are some of the items you’ll find on display at 84 Utica St., better known as Tarat Studio. The property’s keeper, Tim Rand, likes things a little off-kilter in the decor department. He’s a professional artist, an oil painter, making a living off raw talent and boundless creativity. Born and raised in Clinton, Rand became serious about painting while at Clinton High School. He graduated in 2006 and attended the Rochester Institute of Technology and New England College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in 2010. He opened Tarat Studio in 2011. The property was formerly owned and occupied by his late grandfather, Alan Rand. Tarat Studio gets its name from Rand’s initials spelled forward and backward. (His middle name is Alexander.) Much of the magic to the 100–year–old building is its ability to continuously surprise. The house’s endless supply of assorted things—fence posts, plywood, mechanical gears—offer plenty of room for creation. For an artist like Rand, who also lives in the house, it’s a dream come true. “My grandfather moved here in the ‘30s,” says Rand. “He collected stuff the whole time and now I’m using it again.” Other objects, like the many tabletops that are painted throughout the space, are brought in from the street—rescued from grim, curbside fates for a greater purpose. He sees potential in the splintered edges and warped paneling. At the very least, it’s one less canvas that he has to buy. Life as a full-time, professional artist has its struggles. Most of the paintings Rand does are for sale. With his versatility in skill and style, from life-like portraits to more abstract, nightmarish works, he’s able to make a good portion of income on commissions where the
Rand paints in his warmer “winter studio.” With the seasons changing, it’s nearly time move the setup downstairs to his summer workspace. sky’s the limit with client requests. Still, it’s feast or famine. “Some days you feast like a king,” he says, “and other days you wish you feasted like a king.” Shortcuts help, like keeping the temperature down to 50 degrees in the winter, working by a space heater in “the winter studio” that stays the warmest, and accepting impromptu food donations from strangers. A woman recently visited the studio. After viewing the artwork, she disappeared, only to return with a full bag of bagels from the Bagel Grove. She didn’t want anything in return. She just thought he looked skinny.
He is eating enough, he says, even though a recent Facebook posting showing him making honey out of honeycomb bees nest found in the basement might suggest otherwise. From curious neighbors to passersby to traffic from the College, Rand’s studio visitors are as eclectic as the artwork on the walls. He doesn’t really have a sense of how many people stop by in a given week, but that might be because he doesn’t really have a set schedule. “It depends on the weather… and if I’m open,” says Rand with a laugh. “It definitely varies.” People are mostly open to the
wonder of Tarat Studio. Visitors wander in and look around at the art for a little bit. For some more artinvested guests, Rand will show them his studio where he paints. Others come for the completely wrong reasons. With the title “Tarat,” he has a pesky habit of attracting customers looking for tarot card readings. That’s one a skill he hasn’t mastered yet, but those visitors are usually just as satisfied with looking at the art. TARAT, Page B11
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The Calendar April 24:
“How Money Works” seminar. Free. 4 p.m. at the Library. Thai Fruit Carving Demonstration with Alyssa. 3 p.m., Cafe at The Brookdale Villas
April 25:
Support Dollars for Scholars. Purchase raffle tickets at Byrne Dairy from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and at Clinton Tractor from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Raffle tickets will also be on sale April 26 at Clinton Tractor from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The drawing will be conducted at 1 p.m., April 26 at Clinton Tractor.
by Phillis Chapman. A dessert buffet will follow. $15, available at the door or through Bonnie Basl - (315) 735-5832. 7:00 p.m. at Clinton United Methodist Church.
World Book Night Kicks Off at KTL
Hand building pottery class Wednesdays through May 14. 2-4 p.m. at the KAC. Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Rome Memorial Hospital 1500 James St, Room 101, 1st floor. Also meets Thursdays 7-8 p.m. at Oneida Baptist Church at Main and Washington. Rear door. 468-1588 or oa.org
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April 26:
Clinton Tractor Open House. Food and beverages available. WOUR will be doing a live broadcast from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 27:
Artist’s reception for “Above and Beyond, Exploring the Landscape in Pastels,” by Susan Whiteman. 3-5 p.m., at The Artful Lodger. Free and open to the public. Works on display through June 14. Empower Federal Credit Union’s 16th Annual AIDS Hike for Life to benefit ACR Health. 5K fundraising walk and timed run. 100 percent of the money raised stays in the Mohawk Valley to benefit ACR’s youth HIV/STD prevention programs and client support services. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., at Hamilton College, run/walk starts at 11:00 a.m. AIDSwalkCNY.com Trombone recital. Hohenfels Trombone Quartet. 3 p.m., Hamilton College, Wellin Hall in Schambach Center for Music and the Performing Arts.
April 28:
Monday Group. Discussion on Unity and “Code Name God” by Catharine Westlake. 3:00 p.m. at the home of Ofelia Dale, 3732 Fountain St.
April 29:
Lecture by singer/songwriter Joanne Shenandoah. “The History, Culture, Religion and Music of the Oneidas and Iroquois.” 4 p.m. at Red Pit Auditorium of the Kirner-Johnson Building at Hamilton College
April 30:
Wednesday bookgroup. The Florist’s Daughter by Patricia Hampl. 7:00 p.m. at the Library. New members welcome! Lecture. “About his experiences with depression.” Jordan Burnham, mental health advocate. 7 p.m., Hamilton College, Fillius Events Barn. P.E.O Chapter BG, Clinton, presents an evening with Clara Barton performed
Upcoming BOCES classes, preregistration required. Visit http:// moboces.org or call 361-5800. How Do I Turn This Thing (Computer) On Anyway? Thursdays, May 1 to June 5. 6-7:30 p.m., tuition $69. Internet Buying and Selling. Tuesdays, May 13 to May 20. 5:30-8:30 p.m., tuition $63. It’s time to register for nursery school. Clinton Methodist offers prekindergarten readiness programs for 3 and 4 year olds. Call 853-3358 today to schedule a visit or check out http:// clintonmethodist.org.
Building Stones Fair Trade Shoppe Ready for Spring Foot-Traffic By Staff
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ince its humble introduction, the Building Stones Fair Trade Shoppe at has seen a lot of attention, from community members and the media alike. Tucked away in the back of the Stone Church on South Park, artwork, jewelry, linens, food and skin products from fair trade organizations are on display and available for purchase. Products at the Fair Trade Shoppe come from around the globe—from Colorado to as far away as the West Bank. “We started with just coffee,” said Pat Joseph, one of the shop’s attendants. “Then we expanded to teas and chocolates and other products.” Through brands like SERRV, Maggie Organics, Ten Thousand Villages an BeadforLife, the Stone Church has been able to reach areas around the globe to communities most in need. Their mission with the Fair Trade Shoppe has been to offer economic opportunity to developing communities and promote slave–free, child labor–free products. The Building Stones Fair Trade Shoppe is open 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. 10 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10
Paula Corto picks up her copies of Cheryl Strayed’s “Wild.” Book givers will give out free copies of their selected titles on April 23 for the third annual World Book Night. By Staff
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n Thursday, April 17, a small group of booklovers stopped by the Kirkland Town Library to do their part in sharing a love for literature. Individuals picked up packages of books to share with the community as part of World Book Night. Meghan Milligan, who helped garner community interest for the event, said that the goal is to get books into the hands of “light readers” and “nonreaders.” An international effort, World Book Night will take place Wednesday, April 23. Book giver participants—which Milligan has playfully nicknamed “book fairies”— hand out books to residents in their neighborhoods. A list of 30–35 titles is made available each year, thanks to efforts by authors to waive their royalties and publishers to fund special edition U.S. World Book Night editions. Givers receive 20 copies of their selected title to distribute. Everyone is asked to give out books at the same time. The Kirkland Town Library has been involved in two of the three years World Book has existed. A highlight of last year’s inaugural festivities was a stop at Don’s Rok where copies of Willa Cather’s “My Ántonia” were distributed by Milligan’s mother, Cate Reynolds, to unsuspected partons at the bar. This year Milligan has selected “The Tipping Point,” by Malcolm Gladwell. Come Wednesday night,
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she plans to distribute at McDonald’s and Hannaford Supermarket on Meadow Street. Her thoughts on choosing a nonfiction title were calculated. “Some adults might think reading fiction is frivolous, even though it isn’t,” said Milligan. “They might be more apt to read something that’s true.” Paula Corto was the first participant to arrive at Thursday’s book pick up reception. Corto chose to distribute Cheryl Strayed’s “Wild.” An avid hiker and aspiring Adirondack 46er, she hopes her book will have dual effects. “I can understand and feel what [Strayed] is going through,” said Corto on “Wild,” which chronicles the author’s grueling solo hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. “I think it’s a good way to get people to read and good way to get people to get out and hike.” Like Corto, most givers put a lot of thought into their book selections. Sarah Borek, who chose “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” by Diane Ackerman, hopes the war story will get couch-stricken husbands’ eyes onto the page and off ESPN. Giver Dick Foley’s book, “Sunrise over Fallujah,” by Walter Dean Myers, also deals with war. He plans to hand out copies in high-traffic areas like Dunkin’ Donuts and Nice N Easy on Utica Street. For more information on World Book Night, visit http://us.worldbooknight. org.
(create a memorable mother’s day gift this year!) ENCAUSTIC PAINTING 2 Day Workshop Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 11, 12 – 4 p.m. Spring Celebration in Watercolor for all levels Wednesdays May 7 – May 28, 1 – 4 p.m.
Welcome Spring! Make a charm pendant with a tiny bird and flower charm Saturday April 26, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Beginner’s NEEDLE FELTING WORKSHOP Saturday April 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Beginner’s Digital Photography Workshop: Point and Shoot– for kids 10 up and family Saturday April 26, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Digital Photography Workshop, Moving up to DSLR Saturday May 3, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
AFTERSCHOOL ARTS & CRAFTS, for K - 5th grade ongoing Tuesdays and Fridays, 3 – 5 p.m. Also COMING IN MAY! POTTERY our new improved studio! And more! DROP-IN FITNESS AND DANCE CLASSES! WE HAVE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES & ABILITIES! Gallery Exhibition, Music, Spring Dance Recital (May 7) and don’t forget the 36th Annual KAC Run & Walk on June 7!
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Wedding: Gillette - Afarian
Courtney Afarian and Brien Gillette were married on December 28, 2013. The couple said their “I dos” at Hotel Utica. A reception at the venue followed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Peggy Afarian of Kinston, N.C. Courtney is a member of the Clinton Central Schools Class of 2003. She attended St. John Fisher College, where she received both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. The bridegroom is the son of Andy and Cheryl Gillete of Rochester. Brien attended SUNY Geneseo. Courtney and Brien were married by their friend Jerome Baier. The matron of honor was Kate Roche, Courtney’s college roommate. Andrew Gillette, the brother of the groom, served as the best man. Mike Afarian gave the bride away. The couple resides in Tempe, Ariz. Courtney works as a teacher for the Phoenix School District. Brien is currently pursuing a degree in Air Traffic Management from Arizona State University. He is expected to graduate in May 2014.
Senior One Acts to Take Place May 2 and 3
Engagement: Ailes - Howard
As of last week, Kathryn Howard is engaged to be married to Derek Ailes. Kathryn is the daughter of Teresa and Michael Howard of Clinton. She attended St. Mary’s Elementary and Clinton Central Schools, where she graduated in 2001. Kathryn went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in ballet at the University of Utah. She finished her graduate studies at Bank Street School for Children in Manhattan. She currently teaches ballet at Precision Dance Academy and second grade at the Merryhill School in Sacramento, Calif. Derek is the son of Ben Ailes and Karen Alecksen. He was born and raised in Oakland, Calif. He majored in English and music at Oberlin College in Ohio and went on to receive a Doctorate of Medicine from the Chicago Medical School. He now works full-time as an emergency room physician in a suburb of Sacramento, Calif. During a trip to Paris, Derek proposed to Katy at the Eiffel Tower and she said, “Oui.” The couple met in September 2010 in Manhattan, where they previously lived and worked. They currently live in Sacramento, Calif. A wedding date and location is yet to be determined.
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our senior class student directors will highlight their talents in two nights of Senior One Acts. Rachel DiCioccio, president of the Drama Club, is the director of “Good Cop, Bad Cop.” A catastrophic street sign switcheroo which has two rookie detectives grilling a motley crew of suspects and witnesses. Even a Super Mario-like character is not immune to the detectives’ zealous attempts to solve the case. Kayla Emerson is the director of “10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse.” This play provides the audience with a
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SCENE (Continued from page A3) Clinton passengers could take the NYO&W, Clinton and Rome RR division, to Clark Mills and then could catch the Third Rail to Syracuse. The West Shore came from New York City on the west side of the Hudson River and hence the name. From Albany the West Shore right of way was on the south side of the Mohawk River and at Utica the tracks ran parallel to the New York Central mainline and a few miles south of it. Locally the Third Rail crossed Genesee Street in Utica in the Uptown Theater area and then west through the Town of Whitestown to Clark Mills, Hecla, Vernon, Sherrill, Oneida, Wampsville, Canastota, Chittenango, Kirkville, Manlius Center, East Syracuse, James and Salina Street in downtown Syracuse. The “local” train had 18 stops and a through “express” only stopped at Oneida Castle and Canastota. The interurban line eventually went to Rome and Little Falls. In 1910 a connection in Mohawk provided trolleys to Oneonta and other communities south of the Mohawk Valley. Stop Seven Road goes north from Tindall Corners just west of the hamlet of Clark Mills. About one hundred
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yards north of East South Street is a decided hump in the road. That berm was the West Shore RR and Third Rail right of way. The trolleys stopped here. The Third Rail trains got their power from a third rail about car wheel in height through contact shoes. A relay station was in Clark Mills, and one just east of Sherrill still stands next to Route 5. The Clark Mills one became a slaughterhouse in the 1950s and is now gone. The Third Rail ended December 31, 1930 as competition from passenger cars caused a decline in revenue. The West Shore railroad continued into the early 1960s when the tracks were torn up for scrap.
Clinton Car No. 3 turning south on East Park Row; note the Chrysler sign on the upper right and gas pumps. This was a car dealership run by Gaffney brothers where Giovanni’s Pizza is today.
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Cyclists Train for Ride For Missing Children
Support CCS at Upcoming Games Boys’ and Girls’ VA Track and Field @ Adirondack Central High School. 4/24 4:00 p.m.
Boys’ VA Lacrosse Vs. Skaneateles.
4/24 4:30 p.m.
Boys’ JV Baseball Vs. Westmoreland. 4/24 4:30 p.m. Boys’ VA Tennis @ Parkway. CSC Tournament. 4/25 3:30 p.m.
Boys’ MOD Lacrosse @ VernonVerona-Sherrill. 4/25 4:00 p.m.
Boys’ MOD Baseball Vs. Herkimer.
4/25 4:30 p.m.
Girls’ MOD Softball Vs. Herkimer.
4/25 4:30 p.m.
Girls’ JV Lacrosse @ Marcellus. 4/25 5:00 p.m.
Boys’ VA Lacrosse Vs. Thomas R Proctor. 4/25 5:30 p.m. Girls’ VA Lacrosse @ Marcellus.
4/25 6:30 p.m.
Boys’ VA Tennis @ Parkway. CSC Cyclists, many first-time participants in the Ride For Missing Children, pedal down Kirkland Avenue at sunset for one of several commitment rides. By John Howard
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fleet of bicycle riders swept through the Town of Kirkland and the Village of Clinton on Thursday, April 17. Next month, 500 riders, many locals, will pedal the streets for the 18th annual Ride For Missing Children in an effort to raise funds and awareness for the National Center For Missing & Exploited Children’s Mohawk Valley Office. Last week’s appearance, said the Ride’s program director Wendy Fical, was a one of several smaller “commitment rides” leading up to the big event. “They learn to ride together as a group,” said Fical. “When they go out as that group of 500, it’s like a welloiled machine and everyone has to have the groove of what everyone else is doing.” Returning riders do two commitment rides; new riders are required to do four. In the preseason, riders train on their own with spinning classes and individual rides when the weather clears up. Thursday’s session took cyclists from the southern edge of Kirkland, down Dwight Avenue and onto College Street. From there, riders veered onto Elm Street and Norton Avenue to Kirkland Avenue toward Route 5. Riders ride in twos, side–by–side
as a large pack, with some of the experienced riders out in front as “shepherds.” One of those veterans is Clinton’s Jim White, who’s been riding in the event for 15 of the ride’s 18 years of existence. “I was a bicyclist before I got involved in the ride,” said White, whose wife, Kathy, has also been involved as a volunteer or as a rider for just as long. “The most powerful thing for me is how much our efforts mean to family members of missing children. … Their gratitude is pretty profound.” According to the Ride For Missing Children’s website, the organization has helped recover over 6,000 missing kids. In addition to fundraising for missing children posters and other resources, the ride’s main mission is education. On the day of the official ride—which takes place Friday, May 16—riders will stop at local schools for food breaks and to take part in student assemblies teaching riding and personal safety. These assemblies have also had another effect of getting kids involved in a bigger way. Sean Blenis, a sophomore at Clinton High School, is one such individual. This year will be his first year as a rider.
“They rode through Clinton School and I got interested,” said Blenis, one of Thursday’s trainers. “I liked why they were riding, so I got involved.” Fical said their Clinton High School numbers are way up. Blenis, a mountain biker turned road biker thanks to this event, joined the ride alone, but has since met and made friends with other students in the school. Rider appearances in Clinton will be limited to these commitment rides this year. Every three years the Ride For Missing Children changes its route. According to Fical, this is an effort to reach more students. The 2014 ride will bypass Clinton to spread the message to other surrounding communities. The ride will start in Oneida and end in New Hartford at the Recreation Center, spanning 90 miles on the road. There are 58 riders from Clinton involved. Enthusiasm, from riders and volunteers alike, is an abundant resource for event organizers. According to Fical, registration for both responsibilities were closed off early due to high demand of interested community members. “We’re the second largest fundraiser in the Mohawk Valley,” said Fical. “They’re so passionate about the cause.”
Tournament. 4/26 8:00 a.m.
Girls’ VA Lacrosse @ Lafayette High School. 4/26 11:00 a.m. Girls’ JV Lacrosse @ VernonVerona-Sherrill. 4/26 12:00 p.m.
Boys’ VA Lacrosse Vs. Onondaga.
4/26 1:00 p.m.
JV Baseball @ Oriskany. 4/26 2:00 p.m.
VA Baseball @ Notre Dame. 4/26 5:00 p.m.
Boys’ VA Golf @ Canastota. 4/28
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Boys’ and Girls’ VA Track and Field @ Cherry Valley-Springfield. 4/28 4:00 p.m.
Boys’ VA Tennis @ Sauquoit Valley. 4/28 4:30 p.m.
MOD Baseball @ Oriskany. 4/28 4:30 p.m.
Girls’ MOD Softball @ Oriskany. 4/28 4:30 p.m.
Boys’ VA Golf @ Westmoreland.
4/29 3:30 p.m.
VA Baseball Vs. New Hartford. 4/29 4:15 p.m.
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Warriors Return Home
Photo courtesy of Shawn Lusby The Clinton Warriors pose with the T.C. Williams Titans, following their Florida match on April 15. The Warriors lost 3–6.
Slow Start for Anglers on Oriskany
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linton varsity baseball has returned home following a spring break trip to the sunshine state. The boys faced off against some of the top schools on the East Coast at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports. Of the four games they played in Florida, Clinton lost three. The Warriors started out strong, beating Caledonia–Mumford of New York 8–4. They lost to T.C. Williams (Va.) 6–3 on April 15, to Willoughby South (Ohio) 13–3 on April 17, and to
John Stevens (N.J.) 16–3 on April 18. Four of the team’s hitters have maintained a .500 batting average or higher. Seniors are leading the stats. At the time of publishing, Andrew Taft was batting .667. Alex Dobrzenski, who has lead the team to win two games from the mound, has scored 10 runs. Ian Foxton leads the team in runs, at 11. Following their return, the Warriors overcame Central Valley 12–3. Their conference for this season remains undefeated at 4–0.
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Jack Cofano, Jr. fishes under the Dugway Road bridge with little luck early in the season. Cold and fast water has left anglers short on bites.
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rout season has started off slow for anglers fishing the Oriskany Creek. Low stock numbers and difficult water conditions are proving troublesome for landing any fish. Avid angler Jack Cofano, Jr., of Grant Road, expects conditions will take some time to smooth out. “The water is still high, cold and fast,” he said. “The stocking hasn’t reached its full fruition for the season yet, either.” Cofano, Jr. was fishing under the bridge at the popular Dugway Road access site on Thursday, April 17, in
hopes of snagging some of the native trout leftover from the previous year. He says Dugway is one of his many spots that he plans to visit this season. Trout season opened on April 1. According to the DEC’s spring trout stocking schedule 2014, the Oriskany Creek in the Kirkland area is scheduled to be stocked with as many as 3,990 yearling and older brown trout from April through June. For Cofano, Jr., the wait isn’t too frustrating. The hatchings in the spring and fall for fly fishing season is where the real action is, anyway.
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Kirkland Town Library Chartered 1902
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The Mission of the Kirkland Town Library is to provide the Town of Kirkland community with equitable access to materials and informational services to support literacy, intellectual, recreational and cultural interests.
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A Message from the President
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Dear Friends, The Board of Trustees of the Kirkland Town Library takes very seriously the library’s mission to provide all with “access to materials and informational services to support literacy, intellectual, recreational and cultural interests.” In 2013, the Board revitalized committees to work towards achieving our strategic goals: stable finances with a focus on future growth; up-to-date collections and programming reflective of the needs and interests of our community; excellent patron services; staff development; trustee training to serve more efficiently and effectively; and a facility that is safe, sound, energy efficient and pleasant to use. Our Development Committee, working with our Friends group, brought the Annual Appeal to a new level and established an annual appeal to businesses as well. Due to their efforts and to a very generous community of library supporters, the combined appeals realized a thirty percent increase over last year’s efforts. Thank you to the individuals and businesses who participated. We said goodbye to two trustees whom we will miss, Steve Speno and Judy Wolf. Steve served the library for many years, beginning as a volunteer at the Book Sale. A tireless worker, his excellent advice and expertise concerning buildings and grounds was deeply valued. Judi always willingly shared
Front row (left to right): Dan Gale, Barbara Grimes (President), Peggy Weldon (Secretary) Back row (left to right): Mike Howard, Mark Welchons, Beth Tegart, Ira Cooperman, Ryan Siepiola, Kris Bellona (Vice President), Beth May, Mike Van Strander
Missing: James Rishel (Treasurer)
her communication talents whenever asked. We welcome two new members, Beth May and Mike Van Strander, who will serve us well with their energy, enthusiasm, and expertise. I would like to thank our staff, Friends, and fellow trustees for working so hard to make the library a place to find great information, a varied collection of books and more and a source of wonderful programs for all ages. I offer a sincere thank you to all who donated their time, their talent, and their financial support to the library.
We could not do what we do without all of your help. If you have not visited the library in a while, please stop in and see what is happening there. Please visit the library’s website or Facebook page to see the events taking place and to get a list of what is new at the library. There is truly something there for everyone. Sincerely, Barbara B. Grimes Kirkland Town Library Board President
Friends of the Library
Customer Services Betsy Billiter Yvonne Brady Helen Dick Ruth Melvin Meghan Milligan Caitlin Fitzpatrick Catherine Page Alison Slattery Anne Tickle
Support Services Roger Reppel, Building Maintenance Front Row (left to right): George Fogg, Patty Fox (President), Chris Fox (Treasurer), Nancy O’Neal, Laura Stoll, Nan LaBrecque (Vice President), Lidia Krasniak (Secretary) Back Row (left to right): Alex Haines Stephan, Vicki Wilson, Mary Moore, Les LaBrecque, Steve Inzer
A Message from Friends of the Kirkland Town Library Board The Friends of the KTL enjoyed a fun and productive year. Our annual book sale last July was a resounding success; thank you to all of the wonderful readers who donated and bought books! The Shopper’s Stroll jewelry and holiday book sale included a lovely handmade dollhouse this year, and was also quite successful. Thank you to the Clinton Cider Mill for displaying the dollhouse for us. We also manned water stations for the Turning Stone races, earning additional donations, painted the history room at the library, helped with refreshments at library events, and assisted in other ways to help the
library do the myriad of wonderful things that it does. We look forward to serving in increased and additional ways in the future and would love to have our membership of volunteers increase. Please watch for on-line and in-library signups in the future, or let one of the librarians know of your interest. Thank you for all of your support, and mark July 11-13 on your calendar for this year’s book sale! Sincerely, Patty Fox, President, Friends of the Kirkland Town Library
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2013 Library Statistics
Director's Statement:
A public library speaks volumes about its community. The library reflects: • A community that supports intellectual, recreational and cultural interest – for any age. • A community that recognizes the need for a public space where its citizens can freely access the ideas, thoughts and stories of others; the foundation of a democracy. • A community that values civility. In a library patron’s words: “What could be more civilized than to have a place where you find yourself in the company of your townspeople, like you discovering something new, filling a void or a curiosity in a reserved social manner.” One hundred and twelve years ago, the Kirkland community came together to establish The Kirkland Town Library. The library continues to be a vibrant resource due to the support of so many. Thank you to: • The Board of Trustees, for vision and leadership • The Friends of the Library, for energy and fundraising skills • The Kirkland Town Board, for continued financial support • Our dedicated volunteers, school age through retirees, for your time and talents • Library benefactors, whose gifts memorialize and honor loved ones and friends • All those who contributed generously to the 2013 Annual Appeal • Area businesses that participated in our 1st business campaign • Patrons, whether daily or infrequent users; it is a pleasure to serve you • A personal thank you to the library staff for their enthusiasm, dedication and good humor. They truly make the library a warm and welcoming place for all. • I welcome suggestions on how the library can expand its services to our community and encourage all to stop in. It is indeed your library.
27,439
Books and other print materials
5,726 Audio/visual materials
8,495 33,262
Library library card materials holders
97
82%
of Town of Kirkland residents hold library cards
2013 Overview and Highlights • • • •
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Parking lot and driveways repaved Bristol Room painted, including a special movie screen area Portable Bookshelf bags launched America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway (In partnership with Hamilton College; a project of the Tribeca Film Institute in collaboration with the American Library Association, Tribeca Flashpoint and the Society for American Music, and made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities) Weekly story hours, “Strain your Brain” after-school sessions and the annual Tea Party Summer activities; including making fairy houses, building Bluebird houses, a robotics workshop and a visit from the Utica Zoo Monthly Saturday Story Hours (a new program) Chromebox added to the public-use computers Community outreach: Farmers Market, Clinton Community Pool, Country Pantry, Art Rocks Programs on the American intelligence community, baseball history, winter stargazing and “Whose Land is it anyway?”: a New York Council for the Humanities program on the Adirondacks
23% General operating expenses
2013
Electronic materials
Library card holders made:
100,657
check-outs of books, movies, CDs, audiobooks, magazines and ebooks
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5,598 nce refere ns io quest k as ed
www.kirklandtownlibrary.org
55,043 website visits
Expenses = 200 people 63% Employee expenses
14% Collections and programs
6,086 3% County funds .5% State funds 2% Fines and fees .5% Other
2013 Income
49% children programing
people
attended 300 programs
45% adult programing 48% Town funds
46% Gifts, grants, and fundraising
A special thank you to Cynthia and the late Charles Kershner for their long standing support of the Kirkland Town Library. The Library would like to extend a warm welcome to the successors of The Clinton Courier, John and Emily Howard. We look forward to continuing the collaboration.
6% teen programing
9,550 interlibrary loan materials borrowed
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6,672 interlibrary loan materials loaned
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Kirkland Town Library
2013 Gifts and Grants
In Memory of Abigail Bashant Bashant Family Anna Davy & Harold Foley Dick Foley Maria Theresa Doyle Barnstable Municipal Employees Assn. Staff-Town of Barnstable, MA Collinite Corp. Richard & Joan Compson Debby Doyle Draper’s Book Club Monday Club Mildred Tribble Augusta von Wellsheim Eleanor Wertimer Jean Wightman Viola Engman Cynthia Mead Antoinette Hopkins Helen Ford Deborah Hilton Morelli Catherine Howard Gilpin Sharon Howard Raymond Hodge John M. Lundsten Phil & Joyce Miller Charlie Savage Irwin John & Mary Ann Stiefvater Charles Kershner Tom Bell & Bonnie Wood Yvonne Brady Margaret & Ronald Bornick Chris & Ann Brodock Andrew Burns Bernie & Carol Burns Sally Carman Clinton Chamber of Commerce Ira Cooperman Michael & Ruth Cosgrove John Dale Anne & Michael Debraggio & Family Barb & Rick Decker Pamela Denison Christopher & Patricia Fox Caryl Galinski Janet & Mark Hanna Paul & Patty Heintz Fred & Suzanne Herriman Stuart & Joanne Hirshfield Teresa & Michael Howard Bonnie & Jim Hyde Bonnie Krueger & Thomas Bass Stephen & Gail James Ted Johnson Bob & Sue Kazin Kirkland Democratic Com. Kirkland Police Benevolent Assn. Kirkland Town Library Board of Trustees Robin & Anne Kinnel Carl & Lydia Krasniak & Family Nan & Les LaBrecque Peter & Christine Lotto Jane Lloyd Anne & Dave McCarthy M. Griffith Investment Services Roger & Joanna Moore W. Owens & Sons Elizabeth & Jack Ovens Candace Paris Maria Pavelock Kerry Proctor Bev & Bill Rudge Ken Shilkret Joy & Bob Simon Gail & Nat Strout Byron & Hester Stuhlman Timothy & Susan Sweetland Town of Kirkland Staff Helen & Rick Werner Joyce White Jay & Hermone William Dick & Jean Williams Eleanor Wertimer Family Marion Louvet Elizabeth & Jack Ovens Rev. Charles Marks Robert & Ethel Schaffer Hugh F. McKeegan Anne & Michael Debraggio & Family Joan McKeegan John Monohan William McMillan Ellen Nolan Donald & Rosemary Brown Francis O’Brien Elizabeth Beckman CWA Local 1126 Roseanne Cordelli William & Anne Hameline Sally Humphrey William & Catherine Hugo Stephen & Anne Jasinski Bruce & Denise Kane Carol Maki
Rita & David Mossler Ron & Marguerite Pacelli Michelle & Michael Ryan Family Nathaniel & Gail Strout Louis Willsea Jeffrey & Diane Wooldridge Betty J. Overholt Dick & Betsy Bedient Steven & Kristine Bellona Marcia Ovens Jack Ovens James & Corlie Storey Boude Storey Meg Pfeiffer Kirkland Town Library Monday Book Group Helen Savicki Jim & Alison Slattery Stephen Smallen Steven Smallen Fund (Community Fndtn. of Oneida & Herkimer Counties) Benedict Viglietta Jay & Hermine Williams Virginia Weller Wright Nyla Wright Richard C. Wright GIFT OF AUTHOR Diane Parrish IN HONOR OF Kathy Kernan Patricia McHarris Susan & Ronald Saunders Kirkland Town Library Staff Ira Cooperman Patsy Couper Glenn & Rhett Allen Dick & Elizabeth Tantillo Leona Hyde Bonnie & Jim Hyde James Rishel Eleanor Wertimer Hamilton College Officers (Joan Stewart, Pat Reynolds, Karen Leach, Nancy Thompson, Monica Inzer, Lori Dennison, Dick Tantillo) Ann & David Smallen Boude Story Jack Ovens Beth Tegart Carol & John Burdick Marley Rose Thiesen Sisi Laurie, Uncle Rick & the Kids GRANTS New York Council for the Humanities NY State Public Library Construction Grant CNY Arts OTHER GIFTS Anonymous Clarence Aldridge Hartwell Anway Jennie Rose Barlow (book) T. A. Bass Daniel & Barbara Beigel Steven & Kristine Bellona Meredith & Jay Bonham Sarah Borek Adam Brady Yvonne Brady Bristol Foundation Matching Gifts Cecelia Cabiya Susan Carlson Clinton Garden Club Irene Cornish Peggy Craig Michael & Anne Debraggio Mary Evans GE Foundation Matching Gifts Hogwarts at Hamilton Bill & Teresa Huggins Marianne Janack Theodore Johnson Jennifer Kemp Kirkland Democratic Committee George & Pinny Kuckel Jackie Kussin Lake Placid Education Foundation Nan & Les LaBrecque Nadine Lowenstein John Merritt Tim Pryputniwicz Ernest Randall James Rishel Connie Roberts Nancy & Mark Thompson William & Bonnie Waldron Matt & Wendy Weber (books) Jonathan Woodward Linda Zegarelli
2013-14 Annual Appeal Donors Gilbert Adams Judith Aldi Clarence Aldridge Glenn & Rhett Allen Andi Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Amico Jacqueline Bailey Ruth Bailey John & Luba Baker Mr. and Mrs. James Balch Patricia Balon Sharen Barboza Jennie Barlow David Barr Carla Barrett Thomas Barthel Peter Bartholomew Thomas Bass & Roberta Krueger Patricia Bauer
Betsy Beckman Betsy & Dick Bedient Kris & Steve Bellona Rosemary Benson Edvige Barrie Debra Betrus William & Betsy Billiter Barbara & Christopher Blatz Ellen Blum Irene Blum Art Blymiller Jane Bolan Sam & Katie Bono Guy Bonomo Roger & Betsy Bonsel Margaret Bornick Francesca Borrometi Chuck & Jen Borton Jack & Yvonne Brady
2013-14 Annual Appeal Donors (continued)
Patricia & James Bramley Denise Brannick Carol Bremer Karen Brewer Cris & Ann Brodock Irene & William Brown Jim & Lin Brown James & Nancy Bunnell Carol & John Burdick David J. Burns J. Joyce Burns Archie Burton Carol Capron Sara Carman Patricia Carrier Joan Carroll Michael Cawley Brian & Ellen Chase Linda & Daryl Chesebro Denise & Bud Christ Michele Christeler Gertrude Christeler Joan Clair Colleen Clarke Ann Clarke Katherine Collett Janet Collmer Ann Conley Donald & Jane Conniff The Constantino Family Frances Conway Mary Lou & John Cook Ira Cooperman Michael & Ruth Cosgrove Louis & Trish Craig Donald Crane Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cullinan John Dale Ofelia & George Dale C.K. Davis Chad & Kathy Davis Francoise Davis Irma Davis Anne & Michael Debraggio Pearl Daws James & Ursula DelMonte Jennifer DeWeerth & Stephen Ellingson Stephen and Helen Dick Allan & Mary Dickinson Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Dickson John & Robin Dillon Barbara Dolansky Cynthia Domack Franca Dowd Ed & Diane Drake Heather Drumm Jerrold Duink Paul & Anne Dunn Tom & Pat Evans Sharon Evans Ed & Mary Ann Ewen Ormond & Rita Ewers Don & Kathy Falkenstern Rita Fay Edward & Viktoria Fisher Anita Fitzgerald George & June Fogg Donald Foley Richard Foley Carol Foote Mary Ford Barbara Foster Christopher & Patricia Fox Jon & Toby Fox Barbara Francisco Richard & Laura Fuller Danielle Furlong Dan Gale & Lisa Lester Joe & Ann Gale Bob & Caryl Galinski Moray & Ian Galloway Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Garcia Phyllis & Joe Gee Margaret Gentry Chris Georges & Sarah Goldstein Patricia Giannola Mr. & Mrs. James Gigliotti Dennis Gilbert John Gill, Jr. Ed Godomann Gil & Dawn Goering Tom & Patty Gogola James Grande & William Sequin, Jr. Nancy Graziadei Yannick Grenier Betty Griffin Leo & Barbara Griffin Pat & Barb Grimes Joseph & Charlene Groshans Ed Gunn Dolores Gurdo Liseli Haines Chas and Susie Hamilton Elizabeth Hanley Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hanna Thomas & Dorothea Harblin William Harf Gertrude Hawley Gordon Hayes, Jr. Sue & John Hecklau Harold Heintz Suzanne Heintz Donald & Carolyn Henry Elizabeth Hersh Kathy & Craig Heuss Stuart & Joanne Hirshfield Ruth Hoffmann Judith Hogan Janet Hotton Teresa & Michael Howard Edward Hughes Emily Hughes Scott & Maureen Hughes Mr. & Mrs. William Hugo G. Irene Hummel Sally Humphrey Joan & James Hutchings Bonnie & James Hyde, III Jon Hysell & Barbara Britt-Hysell
Alma Ingalls Steve & Monica Inzer Gayle & Steve James Elizabeth Jensen & Robert Turner Joan Jones Carl Jones Ed & Honore Jones Pamela & Fred Jones Dorene Jordan Todd Jury Walt & Peggy Jury Dorothy Kalies E.S. Kanipe Bob & Sue Kazin Laura Song Keeney Rebecca & Brendan Kelly Edward & Catherine Kernan Roset Khosropour Francis King, Jr. Anne Kinnel John & Marsha Kistner Mr. & Mrs. Mark Klausner Mary Kline John & Joan Klossner Marcia & Patrick Knapp Steve Knight Larry & Shirley Knop Rob & Lauralyn Kolb Timothy & Cynthia Koren Helen Koury John & Helen Kowansky John & Carolyn Kozak Carl & Lidia Krasniak Marie Kresse David Kurr Les & Nan LaBrecque Michael LaBuz & Kathlene Loconti Francis & Gwen Lallier Jerry & Margaret Lalonde David Lane Susan LaRochelle Gerald & Janet LaRose Carolyn Lashinger T. Lazzara Mr. & Mrs. Scott Leonard Pascale Lewis Janice Livingston Mrs. Kathleen Lloyd Frank Lorenz Ann Lowery & Chub Bailly John & Mary Loy Kevin Macken & Darby O’Brien Laurie & Ben Madonia James & Rose Maier Loretta Buckley Malakie Ken & Bev Mangine Emily & Russell Marcus Steve & Rosie Marcus Linda R. Marino Doreen Markson Kevin & Mary Mathews Joneen Matthews & Gerard Semchenko Diane Matza Beth & Steve May Stephen Maziarz, Jr. Andy Mazloom Thomas McCracken Nancy McCurdy Rosita McGuire Damhnait McHugh & Patrick Reynolds Donna McKendree Jack McNamara Richard Meacham Jonathan Mead & Naomi Guttman Jeremy & Jacquelyn Medina Barbara Meelan The Meier Family Ruth Meier Dai Melendez Frank Melie John & Christine Menard Pamela Menotti Barbara Monroe Ellen Moon Tom & Mary Moore Deborah Hilton Morelli Frank & Penny Moreno Florence Morgan Wendy Mowers Bruce & Elaine Muirhead Ruth Murray Tom Neumann & Corrine Gates Leslie North Betty O’Brien Phyllis O’Brien Dawn Olmstead John Olofson Nancy & John O’Neal John & Mary O’Neill Steve Orvis Walter Orvis Mary Lou Owens Nina Owens William Owens Kathy Palazzoli Leonard Panzica Irene Parish Gary Parrish Mary & Greg Paul The Pellmans Frank & Gail Perretta Mona & Bill Perrotti Noelle Perry Patricia Peters Ellen Phillips Paula Poirier Mary Kay Porter Don Potter Doris Pryce Tim Pryputniewicz Debbora Quayle Julie Rand Ernest Randall Lawrence Ravlin Robert Redfield Jim & Jan Rishel Sharon Rivera
Ronald & Jeanne Roback Kerry & Mary Jane Rogers Delvena Rogers Virginia & Vincent Romanelli Alison Root Garrett & Elizabeth Rose Robert Roselli William & Irma Rosenfeld Ian & Sarah Rosenstein Beth & Bryan Roy Chris & Cheryl Ruppel Larry & Carol Russell Laurie & Ron Russell Patrick & Judith Ryan Martha Schuyler Robert & Susan Schwaiger Peggy Schweitzer Sandy Scofield Lori & Warren Scoones Wallace Scott Tom & Nonie Scott George & Ellis Searles Sara Shaheen John Sharp & Carol Bellini-Sharp Mr. & Mrs. John Shepherd Patricia Sheridan Kenneth Shilkret Sandra & Theodore Siedsma Ryan & Brianne Siepiola Bob & Joy Simon Ann & David Smallen Allan & Maxine Smiley Amy Smith Margaret Smith Jim & Ellen Smith Ozella Snell Tom & Nancy Sobik Elinor Sorensen Steve Speno Barbara Starnes Kathryn Stenstrom Steve & Susan Stetson Robert Stricker Laura Stoll & Ben Fehlner Gail & Nathaniel Strout John & Kristen Sullivan Dr. & Mrs. Mark Sumner Judy Sweet Richard & Elizabeth Tantillo William Tebidor Beth & Bob Tegart William & Margaret Thickstun Shirley Thorp Denise Toia-Kramer & Frank Kramer Kevin Trott Judy Turturo J. Michael Van Strander Priscilla Van Wynsberghe Barbara Verminski Gail and James Vivyan Arlene Vivyan John & Heidi vonBergen Anna Wagner Mary Clare Wagner Jean Wainright Joelyn Wakefield-Wright William & Bonnie Waldron Jennifer Walker David & Sharon Wankel Mark & Katie Warfel Cynthia Tuttle Waymer Jeanne Weber Matthew & Wendlyn Weber David & Mary Ellen Welchons Mark Welchons Doug & Peggy Weldon William & Sarah Welsh Marcia Wentworth Kyra Meelan Werner Helen & Rick Werner Eleanor Wertimer Joyce White Jim White Grace Whittemore Sharon & Ernest Williams Dick & Jean Williams Drs. Jay & Hermine Williams Matt & Vicki Wilson Robert Wilson Karen & Jim Winkler Cindy & Bill Wirene Anna Wisniewska Judy Wolf Judy & Fred Wollin Richard Wright Chris Yaros Christine Yox Mary Ann Zali Richard Zeh Harold & Lucy Zohne Mrs. Betty Ann Zyla
Businesses
Advantage Abstract Co. Bob’s Plumbing Service The Bonadio Group Brothertowne Paving, Inc. Burns Insurance Agency D. Peter Burns Electric Church of the Annunciation Clinton Agway Clinton Moving and Packaging, Inc. Clinton Tractor and Implement Co. Don’s Rok Giovanni’s Pizza Hale’s Enterprises Harding Properties – The Nye Family Tim Kogut Excavating Lisa M. Lester, DDS NBT Bank, N.A. Nester Bros. Contractors, Inc. William Owens and Sons, Inc. James Rishel, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Scalzo General Contracting Speno Construction Strategic Financial Services Ward Law Firm
Page B11 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014 THE CLINTON COURIER TARAT (continued from B1) “They just look at the artwork for a little bit,” he says, “then go on their merry way.” Rand is a man with a big heart but few words. He’ll say three sentences in a day then go on a 10-hour painting marathon, leaving all his expression on the canvas. Since 2009—and yes, he’s kept count—Rand has done more than 360 oil paintings alone. “I guess there are times when I am inspired,” he says. “But I also paint when I’m not inspired. … Painters paint.” He usually works on multiple paintings at once, sometimes as many as six, to avoid any kind of artist’s block. An unwavering support base from his parents, Julie and Brian Rand of College Street, has always helped nurture that creative drive. He’s also recently found camaraderie in Project–U, a Utica-based artist group,
You’re invited to: The Clinton Methodist Nursery School Family Fun Day
Saturday, April 26 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Crafts, stories, music and more! Meet our teachers, have some family fun, and make some new friends. $1.00 per child (adults are free!)
Illustration by Tim Rand. See more at trandart.com.
And don’t forget, it’s time to register for nursery school. Call 853-3358 or visit clintonmethodist.org for info.
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whom he often opens his studio up to for displays and critiques. A typical day for Rand starts with a walk to the Library to check his email—no wifi at the studio, yet another necessary shortcut. He’ll walk back, cook something to lunch and put the open flag out for the day. Rand enjoys working at night with his sweet spot happening betwen 3–4 a.m. There’s a certain intensity, he says, that comes from working creatively when everyone else is sleeping. The schedule and the living situation is perfectly acuminated to his process. With the addition of a Metallica soundtrack and the occasional road trip here and there, it’s heaven on Earth. He’s content. “The market is not very good here for art,” says Rand, “but I love it here.” Tarat Studio is located at 84 Utica St. in Clinton. It is open “whenever the open flag is out.” More information on Tim Rand’s artwork is available at http:// trandart.com.
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Sunday, April 27 4 – 5 p.m.
Clinton United Methodist Church 105 Utica Street, SR 12B, Clinton For more details call: 853-2213
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