Vol. 168, No. 41 • CLINTON, NEW YORK • April 29, 2015
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Sewer Extension to Bolster Industry
Wallace Scott looks over his late wife Alba’s art station on April 24. Alba passed on April 14 after a battle with cancer. A $1.9 million sewer project on Utica Street and Robinson Road could promote growth and benefit Kirkland businesses forced to use septic systems.
THE COLLECTION SHE LEFT BEHIND
Written and Photographed by John Howard
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he Town of Kirkland and the Clinton Sewer Service Area (CSSA) are moving ahead with plans to expand a sewer line on Utica Street down through Robinson Road. The project, according to a preliminary sanitary sewer evaluation, would cost approximately $1.9 million to complete. Utica Street’s current sewer line ends in front of Lutheran Care. The research study was initiated when the Town learned of the senior residential community’s plans to expand its facilities with additional living units. Engineering firm GHD produced the study for CSSA, which revealed capacity limitations in that area. In its report, GHD presented two alternatives to solve the capacity
problem. One would be replacing the current 8-inch line that runs along Utica Street for one mile with a new 12-inch line. A second option, and a slightly more cost effective approach, would be adding a new line that starts where the current line ends, then turns left on Robinson Road to Kirkland Avenue. The line would work on a gravity system, with a pump station at the Robinson Road and Kirkland Avenue corner to assist with sewage flow. The advantages of the second alternative, the study concluded, outweigh the former. For one, construction of the new sewer line SEWER, page 8
New Plans for Sweet Sensation Building
Photo by John Howard The former Sweet Sensation building sits unused on Utica Street. By Sue Kazin
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irkland residents craving barbecue ribs and pulled chicken and pork with all the trimmings will soon have that yearning satisfied by Doughboys BBQ Shack at the site of the former Sweet Sensation location on Utica Street. Although a prime piece of property, prior promises of a donut and ice cream shop never materialized in the years since Sweet Sensation closed. The deteriorating site has hosted only a vegetable stand and occasional
barbecue food truck since its closing. Partners Tom Morreale and Dave Jones, of Utica and Rome respectively, believe the site should be reborn with a “down-home” barbecue business. Having a self-proclaimed “passion for barbecue,” they have successfully operated a barbecue food truck near St. Luke’s and have been searching for a permanent location. Patrons will be able to eat outdoors at picnic tables on the deck or take their orders home. Since Morreale and Jones both have day jobs, they will start the cooking in the early morning and close at night, relying on friends and family to fill jobs until business grows. Projected hours of operation are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, changing to five days a week once customer traffic is assessed. Appearing before the Town of Kirkland Planning Board on April 25, Morreale and Jones explained that the property’s owner, Al Roberts, will be replacing the present building’s roof, and grading and improving the parking lot. In the interior, the proprietors plan to add sheetrock and insulation, as well as gut and remodel the property’s bathroom. The Kirkland Planning Board reacted positively to the preliminary plan, but requested more specificity on site layout for parking, receptacles and plantings before final approval. Interior work cannot commence until the board approves the site plan, which is anticipated at next month’s meeting. Morreale and Jones are looking forward to opening as soon as possible.
Written and Photographed by Mark Warren
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trained hand takes hold of an angular steel painting knife with a wooden handle. A dab of blue oil paint is lifted from the artist’s palette and is applied to the knife. Using delicate strokes, the artist spreads splashes of color onto the white linen canvas in front of her. Blotches of seafoam green are woven in, and the knife almost appears as if it is carving away the white linen canvas to reveal the beauty underneath. This is a scene you would have likely encountered on a typical day stepping into Alba Scott’s home studio on Griffin Road. Alba’s legacy of art will live far beyond her passing, as her works are on display in public buildings and galleries, as well as private residences around the country. After a courageous fight with cancer, she ultimately relented on April 14 at Lutheran Care in Clinton. Her husband of 55 years, Wallace, remains surrounded by her works of art at their home in Clinton. The paintings, decorations and even the tiles on the kitchen counter are
No Leads in College Bomb Threat By Staff The New York State Police are no closer to identifying the perpetrator who called in a bomb and shooting threat at the Hamilton College campus on the morning of Monday, April 13. The call came in on an anonymous number to the College’s Campus Safety office. Since the incident was ruled non-threatening the State Police have continued the investigation with a search of the College’s phone system. “It’s going to be a long slog, looking through a lot of digital data,” said Troop D Commander Maj. Francis Coots. “At this point, I have nothing to add other than we’re still looking.” During a press conference held on the afternoon of April 13, Coots showed caution while speaking about finding a perpetrator through the department’s search. More than a week after the event, his tone had not changed. “I’m not holding my breath,” said Coots. “I’m trying to be cautiously optimistic. We’ll keep looking, and, who knows? We might get lucky.”
different shades of blue. “Blue was our color,” he said with a smile on his face. He began flipping through an old scrapbook on a table in her studio. A smile crept onto his face as he walked himself through some of the best moments they shared together. Alba’s studio is still intact in their home. A variety of artistic tools still line her desk, with an easel standing ready close by. Tubes of all colors of oil paint are arranged, half-used, with various reference photos of nature sitting at the workstation. Alba was born and raised in Boston. She began as an artist in high school, where she won a contest that caused her to pursue a major in advertising and design at the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. After graduating, she worked as a technical illustrator and drafter at several engineering companies, including United Aircraft in Hartford, Connecticut. Wallace happened to be working there as an engineer at the time, which is where they first met. After they married, the two traveled all over the world, as Wallace was required to travel from time to ALBA, page 6
Tragedy at Town Park By John Howard The body of a 20-year-old female shooting victim was discovered at Kirkland Town Park when authorities responded to a “check the welfare” call on Wednesday, April 22, at approximately 5 p.m. The victim, Donna Walker, of Clinton, was found in a car near one of the park’s softball fields. A handgun was found on the scene. A fatal gunshot wound appeared to be selfinflicted, according to the Kirkland Police Department whose officers responded to the scene; however, the incident remains under investigation. Walker was a talented artist and athlete who was well-liked by her peers, especially those who encountered her during her time at Clinton Central School.
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Inside this issue Hot Dog! Hannaford Preps for Relay for Life: Hannaford employees are fundraising for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Page 5. College Orchestra Closes Season Friday: The Orchestra’s final performance will be May 1 at 7:30 p.m. Page 6.
Plant a Tree If you’re a tree, you can’t just grow up and be tall and happy. It’s a whole process. You have to negotiate soil nutrient agreements with existing foliage. There is always disease trying to move into your ecosystem. And squirrels wreaking havoc inside your truck, keeping you up all hours of the night. At the end of the day, as hard as you try to succeed, your fate can come down to the dumb luck of growing up in a shaded, water-scarce area. When you take into account all the obstacles a tree encounters in its lifetime, it’s pretty impressive when a single one, left to its own devices, can grow dense and mighty in a forest. I think that’s why trees tend to be depicted as wise, sometimes immortal characters when they’re personified in fiction: Grandmother Willow, in Disney’s “Pocahontas,” gives Pocahontas marriage advice. Treebeard saves Merry and Pippin from certain death at the hands of an orc in “Lord of the Rings.” Even in “The Shawshank Redemption,” Morgan Freeman, as Ellis Boyd Redding, found a life path after prison in a tin can under a large oak tree. That “Shawshank” oak became so ingrained in the American culture since its visual introduction in 1994 with Frank Darabont’s film, it made headlines all over again in 2011 when it was severely damaged in a lightning storm (yet another plight of the tree). Of course, trees can also be mean about their grapples with the environment, and choose to throw apples at you like Dorothy experienced in “The Wizard of Oz.” But for the purposes of connecting this metaphor to life right now, let’s stick with the first examples.
Locals Honored for Technical Achievement: Several community members were recognized by the Mohawk Valley Engineers' Executive Council. Page 9. Varsity Tennis Off and Running with Intense Schedule: Already six games into the season, the team plays four more this week. Page 16.
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The Clinton Elementary School (see page 10) braved some cold temperatures on Monday morning to continue what has now become a tradition on the campus: planting a tree for Arbor Day. Principal Marcus’ quote in this story about the students is significant: “It’s something they can come back and see 50 years from now.” Trees illustrate commitment, foresight and hard work. In other words, having a plan. This is important not only once a year with Arbor Day and thinking about the environment, but also with our local governments. A sewer line on Robinson Road (see page 1) may seem like a small piece to the Kirkland puzzle, but supporting this district of our town could be hugely beneficial for years to come. In a community where small town charm is so heavily championed (and rightly so), continued development on Robinson could have economic benefits without affecting the Village of Clinton’s character. Growing businesses means more jobs, and new business construction means more money to the economy without any additional enrollment strain on the CCS district. In other words, new property tax income without new students. Trees don’t grow strong overnight and neither do strong towns. With projects like this, Kirkland will grow old, strong and wise in the many years to come.
–John Howard, Editor
Village Hack: Facebook Cops By Staff As of this month, your local police department is on Facebook. The Courier has confirmed that the page for the Kirkland Police Department is legitimate and run by a staff member at the station. While the content of the page is still sparse, it has already generated nearly 1,000 likes. Following the model of other area police departments, the KPD will presumably use the page as a way to connect with citizens and alert them in the event of an emergency.
To find the KPD Facebook page, search “Kirkland Police Department” and be sure to click the department identifying its location as “Clark Mills.” (Unless, of course, you want updates about Kirkland, Washington.) Coming soon to the KPD, according to the page, is a new website, http://kirklandpolice.com, which will offer “contact information for our officers, event listings, useful forms [and] links to local fire and police agencies.”
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Then and Now
Photo courtesy of the Clinton Historical Society
Photo by Mark Warren
This photo of the Clinton Knitting Mill was taken in 1930. The Mill was one of the largest suppliers of bathing suits and other woolen items from 1905–51.
Today, the site is home to the Clinton House Apartments on Kirkland Avenue. The complex features two buildings with 40 two-bedroom apartments and 11 one-bedroom apartments.
Past Issues May 2, 1990
25 Years Ago
US Rep. Sherwood Boehlert helped plant a tree for Earth Day at Hamilton College. Boehlert stressed the need for a heightened awareness of the environment to the audience. CCS students from the Elementary, Middle and High School won awards at the New York State “Olympics of the Visual Arts” competition in Albany. Students from 45 New York schools participated. The Clinton American Youth Soccer Organization will sponsor a bus trip to see the US soccer team play Parizun Belgrade at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut. Two Hamilton College students were awarded internships in Scotland. Both seniors, an English major and an art major, will work with professionals at George Watson’s College in Edinburgh. May 6, 1965
50 Years Ago
The Board of Education on Monday approved a pay increase for teachers. The starting salary was raised from $4,900 to $5,000, with a $100 increase for the first three steps, an increase of $200 on the fourth step, which is the tenure step, to be carried through the top step, making a maximum basic salary of $7,700. It was a dazzling display of donkey riding put on by the Clinton Central Future Farmers of America on Friday evening. Not much time for basketball, but once in a while a pass was completed and the herd moved toward the backboards. Members of Clinton Service Clubs and other interested citizens turned out on Saturday morning to do a clean-up job on the park and their efforts proved most worthwhile. Tree-planting, the clean-up and this weekend’s sale of redbud trees are all part of the Clinton beautification effort. Physical education teachers in the Clinton grammar schools put the youngsters through their paces on Thursday at the annual Gym Night sponsored by the Clinton Mothers Club. The girls skipped rope in precision, boys went through a series of exercises and both joined in a dancing exhibition.
May 2, 1940
75 Years Ago
An announcement was made this week that the plan to erect a building to enclose the community skating rink has been abandoned for the present. This decision was reached when the goal ended up $4,000 short of the $10,000 needed by May 1. Complete lack of public interest in the proposed Village budget resulted in its formal adoption by the trustees. No one attended the hearing last Friday, following which the sum of $19,525.47 was designated as the amount to be expended in the various municipal funds during the coming year. The first grass fire of the season occurred Saturday afternoon, when the fire department was called to extinguish a blaze in the lot between Fountain and Mulberry streets. With the removal of any doubt concerning the arrival of spring, Clinton is considering other matters. Chief among these is baseball, and it is rumored that there is a possibility that the Village may have an organized team this summer. 100 Years Ago May 12, 1915 Village President Dr. George R. Taylor states that he hopes to see the macadamizing of Marvin Street completed this week if the weather holds good. The bottom course of stone has been completed and rolled down. President Stryker told his students at chapel on Saturday morning that, while he did not claim to be a prophet and he prayed that we might be delivered from the horrors of war, he felt sure the United States would draw into the European conflict as a result of the German action that sank the Lusitania. A very effective demonstration of the merits of Clean-Up Week might be given by the owners of property used for business purposes in the Village. Many of the store fronts are very dirty and shabby in appearance and sadly in need of scrubbing, to be followed by a coat of paint.
Letters THANK YOU FROM CLINTON KIWANIS CLUB
THANK YOU FROM CLASS OF 2017
The Clinton Kiwanis Club hosts its annual Pancake Breakfast to raise funds in support of youth programs in our community, which include scholarships for graduating seniors of Clinton High School, upkeep to the Kiwanis Park Little League field and Kamp Kiwanis Summer camperships for local children. The membership of Clinton Kiwanis thank the many members of the community who came down on the morning of Saturday, April 11, to help us raise funds for children’s programs in Clinton, and to share their time with us over a plate of pancakes and sausage. Our special thanks and appreciation goes out to the Clinton High School’s boys and girls lacrosse teams, varsity and junior varsity, who helped bus tables, wash dishes and bring smiles to those who attended. Thank you. -Steven Bellona, Clinton Kiwanis Club
The class of 2017 would like to thank all those who supported their recent fundraiser. Thanks to your support, the class sold 215 tickets, raising $1,075. Winners were drawn March 27 by Superintendent Stephen Grimm and High School Principal Matt Lee. The Cicchinelli family won the grand prize: a 16GB iPad Air. Laiken Hall was the second prize winner of a $100 Walmart gift card. Proceeds will help the class of 2017 finance their junior prom and senior year activities. Your support is appreciated, Amie Johnson, Sophomore class adviser
Clinton Scene: Gorton Store Fire By Richard L. Williams, Town and Village Historian Former Clark Mills residents Donald Gorton and wife Hazel opened Gorton’s 5 and 10 in 1946 on West Park Row and stayed in business until 1980. It was a popular store which carried such varied items as underwear, thread, window shades, pencils, pads, books and paper clips. This store had it all and made a handy place to shop, thus saving trips to Utica or New Hartford. It was pleasantly run by the Gortons, too, and they knew your name. Their store and neighboring shops in the old Clinton House (Ford) block suffered severe water, fire, and smoke damage in a major conflagration on Oct. 7, 1971. The alarm came in at 1:34 a.m. on that fall morning and was reported under control at 3:30 a.m. by Clinton Chief Richard Young. Gorton’s 5 and 10, situated in the center of the block, was hit the worst,
‘OUR TOWN’ CORRECTION
I enjoyed your review of the excellent production of “Our Town,” by the Hamilton College Theatre Department, but you made one mistake. The mention of Hamilton College was not a local addition to this production, but is part of the original text by Thornton Wilder, who dedicated the play to his friend Alexander Woollcott, Hamilton College Class of 1909. –Katherine Collett, Clinton although eight other stores sustained damage, too. More than 100 volunteer firefighters from Clinton, Clark Mills, and New Hartford stayed on the scene through the night. The block was owned by Robert Ford whose family used to operate Ford’s IGA where Gorton’s was located. Other owners were Stan Millard in the Sweet Shop, and Slimline fashions in the Ford block. Neighboring blocks held Geoffrey May’s TV, Jim Miller’s Clinton News, Clarence Weaver’s Wine and Liquors, The Loft, Ginny Bennett’s Country Store, Bob Wagoner’s Park Row Pharmacy, and Ford’s IGA then located several stores north at 16 West Park Row, today’s Clinton Shoe Center. Officials said that the fire broke SCENE, page 11
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Library Notes
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Building a Dementia-Friendly Community, Congregation and Family presented by author Marty Richards. The idea of "caresharing" will be explored. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Nolte Auditorium at Lutheran Care. $20 for individuals, $15 for students, $10 for groups 3+. To register email bmccaffrey@lutherancare.org or call 235-7125
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First Friday Focus Tours. Take a 15-minute docent-led tour that features one work of art. 12:15–12:30 p.m. at the Wellin Museum, Hamilton College.
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The Stone Presbyterian Church’s Annual Spring Pie Sale. All kinds of pies will be available for sale. This year will feature “drive-thru” pies (weather permitting). All proceeds will go to support mission projects of the Women’s Association. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Stone Presbyterian.
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Village Board Meeting. 7 p.m. at Lumbard Hall.
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Talkers Story and Song for ages 2-3. 10 a.m. at the Library.
ANNOUNCEMENTS • The Forestland Group’s Chief Forester, Alex Finkral, was recently appointed to the Forestry Research Advisory Council by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. He joins the council which presents recommendations and advice to the secretary on issues concerning natural resources.The Forestland Group is a timberland investment management organization based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.Alex is the husband of Liz Kalies (CCS '94) and son-in-law of Steven and Dorothy Kaliesof Clinton. Liz recently b ecameemployed by The Nature Conservancy in Durham, North Carolinaas director of science for North Carolina .They a nd their three children, Pri, Cale, and Quinn reside in Chapel Hill. • Nursery School Family Fun Day at Clinton Methodist Nursery School will take place on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m.–noon. The day includes crafts, games, and family fun. Student art auction, photo gallery and refreshments will be available for purchase. Meet the teachers, visit the classroom. Cost is $1 for children, adults are free. • This summer, OHM BOCES Career & Technical Education Center is hosting four summer camps: Engineering Explorations, Introduction to Computer Technologies, Photography/Graphic Design and Self Enhancement. Camps run from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. July 6-10 and are for upcoming eighth and ninth graders only. To register for any of the camps contact the Career and Technical Education Center at 7938540 or visit http://oneida-boces.org/ ctec. The deadline to register is May 22. • The YMCA of the Greater TriValley is conducting a community needs assessment in the Greater New Hartford area. Based on this assessment, the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley will design and deliver new programs and services that address critical issues in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. A short survey is available at http://ymcatrivalley. org. Responses are not individually tracked and are kept confidential. The assessment should take approximately five minutes to complete, and the
results will be compiled into an executive summary that will be shared with the Y’s community partners. • Clinton United Methodist Church Nursery School is accepting registration applications for the 2015–2016 school year. Morning and afternoon classes are available for children who will be 3 or 4 years old by December 1, 2015. CUMCNS is a place where children can learn and grow in an atmosphere of warmth and caring. It offers kindergarten readiness, social skills, games, crafts, language and literacy at affordable rates. Tuition assistance is also available. Call Program Director, Carol Klausner (853-2213), to make an appointment to visit the school or visit: cumcnp. weebly.com.
MEETINGS Library Book groups: New members always welcome. Monday: “Mr. Britling Sees It Through,” by H.G. Wells. Next meeting: May 4 at 1 p.m. Wednesday: “The Chaperone,” by Laura Moriarity. Next meeting: May 27, 7 p.m. School Board May 12, 7 p.m. – Budget Hearing. Performing Arts Complex theatre. Clinton American Legion meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Helmuth-Ingalls Post, located on Rt. 12B in Franklin Springs. New members are sought and military veterans interested in joining are invited to attend. Clinton Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Alteri’s Restaurant, College St. New members sought, especially with web and youth leadership interests. Contact Jim Winkler, membership chairman, at 853-6355 for more information or an application. Clinton Kiwanis meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Skenandoa Golf and Country Club on Norton Ave. Those interested in joining are invited to attend. Contact Karen Ostinett at 235-7104.
Gaining Context on the News Through Books By Joseph Debraggio, guest columnist
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ews articles let you know what is occurring in our world, but don’t always provide a background or a broader context for the story. The following titles may prove helpful in deepening your knowledge and understanding of current security issues. “Terrorism: Origins and Evolution,” by James M. Lutz and Brenda J. Lutz While it may seem that terrorism is a modern occurrence, James and Brenda Lutz argue that it is anything but. Starting with the ancient world, this book looks at and tracks changes in terrorism throughout the centuries, providing a more thorough understanding of the threat this tactic poses. “The History of Terrorism: From Antiquity to Al Qaeda,” edited by Gerard Chaliand and Arnaud Blin This book dovetails nicely with “Terrorism: Origins and Evolution.” Both seek to use an historical framework to ground the concept of terrorism and provide a context for its use by groups stretching from Northern Ireland to Sri Lanka. As highlighted on the book jacket, “Only through deeper understanding can we fully grasp the present dangers of a phenomenon whose repercussions are far from over.” “Ghost: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent,” by Fred Burton After viewing terrorism in its historical context, you may be interested in the efforts of those on the other side of the fight and this book by Fred Burton provides that viewpoint. Burton, “one of the world’s foremost experts on security, terrorists, and terrorist organizations” (according to his bio), takes the reader across continents and decades to highlight the struggles and successes of counterterrorism professionals in this memoir. “Dark Invasion: 1915 Germany’s Secret War and the Hunt for the First Terrorist Cell in America,” by Howard Blum Howard Blum, a New York Times bestselling author, tackles the cat-andmouse game between the NYPD and German agents intent on sabotaging the United States before it could enter World War One against them. This gripping tale reveals the extent of the German plot and follows the police work that sought to expose them, and ultimately bring them down. “On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society,” by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman A fascinating read, this book looks at
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2. “Haunted Utica,” by Dennis Webster
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the way militaries train soldiers to be able to take a life in combat. Grossman shows how conditioning methods can force soldiers to overcome their innate aversion to killing that is even present in combat situations. His research suggests that only 15-20 percent of American riflemen fired on the enemy in WWII, despite being stationed on the front lines. “Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq,” by Thomas E. Ricks Understanding the American conflict in Iraq is incredibly important, especially with Iraq being back in the news recently thanks to ISIS. Ricks takes an unforgiving look at the War in Iraq ranging from pre-US invasion to mid-2006. This number one New York Times best seller critiques the planning and execution of the initial invasion, and highlights how the lack of strategic preparation undermined the initial tactical successes that the United States enjoyed. Whatever your thoughts on the necessity of the Iraq War, this work is a captivating look at what went wrong during the conflict. “Little America: The War Within The War for Afghanistan,” by Rajiv Chandrasekaran While “Fiasco” looked at the War in Iraq, this book by Rajiv Chandrasekaran focuses on the War in Afghanistan instead. Chandrasekaran dives into the conflict itself and presents a picture of the difficulties faced by American troops in Afghanistan while highlighting American shortcomings and failures at the same time. “Little America” gives insights into a conflict that, sadly, many people do not know much about, despite its position as America’s longest war. “Guantanamo Diary,” by Mohamedou Ould Slahi, edited by Larry Siems “Guantanamo Diary” is a chilling work written by a current Guantanamo detainee that shines a light on some of the darker practices of the “War on Terror.” Rendered from his home in Mauritania, Mohamedou Ould Slahi was first taken to a secret prison in Jordan before eventually finding himself at Guantanamo Bay where he still is today (despite having never been charged with a crime, and having a US Federal Judge order his release back in 2010). Slahi details his rendition, interrogation and torture in this diary written a few years after his arrival at Guantanamo. The black redaction bars found on classified government documents are prevalent throughout the work, constantly reminding the reader that this tale is not fiction.
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Hot Dog! Hannaford Preps for Relay for Life
Photo by Mark Warren
By Staff Hannaford Supermarket in Clinton is raising money this spring ahead of the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay for Life event to take place in June. Had you happened to pick up your groceries last weekend during lunchtime, you might have encountered a giant hot dog character dishing out franks from the grill and soda from the cooler. In exchange for the on-the-go lunch, the Relay for Life team asked for a monetary donation of the customer’s choice. Next week, on Monday, May 4, the Hannaford Relay for Life group will host a fundraiser bowling night at Vista Lanes in Yorkville. The event is open to the public. Admission is $13 dollars per person, which includes shoes and three games. There will also be a 50-50 raffle at the event, as well as other prizes. Those interested in participating can contact Matt Foppes, Cory Iffert or Jon Parks at the store.
Clinton Elementary School Principal Steven Marcus (right) accepts a check for $1,000 from Hannaford Supermarket representative Gary Hood (left) on April 24, which was Pirate Day. The Elementary School earned the money from families returning the most receipts to the store of any school in the area as part of the Hannaford Helps Schools program. The funds will be used to purchase playground equipment.
CCS BUDGET HEARING, VOTE AND MEET THE BOE CANDIDATES
By Staff
On Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m., the Clinton Central Schools Board of Education will hold its budget hearing along with a meet-thecandidates event, where community members can get to know the
individuals running for BOE seats. The following week will be the CCS budget vote. Voting will be open from noon–9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19 at the Clinton Performing Arts Complex theater. Voters
must be registered to vote with Oneida County in order to participate. Registration forms are available at the District Office and must be received no later than May 7.
From left: Lisa Tickle, Nancy Lillibridge, Chief Bill Huther and John King John King, a Clinton Middle School science teacher, is joined by kindergarten teacher Lisa Tickle and teacher’s assistant Nancy Lillibridge to present Chief Bill Huther a check for $825. The donation, from CCS and the Clinton Teacher’s Association Union, comes in response to the Clinton Fire Department’s efforts in combating the Williams family house fire on March 7. The money was raised after King, Tickle and Lillibridge discussed a donation during their Teacher’s Association Union meeting in March. A new 2,100 gallon portable water tank was purchased with the funds, as the old one was destroyed while firefighters fought the blaze.
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College Orchestra Closes Season Friday
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time while working for General Electric. Alba created painting series based on Israel, Spain, Portugal and France. Alba and Wallace have three children: Laura, Lisa and Glenn. Lisa gave birth to twin boys in Italy, and Alba created a painting when she visited Florence with Wallace for their birth. The painting depicts Florence as seen from the outskirts of the city from a balcony. Whether painting 30-foot long murals or postcard sized pieces, Alba's love of nature and architecture created an interesting mix in her work. In a previously published artist statement, Alba wrote that she saw inspiration no matter where she may be. “As an artist, I find creating comes naturally wherever I am, be it in the city with people, or the peacefulness of the lakes and mountains,” she said. Alba used her creativity, skill and experience to teach developing artists. In the past, she was a painting and drawing instructor at the Kirkland Art Center, as well as at the Old Forge Art Center. Wallace said although she drew and sketched,
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Alba’s studio is still intact in their home on Griffin Road in Clinton. A variety of artistic tools still line her desk, with an easel standing ready close by. there was no debate about her favorite medium. “She loved oil painting,” he said. “A palette knife, she always worked with a palette knife.” Alba’s work is part of several permanent collections. Three of her paintings are on display by officials of the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C. Another of her paintings was commissioned for an official of the U.S. Department of Transportation and is on permanent display in Fort Worth, Texas. She also designed the
stain glass windows of the on-campus chapel at Fordham University, in New York City. Locally, her work can be seen at the Kirkland Town Library, the New Hartford Library, the Stanley Theatre and the Munson-WilliamsProctor Arts Institute, to name just a few. Through the works she created, Alba’s legacy will live on in the flowers, streams, mountains and skylines of blue and green that brought so much enjoyment and passion to her life.
Heather Buchman will conduct the Hamilton College Orchestra in its final concert of the season on Friday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m., at Wellin Hall in the Schambach Center for Music and the Performing Arts. The program will include Brahms’s Symphony No. 4 in E-minor and the first movement of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, with senior Candice McCardle on violin. McCardle has been playing the violin since she was four years old. She is the concertmaster for the Hamilton College Orchestra and performs regularly both as a soloist and as a member of the Hamstrings Quartet. A public policy major, McCardle plans to pursue a career in public health and continue playing the violin after graduation. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information visit http://hamiltonpa.org.
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CCS enters the competitive superintendent market for the third time in 4 years By John Howard
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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,” that the paper was Communications our VP games Bethin, announced 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 out on two squads came top, signalling incredibly good things to come forMostly, 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 Chris Hardwick, the former have tough competition coming up.” 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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n Friday, March 28, the Clinton School District received an additional $190,000 in state aid, helping shrink a gap in the projected budget and revenue for 201415. The District has been working to account for a proposed $262,000 cut in
funding from Albany. A presentation was made at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, March 25, with recommendations to decrease costs if the District had not received any additional aid. Items to be cut included an additional reading teacher and a cleaner for the school. The added cost of these positions accounted for some of the budget’s 3.36 percent increase from last year.
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Above: Clinton junior Carlos Espinal, Jr. leaps through the air during the long distance competition in a dual meet against VVS and Central Valley Academy. CCS won both meets, securing a 4-0 record to start the season.
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College Students Mentor Middle Schoolers Written and Photographed by Mark Warren
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ifteen Hamilton College art students mentored Clinton Middle Schoolers from Amy Pape’s art class as they prepared their year-long art projects for the New York Olympics of the Visual Arts (OVA) Competition, which will take place in Saratoga Springs on April 30. The partnership between Hamilton College and CCS is called the OVA Mentorship Program, which began in November 2014. One day a week, the sixth, seventh and eighth graders are joined by their collegiate counterparts. Hamilton College senior Sirianna Santacrose founded the OVA Mentorship program after meeting with Pape and Amber Spadea, the Andrew W. Mellon Educator for School and Community Programs at the Wellin Museum. At the meeting, Pape mentioned her students’ projects and her desire to keep up with the hefty workload they entail. Santacrose, an art
Hamilton College art student Saige Devlin (right), a freshman, sits with Julianna Palmer (left) and Noelle Pape (middle) during an art class on April 23. history major, said she is happy the program is able to assist the Middle School students in creating original art. “There’s a lot of energy in that art classroom,” she said. “There’s a lot of people running around working on their projects. The mentors are there not only to support them in that, but also to take part in that excitement.” The year-long projects the Middle Schoolers have been working on will be submitted in one of six categories at the OVA competition. Categories include illustration, photography, drawing, fashion design, sculpture and painting.
The competition tasks students to solve problems with their art. Pape said it’s exciting now that she and her students are so close to competition after months of brainstorming and working. “We’ve been building to this day,” she said. “It builds and builds, and right now I feel like it’s Christmas Eve. We’re so excited, and so exhausted all at once.” Clinton students and their families will travel to compete against more than 1,000 students from schools across New York state. This year, several OVA mentors will travel with their middle school understudies to support them at the competition
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Hamilton College’s Tumbling After bonded with children from the community through song last Friday.
TUMBLING AFTER BREAKS DOWN POP HITS Written and Photographed by John Howard Hamilton a cappella group Tumbling After held its first-ever community workshop last Friday at the Kirkland Town Library, turning an otherwise gloomy afternoon into a celebration of singing and laughter. Nearly every singer of the 16-member group was in attendance at the event. The all-female ensemble assembled in the upstairs activity room of the Library, sitting in a circle and inviting young children to join them and offer song requests. Timid youngsters loosened up once the room was filled with Tumbling After’s harmonies. Soon, TUMBLING, page 14
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SEWER (continued from page 1) would primarily take place on Robinson Road, avoiding prolonged traffic issues and potential coordinating difficulties with the Department of Transportation, as Utica Street is Route 12B, a state road. There is also the significant positive impact this alternative could have on local industry beyond the needs of Lutheran Care. Robinson Road is home to a number of businesses, including SDJ Properties, Power Line Constructors, American Asphalt Distributors and Indium Corporation, with room for further development on the south side of the roadway. While the road is tucked away, it has a huge impact on the local economy. “Robinson Road helps retain 260 jobs,” said Anthony Arcuri, the Town of Kirkland’s budget director who initiated the process with GHD to conduct the study. “It is one of the few commercially-zoned [districts] in Kirkland that doesn’t have sewer and doesn’t have water. It makes it restrictive in enticing developers.” Keeping companies like Indium local, Arcuri emphasized, is important to Kirkland and to the Mohawk Valley Region as a whole. But operating large companies on antiquated septic systems has its limitations. “For us, it’s very hard to expand ... and there’s also the costs of dealing with it,” said Greg Evans, president and CEO of Indium Corporation. “We’ve been here for a long time, since ‘84, and we’ve kept growing, but always with a selection of the types of processes that we can put here or how many people we can end up having here.” Attempts to install sewer in the Robinson Road area have been happening since the 1970s, each falling through during the financing stage. In May, the CSSA will begin the process of seeking and securing funds
Business for the project. Funding assistance will likely come from a variety of places, including federal and state grant programs. To fund the engineering study for the project, for instance, Arcuri submitted a proposal to New York State's Consolidated Funding Application. Included in GHD’s $36,000 fee is assistance with grant writing as the project enters the next step. Funds for the project can also come locally, from the county. According to county legislators and the office of County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr., Kirkland is eligible to benefit from a $1 million reserve set aside as part of the recent settlement agreement with the Oneida Indian Nation. Picente outlined the program in his March State of the County address. “In the 2015 budget, we have designated a portion of the revenue as Partners in Prosperity funds for infrastructure, education, the arts, housing and public safety,” Picente said. “In addition to the cost savings from consolidation, our municipalities need help with their infrastructure.” In the address, Picente explained that every year the allocation of the reserve would alternate, first to the cities (Utica and Rome) then to the towns. The cycle is set to benefit the towns for the first time in 2016. There are still questions that need to be answered at this point. For instance, what exact share of the county’s $1 million could Kirkland be eligible for? How much of the project would have to be paid for with debt? And, shouldn’t a new water system be added to the project while lines are being installed? Assuming the funds and timelines are intact, those involved with the project, both on a local and county level, agree that the long-term benefits to businesses and the local economy are worth breaking ground for. “It’s the perfect project, in my eyes,” said Arcuri. “How do we get it financed? That’s the next round.”
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IN BRIEF In March, the Clinton Wastewater Treatment Plant received a permit renewal from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Jim Cunningham, the manager of the Clinton Sewer Service Area, said that “significant changes” in the new contract will have a “big dollar impact in the community.” New water quality and dissolved oxygen regulations will cost the plant close to $1 million in updates. The plant has had no changes in its DEC permit since 1995.
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management divisions, optimizing their ability to deliver leading-edge products and services. A recent graduate, Zabek earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. She had been working at GKG on a temporary basis since January 2014. Zabek is a native of Whitesboro. She currently resides in Clark Mills, New York.
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ROMANELLI COMMUNICATIONS ADDS INTERACTIVE STAFF C l i n t o n m a r k e t i n g communications firm Romanelli Communications has hired two new staff members, Jimmy Fellone and Zac Wasielewski, to support their growing interactive business. Fellone (above) is a graduate of Alfred University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. As Romanelli’s media buyer and analytics tech, he will be providing online analytics and media buying. He has worked
in a variety of client service roles in Central New York before joining Romanelli Communications. Wa s i e l e w s k i (right) has been hired as Romanelli’s new digital strategist. He will be responsible for a wide range of digital services, including web, interactive and online support. A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, Wasielewski worked most recently as a web developer at SUNY Polytechnic Institute and previously worked for Quadsimia, LLC.
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Clinton professionals and students were honored by the Mohawk Valley Engineers’ Executive Council for their achievements in the fields of math and science during a special ceremony held at the Roselawn Banquet Hall last Thursday, April 23. The four-hour event featured a dinner and a keynote address from Brian Hoffmann of the New York State Department of Transportation, who discussed the construction progress of the north-south arterial in Utica. Receiving awards from Clinton were William Huggins and Victoria Horan, both of whom were honored in the MVEEC technical merit category. Huggins is the associate director of the physical plant for Building Services at Hamilton College. He was honored for outstanding engineering professionalism, specifically in relation to coordinating and comprehending the various technologies employed in the new Kevin and Karen Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts on campus.
“We received pages and pages of nominations for Bill,” said Michael Joseph, the evening’s master of ceremonies. “There’s no question that the people at Hamilton really, really appreciate him.” Horan was honored as MVEEC’s young technologist of the year. At 30 years old, Horan is part of Rome's Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Information Directorate. Since her arrival to the AFRL in 2012, she has published six peer-reviewed journal papers and earned national acclaim. Describing her credentials before the crowd, Joseph noted that “there is a true stellar star in our midst.” Col. David Blanks, also of Clinton, the deputy director of the AFRL, presented Horan with her award. Clinton Middle School’s Mathcounts team and the Project SITES organization were also recognized at the event.
Bill Huggins (right) was honored for outstanding engineering professionalism.
Victoria Horan (left) accepts the Mohawk Valley Engineers’ Executive Council’s young technologist of the year award from Col. David Blanks.
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CLINTON ELEMENTARY PLANTS TWO TREES FOR ARBOR DAY Written and Photographed by Mark Warren
Left: Principal Steven Marcus speaks to Elementary School children, teachers and parents during the School’s Arbor Day ceremony on April 27.
Below: The Elementary School gathered outside to celebrate Arbor Day by planting two trees on the school grounds.
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linton Elementary School planted two trees on school grounds in honor of Arbor Day on April 27. A blue spruce tree and a Japanese lilac tree were planted at the front of the Elementary building near the front sidewalk. CCS plants a tree each year through their partnership with the Hamilton College Arboretum, which began in 2007. Each tree planted is dedicated to someone or something important to the Elementary School. This year, the spruce that was planted was dedicated to Terry Hawkridge and Chris Lewis, and the lilac tree was dedicated to Leslie Urgo. The tree that was planted last year died, so in the spirit of Arbor Day, the school planted two trees in its place this year. Ann Smallen, Steve Bellona and Karen Leach, members of the Hamilton College Arboretum’s Advisory Committee, along with Dan Rouillier of the Root Glen Advisory Committee, were on hand to usher in the saplings.
Grades K–5 sang “A Tree is a Gift” along with Elementary School music teacher Lisa Jones during the school’s Arbor Day ceremony on April 27.
Elementary School Principal Steven Marcus said as his students grow up, they can look to the trees they planted and see they are growing, too. “It’s something they can come back and see 50 years from now,” he said. During the ceremony, Lisa Jones, the Elementary School music teacher, was joined by her K–5 students in singing “A Tree is a Gift.” Soon after, CCS Superintendent of Schools Stephen Grimm took over on the guitar as members of the chorus sang “I am Planting Kindness,” under Jones’ direction. “I think it’s wonderful that we do this because it’s important for kids to learn at an early age the importance of taking care of the environment, and the importance trees have in that,” Grimm said. He added it makes him want to plant a tree of his own with his family in their yard. The two trees planted this year are the ninth and tenth planted on CCS grounds since their partnership with Hamilton College began eight years ago.
A blue spruce tree and a Japanese lilac tree were planted at the front of the Elementary School building.
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SCENE (continued from page 1) out in Gorton’s where damage was extensive according to reports in the Oct. 13, 1971 edition of The Clinton Courier. The apartments on the second floor above Gorton’s also had smoke and water damage, and seven people escaped. Florence Puffer reached the porch on the second floor over Gorton’s and was overcome by smoke. Clinton volunteers Mike Stuttard and Jack Lane found her, and Chief Young carried her down one of the department’s extension ladders to safety. Dr. Roger Moore and firemen revived her, and she was taken to a Utica hospital. One fireman was given inhalator treatment. Another couple in an apartment, John and Heidi vonBergen escaped from their second floor apartment by a rope ladder given to them by a relative. He was the former Kirkland Art Center director. Even though few flames were
visible, smoke was said to be “dense” and several spectators gathered to watch from the park. Mayor Jack Lane was a young fireman that night and recalls the flames when he first got to the scene. The smoke was very dense, and, as an interior firefighter, he went through nine bottles of air in his self-contained breathing apparatus outfit. The culprits turned out to be burglars and arsonists as Chief Young and Police Chief John Wilkinson found evidence of a forced entry at both Gorton’s and Slimline next door. State police were called in to investigate. Don Gorton was quoted as saying that losses would run into the “thousands of dollars,” and that his business was “definitely burglarized.” $17 was missing from the cash register. At Ford’s IGA Market at 16 West Park Row, he covered refrigerator units in the store before the smoke thickened, and called meat inspectors to check. Gorton’s, Slimline Fashions, and Stan’s Sweet Shop all were closed while rebuilding took place. Most
other shops opened within a few days after mopping up and airing out. Gorton’s 5 and 10 reopened after the block was reconstructed and continued until 1980. Then Vincent and Virginia Romanelli, New Street residents, operated it until 1986. They were quoted then as saying that suppliers increased their minimum orders two and a half times, and Gorton’s did not meet that new standard so were dropped by the supplier. Higher minimum orders and higher overhead costs caused the Romanelli couple reluctantly to end the business. The days of buying buttons, yarn, paint thinner, socks, underwear, window shades, and pens had come to a close, and with it a small but important piece of the heart of Clinton’s business community. Gorton’s actually had three locations in the 40 years on West Park Row. It opened in 1946 at 13 West Park Row, today’s Adirondack Cheese Co., and moved in 1960 to 17 West Park Row, today’s Dawn Marie’s Consignment shop, previously Weaver’s Liquors. The
store finally relocated to 9 West Park Row in 1970, where Nola’s Restaurant is in 2015. The next Clinton Scene will look at our neighbors in Deansboro and the Town of Marshall.
Photo courtesy of the Clinton Historical Society Gorton’s 5 and 10 shop in 1970 when it was located at 9 West Park Row.
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AUCTIONS AUCTION LEWIS COUNTY REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURES. 30+ Properties May 6 @ 11AM. Elk's Lodge #1605, Lowville, NY. 800-243-0061 HAR, Inc. & AAR, Inc. Free brochure: www. NYSAUCTIONS.com
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FOOD Tom's Natural Foods, Clinton - Local grass-fed beef, cheese, bulk spices, nuts, dried fruit, artisan breads on Sat. 8536360. Closed Sunday.
FOR RENT CLINTON - 2 BR Townhouse, 1 bath, garage parking. Washer/Dryer hook-ups, 3 season back porch, finished basement. Includes water, sewer and garbage p/u. No smoking - No pets. 853-3423 One bedroom cottage, fully furnished, Dish TV & all utilities included. $650.00 per month + deposit. References required. 859-1936
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HELP WANTED Part Time Clerk position available: The Town of Kirkland Police Dept. is looking for a part time clerk. Applicant must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Along with data entry and receptionist skills. Please mail or bring resume to the Municipal Offices at 3699 State Route 12B, Clinton, NY 13323. Any questions please call Patti Maxam at 315-853-5082 Ext. 202 Want an in-demand career as a HVAC Technician? Offering accelerated "hands on" training to get EPA/OSHA Certified! Lifetime job placement. VA Benefits eligible! 1-877-926-2441 Can You Dig It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! Receive Hands On Training And National Certifications Operating Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. Veteran Benefits Eligible! 1-866-968-2577 ATTEND AVIATION COLLEGE– Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866-296-7093 MR.BULTS'S is currently hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers in the NY state. If interested in applying, please text "Haul" to 55000 or www.mrbults. com/careers
LAND FOR SALE ABANDONED FARM! 34 acres -$169,900 Upstate NY farmhouse, barn, apple orchard, woods, long gated drive, incredible setting! Terms avail! 888-905-8847 newyorklandandlakes.com
106 College St. Clinton $132,000 | MLS# 1501075 Delightful Clinton home offering a towpath to Oriskany Creek on 1.1 acres. 1797 sq. ft. 3BR 2BA; 1st floor Master BR, BA and Laundry. Charm & character, no Village Tax..a must see!
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MISC. SAWMILLS from only $4397.00- MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmillCut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info/DVD: www. NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N
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SERVICES Mike's Salvage and Demolition LLC Need It Gone? Basements, Attics, Barns, Estate Clean Outs, Tenant Clean Outs, Garbage Removal, Tear Downs, A-Z. Let us clean and haul it away. Call 315-527-6663 PLUMBING SERVICE “If you’ve got a leak, I’ll take a peek!” Bob Galinski. Small jobs my specialty. Tanks, valves, leaks, toilets, faucets. Phone 853-5261 HARDWOOD FLOORS carefully sanded, refinished, repaired, installed. CLINTON HARDWOOD FLOORS 525-2316
VACATION RENTALS OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com
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PUBLIC NOTICES Legal Notice
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: EASTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State NY (SSNY) on April 3, 2015. Office location in Oneida Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 1017 Miller Street, Utica NY 13501. Purpose: any lawful purpose. cc: 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13
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NOTICE OF FORMATION of LORINDA FIORINI, LMT, LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on JAN 29, 2015. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: 81 CLINTON RD; NEW HARTFORD, NY 13413. Purpose: Any lawful activity. cc: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: CNY ELITE AUTO LLC Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State NY (SSNY) on February 3, 2015. Office location in Oneida Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 763 Rutger Street, Utica, NY 13501. Purpose: any lawful purpose. cc: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29
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NOTICE OF FORMATION of JK Property Group, LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on Mar-26-2015. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: 3910 Oneida St. Suite 284, Washington Mills, NY 13479. Purpose: Any lawful activity. cc: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 1031 Albany Street, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on March 18, 2015. Office and address in Oneida Co. 2309 N. Genesee Street, Utica, New York 13501; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 2309 N. Genesee Street, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. cc: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF ASSET VENTURES LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): ASSET VENTURES LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: March 25, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 2104 Dwyer Avenue, Utica, New York 13501 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Matthew P. Nimey and Micah J. Croyle are the members of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
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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 5, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. George M. Kuckel Secretary cc:4/15, 4/22, 4/29
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF 17 CAMPION LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): 17 CAMPION LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: March 10, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 114 Pebble Creek Lane, New Hartford, New York 13413 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Louis R. Tehan is the sole member of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 133-135 Genesee Street NH, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on March 17, 2015. Office and address in Oneida Co. 2309 N. Genesee Street, Utica, New York 13501; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 2309 N. Genesee Street, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. cc: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29
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Notice of Foundation of D’Aoust Chiropractic PLLC, a domestic Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on 03/03/2015. NY Office location: ONEIDA County. Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the PLLC may be served. Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the PLLC served upon him/ her to C/O BRYAN D’AOUST, 2700 GENESEE STREET, UTICA, NY 13502. Purpose: Any lawful activity cc: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29
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Notice of Qualification of Worthington Steel Rome, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 3/12/15. Office location: Oneida County. LLC formed in OH on 2/15/11. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., 13th Fl., NY, NY 10011. OH and principal business address: 200 Old Wilson Bridge Rd., Columbus, OH 43085. Cert. of Org. filed with OH Sec. of State, 180 E. Broad St., 16th Fl. Columbus, OH 43215. Purpose: all lawful purposes. cc: 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13
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Luxury Nautical and Beach Decor, LLC. Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on: March 19, 2015. Office location: Oneida County, New York. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, PO Box 45, Sherrill, NY 13461. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law. cc: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20
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A.V. EXPRESS LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/12/14. 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, 520 Deborah Dr., Utica, NY 13502. General purpose.
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The Purple Yam Group, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY February 2, 2015, Location: Oneida Co., Street address of principal business location: 98 Chestnut Place, New Hartford, NY 13413. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail copy of process: 98 Chestnut Place, New Hartford, NY 13413. Registered Agent: Emerita Pizarro. Persons actively engaged in the business and affairs: Emerita Pizarro. The latest date upon which the limited liability company is to dissolve is January 30, 2115. Purpose: to erect, construct, purchase, lease and otherwise acquire, and to hold, use, equip, supply, service, maintain, and operate a restaurant engaged in the sale of food and beverages, and any other lawful activity. cc: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY OF ETHIEFFECTS, LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): ethiEffects, LLC DATE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY: March 25, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and P.O. Box 469. 7894 Steuben Street, Holland Patent, New York 13354 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Lisanne K. Divine and Sally Ann Anlin are the members of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: DAVID'S PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State NY (SSNY) on April 7, 2015. Office location in Oneida Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 12 Garden Street, New York Mills, NY 13417. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
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This will serve as notice that the Articles of Organization for a limited liability company known as Sanchez Properties, LLC was filed with the Secretary of State on March 30,2015. The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The principal office of the company and the address where process against the company may be served is 339341 Bleecker Street, Utica, New York 13501. Purpose: any lawful activity. cc: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL (Pursuant to Section 506 and 1526 of the Real Property Tax Law) Hearing of Complaints Notice is hereby given that the Assessor for the Town Of Kirkland, County of Oneida, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year, and that a copy has been left with the Town Clerk at Lumbard Hall, Clinton, where it may be seen by any interested person until the fourth Tuesday of May. The assessor will be in attendance with the Tentative Assessment Roll on Tuesday 5/5, 5/12, and 5/19, from 7pm to 9pm, and Thursday 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 from 7pm to 9pm, and Saturday 5/9 from 8am to 10am at the Town of Kirkland Municipal Office Building, 3699 NYS Rte 12-B, Franklin Springs. The Board of Assessment Review will meet on Tuesday, May 26th between the hours of 5pm - 9pm, at the Town of Kirkland Municipal Building, 3699 NYS Rte 12-B, Franklin Springs, in said town to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments on the written application of any person believing him or herself to be aggrieved must call ahead of time for an appointment at (315) 853-6624 or via email request at assessor@townofkirkland.org . All applications must be submitted by 4:00pm on May 25th or they will not be accepted. Nina M. Wallace Assessor cc:4/29
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Notice of Formation of Pet Partners of Burrstone LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 4/14/15. Office location: Oneida County. Princ. bus. addr.: 10 Mountain Ledge Dr., Wilton, NY 12831. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: all lawful purposes. cc:4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF WHITE LAKE BUILDERS LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): WHITE LAKE BUILDERS LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: April 17, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 12346 Route 28, Woodgate, New York 13494 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Timothy Hulser is the sole member of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc:4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF BERGIE SPORTS LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): BERGIE SPORTS LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: April 17, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 1510 Watkins Avenue, Utica, New York 13502 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Sarah Elleman is the sole member of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
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1. Whch state has produced the most NBA players? 2. Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics to “The StarSpangled Banner” after witnessing which military engagement? 3. How many major league pitchers have thrown perfect games? 4. Which state is nicknamed “The Pelican State”? 5. What is the only number that does not exist as a Roman number? 6. What fruit has the most calories? 7. How did the American humorist Will Rogers (18791935) die? 8. The Town of Kirkland is named after Samuel Kirkland. Who was he? 9. In what year did Sesame Street first appear on television? 10. Name the two women in the ‘60s rock band The Mamas & Papas. ANSWERS, page 14
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TUMBLING (continued from page 7) everyone was joining in with the chorus, even if they didn’t quite know the words. The older children in the group spoke up first, requesting pop music hits from the likes of Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. The liveliest the group got was covering Anna Kendrick’s now infamous “Cups” and doing a bubbly rendition of Meghan Trainor’s “Lips Are Movin’.” As they sang, they clapped and pounded on the floor. Later on, Tumbling After members led the way in “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” and “Wheels on the Bus,” involving the youngest members in the circle. Abigail Noy, a senior singer in Tumbling After, said she was happy with how the children responded to the exercise. The idea to hold an informal singing workshop came to her and Emma Feitelson, a junior who works at the Library, after participating in a similar event at the venue. “We had helped out with a makeup tutorial event done here, and we thought something with singing would be worth trying,” said Noy. “We love doing this kind of thing—coming out and just seeing what happens.” To learn more about Tumbling After, and for information on upcoming performances visit their group’s page on Facebook. TRIVIA ANSWERS (from page 13) 1. California, with more than 400. 2. The bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. 3. As of this month, 23. 4. Louisiana 5. Zero 6. The avocado, with 167 calories per 100 grams. 7. In an Alaska plane crash. 8. A Presbyterian minister and missionary, and the founder of Hamilton College, originally called Oneida Academy (1793) 9. 1969 10. Cass Elliott and Michelle Philips.
Obituary: Helen S. Brockett, 92 Helen S. Brockett, 92, a lifetime resident of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica. Helen was born on July 9, 1922, in Clinton, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Wisniewski) Savicki. She was raised in Clinton and a graduate of Clinton Central High School. On May 24, 1941, Helen married Francis W. Brockett, sharing a union of 43 years, until his passing in 1984. She had been a self-employed seamstress and had also worked locally in home health care. Helen had been a member of St. Mary’s Church, a lifetime member and past chaplain of the Schilling-Burns-Young VFW Post 9591 Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of the Oneida County Home Bureau. Helen was very family oriented, she loved being with her family especially at gatherings and family functions. Helen is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Maryann and Dave Cook, Connecticut, Nancy and Daryl Shaw, Clinton; two sons and daughtersin-law, Gary and LeeAnn Brockett, Clinton, Scott and Judi Brockett, Delaware; 15 cherished grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Walter “Sonny” Savicki, Clinton. Besides her husband, Helen is predeceased by one son, Timothy Brockett; two sisters, Alice Balch and Stella Lopata; and five brothers, Edward, Stanley, Roman, Albert and Henry Savicki. Her funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Clinton. Arrangements are entrusted to the Heintz Funeral Home, 10 East Park Row, Clinton. Online memorial and guestbook available at http://heintzfuneralservice.net.
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Kirkland Police Blotter APRIL 20 - APRIL 26, 2015
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015
THE CLINTON COURIER 15
VILLAGE VOICES: WHAT DEFINES A CHAMPION?
“Just doing it. Get out there and do it. It’s not about winning, just try and finish.” - Bill Todd, Utica
“You have to take one obstacle at a time, but the sum of all of them makes a champion.” - Ed Camp, Waterville
“In the spirit of Dan Barden, helping someone.” - Linda Eykelhoff, Cold Brook
Left: Three Daniel Barden Highland Mudfest participants pass Paul Bunyan's Cabin, the final obstacle, as they near the finish line on April 25 at MKJ Farms in Deansboro.
“Intestinal fortitude.” - Matt Stephens, Frankfurt
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“True grit and true determination to get through everything.” - Nancy Joy, Waterville
The Dirty Boilermaker Lives Up to Its Name Written and Photographed by Mark Warren More than 1,000 people from across New York and the US gathered at MKJ Farms in Deansboro to participate in the third annual Daniel Barden Highland Mudfest on April 25. The event, dubbed the “Dirty Boilermaker,” featured a five-mile run, a 5K event and a half-mile obstacle course for children. Plenty of sun and mud was on tap, as runners were cheered on by friends and family. Runners were seen helping each other scale walls and surpass obstacles to reach the finish line, which turned into a mudslide by late afternoon. The course featured 19 natural and man-made obstacles, including several new additions such as Paul Bunyan's
Cabin and Gut Check. After finishing the course, runners grabbed a piece of firewood near the finish line and added it to the large bonfire that had been created at the center of all the festivities. Five different bands and several food vendors comprised the buzzing center of the event, where participants drenched in mud joined their loved ones. The Mudfest was established in 2012 after the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Connecticut. Daniel Barden, the event’s namesake, was a first grader who was killed in the incident. Daniel was a good friend of 7-yearold Maggie LaBlanca. Maggie was
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inside the school that day in 2012, but she escaped unharmed. Her mother Karin, originally from Deansboro, is a neighbor of the Barden family in Newtown. After the tragedy, Karin created the Mudfest along with her siblings Jessica Poyer and Dan Williams to raise money for the cause. Proceeds will go to Sandy Hook Promise, a community organization based in Newtown, Connecticut, which was set up after the tragedy in 2012. The Center for Family Life and Recovery in Utica also received a portion of the raised funds. In its first two years, the Mudfest has raised more than $100,000 for charities.
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Photo by John Howard Warrior Ian Schaaf watches teammates at bat from the dugout during an early season home game. By Mark Warren The Clinton boys baseball team evened their record to 2-2 with a resounding 17-7 win over Mount Markham (1-6) on April 27. The Warriors bounced back in a big way after two straight losses by one run. On April 17, a throwing error by senior shortstop Brandon Broccoli opened up a three-run seventh inning by Canastota, who eventually pulled off the 3-2 win. On April 24, another error in the seventh inning led to a three-run inning and a 11-12 Warriors loss against Little Falls. Head coach Doug Owen said the team isn’t where he’d like them to be, but they’re making progress. “These guys need to learn how to win,” he said. “They've had some great players the past couple years that were always able to bail the team out because they were such good players. Now these guys need to find their own identity and do it themselves.” Players that graduated from last year’s team include, Andrew Hobika, Lenny Ortiz, Andrew Taft, Justin Jandke, Alex Dobrzenski and Ian Foxton. All of these players were big contributors, as they accounted for most of the team’s hits while also driving in the large majority of the team’s runs. Hobika and Dobrzenski are playing baseball at Utica College, Ortiz is playing at SUNY Oneonta, and Taft is playing at SUNY Buffalo. The Warriors have five games in the next seven days, three of which are against league opponents. Their next game is at home against FrankfortSchuyler on Wednesday, April 29, at 4:30 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015
THE CLINTON COURIER 16
Varsity Tennis Off and Running With Intense Schedule
Right: Schuyler Malak powers through the ball on a backhand.
Written and Photographed by John Howard
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alted by early season rain- and snow-outs, the Clinton varsity boys tennis team is full steam ahead with its game schedule. Already six games into the regular season, the team will play four games this week. Clinton (4-2) defended against fellow Center State Conference (CSC) Division II opponent Canastota (13) on Monday at their home court. Facing cold temperatures and sporadic drizzles, the two teams were able to complete a full match, with the Warriors coming out on top 3-2. In the standings, the Warriors are currently sitting in the direct center of their seven-team division, behind Morrisville-Eaton (5-0), Hamilton (31) and the No. 1 Westmoreland (5-1). In their early season matches against Morrisville-Eaton and Westmoreland, Clinton fell 4-1 and 5-0 respectively. At a CSC tournament last weekend, all of the singles players and doubles pairs for Clinton advanced to a second round, where each was eliminated. Head coach Corey Snitchler said he was happy with how the team has been performing in the rushed schedule, especially with athletes committed to other sports and non-school activities, which often conflicts with the everchanging games schedule. Snitchler made up for the fluctuating roster by bringing some younger players up to get experience. “We’re a small team. We actually only had about 7 [players], but we recruited a couple freshman,” he said. “It’s really just freshmen and seniors. That’s all I have.” Snitchler added a total of three freshmen to the lineup this year. The roster was given a nice boost in confidence by the strong athletic
abilities of two first-time players Riley Raposa and Billy Banning, both seniors, who have both already started for the team this season. But it has been the senior veteran starters like Schuyler Malak and Adam Blanks who have carried the team on the scoreboard so far this spring. They each won their first two sets against Canastota on Monday, though Blanks struggled to find momentum in his early games. Malak dismantled Tyler Rifenburg 6-1 and 6-2 while Blanks won 6-4 and 6-1. Where Blanks plays a methodical game, placing the ball in gaps he spots in his opponent’s territory, Malak exposes weakness with the speed of his returns, firing shots past his competitors whether they’re in position or not. Talking with Malak after the win, he said he prefers a fast game. “Dealing with people who play soft—I can’t do it. I lose interest so fast,” he said. “This year, I’m trying to swing a little hard. It gets it done fast—I either mess up fast or win fast.” The deciding point in the 3-2 win over Canastota came down to the second doubles game between Clinton’s Connor Frank and Emilio Quintana and Canastota’s Kyle Courtwright and Fernando Rueda. After each winning a set, the two pairs went into a winner-take-all third, which Frank and Quintana were able to pull off with a score of 7-5. Clinton went on to play Sauquoit Valley (4-1) on Tuesday at home. At the time The Courier went to press, these matches had yet to be completed. The team is scheduled to play VVS (2-1, Independent) away on Thursday and Hamilton away on Friday.
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Below: Billy Banning, a senior new to the team this season, returns a hit against Canastota’s Zachary McCarthy at home.
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Photo by John Howard The Mohawk Valley Bicycling Club held its seventh annual Kirkland Cyclocross (KCX) race at the Kirkland Town Park on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2014. Each year following the event, the club makes a donation to the Parks and Recreation Department for the use of the land and trails. This year, Mark Williams (pictured above), the promoter of the event, presented Mike Orsino, superintendent of the Town of Kirkland Parks and Recreation Department, with a donation of $1,900. This year’s KCX event is scheduled for Sept. 13.
CLINTON RUNNERS EXCEL AT SOS By Staff Two Clinton runners won age group awards at the Save Our Switchbacks (SOS) run in Utica on Sunday, April 26. Jim Owens was second in the men’s 50–59 division, finishing 19th out of 171 runners overall. Marie Boucek was third among women 40–49. The SOS is a highly challenging 7.5K course that winds through the difficult South Woods switchback trails in Roscoe Conkling Park. The event was sponsored by the Utica Roadrunners in partnership with the Utica Zoo. A total of eight Clinton and Clarks Mills runners competed in the race.