The Clinton Courier: 5.6.15 by The Clinton Courier

Vol. 168, No. 42 • CLINTON, NEW YORK • May 6, 2015

MEET THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES (See Q&A On Page 8 ) By John Howard The Clinton Central School District will hold a Meet the Candidates event for the two open Board of Education seats on Tuesday, May 12, in the Performing Arts Complex theater. Following the half-hour event, there will be a public hearing on the proposed $26.1 million 2015–16 school year spending plan to be voted on later this month. Amy Franz and the Board of Education’s current vice president, Courtney Zoller, will run as incumbents. Matthew VanSlyke, a parent in the district, will round out the field as the third candidate.

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DOT Planning Work on Chenango Bridge By John Howard The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is planning restoration work for the Chenango Avenue bridge on College Street. According to NYSDOT’s engineer Jonathan Tibbitts, who presented the plan to the Village Board on Monday, construction would involve rehabilitating the deteriorating stone arch culvert at the canal’s sidewalk crossing. The culvert would be extended southwest approximately 20 feet. The historic stone arch would be encased in new concrete in what Tibbitts referred to as a “time capsule.” To allow for the new architecture, some trees and brush would have to be cleared from the area, but a new sidewalk will be constructed to allow for a small park area. A preliminary rendering of the area shows new metal park benches, fencing and two small DOT, page 10

Bob Handleman/File photo from Hamilton College Marge Petteys, a worker at the Soper Commons Dining Hall at Hamilton College, has been supported by the College community in a time of crisis. A fundraiser in her name has raised $27,060 in 11 days so far.

College Community Comes Together to Support Their Campus ‘Mom’

By Mark Warren In times of need, Marjorie Petteys, a worker at the Soper Commons Dining Hall at Hamilton College, has been there for students for more than 23 years. Now, as she is faced with tragedy and hardship, students past and present are returning the favor. Petteys, or Marge as she’s more commonly known on campus, checks student identification cards as they enter the dining hall for meals. Every day she is greeted by hundreds of smiling faces from hungry students. Marge said many Hamilton students treat her as a mother away from home, and she said she treats them like she does her own children. She added she has always made a point of reaching out to sad and lonely students that wander through the dining hall doors. “I give hugs because so many people never get them,” she said. “I might be just a little cafeteria lady, but when I see somebody crying in there—no, no, no. Not on my shift. You need a hug, you are going to get it. And it’s not a little hug, it is a hug.” Now, the students are giving back. Marge’s husband, Herbert Petteys,

passed away on April 24 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare in New Hartford. Marge and Herbert had been together for 51 years. On top of that tragedy, Marge was surprised to learn she had property taxes that remain unpaid. Marge has until the end of the month to save her home, and Herbert’s funeral costs have added on to complicate matters. On April 23, Amit Taneja, director of Diversity and Inclusion at the College, created a fundraiser for Marge during this tough time. He titled it, “Marge from Commons Needs Our Help!” Seeing the note, the College community responded. As of May 5, $27,060 has been raised. More than 875 donations have been made after a mere 12 days since the fundraiser’s creation. Taneja said the College should be proud of the way they have responded thus far. “This is a shining moment for the Hamilton community that responded quickly with love and warmth for a beloved community member,” he said. Donations big and small have been pouring in from both current students, alumni and faculty. The largest donation to date was made by the Hamilton College men’s soccer team of 2003, which contributed $3,000 as a group. MARGE, page 11

American Legion Vice Commander Les LaBrecque (left) and Commander John Nolan (right) present CCS graduate Melissa Cornelius (middle) with a scholarship for $1,000 on May 1 at the American Legion Helmuth-Ingalls Post No. 232 in Franklin Springs.

CCS Grad Earns Scholarship After Surviving Boot Camp Written and Photographed by Mark Warren Melissa Cornelius was presented with a $1,000 scholarship by the American Legion Helmuth-Ingalls Post No. 232 in Franklin Springs on May 1. The Post awarded the scholarship to Cornelius during their installation dinner, where elected officers are formally installed in their offices. American Legion Vice Commander Les LaBrecque and Commander John Nolan presented the award, along with dozens of other Legion members. Originally selected for the scholarship last year, Cornelius was unable to accept it because she had already enlisted in the Army during her senior year at Clinton High School last year. The Legion said they would hold her award until she graduated from training, so she could use it as she moved on to college. Cornelius, 19, graduated from CCS in 2014, and over the summer she completed basic training in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and then advanced individual training in Fort Lee, Virginia. Now she has enrolled at Mohawk Valley Community College to pursue a degree in law enforcement. Cornelius said the scholarship will

give her a nice boost as she moves to the next chapter of her journey. “It was stressful coming home from basic [training] back to normal people life, but this will help out a lot at school,” she said. LaBreque said the Legion recently increased the scholarship amount, which is now double the amount that it once was. He noted the everincreasing price of books and classes as a motivator. For now, Cornelius remains a part of the Army Reserve. Cornelius said she looks back on boot camp fondly, now that she has passed the tests. “It was fun, in a way,” she said. “While I was there, it wasn’t very fun.” Cornelius said she may want to become a police officer down the road, but she cannot apply for that position until she is 21 years old. MVCC’s twoyear degree program will allow her to graduate just in time to pursue that goal. If she decides to depart from that path, she said she might pursue a four-year degree or she may return to active duty depending on the needs of her unit.

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Inside this issue Chef ’s Block–Mother’s Day Eats: Matt Buckley tells you how to best prepare brunch. Page 3. Destination Create Showcases Local Talent: The weekend festival held at MKJ Farm and full of creative wares was a hit. Page 5. Meet the BOE Candidates: Three community members are running, see what they have to say. Page 8. Golf Continues Streak: The boys varsity golf team pulled off a double win in a tri-match against Westmoreland and New York Mills. Page 16.

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A Time and Place for Chaos Earlier this spring, long before we could confidently say that the warm weather was going to remain for the season, I would see what appeared to be a large flock of robins while driving along Post Street in the morning. There they would sit. Sunbathing in the freshly plowed fields when they could, seemingly just as frustrated with the slowchanging seasons as their nearby human counterparts. I’m calling them robins because that’s what they appeared to be to me and my limited ornithology background. What they really turned out to be, at least based on some minor Googling, were red-winged blackbirds. One flew close by my car to reveal a black body and small red wing patch, and for some reason, I always thought that was what female robins looked like. Long story short, I was way off. But during my Googling, I came across a story in Knoxville, Tennessee, published by the Knoxville News Sentinel. The story was published at the beginning of winter 2010, and in it, a resident recounts an incident where several hundred robins ate every berry off his giant holly tree in a matter of minutes. “There were so many robins that it took them only about 15 minutes to eat thousands of holly berries,” Paul E. Smith said. Apparently, for people down in the South, robins are not the sight for sore eyes that they are here. In fact, in certain situations, they can be seen as restless pests. I’m sure that Mr. Smith and his neighbors were happy to see the robins go when spring finally came later that year. The story got me thinking about spring, and how it can mean different things to different people. As evidenced by a number of hardworking homeowners in the past couple weeks, it can be

a time to get outside to work on landscaping. For others, it’s a time to put air in bike tires or charge up various motorized transportation devices and hit the streets. (Note to everyone driving: Please be mindful of your new road companions.) At The Courier, it’s an exciting time because every organization seems to be taking advantage of the nice weather to host events. It’s also a time where we have to pick and choose what we cover because there’s just so much going on. It’s a reality of the season. The Clinton Pool, for instance, held its annual fundraiser party at the Kirkland Art Center last Saturday. Before that, Clinton Tractor held its annual open house under rare sunny skies of April. A team from Hannaford Market held a bowling event this past Monday at Vista Lanes in Yorkville. During the weekend, the Clinton Fire Department hosted a chicken barbecue on the Village Green. Both were efforts to fundraise for the upcoming Relay for Life. On the Hill, the College hosted its 12th annual triathlon and walk, HamTrek. In varsity sports, Clinton girls lacrosse has been doing extremely well this season, leading the TVL over Whitesboro and New Hartford. These are just some of the great news and community events that we unfortunately didn’t make it to this time around. But they’re worth mentioning, if for nothing else, to prove just how active our community is this time of year.

–John Howard, Editor

Village Hack: Last-Minute Mother’s Day Shoppers By Staff Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and if that’s news to you, then you better keep reading. Most Village shops close around 5 or 6 p.m on Saturday with a couple more options around the Town. In descending order, Saturday closing hours for some of the stores where you might be able to snag the perfect gift are as follows: Nice N Easy, midnight; Hannaford, 11 p.m.; CVS and Dunkin’ Donuts, 10 p.m.; Dollar General, 9 p.m.; Kinney Drugs, Krizia Martin, Rogue & Royale, No. 6 Cigar Company,

Artisans’ Corner and Signature 81, 6 p.m.; Clinton Florist, Dawn Marie’s Treasures, The Village Crossing, Ali-Linz, Clinton Jewelers, Paddywacks, Adirondack Cheese Company, and Tom’s Natural Foods, 5 p.m. If you’re a Sunday shopper, Artisans’ Corner might be your best bet. From 11 a.m.–5 p.m., it’s one of the few places in the Village where you can still shop on Sunday. But if you’re waiting that long you’re already an expert procrastinator, and you don’t really need our help anyway.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015

Clinton Scene:

Marshall and Deansboro By Richard L. Williams, Town and Village Historian

ur good neighbors five miles south of Clinton live in the Town of Marshall, which was formed on February 21, 1829. Formerly that entire area was in the Town of Kirkland which was formed in April 1827. Telling the story of Marshall history the past 25 years has been Dorothy McConnell, who recently retired as Marshall Town Historian. Janet Dangler will take over the position. McConnell is an author, a founder of the Marshall Historical Society and the current president. She received the Historian of the Year Award from the Oneida County historians association, and an award for excellence from the Association of Public Historians in New York State. McConnell has provided a short Marshall history, excerpted here. The name came from John Marshall, then chief justice of the Supreme Court. The town is shaped like a trapezoid

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extending from just north of Deansboro and south to the borders of both the villages of Oriskany Falls and Waterville. These 19,322 acres are drained by Big Creek and the Oriskany Creek and also contain the highest peak in the county on Tassel Hill at 1,944 feet above sea level. Before white settlers arrived, the town was in parts of the Brothertown Tract and Coxe’s Patent. The Brothertown Tract in 1774 was granted by the Oneida Indians, and later New York State, consisting of 24,000 acres at first, but later reduced. It extended from just north of Franklin Springs to the town’s southern border. A piece of the town near Ford and Maxwell Road was in Coxe’s Patent. This occurred just prior to the Revolutionary War, when a few Indians arrived from remnants of seven tribes who lived in Long Island, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The Rev. Joseph Johnson, Rev. Samuel Kirkland and others pleaded for this land grant due to declining population of these tribes from wars, disease, alcohol, and cultural indifference. Interrupted by the War, the few early Brothertowns retreated to

Past Issues 25 Years Ago May 9, 1990 Clinton Police Chief Steve Verminski has stepped down via a letter of resignation to the Village Board. Verminski said his resignation was insisted by the Board, and he believed their motives were political. Sherman Brook Village is being built, and is holding an information session for senior citizens, their families and friends. Literature will be provided which describes the services and amenities offered at the new community. Heidi Ernst, a CCS senior, has designed a soccer logo for the Clinton American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). The logo depicts a soccer ball and a cleat, with the laces forming the letters AYSO. Vietnam War veteran Dave Roever will speak at the Clinton Arena. Roever now travels internationally as a preacher, as he recounts his unlikely recovery from the severe burns he suffered during battle. 50 Years Ago May 13, 1965 A proposal whereby textbooks in the elementary schools will be rented in the future was approved by the Board of Education at its meeting on Monday. The success of the program is dependent upon public cooperation in returning the school texts presently in circulation. Efforts at determining the cost of razing the four-story mill building in Clark Mills will be made as a result of Town Board action. The matter will be put out for bids based on court action that permits the township to take necessary action at correcting a “dangerous condition” at the site. Work got underway on a number of local streets this past week as weather finally permitted repairs. The problems developed from sewer and water work last fall and the roadways have been the source of complaints all spring. Gerry Wicks was picked by her fellow CCS students to reign over the 1965 Junior Prom. She was selected from seven members of the class at Friday’s prom and served in her first official capacity for a full evening of festivities, and she smiled through the whole reign.

75 Years Ago May 9,1940 The annual springtime agitation for a supervised play program for Clinton children during the summer is being started. A few interested persons have brought up the subject and have asked why some of the money that was so readily available for a building to enclose the ice rink cannot be provided for a needed warm weather project. What is believed to be a mistake in the adjudicator’s report at the state music contest finals at Poughkeepsie last weekend eliminated many of the CCS musicians from competition in the national contest to be held later this month, although more than half of the pupils who competed at Poughkeepsie received ratings qualifying them for the nationals. Why didn’t they say a person had to be a Democrat in order to be counted in the census? Here we’ve been thinking up answers for the past three months and no one seems to care who uses our bathroom. 100 Years Ago May 19, 1915 About 250 people attended the motion picture show put on by Stoddard & Son in the Opera House last Saturday. The pictures were fully up to the high standard established by this firm and were much enjoyed by the large audience. The long suffering householder who is now on his eighth month of furnace stoking is sighing for relief while the coal man is glum and the ice man smiles. Meanwhile, it’s fine weather for pushing a lawn mower and digging in the garden—when it isn’t raining. Delegate Luis M. Martin of Clinton has introduced in the Constitutional Convention a short ballot amendment that provides for the election of governor, lieutenant governor, comptroller and attorney general makes other state officers appointees of the governor. Sing Sing is without a mayor. Mayor William J. Cummins and John A. Qualey were convicted of obtaining money by false pretenses and were consigned to padded cells by Warden Osborne. Cummins’ friends declare the whole affair is a frame-up.

Massachusetts and Fort Stanwix during the war, returning to their lands in 1784. The top population hit 450 prior to the exodus to Wisconsin in the 1830s. This was caused by encroachment by white settlers, and the leasing and buying of the Indian lands by whites. Rev. Samson Occum became spiritual leader of the Brothertowns, but the community declined after Occum’s death in July 1792. Today a Brothertown Indian Nation in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin survives. Mainly a rural town, Marshall had about 75 dairy farms in the mid-1970s, but that figure has gone down with the trend toward fewer, but larger farms across the town and state. Some successful farms are still in the southern parts of Marshall. Take a ride to see that the agricultural sector is alive and well there. Limestone quarries abound in Marshall with Hanson Works just north of Oriskany Falls still operating. Others were on Shanly Road. Some hamlets in Marshall are Deansboro, Forge Hollow, Hanover, Moores Corners, Peck’s Corners, and Daytonville. At one time 11 common school districts taught the town’s children;

now most attend the Waterville district, formed in the 1920s. The former Deansboro School now houses the Marshall Town Hall, library, historical society room, and community center. The Deansboro area has a post office, and was originally called Deansville until confusion with Dansville caused the postal service to request a name change in 1894. The John Dean family arrived in Deansboro about 1795. Dean was a Quaker missionary to the Brothertown Indians, and his son Thomas continued after John’s death. Thomas led the Brothertowns to their new home near Green Bay, Wisconsin in the 1830s. Deansboro became a busy hamlet with the Chenango Canal, a plank road, the New York Ontario & Western Railroad, a creamery/milk station, hops production, and farming, all of which dominated the economy in the 1800s and early 1900s. The 1860-era NYO&W train station, south of route 315, with the vertical siding remains as one of a few left over from the railroad period. A few businesses keep going such SCENE, page 14

Chef’s Block: Mother’s Day Eats By Matt Buckley Mother’s Day really is about giving back to the women in our lives who have given the gift of life. They spend so much of their time worrying about their children and what is best for them, so on this day it is important for us to give something back to them. On such a special day for everyone, it can easily become a very complicated affair—yes, I’m talking about the Mother’s Day brunch. If you are going out to a restaurant, then it is somebody else’s headache of organizing. But if you are going to be preparing a brunch at home, why not simplify? Let’s not lose sight of what this day was really meant for, and trust me: it was not to create more work and stress for mothers. One thing to help take the stress off of that day is to prepare some things that you can start ahead of time. My personal favorite here is a savory bread pudding. I make a sausage, spinach and goat cheese bread pudding that is to die for. This is perfect for this occasion since it’s better after it has had ample time to soak overnight. All you need to do is throw it in the oven the next day and you are all set. Another dish that is great, but nobody wants to admit that they want,

is a nice bloody mary. Again, this is something that you can make ahead of time in a big batch and pull out when your guests arrive. Not only are they delicious, but they buy you some time to put the finishing touches on the rest of the brunch. By the time the food is ready, you will have a room full of happy people, and that’s what family gatherings are really all about. To all the guys out there reading this, Mother’s Day is the day you can really step up and treat the special ladies in your life the way you really should. Do a little digging and find out what they really enjoy eating, then take a stab at making it. You’ll earn huge points. If you can even make an effort at helping, it will make a huge difference and mean so much to everyone there. My advice is simple: plan ahead. If you spend all your energy on food prep, then you have missed the point. Do some things that you can make the day before. It will make a huge difference on that day, so you can spend less time running around and more time cherishing those moments you have with the wonderful women in your life. Matt Buckley is the general manager of dining services at Preswick Glen. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and has worked in several fine dining restaurants in New York City and Los Angeles. He lives in Clinton with his fiancée, Yary, and their dog, Lilo.

Letter: Thank You, From Dollars for Scholars Clinton Dollars for Scholars held its annual raffle at Clinton Tractor on Saturday, April 2, and it was another huge success. Congratulations to this year’s winner, Sean Florczyk, of Bristol Road in Clinton. A special thanks goes to the Calidonna family, the Clinton Tractor & Implement employees and to Ferris Industries. The success of this fundraiser is due to their support and generosity. A huge thank you to everyone who supported our organization by purchasing tickets. Our sincere thanks go also to The Clinton Courier for printing our notices week after

week, and to Access Federal Credit Union and Byrne Dairy for allowing us to hold raffle ticket sales. Our sincere appreciation goes to Alteri’s Restaurant and Clinton Tractor for handling ticket sales. Thanks also to all the board members of Dollars for Scholars for selling tickets. Because of everyone’s support, we are able to continue to grow and support scholarships for graduating seniors of Clinton Central School. Thank you all for helping us help them. –Ceil Gilbert, Clinton Dollars for Scholars

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Holy Cross Academy's Mother's Day Plant Sale. Selection of potted plants and hanging baskets available. Runs through May 10. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday. Look for the white tent in Sangertown Mall parking lot. Thrift Store Sidewalk Sale put on by the Thrift Store club. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at Sadove Student Center Terrace, Hamilton College.

Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute Mixer. Cash Bar and Hors d'oeuvres. Must be 21+. $5 members, $10 nonmembers. 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Fountain Elms Terrace, MWPAI. Friday Happy Hour. 2–3 p.m. in the Great Dining Room at The Villas Sherman Brook. Reservations required, call 853-1224.

Jack Boynton Community Pool clean up day. Volunteers are needed to help prep the pool for the season. Service hours are available for students. Bring gloves, rakes and trash bags. 9 a.m. at the Pool.

Clinton in WWI. Bob Tegart will present part one of a two-part program covering the impact of WWI on Clinton and the Town of Kirkland. 7 p.m. at the Library

Dance Aerobics, move to energizing music. Taught by Catherine Wright. All levels welcome. 9:30–10:30 a.m. at the KAC. $6 drop in fee. Veterans Appreciation Luncheon hosted by Helmuth-Ingalls American Legion Post #232 at noon. Veterans with 30 years or more of service, or over 70 years of age are invited. Each member may bring one guest. Please RSVP by May 9 to 853-6638. Free.

ANNOUNCEMENTS • The Library is holding an e-cycling day on Tuesday, May 19 from 4–7 p.m. Bring by old or unused electronics such as computers, laptops, keyboards, phones, printers, cassettes and VHS tapes to be safely recycled. • The Presbyterian Homes and Service Pulmonary Wellness Program at Presbyterian Residential Community will host a lecture titled, “Exercising Safely” on Tuesday, May 19 from 1–2 p.m. at the Wellness Center. Topics to be discussed include equipment safety, strength training, and progressing an exercise regimen. Refreshments will be served. For more info contact Michelle Cole at mcole@ presbyterianhome.com or 235-2810. • The Kirkland Town Library is once again offering discounted admission to the Adirondak Museum. Simply present your library card along with the Library's membership card to receive a 50 percent discount on family admissions to the museum ( up to four adults, or two adults and children under 17. Children under 5 years old are free). Stop by the Library to borrow the membership card. The museum is open May 22-Oct. 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • 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 Kirkland Art Center is seeking submissions for the 2016-17 exhibition season. All visual media is accepted. The deadline to apply is Aug. 31. Submit via email (info@kacny.org)

10 jpeg images clearly labeled with artist name and title of work and a corresponding slide list, a one-page artist statement, and CV. For more information visit http://kacny.org

MEETINGS Library Book groups: New members always welcome. Monday: Next meeting: June 8 at 1 p.m. to discuss books for the fall. 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. Town Board May 11, 7 p.m. at Town Municipal Building. Village Board June 1, 7 p.m. at Lumbard Hall. 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.

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WWI and Civil War History

By Meghan Milligan, Librarian, Adult Services, KTL

his May and early June, the Kirkland Town Library is pleased to host three local historians for programs about World War I and the Civil War. Bob Tegart, Maurice Isserman, and Doug Ambrose will offer their expertise in a combined total of five free history-based programs during the months of May and June. Clinton in WWI—Tuesday, May 12 and 19, at 7 p.m. To mark the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I, local historian and past president of the Clinton Historical Society Bob Tegart will present a two part program covering the impact of the Great War upon Clinton and the town of Kirkland. He has done considerable research upon the impacts of national and international events on the history of Clinton and will share his findings during this two part series. Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m.: Part One will cover “The Home Front.” Attendees will learn more about the people at home who endured food, fuel, and other shortages to support the men at the front. The program will expound upon the role of local organizations including churches, the Boy Scouts, the Red Cross, and the Home Defense Reserve in the war effort. The end of WWI brought a renewed hope for peace which, unfortunately, was soon disturbed by the attack of another enemy, the Spanish Influenza. Tuesday, May 19 at 7 p.m.: Part Two will cover “The Boys Over There.” Attendees will learn the tale of the 337 local men and women who entered the Armed Forces during WWI. Artifacts, music, and memorabilia will be used to tell the soldiers’ stories. A complete listing of all known World War I veterans from the area will be available for perusal. Perhaps you will find an ancestor or add new veterans to the list. We encourage everyone to bring any memorabilia of their family’s role in the period to share. The following books provide a broad view of WWI: “The Long Shadow: The Legacies of the Great War in the Twentieth Century,” by David Reynolds (940.314 REY) With a long shadow and a wide net, this book covers themes of WWI as varied as democracy, nationalism, art, and poetry. “The Last of the Doughboys: The Forgotten Generation and Their Forgotten War,” by Richard Rubin (940/412 RUB) Stories from individuals who lived through WWI as soldiers and as civilians told through archives, battlefields, literature, propaganda, and music. How We Remember the Civil War— Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. April marked the 150th anniversary of the close of the American Civil War. This May marks the 150th anniversary of the first celebration of "Decoration Day," which we now know as Memorial Day. On May 1, 1865, 10,000 newly

freed black residents of Charleston, South Carolina staged a ceremony to honor the Union dead buried in that city, the birthplace of secession. To mark these anniversaries, Hamilton College historian Maurice Isserman will offer a presentation and lead a discussion of the historical memory of the Civil War in the century and a half since the guns fell silent. This program is funded with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Library of America, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Two readings by David Blight go along with this program. They are available at the Library and on the Library’s website, http://kirklandtownlibrary.org. And stay tuned for two programs with Professor Doug Ambrose “The Sense of Nationality Becomes Even a Kind of Religion: The Civil War and Civil Religion”—Early June, with Professor Doug Ambrose Check our website for more information and for the final date. There will be readings available for this event in the Library and online soon. This program is funded with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Library of America, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. "Forever Free: Emancipation and The Civil War”—A program for kids in early June Professor Doug Ambrose will lead this program for children and their parents. Check our website for more information and for the exact date. This program is funded with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Library of America, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For more readings about the Civil War, try one of these book length works, all of which are divided into short chapters: “The Civil War,” by Dennis Gaffney and Peter Gaffney, from the series “The Seven-Day Scholar: Exploring History One Week at a Time” (973.7 GAF) Fifty-two chapters, each exploring a different aspect of the Civil War. Each chapter is composed of seven short narratives that bring these themes to life. “The Civil War in 50 Objects,” by Harold Holzer and the New York Historical Society (973.707 HOL) Objects include the mundane (a school primer), the macabre (slave shackles intended for a child), the obvious (the 13th amendment), and the unexpected (a footlocker intact with belongings). You can also check out our “Abraham Lincoln: History in a Box” from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. It contains a book of primary sources, a DVD of Historians on the Record, and DVD entitled Decoding Lincoln’s Legacy. Stop by the Library in May and June for history programs and resources!

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SPRING FARM CARES RUN-WALK GREETED BY PERFECT WEATHER By Staff Conditions for last weekend’s Spring Farm Cares Run-Walk took a complete 180-degree turn from the cold drizzle that met runners last year. Runners in the annual 5K race took off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, to perfect conditions. Between the race and a one-mile charity walk, about 60 participants took to the streets to help the animals living at the Route 12 sanctuary. Observers looked on from the sidewalk at College and Williams streets. Crossing the finish line first in the 5K with a time of 19:51.20 and a pace of 6:24 was Andrew Ford, a student at Clinton High School. One of the 11 freshmen on the varsity track and field team, Ford had competed in the New Hartford Invitational track meet the night before the Spring Farm Cares race. While he was the only runner to come in under the 20-minute mark, he was hoping for a little better than he did. “I really wanted to break 18 minutes, that was my goal,” Ford said. “But then, I realized how out of shape I was for the 5K. I’ve been more focused on the one-mile and the two-mile in school competitions.” Finishing behind Ford in second and third place respectively were Jason Pare (21:06.66), of Rome, and John Scalzo (23:27.97), of Sauquoit. Now in its third consecutive year, the Run-Walk is the largest fundraiser that Spring Farm Cares does throughout the year. Between the race planning and volunteer organizing, it’s a major undertaking for the organization. “We put so much into this. It’s so labor-intensive,” said Bonnie Reynolds, co-founder of Spring Farm Cares. “We really couldn’t do more than one of an event like this a year.” Reynolds said she was happy with the community turnout on Saturday, but hopes to get more runners involved next year. Following the race and the one-mile walk, participants gathered on the Village Green, where live music and a number of animal rescues and vendors were stationed.

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vendors were featured at the event, many of them eagerly returning from last year. Stations in the barn showcased a variety of crafts—anything from henna tattoo drawing to photographic prints. “There’s an application for the artists and lot of them came to us through that,” said Crystal Maury, owner of Signature 81, who founded the festival. “There are some artists that we really liked, too, so we asked them to be a part of it.” Justin Gorton, of

Wooden Dynamics in Clark Mills, makes custom furniture out of reclaimed wood. He and his wife Irina Gorton, who operates the furniture refinishing business The Spotted Hen, shared a large twosection display at the barn's main entrance. “It’s the second year we’ve done this now, and we hope to get an even bigger display next year,” said Justin. “It’s a great event for us.” Like many of the vendors, Justin connected with Maury for the festival through

the day-to-day sales of the local art scene. His work is regularly featured at Signature 81. In the year since its grand debut last spring, Destination Create has seen some considerable growth. With about 125 new people strolling into the MKJ Farm grounds throughout the twoday event, the festival was able to double its turnout. Another vendor, artist Maria Vallese, who rents studio space from Signature 81 in Clinton, said the area interest has a lot to do with how the event was advertised and organized. “I only do a few shows in a year and this is by far my favorite to come to,” said Vallese, who works under the branding of Retro Sorrento. “It has evolved a lot and all my favorite vendors are here. I actually end up doing a little more shopping than I should.” Live acoustic music was also featured throughout the event in the barn. Maury said expanding the musical aspect of the festival in the future is just one of the ways the event will mature as residents continue to respond to and attend this new area weekend outing. “Even last year when it was cold and rainy, we had people showing up to look around,” said Maury. “They seem to be enjoying having this here every year.”

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Q&A: Children’s Book Creator Jessica Loy By John Howard

f ever there was a one-woman band in the world of children’s nonfiction, Jessica Loy would be it. The author wrote, photographed and produced her third book, “Weird & Wild Animal Facts,” which was published by the Henry Holt and Company. Loy was born in St. Louis, Missouri, but grew up in the Utica area. She is the daughter of Clinton artists Mary and John Loy. She now lives in Delmar, New York with her family. Dotted with facts about the animal kingdom, “Weird & Wild Animal Facts” offers a visual journey for curious young readers. But as much as Loy hopes children enjoy exploring the book, it was just as fun for her to put together. You have a graphic design background, right? I am a graphic designer by profession—I have my master’s in graphic design and I teach graphic design in Albany. I have an unusual position as an author where I don’t come from a writing background, I come from a design and illustration background. So, did you lay out all the pages of “Weird & Wild Animal Facts” yourself ? I do every aspect of the book. I design and illustrate the book, I write the book, I take the majority of

the photographs, and then I do the majority of the production work on it. It’s very unusual. Where did you take most of the photos? Zoos? A lot of it was going to zoos and animal farms. I went around the Northeast to find different animals— the National Aquarium, the Boston Aquarium, the Bronx Zoo, the Baltimore Zoo, the Philadelphia Zoo and the Pittsburgh Zoo ... (laughs) I enjoy that part of it. I could certainly buy it all as stock photography, but I think what’s interesting about it is going out and meeting people, doing the research and taking the photos myself. I would hate to not do that. What was the hardest animal to shoot? The naked mole rat. They were incredibly popular with little children, so I had to squeeze my way in to get a picture. The sloth was also challenging because they’re very shy. You usually stand and stare into a set of trees. They tell you that they’re in there, but you’d think it was empty. Were any animals particularly photogenic? My best opportunity was at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. I was taken behind the scenes by the aquarist and I got to hold hands with the giant Pacific octopus. And the octopus is very smart, so he was very active and he did seem to be showing off for me. I had enough photos to make a whole book on the octopus. Visuals and learning go hand and hand, even with adults now, on news sites like Buzzfeed. But that’s kind of always been the case with children. Yeah, especially with young children. My children, I know, were always my barometer working on these books. They were drawn to books with a lot of imagery. There’s a sociological part of design and looking at the culture, and I think people do a lot less reading and are interested in sound bites with visuals, because that’s really what

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they’re bombarded with every day. Did your children ever give you feedback on pages you laid out for children’s books? Absolutely. They were the audience when they were younger. It’s very difficult to create in a vacuum. What drew you to children as opposed to another audience? I’ve always taught on one level or another. I used to teach horseback riding when I was in high school, and I was a camp counselor. I think teaching has always been a part of my life, and it may be because my parents were both teachers. … I really enjoy the challenge of nonfiction books and trying to make them intriguing, and getting kids interested in factual

information. What would you say the age range of this book is? They have the range at 5 to 8 or 9 years old, but I think it can expand. The facts are interesting, so I think children a bit older than that could enjoy it. I chose animals that most children are already aware of, so that they might make those connections faster and retain the information and share it with their friends. The vulture and the tarantula are interesting choices for a children’s book. Well, kids like things that are kind of gruesome, too. You have to have some things in there to make them go, “Eew!”

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College Faculty Debut Local Documentary on Religion By Mark Warren Clinton residents Robert Knight and S. Brent Plate are screening “In God’s House: The Religious Landscape of Utica, NY,” a documentary Knight directed, at the Munson-WilliamsProctor Art Institute’s auditorium on Sunday, May 10, at 2 p.m. Knight is an assistant professor of art, and Plate is a visiting associate professor of religious studies, both at Hamilton College. The 50-minute film will focus on religious life and various sacred spaces in Utica. The documentary features historical documents and images, along with interviews with religious leaders in Utica. Rev. Dennis Dewey from Stone Presbyterian Church in Clinton is also featured in the documentary in a short segment. The film shows the changes to local religious communities through two centuries of immigration. Each story from the different religions present in the Utica area parallels the larger picture of religious diversity and change in America’s history as a whole. Plate will handle the introduction to the documentary. He specializes in religion’s relationship with media and pop culture, as well as comparative religions and religious life in the U.S. His teaching and research focus on how ways of seeing our world affect ways of being religious. What humans look at, the type of images created, and how humans learn to see images are all shaped by cultural, biological and religious factors.

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Meet the BOE Candidates Amy Burns-Franz 51; married with two children; three years on the BOE; executive director of the Clinton Early Learning Center; born and raised in Clinton.

Matthew VanSlyke 37; married with two children; resident of Clinton for three years; executive director of Utica Bike Rescue, grant writing and project management consultant.

Courtney S. Zoller 52; married with four children; three years on the BOE; resident of Clinton for 19 years; an employee at Northwestern Mutual.

Why are you running for the Board of Education?

“To continue working on the mission of the CCS District.”

“I want to see to it that all students in the CCS District are given the opportunity to thrive.”

“To follow through on some of the actions we have put in place, in particular, the strategic plan.”

What, in your words, is the role of the BOE?

“To set goals, develop policy, evaluate and communicate, focusing on achievement and best interests of all students in the district.”

“To ensure that the curriculum is designed and implemented in a manner that meets the specific needs of our own community and supports students’ diverse abilities and interests.”

“To set policy administration.”

How do we as a district empower students?

“Through a wide variety of educational opportunities as well as extracurricular activities.”

“[Children] flourish when given supportive guidance, positive encouragement and the freedom to explore the world, learning on their own terms as much as possible.”

“By setting policies and supporting the administration we are able to provide a vehicle for educational resources that are best for all students.”

Is there a single issue you are most concerned about leading into the 2015–16 school year?

“My goal moving forward is to continue to improve opportunities for all students in the district."

“I am concerned about the impact recent changes in student assessment and teacher evaluation policies will have on morale among the entire CCS community.”

“It is important that we support the new superintendent and continue to diligently follow the strategic plan toward accomplishing those goals.”

What, in your opinion, is the district's greatest asset?

“The administrators, teachers, assistant teachers and teacher aides who work tirelessly to ensure the best educational opportunities.”

“We have created a supportive environment for our students. … They are learning to become engaged, wellinformed, critically-thinking members of our community.”

“People: teachers, administrators and staff. We are working hard to support them with good professional development opportunities that further enhance their expertise.”

In many cases, candidate responses were shortened due to space restrictions. To view complete responses for each Board of Education candidate, visit http://clintoncourier.com.

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College Holds Three Minute Thesis Competition By Mark Warren Hamilton College held a Three Minute Thesis speaking competition on May 2 for seniors who were tasked to develop their research projects into concise 180-second presentations. The Three Minute Thesis speaking competition is specifically focused on developing students' ability to concisely communicate their own research to a non-specialist audience. Each competitor had a maximum of three minutes to explain his or her senior thesis or senior research project and its significance. Fifteen students were on hand to present their research as quickly and concisely as possible. Topics ranged from the neuroscience behind human attraction in relationships to gravitational waves. Six judges were present for the competition, and they carefully scored each presentation in several categories. Judges evaluated the presentations based on criteria such as the lucidity of the explanation and how effectively key points and context were communicated. Presenters were

also challenged to voice their projects to judges in common “non-specialist” language without talking down to the audience. Among the judges was Clinton Superintendent of Schools Stephen Grimm. In the end, Liz DeBramo took home the gold with her presentation titled, “The Secret in Soap: The Comparative Quantitative Analysis of Triclosan and Triclocarban.” She also took home $750 for her efforts. Sabrina Yurkofsky gave a talk titled “Beyond Bechdel: Evaluating Gender Representations in Television and Their Effects on Viewers” and was awarded second place and $500. Mary Emily Ficarra took home third place for her talk called, “What’s Lost in ‘Win-Win’: The Evolution of Barack Obama’s Climate Change Rhetoric, 2009-2015.” She was awarded $250 as the second runner-up. The students were not allowed to use props or read from notes. The only aid they were able to use was a single static Powerpoint slide.

CLINTON PROFESSOR ADDRESSES HONOLULU GATHERING By Staff George J. Searles of Clinton, a professor of humanities at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), served as keynote speaker at the Career and Technical Education English Colloquium at Honolulu Community College in Honolulu on April 10. In his presentation, Searles discussed the pedagogical philosophy underlying his textbook, “Workplace

Communications: The Basics.” Now in its sixth edition, the book has been adopted for classroom use by more than 250 colleges in the U.S. and abroad since it first appeared in 1999. A Mandarin translation is scheduled for publication this year by Tsinghua University in Beijing. Searles has taught at MVCC since 1976, specializing in English and Latin.

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MARGE (continued from page 1) It hasn’t been just monetary donations, either. Marge has also received several handwritten cards from students past and present, thanking her for the love and kindness she showed them. Taneja set up a box on campus where students could submit cards and notes to Marge on April 28. He compiled all of the comments and delivered the letters to her in person. Included in that delivery was a 50 page packet filled with comments that had been submitted, some from alumni that had graduated years prior. Taneja said the response from the alumni network has been instrumental in the fundraiser’s success. "Marge has been a pillar of support for Hamilton students, and it was no surprise to me that generations of alumni have come out with tremendous support and love for Marge,” he said. Marge said reading comments from students who still remember her after graduating years ago convinces her that she was able to make an impact in

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their lives. “I thought ‘they’ll know me for four years and then they’ll go on to another chapter of their life.’ Well, I think they still remember Marge, and that’s incredible,” she said. Over the years she has connected with students beyond what her job description requires, and the students do the same for her. Marge described one instance where she and her husband drove a student to Syracuse on their own time, just so he didn’t have to pay an expensive cab fare. When kindness is given, it is also returned. Marge said on several occasions students have run to her car during cold winters and made repairs to it when her vehicle would give her trouble. Marge returned to work on May 3. She said her position at the dining hall isn’t a job to her, due to all of the beautiful people she connects with there. “The bond and love that everyone has up there, is unconditional,” she said. “They are my second home. Those students have rallied around, the faculty, the dean, the president. I’m overwhelmed with what they have done for me.” Taneja said he plans to keep

Photo by Mark Warren Marge Petteys looks over a poster filled with messages from Hamilton College students on May 3.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015

ADOPTION

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FOR RENT One bedroom cottage, fully furnished, Dish TV & all utilities included. $650.00 per month + deposit. References required. 859-1936 or 272-5400.

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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

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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 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 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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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. cc:4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015

Legal Notice NOTICE ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF KIRKLAND, COUNTY OF ONEIDA, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Clinton Central School District, Oneida County, State of New York (the “District” ) will be held in the Clinton Central School Performing Arts Complex Theatre in said District on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM prevailing time, for the presentation of the budget document. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said vote and election will be held on May 19, 2015 between the hours of 12:00PM and 9:00PM, prevailing time, in the Clinton Central School Performing Arts Complex Lobby, 75 Chenango Ave, Clinton, New York, at which time the polls will be open to vote by voting machine upon the following items: 1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2015-2016 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District which shall appear on the ballot as Proposition No. 1. 2. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for three (3) year terms commencing July 1, 2015 and expiring on June 30, 2018. Board members whose terms are expiring are Amy Franz and Courtney Zoller. 3. Vehicle Purchase Proposition No. 2 Shall the Board of Education (the “Board of Education”) of the Clinton Central School District (the “District”) be authorized to purchase three (3) 66-passenger school buses at a total estimated cost of $335,000, including necessary furnishings, fixtures and equipment and all other necessary costs incidental thereto, and to expend a total sum not to exceed $335,000, which is estimated to be the total maximum cost thereof, and levy a tax which is hereby voted for the foregoing in the amount of $335,000, which shall be levied and collected in annual installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Education and in anticipation of the collection of such tax, bonds and notes of the District are hereby authorized to be issued at one time or from time to time in the principal

Public Notices amount not to exceed $335,000, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said obligations when due. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 20152016, and the tax exemption report, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District during business hours by May 5, 2015 in schoolhouses, the district offices (except on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) from 8AM to 4PM, the public library and on the School District’s website at www.ccs. edu. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at the Superintendent’s Office of the Bridge Building, no later than April 20, 2015 at 5:00PM. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District, must state the name and residence of each signer, must state the name and residence of the candidate and whether or not he or she is an incumbent. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk beginning on April 6, 2015; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00PM, prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Superintendent’s Office on and after May 7, 2015, between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM on weekdays prior to the date set for the annual election on May 19, 2015, the day set for the election, and said list will be

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posted at the polling place(s) at the election. Any qualified voter present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds for making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. Accordingly, the only persons entitled to vote on May 19, 2015 at the District’s annual election are those who are qualified voters and who are registered to vote as set forth herein. To be a qualified voter, a person must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age and a legal resident of the District for a period of thirty (30) days immediately preceding May 19, 2015. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special District meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he/she is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he/she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law at the District Meeting Room, on May 7, 2015, between the hours of 1:30PM and 3:30PM, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, or their representative, he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District at the Superintendent’s Office, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 13, 2015, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on May 7, 2015, between the hours of 1:30PM and 3:30PM , prevailing time, at the District Meeting Room to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the election to be held in 2015, and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, placed on such provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he/ she

is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote the school election for which said register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 7, 2015. By: /s/ Julia A. Scranton Clerk of the Board CC:4/1/15 4/22/15 5/06/15 5/13/15

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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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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 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. cc: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20

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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 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.

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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.

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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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SCENE (continued from page 1) as Kristin’s Kountry Kafe, Lindfield’s Automotive, Buell’s Fuels, Lemery Realty, Deansboro Superette, Vernon Dairy, Williams Fence, the “Boro” Tavern, Walt’s Body Ship, Ye Old Canal Antiques, Brothertown Paving, and Old Deansville Blacksmith. The Deansboro Hotel is now closed. Fire protection comes from the former Barton Hose Company, now the Deansboro Fire Department, famous for its Palm Sunday ham dinners since the early 1950s. A water tank system on the west hills provides municipal water. Civic activity centers around the two churches, United Methodist and United Church of Christ. Both date from the early 1800s period and both offer dinners and craft bazaars as well as spiritual nourishment. Churches were also at Forge Hollow and Hanover Green at one time. The Marshall Historical Society, founded in 1994, keeps the heritage alive with a newsletter, meetings and programs throughout the year. With a population of about 2,127, the town retains its rural lifestyle and quiet farm scenery while allowing residents to commute to jobs elsewhere.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to a resolution of the Village of Clinton Board of Trustees, sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Village Clerk, Lumbard Memorial Hall, 100 North Park Row, Clinton, New York 13323, until 4:00pm on May 18, 2015. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Village Board Meeting the same day at 7:00pm. Type A Nova Chip material or equal to, true and level where as needed, driveways (asphalt or concrete) rebated to match and or meet new materials, milling around any utility structures where needed such as, water valves, manhole covers, gas valves, etc. All start and stops to be rebated. The following to be paved are: Taylor Avenue, 1085L x 34W for a total of 4099 square yards. Detailed Bid Specifications can be obtained at the Clerk’s Office. Each bid shall be plainly marked "BID FOR PAVING". The Village of Clinton reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all bids, or any part of the bid. Bidders may be required to furnish evidence of financial responsibility insurance coverage for liability and property damage. All bids must contain the required Certificate of Non-Collusion and bidders must meet prevailing wage rate requirements. Questions concerning this project should be directed to Dale Jewell, DPW Superintendent, at 315-853-2240 or 315-794-8558. Dated: May 4, 2015 Rozanne D'Acunto Village Clerk

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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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LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) Name: MOHAWK VALLEY NUTRITIONAL SERVICES, PLLC Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 03/26/2015 Office location: County of Oneida Purpose: Dietetics and Nutrition Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Law Offices of Finer & Giruzzi-Mosca 2615 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501 cc: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

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Utica Combat Athletics, LLC notice of formation of limited liability company (“LLC”) Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on March 31, 2015. Office location: County of Oneida, New York. SSNY designated as Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Utica Combat Athletics, LLC 85 Taber Road, New Hartford, NY 1341. Purpose: Any lawful purpose under LLC law.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 301 Mill Street, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on April 17, 2015. Office and address in Oneida Co. at P.O. Box 1852, Utica, New York 13503; 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: P.O. Box 1852, Utica, New York 13503; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. cc: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

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Notice of Formation of BENNETT DIALYSIS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/23/15. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Purpose: Kidney care services. cc: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: UTICA ROOTS LLC Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State NY (SSNY) on April 28, 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: PO Box 351, New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: any lawful purpose. cc: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CARING HARTS LLC FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is CARING HARTS LLC (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"). SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on March 26, 2015. THIRD: The county within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is Oneida County. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 498 Pheasant Run, Canastota, NY 13032. FIFTH: The purpose of the business of the Company is any lawful purpose. cc: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

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Sports

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015

HAMILTON NFL DRAFT STUDY HAS IMPLICATIONS FOR THIS YEAR’S CROP By Mark Warren

he National Football League Draft has become a yearly phenomenon. Each spring, the best and brightest from the NCAA ranks ascend to the pros. Unfortunately, many of these talented players have character concerns, causing teams to hesitate to pick them due to the risks they carry. The dichotomy between talent and character issues in the NFL Draft is what Hamilton graduate Kendall Weir, ‘12, and Professor of Economics Stephen Wu analyzed in their 2012 study, which was published in the Journal of Sports Economics. The study, titled “Criminal Records and the Labor Market for Professional Athletes: The Case of the National Football League,” showed that players with character concerns were picked significantly later in the draft than otherwise similar players with no history of suspensions or run-ins with the law. Now that the NFL Draft has come around again this year, there are numerous high profile players who undoubtedly have football talent as well as arrests, suspensions, failed drug tests and various other incidents on their resumes. Weir said he thinks his senior thesis work with Wu will hold true beyond 2013, when it was published.

“I think the findings will stay true because these teams, if anything, are getting more hesitant to take [certain players] because they see what impact it would have if they were to re-commit [offenses] in the league,” he said. The player selected first in the entire draft, Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, has been involved in several incidents while in college. All three stories received national attention. In 2013, allegations were brought against Winston for sexual assault. In 2014, Winston was issued an adult civil citation for shoplifting crab legs from a Tallahassee Publix store. Later that same year, he was suspended for a regular season game against Clemson University for standing up on a table and yelling a vulgar comment in the FSU’s Student Union. Weir said knowing Winston’s history of poor behavior, he was a bit shocked when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided to make him the face of their franchise. “I’m surprised that it was that much of a no-brainer for him to go number-one overall,” he said. “With his baggage, and just being young, I was pretty amazed that it seemed like Tampa Bay didn’t even have a second thought.” Players with poor track records off the field dot

Kendall Weir (left) and Stephen Wu (right).

the NFL landscape, but according to Weir and Wu, these players typically perform comparably to clean players, and for lower salaries. Wu said he was also taken off guard when Tampa Bay selected Winston, while a clean and more mature quarterback was available. Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota ended up going right behind Winston at pick number two to the Tennessee Titans. More than 200 talented prospects were taken in the NFL Draft this year. Missouri wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham, Nebraska defensive end Randy Gregory and Missouri defensive end Shane Ray were just a few that were selected by professional teams despite run-ins with the law. Green-Beckham was arrested twice on marijuana charges while at school, and he was dismissed from the team after allegations were made he pushed an 18-yearold woman down several stairs. Gregory tested positive for marijuana during the NFL Combine in February

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Track Overcomes Unbeaten West Canada Valley By Staff

2015. The Combine is a week-long event where players run, jump and participate in various drills to showcase their athletic skills. Three days before the Draft, Ray was arrested for drug possession after being initially pulled over for speeding. The arresting officer found a misdemeanor amount of marijuana in his possession. Despite these concerns, these players were still chosen, which Weir and Wu say backs up their research. Wu added their research does not account for every situation. He said each case is different. Often players with no criminal history commit infractions or crimes years after they reach the NFL, as was the case with Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice. “Some of these folks come in clean and then have something happen later on, and you can’t predict it,” Wu said. “I would say given the changing atmosphere in the NFL, [teams] might be getting more wary.”

Clinton's boys and girls varsity track and field teams are still hot on the scent for a repeat dual-Section III title this season. Last Wednesday, the teams gained even more steam as they defeated West Canada Valley. For the girls, the win meant beating a previously unbeaten squad this season; for the boys, it meant outperforming the only team to upset their team in the past two seasons. The boys meet came down to the 4x400-meter relay. Team newcomer Josh Houle, a sophomore, took the place of Tim Schlosser, who graduated in 2014, to join veterans Diego Rojo, Mason Whip and Nick Williams for the win. Following the race, head coach Norm Deep noted that “Houle’s guts and determination fit right in replacing Schlosser.” “There were plenty of heroes along the way,” said Deep. “Every point adds up and you never know what a little extra effort ... might lead to down the line.” On April 27, both squads took down nine teams at the Cherry ValleySpringfield relay meet, each by multiple digits in team points. Senior Liam Pierce led the boys in scoring, earning a new CCS two-man pole vault relay record with the help of junior Avery Crosley for a combined height of 26 feet. For the girls, senior Rylee Meelan and eighth-grader Eva Borton led the way with 38 and 30 points, respectively. The Warrior girls broke a total of five school records on the day, including 2x discus and shot put relay records set by teammates Aneesa Lewis, a junior, and Audrey Bartels, a senior.

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GOLF CONTINUES STREAK Written and Photographed by John Howard Down two upperclassmen due to injuries, the 22-member Clinton Warriors boys varsity golf has had some adjusting to do early in the season. In the Center State Conference, the group hasn’t lost a regular season game since 2011, and the golfers aim to keep it that way. Senior Tyler Jury is out with a knee injury from the hockey season, and Michael “Buzzy” Teesdale strained his back early in the spring. As a result, two spots were left open on the team’s starting six lineup. “We’re doing all right. We have a lot of guys stepping up,” said Tim Scoones, a junior on the team. “Our

depth is good.” Scoones, who would have been the team’s No. 2, has been leading the team in Jury’s spot. Zane Monaghan, a freshman, is now in the No. 2 slot. On Friday at the Westmoreland Golf Club, Clinton (165) pulled off a double win in a tri-match against New York Mills (167) and Westmoreland (218). Junior Bill White, who took over the No. 4 spot, led the scoring with a 39 on the par-39, ninehole course. White was the medalist of the day. The team will conclude this week with a trip to Whitesboro for the Warrior Classic on Saturday.

Freshman Zane Monaghan (above) eyes a put on the fifth hole green at Westmoreland Golf Club. Junior Steve Calidonna (left) tees off third in the Warriors lineup.

Hamilton Baseball Dominates SUNYIT Written and Photographed by Mark Warren

The Hamilton College baseball team (16-13) won both games of a doubleheader against SUNY Polytechnic (16-14) on May 3 at Royce Field. The first game was decided 8-0 and the second ended 14-3. The first contest against the Wildcats got off to a fast start, as Hamilton scored three runs in the first inning and five more in the second inning. In the first, senior centerfielder Joe Jensen started things with a single to the shortstop. He quickly stole second, and sophomore leftfielder Ryan Wolfsberg doubled to right, scoring Jensen. Next, sophomore right fielder Kenneth Collins doubled down the right field line, hitting home Wolfsberg from second base. Finally,

sophomore catcher Brett Mele doubled to left center, scoring Collins. In the second inning, Hamilton added to their lead. Junior second baseman Zach Becker led off the inning with a double to right center, and then Jensen and sophomore shortstop Chris Collins were both hit by errant pitches from Wildcat sophomore pitcher Sawyer Haney. With the bases loaded, Wolfsberg singled to center field for his second RBI of the game. Haney was pulled by SUNYIT and junior right hander Duke Schneider was brought in. The Continentals stacked up 12 hits during the game, compared to SUNYIT’s one. Freshman pitcher

Spencer Vogelbach lasted all seven innings, while allowing one hit and striking out six batters. In game two, Hamilton managed 14 runs on 15 hits. They put points on the board in every inning except the third. Wolfsberg tallied three hits and five RBIs, including a home run shot over the leftfield fence in the fifth inning. Jensen added four hits, three runs scored and two RBIs for Hamilton. On the mound, sophomore pitcher Finlay O’Hara (2-2) got the win after allowing four hits and two runs scored in three innings. The Continentals will end their regular season with their Jackie Robinson game as they host Utica College (19-13-1) May 6 at 4:30 p.m.

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