Vol. 168, No. 3
• CLINTON, NEW YORK • July 23, 2014
A Honeybee’s Resilience
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A honeybee rests on the hand of a worker during an effort to remove and relocate a colony at the Kirkland Town Library. Most of the 60,000 bees were found dead. Written and Photographed by John Howard
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hen a worker from Lincoln Painting Co. first spotted a small cluster of bees while painting the trim around the outside of the Kirkland Town Library, he did what many would do in that situation—he stayed the heck away. The bees could be seen coming in and out of a wooden awning, which was unfortunately 50 feet above the Library’s front door. Upon closer inspection, they were honeybees. It was determined that a hive was there, hidden underneath the shingles. Based on a rough estimate, there were
about 60,000 bees in the colony. When the crevasse was opened up, just a couple weeks after the original spotting, a different scenario unfolded. All the bees inside the hive were dead—an insect apocalypse. Their bodies were dried up, some shriveled to dust, like they had been laying there for months—maybe years. The honeycomb left behind, which should have been dripping with honey from the bustling community, was barren. This was not a hive abandoned in a hurry. It didn’t add up. Beekeeper Fred Demko, who was brought in to handle the bees along
with his partner Alexa Karptsov, was now on cleanup duty. He looked confused as he shoveled handfuls of honeycomb and dead bees into a plastic container. “We thought we would find bees, but no,” he said. “It’s a cemetery.” The two men had come prepared, fitted with bee face veils and leather gloves. The goal was to move the colony to a new home. Instead, the trickiest part of the morning proved to be scaling the tower to get to the hive. BEES, page 11
Building and Grounds Construction Underway at School
Parking spaces are torn up in front of the Clinton Central School District office to make way for a new “cafe-like” courtyard. By Staff
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he Clinton Central School campus has been turned into a construction zone as the District races to get work done over the summer season. Phase A renovations of the
new, two-part Capital Project are being made to the sports fields, the Middle and High School courtyard, and inside the Elementary School. Excavation has begun on the field behind the Elementary School to mitigate waterflow through the campus. The brook that crosses the campus, which has caused a significant amount of flooding issues in recent years, was moved underground during the
mid-1900s when construction on the Elementary and High School buildings was underway. In addition to adding a holding basin for water overflow, the brook will be opened up throughout its entire route through the campus, except for a small portion where it crosses the main parking lot loop. According to George Hula, superintendent of buildings and grounds for the District, the new water flow expansions will hopefully eliminate flooding in school buildings and lessen the damaging effects to residents north of the campus. “Right now, we’re hurting our neighbors downstream, and that’s bad,” said Hula. “There wasn’t a place for the water to go.” 200 feet from the field work, the parking lot facing the District office has been dug up to make way for a new “cafe-like” courtyard. Parking spaces will be replaced with pavers and picnic tables for students and faculty to relax at during breaks. Central NY Construction has been contracted for the excavation work, budgeted at $412,490. The Elementary School has been closed and will remain that way through the end of the summer as asbestos removal takes place. Principal Steve Marcus and his staff have been temporarily relocated to the Middle School while the work is being done. The District’s administration is SCHOOL, page 12
our faculty hires were approved at a special Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, July 15. Kathleen Fonda was appointed as a compliance officer for the 20142015 school year. Cathy Loiacono was appointed as a long-term substitute guidance counselor. In the Elementary School, Renee Arcuri was appointed to a full-time teaching position, and Lauren Karas was appointed as a long-term substitute teacher. Elementary School Principal Steve Marcus, who was present at the meeting, thanked the Board for their timely appointments of his staff, which he said will aid in preparing for the upcoming school year. Also discussed at the meeting was the salary of the District’s Athletic Director Doug Fiore. A three percent pay increase for the position was up for approval. However, the Board decided to table the discussion until incoming Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stephen Grimm can weigh in next month. Fiore was given a $600 summer stipend in the meantime. The next Board of Education meeting will be held on August 1 at 7:30 a.m., where the Board is expected to officially appoint Grimm to the superintendent position.
DEC Unconcerned With Murky Water at Root Glen By John Howard
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esidents became concerned with white, murky water appearing in the streams at Root Glen at Hamilton College last week. The Department of Environmental Conservation has investigated, and so far does not appear worried. Both Campus Safety and the Physical Plant received calls from citizens who noticed the milky water and a chemical-like smell coming from the waterways. The College notified the DEC, whose field agents responded to the scene. The effect was sourced back to the pond in front of the new, $46.8 million theater and studio arts complex being constructed on College Hill Road across from Wellin Museum. The pond was designed by Reed Hilderbrand of Cambridge, Mass. The DEC’s investigation revealed that the discoloration was likely due to dead algae in the water getting pushed downstream from the pond. The effect could have been caused by dredging of the sediment or the use of a pesticide to manage excessive algae growth. “Any white you saw in the water is ROOT GLEN, page 10
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There will be no paper published on July 30. The ad deadline for the August 6 paper is Thursday, July 24. Call us at 853-3490 with questions. Thank you!
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014
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Inside this issue Then and Now: What ever happened to the Chenango Canal? Page 3. Q&A: Watercolors Painter Bobbie Scarpino: A final chance to view her work. Page 6. International Cellist to Play KAC: Florent RenardPayen comes to town Monday, July 28. Page 6. Steve's Restorations and Hot Rods Draws Crowds at Nationals: The CCS grad puts his restoration skills on display. Page 8. Helmuth-Ingalls Falls Short of Playoff Chances: The boys season ends one win short of a playoff spot. Page 15.
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Inside, Looking Out I never really got into cars, so I never really understood them. I can change a tire, and even the oil in a car, but beyond that, the allure has eluded me. Needless to say, walking around the Syracuse Nationals event this weekend, I was a bit of a fish out of water. Every so often a person I passed would catch my glance, somehow knowing that I was out of my element. Their eyes, from underneath worn Chevy and Bridgestone hats would linger on me just a second too long before darting in another direction. Their muscles toned from countless cranks of a socket wrench. Their skin, hidden only by tanktops and shorts, was darkened from working in the sun. On some, it was hard to tell where years of suntans ended and grease stains began. I was clearly an outsider, lost in a community of people who had gathered to celebrate their passion. Everywhere I looked there was a brand name I didn’t recognize or a vintage car mobile whose year I couldn’t identify. As an outsider, it’s easy to pick up on the seemingly absurd elements of a particular clique. The sports fan that spends every second of his free time perfecting his fantasy team; the collector who scours garage sales all over the state for new additions to their vintage eraser display; the “nerd” who spends every last dime of their earnings on tricking out their computer gaming system and dresses up like comic book characters at conventions. (Yes, that happens. It’s called “cosplay.”) When passions are viewed from an foreigner’s perspective, they are quite ridiculous. But as an outsider, it’s not your place to assign a value to those groups. Part of what makes specific interests so fun is the exclusiveness about them. It’s like a club into which you need to earn your way. If you don’t understand it, maybe you’re not ready to.
Passions are essential for two reasons: 1. They’re a creative or entertainment outlet where people can connect. A person who loves table tennis, but has no one to play with can go the Deansboro Ping-Pong Association (see page 15). A child who wants to learn to figure skate after seeing a winning routine at the Olympics can do so with the Clinton Figure Skating Club and discover the rewards of hard work and camaraderie (see page 5). 2. They also pave the way for essential expertise. Without an initial passion, there would be no motivation for someone to learn the intricacies of beekeeping, and then offer insight into our honeybee death epidemic (see page 1). There would be no garden club (see page 5) and no one to turn to for advice on growing perennials. The Online Computer Library Center recognizes this need in its new “Geek the Library” campaign, in which the Kirkland Town Library is participating. (More at http://kirklandtownlibrary.org) Niche topics are becoming less and less limited as people continue to connect, expanding knowledge and acceptance on things that were previously unrecognized and untouchable. This is how culture blossoms. No one is asking you to spend $700 on a plane ticket to dress up like Ant-Man and go to the San Diego Comic Con, three months ahead of Halloween. But no one is stopping you from doing it, either. And that’s a beautiful thing.
–John Howard, Executive Editor
Village Hack: Like Tom's on Facebook By Emily Howard Aside from the Farmers' Market, when it comes to fresh, local groceries Tom's should be your first stop in the Village. From vegetables and fruit to cheese and meat, Tom's carries many products that come in from our New York neighbors like Deansboro, Sauquoit, Cazenovia and Poland. If you're a Facebook user, we suggest you head over to their page and give it a "like." Soon after, your feed will be filled with
images of what's new in the store. A fun photo or two might sneak in like Monday's image of a poster stating unattended children will receive an espresso and a kitten. While you're on Facebook take a look on the left hand side for the "Liked by This Page" section and check out the Facebook pages of other Village staples.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014
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Then and Now: The Chenango Canal
Utica’s Union Station Turns 100
Photo courtesy of the Clinton Historical Society Then: The Chenango Canal, which still runs though Clinton today, used to connect Utica and Binghamton. The state abandoned the canal in 1878, because it never paid for itself. The Chenango Canal was used for the transport of a few passengers but mainly moved lumber, coal and iron ore.
Photo by Joe Cosentino/Flickr By Bradford Paulson, Utica and Mohawk Valley Chapter NRHS
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Photo by Brian Oehlsen Now: The Chenango Canal is much smaller than it used to be and isn’t used for transporting anything other than leaves downstream. More often than not, the branches of the trees and brush that have formed a canopy over the canal just make for pleasant scenery to passersby. However, some children will occasionally play along the canal, likely contrary to motherly warnings.
Past Issues 25 Years ago July 26, 1989 The demolition of the 160-yearold North Park Row building heavily damaged by fire July 4 is set to begin this week. Plans are underway to rebuild a similar structure on the site, building owner Richard Burroughs said. Temporary quarters have been located for his displaced business, Roma Pizzeria. A state government department has decided the proposed Sherman Brook Village site south of Clinton should be checked for Indian relics before building commences. The archeological digs hold the potential for delaying construction, expected to begin in the fall, on the first two phases of the development, which eventually is to contain 300 housing units. Continuing concerns are being expressed about a housing expansion project on Kellogg Street, due to its access point. Causing the worry is the proposed road’s closeness to the curve on Kellogg Street where several serious accidents have occurred. Piano students of Joanne Marie’s School of Piano in Clinton performed at the Presbyterian Home on July 14. The piano recital has been performed for the residents of the home for the past seven years.
Workmen have been busy the last two weeks installing new gas mains in the area of the Village square. The lines run from Utica Street to Chenango Avenue, along College Street. Activities continued at the playgrounds, despite the recent heat wave. Children of all ages continued to keep attendance at record highs. A toy and doll contest culminated activities at the Clinton playground last Friday. Tommy Britcher gave a final look at pheasants he had raised in cooperation with the Clinton Fish and Game Club’s conservation program, and then released the chicks. The club plans on repeating the program next year with any area young people who would be interested in being sponsored in the pheasant program. A midyear report on economic activity in New York, issued this week, shows that the state gained 230 new plants or expansions during the first five months of 1964, reflecting continuing confidence of business and industry in the state’s steadily growing economy. Total employment in the state increased from 7,140,000 in January to 7,365,000 in May. 75 Years ago July 27, 1939 The Board of Education has decided to purchase a new bus and intends
50 Years ago July 23, 1964
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n 2014, the Utica Union Train Station will have been serving the area for 100 years. It was built to serve the New York Central Railroad when it was first built. Other trains would soon use the station, as well. After World War II, Utica’s Union Station had lost its wonderful look and turned into an eyesore. Gone were the great passenger trains of the New York Central. The station was a far cry from the glamorous monolith it once was. The mayor of Utica, Edward A. Hanna, salted the station with the threat of demolition, but Amtrak and
Penn Central prevented the mayor’s threats from coming to fruition. After some time, the Landmark’s Society of Greater Utica put together a campaign to help restore Utica’s great train station. The restoration process began in 1977. Former New York State Senator Jim Donovan, along with former Oneida County Executive Sherwood Boehlert and New York State Assemblyman Anthony Calogero, got involved in restoring the grand station to what it was like when it first opened its doors in 1914.
Letter: Thanks for Supporting the Book Sale
Letter: Garden Tour Thanks
The Kirkland Town Library and the Friends of the Library are very grateful for yet another successful book sale. The preparation for this book sale is a year long project and there are many individuals and groups without whom this book sale would not be possible. First of all, we thank all of you who donate books to the Library. Without your donations we would not have much to sell. We thank Terry and Mike Howard for the use of their barn to sort and store all of the donated books. Thank you to our book sorters who sort and pack the books weekly. We thank Dale Jewell and the Village workers for all of their help in loading the books onto their trucks, transporting them to the Village Green and unloading them for the book sale. Thank you to the Roberts family, from the Tent Gallery, and their employees. They are very efficient and easy to work with. We thank Jim Scoones from CCS and Don Croft of Hamilton College for lending us many tables and chairs. We are thankful for all the people who volunteer to help set up, be cashiers, sell raffle tickets and help keep our tables of books organized. Most of all, thank you to all of our patrons who came to buy books. Without you there would be no book sale. This year we did have an opportunity to send all of our leftover books to Better World Books. This is a social venture organization that collects new and used books and resells them online to help fund organizations and nonprofit literacy groups. Thank you all and see you next year! Book collection will resume on Sept. 1 on the rear steps of the Library. –Lidia Krasniak, Chair of the Friends of the KTL Book Sale
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The Clinton Garden Club's Plant Plus Sale Garden Tour was a tremendous success thanks to Susan Kimball, her committee, and the special gardens that were showcased: Diana Ortega, Debra Betrus, The Kirkland Town Library, Nancy Shaw, Ruth Meier and Holly Horner. We would like to thank the following community members for their support: The Clinton Courier, NBT Bank, Across the Row Bistro, the Village Crossing, Shaw's Maple Products, Cathy and Ferris Betrus, Dawn Marie's Treasures, Clinton Jewelers, Two Ewes, Ali-Linz and Clinton Shoe Center. –Susan Callahan, The Clinton Garden Club Ways and Means committee Editor’s Note: See page 5 for more details on the Garden Tour
Letter: We Raised Over $12K! The recent golf tournament for the Clinton Central School District Foundation raised over $12,000 to help support projects for the School not covered by budget funding. Twentysix teams participated in the outing, which was held at Skenandoa Golf Course on July 14. We'd like to thank the more than 60 community businesses and organizations, which purchased tee signs, provided raffle merchandise, and provided financial support. Special thanks to our gold sponsor, Melvin and Melvin, and our silver sponsor, Steet-Ponte. Many thanks also to our volunteers and to the staff at Skenandoa. It was a fun event and we hope to have another great turnout next year. –Ann Smallen, The 17th Annual CCSD Foundation Golf Committee
Community
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014
The Calendar July 24: Antique appraisals featuring John Nye from PBS' "Antique Roadshow." Watch or bring an item to be appraised. 4 p.m. at the KAC. $15 for KAC members or $20 for nonmembers to watch. $25 for the first appraisal, $15 for the second. Water Aerobics. It's not too late to join this fun class. Everyone is welcome. 7 p.m. at the Pool. $6 dropin fee. July 25: Friday night food. Enjoy food from Gypsy Girl Pizza or take it to go. 4-7 p.m. at the Pool. Gallery talk. "Britain's Got Old Master Talent." 12 p.m. at Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute Museum Galleries. July 28: Swim lesson session 2 begins. Sign up at the pool or online at http:// clintonpool.com. Science movie "Magnetism." 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Library. Recycled Art Camp. Combine imagination with recyclables. Runs daily through Aug. 1. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the KAC. $150 for members, $175 for nonmembers. July 29: Concert in the Park. Fritz's Polka Band. 7-9 p.m. on the Village Green. Author Talk. Join Nevin Martell for a discussion of his book "Freak Show without a Tent." 7 p.m. at the Library. July 30: Mohawk Valley Artists group. Functions as open studio time every Wednesday. Open to all abilities 18 or older. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the KAC. Craft Time. What are you going to make this week? Express your creativity and have some fun. 3-4 p.m. at the Pool. July 31: Family Yoga. 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Pool. Aug 1: "Whimsical Wanderings" Art by Wendy Humphreys on view at the Kirkland Town Library through Aug. 30. A reception will be held Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m. Her book will also be available for purchase.
Announcements • Borrow the Adirondack Museum discount pass at the Kirkland Town Library. When you present this pass along with your library card at the Adirondack Museum’s admission desk, you will be entitled to a 50 percent discount on admissions for you and your family, up to four adults or two adults and any children under age 18! • Vacation Bible School at the Clinton United Methodist Church returns in two different formats this summer. The traditional Vacation Bible School for children ages 6-12 years will run Sunday, July 27, through Thursday, July 31, from 6-8 p.m. at the church. The school’s title is “Workshop of Wonders” and will inspire youth to “imagine and build with God.” For children ages 3-5 years a preKindergarten Vacation Bible School will take place the following week, Monday, August 4, through Thursday, August 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. During both sessions Bible storytelling, healthy snacks, music, crafts, and games will be featured. Attendance is free, but participants
may make a donation to Habitat for Humanity, the school’s mission charity. Contact Carol Klausner at 8532213 or mcklausner@gmail.com for more information. To register online go to http://2014.CokesburyVBS. com/ClintonUMC or “like” Clinton United Methodist Church on Facebook for a link. Registration information is on the church’s web site http://clintonmethodist.org. • Win 4 Yankees tickets for their August 9 game against the Cleveland Indians. Brookdale Senior Living Campus of Clare Bridge and the Villas of Sherman Brook is holding the contest. Drop by for a tour at one or both of the communities during the month of July and your name will be entered into a free drawing. The bus will leave the St. John the Evangelist church parking lot in New Hartford at 6 a.m. and will be return approximately 9 p.m. Game time is 1:05 p.m. The winner of the contest will be chosen on Friday, August 1 during the 2 p.m. Happy Hour at the Villas. Visitors to our Happy Hour are always welcomed. • The “Books Are Fun” book fair will be hosted by LutheranCare’s auxiliary group, The Friends of the Lutheran Homes. In addition to a large quantity of quality reading materials, a variety of audio materials, toys and gift items will be available for purchase. The public is welcome to attend. The sale will be held Friday, August 1, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the administration building lobby on the LutheranCare campus, Route 12B, Clinton. Proceeds from the event will assist in funding projects and services which enhance the quality of life for the people who call LutheranCare their home.
Meetings Library Book groups:
New members always welcome. Wednesday: "The Devil in the White City," by Erik Larson. July 30 meeting has been canceled, the next meeting will be Aug. 27, 7 p.m.
School Board
August 1, 7:30 a.m. – Special Meeting: Board Room August 19, 7 p.m. – Regular Meeting: Board Room Alateen A fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. For information on time and place of meetings call: 733-0734 or 794-8622. Clinton Lions Club meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Alteri’s restaurant, College St. New members sought, especially with web and youth leadership interests. Contact Jim Winkler, Membership Chairman, at 853-6355 for more information or an application. Clinton Kiwanis meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Skenandoa Golf and Country Club on Norton Ave. Those interested in joining are invited to attend. Contact Karen Ostinett at 235-7104. Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the 2nd Floor of The Neighborhood Center in Utica, 628 Utica St. For more information, call 732-6228. Alcoholics Anonymous holds weekly closed topic meeting Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 853-5359, and open discussion meetings from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Bristol Center at Hamilton College Campus, 859-4271. Sexaholics Anonymous holds weekly closed meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays in Utica at 7 p.m. For more information, call 707-4600. Sex Addicts Anonymous holds a weekly closed meeting on Tuesdays in Utica at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 695-8772.
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Library Notes Audiobooks for the road By Anne Debraggio Director, Kirkland Town Library
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his time of year, many of us are traveling. Car trips can be all the more enjoyable if you take along an audiobook. Here are some suggestions for your listening pleasure, taken from a list of the Kirkland Town Library’s highest circulating audiobooks in the past three months. James Patterson and Louise Penny have multiple titles on the list. Patterson is a prolific author largely known for his books featuring Alex Cross. He also writes the Women’s Murder Club series, as well as series for middle schoolers and teens. Titles that made the list include “The Postcard Killers,” “Alex Cross’s Trial” and “The 5th Horseman.” Penny is the author of the awardwinning Inspector Armand Gamache series of murder mysteries (personal favorites of mine). Penny’s works are read by Ralph Cosham, a film, stage and voice actor who has narrated over 100 audiobooks. Cosham also records as Geoffrey Howard. At the top of the list is “The Art Forger: A Novel,” by B.A. Shapiro and narrated by Xe Sands. The plot: Painter Claire Roth has survived financially by painting reproductions. She makes a bargain with gallery owner Aidin Markel to copy a Degas, stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. But as she begins her work, not only do Aidin and Claire become lovers, she discovers that the stolen Degas is itself a copy. The narrator: Sands describes herself on http://goodreads.com as “an audiobook narrator and voice-overartist with a passion for poignant, first-person narrative and dynamic characterizations. The author creates a world to inhabit and experience. Through evocative narration, the adept narrator makes the world tangible to listeners, allowing them to experience it more intimately. Author. Listener. Voice. Together, an exquisite journey.” Next is “Radiance of Tomorrow,” by Ishmael Beah and narrated by Dion Graham. The plot: Set in Sierra Leone, Benjamin and Bockarie return to their hometown after the civil war. The village is in ruins, the ground covered in bones. Benjamin and Bockarie try to forge a new community by taking up their former posts as teachers, but they're beset by obstacles. As they search for a way to restore order, they're forced to reckon with the uncertainty of their past and future alike (catalog abstract). The narrator: Graham has performed on Broadway, off-Broadway, internationally, in films, and in several hit television series. In an article on http://audiofilemagazine.com, he was
asked what signs in his youth pointed him toward his highly successful career. His answer: The local library. "I've always had a deep, deep love of reading," he explains. "I've escaped into many different worlds. Before we did anything else -- pickup football or baseball -- we'd walk the mile or so that it was up to the library. We'd be there, waiting, when it opened. I've loved books my entire life." “Sycamore Row,” by John Grisham and narrated by Michael Beck. The plot: Seth Hubbard hangs himself from a sycamore tree and leaves his fortune to his black maid. Jake Brigance (the main character in Grisham’s popular book “A Time To Kill”) once again finds himself embroiled in a fiercely controversial trial. The narrator: Beck has narrated numerous audiobooks of John Grisham's novels. According to a 2005 interview found on http://usatoday. com, Grisham was adamant that the person who read “A Time to Kill,” his first book, be authentic in the dialect of all the people—the Mississippians— who were in this book. Grisham’s publisher was having difficulty finding someone until an editor recommended Beck – they had done plays together 20 years before at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. “Loss of Innocence,” by Richard North Patterson and narrated by Julia Whelan. The plot: A family drama of dark secrets and individual awakenings is set against the backdrop of the turbulent summer of 1968 in Martha's Vineyard, where 22-year-old Whitney Dane begins questioning her goals and sense of independence at the side of a fiercely ambitious, underprivileged man (catalog abstract). The narrator: A child actress best known for her award-winning work on ABC's “Once and Again,” Whelan began narrating and directing audiobooks after graduating from college. She has won multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards, was named one of AudioFile's Best Voices of 2010, and two of her audiobooks were shortlisted for the American Library Association's notable recordings of 2010 (Tantor Audio). Other selections to make the list include the nonfiction titles “Atlantic: great sea battles, heroic discoveries, titanic storms, and a vast ocean of a million stories,” written and narrated by Simon Winchester; “David and Goliath,” written and narrated by Malcolm Gladwell; and “Wild: from lost to found on the Pacific Crest Trail,” by Cheryl Strayed and narrated by Bernadette Dunne.
This Week Check Out: July new non-fiction releases. 1) "The Mockingbird Next Door: Life with Harper Lee," by Marja Mills 2) "Keep Calm and Parent On: A GuiltFree Approach to Raising Children by Asking More from Them and Doing Less," by Emma Jenner 3) "Fierce Patriot: The Tangled Lives of William Tecumseh Sherman," by Robert L. O'Connell
4) "Unruly Places: Lost Spaces, Secret Cities, and Other Inscrutable Geographies," by Alastair Bonnett 5) "A Wolf Called Romeo," by Nick Jans
See you at the library!
Community
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014
Figure Skating Club Holds Car Wash and Bottle Drive
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Basic Dairy Recipes to Beat the Heat
Garden Tour Showcases Top Gardeners
Members of the Clinton Figure Skating Club wash a car at the Clinton Arena on July 19.
Illustration by Emily Howard By Kristen Gallagher, Oneida County Dairy Princess
Visitors explore Nancy Shaw's garden and the koi pond it surrounds. Written and Photographed by Brian Oehlsen
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indows up?” the girls called out with their hose on and sponges ready. Just like the water from the hose, the rest of the girls charged the car, sponges in hand. They began washing at a breakneck pace. In the Clinton Arena parking lot, Lauren Chesebro, 10, of Clinton, Paige Haggerty, 9, of New Hartford, Renee and Katelyn Potasiewicz, 12 and 9 respectively, of Whitesboro, Hannah Bondarenko, 9 of Rome, and Nicole Jordan, 12, of Bridgewater, represented the Clinton Figure Skating Club on Saturday at the group's carwash and bottle drive. “We’ve had a great turnout today, and the weather has been great,” a parent said as the girls worked like busy bees, on occasion spraying each other with the hose. A retort akin to a New York City taxi driver usually followed: “Hey, I’m washing tires over here!” As cars pulled up yielding bags filled with cans and bottles, the wash’s efficiency did not suffer. A couple of the girls peeled off from the soapy assembly line to receive the bags from the driver, then got right back to work washing. With plenty of pep as they thanked their patrons and bubbly comments like, “Your tires have never been cleaner,” it was clear that the girls had a lot of fun while raising money for their organization. Another car wash and bottle and can drive is planned for September to raise funds and awareness of their ice show in March.
Written and Photographed by Brian Oehlsen
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he Clinton Garden Club hosted its Garden Tour this past Saturday, which featured six beautiful landscapes that are hidden around the Village. The gardens, each as unique as their owners, were marvelously groomed for the event. One hundred and sixty-five passes were distributed for the tour. For the gardeners, it was a chance to show off the fruits of their labor. “The garden is year-round work, but it’s not work to me,” said Nancy Shaw, whose garden is on Brimfield Street. “I love doing it and I love for people to come and enjoy my labor of love.” People were amazed by the beauty of Shaw’s garden. The pond filled with koi and a catfish or two was a focal point, along with a sculpture that she felt embodied the love she has for her family and friends. Tucked away was a special surprise: Shaw’s precious fairy garden. Her favorite thing is to listen to the frogs or birds carry on a conversation in her small sanctuary. At first glance one would not suspect that the garden is only three years old. Shaw had started the garden in what used to be an ice pond, but four years ago a flood destroyed it. She had to start all over. Today, her garden is a testament to how resilient nature can be. On Saturday, Shaw said that she was “in [her] glory, because people are enjoying the garden.” Also on display was Diana Ortega’s garden. It was a landscape that made the viewer instantly feel relaxed, which the caretaker admitted was her intention. She showed off her favorite corner
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Q&A: Watercolors Painter Bobbie Scarpino
Photo courtesy of the Kirkland Town Library “In the Pink,” a watercolor painting, is on display at the Kirkland Town Library. By Brian Oehlsen
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obbie Scarpino is an artist whose work examines the profundity of natural, sweeping landscapes, but also brings out the beauty in the ordinary. Something as simple as a door on a house can reveal itself in new ways to the viewer through her soft colors and dreamlike textures. Scarpino mainly works in watercolors, but also enjoys some other mediums. She has exhibited her work locally, as well as at various art shows throughout the state. Her current show, “Mostly Landscapes,” is available for last looks through July 28 at the Kirkland Town Library. Scarpino was kind enough to take some time out of her beach vacation to answer a few questions for us about her work and motivations. Courier: Where did you grow up? Bobbie Scarpino: I grew up in Yorktown Heights, New York, in Northern Westchester County, about 40 miles north of New York City. Upon graduating from Yorktown High School, my family moved to Hamilton, which is how I ended up in Central New York. Oriskany Falls has been my home since 1972 when I came here to begin my career in education at Oriskany Falls Union Free School District as an art teacher for grades K-12. Soon after I met and married my husband, Art, and took some time from teaching to raise my family of twin sons and a daughter. After my three children were in school I returned to teaching elementary school at Waterville Central School. I retired in 2007. Courier: What makes you want to paint? Scarpino: I paint for the joy of creating what I see with watercolor, brushes and paper. I become one with the painting while I’m working on it and the rest of the world with its problems and stress disappears for that time. Courier: How long have you been painting? Scarpino: I always liked to draw when I was a young girl. However, knowing that I would most likely starve working as an artist, I chose a teaching career instead. I never considered myself to be an artist until I won my first award for a painting I entered in the Jericho Art Council Exhibit in Bainbridge, New York, about 15 years ago. I still paint for my own enjoyment, but I do consider myself to be an artist now. Courier: What do you like about watercolors as a medium? Scarpino: I love how the colors flow and mix on the paper. A freshness is produced that is difficult to achieve with acrylic or oil. It’s also less smelly
and messy when painting at the kitchen table. Courier: How do you decide upon what you’re going to paint? Scarpino: When I’m on foot, snowshoes, cross country skis, or on a bike the surrounding beauty inspires me to capture the scenes on paper. The mist or fog that partially covers a mountain, the way the sunlight filters through the trees in the woods, a gnarly old tree standing alone, trees and rocks along a coastline with a cottage peeking over the rise, snow blanketing the rural countryside, or the delicate nature of a flower—all of it is intriguing to me. I’ll never have enough time to paint all the scenes in my mind. Courier: “Mostly Landscapes” is an interesting title for a show. How did you come up with it? Scarpino: I was discussing what I should call it with a friend. I told him my work was mostly landscapes. He said that’s your title: ‘Mostly Landscapes!’ Besides landscapes, I often do a very detailed close-up of a subject such as a doorway, or antiques outside a shop. I enjoy floral subjects and animals, especially dogs and birds. Courier: Do you look to other artwork for inspiration? Scarpino: I find inspiration in the group of friends who I paint with on a weekly basis. We have become family. We share new ideas and techniques that we learn, and offer suggestions to solve problems encountered as we paint. They are my most important source of motivation and support. I am also inspired by the work of the Wyeths—N.C., Andrew and Jamie. Courier: How do you balance the business of being an artist with
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the creative side? Do you do a lot of commissioned work? Scarpino: I have done several commissioned pieces of people’s homes, as well as some pets. I have sold quite a few pieces. I also sell prints and cards of my original work. I find it difficult to part with an original painting. It’s like letting a child go. A painter becomes intimate with his/her creation so much that it becomes part of their soul. On the other hand, it’s such a boost to an artist’s confidence when someone likes your work so much that they wish to purchase it to hang in their home or office. Courier: It’s almost like multitasking, trying to make ends meet and express yourself at the same time. Scarpino: It’s a tough profession and many painters paint for what will sell and not necessarily what they like to paint. If I did that it would take the enjoyment out of painting and make it feel too much like work. It’s also frustrating and disappointing when a painting is rejected for a show. It’s difficult not to take it personally and wonder if there is something artistically wrong with a painting. I think that some people believe that artists have a natural born talent and what is produced on paper or canvas comes easily. Although this may be true for some, I would say that most of us struggle to get it right. It takes practice, just like with everything else in life. The more you work at it, the better it becomes. Courier: How do you paint—off photos, or do you prefer en plein air? Scarpino: I do both. I like to paint en plein air when possible, because there is a certain spontaneity and freshness that is captured. However, weather conditions and sunlight are constant elements to battle with, so most of my work is done inside from my own reference photos. I sometimes use two or more photos to create a single painting. Courier: What are you known for most in your work? Scarpino: If you were to ask any of my friends this question, I think they
would say my attention to detail. Courier: What is your connection to Clinton and the Town of Kirkland? Scarpino: I am a member of the Kirkland Art Center and paint at the center with my network of friends weekly. Courier: How's the beach? Scarpino: Hot. It’s really a great relaxing place. I’m here with my children and their families. We’ve never gone away all together on a vacation before, so this is a special time. Our rental is great, and the grandkids are having a fantastic time. As for me, I prefer the quiet and solitude of the beach first thing in the morning when the temperature is cooler and the crowds of people haven’t yet arrived. Scarpino’s exhibit, “Mostly Landscapes,” is on display in the upstairs gallery space at the Kirkland Town Library through July 28. The show is free and open to the public during regular Library hours.
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he Kirkland Art Center will host French-born, American cellist Florent Renard-Payen for an evening of “New Music from France,” on Monday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m. Renard-Payen, who has previously taught at Colgate University and Hamilton College, is internationally known for his work with the Tarab Cello Ensemble, which has premiered over 30 works for multiple cellos in the U.S., France and Mexico. The musician has performed throughout the world, both a soloist and chamber musician. He has played in such venues as the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Miller Theatre, and Boston’s Gardner Theater, as well as in renowned festivals like Spaziomusica in Italy. Proceeds from the event will benefit the KAC. Tickets are $10 at the door, $5 for students. A reception for the artist will follow the performance.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014
Poetry
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hile working on the Past Issues column (see page 3), we stumbled upon “The Poet’s Route,” a monthly column that ran in the Arts section of this paper for a good stretch. The Courier would publish poems written and submitted by local poets. We decided to give the idea another go. If you are a poet, know a poet, or have written a poem or two, please feel free to submit your poems to us at letters@clintoncourier.com.
Lo and behold By Brian Oehlsen Lo and behold how the great bough bows Under the weight of a child watching the stars A child yet to become anything at all in this labyrinth of life This labyrinth that leads to a destiny from which none are permitted refuge With walls erected of the hopes and dreams of someone else What the child wants in life is lost in the river of time Flowing furiously, unrelentingly, and ceaselessly Beating down upon the shoulders of the child Like the rays of that afternoon sun in mid-summer That very sun that forced you into the shade Forced you to remember Forced into your mind the images of the ones you’ve loved Forced into your mind the images of the ones you still love, and Forced into your mind the images of the ones you’ve lost And should have loved more That very sun that Forced itself around your neck, and tightened as sweat dripped down your brow Lo and behold how the great bough bows As fallen, unfurling angels with voices of those far away and decades dead Whisper sweet, solacing lullabies to the child as he himself falls And he watches the stars From the alleys and the fields From the cities and the towns From the tattered remains of a familial home From the great bowing bough Lo and behold Lo and behold how the great bough bows
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Steve's Restorations and Hot Rods Draws Crowds at Nationals
Visitors to Steve’s Restorations and Hot Rods booth gawk at the centerpiece ‘67 Plymouth Barracuda during the 15th annual Syracuse Nationals. Written and Photographed by John Howard Walking up to the Steve's Restorations and Hot Rods booth on the New York State Fairgrounds, you might think you had stepped back in time. A large fabricated storefront reveals two garage bays overlooking a space dotted with vintage cars and memorabilia. People stopped by in waves to oogle the merchandise. Last weekend was the 15th annual PPG Industries’ Syracuse Nationals, a premier classic car show in Central New York. The fairgrounds were invaded by a Tetris map of polished metal, as tens of thousands of visitors swarmed the landscape. For shop owners like Steve Hale wanting to get
their name out to the industry, it’s the most important event of the year. On Saturday, Hale seemed to know every other person who stopped by the company’s tent, many by first name. Some shook his hand, others kissed him on the cheek. He mingled and answered questions for people perplexed by his creations. “The show’s going really well for us. We’re really busy,” he said. “Every year we try and make ours the coolest display in the show. So, when people see it, it sticks in their heads.” Setting up for the show takes months of planning, followed by a few sleepless nights transporting
inventory and setting up. This year was Hale’s biggest display yet. It was Hale’s seventh trip to Nationals. He started coming in 2008 with a small tent and eventually found his way to the premier location at Chevy Court. Out front, two vehicles steal the show. A vintage Ford F250 frame loomed over the display, hoisted into the air by a set of jet black monster tires. Rust on the hood had been sanded and clear-coated over to add character—it’s Hale’s modern take on a vintage-rustic vibe. Passersby marvel at the steel bull sculpture in the truck’s bed, a project Steve’s
created for a previous PPG Vegas show. In between the F250 and a row of custom-painted Harleys is a cherry red 1967 Plymouth Barracuda. Front and center, it’s the true star. “That was my dream as a teenager,” a male voice proclaimed from a group of passing men with chrome beer mugs. As a vendor, Steve’s didn’t compete in any of the Nationals’ events. But that’s not to say he hasn’t been recognized. Trophies, framed newspaper articles and even calendars with his face on them decorated the inside of the Steve’s tent, highlighting the 28-year-old owner’s achievements. “I bought a ‘60 Jaguar when I was 16 and wanted to restore it,” said Hale. “I didn’t know anything about restoring. But I did it and the next thing I knew people wanted me to paint their cars.” Hale did side jobs throughout high school. When he could, he would take classes to better his craft. He was slowly discovering his passion. The fact that he was making money doing it was a convenient side effect. Since graduating in 2004, the business has taken off. He recently moved his shop to a new location in Frankfort. It has been described as a man cave, and for good reason. Be it the abundance of Elvis-era memorabilia or the assorted car parts neatly placed throughout the shop’s sleek floorplan, Danny Zucko from “Grease” or Orange County Choppers’ Paul Teutul would feel well at home there. Hale’s style has evolved, too. He will stray from the gloss and glamour of the hot rods and Harleys from time to time. Hale’s booth at Nationals featured an assortment ranging from a charmingly rusted 1940 Mack truck to a Mr. Muscle strength tester arcade game, repainted and imprinted with the Steve’s logo. The latter is a result of Hale’s other passion: competitive arm wrestling. As one regular visitor to the Steve’s Restorations and Hot Rods Nationals STEVE'S, page 9
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Hale poses with Mr. Muscle in front of Steve’s custom built display. STEVE'S (continued from page 8) booth put it on Saturday, “He likes to dabble in a little bit of everything. Anything that’s old, anything that’s cool…that’s Steve.” Besides perfecting the skills of painting and complete restorations, all
of which the team does in house, Hale will tell you that it’s their ingenuity with out-of-the-box thinking that keeps propelling the shop forward. On display at the fairgrounds was a handicap accessible motorcycle rig, which allows the driver to steer the bike from hand controls in a sidecar. There was also a photo
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display showing off their 1956 “green machine” Ford F100. The truck runs on liquid propane, has a custom waterbased paint job, and is fitted with high performance parts and Nokian tires made of canola oil. The Ford F100 hot rod, which was completed in 2009, was not only heavily covered by local news, it was also showcased by national outlets like Truckin’ Magazine and Spike TV. “That truck really put us on the map,” said Hale. Probably most evident at the Nationals tent was the family environment. Hale offered water and popcorn to anyone who came in to see his work, while friends and family members sported mechanics' shirts with the “Steve’s” emblem. Even with an impressive output, the team is tight knit and small. Hale works on the vehicles with two others—his brother-in-law and a good friend. Whenever they need it, friends pitch in to pick up the slack. It’s a passion project for everyone, and it continues to pay off. “We have a lot of fun when we’re doing it. You have to,” said Hale. “There will be days when you’re working 24 hours straight, but it’s worth it.”
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TRAIN (continued from page 3) Utica’s Union Station even serviced trains to Lake Placid for the 1980 Olympic Games. All the riff raff who once hung around in the days when this station was about to be torn down have left. Now wedding parties and prom couples come in to have their pictures taken inside what is truly the crown jewel of Utica.
Now the station is home to several businesses, and is no longer the eyesore it once was. It has been restored to its former glory so that those passing through, or those who want to come and see it, may indulge in the splendor of this historic landmark. ROOT GLEN (continued from page 1) likely dead algae being reflected in the sunlight,” said Stephen Litwhiler, a spokesperson for the DEC. “The smell
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BEES (continued from page 1) “The whole time I’ve been working, I’ve seen maybe five bees that were alive,” said Demko, picking up one that emerged from the wreckage. It didn’t sting him or fly off in defense. The bee just stumbled drunkenly in his hand. Prior to the operation, several local bee experts were consulted on the Library’s honeybee complication. All agreed that there was likely a goodsized family. The number 60,000 was arrived at by watching the hive’s entrance for a minute, then multiplying how many bees entered and exited by 1,000. Honeybees have been a source of headlines in the news lately. A number of diseases and parasites like the varroa mite, on top of added outside pressures like pesticides and habitat stress have contributed to a phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), where bees are dying off at accelerated rates across the country. In the past seven years, one-third of the honeybee population in the U.S. has disappeared. “There is a lot of interest in these native populations now, as well as interest in figuring out what kinds of problems exist for honeybees,” said Dr. David Inouye, chair of the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign. “There’s a growing body of study showing how important native pollinators are and what a great job they can do for our agriculture.” When native bee populations are scarce, farmers will often call in commercial honeybee keepers. These outfits often move from state to state, helping to pollinate struggling crops. The travel can put a strain on the bees, and even the commercial industry has noted a severe drop in its bee numbers. Knowing a little about the plight of the modern day honeybee was what prompted the Library to try and save the colony by relocating
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it before it became a problem. It’s a finicky process. You need to locate and capture the queen along with the swarm, otherwise it will fail. “If they were just wasps or yellow jackets or something, then we wouldn’t have gone through so much trouble,” Library director Anne Debraggio said. “We probably would have just sprayed them.” A honeybee’s exposure radius is about 1-2 miles from the hive. The Library, along with the Town and the Village said they don’t spray for mosquitos, which one expert suggested may have caused the deaths. But that doesn’t rule out any private homes and farms, which could have used pesticides that inadvertently harm local honeybees. Still, plenty of questions remained with Library’s dead bees. It couldn’t be directly attributed to a pesticide problem, or chalked up as another case of CCD. Many local beekeepers noted that honeybees, along with their many other quirks, are exceptionally tidy creatures. Rather than die in the hive, they will fly outside in their last moments. Any bees that did manage to collapse in the hive would probably be quickly moved by one of the healthy bees. So why, then, the piles of dead bees? The answer is most likely the winter. During the cold months, honeybees are still alive. They form a ball, clustering close together to create warmth. The colder it is, the tighter the cluster. But no matter how close they cluster and how much food the bees have stored going into the winter, if the temperature drops low enough, they’re unable to move around the hive to get to certain areas of food. As a result, the bees will starve to death. With the bitter temperatures of this past winter, beekeepers throughout the state and much of the country noted significant losses to their colonies, said Ken Boyce of the Mid
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SCHOOL (continued from page 1) hoping to reopen School the Friday before Labor Day. The final portion of Phase A is the masonry work scheduled for the top of the Middle School tower, expected to begin in early August. While some maintenance took place in the early 2000s, the last major renovations on the tower were in 1991, when dismantling the landmark was considered due to its poor condition. Over $300,000 is expected to be spent on masonry restoration by the conclusion of the project. As previously reported, the Capital Project as a whole has been held up by late proposal submissions and delays by the State Education Department. The District couldn’t put the various tasks out for bid until approval was received following architectural and engineering reviews. Work was divided into two phases, which were quickly reconfigured upon more delays, so that the majority of work could happen during the 2014 and 2015 summer sessions for minimal classroom disruptions. The elongated timeline has put a strain on the project’s budget, set at $7,495,000, cutting into a cash buffer should any unexpected expenses come up as construction continues. “We’re watching the budget closely,” said Joe Barretta, assistant superintendent of business and acting superintendent of schools for the District. “We don’t have a lot of room for extra projects along the way.” Even with the amended timeline, Hula said it would be a race to get everything done in time for the first day of school on September 4. “We going to have to get everything dug up and back to like it used to be,” said Hula. “Summer’s already half over.”
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Notice of Public Hearing Time Warner Cable Franchise Amendment For Town of Kirkland, New York Please Take Notice: that the Town of Kirkland, New York, will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Offices located at 3699 State Route 12B, Clinton, New York, regarding an Amendment to the Franchise Fee percentage of the cable television franchise agreement by and between the Town of Kirkland, New York, and Time Warner Cable and the franchise payment terms therein. If the Town of Kirkland approves the amendment, the amendment may not take effect without the approval of the Public Service Commission. A copy of the proposed amendment is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Town Clerks office, Lumbard Hall, 100 North Park Row, Clinton, New York. At such public hearing, all persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Written and oral statements will be taken at that time. Time limitations may be imposed for each oral statement, if necessary. Dated: July 16. 2014 By Order of the Town Board Of the Town of Kirkland Caryl Galinski, Town Clerk
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PAST ISSUES (continued from page 3) to open bids for a vehicle next Monday. Conforming to the state’s specifications for maximum capacity, the new bus will carry 55 persons and have a total weight of 6,500 pounds. With an appropriation of $350,000 and every possible backing and cooperation of the American Government, Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd announced from Boston that his Antarctic Expedition, the greatest and best equipped in history, will leave that city in October on a voyage of exploration that is expected to place more than 5,000,000 square miles of new territory under the American flag. The state started reconstruction work this week on the Kirkland-Lairdsville highway, where a four-lane road will be built with a twofoot raised center division. It is expected that the laying of concrete will begin August 7. Two-way traffic on this road will be maintained most of the summer. A gentle rain brought relief from the three weeks of parching drought that has afflicted most of Central New York. Although a heavy and continued rainfall is required to overcome the disastrous effects of the continued baking of the ground, the precipitation is doubly
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welcomed as it provided relief from the intense heat of the past few days. 100 Years ago July 29, 1914 The total expense of oiling the streets about the Village square, which was paid by private subscriptions, amounted to $300. It is too early to tell whether the oiling will be effective in keeping down the dust, but if it does, the investment will not be regretted. Willie and Fred Goering, 12 and 9 years of age, sons of Herman Goering Jr., who has been helpless for a year or two from paralysis, have recently completed a job of shingling on their father’s house that would do credit to any carpenter. They laid about 4,000 shingles in a little over three days. The lads are chips off the old block and deserve credit for their work. The Pryor brothers of this Town have just invested in a new threshing plant. Together with a silo filling and sawing outfit, they are prepared to accept orders for any work in their line. Arthur Daly and Edward F. Gilpin, graduates of the University of Pennsylvania, have completed a barefoot walk from Philadelphia to St. Louis, winning $1,000. TRIVIA ANSWERS (from page 7) 1. Captain Nemo 2. More than 80 percent 3. Mandarin, with more than a billion speakers 4. Casey Stengel 5. Sarah Perrotti 6. Wilson (a volleyball) 7. A long, mournful complaint (named after the Biblical Jeremiah) 8. Jim Hawkins 9. Lake Mead 10. Marcel Duchamp
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THE CLINTON COURIER 13
July 14 - July 20, 2014
Date
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014
Memorial Service Scheduled for John MacDougall
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memorial mass is scheduled for John MacDougall on Friday, July 25, at Immaculate Conception Church in Fayetteville. MacDougall, founder and CEO of Nice N Easy, died at 73 on June 21 surrounded by his loving family at the Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. MacDougall was born on January 26, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of John and Margaret Burns MacDougall. He was a graduate of the Class of 1959 from St. Edwards High School in Lakewood, Ohio, and went on to complete his Bachelor’s Degree at the Maryknoll Seminary in Glen Ellyn, Ill.. He later pursued graduate work in theology and philosophy. After leaving the seminary, John worked as a parole officer in Cleveland, but was later hired by Bruthers Company, a marketing and consulting
firm that specialized in dairies and drug stores. One of MacDougall’s clients was Mercers Quik Stop, a 10-store chain headquartered in Boonville, N.Y. He became general manager there in 1971, and later a part-owner. On December 28, 1979, he married the love of his life, Elaine Ann Maurer, in Rome. MacDougall opened the first Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes on April 1, 1980, in Franklin Springs, which has since been closed. Today, the brand has grown to 80 locations across the state, including a new location on Utica Street in Clinton. He was often seen riding his motorcycle around Central New York, and would stop in and visit his stores on many occasions. Through programs like News Channel 9 “Athlete of the Week,” he loved to help the youth of our area. His dedication to the Central New York community allowed his company to support many charitable groups and events. MacDougall is survived by his loving family; his wife Elaine; his four children, Deborah Ostrander of Clinton, Jennifer (Gene) Park of Potomac, Md., Michael MacDougall (Laura Love) of New Hartford, and Sherry Snyder of Vernon; his five adored grandchildren, Jeffery Ostrander, Sabrina Snyder, Rachel Park, Daniel MacDougall, and Seth MacDougall. He was a dear brother to his three sisters, Kathleen O’Toole of Rocky River, Ohio, Margaret (David) Winchester of Key Largo, Fla., and Mary (Nathan) Conover of Bay Village, Ohio. The memorial mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday. Immaculate Conception Church is located at 400 Salt Springs St. in Fayetteville. Rev. Christopher J. Ballard will officiate. There will be no calling hours. Memorial Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity, 780 Ridge Road, Lackawanna,
NY 14218 http://homesofcharity.org or The House of the Good Shepherd, 1550 Champlain Ave, Utica, NY 13502 http://hgs-utica.com, the Muscular Dystrophy Assn., 6315 Fly Road # 102, East Syracuse, NY 13057 http://mda. org, or your local fire department. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Ironside Funeral
Home, Inc., 342 Main St., Oneida, NY 13421. You may send cards and notes of sympathy to the funeral home or an electronic message of sympathy to John’s family at http:// ironsidefuneralhome.com.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014
Helmuth-Ingalls Falls Short of Playoff Chances By Staff
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elmuth-Ingalls Post 232 baseball team did not advance to the postseason. The American Legion team hit its stride late, finishing with a 12-10 record, just shy of any playoff hopes. Coming off a Clinton Warriors varsity section title-winning season, which all but five of the H-I players were a part of, the abrupt finish was a hard pill to swallow, but the team ended on a high note with a 16-2 win over Bonneville's Love Post. H-I squared off against Love for an away game last Friday. Clinton’s Jon Hardy pitched six innings, allowing only eight batters on base. He was relieved by Ian Foxton. Scoring was relatively on par between the competitors through the first half of the game. The teams went into the fifth inning with a one-run gap, at which point Love seemed to fall apart on defense. H-I went on a scoring streak of mostly walks and singles, rallying for as many as five runs in between outs in the final moments of the game. Nine runs were scored in the seventh inning. “There wasn’t an individual performance to single out. Everyone hit the ball, we got everybody in,” said head coach Lee Foxton. “It was a team
game and a team win. It was a good way to end.” For Coach Foxton, a highlight of the season came earlier in the year when the team edged out New Hartford Post 6-2 in a much more evenlymatched game of skill. New Hartford did manage to secure a playoff spot, finishing with a slightly better record of 13-11. H-I struggled to find their stride with Clinton’s intense high school postseason run stretching well into the Legion’s six-week schedule. Lee said that players were exhausted and already “ready to enjoy summer.” As a whole, the team wasn’t able to get focused until late in their season. In the end, it was too little, too late. “The last couple weeks everyone came together,” said Lee, who hopes to carry over his coaching responsibilities to the Warriors next season. “It was tough for some of them to face, especially the seniors, because they’re all going off to do different things.” Four teams from each of the two divisions in the American Legion league advanced to the postseason. In addition to New Hartford, Ilion, Utica and the division-winning Whitestown Posts moved on from H-I’s division. Playoffs began this week. H-I was fifth in their division.
Clinton Coaches Command Golf Course
Photo courtesy of John Hughes From left: Doug Scoones, John Hughes, Fran Alteri, and Todd Jury. By Staff
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our current and former Clinton Central School coaches teamed up to fire an impressive 11-under par 60 to win the High School Challenge division of the 10th Annual Section 3 Coaches vs Cancer Golf Tournament. The tournament was held on July 14 at Rogues Roost in Bridgeport. The winning Clinton foursome
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included hockey coaches John Hughes and Fran Alteri, recent CCS retiree Doug Scoones, and Todd Jury, whose son Tyler led the Clinton varsity golf team this past season. For their efforts the group won a $500 iPad to be given to a deserving graduating senior at the conclusion of the 2014-15 school year.
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THE CLINTON COURIER 15
An Evening With the PingPong Association
From left: Paul Brockett (Sauquoit), Keith Brockett (Clinton), Tom Brockett (Sauquoit) and Christina McKay (Deansboro) pair up for a game of doubles. Written and Photographed by John Howard
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he ping-pong association forming at the Deansboro Congregational United Church of Christ might look like a clever ploy to bring people in to worship, but it’s really just a place to play. The only shrieks of “Hallelujah” or “Lord Have Mercy” you’ll hear during their twohour Wednesday timeslot are after a winning shot from an agile paddle. Players from Deansboro, Clinton, Waterville and as far as Sauquoit have found their way through the doors during the four weeks the association has existed. Walking up the steps to the church’s event room, you can hear the balls pinging off the tables and floor even before you make it to the front door. The group was started by Ed Townsend, a minister at the Deansboro church and at Three Steeples in Paris. The idea was to create a “non-alcoholrelated activity” at which people can gather and socialize. “The problem is, some of the kids show up drunk,” said Townsend, loud enough for a younger group at another table to hear. Everyone in the room laughed. That is the atmosphere at the association. There are older players and younger players who come, but it’s still a small group. Everyone gets along and even taunt each other from across the table or across the room, just for the sake of fun. “It’s noncompetitive,” said Townsend in between serves. “We only keep score
to give people waiting a chance at the table. Otherwise, we’d play all night.” For more senior players like Dan Ford, 65, of Clinton, it’s a chance to stay active without overdoing it. “Even at our age, we’re still good with our wrists,” he joked. On the table, Ford gave Townsend, who has been playing the sport since he was 12, a run for his money. He beat Townsend, sending the next challenger to the table. “I haven’t played for 40 years. We used to play on the kitchen table,” said Ford. Like many of the association's new participants, Ford had spotted the sign outside and decided to stop in for the first time. It’s a large, marquee roadside sign that glares at you as you drive by. If you’ve passed through the hamlet on Route 12B in the middle of the week, you’ve probably seen it. Why “association” as opposed to something like “ping-pong social group” or “ping-pong club”? Townsend’s informal reply might be the best clue to the mood you can expect during one of their weekly “meetings.” “I don’t know,” he said, thinking. “I guess ‘club’ sounded too dorky.” The Deansboro Ping-Pong Association meets Wednesday nights from 7-9 p.m at the Congregational United Church of Christ. Tables, paddles and balls are provided. Entrance is free and open to the public.
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THE CLINTON COURIER 16
Soccer Summer Success Promises Good Season to Come
Clinton captain Ben Owens winds up for a penalty kick against Fayetteville-Manlius. Owens is one of 12 seniors returning to the varsity team this season.
League, where they’ve held their own against much larger school districts, signalling good things to come for the experienced group. As of July 15, Clinton sits fifth out of 14 teams with 10 points. Nottingham High School in Syracuse, which has the enrollment comparable to the entire Clinton District, leads the league with three wins and 17 points. The Warriors have been undefeated so far, earning a 4-0 win over Tully and 0-0 ties against third-seeded Baldwinsville and second-seeded Fayetteville-Manlius, whom they played most recently. Fayetteville-Manlius were strong throughout the match, with most of the gameplay in the Warriors defensive zone. Clinton managed a few fast breaks, but any offensive action was short-lived. Clinton’s defense kept shots on goalkeepers Max and Beny Huckaby to a minimum. The brothers
“This is a development league for us,” said Landry. “We’re looking to improve on what we do on the field. Everyone on the team is getting playing time.” Along with the captains, other veteran players like Max and Jack Hughes are feeling the pressure of the upcoming season. They are aware of the high expectations, most of which are their own. Twelve seniors are returning to the field, and the team has high hopes of earning its third-straight division title. In the back of everyone’s mind, though, is repeating a 2011 section title when the oldest members of the current team were still freshmen. “It’s definitely a priority,” said Max, noting a high senior count similar to the 2011 team. “We’ve been waiting for this year to come.” “We’re looking good,” said Hughes. “We’ve got a lot of talent coming back. This is a good group.” Clinton’s JV boys team also plays
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linton varsity boys soccer has been spending the months ahead of their 2014-15 season building
unity and working out the kinks on the field. The team is part of the West Genesee Summer Classic Soccer
Max Huckaby scoops up a dribbling shot from a Fayetteville-Manlius attacker. extinguished any scoring attempts that did get through, but were saved themselves more than once by a crossbar or a post. A penalty shot by Ben Owens late in the game was probably Clinton’s best shot at a win, but the midfielder floated the ball just high of the net and out of play. The game ended scoreless. On the field, the boys showed signs of a confident squad—they played with intention. The summer team is coached by its captains Owens, Jake Landry and Gavin Gleasman, who is recovering from an injury. For these leaders, ball movement and communication on the field are more important than wins right now. Scoring can come later.
in the West Genesee league, but has struggled so far. Three games in, the team is still looking for their first win. The varsity team moved into a playoff format beginning July 22 when they faced the fourth-ranked Marcellus. At the time The Courier went to print, gameplay had not yet concluded. Summer playoffs will continue through August 5, with the School’s JV and varsity sports programs schedule to officially beginning on August 18.
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enee Rouillier of New York State Route 12B caught this 18-inch beauty of a largemouth bass on July 19. She landed the fish with a wacky worm on a trip to Lake Moraine in Hamilton. Send us photos of your catches to news@clintoncourier.com while you’re out on the water this summer. You could be featured in the Catch of the Week.