Vol. 169, No. 4 • CLINTON, NEW YORK • August 5, 2015
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With their mothers close by, the young bison calves enjoy a casual day at Harding Farm. Written and Photographed by John Howard The bison are multiplying at Harding Farm. Since the spring melt, the locally famous herd, which roams a fenced-in pasture on Harding Road (Route 233), has added four new calves. “It was a pleasant surprise,” said Rebecca Hudon, property manager of the farm. “We were counting [the calves] and were like, ‘Wait, there’s four.’” These births often come as a surprise. As adults, American bison can grow to be more than one ton. With newborn calves weighing in at only about 50 pounds, Hudon said it’s hard to tell if a female is pregnant. “The last few weeks, you think that they might be pregnant, but it’s really hard to tell,” she said. This season’s abundance of babies comes as a bit of consolation, too, after a stillborn calf was discovered in the bison’s pasture by staff earlier in the year. Of the four new calves born this year, three are female and one is male. One other calf has been successfully born on the Harding Farm property—a bull, born last year, that is now a fully grown member of the herd. In total, there are 11 bison on the property. However, Hudon said some older bulls may eventually have to be relocated due to social issues. It is expected that no more calves will arrive on the farm this year, as bison calves are generally born midspring. The latest calf, born at the end of July, is considered a late arrival. Naturally quick to get moving on their own, the new calves, still reddish-yellow in color, can already be seen roaming with the adults.
Cafe J will hold its last day of business on Aug. 8, and Utica Coffee Roasting Company will take over the location in early October.
Cafe J to Close Its Doors after 6 Years Written and Photographed by Mark Warren
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fter six years at 1 West Park Row in Clinton, Cafe J will be going out of business. The coffee house’s last day will come on Saturday, Aug. 8. Utica Coffee Roasting Company will be moving into the location sometime in October. Cafe J came to Clinton when Suzanne Stanton bought out Mojo’z on the Green—another coffeehouse. Stanton made major renovations to the interior of the space and three years later her sister Jenni bought the business from her. Jenni has been the owner of Cafe J ever since. Jenni said it feels bittersweet to move on, but she is glad she was able to run a successful business for three years. “Just knowing that part of it makes me very happy in my heart,” she said. “If it was a complete failure I would be in total tears and breaking down but I’m not—because it was so great. There’s nothing bad I can say about it. I made some amazing connections and I’ve met some people along the way that have just blown my mind.” Jenni said she will miss the familiar faces of firefighters, college students
and professors, and coffee lovers from all over the area. She added she often knows the regular order of a customer simply by looking at them when they walk through the front door. “More than anything I would like the message to be just a big thank you to everyone and we will miss everybody and we will certainly not forget anyone along the way,” she said. Cafe J will be holding an auction of all their wares on August 20. This fall, Jenni will be moving to Saratoga, New York, where she has friends and family. She said depending on the situation she may open a Cafe J location in her new hometown. As for the new business moving in, Clinton will be Utica Coffee’s second location, along with Genesee Street in Utica. Owner and founder Frank Elias said he is excited to move into a central location in the Village. “That location has long been recognized as a focal point for the Village of Clinton, but it’s also the Romanelli [Communications] building, and we have a good long-term
relationship with them,” he said. “So those two things—I think our product and brand will do well in Clinton and once we weighed all the factors it was a pretty clear decision that it was the right move for us.” Romanelli Communications developed Utica Coffee’s brand and their slogan “Wake the hell up!” The business itself began in 2002. Three years later they began sourcing coffee beans from all over the world and roasting them in Utica. From the start, the goal of Utica Coffee has been to help bring a stable, thriving business to an economically depressed region. Elias said his goal in Clinton will be to provide a place for locals to meet and mingle. “One of the things we want to be is not only a coffee shop, but a connection point within the community,” he said. “Here in Utica our mission is to revitalize the community that we’re in and that’s what we do everyday. In Clinton there’s also a mission for us and that is to be a beacon for the kids on the Hill and [Hamilton] College in general. … It’s more than coffee, it’s building connections.”
Town Presses College, County For More Support By John Howard
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egotiations are still ongoing to renew the Municipal Contributions Agreement (MCA) between Hamilton College and local governing bodies, which expired last month. Representatives from the College and officials from the Town of Kirkland, the Village of Clinton, Oneida County and Clinton Central School met on July 27 to discuss renewing the deal, but the group so far has been unable to come to an agreement. As a private institution, the College is exempt from paying certain local taxes. Since 2006, the MCA has been a way for Hamilton to voluntarily
reinvest in the community by contributing to the Town, Village, county and CCS School District budgets. The College contributed a total of $487,280 in 2015. CCS receives the largest portion of the annual appropriation, followed by the county, then the Town, then the Village. Hamilton has so far paid out more than $4 million. Under the previous 10-year deal, Hamilton’s contribution increased 4.5 percent each year. In the negotiations, the College has asked to drop that increase to 2 percent annually, according to Town officials. Town of Kirkland Supervisor Robert Meelan said he is grateful for the College’s generosity, but he is working to convey the municipality’s current budget obstacles, including falling sales tax revenues and restrictions PILOT PROGRAM, page 13
CCS student workers Julie Petkovsek (left) and Alex White use a jack to move tables out of a classroom.
CCS WORK PROGRAM GIVES STUDENTS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE Written and Photographed by Mark Warren
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ach year, approximately four Clinton students are chosen by Clinton Central Schools to work over the summer to clean and maintain the property. This summer, the students
are joined by construction workers, dump trucks, excavators and concrete mixers. The current construction CCS, page 9
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Inside this issue Marcus Named Administrator of the Year: Former Elementary School Principal Steven Marcus took home this award in May. Page 5. Turning the Everyday Into Humor: Erin Higgins is preparing for the Utica Comedy Cup, which takes place later this month. Page 6. Local Painter Joins Philadelphia Art Scene: Clinton native Rachael Bridge is taking on the city with her unique portraiture. Page 9. Horsemanship Showcased at White Fox Farm: Horses and their riders showed off their skills over the weekend. Page 15.
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The Frog That Could But Wouldn’t Stop We have returned from our vacation and I’m pleased to report that Emily and I had a less eventful time during our camping adventure on Lower Saranac Lake this time around. This trip, we selected a different campsite that was less steep, and, therefore, easier to dock on and disembark. There was no falling out of canoes, very little rain and we were able to eat a more varied diet than peanut butter and jelly and soggy Lay’s potato chips. Unfortunately for you, reader, that lends itself to some seriously boring reading. There is one thing that sticks out in my mind more than anything from the trip: a frog. Not just any frog. This was an incredible frog—both in his size and his zeal. This frog was a performer. He sang one song, a long, low croak—a rumbling burp— that seemed to be cut short at the end, rather than fade out. It was steady, too. About every 10 seconds. And he never missed his cue (this frog was a professional). Something like: “Uuuhht… Uuuuuhht… Uuuhhht…” The frog’s concert would begin around 2 a.m. and carry through to sunrise when, if the mood struck him, the performance would continue into an encore. “Uuuhht… Uuuuuhht… Uuuhht…” I’d be lying if I told you it didn’t lose its appeal for me after the first five minutes. While searching for fire kindling by the shore of our shady peninsula campsite one evening early into our stay, I locked eyes on our nighttime crooner. He looked back at me as if he knew I was not a fan of his work, and not a single detail of his glare signaled that he might consider leaving his stage—a soggy platform of a log surrounded by lily pads and grass that just
breached the waterline. This frog was not going anywhere. When the frog sang all others were silent. This was likely because all other lifeforms in the area were asleep. But, lying awake unable to get past the sound myself, I imagined the silence was an awed audience listening intently to a maestro at work. Even the loons were silent when he sang. In another life, before his days as a White House hopeful, I once described Donald Trump as a “desperate, grating, and parabolically obsolete toad who feels the need to consistently poison the internet and general public space of the media with rancid, unwarranted, and frantic croaks from his platinum-lined cesspool of insignificance.” That may very well be an accurate depiction of Trump, but in hindsight, I think that does a disservice to the tailless amphibians of the world. Frogs, like toads, are misunderstood creatures with plenty of false myths associated with them. Their song might not be No. 1 on the Billboard chart or on my playlist, but no other creature can perform it the same way. No, I didn’t get soaked and freeze on our trip, but I did gain a new appreciation for frogs. I guess if you stop and overthink something every once and a while, anything is possible.
–John Howard, Editor
Village Hack: Stay Off the Monuments By Staff Village officials have received several complaints regarding the treatment of the monuments on the Village Green and would like to remind everyone the monuments are for viewing, not sitting or standing on or attempting to lift or push over. Complaints have centered around behavior at Tuesday Concerts in the Park. Parents are encouraged to keep a close eye on their children during these family-friendly events and ensure that they are not disrespecting the
monuments on the Green. The Village wants to make the events and space enjoyable for everyone, and not have anyone be worried that the monuments, especially war monuments, will be mistreated. The Village is considering implementing a patrol to keep watch on the monuments. If you don’t want to be yelled at in front of everyone trying to enjoy the concerts, we suggest you stay off.
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Sadie (right) resting with Ezra.
GOODBYE TO AN OLD FRIEND Sadie Hawkins Harblin, a four-yearold black and tan rescued coonhound, went to sleep at Waterville Vet Hospital on July 15. She had cancer. Until Sadie and her fellow coonhound, Ezra Hound, moved to Fayetteville in late March, they were a familiar sight in and around the Village of Clinton. Sadie happily welcomed greetings, friendly pats and treats from her friends and admirers. Along her walks, she enjoyed stops and treats at Sue's Adirondack Store, visits with her friends at NBT Bank, and especially at Access Federal Credit Union. She also enjoyed pauses outside the Village
Post Office to ”wave” to Vicki and her colleagues, and to the wonderful staff at Kirkland Town Library. Sadie had friends whose greetings were always memorable, especially Guna Seetharaman, Steve Hope, Jimmy Brown, Kerry Roemer and Cynthia Kershner. Sadie enjoyed visits to Nails to Tails and the kind and excellent care of Laurie Struebling and the staff at Waterville Vet Hospital, especially Doctors Dan and James Gilchrist and fun times with Brent Gilchrist. She is missed. –Tom Harblin, Fayetteville
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SCOUTS VISIT SABATTIS Some of the younger members of Boy Scout Troop 44 in Clark Mills recently spent a week at Sabattis Adventure Camp in Long Lake. The troop spent the week swimming, canoeing, sailing, climbing, shooting rifles and doing archery. On Wednesday, July 22, the troop enjoyed a meal of steak and baked potatoes, provided by the staff, and on Thursday, they prepared chicken riggies. As an added bonus, the troop won the “best campsite” award for the second year in the row. The older half of the troop will embark on an Adirondack trek, canoeing from Blue Mountain Lake
to Long Lake and staying overnight at Cedarlands Scout Reservation. This trip will also include a tour of Camp Sagamore in Raquette Lake, sea plane rides and an end of the trip “dinner out.” Troop 44 meets on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at the Clark Mills American Legion post (upstairs). Meetings resume in September. If you’d like more information, contact me at mtdodson@roadrunner.com. Also, be sure to check us out online at http://troop44clarkmills.com or on Facebook (search Troop 44 Clark Mills). –Mike Dodson, Scoutmaster, Troop 44
137 square miles. When full, the dam holds 2,750,000 cubic feet of water. Construction work on the dam began in November 1908 and was finished in January 1912 at a cost of $950,000. The Black River Canal ran parallel to the Mohawk River between Rome and Boonville through the Boonville Gorge. Due to the increasing elevations north of Rome, a series of three locks were just adjacent to the new dam causing some interesting civil engineering feats. An aqueduct was built to take the canal across the Mohawk River just below the new dam. The Black River Canal continued north and eventually reached Carthage. It closed in 1922. Many sections of it and former locks are visible along Route 26 and also north of Boonville on Route 12.
Spanish-speaking workers were hired to build the Delta Dam. Reportedly, a cattle dealer provided the workers with beef, none of which went to waste. The workers relished a blood pudding. The small Village of Delta dated back to the early 1800s. The work forced residents to look elsewhere for new homes and to take along what they could. Their cemetery was moved to higher ground at Procrastination Point, where it remains today. Delta was typical of a nineteenthcentury American farm community. Families socialized frequently at the Methodist Church, the Baron Steuben Lodge, the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, the Ladies’ aid society and the school, which provided regular opportunities for social interaction that strengthened the community.
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or a few weeks, we will divert from Kirkland and Clinton history and relate some information about other Oneida County communities. There are two large dams and the resulting reservoirs within 20 miles of Clinton are Delta and Hinckley. The enlarged Erie Canal was built across the state from 1908–12 and required more water than the original canal. The new canal was wider and deeper and it also controlled the water level in the canal and helped reduce flooding. The enlarged canal was 200 feet wide in the rivers, 75 feet wide in earthen areas, and 94 feet in rock. The minimum depth was 12 feet. It has 57 locks which are 300 feet long by 44.5 feet wide. The Delta Dam: The Mohawk River has its origins north of West Leyden in Lewis County and flows south to Rome where it
takes a sharp right angle turn east to Cohoes and the Hudson River. It was common sense to dam the Mohawk just north of Rome to achieve a reservoir for water control purposes. Pleasant byproducts have also arisen, such as fishing, swimming, boating, campgrounds and sometimes a landing field for seaplanes. The dam itself runs 1,100 feet long, 100 feet tall, 85 feet thick at the base, and 13 feet thick at the top. The spillway is 300 feet long, and the water drops 60 feet to the base. The dam has four 48-inch discharge pipes each with a capacity of 3,800 cubic feet of water per second when the lake is full. It consists of 85,000 cubic yards of concrete. The spillway is at 551 feet above sea level, and at the crest level the lake has an area of 4 and 1/3 square miles while the watershed has an area of
25 Years Ago August 1, 1990
50 Years Ago August 5, 1965
The Clinton Village Board designated a special committee to investigate the intersection at Fountain Street, Kellogg Street, South Park Row and East Park Row. The committee is tasked to find a traffic solution for the area. Musician and storyteller Cathy Winter will perform at the Kirkland Town Library. In addition to her regular songs, Winter has developed a program for kids focusing on environmental issues such as recycling. Former Hamilton College professor Paul Halpern will be signing copies of his new book at Park Row Booksellers. Halpern’s book is titled, “Time Journeys: A Search for Cosmic Destiny and Meaning.” Mac Fella, a horse trained and driven by John Urbanowicz of Clinton, scored in the second race at Vernon Downs last week. The chestnut colored horse ran a career-best 1:56.3 mark.
Work on the Bristol Campus Center at Hamilton College, delayed by the late arrival of some materials, is progressing again. The building was scheduled for use in September, but this deadline will not be met. The latest applications to the astronaut program have come from women who want to be scientistastronauts. The job of sifting all applicants has been turned over to the National Academy of Science—which has quietly eliminated all the women. A section of the revised education law passed and signed by the governor last week will have a direct effect on future Clinton school budgets. The law calls for minimum pay scales for teachers and automatic increases. A healthy corn crop continues to soak up the sun all over Clinton as this area continues to have sufficient rainfall to meet the needs of farmers. This is one of the few sections of upstate New York that can make this statement as drought conditions are widespread.
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75 Years Ago August 1, 1940
100 Years Ago August 4, 1915
The annual lawn fete of St. Mary’s Church was held last Thursday evening on the rectory lawn. There was a good attendance present, which made the affair a success. Thomas B. Rudd of Bristol Road, the Republican county chairman, is organizing the county campaign for support of Wendell L. Wilkie for president and has named Edward E. Martin of this Village as vice chairman for the third assembly district. A fire alarm was turned on last night when smoke was discovered seeping from the upper windows of the Clinton Farm Supply after the building had been locked for the night. Extensive welding operations during the early evening caused the smoke, which continued to pour out after the workman had departed. The most extensive advance sale of State Fair tickets ever is being attempted, it has been announced, and 100,000 of the tickets have been distributed to outlets. The advance sale has been inaugurated as the feature of the great state fair, which this year celebrates its 100th anniversary.
William Dawes has the contract for constructing a series of ponds on the portion of the Rogers farm formerly owned by Mr. Havens. They will be used primarily as a source for the harvesting of ice for Mr. Rogers’ extensive dairy business. Bayard Taylor of this Village and a companion strayed from a party of students from Cornell University on a geological investigation in New Jersey and had an interesting experience. They were taken into custody on the supposition that they were German spies. Walter Eddy, living near Norwich, has brought suit for $10,000 damages against four Colgate students who captured him recently and cut off his hair. A Kingston woman appeared before the recorder threatening to kill a neighbor’s dog unless the animal is locked up. She declared the dog is in the habit of milking her cow dry.
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Farmers’ Market. Shop local this week! 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Green.
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First Friday Shorts: Gallery Talk. Theme is “Paris, Je t’aime.” 1:10 p.m. at Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. Meet in the Edward W. Root Sculpture Court.
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Landmarks Society of Greater Utica Art Auction. Bid on some great art, while enjoying food and drinks. 50/50 raffle and a silent auction will also take place. $15 per person or $25 per couple. Auction preview starts at 6 p.m. at 3 Rutger Park, Utica. For tickets call 732-7376.
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Planetarium Adventures: ABC's of the Sky. Students will be introduced to astronomy through the alphabet. Limited space available, free tickets must be reserved in advanced. Pre-K–Second Grade 1:30–2:15 p.m. at the Library. Programs for other grades will be held after. Visit http:// kirklandtownlibrary.org for more information.
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“Made in Space: 3-D Printing on the ISS” a Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society Program presented by Beth Bornick. 7:30 p.m. at the Waterville Public Library.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• The Clarkson University Mohawk Valley Golf Outing will take place on Friday, Aug. 14. Registration on site will start at 9 a.m. for a 10 a.m. tee time. It's $75 per person, which includes 18 holes with golf cart, bagged lunch and wings and cheese crackers before a steak dinner. Dinner-only may be purchased for $27 per person. Visit http://goo.gl/UiNsCE to register. Contact Andy Jarmak, ‘82, at andrew. jarmak@ogs.ny.gov with questions. • The Fair Trade Shoppe at Stone Church is sponsoring a puppet story contest. Write a story about finger puppets featuring as many as you like. The puppets may be seen for inspiration at the Shoppe and at the Farmers’ Market every Thursday. Send entries (with your name and phone number) to the Fair Trade Shoppe, P.O. Box 33, Clinton, NY 13323. Grand prize: a set of finger puppets made by Partners for Just Trade. Finger puppets can be seen at the Shoppe and at the Farmer’s Market every Thursday. Prizes will be awarded during the Art & Music Festival on August 29, 2015. • The Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts in Little Falls is holding summer art camp for children ages 7–12. Two, one-week sessions will be held starting on Aug. 10 and Aug. 17. Students may attend one or both weeks. Children ages 7–9 will have a morning session from 9:30 a.m.–noon and ages 10–12 will be in the afternoon from 1–3:30 p.m. An optional field trip to the Wellin Museum of Art will take place on Aug. 21. $40 for one week or $75 for both. Field trip is an additional $10. To register or learn more contact MVCA at 823-0808 or director@ mohawkvalleyarts.org. • Marshall Day, celebrating businesses in and around the Town of Marshall, will be Aug. 8 in Deansboro. The day will kick off with the sixth annual Ruth Allen Memorial Run and Fun Walk and will continue on with live music, children’s games, giveaways, food and more. Registration for the run is at the Marshall Town Hall in Deansboro beginning at 7:45 a.m. on Aug. 8. For more information call 8414707. • The Adirondack Scenic Railroad has a new attraction known as Rail Explorers. Through Rail Explorers you can journey along six miles of the historic railroad between Saranac Lake and Lake Clear via a pedalpowered railbike. The journey takes about an hour. Seats are limited. Visit http://adirondackrr.com for more information. • Hospice & Palliative Care is holding a raffle to benefit hospice services in the community. The winner will receive two season tickets to the Utica Comets 2015-16 season. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased with cash only at Hospice & Palliative Care in New Hartford from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday. • The Kirkland Town Library is offering a 50 percent discount on family admissions to the Adirondack Museum. Stop by the Library to borrow the membership card. The museum is open through Oct. 12.
ACADEMICS
The following students made the spring 2015 dean’s list at Utica College with a GPA of 3.4 or higher: Brittany M. Bonanza (nursing) of Clinton Kaitland K. Brown (health studies-PT track) of Clinton. Corrie D. Clements (English) of Clinton. Laura C. Evans (nursing) of Clinton. Jade M. Freund (biology) of Clinton. Benjamin R. Hobaica (biology) of Clinton. Anthony Thomas (health studiesPT track) of Clinton. Natalee M. Wrege (geoscience) of Clinton. The following students made the spring 2015 dean’s high honors list at Utica College with a GPA of 4.0: Kortney L. Aversa (therapeutic recreation) of Clinton. Christopher J. Evans (cybersecurity and information assurance) of Clinton.
MEETINGS Library Book group: New members always welcome. Monday: “The Boys in the Boat,” by Daniel Brown. Next meeting: Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. Wednesday: “Where’d You Go, Bernadette,” by Marie Semple. Next meeting: Sept. 30, 7 p.m. School Board Aug. 18, 7 p.m. – Regular meeting/ tax levy. Secondary Media Center. Town Board Aug. 10, 7 p.m. at Town Municipal Building. Village Board Sept. 7, 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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Library Notes
What Are You Reading This Summer? By Anne Debraggio, Director, Kirkland Town Library If you visit New York City, walk past the Beaux-Arts building on Fifth Avenue that is part of the New York Public Library and you will see Patience and Fortitude, the pair of marble lions that flank the main entry stairs. Each is holding a book which asks, “What are you reading this summer?” The Kirkland Town Library hosts a display next to our door asking the same question. A few of the titles listed by patrons include classics like “Little Women,” by Louisa May Alcott; nonfiction books such as “John Adams,” by David McCullough and “Endangered Dreams: The Great Depression in California,” by Kevin Starr; and fiction titles “If I Stay,” by Gayle Forman and the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. What if you ask that same question of the Library’s staff? Here are some of their answers, with summaries from the Library’s catalog. “Wives and Daughters,” by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (1810-1865). This classic is set in English society before 1832 and centers on the story of Molly Gibson, brought up from childhood by her father. When he remarries, a new stepsister, Cynthia, enters Molly’s life. The narrative traces the development of the two girls into womanhood within the gossiping and watchful society of Hollingford. “Ross Poldark,” the first book in the series by Winston Graham. Ross Poldark returns to England from war, looking forward to a joyful homecoming with his beloved Elizabeth. But instead he discovers his father has died, his home is overrun by livestock and drunken servants, and Elizabeth—believing Ross to be dead— is now engaged to his cousin. Ross has no choice but to start his life anew. Read the book, then check out the PBS MASTERPIECE series available at the library on DVD. “African Equation,” by Yashmina Kadra. In this latest from Khadra (“The Swallows of Kabul”), Kurt Krausmann’s world is shaken by the suicide of his wife, whom he adored. So depressed that he can no longer work in his medical practice, Kurt accepts an offer from his friend Hans to join him on a humanitarian mission to the Comoros. As they sail to the island nation, Hans and Kurt are kidnapped by Somali pirates. As the situation deteriorates, it is fellow prisoner, Bruno, a long-time resident in Africa, who shows Kurt another side to the wounded yet defiant continent he loves. “Harder They Come,” by T.C. Boyle Inspired by a true story, this novel from bestselling author T.C. Boyle is set in contemporary Northern
California. It explores the volatile connections between three damaged people—an aging ex-Marine and Vietnam veteran, his psychologically unstable son, and the son's paranoid, much older lover—as they careen toward an explosive confrontation, spurring the biggest manhunt in California history. “Buried in a Bog,” by Sheila Connelly While visiting the small Irish village where her Gran was born, Maura Donovan takes a job in one of the local pubs where she can get to know the people who knew her Gran. She’s swamped with drink orders as everyone in town gathers to talk about the recent discovery of a nearly onehundred-year-old body in a nearby bog. When Maura realizes she may know something about the dead man, she fears she’s about to become mired in a homicide investigation. First in the County Cork Mysteries series by an Agatha Award-nominated author. “American Gods,” by Neil Gaiman A bestselling classic, “American Gods” is winner of the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and Bram Stoker awards. Released from prison, Shadow finds his world turned upside down. His wife has been killed and a mysterious stranger offers him a job. But Mr. Wednesday, who knows more about Shadow than is possible, warns that a storm is coming—a battle for the very soul of America ... and they are in its direct path. “American Gods” has been lauded for its brilliant synthesis of “mystery, satire, sex, horror, and poetic prose” (Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World) and as a modern phantasmagoria that “distills the essence of America” (Seattle PostIntelligencer). “Tuck Everlasting,” by Natalie Babbitt Doomed to—or blessed with— eternal life after drinking from a magic spring, the Tuck family wanders about trying to live as inconspicuously and comfortably as they can. When 10-year-old Winnie stumbles on their secret, the Tucks take her home and explain why living forever at one age is less a blessing that it might seem. Complications arise when Winnie is followed by a stranger who wants to market the spring water for a fortune. Published in 1975, this book is timeless in its appeal and is considered by many a classic in children’s literature. There is also a local connection. The author is married to Samuel Fisher Babbitt, the first and only president of Kirkland College. Stop in, email or post on the Library’s Facebook page what you are reading this summer—we would love to find out!
This Week Check Out: Well-written 1. “All the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony Doerr
4. “The Long Way Home,” by Louise Penny
2. “Lowland,” by Jhumpa Lahiri
5. “The Lifeboat,” by Charlotte Rogan
3. “The Bone Tree,” by Greg Iles
See you at the library!
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Marcus Named Administrator of the Year Written and Photographed by Mark Warren
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Kelly Ann Nugent checks out a top in front of Krizia Martin during the Village Sidewalk Sale on Aug. 3.
2ND ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE DRAWS SHOPPERS TO VILLAGE Written and Photographed by Mark Warren
The Village of Clinton merchants will be holding their second annual Village Sidewalk Sale from Monday, Aug. 3 to Saturday, Aug. 8. Last year was the first year of the Sidewalk Sale, which was originally developed by Dawn Marie Perta of Dawn Marie’s Treasures. Businesses participating in this year’s sale include The Village Crossing, Ali-Linz Home and Accessories, Krizia Martin, Dawn Marie’s Treasures, Across the Row Bistro, 8 Fresh, Artisans’ Corner, Tom’s Natural Foods, Cafe J and Rogue & Royale. Joyce Polanowicz, owner of The Village Crossing, said the sale is a great way to attract people from off the street to the store while also clearing out inventory as she looks ahead to the fall season. “We’ll go through and pick a specific rack of clothing to advertise for a really good price, but everything else in the store that’s been from the spring and summer season that’s left is all going to be on sale,” she explained. “So it’s just time to clear it out.” This year the sale is getting more advertising and it was organized sooner, according to Polanowicz. She said the event is definitely something she’d like to continue every year and turn into something people look out for. Corrine Gates, an owner at Krizia Martin, said the sale is simply another community event that draws people to the Village during the summer months. “One of the best things is people are always looking to walk—it’s summer time,” she said. “Going to the malls— you can do that on rainy days or at night, but people always love to come to Clinton just to walk around. We get a lot of groups of ladies coming for lunch and then they come shopping. So this gives them another reason to come to Clinton.”
ormer Clinton Elementary School Principal Steven Marcus was selected as the Region Eight Administrator of the Year for the Empire State School Administrators Association (ESSAA) on May 29. The award was announced during the annual ESSAA meeting, which was held in Buffalo. Central New York School Supervisors and Administrators President Grenardo L. Avellino introduced Marcus at the event. He applauded Marcus’ leadership skills and vision. “Steven inspires by believing students must work hard and present their best when involved with academics, the arts, social skills, and physical play,” Avellino said in a press release. “Cultural experiences are powerful indicators of the intelligence of a society. As the instructional leader, he has always facilitated a strong, inclusive, and integrated arts program.” Avellino emphasized the importance of Marcus’ implementation of both the total quality management philosophy and the total team for student achievement model, because it formed teams of educators that were focused on a common goal. According to Marcus, his school’s child-first philosophy can be credited to the Elementary School as a unit. Marcus served at his post in Clinton for 22 years. To his co-workers and students,
Former Clinton Elementary School Principal Steve Marcus was named Region Eight Administrator of the Year by the Empire State School Administrators Association.
Marcus’ reputation included dressing up as a pirate and his love of elephants. On June 16, Clinton Central School celebrated the first Steven Marcus Day in Clinton to show their appreciation for his service. The Village of Clinton officially recognized the date as a yearly reminder of his legacy at CCS. An official proclamation was endorsed by Clinton Mayor John Lane.
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The Mitchell family took the July 1 edition of the paper with them for a trip down south. Thirty-five family members, from New York, Mississippi, Texas and Pennsylvania, are pictured above posing in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, during a reunion. The photo was captured on July 11. Hitting the road this month for a getaway? Take a copy of The Courier with you, take a photo and send it to news@clintoncourier.com. You could be featured right here in our “Where’s Your C?” feature.
Brick Garden Dedication Set for Saturday By Staff The Sundial Society of the Clinton Central School District Foundation will hold a dedication ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. at the brick garden on campus, located on Chenango Avenue. The community is invited to attend. Nineteen newly-laid bricks will be recognized at the ceremony. Representatives of the CCS Class of 1955 and the Class of 1965 will also be present to honor deceased members of their graduating classes. The CCS brick garden was built in 1993 to honor members of the community. The Sundial Society, formed six years ago, maintains the brick garden and works to continue the tradition. An endowment established by the Class of 1960 supports the mission. Last year, 24 bricks were added to the garden. Engraved bricks are sold for $50 each, and proceeds go toward supporting the CCSD Foundation’s regular efforts, like funding new school materials and facility maintenance on the CCS campus. More information on the event and the Sundial Society can be found at http://ccs.edu or by calling Ann Smallen at 853-6603.
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Turning the Everyday Into Humor Written and Photographed by John Howard
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hen a friend suggested that Erin Higgins put together a five-minute set to open for a touring all-female comedy show in town, there really was no reason to argue. She is personable, comfortable in front of large groups, and not easily unnerved—the perfect recipe for a budding comedienne. “I was like, ‘Yeah, sure. Why not?’” said Higgins, remembering the proposition. “Then I got out there and thought it was the worst idea. I was so petrified.” What Higgins learned in those five minutes and in the months that followed was that stand-up comedy is really hard to pull off well. Putting yourself out there on stage, sharing personal stories, is deliberately exposing your vulnerabilities to the public. But the risk is also exhilarating. Higgins is one of 16 local acts to be featured in the 2015 Utica Comedy Cup. The event will be held at the Radisson hotel in Utica on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m. The show is being put on and hosted by Comedy CNY owner Phil Farda, who coincidently was the one who convinced Higgins to get on stage in the first place. Farda hand-picked the talent for the contest after seeing them perform. The goal of the show first and foremost is to showcase the performers. “While there is prize money for the best acts, this event is less about competition and more about showing off local talent,” Farda said in a press release for the event. “It has always been one of my goals to cultivate a local comedy scene here in my hometown, and that’s what this event is really about.” By day, Higgins is an aide at the Clinton Elementary School. She is currently working to become a certified teacher. She loves her job and the challenges that come with
Erin Higgins sips a coffee at Cafe J ahead of her performance in the 2015 Utica Comedy Cup. Higgins is one of two women selected to perform a five-minute set in the showcase.
working with young children. Keeping the attention of the kids in her kindergarten, first- and second-grade classes, Higgins said, has been great practice for performing on stage. “Working at school is incredibly creative. Being there, I get to be creative all day long. I’m always firing,” she said. “I’m constantly trying to keep everybody entertained and engaged.” Plus, she added with a laugh, “My jokes kill with the kids.” Teaching is Higgins’ first love and what she is most committed to. Her new comedy venture is just the latest in a series of attempts to stay engaged in and fulfilled by the community during her off hours. She also has been involved in the community theater, she has sung the national anthem for Utica Comets games, and she’s a regular personality on the Utica-
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themed podcast Uticast. “People so often in this area are like, ‘There’s nothing to do, there’s nothing to do...’” Higgins said after listing off her extracurricular activities, “but if they looked a little beyond, they’d realize that there’s a ton of stuff.” Higgins looks up to comedians like Jim Gaffigan and, on a local level, Chris Mandry, who will also be featured in the Utica Comedy Cup. She said she likes dry, “sneaky” humor that forces the audience to pay close attention. Humor that can also surprise you when you’re least expecting it. One of only two women to be showcased at the Utica Comedy Cup, Higgins admitted that being a female in comedy, even on a local level, comes with its challenges. “The guys are raunchy and rude— they’ve got that going for them. I get
up there and I can’t do that. I’m not really that girl,” she said. In her own act, Higgins leans toward observational humor that is often self-deprecating—long-lost Post-it notes that no longer make any sense, being turned away as an unwanted volunteer, the phrase “nut milk” in the grocery store. She also finds it funny when classroom habits of being a teacher bleed into her social life outside of school. Higgins uses a simple barometer when it comes what jokes to tell: if she finds it funny, then it makes the cut. As long as she is laughing and having a good time, it’s worth stepping into the spotlight for. “This is something that’s really fun to do for me,” said Higgins. “My whole life is worrying about other people. This is my own little thing where I just get to worry about me.”
Rained Out Concert Rescheduled The Floyd Community Band concert on the Village Green gazebo stage has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 7–9 p.m. The group’s original performance, scheduled July 14, was part of the 36th annual Concerts in the Park series. It was canceled due to rain. Concerts are co-sponsored by the
Village of Clinton and the Town of Kirkland and held every Tuesday evening during the summer, weather permitting. Programming will continue this Tuesday, Aug. 11, with a set by the oldies-inspired group 1/2 Fast Eddie and the Rusty Nutts.
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linton native Rachael Bridge has recently established herself as an upand-coming Philadelphiabased artist. Through her local beginnings and studies, she has fostered a unique approach to art that she is now bringing to the city. Using oil on canvas as her primary medium, Bridge creates detailed works that often have a characteristic eerie nature and have gained attention in the dark art movement. She has also been recently working on pieces painted entirely on wood. After graduating from Clinton Central School in 2006, Bridge pursued her love of art by attending the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute for two years, before transferring to the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. She then graduated in 2010 with a BFA in Fine Arts and stayed in Brooklyn until 2014 to further her artistic career. “Some of my earliest memories of school are of getting in trouble for doodling in class,” Bridge
Image courtesy of Rachael Bridge “In Waiting” oil on board, 24 inches x 18 inches, 2013.
said. “It’s the only thing I’ve ever really been good at.” Although she has been drawing since she was four, it wasn’t until around age 17 that she realized she wanted to seriously pursue art as a career. “At first, I wanted to become an illustrator, but over the years I’ve become much more invested in making my own personal work,” she said. Her pieces have been described as “a unique take on traditional portraiture, which she warps to create an otherworldly, dreamlike aesthetic,” and have been
featured at a number of galleries throughout New York, Pennsylvania, and California. Oftentimes, they feature a strong female character with melancholy undertones, whose backstory is made to be conveyed through their eyes. “I draw a lot of inspiration from visiting museums, the people I’m close to, moody atmospheric music, horror fiction and movies—all things strange and unusual,” she said. Now that she resides in
Philadelphia, she has been attending art shows, selling prints, and using her social media accounts to make a name for herself in the area. “Creating art can be very stressful because I put a lot of pressure on myself perfecting my paintings, but I enjoy the freedom that comes along with it— being able to work on my own terms,” she said. “The most enjoyable aspect is creating something tangible that is entirely my own, and uncompromised.” You can view her work at http://rachaelbridgeart.com.
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On Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m., children’s book creator Jessica Loy will be hosting a program based on her book “Weird and Wild Animals” at the Kirkland Town Library. The program is intended for children ages 5–9 and will give kids the opportunity to discuss strange animal behaviors, make their own version of the book and ask questions about writing. “Weird and Wild Animals” is the third children’s nonfiction book that Loy has created, and it offers interesting facts about animals as well as pictures and visuals to help guide children through the book. With her background in graphic design, she not only writes her books but designs and illustrates them, takes most of the pictures, and does the majority of the production work on them. For “Weird and Wild Animals,” she visited a number of zoos around the northeast to photograph creatures for her book. Loy enjoys being the one who takes the pictures and does the research for her books, and her hands-on approach renders her an authentic source for kids interested in the topics she writes about.
TRIVIA By Professor T. Rivia, Ph.D. 1. Who was Abraham Lincoln’s vicepresident? 2. On Kirkland Avenue, just past the Assembly of God Church, there’s a plaque marking the site of which original Clinton settler’s homestead? 3. Provide the two words that will complete this old proverb: “A stitch in time _____ ____.” 4. Where was the metric system first adopted? 5. In old-time baseball slang, what were “the tools of ignorance”? 6. Fiorello H. LaGuardia was mayor of New York City from 1934 to 1945. What was his nickname? 7. In the classic 1937 Disney version of Snow White, what were the names of the Seven Dwarfs? 8. What is the largest enclosed inland body of water on earth? 9. What contemporary American artist was once married to a member of Italy’s Parliament? 10. Where is the Kunsthistoriches Museum?
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“The Root Glen. It’s beautiful up there. I’m in a watercolor painting class and we were recently there doing outdoor painting. We walked the trails a little bit.” - Cindy Jones, New Hartford
“The Root Glen, because this time of year it’s a lot cooler and in the fall the foliage is nice up there. It’s just a relaxing place to walk. You can go down into the glen and then up above; that makes it really nice. And you can cross country ski there in the winter, too.” - Bill O’Mara, Clinton
“I’m a prospective student looking at Hamilton and Colgate, so I’ve been walking around college campuses. So, my favorite scenic walk in the area is Colgate. It was really hilly so you would go to the top and look out and just see all these rolling hills. It was so pretty and it was a beautiful day.” - Grace Passannante, Rye, New York
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CCS student worker Mike Kulpa moves an 80-pound bag of concrete.
CCS (continued from page 1) regarding the capital improvement project is not affecting the student workers. Rather, they are finding work to do elsewhere between CCS’ three schools and its grounds. CCS Head Custodian Brad Preston manages the student work program at CCS. He said it gives students an opportunity to learn how to complete tasks without supervision. “It really helps them moving forward just because I give them some responsibility,” he said. “When they’re interviewed I tell them I’m trusting them to do a certain job because I can’t watch everything at the same time. At times you have to work on your own, so they get a lot of responsibility that way.” Preston assigns the students to work in
various areas of the school. According to him, the program at CCS has been going on for at least 35 years. Applications are made available in May and students undergo an interview. Only students at least 15 years of age are eligible. Preston typically assigns one student to the Elementary School, the Middle School, the High School and outside, but they move to wherever they are needed. They are paid minimum wage and work 36 and a half hours per week. Alex White, 18, is in his second year working in the program, and he’s saving up for books for college. He said working at CCS has changed him as a person. “Over the past year or so I’ve learned a lot about responsibility,” he said. “I’m not the same person as I was last year before I started this—maturity wise. It just opens your eyes to a whole
new world—the workforce.” White will be attending Mohawk Valley Community College in the fall to study graphic design. The main jobs completed by the students involve moving and cleaning things inside the school. The three parts combine for about 400,000 square feet of space, so there is always something to be done, according to Preston. The students empty out the classrooms and clean the walls, ceilings, furniture, floors and windows, among other things. Outside work includes weeding and picking up garbage. Mike Kulpa, 15, is assigned to work outside this summer. He said since he turns 16 in a few months he’s saving for a car. This summer Kulpa got help from his fellow students as they built a new kickwall for the soccer teams, which they constructed in about four days. According to
Kulpa, building the wall was the hardest thing he’s done all summer. “I’m getting more responsibility skills and learning what it’s like to have a work life,” he said. The kickwall has yet to be painted, but eventually the girls varsity soccer team will cover it with a white ‘C’ and maroon background. The wooden wall is just part of the 70 acres of land that make up the CCS campus. Julie Petkovsek, 16, is in her first year in the program. She said earning a steady paycheck is teaching her about finances, as well as hard work. “It taught me that money is a valuable thing and it can get you places,” she said. “It’s taught me—it made me grow up. It made me get into a daily routine and made me force myself to grow up a little bit more and work.” Part of that work involved smashing apart an old piano once used by the music department. Petkovsek said the task was definitely the hardest thing she has had to accomplish so far. Preston said no one thinks about what it takes to clean and maintain the school over the summer. It’s the jobs his student workers complete everyday that help maintain CCS. “They realize what it takes to keep the school running and clean,” he said. “Most students don’t know what happens—they think everyone is off all summer. They don’t realize the extent of what we do. … They just have a different outlook on things.”
Charitable Donation Honors Local Resident By Staff In honor of Jeff Zoller’s 25 years of service, Northwestern Mutual has made a $500 charitable donation to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, the company’s nonprofit partner in research for childhood cancer. Zoller, a current resident of Clinton, is a native of West Winfield. He received a Bachelor of Arts in environmental science from Hartwick College. He joined Northwestern Mutual in 1990 as a financial representative. In his time in the life insurance profession, Zoller has earned the Chartered Life Underwriter professional designation, the highest level of studies in the field. He is working toward the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation, the most extensive education for financial solutions professionals.
FARM BRINGS FRESH PRODUCE TO PRESWICK GLEN Preswick Glen is bringing the farm to its residents. Savicki’s Farm Market bus will stop by Preswick Glen once a week to bring the senior living community fresh produce. “This service is all a part of providing more convenience for our residents, while supporting their healthy lifestyles,” said Meg Cardamone, executive director of Preswick Glen in a press release. Every Wednesday for an hour, Savicki’s employees will bring a selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables from the farm to the residents. Shoppers from Preswick Glen don’t even have to make sure they have cash or cards on hand. Preswick Glen has worked with Savicki’s so that residents may use their “house account” and all accounting will be done internally. “It's been a wonderful benefit for everyone involved,” said Cardamone.
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What I See: Copyright Contradiction
By Bill Thickstun
The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power “to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries” (Article I Section 8). In the Copyright Law of 1790, Congress originally set the term of copyright at 14 years, renewable once if the author was still alive, for a total of 28 years. After that the work would enter the public domain. (Patent law for inventions was set up in a similar way). The goal was to encourage creativity by giving authors a fair period to recover the cost of their efforts; during this time, the government would confiscate and destroy illegal copies. The law was largely selfpolicing: the cost of setting up a print run in metal type was so high that the risk of losing that investment completely was a strong deterrent. After the copyright expired, a work could be published and distributed by anyone, encouraging the spread of popular writing and important ideas. Everybody benefited. Over the years, copyright protection has been extended to maps, charts, paintings, drawings, sculpture, musical compositions, sound recordings, photography, films, television and computer software. But Congress has also on several occasions extended the
period of copyright beyond the original 28 years. Since 1998, it stands at 70 years after the death of the author, or, for copyrights held by corporations, 95 years after the date of first publication. This last provision is sometimes derisively called “the Mickey Mouse law,” as it will protect Disney’s exclusive rights to Mickey until 2023—no doubt further extensions will be brought before Congress as that date approaches. At this point, almost all creative work produced since 1923 remains in copyright. Consumers are not only being deprived of inexpensive legal reproductions, we are also in many cases completely unable to access works still in copyright but out of print. The original publishers no longer think it profitable to produce these works, but no one else is allowed to do so either. Copyright periods of 70 and 95 years are not about encouraging authors, as the founders expressly intended. Authors will be long gone by the time these terms are reached. Rather, the law delivers unearned royalty income to the heirs of successful creative people, and to large corporate interests. Like so much else, this situation illustrates how completely Congress has been captured by the lobbying power of the wealthy. Meanwhile, however, the cost of reproducing creative work has fallen dramatically. For writing,
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music, video and software, that cost is now effectively zero. Since there’s little investment risk in producing illegal copies, enforcement has become almost impossible, even as the volume of works in copyright has increased dramatically. You may not even be aware when you click on an internet link that you’re engaging in copyright infringement. In a widely reported set of 2014 figures, the media analytics firm Tru Optik found that 94 percent of all internet downloads are illegal, and that as many as 70 percent of all internet users have downloaded something illegally at some point. Laws this widely disregarded are largely meaningless. In an age of zero-cost copying, copyright monopolies are no longer a useful way to compensate people for creative work. The potential opportunity to get your message out to thousands or millions of people at virtually no cost is exciting, but authors and artists are still working to develop new business models for earning a living in this environment. Before the rise of print publication in the 18th century, a writer or artist had to find a patron—typically a rich individual, the state or the church. Many creative people today teach at colleges and universities, which fill a similar role. For popular musicians, concert tours now often
contribute the bulk of their incomes. Fans donate money on websites in exchange for free downloads. Creative projects have been funded through sites like Kickstarter. Websites experiment with advertising and merchandising tie-ins. Traditional book publishing survives because many of us still prefer to do our reading offline. To promote the spread of ideas and the arts today, we should support these and similar avenues for funding writers and artists during their productive years. What we do not need is endless—and increasingly unenforceable—copyright protection for the incomes of their individual and corporate heirs. Bill Thickstun has worked as a database consultant since 1997. A longtime Clinton resident, he is a former president of the Clinton Central School Board. He is chair of the Kirkland Democrats and vice chair of the Oneida County Democratic Committee. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, any of these organizations or The Clinton Courier.
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A variety of elder care services provided in the comfort of your home. Services include: •Transportation for medical related appointments, errands, etc. • Personal hygiene and assistance with showers. • Wake-up and bed time related services. • Light housecleaning.
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Jury Lawn and Yard •L (315) 853-6468 •L C andscaping awn are Delivery of Mulch, Topsoil & Stone Garage, Basement & Attic Clean Outs
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF CARUSO PROPERTIES, LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): CARUSO PROPERTIES, LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: July 8, 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 22 Crestview Drive, Whitesboro, New York 13492 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. Julianne Diehl-Caruso 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: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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Notice of Formation of PLANET FITNESS NEW HARTFORD, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/22/15. Office location, County of Oneida. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 185 Paris Road, New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: any lawful act. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 118 Liberty Street, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July 15, 2015. Office and address in Oneida Co. at P.O. Box 147, 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 147, Utica, New York 13503; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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STADIUM ADMINISTRATION, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on 7/16/2015. Office location: 185 Genesee Street, Suite 1505, Utica, Oneida County, NY. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 185 Genesee Street, Suite 1505, Utica, New York 13501. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law.
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF BEAVER MEADOW VETERINARY CLINIC, LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): BEAVER MEADOW VETERINARY CLINIC, LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: July 10, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 8535 Old Poland Road, Barneveld, New York 13304 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. Diana M. Ostrander 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: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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FOOD Tom's Natural Foods, Clinton - Local grass-fed beef, cheese, bulk spices, nuts, dried fruit, artisan breads on Sat. 8536360. Closed Sunday. Fly Creek Cider Mill Open Daily 9-6. Winery, Gifts, Ducks, Snack Barn & Bakery. Looking to hire: Cashiers & Janitor. Call 607-547-9692 if interested. www.flycreekcidermill.com
FOR RENT Clinton: Very best apartment in Clinton available immediately. 1000 sq ft loft located at 2 Fountain Street. $1450/mo. rent includes all utilities: Central A/C, heat, electric, trash, snow, water, yard. Never been offered to the public before. Under new ownership as of July 23, 2015. Photos and video at dickstantonrealty. com. Michael Stanton 853-1967 Clinton: Beautiful offices available at 2 Fountain Street. $495/mo. includes Central A/C, heat, electric, common area maintenance, snow, yard, water. Under new ownership as of July 23, 2015. Photos and videos at dickstantonrealty.com. Michael Stanton 853-1967 Clinton - One bedroom cottage, fully furnished, Dish TV & all utilities included. $650.00 per month + deposit. References required. 272-5400 or 859-1936
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imposed by the state on property tax amounts. During the meeting, Meelan pushed for a larger portion of the MCA. He said he hopes the College will consider offering more and the county will reduce its percentage taken from the agreement to redistribute to the Town. “They have got to come up with more money,” he said. Kirkland provides snowplowing, street cleaning, policing and law enforcement services on the Hill. The county also contracts the Town to plow some of its roadways in the winter. The regular work under its current structure, Meelan said, is causing strain on the Town’s budget. “We’re losing money doing what we’re doing now,” Meelan said. “I have to change the way I’m doing business in Kirkland.” Despite the setbacks, the July 27 meeting was not without progress. Conversations between the interests remain positive and it was agreed that a five-year agreement, rather than a 10-year deal, would likely be the best option moving forward.
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HELEN WAKEFIELD FRANZ, 97 Helen Franz, 97, of Clinton and most recently a resident of the Lutheran Home, passed away on July 23, 2015. Helen was born in Ilion on Oct. 15, 1917, the daughter of Lynn Wakefield and Lillian (Sporer) Wakefield. She graduated from Ilion High School in 1935 and on Dec. 25, 1936, Helen was united in marriage to Robert Franz. Robert passed away on Dec. 28, 1978. Prior to her marriage, Helen was employed by Remington Arms in Ilion. She was a member of Stone Presbyterian Church in Clinton and was also a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. Helen enjoyed traveling, reading and sewing. Helen is survived by her sistersin-law Jean Franz of Clinton and Joan Franz of Frankfort. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends, including a special friend Midge Bakos of Clinton. Funeral services were held on July 26 at Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., 35 College St., Clinton. Burial took place in Crown Hill Memorial Park. Helen’s family would like to extend their special thanks to the staff of the Lutheran Home for the love and care shown to Helen during her final days. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Stone Presbyterian Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Obituaries (Kelly) Heintz, Elizabeth (Denis) Robitaille, and Suzie (Karl) Kollar; her grandchildren, Hannah, Elliot, Sam, Kara, Andrew, Harold, Emily, Abigail, Will, Forest, Luc, Charlie, Emily and Sophie; and her two great grandchildren, Mason and Adeline. Suzy was a wise, tender and devoted mother who provided heartfelt guidance throughout her life. Her courage, strength, yearning for adventure, and humor will remain forever in the hearts of all who love her. Suzanne Heintz’s funeral was held on July 24 at St. Mary’s Church in Clinton, where her mass of Christian Burial was celebrated. Internment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery. The Heintz family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made directly to Kirkland Town Library, 55 1/2 College Street, Clinton NY 13323 and Clinton Fire Department, 1 Park Row, Clinton NY 13323.
LEE M. BUCK, 86
SUZANNE O. HEINTZ, 88
Suzanne Owens Heintz, 88, died on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Born on Sept. 27, 1926, in Utica the daughter of Dr. Frank Sylvester and Mabel Kempf Owens. She attended Utica Country Day School and later the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, New York. She received a Bachelor’s of Art from Wells College with a major in art history, a life long passion. She was married for 59 years to the love of her life, Dr. Harold Clemens Heintz, and bought a historic farm on Norton Road in 1955 where together they raised eight children. She was a graceful skier, a frequent bridge player and member of the Whist Club, an ardent, though late-in-life, tennis player, and a companionable golfer. She was a member of the Junior League, a lifetime member of Fort Schuyler, and a decades long member of the Sadaquada. She adored her husband, children and grandchildren for whom she planned extraordinary birthday and holiday events. Suzy had a deep appreciation for children’s fairy tales, poems and stories, many of which she knew by heart and would recite to her children and 14 grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Deborah (Bruce) Miller, Kristy (Ken) Barclay, Matsie Walsh, Harold (Elegia) Heintz, Judy Hyrne, Andrew
Lee M. Buck Jr. died on July 13, 2015, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital due to complications of lymphoma. He was born on June 10, 1929 to Lee N. Buck Sr. and Clara Cross Buck. Lee Sr. died when Lee Jr. was 16. Subsequently, Lee had to put aside hopes of going to college or joining a service band in order to help his mother make ends meet. He attended Clinton School (Class of ’48) after attending Clark Mills Elementary School. It was there that he found his passion in life, playing the saxophone; and he was good at it! He was given a gift; he could play by ear like his father. When his father died, he started playing in a band. It was this money that helped to sustain his mother and him. Lee got a job with the railroad right out of high school. After that he was hired at Kelsey Hayes; which turned into a 39 year career. He met
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his wife at a dance at the Mayfair (Maennerchor) and was married six months later in a snowstorm. He got stuck in the driveway trying to get to the church on time. He lived his whole life in the house in which he was born. His parents and grandparents lived in the house before him. He had so much love for it. He would spend hours working in the yard planting and tending to his flowers. His favorite flower was a cleome. He started many trees there as well. His favorite was a sycamore tree. Through the years he saw his surroundings change from country farmlands to suburban America. With that came good neighbors. He had many stories to tell of the railroad and mill days in Clark Mills. In earlier years, he was known as Toby Buck. In 1958, he formed the Clark Mills Community Band with Otto Stressel and Bernie Brown. This was a labor of love. He spent the next 40 years playing the saxophone while marching down the street and playing under the beer tent. He voluntarily enjoyed helping many youth learn how to play musical instruments. From this he formed lasting friendships with Bill Brown and Mike Hanley. There are so many lives he touched by playing in the band, it is impossible to name them all. Special recognition goes out to Ken Sr., Ken Jr., and Mike Walters; Charlie Traxel; Frankie Gibbs; and Bill Wilcox, to name a few. He spent time researching his family genealogy. He traced his greatgrandparents back to the Frankfort Hills Cemetery. Many of the Buck family are buried in Mexico, NY. Lee faithfully traveled to the Mexico Cemetery annually to plant flowers. His hobbies were garage sales, digging up old bottles, antiques, buying used cars, and walking the dog along the Oriskany Creek. No matter where his daughter relocated, he always planted flowers in order to make her world more beautiful. He played with many bands over the years. After the Clark Mills Community Band ended, he played with the Red Band. Recently, he played at the Harding Nursing Home, Presbyterian Home, Masonic Home, and Yesterday’s
Senior Ensemble. He was a member of the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church; singing in the choir when younger. He and his wife formed a friendship with Alice, a Jehovah’s Witness who would visit them often. They contributed often to the St. Labre Indian School in Montana for the last 50 years. He is survived by his daughter Linda Lee Buck of Whitesboro, granddaughter Lucinda Ashley Buck (Adam Grinvalsky) of Clifton Park; and son Glenn and his wife Linda Sue Buck of Lynchburg, Virginia; niece Jacqueline (Tom) Lapertosa, and their children Francesco, Maria, Lauren, and Cecilia; nephews David Hughes and Kevin (Lisa) Hughes and their children: Gabriella, Jordan, and Olivia; and his wonderful neighbors, the McCabes, Citrins, Chandlers; and Sonia Teuchert and her grandson Gary (Rob) Holeck, with both of whom he had a special bond. Sonia, especially, was a tremendous help to him at the end. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Ellen B. Hughes-Buck, who died on their 61st wedding anniversary, 6 months before his death; their infant daughter, Donna Jean; and his dog, Lilly. Lee has a saxophone engraved on his tombstone with the words," He Blew It" (his wife’s suggestion). He had a great sense of humor. In lieu of a donation, the family asks people to plant a flower or tree in his memory in a special place. He would very much like that. If you have a space for a sycamore tree (they grow very large) please contact his daughter, Linda, and she will be happy to give you one that he started. Calling hours were held on July 16 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 21 White Street, Clark Mills and funeral services followed. The burial will be in Kirkland Cemetery. Arrangements by Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., Clinton. http://owenspavlotrogers.com
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Hailey Cappiello and her horse Katrina handle a jump in the White Fox Farm ring on Sunday, Aug. 2.
Horsemanship Showcased at White Fox Farm Written and Photographed by John Howard
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n Sunday at White Fox Farm in Clinton, the bulk of the day’s sunlight was dedicated to competitive equitation. More than 50 riders and their horses gathered at the Craig Road property to show off their talents in the annual Hunter Horse Show. Thirty-three individual classes, divided into three sections, made up the day’s schedule which stretched
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locations this year include Hunter’s Rein Stable in Otego and Fox Meadows Farm in Upton. Jean Raposa, the owner and head trainer of White Fox Farm, has been hosting events at the location for more than 40 years. Now limiting herself to just one show per year, the Hunter Horse Show is the highlight of her summer. “We couldn’t have had a better day—quite a few entries today,” said Raposa, who also heads the Hamilton College equestrian team. “It’s nice to let people come and see the farm. You get to see other professionals out here—other riders and horses.” While interest in horse riding took a dip around 2008 with the country’s struggling economy, Raposa said that participation has since been on the rise, especially at White Fox Farm, with more and more beginners getting involved. For judge Lindsay Filley, of Erie County, Pennsylvania, it was her first trip to White Fox Farm, and both the venue and those in the ring were worth praising. “[The event] is just beautifully run. The management put on a beautiful show,” said Filley, who shows horses throughout the country. “It was a joy to watch the riders and the horses here today.”
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2015
THE CLINTON COURIER 16
Hamilton Defenseman Joins Rome Sports HoF Hamilton All-Star Enters Professional Baseball
Peter Mastracco By Mark Warren
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wo-time New York State champion Peter Mastracco was recognized by the Rome Sports Hall of Fame by being inducted into their class of 2015 on July 26. Mastracco attended Rome Free Academy (RFA), where he played varsity hockey, baseball and football. He helped the Black Knights to ice hockey state titles in 1986 and 1988. After graduating in ‘88, Mastracco attended Hamilton College on a hockey scholarship. As a defenseman for the Continentals, he went on to start for all four years. In his first season he was named Freshman of the Year, and later as a senior he was given the Coach’s Award. Mastracco was also named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference All-Star team during his
time at Hamilton. Mastracco said it was humbling to be mentioned in the same sentence as other local legends in the Rome area. “At first it was completely overwhelming to think that I had been put into the same category with many athletes—some that I had played with and against—and others who had been before me that you had heard these stories about how great they were,” he said. Mastracco was originally an offensive player up through peewee hockey, but he transitioned to defense once he got older. He said being able to think like an offensive player helped him counteract attacking players as a defenseman. “As a forward there’s typically certain things they want to do in a three-on-two or a two-on-one,” he said. “So what you’re looking for is just little cues to know, ‘Ok his eyes are looking here,’—you kind of know where he’s going and you’re baiting him the whole time to do what you want. Having prior knowledge of knowing what they want to do. It definitely helps.” Mastracco added he threw his body around on the ice, but he prided himself on his poke check. After graduating from Hamilton, Mastracco later returned to RFA. He coached varsity hockey, as well as freshman, modified, JV and varsity football. His next challenge is transitioning to varsity field hockey, where he will help out as a volunteer coach this fall. Next winter, Mastracco plans to coach the varsity ice hockey team for RFA.
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Photo by Michael P. Doherty Former Hamilton College baseball player Joe Jensen is now suiting up for the Southern Illinois Miners. By Mark Warren
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oe Jensen’s athletic career has taken him all over the country during the past few years. A native of West Windsor, New Jersey, he was accepted to Hamilton College in 2011 and pursued baseball. During his four years there, the outfielder for the Continentals routinely played in Florida, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and more. In his sophomore year he took up collegiate track, and competed in the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships twice, once in Nebraska and once in North Carolina. As of July 18, Jensen now resides in Illinois where he is playing professional baseball with the Southern Illinois Miners. The team plays in the Frontier League, an independent baseball league comprised of 14 teams. Jensen said once he got the call from his agent about the team’s interest in him, he started moving as quickly as he could. “It was definitely a very big change—especially just how fast it all happened,” he said. “Over the course of three days I went from doing nothing to changing my entire life.” On July 18 he set out for Illinois and arrived the next day. On July 21 he signed his pro contract with the Miners, which goes through the end of this season, with an option for their 2016 campaign. Jensen said his main goal is to keep his eyes and ears open so he can learn from the more experienced players on the team. “It’s been fun, there’s definitely a lot of things I’ve got to learn out here,” he said. “I’ve met a lot of good veterans
on the team and I’m trying to just absorb as much as I can.” Jensen said one of the reasons being with the Miners will help him is their hitting coach, Pat O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan was drafted in the 34th round of the 1999 MLB First-Year Player Draft by the New York Mets. While he never elevated to the Major League, he finished his 12-year-career in Minor League baseball with a .317 average. Jensen said hitting is definitely an aspect of his game he wants to focus on. Along with O’Sullivan, Jensen said his new Miner teammates and fans have been very welcoming. “The team’s been great; We have one of the better fanbases and turnouts each night, and we play in a nice stadium,” he said. “All the guys are very approachable. They answer all the questions I have and keep me in the loop.” Jensen has played in two games so far, and he has a stolen base and a run to his name. His end goal is to one day reach the Major League. At Hamilton, Jensen was a two-time New England Small College Athletic Conference all-star. In 2015, he led the Continentals in batting average, hits, runs scored, stolen bases and on-base percentage. Jensen was also a threetime All-American sprinter with Hamilton’s indoor track & field team. Editor’s note: At the time The Courier was going to press we learned Jensen was released from his contract with the Southern Illinois Miners. It was unclear if he was picked up by another team.