The Clinton Courier: 09.10.14 by The Clinton Courier

Vol. 168, No. 9

• CLINTON, NEW YORK • September 10, 2014

Varsity Fall Sports Preview

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n Aug. 18, long before the first day of classes, the fall season officially kicked off with practices, and the fields across the Clinton Central School’s campus hummed with activity. Ahead of the season, teams played in summer leagues aimed at honing skills and tightening loyalty in preparation for the fall. Others set daily workout requirements for its athletes ahead of tryouts. In other words, high school varsity sports continue to be a big deal in the Village of Clinton. Eight teams from Clinton High School will compete at the varsity level this fall: football, boys and girls soccer, field hockey, girls tennis, cheerleading, and boys and girls cross country. Each group comes with its own unique set of changes. For some teams like cross country, short on upperclassmen, it’s a new beginning. For others, like boys soccer with a group of core seniors taking the reins of team leadership, there are high hopes and certainly expectations ahead. On pages 19 and 20, we break down the season ahead and what each team hopes to accomplish. Erica Yox clears the ball down field in an early season game against Oneida. Clinton went on to win 6-0.

SRO to Become Part-Time Position

Thefts On the Rise in Kirkland By Staff

meeting earlier in the day. Charles Kriz will remain in the role and be on campus two to three days per week starting the week of Sept. 15. On other days he will be pulled back for other KPD assignments. The SRO position has been in discussion ever since the Town, in order to cover other costs, dropped its funding for the program in the spring. The Town previously split the SRO cost with the School. The School’s 2014–15 school budget only allotted $30,000, what they had paid in the previous year, leaving the program only half funded. The decision was made to adapt the program, rather than provide additional funding. Both the Town and the School said they would reexamine the costs in the next budgeting season to possibly bring the program back as a full-time position. Grimm said the School recognizes that the campus would lose a “proactive visibility” that an officer

our larcenies have been reported in the last week in the Town of Kirkland. The thefts have ranged from car ransackings overnight to stealing scrap materials from the Clark Mills Waste Water Treatment plant. According to Police Chief Dan English, this isn’t a localized problem. Other municipalities are reporting similar issues. “It’s here for a month and then it goes away, and then it comes again,” said English. “[These larcenies] seems to go in waves and right now, we’re at the high part of a wave.” One trend that has always been true with burglaries in the Town of Kirkland is that they seem to happen on trash pickup day, with increased activity on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Often times, thieves are entering property and vehicles left unlocked, rather than breaking in. Stolen items are often found at pawn shops after they have been sold for cash. An arrest has been made in connection with a recent break in and robbery at the Franklin Springs American Legion. Eric J. Eichstadt, age 54 and Dean E. Mortise III, 30, both of Oriskany, were arrested in connection with a series of thefts throughout Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties. The two men admitted to a series of larcenies taking place at Town Offices, VFWs and Legions, including one that occurred in Franklin Springs in midAugust. Safes and ATM machines that were lifted from the locations were located at Mortise’s and Eichstadt’s residence with a search warrant.

SRO, page 12

THEFTS, page 17

Students find their way to class on a Tuesday morning. The school’s SRO is not scheduled to return to duty until next week. By John Howard

n the second week of the new school year, the Clinton Central School District is still without a school resource officer (SRO) on duty. That predicament is about to change with the Town and the School on the tail end of negotiations about the position. The two departments, along with the Kirkland Town Police, have reached an amicable agreement to continue the SRO program, however, it will be adapted from a full-time to a part-time role. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stephen Grimm made an appearance at Monday night’s Town Board meeting. Grimm, Town Supervisor Robert Meelan and Kirkland Police Chief Dan English publicly addressed the issue and announced what had come to be decided at a private

Village Speeding Problem Sees Some Progress By Staff Baby steps are being taken to address the local speeding concerns, which have been a topic of discussion during recent Village Board meetings. Down two full-time officers and a number of part-time spots, the Kirkland Police Department is looking at creative ways to monitor and deter speeding without losing manpower. Speeding problems have been reported on Utica Street, Kellogg Street, Fountain Street, College Street, New Street, and others. Everything from banning heavy trucks, to dropping speed limits, to adding speed bumps, has been suggested, but so far nothing has stuck as the obvious solution. Currently, the KPD is in the process of purchasing a new, portable radar sign, which they plan to fund through the Town and Gown grant. Funds for another, more permanent sign SPEEDING, page 12

Romanelli Building Project Restarts By Staff

s construction at 2–4 College St. resumes this week, a sign on the front door of Romanelli Communications reads, “Please pardon our dust.” Exterior work to preserve the landmark cornerstone building has restarted, this time with an ad campaign of “re-point/re-place/ re-new.” The development comes after some initial hesitation by Village officials in April, when work on the building was halted due to pedestrian concerns on the heavily-trafficked corner. The Village Board has since voted to close a portion of the sidewalk on the north edge of College Street for the length of time needed to complete the work. While the brick was cleaned of paint in the mid-1980s, the mortar ROMANELLI, page 13

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Inside this issue The History of Clinton's Hockey Arena: Learn about this Village staple. Page 3. Random Act of Kindness: Did you get your breakfast paid for this week? Page 5. Clinton's Not-So-Secret College Hangout: The Cider Mill is buzzing with students. Page 10. Chitter Chatter: What is your favorite summer memory? Page 6.

A Good Ol' Fashioned Rivalry I spent a lot of time on the sidelines of the boys varsity field this week making sure everything with our two inaugural sports broadcasts of the Fall Kickoff tournament ran smoothly. Clinton would end up playing New Hartford in the championship and would go on to win. (For more on that, along with a recording of our two shows, visit http:// clintoncourier.com/sports.) Needless to say, rivalries are on my mind. Even before the Warriors took the field against Whitesboro the day before the championship, there was a sense of excitement between players and fans that, if Clinton won, they could end up playing against New Hartford. “It was all I could do to get everyone to keep thinking about Whitesboro,” coach Palladino said following the Whitesboro game. “Now, I told them, they can start thinking about New Hartford.” It’s rare for the two schools to face each other, especially in soccer. Seniors on the varsity squad last played the Spartans when they were freshmen. Fans were probably even more delighted than the players. But for a “rivalry match” it was admirably played, with plenty of respect from each side. In fact, the Clinton-Whitesboro match proved to be the more physical of the two. Humans are naturally competitive and tend to fall into this “us” vs. “you” trap. The Lakers and the Clippers, the Yankees and the Red Sox, the Bills and the Dolphins, Coke and Pepsi, Bing and Google, PC and Mac, Tom and Jerry… even Calvin and Hobbes had their fair share of tiffs. In sports, advertising and cartoons, it’s great, but it’s just not practical employed anywhere else. I think it's even more impressive when two entities come together to solve a problem. What could have spiralled into a tense back-

and-forth between the Town and the School over the school resource officer program (see page 1) ended in a smile and a handshake. Yes, it would have been nice to keep the SRO full-time, but at least everyone is working together on the issue. I commend both the superintendent and the Town Board for that. Less pleasant, from my perspective anyway, is the Clinton-Hamilton College relationship. Too often comes a side-of-the-mouth comment about parties starting up again and of the kids causing a ruckus. Yes, it’s a nuisance, but it one side to student life and the only one we seem to hear about. The Village Cider Mill (see page 10) is a perfect example of how the College and Village communities can come together to benefit each other—the Cider Mill gets the student business and the students have a place unconfined by “The Hill” to decompress. (Oh, and doughnuts, too. Delicious doughnuts.) I’m proud to say that a College student wrote that piece for us, and she’ll be writing more for us in the future. We need to take a lesson from Clinton-New Hartford soccer sportsmanship. Clinton and the Hill can each have their unique interests at heart, but we can also respect each other and play together fairly. We can even share the bragging rights.

–John Howard, Executive Editor

Village Hack: Pack a Poncho

Fall Sports Preview: Read all about how the teams are shaping up. Page 1, 19 and 20. By John Howard

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As weather begins to crisp up and we slowly dip into autumn, proper outerwear is becoming as important as cider and donuts. Fall (which technically doesn’t start until Sept. 22, but, hey, this is the Mohawk Valley) is one of the best times to be outdoors. If you’re hiking, or watching a sporting event, or finding another reason to enjoy the season outside of your home, you’re going to want to gear up with some ponchos, just in case. Ponchos are the last fashion choice you ever want to make, but the first thing you’ll reach for during a downpour. Oddly enough, they’re actually really easy to find in the Village. CVS, Dollar General, Kinney Drugs and Agway all

carry them. While you’re shopping at one of these stores, make a note to pick up a few of ponchos and tuck them away in your car. You could be the sideline hero at the next AYSO game. If you did want something a little more durable and stylish, Krizia Martin carries a Joules brand rain poncho, which instead of clear plastic boasts elegant floral patterns and chic design. (Yes, I said chic while referring to a poncho.) At the end of the day, though, it’s all about staying dry. Pack your poncho or you'll wish you had.

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Clinton Scene: Arena Burns

Photo courtesy of the Clinton Historical Society An image of Clinton’s first indoor arena with teams lined up on the blue line for the "Star Spangled Banner." Notice the wood arched supports/trusses. By Richard L. Williams, Town & Village Historian

hat happens when a small village loses its major winter recreation venue? It was September 13, 1953, the second Friday of the new school year, at about 7:30 in the morning when the Clinton fire horn sounded. I recall my mother saying she could see black smoke rising towards Kirkland Avenue. I don’t remember how we knew it was the Arena, but instead of going to school I walked there, and by then, the building was completely engulfed in flames. Many students, those of us who walked to school, seemed to be there along with numerous adults, teachers, firemen and police as we sadly watched our winter haven for skating and hockey burn to the ground before our young eyes. Our community’s pride and joy became a ruin of ashes. Five years old, the “new” arena was a torn tangle of pipes, charred wooden trusses, gnarled aluminum pieces, and debris. The fire occurred the morning after a wrestling match was held. The cause was never discovered. An editorial in The Courier the next week stated, “the tears on the faces of young and old alike were a sorrowful symbol of what had been lost.” The Clinton community rallied the day after the fire and began to remove debris. Youngsters and adults pitched in to pick up the twisted pipes and leftover wood parts to clear the Arena’s floor. Rebuilding started at once, but the Clinton Comets were forced to play at Sage Rink, on the Hill, for their home games during much of the 1953-54 season. However, the second arena became a reality very soon, and the Comets played their first game in the new arena on January 16, 1954, only four months after the fire. “Out of the Ashes…A New Clinton Arena,” was The Clinton Courier headline for September 17, 1953. A look back shows that Clinton first had an outdoor hockey rink on the “Y” where Franklin Avenue and Meadow Street intersect (where the Clinton Tractor & Implement dealership of the Calidonna family is). The outdoor rink existed from 1926 to 1947. This was where the youth hockey and the Clinton Hockey Club played, and where youth and adults enjoyed public skating in the brisk winter weather. The seeds for the first arena started in 1938 when the dream of an indoor rink became a consensus of some local fans. They approached Ed Stanley, who managed the club. A couple years later a campaign to raise $10,000 began, but it fell short and plans were ended for a time. SCENE, page 9

Past Issues 25 Years ago Sept. 13, 1989 Opening-day enrollment figures at Clinton Central School confirmed preliminary indications the District had grown at a faster clip than projected, a report to the Board of Education shows. The start of the new school year last week brought 1,570 students to the three schools at Clinton Central. Kelly Hardy of the Clinton Figure Skating Club has passed the United States Figure Skating Association gold medal test in free skating, the highest test in free style skating. Hardy, 19, has been skating in Clinton since the age of 5. Kirkland will be getting a dog control law but changes in its subdivision regulations are being delayed pending further study of citizen objections. Those were the outcomes of the Town Board deliberations following public hearings on the two issues last Monday night. Kelly Grabeldinger, 11, a former resident of Clinton, recently finished first in the Atlantic Open figure skating competition in Alabama. The competition was sanctioned by the United States Figure Skating Association and involved nine regional skaters. 50 Years ago Sept. 10, 1964 In the opinions of the town attorney and zoning inspector, the situation on the property at the corner of Utica Road and Homewood Drive “constitutes a junkyard as defined by the town zoning ordinance.” Justice of the Peace John Cosgrove stated that in his opinion this matter can be prosecuted because there appears to be a valid violation of the town zoning ordinances. Expert opinion held that the abandoned mill building in Clark Mills constitutes a nuisance and a menace to the community. The town attorney has written to the owners of the building informing them that the condition of their property is a nuisance, and they have 30 days to correct the situation or remove the building. Work has begun at Hamilton College on the Bristol Student Center, located on the main campus next to the Minor Theatre and across from the chapel. Bulldozers have just started digging up the ground. A balanced state budget for the sixth consecutive year and an anticipated and approximate $145 million reduction of tax-financed state debt by six years of pay-as-you-go financing were disclosed in a 1964– 65 budget summary made public by Governor Rockefeller this week.

75 Years ago Sept. 14, 1939 The new sewage treatment plant will be put into operation tomorrow, according to plans that have been carried out this week. The activity that has centered about the WPA project since May has now ceased and only one man is engaged in painting the interior of the control house. Chicken thieves made their appearance in this locality over the past weekend, taking about 15 fowl from the farm of John Holmes. Farmers and chicken owners generally are urged to be on the lookout for the thieves. The Fire Department responded to two alarms during the past week, the first occurring Saturday morning when a car was reported to be burning in Franklin Springs. However, when the trucks arrived, no car on fire could be found. Tuesday at noon, an alarm was sent from the Taylor house on Williams Street, where the roof had caught fire. The blaze was out when the trucks responded. Reports from residents of upper Fountain Street state that there are a number of deer in this vicinity this fall. Two fawns have been seen this week, and older animals appeared during the summer months. PAST ISSUES, page 13

Letter: 63 College St. I read with interest the 9/3/14 column on the Clinton scene by Richard Williams. I was especially interested and astonished to read about 3 residents who went to Oberlin College. I graduated from Oberlin in 1964, my mother (Muriel Fairchild Hall (Ravlin) in 1924, my grandfather (Frederick Fairchild Hall) in 1895 (Academy), my great grandmother (Julia Maria Fairchild) in 1868, and my great, great grandfather (Edward Henry Fairchild) in 1838, this being the first graduating class at Oberlin. I am the current owner and resident at 63 College St. since 1951. My father (also a former resident at 63 College St), although not connected with Oberlin College, was a member of the graduating class of 1928 at the University of Illinois ChampaignUrbana, as was his father of the class of 1891 at the U. of I. -Larry Ravlin

Letter: Inaugural Fall Kickoff Classic a Success! This past weekend, the Clinton community came together once again to embrace their boys varsity soccer team in a way that everyone can be so proud of. As their coach, I know I cannot ask for any better support. At the risk of leaving out some people or groups, I will try, on behalf of our entire team, to thank all parties. First and foremost, we want to thank our fans. On Friday, it was 90 degrees. On Saturday, it was raining. But on both days our great fans filled the sidelines, accompanied by tremendous vocal support and spirit. It was high school soccer at its best because of all of you! We want to thank Access FCU, the sponsor of our tournament. Not only did they underwrite so much of the cost of the tournament—advertising, awards, tee shirts, crowd balls and so on—they provided man and woman-power to help run the actual tournament, as well. Anyone wanting to sponsor a tournament should go to the Tom Owens' school of community-first activities and start there. A class job by a class credit union! Much thanks.

I want to thank John Howard and The Clinton Courier for coming up with the idea of live audio streaming of both of our games. This was an outstanding effort by The Courier’s two outstanding radio men—John "Duffy" Burdick and Tim Rand, two former CCS soccer players who broadcast these two shows literally around the world. We had alumni, family members and friends listening as far away as Chicago, South Carolina and even in Ireland! And anyone listening to the two broadcasts had to think they were listening to very experienced radio personalities. Our 11 ball boys continue to draw praise and accolades from the entire Central New York soccer community. We are famous for always having 10-12 future CCS soccer stars running our sidelines and making us a faster team. They worked both games on Saturday and also had to endure both heat and rain. They never stopped working, not once. Thank you to Nina Bremer for sponsoring a concession stand for the Soccer Boosters on Saturday. Thank you to Dr. Stephen Grimm for coming to the tournament with his entire family to support our effort, to Chris Lewis who is the absolute best groundsman in New York and to Sharon White of the Athletic Department, who helped us all day on Saturday. I have probably forgotten someone or some group but please know that we know how many people and how much effort it takes to put together something like a weekend soccer tournament. I know I can speak for our entire soccer team when I say all of you contributed to our success and all of you should feel credit due for our victory. Our 2014 t-shirts say "Clinton Soccer: One Family. One Team," and this weekend's tournament showed the Central New York soccer community just what that means. Thanks! –Gil Palladino, Head Coach, Clinton Warriors Soccer

Letter: Demand Civil Behavior The ghastly recent murders of two non-combatant Americans by beheading are the acts of a dangerous individual, undoubtedly plagued with a deadly, religious-tribal pathology and grave feelings of cowardice. The hood he wore is a symbol of both oppressions. This person, or the persons involved, must be apprehended and tried in the World Court as soon as possible. Now, more than ever, we are a global community, and we all have a responsibility to demand civil behavior from people in our country and every country. –Timothy Hume Behrendt, Minister/Counselor, Cold Brook, NY

Letter: A Community That Cares Thanks to Kirkland area residents for donating their lifesaving blood for 45 years since the first Red Cross Kirkland Community Sponsored Bloodmobile on Sept. 9, 1970, at the Clinton United Methodist Church. This 45th Anniversary Bloodmobile will be on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Past, current and first-time donors will enjoy tasty snacks, a feeling of great joy for saving others, and a commemorative pen to remember that our neighbors have continued to share the "gift of life" for 45 years. THANK YOU on behalf of the thousands of people who received blood transfusions and blood medicine products because of your donations. –Bill Rudge, Kirkland Bloodmobile Committee

Community

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The Calendar Sept 11: Talkers Story & Song. For ages 3-5. 10 a.m. at the Library. Exhibition Lecture & Reception. Peter B. Jones: A Life in Clay. 4:30 p.m. at Hamilton College, 105 Lawrence Hall (Ho Lecture Room). Intro to Clay: Youth Class. Create a slab sculpture. Thursdays through Oct. 16. 12-1:30 p.m. at the KAC. Fee: $70 for members, $80 for nonmembers. Sept 14: The Unitarian Universalist Church invites you to welcome their new minister. Services and children's religious education at 10:30 a.m. 10 Higby Road, Utica. A Step Across Chestnut Street. Leading off the Clinton Historical Society’s 52nd year of public programs will be a PowerPoint slide show, presented by Richard Williams, telling all about the homes on Chestnut Street in Clinton’s southern section. 2 p.m. at the Historical Society. Refreshments will follow the program. Sept 16: Movie screening. “Disruption,” a new movie about climate change. Snacks. Free and open to public. 6 p.m. in the Music Room at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee St. Sponsored by the Central New York Citizens in Action, Inc. Discussion to follow about bus from Utica for September 21 People’s Climate March in NYC. How to Download EBooks. Free learning seminar at the Library. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Contact the Library to register. Sept 17: Photography lecture by Jeff Rosenheim, curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Diane Arbus and American Photography." 4:30 p.m. at Colgate University in Golden Auditorim, 105 Little Hall.

Announcements • Augusta Presbyterian Church, 2345 Route 26, just north of Oriskany Falls, will hold a Fall Fair for Kids on Sat., Sept. 13 from 1–4 p.m. There will be a bouncy castle for the kids to play in. Ventriloquist Roger Williams will be performing with his "friend" Jake. There will be games, crafts and snacks. Registration for the Fall Sunday School will also be held for anyone interested in signing up their children. The fair is free and open to the public. • Be Well! On Purpose! Continuity Series New Answers to Age-Old Questions will be presented on Tues., Sept. 23, 10 a.m. followed by light lunch at the Villas Sherman Brook. The hour long event will explore practical suggestions on ways to invigorate a clear sense of purpose in life. Space is limited and reservations are required by contacting the Villas Sherman Brook at 853-1224. All are invited to drop by or make an appointment to tour The Villas Sherman Brook Independent Living Senior Apartments. You will be entered to win two tickets to "Annie" at the Stanley Theater. Winners will be drawn on September 19. • 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! • Drivers Safety Program. Advance registration is required. $20 for AARP members, $25 for nonmembers. Send check made out to AARP to Kirkland Senior Center, P.O. Box 235, Clark Mills, NY 13321. Please include your

AARP number. Thursday, Sept. 25, and Friday, Sept. 26. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring your drivers license, glasses and a pen. Call Nate Meyer with questions at 853-6958 or 723-0779. • Craobh Dugan, which promotes the preservation of Irish culture, will offer free Ceili dance classes. Friday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Seton Center on Genesee Street in Utica. All that's required is enthusiasm and a desire to learn. Call Jim at 336-5966 with questions.

Academics

Philip Hanoian, son of Mimi Oakes, Clinton and Ron Hanoian, Santa Monica, California has earned a Ph.D in Computational Chemistry from Penn State University. Philip is a 2003 graduate of CCS and Wesleyan University 2007. He currently has a post-doctorate research position at Penn State.

Meetings Library Book groups:

New members always welcome. Monday: "Still Alice," by Lisa Genova. Next meeting: October 13, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Library. Wednesday:"The Orchardist," by Amanda Coplin. Next meeting: September 24, 7 p.m. at the Library.

School Board

Sept. 23, 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. Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society (MVAS) will meet Wed. Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kirkland Senior Center at 2 Mill Street, Clark Mills. 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. Separated and Divorced Support Group meets every other Sunday, 5-6:30 p.m. Free and open to all. For more information contact Judy at 315-735-6210, judy@thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit http://thegoodnewscenter.org. Sexaholics Anonymous holds weekly closed meetings on Thursdays 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. Grief Survivors meets every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Rd., Utica. Drop-ins welcome. This is a faith-based support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. Meets weekly to help you face these challenges and move from mourning to joy. For more information contact Melissa at 735-6210, melissa@ thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit http://thegoodnewscenter.org.

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Library Notes Geek Local: 2014 Grassroots Read By Ruth Cosgrove, Volunteer and Youth Services Coordinator, KTL

Regional Read program brings the community together through reading, learning, and discussion of a single book or topic. In 2004, the MidYork Library system set the community on fire with Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451.” In 2007, we explored life in a flat world with Thomas Friedman’s “The World is Flat.” The 2014 Regional Read is a Grassroots Read and features Rome native Kristin Kimball’s book “The Dirty Life: A Memoir of Farming, Food, and Love.” The 2014 Grassroots Read program will bring together the traditional and the trendy by exploring both the vibrant agricultural community that has long formed a vital part of the economy in the MidYork Library System’s service area of Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, and the newer phenomenon of the “locavore,” an individual who endeavors to eat more food that is produced locally. In “The Dirty Life,” Kimball recounts her journey from life as journalist in New York City to farming 500 acres in upstate New York. Beginning with an interview with idealistic farmer Mark, and continuing through their wedding on the farm they built together, “The Dirty Life” is not just a love story, but a story of falling in love with a way of life. Kimball learns to make maple syrup, drive horses, and weed vegetables unknown to the modern supermarket as she weighs the pleasures of “the dirty life” against the more glamorous life of city-living and travel writing. The Grassroots Read title chosen for middle-grade readers is “Potatoes on Rooftops: Farming in the City,” by Hadley Dyer. Filled with both fascinating facts and engaging illustrations, Dyer’s exploration of “farming in the city” brings an urban and global perspective to farming. Showcasing examples of urban agriculture from around the world, Dyer’s book will provide education and perhaps inspiration to start your own rooftop gardens, as it demonstrates that you don’t need an acre or even a yard to grow your own food. “Tops and Bottoms,” by Janet Stevens is the Grassroots read for young and beginning readers. Stevens’ Caldecott award-winning tale of a wily hare and lazy bear is sure to delight children, parents, and educators with its beautiful illustrations and timeless story of a trickster using both wits and hard work to overcome adversity. The story also teaches about common farm crops, demonstrating that some vegetables are harvested from the

“tops” of the plants, and others from the “bottoms.” Along with reading the books, area libraries are hosting a variety of programs and book discussions this fall. Kristin Kimball will be speaking in Rome in late October. Information on the programming will be forthcoming. Check in with the Library for program details and dates. A couple of websites where you can explore the locavore scene: The Mohawk Valley Locavore’s Facebook page at http://facebook.com/ groups/MVlocavore http://whereismymilkfrom.com allows you to check which farm produced the milk you use based on the three- to seven-digit code on the package. The information on this independent third-party website is based on lists maintained by the FDA. http://nylocavorechallenge.com. On September 1 the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York began its fifth annual month-long Locavore Challenge. Participants are encouraged to buy local fruits and vegetables, sip local wines, and make bread from local organic grains. There is a display in the Library with the Grassroots Read books and other related titles. Here is a sampling of some of these titles. They may inspire you to explore our region’s rich agricultural offerings—Clinton merchants carry many—or grow and make some of your own: • “Whistling Girls and Jumping Sheep,” by local author Edith Cutting. • “The Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create The World’s Great Drinks” and “Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln’s Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities,” both by Amy Stewart, co-founder of the Garden Rant blog, an antiquarian bookstore owner and an award winning author of six books on the perils and pleasures of the natural world. • “Bringing It To The Table: On Farming and Food,” by Wendell Berry with an introduction by Michael Pollan. • “It’s the Little Things: An Appreciation of Life’s Simple Pleasures,” by Craig Wilson. • “A Barn in New England: Making a Home on Three Acres,” by Joseph Monninger. • “Blessing the Hands That Feed Us: What Eating Closer to Home Can Teach Us about Food, Community and Our Place on Earth,” by Vicki Robin, preface by Frances Moore Lappé and Anna Lappé. Make it your goal this fall to Geek Local!

This Week Check Out: New best sellers on the Library's shelves!

1. “Personal,” by Lee Child 2. "The Bone Clocks,” by David Mitchell 3. "Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good: The New Mitford Novel,” by Jan Karon

4. “The Secret Place,” by Tana French 5. “Eye of Heaven,” Clive Cussler

See you at the library!

Community

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Garden Club Now Meeting at the Library

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Birth: Finkrals Welcome A Girl

Join Fellow Clintonians in the People's Climate March By Staff

Photo courtesy of the Clinton Garden Club From left: Anne Debraggio, director of the KTL; Alice Wright, Garden Club treasurer; Cheryl Youngman, Garden Club president; Susan Callahan, Garden Club past president. By Heather Swartz, Clinton Garden Club

s the gardening season reaches a pinnacle and we turn our attention to the lovely colors of autumn, the Clinton Garden Club would like to extend a big thank you to the Kirkland Town Library. With the assistance of Library staff our Plant Plus Sale’s new addition, the Plant Plus Garden Tour, was well received. Passes available at the Library following our own distribution at the Club’s June plant sale led to a wellattended first annual tour of six local gardens on Saturday, July 19. One of the featured gardens was the Library’s own, beautifully framing the strong structure’s receptive information center with bright blooms of summer. As gifts of gratitude, the Clinton Garden Club has donated three new books to the stacks of the KTL. “Grow Your Own For Kids,” by Chris Collins and Lia Leendertz, “Mrs. Spitzer's Garden,” by Edith Pattou,

and “Taking the Flower Show Home: Award-winning Designs from Concept to Completion,” by Bill Schaffer and Kristine Kraft are now available. You can get even more from the Clinton Garden Club at the Library through the club’s monthly meetings. The Library will graciously provide space for members to share information and plan the next growing season. Consider joining us! In addition to being a formal club with a board attending to business and events to be planned, the club also sponsors speakers, who present each month on a different topic pertaining to gardening. Beginning in October, anyone with a love of gardens of any sort is invited to join us on the second Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. at the KTL to find out more. Whether you’re seeking a way to stimulate your mind and pass the time through the coming winter, or wish to nurture a child’s love of the natural world, check out the Kirkland Town Library and the Clinton Garden Club this season.

Random Act of Kindness at McDonald’s

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ood deeds are happening under Clinton’s golden arches. On Friday morning, The Courier caught wind of an anonymous donor paying for people’s meals. According to McDonald’s staff, a regular morning customer known for her macchiato orders left $20 with

the instructions to pay for as many people’s breakfasts as possible. The donation was able to cover the tab for six customers. Pat Monaghan, who notified The Courier of the deed, was one of the lucky individuals to benefit from the kind gesture during a quick coffee run through the drive-through. Monaghan gave the amount of his order cost toward the customer kitty in hopes it would start a chain reaction, like the one which occurred at a Florida Starbucks last month. In Florida, the “pay it forward” chain lasted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and included 378 customers, each paying for the next customer’s order. Oddly enough, that chain also began with a macchiato order. The Clinton charity streak was over by 9:30 a.m.

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In a little over a week, world leaders will be descending on New York City for a UN summit on the climate crisis. During this time, nonworld leader folk can take part and add a voice to the conversation through the Peoples Climate March. A group from Clinton that is passionate about the environment and the future of our world is traveling to NYC to take part. All are welcome to join the bus leaving from Utica. The bus leaves from Wade Bus Tours in Clinton on Sunday, Sept. 21, time TBD. The march begins in NYC at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $40 for adults, $20 for students or children under 18 accompanied by an adult. Contact cnyutica.climatechange@gmail.com or visit http://peoplesclimate.org/ transportation.

Pri and Cale Finkral welcomed their sister Quinn Leigh on August 24, 2014. Quinn weighed in at 9 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 21 inches long. She is the daughter of Liz Kalies (CCS '94) and Alex Finkral. The family currently resides in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The proud grandparents are Steven and Dorothy Kalies, of Clinton.

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Laurie Daughtry, Elementary Teacher’s Aide “Graduation day for my daughter in June. That was special.”

Jaime Knout, Social Work Intern “Taking a Finger Lakes vacation, because I got away. It’s something I have never done but had always wanted to do.”

Shaun Carney, Middle School Principal “When Renee Keyser, our guidance counselor, had a baby. It’s always nice to add a new member to the team.”

Audrey Gale, Grade 8 “Going to the Outer Banks to vacation.”

Jayden Henry, Grade 8 “Going to Old Forge to my camp. That is always pretty fun.”

Julie Petkovsek, Grade 10 “Visiting Myrtle Beach for the first time of my life. My family is moving there, so we were house-hunting.”

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knit mentality allows the ensemble to play without a conductor, a factor by which they are often recognized. They maintain a rotating leadership on and off stage. Hamilton College’s performance by A Far Cry will take place Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Wellin Hall, Schambach Center for Music and the Performing Arts. Tickets are $20 for adult, $15 for senior citizens and Hamilton community, and $5 for students. For more information, call the box office at 859-4331.

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(washers & dryers, etc.), this College Street business once occupied the current site of All Seasons Cafe. Name it. 4. Who was the youngest manager in the history of major league baseball? 5. When it’s three o’clock in Clinton, NY, what time is it in Clinton, California? 6. According to the old advertising jingle, “You’ll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with _______________.” 7. What was actor Dustin Hoffman’s first big role? 8. What was the name of the actress who played the possessed little girl in “The Exorcist”? 9. What breakfast cereal was “shot from guns”? 10. Who wrote the classic novel “Robinson Crusoe”? ANSWERS, page 12

Not just Beautiful Art—Beautiful Bodies at the KAC Photo by Yoon S. Byun/A Far Cry A Far Cry, an 17-piece chamber orchestra, will perform on the Hill Saturday. By Staff

he Hamilton College Performing Arts series opens this weekend with a performance by chamber orchestra A Far Cry, featuring violinist Augustin Hadelich, on Saturday in Wellin Hall. The program, “Return to the Idyll,” features “Arcadiana,” op. 12 (1993), arr. for string orchestra by Thomas Adès; "Sonata for Violin and Piano," op.134 (1968), arr. for violin, strings and percussion by Dimitri Shostakovich; and “Idyll,” for string orchestra by Leoš Janáček. A Far Cry is a Boston-based 17-piece ensemble of young musicians

playing classical music. The group has been praised by both international and American critics, including The Boston Globe, The New York Times and The Washington Post, which described a previous performance as a “superb, perfectly calibrated performance, full of subtle nuances and real power. Conductors, watch out: The collective approach works.” The group was founded in 2007. Since then, they have played over 300 performances and released six albums, including “Dreams & Prayers,” which drops this week. Musical precision and a tightly-

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Town Moves Forward With Hazard Mitigation Program By Staff

fter ongoing pressure from citizens affected by flooding, the Town Board has decided to tentatively move forward on a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. By initially opting in, the Town will be able to learn more about the program before making a final decision about whether to participate. According to initial documentation, the program promises to offer qualifying homeowners a Fair Market Value buyout for their homes and to fund “100 percent” of each project. Aaron Sines, of the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GSOR), is expected to make an appearance at an upcoming Board meeting to explain the program in more detail. The Board voted under the guidance of Councilmember Garry Colarusso, who did some initial investigation of the program, but still remained skeptical. “FEMA, like any government entity, rarely gives money without a process,” said Colarusso. “It’s the process that we’re unclear on and it’s the process that [the homeowner] will be held to moving forward.” The GOSR defines the buyout program as follows: • The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is a competitive program. Any community within the State of New York can compete for these funds, so there is no guarantee of funding. All communities that submit a competitive grant application will be considered, but there is not always enough money to fund every project. • The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is voluntary. There is no requirement to participate and the community, or any property owner, reserves the right to withdraw from the program at any time. • All communities must have a FEMA approved Hazard Mitigation Plan and be participating with the National Flood Insurance Program in order to receive funding. • When participating in a buyout, property owners are offered Fair Market Value for their homes. Contents are not included. If the property owner agrees to participate, the community will be given the funds to acquire and demolish the structure. Costs can include the FMV of the home, demolition costs, site restoration, appraisal fees, hazardous materials inspections, and utility disconnections. • After the home is demolished and the land returned to open green space, the community will take responsibility for the property and all future maintenance to it. The land must be deed restricted so that nothing can ever be constructed on the space again. • In order to be eligible, the properties must be located within the communities Special Flood Hazard Area, or be able to demonstrate repetitive flooding losses. All projects must also be considered cost beneficial in order to receive funding. • There is no cost to participate in the program. The projects will be funded at 100 percent by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. This is a rare opportunity and should be taken advantage of. This opportunity will not be available in the future. • Grants Management Specialists

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Obit: Christopher M. Stuttard, 45 Christopher M. Stuttard, 45, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 1, 2014, after battling diabetes. Christopher was born in New Hartford on December 19, 1968, the son of Michael and Mary (Kloster) Stuttard. He was raised and educated in Clinton, graduating from Clinton Central High School, Class of 1987. He

went on to earn his bachelor's degree in history from Plymouth State University, and later an associate's degree in arts and science and paralegal studies from Finger Lakes Community College. Christopher then did graduate work with Cortland State. He had been employed with the Beard Group and also did private consulting for financial data services and legal industries. Christopher had been a volunteer at the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum. He was an avid reader who loved learning, and had a passion for sports, both as a spectator and athlete. Anyone who had been his teammate was his teammate for life. He was also a proud member of Phi Beta Upsilon. Chris was a loyal father who was very committed to his sons. Christopher is survived by his two cherished sons, Alexander Kirkum Stuttard and Aiden Michael Stuttard,

both of Fayetteville; his parents, Michael and Mary Stuttard, of Clinton; his brother and sister-inlaw, Benjamin and Karen Stuttard, and their children, Samuel, Eben and Ella Stuttard, of Oriskany Falls; the mother of his children, Lizi Bull, of Fayetteville; as well as by several aunts and uncles, and many cousins and dear friends. He is predeceased by his grandparents and several aunts and uncles whom he loved dearly. Christopher's funeral was held on Saturday, September 6, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Clinton, where his Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in care of Lizi Bull for Chris' children. An online memorial and guestbook are available at http://heintzfuneralservice.net.

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Obit: Linda A. Jurczak, 69 I, Linda A. (McKibben) Jurczak, 69. Formerly of Utica, NY/Clinton, NY. I was born February 11th, 1945. I was the daughter of the late Harry and Grace McKibben. I was the sister of Judy (Doug) Wilcox. I married Joseph Jurczak on August 30th, 1974. I was the sister-in-law of Valeria (Jon) Jurczak-Rich. I had five children: Amy (Dave), Heather (Chris), Matthew (Bonnie), Andrew (Lisa) and Paul (Tara). I lived for my grandchildren: Erica, Logan, Tyler, Autumn, Travis, Alyssa, Ryan, Lindsay, Seth, Nicholas, Alyvia, Cody, Kaden, Kendall and Skyler. I had a very dear friend Wendy Karuzas. I loved camping, fishing, reading, baking and Arts & Crafts. And then “I died” on August 31, 2014. My “W.T.F.” party will be on October 18th, 2014 at 12 noon on the Clinton Village Green. All are welcomed to attend. - L.J. Arrangements in care of Wolanin Funeral Home, Inc, New York Mills. http:// wolaninfuneralhome.com

Constance Watkins Show Opens at KTL By John Howard

hen it comes to displaying her art at the Kirkland Town Library, Constance Watkins is a veteran, but fans of her work might be surprised by the variety she has brought to the table this time around. “I haven’t displayed here in a few years and you can certainly tell with the mix of mediums,” the artist said at an opening reception for her new show, “My Point of View.” A mix of 2D mediums of acrylics, water colors and some photography seem to fill every inch of the upstairs reception room’s circumference. Where she really shines, though, is in her pastel work, where she initially got started in her craft. One pastel portrait, “Caffeine Monster,” stares back at onlookers perhaps more intensely than any of the other works. A bearded man’s eyes gawk widely, while the rest of his face seems to droop with fatigue. Watkins explained that the portrait was based on a photo that her son had sent her. She submitted it for a contest where she was required to

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depict a “caffeine monster.” Examining the works, you can draw a personal backstory of the creator— her love for dogs, the outdoors and food.

Photo courtesy of the Clinton Historical Society Two unidentified Clinton girls watch as construction begins on the Arena in fall 1948.

“Caffeine Monster,” by Constance Watkins, depicts the artist’s son with a beard. Portraits are actually new to Watkins’ repertoire. She started doing landscapes, preferring the Adirondack lake sunsets and views overlooking the Utica Marsh. Her more serene works are captioned with titles like “Adirondacks Solace” and “My Favorite Place.” A former employee of the New York State Unified Court System, Watkins has been drawing and painting for 10 years. Like many local artists, she started creating works as a hobby, which grew into a passion. “I would take photographs and I would say, ‘I would love to paint these,’” Watkins said. “That’s how I got started.” In addition to selling her works for profit and charity, she gives back to the community through art. Recently, Watkins helped complete the new Cornhill mural in Utica, which covered up graffiti while immortalizing local residents. She also writes and illustrates her own children’s books and teaches art classes to seniors. Through art Watkins has connected with a whole new set of friends, which, based on the attendance of her opening, she certainly seems to have a lot. “I don’t know what I would do without my friends,” said Watkins. “They’ve helped me through so many hard times.” Constance Watkins’ “My Point of View” is on display through the end of the month. The show is free and open to the public during regular Library business hours.

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The Clinton Hockey Club used Sage Rink (built in 1921) when the College’s team was playing away or idle. This brought home the pleasant thoughts of a closed rink again. After World War II, play continued on the outdoor rink subject to the temperatures with good ice some days and poor ice others, causing cancellation of some games. In April 1948, 22 people got together in the Skenandoa Club rooms over Hayes National Bank to address the issue of a closed rink. Stanley was chair along with Dr. Herbert Heintz, vice-chair, Dr. Robert C. Hall, secretary, and R.U. Hayes, treasurer. Clinton Mayor Fred Goering was honorary chairman. By July 1948, sufficient funds had been raised to begin construction. The estimated cost was $40,000. The new arena was dedicated on February 13, 1949. The first Clinton Arena opened on former Clinton Canning Co. land on Kirkland Avenue, extending nearly to McBride Avenue in late 1948. One of the guests at the dedication ceremonies was Alfred I. Prettyman, the Hamilton College athletic director who introduced hockey to the College in the 1918 period. He is considered the “Father of Hockey” in Clinton. One hundred ninety-nine people subscribed $43,800 in shares for the new rink corporation. Other funds were raised by a white elephant sale, a carnival, and a new Mercury car raffle which brought in $13,000. While the foundation was laid in July 1948, the wooden arches were made in the Town of Holcomb, near Rochester. The new rink would be 226 feet long by 108 feet wide, and 50 feet high at the peak of the curved trusses. The Douglas fir arches were covered with 54,000 square feet of aluminum. The arena was touted as the largest fir-girded Quonset hut structure in the Northeast. Also, it was thought to be the biggest aluminum-covered structure in the Northeast. The ice sheet would be 200 feet long by 85 feet wide; bench seats with no backs for 1250 spectators were built of wood. The first year ice was subject to the naturally occurring temperature, which proved unreliable, so in 1949 a

$49,000 bond issue was subscribed to buy the artificial ice making equipment and pipes. It was ready in December 1949, for a total cost of about $90,000 for the arena. Eight miles of pipes were laid on the dirt floor. At the dedication on February 13, 1949, a $25 prize in a “name the team” contest went to Clinton artist Willard Sauter who gave the name “Clinton Comets” to the adult team formed by Ed Stanley in 1928 as the Clinton Hockey Club. The Clinton community has given tremendous support to hockey and skating with money and attendance, and as players, skaters, volunteers and spectators all these years. From the 22-year old outdoor rink, to the new enclosed arena in 1948 with natural ice through the 1953 fire, to the second arena, this has been a true community effort. In 1982, the Town of Kirkland assumed public ownership of the second arena from the Clinton Rink Association, Inc., thus assuring steady funding for this great recreation facility known here and in Canada as a hockey and figure skating mecca.

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Clinton's Not-So-Secret College Autumn Hangout By Kaitlin McCabe

t is an uncontested and unspoken truth on the Hamilton College campus that the fall semester has not officially commenced on the Hill until the Clinton Cider Mill opens its doors for the season. Donuts and cider surprise students in the dining halls on the occasional autumn morning. On other days, they serve as a reward for completing tedious administrative survey, or a popularity booster for hosts at extracurricular and Greek organizations’ recruitment events. The Clinton Cider Mill has provided the Hamilton and Village communities with delicious, homemade goods for generations. The Wentworth family, the original owners of the Cider Mill, opened the establishment in 1903. In 1927, the business installed a hydraulic press, thus starting the cider-making process that has remained for almost a century. John and Mimi Fehlner, the current owners of the Mill, purchased the business in 1998 and, with the assistance of two generation of loving family members, continued the Wentworth’s tradition of sweet apple cider and other fresh products, including pies, fruit butters, and— cider’s soul mate—donuts. Each fall, swarms of Hamilton students unsatisfied with the few appearances of cider and donuts on campus, make a pilgrimage down the Hill to the Mill to savor the season’s delicacies. But what exactly is the reason for the cult of student-lovers of the Cider Mill? “I don’t know why, but I love it,” said Mimi Fehlner. “Every day we have students. How many? I can’t put a figure on that.” It’s a mystery whose solution seems obvious with the Mill’s one-of-a-kind assortment of goods. But the draw reaches far beyond nourishment, and a single explanation of why College kids continue to return is harder to grasp. “Someone came in the other day, and I said to them, ‘Why do you come here?’” Mimi said. “They said, ‘It’s just like a piece of Americana.’” This sentimental notion of tradition certainly plays a role in the devotion of many Hamilton students to the Mill.

Hamilton College seniors Kaily Williams, Steph Muller, Angelika Wieliki and Emma Zanazzi savor the rewards of a pilgrimage down the Hill to the Cider Mill. Jacob Taylor, ’14, who now works at the Cider Mill, explained, “It’s a barn with a cider press from the 1920s. It just looks and feels so different from college life [at Hamilton], where you’re running around with classes and activities and maybe getting meals on the run somewhere. So when you have time to get off campus and come here, you’re transported to a different time.” Similarly, Sarah Rahman, ’16 said, “The Cider Mill is evocative of an old American life. I like the red steps, the little tables outside, the general ambience and feel to it. It's like a little escape to a happier place.” Being only a short walk from the campus, the Mill is an accessible retreat on foot from the hectic world of the Hill and, with its antique machinery and trapdoors reminiscent of Prohibition, provides refreshingly different scenery than college dorms and classrooms.

Homework, exams, GPAs, stress— these are metaphysical ideas that do not exist within the walls of the Cider Mill. The same cafeteria food is swapped for warm, fresh pastries; the aroma of dirty laundry is replaced with that of apples and cinnamon. “Hot cider on a cool afternoon in the fall—who could say no to that?” Rahman added. “I would take a trek down the Hill on foot just for a break from my busy schedule any day, and in fact, I have.” With its warm and inviting porch and rustic charm, the Mill, more than anything, is like a little piece

of home. The goods are made with love, and the workers treat you like family. While the stories behind each customer’s relationship with the Mill are varied, there is an undeniable, shared feature among all the business’ visitors: “Everyone who comes into the Cider Mill is happy,” Mimi explained. The heartwarming affect the Cider Mill has upon Hamilton students is in no danger of fading in the foreseeable future. If anything, the Mill and its products have grown in popularity on the Hill, with the CIDER, page 11

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By Staff fanaticism it created extending to the students’ families and the College’s affiliates. “Students, professors, coaches,” Mimi observed, “they all come in, and they bring people with them.” Like Mimi, many wonder why Hamilton students are so obsessed with the Clinton Cider Mill, but such a thought ultimately seems so absurd: how could they not be? Indulging in donuts and cider from the Mill is more than just a rite of passage for new Continentals—it is a ritualized aspect of Hamilton life that is celebrated with the beginning of the season in September and is dreamt about during the long winter and summer months.

dam Murling, a Clarkson University grad, has joined the team at Indium Corporation in Clinton as a technical support engineer. Murling is responsible for providing technical advice surrounding the selecting, use and application of Indium’s solder products. He will also be involved with print and specification review, blogging and other projects in Indium’s process simulation lab. While studying at Clarkson he worked for the Partch Research Group converting biomass into fuel oil. Marie Constantino (center) cuts the grand opening ribbon in front of 8 Fresh on Friday, Sept. 5. By Emily Howard

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hile 8 Fresh first opened its doors on August 11, the new eatery in the Village received a proper welcoming Friday, Sept. 5, with a red ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of its official grand opening. Ferris Betrus, executive vice president of the Chamber of Commerce, along with other members of the Chamber were on hand to participate in the ceremony. Marie Constantino, a co-owner of 8 Fresh alongside business partner Chip Travis, cut the ribbon. From 5-8 p.m. the sounds of local band Sweetbreads could be heard inand outside the restaurant, which houses Fresh Mex and Lettuce Eat. Soups, salads, wraps, burritos and tacos were served up to the 150 guests that came through for the special event. Aside from the grand opening, it was also the restaurants first high

school lunch rush earlier that day. While Thursday marked the first day of school, the lunch hour faced a slower pace due to competition with the Farmers’ Market. Friday saw forty students in for lunch between 10:50 a.m. and 11:05 a.m., filling both dining rooms. The quick service allowed students time to hang out and enjoy the music on their lunch break. After the success of the grand opening day and the enjoyment of Sweetbreads by patrons, 8 Fresh has decided to have local bands play Friday evenings in the upstairs portion of the restaurant. Sweetbreads has been contracted for once per month and Constantino and Travis are on the look out for more bands to join the lineup. 8 Fresh is open Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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in uniform on campus provides as a deterrent to violence and other issues. “You can’t put a price on safety,” he said. “We also know that [police officers] are right around the corner at the other end of a 911 call. If something does happen, they’re not that far away.” Several contingency plans to keep the position full-time were considered by the School, including changing the program’s name for funding purposes and employing a new or a retired officer, to attempt to keep the salary cost under their budgeted $30,000. These plans fell through in the negotiation process. The SRO program was initially funded by a Safe Schools grant through BOCES, which ran out ahead of the 2013–14 school year when the Town and the School agreed to split the cost to keep it alive. By keeping the position under the SRO name, it allows the School to be able use the officer for tasks outside of the building, including traffic monitoring on roadways and assisting pedestrians at crosswalks. While an officer will begin work next week, the Board of Education is expected to officially vote on a final, part-time contract at their Sept. 23 Board of Education meeting. “It’s what we can do now,” said Grimm. “We can’t see where the funding would come from in order to [keep the position full-time] for this school year.”

like that which is situated on Kellogg Street and has proven effective, are not readily available in the Village’s budget. A new sign similar to that fixture would cost roughly $3,600. The KPD has been placing its current speed trailer around town in problematic areas, as well as parking patrol cars to fool drivers into thinking an officer is checking radar. The Village Board suggested situating a police dummy in the parked vehicles to further sell the point. However, Police Chief English warned that this could lead to confusion when a citizen confuses the dummy for a real person and tries to get its attention in an emergency, which happened in a similar scenario in Whitesboro. The Kirkland Police Department is currently putting together a speed target list. If residents have speed complaints, they can contact the Department directly with specific roadways they know to be problematic.

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Time Location 2:11 a.m. South Street-C. Mills 4:30 a.m. Red Hill Road 9:10 a.m. Pratt Avenue 6:50 p.m. Utica Street 7:15 p.m. W. Park Row 1:28 a.m. Elementary School 7:00 a.m. McBride Avenue 10:19 a.m. Kellogg Street 10:30 a.m. Prospect Street-C. Mills 12:10 p.m. Old Kirkland Avenue 12:40 p.m. Mulberry Street 3:05 p.m. Prospect Street-C. Mills 3:00 p.m. Franklin Avenue 3:20 p.m. Franklin Avenue 5:05 p.m. Prospect Street-C. Mills 7:20 p.m. Utica Street 8:40 p.m. Stafford Circle 6:39 a.m. Peck Road 8:10 a.m. Sewer Treatment Plant 7:15 a.m. Chenango Avenue 8:35 p.m. 5-State Route 10:30 a.m. 12B-State Route 3:10 p.m. Fountain Street 4:20 p.m. Pratt Avenue 5:00 p.m. Taylor Avenue-C. Mills 5:45 p.m. St. Mary's Avenue 4:00 p.m. Westmoreland Road 8:45 p.m. Utica Road 6:45 p.m. St. Mary's Avenue 2:50 a.m. Hamilton College 8:00 a.m. Clinton Street 8:24 a.m. Reservoir Road 11:45 p.m. Middle Street 8:00 a.m. College Street 10:20 a.m. Norton Avenue 11:00 a.m. College Street 7:50 p.m. South Street-Clinton 5:45 p.m. 5-State Route 6:45 p.m. Utica Street

Complaint Type Suspicious Persons/Activity VTL Complaints/Hazards Custodial Transfer Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement 911 Call (Hang up/Abandoned) Open Door Larceny Alarm (residence/business) Larceny (attempted) Larceny (grand) Larceny (petit) Suspicious Persons/Activity MVA-Property Damage Medical Assist 941 (Mental Health Law) Property (found/recovered) Animal MVA-Property Damage Larceny (grand) Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement Road Checks/Blocks Alarm (residence/business) Custodial Transfer 941 (Mental Health Law) Alarm (residence/business) Civil Complaint Speed Enforcement Alarm (residence/business) Fire Assist Domestic/Custody Dispute Attempt To Locate Check the Welfare Alarm (residence/business) Medical Assist Traffic Control Alarm (residence/business) Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement Radar Detail/Speed Enforcement

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Photo courtesy of Romanelli Communications Work begins this week on masonry re-pointing and window replacement at the Romanelli Building. and brickwork is over 100 years old and in desperate need of upkeep. In an ideal circumstance, particularly in our cold, wet climate, repointing of mortar joints should be done every couple of decades. Along with the repointing, new,

energy-efficient windows are scheduled to be installed. “This building has a long, proud history, and it’s time to ensure its future,” Beth Romanelli-Hapanowicz, vice president of Romanelli Communications, said in a statement.

“This is a busy, very visible location, and the walls and windows have suffered from severe weather and very heavy traffic over the years,” said Romanelli-Hapanowicz. “It was no longer an option for us. It was necessary work to improve safety for pedestrians, to make it more comfortable, efficient and secure for our tenants and staff, and in the process preserve the beautiful, historic character of the building.” In addition to Romanelli Communications, the building houses Café J and Rogue & Royale. The company has assured that aside from a little unavoidable dust, it will be business as usual for shop owners. Workers will take on the brickwork in small sections. “Remember that all of our local businesses are open and looking forward to your continued business,” said Romanelli-Hapanowicz. “We trust that the Village’s plan for routing pedestrian traffic will keep the shopping district vibrant and busy during the improvements.” The Romanelli Building dates back to the 18th century when Clinton’s founder Moses Foote resided on the site. A hotel and then the current brick building were later constructed. Don Romanelli Sr., father of current co-owners Joe Romanelli and Beth Romanelli-Hapanowicz, purchased the property in 1984.

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100 Years ago Sept. 16, 1914 C.B. Van Slyke Jr. has purchased a 3-ton Coleman truck to handle his constantly-increasing baggage and trucking business. He is contemplating the establishment of a daily express service between Clinton and Utica. There is now a market for secondhand false teeth, and a man was canvassing the Town recently offering to buy up job lots in that line. The story is that, owing to the European war, the crop of false teeth is short and manufacturers are resorting to the secondhand market for teeth to supply their trade. Eight members of the Bridgeport team and three members of the Pittsfield team of the Eastern Baseball Association were fined in the Bridgeport city court $2 for playing baseball on a Sunday. Doctor Mayo of Rochester, Minnesota, points out the interesting fact that within the last five years, operations for appendicitis have increased by more than 300 percent, and he says that this alarming condition is due to the practice of wearing belts instead of suspenders.

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GOT CAR CASH LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on: July 22nd, 2014. Office location: County of Oneida, New York. SSNY designated as Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to: the LLC, 19 Blackburn Court New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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POINT TRAIL, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY July 8, 2014, Location: Herkimer Co., Street address of principal business location: 10530 Cosby Manor Rd, Utica, NY. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail copy of process: 120 Point Trail, Old Forge, NY 13420. Registered Agent: Lawrence Kozlowski. Persons actively engaged in the business and affairs: Lawrence Kozlowski. The latest date upon which the limited liability company is to dissolve is June 24, 2114. Purpose: purchase, sale, leasing and management of real property and any other lawful activity. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION of Brawlic Labs, LLC. Art. Of Org. Filed w/Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/17/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: 3852 Snowden Hill Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413 Purpose: Any lawful activity. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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Black Dog Creative, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC") Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on June 18, 2014. Office location: Oneida County, New York. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served at 439 Van Dyke Road, Utica, New York 13502. Character or purpose: Any lawful acts or activities. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Otter Way I, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July 23, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. 185 Genesee Street, 12th Floor, Utica, New York 13501; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 185 Genesee Street, 12th Floor, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Otter Way II, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July 23, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. 185 Genesee Street, 12th Floor, Utica, New York 13501; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 185 Genesee Street, 12th Floor, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 262 Queen Anne Road, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July 23, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. 185 Genesee Street, 12th Floor, Utica, New York 13501; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 185 Genesee Street, 12th Floor, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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PJM BUILDERS, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/7/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Paul J. Miekam, 11230 Steuben Rd. E., Utica, NY 13502. General Purpose. cc: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice is hereby given that THE CHIECO LAW GROUP PLLC, a Professional Limited Liability Company, filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York on June 16, 2014. The principal office is in the County of Oneida, State of New York and the Secretary of State was designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process is: 309 E. Campbell Ave., Sherrill, New York 13461. The purpose of the company is to engage in the practice of law. cc: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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H & K Firewood, LLC, a domestic Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on June 12, 2014. NY office Location: ONEIDA County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served upon him/her to: C/O H & K Firewood, LLC, 5854 Tilden Road, Verona, NY 13478. General Purposes. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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SCHMITT & LASCURETTES, L.L.C. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/16/14. Office Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1508 Genesee St., Ste. 3, Utica, NY 13502, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: To practice Law. cc: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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JAC REAL ESTATE, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/1/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 5700 Horatio St., Utica, NY 13502. General Purpose. cc: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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51 Wurz Ave., LLC. Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on June 27, 2014. Office location: 51 Wurz Ave., Utica, New York 13502. 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 51 Wurz Ave., LLC, 51 Wurz Ave., Utica, New York 13502 The LLC is to be managed by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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Notice of Formation of VAL AVIATION LLC Art. of Org. filed w/ SECY of STATE of NY (SSNY) on May 15, 2014. Office Location: Oneida County, SSNY designated as Agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: LLC 41 Kellogg St. Clinton NY 13323. Purpose: Flight Charter, Instruction, Power & Gas line patrol. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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CAN’T DO IT RIGHT, DO IT NEAT LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/16/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Beth Roberts, 12 Steuben Park, Utica, NY 13501. General Purpose. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 215 Leland Ave., LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July 3, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 185 Genesee Street, Suite 1600, Utica, New York 13501; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 185 Genseee Street, Suite 1600, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 1025 Park Realty, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on June 25, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 1708 Sherman Drive, Utica, New York 13501; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 1708 Sherman Drive, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL.

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Legal Notice

RG RENTALS LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on: May 1, 2014. Office location: County of Oneida, New York. SSNY designated as Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to: the LLC, 1346 Leeds Street, Utica, NY 13501. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law. cc: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17

Legal Notice

Name of LLC: 600 Culver Ave. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 7/24/14. Office location: Oneida County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 165 Ripley Rd., Frankfort, NY 13340. Purpose: any lawful act. cc: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17

Legal Notice

Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of NY on July 28, 2014 for Harts Hill Garage, LLC, located in Oneida County. Anthony Rocco, Jr has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. The address to which any process against the LLC shall be served is 8735 Aitken Ave, Whitesboro, NY 13492. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful business activity. The duration of this LLC is perpetual. cc: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMIITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Blum Rose Washington, LLC (f/k/a Alistar Resources JAG, LLC). Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on June 26, 2014 and Cert. of Amend. changing its name filed with the NY Sec. of State on June 27, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 41 Notre Dame Lane, Utica, New York 13502; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 41 Notre Dame Lane, Utica, New York 13502; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

Legal Notice

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: ELLIS FIVE VENTURES, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 19, 2014. Office Location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: P.O. Box 402, 156 Mappa Avenue, Barneveld, New York 13304. Purpose: to engage in any and all business for which LLCs may be formed under the New York LLC Law. cc: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17

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Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Oxford Grouse, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on June 27, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 41 Notre Dame Lane, Utica, New York 13502; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 41 Notre Dame Lane, Utica, New York 13502; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION of New York Street Team, LLC. Art. of Org. Filed w/Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on May 1,2014. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: 200 North Levitt Ste. 312, Rome, N.Y 13440. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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168 PETALS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/15/2014. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 4 Beverly Place, Utica, NY 13502, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Lincoln JMK, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July 23, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 1156 Lincoln Avenue, Utica, New York 13502; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 1156 Lincoln Avenue, Utica, New York 13502; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. cc: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17

Legal Notice

J ALLEN ENTERPRISES, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 7/10/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 2520 Oneida St., Utica, NY 13501. General Purposes. CC: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

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PUBLIC NOTICES (continued from page 15)

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF VEND-UTI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the ""Company""): Vend-Uti Property Management Co., LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: July 30, 2014 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 900 Oswego Street, Utica, New York 13502 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Joseph Elacqua, Alfred Damiano, Alissa Viti and Richard P. Viti are the members of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION of J. Hamlin Scuba Instruction, LLC, Art. of Org filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 8/4/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 14 Chestnut Road, New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose any lawful activity. CC: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: SOCO 2, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on August 13, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. 1005 Brinkerhoff Avenue, Utica, New York 13501; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 1005 Brinkerhoff Avenue, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24

Legal Notice

Bedrock Realty of CNY, LLC. Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on July 29, 2014. Office location: 408 Lomond Place, Utica,New York 13502. 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 Bedrock Realty of CNY, LLC, 408 Lomond Place, Utica, New York 13502. The LLC is to be managed by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. CC: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24

Legal Notice

Heavenly Hill Top Stable LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC") Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on August 7, 2014. Office location: County of Oneida, New York. SSNY designated as Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to : the LLC, 8030 Shanley Road, Clinton, NY 13323. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law. CC: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24

Legal Notice

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: Smith Homestead Farm, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 9, 2014. Office Location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC, 9941 Mallory Road, Sauquoit, New York 13456. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Legal Notice

Express Steel, LLC, a Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on August 6, 2014. NY office Location: ONEIDA County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served upon him/her to: C/O Express Steel, LLC, 7918 Middle Road, Rome, NY 13440. General Purposes. CC: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8

Legal Notice

Notice of Formation of B. DAY ENTERPRISES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/26/14. Office location: Oneida County. Princ. office of LLC: 4929 State Rt. 5, Vernon, NY 13476. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. CC: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8

Legal Notice

NEW HARTFORD ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 8/13/2014. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 141 New Hartford St., New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. CC: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8

Legal Notice

Notice of Formation of NICOLE'S OF CAMDEN, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/21/14. Office location: Oneida County. Princ. office of LLC: 9501 Harden Blvd., Camden, NY 13316. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 205 W. Court St., Rome, NY 13440. Purpose: Any lawful activity. CC: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8

Legal Notice

Notice of Formation of SLE Automotive, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/20/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 181 North Main St., Oriskany Falls, NY 13425. Purpose: any lawful activities. CC: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8

Legal Notice

NO HALF MEASURES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/27/2014. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Chris Bussonnais, 1704 Pierrepont Ave., Utica, NY 13502. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. CC: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Craft Beer Bros LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on August 29, 2014. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 162 McPike Road, Rome, New York 13441; 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: 162 McPike Road, Rome, New York 13441; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. CC: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: AVC Transportation, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State NY (SSNY) on September 5, 2014. Office location in Oneida Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 11160 Davis Road, Utica, NY 13502. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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Legal Notice

NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF GINGER HOUSE LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the “Company”): GINGER HOUSE LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: August 29, 2014 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 123 Knapps Knolle Road, Utica, New York 13502 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Evan Sandler and Heather Sandler are the sole members of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose.

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The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on September 3, 2014, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Clinton, Oneida County, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. A complete copy of the resolution summarized herewith is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the Village Clerk for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice. Dated: Clinton, New York, September 3, 2014. Rozanne D’Acunto Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION DATED SEPTEMBER 3, 2014. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE ROOF, IN AND FOR THE VILLAGE OF CLINTON, ONEIDA COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $42,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $42,000 BONDS OF SAID VILLAGE TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. Specific object or purpose: Reconstruction of Dept. of Public Works Garage roof Period of probable usefulness: 15 years; limited to 5 years Aggregate maximum estimated cost: $42,000 Amount of obligations to be issued: $42,000 bonds SEQRA status: Type II Action

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for a new 1.5 Cubic Yard Wheel Loader with and/or without a credit for a trade-in, will be received by the Village of Clinton, Oneida County, New York at the office of the Village Clerk of said Village at Lumbard Memorial Hall, Clinton, Oneida County, New York until 4:00 p.m. on the 29th of September 2014. Said bids will be opened and read aloud and thereafter considered at the September 29, 2014 meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Clinton at 7:00 p.m. to be held at Lumbard Memorial Hall in said Village. As one alternative to the contact price to be bid as aforementioned, the bidder may make a dollar allowance of the trade-in of a loader, which may be inspected at the Department of Public Works Garage, Lewis Road, Clinton, New York, at any reasonable time prior to the bid opening. Complete specifications and bid sheets may be obtained from the Village Clerk of the Village of Clinton at the Office of the Village Clerk, at Lumbard Memorial Hall. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes and shall bear on the face thereof the name and address of the bidders. All bids must be accompanied by a noncollusion bid certificate executed pursuant to Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. These certificates are available from the Village Clerk. Any and all deviations [or equivalencies] from the specifications must be separately identified and listed on an attachment submitted with the bid. A contract for the purchase of the above item will be awarded by the Village Board to the lowest responsible bidder. In cases where two or more responsible bidders submit identical bids, the Village Board may award the contract to any of such bidders. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Village Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and/ or alternates and to waive any irregularities and any informality in any bid. BY THE ORDER OF THE VILLAGE TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF CLINTON Dated: September 3, 2014 Clinton, New York Rozanne D’Acunto, Village Clerk

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Slate Creek Industries, LLC, a Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on August 6, 2014. NY office Location: ONEIDA County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served upon him/her to: C/O Slate Creek Industries, LLC, 7918 Middle Road, Rome, NY 13440. General Purposes.

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THEFTS (continued from page 1) Oneida Sheriffs made the arrest. The men were arraigned in the Village of New York Mills Court on Sept. 1. They were charged with burglary in the third degree, a Class D felony, for breaking into the Holland Patent Legion and stealing cash. Both subjects were sent to the Oneida County Correctional Facility. The Town of Kirkland can choose to prosecute the individuals in the future.

Bowler Meghan Doris Snags Her First Perfect Game

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golf team. In addition to outfitting players with new grips, SuperStroke will give the winning team new bags, hats and shirts. The push to first place is being headed by Clinton golfers Tim Scoones and Zane Monaghan, who are hoping to score some new gear for the next season. “SuperStroke makes really nice grips. We have been voting everyday and asking as many as we know to vote,” said Scoones. “The contest allows people to vote daily and we would really appreciate it.” To vote for your Warriors, visit http:// w o o b o x . c o m /t 5 3 57 n /v o t e? w e b = 1 . Voting ends Sept. 22. More information about SuperStroke is available at http://superstrokeusa.com.

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Meghan Doris holds her 300 game scoresheet at Pin-O-Rama. By Staff

ourteen-year-old Meghan Doris bowled her first perfect game on Saturday, Sept. 6. A force to be reckoned with on the lanes for Clinton varsity bowling last season, she was playing in the USBC league at Pin-O-Rama in Utica at the time of the achievement. In her series, Doris bowled a total score of 687: 190, 197, and 300. More impressive is that she did so with a shoulder injury. Her Clinton varsity team coach, Mike Perry, shared the news with great pride. Even at a young age, Doris is known for her consistency under pressure. During the 2013–14 winter season, she made her mark on the CSC, finishing the season with the highest league average of 190, and an overall average of 197. At the end of the season, she earned a spot on the Section III team, who went on to win the state championship in Long Island in March. Perry describes Doris as a natural competitor. Only a freshmen in high school this year, she will surely help lead the Clinton team to new heights in the next four years.

Golf Team Needs Votes for SuperStroke Contest By Staff

he Clinton varsity golf team is amidst an online campaign to become the new junior ambassadors of SuperStroke, a company specializing in putter grips. One lucky high school squad with the most votes will be selected for the honor, along with a gift package. Twenty-five teams are in the competition, and at the time of writing the Warriors with 200 votes were in second place behind the Vestal Bears

While fishing the rough waters of Oneida Lake with Ed and Kim Corrigan, of Elm Street, Bill Waszkiewicz of East South Street reeled in a rare fish called a bowfin, a close relative of the snakehead. The fish was quickly released back into the water unharmed. Did you catch any fish this summer? If so, it's not too late to send in your photo and story! Show us what you caught and you might be featured here in The Courier. Send photos along with details of fish and location to news@clintoncourier.com.

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Sports

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Fall Sports Rosters Girls Cross Country

Grace Atik Amara Rojo Angela Martino Katie Getman Emma Williams Audrey Bartels Maya Stang

Grade 12 12 9 9 11 12 12

Gabby Dewhurst Emma Novak Morgan Roy Sydney Madden

Cheerleading

10 10 12 9

Head Coach: Angelo Gaetano Assistant: Sam Catterson

Jazmin Knight* Shannon Alsante Breana Karrat Brianna Talerico Alizah Fletcher Breana Kautman Emma Filipkowski Larissa Pacciarelli

Girls Tennis

Antonia Cardamone 9 Caitlin Cherpak 10 Shannon Cherpak 12 Vincenza Femia 12 Laura Hopkins 12 Lauren Hutchins 9 Brianna Kaufman 11 Olivia Kodsy 12 Sydney Pavlik 11 Isabella Pinto 10 Megan Pugliese 9

Grade 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11

Lauren Novak Morgan Aversa Abby Wilson Amber Goodfriend

11 11 11 10

* Captain Head Coach: Tina Bolos

Boys Cross Country

Jordan Roy 9 Angela Simonchyk 9 Carly Sinclair 11 Julia Smiegal 9 Kayla Tabor 11 Courtney Wigderson 12 Rebecca Williams 12 Brooke Wooldridge 11 Georgia Zoller 9 Head Coach: Mike Townsend

Grade Jon Kulpa Diego Rojo Peter Sheldrick Dan Atik Brian Bremer Ben Combs Andrew Ford Nathan Gale Adam Koren Joe Lewis

12 11 11 10 11 10 9 9 9 9

Chris Rivera John Slawson Erik Smith Clayton Hunt CJ Millitello Adam Blanks Enzo Cicchinelli

9 9 9 10 10 12 10

Head Coach: Angelo Gaetano Assistant: Sam Catterson

Boys Soccer Gavin Gleasman* Casey Owen Garrett Frank Johnny Williams Max Huckaby Carlos Espinal Jr. Jake Landry* Schuyler Malak Ben Owens* Nick Kowalczyk Mark Lewis Nick Williams Steve Calidonna Leo Devine Tyler Jury Nishant Sharma

Position F K F/M M K M D D M D D D F M/D D F/M

Grade 12 11 9 10 12 12 12 12 12 11 10 12 11 12 12 11

Matt Martini Cody Jones Jack Hughes Fritz Gale Billy Banning Danny Martini Joshua Houle Connor Frank Matthew Orlando * Captains

F/M M M F M D M D F

11 10 12 10 12 12 10 9 10

Head Coach: Gil Palladino Assistant Head Coach: Tom Owens Assistant: Mike Murrock

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Girls Soccer

Maureen Lewis Darby D’Angelo Nora Arancio Jenna Devine Jenny Maxam* Sophia Constantino Grace Atik Elizabeth Balch* Blythe Owens Gina Martini Julia Orlando

Position F/M F/M D/M F/M D K M D/K M D M

Grade 12 10 10 9 12 12 12 12 11 11 12

Allie Lehman Emma Short Hannah McHarris Caroline Bonomo Louisa Gale Emmeline MacPherson

Field Hockey

D/M M/F F/M D M M/F

Position Hannah Mazor F Emma Novak F/M Catherine Soultz (Kiki) F Maddie Soultz B Erica Yox M Abby Hyde M Alyssa Moda B Jillian Femia B Evelyn Burdick F Rylee Meelan F Abby Miller B Amy Davis B Ashlee Moda M Lindsey Hayduk M

9 12 12 12 11 8

* Captains Head Coach: Beth Baker Assistant: Megan Hemstrought

Football

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Grade 10 10 9 11 10 10 10 10 10 12 11 11 10 11

Position Grade Billy White RB/LB 12 Nick Smyers RB/LB 12 Brandon Broccoli QB/DB 11 Dalton Rice WR/DB 11 Chris Heselton WR/DB 10 Joseph Jeffery WR/DB 12 Ryan Wilcox TE/LB 10 Austin Kulpa WR/DB 10 Alex Reznicek WR/QB/DB 12 Jordan Dery OL/DL 11 Austin Frank OL/DL 12 Mitchell West OL/DL 11 Trevor Simzer OL/DL 12 Austin Ryan OL/DL 11 Thomas Labayewski OL/DL 10 William Lynch OL/DL 11 Brady Moccaldi OL/DL 12 Ali Drissi OL/DL 12 Alex Nicholas OL/DL 10

Taeghan Champion Juliana Santucci Abby Whip Taylor Reese Olivia Rogers Rachel Terrazas Adele Simons Ally Turnball Bailey Bach

F F F S/B B F K F K

11 11 9 12 12 9 11 11 12

Head Coach: Heather Hillage-Scribner Assistant: Jenna Morton

With a roster of only 19, Clinton football will need to play logically this season to preserve the health of their players.

Head Coach: Jenry Frasca Assistant Coach: Wilfred Jackson Volunteer: James Jarret

Football The giant pink elephant on the football field this season is the size of Clinton’s bench. The School’s football program has struggled to field a varsity team over the years and this season is no exception. Eighteen players, two more than the state’s minimum requirement for a team, qualified to play for the Warriors at tryouts. Since then, another player has been recruited. The low player number presents its fair share of handicaps, not only with the risk of injuries on the shallow bench, but also with the team’s ability to practice productively. The boys kicked off the season with a 36-24 win over Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 6. On defense, the Warriors found themselves unable to adjust to their opponents' power running game, which they were unable to recreate in practice. “We bent, but we didn’t break,” said head coach Henry Frasca, who’s new to the program this year. “We don’t have a lot of depth. … We stopped them a couple times and when we did we took advantage of it.” With less players, many are forced

Fall Sports Preview to play on both offensive and defensive position, many out of their comfort zones. By halftime, players are worn out. With so many initial setbacks, the team is still working on learning their playbook. Frasca called the team’s current situation “chaos.” The inexperience of many Clinton’s players is also a major hurdle, but after seeing some real scenario gameplay, both at the Cooperstown game and at a preseason scrimmage against Bishop Grimes, Frasca noted that he’s seen a “200 percent improvement.” Junior quarterback Brandon Broccoli leads the team, along with senior running back Nick Smyers. Both stepped up with high rushing yards against Cooperstown. Still, most points were scored on passing plays. After a brief mental victory lap following the Cooperstown match, the team returned home to prepare for what will probably be one of the most challenging faceoffs of the season. They play Herkimer, one of the top competitors in Clinton’s section, on Friday and time is not on their side.

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Clinton’s quarterback Brandon Broccoli hands off to running back Nick Smyers during a practice.

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Rylee Meelan leads the field hockey team in scoring, putting five shots into the back of the net against Oneida last week. Field Hockey The girls field hockey team is nothing short of an offensive powerhouse, as evidenced by their opening season match against Oneida, whom they beat 6-0. Five of those goals were smacked in, one after the another, in the first half. The group has been working in the off season to tighten up their play, both in summer and winter indoor leagues. Rylee Mylan is by far the standout on the squad, scoring five of the six goals in the opening match, breaking a longstanding goals-per-game school record which she had tied last year as a junior. They’re not an large team by any means, but what they lack in size, they make up for in scruff and stickwork. On either side of the fast break you’ll find the quickness of players like Evelyn Burdick or Hannah Mazor. The team’s formation system has been an ongoing experiment that seems to be proving effective, at least

so far in the season. It’s hard to tell how their defense performs, as they rarely see any action. “We’ve got strength at every line,” said head coach Heather HillageScribner, who has been with some of the girls since fourth grade. “It’s a coach's dream to have players who can play in multiple spots, forward and mid, mid and back… I have numerous girls who can do that.” Assertive goaltending often sees senior Baily Bach, who is no stranger to the shutout, coming out of the net to kick balls away and avoid scoring opportunities for the Warriors’ opponents. “It’s a good, dedicated group. They’re very coachable,” said Hillage-Scribner, adding that she had “high hopes” that theirs will continue to be a winning program as the season progresses.

Mike Townsend. “This is great for us.” Leading the team on singles are the skilled rackets of Olivia Kodsy (first singles) and Shannon Cherpak (second singles). In doubles, the team is equally represented with their leadoff pair Laura Hopkins Williams and Rebecca Williams. All these girls are seniors. The team has been busy commanding the court early in the season. They began the season 4-0, besting Canastota, Holland Patent, Sauquoit Valley and Little Falls, whom they beat 5-0 on Monday. Kodsy battled her opponent Samantha Ackerman into the third set to secure the shutout. All other competitions were decided early by the Warriors in the first two sets. Boys Soccer

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Clinton senior Schuyler Malak battles New Hartford’s Nick Kopyt for possession. Shannon Cherpak returns a shot on Clinton’s home court. Cherpak plays second singles for the Warriors. The girls tennis team is experiencing one of the largest rosters in recent years with an influx of ninth grade interest. A total of seven freshmen joined the team this year. “Normally, we get one or two kids from each grade,” said head coach

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The boys varsity soccer team couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season, not only coming out as champions in the inaugural Access Federal Credit Union Fall Kickoff, but doing it by beating ancient foes New Hartford. The Warriors laid it all on the line for the rivalry matchup, and it showed with the amount of injured players being walked off the field. Captain Gavin Gleasman has been the subject of much attention, both in the media and by opponents. When the senior forward gets possession of the ball, he’s often tailed by two defenders, limiting his scoring attempts but also causing other offensive linemen to step up to find holes elsewhere. In the backfield, fellow captains Ben Owens, a midfielder, and Jake Landry, a defender, organize their teammates. Following Saturday’s match, Landry’s voice was horse with from yelling out directions to his teammates. He and Nick Williams form an iron wall, diverting any strike attempts to the sidelines. During the Kickoff Classic, head coach Gil Palladino noted some spacing issues between the mid- and backfield that the team needed to work on in order to close off counterattack access to Clinton’s net—a minor tweak. Putting practiced strategies into place during gameplay will be key for the

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team’s continued success. “We talk in the clubhouse about not getting beat on things we go over in practice,” said Palladino. “We’re OK with it if we get scored on when there’s a great corner kick or something we’re not aware of.” Clinton played Hamilton away on Monday, falling 1-0. They hope to regain steam quickly as they move into the oncoming busy season schedule. Girls Soccer The girls soccer team suffered a major blow when it graduated 12 seniors after the 2013–14 season, including star Hannah Shankman, who moved on to play at Binghamton University. Head coach Beth Baker isn’t laying down without a fight this year, and hopes to remain a contender for the league title. In their opening competition, the girls outscored Camden 3-1, unfazed by the sudden depletion of upperclassmen in their ranks. In fact, a peculiar rookie attacker and veteran backfield dynamic has developed. All of the Camden goals were scored by underclassmen, including one point by Emmeline MacPherson, the team’s sole eighth grader. On offense, the strength of the program will grow over the next couple years due simply to the youth of many of its players. In the backfield two of the senior defenders, Jenny Maxam and Elizabeth Balch, lead as team captains with speed and spunk. Cheerleading With four returning seniors, the squad has a solid foundation to build on. Add eight underclassmen to the mix and there is plenty of energy to be had as well. The girls were on site offering plenty of off-field spirit to the football team, as they found a win on their opening away game in Cooperstown. “Our goal is to have fun as we cheer on our football team,” said head coach Tina Bolos. “We look forward to a great year.” Cross Country

With Jack Yaworsky gone, senior Jon Kulpa has stepped in to lead the boys cross country team. Both the boys and girls cross country program lost key athletes to graduation last year. Jack Yaworsky and Haley Allen moved on to compete at the collegiate level at Vassar College and Colgate University, respectively. Head coach Angelo Gaetano hopes to fill the vacancies with some of the incoming talent, which has plenty of drive and—perhaps more importantly—plenty of quantity. “It’s a young team, definitely a rebuilding year,” said Gaetano. “But it’s also a large team, so we have a lot of kids out there competing.” The boys team is led by veteran distance runner Jon Kulpa, who competed alongside Yaworsky in many events last year. Closely behind in the 2014–15 pack, are rising stars Diego Rojo and Brian Bremer, who are in their junior year. Of the girls, seniors Morgan Roy and Maya Stang seem ready to lead, along with 10th grader Gabby Dewhurst.

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