Vol. 168, No. 10
• CLINTON, NEW YORK • September 17, 2014
Jack Behrens Starts a New Chapter that, and possibly not to our benefit.” Behrens credits the changing times and the need to keep up with state regulations for new fiscal struggles—a new $250,000 ladder truck for the Fire Department, for instance, which is required due to the height of some of the buildings on the Hill and was purchased through a large contribution by the College. Dealing with citizens, who may not be exposed to some of the obstacles the Board has to jump through to move an issue forward, is another issue. “Sometimes all you end up with is a lot of words, a lot of fiery anger that comes out of it, and no one’s happy,” said Behrens, adding that, once you were able to talk to people, they were always grateful. To his memory, Village budgets have always been lean and problems that Photo by John Howard After 19 1/2 years of dedicated service as a trustee to the Village of Clinton, Jack Behrens will embark on a new journey down south. By John Howard
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fter 19 1/2 years on the Village Board and 48 years as a resident, Jack Behrens is calling it quits. This month, Behrens will say goodbye to Clinton and head south to Florida to start the next chapter of his life along with his wife, Gert, of five years. On Sept. 3, Behrens sat through his final meeting as a trustee, where he was presented with a plaque in recognition of his years of service. Through out his time, Behrens certainly formed plenty of memories. His first task, which became constant throughout the 19 years, was serving as water commissioner, and while the abundance of water in Clinton never proved to be an issue, regulating it certainly did. His first year served as a
crash course in the responsibility. “I came in and I had never held a position that involved water in my whole life,” said Behrens. “I ended up learning everything I could find in six months, because we were going through a period of time to keep the rates stable.” His first memory of service was driving around to view the water district with then superintendent of Public Works Bob Galinski. The car they were driving was 22 years old and promptly broke down at one of the furthest points away from the center of the Village. “That was a period of time when we did everything we could to keep things operating without going into any cost,” said Behrens, remembering mostly how composed Galinski was through the event. “We’ve since gotten past
Kirkland Bloodmobile Celebrates 45th Anniversary
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Town and Police Union to Close on New Contract By Staff
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he Town and the Kirkland Police Benevolent Association have come to an agreement on contract that will carry through to 2017. A contract between the Town and the PBA expired at the beginning of this year. Once authorized, the agreement will be retroactive to January 2014. The new contract will have similar financial responsibilities as previous years for the Town, with a few added benefits rewarding loyal officers. The contract has also been extended from a three-year to a four-year agreement. According to Town officials, both sides appear content with the agreement, the details of which will be available pending final approvals. PBA members need to vote on the contract and Association’s legal counsel will need to weigh in before the contract is made official.
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Clinton High Recognized For College Readiness By Staff
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he Clinton Central School District is one of the top high schools in America, according to a new list published by Newsweek. Schools were judged based on enrollment and graduation rates, as well as standardized assessments. Changes in enrollment from Grades 9–12 and a counselor-to-student ratio were also taken into account. Clinton scored 232 nationally, and was ranked 23rd in the state. Comparatively, New Hartford High was ranked 286 nationally and 29th in the state. “It feels good to be recognized not only for academic excellence and college readiness, but for ensuring that educational opportunity is available to all students regardless of socioeconomic status,” superintendent of schools Dr. Stephen Grimm said in a statement. “Such achievement is truly the result of a district- and community-wide effort to ensure each student receives what they need to be successful from kindergarten through graduation.” Broken down into its parts, Clinton earned a college readiness score of 84.83, with an average graduation rate comparative percentile score of 60.95 and a college-bound percentile score of those student graduates of 78.81. The Newsweek list states the top high school list is “based solely on achievement,” an approach Clinton High School is aiming to get away from with its own college readiness assessment, headed by principal Matthew Lee. In addition to the high ranking, Clinton High was also awarded a gold star for demonstrating equal academic performance for students coming from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Hamilton Adjusts Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy By Kaitlin McCabe
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From left: Bill Rudge, Kay Schwartz, Dr. Roger Moore and a Bloodmobile worker pose inside the giving center at the United Methodist Church. By Staff
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eptember marks the 45th anniversary of the Kirkland Bloodmobile. On Saturday, community members gathered at the Methodist Church to give blood and celebrate the achievement. On hand at the event were longtime supporters Jean Wainright, Anita Fitzgerald and Mayor Jack Lane. As a special treat, Kay Schwartz, CEO of the New York-Penn Region of
the Red Cross, handed out certificates of appreciation to organizations that have helped make the Kirkland Bloodmobile possible over the years. Among those given certificates of appreciation were the Clinton United Methodist Church, Clinton Kiwanis Club, The Clinton Courier, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lutheran Care Campus, VFW Post 9591, Alexander Hamilton Institute, Villas at Sherman Brook, Clinton Lion’s Club, the Town of Kirkland, the Village of Clinton, Stone Presbyterian Church, and American Red Cross Blood Services. “The entire community comes out for these drives,” said Schwartz. “[Clinton does] a phenomenal job. DONORS, page 5
n recent years, the nation has actively engaged in a dialogue about sexual assault on college campuses, and Hamilton College is no exception to this effort to increase awareness and prevention. On Friday, Sept. 5, the Title IX Task Force released significant recommended changes to Hamilton’s Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy to the College community. The Title IX Task Force, formed in May by College President Joan Hinde Stewart and chaired by Senior Associate Dean of Students for Strategic Initiatives and Title IX Coordinator Meredith Harper Bonham, consists of several senior members of the College: Dean of Students Nancy Thompson, Associate Professor of Women’s Studies and 2014-15 HSMB Chair Vivyan Adair, Associate Dean of Students for Academics and Professor of Government Steve Orvis, Assistant Director of Counseling David Walden and Lea Haber Kuck ’87, an attorney and trustee. The new policies introduced by the Title IX Task Force reflect recent federal laws as well as the group’s independent ideas. Specifically, the 2013 Campus SaVE Act (Sexual Violence Elimination Act) and the 2014 “Not Alone” White House Report provided institutions with guidelines for handling sexual misconduct on their campuses.
Federal law will also permit students to have an attorney as an advisor during the investigative process. Honoring both federal regulations and the needs of Hamilton students, the Task Force recommends dividing the current Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy into two distinct policies, which would in effect produce a process centered on an investigative team. This team would be composed of an external investigator and a trained member of Hamilton’s Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Board (HSMB). Further, the Task Force proposes recreated the current HSMB Hearing Committee as a Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Review Panel (HSMRP)—composed of three members of the HSMB—in order to ensure that students involved in cases will be spared reliving their experiences during both the investigation and the hearing processes. Following investigation, the HSMRP would review the Investigation Team’s report and recommend a decision and sanction to the relevant senior staff member, who in most cases would be Dean of Students Nancy Thompson. The Title IX Task Force’s proposal also seeks to replicate effective policies at peer institutions, specifically those enforced at fellow NESCAC member, Middlebury College, which the Task Force calls a “really solid model.” These changes, Harper Bonham explained, bolster Hamilton’s HAMILTON, page 10
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
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Inside this issue Kirkland in World War I: The Clinton Historical Society needs your help defining Kirkland's role in WWI. Page 3. Q&A Cassie & Maggie: Learn about the duo that will kick off this season's Coffeehouse Series. Page 6. Local Realtor Wins Good Neighbor Award: Dorothy Gokey gathers food bank items for those in need. Page 8. Start Thinking About Deductions: Tax season will be here before we know it. Do you know how to handle your deductions? Page 9. Girls Tennis Makes a Run to Top the CSC: The girls currently sit in first place. Page 15.
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Leave It or Take It We’ve had our two-year-old dog Murphy for a little over a month now. He’s had some incidents, but overall, he’s been a great, gentle and concerned companion. One of the things we’re working on with him is the “leave it” command, which has implications when something falls on the ground—i.e. medicine—that you don’t want your dog to swallow, but I suspect the “leave it” direction was invented to torture these animals who want nothing more than to gobble up that delicious morsel of chicken byproduct meal and sawdust. There your dog sits, the corners of his grin spilling over with anticipatory saliva, waiting for the direction to “take it.” Never once do his eyes leave the treat. Murphy had some trouble grasping the concept at first, but he’s since become an expert. If you’re a squirrel or a scurrying rabbit, forget about it. He’s coming for you. (We’re still working on that one.) Patience, one of the seven heavenly virtues, goes against everything nature informs us to do—if something is there that we want, we should take it. If something is broken or wrong, we should leave it where it lies. This week, we see some incredible examples of patience from our fellow community members. Jack Behrens (see page 1) spent over 19 years on the Village Board, the entire time as water commissioner. It’s a position where hostility comes with the territory, but unlike high-ranking state and federal positions, there are fewer bureaucratic barriers to duck behind. It was great to see Bill Rudge excited about the turnout of this weekend’s Kirkland Bloodmobile at the Methodist Church (also see page 1).
I’ve been there when it wasn’t so good and the disappointment is hard to see. Still, along with other core committee members and supporting organizations, he has worked to keep the Bloodmobile a staple of this community for 45 years. Similarly, Dorothy Gokey (see page 8), has kept the food bank on Utica Street alive for 10 years in order to help struggling area families with basic necessities. I wonder how governing boards and programs like these will fare in the hands of a new generation—a generation of individuals governed by Google autofill who can barely wait for the beat to drop in a Steve Aoki song. We can’t wait for a Netflix show to buffer before losing interest and we certainly can’t be bothered by anything slower than instant. Career paths are no longer with a single company and loyalty is something we more closely associate with Apple products. It comes down to passion—a passion like the one of a tennis team (see page 15), who has waited four years for a chance at dominating their league. If there’s passion for a cause, as there was in these examples with the Village Board, the Bloodmobile and food bank, people will find the time and the commitment to continuing necessary traditions. In Clinton, we’ve seen it already with young people recently taking over command at the Historical Society and the KAC. Local government, as Behrens would likely agree, might be a tougher sell. But if we find the right person to fill his spot, we won't need to worry about it again for another 19 years.
–John Howard, Executive Editor
Village Hack: An App You Won't Regret By Emily Howard What if an app on your phone could help you and others? With so many apps out there, you may not think you need another one, but there's an important one (or two) you're likely missing and it's created by the Red Cross. This past week the Kirkland Bloodmobile was busy with activity at the Clinton Methodist Church as donors gave blood to help others in need. However, fear not if you missed this opportunity, the Red Cross Blood app can help you schedule an appointment to donate. The Blood app lets you track your donations, schedule appointments, find local drives such
as the Bloodmobile, and build a lifesaving team of people to donate with you. You can even track your donation from your appointment through to when it's used to help someone else. The app is available for iPhones and Android devices—and it's free. The Red Cross has 10 additional apps that focus on topics ranging from first aid to floods and tornados to Red Cross shelters. So the next time you go to purchase an app, think about adding the Red Cross Blood app, too. You might just be able to save a life from the palm of your hand.
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Past Issues 25 Years Ago Sept. 20, 1989 A redesign of the construction area behind the new Clinton post office building has eliminated the need to dispose of the groundwater found there, which is contaminated with fuel oil and diesel fuel. The $716,000 project is on schedule to be completed in February. A detection effort has determined that chronic water leakage is sapping the Village of at least half the precious resource it pumps each day. An electronic survey found 20 leaks were spewing 432,000 gallons of water per day. Peter Kim, son of Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kim of Foote Road, has been selected as a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist. Approximately 6,000 students will be awarded Merit Scholarships from $2,000 to $4,000. Hamilton College's student-run radio station, WHCL, returned to the airwaves this month with an expanded programming schedule and a record number of students involved with the station. WHCL is back to broadcasting 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 50 Years Ago Sept. 17, 1964 All involved in the last minute rush to complete the new high school were praised by the Board of Education at its meeting on Monday. Use of the facility three months ahead of schedule was not without minor problems, however, and these were reported on, along with others in the schools, by clerk of the works Victor Bruni. Considerable street work was reported at the Village Board's meeting last Thursday. At this same session it was indicated that there soon will be guard rails on Chenango Avenue, a check is due of storm water on Elm Street and a partial solution has been made on Utica Street's flooding conditions. Following a public hearing, the Village Board approved a special traffic and parking ordinance for Sunday mornings to relieve traffic problems caused by churchgoers. Some streets will become one-way streets and parking on both sides of Marvin and Williams Streets will be allowed only on Sunday mornings. A good turnout of persons enjoyed the Clinton Lions Club's first steer roast Sunday afternoon at the elementary school cafeteria. The all night vigil, which was necessary for the roast, paid off in delicious beef served to more than 250 dinner guests. 75 Years Ago Sept. 21, 1939 With no contest existing within the party ranks, the Republican primary election was not conducive to very much interest on the part of the electorate, a fact that was borne out in the small total vote recorded in the Town of Kirkland. A total of 152 votes were cast. Rural weekly newspapers occupy one of the most vitally important places in the field of American journalism today. That was the consensus expressed by a group of speakers and forum leaders who participated last weekend in Cornell University's third annual Newspaper Institute. Central New Yorkers, who realize the economic importance of the shoe industries of the Binghamton and Syracuse areas, are viewing with dismay the action of the administration in granting permission to the Bata Shoe Company of Zlin, Germany, to establish its industry in Maryland and to bring over here more than 100 Czecho-Slovakian shoe artisans. New York peaches are now at the height of their season. Reports from western counties, the state's principal producing area, say the bulk of the crop will be harvested starting Sept.
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10 and end two weeks later. 100 Years Ago Sept. 23, 1914 Mail carrier L.N. Brockway has provided himself with a new patent mail carriage, which can be entirely enclosed by means of curtains mounted on spring rollers like window shades. A meeting of the patrons of the Harlem Dairy Products Company was held on Saturday at the company's fine new plant in this Village. About 100 of the most progressive farmers in this section were present and were entertained handsomely by President Miller of the company, who furnished refreshments and saw to it that everyone had a good time. The Boy Scouts of America, Clinton Troop One, held its first meeting of the year on Thursday in the assembly room of the high school. Roy Muir, Hamilton College class of 1916, who gave such valuable assistance last year in the capacity of assistant scoutmaster, made a short and inspiring address on the "Importance of Character." Surgeon General Blue has ordered a corps of 12 rat catchers to start from San Francisco for New Orleans. These experts will carry on a campaign of rat extermination to stamp out the contagion. In six months, at a cost of $100,000, the danger of the bubonic plague will be removed.
Letter: Mystery Girls Identified
One Hundred Years Ago Town of Kirkland in World War I
Photos courtesy of the Clinton Historical Society Clockwise from top left: George Beck's draft card, George Beck, Beck's draft letter and soldiers in front of Stone Presbyterian Church. By Robert Tagert, Clinton Historical Society and Erik Genalo, Society President
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ne hundred years ago World War I broke out in Europe. To commemorate the Centennial of “this war to end all wars,” the Clinton Historical Society is researching its impact on the Town of Kirkland and surrounding communities. In our preliminary research we have identified 327 men and women who left to “make the world safe for democracy,” as President Wilson described the War. The profile of those who served is interesting and tells us a great deal about the makeup of the community. Most men were drafted
and the average age of the new soldier was 24, with occupations such as mill worker, farm laborer, or store clerk. Clinton gave 225 men and women and Clark Mills 102. As many of the mill workers in Clark Mills immigrated from England and other areas many returned to their homeland to serve; twelve joined the Canadian Army, twelve the British Army and one the Polish Army. About 30 percent of the men from Clark Mills worked at the Hind Harrison Mill. The War had a great effect on the community. Clinton WWI, page 9
Used Books Collected at the Library I was surprised to see my sister’s picture in the Sept. 10 issue of The Courier, page 9 as part of the “Clinton Scene: Arena Burns” article. The girl on the left is Harriet Hopp and my sister on the right is Shirley J. MacGregor. It was a nice surprise to see her. My other sister is Betty M. O’Brien, of Berkley Drive in Clinton. –Glen MacGregor, Pinckney, Michigan
Clinton Scene: Fall History Jaunts By Richard L. Williams Village and Town Historian
The Friends of the Kirkland Town Library have started collecting used books once again in preparation for next summer's Annual Book Sale fundraiser. We have lots to do to prepare and are already at work! Your donations will help ensure another great sale in support of our library. Please leave donated items (in boxes, preferably, rather than in bags) on the small covered porch at the back of the Library. We welcome (in good, clean condition): • hard cover books • paper back books • audiobooks on CD • music on CDs • DVDs Tax-deduction forms for your
donations are available at the front desk We cannot accept: textbooks • encyclopedias • Reader's Digest • condensed books • books without covers • magazines • games • video cassettes • audio cassettes • vinyl records Please remember that all items placed on the back porch--having been donated by a generous member of our community for our Annual Sale-become the property of the Friends of the Kirkland Town Library. Thank you in advance for your wonderful support. With appreciation, Friends of the Kirkland Town Library
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ow that school has resumed and fall is fast approaching it’s time to take some brief trips into our local history. 1- Within the Town of Kirkland several cemeteries hold war veterans’ graves. Hamilton College Cemetery has graves of Rev. Samuel Kirkland and Chief Skenandoah plus Nobel Prize winner and Clinton native Elihu Root. 2- The campus buildings of Hamilton College with the variety of architecture styles look better in the fall foliage. Note the contrasting appearance of the Chapel versus the Wellin Museum. 3- Several blue and gold historic markers are in the Town and Village. Walk around the village and read the inscriptions. Take your car to view the ones outside the Village. 4- A bit farther afield in Rome is the Fort Stanwix National Monument and the adjacent Marinus Willett Tourist Center, which brings the Revolutionary War to life some 230 years after the war ended. The Willett Center has very interesting artifacts, displays, and maps of the fort and battle. It is on North James Street just off Black River Boulevard. The fort is open all year. 5- Complementing Fort Stanwix is
Photo by Richard Williams The Hyde Hall east façade. the Oriskany Battlefield on Route 69 between Rome and Oriskany. Here the Tyron County Militia of Gen. Nicolas Herkimer was ambushed by British troops and Mohawk Indians on August 6, 1777. The obelisk which was dedicated in 1884 marks the battlefield which has been described as one of the bloodiest of the war. Others maintain it was a true turning point which prevented the British from taking all of New York and thus dividing the colonies in two. It stays open until October 31. 6- The Herkimer Home on 200
State Route 169 in Little Falls is a Georgian-style mansion which General Herkimer built in 1776. Visitors may explore the grounds and gardens. Call 823-0398 to check hours. 7- Travel east on Route 20 and then south on Route 80 to Hyde Hall, one of this area’s best kept secrets of historical homes. Now operated by the state and open to the public, it is located adjacent to Glimmerglass State Park at the north end of Otsego Lake about 9 miles north of Cooperstown. SCENE, page 11
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The Calendar Sept 18: Roast Beef Dinner. Buffet style. Adults $10, 5-12 $5, under 5 are free. Serving starts at 4:30 until sold out. At Westmoreland United Methodist Church, 7286 W. Main St. Questions? Call 829-3843. Sept 19: Coffeehouse concert. Cassie and Maggie Macdonald. $15 for nonmembers, $12 for members. 8 p.m. at the KAC. Sept 20: 411 on College Essays. Bring your questions on college essays for author and essay expert Justin Nevin. Parents and students welcome. 10:30 a.m. at the Library. Sept 22: Compass Jazz Quartet. Tickets: $18 for nonmembers, $15 for members and $10 for students. 7-9 p.m. at the KAC. Town of Kirkland Planning Board meeting. 7:30 p.m. at 100 N. Park Row. Sept 23: Early Talkers Rhyme Time. Ages 0-2. 10 a.m. at the Library. Intro to iPad. Learn about using an iPad. 6:30 p.m. at the Library. Preregistration required, call 8532038. 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. Space is limited and reservations are required by contacting the Villas Sherman Brook at 853-1224. Girl Scout Registration. Yearly fee is $15, financial assistance is available. 6 p.m. at the Open House at Gansevoort Elementary in Rome. Visit http://gsnypenn.org for more registration times and locations. Sept 24: Town of Kirkland Board Meeting. 7 p.m. in the Town Municipal Building. Sept 25: First Directors Show Reception. Featuring the works of John von Bergen and Ken Kahn. 5-7 p.m. at the KAC.
Announcements • Clinton Little League Announces Board Openings. If you are interested in serving on the Board for Clinton Little League please send an email to mnrking99@aol.com by Friday, Sept. 19. • The LutheranCare Home will be holding a Nearly New sale to benefit projects and services that will improve the quality of life for those who live at LutheranCare. The event will take place Friday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and a $3 bag sale will follow on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The sale is hosted by The Friends of the Lutheran Homes and is open to the public. It will be held in the Nolte Auditorium in the Adult Home on the LutheranCare campus. • Small Business Training: ‘Preparing for Nano. Starting Sept. 23, a training program will be offered to small businesses and professionals in the Utica area in preparation for the incoming nanotechnology industry. Sessions will be held in the conference room at the Radisson Hotel on Genesee Street in Utica from 6–8 p.m. Individuals who have a current small business or are considering launching a new business are encouraged to attend. The program is free and open to the public, however, registration is
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required. Email nywbc@aol.com or call 733-9848 to sign up.
Library Notes
• Benefit for Kane Wolf. The Clark Mills Fire Department will be holding a benefit for 7-year-old Kane Wolf who has neuroblastoma. There will be a band, DJ, bouncy house, games, 50/50 raffle and more. The benefit will be held Sunday, Sept. 28, from 1-5 p.m. at the Fireman's Field. Call 404-2349 with questions. If you can't attend, donations can be sent to the Clark Mills Fire Dept. at P.O. Box 0 Clark Mills, NY 13323 Attn: For Kane.
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• The Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare Foundation’s annual Wine Tasting and Auction to benefit St. Luke’s Home will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Sadaquada Golf Club, 4895 Henderson Street, Whitesboro. Tickets are $75. Guests must be 21 years old. Call (315) 624-5718 or visit http://faxtonstlukes. com/winetasting for information and reservations.
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 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. For more information contact Melissa at 735-6210, melissa@ thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit http://thegoodnewscenter.org.
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eptember is Library Card Signup Month—a time to celebrate “the smartest card in your wallet.” The observance started in 1987 when Secretary of Education William J. Bennett said, "Let's have a national campaign...every child should obtain a library card—and use it." And every adult, too! We asked patrons to finish this sentence: “My library card…” Answers included: "is worth more than any credit card," "is what keeps my imagination alive," "helps me do my school work," "is my ticket to the movies," "keeps me sane," "opens many doors," and "is invaluable!" After all, where else but your library can you do ALL of the following: • • •
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Take a class on how to use your e-reader or other gadgets Pick up a DVD to watch with the kids at home Check out the pass to the Adirondack Museum, open thru mid-October Access Wi-Fi Play a game – Battleship anyone? Attend story time with your child Get help with homework Download over 60 magazines with Zinio Learn a new language …or how to fix a plumbing leak Read "The New York Times" and "The Wall Street Journal" Use a computer to finish a school project Re-watch great sports moments Research your term paper Volunteer Download an e-book. Not sure how? We are happy to show you Have a document notarized Send a fax Get ready for the SAT with online test-prep services Book a room for your club or community organization Connect with a reference librarian 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Participate in Banned Book Week: September 21-27 Get a recommendation for your next read Meet a tutor Visit another planet in a Sci-Fi novel Talk books at either the monthly Monday afternoon or Wednesday evening library book club Get growing! Check out the KTL Seed Exchange Research your family tree View a local artist’s work …or meet a local author …then plug in your laptop and
Carol Klausner geeks the Food Network. Library item: "The French Chef: with Julia Child" [DVD] Keegan-Adler Faria geeks dinosaurs. Library item: "How big Were Dinosaurs?" by Lita Judge.
begin your own novel Use a library computer to apply for a job online or to study for a certification exam • Find a new hobby • Time travel: use databases or microfilm to access early newspapers • …or rent a “classic” movie, like “Back to the Future.” • Borrow or download an audio book for your next road trip or commute • Check out a Kindle or a Nook • …or an American Girl doll • …or a ukulele • Find a quiet spot and curl up with a book Speaking of curling up with a book, here are a few suggestions, complete with their catalog summaries: “Miss Moore Thought Otherwise: How Anne Carroll Moore Created Libraries for Children,” by Jan Pinborough Once upon a time, American children couldn't borrow library books. Reading wasn't all that important for children, many thought. Luckily Miss Anne Carroll Moore thought otherwise! This is the true story of how Miss Moore created the first children's room at the New York Public Library. “My Librarian is a Camel: How Books are Brought to Children Around The World,” by Margriet Ruurs In many remote areas of the world, there are no library buildings. In many countries, books are delivered in unusual ways: by bus, boat, elephant, donkey, train, even by wheelbarrow. Why would librarians go to the trouble of packing books on the backs of elephants or driving miles to deliver books by bus? Because, as one librarian in Azerbaijan says, "Books are as important to us as air or water!" “In the Stacks: Short Stories about Libraries and Librarians,” by Michael Cart Noted librarian Michael Cart has assembled the cream of twentieth century short fiction about libraries and librarians. They range from such classics as Isaac Babel's "The Public Library" to Jorge Luis Borges's tale about a library stretching into infinity ("The Library of Babel"), to such contemporary masters as Ray Bradbury ("Exchange"), Alice Munro ("Hard Luck Stories"), Nikki Giovanni ("The Library"), and others. “Library: An Unquiet History,” by Matthew Battles Through the ages, libraries have not only accumulated and preserved but also shaped, inspired, and obliterated knowledge. Battles, a rare books librarian, takes the reader on a world •
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Jill Graziadei geeks kindness. Library item: "Be the Miracle : 50 Lessons for Making the Impossible Possible," by Regina Brett Jack Jacobson geeks birds. Library item: "Bring on the Birds," by Susan Stockdale
Anica Shepard geeks archery. Library item: "Halt's Peril," by John Tell the staff at the Library about what you geek! Flanagan. Your answer could appear here in The Courier.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Kiwanis Golf Tournament Raises $2.5K for Youth
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Photo courtesy of Bill Rudge Kay Schwartz presents Mayor John Lane with a certificate of appreciation.
Photo courtesy of Bill Rudge Members of Clinton Kiwanis and Ed Buckley’s family pose at the Skenandoa Club. By Staff
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linton Kiwanis held a golf tournament at the Skenandoa Club earlier this month to raise money to support future youth programs in the area. Golfers, nongolfers and business sponsors came together in support of the community. The event took place on Monday, Sept. 8, and hosted ten foursome teams. According to organizers, roughly $2,500 was raised, which will be put toward scholarships, Kiwanis Field upkeep, Camp Kiwanis and
other charities provided by the club. 2014 marks the sixth year of the Kiwanis Golf Tournament’s existence. Each year it is held at Skenandoa. Along with the day’s competition and offering two meals, Kiwanis also paid tribute to deceased member Ed Buckley, who made his mark as a talented road race runner in the area. A lifetime Clinton resident, Buckley died at the age of 91 in March 2013. Members of Buckley’s immediate family were present at the event.
They’re very supportive.” Around noon, people began streaming in through the doors. A waiting line had formed in the church’s lobby. Fifty-eight individuals came to donate blood, 26 of which were walkins. A total of 62 units were produced for the Red Cross—43 whole blood units were received, along with a net of 19 double red blood cell units from 10 donors. Throughout the state each day 4550 remote blood drives are sent out. With the constant need for blood, every donation is significant. Included in that figure are the donations of Dr. Roger Moore and Bill Rudge, who were both among the group of original donors 45 years ago. In its first year, the drive attracted 150 donors, well over a hopeful estimate of
Clinton VFW Dishes Out Barbecue Chicken By Staff
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he Clinton VFW Post 9591 served up 125 chicken dinners on Saturday. Despite a persistent drizzle from the sky, member Ted Jassak continued to man the grill from under a tent for customers who trickled in for a little warm comfort food for the weekend. With the weather against them, workers said they were pleased with the amount of people who stopped by. As the wind picked up, a flag retirement ceremony scheduled for the evening where area scouts would learn proper flag burning techniques, was postponed to a later date.
Coming up at the VFW is a fish fry, which will take place on Friday, Sept. 26.
Photo courtesy of Bill Rudge The Red Cross and the Clinton community have been working together since September 1969.
VFW member Gean Elsenbeck plates chicken dinners to-go for hungry customers.
Pool Numbers Hold Steady in 2014 By Emily Howard
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he Jack Boyton Community Pool opened June 14 this year and closed at the end of August with a lot of fun happening during the days in between. Prior to the season starting, new programming was slated and fundraisers, including a wine tasting and a bottle drive, were completed to help improve the Pool and its grounds. New programming this summer included games, crafts, yoga, storytimes and late night movie screenings in conjunction with the Kirkland Town Library and The Clinton Courier. Alongside these programs the Pool offered swim lessons for all ages and water aerobics classes. Friday nights saw different restaurants and food trucks coming to the Pool to serve dinner. This year was another successful season, with numbers remaining steady with what was seen in 2013. Through its just over two month season the Pool had 66 memberships, 76 children took swim lessons and 5,466 bathers passed through its doors. [Editor's note: Movie screenings put on by the Pool, the Kirkland Town Library and The Clinton Courier will continue into the fall and winter. Stay tuned for the next screening.]
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Q&A: Cassie and Maggie
KAC to Hold Directors Show
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“First Directors Show” is on display now at the Kirkland Art Center. John von Bergen and Ken Kahn, the Center’s first directors dating back to the late 1960s, are displaying 2D and 3D works to kick off a fall exhibition schedule. Bergen and Kahn were roommates and classmates at Hamilton College. The show, which is sponsored by NBT Bank, opened on Monday and a reception is planned for Thursday, Sept. 25, from 5-7 p.m., and will feature Just Peggy Catering. Bergen, who served as director from 1968–1971, is a sculptor and artist. He still resides in Clinton and is still an active member of the KAC. Bergen was encouraged to take the directorship of the Center by his former academic advisor at the College, Sydney Wertimer. Kahn served as director from 1971– 1973. He is a painter, art instructor, lecturer, author and consultant, and currently resides in Hartford, Connecticut. “It was great to have a job that contributed significantly to the organization’s growth,” Kahn said of his experience at the helm of the KAC. “Just as satisfying was the experience of living in Clinton and partaking in its social life and amenities.” The KAC’s “First Directors Show” is on display now through Oct. 31. Gallery hours are Monday–Friday 9:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. For more information call 8538871 or visit http://kacny.org.
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By Professor T. Rivia, Ph.D. 1. What was Duke Ellington’s real name? 2. What was the name of the liquor store that once occupied the present site of “Dawn Marie’s Treasures” on West Park Row? 3. Name the astronaut who in 1969 became the first to set foot on the moon, declaring “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” 4. The thin cloth band that’s on the back of the fat end of a necktie—what’s it called? 5. What major event takes place every summer in Sturgis, South Dakota? 6. According to the old advertising jingle, if you use this grooming product “the girls will pursue ya.” What was it? 7. What are the three primary colors? 8. Who was the first African American to participate in a PGA golf match? 9. Charley McCarthy was the dummy. Who was the ventriloquist? 10. What is a doeppelganger? ANSWERS, page 11
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assie Anne and Maggie Jane MacDonald are a musical sister-duo from Nova Scotia, Canada, playing traditional Celtic music and making a career path out of it. The girls will play a show at the Kirkland Art Center on Friday, Sept. 19. With a background in Highland and step dancing, the ensemble has been able to put their own youthful twist on the standing genre. Cassie handles the fiddle and Maggie plays guitar and piano and also sings lead. Together, with a connection since birth, they boast a natural chemistry that translates on stage and into their two studio albums, including “Sterling Road,” which hit iTunes in May. The Courier caught up with Cassie and Maggie via phone as they drove down to Rhode Island from the Western Maine Music Festival. Maggie was under the weather, so Cassie handled the talking. The Courier: How’s the tour going? Cassie MacDonald: It’s great. We’ve been in Maine so far. We’ve had a fantastic couple of shows. We started in Calais a couple of weeks ago. We’ve been doing shows at venues across the state. We finished off last night at the beautiful Sky Theater, which was handbuilt by a group of volunteers in an old barn. Courier: Just looking through the band’s Facebook photos, it’s easy to see you’ve played at a variety of venues, clubs and even boats. What’s the strangest place you’ve played? MacDonald: We did a show at McDonald’s once. They were doing a show for the Paralympics. They were doing the torch-bearing and McDonald’s was a big sponsor. … So, they hired some MacDonalds to play at McDonald's. Courier: Being from Nova Scotia, do you notice any difference in the shows that you play coming over the border? MacDonald: We play a lot down here and we always try and give a little background—more than we would do if we were playing Canada, giving a history of the music and telling people the origins of it. … There’s a very rich tradition of music being passed down from generation to generation, and we always like to include a few of those anecdotes. Courier: In terms of the community of this music, are you young in comparison with others involved? MacDonald: More so now. It didn’t used to be that way. There has been a real resurgence in interest with young musicians. The festival we just finished up was pretty much all musicians under 30, these really talented, young people who are embracing their roots and bringing the traditional music to a whole new level while adding a modern, contemporary flare. Courier: Did you grow up around
Photo by Haley Anne MacPhee Cassie (left) and Maggie (right) will perform Celtic tunes off their new album, “Sterling Road,” at the KAC on Friday evening. Celtic music? MacDonald: Yeah. Our parents were really supportive of the music and our grandparents played. All of our cousins are very musical, as well. We started off as Highland dancers and we grew up doing the circuit of competitions, traveling around the Maritime provinces in the summer time and getting exposed to the Highland bagpipe and Scottish heritage. Our roots are very Scottish and Irish. Nova Scotia, especially, is really rich with Celtic music and Celtic tradition. Courier: Does the sister relationship help when making decisions for the band? MacDonald: We’re really lucky because we both have the same goal. We get along really well, but we both bring unique things to the table. Maggie is a much better financial person, so she looks after those kind of things, and I handle the bookings and that end of things. With any band, you have to find out everyone’s strengths and work together and delegate. Courier: You seem like you have a lot of fun on stage. How long did it take to get to that comfort level? MacDonald: Well, we started Highland dancing when we were about five and six, so very young, but we didn’t start playing music until much later. I’d say I was nine or 10 before I made my first appearance. It’s taken a while. Courier: What are you influenced by? MacDonald: We’re influenced by a lot of different artists, but obviously we try and stay true to our Celtic roots. Maggie was trained as a classical pianist first, so her technique is really quite extraordinary. She’s got that classical background, she’s able to bring in the elements of Celtic piano playing. We definitely try to bring in different elements to try and keep
things interesting for the audience ... Singing is becoming a more important part of the show. We also stepdance. There’s a lot of variety, for sure. Courier: With the dancing in your act, it’s almost like you’ll never need a drummer. MacDonald: Step dance has a really interesting tradition in Nova Scotia, because it is almost like another instrument. Step dancers are really regarded as musicians … They know which steps will fit well with each particular tune and they almost have a bigger repertoire than a fiddle player would. It’s really incredible to watch the old dancers. They really interpret the tune through their feet. Courier: Have you been to Clinton before? MacDonald: No, we’ve never been. We’re very excited. We’ve been looking at bits of the Arts Center and it looks beautiful. Courier: It’s probably a similar climate to what you’re used to. Is Nova Scotia cold most of the time? MacDonald: Well, most people think it’s really cold, but we’re surrounded by water and it regulates the temperature a little bit. So, the winters aren’t too bad, and the summers are pretty cool. It’s pretty middle of the road, I’d say. Courier: Anything unique about the Clinton show coming up? MacDonald: We’re really looking forward to debuting some new material from our new album. New songs, especially, we’re looking forward to showing the… Clintonites? Courier: Clintonians? Yeah, whatever you want to call us. Cassie and Maggie will perform at the Kirkland Art Center on Friday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. as part of the Coffeehouse series. Tickets are $15 and $12 for KAC members. For more information, visit http://kacny.org.
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Doc Woods Delivers Sonic Medicine for Gloomy Times By John Howard
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ichael “Doc” Woods has composed over 700 individual pieces of music. Each time, the process is gruelling. The exhausting process is more than bearable, though, with the joy that comes from bringing to life new creations. “For me, writing is a constant thing,” said Woods. “I’m always concocting the next chart or the next show or the next suite.” Last week, Woods, along with a jazz ensemble of seven musicians, performed his original suite, “The Funk Republic,” for an audience at Wellin Hall at Hamilton College. The performance served as a debut of the group of songs—all but one of the 11song setlist had never even been heard outside of the rehearsal room. Along with the music came a fictional storyline, which guided listeners through two hours of instrumental tunes. “The Funk Republic,” the night’s program explained, “is a magical kingdom that can exist inside any nation. … You can park your car anywhere you find a spot and it will not be towed at the owner's expense “I find that the storylines really help to pull the audience into the music,” said Woods. “If I give the music a story plot, something a little on the subjective side, something programmatic… then they’ll engage their imagination a great deal more.” Wood’s show, which served as the season opener for the College’s Performing Arts 2014–15 season, had an arc that extended from uptempo technicality to quiet subtleties, where each ping of Sar-Shalom Strong’s solo piano seemed to smash against the silence with the intensity of Serena Williams’ tennis racket. Early on, “Halley’s Comment” and “Always One” saw some scatting from
Michael “Doc” Woods plays a six-string bass on stage at Wellin Hall, as part of his presentation of “The Funk Republic.” Woods and players moving through notes at tongue-twisting speeds. They were immediately followed by a Root Glen-inspired tune, “A Walk in the Park,” which as one performer remarked, was in fact “a walk in the park” in comparison. Unlike a lot of composers who rush to get creative thoughts down on paper or in a recording, Woods is quite leisurely about his process, claiming that he is able to commit everything to memory. Having studied at esteemed institutions such as Berklee College of Music, Woods has remained a student of music to this day, using musical styles of gospel, R&B, and as far back as the sounds of the European Renaissance, as tools for building his work. “I like to write powerful music that informs what’s going on,” Woods
NFL star Ray Rice’s domestic violence and the shooting death of unarmed Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida. One of the hopes of the program, Woods said before the performance, was to counter heartbreaking news stories with “a black man performing happy, uplifting music.” Funk music, he explained, like the blues, has a way of dealing with problems in a light-hearted and fun way, while also talking about them. “I have to be the booking agent of trust. It’s my job to say, ‘What does love or peace or compassion or joy sound like?’” said Woods. “And I disguise what it sounds like by making it funky. … Nobody likes the way medicine tastes, but I disguise the medicine by making it taste like candy.” Often times, especially during song break monologues, that medicine also came out in the form of a corny joke. All political aims aside, the precision involved in “The Funk Republic” was remarkable. Each song stretched over
told his audience in an introduction to “Who Can I Turn Into,” alluding to the recent media controversies of
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Local Realtor Wins Good Neighbor Award
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t started as a simple idea: put a sign out on the sidewalk and ask people to donate food to be distributed to people who needed it most. Dorothy Gokey got a real estate sign and wrote on it “food bank,” then hoped for the best. “All of a sudden the food started coming,” said Gokey, who owns and operates Gokey Real Estate. “This is eight— ten years ago.” Today, food is dropped off every day. If you’ve driven north on Utica Street, you’ve probably seen the sign announcing that “the barn is open.” In 2009, Utica’s Business Training Institute, which works with local inner city youth to encourage academic development through after school programs, recruited Gokey to serve as president. Gokey, or “Dotti” as she’s known affectionately by friends, has been a realtor of 41 years, but it is her charitable spirit and drive to make life better for those around her that have brought her new attention. Nominated by the Mohawk Valley Association of Realtors, Gokey is a recipient of Realtor Magazine’s Good Neighbor Award, given to individuals in the realty industry who have significant impact on their community. Gokey is one of 10 finalists for the 2014 awards, and the first realtor from New York State to be presented with the honor. In November, she will fly down to New Orleans to be officially presented with her award, along with a monetary award of anything from $2,500 to $5,000 in value. In a small community where you’re selling houses, you’re bound to get to know a lot of people. Anyone who has come to know Gokey, even if it’s just a chance five-minute encounter, will likely mention her infectious enthusiasm. Gokey is a go-getter. She sets her mind to something and is confident that she can accomplish it. That goes with her career, too. One day she just decided to start selling houses, at least that’s how she remembers it.
From left: Family members Marute Saetang, Samanya Zimbler, Mary Zimbler talk with Dorothy Gokey after a food delivery in the basement of the Church of the Annunciation in Clark Mills, which serves as a holding area for the Country Pantry. “Most people say, ‘No,” where she says, ‘Why not?’” said Dr. Patricia Laino, executive director of the Business Training Institute. Her latest challenge was finding two freezers for a local food pantry. They have to stand upright and they have to be free. “I’ll find them,” Gokey said, with a bold smile. “I know I will.” The idea to start a food bank came with a similar confidence. Gokey had been volunteering at the Rescue Mission in Utica when a man walked in and informed her that there was no food at the food bank. Gokey went to see for herself and, sure enough, the shelves were bare. “People were lined up, but they couldn’t get any food,” Gokey
remembered. “I thought, I can get food.” With help of an extremely convenient location across the street from Dunkin’ Donuts, Gokey has been able to expand the drop point to accept items like clothes, blankets, cribs and furniture. In addition to individuals dropping off groceries, Gokey sees regular contributions from area business, whether its Tom’s Natural Foods or Hapanowicz Market donating their overstocked items, or R.B. Humphreys helping with item transportation or larger items. Gokey’s spot on Utica Street does not distribute foods to families. Instead, she works with other food banks and
pantries in the area, delivering items where they are needed most. A regular stop is the Country Pantry at the Church of the Annunciation in Clark Mills, run by Mary Zimbler and her family. According to Gokey it's the most effective and organized food banks in the area. People who regularly contribute know that there is no fanfare about the anonymous donation, just the reassuring thought that even a can of food makes a difference in someone else’s life. “It’s humbling,” said Gokey. “When I bring 20 pairs of slacks in to Proctor for the guys going in for interviews and jobs, they don’t need to know where they came from. They just appear. And that’s how it has to be done.”
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Start Thinking About Deductions By Ryan J. Siepiola, CPA, Feldman & Company CPAs, LLP
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ne of my f a v o r i t e cartoon strips to read in the Sunday papers is “The Lockhorns.” I usually get a good chuckle and often times they are true to life. I have had one strip stuck to my refrigerator door for several years now that shows Leroy and Loretta sitting outside of an office door. Leroy is slouched with a scowl on his face and Loretta sits upright with her purse on her lap talking to Leroy. The window pane on the office door has “IRS Audit Bureau” stenciled on it and the caption is Loretta questioning Leroy, “Tell me again how everyone takes that deduction?” I will often get similar questions from clients old and new when they ask how much they are allowed to deduct or advise me to claim what is “normal” for charitable contributions, medical expenses, etc. It is important for all taxpayers to understand that if you are going to claim a deduction, whether it is a business, itemized or above the line deduction, there is always a substantiation requirement to meet before you can claim it. This situation comes up most frequently with charitable deductions and often times I have to explain the following to clients. In general, to claim any deduction you must have proof that you paid the expense, not just incurred it. Providing the IRS with an invoice or copy of a bill is not enough support. You must provide proof of payment such as a cancelled check, banks statement and/ or credit card statement showing the payment.
The records themselves do not have to be in paper form but can be kept electronically as long as they’re easily accessible. The proof of payment is required to show the amount paid, name of the payee and the date paid. Furthermore, if you paid for the expense in cash ensure you receive a sales slip showing the date and a clear description of the service/cost provided. Deductible charitable contributions have additional requirements depending on the dollar value and type of donation. For cash contributions less than $250, you are required to have the same information as presented previously. If your contribution is $250 or more, you are required to obtain and keep a contemporaneous written acknowledgment from the organization stating the amount and date of donation as well as various other details. It is important to note that the $250 threshold is per donation and is not cumulative for the year. Meaning if you give $100/month to the same organization they are not required to provide the letter because each donation was below $250. It is also the donor who is required to ask and obtain the acknowledgment. For donations not made in cash, you generally must maintain a receipt from the organization to which you are donating showing its name, the date, the location of the contribution, and a detailed description of the property (a value is not required on the slip). If your total charitable deduction for noncash donations is more than $500, you must complete an additional Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions, to your return. In general, if you donated property
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with a value of $5,000 or more, then you must receive and attach an appraisal summary to your return. The only exception to the $5,000 threshold is related to publicly-traded securities where market quotations are available. Frequently, taxpayers will purchase tickets to a fundraising dinner or event where they are receiving goods or services, as well as making a donation. When this occurs your deduction is limited to the excess of what you gave over the value of what you received. Meaning if you gave $100 and received a dinner valued at $30, your deduction is $70, not $100. But, as frequently is the case with tax law, there are exceptions to the rule allowing you to deduct the full amount, such as if you receive only token items in return or when the fair market value of what you receive is not more than 2 percent of your donation, or $104—whichever is less. If either of these circumstances occur you can deduct the full amount. These are just a few examples of what is required to substantiate a charitable deduction on your income tax return and there are further restrictions and caveats depending on the type and nature of donation. The next time your neighbor gives you great advice on what and how you can deduct “X” amount on your taxes, just keep in mind that the IRS is going to require a little more support than a handwritten note from your neighbor. Ryan J. Siepiola, of Clinton, is a CPA for Feldman & Company CPAs, LLP. He is the current accountant for St. Porcupine, LLC, publisher of The Clinton Courier. WWI (continued from page 3) lost six men killed in action or from disease, with 17 wounded; while Clark Mills lost six men, with four wounded. A total of 632 Hamilton students and alumni answered the call and 16 were lost. The Clinton Historical Society has compiled a listing based on draft cards and service records of these men and women who served and it is available to the public. The photos above illustrate the type of information we have on each veteran. George Beck, served with the US Army and we have his draft card, service record and photo. The Clinton Historical Society would like to produce a complete account of Kirkland's role in the First World War, which would serve as a tribute to the men and women involved. We are looking for residents who have any memorabilia such as letters, uniforms, photos, etc. of the period, who would be willing to share those items with us. The Society will copy, photograph or scan them and return the items; or gratefully accept them as a donation. This will be a great community-
wide project. It will complete the story of our role in the War and will become a permanent part of the Clinton Historical Society collection and will be available for further research and genealogical study. More information can be found on Facebook (Clinton Historical Society), our web site (http://clintonhistory.org) or by visiting our quarters on Fountain Street. JACK (continued from page 1) need money to be solved are hardly new. What’s changed, Behrens said, is a shrinking tax base and shift away from community involvement in the finding those solutions. People are less likely to put their shoulders together and work as a unit. When Behrens first began duty as trustee, Board meetings lasted 2–3 hours, and people regularly appeared to voice their concerns, often times quite heatedly. Today, monthly meetings typically last 40 minutes with a handful of nonofficial community members. More time is spent figuring out which department a particular issue falls under, rather than problem solving. Meanwhile, the state appears to be less involved with funding assistance for small communities than previously. Behrens was recruited to the Board by John Crossley, a current trustee and deputy mayor. Both were working for Utica College at the time. “[John] pulled me aside and said, ‘I want to get you in the Village life. You’re going to enjoy it. The rewards aren’t money,’” said Behrens. “I took him up on it because I thought this may be something I did enjoy.” For Behrens, serving on the Village Board was never about the power and certainly not about the money. (At one point he calculated out that, with the time he spent on Village tasks in a week, he was making about 25 cents per hour.) He has a passion for this community and unresting need to see it succeed. “He really had the Village at heart, which we all should have,” said Crossley. “We’ve been friends for a long time. I’m going to miss Jack. He’s just been a good guy to discuss issues with, both personal and professional.” Next up on his lifetime to-do list, Behrens plans to continue to work on his writing. He’s authored 21 books, including his most recent, ““Camp David: Presidents, Their Families And The World,” a project that has been 64 years in the making. Even with the struggles, he will look back on his time in Clinton, as a trustee and as a citizen, with little regret and an overwhelming sense of pride. “I’ve been able to help people in the most bizarre ways in some cases,” said Behrens. “You have a feeling of being special, because you’re able to help people, and that’s really what this is all about.”
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the 32 weeks of the academic year that students are on campus. College officials emphasize education and prevention policies to the extent that at Hamilton, awareness and prevention efforts begin even before first-years have matriculated. “We work really diligently to educate the first-year class before they step on campus about consent and resources,” Harper Bonham said. In addition to information sessions during orientation where school officials share this information, all first-years are required to attend Speak About It, a performancebased presentation that uses skits and dialogue to educate audience members about consent. Throughout the academic year, Peer Advocates are also available to provide support to survivors of assault and to help them understand their options, and assist them with resources on campus. Hamilton has additionally worked to address these issues through its athletic department. Director of Athletics Jon Hind has instituted department-wide programming, including an annual public reading of sexual assault stories by male studentathletes on the College’s campus. Although Hamilton ranks third among similar-sized, more regional New York schools, a comparison to peer institutions in the NESCAC places Hamilton in a middle range. Noting that there is no excuse when it comes to student safety, the Title IX Task Force will continue its work on the Hill as the College looks to further contain its annual offense numbers. “There is more we can do to remind upper-class students,” Harper Bonham said. “We will be looking at that population on how to create a culture on our campus that doesn’t allow those types of acts to occur.”
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Time Location 3:15 p.m. College Street 5:35 p.m. Clinton Street 7:37 p.m. Cosmos Café 3:15 p.m. Robinson Road 1:21 a.m. Riverhawk Company 2:54 a.m. Access Credit Union 10:00 a.m. Old Plank Road 1:15 p.m. Old Kirkland Avenue 4:20 p.m. Brookside Drive 12:00 a.m. Cemetary Road 4:10 a.m. 12B-State Route 6:30 a.m. Taylor Avenue-C. Mills 8:54 a.m. Indium Corp. 4:20 p.m. Brimfield Street 4:55 p.m. 5-State Route 11:25 a.m. 5-State Route 12:10 p.m. Elm Street 7:35 a.m. NBT Bank 2:20 p.m. 12B-State Route 7:35 a.m. Chapel View 3:15 p.m. KPD 5:30 p.m. 5-State Route 6:05 p.m. Clinton Street 8:20 p.m. Utica Road 2:44 a.m. Pratt Avenue 10:12 p.m. Old Borne Road 11:23 p.m. Dwight Avenue 11:02 p.m. Post Street
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TRIVIA ANSWERS (from page 6) 1. Edward Kennedy Ellington 2. Weaver’s 3. Neil Armstrong 4. The keeper 5. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, sometimes called “Bike Week” 6. Brylcreem, a hair lotion 7. Red, yellow, and blue 8. Joe Louis, the champion heavyweight boxer, in 1952 9. Edgar Bergen (Candice Bergen’s father) 10. A double or look-alike
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Built between 1805-1835, Hyde Hall has 50 rooms and is a grand example of renowned architect Phillip Hooker’s work. Call 607-547-5098 or visit the web site http://hydehall.org for hours and fall schedule. 8- Travel 40 minutes west to Cazenovia and tour Lorenzo, the colonial-style mansion built in 180708 by John Lincklaen, land agent. It stayed in the family until the 1960s and overlooks Cazenovia Lake just off routes 20 and 13. Mansion furnishings range from early American to European imports. Check http:// lorenzony.org or call 655-3200 for open hours. 9- A slightly longer journey will bring you to Oswego and Fort Ontario. Built during the French & Indian War in 1755 by the British, the fort remained occupied by the British until 1796. During the War of 1812 the British recaptured the fort from the United States, but it was abandoned during much of the 1800s. In 1944-46 it was an emergency refugee camp for some Nazi Holocaust survivors. It is open through October. The web site is http://fortontario.com or call 3434711. 10- Drive into Madison County to view the majestic wind mills along Route 20 in the towns of Madison and Smithfield.
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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
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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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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
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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
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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 SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF VEND-UTI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the ""Company""): VendUti 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
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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
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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
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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. CC: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24,10/1
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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. CC: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8
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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
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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.
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.
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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
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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
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PROFICIENT HOME INSPECTIONS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/5/2014. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2426 Chenango Rd., Utica, NY 13502, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. cc: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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Obit: Marjorie Cole Eaton-Lyman, 95 Marjorie (Marnie) Eaton-Lyman, 95, passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2014. Marnie, the daughter of the late Bert and Lena Knowland Cole, was born and grew up in Deansboro. She married Clarence Robert Eaton and resided in Clinton. Marnie worked for the US Government at Griffiss Air Force Base and later at Tinker Air Force Base, OK. Marnie was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Eufaula, Oklahoma. Marnie was predeceased by her husband and her eldest son, Charles Robert Eaton. She is survived by her son, James Clarence (Diane) Eaton; three grandchildren, James R. (Tanya) Eaton, Richard C. Eaton, Melissa A. (Joseph) Salzano; six greatgrandchildren, James Glen Eaton, Stormie Maine (Steven) Potts, Derek Shane Eaton, Madison Ann Salzano, Christian Eaton, Joseph Raymond Eaton; and one great-greatgrandchild, Kaiden Jameson Potts. A graveside memorial will be held at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Franklin Springs, NY on Sept. 27 at 3:00 p.m.
She was married to Sheldon F. Storrier. She is the mother of Thomas H. Storrier of Wilton Court. and Cindy S. Griem of Basalt, Colorado, and a grandmother to Paige and Bayley Storrier of Wilton Court. She was married secondly to Robert L. Hamill Jr. She was the stepmother to Robert L. Hamill III, Kirkland Hamill, and Montgomery Hamill. Her previous residences include Clinton, Old Forge and Hobe Sound, Florida. She was a very private woman who enjoyed horses, dogs, walking, reading, cooking and family. Her love and support of her friends and family more than surpassed what most expected. Services will be private.
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Obit: Charles Claude McKinney, 92 Charles Claude McKinney, 92, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones Friday morning Aug. 15, 2014. Those cherishing his memory are his wife and soul-mate of 72 years, Virginia, their sons and daughters-inlaw, Ronald & Judith McKinney, David McKinney & Angela Coriale, James & Ann McKinney; 10 grandchildren, Mark Epley, Jason McKinney, Aaron McKinney, Joshua McKinney, Tracey Cosker, Joel McKinney, Jeremy McKinney, Chad McKinney, Amanda Gresiak, Jonathan McKinney, and 22 great-grandchildren. Brother, Otto McKinney; sisters Louise Grinstead, Eileen Gambrell, DoraAlice Robbins, AnnaRuth Pioch. He is predeceased by sister, Alta Thompson. Charles and Virginia were married in West Virginia on January 18, 1942. Upon leaving his tour with the Navy in 1945, they moved to central New York taking a position with Texaco, then with Herkimer Petroleum and followed by 10 years as Town Clerk of Kirkland before retirement. There were many happy years on Foote Road in Clinton raising 3 boys! A follower of our Lord Jesus Christ, always sharing God’s love with family, friends and others, Charlie will be remembered for his warm and comforting bear hugs, unbiased love, and integrity. A memorial service was held Sunday, Sept. 14, at St. Thomas Methodist Church, Manassas, Virginia. A graveside service will be held in Clinton at Sunset Hill Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m.
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Continentals Report By Staff Football Led by senior team captains Nick Noonan, Vince DiCindio and Michael de Percin, the Continentals kick off their season at Tufts University this Saturday, Sept. 20. The team has already competed in a successful scrimmage against Cornell University, providing an optimistic sign for the upcoming contests and reflecting the influence of new head coach, Dave Murray. The first home game of 2014 is against Trinity College on Oct. 4. Cross country The men’s and women’s cross country teams achieved much recognition at the multi-divisional 2014 Saratoga Cross Country Invitational on Sept. 13. Ben Yeo, '15, led the Continentals to sixth place out of 14, finishing sixth out of 221 runners with a time of 19:03 on the 6-kilometer course. Several other team members finished in notable positions, including Harry Sullivan, '16, (36th), and Evan Abelson, '16, (40th). The women’s team finished with several new personal records. Lainie Smith, '16, impressively placed 13th out of 201 runners on the 5K course and reached a careerbest time of 17:59. Hanna Jerome, '18, notably finished in 23rd place, and
Michelle Fish, '17, Emily Banzer, '15, and Carolyn King, '16, rounded out the Continentals' top five, all reaching career-best finishes. Hamilton College ultimately finished in seventh place out of 14 teams. The Continentals compete at the Middlebury College Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 20. Soccer The Hamilton College men’s soccer team (1-0-1 NESCAC, 2-0-1) is off to its best start since the 2010 team opened its season with a record of 3-02. This past weekend, on Saturday, Sept. 13, the Continentals maintained their current record for the season against Bates, outshooting the Bobcats 25-10. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the team will compete in a non-league home game against SUNY Institute of Technology at 4 p.m. at Love Field. Field Hockey The Hamilton College field hockey team (1-1 NESCAC, 2-1) earned its first conference win of the season, having defeated Bates 2-1 on Saturday, Sept. 13. Eva Rosencrans, ’17, scored the game-winning goal in overtime. The Continentals will host Connecticut College on Sept. 20.
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Girls Tennis Makes a Run to Top the CSC
Olivia Kodsy, a senior, competes in the first singles spot for the Warriors. So far this season, the team is undefeated. Written and Photographed by John Howard
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he tables are turning in the Center State league in girls tennis. With many schools graduating a large number of seniors after the 2013–14 season, Clinton’s veteran roster has stepped up as a major contender for the league. Currently, they sit in first place. “We’re usually strong, but not this good. We’ve got a great bunch of seniors,” said head coach Mike Townsend, who has been with the program for three years. “They just love playing tennis and they try hard.” The Warriors have a 8-0 record, with many of the team’s players maintaining perfect, or near-perfect streaks. In singles, Olivia Kodsy and Shannon Cherpak lead the pack in the first and second rounds. Both girls continue to win by three or more points in games against the top players of competing schools. Each fell only to the powerhouse Brutsky sisters at Sauquoit so far this season. Both girls have been with the varsity program since freshman year— Cherpak even played for the team as an eighth grader. With competing strengths, they offer consistency from the first (Kodsy) to second (Cherpak) spots, where others might vary drastically between players. Laura Hopkins and Rebecca Williams tag team as the starting doubles squad for the Warriors, and so far, they’re undefeated. “They’re solid,” said Townsend. “This is their third year playing together as a doubles team. They each know how the other works and they’re great together—like best friends.” Like many of the seniors on the team, Hopkins’ and Williams’ relationship predates any time they
spent together on the court. “We were friends before tennis,” said Williams. “We were really strong our freshman year, too,” added Williams, thinking back on the team’s history. “We had a lot of seniors then. We’ve had to fill in and build back up after they left.” It is not just the starting seniors supporting the overall effort. Against tougher opponents, the third round competitors have become deciding factors. “Having the depth helps a lot,” said Townsend. “If one girl happens to lose one day, the rest of the team can still pick it up.” With a packed game schedule early in the season, the girls have already faced every team they will come across in the league. Clinton’s only threat for the league title is rival Sauquoit, whom they faced earlier this month in a match halted due to rain. The Warriors are scheduled to finish the match, which is currently tied at 2, on Thursday on Sauquoit’s home turf. The overall win will be determined by a final match between third singles competitors Carly Sinclair, of Clinton, and Maiah DeGironimo, of Sauquoit. Both girls are undefeated so far this season in singles. When the pause button was pushed during their match earlier this month, DeGironimo had won one set and was up 3-2 in the second. Sinclair, a junior at the High School, admitted that she felt the weight of her team’s success on her shoulders, but felt confident she could turn it around when she was fresh on Thursday. “I didn’t know the [match was tied] until I got home,” said Sinclair. “I’m feeling nervous, but at the end of the day, I know it’s a good, even match.” After final sets between Sinclair and DeGironimo, the two teams will move on and restart for their second game of the season. Also rescheduled for the week is a CSC tournament at the Utica Parkway, which was rained out last Saturday. The tournament will be played this coming Saturday. Like the season as a whole, the Clinton girls have high hopes looking forward to the event. “The girls are finally up to their potential,” said Townsend. “It’s all of our league teams there, so we should do well there—at least we’re hoping.”
Varsity Scoreboard Girls Tennis Sept. 9
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Waterville
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Adirondack
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Sauquoit Valley
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Holland Patent
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3-0
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Adirondack
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11-0
Field Hockey Sept. 11
Central Valley Academy
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4-1
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@ Herkimer
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4-3
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Cyclocross Returns to Town Park
Aaron Oakes, of Marion, Massachusetts, makes a move to pass Julian Georg, of Syracuse, on foot. Written and Photographed by John Howard
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n Sunday, the Kirkland Town Park was converted into a sea of caution-taped mazes as riders from all over the state competed in the Kirkland Cyclocross (KCX) Race. This is the seventh year of the race’s existence and it served as kickstarter of the season for many of the series riders involved. The event featured 14 categories of races, from beginners to elite level women’s and men’s events, which closed the day at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30
p.m. Just under 200 riders competed, easily a record for the KCX. Cyclocross, a hybrid of cycling and cross country, has been gaining steam as a sport over the last decade. With more and more races popping up in the Northeast, the fact that Kirkland’s race has continued to expand is significant. A lot of that, explained event promoter Mark Williams, has to do with the top-notch course. “Everybody loves this place. It’s just
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about perfect for a park for cyclocross,” said Williams, a cyclocross rider himself. “You’ve got some features, you’ve got some variations in terrain, and you’re not all flat.” The course stretched 2 miles. Among the variety of obstacles, some of the more challenging aspects included a volleyball sand patch that riders had to pedal through twice per lap and a steep decline that curved right as it headed down in the woods at the back of the park. Fans gathered at a run-up section in the woods, cheering as cyclists dismounted and carried their bikes up a flight of stairs to a higher point of the trail. The feat tested riders’ endurance as they moved into their second, third and fourth laps, but also served as a critical section where passes were made in the competition. The challenging course was wellreceived by experienced riders. “This is a wonderful course,” said Katina Walker, who took second place in the women’s elite race. Walker has been riding cyclocross for 10 years. A Tully, New York, native, she’s been returning to Kirkland for five years for this event. ”As a racer, you start to learn the particular courses that are on a circuit and this is always one that I look forward to,” said Walker. “I thought it was good last year, but with the changes they made, it made the course so much more flowy.” The KCX is part of the NYCross series, which starts at the beginning of the month and sees competitors go to places as faraway as Saratoga Springs and Bennington, Vermont. Like cross country, fall is the season for cyclocross. Many of Sunday’s elite races were using the competition as a way to prepare for an intense schedule ahead. “It’s really good practice for the upcoming races,” said Christian Favata, of New Paltz, who took first in the men’s elite race. “Seeing where you’re at and trying to figure it out is really helpful.” At the finish line, Favata was already looking ahead to difficult competitions in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island. He held a commanding lead throughout his competition and was able to cruise to a victory in his final lap. Putting on the KCX is a huge effort from a core group of 10–15 volunteers from the Mohawk Valley Bicycling Club. Over 2 miles of caution tape are used to mark the course. When Williams conceived of the
idea seven years ago, the sport was still in its infancy. Area cyclists were forced to travel long distances to cities like Albany, Binghamton, and even out of state in order to compete. After 2005, when cyclocross began to grow some teeth in America’s athletic attention span, the Kirkland event began to attract 150–160 typical riders on a yearly basis. More impressive is how the creators have been able to redirect the impact back to the community. Each year, all proceeds of the event, save for a cumulative $2,000 in cash prizes, are donated back to the park as a thank you for using the space. Before 2014, $9,500 has been given back to the Park for maintaining and updating facilities. In return, the Park’s staff has promptly accommodated the MVBC with any course needs for race day. There’s also the excitement it delivers, which anyone who happened to stop by the park on Sunday experienced firsthand for free. “Cowbells are a tradition here. The riders come around again and again, so you get to cheer more than once,” said Williams. “It’s actually a great spectator sport.”
Kulpa Takes Home Cross Country Opener
Clinton senior Jon Kulpa makes his way up a stair set in the woods of the Kirkland Town Park.
By Staff linton, Herkimer, Cooperstown, Camden, Mount Markham and Westmoreland met at the Kirkland Town Park for the one and only CCS varsity home meet for the season on Wednesday. Stellar performances were recorded for both the boys and the girls teams, but it was senior Jon Kulpa who shined through as the runner of the day for the Warriors. Kulpa, one of only two seniors on the boys squad, earned a first place on a race just shy of a 5K. The runner finished with a time of 16:38. Just behind Kulpa throughout the extent of the race was Herkimer’s Cady Austin. The two racers were neck-and-neck throughout the course, which took runners downhill into the woods and uphill to get out. Austin finished just feet behind Kulpa with a time of 16:49. “I passed him on the downhill, and then slightly after I passed, he passed me again,” said Kulpa. The Clinton runner remained behind his opponent through a long stretch of open field. At a final bridge, just before a key push to the finish, Kulpa saw an opening. “I saw he was starting to slow down,” Kulpa said. “That’s when I made my move.” Behind Kulpa, Diego Rojo, a junior, finished in 18:07. Andrew Ford, a ninth grader, finished in 18:35. Last Wednesday’s competition was ran as a co-ed event. A few runners back from Kulpa was Morgan Roy, the girls strongest distance runner at the moment. Roy took fifth place in that competition with a time of 20:20, losing to two Camden and two Cooperstown opponents. Clinton boys and girls cross country went on to compete in the VVS Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 13, which proved to be dominated by the No. 1 CNYCL American team Fayetteville-Manlius in both groups. Kulpa finished the 3.1-mile race in 14th place with a time of 17:59. Roy finished in 18th place with a time of 21:39.
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