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Vol. 168, No. 44 • CLINTON, NEW YORK • May 20, 2015

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Minor Theater Revamp Marks New Era in Campus Living

Photo by Mark Warren Construction crews work on the exterior of Minor Theater at Hamilton College, which is in the process of being converted into dorm suites. Gina Trzepacz Timpano plants flowers in front of a grave at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Clinton. She is the owner of Yorkville Memorials.

Caring for the Fallen

Written and Photographed by Mark Warren

ach year Memorial Day allows us to remember the millions of Americans that have died defending our way of life. Red, white and blue flags serve to symbolize the freedom the fallen sacrificed their lives for, but their graves also stand resolute in cemeteries throughout the country. Memorial Day is a time many choose to honor their departed family members by placing colorful flowers around their headstones, and making sure they are clean and in good condition. Clinton resident Gina Trzepacz Timpano, owner of Yorkville Memorials, has been taking care of graves for years, and she is getting busier now that Memorial Day is coming around. She said sometimes it saddens her to see how some of the grave sites of fallen soldiers have been neglected. “Honestly I feel horrible about the conditions of some of the markers for the veterans,” she said. “It breaks my heart that I’m not able to maintain or clean all the soldiers graves. I will pick up flags that have been knocked over in the cemetery, and the veteran associations and fire departments do work very hard to get flags to all the graves. So if I'm walking in a cemetery and there is something I can do, I always try.” Trzepacz Timpano’s grandfather first started the business in 1949, and since then it has been continued by her father, uncle and brother. Gina’s father Gene Trzepacz, was a paratrooper in the military before beginning his career as a train engineer at Griffis Air Force Base. Her father-in-law Joseph Timpano was in the military as well. Now the head of the business her grandfather started, Gina works with her husband Louie Sr. and her stepson Michael. The business cleans headstones at gravesites and plants flowers around them for families all over central and upstate New York. She said she makes runs as far north as Brantingham and Old Forge, and as far east as Troy. St. Mary’s Cemetery in Clinton, one of the sites she does work at, has all kinds of people in its confines, including veterans and well-known local figures.

St. Mary’s does their own cleaning of the stones, but Trzepacz Timpano is often asked to plant flowers at the sites there. Trzepacz Timpano said even people who have passed deserve special care. “That’s kind of what I like about it,” she said. “Because there is such a variety, and I’m not going through and every single grave that I plant has red begonias on it. I like each person to be a unique person. We’re all unique people when we’re living, we should all be unique when we pass away.” People’s plans for what they want planted vary. Trzepacz Timpano said sometimes people bring in what they want planted, or tell her specific colors or types they have in mind. Other times they trust her judgement and ask her to do what she feels is best. Often times the colors red, white and purple (which simulates blue) are used during this time of year. Red poppies and yellow flowers are also frequently used to indicate fallen military. Trzepacz Timpano typically waits until morning frost is no longer a threat to damage flowers before planting at the sites. Even after the weather warms up, however, there are still obstacles she has to battle in her work—deer love munching on newly planted flowers. “I’ve had it where I go back to the cemetery and all the tops of the flowers are gone,” she said. Deer typically are drawn to petunias and pansies, so Trzepacz Timpano strays away from using them if possible. Instead she uses begonias, geraniums and marigolds, which she says are more “deer resistant.” Apart from the flowers around the memorials, Louie Sr. and Michael clean the headstones. Gina said depending on the material of the stone, the cleaning process can vary. Marble monuments, in particular, are typically extremely old and can be damaged easily. The process is often very time consuming, because one slip up could cause a piece of material to break off. Between the flowers and the condition of the monuments, Gina said it’s important to preserve the memories of fallen soldiers. “They fought for our country and we must never forget that,” she said. “We wouldn't be able to do what we do if it wasn't for them. I just wish there was more I could do.”

By John Howard

n just three months, 52 Hamilton College students returning to the Hill will become the first to call the newly reimagined Minor Theater their college home. Remodeling work to convert the historic space into dorm living will finalize a long-term effort to require the entire student body to live on campus. Prior to the completion of the new Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts in fall 2014, Minor Theater had accommodated the College’s Performing Arts department. Construction work was managed by HR Beebe Construction of Utica, the project's lead contractor. Renovations cost $6 million with updates including a new entryway, new windows and an extended wing on the building’s east side. The updated facility will be named in honor of Hamilton alumnus Robert S. Morris and his wife, Mary Helen. The building’s new, three-floor layout boasts 10 suites with open floor plans and full kitchens. The College’s assistant vice president for Communications, Michael Debraggio, described the setup as one small step down from “real-life” apartment living with added benefits to the college experience.

“Here are your seniors, your upperclassmen, your leaders, and to not have them fully integrated into campus residential and academic life,” Debraggio said of those students still living off campus. “It was kind of a missed opportunity.” Hamilton’s push toward complete on-campus living has been in motion for 20 years as the result of the residential life report by the College’s board of trustees that stated all students had to live on campus. Due to the reality of a shortage of beds, the College has previously allowed as many as 50 students to petition to live off campus. The novelty of the new housing option is readily apparent. In this spring’s housing lottery, the new Minor Theater units were the first to be claimed by returning upperclassmen. However, some students worry no longer having an off campus housing outlet will have a negative effect on Hamilton’s culture. “People like living on campus, but having that handful of off-campus houses really added to the social life,” said Glenn Demarrais, a senior who lived in the on-campus Griffin apartments this year. “I don’t think that adding those MINOR THEATER, page 9

CCS ALUMNUS TO SPEAK IN MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE By Staff Col. Mark J. Maier, a Clinton native and graduate of Clinton Central School, will serve as the featured speaker in this Monday’s Memorial Day service on the Village Green. Maier is the son of James and Rose Maier of Clinton. He graduated from the High School in 1983 before moving on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Pennsylvania State University and his Juris Doctor law degree from Suffolk University.

A member of the U.S. Army Reserve, Maier lives in Maryland with his wife and two children, where he serves as an emergency response preparedness liaison officer. As a civilian, the colonel is a corporate attorney and partner at the McGuireWoods law firm in Virginia. Maier has served in combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. His decorations include the Bronze Star and the Valorous Unit Award.

MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS Clark Mills A parade will take place Monday, May 25, at 11 a.m., beginning at the Kirkland Cemetery on French Road and proceeding down White Street. The parade turns right on Main Street where marchers will stop on the bridge and perform a ceremonial toss of the wreath into the Oriskany Creek. A ceremony will follow led by the Clark Mills American Legion Post No. 26. The Legion will additionally attend the memorial Mass at St. Mark's Church on White Street on Sunday, May 24. Clinton The annual Clinton Memorial Day parade sponsored by Helmuth-Ingalls American Legion Post 232 in conjunction with Clinton’s Schillings-BurnsYoung Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9591 will be held on Monday, May 25, beginning at the College Street bridge at 8:45 a.m. After a brief ceremony at the bridge, the parade will continue to the Village Green where a memorial service, including a wreath-laying ceremony and speech, will be held at the gazebo.

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Inside this issue Wellin Museum Adds New Acquisitions: More than 200 works have recently been added to the museum’s permanent collection. Page 6. Clean Up Clinton: Over the past month many local groups have been cleaning up our Village. Page 8. Village Voices: This week we talked to veterans about their time in the service. Page 11. Baseball Gearing Up for Sections: The Warriors clinched a playoff spot after defeating Herkimer on May 15. Page 16.

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Small Observations Have you ever noticed that the overwhelming majority of Julie Andrews’ favorite things in “The Sound of Music” are associated with the two warmest seasons of the year? “Raindrops on roses”; “girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes”; “silver white winters that melt into springs”; “wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings”... They’re all accompanied by warm weather and sunlight, at least in my imagination. I would even argue that “cream-colored ponies” truly wouldn’t be the marvelous, short-legged specimens that they are if they weren’t galloping along into the distance under a warm summer sunset. The fact that it’s been harder and harder to concentrate at work lately can only mean that the summer season has unofficially begun. That statement will be cemented as coldhard fact this extra long weekend as amateur pitmasters all over town wheel out their barbecue grills from dusty garages and sheds to fire up their attempts at the best burgers around. This is a time for some of the best aspects of the year. To name a few: the crisp bite of a cucumber that’s been lightly salted; weekly wafts of fresh-cut grass—a favorite of mine and many others, I’m sure; the whoosh of Wiffle balls, the jitters of waterballoons waiting in buckets; swaying trees; misty mornings; hot sidewalk surfaces; sticks floating downriver; drinking right from the hose. Life is good. Emily and I were on the West Coast for a wedding last weekend, and we got to take a ferry from Oakland to San Francisco for a short visit. All we really did was walk up and down some of the northern California city’s piers, but that’s all we really set out to do. Around us, people were walking up and down the wide sidewalk. We overheard bits

and pieces of intense conversations—the kinds that could never come to fruition in a single encounter at the grocery store. The scene just felt so happy. Granted, this was a touristy area where that sort of fluffy mood is mandatory. Still, we took it all in. Even having spent so long in Los Angeles, our time as upstate New Yorkers has taught us to appreciate such moments. People will now be spending more and more time outdoors. The College’s commencement is this weekend, complete with a free fireworks display on Friday (see the Calendar on page 4). People have been donating their time to clean up the Village and Town (see page 8). Spring concerts are unfolding (see page 7). In addition to your regular routine, I would encourage every reader to take some time Monday morning to participate in the Clinton or Clark Mills Memorial Day events, if not for the parade then definitely for the memorial services that follow them. These are well-organized and moving events, especially for those experiencing it for the first time. Just looking over your shoulder at the gatherings on your way out of town to the lake doesn’t give you the full effect. To those leaving our area for summer vacation, take care. To those hanging around, enjoy the little things that make this season great. And to those serving our country, we are forever grateful.

–John Howard, Editor

Village Hack: Norton Avenue Sunsets By Staff As long as we’re getting all mushy-gushy with references to “The Sound of Music” in the above note, we might as well keep the ball rolling. One of the great places in Clinton to drive during a sunset is past the athletic fields on Norton Avenue. For one, you miss all of the traffic and streetlights you would otherwise encounter on East Park Row or West Park Row routes as you make your way from one end of the Village to the other. But secondly, it’s just a lot of open land

for the orange light to reflect off of as the sun falls behind the campus buildings in the background. There’s a little bit of magic to the scene between when it’s too dark to play sports but still before nightfall. Sometimes, you’ll get lucky and a catch the silhouette of a child, late for dinner, still kicking around a soccer ball in one of the fields. It’s not a beachfront view, but it will do as a short distraction between point A and point B.

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Clinton Scene: Businesses Change

By Richard L. Williams, Town and Village Historian

ince its settlement in March 1787, Clinton as well as most communities have undergone many changes. Technology causes changes in how we live, what we eat, and where we shop. This “Scene” will look at Clinton in the 1880 period to see what businesses operated then and how this has changed. In 1880, the Village had 1,890 residents while the surrounding Town of Kirkland had a population of 4,984. By 1880, the Chenango Canal running between Utica and Binghamton, which opened in 1836, had closed in 1877. The first railroad arrived from Utica in September 1866 and continued until March 1957. The last railroad operator was the New York Ontario & Western. Clinton hematite iron ore mining had begun, and ore was taken to forges and blast furnaces. The blast furnace in Franklin (now Franklin Springs) started in 1851, and one in the Hamlet of Kirkland began in the 1870s. Farms dominated the local economy

with many orchards, hop yards, fruit growing, field crops, and small dairies. Some cheese factories had begun in Chuckery, Kirkland, and Franklin Springs. Major fires on West Park Row caused a second generation of blocks to be built, and they remain today. The Stone Presbyterian Church burned in 1876, and the present one was built within two years. School-age students mainly attended small one-room schools in the 15 districts within the town. The village common school was at 9 East Park Row. However, numerous private schools existed such as the Clinton Liberal Institute, Clinton Grammar School, Houghton Seminary, and Dwight’s Rural High School. In government, Dr. James I. Scollard was president of the Village, and Robert Evans was town supervisor. The Clinton Business Directory (at right) in the 1880 Utica City Directory shows what kinds of shops/trades were here. SCENE, page 10

Past Issues 25 Years Ago May 23, 1990

75 Years Ago May 23, 1940

The Clinton Central School budget was turned down in its first appearance before district voters. The 21 vote margin of defeat, however, was the closest in the history of the district. Last year, the budget was passed by a mere 13 votes, the third smallest margin of victory in the district’s history. Unknown vandals caused extensive damage to areas that are currently under construction at the Clinton Middle School. The perpetrators poured paint on carpeting, sprayed graffiti and wrote names in wet cement. The date of the annual Memorial Day parade has been set. The event will begin with a service at the Dwight Avenue bridge before continuing down College Street toward the Village Green. The Clinton Fire Department made it clear that no emergency service agency in the area can be reached by dialing 911. Several residents have attempted to do so with no success.

Problems pertaining to the building of a municipal swimming pool are to be investigated by a group of three women from the Mother’s Club, and the cooperation of Town and Village officials, along with the public generally, will be sought in an effort to provide a pool for the community. Calling education big business, the Citizens Public Expenditure Survey demands a businessman as the new commissioner of education of New York State. Emphasis is placed on the contention that taxpayers are justified in assuming a position that the financial side of education has reached an alarming state. Waterville has been bragging editorially about a 25 percent increase in population as revealed by the 1940 census. Credit is given to the central school for the influx. Why does Clinton worry along with a little red school house when other villages profit by erecting big, modern institutions of learning? Among those apprehended at the cock fight near Oriskany on Sunday was a game warden. Probably on hand to see that no hen pheasants were permitted to the pit.

50 Years Ago May 27, 1965 The Kirkland Art Center called its members together on Monday and asked for approval on the proposed move to the Methodist Church. It was obtained unanimously, which proves that the KAC hasn’t lost its vision nor its will to tackle the difficult—and this is a common Clinton trait, as arenas, pools and golf courses indicate. Fifteen CCS students will be participating in the Colgate University summer school program for highability students. This program is a part of the services of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services approved by the Board of Education for Clinton participation. Willard Sauter can do two things at once, providing one is painting, which is like eating to the Clinton artist, and the other is eating, which is like painting. If there is artistry in cooking, this is having your art and eating it, too. The honorary title of pastor emeritus was conferred upon the Rev. Darrell J. Westlake by special vote of the First Congregational, United Church of Christ. It is the first time in the history of the Church that such action was taken.

Baker: C.W. Stone Bank: Hayes & Co. Barbers: John Keeffel and C.W. Snyder Billiard Hall: C.M. Parmelee Blacksmiths: James Britton, O. Brooks, H. Duffy, and Ralph Pearl Boots and shoes: Robert Capes, E.D. Mills, H.W. Mahan, and Mead O. Myrick. Carpenters and Builders: Anderson & Curtiss, Fred Brooks, and William Toomer Express: John W. Bellinger Cider Mill: Francis Toomer Clothing: W.W. Wells Confectioner: C.W. Stone Dentists: J.P. Beardsley and M.B. Stetson Druggists: Edwin Benedict, Watson & Sons Dry Goods: A. Fake and R.C. Owens Express Agent: Joseph Euin (D.L. & W. Express Co.) Fish Dealer: H.C. Beebe Furniture: J.O. Putnam Flour and Grain: Mathew Turnock Gents’ Furnishings: W.W. Wells Grocers: H.C. Beebe; Edwin Benedict, Patrick Cook, A. Fake, S.B. Latham, Burns, E.J. Stebbin Harness Maker: G.W. Parker Hardware: C.H. Goodfellow and A.N. Owston Hats and Caps: W.W. Wells Halls: Masonic in Ives Block and Scollard Opera House Hides: J.A. Dillow

LETTERS

QUESTIONABLE SIGNAGE AT NOLA’S

I am an alumna of Hamilton College and was in town this weekend. In front of Nola's restaurant, there was a sandwich board sign. The top of it said, "Great lunch and servers," underneath which was an arrow pointing to Nola's. The bottom portion of the sign contained an arrow pointing in the opposite direction. Below the arrow it said, "Dunno, maybe bears. I wouldn't risk it." I'm assuming it was meant to indicate Across the Road Bistro. As a Hamilton grad, I have many fond memories of the "idyllic village of Clinton." This was jarring, unprofessional and in poor taste. I was extremely disappointed and will make a point to avoid patronizing Nola's in future visits. –Jean Fontana

BLOODMOBILE NEWS, MADE GOAL AND SOME

Twenty-three walk-in donors saved the day and helped the Kirkland Community-sponsored Bloodmobile net 52 units of needed blood for the Red Cross Blood Services Blood Bank. Forty-nine donors came, despite all the other great options they had Saturday morning, May 16, to spend an hour donating their lifesaving blood. There was a reduced staff because we had such poor attendance in March, and only 23 people signed up this time, but they stretched to process everyone who came. Thank God for walk-ins and please keep it up. Yes, residents owe their thankyous to donors, volunteer workers, Red Cross staff and Clinton Kiwanis members for making this a needed success. –Bill Rudge, Kirkland Bloodmobile Committee

CORRECTION: KIRKLAND GIRL SCOUTS

A letter published in the May 13 edition of The Courier was incorrectly modified to indicate that the Kirkland Girl Scouts’ fourth Mother-Daughter Bingo was an annual event. The event does not happen on an annual basis; however, the May 1 event was its fourth occurrence.

Teacher Talk: Memorializing Memory

100 Years Ago May 26, 1915

By Debby Hepburn

A new house on College Street that is being erected by Robert O. Barber is enclosed and roofed and will be ready for the masons this week. The work has progressed very rapidly despite the weather. A good-sized audience attended the union meeting held in the Stone Church on Monday evening under the auspices of the No-License League. The speaker of the evening was exconvict No. 11,221, a former member of the New York State bar, having served a four-year sentence for forgery. The burning of the old grist mill on College Street has started discussion of a project to build a modern milling plant in the Village adjacent to the railroad, where custom grinding would be done. A farm tractor driven by Mr. Langdon attracted considerable attention when it passed through Town on Monday. It was said to be able to draw two plows and could be used for various kinds of farm work.

As we commemorate Memorial Day 2015, it is our sacred duty to remember the lives sacrificed, the victories achieved, the losses suffered, the lives saved, the survivors themselves, the past itself, as a small but honorable acknowledgement of the legacy given to us: our present and future lives. Seventy years ago, World War II is finally over in Europe on May 8, yet it continues in the Pacific, ending on September 2, 1945. As the child of a WWII veteran, I grew up knowing what a top turret gunner did inside that odd plexiglass bubble because that young man who could literally see the blue eyes of his Luftwaffe counterpart became my father in 1951. Alfred Lewis Hepburn of Hopewell Junction, New York, flew 33 missions in a B-17 Flying Fortress, came

home, went to Cornell for a short time, went to the Cape School of Art (Provincetown, Massachusetts) where he studied with renowned artist Henry Hensche for a longer time, married my mother Joan Cutler, and became an artificial inseminator of dairy cattle for NYABC and EASTERN AI. Ironically, or quite understandably, my father only flew one more time in 1991 for a reunion with his B-17 bomber group. He told me stories, mostly at bedtime, in an effort to get me to sleep, I’m sure, and I don’t remember many details—a few bombing targets in Germany, Stuttgart and Munster, and a crash landing in France with so many holes in the plane caused by bullets and flak, but mostly, I remember his voice, soft and sonorous, and never bragging about the fighting. He was my Daddy and I loved him, as I still do, always with a child’s devotion. I began reading about the War and have continued to this day, learning more about the soldiers, the victims TEACHER TALK, page 9

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Library Notes

THE CALENDAR

Foothills Weaving and Fiber Arts Guild meeting. Program will be on using meditation and contemplative techniques when creating art. New members welcome. 10 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church. Film screening, "Citizen Koch." Touches on money, politics, labor issues and the corporate agenda. 7:30 p.m. at The Other Side, Utica. Free.

Annual Spring Bazaar and Fish Fry. There will be Rides by Hawkins and food and fried dough tents. 5-11 p.m. at St. Paul's Church, Whitesboro. $18 for rides wristband. Runs through May 24.

ACADEMICS

• Joanna Therese Huss, Clinton Central School graduate of 2011, has graduated from Syracuse University

By Sarah Schultz, Youth Services Librarian

Sun and Star Gazing. Join Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society to observe stars, Jupiter and Saturn. 5 p.m.–midnight at Sherrill Brook Park, New Hartford.

Beginners and Intermediate Line Dancing. Learn all styles of dance. 7-9 p.m. at the KAC. $5 drop in fee.

Exhibit reception. Take a look at art by CCS fifth graders. 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the Library.

with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in anthropology, with a concentration in foreign languages. She is the daughter of James and Diana Huss of Clinton. • Sean Wooldridge of Clinton, a 2007 graduate of CCS, received a Master of Science in orthotics and prosthetics degree from the University of Hartford at a ceremony held on May 16 at the Hartford, Connecticut campus. He will be completing his two year certification residency with the Hanger Corporation in Albany.

MEETINGS

Library Book groups: New members always welcome. Monday: Next meeting: June 8 at 1 p.m. to discuss books for the fall. Wednesday: “The Chaperone,” by Laura Moriarity. Next meeting: May 27, 7 p.m. School Board May 26, 7 p.m. – Regular meeting. Secondary Media Center. Town Board May 27, 7 p.m. at Town Municipal Building. Village Board June 1, 7 p.m. at Lumbard Hall. Clinton American Legion meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Helmuth-Ingalls Post, located on Rt. 12B in Franklin Springs. New members are sought and military veterans interested in joining are invited to attend. Clinton Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Alteri’s Restaurant, College St. New members sought, especially with web and youth leadership interests. Contact Jim Winkler, membership chairman, at 853-6355 for more information or an application. Clinton Kiwanis meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Skenandoa Golf and Country Club on Norton Ave. Those interested in joining are invited to attend. Contact Karen Ostinett at 235-7104.

This Week Check Out: Books read in school—from Lavi, a high school student 1. "Great Expectations," by Charles Dickens 2. "Frankenstein," by Mary Shelley 3. "Hamlet," by William Shakespeare

Choose Kindness

Fireworks display for Hamilton College’s commencement. 9:30 p.m. on Royce Baseball Field

ANNOUNCEMENTS • Grammy award-winning artist Bill Harley will perform a concert at the Library followed by a meet and greet and book signing on May 23. Tickets are required for the concert and are limited. Stop by the Library and show your library card to receive one ahead of the show. Meet and greet and book signing are open to all. The concert begins at 11 a.m., meet and greet and book signing at 11:30 a.m. • On Tuesdays during May and June, Alteri’s will donate a portion of pizza sales to the Clinton Little League. • The Clinton Farmers' Market will open for the season on June 4. Make sure to mark your calendar. • The Sherburne Arts Festival will take place on June 13 from 10a.m.– 4p.m. at Gaines park. The show is free to the public. • The Kirkland Town Library is once again offering discounted admission to the Adirondack Museum. Simply present your library card along with the Library's membership card to receive a 50 percent discount on family admissions to the museum (up to four adults, or two adults and children under 17. Children under 5 years old are free). Stop by the Library to borrow the membership card. The museum is open May 22-Oct. 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Fitness instructor Dawn Celapino will make a stop with her dog Jack at Studio 8 Fitness in New Hartford as part of her national tour on Tuesday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. Celapino encourages dogs and people to get fit together. More information at http://jacksjourneyusa.com. • The Kirkland Art Center is seeking submissions for the 2016-17 exhibition season. All visual media is accepted. The deadline to apply is Aug. 31. Submit via email (info@kacny.org) 10 jpeg images clearly labeled with artist name and title of work and a corresponding slide list, a one-page artist statement, and CV. For more information visit http://kacny.org

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4. "The Odyssey," by Homer 5. "Of Mice and Men," by John Steinbeck

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ave you heard about “Wonder,” by R. J. Palacio? This juvenile fiction book has been on the New York Times Best Sellers List for 127 weeks and is currently number one on the children’s middle grade list. In the story, soon to be fifth grader August (Auggie) Pullman has never been to a real school. He has a genetic condition that has left his face extremely disfigured. Between the different surgeries and wanting to shield their son from the hurt of the real world, his parents chose homeschooling as their best option. That changes when Auggie starts the fifth grade at a prestigious private school. What follows is a heartwarming book told from different viewpoints about Auggie’s journey through his first year in a school setting. Speaking from experience, there will be tears and laughter while reading his story. There is something to be said for a book that has you taking a moment to reflect on the actions you take and what they say about your character. It has been a long time since I have read a book that left me feeling so satisfied once I finished reading it. One of the more influential adults found in the book is Auggie’s English teacher Mr. Browne. He has his class write down precepts each month. Each precept encourages deeper reflection from his students on how they live their life. There is a companion book that explores more precepts than those that are mentioned in the original story entitled “365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne’s Book of Precepts.” The Kirkland Town Library is currently displaying artwork by the CCS fifth graders who read “Wonder” during this school year. The fifth grade teachers and the art department collaborated together to create a meaningful experience for their students. The artwork was inspired by precepts found in the above mentioned companion book. The artwork can be found in the Library’s stairway and in our upstairs activity room. Next to each picture is a description of the precept the artwork depicts in the students’ own words. The art will be displayed through May 28. There will be a reception on Wednesday, May 27 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. If you haven’t had a chance to view the artwork yet, I highly recommend

stopping in. The show is colorful and inspirational. One of the recurring themes found throughout “Wonder” is kindness. The fifth grade students encourage those who come to the show to pledge to “Choose Kindness.” Auggie reflects on the way others have treated him throughout his life and thinks about how some have shown him kindness through little actions without that person knowing it meant so much to him. There are many different life lessons to take away from this book: friendship, kindness, being yourself, coming of age, the list goes on and on. Here are other books that you might enjoy as much as “Wonder.” “Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids,” by Carol McCloud (Light Blue J 170.83 MAC)—A picture book about how to be kind to others. “Not So Tall for Six,” by Dianna Hutts Aston (Easy AST)—A picture book about a short girl being big of heart. “Beany and the Meany,” by Susan Wojciechowski (Light Blue J Fiction WOJ)—An easier chapter book about a girl (Beany) who has been paired with the class bully for a science project. “Super Emma,” by Sally Warner (Light Blue J Fiction WAR)—Emma stands up to a bully for a friend. “Heartbeat,” by Sharon Creech (J Fiction CRE)—With life comes changes and that is what 12-year-old Annie is finding out. “The One and Only Ivan,” by Katherine Applegate (J Fiction APP)—A gorilla named Ivan tries to help a baby elephant named Ruby through his art. “Rain Reign,” by Ann M. Martin (J Fiction MAR)—Rose, who is on the autism spectrum, is obsessed with homonyms. She has a dog named Rain that she is rarely seen without. When Rain goes missing Rose will stop at nothing to find her. “Twerp,” by Mark Goldblatt (J Fiction GOL)—Julian has been tasked to write a journal after being suspended from school for a week. His English teacher encourages him to write about what led to his suspension to gain a better understanding of what he did.

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Local Student Earns Chemistry Award at Hamilton By Staff

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By Vice Commander Les LaBrecque, American Legion Post 232 With Memorial Day and the Fourth of July approaching, many people will be displaying the American flag. To properly display the flag, adhere to the following guidelines: –If an American flag is hung vertically, the stars should be in the upper left hand corner as you face the flag. –If the American flag is hung from a flag holder in front of a house and there is another flag there also (i.e. New York Giants, the flag of Ireland, etc.), the American flag should be to the left of any other flags as you face them. –If the American flag is on a stage alone, it should be on the left side as you face the stage. –If the American flag is together with multiple flags (such as on a stage with several other national flags) the American flag should be in the middle.

PRESWICK GLEN TO HOLD MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE By Staff This weekend, in honor of Memorial Day, Preswick Glen, a senior living community, will hold a tribute to fallen veterans. The event, which starts at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 22, will include a rendition of “God Bless America,” by Debbie Williams, brief comments from Jim Nolan, Clark Mills Commander Post #26, and Fred Williams, New Hartford Commander Post 1376, and the reading of New York State soldiers

who have passed away in the last year. Additionally, a rifle salute and playing of Taps by the New Hartford American Legion Post 1376 color guard, along with a wreath-laying ceremony at the foot of the American flag on the main lawn, will take place. Preswick Glen residents will also be planting American flags on the main lawn. A reception with light refreshments will follow the day's events. All are welcome to attend.

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o r d a n Graziadei, a senior at Hamilton College from Clark Mills, and one of two local students from the Class of 2015, has been named this year’s recipient of the Donald J. Denney Prize in physical c h e m i s t r y. Graziadei was honored during the College’s annual Class and Charter Day, held on May 11. Son of Roberta Graziadei of Clark Mills, G r a z i a d e i graduated from Clinton Central School in 2011 before pursuing a degree in chemistry from Hamilton. He will graduate along with the rest of the Class of 2015 during commencement this weekend. The Donald J. Denney Prize is awarded every year at Hamilton to a student who excels in physical chemistry. Denney taught chemistry at the College from 1957 to 1986. The award was established by friends and former students in his honor. Graziadei said he is humbled by the

honor, as it serves as a testament to all the hard work he put into the subject. “I loved the course material. There were many late nights doing problem sets, writing lab reports, or studying for exams,” Graziadei said. “I am grateful for winning this award because it acknowledges the fact that my time studying did not go in vain.” Graziadei plans to continue his education when he enrolls in the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in the fall. Though he’ll leave Hamilton behind this week with graduation, he said the time at his hometown college was well spent. “I really enjoyed how genuinely nice everyone was at Hamilton,” said Graziadei. “No matter where I was on campus, it always seems like there was a student or faculty member that wanted to talk to you and cared about what you had to say.”

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Wellin Museum Adds New Acquisitions Written and Photographed by Mark Warren Since its opening in 2012, the Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art at Hamilton College has worked to steadily grow their permanent collection, which now sits at around 7,000 pieces. The Museum has recently added more than 200 works which include paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs and ancient glass and ceramics from Greek and Roman culture. On May 5, the Museum debuted their Wellin Collects exhibition, which features different works in various mediums from the permanent collection. The inaugural exhibition, which will be on display until July 26, serves to introduce the collection while also answering questions about the Museum’s vision moving forward. Wellin Collects features eight broad themes including: arts and sciences, continuing conversations, creative arts, portraiture, historic moments, a sense of place, the human condition and artistic practice. Wellin Museum’s Associate Director and Senior Curator of Collections Susanna White said she chose the

pieces in Wellin Collects very carefully. “We had an existing collection, and that had certain gaps and certain strengths,” she said. “We’re always building on our strengths and trying to targetedly fill gaps, so we can have a really vibrant collection that is used actively.” While White says all gaps have not yet been filled, she noted that the process is longterm, and she is always assessing the contents of the Museum. Three areas she wants to build upon are their collection of paintings, as well as European and Asian pieces of all kinds that can be used by classes based in the College’s art history program. White said above all else, the primary goal of the Museum is for its contents to be used as a teaching tool to add depth to their students’ education experience. “We are always trying to have work that speaks to all of the different disciplines on campus,” she explained. “We’re not trying to build an encyclopedic collection, just a collection that supports teaching on campus.” Since Hamilton College is a liberal arts school, the areas in

which Wellin focuses are in the arts, sciences and humanities. Already, works have been used as a part of physics, cinema and new media studies, and Russian literature classes. Highlights of the works on display include Leminscate by Alyson Shotz, which is a large aluminum sculpture that suspends from the ceiling. The piece is the first commission for the permanent collection. Also on display are two images by Eve Sussman, which can be viewed through stereoscopes. In each image, two partially transparent black and white photos are overlapped, which creates an immersive 3-D effect. The two selections featured are part of her Elevated Train series, which capture her experiences at her Brooklyn neighborhood train stations. While Wellin has a modest budget allotted to them for acquisitions, many of the works available to view were gifts from alumni, parents or friends of the Museum. As a result, the Museum is able to stretch their budget. Ahead for the Museum is an opening reception for a longitudinal

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Wellin Museum’s Associate Director and Senior Curator of Collections Susanna White looks at “The Binding Problem,” by Matthew Ritchie on May 15. documentary series by artist Robert Knight, a Hamilton assistant professor of art. The exhibition will be on

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Elementary Spring Concert Draws a Crowd

RUNA Entertains Packed KAC Written and Photographed by Mark Warren

UNA, an IrishAmerican roots band from Philadelphia, performed in front of a full house at the Kirkland Art Center on Friday, May 15. The event, which was comprised of two 45-minute sets with a brief intermission in-between, was the Coffeehouse's last show of the season. The five-member group features bandleader Shannon Lambert-Ryan, who provides lead vocals, Fionán de Barra on guitar, fiddler Maggie Estes White, mandolin and banjo player Dave Curley and percussionist Cheryl Prashker. Lambert-Ryan, originally of Philadelphia, formed RUNA with her husband, de Barra, in 2008. Her voice, combined with the talents of de Barra, White, Curley and Prashker, form RUNA’s unique sound. The group was able to

From left: RUNA members Shannon Lambert-Ryan, Dave Curley and Fionán de Barra perform on stage at the Kirkland Art Center on May 15. stop by Clinton during their national tour, which has taken them from the southwest to the midwest and now the east coast. The band played a wide range of music at the KAC, including many tracks from their latest album “Current Affairs,” which was released in June of 2014. The evening began with “A stór, a stór a ghrá,” a love song from their third album “Somewhere Along the Road.” The lyrics are in Irish Gaelic, and it depicts a woman who is getting ready

for a date. Next, White quickly showcased her solo abilities on stage, as she rapidly and skillfully played a set of tunes on the fiddle. Later, Lambert-Ryan, White and Prashker gave way to de Barra and Curley, as the two joined together to play “Danny’s Favourite” and “The Mortgage Burn.” Just before, Curley told the audience he was playing a 100 year old mandolin that he had acquired just two weeks prior. Throughout the

performance, RUNA encouraged the audience to sing along with songs such as “The Banks are Made of Marble” as well as “Fionnghuala” and “The False Knight Upon the Road.” Lambert-Ryan performed barefoot for the majority of the evening, and she was sure to tell the audience that the band has taken to calling their fans “RUNA-ticks.” After the show, RUNA made CDs, posters, postcards and guitar picks available for purchase.

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Elementary School band members perform during Thursday’s school-wide spring concert. Written and photographed by Mark Warren The Clinton Elementary School held their spring concert on May 14 in their Performing Arts Complex theater. A crowd of parents and family members were treated to works performed by the school’s cadet band, concert band, fourth and fifth grade chorus, fifth and sixth grade orchestra and beginning string class. Elementary Principal Steven Marcus opened the event by recognizing the hard work of the music students and faculty, and thanking the parents for supporting their children in music electives. The show kicked off with the cadet band, who performed an arrangement of seven songs under the guidance of conductor and concert director Hilary Lopata. Their performance was quickly followed up by the concert band, where Lopata guided the group through several selections including “See, the Conquering Hero Comes,” by George Frideric Handel. Elementary music teacher Lisa Jones took the stage next. She conducted the chorus through their performance, which ended with five choral highlights from “Annie,” including “Tomorrow” and “It’s a Hard Knock Life.” To round out the evening, the orchestra and the beginning string class took the stage, both conducted by music teacher Marlene Hawkins. The orchestra, which features nine all-county musicians, played “St. Anthony Chorale,” by Joseph Haydn and “Li’l Liza Jane.” The string class played a collection of seven songs, including “Ode to Joy,” by Ludwig van Beethoven and “Shark Attack!” by Les Taylor.

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MINOR THEATER (continued from page 1) remaining 45 kids to campus [housing] … is going to create a great enough positive effect compared to the negative effect it’ll have on students who want to go downtown to socialize.” Those students opposed to the change were the most vocal in their reactions. For Cat Crandall, an offcampus senior this year, the new “all on-campus” housing rule is just the latest in a series of student policy decisions by the administration that have actually led to more underage drinking and dangerous behavior. “What they should have done is reduced off-campus housing while increasing social opportunities on campus, but instead they’ve reduced both at the same time,” Crandall said. “They’re completely isolating people. People are transferring. People are getting depressed. It’s the whole situation. There just isn’t any outlet.” Because current Hamilton commuters only represent about 2 percent of the total student body, there is also an argument, even among students, that the new policies will not add any Village-campus separation issues that don’t already exist. “If you come to Hamilton, you’re pretty much expecting to live on campus,” said Malek Sayegh, a senior. “You don’t really see it as a school to come and live off campus. There’s no reason to.” According to Debraggio, the College has yet to receive any criticism about next year’s housing shift from Village merchants or apartment renters. Compared to the initial blowback felt in 1995 when the administrative action was first taken to relocate 140 students from off-campus fraternity housing, feedback this time around has been minimal. “They will still make their way down for restaurants and shopping,” said Debraggio. “I think you’ll still continue to see students in the Village.”

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SCENE (continued from page 3) Additional Clinton Business Directory Listings Hotels: Clinton House, College Street Hotel, and Park House Insurance Agents: J.S. Avery, A.W. Bronson, A.W. Mills, E.S. Williams Iron Ore: John Elliott Jewelers: John Marsh Lawyers: Joseph Avery, A.W. Bronson, Dean F. Carrie, Andrew Mills, Delos M. White, E.S. Williams Livery Stables: Henry Morgan and W. Robinson Lumber Dealers: W.S. Bartlett and Cauldwell and Gibson Mason: W.H. Owston Meat Market: Adams and Wood and Charles Ives Millinery: Mary Fuller and Mrs. W.H. Hubbard Newspapers: Clinton Courier and Hamilton Literary Review Railroad: Rome and Clinton RR Co. and Utica, Clinton, and Binghamton RR Nurseryman: John C. Hastings Painter and Paper Hangers: B. D. Bancroft, W.H. Hubbard, David Mannering, and Russell Willard Photographer: William Carpenter Physicians: J.A. Armstrong, A.A. Barrows, F.M. Barrows, S.W. Raymond, James I. Scollard Restaurant: T. Donovan, Charles Stone, Sutton and Vann Sawmills: E.G. Coleman, Samuel Brownell, and R. Healey Stoves: A.N. Owston, and Goodfellow Brothers Telegraph: J.F. Euin, Western Union Tobacconist: Daniel J. Many and Peter Pegnim Undertaker: Matthew Turnock

Other organizations contributing to business activities were Hamilton College with 12 professors, and these private schools: Cottage Seminary, Clinton Grammar School, Houghton Seminary, and Dwight’s School for Young Ladies. At Franklin Iron Works, firms were

photographer, no millinery, no gents’ wear, no livery stables, no billiard hall, no blacksmiths, no fish dealer, no hide dealer, no hotels, no lumber dealers, no sawmills, and no telegraph. The consumer then had to shop at several stores where today “one-stopshopping” has become the norm at a drugstore or grocery. Of course, in the 1880s prior to autos, “shopping local” was not just a Chamber of Commerce motto, but a necessity. Most walked to the Clinton shops or drove a horse and buggy.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION of JK Property Group, LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on Mar-26-2015. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: 3910 Oneida St. Suite 284, Washington Mills, NY 13479. Purpose: Any lawful activity. cc: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27

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A.V. EXPRESS LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/12/14. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 520 Deborah Dr., Utica, NY 13502. General purpose. cc:4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: A&R NATIONAL MANAGEMENT LLC Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State NY (SSNY) on May 1, 2015. Office location in Oneida Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 80 Denton Avenue, Whitesboro, NY 13492. Purpose: any lawful purpose. cc: 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17

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

Notice of Formation of D.M.A. MUSIC SERVICES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/30/15. Office location: Oneida County. Princ. office of LLC: 5833 State Rt. 46, Durhamville, NY 13054. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful activity. cc: 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17

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Luxury Nautical and Beach Decor, LLC. Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on: March 19, 2015. Office location: Oneida County, New York. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, PO Box 45, Sherrill, NY 13461. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law. cc: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20

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The Purple Yam Group, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY February 2, 2015, Location: Oneida Co., Street address of principal business location: 98 Chestnut Place, New Hartford, NY 13413. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail copy of process: 98 Chestnut Place, New Hartford, NY 13413. Registered Agent: Emerita Pizarro. Persons actively engaged in the business and affairs: Emerita Pizarro. The latest date upon which the limited liability company is to dissolve is January 30, 2115. Purpose: to erect, construct, purchase, lease and otherwise acquire, and to hold, use, equip, supply, service, maintain, and operate a restaurant engaged in the sale of food and beverages, and any other lawful activity. cc: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20

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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY OF ETHIEFFECTS, LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): ethiEffects, LLC DATE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY: March 25, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and P.O. Box 469. 7894 Steuben Street, Holland Patent, New York 13354 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Lisanne K. Divine and Sally Ann Anlin are the members of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: DAVID'S PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State NY (SSNY) on April 7, 2015. Office location in Oneida Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 12 Garden Street, New York Mills, NY 13417. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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This will serve as notice that the Articles of Organization for a limited liability company known as Sanchez Properties, LLC was filed with the Secretary of State on March 30,2015. The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The principal office of the company and the address where process against the company may be served is 339341 Bleecker Street, Utica, New York 13501. Purpose: any lawful activity. cc: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27

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Notice of Formation of Pet Partners of Burrstone LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 4/14/15. Office location: Oneida County. Princ. bus. addr.: 10 Mountain Ledge Dr., Wilton, NY 12831. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: all lawful purposes. cc:4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: UTICA ROOTS LLC Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State NY (SSNY) on April 28, 2015. Office location in Oneida Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: PO Box 351, New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: any lawful purpose. cc: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF WHITE LAKE BUILDERS LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): WHITE LAKE BUILDERS LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: April 17, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 12346 Route 28, Woodgate, New York 13494 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Timothy Hulser is the sole member of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc:4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3

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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF BERGIE SPORTS LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): BERGIE SPORTS LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: April 17, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 1510 Watkins Avenue, Utica, New York 13502 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Sarah Elleman is the sole member of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose.

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

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Utica Combat Athletics, LLC notice of formation of limited liability company (“LLC”) Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on March 31, 2015. Office location: County of Oneida, New York. SSNY designated as Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Utica Combat Athletics, LLC 85 Taber Road, New Hartford, NY 1341. Purpose: Any lawful purpose under LLC law. cc: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

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

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DOOLENS 4 LANE FARMING LLC FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is DOOLENS 4 LANE FARMING LLC (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"). SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on April 7, 2015. THIRD: The county within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is Oneida County. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 10461 Old State Rte. 12, Remsen, NY 13438. FIFTH: The purpose of the business of the Company is any lawful purpose. cc: 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/217, 6/24

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NOTICE is hereby given that there will be a public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals held in and for the Town of Kirkland, Oneida County, New York on May 28, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Kirkland Municipal Building, 3699 Route 12B, Clinton, New York on the following matter: The application of Scott Siddon for an area variance relative to property located at 6685 Reservoir Road, Clinton, New York to build a deck to the home already existing on said property. Said premises lies in an RR zoning district. This matter was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals as the proposed construction does not meet the minimum back yard set-back requirement under the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals will, at said time and place, hear all persons in support of or in opposition to such application. Persons may appear in person, by attorney or by agent. Dated: May 15, 2015 MICHAEL E. GETNICK Secretary/Legal Counsel to Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Kirkland cc:5/20

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NOTICE is hereby given that there will be a public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals held in and for the Town of Kirkland, Oneida County, New York on May 28, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town of Kirkland Municipal Building, 3699 Route 12B, Clinton, New York on the following matter: The application of Jason Faniglula for an area variance relative to property he owns under tax map parcel #315.019-1-14.1 known as 2-4 Main Street, Clark Mills, New York . The application relates to the construction of a commercial garage addition to the back of the building already owned by the applicant and located at the 4889 Westmoreland Road premises which is adjacent to the above-referenced premises. This matter was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals as the Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 10 foot side yard setback and the proposed commercial garage addition would be placed up to the adjacent property line and have a zero foot side yard setback. This application is for a further variance in addition to the area variance previously granted per the Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals dated March 4, 2015. The Zoning Board of Appeals will, at said time and place, hear all persons in support of or in opposition to such application. Persons may appear in person, by attorney or by agent. Dated: May 15, 2015 MICHAEL E. GETNICK, Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals cc:5/20

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Obituary: Reed R. Tinkler, 79 Reed R. Tinkler, 79, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015, at FaxtonSt. Luke’s Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Indian Castle, town of Danube, a son of the late Reed and Madeline (Leonard) Tinkler. He grew up on the family farm and went to a one-room school house until eighth grade. He attended St. Johnsville High School where he loved playing basketball. While in high school, he was selected and participated in Boy’s State at Syracuse University in the summer. After graduating in 1954, he furthered his education at SUNY Oswego, majoring in industrial arts and graduated in 1958. During his years at Oswego, he was a member of Sigma Gamma fraternity and met Rosemarie Limmer. In 1960, Reed married his sweetheart and best friend, Rosemarie, and they have spent the past 55 years together. Reed began his career in 1958 as an industrial arts teacher at New Hartford High School and also taught Driver’s Ed. While teaching he completed his master’s degree in education for counseling at Syracuse University in 1968. He spent more than 20 years as a guidance counselor at Ralph Perry Junior High School. In addition, he was director of the Adult Education Program at New Hartford Central School District for many years. Because of his leadership, service, achievement, excellence and passion for working with students, he was awarded NYS Guidance Counselor

Obituaries of the Year in 1991. He retired in 1993. First and foremost was Reed’s love and devotion to his family. He was also a dedicated member of Clinton United Methodist Church. He served as a lay leader, trustee, and active member in the men’s club in which he was in charge of the annual pancake breakfast for many years. In his early years, he coached Little League baseball and youth basketball. His woodworking skills and expertise came through in his many projects throughout his life. Reed especially enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Westmoreland Golf Club. He was an avid Yankee and Syracuse fan. He spent many of his years of retirement traveling to Europe, the Western states, and Florida with his wife. He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie; his daughter, Debbie (Randy) White of Owego; his three sons, Doug (Mary) Tinkler of New Hartford, Steve (Janet) Tinkler of Clifton Park and Gary (Katie) Tinkler of Clinton; seven grandchildren, Cait (Jeff) Maendel, Ryan and Maddy White, Lauren Tinkler, Owen, Eliot and Emily Tinkler; his brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Pat Tinkler of Little Falls; sister-in-law, Sandy Tinkler; several nieces and nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Bob Tinkler. Calling hours were held on May 4 at Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., Clinton. Funeral services were held on May 5 at Clinton United Methodist Church, Clinton. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Please consider donations in Reed’s memory to Clinton United Methodist Church or the National Foundation for Cancer Research. http://owenspavlotrogers.com

Obituary: Lois Jeanne Kay, 86 Recognized and appreciated for her manner of living every day with joy and gratitude, Lois Jeanne Kay, of

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Clinton and recently, Acacia Village, Utica, passed away April 24, 2015, with her loving family by her side. Jeanne is survived by her children, Barbara Ellen, Skaneateles, and William David, Orlando, Florida; and her extended family of George Bristol, father to four boys, Christopher and his wife Heidi, and children, Jack and Wyatt; Jeff and his wife Nicole, and children, Greg and Kaitie; Mike and his son, Blake; Jon and his wife Jill, and children Andie and Georgia. Jeanne was born on June 13, 1928 in Moorestown, New Jersey to Maurice Umble and Lena Hoover. She spent her early life in southern New Jersey— where she enjoyed the Jersey shore and the Rancocas Woods where she often walked with her father. She had a “light” about her combined with fierce determination, a zest for life and a childlike spirit, which all who knew her appreciated and enjoyed. She had a lifelong love of learning and education, and was named Salutatorian of her Moorestown High School graduating class. She enrolled in Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania where she met her husband-to-be, William, the beginning of a love that lasted more than 65 years. At Lycoming she enrolled in a pre-med curriculum and received a degree in Medical Science and Technology. She also received a BA in English from Utica College of Syracuse University; a BA in Art & Art History from SUNY Empire State College; MA in Art History and Aesthetics from Goddard College. Jeanne served both as an adjunct professor and tutor at SUNY Empire College in literature, art, composition and women’s studies. Jeanne was a published poet and accomplished artist. At one time she was a frequent guest speaker for Mohawk Valley Performing Arts, Utica Public Library, Old Forge and Herkimer libraries as well as Blue Mountain Lake Museum. She was a prolific writer—writing

poetry, short stories, plays, articles and conducting interviews—many of which were published in local, regional and national anthologies. After settling into Acacia Village in 2013, she started a poetry group and also organized a speakers forum, utilizing the local colleges’ professors, who would come and speak at Acacia Village. She was an ambitious painter, capturing the beautiful vistas of central New York, largely Madison County. She had a number of “one man shows.” She worked primarily in acrylics and in her later years produced 3D art from torn pieces of colored paper. Her first creation, in June 2014, using this 3D medium was nearly six feet tall, named “The Tree of Life.” She taught art for more than a dozen years at the Presbyterian Home of Central NY. She was active in supporting Sculpture Space, Utica, the Kirkland Art Center, and Aids Coalition, Utica. Her pride and love of her family and their achievements was always evident, celebrated and discussed with great joy. A small private funeral was held at St. James Episcopal Church in Clinton, where sprays of forsythia from their beloved home on Kirkland Avenue filled the church as well as a number of her paintings. Internment was in the St. James columbarium. There will be a memorial service celebrating her life, on her birthday, June 13, at Acacia Village. In memory of Jeanne, please consider donations to: Kirkland Art Center Children’s Summer Art Program; Park Row, Clinton NY 13323 or Hospice & Palliative Care of Central NY, 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford NY 13413. http://owenspavlotrogers.com Lois Kay’s full obituary is available online at http://clintoncourier.com.

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Hamilton Women’s Lacrosse Eliminated in NCAAs By Mark Warren

he No. 13-ranked Hamilton College women’s lacrosse team (126) was defeated by No. 6 Middlebury College (15-3) by a score of 18–10 in the regional semifinal round of the NCAA Division III playoffs. The loss, on May 16 at Gettysburg College, means the Continentals’ season has come to an end. Sophomore midfielder Morgan Fletcher scored four goals on five shots to lead Hamilton, while junior attacker Caroline McCarthy added a hat-trick in a losing effort. After the game, head coach Patty Kloidt said their opponent simply outplayed them on the field on Saturday. “Middlebury was just playing at a high level that we didn’t match,” she said. “We matched maybe for a few minutes here and there, but that’s not going to win that game. I give a lot of credit to Middlebury and their coaching staff for how they prepared their team, and they played a really great game.” Hamilton started with a bang, as Fletcher won the opening draw and sprinted down the field to score. Hamilton took a 1–0 lead only 13 seconds into the game. Middlebury swiftly responded by scoring eight consecutive goals in the

After advancing to the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs, the Hamilton College women’s lacrosse team’s season came to an end Saturday. next 11 minutes of action. The Continentals came roaring back, as they outscored their opponent 4-1 in the final 17 minutes of the first half. Hamilton was able to bring the score to 9–5 at the break. In the second half, however, Middlebury was able to score in bunches, increasing their lead to 10 at one point. The Panthers dominated time of possession throughout, routinely winning draws and sustaining offensive control. Sophomore goalie Hannah Rubin struggled to find a rhythm between the pipes for Hamilton. She allowed

a season-high 18 goals by Middlebury on 24 shots. With about 12 minutes remaining in the first half, the game was delayed for an hour due to lightning in the area. Play was delayed again as the field was pelted with heavy rain during halftime, which prolonged the time players waited to resume action. Kloidt said she didn’t think the stoppages were a factor in the game. After the game, Kloidt told her players they should be proud of their 2015 campaign, despite the loss. “It was unfortunate that we didn’t compete as tough as we have been competing

all season,” she said. “I didn’t want that game to define everything that we’ve accomplished this year. Our program took a big step forward compared to what we did last season.” The Continentals finished with a record of 6–8 in 2014. This year’s team will graduate four players: midfielder Ashleigh Stephan, goalie Kari Koga and defenders Hannah Haskell and Madison Beres. Hamilton and Middlebury played once in the regular season on April 15 at Steuben Field. Middlebury won by a score of 12–10.

Photo courtesy of Carl Krasniak Christopher Krasniak (CCS '12, Colby College '16) captained the Colby College woodsmen team through a stellar season this year. Earlier this spring, the team competed against 23 teams from New England, New York and Pennsylvania in the 69th annual Northeast Regional Competition at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Krasniak, who is double-majoring in biology and psychology at Colby, took second place in the men's division. This summer he will be at the University of California San Francisco, doing epilepsy research in the neuroscience division.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015

THE CLINTON COURIER 16

Far left: Clinton senior third baseman Damian Cannistra slides into second base against Herkimer on May 15. Left: Clinton senior pitcher Jon Hardy struck out 12 batters and gave up only one hit against Herkimer. The Warriors won the game 6–1.

BASEBALL GEARING UP FOR SECTIONALS Written and Photographed by Mark Warren

he Clinton boys baseball team (7-5) clinched a Sectional playoff berth after defeating Herkimer (76) by a tally of 6–1 on May 15. With four games remaining, the Warriors are working to maintain some positive momentum before heading into the postseason. Clinton took a 1–0 lead in the second inning when junior outfielder A.J. Covel hit a chopper to third base, scoring senior third baseman Damian Cannistra. Next, senior infielder Brandon Broccoli grounded out to shortstop, scoring Covel who had advanced to third base. The Warriors added to their 2–0 lead, scoring one run in the next four innings. After the game, Clinton head coach Doug Owen said his team had just played their best game of the season. “I think we’re going to peak at the right time,” he said. “I don’t want to say

we have an easy schedule, but we have a schedule that is definitely winnable. If we play like this every night, we can finish out the season pretty strong and see where we’re seeded in Sectionals.” On the mound, senior pitcher Jon Hardy earned the win after allowing only one hit and striking out 12 batters in seven innings of work. The hardthrowing right hander ended just one strikeout short of tying his career high of 13. Senior catcher Ruben Hernandez said Hardy’s curveball was key in the win over Herkimer. “When he hits the spots, it’s kind of easy to win a game,” he said. “He throws it outside, they don’t hit it. He throws it inside, they don’t hit it. He throws the curveball—they can’t touch it.” Hardy said despite his performance, the team still has plenty of work ahead.

“We have a lot of games left,” he said. “We have five in a row next week starting Tuesday, so we just need to keep going and put ‘em down.” Next on the schedule, the Warriors will do battle against Little Falls, Canastota, Mount Markham and Herkimer. Each of those four games are against Center State Conference I opponents. Owen said he feels confident moving forward because they’ve had success against their remaining opponents this season. In contests versus both Little Falls and Canastota earlier this year, Clinton lost the lead at the very end. Both were decided by last minute errors that caused them to lose by one run. Clinton has beaten both Mount Markham and Herkimer already this season. In addition, Owen said he feels he can win games without having to use his best pitcher each time. This allows him to manage the different arms on the roster and save his best for the

toughest teams. After the regular season ends, the Warriors will have to wait and see where they are seeded, and who they are pitted against in Sectionals. Teams with a minimum 40 percent winning percentage in their league are given automatic bids to Sectionals. Teams with at least a 40 percent winning percentage on the season or in their class are also given automatic bids. After qualifying teams are determined, teams are seeded based on their cumulative performances during the regular season. Owen said when Hardy pitches like he did against Herkimer, he feels his team can beat anyone. On May 16, the Warriors lost to Adirondack (10-5) 2–8. After the win against Herkimer the day before, the team only had about 13 hours to rest before leaving for their game against the Wildcats.

Boys Lax Falls in First Playoff Round By John Howard The Clinton varsity boys lacrosse team finished up its season with a 21-1 loss against Cazenovia in the Section III Class C playoffs last Saturday. Warriors head coach John Lehmann said his young squad was overpowered by the top-notch play of the Lakers. “They were a pretty amazing team. They had a lot of talent,” Lehmann of Caz. “We went in with personal goals … but we understood what we were up

against. We were outmatched.” Entering the postseason with a 6-8 overall record, Clinton earned a 16seed in the tournament to be matched up against the top-ranked Cazenovia. With a 14-2 record of their own and a No. 3. state ranking, Cazenovia is the clear favorite by many media outlets to win the championship. Clinton’s single point of the day was scored by freshman Beny Huckaby, with an assist awarded to his brother Max, one of only three seniors on the team. Both Huckabys were named to the Tri-Valley League (TVL) West First All-Star Team, along with Alex Reznicek and goalie Devin Lee. Clinton’s Brock Olsen and Johnny Williams were named to the TVL West Second All-Star Team. With such a large underclassmen contingent on the roster, the team’s coaches are already looking ahead to future seasons. With plenty of time before next spring, the two main questions they face at this point are: How to build on so much early, varsitylevel experience, and who from the modified level can step up to support that agenda? “We’re excited, we’ve got some talent coming up,” said Lehmann. “Right now, it’s still all about building our numbers.”