Vol. 169, No. 8 • CLINTON, NEW YORK • September 2, 2015
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KIRKLAND IN FOR Campus Will be Ready for First Day, CCS Officials Say ‘DIFFICULT TIMES’ WITH BUDGET T Written and Photographed by John Howard
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own of Kirkland officials have begun the process of discussing the 2016 spending plan, which will come with new challenges. Faced with plummeting tax revenues, restrictions in property taxes imposed by the state, and a depleted fund balance as the result of the flood response, Town Supervisor Robert Meelan and Town Budget Director Anthony Arcuri are taking a hard look at each line in the Town’s budget for places to cut back. “We’re going to be in a little bit of difficult times this year,” Meelan said during a Town Board meeting last week. “We’re going to try and cut back on every single department.” Meelan and Arcuri have begun meeting with the heads of the Town’s various departments to discuss ways in which current services can be conserved. Still up in the air is how much funding the Town will receive in a renewed Municipal Contributions Agreement (MCA) with Hamilton College. Negotiations are ongoing, but Meelan has said he is hoping the College could offer more or that Oneida County could free up some of its appropriation percentage in the MCA to go toward supporting Kirkland. A saving grace in the upcoming budget process might come from within the Kirkland Police Department where a string of recent retirements of long-time officers might free up some of its salary costs. “I’m tired of asking for money, so we have to change the way we do business,” said Meelan. “We were pretty close to broke when I came into office and I don’t want to leave it broke.” Meelan will run for re-election this November. He is unopposed.
he Clinton Elementary School was able to avoid a major scheduling headache that would have been caused by having an unusable cafeteria. H.R. Beebe’s James Fawcett, the project director overseeing summer construction at Clinton Central School, presented the situation during a Board of Education meeting last month. Asbestos floor tiles in the Elementary School cafeteria were abated, but installing a new surface had proved to be “an unexpected challenge.” “Once that tile was removed, it was discovered that there was what they called an asphaltic [layer] underneath," said Fawcett. “The installer of the new sheet flooring has a concern installing the new flooring over the underlayment.” Presented with two options, the Board decided to move forward with a more expensive and more timeconsuming solution, which would guarantee a warranty on the new flooring being installed. But with summer coming to a close, the concern with this direction was with the
Workers pour a new concrete layer on the floor of the Clinton Elementary School cafeteria. project’s extended timeline. As tentative plans were put in place for in-classroom lunchtime, subcontractor schedules were able to line up and crews got to work. The asphaltic layer was removed and a new concrete layer was poured last week. This week, installation of the
new floor surface is commencing. According to the District’s Assistant Superintendent for Business Joseph Barretta, the work added about $30,000 onto the overall capital project’s cost. Most of the scheduled work is still CONSTRUCTION, page 6
New Kickwall Painted by Girls Soccer Team Written and Photographed by Mark Warren
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s fall approaches, a new soccer season is right around the corner. The Clinton girls soccer team finished 15-3 last season, while going undefeated in league games. This year, the squad has been assigned the task of keeping pace in CSC I. With a slew of incoming freshman joining the team, head coach Beth Baker had her team come together to paint Clinton Central School’s newly constructed kickwall on Aug. 31. During the last week of July, several workers in the CCS’s summer student worker program built the new kickwall by hand. The old one, which stood next to the campus softball field, was removed and the new one KICKWALL, page 15 Members of the Clinton girls varsity soccer team paint CCS’s newly-built kickwall.
Teachers Start School Early With New Plan Written and Photographed by John Howard
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ast week, a crop of new Clinton Central School educators cut their summer vacation short to head to campus where they were greeted by a revamped strategy for professional development. Eleven new faculty members will join CCS this school year, both full-time teachers and long-term substitutes. Last year, the District added six new teachers. With a higher-than-usual amount of retirements and new hires in recent years, attracting new talent and retaining that talent has become more important than ever. The District’s solution is a five-year development plan called Clinton CARES (coaching and retaining educators for success). Approved earlier this summer by the Board of Education, Clinton TEACHERS, page 6
New CCS faculty members listen to a technology presentation in the campus media center on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
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Inside this issue
Helicopter Lands During Fire Department Training: An emergency transport copter landed on Franklin Avenue last week. Page 5. Q&A: Jazz Musician Michael “Doc” Woods: We sat down to discuss music, racial issues and how the two come together in his work. Page 7. 10th Annual Art and Music Fest Draws Crowd: See photos from this weekend’s fesitval. Pages 8–9. Taiwanese Basketball Team Signs Hamilton Grad: Joseph Lin is now playing for the Fubon Braves. Page 14.
When Two Worlds Collide This past weekend, Emily and I had the pleasure of attending a dual wedding ceremony. By “dual” I mean two ceremonies—the first was Catholic and the second was Hindu. It struck me, in my limited understanding of Southeast Asian culture, that there was an obvious underlying difference in the traditions of the two religions. With Catholic services everything is literal— the wine turns to blood, the Host turns to the body of Christ, a family member literally walks the bride down the aisle to hand her off to the groom, et cetera. Among the many things I noticed about the Hindu service was how so much of it relies on symbolism. To start the festivities a large entourage dances and yells in the streets, walking the groom to the altar. The idea is to prove to the bride, who traditionally will not see the groom until she is on the altar herself, that the groom is well-liked, well-respected and can, as it was explained to us, ”bring with him a party.” From there, the symbols in the ceremony continue. The bride’s parents offer the groom sweets in hopes the marriage will be sweet, a necklace of beads is placed around the bride and groom to form a visual representation of their bond, tilak powder on the groom’s forehead symbolises good luck, respect is shown by bowing… Here is the same tradition—marriage—done by two dynamically different religions. Each service felt completely unique and deliberate, and seeing the services back-to-back was particularly powerful. Perhaps a jazz concert on the Hamilton College Hill (see page 7) is a way for local residents not versed in the genre to have a similar, positive cultural experience. When there are oceans and borders separating two cultures, we get hung up on
differences. It’s often nerve-racking to step across to the other side, but when we do, the experience is often exhilarating. It’s disheartening to look at what’s happening in the national news. Cultures are colliding, civilians are being killed, public institutions are being questioned, and the way things are being presented it seems like safety is an ever-shrinking resource. There’s negativity everywhere and it’s harder and harder to avoid. Even helping the environment, a concept which, in theory, seems like something absolutely no one would ever have a problem supporting, is met by scepticism by some federal lawmakers. (See Bill Thickstun’s column on page 10.) Though major social change always seems to happen first in large, densely populated cities, I’m a believer that change in small communities can lead the charge, too. Not only that, but change can happen faster on a smaller, local level. This weekend was a lesson to me that the more you step outside of your comfort zone, the larger it, along with your understanding of the world, becomes.
–John Howard, Editor
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away— that’s the saying, right? Whether true or not, if you’re an apple lover head over to the Kirkland Town Park to enjoy some delicious apples fresh from the trees. There’s trees all over the park filled with green and red apples, waiting to be picked. The trees are easy to spot by the piles of apples collecting beneath them. So whether you’re there for a picnic or need a mid-workout snack break, search for a tree
nearby and grab one or five—we won’t judge. We’re not apple experts by any means, but based on a sample there are at least the McIntosh variety to be found. These slightly tart apples are good for eating, baking in pies or making apple sauce. If you’re looking for a lot of apples for some specific purpose, the park is the place to go and cultivate them for free. Just make sure to check for worms.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
VILLAGE VOICES CLINTON SCENE: NEARBY
What's your favorite karaoke song?
HISTORY-ROME’S FORTS By Richard L. Williams, Town and Village Historian
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“I’m drawing a blank—it’s just that I listen to a lot of different things. ‘TNT’ by AC/DC.” - Diane Masi, New Hartford
“It’s probably a Neil Young song— ‘After the Gold Rush’ or something like that. I’ve seen him perform ‘Old Man’ and other songs live.” - Sam Masi, New Hartford
“I would pick ‘Moondance,’ by Van Morrison. It’s a great song and he’s a great artist.” - Jeff Chard, New Hartford
“Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah.’ It’s a beautiful song and I’ve heard it described as an anthem of pain, or joy or anger. It’s what you feel at the time—that song can deliver on it.” - Mia Sohn, Rochester
LETTER: ART AUCTION SEEKING SUBMISSIONS Oneida County Habitat for Humanity is holding our first ever holiday salvage art auction, “Home Is Where The Art Is,” and we are looking for local artists to participate. All talent and skill is encouraged to register. We are asking local artists or individuals who are interested to create a piece of artwork made using an item from ReStore, a resale business that sells new and used building materials. The artworks will be auctioned during a silent auction from Nov. 21 through Dec. 5 of this year. Every artist who completes a registration form and agrees to participate will receive a $50 voucher for the ReStore to be used on this project only. The artist will also receive 50 percent of what their item sells for during the silent auction. Deadline for registration is Sept.
26 and the deadline to have your item submitted is Nov. 12. The items will be on display for a week in our ReStore prior to the silent auction. We also will be having a Holiday & Auction Kickoff party that we invite all of our participants to attend. Here they can meet with the other artists, board members, volunteers and other special guests and share their inspiration with potential bidders. If you would like to register for Home Is Where The Art Is, please visit http://restoreoneidacounty.org or stop by our offices located in the ReStore at 216 Seward Ave, Utica. Best Regards, –Allison Kollar, Marketing & Public Relations Associate, Oneida County Habitat for Humanity
n today’s downtown Rome the reconstructed Fort Stanwix stands guard over the Great Carrying Place. “Doewainsta” was the Indian word for it. Communications and travel by French and British military and traders between Albany and western New York depended on the security of the Great Carrying Place. Bateau and other boats would arrive, and then a portage was needed to move men and supplies to the west branch of Wood Creek to continue their transport to Oneida Lake and Oswego. While the French and the British were at battle during the French and Indian War from 1754–1763, the control of the portage became a major concern to military planners. The British began to construct four temporary forts, called “half-bastions” in 1755. The first was Fort Williams, which was built under orders of colonial Massachusetts Governor and General William Shirley. It was just south of Ft. Stanwix and East Dominick Street and east of Black River Boulevard. This was referred to as the “upper landing.” It took the name of its commander Captain William Williams, which was a tradition at that time. Off Martin Street south of the train tracks the British built Ft. Wood Creek or sometimes called Ft. Bull after its commander Captain William Bull. This was at the lower landing off Martin Street noted today by a historic marker. The French had eyes on the new British forts and dispatched Lt. de Lery from Montreal in the spring of 1756 to reconnoiter as they did not know the exact nature of the new forts. De Lery captured troops sent out from Ft. Williams to aid Ft. Bull and also laid waste to Ft. Bull (Ft. Wood Creek). De Lery returned to Canada with British prisoners. A second Wood Creek fort and Fort Craven were built in 1756 as ordered by General Daniel Webb. Ft. Craven was south of Ft. Williams on the west side of the Mohawk River just after it turned north.
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Ft. Craven was indicated on maps as a pentagon built of hewn logs tied with cross beams nine feet wide and filled with earth. Rumors later circulated that French General Marquis de Montcalm had attacked Oswego and was coming to the Rome area. Alarmed by this, Gen. Webb ordered the destruction of four forts: Craven, Williams, Wood Creek, and Newport. Fort Newport was off today’s west Erie Boulevard at the upper Wood Creek landing. Another fort built in 1759 was Fort Rickey on Wood Creek and the Rome-New London Road. Today, that is a summer attraction for youth that includes animals and rides. Historians can identify at least seven forts at the Great Carrying Place at one time or another during the French and Indian War. As the small fort system failed, General Webb and the British decided to spend 60,000 pounds of sterling to build the “mightiest earthwork and log fort in North America.” Thus Fort Stanwix came into being in 1758 under General John Stanwix’ direction. Six hundred men began the work on a plateau overlooking swamps and lowlands smack in the middle of the Great Carry. It was completed by Nov. 18, 1758. As the British won the French and Indian War, the need to fortify the Great Carrying Place ended, but was kept as a center for Indian affairs. Settlers began to arrive, too, and Barthlomew Brodock and John Roof were among the first ones. The treaty of 1768 held at the fort really ended the usefulness of the fort as the British let it run down. When the Revolutionary War began, some fleeing Whigs and Tories hid out there enroute to Oswego and Canada. In 1776, the colonists declared independence. General George Washington ordered the fort to be rebuilt to protect the frontier. The fort was in shambles with the southeast bastion washed out and the rest in ruins. However, Col. Elis Dayton and later Col. Peter Gansevoort with troops SCENE, page 13
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A banner proclaiming the upcoming Fall Festival was hoisted on the Village Green. The event, which will take place from Sept. 14–15, will feature a fashion show, sidewalk sales, crafts, a farmers’ market, music and more. The Clinton Board of Education voted to restore The Courier to “official newspaper” status. The Courier will share the designation with the Observer-Dispatch. Back in July, the Board voted to only designate the OD as “official newspaper.” Hamilton College will host two Hungarian scholars, Dr. Balint Magyar and Dr. Anna Halustyk. Magyar is a noted sociologist and historian, while Halustyk is an attorney who is an expert on international business law. The Clinton Central football team will open the season with a lot of seasoned veterans. According to head coach Chris Connolly, the team has halfbacks, tight ends and split backs in abundance this year.
Clinton Auto Service in Franklin Springs was awarded the school transportation contract at a special school board meeting on Monday. The change in the transportation contract represents the first time in many years that the buses will be operated by a new firm. Clinton Kiwanis Club heard all about the Kirkland Art Center’s past and future when Mrs. Robert Jenkins, president of the KAC, spoke at a recent meeting. At the Village Board meeting on Tuesday, a notation was made that there is a village ordinance that prohibits the firing of guns, BBs and other varieties, within the corporation. It was further noted that this same ordinance covers slingshots and similar devices. With Clinton’s public schools in session soon, the newest entry to the local education scene, St. Mary’s Parochial School, will be completing preparations for its first year of operation at the recently completed building on Prospect Street.
Oneida County highway employees are constructing a new bridge in Clark Mills near the Hind and Harrison Plush mill. The new structure is being built of steel with concrete abutments. A water main recently has been under repair on College Street in front of the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.O. Barber. The pipe broke beneath the road, necessitating digging through the pavement to effect repairs. A tackling dummy has been constructed during the summer months by football coach Ralph Furiel of the Clinton school faculty with the aid of several townspeople and boys. The new device is located on the north end of the athletic field. Up to this noon, no definite action had been taken on the matter of providing the stop-and-go-light for the Marvin Street-College Street intersection in preparation for the reopening of school next Tuesday. The Board of Trustees is awaiting word from the State Highway Department.
It is a welcome announcement to the people of St. Mary’s Church that the vacancy in the pastorate existing since the death of the Rev. James O’Reily last spring has been filled by the Rev. William M. Dwyer, who for the past 10 years has been the assistant pastor of the Cathedral for the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse. Emerson says everything good in man leans on something higher. Emerson is right. We have seen a man lean on a telegraph pole and the only good in him was beer. At least he said it was good! The great plant of the Remington Arms Co. in Ilion, rushed with war orders for the English government, was tied up completely by a strike of piece orders who demand an increased wage scale promised them. Owen J. Burns has installed one of those fancy gasoline service tanks at his place of business on College Street, and motorists are expecting the price of gas will come down shortly.
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Only a month left to enjoy the Farmers’ Market. Get your local goodies today. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on the Green.
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“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” presented by Untitled At Large. 6:45 p.m. at Kennedy Center Amphitheatre, Hamilton College.
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Dance Aerobics. The first session kicks off today. Get fit to energizing music. 9:30–10:30 a.m. at the KAC. Runs 5 weeks. $50 member/$60 nonmember or $6/$7 drop in fee.
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History Train. Take part in this unique experience to learn about the history of Utica and how it relates to the Adirondack Railroad System. 6-9 p.m. at Utica Union Station. Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m. Free, but reserve a spot at 724-0700.
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Clinton Historical Society Walking Tour. Tour Chestnut Street and learn of its history with Richard Williams. 7 p.m. at the corner of Williams and Chestnut Street. More info at http://clintonhistory.org.
ANNOUNCEMENTS • The Utica and Mohawk Valley chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will meet on Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in New Hartford. John Taibi will put on a presentation about the lines of the CNY system following the business portion of the meeting. The meeting is open to anyone who is interested in railroads. • Clinton Little League announces opportunity to serve on the 2016 board. If interested contact Mike King at 315-796-8623 by Friday, Sept. 4. • The next Kirkland Community Bloodmobile will take place Saturday, Sept. 12 at Clinton United Methodist Church. New and past donors needed. Schedule your visit by calling Jean Wainright at 853-2265 or register online at http://redcrossblood.org. • Kiwanis Club of Clinton will hold its 7th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, Sept. 14 at Skenandoa Club in Clinton. Registration begins at 11 a.m., lunch is served at noon followed by a shot gun start at 1 p.m. $90 per person which includes greens fee, cart, lunch, and event souvenir. All abilities welcome. Reserve your place or learn more by contacting Dan Fitzgerald at 853-8816 or Jim Galpin at 798-1310. • Miracle Home Makeover tickets are on sale now. One lucky person will win a $100,000 home make over or $100,000 in cash. Tickets are $100 each and must be purchased with cash. The Miracle Home Makeover is put on by Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare in partnership with many area businesses and it benefits the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital at Faxton St. Luke’s. In addition to the grand prize, 17 bonus prize packages will also be given away. To see where you can purchase a ticket visit: http:// faxtonstlukes.com/mhm. Only 4,300 tickets will be sold, the drawing will take place Oct. 21. • The Adirondack Scenic Railroad has a new attraction known as Rail Explorers. Through Rail Explorers you can journey along six miles of the historic railroad between Saranac Lake and Lake Clear via a pedalpowered railbike. The journey takes about an hour. Seats are limited. Visit http://adirondackrr.com for more information. • The Upper Unadilla Valley Association (UUVA) will sponsor two events in September, including a tour of the historic Rutger Park mansions in Utica and a banquet. The tour of the mansions at 1 and 3 Rutger Park will begin at 1 p.m. on Sept. 20. The cost is $10 per person. For reservations, call UUVA President Larraine McNulty at 855-4368. While reservations are not required, attendance will be limited to 30 people. The UUVA’s annual banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Sept. 24, at the Cedar Lake Country Club in Clayville. Emily Zaengle will present research she conducted on 160 local farm silos. The meal, excluding drinks, costs $23 per person, including tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and should be made by mailing a check made out to “UUVA” to Larraine
McNulty, 186 Pritchard Road, West Winfield, NY 13491. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 17. • Hospice & Palliative Care is holding a raffle to benefit hospice services in the community. The winner will receive two season tickets to the Utica Comets 2015-16 season. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased with cash only at Hospice & Palliative Care in New Hartford from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday. • The Kirkland Town Library is offering a 50 percent discount on family admissions to the Adirondack Museum. Stop by the Library to borrow the membership card. The museum is open through Oct. 12.
ACADEMICS Maureen Jeffery, CCS ‘09, Siena ‘13, completed her master’s degree in mathematics at Syracuse University. Daniel Dick, son of Helen and Stephen Dick, earned his master’s in electrical engineering from Union Graduate College in Schenectady. Daniel is employed at GE in Schenectady. David Dick, son of Helen and Stephen Dick, earned a 3.37 accumulated average and made the dean’s list for the spring semester 2015 at SUNY Potsdam.
MEETINGS Library Book group: New members always welcome. Monday: “The Boys in the Boat,” by Daniel Brown. Next meeting: Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. Wednesday: “Where’d You Go, Bernadette,” by Marie Semple. Next meeting: Sept. 30, 7 p.m. School Board Sept. 22, 7 p.m. – Regular meeting. Secondary Media Center. Town Board Sept. 14, 7 p.m. at Town Municipal Building. Village Board Sept. 7, 7 p.m. at Lumbard Hall. Clinton American Legion meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Helmuth-Ingalls Post, located on Rt. 12B in Franklin Springs. New members are sought and military veterans interested in joining are invited to attend. Clinton Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Alteri’s Restaurant, College St. New members sought, especially with web and youth leadership interests. Contact Jim Winkler, membership chairman, at 853-6355 for more information or an application. Clinton Kiwanis meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Skenandoa Golf and Country Club on Norton Ave. Those interested in joining are invited to attend. Contact Karen Ostinett at 235-7104.
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Library Notes
Library Card Sign-up Month
By Anne Debraggio, Director, Kirkland Town Library What do the following have in common? • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer • Candace Parker, Olympic Gold Medalist • Cal Ripken, Baseball Hall of Famer • Snoopy , World War I Flying Ace They all served—or are serving—as the honorary chairperson for Library Card Sign-up Month! The first Library Card Sign-Up Month began with a comment from former U.S. Secretary of Education William J. Bennett. In his 1986 “First Lessons: A Report on Elementary Education in America,” Bennett said “Every child should obtain a library card—and use it.” The following year, the American Library Association launched a national campaign to ensure every child does just that. September was chosen since it marks the start of a new school year. What better resource to give a student than a library card: it’s free, it comes with knowledgeable library staff, and it’s one-size-fits-all! Plus, studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school. It’s just not children who benefit from a library card—adults do, too. In addition to books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, computers, games, software and other multimedia materials, the Library offers adults access to e-books and e-book readers. For some members in our community, we are their first or only choice for internet access and digital content. We provide one-on-one instruction on technology, help people create resumes and apply for jobs online, and assist taxpayers in using online government services. September is the perfect time to make sure that everyone in the family has a library card. And in recognition of Snoopy serving as the 2015 honorary chair, the Kirkland Town Library is “going to the dogs” this month. We are sponsoring a photo contest featuring dogs (no photos of owners or cats allowed), so make sure your favorite canine is represented. Also, we are hosting a visit from the Freedom Guide Dogs on Friday, Sept. 11 at 3:30 p.m., participating in the Wiggle Waggle Walk-a-thon at the Town Park on Sunday, Sept. 20, and offering a program on pet care and grooming by staff from the Steven Swan Humane Society on Friday, Sept. 2 at 3:30 p.m. Plus, check out these dog-related titles. Just like the library, there’s something for everyone: Those who enjoy factual reads
can check out “One Nation Under Dog: America’s Love Affair with our Dogs,” by Michael Schaffer. The catalog summary states that “Schaffer provides a surprising and lively portrait of our country—as how we treat our pets reflects evolving ideas about domesticity, consumerism, politics, and family—through this fabulously reported and sympathetic look at both us and our dogs.” “Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know,” by Alexandra Horowitz is a look at the world of dogs—from the dog’s point of view. Horowitz combines her perspectives as both a cognitive scientist and dog-owner to look at what goes on in the canine mind. This book helps dog owners to see their best friend’s behavior in a different light, allowing them to understand their pets and enjoy their company even more (catalog summary). Those who enjoy literature may want to read “The Odyssey,” by Homer. Argos is the faithful dog of Odysseus. For 20 years, he waits for his master to return and is the only one to recognize him when he does appear. Then, having seen his master safely home, the old dog dies, an enduring symbol of fidelity and love. If you like your dog characters more contemporary, meet Enzo, the narrator in Garth Stein’s “The Art Of Racing in the Rain.” Nearing the end of his life, Enzo, who believes that a good dog will reincarnate as a man, tries to bring together a family pulled apart by a custody battle between a young girl’s grandparents and her father. There’s also Chet, the dog who narrates Spencer Quinn’s mystery books with such appropriate titles as “Dog On It,” “To Fetch a Thief,” and “The Sound and the Furry.” Finally, there are great dogs to be found on the juvenile shelves. Many may remember getting misty-eyed reading “Old Yeller,” by Frank Gipson. Then there’s Winn-Dixie in Kate DiCamillo’s “Because of Winn-Dixie,” Buck in Jack London’s “The Call of the Wild,” Tock in Norton Juster’s “The Phantom Tollbooth,” Toto in L. Frank Baum’s Oz books, and Ribsy who first appears in Beverly Cleary’s book “Henry Huggins.” And, of course, there’s Snoopy! I invite you to visit the Kirkland Town Library this month to experience for yourself that today’s libraries aren’t just an oasis of quiet, but a community’s gathering place—a space to be creative, to be curious, to be encouraged in your interests. All with just a simple, but invaluable, yellow library card.
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This Week Check Out: From Crystal Faria - Books I love to Read 1.“A Prayer for Owen Meany,” by John Irving 2. “The Stand,” by Stephen King 3. “Life is a Banquet,” by Rosalind Russell 4. The Harry Potter Series, by J.K. Rowling
5. “There's a Monster at the End of this Book,” (Sesame Street) by J on Stone
See you at the library!
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Wedding: Madonia – Balkcom
Photo by John Howard A Mercy Flight Central emergency helicopter sits in a landing zone near the No. 2 Firehouse in Clinton.
HELICOPTER LANDS DURING FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING Christine Madonia and Frederick Balkcom were united in marriage on July 29. The ceremony was held in the gazebo on the Village Green. Christine is the daughter of Laurie and Benjamin Madonia. Fred is the son of Linda and David Petras. Both are graduates of Clinton Central School. A senior airman in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at RAF Mildenhall, England, Fred contacted Christine
via Facebook in the spring of 2014 when he saw that she was visiting Bury St. Edmunds, England, as a chaperone for a group of students. At the time, Christine was finishing a two-year internship as an assistant high school English teacher in Crema, Italy. She has secured a position in an international school in England. The newlyweds will reside in England until 2018.
Dr. and Mrs. Roger Thompson of Clinton announce the marriage of their son, Michael Thompson to Jennifer Wejsa on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at a destination wedding at the Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wejsa of Wantage, New Jersey, is a 2006 graduate of High Point Regional High School. She graduated in 2010 from Rutgers University with a dual Bachelor of Arts in political science and French. She is employed at the South Shore YMCA Camp in Sandwich, Massachusetts as
adventure trip and teen director. The groom, a 2003 graduate of Clinton Central School, graduated from Hobart College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies. He is also employed at the South Shore YMCA Camp as the outdoor education director. Receptions were held in their honor at the Skenandoa Club in Clinton, and at the Casa Bianca in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, along with a family celebration in Cape Cod. The couple reside in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Wedding: Thompson-Wejsa
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By Mark Warren An emergency transport helicopter touched down at the No. 2 Firehouse on Franklin Avenue in Clinton on Aug. 26. The landing was part of a training exercise orchestrated by Mercy Flight Central during an Oneida County Zone 1 fire chief meeting. Every few years a similar exercise is run to keep local fire departments up to date on the procedures involved in case of a need for an emergency helicopter. Two years ago Mercy Flight Central landed on the CCS football field as part of the training. First Assistant Chief Mark Klausner said fire chiefs from the surrounding areas such as New Hartford, Westmoreland and New York Mills were present at the meeting. Klausner added that the exercise did not happen according to plan, which gave everyone present a more valuable experience. “Actually they punched in the coordinates for the West Park Row firehouse so we’re watching them fly over where the landing zone and the cones were set up,” he said. “We had to tell them we were at their six o’ clock.
It was perfect because in an emergency situation people get nervous.” The fire chiefs present were shown a powerpoint presentation about the capabilities of the medical staff and the helicopters Mercy Flight Central uses. According to Klausner, the chopper that landed can reach approximately 120 miles per hour in the air. A major part of the meeting was learning the factors that need to be taken into account when creating a landing zone for the helicopters in an emergency situation. An adequate area must be at least 125 square feet in size, and there can be no trees or power lines nearby. Also, the weather at the site of the landing zone can’t be severe. Klausner said these exercises are important because the fire department can only provide basic life support (BLS), which is the level of care used for victims of lifethreatening illnesses or injuries until they can be transported to a hospital. Emergency helicopters have access to highly trained paramedics that are authorized to do more for a person in need.
Photo submitted by Steve Bellona On Aug. 26, 475 Hamilton College first-year students took part in Hamilton Serves—a day dedicated to helping area nonprofits. Many students helped the Clinton Kiwanis Club during their annual end-of-season cleanup at Kamp Kiwanis in Taberg, New York.
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New CCS faculty members pose during their week-long orientation. From left: Samantha DiPietro, Laura Pominville, Mindy Pavone, Amy Randall, Jessie Mastracco, Carly Schwarkopf, Sarah Smith, Andrew Roberts, Cheryl Cosentino, Marissa Rys and Phyliss Saville.
TEACHERS (continued from page 1) CARES aims to create a support base for new faculty members. Last week’s orientation was step one in a three-year commitment the District is making to its new teachers for guidance through observation and regular meetings. Jennifer Waligory-Lee, professional development coordinator for the CCS District, is leading the charge. “I think it takes some of the pressure off the new teachers,” said Waligory-Lee. “All districts do things differently. Some schools will have a one-day introduction crash course. … We kind of take it to the next level.” Last Monday through Thursday, new teachers participated in an intensive program, featuring a historical scavenger hunt, classroom modeling, curriculum mapping, as
well as less exciting housekeeping items like using the school’s website and email interface. The CARES program utilizes mentors. As part of the orientation, veteran teachers were assigned protegees and participated alongside the new teachers, sharing their experiences and success strategies in the classroom. “I feel that I have learned a lot in the CARES program which will help me to succeed this school year,” said Samantha DiPietro, a first-time, fulltime teacher, joining the Elementary School faculty. “There are a lot of different aspects to think about, and my mentor has greatly helped me plan and organize. The professional development center offered many workshops incorporating the latest trends in education.” For long-time teachers joining
TRIVIA By Professor T. Rivia, Ph.D. 1. This long-ago cowboy hero was known for his skill with a bullwhip rather than a six-shooter. Who was he? 2. Provide the four words that will complete this old proverb: “The apple doesn’t fall _______ _______ _______ _______.” 3. What word can mean both a good friend and a kind of bait used for fishing? 4. The Grateful Dead’s original keyboard player was nicknamed “Pigpen.” What was his real name? 5. What American playwright authored “Death of a Salesman”?
Clinton for the first time like Cheryl Cosentino, who arrives from the Canastota district, there are other ways to benefit from the professional support at CCS. “I really enjoyed learning about the rich history of Clinton through the scavenger hunt,” said Cosentino. “The workshops provided to us were very helpful and informative, providing me with lots of great ideas that I can not wait to implement in the classroom.” In addition to helping new teachers who might feel uncomfortable or lack confidence, Waligory-Lee stressed that the CARES program has the District in mind on a business level. “When you bring a teacher in, you’re investing a lot of time and energy into that teacher,” she said. “You want to make sure that they are what they need to be in order to be successful in the classroom.” CONSTRUCTION (continued from page 1)
6. In the 1960s, rock guitar legend Eric Clapton teamed up with bassist Jack Bruce and drummer Ginger Baker to form a “super group.” What was its name? 7. This baseball player from Oriskany Falls pitched for Clinton during the 1950 season in the old Mid-State League and later had a short but noteworthy career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Who was he? 8. What is another name for a pie chart? 9. What is an “amuse bouche”? 10. According to its advertisements, what brand of coffee is “Good to the last drop”? ANSWERS, page 13
on track to be completed by the first day of classes on Sept. 8., despite the rumpled appearance of the grounds into late August, though presence of construction on campus will likely continue into the fall. “We may still have a few little things to finish up, but otherwise we’re good to go,” said Barretta. “Everything’s still on schedule. … Everybody gets nervous, but we’ll be there. I’m confident.” Along with wrapping up interior work, exterior work is also coming to a close. Paving began on the Chenango Avenue bus loop and parking area, which will be finished and striped before Sept. 8. The scheduled delivery date of the back-ordered lockers in the high school is still set for mid-September. The student body will go without locker space in the meantime, but a small block of existing lockers were left in place should a student request one.
Local Photographer Wins Second International Honor
By Staff Gail S. Haile of Haile Fine Photography in Clinton was named a platinum medalist in the Professional Photographers of America’s (PPA) 2015 International Photographic Competition. The contest is held in conjunction with Imaging USA, an annual convention and expo for professional photographers and several photographic associations. A panel of 43 eminent jurors from across the U.S. selected the top photographs from nearly 5,200 total submitted entries. Entries were judged against a standard of excellence. Little more than 2,100 images were selected for the General Collection, and only 1,085 were selected for the esteemed Loan Collection—the best of the best— which is displayed at photographic exhibitions, conventions and other photography events. Loan Collection images will all be published in the “Loan Collection” book and more than 200 selected General Collection images will be published in the “Showcase” book by Marathon Press. Haile, who was previously recognized for the honor in 2013, was named a platinum medalist, meaning that three of her merited images entered the PPA Loan Collection. Her Loan Collection images included “Of night, and light, and the half light,” an image she created of Piseco Lake. She was one of only 69 platinumlevel photographers recognized this year. Haile’s work will be on display at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, from Jan. 10–12, 2016.
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Professor Michael Woods plays bass guitar in his office above the Wellin Hall theater at Hamilton College.
Q&A: Jazz Musician Michael ‘Doc’ Woods Written and Photographed by John Howard
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ichael “Doc” Woods was angry when he spoke at the Hamilton College Chapel on June 25 during a remembrance ceremony to honor the victims of a shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Nine members of the church’s Bible study, all of whom were black, were killed. It was later learned that the alleged shooter’s actions were motivated by white supremacist and Neo-Nazi views. The tragedy reminded Woods too much of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963. Fifteen sticks of dynamite were placed in the basement and four black schoolgirls were killed. Members of the Ku Klux Klan were suspected and, much later, charged. “If America doesn’t get it right with justice this time,” Woods, a professor of music at the College, said of the Charleston incident, trailing off in thought. “This is the last chance.” Like any emotion, what Woods does with that anger has become routine. He writes songs, plays his bass guitar and makes corny jokes. Life, like the jazz music he has dedicated his life to, always looks better with a bit of improvisation to maintain a positive outlook. Woods’ upcoming concert, “Ion Eyes,” is the 2015 fall kickoff concert on the Hill. The show is a nine-movement suite with Biblical and cosmic inspirations. The free performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Wellin Hall, Schambach Center on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
We sat down with the “doctuh” in his office to discuss racial issues, music, and how the two often collide in his work. What is “Ion Eyes” about? What's the theme? The universe that we live in is sentient. We, as human beings, are made up of the same thing the universe is. Basically, what we are—We are batteries. If an individual battery has an electric charge, and we’re made up of the same stuff that the universe is, then there’s information coursing through the universe all the time. You know, if you turn to the right radio station, you get that station. So we’re the little radio stations. You’ve heard of the search for artificial intelligence. Well, we’re searching for information all the time. We’re searching for answers. We’re searching for peace. There’s a lot of sound experimentation in your work. Are there any examples of that in this new suite? It begins with this legend. The musicians are supposed to follow what’s on the page and try to interpret what’s there. They will play pitches, but there’s nothing really telling them what to do. The trumpet, for instance, when he gets to the end of section 1, it says, “Unscrew valves and take a solo.” He’s not actually unscrewing the valves, he’s playing the trumpet upside down. What does that sound like? It sounds like an insect trying to whistle. (Laughs) And the saxophone player is just supposed to click his keys. The trombone is just supposed to blow
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A stack of cassette tapes are some of the many musical and inspirational items littering Woods’ workspace.
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of the standard chord progressions that we’ve played since the ‘40s, and they’re a little bit too predictable. … I find that [in composing] you’re trying to put something new and sparkling over the top of something that’s— A new dress on an old lady. I’m trying to come up with new chord progressions to make it fun for somebody to listen to because the patterns are still cyclic. You’ve been very outspoken about racial issues happening throughout the country right now. In order to end racism, and the violence associated with it, it seems like legislation can only go so far. You have to change the culture, too. Not only do you have to change culture, you have to change people’s minds. Evil stops when people don’t want to do evil anymore. That’s true. Did you know that a black man invented the first portable cement mixer? Do you know that a black man built the first clock in North America? That a black man invented the stop light, or that a black man invented a way to first store blood plasma? They never taught me that in high school. They don’t tell you any of this on the news, but they’ll surely show you a black man with an orange jumpsuit being carried away in handcuffs. Therein lies a huge portion of the problem. Show people the good. Is that what you want to do with your art? I don’t want to talk about someone walking into a theater and killing 15 innocent people. I don’t want to talk about poverty, starvation, war and corruption. I want to talk about peace, joy, and wisdom… And then I want to know what it sounds like. Sometimes high-level creativity can be born from troubling or trying situations. It doesn’t have to be. But if you go through something, you might as well get something out of it. With instrumental music, it’s hard to convey a direct meaning in the songs. What do you hope your audience gets out of your performance? I want people to dance with me in the now. I tell my students to show up for class because I’m going to take attendance. But I spell it like this: attend-duh-dance. “Attend the dance.” That’s what I want people to do. I want them to come to the concert. What I’m really trying to tell people of the Mohawk Valley is, “Come see what’s growing right under your nose.” You seem to have so much fun in the jazz genre. What can people learn from this music? With the spiritual way in which I choose to live, I try to almost live with one foot in another realm. With me, it’s jazz and the realm of fun and play and energy and imagination. … The reason I give you all these horrible puns, it’s because when life doesn’t go exactly the way you want it you have to improvise. The improvisation is not just jazz.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
10TH ANNUAL ART AND MUSIC FEST DRAWS CROWD Written and Photographed by Mark Warren
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he tenth annual Clinton, New York Art and Music Festival took place in the Village on Aug. 29. Twenty different bands played in various venues in Clinton, and artists of all kinds lined the sidewalks as people from all over took in what they had to offer. The Village Green was the focal point of the day’s event, with musicians playing at the gazebo for five straight hours. Lawn chairs lined the surrounding area as listeners enjoyed music and food from the various vendors on site. Rose Raymond, a new Clinton resident, said she was enjoying her first time at the Art and Music Festival with her friend Pat Shope. Shope had gone to the event with her son before, and she suggested Raymond go with her. “Loving it, we’re absolutely loving it,” Raymond said. “We walked around to all the vendors, we had something to eat and now we’re listening to the music.” Shope traveled three hours from Massena to attend the festival.
Nine different venues hosted musical performances. Along with the gazebo on the Green, NBT Bank, the Alexander Hamilton Institute, 8 Fresh, the Village Tavern, Tom’s Natural Foods, the Stone Presbyterian Church, Across the Row Bistro and the Kirkland Art Center all hosted musicians of various genres. Jim Sheets and his wife Karen traveled from Newport to listen to the different kinds of music at the event. “We really enjoyed it last year and we really enjoyed it this year,” Jim said. “We came and we saw Sirsy playing—we really enjoyed them last year and we wanted to catch them this year and the rest of the afternoon we’re just going to take our time and listen to the other bands. I even like discovering new music too.” Genres ranged from jazz to Irish to African. Several groups performed more than once at different locations throughout the day. Along with the bands, 13 different types of artists were on hand Saturday. Categories included crafts, food, glass, wood, jewelry, painting, paper and soaps. Sheryl Fleming and her husband Wayne hadn’t previously heard of the Art and Music Festival, but they were anxious to look around at the various
crafts for sale. “It’s a nice day on a Saturday and I wanted to go near Bouckville and shop there and just go for a ride,” she said. “I’ve been to Clinton before—my girlfriend and I go shopping here and around Utica a lot. It’s a good place for shopping.” Ferris Betrus, the executive vice president of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, said the weather was perfect, and both the food vendors and artists did well at the event due to the foot traffic. “I talked to several people, and I estimate about 5,000 people came and went,” he said. “It was really mobbed; they were parked all over the place. I mean people were practically putting the cars on the roofs of buildings. It
was just a mob scene.” Betrus added that the CCC went a little over budget on the musical groups this year, but it was worth it. He highlighted the great performances by the Adanfo African Drum and Dance Ensemble as well as the Foundations: Southern, Traditional, Soulful Gospel groups. As part of the festival, the Clinton fire department fundraised for the Believe 271 organization, which provides financial help for volunteer firefighters, EMTs and members of Ladies Auxiliary in Oneida and Herkimer Counties who suffer from life threatening illnesses. They sold hot dogs and hamburgers off the grill, as well as popcorn.
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Above: Mia Sohn, an artist at the event, makes designs on real eggs using a special pen filled with melted beeswax. Left: Emily Ray sits still as she gets her face painted on the Village Green.
An estimated 5,000 people came and went during the course of the festival.
Right: Dan Sisti, a guitarist for the Blarney Rebel Band, performs at the Kirkland Art Center.
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What I See: Climate Change I've written various pieces over the past year advocating systemic reforms to reclaim our political process for middle-class Americans. But if we succeed in that, what substantive problems should America address? The most serious and challenging issue of our time is climate change. The basic facts are no longer in dispute. Human activity— primarily the burning of fossil fuels—has increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which traps heat and prevents it from radiating off into space. Carbon dioxide levels today are higher than they’ve been for at least 800,000 years. Over the past century, the average global temperature has increased 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit. 2014 was the hottest year ever, and the 10 hottest years on record have all occurred since 1998. (For summaries of this data, see http://epa.gov/ climatechange/basics/facts.html and http://climate.nasa.gov/ evidence.) We can already see the results around us. Because ice sheets in the Arctic Ocean, Greenland and Antarctica are melting, global sea levels have risen 6.7 inches over the past 100 years. Extreme weather events (hurricanes, tornados and droughts) are increasing, including flooding in low-lying areas like New Orleans and New York City after hurricanes Katrina and Sandy. New Orleans, southern Florida, downtown Washington, South Brooklyn, the Netherlands, Venice, Bangladesh and other coastal areas are all vulnerable to inundation if sea levels
By Bill Thickstun
continue to rise, which would result in displaced people on a scale never seen before. Almost all climate scientists concur with this analysis. But the fossil fuel industry and its owners command vast fiscal resources and are deeply invested in challenging this consensus, just as the tobacco lobby worked for decades to block general acceptance that smoking kills people. The media is partly to blame; controversies sell better than settled science, and it’s always possible to find someone to represent a contrarian view. Our political system is even more responsible. As long as running for office requires enormous quantities of private money, politicians will be easy to buy. Environmentalists have also been guilty of scattering their efforts and failing to deliver a consistent message. Because effective action appears to be blocked in Washington, much energy has been spent attacking the problem at its branches rather than its roots. Our local efforts helped to ban hydrofracking in New York, and the national environmental movement brought a stop (for now) to the Keystone pipeline. But when the price of oil goes up, these battles will have to be fought all over again. Capitalism is extremely good at finding ways to bring commodities to market when there’s money to be made. In the absence of adequate (and relatively safe) pipeline capacity, the oil industry has turned to
much more dangerous “bomb trains” like the one that blew up a Quebec city in 2013. But if we ban the bomb trains, the oil will start moving by some other means. In a capitalist system, the only certain way to keep a commodity from selling is to raise its price. Only two policy proposals seem likely to achieve this goal. The first is a carbon tax, designed to include the downstream costs for environmental damage in the initial price of oil, gas and coal. Unlike bans and regulations, such taxes respect the basic mechanisms of capitalism. Raising the price would ensure that more fossil fuel remains in the ground. It would spur the development of alternative energy by making it more competitive, without any further need for the government to pick arbitrary winners and losers. Some of the revenue could be channeled back as tax relief to consumers hit by higher costs for transportation and heating. But a carbon tax appears to be a non-starter in a Congress dominated by oil money and a Republican party dedicated to the principle that all taxes are evil. The second proposal possibility is a cap and trade scheme. In the 1980s, forests in the northeastern United States were being decimated by acid rain from coal plants in the Midwest. I can remember whole mountain ranges in Pennsylvania that had turned brown in the middle of summer. Under the first President Bush in 1990, rather than imposing regulations on the power industry, Congress created both an emissions limit (the “cap”) and a market
(“trade”) in pollution permits. Environmental purists did not like the idea of letting anyone choose to continue polluting, but the system was overwhelmingly successful. It employed market mechanisms, letting companies decide on a plant-by-plant basis whether to purchase smokestack scrubbers or permits, and acid rain has almost completely gone away. A similar cap and trade bill for carbon failed narrowly in the Senate in 2009 and has never been reconsidered since. Climate change is especially challenging because it’s a global problem. Why should the United States assume costs for reducing carbon damage while the rest of the world continues burning fossil fuel? That’s a legitimate concern, so progress requires that we engage in serious negotiations with other nations. But we must set a good example. We have a longer history of burning carbon than other regions, and we remain, on a per-person basis, the largest carbon-consuming country on Earth. The people of the United States should be leading the world on this issue by implementing solutions ourselves, while persuading, cajoling and demanding that other nations do the same. Bill Thickstun has worked as a database consultant since 1997. A longtime Clinton resident, he is a former president of the Clinton Central School Board. He is chair of the Kirkland Democrats and vice chair of the Oneida County Democratic Committee. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, any of these organizations or The Clinton Courier.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
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Notice of Formation of ROCKIN’ JUMP CAMILLUS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 07.01.15. Office location, County of Oneida. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, Attn: Robert Morris, 185 Paris Road, New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: any lawful act. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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Notice of Formation of ROCKIN’ JUMP NEW HARTFORD, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 07.01.15. Office location, County of Oneida. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, Attn: Robert Morris, 185 Paris Road, New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: any lawful act. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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Notice of Formation of VERTIGLO SOFTWARE, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/09/15. Office location: Oneida County. Princ. office of LLC: 2307 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the address of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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NOTICE OF FORMATION DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: ASHFIELD AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Secretary of State, July 8, 2015.Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. Office: in Oneida County. Secretary of State is agent for process against LLC and shall mail copy to 117 West Liberty Street, Rome, NY 13440. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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Notice of Formation of EYE Q of CNY LLC Art. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/24/15. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to is 111 S 5th Ave, Frankfort, NY 13357. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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Notice of Formation of PLLC. Health In Hand Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, PLLC (PLLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/08/2015. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the PLLC at c/o Carolyn Henn, 3985 Oneida Street, Suite 104, New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: The business shall practice the profession of massage therapy and any business permitted under law.
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MERCY ABOUNDS MINISTRIES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 07/30/2015. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 212 Rutger St., Utica, NY 13501, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF CARUSO PROPERTIES, LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): CARUSO PROPERTIES, LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: July 8, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 22 Crestview Drive, Whitesboro, New York 13492 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Julianne Diehl-Caruso is the sole member of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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Notice of Formation of PLANET FITNESS NEW HARTFORD, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/22/15. Office location, County of Oneida. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 185 Paris Road, New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: any lawful act. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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Moss Island, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/30/15. 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, 4 Hartford Terr., New Hartford, NY 13413. General purpose. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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4620 COMMERCIAL DRIVE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 06/29/2015. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 8441 Seneca Tpke., Ste. C,New Hartford, NY 13413, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 118 Liberty Street, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on July 15, 2015. Office and address in Oneida Co. at P.O. Box 147, Utica, New York 13503; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: P.O. Box 147, Utica, New York 13503; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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STADIUM ADMINISTRATION, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on 7/16/2015. Office location: 185 Genesee Street, Suite 1505, Utica, Oneida County, NY. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 185 Genesee Street, Suite 1505, Utica, New York 13501. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF BEAVER MEADOW VETERINARY CLINIC, LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): BEAVER MEADOW VETERINARY CLINIC, LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: July 10, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 8535 Old Poland Road, Barneveld, New York 13304 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Diana M. Ostrander is the sole member of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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Notice of Formation of LLC. Pesce Fuor D’Acqua, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/16/2015. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at c/o Mary J. Gaetano, P.O. Box 264, Clinton, NY 13323. Purpose: any business permitted under law. cc: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9
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Legal Notice LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL The bond resolution, summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on July 6, 2015, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Clinton, Oneida County, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Such resolution was subject to a permissive referendum. The period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum, and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. A complete copy of the resolution summarized herewith is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the Village Clerk for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice. Dated: Clinton, New York, August 26, 2015, Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION DATED JULY 6, 2015. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, THE
INSTALLATION OF A BOILER AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN AND FOR THE VILLAGE OF CLINTON, ONEIDA COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID VILLAGE TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. Object or purpose: Installation of a boiler at the wastewater treatment plant Maximum estimated cost: $100,000 Period of probable usefulness: Forty years Amount of obligations to be issued: $100,000 bonds cc: 9/2
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF KIRKLAND, NEW YORK. NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Board of the Town of Kirkland in the County of Oneida, State of New York, at Lumbard Hall, Clinton, New York, on Wednesday, September 15, 2015 at 7:30 P.M. in the matter of the proposed twolot subdivision of the lands of the Michael Cosgrove located on Martin Road, in the Town of Kirkland, Tax Map #356.000-2-13.1. A copy of the plat is available for inspection at the offices of the Clerk of the Town of Kirkland, Lumbard Hall, Clinton, New York. By Town of Kirkland Planning Board Anthony Hallk Esq. Secretary cc:9/2
Kirkland Police Blotter AUGUST 24 - AUGUST 30, 2015
Date Time Location Complaint Type 8/24/15 7:55 a.m. 8421 Brimfield St Kirkland MVA-Unknown 8/24/15 8:52 a.m. 55 Meadow St Kirkland Alarm Police 8/24/15 3:29 p.m. 187 Utica Rd Kirkland Traffic Stop 8/24/15 9:38 p.m. College St / Nichols Ln Kirkland Traffic Stop 8/24/15 10:10 p.m. College St Kirkland Traffic Stop 8/24/15 10:25 p.m. Franklin Ave / Meadow St Clinton Traffic Stop 8/25/15 12:40 a.m. Clinton Rd / Middle Settlement Rd Traffic Stop 8/25/15 5:49 a.m. 10 Kellogg St Clinton Susp Activity 8/25/15 7:33 a.m. 3271 Fountain St Kirkland MHL 8/25/15 11:55 p.m. 7700 Main St Kirkland Abandoned Vehicle 8/25/15 11:26 p.m. College Hill Rd / Campus Rd Kirkland Traffic Stop 8/26/15 10:55 a.m. 7711 Main St Kirkland Check Welfare 8/26/15 2:24 p.m. Brimfield St / Route 12 New Hartford MVA-PD 8/26/15 2:35 p.m. 7985 Limberlost Rd Kirkland Alarm Police 8/26/15 4:14 p.m. 39 Meadow St Kirkland Larceny 8/26/15 7:11 p.m. 3097 Route 12 Kirkland Susp Activity 8/26/15 10:44 p.m. 4 Chestnut St Clinton Area Ck 8/27/15 2:44 a.m. 198 College Hill Rd Kirkland Assist 8/27/15 11:15 a.m. 3858 Fountain St Kirkland Death 8/27/15 6:00 p.m. Cleveland Pl Kirkland Susp Activity 8/28/15 12:54 a.m. E Park Row / Kellogg St Clinton Traffic Stop 8/28/15 9:21 a.m. 3824 Fountain St Kirkland Susp Activity 8/28/15 10:03 a.m. 34 Robinson Rd Kirkland Abandoned Call 8/28/15 11:57 a.m. 110 Utica Rd Kirkland Illegal Dumping 8/28/15 6:32 p.m. 34 Robinson Rd Kirkland Abandoned Call 8/28/15 9:54 p.m. Kellogg St Kirkland Traffic Stop 8/29/15 10:28 a.m. 16 Fountain St Clinton Check Welfare 8/29/15 12:23 p.m. 110 Utica Rd Kirkland MVA-Unknown 8/29/15 1:34 p.m. 62 Pratt Ave Kirkland Traffic 8/29/15 4:21 p.m. Dwight Ave Kirkland Traffic Stop 8/29/15 5:47 p.m. Route 5 Kirkland Traffic Stop 8/29/15 8:15 p.m. 7580 Old Bristol Rd Kirkland Peace Officer 8/29/15 10:25 p.m. 7900 Limberlost Rd Kirkland Trespass 8/29/15 11:47 p.m. 198 College Hill Rd Kirkland Discon 8/30/15 4:48 a.m. 42 Kellogg St Clinton Burglary 8/30/15 3:44 p.m. 14 Canterbury Dr Clinton Abandoned Call 8/30/15 8:44 p.m. Utica St / Brimfield St Kirkland Traffic Stop 8/30/15 9:06 p.m. Utica St / Brimfield St Kirkland Traffic Stop
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
Taiwanese Basketball Team Signs Hamilton Grad
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Clinton Girls Lead the Pack in Half-Marathon
Photo courtesy of the Fubon Braves Joseph Lin joined the Braves as a point guard in August.
Courtesy of Paul Drejza Sophia Constantino (left) and Lauren Drejza celebrate at the finish line of the Turning Stone half-marathon. By John Howard
By Mark Warren
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oseph Lin, a 2015 Hamilton College graduate, has signed a two-year contract with the Fubon Braves of the Taiwan Super Basketball League (SBL) to play basketball. The SBL is a seven-team men’s semi-professional league. Lin played basketball for the Continentals for all four years of his collegiate career. Joseph’s brother, Jeremy, is in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Charlotte Hornets. For the past five years, the brothers, natives of Palo Alto, California, have visited Taiwan during summers with their family. Each time they visited, they would workout while also playing against some of the semi-pro teams in Taiwan. Last summer, Joseph Lin practiced with the Braves, and the coaching staff showed interest in him. After graduating Hamilton College this spring, he tried out for the Braves and landed a contract. Lin’s been practicing with the team for more than a week, wearing No. 1 on his jersey—the same number he wore at Hamilton. Thus far, he feels it’s been a smooth transition. “It’s been good so far getting along with the players, and there are actually a decent amount of English speakers— so that’s been really helpful,” he said. And his brother has been providing him with advice—noting that at this level, he simply needs to shut out all outside distractions and focus on basketball. Lin stands at 6-foot-1 inches and 151
pounds, and plays point guard for the Braves—the same position he held at Hamilton. In 2014, he led the Continentals by averaging a team high in points (13.5), assists (6.4), and steals (1.7). This was a major increase in all categories for Lin last year, as he averaged 4.4 points, 2.1 assists and .6 steals per game during his first three seasons with the team. Lin said the game of basketball in the SBL is different from his experiences at Hamilton College. “It’s a noticeable step up for sure,” he said. “The game is much more physical and faster. Whereas in the NCAA there’s no hand checking and they run more set plays.” The main things Lin wants to work on is increasing both his weight and his strength. As a point guard, Lin takes pride in his ability to distribute the ball to teammates. He said his chemistry with the other members of the team is improving. “I like to share the ball and it’s much easier to do so with the players at this level as well,” he said. “You always gotta give people the opportunity to create for themselves, too and when it’s working just keep doing it.” So far in practice, Lin is mixing in with the starters. The Braves have had several scrimmages against other SBL teams, and the 22-year-old has been backing up the starting point guard, and he may even see time as a shooting guard. According to Lin’s estimation, he is playing about 25 minutes per scrimmage. Last season, the Braves played their first season as a member of the SBL. They went 19-11, finishing second in the regular season standings. The season starts in November, but the team has preseason games ahead as part of the Super Basketball Summer League (SBSL).
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Two Clinton girls turned heads late last month in the 2015 Turning Stone Race half-marathon. It was both of their first attempts at the race, and their relaxed approaches ended up paying off big. Lauren Drejza and Sophia Constantino, both 17, finished in first and second place respectively in the women’s 19 and under division. Drejza, who finished 121st overall, earned a time of 1:57:30. Constantino finished just over the two-hour mark. A half marathon is a 13.1-mile race— about one and a half Boilermaker 15Ks. The course began and ended at Turning Stone’s campus, stretching just shy of the southern border of the City of Rome limits. This is the resort’s fifth-straight year hosting the event. A total of 350 runners competed in this year’s half-marathon, the majority of whom were women. Drejza and Constantino were two of seven competitors from Clinton. “I had been thinking about doing a half-marathon for a few years, so I decided to do [this race] at the beginning of summer,” said Drejza. “I
was looking online for [races] that were close by, in September or August, so that I had time to train.” Drejza has been running the Boilermaker 15K since she was 11 years old, but she still considers herself a casual runner at most. The only sport she competes in at the varsity level at Clinton High School is basketball. “I just run for fun and set goals for myself,” she said. The win at Turning Stone, she added, was a big surprise. Constantino’s decision to enter the race came the night before. Her father had already signed up and she figured, “Why not?” She had her doubts taking to the finish line, though. “I was expecting not to finish,” said Constantino. “The worst miles were mile 7 and 9 when you’re still only halfway there. But throughout the whole thing… it wasn’t horrible, so I felt like I could do it.” A long-time track and field competitor, Constantino is running cross-country for the first time this fall. Both girls expect to compete in the half-marathon in the future, and possibly even up their distance to a full-marathon. A 15K and a 5K race took place in conjunction with the half-marathon. A number of runners representing Clinton competed in each. One of that group, George Searles, finished in first place in the men’s 70 and older division. Here is a full list of the halfmarathon results from Clinton runners: Lauren Drejza (17) – 1:57:30 James Latshaw (42) – 1:58:30 Sophia Constantino (17) – 2:02:39 Sam Constantino (44) – 2:02:40 Leland Smith (61) – 2:20:21 James Brown (58) – 3:00:52 Susan Brown (58) – 3:00:52
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KIRKLAND SPORTS New Coaches, Field for Varsity Football HALL OF FAME Written and Photographed by Mark Warren ANNOUNCES CLASS lot has changed in one A year for the Clinton OF ‘15 varsity football team. Last By Staff The Kirkland Sports Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2015. Included in the group to be honored for their athletic achievements are representatives in the sports of figure skating, ice hockey, soccer, golf, lacrosse and equitation. A celebration is planned for Saturday, Sept. 26. A formal introduction of the nominees will take place during halftime of the boys varsity soccer match. The game, scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Norton Avenue field, is part of Clinton Central School’s Community Day observance. Following the game, an induction ceremony will be held at the Skenandoa Club. A social hour with a cash bar and hors d‘oeuvres will begin at 5 p.m. The induction ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling 853-1487. A complete list of this year’s inductees and their sports affiliations follows: • • • • • • • • •
Regina Burton (figure skating) Ken Iles (figure skating) Mike Jeffery (ice hockey) Mary Olmstead Jordan (paradressage) 2004-2005 State Champion Clinton Warriors (ice hockey) Bill Owens (ice hockey, golf) Tom Owens (soccer, ice hockey, lacrosse) Bruce and Ginger Parker (soccer) Bob Simon (golf)
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season, former head coach Henry Frasca led the Warriors to a 3-5 record. This year, two coaches are returning to Clinton after a one-year break. Former assistant head coach Keith Kempney will now be the head coach for the Maroon and White, while John Hurteau, who led the team two years ago, will assume assistant coaching duties. On top of changes in the coaching staff, the team will be playing on a different home field. Due to the resurfacing of the football field on the Clinton Central Schools campus, the team will be playing three of their four home games at Hamilton College, and they have been practicing there when needed. Coordinating home games has not been a problem, according to CCS Athletic Director Doug Fiore. The only home game in which the Warriors will not be able to play at Hamilton is on Oct. 24 where they will be playing in Sauquoit Valley against Port Byron. No matter where the team is practicing, they are trying to fine tune specific parts of their game, with Kempney and Hurteau openly discussing ideas with each other. “We talk about everything. It’s kind of almost like a co-head coach thing,” Kempney said. “We KICKWALL (continued from page 1)
is located on the other side of the creek, near the Jack Boynton Community Pool. When Baker first began coaching the girls team 10 years ago, she had her team paint the old kickwall to give it more life and create something that showcased Clinton’s school pride. Now that a new wall has been built, her current players are continuing the teambuilding tradition. Junior midfielder Emma Storey said painting the wall will be beneficial for
John Hurteau (back left) and Keith Kempney (back right) are leading the Warriors after both taking a year off from coaching. both have head coaching experience so it’s great to have. To me it’s a big advantage.” Kempney was the head coach for the Sauquoit Valley varsity team from 2002–2009, and Hurteau coached Holland Patent’s varsity squad for 10 years before coming to Clinton. Two years ago, Kempney handled the defensive responsibilities and Hurteau took care of the offense for the Warriors. Those roles are switched this year. Hurteau said despite all of the moving parts surrounding the team, he feels encouraged by what he is seeing so far in practice. “We’re doing a great job, we’re learning everyday,” he said. “From the coach’s
perspective you want the players to do it quicker, you want it mastered quicker. So you’re always saying ‘Ok this is only our first or second week’ but all the players are making great progress. They’re a great group of guys; they’re very coachable.” The team has 21 players on team, a slight increase from last year’s total. Kempney said due to the numbers he has, he is making an effort to have his players learn two or three different positions on both offense and defense. Kempney said he is counting on senior QB Brandon Broccoli to be a veteran anchor for the team as they learn the nuances of the different plays they will run.
As far as their temporary playing surface, Kemney said he thinks the Hamilton College facilities will motivate the players and coaches to give their best when they step onto the field. “Our [field] is under construction - they just put the new grass on there and it hasn’t taken root yet,” he said. “We're taking that negative and turning it into a positive. The kids and the parents we’ve talked to are excited about being able to play up there. Beautiful field—it’s right in our community.” The Warriors open their season at home against New York Mills on Sept. 5 at noon.
the team moving forward. “Honestly I think it helps with team bonding because we’re all kind of joking around and talking,” she said. “It gets us doing something else other than soccer everyday; it’s a good rest. I thought it would be a lot of work, too, but it’s fun getting to spend time with everyone like this.” This year’s team will have only six returning veterans, according to Baker. She said she typically has at least a full field of 11 or even as many as 15 returning players. With a team of
many first year players at the high school level, building chemistry and camaraderie will be a key for Clinton’s success in 2016. The team set up ladders and distributed different brushes and paint rollers before they began on the wall. Once the maroon paint was opened, the players each found their own section and got to work. Baker also had the team create a time capsule in a plastic bottle that they dropped down through the top of the wall to hopefully be found when the wall is
replaced in the future. In the bottle is a picture of the 2015 team, along with comments from the players for future people to see. “They each made a little note about the team,” she said. “‘Hope we did well this season’ or ‘Hope Clinton Central School’s soccer team is just as good in the future.’ And on the outside of the bottle I wrote ‘Return to CCS Athletic Department.’ … The [girls] were into it.” The Warriors open the season on Sept. 10 at Sauquoit Valley.
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