Vol. 168, No. 26
• CLINTON, NEW YORK • January 7, 2015
Rare Falcon Touches Down in the Village
Photo by John Howard A peregrine falcon perches atop the Marvin Street School Apartments building one sunny, cold evening. It is the first sighting of its kind recorded in Clinton history. By Staff
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he local birdwatching scene was aflutter with conversation last week thanks to a special guest that dropped in unannounced. There, gripping the brickstone of a tower on the Marvin Street School Apartments building, was a peregrine falcon.
“Typically when people tell me they have a peregrine in their yard, I immediately think they’re mistaken. But this time it was actually it,” said Matt Perry, the sanctuary director of Spring Farm Cares. “It’s a big deal for Clinton. It’s a first.”
Largely speaking, peregrine falcons are rare. Coinciding with the rise in the use of DDT in the mid-century, the peregrine was considered an endangered species in the mid- 20th century. In New
NEWSSTAND PRICE $1 York, they still hold that unfortunate title. Only about 70 pairs of peregrines are known to nest in the state. Perry monitors bird counts in five counties, including Oneida, for Cornell University and he said that he’s never heard of a peregrine falcon in Clinton or any small community in the area like it. Generally, they’re actually found in larger cities, thanks to specific reintroduction programs. Recently, Perry founded the Utica Peregrine Falcon Watch, which created a nesting box for a local peregrine falcon pair in order to observe them. The box lives on top of the Adirondack Bank building in Utica and the birds just accepted it last year. Clinton’s peregrine falcon, however, is a different story and one that is unassociated with the Utica pair. Perry said that it had been identified as a tundrius race, one of three subspecies of the peregrine falcon, meaning it likely came from—as the name implies—the Arctic tundra. This area, according to Perry, is the equivalent to a southern migration from its frigid nesting climate, a process known as wintering. As the temperatures slowly start to dip down toward zero, the thought of warming up in Clinton right now is extraordinary in and of itself. Tom Bell and Bonnie Wood of Tom’s Natural Foods were the first to spot the bird. They have a prime view of its preferred resting perch from their shop’s window on College Street. Already with an interest in birds ahead of the sighting, Wood was armed with some basic knowledge, and something told her she needed to get a closer look. “I went looking for my binoculars, but I didn’t have them,” said Wood, “so the next best thing was my camera.” She snapped a picture on a pointand-shoot and sent it off to Perry, FALCON, page 13
Hamilton Grad Finds Home With Utica Comets
Home Buyout: 3 of 23 Applicants Accepted by Town By John Howard
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total of 23 homeowners applied to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program aimed at buying homes considered at-risk from flooding. The Town of Kirkland only accepted three. The news was announced during Monday’s Town Board meeting. The Town selected its candidates based on qualif “We took our time to review each and every application,” said councilmember Garry Colarusso, “and made the decision strictly on that criteria—Not addresses, or who your neighbor is—what we found to be the viable recommendations for this financial program.” Applicants will be notified whether they made the program or not via mail by Jan. 10. Materials submitted by non-qualifying homeowners will be returned along with their letter. As explained in several preliminary meetings last year, the buyout program is funded by FEMA and was facilitated by the New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery. The municipalities, which stand to lose properties off the tax roll from the
program, had the final call in which homeowners would be submitted. The state will make the final decision as to which municipalities get funded. The Board had put out a call for homeowners interested in applying to the buyout program earlier this year. At first, interest was limited to a handful of Kirkland residents but it began to build toward the end of 2014. Following the news, residents in attendance—many of whom had applied to the program—waged complaints about bigger issues related to flooding. One resident complained about landfill being used on Kirkland Avenue, which could cause future problems in the Village. Another expressed discontentment that the work on the Oriskany Creek to re-stabilize streambanks was still stalled—the project is currently held up as the Town awaits multiple permits from the Department of Environmental Conservation. “What really bothers me on the part of the state is when we have a catastrophe, like the storms that we had, the governor lifts all permits for 30 days,” Meelan told the crowd. “They allow us to do whatever we have to do to help our residents for 30 days. On the 31st day, they’ll shut you down.” The work on the Oriskany Creek, BUY OUT, page 13
As part of her in-game host duties, Hamilton College alumnus Cecelie Pikus, addresses the camera and upgrades two lucky fans to lower-level seats at the Aud. Written and Photographed by John Howard
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ehind the glass of the away team’s goal, Cecelie Pikus flips through a stack of papers in a folder for a waiver. The national anthem singer needs to sign it before she steps onto the ice. Just as she thinks she’s caught up on her tasks, she realizes she doesn’t have the flag for her microphone. This is pretty standard procedure for the controlled chaos that goes on behind-the-scenes of a Utica Comets game—the stuff you don’t see that keeps the show going as you sit back and enjoy the game.
No matter what happens—good or bad—as the in-game host, Pikus is the face of it all. Pikus graduated from Hamilton College in May 2013 with a major in creative writing and minor in PIKUS, page 10
There will be no issue of The Courier published on January 28.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015
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Inside this issue A New Year's Day Running Tradition in the Making: 8 Fresh and the Sneaker Store got the Village moving on Jan. 1. Page 5. Q&A: Music Trio Brother Sun: The band will be at the KAC on Jan. 9. Page 6. Town Considers Solar Energy Farm: Liberty Solar proposed placing a solar array at the Town Park. Page 8. Hamilton Hoops Boasts Winning Records Ahead of Conference Play: The men's and women's teams are gearing up to play their first NESCAC games. Page 15.
Illustration by Clinton resident Bernie Freytag
Editor’s Note The Science of Tidy Cats' Commercials Technology allows us to do all sorts of things. We can use it to smush strawberries, bananas and yogurt into a tasty, slurp-able beverage, and then clean the glass we drank it from in a dish washing and drying device without even getting our hands wet or lifting a dishrag. It also allows us to do really important things like strap a camera to our pets when we leave the house, only to discover they merely pace nervously for a few second before retiring to a eternal slumber as they wait for us to return. Don’t worry—I haven’t done that last one. Though, I did watch a YouTube video of someone who had. I was severely disappointed to discover that in the experiment, the dog did not go raiding the fridge or pull out the White Pages and dial up his buddies for a party that he would somehow manage to pull off and clean up before the owner returned. The fantasies of children’s TV movies and Tidy Cats’ commercials really let me down. On a serious note, the importance of technology, science and planning came to the forefront once again during a discussion at the Kirkland Town Board meeting this Monday, following an announcement that only three homeowners had been accepted by the Board for the FEMA home buyout program (see page 1). The main reason that we have the flooding problems we have on Village streets like University Drive and Sanford Avenue, is because less was known about the impacts of stormwater in the mid-century, and therefore, less regulations were in place to protect homeowners. Now, strapped with permit waiting
periods and a long list of mandates from the Governor's Office, municipalities are forced to work in a box and get creative. The only reason the power purchase agreement is available to municipalities for solar-panel systems (see page 8), is because of the loopholes larger government entities put on their own tax credits. While PPAs, with their incorporation of the private sector, are not the cleanest—so to speak—solution for moving toward clean energy and energy sustainability on a townlevel, it is a solution, and other municipalities have seen benefits from it. Limitations, in business, government and art, do inspire creativity. Artist Sharon Burke, who works in watercolor (see page 7), for instance, didn't discover that the medium was one of the most confining forms until after she honed her craft in it. And with the untameable pigment patterns came her own particular style. With a little luck, like spotting a peregrine falcon on Marvin Street (see page 1), and a lot of courage, like committing to work for a hockey team that didn’t yet exist (also page 1), good things are bound to happen when we take risks. Technology can help show us when to leap.
–John Howard, Editor
Village Hack: Free Chapstick By John Howard
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‘Tis the season when we can finally, once and for all, stop saying “‘Tis the season…” More importantly, ‘tis (d’oh!) the season for chapped lips. Why suffer through an entire, brutal winter season unguarded? You could try home remedies like a spoonful of sugar scrubs, but honestly, who has the time? Stop by Access Federal Credit Union’s Clinton office for a free chapstick. As is tradition at the local credit union, winter means free Access-branded chapstick just for
stopping by. While you’re there, you can set up an account, or take out money from an existing one to go spend on other things besides chapstick, because—oh, yeah—Access already took care of that one for you. JPMorgan Chase? More like JPMorgan Chafed. Remember, chapped lips are horrible, especially when you’re eating Access’ free salty popcorn. Avoid the pain and lather up. Your winter will be more tolerable this way.
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Past Issues 25 Years Ago Jan. 10, 1990 A final outpouring of donations lifted the 1989 fundraising drive of the Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps close to the record level it reached last year. The fourmonth effort, which concluded on Dec. 31, raised $59,143.65. A “no-smoking” policy for buildings owned by the Town of Kirkland was adopted by the Town Board. The policy, mandated by the new state law that strictly limits smoking in public places, covers the Clinton Arena, Town Barn and Kirkland Senior Citizens Center. A telephone bomb threat forced a more than 3 hour closing of the National Bank and Trust Co. on West Park Row. The threatened time of explosion, 3 p.m., passed without incident. Carol White, a former Village Board trustee, will be among 150 people from several countries gathering in Los Angeles to begin a walk across America. The walk's goal is to catalyze creative responses to global ecological problems and new thinking about international security. 50 Years Ago Jan. 14, 1965 Mayor G. Harlan Lewis announced this week that the restrictions on use of Village water have been lifted. He stated that there is considerable water entering the reservoir and the level of the storage supply has gone up steadily in the past few weeks. Formation of an advanced special class was approved by the Board of Education at its regular January meeting on Monday. This action followed a survey of district needs plus a strong recommendation from school administrators. Gordon Hayes, treasurer of the Clinton Salvation Army Service Unit Committee, announced this week that $603 was received from that Annual Christmas Letter of the Salvation Army. He expressed his appreciation to the public for this response. The Board of Education has asked that wagons being used to transport
students to school be marked as the Education Law provides. Currently, children are being transported in vehicles with absolutely no outward signs that they are carrying youngsters. 75 years ago Jan. 11, 1940 The first move in the proposed plan to provide an enclosed skating rink for this community was made on Tuesday. Upon receiving a state charter, it is the intention of the group to issue certificates of indebtedness in the sum of $10,000. Residents will be asked to subscribe, keeping financing a local affair. Clinton's newest manufacturing plant started production of dog food this week. Common Sense Products, Inc., finally started up the machinery and expects to keep it running regularly and the new product will make its appearance in local stores. More than 175 persons attended that January meeting of the Parent Teacher Association. Two reels of movies from the state Department of Health were shown about the duties of the public health nurse and what is being done to further public health in New York. Anne Elsine Wallace, College Hill, is one of the authors whose poems are included in a 700-page volume just published. More than 11,000 poets living in every part of the United States and Canada competed for a place in this important volume. 100 Years Ago Jan. 13, 1915 Deputy State Controller Warren I. Lee, who has come into office with the Whitman administration, and who is well known in this section, has been instrumental in unearthing a mess of petty grafting in Rensselaer County, where certain county fair officials are charged with robbing the state of $800 through systematic fraud in collecting state money for fake fair premiums. The heavy snow of yesterday restored our sleighing, which was about to disappear. The rains of the
Letter: Oneida County DMV – The Real Story
Shop local, support Oneida County. –Sandra J. DePerno, Oneida County Clerk
As a dedicated reader of The Clinton Courier, I took great interest in the article, “Village Hack: The Secret DMV.” The writer complained of the wait and road changes around the Utica DMV. I would like to reassure your readers this topic, as the operations of the Oneida County Department of Motor Vehicles, falls under my purview. Yes, the Utica DMV is a busy office, all of my staff are friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. Each of my employees goes above and beyond to help their customers. We have found that, on average, no one waits more than 15 minutes. The road changes the writer complained of must be the North– South Arterial, that is the only road work I know of. The writer did not mention that Oneida County also has a DMV office in Rome. This DMV is located at 301 W. Dominick St. in Rome, which is also about 17 miles or so from Clinton. My staff at the Rome DMV is also friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. The Rome DMV is a great alternative to the Utica DMV. The Utica and Rome DMV are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., but on Tuesday and Thursday they are open 10 a.m.–6 p.m. to accommodate our working public. By using our Utica and Rome DMV you are helping to keep your county taxes low and your public services intact. Why would you encourage our residents to support another county?
Letter: Many Thanks to the KPD
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It seems it is becoming a weekly occurrence that police officers of our country are being bad-mouthed and targeted, and sadly even losing their lives while on duty. I am writing regarding the Kirkland Police Department, and I am doing so to sing them praises. My elderly mother was a victim of a terrible crime in her own home. Luckily, I have cameras at her home in case she fell or to just look in on her throughout the day. Sadly, I witnessed a crime and immediately contacted the Kirkland Police. They were at her home within minutes and kept me informed throughout the whole ordeal. Not only were they professional and did everything by the book to ensure there would be no holes in the case, they were also kind, compassionate and reassuring to both my mom and myself. I would like to take this time to thank the whole department. And please, to all you readers, next time when you see a Kirkland officer or even outside of the area police officials, just take a minute to say thank you. They do so much more than write traffic tickets. In my heart they are like our military overseas, yet they are right here protecting our homeland. Again, thank you to the whole department. –Kelly M.
Clinton Scene: World War I Aftermath
Photo courtesy of the Clinton Historical Society World War I monument collects snow in the Village Green on a winter day. By Richard L. Williams, Town and Village Historian
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n two previous parts of this brief series on World War I the war’s causes and the effects here were presented. Now the war’s international range will be discussed, its conclusion, and what happened in Clinton on November 11 and 12, 1918. Three hundred and twenty seven Kirkland men and women served. While most came home, twelve died of disease or combat wounds. Additionally, some 632 Hamilton students and alums served with 13 lost in the war to disease and combat wounds. To gauge the international extent and flavor of the war we looked at headlines in this newspaper for the first few months of the war in 1914. Here are some representative headlines from The Clinton Courier: “Blunders Costly Germans in False Uniforms Trap Belgium Regiment” “Battered Antwerp” “New Trupp Guns for Kaiser’s Fleet” “Sudanese Will Fight the Turks” “Italian Lancers Ready for Battle” “Some Went To Canada To Enlist” “Ottomans Suffer Heavy Loss” “Taking Alsace Into France Once More” “Troops Pour Into Greece” “Trieste Bombarded By Italians” “Zeppelins Drip Bombs Upon Paris” “Allies Lose 3 Big Battleships on Dardanelles” Clinton women who volunteered for the Red Cross were busy in November 1917 sewing trench bags. The Utica Red Cross asked the Clinton group to make 1,000 trench bags made of unbleached muslin. Army doctors would take the bags full of surgical dressings into the trenches with them to treat wounds. The Clinton women also knitted socks and rest pillows. The Germans were on a prolonged retreat after the German Army collapsed on the western front in July 1918, after the second battle of the Marne. French and American forces kicked off an offensive in late September 1918 at Argonne, and Premier Ludendorff asked for an immediate armistice on Sept. 25, 1918. Kaiser Wilhelm II dismissed Ludendorff on Oct. 26, 1918, and Wilhlem abdicated. The war to end all wars came to a halt on Armistice Day Nov. 11, 1918, when German officials,
led by Matthias Erzberger, signed the ceasefire agreement. Hostilities ceased at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month after the armistice was signed in the personal rail carriage of Marshall Ferdinand Foch, the French commander in Compiégne outside Paris. Clinton, along with numerous other cities and nations around the world, celebrated the war’s end. For some reason the party started with false rumors on the Thursday evening before the 11th. The “Utica Daily Press” carried an article stating, “The bonfire of Thursday night was made of boxes, logs and old furniture from unknown corners.” Every bell that could make a noise was put to that use. This morning additional bells were found, and the tolling was supplemented by cannon booms, horns, fifes, and shouting.” On Nov. 11, Clinton Police Officer/ Night Watchman Hank Clark at 3 a.m. received the news that the armistice had been signed. He immediately told the village fathers and spread the word by ringing the fire bell which was on top of 1 College Street where Artisan’s Corner is today. The firemen turned out, and the church bells tolled. House lights came on, and the American flags appeared. Women and children in various stages of dress hastened to the park. By 4 a.m. a sufficiently large crowd had assembled at the park for a parade to start. The bonfire grew as more fuel was added. Flames were said to be as high as the Park Hotel. The next day saw more crowds arriving in the village from outlying districts as arrangements were quickly made for “the biggest doings tonight that this village could imagine occurring.” More material was collected for an immense bonfire. A company of Hamilton College cadets descended from the hill singing their best marching song as the parade formed at 7:30 p.m. In the parade were Red Cross women all wearing white with a red cross or cap and blouse, a band, the Home Guard battalion, the Home Defense Corps, high school faculty, the school children with an effigy of the Kaiser, the fire company, and citizens. SCENE, page 13
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The Calendar
Thur., Jan 8: Westmoreland Class of 2018 Brooks Chicken BBQ. Eat-in and take-out dinners include half-chicken, coleslaw, baked potato, roll, and dessert. The cost is $10 per dinner. 3:30-6:30 p.m. in the Westmoreland High School cafeteria. Revolutionary Trails Council of Boy Scouts of America annual Eagle Scout recognition dinner. 6 p.m. at Harts Hill Inn. Opening day of “Telluric” at the KAC. A new exhibition that explores the complex relationship between humans and our natural environment. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fri., Jan 9: The Utica & Mohawk Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society monthly meeting. Bob Steffensen will present a DVD on the move of Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 from Los Angeles to Cheyenne, Wyoming. 8-9 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. Tue., Jan 13: Early Talkers Rhyme Time. For ages 0-2. 10-11 a.m. at the Library. Wed., Jan 14: Seed Exchange Meeting. Come with your ideas and suggestions. 2:30 p.m. at the Library.
Announcements • CCS Girls Lax is having their annual can and bottle drive Saturday Jan. 10 from 9 a.m.–noon in the Elementary School parking lot. If you need pick up please call Coach Evans 525-8393. Proceeds are to support the CCS Girls Lacrosse Program. • Six hour defensive driving course at LutheranCare in Clinton. Wednesday, Jan. 14, and Thursday, Jan. 15, 6-9 p.m. Must attend both nights. You will receive: 10 percent insurance discount on collision and liability premium regardless of your carrier (valid for 3 years) and up to a 4 point reduction on your driving record for violations within the past 18 months. $22 due at the first class. Light snacks and beverages provided. Reserve your spot by calling 235-7124 by Jan. 12. • New classes are starting at the Kirkland Art Center. Sign up now for a variety of art and fitness classes for children and adults. Visit http://kacny.org to sign up and for more information. •The Building Stone Fair Trade Shoppe at Stone Presbyterian Church, 8 So. Park Row, Clinton will be open every Thursday during the month of January from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Shoppe would like to thank the many shoppers who visited during the holidays. We continue to have unique homemade items from artisans and farmers from around the world, who are working hard to lift themselves out of poverty. Come and browse through our wonderful new space in the basement of Stone Church, with an entrance on Williams Street. We offer gift certificates and we accept credit cards. For more information, go to http://stonepres.org, call 853-2933 or check out our Facebook page. • Would you like to help a high school student go to college? Then purchase a pizza at Alteri’s on a Wednesday night (dine in or take out) and $2 of the price will go to Clinton Dollars for Scholars. For more information, go to http://clinton. dollarsforscholars.org. • AAA New York will be conducting a six-hour Driver Improvement Class on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Mohawk Valley Community College. The fee is $39 for AAA members, $32 for AAA senior members (60 +), and $55 for non-members. Everyone who takes the AAA
Community Driver Improvement Program will receive the latest driving information from our AAA certified instructor plus a 10 percent discount on collision and liability insurance and a reduction of up to four points on their New York State licenses. Class size is limited. Reservation and prepayment is required. For more information, and additional dates call the Club at 797-6121 or visit http://aaa.com/defensivedriving.
Academics
Natalie Fiore, a 2012 CCS graduate, made dean's list at SUNY Cortland for 3rd consecutive semester. She had a 3.45 GPA for fall 2014. She is the daughter of Doug Fiore and Ruth Taber.
Meetings Library Book groups: New members always welcome. Monday: “The Waste Land,” by T.S. Eliot. Next meeting: Jan. 12, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Library. Wednesday: “American Gods,” by Neil Gaiman. Next meeting: Jan. 7, 7 p.m. at the Library. School Board Jan. 27, 7 p.m. – Regular Meeting: Board Room. Alateen A fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. For information on time and place of meetings call: 733-0734 or 794-8622. Alzheimer Support Group Last Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. at Clare Bridge in Clinton. Upcoming meetings: Jan. 28, Feb. 25. Contact Dianne Mahanna and Laura Wratten at 859-1947. Clinton American Legion meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 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 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Alteri’s restaurant, College St. New members sought, especially with web and youth leadership interests. Contact Jim Winkler, membership chairman, at 853-6355 for more information or an application. Clinton Kiwanis meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Skenandoa Golf and Country Club on Norton Ave. Those interested in joining are invited to attend. Contact Karen Ostinett at 235-7104. Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the 2nd Floor of The Neighborhood Center in Utica, 628 Utica St. For more information, call 732-6228. Alcoholics Anonymous holds weekly closed topic meeting Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 853-5359, and open discussion meetings from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Bristol Center at Hamilton College Campus, 859-4271. Separated and Divorced Support Group meets every other Sunday, 5-6:30 p.m. Free and open to all. For more information contact Judy at 735-6210, judy@thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit http://thegoodnewscenter.org. Sexaholics Anonymous holds weekly closed meetings on Thursdays in Utica at 7 p.m. For more information, call 707-4600. Sex Addicts Anonymous holds a weekly closed meeting on Tuesdays in Utica at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 695-8772. Grief Survivors meets every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Rd., Utica. Drop-ins welcome. For more information contact Melissa at 735-6210, melissa@ thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit http://thegoodnewscenter.org.
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Library Notes The Gift Giving Continues By Anne Debraggio, Director, KTL
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hough the holiday season is over, the Library has three more gifts for you. 1. The check-out time for books not designated “new” is now three weeks, with a three-week renewal period as well. This applies to paperbacks and large-type books, too. Life can often feel rushed, but reading a book never should. Enjoy the extra time! 2. When you visit, please use the four new computers, purchased with monies from the Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund. Computer access is a key resource we offer the community. Our public computers are used throughout the day by patrons of all ages. Plus, staff members are available to support and increase our users’ knowledge of and comfort level with technology. We are excited to offer our patrons, especially those who do not have a computer at home, new equipment to use. 3. We have a year of great programming scheduled, from thematic film series and topical speakers to magicians and live animals. Our first event—a fun one for children and adults—is a visit by players from the Utica Comets. The January 7 event starts at 4:30 p.m. with hockey-related activities, followed by a Q&A moderated by Clinton Courier Executive Editor John Howard, and an autograph session. Hockey titles are found throughout the Library for all ages and for fiction and non-fiction readers alike. Where better to start than with our area’s hockey history. Check out any of Jim Mancuso’s titles: “The Clinton Comets: An EHL Dynasty,” “The Clinton Comets: from the Chenango Canal to National Champions,” and “Hockey Night in Utica: featuring the Comets, the Mohawks and the Stars.” “Legends of Hockey: The Official Book of the Hockey Hall of Fame,” by Jim Coleman, is a “visual journey through the history of ice hockey in North America.” This oversized book, full of photographs, was created as a companion to the television documentary series of the same name. Honored members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, such as Jean Beliveau, Red Horner, Bobby Hull, Guy Lafleur, Teeder Kennedy, and Red Story, share their stories in this book you will want to peruse again and again. “The Game I’ll Never Forget: 100 Hockey Stars’ Stories,” by Chris McDonell is described by Booklist Reviews as a book that will be “muchread and well-thumbed” by hockey
fans. There is always one game that stands out for a professional hockey player. For Dave Schultz it was beating the Soviet Union. Ted Lindsay recalls playing for the Detroit Red Wings while under a death threat. Gordie Howe's was the first game he played with his sons. Spanning 70 years of hockey, this book offers a unique look at some incredible games and the players who played them. “Boys of Winter: The Untold Story of a Coach, a Dream, and the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team,” by Wayne Coffey, is the story of what is still referred to as the “Miracle on Ice.” As the review from School Library Journal reads, “The saga of how coach Herb Brooks motivated a roster of 20 amateur, mostly college-age young men to orchestrate victory over an established Soviet team of seasoned, professionally trained skaters offers suspense, heroism, and a dizzying sense of the ‘full competitive combustion’ that is a hallmark of this sport.” “Score! The Action and Artistry of Hockey’s Magnificent Moment,” by Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy, covers all aspects of scoring a goal. Found on our juvenile non-fiction shelves, this book is full of photographs and fun facts. Chapter titles include the history of goal scoring, ten unforgettable goals, and an inside look at the goal. “Fever Season,” by Eric Zweig, is a fiction book set in 1919 Montreal. David, a 13-year-old, is an orphan: his father died in WWI and his mother and sister were victims of the Spanish influenza outbreak. Will his luck change when he gets a job with the Montreal Canadiens, who are in the Stanley Cup playoffs? “The Puck Hog” and “The Puck Hog Volume Two: Haunted Hockey in Lake Placid” are for younger readers. They are authored by Christie Casciano Burns, a television news anchor in Syracuse who “loves youth hockey and wants to encourage the values of fair play, playing together as a team, playing hard, and having fun!” (book cover) Speaking of playing together, the Kirkland Town Library has served this community since 1901 because of everyone who, throughout the years, has continually supported its growth. What better way to start a new year than to thank all who contribute to the library’s annual appeal campaign. We’re all members of a great team!
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This Week Check Out: From Library patron Catherine D. Read over the holidays and rated above a 3 on Goodreads 1) “The Boys in the Boat : Nine Americans and their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics,” by Daniel Brown 2) “Alena,” by Rachel Pastan 3) “One Hundred Names,” by Cecelia Ahern
4) “The Dovekeepers,” by Alice Hoffman 5) “Haunted Ground,” by Erin Hart
See you at the library!
Community
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Clinton Arena Nominated for NHL Event
A New Year’s Day Running Tradition in the Making
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Led by a group of Clinton High Schoolers, runners take off down Williams Street on a frigid New Year’s Day morning. Written and Photographed by John Howard
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loody Marys and frigid temperatures were on the menu at 8 Fresh in the early hours on New Year’s Day last week. Hungry— possibly hungover—people packed the restaurant and the sidewalk in the early morning, prepared for the weather as much as spandex running gear would allow. A last-minute 5K run and walk was assembled by 8 Fresh, in partnership with the Sneaker Store in New Hartford, and much to everyone’s surprise had a huge turnout. The idea was to capitalize on the number of people home for the holidays and those not willing to travel all the way to Boonville for its New Year’s morning race. The concept, which was promoted solely through Facebook, yielded big results. “This is way past our expectations,” said Marie Constantino, co-owner of 8 Fresh. “It’s awesome. Runners are the best people.” Recreational to high school varsitylevel and other serious runners showed up. A 5-kilometer and a 1-mile course took runners through the Village with volunteer reps from the Sneaker Store at intersections for safety. While time was kept, the spirit of the run and walk was purely recreational. Participants paid an entry fee and received a meal from Fresh Mex at the finish line. What would prompt anyone to get up at the crack of dawn on New Year’s Day to run outside in 20-degree temperatures? That is a question only a runner could answer. “It looked like something fun to do,” said Ryan Ford, a 2009 graduate of
CCS who found out about the event on the day of. “I saw a lot of people were doing it and I figured I’d give it a try.” For other runners, like Pat and Mike Salzer, of Clinton, regular participants in Utica’s Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, holidays just aren’t complete without a group run. “It’s nice to have some physical activity with all of the festivities,” said Pat. More than 100 runners participated and, judging by the success, the event could become a new local tradition for an otherwise quiet day in the Village.
he Clinton Arena has been nominated for the 2015 Kraft Hockeyville contest. A winning venue will host a 2015–16 NHL preseason game broadcast live on NBCSN and win $150,000 in arena upgrades. With the goal of finding “America’s most passionate hockey community,” the contest put out a call for submissions on Jan. 1. While certain restrictions apply, any ice surface— from backyard rinks to downtown community arenas—is eligible. As of early this week, five community members had already nominated the Clinton Arena for the contest, nodding to the venue’s professional hockey history and current youth hockey foundation as worthy qualities for honor. “Hockey is the fabric of Clinton, and it is the glue that holds the town together,” one contest submitter writes. “It has a deep hockey history
with the pro team Clinton Comets from the ‘50s to early ‘70s, which has cemented hockey for generations.” Another writes: “The Clinton Arena is the center of our community. For my family alone, four generations have learned to skate or played hockey in the Clinton Arena.” Finalists will be determined in a early spring judging round, followed by three rounds of voting to determine a winner. Arenas will be judged on the categories of passion for hockey, creativity/originality, and community spirit. The Hockeyville competition was first introduced in 2006 by CBC Sports and Kraft Foods in Canada. 2015 is the first year the contest will be opened up to nominees in the United States. With the new development comes a lot of new competition, so every nomination goes a long way. Sylvan Lake in Alberta, Canada— with a population comparable to that of Kirkland—was the first-place winner last year. The other 16 town finalists were given $25,000 for their arena upgrades. To cast your vote for the Clinton Arena in the 2015 Kraft Hockeyville contest, visit http://krafthockeyville. com and follow the onscreen instructions to register and cast your nomination. All entries need to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 18.
Kirkland Declares Jan. 7 Comets Hockey Day By John Howard
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proclamation from Town Supervisor Robert J. Meelan has named Jan. 7, 2015, Comets Hockey Day in the Town of Kirkland in honor of the newly-formed Utica Comets American Hockey League organization. The proclamation congratulates Utica Comets President Robert Esche and Chairman Frank DuRoss on their success in reigniting “a vibrant hockeytown spirit in the Mohawk Valley region,” and calls attention to the team’s appreciation for the Clinton Comet tradition. In conjunction with the decree, The Clinton Courier and the Kirkland Town Library are hosting An Evening with the Utica Comets event. Several Town Board councilmembers are
scheduled to be at the event to present current players and a team representative with the proclamation. Making an appearance will be area Clinton Comets alumni Jack Kane, Dave Armstrong, Peter Prevost, Borden Smith and Archie Burton. Members of the Clinton varsity hockey team, as well as the Hamilton College Continentals men’s hockey team, will also be in attendance. “This event is going to be huge. We’re all really excited about it,” said KTL Director Anne Debraggio. Following a Q&A with the current Utica Comets and a presentation of the proclamation, all the players will be available for a meet and greet and autograph signing.
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Q&A: Music Trio Brother Sun
By John Howard
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rother Sun’s “ever-unfolding” brand of music has caught the attention of music lovers for their harmonies. And with this group, you never know what you’re going to get, but it’s always going to be bright and fun. Greg Greenway, Pat Wictor, and Joe Jencks make up the group. Their live performances have been likened to a jazz ensemble trading solos, though you won’t find a sax or a horn among them. Each member brings a different background—both geographically and culturally—and a different style of approaching music. All of it—in all of the group’s whimsy—comes together before an audience during their live sets. The group tours with 9 instruments, not including their vocals, which are arguably the most important asset to their sound. They’ll take the stage with a rough skeleton of a plan of where the night will go, but things could easily take a left turn to an a cappella song or something they just assembled hours before. “Some Part of the Truth,” the group’s second LP, arrived earlier this year and attempts to create “a short film” in each of its tracks. Their genre is somewhere between folk and pop. Brother Sun will perform at the Kirkland Art Center this Friday. We caught up with Greenway ahead of the show to talk about music and what makes this trio unique. Here’s what he had to say. The Courier: Have you played Clinton before? Have you come through here? Greg Greenway: Never. This is our first time. Courier: How long have you been playing together? Greenway: Approximately four years. We sort of talked about performing at a conference in Virginia. It took us about six to eight months, maybe a little bit longer, to tier our schedules and start performing as Brother Sun. We really kind of officially started in the beginning of 2011. Courier: Where does the name come from? Greenway: The premise we started with, we wanted something that was male and positive. That was sort of intrinsic in what we wanted. We went through a million bad names and things that we liked. Joe originally said the two words “Brother Sun” in the air. It came from the Canticle of the Sun from St. Francis of Assisi— that’s more Joe’s world than mine or Pat’s, but I really liked it because it reminded me of my Native American studies. There’s a lot of reference to Mother Earth, Sister Moon and Brother Sun. … But it was very hard. To all the parents out there who have
Photo by John Mazlish Pat Wictor, Joe Jencks and Greg Greenway will play the KAC this Friday with their four-year-old act, Brother Sun. had to name a child, I have the utmost esteem for you. (laughs) Courier: With three vocalists, each with solo careers as well, how do you decide who sings on a track? Greenway: Generally, what it works out being is whoever’s song it is, that’s who sings the lead on it. Of course, there are exceptions to that. For instance, there’s a song called “Go Tell Mary,” and that’s a song that Pat wrote … and Joe absolutely loved it from the first step that he heard. Joe asked Pat if he could sing on it, and he killed it, so it was great. Courier: You guys describe the new album, “Some Part of the Truth,” as cinematic. When you’re writing, do you first see songs visually? Greenway: Personally, I see music spatially. So, to me, my songs are very descriptive—very anchored in the real world in the sense that some metaphor from that is used to imply something about human nature. I think there are a lot of visuals in our music. Courier: So, storytelling is obviously still a big part of what you’re trying to accomplish. Greenway: “St. Christopher” is the best example of that. It’s about a shipwreck, so it’s very cinematic. Ben Wisch, who produced our record, he just made it cinematic in the studio. He made it sound like a shipwreck. Then that’s what we try to do live is create a shipwreck. Courier: The band is known for your harmonies-did you think there’s
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things a live audience gets that you can’t capture on a recording? Greenway: Absolutely, because we’re basically unscripted. We know what songs we’re going to play when, and that can change. We always say that the show is somewhere between us and the audience. You could never put a Brother Sun show on an album. We’re having fun and we’re goofing with the audience. For the most part, we’re just there and in the moment. What I hear a lot is that people watch the relationship between us—people find it fascinating to watch us watch each other. When we sing, we’re glued to each other. Harmony is not being perfect. Harmony is being together. Courier: With so many influences and so much flexibility, do you even try to put yourself in a genre? Greenway: We play a vast array of music. It’s not like you can categorize Brother Sun. Joe is a more narrative writer, Pat is more of a blues guy and I am more of a pop guy. Us singing together is what makes it us. As musicians, that’s a beautiful thing, because we can think about any kind of music. We’re not limited. Courier: That must be freeing. Greenway: We will not be giving you the same arrangement of voices and instruments twice. It’s always changing. We never settle for a groove. What we hope is that the audience finds that very interesting. Brother Sun will take the KAC stage on Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for
general admission and $12 for KAC members. The group’s album “Some Part of the Truth” is available now through their website. For more information, visit http://brothersun.com.
Trivia By Professor T. Rivia, Ph.D 1. Who was the only quarterback to be named MVP of the Super Bowl without completing a touchdown pass? 2. Name the Franklin Avenue grocery store once located on the current site of the Access Federal Credit Union. 3. What does the French term “fait accompli” mean? 4. In the old comic strip “Brenda Starr,” what was Brenda’s profession? 5. What do dancer Isadora Duncan, author Oscar Wilde, and rock star Jim Morrison have in common? 6. What actor played the hardhitting catcher Crash Davis in the 1988 baseball movie “Bull Durham”? 7. Name the housekeeper on “The Brady Bunch” television show. 8. Who was the first woman in space? 9. What was the first car to have the radio antenna embedded in the windshield? 10. Name the woman who attempted to assassinate President Ford in 1975. Answers, page 13
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Watercolorist Sharon Burke’s Student Photography Show Features Presbyterian Home Residents Show Displays at Artful Lodger
Image courtesy of Sharon Burke “Bottoms Up,” a watercolor painting by Sharon Burke, is on display at the Artful Lodger as part of the artist’s show “Impressions.”
Photographing her subjects up close, Hiromi Terai hopes her images will inspire people to stop and listen to people’s stories.
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haron Burke has been a painter since she was in her teens, but life kept getting in the way. She is a watercolorist, and focuses on things in nature to express her emotions on the canvas. Burke’s new show, “Impressions,” opened on Dec. 18, and will run through March 7. A reception for the show will take place on Jan. 22. The exhibit works to convey her feelings, whether that is introspection, calmness, or contentment. “I usually start off with an idea and sometimes it changes,” said Burke. “As I paint I get impressions, like a pine tree growing out of rocks and it just seemed that it showed persistence.” The tree painting would go on to be titled “Persistence,” in honor of that feeling. Many of Burke’s other works in the show come with clever titles, and, like “Persistence,” the overall theme develops as she is working on it. “Bottoms Up,” for instance, seemed a fitting title for an up-angle look at a flower’s petals. “The names usually come to me when I’m working on a piece,” she said. “I might begin thinking about flowers or trees and then let the work in progress speak to me.” If Burke gets stuck on a particular piece, it goes in her “resurrection file,” with the hopes of being reexamined and rescued one day. This is how Burke works. Except when a show is coming up where her schedule becomes a bit more fixed by deadlines, her process is loose to allow inspiration to fully develop. Burke was a professor of nursing at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Coming from a more rigid
structure of academia, the artist’s life is a big change. After retiring from teaching, she married Alfred Kelly, a professor at Hamilton, and moved to the area in 2009. Burke has been taking art classes since 2006, but learned to love creative expression from an early age with both her grandmother and her mother being painters. “My mother had been a watercolorist, so I just started doing that,” said Burke. “It was only later that people started telling me that it was really hard, but it just seems to come naturally to me.” She prefers the form for portraying her subjects because of “the way the pigments move in the water.” Moving forward, she said she would like to start experimenting with abstract works to allow the form to dictate the final theme even further. Since arriving in Central New York, Burke’s work has been featured in the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute and the Kirkland Art Center. In Clinton, she has found support in the local art scene. She has connected with two local groups of artists, who meet and paint on a weekly basis. “I think those things existed in Kingston, but I wasn’t looking for them,” she said. “That’s something different I’m doing here that I wasn’t doing there.” Sharon Burke’s “Impressions” is on display now at the Artful Lodger in the Village. Gallery viewings can be scheduled by appointment. An artist’s reception for the show will be held on Thursday, Jan 22, from 5–7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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orty students from two separate Hamilton College photography classes are exhibiting work in the halls of the brand new Kennedy Center Linda Johnson Gallery. One artist, freshman Hiromi Terai, chose a local subject to capture. Terai’s display features 5 portraits of residents at the Presbyterian Home in New Hartford. Each image is paired with an extreme closeup on the resident’s eyes. “My assignment for my final photo project was to shoot a series of photographs that represent a personal vision,” said Terai. “The residents of the Presbyterian Home really mean a lot to me and brighten up my day.” Terai works at the Presbyterian Home through a community service internship with the College. She goes to work twice a week, helping transport residents and assisting with the activities department. In addition to giving her some time away from campus, the program has allowed her to grow close to the community living at Presbyterian
Home. The idea of focusing on the eyes was born from Terai’s interest in perspective and the difference between what you see at a glance and close up, allowing the stories to develop. The longer you spend with someone, she said, the more interesting the stories get. “The residents are all so kind and have the most interesting stories,” she said. “Many residents just want a person to talk to and I love to hear their stories.” Her biggest challenge, Hiromi said, was it was difficult to convince the residents of their beauty. “Many of the stories they shared with me are very personal and I appreciated their willingness to open up,” she said. “I believe all the residents are strong and beautiful.” Terai’s portraits, along with the work of 39 other photography students from the introduction to photography and advanced photography classes can be seen in the halls of the Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts at Hamilton College.
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Town Considers Solar Energy Farm
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he Town of Kirkland is currently looking into energy alternatives for cutting its costs in municipal buildings. Last year, the Town Board had been in contact with a California-based solar energy company. Since then, a program has come to their attention which will eliminate the initial purchase and installation costs. Solar Liberty, a company based in Buffalo, gave a presentation to the Town Board proposing a power purchase agreement (PPA). In the agreement, typically a 20-year lease term, a financial entity funds and owns the panels, and the municipality pays them based on the amount of energy used. That energy is then fed back into the grid. These for-profit financial entities are able take advantage of tax credits that nonprofit municipalities cannot, giving them an incentive to invest and also get paid rent at the same time. Kirkland would receive a credit on its National Grid bill based on the amount of energy from the panels at a higher rate than what they paid to the PPA in order to produce it. “You see rates escalate at different times, especially last winter when we saw things really skyrocket. … With a PPA, you have an agreed-to rate,” said Rob Gauchat, a representative for Solar Liberty. “The benefit to the Town is that, from the day they sign a contract to the end of 20 years, it knows what exactly its rate of power’s going to be.” The proposed rate for the PPA is $0.10 per kilowatt-hour, whereas National Grid currently charges $0.128. Both of these figures, however, are subject to change based on rate shifts to potentially happen later this month.
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Municipalities have been taking advantage of solar energy across the state. Most recently, Solar Liberty had finished a small, 50-kilowatt system at the Madison County Department of Solid Waste and Sanitation with a much lower PPA rate of $.05 per kilowatt for 15 years. “We signed up early on,” said James Zecca, director of the Madison County landfill. “Now the prices are starting to creep up. … These opportunities are going to go away, I think, relatively quickly.” At the end of the PPA, the municipality would have the option to purchase the solar panels, to cancel the agreement or to extend it. The Kirkland Town Board, which admitted they had no long-term energy plan in place at the meeting, put out requests for proposals last year. So far, Solar Liberty is the only company to respond.
Built and designed by Solar Liberty, a 50-kilowatt solar array sits on the grounds of the Madison County landfill. A similar, 500-kilowatt system has been suggested for Kirkland. At best, the system could save the Town a total of $606,377 over the course of 20 years. Solar Liberty, which arranges the PPA and provides the install and maintenance on the solar array, has proposed a 597.2 kilowatt system for Kirkland, which, using a credit process known as remote net metering, has the potential to offset nearly the entire energy use of the Town. Several site plans were drafted based on initial conversations and by viewing energy bills for the Town. The proposed solar array would sit on an land plot stretching approximately 350 wide and 413 feet long in a corner field at the Town Park known as Back 40.
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What I See: Elective Offices
Fitness: 4 Steps to a Healthy Year By Josh Lewis
By Bill Thickstun
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o celebrate the new year, I've created below a public service list of all the people elected to represent us here in the Town of Kirkland. I've included their terms of office, election districts where applicable, and party affiliations (except for judges, who identify with parties only during their campaigns, and Village officials and Board of Education members, who don't run on party lines). Most people don't know who all their elected officials are, for good reason. We have a lot of them. Legislators at all levels can also change unexpectedly every 10 years after the census, when districts are reshuffled to reflect population changes and political interests. So even if you knew who your legislators were before 2012, they may be different people now. The total is 64 elected officials if you live in the Village of Clinton—it’s 59 for the rest of us. Or, if you feel that you need not pay much attention to judges who come up for election only every 10 or 14 years, the totals are 39 and 34. Either way, voters can be excused for throwing up their hands at the length of the list. I've been active in politics for over 10 years, and I couldn't compile it from memory. In fact, I had to consult six or seven different websites (as some are out of date) to put it together. I certainly can't tell you the positions on specific issues that all of these folks would take, and I expect you can't either. Efforts to reduce the list rarely succeed. This fall the Town of Western put a referendum on the ballot to change their highway superintendent from an elected to an appointed position. This idea makes some sense to me. It's not clear that there's a particularly Republican or Docratic way to maintain the roads. But it lost decisively, 204-350, with 38 not voting on the referendum, and 600 registered voters in Western staying home. Of course, this could mean that 842 voters aren't interested in having a vote on the highway superintendent compared to 350 who are, but that's not how the system works. We also do a lot of voting. Because terms are staggered, we have a general election every November and a Board of Education election every May. That's not counting primaries, which happen whenever there's a contest
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within a party. In presidential years, we can now have as many as three of those: a presidential primary in March, a congressional primary in June, and a state and local primary in September. These elections all cost tax money to run, even if (as sometimes happens with primaries in minor parties) nobody turns out to vote. National turnout in this fall's election was 36 percent. In New York overall, it was 29 percent. So we can take some pride in the 46 percent turnout rate for Kirkland, though, that's still less than half of us. But when the pundits deplore our turnout rate, I wonder if part of the problem isn't just despair at the sheer number of races and issues that a conscientious voter needs to master. I think that young people especially, who haven't had time to learn all these names and offices, think they've done their civic duty if they turn out every four years and elect a President to chart an overall course for the country. But as Tip O'Neill famously said, “All politics is local.” National politics is only the sum of political activity in towns, counties, cities and states across the country. So when people ignore local politics, they reduce their influence over national politics as well. 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 newspaper.
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iving the “healthy life” is tough. It’s also very unique to the individual. If we take a look at our entire year, month by month, it becomes evident that we all have different schedules, obligations, responsibilities and so on. Our lives are unique to us and our health calendar should reflect this. Here are 4 steps to tailor a health calendar to your busy lifestyle. 1. Be aware of cycles. Just like there are four seasons, we all work on different cycles based on the time of year. For example, summer is a time when the kids are home, no sports are being played and you might have more flexibility in your schedule for your own time. In the fall, the kids return to school, start sports and you’re very busy at work. For winter, you have a nice long vacation planned, your spouse’s work is slower and you really enjoy skiing. And in spring, you have the most energy, enjoy gardening and love running outside. Draw out your entire year, month by month, and document the cycles that you see. This makes it much easier to see where you should be designating your energy and resources. 2. Do not be hard on yourself. During a busy cycle you may not find time to make it to the gym five times a week, but you have a solid three days each week over the next two months. Plan accordingly, increase the volume of your workout, and find simple tasks to keep you moving on your off days so you do not resort to bad habits. For example, try 20 minutes of stretching prior to bed, squat holds (getting comfy in the bottom of a squat and staying there as long as possible), and foam rolling. 3. Find the big picture.
Why do you even want to be healthy? This is different for everyone. Kids, spouses, you love exercise, coping with sadness, et cetera. Find your big “Why?” and let it drive you to new heights. If you are not motivated to achieve greater levels of health, then you have not found a big enough purpose that is linked to staying healthy. 4. Create solutions. When you look at the entire year as a whole, it’s much easier to see tough spots that will challenge you when it comes to living the healthy life. Design a solution before you are knee-deep into making the wrong decision. For example, the holiday poses a challenge for some people when it comes to eating healthy. Social influence crushes people when it comes to staying the course, especially with family members. You need to create a war plan prior to going to battle. Understand what foods you want to have on your plate at each holiday meal. Come up with one or two sentences to use on that family member who is always pushing chocolate cake on you. The more you succeed at the tough spots within your annual calendar, the easier it gets and the better you get at creating solutions, which in the longterm makes you more likely to accomplish your goals. No matter the time of year, I recommend implementing these steps to become more successful in achieving full-body health. For many, this is the perfect time of year to start a new goal. Now stay the course. Josh Lewis is an active fitness and outdoor enthusiast. He and his wife, Alicia, are the owners of Garage Gym, LLC. Josh is also the cofounder of Fit Kids Fit Future, a health and physical education school-based curriculum and professional development company designed to inspire students to take responsibility for their own health. More information at http://garagegymjourney.com.
Current Elected Officials Federal ------President Barack Obama (4 years, D) Vice President Joe Biden (4 years, D) Senator Chuck Schumer (6 years, D) Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (6 years, D) Representative Richard Hanna (2 years, NY-22, R) New York State -------------Governor Andrew Cuomo (4 years, D) Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul (4 years, D) Attorney General Eric Schneiderman (4 years, D) Comptroller Tom DiNapoli (4 years, D) State Senator Dave Valesky (2 years, S-53, D) Assembly Member Ken Blankenbush (2 years, A-117, R) 18 Supreme Court Judges (14 years, 5TH Judicial) Kevin Young Brian DeJoseph John Centra James Murphy Robert Hurlbut Norman Seiter David Murad James McClusky Charles Merell James Tormey Bernadette Clark Deborah Karalunas Patrick MacRae David Greenwood John Cherundolo Anthony Paris Edward Carni Erin Gall Oneida County ------------County Executive Tony Picente (4 years, R) District Attorney Scott McNamara (4 years, D) County Comptroller Joseph Timpano (4 years, R) County Sherriff Rob Maciol (4 years, D) County Clerk Sandy DePerno (4 years, D) County Legislator Chad Davis --Kirkland 2,4,5,6,7,9 (2 years, OC-14, D) OR George Joseph--Kirkland 1,10 (2 years, OC-10, R) OR Colin Idzi --Kirkland 3,8 (2 years, OC-2, R) Two County Court Judges (10 years) Barry Donalty Michael Dwyer Four Family Court Judges (10 years) Randal Caldwell
Joan Shkane James Griffith Julia Brouillette Surrogate Court Judge Louis Gigliotti (10 years) Town of Kirkland ---------------Town Supervisor Bob Meelan (2 years, D) Highway Superintendent Jon Scott (4 years, D) Town Clerk Caryl Galinski (4 years, R) Tax Collector Sarah McCullough (4 years, D) Four Town Council members (4 years) Michael O'Neil (D) Fred Lomanto (R) Garry Colarusso (D) Donna Yando (R) Two Town Justices (4 years) Paul Heintz Jay Williams Clinton School District ----------------------Seven Board of Education members (3 years) Mary Lou Lauchert Courtney Zoller Megan Burdick Amy Franz William Huggins Erica Shaw Timothy Thomas Clinton Village --------------Mayor Jack Lane (2 years) Four Trustees (2 years) John Crossley Thomas Firsching Carrie Evans Amy Murray Smith
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PIKUS (continued from page 1) communications. Her journey to the commencement podium happily coincided with the American Hockey League team’s germination at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. About three weeks before graduating, Pikus was browsing HamNET, the College’s career site, when she stumbled on the job description that would eventually land her a position with the Comets. “There was a really vague post for this position but they obviously didn’t have any specifics, becasue they didn’t know if the team was going to come,” says Pikus. “They were basically like, ‘Hypothetically, if an AHL were to come to Utica, we’re looking to hire people.” Even after Pikus technically got the job, she wouldn’t know if it actually existed until later in the summer, when the final agreements with locking in a new Utica hockey club would be finalized. Committing to the job, especially for being from outside the area, was a bit of a leap of faith. “All of my friends were getting jobs in New York City, Boston and bigger cities,” she says. “You know, I just went to school up here for four years, did I really want to stay?” In the end, Pikus saw that committing to Utica was a good career move for what she wanted to do. Pikus is athletic. She was a starter on the Continentals’ women’s volleyball team for three years of her college career. Having served as the sports director for WHCL and an intern with sports publications, she knew she wanted to go into athletics. Her love for hockey, however, took some nurturing. Growing up, she never really liked hockey—in fact, she kind of hated it. Both of her brothers, both of whom have since pursued college careers at Hamilton, played the sport. Her parents, David and Cecelia, often relied on her to take them to games. “I was thrown into the hockey sibling life very early,” says Pikus. “Hockey involves so much money, so much time, so much traveling … I hated it, I would refuse to go to games.
I was in this young ansty phase.” Pikus grew up in a small, New Jersey town. She credits the New Jersey Devils for converting her to a diehard hockey fan. An internship with the NHL team during the summer before her junior year, which she scored through a connection with a Hamilton alumnus, helped solidify that sentiment. The pro hockey experience certainly attracted Robert Esche, the Comets’ president, who in retrospect calls Pikus a “perfect fit” for the team. “Having that experience with the Devils, we were pretty fortunate to get that,” says Esche. “She filled the void that we were really looking to fill.” Pikus’ job responsibilities have adapted over time. While her official department is corporate partnerships, she writes for the website and annual yearbook, works in sponsorship planning, and serves as a community relations liaison. It’s about as close to a regular 9-to-5 job as you can get in sports journalism, and she’s at the Aud all year round. During the game, though, her in-game responsibilities take over and the 9-to-5 quickly turns into a 14-hour day. Trailed by a camera, she’s text messaging back-and-forth with the press box to find out what programming goes in what game host breaks. There’s a fair amount of running in high heels, from one end of the Aud to the other, but by now, she’s got it down to a science and she enjoys the challenge. “I remember physically shaking my first game,” she says. “But this community is so supportive. When I get recognized, it’s always saying how great the team is and what a great job I’m doing.” Pikus is one of a large and very youthful team, which also includes several Clinton Central School alumni. The key to their success, according to Esche, is a common goal that everyone is willing to achieve. “I was mainly focused on young people, who were enthusiastic and creative,” said Esche. “People who are willing to work the extra hours to make sure that it’s successful.”
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Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: MUSIC CAMPS NORTH, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/09/2014. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O MUSIC CAMPS NORTH, LLC, 12280 State Route 365, Remsen, NY 13438. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date. cc: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31, 1/7
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Notice of Formation of 315 Bar BQ & Brew, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 9/9/2014. Business location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1402 Lenox Ave. Utica, NY 13502. Purpose: any lawful activities. cc: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31, 1/7
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILTY COMPANY: Fabbio's, LLC; Articles of organization filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 10/28/14; the county in which the office of the LLC is located is Oneida. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2992 Mohawk Street Sauquoit, NY 13456; The foregoing address is the principal location of the business. The business purpose is: Any lawful purposes.
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF WILDE WIND FARM, LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): WILDE WIND FARM, LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: December 1, 2014 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 9228 Kennedy Road, Marcy, New York 13403 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. Kathleen A. Gregory-Salvo 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: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21
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Photo by John Howard A close inspection of the peregrine falcon in Clinton revealed that it was of the tundrius race subspecies. who quickly identified it as a tundra peregrine—likely a female—then came to the site to take his own pictures with his colleague. The bird appears at the same time every day. It typically rests on its perch at dusk—between 4:30 and 5 p.m. seems to be the sweet spot. Since the initial sighting, the Tom’s staff has been noticing the bird for several weeks and slowly word is getting out. On one particularly cold day, as the Clinton peregrine looked back-and-forth from Marvin Street to College Street from its spot, a couple of small groups watched from afar, taking photos on their phones, trying not to disturb her. When she first reported the sighting, Wood was unsure if anyone would find it interesting. To the untrained eye, it’s a large bird that could easily go unnoticed, but for local naturalists, it’s big news. “As high level predators, peregrines will never be abundant, but having one around here adds to local biological diversity,” said Ernest Williams, professor of biology at Hamilton College. “For those who care for nature—and everyone should—this is a nice addition.” The real mystery, once you’re able to set your sights on the rare species of bird, is figuring out why it's here. Unlike the Utica peregrine falcon pair, the tundrius race will never nest here—it’s not cold enough. What’s more,
these birds generally require an abundance of tall buildings, as well as pigeons and starlings to feast on—things small villages like Clinton aren’t exactly known for. “We don’t expect a nesting situation to happen in Clinton. That would be extremely rare,” said Perry. “The buildings aren’t tall enough. Normally, they need a building at least 14 or 15 stories.” Perry expects that the Clinton peregrine’s visit will be short-lived. “If we’re lucky, it’ll stay until early March,” said Perry. In the meantime, whether she realizes it or not, this curious bird has created quite a stir.
BUY OUT (continued from page 1) which was initially funded by the county last summer, is scheduled to begin now in the spring. Meelan also noted that Superintendent of Highways Jon Scott was looking into expanding the waterflow under the Norton Avenue bridge to alleviate some problems in the Village during future heavy rains.
PAST ISSUES (continued from page 3) past week have done much to restore the water supply throughout the section, where the water shortage was becoming a serious problem to meet. The officials of the Auburn plant of the International Harvester Company began engaging again the employees who have been idle for many months. The company employs about 2,500 persons here under normal conditions. P.H. Bernet, barber, is having to vacate his present store, but will open at Goodwin's Hall next Monday as a first class barbershop and pool room. A hearty invitation is extended to old friends and new.
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TRIVIA ANSWERS (from page 6) 1. Joe Namath of the New York Jets, in 1969 2. The Jolly Butcher 3. “Accomplished fact” or “done deal” 4. Journalist 5. All are buried in the same Paris cemetery 6. Kevin Costner 7. Alice, played by Ann Davis 8. Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, in 1963 9. The 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix 10. Sara Jane Moore SCENE (continued from page 3) After the parade at the park a short program ensued, a Hamilton College quartet sang, canon were fired, rockets were shot off, and the moonlight “smiled down.” A dance was held at the Lyceum on Williams Street afterwards. Wars generate monuments in most communities. Clinton did have one in the park for the Civil War and the SpanishAmerican War, however, a committee organized to dedicate one for World War I. On Nov. 11, 1923, the 5th anniversary of Armistice Day, the huge boulder stone in the park was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies. The stone, which weighed six tons, came from the Paris Road farm of Fred Martin. Inscribed on it is a Greek translation of these words, “It is a beautiful thing for a good man to die for his country fighting in the foremost ranks of her defenders.” This quote is under these words, “In commemoration of the sacrifice and service of the sons of the Town of Kirkland who participated in the World War 1914-1918.” The exercises included the presentation of the tablet to the village trustees, a dedicatory address by Clinton native Assemblyman Louis M. Martin, the singing of “America” led by the Hamilton College Choir directed by Paul A. Fancher, and a benediction by St. James rector Robert Parker. Peace had returned to the Oriskany Valley and to the world after four and a half years of devastating war. The return to normalcy had begun.
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Obituaries
Thomas S. Mullen Sr., 83
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T h o m a s Sylvester Mullen Sr., age 83, died peacefully in his Exton, Pe n n s ylv a n i a home on the morning of Dec. 24, 2014. He was surrounded by a large family that he loved. Tom was born on March 23, 1931, in Utica to the late Patrick and Annie (Clermont) Mullen. He was the third of eight children. Tom was a talented student. He graduated from Whitesboro Central School in 1949, and was awarded a New York State Regents Scholarship to attend Hamilton College. Tom left school to serve as corpsman in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy, Tom returned to Hamilton, where he worked for the President of the College, graduating in 1957 with a BA in Chemistry. Tom was assiduously curious—a lifelong learner—and his professional life reflected this passion. After finishing his schooling, he managed a medical research laboratory in Buffalo, before moving his family to the Philadelphia area in 1970. There, he worked as a computer programmer for Wyeth Laboratories (1970-1980), Blue Cross in Philadelphia (1980-85), and GE Aerospace in King of Prussia (1985-1992). In 1992, Tom moved to Haymarket, Virginia, to take a position as a project leader with Lockheed Martin. Tom retired from Lockheed in 2004 and returned with his wife to the Delaware Valley to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Tom had a remarkable medical history, which was a point of great pride. In 1969, he had the first of two heart attacks. His physicians advised him to, “Go home, hug his family and get his affairs in order.” However, in May of 1972, he traveled to St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to undergo a novel and risky quadruple bypass graft. The surgery was a success due in no small part to the skill of the pioneering surgical team and the lifesustaining assistance of the very same heart-lung machine that Tom helped to develop just several years earlier. Tom met and fell in love with Kathleen Gurdo in 1952, while on furlough from the Navy. They married in 1960. The happy union produced six children and 15 grandchildren. Tom’s entire life was oriented around his family, whom he loved dearly. Tom was a great reader and raconteur. He was a devout Roman Catholic who took tremendous interest in the Church, politics, and Philadelphia’s professional sports teams. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Patrick Church in Malvern and later SS Philip and James Church in Exton. Each summer, he presided over a family reunion that took place at various locations at the South Jersey shore. He fished the Atlantic, hunted for treasure, and told stories. Tom was predeceased by his brother Patrick, his sisters Shirley Kloczkowski and Theresa Moorehead, and his parents Patrick and Annie. He is survived by his wife Kathleen, his children Marie Sunnergren, Tom, Chris, John, Scott, and Gary; his siblings Bobby, Jane Costanzo (Bob), Karen Kienle-Harries, and Cindy Day; numerous nieces and nephews; and enough grandchildren to fill a basketball roster: Tom, Marian, Emilie, Anna, Mikey, Teresa, Natalie, Amanda, Tommy, Annabelle, Ty, Luke, Aidan, Madeline, and Evie. Thomas Sylvester Mullen, Sr., is loved and missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to spend time in his enormous presence and hear his stories. He was a giant of a man, and he’ll never be forgotten.
E. Susan Ferris, 64 Ellen Susan Ferris, 64, of Syracuse, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, with her family by her side. She was born on July 29, 1950, in Utica, the daughter of the late John and Hazel (Grimes) Ferris. Susan was a graduate of Marcellus High School. She was a talented student, receiving an associate’s degree from Maria Regina College, a bachelor’s from SUNY Brockport, a master’s from the University of Missouri, and taking advanced studies at Syracuse University. Susan began her career in 1976 at Loretto Geriatric Center working as the Adult Day Community Activities Director. In 1993, she took a position at the Town of DeWitt Parks and Recreation Department, retiring in 2010 as the Senior Program Director. During her career she was also an adjunct Instructor at Onondaga Community College from 1982-1999. Throughout her life, Sue was a member and leader of countless organizations. She was a past president, member-at-large and held other executive board positions for the CNYRPS from 1993-2011, Founder and Queen Diva of the National Red Hat Society in DeWitt, CSEA Unit Officer, Action Member of SAGE/ Upstate from 1997-2005, member of the NYSTRA and NYSRPS (19922002) and volunteered on various other committees. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Jon Dennis and Sonja Ferris, Sr. of Liverpool; Nieces, Deborah and James Miller of Syracuse, and Sonja Lynn Potocki of Greensboro, North Carolina; Nephews and their spouses, Jon Dennis and Ashley Ferris, Jr. of Lancaster, New York, and Vernon and Bernadette Roberson of Syracuse; 6 grandnieces and grandnephews, and many cousins, aunts, uncles, special relatives, and friends. A memorial service celebrating her life was held at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Syracuse. Calling hours were held Jan. 3 at Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., 35 College St., Clinton. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Whitesboro. Please consider donations to the Senior Companion Program of CNY, 3049 East Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13224 and Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus, 232 East Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13202. http://owenspavlotrogers.com
Albert J. Mair, 89 Albert Joseph Mair, 89, a lifelong resident of Norton Avenue, Clinton passed away Dec. 19, 2014. He was born on Oct. 7, 1925 to Albert (“Nick”) and Amelia (Michels) Mair. Husband of the late Jane A. (Bromley) Mair, they were married 49 years at the time of her passing. He is survived by his three children: Peter (Denise) of Warwick, Rhode Island, Patricia M. Newton (Bill Hutchinson) of Fairfax, Virginia, and Michael (Lani) of Pueblo, Colorado, and their children Su Lan Ann and Michelle Dinara Mair; his brother Richard (Lois ) of Whitesboro, and, sister-in-law Elizabeth Flatt (Earle) of Albany, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In keeping with Albert’s wishes, there are no calling hours and a family service and burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Clinton at the convenience of the family.
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Lorri S. Jones, 54 Lorri S. ( C a r r e s e ) Jones, age 54, of Waterville, passed away quietly in the company of her family on Friday, Dec. 19. She was born in Rome, on Dec. 27, 1959, to Dominic and Jacqulyn Carrese, both now deceased. After attending Waterville Central School and SUNY Morrisville, Lorri found her calling serving others through her career in social work. Lorri also had great love and compassion for animals and later in life, even while battling lymphoma, she devoted her energies to rescuing and finding permanent homes for misunderstood dog breeds. Lorri is survived by the love of her life, her husband Larry Jones; children Justin Cole and Ashley Pryputniewicz and her husband Jeremy; grandchildren Ethan and Max; sisters Kathy Gerbasi and husband Thomas of Lewiston, New York, Kim Bocko and husband Mark of Caledonia, New York, Renee Elwell and husband Justin of Salisbury Center, New York, and Michele Carrese of Palm Coast, Florida, and 10 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Jean Angell. Calling hours were held at OwensPavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., 35 College St. Clinton. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Lorri’s memory at http://lls.org. http://owenspavlotrogers.com
Dennis Page, 73 Dennis W. Page, 73, of Eagleville Rd., passed away on Dec. 22, 2104, at the Crouse Community Center, Morrisville. He was born in Middlesbrough East, England, on October 9, 1941, a son of the late William and Marjorie Lawson Page. Dennis came to the US at a young age and settled in Clinton where he received his education in Clinton Schools. Dennis enlisted in the Reserve of the United States Navy, before making the Navy a career. He was awarded various citations and medals and served aboard the U.S.S. Valley Forge. He also served in Vietnam before his retirement. On March 1, 1980, Dennis was united in marriage to the former Faith E. Parslow. He was a life member of the American Legion and served as commander of the Morrisville Post # 163, a member of the USN Memorial and the Disabled American Veterans. He was a past member of the Eatonbrook Rod & Gun Club, where he was active in club affairs. Surviving are his wife Faith; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Neil and Marilyn Page and their children, Alivia, Elizza and Samuel, and Shawn Page and Marie Page. Also surviving are two sisters, Bea Miller Page and Patricia Doty both of Vernon Center as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Butch. Funeral services were held Jan. 3, 2015, from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home. Interment with full military honors will be held in the spring in the West Eaton Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Legion. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To send a condolence and sign the Book of Memories online go to http:// burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com
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Sports
Hamilton Men's and Women's Hoops Boast Winning Records Ahead of Conference Play
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Warriors Hockey Overcomes Second Period Slump
Senior captain Tyler Jury skates the puck into the offensive zone on home ice. Written and Photographed by John Howard
Photo by John Howard Senior Adrianna Pulford (left) and junior Samantha Graber (right) fight for possession of the ball during a home game against Clarkson. Hamilton would go on to lose 70-66. By Staff
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amilton College men’s and women’s basketball teams are gearing up for play in their competitive New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). Each with more than ten games already behind them on the season, they’ll enter conference play with winning records. As of the beginning of the week, the women’s team held an overall season record of 7-4, falling most recently to the Clarkson Golden Knights on their home court. On Saturday, Clarkson left the Hill with a tight 70-66 win, which came down to the final seconds and a couple miscommunications on Hamilton’s part. “We just had too many bad possessions and turnovers,” said women’s head coach Michelle Collins. “They played really hard, though. Clarkson had some veteran players and we’re still playing sometimes with three freshmen on the court.” Prior to the final tense minutes on the clock, the two teams were neckand-neck, trading leads on turnovers that led to fast breaks. Late in the game, Hamilton held a 62-59 lead over Clarkson. Junior Samantha Graber and freshman Samantha Srinivasan came alive from outside when the team needed it most, sinking consecutive 3-point baskets to offset a late rally from the Golden Knights. Just before, Graber converted on an and-one 3-point play, then turned around to steal a loose ball on defense. With two minutes left in the game, the teams were tied at 65, but Hamilton couldn’t hold on to the finish. Clarkson went ahead and the Continentals struggled to control
possession on defense, forcing them to foul their opponents in the final seconds. Clarkson secured a 4-point advantage. Hamilton’s coaches are able to pick and choose the games they play ahead of the NESCAC competition, and Collins said she feels the games the team has played have prepared the program for what lies ahead. “This is probably one of the best teams we’ve played so far,” said Collins. “What we try and do [with the schedule] is mix it up and have some strong teams that are going to prepare us for the conference.” On Tuesday night, the Continentals ended their pre-conference prep with a game against Rochester, which Collins described as the hands-down best team they would play outside of the NESCAC. At the time The Courier went to press, the game had not been completed. A road game on Friday against Amherst (9-0) will be the women’s first conference matchup. The men’s basketball team is 102. Seven games into the season, they were undefeated. It was Vassar College who ended the Continentals’ streak with a 74-79 overtime win on the Hill. Hamilton men’s second loss came during a later away game against Union. They will play their first conference games against Amherst (7-2) and Trinity (9-2) on Friday and Saturday—both at home. Tip-offs are at 7 p.m. on Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. During the 2013–14 season, the women were 4-6 in the NESCAC. The men were 5-5.
Clinton’s varsity hockey team has turned things around with time left on the season calendar. The second period, which used to be their kryptonite, has now become the engine that fuels the Warrior rally, and when the engine heats up there’s no stopping it. The Warriors have been unbeatable on home ice recently. A twogame winning streak began in the consolation match of the Warriors Holiday Classic tournament, where the team met the Aquinas Irish and silenced them in a 8-3 victory. Going into the second period, Clinton and Aquinas were tied at one goal apiece. Aquinas’ Luke Scorsone scored on a 2-on-1 with only 1 minute 59 seconds remaining in the first period. A late goal, ahead of the period break could prove detrimental to the Warriors’ momentum. But Clinton would return after the intermission to score five unanswered goals before the second period buzzer sounded, giving the team a confident 6-1 lead going into the final 15 minutes. “I think we felt like we were in control of the game, and we gave up a goal when we really didn’t want to,” said senior captain Ben Owens. “We just wanted to come out and correct that goal we gave up. And we were feeling good, so the goals were going in.” Both Clinton and Aquinas would earn 2 points in the final period. Owens and junior Jake Reed led the scoring in the game for Clinton with 2 goals apiece—each player was named to the Holiday Classic all-tournament team. Up until the tournament game, Clinton had struggled in the second period. Instead, they looked like a different team with their speed and puck movement in the neutral and offensive zones—they didn’t even give up a penalty, another seasonlong struggle—until after the second intermission. Clinton followed the Holiday Classic win with their best performance of the season in a game hosting the Oswego
Buccaneers last Friday. Prior to the competition, the Bucs had an edge in the Section III National Conference rankings on Clinton, who had yet to capture their first win. The game, every Warrior would acknowledge, was an extremely important one. “It’s probably the biggest game of the year,” junior forward Mike Teesdale said ahead of the puck drop. “Each and every game after this game is going to be the biggest game of the year,” Teesdale added. “We’re off to a slow start, obviously, and we have to get it back pretty quick.” A gameplay pattern similar to the Aquinas matchup unfolded against Oswego. Again, there were less penalties than what the Warriors were used to playing with, and the two teams went into the second period tied—this time with zero goals— followed by a strong Clinton offensive movement. Junior defenseman Peter Burke opened up the scoring with a pair of top-shelf goals over the left shoulder of Bucs’ goaltender Sam Lafand to put the Warriors up 2-0. Oswego would answer back with a goal, but Davis Storey was able to restore the Clinton 2-goal lead by the third period on a powerplay goal assisted by Owens.
The Clinton Warriors celebrate following a goal by Peter Burke in the second period against Oswego. Clinton secured a 5-3 victory for their first conference win of the season. Early in the third, Owens would keep the rally going, intercepting a pass in Oswego’s defensive zone, to earn him a first-class breakaway chance and a goal. Sophomore Matt Orlando would also score in the period. Oswego would earn two more goals for a final score of 5-3. With an overall record of 4-5, the Warriors were able to pull ahead of Oswego in the league standings. Both teams have a 1-3 record in the National Conference. Clinton faced the 5-4 Auburn on Tuesday. At the time The Courier went to press, the game had not been completed. The team will next travel north to Saranac Lake and Lake Placid for a weekend series. The Courier will follow the team bus for audio and editorial coverage. Visit http://clintoncourier.com/ sports for updates.
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Canery Reaches Rare Milestone
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t happened in an instant. During a foul shot. And when it did, he couldn’t know for sure that the point put him over the edge. On the free-throw line, Malaquias Canery dribbled, leaned back and shot. When the ball dropped through the net, the single digit on the scoreboard signalled his 1,000th point with the Clinton Warriors. “I’ve been working hard at it,” said Canery. “It was definitely special.” The 1,000-point free-throw happened early in a second quarter of a game against Watertown in the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central (ITC) Holiday Invitational Tournament last Tuesday. The Warriors lost 87-64. Canery had 28 of Clinton’s points on the day. At the end of the game, his career point total climbed further to 1,016. To some degree, the 1,000-point mark was in Canery’s basketball crosshairs since the moment he first time he dribbled a ball. He said he assumed he would get it in the Watertown match—he only had 12 points to go—but his focus on the court was playing his best for the team. In the process, he ended up going above and beyond that. Canery was named to the ITC all-tournament team. Though the
Warriors came in fourth place, he scored more points than any other player in the two-game event, tallying a total of 57 points. A senior at Clinton High School, Canery is a scholar in the A Better Chance program in Clinton and a native of Lawrence, Massachusetts. Because of the distance between his high school and his home base, his family rarely gets to see him play. This game—which happened during the school holiday break—was an exception with his mother, Norma Ortega, sitting in the stands. “I got the [game] ball and I handed it to her,” said Canery. “It was a good moment. It was like one of those Kodak moments. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.” Handing Canery the game ball was his head coach James Sojda, who was equally proud of the achievement and said that the senior guard has been “a pleasure to coach.” “Mala has never been satisfied with his performance, and continues to work hard no matter how well he does,” said Sojda. “[He] deserves this accomplishment due to the numerous hours of training he spends working on his game.” The Warriors have been winless since their meeting with the Adirondack Wildcats on Dec. 15, their
first league competition of the season. Strapped with a losing record, the Warriors have been kept in the game during tough competitions against schools like VVS and the state-ranked Syracuse Academy of Science thanks to Canery’s efforts, both through his point tally and his leadership in the locker room as a co-captain with fellow senior Jack Hughes. “Mala leads by example by never giving up and hustling on every play regardless of the score,” said Sojda. “He is an extension of the coaching staff, and has really embodied the hardworking values of the Clinton Warriors basketball program.” Canery’s other stats are also impressive—56 3-point baskets, 167 rebounds and 60 career games played (he has only missed four games). This is his fourth season with the Warriors varsity team and he’s started in every one. At the start of the 2014–15 season, another career achievement came into view: an all-time career school scoring record. Canery is making a run at becoming the all-time high scorer at Clinton High School. The record, set at 1,281 points, is currently held by CCS powerhouse forward Mack Spellman, who set it during his time with the Warriors throughout the 2002–2005 seasons. Still 265 points aways with only 11 games to play in the regular season means Canery needs roughly 24 points per game to reach the mark. But averaging 21.6 points per game this season—28.5 points in the last two games—the goal does not seem out of reach. With the honor just in front of him, Canery’s game plan won’t change. He’ll stick that note in the back of his mind and keep working to help his team win games. “It’s definitely a goal, just like the 1,000 points was a goal,” he said, “but I’m not going to lose sleep over it.” Clinton is currently 1-7 overall and 1-0 in Division I of the Center State Conference. They face Camden away on Wednesday. Their next league game is against Sherburne-Earlville away on Friday.
Meelan-Maxam Set Track Record, Girls Rally in Last-Minute Effort By Staff
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the Clinton varsity girls indoor track team came out strong and earned a second place finish at the fourth Mohawk Valley Indoor Track Association Relays event of the season last Friday at Colgate University. The girls came in behind the Cazenovia girls, who have been a dominating force all winter. Senior sprinting power duo Rylee Meelan and Jenny Maxam earned a new school record in the two-person, 200-meter dash relay by fractions of a second. The girls’ combined time in the event was 58.17, breaking a previous record of 58.88, previously set by Molly Foye and Marie Campese in 2008. “Track is more than just a game of inches and seconds, it's truly a game of quarter inches and hundredths of a second,” said head coach Norm Deep. “We always talk about the fact that a lean at the tape or one more inch in a jump or a throw at any point in the meet means the difference on the scoreboard at the end.” The Meelan-Maxam pair also competed in the 55-meter dash relay, where Maxam came in third place overall behind two Rome Free Academy runners with an individual time of 7.90. Even with the strong performances in the short races, the girls needed to come through with what Depp called “some last minute heroics” in the field to seal their place on the podium. Starting the final event—the triple jump relay—Clinton was in fourth place behind RFA and New Hartford. Caz, at that point, was already been assured a win. Clinton senior Alayna Lofgren and junior Martha Vieira claimed firstplace in the two-person triple jump relay, launching the team into second place overall. Lofgren jumped a distance of 31 feet 6 inches, and Vieira was just behind her with a distance of 30 feet 8 inches. Their individual jumps were third and fourth in the event. “The last event heroes usually get the spotlight—but they only wind up with that opportunity due to the efforts of everyone throughout the meet who gave that same type of effort earlier,” said Deep. “The whole team deserves the credit.” A total of 12 girls scored for Clinton. With a total of 75 points, the girls out-earned RFA by one point and New Hartford by only three. Leading in the Warriors’ tally was Vieira with 23 points; Nina Salerno with 24 points for her efforts in the pole vault, weight throw and the 55-meter hurdles relays; and Lofgren with 27 points. The boys varsity team was also competing last Friday, but had less to brag about on the bus ride home. The team charted a score of 60, their lowest scoreboard accumulation of the season, falling to fourth place behind Caz, West Canada Valley and RFA. Leading the team were seniors Liam Pierce with 16 points, Nick Williams with 14 points, and Nick Petreikis with 11 points. Deep cited “miscues, no-heights, injuries and not finishing races” for the lackluster finish. He said he hopes that the loss doesn’t give their league-foe West Canada the upper edge moving into the end-ofthe-week Center State Conference championship. “All we did was give challenger West Canada Valley the hope that they can beat us now,” said Deep. “I don't think they believed that they could before Friday. Now, they will be very dangerous.” Both the boys and the girls will compete in the CSC championship at Colgate on Friday.