Vol. 168, No. 28
• CLINTON, NEW YORK • January 21, 2015
Sunflower Yoga Fest Debuts in Clinton
Man’s Body Found Near Death, Police Seek Public’s Help with Answers
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Negotiations Begin on MCA Renewal
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Penny Yee, who is the associate dean of faculty at Hamilton, performs a lotus pose during Saturday’s Sunflower Yoga Fest. Written and Photographed By John Howard
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e may have to negotiate with the people around us to find space,” announced Kristy Caruso in front of a packed room at the Hamilton College Fillius Events Barn Saturday. Caruso is a yoga instructor, one of nine tapped for the first-ever Central New York Sunflower Yoga Fest, and she was instructing a group of over 100 yoga enthusiasts on the practice known as savasana, or corpse pose. In the quiet room, the group all laid still on the ground with their hands to their sides. A quiet electric piano buzzed drowsy tones before diminishing into silence. On their
mats, the students rested, some drifted off to sleep. This was the last section of the 3-hour yoga event. Sunflower Yoga Fest was the brainchild of Mackay Rippey, of Mackay Rippey Acupuncture in the Village, and Sharon Stanton, an area yoga instructor who teaches classical ballet at the College. The duo was having coffee and discussing how there really wasn’t a main event like the Boilermaker or the Heart Run and Walk for people who practice yoga in the area. Six weeks and a lot of hard work later, and Sunflower Yoga Fest was YOGA, page 13
Clinton Manor: Alleged Assault an ‘Extremely Isolated, Unfortunate’ Incident
he Kirkland Police Department is currently seeking answers in a case involving an unconscious man found at death’s doorstep in the early hours of Friday, Jan. 16. Austin Warner, 20, of Hubbardsville, New York, was found collapsed and lying face first in a snowbank on Proctor Avenue. His body was in a catatonic state and discovered by a Village Department of Public Works employee on his way to work. Police and the Clinton Fire Department responded to the scene. He was transported to St. Elizabeth Medical Center by ambulance. Based on a final text message sent to his girlfriend just before 3 a.m. on Friday, authorities estimate that he was in the snow for about four hours before being discovered. Temperatures dropped below 20 degrees during that time. A baseball star during his time at Brookfield High School, Warner went by the nickname of “Sauce” and played second base for the team during their journey to a Section III title win in 2012. He had since found work in Texas and was in town presumably to visit family during a vacation. While his condition was initially stated as serious at St. Elizabeth, it has since improved according to a Facebook page titled “Prayers For Sauce...( Austin Warner).” UNCONSCIOUS, page 14
Windy Conditions Temporarily Close Route 12
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n the heels of a troubling series of incidents at Clinton Manor apartments that led to a single arrest, the administration of the residential complex is saying they are doing everything they can to avoid future problems. Dennis P. Ready, a 52-year-old former resident of the facility, was arrested on two counts of sexual abuse during alleged assaults that took place involving two separate elderly women. Following an initial story that ran in last week’s edition of The Courier, a response came from Clinton Manor’s administration. “We take out tenants’ security very, very seriously,” said John Varecka, president of CRM Rental Management, which manages the property. “This is an extremely isolated, unfortunate [incident]. We just need to try and put as many procedures in place to try and prevent it.” While the complex does not require references, Clinton Manor screens its community members on an annual basis, according to recommendations by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Residents, MANOR, page 9
Photo By John Howard A large logging truck travels along Route 12 on Friday morning in between gusts of wind and blowing snow. By Staff
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eparate accidents involving three different tractor trailers forced local authorities to close a section of Route 12 going through Kirkland. On Friday, visibility conditions were described as going from crystal clear to 100 zero visibility in a matter of seconds. Cars reacted with caution, but larger trucks struggled to adjust. During a busy stretch of the morning, a trailer with an empty load skidded off the state highway. No damage was done, but the situation caused traffic to be backed up as the trailer readjusted and proceeded
south. At 10:48 a.m. another southbound trailer slid off the road during what was described as “almost a complete whiteout” in a police accident report. When its operator tried to adjust, the truck jackknifed, getting stuck in ditches between either side of the road. The trailer suffered major damage. Another truck behind the debilitated trailer was forced to immediately stop, along with the rest of traffic, causing a parking lot situation while Clinton ROUTE 12, page 12
Photo By John Howard A view looking up College Hill Road By John Howard and Mark Warren
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amilton College has started the process of renewing their Municipal Contributions Agreement (MCA) with the Village of Clinton. The 10 year agreement, which was first made in June of 2006, is set to run out in 2016. In ‘06, when the MCA was initially made, $308,000 was voluntarily provided to the local area from the College. Every following year the funds given by the school were increased at a rate of 4.5 percent. Over the span of the agreement, more than $4 million has been given to the area by the college. The last meeting discussing the renewal took place in December between representatives from Hamilton College, the Town of Kirkland, the Village of Clinton, Clinton Central Schools and a member of the community chosen by the town. Karen Leach, the Vice President of Administration and Finance at Hamilton College said she expects a new agreement to be reached. “The MCA represents a significant commitment of financial resources and demonstrates the College's dedication to the health and welfare of the local school, town and village,” she said. “We deeply appreciate what local entities do for our students and employees and hope that our neighbors value the economic and cultural benefits of having a thriving college in the community.” Under United States tax law, private universities like Hamilton College are not required to pay town or county taxes on the value of their properties nor on the dividends, interest and capital gains they receive from that property. Since ‘06, the College has purchased eight town properties that were put to use for student housing. These properties became tax-exempt, but the College has been voluntarily compensating the Village with the tax funds that would’ve been paid had they been left on the tax roll under the MCA. On top of the funds given directly to the Village of Clinton, a study by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CLCU) estimated that Hamilton College had an estimated $307 million impact on the Mohawk Valley economy in the 2012-’13 fiscal year. Town Supervisor Robert Meelan also expects a renewal in the agreement, but he said he is concerned about the funds Hamilton College will agree to give the Town over the duration of the new deal. Their next meeting will occur later this spring before a new agreement is decided upon this coming August.
There will be no issue of The Courier published on January 28.
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Inside this issue Girl Scouts Earn Badge at Presbyterian Residential Community: Troop 156 learned how to make simple, tasty meals. Page 5. College Students Volunteer at KAC, Library: First-year Hamilton students lend a helping hand around the Village. Page 6. Q&A: Acoustic Guitarist Beppe Gambetta: The Genova-born flatpicker plays the KAC this Friday. Page 7. Girls Bowling Advances to Sectionals: The Warriors rolled past Little Falls to advance to the postseason. Page 15.
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Publisher’s Note By now, you’re probably curious as to why we’re not publishing a Jan. 28 issue. I’m here to tell you it’s because of me. I used to define myself as an athlete; these days, I’m still figuring it out. You see, a month from now will be the 10 year anniversary of a car accident that spun my life 180 degrees. I went from spending every spare moment outside of work and school on a diving board to not being able to get out of bed. On that fateful February day in my junior year of high school, I broke my back and over the years have gone through four spinal surgeries along with countless hours of physical therapy, injections and pain management to try and fix it. It’s not something I like to talk about (I’ve written, rewritten, and written this note again), but it’s probably about time to come clean. I’ve been very fixated on appearing as normal as possible, which might have to do with once being a 16-year-old who had to wear a back brace for six months and repeating the experience at 18 for another nine. After my fourth surgery I had a couple years of decent pain relief, and was able to be the most active I had been in a long time, until one day about a year and a half ago I couldn’t ignore what my body was telling me any longer. The pain had crept back in. John and I traveled to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore every few months last year, often driving there and back in 24 hours so I could try different treatments and go through tests in an effort to find both the problem and a solution. Eventually it came down to another surgery, which had been scheduled for this week, but as we learned from a phone call just a week ago, it’s hard to plan anything medical-related. My surgery has been moved to a date yet to be determined, but after a discussion, John and I felt we’d still go ahead and not publish an issue on Jan. 28.
We thought we could use this week “off ” for ourselves, for our staff and for our company. We’ll still be in the office, but we’ll be using our time a little differently as often times there’s so much going on that we can’t get to everything we want to do. In the past few weeks, I’ve been taking a careful note of what I’m doing because I need to make sure someone else can do it once I do have surgery, but also because it’s usually preceded by the thought of it being my “last” time. Without The Courier to read next week, I’m imagining it will give you just a little more time to do something else you don’t ordinarily do—to find something that keeps you wishing for more time. Whether you’d like to volunteer like the Hamilton College students who spent time at the KAC and the Library (see page 6) or would like to learn a new skill, like the Girl Scouts who earned a badge in cooking (see page 5), I hope you find the time to take note of what’s going on around you and see where you can fit in. Take local artist Erin Gardner, who wanted to continue to paint and be creative without toxic materials while pregnant. Now she’s offering “Pregnant and Painting” at the KAC (see page 6). Or again, Hamilton students who created a microloan program to help a local business get started (see page 8). All of these individuals are tuning into what’s happening and how they can be of service. I encourage you to do the same.
- Emily Howard, Publisher
Village Hack: A Growler to Go By John Howard The growler is not just a fancy marketing tool beverage companies use to get you to buy beer. It is a vessel in which purchased beer is filled, and then refilled upon consumption. For those beer enthusiasts out there reading these words, this will hardly come as a newsflash. But it is worth noting that Alteri’s Restaurant is a popular place for locals to fill up their growlers. Growlers are typically 64 fluid ounces, which equates to about five and a half of the glasses you would be served at a bar. For less than $15, the Alteri’s bar staff will fill your
growler with brand brews like Switchback, Founders Dirty Bastard, Blue Moon and, of course, the one and only Utica Club. If you don’t have a growler of your own, they also sell them in the restaurant. (They should have a new stock within a week’s time.) Why not just buy a case of beer from the store? Because beer from the tap is typically fresher than that which comes from a can or bottle, since it avoids certain packaging processes. And when we’re dealing with a topic as serious as beer, we want to make sure we’re doing everything to the highest standards.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
Past Issues 25 Years Ago Jan. 24, 1990 James Mills, 34, was arrested by Village Police after making threats and bothering several local merchants during an hour-long drunken stroll around town. Mills reportedly called a local attorney’s number via telephone and began verbally abusing the number’s answering service. Clinton Arena announced their participation in hosting a diabetes skate-a-thon to raise funds for the Central New York Chapter of the American Diabetes Association. Top prizes at each participating rink included a black and white portable television set, a portable cassette recorder with a radio, and a headphone radio. The second place Clinton varsity boys basketball team lost a heartbreaker to the first place Notre Dame Jugglers by a score of 56-52. The game reportedly had the largest crowd for a local game since the 1970’s when the Warriors won two sectional championships. A 17-year-old Clark Mills youth was charged with a felony when he caused more than $250 worth of damage to a woman’s car in Clinton. The vehicle was a 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier and the damage done was a sizeable scratch caused by a key. 50 Years Ago Jan. 28, 1965 A break in the two-year delay in prosecution of an alleged zoning ordinance violation was sought this week by Kirkland Justice of the Peace Howard W. Chappell. He wrote to Oneida County Assistant District Attorney Grant Johnson, asking him to “proceed without delay” in this matter plus four others. A “big brother” project has been initiated by the Clinton Kiwanis Club in cooperation with the Clinton High School Guidance Department. Students at the school have been offered the opportunity to call upon men of various professions and skill within the Kiwanis Club and talk about their careers. The newly organized Speech and Drama Club of the Clinton Junior High School will present two one-act plays at the end of February. Both plays will be presented under the auspices of the English Department and will be directed by a member of that department. They staged the inauguration last week down in Washington. All the Democrats got together to blow off steam and send Lyndon Johnson off with flying colors on his first full term in office. He picked up a cold in the process and was rushed off to the hospital.
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interest earned, is now on hand. A wild Canada goose that apparently had become separated from its flock was a lonesome visitor in the College Street section Tuesday. The big bird, which was pure white, flew here and there at intervals, emitting a constant honking. 100 Years Ago Jan. 27, 1915 The fire department’s campaign to raise $300 for a chemical engine is still a little short of success. Several promised contributions have not yet come in. Those in charge of the matter urge all who are willing to aid to respond by Feb. 1. A very handsome white marble baptismal font has been presented to the Methodist Church by Mrs. E.G. Coleman in memory of her husband. The gift is a most welcome one and highly appreciated by the church. That the saloon business in the state is on the decrease is indicated in the annual report of the state commissioner of excise just submitted to the legislature. It shows that since 1910, when the Ratio Law limiting the number of drinking places to one to every 750 of population went into effect, there has been a decrease of 1,018 saloons. John Paul Jones, 28, an actor said to be a descendant of the first American admiral, pleaded guilty in court in New York City to the charge of selling heroin.
Letter: Clinton Tractor Saves the Game When I arrived at the Whitestown Recreational Center for the Clinton vs. Whitesboro high school hockey game last Friday night I was informed the game had been delayed. I was told the Whitestown Zamboni had a mechanical problem and was unable to resurface the ice. Next, I was informed that John Calidonna, president of Clinton Tractor, who was at the game to watch his son Stephen play, in the spur of the moment had jumped in his truck and was heading back to Clinton Tractor to get a flatbed truck. John was going to pick up the Clinton Arena Zamboni, which the Clinton Arena had graciously agreed to lend to Whitestown for the game. John returned to the Whitestown rink shortly thereafter with the Zamboni. The ice surface was re-iced and the game was played. Once again, John Calidonna, the Calidonna Family and Clinton Tractor lent a hand to help our community, and specifically high school athletics. There are many, many times the Calidonnas donate their money, time, equipment and labor to help the community, asking nothing in return. I’d like to thank them for their generosity and commitment to our community. By the way, Clinton won the game 4-2. – Tom Owens, Clinton
Then and Now
Photo courtesy of the Clinton Historical Society Then: Hamilton College students pose in a horse-drawn wagon in front of the Clinton House on West Park Row that served as a hotel from the early 1800s to the early 1900s.
75 Years Ago Jan. 25, 1940 The campaign to raise money for the new skating building is actively starting this week. About 15 members of the committee named to secure subscriptions are engaged in personal solicitation, which follows the mailing of a letter and a proposed budget for the project last week. Three Clinton merchants were relieved of $10 each last Saturday afternoon by a young man who posed as a Hamilton College student and cashed worthless checks. The fraud was not discovered until the checks were taken to Hayes National Bank on Monday. With the inauguration of the infantile paralysis benefit movement in connection with the president’s birthday three years ago, a local committee started a fund that up to this time has remained untouched. A total of $158.90, which included $5.55
Photo by Mark Warren Now: The space where the Clinton House once was is now occupied by Nola's restaurant, owned by Leah Johnson-Fay and Janssen Fay.
Clinton Scene: Hamilton-Oneida Academy At 222
Photo courtesy of the Clinton Historical Society The view of Hamilton College from a hot air balloon in 1873 By Richard L. Williams, Town and Village Historian
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irst, let me correct two spelling errors from the Rhodes story of January 14. Pfizer Co. is the drug firm, and John A. Von Bergen is the sculptor. Two hundred and twenty-two years ago on Jan. 31, 1793, the HamiltonOneida Academy received a charter from the New York State Board of Regents. This was the dream of the missionary to the Oneida Indians. Rev. Samuel Kirkland, who had been the spiritual counselor to the Oneidas since 1766. Part of Kirkland's, and other missionary’s purposes, was to bring their ideals, mores, religion, and customs, and hope to change the Indians' culture and economy into the white man’s ways. Kirkland sought to assimilate the Indians into the white society and for them to become domestics, farmers, and craftsmen. One aspect of Kirkland’s plans called for a school to teach both Indian and white youth here on the frontier of central New York. Kirkland needed money so he visited federal leaders in Philadelphia in 1793. Meeting with such officials as George Washington, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of War Henry Knox, and Post Master General Thomas Pickering, Kirkland received general approval although Hamilton never came here or made any donations. He did allow his name to be used and was one of the first trustees in the petition to the Board of Regents. The petition for incorporation was submitted on Nov. 12, 1792, and approved on Jan. 31, 1793. It was signed by then governor George Clinton, who was also the chair of the Board of Regents. A big “doings” occurred on July 1, 1794, when the cornerstone for the new academy was laid with appropriate ceremony, including Major General Baron Friederich Wilhelm Heinrich Ferdinand von Steuben and Chief Skenandoa. Progress on the building was slow as funds ran out after one large room on the second floor and two smaller rooms on the first floor were built. The three-story school stood between the Chapel and South College and measured 88 feet long by 42 feet wide. It was to have 22 classrooms, a library, and a school room. Not much happened for a few years, and some named it “Kirkland’s Folly.” It was not until Dec. 29, 1798, that John Niles was hired as a teacher, and the school opened with about 20 scholars, both boys and girls. Financial problems plagued the young school, as in 1797, a $1,000 mortgage on the land was foreclosed and was “taken in execution to satisfy debts still due.” Other teachers were Robert Porter (1801-1806), a Yale graduate, Seth Norton (1806-1807), a Yale graduate and brother of the first pastor of the Clinton Congregational Church, Rev. Asahel Norton, James Watson Robbins, 1807, and Seth Norton (1807(1812). SCENE, page 13
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The Calendar Thur., Jan 22: Exhibition opening reception. Telluric a new exhibition that explores the complex relationship between humans and our natural environment. 5-7 p.m. at the KAC. Performance of “The Mountaintop,” by Katori Hall. 7:30-9 p.m. at Kennedy Center, 217 Barrett Lab Theatre at Hamilton College. $10 for nonstudents. Fri., Jan 23: Create a Modern Zen Garden. Liven up your desktop workspace with a colorful zen garden. 7-9 p.m. at Signature 81 in New Hartford. $25 fee, reserve your space at http:// signature81.com. Senior night. Support the varsity hockey team as they take on New Hartford at home. 7:30 p.m. at the Arena. Sat., Jan 24: American Girl Dolls launch party. Three new dolls will be introduced for checkout at the Library. 1-2:30 p.m. at the KAC. Mon., Jan 26: Zumba Fitness with Helen. 1011 a.m. and 4:30- 5:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church. Suggested donation: $5 to benefit church outreach programs. Sat., Jan 31: Master Building Training. FIRST Lego League team Peace by Piece and their coach Mr. Davis will supervise kids ages 6-12 as they learn about simple machines. Two sessions: K-3rd grade from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 4th-6th grade from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Library.
Announcements • On Sunday, Feb. 1, Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare will host a free stroke support group presentation at noon in the Soggs Room at St. Luke’s Home in the Center for Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Services, 1650 Champlin Avenue, Utica. Stop by for an afternoon that is sure to be filled with fun and surprises. For more information or to RSVP, call 624-6847. • Local group Made In Utica is offering a unique way to explore Utica area businesses in what they are calling Do It For Utica Weekend, from Saturday, Jan. 24, through Monday, Jan. 26. Twenty area businesses are offering discounts during the weekend with a majority featuring $5 food and drink specials or entertainment passes. All deals can be found through a directory on http://doitforutica.com. • Feb. 7 is the Good News Center's 9th annual Dance the Night Away event. The night will feature a celebrity dance contest, hot dinner buffet, desserts, door prizes, silent auction and a grand prize raffle. $50 per ticket to benefit programs at The Good News Center. Contact Michelle to reserve your seats at 735-6210, email michelle@thegoodnewscenter.org or visit us at http://thegoodnewscenter. org. • “Which Computer Class is for Me?” Free class on Jan. 29, at BOCES. Students must be pre-registered. To register or for more information, please call 361-5800. Online registration is also available at http://moboces.org. • 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. • The Building Stone Fair Trade
Community 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. 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.
Meetings Library Book groups: New members always welcome. Monday: “The Citadel,” by A.J. Cronin. Next meeting: Feb. 9, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Library. Wednesday: “The End of Your Life Book Club,” by Will Schwalbe. Next meeting: Jan. 28, 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 Traveling Through Books By Anne Debraggio, Director, KTL
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hile at the movies, I saw a preview for “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” scheduled to be released in March. I enjoyed “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” when it came out in 2011 and am looking forward to seeing the sequel. Hotels came to mind again with the news of Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” receiving nine Academy Award nominations, having won Best Picture, Musical or Comedy, at the 2015 Golden Globes. And when I scrolled through TV channels on a relaxing Friday evening, hotels were front and center again, this time on WCNY’s 20th Anniversary Travel Auction. I like hotels. So do these authors. “Evil Under the Sun,” by Agatha Christie is just one of her books to use the hotel as the perfect setting for murder. First published in 1940, and using a “plot formula that has since become a mystery standard, Christie conveniently gathers all the characters in one hard-to-leave location -- the Jolly Roger, a vacation hotel. One of the guests is strangled to death. The famous detective, Hercule Poirot, who happens to be vacationing at the Jolly Roger, sets out to solve the case.” “Evil Under the Sun is considered by many to be one of Christie’s very best mysteries. (Publisher’s Weekly Review) In “The Hanging in the Hotel,” by Simon Brett, Carole Seddon and her neighbor Jude are middle-aged women in the seaside village of Fethering. Jude, helping out at the local hotel, finds the body of a young man strangled by a cord on a four-poster bed. Everyone wants to dismiss this death and a subsequent death at the hotel as being accidental or a suicide, but Jude is determined to uncover the truth and enlists Carole’s help. The Toronto Star describes Carole and Jude as “Holmes and Watson with a dash of Laurel and Hardy.” Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel seems the perfect chance for a fresh start in Stephen King’s “The Shining.” As the offseason caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, Jack will have plenty of time to reconnect with his family and work on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote . . . and more sinister. Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old, is the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook. (catalog summary)
The hotel in “Hotel Honolulu,” by Paul Theroux is a “down-at-the-heels tourist place on a back street two blocks from the beach in Waikiki. Like the Canterbury pilgrims, every guest in this eighty-room hotel has come in search of something and everyone has a story. The narrator, a writer down on his luck who signs on as the hotel manager, is there to relate all the comings and goings and it isn’t long before the hotel expands to encompass the narrator’s whole universe.” (book jacket) Hotel Vendome is a five-star hotel in Danielle Steel’s novel of the same name. Hugues Martin transformed the old, run-down building into one of New York City’s finest luxury hotels. When his wife leaves him for another man, Hugues's life revolves solely around two things—the celebrated fivestar hotel and his daughter Heloise. But their little world is transformed forever when Heloise moves to France for hotel school and Hugues meets his match in Natalie Peterson, a woman who understands him and his love for the Vendome. (catalog summary) “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” was the debut novel for Jamie Ford. It tells the story of widower Henry Lee, a Chinese-American who, in 1986, has just lost his wife to cancer. After Henry hears that the belongings of Japanese immigrants interned during WWII have been found in the basement of the Panama Hotel, the narrative shuttles between 1986 and the 1940s, when Henry was growing up in the ethnic neighborhoods of Seattle during World War II and his first love, Keiko, was sent to a JapaneseAmerican internment camp. Finally, there is “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” by Deborah Moggach, which was originally published as “These Foolish Things.” Some will prefer the book, others the movie. In the book, Ravi is an overworked London doctor who has reached the breaking point with his difficult father-in-law. He seems to have found the perfect solution when his entrepreneurial cousin, Sonny, sets up a retirement home in India, hoping to re-create in Bangalore an elegant lost corner of England. Moggach “creates a world in which hilarity is matched with the poignancy of getting old, and comedy with the darker issues of care in the community.”(book jacket) I encourage all xenodocheionologists (having a love, or affinity for hotels) to check in at the Library. There’s lots to be inn-thused about!
This Week Check Out: From teen Library patron, Meghan. This week's theme: Road Trips
1) "The Last Days of California," by Mary Miller
4) "The Borrower," by Rebecca Makkai
2) "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail," by Cheryl Strayed
5) "Siddhartha," by Herman Hesse
3) "The Days of Anna Madrigal," by Armistead Maupin
See you at the library!
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
Community
Menards Welcome Granddaughter
Girls Scouts Earn Badge At Presbyterian Residential Community
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Second Round of American Girl Dolls Coming to the Library
American Girl Doll Molly will join the Library's collection this weekend. By Emily Howard
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Elizabeth and Benjamin Coven of Arlington, Massachusetts are proud to announce the birth of their first child. Lena Sophia Coven was born at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Nov. 23, at 4:02 a.m. Mother and child (and father) are doing very well. Maternal grandparents are John and Christine Menard of Kellogg Street in Clinton, Paternal grandparents are Tony and Judy Coven of Putney, Vermont.
It's a Girl for Moore and Johnson
Photo courtesy of Joe Benincasa Troop 156 Girl Scouts joined Sam Ezekisoe and Cindy Bord (second from right and right) in the Presbyterian Residential Community kitchen. By Staff
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unior Girl Scout Troop 156 from Kirkland visited the Presbyterian Residential Community (PRC) on Saturday, Jan. 10, to earn their Simple Meal Badge. PRC Dietary Manager Cindy Bord and her kitchen staff instructed troop leader Jennifer Goodfriend and the group about how food is handled and how meals are prepared for groups of people. In order to fulfill the requirements for the badge, the
Juniors used what they learned to prepare a healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner and a dessert. The PRC is a member of the Presbyterian Homes & Services’ family of services, which includes Presbyterian Home for Central New York, Presbyterian Homes Foundation, The Meadows at Middle Settlement, and Preswick Glen independent senior living community.
Chef ’s Block: Eating Fresh in the Dead of Winter By Matt Buckley
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Madelyn Zoey Moore was born in Denver, Colorado on July 25, 2014. Born at 10:41 p.m. at University of Colorado-Denver Anschutz Medical Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 22 inches long. The proud parents are Jonathan Tyler Moore and Dr. Lorette Johnson. Ty Moore was a 2003 Clinton Central School graduate presently residing with his wife in Denver, Colorado. Grandparents are Phyllis Moore of Clinton and Dr. Ronald Moore of Rome.
t’s the hardest time of year for restaurants to come up with menus. The bitter cold keeps people indoors and the lack of fresh produce leaves chefs all over the country uninspired—or, rather, challenged. The challenge is to come up with some specials utilizing the usual suspects of available vegetables. The best way to go is root vegetables. I’m talking specifically potatoes, parsnips, carrots, beets and turnips. There is also an array of leafy greens that you can choose from such
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as kale and swiss chard. Everybody knows that the winter season is time to pull off those hearty meals such as chili and pot roast, but don’t forget that you can also stick to cooking light if you truly want to. Root vegetables are packed with starch and tons of flavor. When braised for long periods of time whether in a stew or with a nice piece of meat, these vegetables become flavor sponges, picking up the spices of whatever you are cooking them in. They will also help to thicken whatever it is that you are making. One of my favorite things to do at this time of year is to braise oxtail or a nice pork shank. These types of meals are perfect for the arctic chill in the
new wave of American Girl Dolls will be joining the Kirkland Town Library’s collection this week. On Saturday, Jan. 24, a launch party is planned to welcome Molly, Marie Grace and Addy. The Library, along with the Clinton Historical Society, the Kirkland Art Center and The Clinton Courier, launched the doll lending program in July during Clinton Historic Week with Rebecca, Kit and Caroline. Since then, there’s rarely been a day where the dolls have remained in the Library and a waiting list to check out the dolls for one week continues to grow. Each of the dolls represent a different era and come with a booklet detailing what Clinton was like during the same time frame. Volunteers spent hours researching and gathering photographs from the Historical Society in order to create these booklets unique to the Library’s program and allow patrons the chance to learn about local history. Aside from the historical aspect, children are encouraged to write in a journal that is provided with the dolls. Extra outfits, hair brushes and accessories allow for imaginative play that have led to creative journal entries from the children who have borrowed the dolls. Molly, of 1944, and Addy, of 1864, were both part of the American Girl Doll company’s early history. Molly was one of the three original dolls, and Addy was the fifth doll introduced by the company. Marie-Grace, of 1853, was the twelfth doll introduced and was recently retired in 2014. Saturday’s launch will be held at the Kirkland Art Center from 1-2:30 p.m. and will include activities that relate to each of the dolls along with refreshments and a presentation introducing each of them. Attendees of Saturday’s event will have a chance to be the first to take home a doll through a raffle. You can learn more about the dolls and the program at http://kirklandtownlibrary.org/ americangirldolls. Editor’s note: Emily Howard, publisher of The Courier, is on the committee for the American Girl Doll program.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
College Students Volunteer at the KAC, Library
Photo By John Howard Hamilton College January-admits volunteer cleaning the Next Gen Studio at the Kirkland Art Center this weekend. By Staff
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s many Hamilton College students were arriving back to campus after a winter break, a select group of first-years were already back in town and hard at work. Forty-five new, first-year students joined the campus student community last week, including 39 January-admits and six transfer students. On Saturday, having missed August’s orientation events, many of the newcomers were offering their services volunteering in the Village. At the Kirkland Art Center, a group of six students, including two group leaders assisted Executive Director John Gardner and former Interim Director Elizabeth Tantillo with cleaning out the Next Gen Studio, a space used for instruction and activities for children. As Kelly Clarkson’s voice set a joyful mood from a corner radio, the group cleared out a storage space and hauled out books left over from last year’s used book sale. Once the room was emptied of the clutter, what was left was organized and work surfaces were scrubbed clean. The KAC had partnered with the College during the summer’s orientation and Gardner said that the extra help is invaluable. “[The College] emailed me last minute and we can always use the help. … It’s awesome having them here,” he said. “We’re just doing a deep clean of the room—pulling everything out and scrubbing it. That’s the day’s task.” While it was a little colder atmosphere than what the Augustadmitted first-years received, the new
students were a little more comfortable as a group with the majority of the new students having spent the first part of the academic year together studying in London. The focus of this mid-year orientation became much more about getting familiar with their surroundings. “It’s been nice getting a feel for the campus and the community,” said Jesse Heekin, a first-year from just outside of New York City. “[The KAC] seems like a cool place.” For Kyle Burnham, a senior at the College leading the group, it was also his first time in the Center and he was happy he got to experience it before graduation. “I’ve been aware of the KAC, but I’ve never actually been inside,” said Burnham. “The gallery is so cool.” Another group of January-admits were at the Kirkland Town Library. Like their KAC counterparts, these first-years were also fitted with cleaning supplies as they worked their way through the fiction section. KTL Director Anne Debraggio said that she’s always glad when the students come to volunteer because they “can get a lot done in a short amount of time.” The College offers January admission to about 35-45 students every year as a way of filling vacancies left behind by upperclassmen leaving to study abroad. The 45 Januaryadmits arrived on Friday, Jan. 16, to register and move in, joining a group of about 470 students in the Class of 2018, who arrived at the start of the academic year.
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Artist and Mother Opens Art Class for Pregnant Women
Erin Gardner poses in her daughter’s room with two of the paintings she created during her pregnancy. Autumn was born on Feb. 13, 2013. Written and Photographed by Mark Warren
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n inquisitive raccoon sitting on a tree branch; a tentative spotted fawn; a proud red fox; a friendly brown rabbit. These are just some of the woodland-themed original works of art by Erin Gardner that now adorn the walls of her daughter Autumn’s room. An avid artist, Gardner began researching safe paint alternatives while she was pregnant. In the months leading up to Autumn’s birth on Feb. 13, 2013, she used nontoxic soy paints to create the works of art. Two years later, Gardner is sharing her experience with local pregnant women. Her new class, “Pregnant and Painting!” is being held at the Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) for mothers-tobe who wish to create art for their upcoming newborn in a fun, safe and stress-free environment. A graduate from SUNY Potsdam with a master’s degree in painting and drawing, Gardner said the activity had a curative effect on her leading up to Autumn’s birth, while also giving her something she would be proud to give her newborn child. “During my pregnancy and just throughout my life when I’ve painted, I’ve always found it to be therapeutic and it also just gave me a sense of accomplishment,” said Erin Gardner, who is the wife of KAC executive director John Gardner. “I’ve just always been fascinated with starting with a blank canvas and then making something come alive and something being born out of it.” The two-hour classes will be offered during two separate sessions which begin in the coming weeks. The first is on Wednesdays from Feb. 4 to Feb.
25, at 5:30 p.m., and the second is on Wednesdays from March 4 to March 25, at the same time. The class is designed to bring together mothers from all over Central New York who can meet and share stories while also having fun expressing themselves artistically. Gardner said for women who are new to painting, they can use carbon paper to mark an image onto the wooden panel and fill it in however they’d like. The non-toxic soy paints that will be used in the class are safe to inhale because the fumes that are created are not harmful to the mother or the fetus. Gardner said instead of an acrylic polymer, which is typically used in craft paints, these paints are made with a resin that is made from plants and is eco-friendly. She also noted that the paints used are low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which emit as gases from both wet and dry paint and can cause harmful health effects. Gardner said she hopes the safe materials will allow participants to relax and explore a creative outlet at a time when the birth of their newest family member could bring stress and anxiety. “When I was pregnant, it was my first pregnancy so it was something new and overwhelming, and painting was something I knew and could control, in a way,” she said. “It kind of gave me that sense of control and holding onto a part of me, even though my life was about to change.” The KAC is located at 9 1/2 East Park Row in Clinton. Anyone interested can find more information and sign up for a class at http://kacny.org.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
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Q&A: Acoustic Guitarist Beppe Gambetta
Photo by Dirk Engeland Beppe Gambetta has traveled all over the world, pulling inspirations from almost everywhere he stops. He’ll perform at the Kirkland Art Center Friday at 8 p.m. By John Howard
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n the category of passion, Beppe Gambetta is no slacker. The Genova-born acoustic guitarist made a name for himself in the American music scene perfecting the craft on high-speed flatpicking. He grew up studying the traditional guitar music of Italy and the modern, popular music coming out of the U.S. and the U.K. Gambetta is a performer, a teacher and a constant student committed to perfecting his form. He’s played with the likes of Doc Watson and Pete Seeger and has toured in more places than you can count on all your fingers and toes. He calls himself “a citizen of the world,” though his homebase is now in New Jersey. His latest album, “The American Album,” is his latest of 12 and explores the sounds of his love for American
roots music. On Friday, Gambetta returns to the Kirkland Art Center where he will perform a two-part set. The first part will explore an American style of play and the second will delve into traditional European sounds. We caught up with Gambetta via phone in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where he was vacationing, performing and meeting with local musical masters. Our conversation began all the way back to when he set eyes on his first instrument. The Courier: Do you remember your first guitar? Beppe Gambetta: Yes, actually. I’m so old now. (laughs) I’m turning 60 next February. When I was a kid, it was a different era. It was a difficult thing to listen to a guitar and learn. I got to do a little training with my
father. Then, singing with the guitar… it touched me so much. I bothered my father for a guitar—I was 10. Finally, when I was 11, he bought me a guitar. It was a really simple, classical guitar and I started from there. Technically, I started from where every Italian person started at that time—from classical study. Courier: How did your style develop? Gambetta: I got to hear Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin and other difficult things. So, I became a Led Zeppelin teenager. I was also lucky that someone brought some independent music to our home. Some of the greats—people like Doc Watson and Norman Blake. I really fell in love with the American roots. Courier: With so much American music influencing you, I imagine your first trip to the States was very special. Gambetta: Travel was hard at first. In my first work, I even wrote without seeing some of my heroes, because it was impossible to have enough money to travel. Finally, I got the opportunity to come to the United States. I rented a big tape recorder and I knocked on the door of all my heroes. It was really splendid, you know? That there was Italian speaking broken English, saying, “Hi, I am an Italian flatpicker. I would like to play a tune with you if possible.” Courier: What was their reaction? Gambetta: They really understood my love for the music. That was 1989 and I was able to record an album … a collection of duets. After that people really understood my aim and my motivations. Courier: What has changed for you the most over the years? Gambetta: The life of a musician has become more complicated than before. Now the time that you spend organizing your travel is so much that when I find time to go back to my studies and my research, it is a blessing. And I make a real point to go back because it’s the story of my life. But the greatest joy still comes from meeting with great players. Courier: How many hours a day do you play? Gambetta: Because of my traveling, sometimes it is very hard to play. I’m on an airplane or in the car. As a musician, I’ve developed some tricks to try to have the repertoire and control. The most important thing is not to leave one day without play. Even if I have the most complex day of traveling, I try to play half an hour. The trick is to be steady and to be really concentrated. I try to be in good shape, even if I don’t have too much time to practice. Courier: Guitar is such a difficult instrument. Was it frustrating learning to play, or were you always
having fun with it? Gambetta: It can be frustrating when things don’t come, but I basically was always enjoying it. Sometimes I say to my students, “Organize a little home concert.” If you put yourself on the spot, it will absolutely help. Courier: Having performed all over the U.S., do you notice differences in the audiences you play for based on the different regions of the country? Gambetta: With this kind of music, it’s really quite similar. They have a knowledge in tradition to support and respect the acoustic music that you don’t find anywhere in the world. In the south, they have a little more knowledge in the tradition. In New York and on the coasts, the musicians are a little more free and tend to branch a little more out. There is not really a big difference in the American audience, I would say. Clinton is an example of this. They are supporting the acoustic music and have been for so many years. Courier: How many shows have you played at the KAC? Gambetta: Six times now, I think. Courier: So you’re a regular? Gambetta: (Laughs) Yes. It is a friendship that is very, very deep that I have with the Kirkland Art Center. Courier: Are there any new artists today that are exciting for you to hear? Gambetta: Among the famous new generation that are playing beautifully, I love the Milk Carton Kids. They are doing this synthesis between Simon and Garfunkel, the Everly Brothers and the Delmore Brothers in the old-time tradition with new, fresh ideas. Technically, the new generation is fantastic. It’s a world full of new, fantastic music. It challenges me to compose and play faster and faster. Courier: Where’s the best Italian food in America? Gambetta: Actually, when I’m in the United States, I don’t like to try a lot of Italian food, because I’m excited to try different food. … Technically, the best Italian food is in my home, because I’m picky. When I have time I like to find ingredients and cook them to perfection. Courier: You might have to try some Italian food while you’re here. Gambetta: I’m sure in your area there must be something with a big community of Italian-Americans. I remember I met many ItalianAmericans at my concert there, and I hope to see them again. Beppe Gambetta will perform at the Kirkland Art Center on Friday, Jan. 23, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for KAC members. Gambetta’s latest album, “The American Album,” is available now on http:// cdbaby.com.
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Hamilton’s Microfinance Club Gives Back to the Community
Lourdes Alvarez shows Lisa Yang, a Hamilton student, around her new store, Kelly’s Closet. Alvarez received a business loan through Yang’s student group, Hamilton Microfinance Club. Written and Photographed By John Howard
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or an institute that does not have a business program, having 20 committed and active students involved in the Hamilton Microfinance Club (HMF) on the Hill is an impressive phenomenon. Earlier this year, HMF awarded a loan to a new, local business through donations and the money raised at last fall’s Great Pumpkin Challenge
fundraiser. Hard to miss from College Hill Road at its spot in front of the Sadove Student Center, the massive pumpkin weight-guessing challenge raised $1,000 and some serious awareness for a organization that even on campus was practically unknown. “We went from if you told people you were in Microfinance, people would be like ‘What? We have a microfinance
club?’ said HMF’s president Lisa Yang, a second-year student at Hamilton. “Now they say, ‘Oh, Microfinance—the pumpkin!’” The recipients of HMF’s microloan were Lourdes Alvarez and her husband, Zandro, two young entrepreneurs in Utica. Alverez used the money to open a small thrift shop with a feminine touch in downtown Utica.
Alvarez owns the building at the corner of State Street and Columbia Street, but was struggling to keep tenants. Having previously worked at clothing stores in New York City, she decided to open her own second-hand shop in Utica and use her skills to draw in traffic from other nearby used clothing shops. “The place was not renting and I thought, ‘Why can’t I do something here?’ … I saw the Salvation Army and I saw Plato’s Closet. I like stores like this,” said Alvarez. “[The loan] helped me a lot.” There’s still some work to be done, but the grand opening of Kelly’s Closet, which draws its name from Alvarez’s daughter, took place on Saturday. The money Alvarez received through HMF was used for construction and startup costs—clothing racks, hangers, mannequins and signs. On Monday, Yang was at the store to view the finished project. Having seen the “before” pictures, she was quite impressed with how everything came together. The success of the process has a lot to do with HMF’s rigorous selection process. Yang said that the organization reviewed a number of applications submitted through a community organization in Utica. Once they became serious about Kelly’s Closet, HMF worked with the couple to come up with a business plan. Slowly, it developed into a viable enterprise worth backing. “Everytime they came in to talk with us, they were very prepared … they were dressed up,” said Yang. “It definitely looked like they took the time and the effort. Little things like that contributed to [our decision].” HMF worked with Access Federal Credit Union to facilitate the loan and come up with this process. Thomas MICROFINANCE, page 9
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Goal-Setting for the New Year By Shelby Sweet, SUNYIT
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he beginning of a new year is a great time for small business to reflect on the past year and make goals for the next business year. If you have never made goals for your business, now would be a great time to start. If you have made goals for your business in the past, now is the time to re-evaluate those goals and change them as needed for moving forward, and think about short term goals you would like to accomplish. Consider using the “SMART” acronym when creating goals for the future. Your goals should be: S—Specific : What do you want to accomplish in detail? M—Measurable: How can the goal be measured to make sure progress is being made? A—Attainable: Can you actually accomplish the goal? R—Relevant: Is the goal realistic? T—Time Based: How much time is needed to accomplish the goal? Goal-setting gives you and your business the guidance and direction it needs, and in the future will help to evaluate the business performance. One way to work on your goals is to first write, or rewrite, your mission statement. When you actually write down what your mission is, some of your goals will be obvious by the statement you create. Tying your goals to this mission statement will help to move the business forward in the direction you are creating for your brand or service. Business goals help to increase productivity, seek to solve a problem, encourage development, initiate innovation, and go after increased profitability. Some common business goals are to reduce expenses, improve customer service, find new markets, improve customer satisfaction, increase sales, or become more
organized. Do not set so many goals that they are hard to keep track of and become unattainable. Selecting three to five goals that are most pertinent for your business at this time will help you achieve those goals in a much better way. Goals are a roadmap for you to turn your thoughts into objectives—if your goal is to become more organized, your objective may be to implement a new recordkeeping system. So get started… Make a list of all the items you would like to change moving forward. Then, identify the actions that are most likely to have the greatest impact in the short term, and choose a couple of long-term goals, too. Shelby Sweet is a business advisor for the Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center at SUNYIT. The SBDC provides management and technical assistance for small businesses in New York State. More information at http://sunyit. edu/sbdc.
MICROFINANCE (continued from page 8) Owens, the president and CEO of the credit union, served as a mentor to the students through the process. Having coached multiple sports at just about every age level, that role came naturally to Owens. He said that this year’s microfinance club was especially determined, and in terms of reallife experience, you really can’t get anything better than this setup. “This isn’t a professor talking to them about what to do, giving them lessons and asking them if they have any questions,” said Owens. “They’re at a board room table with the financial information, and at the end of the day, you’ve got to pull the trigger.” Once HMF had gathered its funds for the loan, the club put the money in a savings account that was used as collateral in the loan that Access awarded. According to Owens, the
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fact that it was the club’s own funds at work and at risk if the loan went into default is why the process is so practical. While interest in the club has fluctuated on a year-to-year basis, HMF had worked with Access previously to give a loan to a local business three years ago. Since then, that loan has been paid off in full. From Owens’ perspective, the microloan movement is a great thing for communities, and the fact that these Hamilton students are using their hard-earned funds for the betterment of area businesses is the real reward. “At the heart of this,” he said, “These kids want to give back, which is really nice to see.”
“I have spoken to several of the residents,” said Varecka. “The biggest thing here would be education— educating the residents. Giving them a means if they are embarrassed about a situation … If something happens, say something.” Clinton Manor currently houses 109 residents in 101 apartments, including an on-site manager. In its 35-year history, criminal mischief of this nature is rare, if not nonexistent, according to the administration. Tim Tarbox, the facility’s director, added that other than the new, alleged incident, Ready’s “file is clean.” The Courier had received multiple accounts of Clinton Manor staff telling residents they would be forced move out if they talked about the incident. Varecka and Tarbox denied these reports, chalking them up to the “rumor mill.” “I know the residents. I treat them like family,” said Tarbox. “No one would ever tell them that.” In addition to orders of protection on the two alleged victims, Ready has been banned from the Clinton Manor property by court order. He is due back in Kirkland Town Court next month.
MANOR (continued from page 1) as well as those applying for housing, must pass a credit, criminal and sexual offense checks. Varecka added that Clinton Manor already has security cameras on the campus and the staff is working to implement other preventative measures with help from the New York State Office of the Aging.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
My Mind’s Eye: Peak Oil
By Dr. Steven Williams
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he belief that humankind will exhaust the Earth’s natural resources and plunge into darkness and deprivation is centuries old. Proposed by Thomas Malthus and aptly named the Malthusian Theory, he predicted that populations would tend to grow beyond their ability to be sustained. Over time the temporary scarcity of grains, soybeans, tungsten, etc. etc., have fed into this anxiety and on occasion have created panic. Each has proven short lived. And each has proven eminently fixable. As it is for fossil fuels. For decades economists and political types have been preaching the dogma of limited global energy in the form of oil and natural gas. Peak oil, as it is called, has an attractive if simplistic message. Its proponents surmise that there is a point in time, either in the past or soon, in which total petroleum extraction reaches its peak. This peak is then followed by a terminal decline. Peak theory initially proposed by M. King Hubbert in 1956, estimated that peak oil production would occur between 1965 and 1971. More recent speculation has placed peak oil at some time before 2020. Terrible shortages and subsequent economic decline and social chaos should have already occurred. Or is it coming soon? The concept is well summarized by Paul Krugman, a Nobel laureate economist and political activist, in an essay published in The New York Times four years ago titled, “The Finite World.” The theory goes something like this: “What the commodity markets are telling us is that we’re living in a finite world, in which the rapid growth in emerging economies is placing pressure on limited supplies of raw materials, pushing up their prices. And America is, for the most part, just a bystander in this story.” But something interrupted his doomsday scenario. Namely, American industriousness, innovation and protected property rights. In a word, fracking. Hydraulic fracturing, as it is less disparagingly known, is a technique to extract petroleum and natural gas at depth and distance from the well. Its advantage lies in the ability to fracture rock horizontally. This split rock is held open by sand or ceramic fragments and liquid (fossil fuel) is allowed to flow. With advances in technology, estimates of the planet’s recoverable petroleum and natural gas reserves constantly increase. According to the International Energy Agency, there are now over 220 years’ worth of recoverable energy
resources and hydrofracking will soon allow America to bypass Saudi Arabia and Russia as the world’s leading oil producer. And we will never look back. This is the new normal. OPEC in general and Saudi Arabia in particular are no longer able to dictate prices through limits on production. The result? The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil has dropped from $112 a barrel to about $50 a barrel, and is still falling. Several major geopolitical actors derive significant revenue from oil. Some dangerous dictatorships rely on it for their survival. Iran, Russia and Venezuela come to mind. All three depend on stable and high oil prices to keep their governments liquid. According to the International Monetary Fund, they require the price of oil to be between $100 and $130 a barrel. Yikes! Oil revenue allows dictators and their sycophants to live luxuriously. They are able to tranquilize their citizens with generous welfare benefits. Those foolish enough to resist are crushed by a well-funded military. When oil prices decline, these unidimensional economies are caught flat footed. And dictatorships begin to crumble. Back at home, environmentalists argue energy scarcity, the peak oil effect, to achieve their political goals— think war on coal, obstruction of the Keystone pipeline and blocking gas and oil extraction on federal land. With carbon capture and storage techniques, fossil fuels can be made nearly carbon neutral. By performing the process on burning biomass, we can achieve a negative carbon impact on the environment. According to the United Kingdom Department of Energy and Climate Change, “the combination of carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery and permanent CO2 storage in oil reservoirs has the potential to provide a critical nearterm solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.” For so many reasons alternative energy will be unable to compete with fossil fuels. Just to exist, windmills, solar panels and ethanol require oppressive regulation, extremely generous subsidies and outright mandates. In a low growth American economy, when there isn’t enough money for bread or bullets, these policies are unsustainable. Obviously, our planet is finite, as are the resources within her. That said, an imminent peak oil crisis is a fantasy. Fossil fuels are not evil. They have contributed more benefit to the human condition than any discovery in the last hundred years save, perhaps, penicillin. They will remain the dominant source of the world’s energy for well beyond the foreseeable future, until alternatives to fossil fuels become preferable. Necessity is the mother of invention. They will be developed. In the meantime, let’s pursue the technology necessary to extract fossil fuels safely and burn them cleanly. Then, we can show the world how to do fossil fuels right. Prosperous, we will be better able to focus on futuristic non-fossil-based energy sources that are practical. Steven Williams is a vitreoretinal surgeon who practices at Mohawk Valley Retina in New Hartford. He is married and is raising their six children with his wife in Clinton. 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, The Clinton Courier newspaper.
CHEF (continued from page 5) dead of winter, since they will stick to your bones and provide you with that boost of energy you need to face the cold and go out to walk your dogs. When braising any meat you want to utilize a two-step cooking process. First, you want to get a hard sear on your meat, making sure to get a nice brown color as well as locking in some of the juices. After doing this you will want take your meat off the heat and combine the juices with some aromatics such as carrots, celery, onions and garlic. Cooking these vegetables in the grease of the meat will provide you with a nice base for your braising liquid. Next, you need to add some tomato paste to the vegetables once they start to look translucent. Stir this around till they are all coated, and let the paste caramelize a little bit. Then you are going to deglaze with some red wine. Add enough beef stock so that the liquid will cover the meat you are cooking and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. This is where you can add your potatoes and any additional spices that you like. It's time to add your meat back to the liquid and then wait. The best braised meats take between 4–6 hours either simmered on the stove or in the oven at 300 degrees. This is just a simple guideline for braising, but you can change the meats, the vegetables, or even the liquid you use. The end result will be the same though: a delicious tender
meat that makes for a nice hearty meal. So remember, try not to feel broken down by the relentless bitter cold. Rather, cook fresh homestyle meals to help lift your spirits. Matt Buckley is the general manager of dining services at Preswick Glen. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and has worked in several fine dining restaurants in New York City and Los Angeles. He lives in Clinton with his fiancée, Yary, and their dog, Lilo.
Trivia By Professor T. Rivia, Ph.D. 1. Name the actor who played detective Sonny Crockett in the popular 1980s television show “Miami Vice.” 2. Where is the world-famous Prado museum? 3. Who wrote the original “Dracula”? 4. In what year was the Clinton Historical Society founded? 5. Who was the first NHL goalie to wear a face mask? 6. What exactly is a compound fracture? 7. If you mix red and green, what color will result? 8. What are “jodphurs”? 9. Which is larger, an AA flashlight battery or an AAA flashlight battery? 10. Name the radical group that kidnapped newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst in 1974. ANSWERS, page 12
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ROUTE 12 (continued from page 1) Collison worked to haul the vehicle out. Kirkland police closed the roadway going south from Route 5, forcing other truck drivers to find alternative routes out of the Utica area. The New York State Department of Transportation was alerted to the situation. The highway was closed from approximately 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to Police Chief Daniel English, conditions on Route 12 are not a new problem, and the roadway is closed a couple of times per year on average. High winds and flash freezes in the rural areas make blowing snow and low visibility a regular issue. This, however, is the first time in the 2014–15 season that Route 12 has been closed. TRIVIA ANSWERS (from page 10) 1. Don Johnson 2. Madrid 3. Bram Stoker 4. 1962 5. Jacques Plante of Montreal, in 1959 6. A break in which the bone pierces the skin 7. Yellow 8. Pants designed for horseback riding 9. AA 10. The Symbionese Liberation Army
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2015 Town and County Tax Notice, Town of Kirkland PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that I, Sarah McCullough, the undersigned Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Kirkland, County of Oneida, State of New York, have duly received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes within the Town of Kirkland for the year 2015, and that I will receive payment for all such taxes at Lumbard Hall, in said Town of Kirkland, from Jan 2, 2015, through January 31, 2015, from 9 AM to 1 PM Monday thru Friday and Thursday evening from 7 PM to 8 PM, for the purpose of receiving taxes on the said roll without penalty. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2015, without charge or interest. On all taxes after such date, there shall be added interest for each additional month, as well as a late notice fee, until taxes are turned over to the county treasurer. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that pursuant to the provisions of law, the tax roll of the Town of Kirkland will be returned to the County Treasurer of the County of Oneida on the 1st day of April 2015. Dated January 2015 Sarah McCullough, Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Kirkland cc: 1/14, 1/21
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NOTICE is hereby given that there will be a public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals held in and for the Town of Kirkland, Oneida County, New York on January 29, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Kirkland Municipal Building, 3699 Route 12B, Clinton, New York on the following matter: The application of Gregory Boivin for a use variance relative to property located at 2951 State Route 12B, Deansboro, New York to place indoor storage units in the building already existing on the premises and to place two 8’ x 48’ mobile storage trailers behind such building; in addition to being able to use the already existing one bedroom apartment already located in the subject building. This matter was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals as self-storage is not allowed under Schedule A of the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals will, at said time and place, hear all persons in support of or in opposition to such application. Persons may appear in person, by attorney or by agent. Dated: January 12, 2015 MICHAEL E. GETNICK, Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Kirkland cc: 1/21
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NOTICE is hereby given that there will be a public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals held in and for the Town of Kirkland, Oneida County, New York on January 29, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town of Kirkland Municipal Building, 3699 Route 12B, Clinton, New York on the following matter: The application of Alesia & Crewell Architects, P.C. on behalf of the Lutheran Home of Central New York for a use variance as well as an area variance relative to property located at 112-114 Utica Road, Clinton, New York to construct a fourteen bed assisted living residence adjacent to the Lutheran Home after demolition of a building and garage already existing on the subject parcel. In addition, a use variance is requested relative to the proposed rear yard set back This matter was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals as the proposed construction is categorized as a nursing home and is not allowed under Schedule A of the Ordinance. In addition, an area variance is needed as the Ordinance requires a minimum 50 foot rear yard set back and total rear yard set back relative to the proposed construction is 20 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals will, at said time and place, hear all persons in support of or in opposition to such application. Persons may appear in person, by attorney or by agent. Dated: January 12, 2015 MICHAEL E. GETNICK, Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Kirkland cc: 1/21
SCENE (continued from page 3) Gridley’s 1874 history stated that Kirkland “brought several of the most promising Indian lads, clothed them in garments worn by white boys, and trained them to civilized manners and habits. They liked better to roam halfnaked in the woods and fields, whooping and hunting and fishing.” Remember that Clinton had only been settled in March 1787, some six years earlier, and no public schools existed yet in this area. Bible reading was a priority to the members of the Congregational Church which began here in 1791. For his services as an interpreter at various Indian treaties, as Army chaplain during the Revolutionary War, and for urging the Oneidas to remain loyal to the colonial independence cause, Kirkland was granted 4,760 acres of land called the Kirkland
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The inaugural Central New York Sunflower Yoga Fest attracted over 100 participants. YOGA (continued from page 1) underway. Working with David Thompson, the director of Campus Wellness, they secured a space and reached out to a very enthusiastic yoga community. “When we first put word out, we weren’t sure how the community would respond,” said Rippey. “We put the little pebble in there and the ripples started churning.” The day was bookmarked with two ceremonies at the start and conclusion, with five smaller groups dividing in between. The groups were based on the element themes of wood, metal, earth, water and fire. The festival was a lot of firsts, both in its planning and executive, even for Stanton, who was still processing the day in the moments following a final dismissal. “I’ve never done yoga in a space this big with so many people,” she said. “My friends and family are here, but there are a ton of people here that I don’t know. It feels great.” Participants came from all over Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties, and all for different reasons. Some came to explore yoga for the mental and physical benefits, others Patent in 1788, by New York State and the Oneida Indians. It was roughly a two-mile square parcel from a point east of the Oriskany Creek near Dwight Avenue west to Skyline Drive near the Reservoir Road and Roberts Road back to the point near Dwight Avenue. The 1874 and 1907 atlases show the patent clearly. Never rich in cash or scarce currency, Kirkland had a great asset in land which was wealth if it could be sold. Kirkland and then his heirs sold off the entire acreage except the lands he donated to the Hamilton-Oneida Academy which amounted to 300 acres. During 1793, Kirkland circulated a subscription paper which he headed with the gift of the 300 acres, 10 pounds cash, and 15 days work. In Gridley’s Kirkland History is a list of the 78 men who responded to Kirkland’s plea. These pioneers gave money, glass, lumber, work, nails, grain, blacksmith’s work, surveying land, and shingles. Joel Bristol helped solicit funds, donated 20 days of work, one pound, and 300 feet of timber. Clinton founder Moses Foote gave two pounds, 1,000 feet of timber, 5,000 feet of boards, and 20 days of work. New Hartford founder
to experience it for the first time. “Yoga saved my life,” said Ken Herold, of Hamilton, New York, who typically uses the practice as a means of offsetting the effects of sitting at a computer desk for years. “I chose [a group] that was mostly mental, focusing on why you’re doing yoga—a lot more practical and [thinking about] benefits you’re getting from it.” Many marveled at the size of the group, not knowing before how popular yoga was in this area. “It was nice to see the larger community of people coming together to practice yoga,” said Penny Yee, of Clinton. “Seeing faces and learning new forms of yoga and practices was a great experience.” The minds behind Sunflower Yoga Fest agreed that more events like this should happen throughout the year. With the popularity of the inaugural festival, the question is not if Sunflower Yoga Fest will return next year, but how much bigger it will be when it does. Perhaps, even to the point that a bigger space is needed. “I’m thinking that, I really am,” said Stanton. “Or shorter mats.” Jedediah Sanger gave 100 feet of 7 by 9 glass and 100 acres of land in the 20th township of the Unadilla Purchase. Other donors were men of early Clinton families: Pond, Foote, Tuttle, Kellogg, Clark, Platt, Dean, Laird, Griffin, Hart, etc. Set between the white men on the east and lands of the Oneidas to the west (Proclamation Line of 1768), the academy was to attract native students as well as settlers’ children. In spite of this commendable purpose, no evidence exists that very many Indians were educated there. Kirkland certainly tried and brought some to the school but they did not stay long. Many sons of Clinton and area settlers did attend such as Moses Bristol, James Dean, Ebenezer Griffin, Lester Barker, Orrin Gridley, Othniel Williams, Hiram H. Kellogg, Julius Pond, and Samuel Royce. After the Academy closed on Sept. 10, 1811, Hamilton College trustees finished the academy building and raised $52,844. The state legislature had granted $50,000 for the new college which was chartered in May 26, 1812, by the Board of Regents, the third liberal arts college chartered in the state. It opened its doors Oct. 24, 1812, 202 years ago.
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Donald B. Barrett, 80 Don was born in Norwood, Massachusetts on April 17, 1934, the son of Patrick and Irene (Hannaford) Barrett. He was raised and educated in Massachusetts and was a graduate of Walpole High School in 1952. Don was a veteran of the US Army, having served his country from 1954 until 1956. He later graduated from the Univ. of Massachusetts in 1960. Don moved to Clinton in 1972, where he resided until his passing. Don was formerly married to Maxine Schreiter Varney. On Jan. 28, 2000, Don was married to Carla Knickerbocker. For several years until his retirement, Don was employed as a salesman for the Mohawk Valley Printing Co. Don was a member of St. Mary's Church, Clinton, a member of the Helmuth-Ingalls American Legion Post 232, Franklin Springs, a past member of the Clinton Kiwanis Club, a past member of the Utica Curling Club, and an active member of the Clinton Youth Hockey for many years, as coach, Board member, and past League President. Don was an avid hockey "self proclaimed" #1 Clinton Hockey Fan, a golf enthusiast and past member of the Skenandoa Club of Clinton. Don is survived by his wife, Carla of Clinton; one daughter, Lynne M. Barrett of Oregon; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Dianne Barrett of Clinton, Douglas and Lorna Barrett of Eldersburg, Maryland, a former daughter in law, Theresa Kinne of Eldersburg; nine grandchildren, Timothy and Pauline Kerr, of California, Jeremiah Kerr, of Florida. Samuel Kerr, of Colorado, Kayla Barrett and Ryan Barrett, of Maryland, Michael Barrett, Daniel Barrett, and Amanda Barrett all of Clinton, and Cyrill Jean and Philup Choi of California; three great grandchildren, Kailynne Kerr of Maryland., Lucinda Kerr and Madelyn Kerr of Colorado. Also one sisterin-law, Marie Barrett of Norwood, Massachusetts. Don was predeceased by his brother, Daniel Barrett. The funeral was held on Jan. 10, at the Heintz Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary's Church in Clinton. His Rite of Committal and Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Clinton. Donations in Don's memory would be appreciated to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Utica Rescue Mission. Online messages of sympathy at http://heintzfuneralservice.net
Brenda L. Vincent, 59 Brenda L. Vincent, 59, of State Route 315, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 9, 2015, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Utica. She was born August 9, 1955, in Utica, a daughter of Howard and Lorraine DeCarr Fox. She was a graduate of Waterville High School and B.O.C.E.S. in 1973, with a major in Cosmetology. On August 16, 1975, Brenda married Alexander J. Vincent Jr. in Waterville. Brenda worked at Clinton Coiffeurs for 40 years, and currently rented a booth at Hair
Design by James in Clinton where she was a self-employed cosmetologist. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed crafting, knitting, crocheting and floral arranging. Surviving are her husband, Al; her mother, Lorraine Gallup of New Hartford; her children, Heather and Joseph Misiaszek, Jr. of Waterville; Danielle and Kyle Collard of Oriskany Falls; sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and John Raschella of Clinton; grandchildren, Joseph, III and Logan Misiaszek, Karleigh, Ryleigh and Zander Collard; nephews and nieces, Andrew and Janessa Carroll of Austin, Texas; Tyler and Devon Carroll of Barneveld; Patrick Carroll and Brady Carroll, both of Waterville. She was predeceased by her father, step-father David Gallup, and brother, Howard “Mike” Fox. Funeral services were held Jan. 13, from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home (Kloster & Northrop Memorial Chapel), 210 E. Main St., Waterville. Interment will be in the Deansboro Cemetery at a later date. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, http://cancer.org. To send a condolence and sign the Book of Memories online go to http:// burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com
be at the church from 10-11 a.m., with a reception to follow the funeral. Rev. Ed Townsend will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mary Alice’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. Her “son’s” would also like to thank the staff at Bedford Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center for their dedicated care and kindness to both Mom and us during her time there.
UNCONSCIOUS (continued from page 1) Warner was in a distraught emotional state ahead of the incident and the cause of his physical condition could be heroin-related, according to an initial police report. In an effort to shine light on the pending case, the KPD is seeking the public’s assistance. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the police station at 853-2924.
Mary Alice Morris, 98 M a r y “Alice” Morris, 98, died peacefully after a long illness on J a n u a r y 11th, 2015, in Bedford, New Hampshire with family and friends at her side. Mary Alice was born on June 13th, 1916, to Jacob and Zula Mae Conley on the family farm in Etters, Pennsylvania. In November 1945 she married US Army Air Corps TSGT John A. Morris in a ceremony at York, Pennsylvania. After their marriage, the couple moved to Deansboro where they resided until Johnny’s death in 1976. In 1950, they welcomed their only son, “Chuck” into their lives. As a mom she was patient and nurturing, always there with loving words of encouragement and direction. Mary Alice was a dedicated wife and housekeeper, who was passionate about her church and community. She was an active member of the Deansboro Congregational United Church of Christ for over 50 years, teaching Sunday School, serving on church boards, and helping with suppers and church cleaning. After John’s death in 1976, she moved to Clinton where she also spent many years attending the Stone Presbyterian Church, and travelling in Europe, Israel and the US with her son and dear friend Helen Franz. In 2006, Mary Alice moved to Manchester, New Hampshire to be closer to family, where she regularly attended The First Church (UCC) Nashua, New Hampshire and was known by all as a kind, welcoming and loving person. Mary Alice is survived by her brother Ray S. Conley of Cape Coral, Florida, her son, Charles Morris, and “adopted” son, Mark Gordon, both of Manchester, New Hampshire. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Morris, along with six brothers and four sisters. A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 17th, 2015, at Deansboro Congregational United Church of Christ. Calling hours will
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Hamilton Women's Hockey Poised to Keep Momentum
Photo by John Howard The Continentals are looking to get back in the win column after their disappointing showing last weekend at Williams College. Their record now stands at 5-5-3. By Mark Warren
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he Hamilton College women’s ice hockey team has won five of their last seven games heading into the second half of their schedule. The Continentals began the first month of the season without a victory, posting a record of 0-4-2 as of Dec. 6. At the beginning of this week their record now stands at 5-5-3. In their last win, against SUNY Potsdam, sophomore forward Katie Parkman led Hamilton as she netted two goals and added an assist. Junior forward Casey Brown dished a gamehigh three assists to her teammates in the win. Sophomore defender Sara Taffe pitched in two goals for the Continentals. Three of their six goals against Potsdam came in the first period. After the win head coach Emily McNamara said she was happy with her team’s tenacity at the beginning of the game. “I think the SUNY Potsdam game was a step in the right direction for us, because we came out flying,” she said.
“We had come out pretty flat in a few recent games, and so it was important for us to see how much of a difference coming out energized can make.” The stark team turnaround to the season has been spurred by an offensive outburst. Before their first win, Hamilton was being outshot by their opponents by an average of 10.8 shots per game, while scoring just one goal per contest. Heading into last weekend, the squad was outshooting their opponents by an eye-popping 16.8 shots per game, and they averaged five goals per match. Parkman said the team is treating the home-stretch of their schedule as the start of a new season. “We are taking the second half of the season as a new start - a new beginning,” she said. “I think what we need to do is just continue building our confidence and understand that we are a very competitive, strong team that should not be taken lightly.” McNamara said due to her team’s
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youth at the start of the season they needed some time to start learning how to play together and develop chemistry with each other. “We're a really young team - only two seniors - so we've had a lot of figuring out to do,” she said. “There's obviously a lot of season left to be played, and a lot more to figure out, but I hope we can carry this momentum as we head back into NESCAC play.” The Continentals attempted to take their streaky play with them as they traveled to Williams College to take on the Purple Cows (6-5-1). Williams won the NESCAC conference last season. The first match ended in a 0-0 tie, the first of its kind in the history of Hamilton College women’s hockey. Freshman goalie Sam Walther made 20 saves to become the first Hamilton women's goaltender to post a shutout in an overtime game. The Continentals held the advantage in shots on goal 27-20, but failed to net one during regulation and the overtime period. The following day Williams defeated Hamilton 2-0.
Girls Bowling Advances to Sectionals
Freshman Meghan Doris leads the league in scoring with a 197-set average. Written and Photographed By John Howard
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he Clinton varsity girls bowling team will make their fourth Sectional run in five years. The Warriors qualified for the postseason competition earlier this month. Clinton beat Herkimer 5-0 on Jan. 6, securing at the very least a .500 record on the season. From there, the girls went on to face Little Falls, a game they needed to win in order to grab a spot in Sectionals, which they did with ease, winning 5-0 The winning streak came to an end when they faced Sherburne-Earlville on their home lanes at Pin-O-Rama in Utica. Down a player, the girls suffered a tough 4-1 loss, though, on a positive note, they improved upon a 5-0 loss against the Division II Center State Conference rival from earlier in the season. The girls went on to lose to Canastota on Friday 5-0. They faced New York Mills on Tuesday, however, the match had yet to be completed when The Courier went to press.
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Freshman defender Mairead Carey said despite the winless weekend, the team is remaining positive due to their winning ways during the past month. “Our confidence has boosted a lot because we weren’t doing too hot in the beginning of the season,” she said. “Once we started winning games I think everyone realized that we were capable of competing and being a dominant team.” Next for the Continentals is a home game against SUNY Cortland at 7 p.m. on Jan. 20, at Russell Sage Rink, before a two game series with NESCAC opponent Trinity College next weekend. Taffe said last weekend’s outcomes will become a motivating force for Hamilton for the games ahead. “I think we have a lot of fire,” she said. “We’re pretty angry and pissed off that we didn’t get the wins and we worked really hard. I think the morale going forward is just to kind of play with a chip on our shoulder and a little bit of an edge.”
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Seventh grader Danielle Casab posted 390, 459 and 369 series with a season-high 181 game, moving her to 15th place in the CSC standings. Meghan Doris posted 619, 626 and 649 series with a 248 high game. Leading the team and the league in scoring, the freshman was part of the Section III bowling team that won the state championship in the 2013–14 season, where she earned a six-game average of 163.33. Doris has already qualified for another trip to States, as well as a national competition in Chicago, scheduled for July. So far this season, Doris has improved her average from last season’s 194 to 197. She has bowled two 300 games this year and she’s hoping to add another 700 series to her varsity career by the end of the season—currently, she has two, both of which were earned last season. All the accolades and postseason trips aside, she said she has the most fun sharing a lane with her Clinton teammates. “I like being here around people and playing with the team,” said Doris. “The competition is good and my teammates are like family.” With the format of the games, each of the team’s five bowlers is crucial to their success, according to head coach Mike Perry. “I think the biggest thing is just everybody staying healthy,” said Perry. “This is part of the toughest grind because it’s three games per week, trying to cram everything in, plus school.” On the boys side of the fence, BOWLING, page 16
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Warrior Girls Hoops Silences Waterville Twice in One Season
Photo by John Howard Senior Jazmin Knight had 15 points against Waterville during Wednesday's home game. Clinton has now beaten the state-ranked Indians twice this season. By Staff
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he Waterville Indians girls varsity basketball team has only lost three times all season. Twice were at the hands of the Clinton Warriors. Ahead of their game, which took place on Clinton’s home court Thursday, Waterville was ranked seventh in the state for Class C schools. The Warriors had beaten the Indians 42-34 during an away game at the start of the season, so expectations were high. Waterville came out strong in the first quarter with Kristen Gallagher leading the pack. Clinton went into
the first break down 6-4, but it was the last time Waterville would hold a lead. A strong second quarter for the Warriors put the game away. Clinton scored 16 points and senior Jazmin Knight, who had been 0-for-2 from the line in the first quarter, scored 7 of them. Knight led the team in points for the game with 15. Louisa Gale, a junior, also put out a strong second quarter effort, scoring all 7 of her points for the night within those eight minutes. Gale’s tally included a shot from outside
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the 3-point line. The hustle displayed during that successful streak was an effort to rally the team, she said. “I was looking for my shot. We needed to get some points and get some momentum,” said Gale. “I think some rivalry [with Waterville] is really good. We stepped up and we played hard.” By the second half, the game was sealed. Clinton, a small Class B school, held their guests to only 9 more points while scoring 16 more of their own. The double Waterville win was significant for the Warriors, especially after trading victories during their two meetings in the 2013–14 season. Head coach Tom Trevisani called Thursday’s win “one of the highlights of the season for us.” “For this team to beat them twice,” he said, “that’s huge.” The girls are 3-1 in Division I of the Center State Conference, having lost to Sherburne-Earlville by a single field goal. According to their coach, their accomplishments as a unit have been a combination of the scoring abilities of guards Knight, Gale and senior Leah Arnal and an aggressiveness from players like junior Gina Martini. “[Martini’s] defense is great,” said Trevisani. “She might not be our leading scorer, but she’s definitely dominating in rebounds.” Clinton faced VVS on Saturday. Though they lost 38-44, Trevisani said he was “pleased with the effort.” In addition to grabbing 8 rebounds, Knight was the highest scorer between both teams with 20 points, including two 3-pointers and 6 makes from the free-throw line. She was trailed in points for Clinton by Arnal, who had 7. Junior Lauren Drejza let her defensive skills shine, with 2 steals, as well as 4 rebounds. Clinton had held a lead throughout the VVS game, but could not maintain it through the fourth quarter when an already capable Red Devils defense began to chip away at the Warriors’ confidence, holding them to only 7 points. Both Gale and freshman Tess Maxam were out for that game. Clinton will get a rematch with VVS on Feb. 3. As of the beginning of the week the Warriors were 7-5 overall this season. Looking ahead, with just 7 games left on the schedule, the team is hoping to continue the positive momentum they’ve accomplished so
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far through their last few games to make a good dent in the postseason. “We want to make it to Sectionals,” said Gale. “We’ll see how far we can go from there.”
Warriors Hockey to host New Hartford Friday By Staff
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hough a state-ranked New Hartford team arrives at the Clinton Arena on Friday, it would actually appear that the hometown skaters are poised to have the upper hand in the rivalry competition. The Clinton Warriors are coming off a winning streak from last week, which included a 4-2 win over the Whitesboro Warriors on the road Friday. The New Hartford Spartans fell to Whitesboro 4-3 earlier this week during a Martin Luther King Day game. Following Clinton and New Hartford’s first meeting at the New Hartford Rec Center that ended in a 5-1 Spartan victory, Warriors’ head coach John Hughes, said, “I’d rather have the win in February than in December.” February is right around the corner now and Clinton has peaked at the right moment. After a road trip up to the Adirondacks where they came away with a win against Saranac Lake and a loss against Lake Placid, the team had a eight-game league schedule that would take them to the end of the regular season. So far on final league-game run, the Warriors are 2-for-2. In addition to Whitesboro, Clinton bested CortlandHomer with a 4-0 win Tuesday, goaltender Joe Bonanza’s first shutout of the season. In the last two games, the senior is averaging a 0.963 save pct. Though they struggled with penalties early this year, Clinton seems more disciplined now. Eddie Allen, a junior and one of the team’s most physical skaters, has been able to stay out of the box more. He scored his first goal of the season against Whitesboro. Also scoring against Whitesboro were Matt Martini and Tyler Frank, who scored twice. Both players are junior forwards who have played with intensity all season, and each of them has scored five goals this year. Junior assistant captain Peter Burke leads the team in points, including 7 goals. Captain and senior Ben Owens is close behind with 16 points, though, the majority of his points are from assists. All of Clinton’s league wins have come at the later end of the season. Their league record is 3-4. New Hartford is 7-2 in the league, with their only two losses of the entire year coming against Whitesboro and Auburn, who they played at the beginning of the month. The two teams will square off in Clinton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The game will be the Warriors’ senior night. BOWLING (continued from page 15) the outlook is less bright. The boys varsity team continues to struggle with what Perry called “a numbers game.” Against Canastota, only three atheletes competed. With a record of 0-10, the boys are still looking for their first win. Junior Peter Jensen leads the team and continues to climb up the the CSC stats list. He’s currently in 11th place with an average of 165 after posting a 484, 452, 551 and 498 series. Both teams will end the regular season with matches against Adirondack and Waterville.