The Clinton Courier: 4.15.15 by The Clinton Courier

Vol. 168, No. 39

• CLINTON, NEW YORK • April 15, 2015

KPD INVESTIGATING PEDESTRIAN HIT AND RUN By Staff

A shelter-in-place order remained in effect on the Hamilton College campus for 7 hours Monday as law enforcement officials investigated a bomb threat at the KirnerJohnson building.

Bomb Threat Puts Emergency Response to the Test Written and Photographed by John Howard

n Monday morning, the Hamilton College campus was startlingly quiet. The College Hill Road crosswalk that would normally see students criss-crossing on their way to class was empty. The only sign of life from the road was a New York State trooper blocking traffic to the south side of campus. At approximately 9:40 a.m., the College’s Office of Campus Safety received a call from an anonymous number. On the other end of the line, a voice stated that explosive devices had been placed inside the KirnerJohnson (KJ) building and that they planned to shoot anyone on campus. Law enforcement was called to the

scene. Assisted by Campus Safety, the Oneida County Sheriff ’s Office and the Kirkland Police Department, the New York State Police initialized a plan of action. Navy blue SUVs lined Green Apple Way. According to later reports, approximately 50 officers were on the scene, with the Clinton Fire Department on standby. Students were instructed to “move inside … lock doors if possible, draw curtains, stay away from windows,” a process known as shelter-in-place. Just like the trained uniforms on the scene, the campus community knew what to do. Every fall, the Hamilton Emergency Response Team practices THREAT, page 9

The Kirkland Police Department is asking for anyone with information on a hit and run last weekend to come forward. On Friday, April 10 at around 4:45-5:15 p.m., a male pedestrian was jogging north along State Route 12B toward the Village when he was struck by a vehicle that was traveling southbound. According to police the vehicle appeared to leave its lane and cross over the fog line. The pedestrian was possibly struck with the right front corner of the vehicle, which then fled the scene of the accident. The unidentified victim was treated at a local hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. Anyone who has information regarding this accident is asked to contact Officer Cania of KPD at 8533311 or 853-2924. All calls will be kept confidential.

School Board to Adopt Budget Tuesday By Staff Following a budget workshop session held on Tuesday, April 14, the Clinton Central School Board of Education is expected to adopt a $26 million spending plan for the 2015–16 school year at a meeting on Tuesday, April 21, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Secondary Media Center in the Clinton High School. Candidate petitions for the two open Board of Education seats are due to the District Office by Monday, April 20, at 5 p.m. The district’s budget vote is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, from noon–9 p.m.

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Call for Entries: Poetry Path Contest By Staff A poem selection committee for a special Village project is calling for submissions from local writers. Clinton’s Poetry Path will debut at this year’s Arts and Music Festival on Saturday, Aug. 29. Twelve markers will be permanently placed at various landmarks around the Village. Each marker will feature a poem that resonates with its specific site. Sponsored by the Kirkland Town Library, the Poetry Path project will serve as the Eagle Scout project for Paul White, a member of Troop 44 in Clark Mills. A location at the Clinton Central School campus and a location in the Village have been reserved for local poets, who may submit their work to the selection committee. Poems for consideration are being accepted through May 15. The School campus site contest is open to all students, employees and alumni of CCS. Submissions must feature themes relating to the School, such as childhood, education, teachers or life lessons. The Village site is open to all of the general public, including the CCS community. For this location, the committee is seeking a poem that reflects “the essence of a place like Clinton’s Village Green.” Poems must not be more than 30 lines to be considered, and only one entry per site is allowed. Submissions can be delivered to the KTL or The Clinton Courier’s office. Once the poems have been selected POETRY, page 3

Weather Taking it’s Toll on Area Sports By Mark Warren

linton Central School’s sole groundskeeper, Christopher Lewis, tended the varsity baseball field on the morning of April 11. The temperature hovered around freezing, and high winds gusted over the field. Fortunately, the varsity baseball team—coaches and all—joined Lewis to make repairs to the rugged field. The players, covered in mud, hauled wheelbarrows and picked up rakes out of desperation to repair the field so it would be usable once again. Snow and rain has battered sports fields all over central New York during the past few weeks. As a result, both Clinton Central Schools and Hamilton College have experienced large numbers of postponements and cancellations of sporting events. According to CCS Athletic Director Doug Fiore, on average between two and three games are postponed due to weather when spring sports roll around each year. During the last two weeks, Clinton has had to cancel and reschedule 10 events between the school’s baseball, lacrosse, track, and tennis teams. Fiore said the poor weather is affecting schools all over the area, and it’s the worst stretch many have ever seen.

“The weather is certainly a huge factor for everybody in upstate New York this year,” he said. “Every athletic director I’ve talked to at all of our meetings—they’re all rescheduling the first two weeks of games. I’ve talked to athletic directors who’ve been doing this for 20 to 25 years and the word they used was ‘never.’ It’s never dragged out this long.” For the first time, every game across the board for CCS has been cancelled and rescheduled for both the varsity and junior varsity teams as of April 10. Fiore said this is the most he’s ever seen. CCS varsity track and field head coach Norm Deep said this is the first time weather has pushed back sports this late into the season. “This is the first year—and this is year 22 for me coaching, and this is the first year we have not had a meet before spring break,” he said. “We always get one meet in. We’re historically known as the first school to have a meet in the season.” Clinton has been given permission to use Hamilton College’s facilities for practices until their fields can be returned to usable condition. CCS’s lacrosse and track teams have both used Hamilton’s Margaret Bundy Scott Field House and turf playing surfaces. Up on the hill, Hamilton College sports are also feeling the scheduling crunch that has been created by inclement weather. As of April 10, 13 games and one track meet have

Photo by John Howard Members of the Clinton Warriors baseball team rolled up their sleeves to help get their home field ready for play this past weekend. Weather has already postponed numerous games this spring. been postponed, while nine games and two golf tournaments have been moved to different locations. As far as cancellations, two golf tournaments, two rowing events, one game and one track meet have been scratched from schedules. For the rowing teams, their typical race course on the Erie Canal in Rome has been temporarily moved to a different part of the canal due to lingering ice. Hamilton College Athletic Director Jon Hind said he is used to New York weather, but the last few weeks have been tougher than ever before on the school’s sports teams. “This is the worst I can remember,”

he said. “It’s the first time I can remember where every single spring sport has been impacted so negatively, so significantly.” Varsity sports at Hamilton aren’t the only events impacted either. Recreational, intramural and club sport activities have also been put under stress. With the outdoor fields mostly unusable, all teams and clubs are stacking up on the synthetic field surfaces and in the field house. As a result, the amount of time each group can have is shortened because of the extremely high traffic in the facilities. Teams are required to play a certain FIELDS, page 16

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Inside this issue Clinton Fire Department Holds Elections: The department voted on April 8. Page 5. Spring Drama Productions Spotlight Four Years of Commitment: The CCS Drama Club will showcase senior one-acts on April 17 and 18. Page 6. What I See–Gerrymandering: Columnist Bill Thickstun discusses this political practice. Page 10. Brother Duo Poised to Make Impact During Last Season Together as Warriors: Max and Beny Huckaby prepare for their last lacrosse season. Page 15.

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Editor’s Note Everyone's Networking, Some Better Than Others Whether or not you think Hillary Clinton should win the 2016 presidential election will come from your opinion of the campaign that develops in the next 19 months. Some of you, perhaps, have already made up your minds. But here’s why Hillary Clinton will win the race—or, at the very least, why an opponent will have a really tough time beating her. It’s not her past experience as a first lady in the white house or as secretary of state, or her political agenda, or her sway with the so-called Beyoncé voters (a term only the deranged seagull convention known as the mainstream cable news could come up with). It’s her branding—her whole network combined. The sheer magnitude of the hype and familiarity of Clinton even before the race officially gets underway, is untouchable by the competition. The pant suits, the backstory, her ever-entertaining humorlessness… it’s been in your face for years and it’s a huge advantage. “Saturday Night Live” poked fun of the nonexistent threat in the Democratic primary. “People like Martin O'Malley, who could really give me a run for my money,” Kate McKinnon, in character as Hillary, said before bursting into laughter. “He sounds like a Simpsons character.” Like it or not, the Clinton brand is huge, especially amongst the younger voters who came out to support Barack Obama these past two election cycles. This is probably why the GOP field is flooded right now, with as many as 12 potential hopefuls for the Republican endorsement. I don’t think anyone really knows how to deal with the scale of the Clinton network. As impressive as Rand Paul’s skinny jeans were on MSNBC’s “Meet the Press,” his media presence can’t compare to Clinton's—at least not yet. We live in a world where branding is more

essential, and probably more challenging, than ever—in politics, as well as in business. You even see it in the giants like McDonald’s, which has been slipping in its profits as the result of years of bad press through food safety scandals and the rise of the organic movement. A star performer like Laurie Anderson (see page 6), with a minimal social media presence, is rare today. Film actors are now chosen for roles not based on talent, but instead on the number of Twitter followers they have. Cathy Fink (see page 8) spoke a little bit about this when we talked last week. The struggle to be recognized, even for a Grammy Award that is supposedly not based on sales, is exponentially harder when you don’t have “that publicity edge” with your audience. Hamilton College did a good job keeping its study body and the media informed during this week’s bomb threat scare (see page 1). The College held three press conferences throughout the day and continued the conversation in between with text messages and emails to area outlets. Clinton Central School struggled with their own automated alert system, but the incident—which thankfully was a false alarm— is already being used as a teachable moment looking forward. These networking trends aren’t going away, and they will probably only get more complicated moving forward, but those who do it best will be the most successful in their efforts.

–John Howard, Editor

Village Hack: Recline Like a Star By John Howard If you attended Laurie Anderson’s performance at Wellin Hall this weekend, then you probably noticed the comfy-looking chair that she sat in for part of the performance. That chair, as stated in the evening’s program, was on loan from the Kirkland Town Library. Since the show, the chair has been relocated back to its KTL home where you can sit in it for the very low price of zero dollars. The Library has assured us that the chair has been

situated outside the director’s office door. Not only is there the potential of having some of Ms. Anderson’s greatness rub off on you as you lounge, but through one simple degree of separation, it’s basically like you’re sitting next to the late Lou Reed, her life partner of 21 years. Perhaps while you’re there, you could peruse a copy of Rolling Stone and don a leather jacket to get the full effect.

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Image courtesy of the Clinton Historical Society Above is the itinerary of the Lincoln funeral train which took his body from Washington through New York City, Albany and Utica, finally ending in Springfield, Illinois. The train passed through Utica on the then-new New York Central Railroad tracks. This was prior to Union Station, which was built in 1914.

Clinton Scene: Lincoln’s Death 150 Years Ago

By Richard L. Williams, Town and Village Historian

ast issue we discussed the end of the Civil War on April 9, 1865, and the reaction here in Clinton. Allow me to continue to depart from local history and report on the 150th anniversary of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln less than a week later on April 15, 1865. As with the war’s end, The Clinton Courier had numerous stories about the tragic death of Lincoln. The editor

and owner was M.D. Raymond who wrote on page 3 of the April 20, 1865 issue, “A sad and terrible calamity has befallen the nation. The joy of victory is turned into the sorrow of bereavement. “The Chief Magistrate of the Nation has fallen by the bloody hand of the assassin. A great wave of sorrow has swept over the land leaving every loyal heart with deepest mourning. “A great and good man has fallen.

Past Issues 25 Years Ago April 18, 1990 A $20,000,000 federal lawsuit has been filed against the Town of Kirkland by a Clinton businessman, who contends he was falsely and roughly arrested by the police last year. Donald Marino brings charges against Police Chief Daniel English and Patrolman Seth Creswell. National Library Week will be celebrated by the Kirkland Town Library, with local celebrity readers making appearances at the event. The Warrior River Boys roll into Clinton to present an evening of hardcore and traditional bluegrass music. The event will be held at the KAC, and features musicians with roots going back to the early days of bluegrass music. Hamilton College will offer a one week hockey camp for girls ages 10 through 17. The camp for both boarding and non-boarding youth will cover all aspects of the game through on-ice and off-ice programs. 50 Years Ago April 22, 1965 Water from the reservoir was shut off on Thursday afternoon when the Village officially went on well water supplied from the new site on Sanford Avenue. The switch was made earlier than expected as Village water had become turbid and residents were complaining about the excessive dirt. At a special meeting Monday evening, the Kirkland planning board denied a proposal to build a warehouse and office by L.H. Curtis Moving and Storage Company on land just adjacent to the easterly border of the Town of Kirkland across from the Middle Settlement Road intersection. A real thrill was in store as seventh grade Yorkers made their trip to Albany. In the capital, Assemblyman John Cosgrove had a fine tour all set for the students. Tree planting along West Park Row is scheduled to begin this coming week. This will involve placing honey locust trees along the west side of the street as the first stage of a general improvement program for the park and shopping area.

75 Years Ago April 18, 1940 The law firm of Rudd and Penberthy has been retained by the Village trustees to appeal the decision by which certain residents of Elm Street were freed of the necessity of paying for use of the Village sewer. The Village budget for this year is $4,000 higher than last year. The amount to be raised this year is $19,525.47. The increase is caused by the new sewage treatment plant, higher-than-normal cost for the fire department, and snow removal. Members of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity at Hamilton College were relieved of $90 in cash and a valuable wristwatch when a marauder rifled the house last Friday night. One student lost $56 that fortunately was covered by insurance. The Village streets are in much better condition this spring than in many years and little patching will be required to put the thoroughfares in readiness for summer traffic. The large amount of snow and lack of a heavy frost are believed responsible for the apparent lack of damage. 100 Years Ago April 28, 1915 The Political Equality Club of Clinton will hold a special food sale next Saturday. A feature of this sale will be a melting pot, into which can be thrown all bits of gold or silver discarded as worthless, any bit of gold or silver, which with many others may produce good coin of the realm, so much needed. Owing to the pressure of advertising and other matters, we were compelled this week to increase the size of the Courier from eight to 10 pages. Never before has so large a paper been printed in Clinton. Four hundred horses, the first consignment of 35,000 sold to the Allied armies, arrived in Yonkers last week from Chicago, bound for the war zone in France. Because a juror flirted with an actress witness in a damage suit against Arthur Hammerstein in New York, and called her a "cute little cockroach," Judge McAvoy ordered a new trial.

President Lincoln is no more.” Secretary of War Henry Stanton released an announcement, which The Courier carried and in part is copied here, “...the assassin suddenly entered the box at Ford’s Theater, shot the President, then leaped on the stage and made his escape in the rear of the theater. The pistol ball entered the back of the President’s head and penetrated nearly through the head. “The wound is mortal. The President has been insensible ever since it was inflicted and is now dying.” Stanton’s next announcement on Saturday, April 15, 1865, stated simply, “Abraham Lincoln died this morning at twenty-two minutes after seven o’clock.” The Courier’s columns had black lines on several pages, and several other letters and announcements from generals and politicians. The weekly paper described the scene at Lincoln’s bedside, “...it was surrounded by his cabinet ministers, all of whom were bathed in tears excepting Secretary Seward who also had been attacked that evening. “Senator Sumner was seated near the head of the couch holding the right hand in his own. He was sobbing like a woman with his head bowed down almost on the pillow. Mrs. Lincoln and her two sons were in an adjoining room where their husband and father was lying.” Two momentous events occurred on that mid-April period 150 years ago with the surrender of General

Lee and the killing of Lincoln by actor John Wilkes Booth. The nation was saddened and shocked as these two proximate events overwhelmed many. New President Andrew Johnson took the reins of the presidency, and had a challenging four years including surviving impeachment and removal by one vote. In the few weeks after Lincoln’s death, The Clinton Courier carried additional reports about the war’s aftermath. Capt. Thomas J. Sawyer was reported “back from Savannah” in the May 4 issue. Sawyer told how two men were promptly killed for expressing “satisfaction at the assassination of the President.” Another Clinton officer of the 146th Regiment was Thomas A. Watson, who was struck in the knee with a mimic ball at the battle of Five Forks on April 1, 1865, causing his leg to be amputated. Malaria set in, and he died on April 26. Funeral services were held at Stone Presbyterian Church with burial in the Kirkland Cemetery on French Road. All places of business were asked to close from 2–4 p.m. the day of the funeral. The post office also closed at 2 p.m. This concludes two important items of historical information: the ending of the Civil War and Lincoln’s assassination. Next time we’ll trace who owned Village land in the 1790s as we wind up the brief series of articles on land patents and early Kirkland and Clinton land.

Where’s Your C?

John Duffy Burdick spent his March birthday up north in the great Québec city of Montreal. While there, he visited the Montreal Canadiens Dressing Room at the Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame, taking along a recent copy of The Courier. A diehard Chicago fan, he did, however, decide it was best to pose without his Blackhawks sweater. If you’re hitting the road, take a copy of The Courier and send a photo of it to news@clintoncourier.com, so we can see where you’re reading.

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this summer, White will construct and install the markers at 12 locations throughout the Village. The idea, according to a flyer for the project, is to “allow poetry to be experienced in a public space, in daily life.” White’s mother regularly volunteers at the Library. He said he settled on the poetry idea after speaking with the KTL’s director, Anne Debraggio, who had seen a similar concept in her hometown of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. “Mrs. Debraggio had a couple ideas,” said White. “One was improving a storage area in the Library, and the other was the Poetry Path. The Poetry Path idea was very different and unique, so I wanted to do it.”

Unlike some Scout projects that focus on one community group, White’s project involves communicating and coordinating with a number of organizations throughout Kirkland. So far, he is enjoying the challenge, and he is confident that the extra workload will have a lasting impact on the community for many years to come. “It is interesting to meet different members of the community,” he said. “Hopefully people will be walking it and it will grow to new locations. It would be great if it is something the Town can be proud of.” The path is expected to be installed in early August.

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THE CALENDAR

Chicken and biscuit dinner. Assorted desserts, coffee, tea, lemonade. Serving buffet style. 4:30 p.m. until sold out at Westmoreland United Methodist Church. Adults $10, 5-12 $5, under 5 free.

Kidstuff Clothing Exchange. Receive four free items of clothing for each clothing item brought to the exchange, or purchase for 25¢ per item. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Clinton United Methodist Church. Star gazing with the Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society. 8:15-10:30 p.m. at the Waterville Library. Weather permitting.

Library Notes National Library Week

Town of Kirkland Book Sale Fundraiser. Fill a bag for $5. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Villas Sherman Brook. On going through April 25.

Early Talkers Rhyme Time. For ages 0-2. 10-11 a.m. at the Library.

Clinton United Methodist Women annual spring rummage sale. Clothing and household goods will be featured as well as small pieces of furniture. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at Clinton United Methodist. A bag sale will follow on Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS • The YMCA of the Greater TriValley is conducting a community needs assessment in the Greater New Hartford area. Based on this assessment, the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley will design and deliver new programs and services that address critical issues in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. A short survey is available at http://ymcatrivalley. org. Responses are not individually tracked and are kept confidential. The assessment should take approximately five minutes to complete, and the results will be compiled into an executive summary that will be shared with the Y’s community partners. • Inspirational author and speaker Teresa Huggins will present “A Joyful Approach to Life,” a three-meeting series as a part of the Kirkland Town Library’s “Stacks of Treasures” program which honors and celebrates Patsy Couper. The first meeting will be Monday, April 20 and is titled “Living in the Present Moment.” The second titled “Imagine a Blessed and JoyFilled Future” will be held Thursday, April 30, and the third and final session titled “Finding Gratitude in the Journey of Life” will be Wednesday, May 6. All sessions will be from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Library. Attendance at all three is preferred. Free childcare will be available. • The third annual Daniel Barden Highland Mudfest will take place Saturday, April 25 at MJK Farms in Deansboro. The event will have a 5-mile race, 5K run and half-pint, and halfmile run. Proceeds benefit the Odyssey Adventure scholarships. Athletes may register at bardenmudfest.org. • Clinton United Methodist Nursery School preschool summer camp programs are open for registration. Session I is "Red, White and Blue" camp and is for currently enrolled students. It will take place June 15-19. Session II "Summer Games" camp is scheduled for July 13-17. Session III "I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream" will be held August 1014. Camps take place Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at Clinton United Methodist Church. Children ages 3–5 are eligible to attend. The cost is $50 for one camp, $90 for two camps, or $135 for three camps. Contact Angela Kramer at Kramer_angela@yahoo. com or the church office at 853-3358 to register. • Unitarian Universalist Church of Utica's Religious Education program participants will be assuming the pulpit for a special Sunday service, “It's All About the Music” on April 19 at 10:30 a.m. The Order of the Chalice, our class for ages 1013, will be presenting the output of their learnings about music and how they relate to Unitarian-Universalist Principles. • On April 18 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Clinton Dollars for Scholars will be selling raffle tickets for its ninth

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annual raffle at ACCESS Federal Credit Union in Clinton. The purchase of a $20 ticket earns the chance to win a new Ferris 1S600Z riding mower OR $3,000 in cash. Only 700 tickets will be sold and the winning ticket holder does not have to be present to win. Tickets are also available anytime from Clinton Tractor, Alteri’s Restaurant or any DFS board member. The drawing will be held at 1 p.m. on April 25 during Clinton Tractor’s Annual Open House. All proceeds will go toward supporting scholarships for graduating Clinton Central School students. The Clinton chapter is celebrating its thirty year anniversary this year. For more information, visit http://Clinton.dollarsforscholars.org. • Clinton United Methodist Church Nursery School is accepting registration applications for the 2015–2016 school year. Morning and afternoon classes are available for children who will be 3 or 4 years old by December 1, 2015. CUMCNS is a place where children can learn and grow in an atmosphere of warmth and caring. It offers kindergarten readiness, social skills, games, crafts, language and literacy at affordable rates. Tuition assistance is also available. Call Program Director, Carol Klausner (853-2213), to make an appointment to visit the school or visit: cumcnp. weebly.com.

MEETINGS Library Book groups: New members always welcome. Monday: “Mr. Britling Sees It Through,” by H.G. Wells. Next meeting: May 4 at 1 p.m. Wednesday: “The Woman Upstairs,” by Claire Messud. Next meeting: April 29, 7 p.m. School Board April 21, 7 p.m. – Regular meeting and budget adoption. Secondary Media Center. Clinton American Legion meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Helmuth-Ingalls Post, located on Rt. 12B in Franklin Springs. New members are sought and military veterans interested in joining are invited to attend. Clinton Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Alteri’s Restaurant, College St. New members sought, especially with web and youth leadership interests. Contact Jim Winkler, membership chairman, at 853-6355 for more information or an application. Clinton Kiwanis meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Skenandoa Golf and Country Club on Norton Ave. Those interested in joining are invited to attend. Contact Karen Ostinett at 235-7104.

By Anne Debraggio, Director, Kirkland Town Library National Library Week (April 12-18) is the perfect time to celebrate the value a library gives to its community—and for all of us connected with Kirkland Town Library, a perfect time to celebrate you. Whether you walk through our doors, visit us online, volunteer your time, make a donation, remember the Library in your estate plans, or just say a kind word about our efforts—thank you! Libraries: A to Z “Access to knowledge is the superb, the supreme act of truly great civilizations. Of all the institutions that purport to do this, free libraries stand virtually alone in accomplishing this mission.” - Toni Morrison “Borrow a book, but you get to keep the ideas.” (www. nationalreadingcampaign.ca) Community spaces. “People congregate in libraries in a way that they do not congregate elsewhere. Because they are not bound by narrow class or economic or cultural strictures, libraries can cater to everyone. The library is the only place where people of all colors, creeds, ages, and political beliefs freely, easily, and inadvertently intermingle.” - Joe Queenan Defenders of intellectual freedom, guardians of privacy, protectors of your freedom to read. (Quote adapted from Café Press 2011) Economically efficient. Libraries set the standard for working together, sharing resources, and creating efficiencies—always with an eye toward enhancing customer service. A few examples: shared catalog, interlibrary loan, AskUs24/7, online magazines (Zinio), and eBooks and eAudiobooks. (MyLibrary2Go) Free. “The only entrance requirement is interest.” - Lady Bird Johnson Green: By borrowing books, magazines, DVDs, etc., library users save green (dollars and the environment)! “Hatchery for ideas.” - Dava Sobel Come in and use our computers, attend a talk, host a meeting. Information. “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” - Thomas Jefferson “Jungle-gym for your mind and a playground for your dreams.” - Phyllis Tickle “Key to unlocking the imagination.” - Jeff Shaara. Level the intellectual playing field. People of any income level or background can access high-quality information, use computers, or read and research whatever piques their

curiosity. Libraries make knowledge and technology available to everyone, which raises the education levels of society as a whole. “Mi casa, su casa.” - Julia Alvarez Non- judgmental. “They offer good books, but they also offer bad books. Lots and lots and lots of bad books. If you want wheat, they will lend you wheat. If you want chaff, they’ve got plenty in stock. Inside the library, it’s a free-for-all, culturally speaking.”Joe Queenan Offer the original, and still the best, search engines. “Google can bring you back 100,000 answers. A librarian can bring you back the right one.” - Neil Gaiman Partners in child development. Through library collections, programs, and physical spaces, children learn to share, to be engaged in their communities, to participate in the arts, and to explore their immediate world and the world at large. Quiet in some areas, noisy in others. “Every time you enter a library you might say to yourself, ‘The world is quiet here,’ as a sort of pledge proclaiming reading to be the greater good.” - Lemony Snicket Rooted in the community. The Kirkland Town Library opened in 1901, and since that time we are always seeking to connect with and learn from people and groups in the local community. Serendipity reigns supreme. When you come into a library you might come home with anything! “Temple of learning, and learning has liberated more people than all the wars in history.” - Carl T. Rowan Ubiquitous – there are more libraries than Starbucks or McDonalds! Vast majority of Americans ages 16 and older visited a public library or bookmobile at one point in their lives, and about half have used a public library in the past year. (Pew Internet and American Life Project) World’s knowledge bank. Librarians make sure that knowledge continues to be recorded and saved for the future, even as information-storage devices and formats change. X marks the spot—55 1/2 College Street. (Geocaching perhaps?) Young adults, older adults, retirees, infants, teens, children…regardless of age, the library is for YOU. Zenodotus of Ephesus, the first head of the Library of Alexandria (c 284 B.C.) “Without libraries, what have we? We have no past and no future.” - Ray Bradbury

This Week Check Out: In recognition of National Library Week - April 12-18 1. “Libraries in the Ancient World,” by Lionel Casson 2. “Library: An Unquiet History,” by Matthew Battles 3. “Library: The Drama Within Photographs,” by Diane Asseio Griliches, essay by Daniel J. Boorstin

4. “Free for All: Oddballs, Geeks, and Gangstas in the Public Library,” by Don Borchert 5. “Heart of the Community: The Libraries We Love,” edited by Karen Christensen and David Levinson

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ENGAGEMENT: JEWELL – MARTIN

The Jewell family is pleased to announce the engagement of Danielle Jewell to John Martin. Danielle is the daughter of Dale and Kelly Jewell, and the mother of Derrick Jewell, all whom reside in Clinton. She is a 2003 graduate of Clinton Central School. She went on to study at Utica College, where she

earned her bachelor's degree in child life psychology. John is the son of John and Eileen Martin, of Clinton. A member of the CCS Class of 2000, he is a graduate of the Morrisville State College, where he earned his associate’s degree in automotive technology. The couple has stayed local. Danielle currently works as a therapist in the Foster Care Program at the House of the Good Shepherd. She is currently attending University of Albany, working toward a master’s degree in social work. She is expected to graduate in December 2015. John is employed as facilities maintenance supervisor at the IcePlex at Morrisville State College. He also works part-time at the Clinton Arena and Kirkland Town Park. A wedding ceremony is scheduled for September 5, 2015. Both families are excited and await the big day. Have an announcement you’d like to share with the community? Write us at letters@clintoncourier.com.

Subway to Host Customer Appreciation Day Saturday Two-for-one subs will be offered all day long on Saturday. By Staff Subway restaurant in Clinton will host a full day of customer appreciation on Saturday, April 18. Menu deals will be offered throughout the restaurant’s 15-hour serving schedule. From 8 a.m.–11 p.m., foot-long subs will be buy-one, get-one free, and drinks will be $1. The annual tradition has been going strong for the six years the current owners have been at the helm of the College Street staple. “It’s a yearly thing that Subway does,

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Draws Hundreds By Staff

State representatives paid a visit to Lutheran Care in Clinton last Wednesday for the Clinton Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush, R-Black River (left), and Senator David Valesky, D-Oneida (right), were among the special guests at the event. The morning’s featured speaker was Robert C. Scholefield (center), the senior vice president of operations for the Mohawk Valley Health System. Scholefield spoke of a new, $300 million hospital merger in the Utica area between Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare and St. Elizabeth Medical Center, which was recently passed as part of the state legislature’s budget vote last month.

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The Clinton Kiwanis Club held its annual Pancake Day breakfast on Saturday, April 11, at the VFW on Franklin Avenue. Turnout during the 4-hour event kept the volunteers busy throughout the morning. “We served about 400 people,” said Donna Yando, a member of the organization. “Everyone had a good time meeting friends and family.” Sixteen Kiwanis members participated in the event, along with members of the Clinton High School boys and girls lacrosse teams. All the money raised will benefit children in the Clinton and Clark Mills area. Financial support was provided by the Kirkland Blood Drive committee, Christmas for Kids, the Ride for Missing Children, A Better Chance, the Salvation Army, Children’s Reading Program at the Kirkland Town Library, Global African Village, and the Clinton Central School District Foundation. The breakfast is one of many regular fundraisers Kiwanis holds throughout the year to support their charity efforts, including maintenance of the Paul Wiemer Kiwanis Park, and scholarships for Clinton High School seniors. Kiwanis of Clinton is currently seeking other projects that could benefit the children of our community. For more information, visit the organization’s Facebook page.

and it actually originated in the Uticaarea market,” said Stephanie Sykes, who manages the Clinton restaurant. “Now other markets are starting to do it, too.” Sykes also manages the New Hartford Subway location inside Walmart at Consumer Square which will be featuring the same specials. The Auntie-Anne's at that location will also be offering buy-one, get-one pretzels.

CLINTON FIRE DEPARTMENT HOLDS ELECTIONS By Staff The Clinton Fire Department held their annual elections at their station on April 8. The department also held elections for the Clinton Hose Company, the Clinton Hook and Ladder Company and the Clinton Fire Police. After an approximately 30-minute closed meeting, the results were announced. The Fire Department reelected President Stephen Hale and Chief Bill Huther. Tim Zimbler was added as an EMS Lieutenant. The Clinton Hose Company made three changes after voting. The former first assistant captain, Brad Dunda, will now take the role of captain. Former second assistant captain Dan Melie Sr. will become the first lieutenant. Jim Femia was chosen as the second lieutenant. The Hook and Ladder Company reelected Bob Burns as captain. Gary Schreppel was newly elected as the first lieutenant. The Fire Police re-elected three key members. Captain Jack Bohrer returns, as well as First Lieutenant Hale and Jim Jenkins, the second lieutenant and secretary-treasurer.

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Senior Drama Productions Spotlight Four Years of Commitment Written and Photographed by John Howard

Laurie Anderson Shines at Wellin Hall

n line with playwright Don Zolidis’ demands for laughter and amusement during rehearsals in his writer’s statement, the Clinton High School cafeteria was alive with absurdity as the members of the Drama Club ran lines for their upcoming spring show. This weekend is the School’s Senior One-Acts and Zolidis’ work, “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” is one of six pieces the club will perform at the Clinton Central School Performing Arts Complex theater. The seven seniors at the helm of the show represent a long commitment to the club. Many joined as freshmen when the 2011 senior class was frantically searching for people to participate. “There are definitely more people in the club now,” said Brittany Schafer, who is directing the Zolidis piece. “We’ve all acted in it before, but the seniors who are directing are seeing it from both sides.” About 30 students are in Drama Club. Many of its members also participate in the spring High School musical, but they say the hands-on nature of the Drama Club experience is something they can’t get in any other arts organization at the School. In the director’s chair, seniors are tasked with selecting their oneact, blocking scenes and managing the general chaos. Schafer’s play, for instance, features 20 students on stage. The productions all come together in about a month, with rehearsals beginning two weeks before spring break. All of the senior directors found themselves leaning toward comedy

Brittany Schafer directs her cast in a rehearsal for their take on “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon.” in their script selections. Two of the one-acts are original productions, penned by students Jack Murphy, who wrote four comic sketches, and cowriter-director duo Eliana Carter and Laura Hopkins, whose satirical script follows two female characters as they find themselves within the stories of popular, modern-day television shows and films. “We want to please the audience, which is mostly students,” said Hopkins. “I find it easier to write comedy. It’s more fun to act in it, too.” For Susan Lincoln, the Drama Club’s advisor who watched the plays develop from the beginning, the quality of this year’s show is particularly remarkable. “I’m impressed that [the students] can handle all of the roles and I’m really impressed this year with the writing,” said Lincoln. “And the pieces are good…It’s fun.”

Laurie Anderson’s production “The Language of the Future” was eerie and affecting. Brett Hammes, a junior, is put to the acting test in Schafer’s comedy, playing nearly every role in the classic fairytale “Cinderella.”

AT A GLANCE What: 2015 Senior One-Acts Where: Clinton Performing Arts Complex theater When: Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. Good for: All ages Admission: $3 students, $5 adults

By Staff If the goal of an artist is to encounter an audience and have them fully commit to your performance, then Laurie Anderson was successful from the moment she stepped into the spotlight on Saturday, April 11. The performance artist, known for her recorded single “O Superman,” appeared before a full auditorium at Hamilton College’s Wellin HallSchambach Center for Music and the Performing Arts, receiving a standing ovation. Her performance was titled “The Language of the Future.” Surrounded by a pattern of small candles, Anderson either stood in front of a music stand or sat in a chair on the minimalist set. Her only tools were a notebook, an Apple laptop and an electric violin. For the most part, Anderson’s ANDERSON, page 11

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Clinton Student Named Finalist in Congressional Art Show By Staff A Clinton High School art student was named one of six finalists in an Oneida County art competition sponsored by U.S. Representative Richard Hanna. Junior Billy White took the top honors at the event, winning for his photograph “Best Friend,” which depicted a husky dog standing near a wood pile. White was the only finalist from CCS in the contest and his art teacher, Angelo Gaetano, said it was rare for a Clinton student to finish in the top six. Other finalists included New Hartford students Susanna Yaromich and Mallory Max, and Whitesboro students Kristyn Duel, Pryce Patterson and Jamie Sharpe. This was the 33rd annual Artistic Discovery Congressional Arts

Competition. A reception for the high school works was held at the Stanley Center For The Arts in Utica last month. More than 120 works were featured in the event and 13 schools were represented. The six finalists will have their work displayed at Roberson Museum and Science Center in Binghamton with the next level of judging to be held Saturday, April 18. The winner of that district contest advances to the competition in Washington, D.C., where their work will be displayed in an entryway leading to the U.S. Capitol building, alongside top entries from across the country. Second and third place winners will have their works displayed in Congressman Hanna’s district offices in either Utica or Binghamton.

Photo courtesy of Angelo Gaetano Billy White stands beside his award-winning photograph, “Best Friend,” (top) during a reception on Friday, March 27.

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Shutterbug Couple Displays at KTL Gallery By Mark Warren “Narrowed Landscapes,” a collection of diverse photos taken from several northeastern locations, is on display all this month at the Kirkland Town Library. The exhibition was compiled by Drew and Margaret Sanborn, a married couple of five years living in Bridgton, Maine. Now that they are retired, both Sanborns have embraced photography as a way of life, and they are using this art form to capture beauty while also bonding as a couple. “Narrowed Landscapes” features a

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Q&A: Folk Recording Artists Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer

By John Howard

w o - t i m e G r a m my - w i n n i n g collaborators Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer will return to the Kirkland Art Center stage this Friday, April 17. The folk duo have been regular visitors to the Clinton area over the years, but their show at the KAC is the first after a six-year absence. In 35 years of playing together, Fink and Marxer have recorded 44 records for both adult and children’s audiences. In 2006, they were the grand prize winners in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for their song, “Scat Like That.” We caught up with Fink ahead of the performance to talk about the group’s impressive catalog and what goes on in their very productive recording studio. Are you touring right now? We’re at home right now, but we tour around the clock. We tour when the right things come up, and when they don’t we’re in the studio recording. You both put out so much music. Does it seem like you’re always recording? Well, we record a lot of our music, and we produce albums for

Photo by Sara R. Coats Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer have been playing folk music together for 35 years. other people, and we record tracks for other people, and do a lot of education projects. We have a pretty broad career. When you were learning to play, what was your first instrument? My first instrument was actually the piano, and my next instrument was the guitar. And then came the Appalachian dulcimer, and then came the banjo, and then came the fiddle. And then all hell broke loose. Marcy’s first instrument, I think, actually was the guitar, but she has really built up skills on about 50 different instruments. … She’s pretty much the perfect, all-around studio girl. Whatever

you need, she can do it. That must be fun to write with, having all those tools at your disposal. It’s a lot of fun to write with. Because we run our own studio, it allows us, for our own recordings and sometimes with other people’s recordings, to just experiment until we find sounds that we like and that’s a fun part for us. You both had solo careers before coming together as a duo. Do you bring anything to each other that you didn’t have as individual performers? I feel like we bring out the best in each other musically, and we work to do that.

We also respect each other’s musicianship so much that we’re sort of always waving the other person’s flag, if that makes any sense. I think that’s really key. It’s been a long career to date together, and we both still encourage each other to learn new stuff, to try new instruments— to, you know, branch out. There’s no opportunity for boredom. Do you notice any similarities in children and adults audiences? There’s some links and there are some differences. Our philosophy is play the best music you can, no matter who the audience is. The difference is with a kids’ audience, we’re very interested in keeping the kids engaged in an active way—singing along, or doing sign language. Whereas adult audiences can just listen, and listening alone is enough participation. Adults listen differently than kids do. Kids listen for: “What can I do? What keeps me interested?” With so much material, how do you go about crafting your setlists for live shows? First of all, we think about who the audience is going to be. We know at the KAC there may be a handful of kids,

but it’s primarily a folky audience, so we take that into consideration. The next thing we take into consideration is: “What repertoire is new since the last time we played there?” We’re happy to present some old favorites and take some requests. Some of it is based on who comes. Your music is very approachable. Do you find being laid back in the recording studio helps that feeling? Our writing process isn’t actually that laid back. We work really hard at it. When we’re writing for a new project, we’ll often do a lot of research, we’ll do a lot of thinking, we’ll do a lot of wordplay. We write songs and then we’ll do a lot of editing on those songs. We’re not the type of people who write a song and the minute it’s done, go, “Hey, this is perfect.” We want to look at it over a period of time and see if it holds up. What kind of research do you do for an album? It depends on the project. … Our first Grammy was for an album called “Bon Appétit!” It was on health and nutrition for kids, and we did an enormous amount of research. We talked with children’s nutrition

specialists from … a number of locations. That research helped us out in terms of knowing what was going to make a song and what wasn’t. In that project, the songwriting part took about three months. That must have been rewarding when you won a Grammy for it. It was extremely rewarding. It was the first time in the children’s field that someone who was not a celebrity, not a licensed character, and not a movie character had won. Do you have an instrument that you find yourself writing with the most? I would say that equally it’s the guitar or the banjo or the ukulele. What are you looking forward to most about returning to KAC? I think that it’s just a lovely room and everything in it feels really cozy.

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THREAT (contiuned from page 1) a full-scale emergency response with a drill involving students and faculty. This, however, was the first time in five years of doing drills that the hypothetical situation was turning into a real-life nightmare. The first hours of the response were tense, especially for the few students and faculty who discovered the lockdown during their morning routines. “They said to get inside the closest building,” said Hazel Chan, a sophomore student on her way to shelter, who did not check her phone that morning to receive the College’s alert messages. “I just want to get indoors as quickly as possible. I’m going to my friend’s dorm.” By afternoon, though, the intensity on campus had softened, with news alerts coming out from the administration that the situation was likely not life-threatening. Students could be seen sunbathing on residence hall roofs and dashing outside to receive food delivery orders. Caitlin Topi, a freshman student from Clinton, was in her dorm room on the north side of campus when she heard of the shelter order. “We were getting alert messages online all day. I don’t think people were that nervous,” she said. KJ is a building made up of classrooms and a large student gathering space on the main level. Throughout the day, the building is heavily populated. In the initial threat, the caller stated that two bombs had been placed inside KJ. Around noon, a package that could “contain something that could produce a bomb” was discovered by bomb-sniffing dogs. It was later found to contain photography equipment. Just before 6 p.m., the campus shelter-in-place was completely lifted. Since then, the investigation

has refocused on identifying the perpetrator of the threat. “We don’t know where the phone call originated,” State Police Troop D Commander Maj. Francis Coots said at an afternoon press conference on Monday. “However, working with Hamilton College Campus Safety, as well the telephone system that works on this campus, we’re hoping that we can get a lucky break here.” A spokesperson for Hamilton said that the College was pleased with the swift and thorough response by law enforcement, but the day’s events raised concerns with certain members of the College and Clinton communities. Down the Hill, Clinton Central School was placed under lockout procedures beginning at 11 a.m. The District Office posted updates on the School’s website, but many parents complained that they didn’t receive automated emergency phone calls until after school was out. Stephen Grimm, superintendent for the CCS District, said, “We see opportunities for improvement in the areas of our phone alert system— possibly adding text and email communication alerts, and in providing more opportunities to rehearse different types of emergencies to ensure the best actions in all aspects of our response.” Hamilton students who were evacuated from residence halls near KJ to the Field House on the north side of campus reportedly were not provided with food or water during the lockdown. Some left their campus shelters to go to apartments in the Village out of frustration. “I had heard about a bunch of kids fleeing to downtown to just get away from everything, so I did that,” said Brandon Lew, a junior at Hamilton. “My roommate and a bunch of friends were stuck in academic buildings … and they had no food the entire time. Eventually, more and more people started to leave.”

Campus Safety director Francis Manfredo, who organizes the College’s emergency response protocol throughout the year, recognized that each experience is an opportunity to improve. Overall, he said, the day was a huge success.

“I’m extremely satisfied with Hamilton’s response,” said Manfredo. “With every exercise, we’ve found what we can do better, and I think that today was an incident where we could put into place everything we’ve learned.”

TIMELINE

9:34 a.m. Campus Safety receives bombing and shooting threat from an unknown caller. 10:59 a.m. College issues a shelter-in-place order on the south side of campus. 11 a.m. Clinton Central School is placed on lockout. 11:12 a.m. College shelter order is extended to entire campus. 11:21 a.m. New York State Police searches KJ. Two bomb-sniffing dogs inserted into the building. 12:12 p.m. A suspicious package is found in KJ. Search of the building is suspended. A second bomb technician is called in from Albany. 12:23 p.m. Students in residence halls neighboring KJ are evacuated to the north side of campus. 1:40 p.m. College classes are canceled for the remainder of the day. 2:15–3:30 p.m. Clinton Middle and High schools, along with the Elementary School, are released at normal times. 3:15 p.m. Suspicious package found to be not be a threat. Canine search of KJ resumes. 5:30 p.m. Shelter lifted on north side of Hamilton campus. 5:57 p.m. Shelter fully lifted.

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“Very poor communication today! I ... learned about the lockdown on WKTV ... and received a phone call at 3:08 p.m. after school was released,” said Dana Spaven, CCS parent. “Although the communication was non-existent until Middle School was home … my three kids were all safe,” said Jaime Brooke, CCS parent. “I'm concerned with how [the School] kept students and teachers informed. After an announcement that we were in lockout and then another announcement to shut and lock the windows, students and faculty were basing answers off of rumors and what we could find on the internet,” Melanie Bartkowiak, CCS student. “[Students in the Field House] haven’t been given anything to eat or drink, and they might be held until after 9 o’clock tonight. The school hasn’t provided anything to them and my concern is that they’ve been in there since 11 o’clock this morning,” said Marilyn Hemmes, Hamilton parent.

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What I See: Gerrymandering By Bill Thickstun In 2012, Democrats received 1.5 million more votes nationally for the House of Representatives than Republicans. Yet Republicans ended up winning the House by 17 seats. How did that happen? In a word: gerrymandering. Unlike the campaign funding issues I wrote about recently, which are largely a product of modern television advertising, gerrymandering is a very old problem. In 1812, Elbridge Gerry, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, designed a congressional district in Massachusetts to favor his own party. Opponents derisively compared its shape to that of a salamander, and the word gerrymander was born. How does gerrymandering work? Let's say you have a hypothetical state with five congressional districts. Forty percent of the people statewide belong to your party, 60 percent to the party of your opponents. But you happen to control the redistricting process, which the Constitution requires every 10 years to reflect changes in population. If you can draw district lines that put a very large proportion (say, 80–90 percent) of your opponents into two of the five districts, you can

end up with three districts where your party has a majority. That way, you can most likely win three of the five seats in your state even though a majority of voters statewide belong to the opposing party. Voters are supposed to choose their representatives, but gerrymandering allows representatives to choose their voters. Nationwide, of 435 congressional districts, all but about 60 have become safe seats for one party or the other. Gerrymandering is completely legal in most states and is used by both parties when they get the chance. In recent decades, however, Democrats have been victims of this practice more often than Republicans, because Republicans control many more state legislatures. For many decades in New York, Republicans have controlled the State Senate, and Democrats the Assembly. Each chamber does its own redistricting. In 2012, as in previous rounds, each legislative majority drew district maps designed to support its own incumbents and consolidate its own control. The two houses were supposed to agree, however, on a Congressional District map. When they hadn't reached a compromise after nearly two years of wrangling, Federal Judge Roanne L. Mann stepped in and drew the map for them, with advice from an expert at Columbia University. As a result, we now have much more sensible congressional districts than we did in the previous decade. Our old district started at the top of Herkimer County, swept down

through Utica and Rome to Oneonta, then up into the Finger Lakes in a big J spanning parts of 13 counties. Our new district, centered on route 12, contains all or part of only eight counties, with Utica/Rome at one end and Binghamton at the other. Our new state legislative districts, in contrast, show partisanship hard at work. Republicans are the majority upstate, so Assembly Democrats did their best to help their handful of incumbents in our region: Anthony Brindisi in Utica and Rome, Bill Magee in Madison County, and Addie Russell in the North Country. As a result, the rest of us live in districts so heavily Republican that we can't even get Democrats to waste time and money on running. The Republican redistricting of the State Senate map suggests how they've been able to retain control of their chamber even as New York in general has become overwhelmingly Democratic. The Town of Kirkland has been voting Democratic in recent years, so we were booted out of Republican Joe Griffo's district and tacked onto Democrat Dave Valesky's. Valesky's district now contains almost the whole city of Syracuse, the biggest concentration of Democrats in central New York. But the Republicans carefully carved out a narrow path from Senator John DeFrancisco's house in Syracuse to the suburbs, where reliably Republican voters can be counted on to support him. Gerrymandering has gotten worse in recent years because it's much easier with the help of computers. Legislators can slice and dice the

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Margaret Sanborn also retired from Trinity College, where she was the dean of the First-Year Program. Prior to the couple leaving their posts at the college, they held a joint exhibit at the Mather Artspace on campus, titled “Under One Roof ” in 2013. The exhibit was their first together, and it prompted them to pursue photography in unison with the goal of sharing their images in other shows and galleries. “Narrowed Landscapes” features nature scenes from a diverse group of areas and seasons. The photos capture the vibrant colors of nature, featuring deep greens and blues. Several pieces are black and white photos. While Margaret Sanborn dabbled in photography as a child, she first began getting back into it about seven years ago. Now that she has resumed photography, she said she enjoys focusing on a particular piece of a larger landscape, and the area in which she lives suits that style well. “I have lived most of my life in New England,” she said. “I love its broad landscapes, its vistas. But more than that, I love the colors, the lines, and the shapes that create those landscapes.” The couple also has experience traveling to the central New York area, most notably Clinton and Ithaca. The Sanborns plan on returning to the Finger Lakes area to take photos sometime soon. Until then, they have at least two shows lined up over the summer in Maine. The first is a set of local photos taken near their hometown. The set will be titled, “Bridgton With Love,” and will be shown at Gallery 302 in Bridgton. Their second show will be titled, “Down the Road a Piece: Images from Maine and New England.” It will be shown at the Deertrees Theatre in Harrison.

ANDERSON (continued from page 6) performance focused on spoken work, using the violin more as accompaniment. In certain segues between each storytelling vignette, deep, industrial sounds filled the room in an urgent pulse. It was affecting and lingeringly eerie. At one point Anderson’s voice became the sound: “Hey, hey... hey, hey, ya…” Her stories were humorous, sharing quaint thoughts and recalling awkward moments like telling inappropriate jokes, but many were often as cutting as they were amusing. In one, a boy learns to kiss without affection. In another, Anderson’s dog is attacked by turkey vultures, which she compares to the 9/11 attacks. Following both attacks, the dog and New York City residents in 2001 shared a similar dread. Each, she said, came to the same two realizations: “It would be that way forever,” and, “They would come from the sky.” For an encore of the performance, Anderson played a brief violin solo on the edge of the stage. EXHIBITION (continued from page 7) wall, a muddy yellow tractor, a stormshaken scarecrow, cracked ice on a lake,” he said. In 1971, Sanborn inherited a camera from his grandfather, who was a professional photographer. Since then he has vigorously pursued photography as an art form. His journey has taken him to the University of New Hampshire, Wesleyan University, and Hartford Art School. Prior to retirement, Sanborn was the director of publications at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.

Kirkland Police Blotter APRIL 6 - APRIL 12, 2015

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Time Location 3:33 p.m. Bogusville Hill Rd 4:59 p.m. 5-State Route 7:39 p.m. Mulberry Street 8:11 p.m. 12-State Route 8:20 p.m. 12B-State Route 10:30 p.m. KPD 3:15 a.m. Hannafords Grocery Store 7:30 a.m. Chenango Avenue 4:08 a.m. Lutheran Home 8:47 a.m. Pratt Avenue 12:00 p.m. W. Park Row 1:39 p.m. Chenango Avenue 4:10 p.m. College Street 7:00 p.m. Dugway Road 9:40 p.m. Clinton Fire Department 1:48 a.m. Pleasant Street 4:10 p.m. Stop Seven Road 5:00 p.m. Main Street 12:15 p.m. W. Park Row 12:56 p.m. Main Street 1:35 p.m. Limberlost Road 3:45 p.m. W. Park Row 11:00 a.m. College Hill Road 12:15 p.m. Kirkland Avenue 1:36 p.m. Stebbins Drive 5:00 p.m. W. Park Row 5:38 p.m. Fountain Street 9:40 p.m. High School 11:08 p.m. Marvin Street 11:53 p.m. 12B-State Route 9:08 a.m. GKG Insurance 10:02 a.m. College Street 12:40 p.m. Old Plank Road 1:25 p.m. Kirkland Avenue 5:45 p.m. Clinton Street 11:00 p.m. College Street 12:32 a.m. Franklin Avenue 1:45 a.m. College Street 1:40 a.m. College Street 8:15 a.m. Cleary Road 10:48 a.m. College Street 11:15 a.m. 5-State Route 2:20 p.m. Alterra Village

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LANDSCAPING

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LANDSCAPING

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PAVING

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Plumbing and Heating

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TREE CARE

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Quality workmanship guaranteed • Shingle Roofing • Modified Roofing • Metal Roofing • EPA Certified

PLUMBING & HEATING

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PAVING

Excavate the old driveway or fix and resurface.

MONUMENTS

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Specializing in: • Emerald Ash Borers Treatment • Arborjet Technology • Insect and disease treatment • Tree planting • Landscaping consulting • Lecturing 2795 Ford Road Clinton, New York 13323 315-525-2097 Ld.terryhawkridge@gmail.com • www.rusticpinestrees.com

Classifieds

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ADOPTION

HELP WANTED

MISC.

SERVICES

ADOPTION: Unplanned Pregnancy? Caring licensed adoption agency provides f inancial and emotional support. Choose from loving pre-approved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-9223678 or conf idential email:Adopt@ ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org

Part Time Clerk position available: The Town of Kirkland is looking for a part time clerk. Applicant must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Along with data entry and receptionist skills. Please mail or bring resume to the Municipal Offices at 3699 State Route 12B, Clinton, NY 13323 on or before April 22, 2015. Any questions please call Patti Maxam at 315-853-5082 Ext. 202

SAWMILLS from only $4397.00- MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmillCut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info/DVD: www. NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N

Mike's Salvage and Demolition LLC Need It Gone? Basements, Attics, Barns, Estate Clean Outs, Tenant Clean Outs, Garbage Removal, Tear Downs, A-Z. Let us clean and haul it away. Call 315-527-6663

AUTO Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 315-400-0797 today!

FOOD Fly Creek Cider Mill is Family Fun. Mill Store is Now Open Daily 9-6. Savor 40+ samples! Feed the ducks! www. flycreekcidermill.com for coupons!. 607547-9692

FOR RENT Clinton - For Rent - Quaint 2 BR home near village. Appliances, hardwood floors, garage. 724-8175 CLINTON - 2 BR Townhouse, 1 bath, garage parking. Washer/Dryer hook-ups, 3 season back porch, finished basement. Includes water, sewer and garbage p/u. No smoking - No pets. 853-3423 One bedroom cottage, fully furnished, Dish TV & all utilities included. $650.00 per month + deposit. References required. 859-1936

GARAGE SALE Clinton - Saturday, April 25, 9-12, 3333 Fountain St. Desk, Laz E Boy Recliner, 9/12 Area Rug, Fishing Tackle, Books, DVDs, Wheel Barrow, More

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149 Utica St. Clinton $155,000 | MLS# 1500716 Stunning 2 family home just outside the Village of Clinton. Pristine interiors each unit has 1BR LR, fully applianced kitchen. All separate utilities; full basement. Detached 2 car garage with 2nd floor man cave. Home is set up for easy conversion to 1 family.

MORTGAGES Your Homeownership Partner. The State of NY Mortgage Agency offers special programs for veterans, activeduty military National Guard and reservists. www.sonyma.org.? 1-800-382HOME(4663)

NOVENA Prayer to the Blessed Virgin(Never Known to Fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, Help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in this necessity. (Make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who gave the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days. After 3 days the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. BJW

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RUMMAGE SALE Don't Miss This! Rummage Sale, Clinton United Methodist Church. Thurs. April 23, 9 am to 5:30 pm, and Friday April 24, 9 am to noon.

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HARDWOOD FLOORS carefully sanded, refinished, repaired, installed. CLINTON HARDWOOD FLOORS 525-2316

TRAVEL Bus trip to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs April 23, cost $50. Call Silvia at 736-0025.

VACATION RENTALS OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

WANTED TO BUY CASH for Coins! Buying Gold & Silver. Also Stamps, Paper Money, Comics, Entire Collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY: 1-800-959-3419

PUBLIC NOTICES Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: EASTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State NY (SSNY) on April 3, 2015. Office location in Oneida Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 1017 Miller Street, Utica NY 13501. Purpose: any lawful purpose. cc: 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13

Legal notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION of LORINDA FIORINI, LMT, LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on JAN 29, 2015. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: 81 CLINTON RD; NEW HARTFORD, NY 13413. Purpose: Any lawful activity. cc: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: CNY ELITE AUTO LLC Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State NY (SSNY) on February 3, 2015. Office location in Oneida Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 763 Rutger Street, Utica, NY 13501. Purpose: any lawful purpose. cc: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29

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PLUMBING SERVICE “If you’ve got a leak, I’ll take a peek!” Bob Galinski. Small jobs my specialty. Tanks, valves, leaks, toilets, faucets. Phone 853-5261

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015

Legal notice

NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF ASSET VENTURES LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): ASSET VENTURES LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: March 25, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 2104 Dwyer Avenue, Utica, New York 13501 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Matthew P. Nimey and Micah J. Croyle are the members of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6

Legal Notice

NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 1203 OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW The name of the professional service limited liability company is Rossi & Rossi Attorneys at Law, PLLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on December 12, 2014. The office of the PLLC is to be located in Oneida County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it is: 587 Main Street, Suite 302, New York Mills, New York 13417. The character or purpose of the business of the PLLC is to practice the profession of law. cc: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15

Public Notices Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: MACH DISTRIBUTING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Secretary of State, March 5, 2015. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. Office: in Oneida County. Secretary of State is agent for process against LLC and shall mail copy to 100 Kossuth Street, Rome, New York 13440. cc: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: Alistar Management, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on March 4, 2015. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 41 Notre Dame Lane, Utica, New York 13502; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 41 Notre Dame Lane, Utica, New York 13502; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. cc: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: B-Cup Realty, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on March 9, 2015. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 1014 Brinckerhoff Avenue, Utica, New York 13501; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 1014 Brinckerhoff Avenue, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. cc: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: M-Cup Rental, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on March 9, 2015. Office and address in Oneida Co. at 1014 Brinckerhoff Avenue, Utica, New York 13501; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 1014 Brinckerhoff Avenue, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. cc: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF 17 CAMPION LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): 17 CAMPION LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: March 10, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 114 Pebble Creek Lane, New Hartford, New York 13413 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Louis R. Tehan is the sole member of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 1031 Albany Street, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on March 18, 2015. Office and address in Oneida Co. 2309 N. Genesee Street, Utica, New York 13501; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 2309 N. Genesee Street, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. cc: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 133-135 Genesee Street NH, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on March 17, 2015. Office and address in Oneida Co. 2309 N. Genesee Street, Utica, New York 13501; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: 2309 N. Genesee Street, Utica, New York 13501; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. cc: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29

IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO

and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

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Legal Notice

Notice of Foundation of D’Aoust Chiropractic PLLC, a domestic Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on 03/03/2015. NY Office location: ONEIDA County. Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the PLLC may be served. Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the PLLC served upon him/ her to C/O BRYAN D’AOUST, 2700 GENESEE STREET, UTICA, NY 13502. Purpose: Any lawful activity cc: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29

Legal Notice

Notice of Qualification of Worthington Steel Rome, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 3/12/15. Office location: Oneida County. LLC formed in OH on 2/15/11. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., 13th Fl., NY, NY 10011. OH and principal business address: 200 Old Wilson Bridge Rd., Columbus, OH 43085. Cert. of Org. filed with OH Sec. of State, 180 E. Broad St., 16th Fl. Columbus, OH 43215. Purpose: all lawful purposes. cc: 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13

Legal Notice

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

Legal Notice

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

Legal Notice

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

Legal Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014 for the Town of Kirkland, Oneida County, New York has been filed in the Office of the Town Clerk located at Lumbard Memorial Town Hall, 100 North Park Row, Clinton, New York. The report is available for public inspection and copying in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Law. By: Caryl A. Galinski Kirkland Town Clerk Dated: April 7, 2015 cc: 4/15

Legal Notice

NOTICE IS HERE GIVEN, that pursuant to a resolution of the Village of Clinton Board of Trustees, a Special Meeting of the Village of Clinton Board will take place on April 20, 2015 Monday at 7:00pm at Lumbard Memorial Hall, Village Office, 100 North Park Row, Clinton, New York. The 2015-2016 Budget will be discussed along with other legal matters that come before the Board. Rozanne D'Acunto Village Clerk April 9, 2015 cc:4/15

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: DAVID'S PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State NY (SSNY) on April 7, 2015. Office location in Oneida Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 12 Garden Street, New York Mills, NY 13417. Purpose: any lawful purpose. cc: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to a resolution of the Village of Clinton Board of Trustees, sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Village Clerk, Lumbard Memorial Hall, 100 North Park Row, Clinton, New York 13323, until 4:00pm on May 4, 2015. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Village Board Meeting the same day at 7:00pm. Type A Nova Chip material or equal to, true and level where as needed, driveways (asphalt or concrete) rebated to match and or meet new materials, milling around any utility structures where needed such as, water valves, manhole covers, gas valves, etc. All start and stops to be rebated. The following to be paved are: Taylor Avenue, 1085L x 34W for a total of 4099 square yards. Detailed Bid Specifications can be obtained at the Clerk’s Office. Each bid shall be plainly marked "BID FOR PAVING". The Village of Clinton reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all bids, or any part of the bid. Bidders may be required to furnish evidence of financial responsibility insurance coverage for liability and property damage. All bids must contain the required Certificate of Non-Collusion and bidders must meet prevailing wage rate requirements. Questions concerning this project should be directed to Dale Jewell, DPW Superintendent, at 315-853-2240 or 315-794-8558. Dated: April 9, 2015 Rozanne D'Acunto Village Clerk cc:4/15

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held before the Village Board for the Village of Clinton, at Lumbard Memorial Hall, Clinton, New York on the 4th day of May, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. concerning a proposed Local Law that would amend the Village of Clinton Historic Preservation Law (Local Law No. 5 of 1990) at Section 2 so as to provide for the appointment of alternate and/or temporary members to the Clinton Historic Preservation Commission. A copy of the Local Law described above, proposed for adoption, is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Clinton where the same is available for public inspection during regular office hours. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that all persons will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF CLINTON Dated: Clinton, New York April 9, 2015 VILLAGE OF CLINTON By Rozanne D’Acunto Village Clerk

Obituary: Christopher Obituary: Guinevere H. A. Joseph, 56 Fallon, 66 On April 5, 2015, Christopher A n t h o n y Joseph passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic accident. Chris, 56 years young, was born on Jan. 4, 1959, in Utica. He was raised in Clinton. He attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan, and lived in Chicago, Northampton, Massachusetts, and Leesburg, Virginia. Chris was preceded in death by his father Abraham Anthony Joseph, and mother Ann (Cully) Joseph. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Janet Kathleen (Mountcastle) Joseph, daughters Jessica and Malorie, and son Jake, all of Leesburg. Chris is also survived by sisters Sheryl (Jack) O’Roark of Kansas City, Missouri, Michelle (Pat) Hughes, of Carrollton, Texas, Carol Brown of Manlius, and Cindy Joseph (Ron Covey) of Frankfurt; nieces Heather Rielly and her son Jack, from W. Concord, Massachusetts, and Cassie (Thomas) Jones of Charlotte, North Carolina; nephew Paul (Emily) Schofield of Athens, Georgia; godchild Nicholette (Andrews) Maggio of Chicago; Jan’s mother, Joann, and her sisters Karen (Marty) and Gayle (John), her brother Jim (Jody), and countless friends and relatives. Chris was an extremely committed 29-year employee of Universal Forest Products, Inc. As stated by Matt Missad, CEO of Universal Forest Products, “It is with a stunned and heavy heart that I tell you that one of our brothers, Chris Joseph, died yesterday. Chris was a vibrant part of our company, our history and our officer team. He made us laugh. He made us think. He made us better.” His memorial service was held on April 11, 2015 at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to outreach missions at St. James Episcopal Church, which are near and dear to their hearts. Checks should be made payable to St. James Episcopal Church with the memo of “Chris Joseph Memorial Fund” and sent to St. James Episcopal Church, 14 Cornwall Street, NW, Leesburg, Virginia 20176. Please send condolences to http:// colonialfuneralhome.com

Both the men’s and women’s lacrosse programs at Hamilton College are making waves nationally. On the women’s side, the Continentals are ranked No. 9 nationally. They boast an overall record of 10-2, and the team has won seven of their last eight games. Their impressive resume features wins against several other nationally ranked teams. They have beaten No. 16 ranked Williams College, No. 10 ranked Tufts University, No. 7 ranked Amherst College and No. 5 Colby College. Their biggest test yet will be a home contest against the No. 2 ranked Middlebury College Panthers on April 15 at 5 p.m. On the men’s side, the Continentals have won two of their last three games. The stretch featured a tightly contested 9-8 win over Trinity College, and a massive upset win over the nationally ranked No. 10 Williams College Ephs 10-6. Both victories came against NESCAC conference foes. Their victory against a heavilyfavored Williams team was quickly followed up by an even tougher opponent: the Tufts University Jumbos. The nationally ranked No. 1 team had just lost their first game in 25 contests prior to their meeting with Hamilton on April 11. The Continentals lost in a lopsided 25-6 against the Jumbos, who were determined to get back to their winning ways after a rare defeat the game before. Still, the men’s squad holds an 8-5 record with two games left to play in the regular season. Their next matchup is a home contest against a struggling Connecticut College team (2-11) on April 18 at 1 p.m.

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Guinevere H. Fallon, 66, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, with her loving family at her side. Guin was born July 13, 1948 in Utica, the daughter of Carl and Grace (Saunders) Loomis. She was raised and educated in Clinton and a graduate of Clinton Central High School. On April 11, 1970, Guin married Ronald L. Fallon, in Westmoreland Methodist Church, sharing a union that was just days short of 45 years. She had been employed with General Electric, retiring in 1996. Guin had many hobbies and interests, including playing pinochle, reading, crafting, gardening, shopping, swimming in her pool, and traveling with her husband. She greatly enjoyed cooking for her family’s get-togethers, especially during the holidays. Guin loved spending her time with her grandchildren and attending their various events. Family and friends always came first for her. Guin is survived by her beloved husband, Ronald Fallon, Clinton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kelly and Scott Prichard, Sauquoit, and Cheryl and Peter Potasiewicz, Whitesboro; four cherished grandchildren, Derek, Kylie, Renee, and Katelyn; a sister, Carolyn Newcomb, Michigan; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Loomis, Michigan, and Marilou Loomis, Sauquoit; as well as by many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by two brothers, John and Carl Loomis. Her funeral service was held on April 14, 2015, at the Heintz Funeral Home, Clinton. Interment will take place privately in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Clinton. Those wishing may donate to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Cancer Society in Guin’s memory. Online memorial and guestbook available at http:// heintzfuneralservice.net.

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Brother Duo Poised to Make Impact During Last Season Together as Warriors Written and Photographed by Mark Warren

eny Huckaby stood opposite his defender, who loomed over him with a several inch height advantage. With his stick in his right hand, he darted to the net, leaning against his foe. An instant later, he spun back and switched his stick to his left hand. He snapped his wrist and put the ball in the back of the net for a score. Unfortunately, the goal wouldn’t be added to any official scoreboards, and as it turned out, his defender was his older brother Max. Brothers Max and Beny Huckaby have a net and backdrop set up in their yard at home, and they use it to constantly hone their skills with each other. The two Huckabys have been playing lacrosse since they could each hold a stick, and now they are both playing at the varsity level for Clinton. Due to injuries, they were only able to play about two games together last season. Max hurt his shoulder in the first game of the year and missed several weeks, while Beny broke his ankle later in the season. Now that they are both back healthy, the two Huckabys are looking to work together to put wins on the board for the Warriors. Max, 17, said he has a natural connection and chemistry with his brother because they’ve been playing together for so long. “I’ve seen every time he’s played lacrosse and he’s seen everytime I’ve played

Max (left) and Beny (right) Huckaby are looking to make an impact during their last season together as Warriors. lacrosse, so I know what he does and he knows what I do,” he said. When they aren’t practicing at home or playing with their Warrior teammates, Max and Beny participate in the Orange Crush lacrosse club team out of Syracuse. The brothers said competition is much more fierce in that club because each player involved is totally focused on lacrosse as their main sport. As a result, Max and Beny play at different speeds when returning to varsity lacrosse because they are used to the intensity of Orange Crush competition. After he graduates this June from Clinton High School, Max will be headed to Bowdoin College to continue his lacrosse career. Bowdoin lacrosse head coach Jason Archbell said he was impressed with Max’s athleticism, but also his awareness and feel for the game. Once Archbell got to know him as a person, the decision was easy. “I think more than anything else once we got to meet him and talk to him, I think he kind of personally was such a great fit for us,” he said. “He’s such an awesome kid that it kind of

seemed like a no-brainer.” Archbell said Max will immediately add midfield depth for the Polar Bears as a freshman, with a chance to see substantial playing time on the defensive end of midfield right off the bat. He added that with Max’s innate offensive ability, he will eventually have the opportunity to move to the offensive side of the field. Until then, the two brothers are looking to make the most of their last season playing together as varsity athletes. During these last few months, Max and Beny are trying to do as much damage to opposing defenses as they can. Beny, 14, is already in his second season as a varsity lacrosse athlete. He said his transition to the varsity game has been smooth because of his brother’s influence. “It’s been good,” he said. “I’ve been playing with Max out in the yard. [We play] each other on offense, on defense, so it wasn’t too tough...He taught me how to shoot, he taught me how to shoot lefty.” According to Max, Beny is far more advanced than other players his age. “When I was his age, I wasn’t as good of a shooter

as he is because he grew up shooting to my ability,” he said. “So he’s always been a couple notches up.” As a freshman in his second varsity season, Beny figures to contribute more this year. His ankle injury derailed his rookie campaign at the varsity level, but he has returned and figures to play side by side with Max quite a bit this year. Max said although he and his brother grew up playing each other, the way they play the game is very different. “I think [Beny’s] definitely a little flashier,” he said with a grin on his face. “I think that’s just part of being the younger brother. You grow up as an older brother having to figure stuff out on your own, and so I’ve definitely got a more simple game. He’s got a few more tricks up his sleeve just because he’s got to find some way to be better than me.” Beny netted two goals against Proctor during the Warriors’ first game of the season on April 7. Max notched one goal and an assist for Clinton. Their next contest will come on April 16 at Notre Dame.

Earlier this month, Tyler Jury shot a hole-in-one 1,200 miles from home.

Jury Gets Hole-In-One Ahead of Varsity Season By Staff The golf season started early for Clinton High School golfer Tyler Jury, who spent the spring break in Florida. The senior took a trip to the Mayfair Country Club golf course, where he sank a hole-in-one early on the back nine. On Wednesday, April 1, Jury, fresh off a knee injury from the hockey season, shot his hole-in-one on the 10th hole of the Sanford, Florida golf course, driving the ball 185 yards. His weapon of choice was a 5-iron. The hole-in-one was witnessed by a family member and a friend. Jury shot a 77 on the day, just 5 strokes above the men’s par on the course. As a junior during the 2014 golf season, Jury led the Clinton Warriors varsity golf team to a league championship along with Tim Scoones. Both Jury and Scoones, a junior this season, were named first team all-stars for their Center State Conference league. Clinton varsity golf ’s first match is scheduled for Friday, April 17, against Westmoreland.

Kirkland Sports HoF Still Accepting Nominations By Staff The Kirkland Sports Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for this year’s induction class. The selection committee is taking nominations for athletes, coaches, managers, administrators or individuals who have performed distinguished service in fostering sports in the Village of Clinton and the Town of Kirkland. Nominees should have a history of at least 10 years with the area. The deadline for submitting nominations is May 31. The selection committee will sort through all nominations and vote on potential inductees prior to making their final decisions in June. In October, the finalists will be formally inducted at the Skenandoa Golf Club in Clinton. The last inducted class was comprised of Ke Sagnia, Amy Kuzio, Gil Palladino, Richard Hunt, Mandy Palladino, John Hullar and Matthew Hunt. Visit the CCS website at http://ccs.edu/domain/323 to access a nomination form. Those interested in submitting nominations can mail them to chairman Duffy Burdick at 6780 College Hill Rd, Clinton 13323, or they can be dropped off at the Clinton Central District Office. E-mail: burdick26@roadrunner.com Phone: 315-723-5365

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Track Bears Cold, Dominates Home Meet Written and Photographed by John Howard

he Clinton varsity boys and girls track and field teams have both started the spring season 3-0. Athletes wrapped themselves in blankets and sipped hot chocolate in between events last Saturday as the thermometer dipped as low as 38 degrees. Despite the chill, and the accompanying high winds that only worsened conditions, the teams came out ahead of their competition with giant margins at the three-way event. With multiple athletes in most events, it was Clinton’s numbers that played a big role in the day’s landslide victories. The boys bested Oriskany 137-21, and South Lewis 121-38. The girls beat Oriskany 134-24, and South Lewis 127-31. Junior Aneesa Lewis, a newcomer to the team, had the standout performance of the day, breaking the School’s shot put record. Her 34-foot, 7-inch throw surpassed the previous top thrower, Carolyn Steele (‘99), by two inches. “She truly has found an instant love for the sport and is hungry to learn and get better,” said head coach Norm Deep. “I see great things in her future as a thrower.” The squads’ first league match was held Tuesday. At the time the Courier went to press, the meet was still underway. Both teams will play Thursday at home against Herkimer.

Rylee Meelan hands the baton off to Sophia Constantino during the girls 4x400meter relay.

Martha Vieira bundles up for a triple jump attempt. Her best jump of the day was 28 feet 9 inches.

Right: Senior Liam Pierce handles a hurdle well ahead of the pack.

Mason Whip (second from left) squints through the chill in a sprinting event against Oriskany and South Lewis.

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Photo by John Howard Players clear overgrown grass from the baselines on a frigid Saturday.

number of games prior to the playoff seeding meetings, which determine the teams that will compete once the regular season ends. In an effort to get all games played before that deadline, teams are under a compressed time-crunch. Often times Hamilton home games have been moved to the opponent's home field just so games could be completed on schedule. Hind said the condensed schedule, on top of the unpredictability of the weather and its effect on game times and locations, is causing undue harm to student-athletes as final exams loom. “The sport-academic balance is really what it boils down to,” he said. Hamilton students graduate on May 24. In the next five and a half weeks, all games need to be completed. Hamilton’s window is closing faster than CCS’s. High schoolers graduate on June 27, therefore they have more than a month of extra time to play all of their games. Most of the snow has now melted, but a recent string of cold and rainy days is adding insult to injury, according to Hind. Tarps are being used in an attempt to keep fields dry, but they can also prevent the grass from getting enough air to dry out. In the meantime, local teams can only watch weather forecasts and hope for sunshine. “As an athletic director, I never realized your second major was being a weather-person, a meteorologist,” Fiore said.