The Clinton Courier: 5.13.15 by The Clinton Courier

Vol. 168, No. 43 • CLINTON, NEW YORK • May 13, 2015

BORN TO

RUN Written and Photographed by John Howard

Eva Borton, an eighth-grade student on the varsity track team, runs during a 3,000-meter race against Adirondack at Clinton last week.

here’s nothing spectacular about Eva Borton while she’s running on the track for the Clinton girls varsity track and field team. She’s steady, calm and calculated as she rounds the slow turns of 1,500-meter and 3,000-meter events. The spectacular part comes when the run times of the long races are posted, and then you consider the young athlete's age. Eva is 13 years old, a year below most of her classmates in the eighth grade. At 5-foot-1, she’s also one of the smallest runners on the track team, but she leads in the distance races. Already this season, Eva has found herself listed among Clinton’s all-time varsity record holders. During a meet at Rome Free Academy earlier this month, Eva set a school record in the steeplechase with a time of 7:58.9. The record was previously set in 2013 by Haley Allen, a high school junior at the time, who is now competing at the Division I level at Colgate University. At a home meet against Adirondack

NEWSSTAND PRICE $1 last Wednesday, Eva crossed the finish line in the 3,000-meter race with a time of 11:19.2. Twenty-three seconds behind her was Wildcats runner Meghann Tanner, a senior and a decorated athlete, whom many consider one of the top competitors in Section III this season. “Eva's a super-intelligent runner. She knows where she needs to be at every point in the race,” said Norm Deep, Clinton's head coach. Deep recruited Eva to run varsity during the indoor season. In school, she excels in mathematics and those skills come into play while breaking down what can seem like endless loops around the track. “Her mind works like a pace calculator as the race is going on,” Deep added. Eva’s successes aren’t limited to races run while wearing a Warrior uniform. She competes at the top of the pack in local road races, like last year’s Kirkland Art Center 5K race, where she won the women’s division with a time just over 20 minutes. She was 12 years old then. In between varsity races, Eva is not the dominating presence that her times would suggest. She’s quiet and shy, tagging along with some of the other runners on the team. Eva’s parents, Charles and Jennifer Borton, both professors at Hamilton College, credit her success as a runner to her mindset. Eva, they will readily tell you, is incredibly stubborn. When she sees something she wants to accomplish, she does it. EVA, page 16

County Considers Snow Removal Payment Increase By Staff Thanks to the long, harsh winter this past season, the Town of Kirkland could receive an additional $5,600 from Oneida County for its snow and ice removal services. Heavier than usual snowfall numbers this season put additional strain on municipalities tasked with clearing roadways. In a statement last week, County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. proposed adding an additional $200 per mile to municipalities with snow plow contracts with the county. To fund the measure, Picente credited four years of operational surpluses, including $5.1 million of leftover funds from 2014. “We have built a strong financial

base in our county,” said Picente, who has proposed snowplow contract adjustments in the past. “These responsible approaches to our finances have allowed us the flexibility to react to unforeseen circumstances as they arise.” The Town of Kirkland Highway Department plows 26 miles of county roads. The county’s snow and ice payment makes up $143,825 of the Highway Department’s $1.6 million annual budget. The Oneida County Board of Legislators will vote on the snowplow payment increase proposal during their upcoming June meeting.

2015-16 CCS BUDGET VOTE Tuesday, May 19, noon–9 p.m. Performing Arts Complex theater lobby $26.1 million Total budget (Prop. 1)

$335,000 Cost of school bus purchase (Prop. 2)

44:28 Instruction to staff benefit costs ratio

$30,000 Computer lease

$14.8 million Total tax levy

1,278 2015–16 enrollment

$10.1 million State aid

4.97 percent Total budget increase from last year

$550,000 Fund balance appropriation

3.52 percent Tax levy increase 3 New faculty hires proposed

Photo courtesy of Sharif Shrestha From left: Hamilton senior Ujjwal Pradhan, sophomore Sharif Shrestha, dining hall worker Nirmala Pokharel, and freshman Priti Kharel were joined by students during a vigil for Nepal on April 29. Nepal experienced a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on April 25.

College Nepal Natives Mobilize in Wake of Earthquakes By Mark Warren

t 11:56 local time on April 25, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake ripped through Nepal, leaving entire sections of the country in ruins. As rescue and recovery teams scoured the country, the confirmed death toll increased by the day. Currently, more than 7,800 people have died and at least 14,000 others were injured. For three Hamilton College students from Nepal, the news left them feeling fearful, shocked and helpless. Despite those feelings, they began to find ways to help. Ujjwal Pradhan, a senior, said when he heard the details of the damage done he didn’t know what to do. “When I starting reading the news about how big it was and the huge death toll, it was pretty crazy and that’s when I felt pretty helpless,” he said. “I tried to get in touch with my family, but the networks were down for a couple of hours, and that was pretty difficult.”

After a while he was able to contact his family, who live some 7,000 miles away near Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital city. As of now, Pradhan said his family is safe. His brother, Umesh Pradhan, is a Nepali government medical officer. Soon after the earthquake, he provided medical care to survivors camped out in at the Crème Learning Ambiance School, which is located in their hometown of Balaju. Pradhan and his brother created an online fundraiser on IndieGoGo along with their friend Elizabeth Wesson in an effort to provide funds for medical supplies, water and food for the survivors Umesh was caring for in Balaju. The fundraiser raised $8,312 in 13 days. Pradhan stopped the fundraiser early so the funds gathered could immediately be used for aid. As of May 1, Umesh is at NEPAL, page 10

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Inside this issue High School Artists Win Big at State Event: Three teams took home first-place awards in the Olympics of the Visual Arts competition. Page 5. Grammy Winner to Perform at Library: Bill Harley will appear at the KTL on Saturday, May 23. Page 7. Honor Roll: See the students who took home third quarter honors. Page 8-9. Down Goes Adirondack: The boys and girls varsity track and field teams took down the Wildcats last Wednesday. Page 16.

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Bird’s-Eye View We’re doing a lot of traveling the next couple of weeks due to some medical and wedding stuff—I won’t bore you with the details. What that means for Emily and me is taking the show on the road. Common areas, hotel lobbies and cafe tables are our new office space, as the rest of our staff holds the fort down in Clinton. Working like this reminds me a lot of a TV show I worked on where we traveled around the country looking for antiques and artifacts—similar to “American Pickers,” but less fake. The experience was really interesting, in part because the show had such a large budget. We’d fly into some remote town, not knowing what we’d find, and set up these mini-production cities. There’d be rows of tables under pop-up tents in the middle of a grassy field. We’d have computers, printers, scanners and wireless hotspots, all powered by a humming generator nearby. I’m sure we were the talk at dinner among the livestock who were looking on from behind their wood and barbed-wire fences. While I was on that show, I worked with this really good producer who could take a typed transcript of all the footage shot and do what was called a “paper edit” in minutes. This would go to the editor and serve as a map of how to string out a rough cut. I remember dropping off a transcript packet to him once and he told me to wait in the doorway while he edited it, rather than coming back later to pick it up. He was that good. I would come to be even more impressed by this action in later years when I worked with other, not-so-great producers who took three days to accomplish that same task, and their output was still awful. It’s rare that excellence comes from a

natural talent like Eva Borton (see page 1). More often, excellence comes from years and years of hard work and dedication, as it did for most of the honor roll students of this past marking period (see pages 8-9) and for Indian musician Ustad Shafaat Khan (see page 6). (Ustad, by the way, is a term used in some Eastern countries to designate mastery in a particular form.) Nonfiction storytelling is the same as fiction storytelling in television. The process is just reversed; rather than having a room full of writers in the writing room coming up with the story, there’s a team of writers reviewing all the footage shot and building a story from what came in. The producer—the good producer I worked with—came from an editing background. He’d done every job, from logging footage to transcribing tape, and he knew exactly what he needed to tell his story because he had done it thousands of times for other people before. That same producer once took down notes at a meeting he was leading on a whiteboard with a permanent marker. I know, because it was my job to figure out a way to clean the whiteboard after. “I’m good with the big picture stuff,” he told me as I scrubbed the surface with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. “It’s the day-to-day that trips me up.” To this day, his big picture abilities are still the most vivid in my memory.

–John Howard, Editor

Village Hack: Mohawk Valley Pet Lost & Found By Staff Losing a pet is one of the more stressful and disheartening things a family can go through. When it comes to relocating a lost pet, the faster you can get the word out and the bigger the net you can cast, the better. The good news is that, in the modern age, you’re not restricted to just stapling handmade signs to telephone poles. A great online resource is the Mohawk Valley Pet Lost & Found on Facebook. Here,

pet owners can post descriptions and photos of their missing furry friends for followers to see and hopefully assist in their search. Because the community is so large on this page already, situations are often resolved with 24 hours. To help with the cause, The Courier will also post pet lost and found notices in our Classifieds section for free. Email info@clintoncourier.com for more information.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015

Clinton Scene: 1832 Cholera Epidemic By Richard L. Williams, Town and Village Historian

he first major epidemic in the colonies, Boston Measles, took place in 1657 and epidemics have continued. Some other early epidemics were influenza (1732), Vermont Putrid Fever (1793), and Yellow Fever (1793-8 in Philadelphia). In 1832 Cholera struck Utica and central New York as well as other population centers. Cholera never appeared in North America or the western hemisphere prior to 1832. This Cholerae vibrio started in India and the far east and by 1831 had reached Paris, traveling the familiar trade routes through Afghanistan and Russia. Russian troops took it to Poland and then it spread to central Europe. Cholera landed in the British Isles at Newcastle in October 1831, where quarantines were imposed. Would the Atlantic Ocean be a barrier to prevent the spread to America? Americans read about the disease in newspapers and journals, and it was not until June 1832 that reports

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circulated about Irish immigrants in Montreal having cholera. It moved down the Champlain Valley quickly as cases developed in Whitehall and Albany. New York City had many immigrants and on June 26, 1832, an Irish immigrant named Fitzgerald and her two children died. By September, 3,000 were dead. The disease seemed to travel with people, and some immigrants from Canada reached Buffalo by early June 1832. The New York Governor Enos Throop called a special session of the legislature, and a Public Health Act passed calling for quarantines and local public health boards. The Erie Canal through Utica caused anxiety here as cholera seemed to follow water routes. A Board of Health was appointed by the Utica Common Council June 18, 1832. Regulations were passed by municipalities such as this one from Cooperstown: “Each and every inhabitant of the Village is hereby strictly required and directed forthwith to remove, correct, or abate, every and all nuisances on his, her, their premises, arising either from stagnant water, drains, sluices, tanneries, distilleries, slaughter houses, hogstyles, stables, privies, depositories for the refuse of kitchens

Past Issues 25 Years Ago May 16, 1990 Clinton Middle School has been chosen as a blue ribbon school by the U.S Department of Education. The awards, which are given for excellence, were given to only 221 schools nationwide. Kirkland residents shattered their trash output record, which was set last year, by nearly double. Highway Department Superintendent Lynn Peters told the Town Board that the 330 truck loads filled is the most he’s ever seen when conducting Kirkland’s annual town-wide pickup. Four rural Presbyterian churches are joining services in an effort to combine their reach and revitalize their ministries to locals. The churches participating are from Vernon Center, Augusta, Waterville and Sauquoit. The Clinton Central girls track team had another successful week of competition and extended its league record to 5-1 last week. The team showed its strength on the track as they won seven of the 11 running events. 50 Years Ago May 20, 1965 The council of the Kirkland Art Center will seek authority from its membership to proceed with negotiations to purchase the Methodist Church building for enlarged quarters for the art center. High School Principal John Karin has resigned his post, effective July 1. He stated his intention in a letter to the Board at a special meeting on Monday. Karin was named juniorsenior high principal in 1943. The Clinton Fire Department has proposed purchasing a tanker truck, the one piece of equipment Clinton does not have at present. This would be used for fighting fires outside the corporation limits and would be paid for by township residents through the present fire district tax set up. The growing number of so-called skateboards that are appearing in the Village was discussed at Thursday’s Village Board meeting. Police Chief John Wilkinson agreed to keep a watch on this situation and come to the Board with recommendations should the skateboarders become a more serious problem than they are now.

and cooking houses…” In Utica lime was bought and spread; lots and stables were cleaned, but by Aug. 4, 1832, four cases were reported. Canal boats were quarantined, cleaned, and purified in two basins east and west of the city on the Erie Canal. Utica schools were closed; all business was suspended. Few vehicles except horse-drawn hearses were seen in the streets. Several doctors were appointed to the board of health and two temporary hospitals were opened. Three thousand citizens left for parts unknown, and those afflicted were told to go to the two emergency care centers. Six men were appointed assistants to the Board of Health to see to the care and removal of poor persons sick with cholera and the burial of the dead. By the end of September the epidemic was over, but 65 had died out of 206 cases reported. William Beardslee wrote on the website earlyamerica.com that “New York was probably the most thoroughly scourged among the states. Each of the thriving towns along the Erie Canal suffered in its turn despite quarantines and last minute attempts at purification.”

Cholera symptoms were acute diarrhea caused by infection of the intestine with bacterium. Vomiting, leg cramps, and dehydration shock were common, caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. What was the treatment? Cholera had four stages, and at first the victim was confined to bed and took warm aromatic drinks such as spearmint or warm camphor julep. Calomel, pure castor oil, and magnesia were administered when the victim perspired. Bleeding the victim was recommended to relieve internal congestion, but should be discontinued if the victim fainted. The second stage of treatments included placing feet and legs in warm water, using mustard and common salt in the water, open a vein in the arm and bleed five to 20 ounces. Few patients survived the third stage called “stage of asphyxia.” Large doses of calomel and camphor were recommended along with morphine and quinine. If a patient survived stage three further bleeding or attachments of leeches were suggested. These treatments were as varied as the doctors. SCENE, page 11

LETTERS THANKS, FROM YOUR LOCAL GIRL SCOUTS!

75 Years Ago May 16, 1940 The census estimated Monday listed the Town of Kirkland as having gained in population during the past 10 years. The Town showed an increase in 171 persons, having 5,059 in 1930 and 5,220 in 1940. Did any of you folks call us from a public telephone in Rome on April 17? If you did, the telephone company would like to have a chat with you. We don’t remember such a call, but apparently it was made, and whoever made it put some slugs in the coin box. The supervisors recently settled their airplane mix-up, which puts the county air force on a sound basis again. However, there is disruption in the cavalry due to a mixup of names of horses at the county jail farm. A nose dive into the bed of the old Chenango Canal on Utica Road last Sunday afternoon by a car resulted in injuries to six people. The vehicle had just rounded the sharp curve on the New Hartford-Clinton road near the lean-to, when a tire blowout sent the car headlong into the deep ditch. 100 Years Ago May 26,1915 During the high wind of last evening, the top of a tree near the residence of Charles Space on Utica Street was blown down across the electric wires, breaking one pole and demolishing a yardarm and the light that hung from it. The trolley service also was interrupted for a short time by the accident. Further improvements in the equipment of the Clinton Post Office have been made during the past week, three new distributing tables for the rural mail carriers having been installed. A freight train a mile long and consisting of 125 cars loaded with one make of automobiles passed through Utica on Sunday and still people talk of “hard times.” There was a general discussion of Hamilton College affairs with reports of offices and committees, showing the College to be in good condition, with splendid accommodations for 300 men, about one-third more than are now enrolled.

On May 1, the Kirkland Girl Scouts held their 4th annual Mother-Daughter Bingo event. Twenty-five girls attended along with moms, aunts and grandmas. The event was organized by Troop 20266 leaders Theresa Graziadei and Amy McFadden, and it raised more than $250 for the Girl Scout unit. The funds will be used to help new troops and for future unit events. Thank you to Marquee Cinemas for donating two massive bags of popcorn, and the Kirkland Senior Center for the use of their Bingo space. –Crystal Faria

URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS

FATHER CROGHAN CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY

When you drive by the Red Cross Bloodmobile Signs on May 16, you may wonder why the “urgent need” signs are posted. The reduction of donors at recent bloodmobiles is the primary reason for this problem. For example, we had the poorest response to our March 14 Bloodmobile since I came to Clinton 46 years ago. And we had hoped to have a “make up” response. Please, if you are in good health and age 16 (parents permission needed) or older, please take an hour to donate your precious, life saving blood at the VFW in Clinton, Saturday, May 16, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. —Bill Rudge, Kirkland Bloodmobile Committee

The congregation of St. Mary’s Church congratulate Father Croghan on the 40th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood. Father has served our church for better than twenty years, and under his guidance and direction St. Mary’s continues as a foundation of our community, flourishing and growing. Over his tenure at our parish, Father has also served as Newman Center Chaplain at Hamilton College as well as Chaplain of the Clinton Fire Department. The entire area has benefited from his efforts in our entire community. A very humble person, Father maintains a low profile. He should be very proud of the mark he has left on our parish and community. We, the parishioners of St. Mary’s, are! May God continue to bless him with good health and guide him as he continues his ministry. Congratulations, Father! -St. Mary’s Church congregation

THANK YOU TO THE HAMILTON FOOTBALL TEAM We’d like to thank the members of the Hamilton College football team for generously volunteering their Saturday morning [April 25] to rake our yards and do garden work for several residents in our neighborhood, University Drive. We appreciate their time, help and kindness. - Helen and Rick Werner, Diana Shaw, Kruk family, Harris family

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Library Notes

THE CALENDAR

Talkers Story and Song for ages 3-5. Theme is “Mrs. Honey’s Hat,” by Pam Adams. 10 a.m. at the Library.

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Linking History to Books

Winter Farmers’ Market. Browse goods from 12 vendors. 3–7 p.m. at Dunham Public Library, Whitesboro.

By Anne Debraggio, Director, Kirkland Town Library

Concert. RUNA, an IrishAmerican roots band. 8 p.m. at KAC. Members $15, nonmembers $18.

Beginners Line Dancing. Learn all styles of dance. 7–9 p.m. at the KAC. $5 fee.

Kirkland Community Bloodmobile. New and past donors needed. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Schillings Burns Young VFW Post 9591. Paris Hill Garden Club Plant Sale. Locally grown perennials and herbs. 9 a.m.-noon at Paris Hill Firehouse, Old State Rt. 12.

Live sitar performance by Ustad Khan. 6-8 p.m. at the KAC. Tickets $22. Pre-party with authentic Indian cuisine from 5-6 p.m. Fee $10.

E-cycling Day. Bring your old or unused electronics to be disposed of safely. 4-7 p.m. at the Library.

Clinton in WWI: Part “The Boys Overseas” presented by Robert Tegart. Free, refreshments will be served. 7 p.m. at the Library.

Spring Concert. Performance by the music students at Holy Cross Academy. 7–9 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Oneida. Free.

ANNOUNCEMENTS • Grammy award-winning artist Bill Harley will perform a concert at the Library followed by a meet and greet and book signing on May 23. Tickets are required for the concert and are limited. Stop by the Library and show your library card to receive one ahead of the show. Meet and greet and book signing are open to all. The concert begins at 11 a.m., meet and greet and book signing at 11:30 a.m. • Vernon Rod and Gun Club will hold a chicken barbecue on Saturday, May 16 from noon until gone, rain or shine. Stop by the clubhouse on Stuhlman Road across from Vernon Downs for chicken, roll, coleslaw, potatoes and dessert. Sit in or take out, $9.50 for a dinner or $6 for a half. • The Presbyterian Homes and Service Pulmonary Wellness Program at Presbyterian Residential Community will host a lecture titled, “Exercising Safely” on Tuesday, May 19 from 1–2 p.m. at the Wellness Center. Topics to be discussed include equipment safety, strength training, and progressing an exercise regimen. Refreshments will be served. For more info contact Michelle Cole at mcole@ presbyterianhome.com or 235-2810. • The Kirkland Town Library is once again offering discounted admission to the Adirondack Museum. Simply present your library card along with the Library's membership card to receive a 50 percent discount on family admissions to the museum ( up to four adults, or two adults and children under 17. Children under 5 years old are free). Stop by the Library to borrow the membership card. The museum is open May 22-Oct. 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Fitness instructor Dawn Celapino will make a stop with her dog Jack at Studio 8 Fitness in New Hartford as part of her national tour on Tuesday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. Celapino encourages dogs and people to get fit together. More information at http://jacksjourneyusa.com. • The Kirkland Art Center is seeking submissions for the 2016-17

exhibition season. All visual media is accepted. The deadline to apply is Aug. 31. Submit via email (info@kacny.org) 10 jpeg images clearly labeled with artist name and title of work and a corresponding slide list, a one-page artist statement, and CV. For more information visit http://kacny.org

MEETINGS Library Book groups: New members always welcome. Monday: Next meeting: June 8 at 1 p.m. to discuss books for the fall. Wednesday: “The Chaperone,” by Laura Moriarity. Next meeting: May 27, 7 p.m. School Board May 19– Budget Vote. Performing Arts Complex theatre. May 26, 7 p.m. – Regular meeting. Secondary Media Center. Town Board May 27, 7 p.m. at Town Municipal Building. Village Board June 1, 7 p.m. at Lumbard Hall. Clinton American Legion meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Helmuth-Ingalls Post, located on Rt. 12B in Franklin Springs. New members are sought and military veterans interested in joining are invited to attend. Clinton Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Alteri’s Restaurant, College St. New members sought, especially with web and youth leadership interests. Contact Jim Winkler, membership chairman, at 853-6355 for more information or an application. Clinton Kiwanis meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Skenandoa Golf and Country Club on Norton Ave. Those interested in joining are invited to attend. Contact Karen Ostinett at 235-7104.

This Week Check Out: London in honor of the new princess 1. “Saturday,” by Ian McEwan 2. “The End of the Affair,” by Graham Greene 3. “Last Orders,” by Graham Swift

4. “Lonely Londoners,” by Sam Selvon 5. “Mrs. Dalloway,” by Virginia Woolf

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aking some occasion or event and then linking it to a book is a good way of broadening your literary interests. The History Place (http:// historyplace.com) is a good source of events that you can then pair with related reads. May 13, 1981—Pope John Paul II was shot twice at close range while riding in an open automobile in St. Peter’s Square in Rome. “Seven Men: and the Secret of their Greatness,” by Eric Metaxas Metaxas’s (Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy) newest biographical effort details in brief the lives of “seven of the greatest men who ever lived”—George Washington, William Wilberforce, Eric Liddell, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Jackie Robinson, Pope John Paul II, Chuck Colson—with the hope that they may serve as role models for adolescents and fathers confronting what he calls “a crisis of manhood.” (Publishers Weekly review) May 14, 1796—Smallpox vaccine developed by Dr. Edward Jenner, a physician in rural England. “Pox: An American History,” by Michael Willrich At the turn of the last century, a powerful smallpox epidemic swept the United States from coast to coast. The government responded by calling for compulsory vaccination. To enforce the law, authorities relied on quarantines, pesthouses, and “virus squads”—corps of doctors and club-wielding police. Though these measures contained the disease, they also sparked a wave of resistance. How far should the government go to protect us from peril? (catalog summary) May 15, 1928—Mickey Mouse made his first appearance in the cartoon short “Plane Crazy.” “Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination,” by Neal Gabler Disney was a visionary whose desire for escape, iron determination and obsessive perfectionism transformed animation from a novelty to an art form. Over the course of two decades, Disney revolutionized the entertainment industry and built an empire that combined film, television, theme parks, music, book publishing, and merchandise. Gabler reveals Disney’s remarkable accomplishments and his hidden life. (catalog summary) May 16, 1929—The first Academy Awards held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. “Murder at the Academy Awards: A Red Carpet Murder Mystery,” by Joan Rivers with Jerrilyn Farmer A just-back-from-rehab starlet drops dead while entering the Academy Awards, and the only ones who can solve the crime are Maxine (Max) Taylor and her daughter Drew, fun and thinly disguised versions of Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa. The review from Booklist states that “cowriter Farmer knows her zany humor and mixes it nicely with Rivers’ caustic wit and uncensored slapstick.” May 17, 1954—In Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that segregation of public schools “solely on the basis of race” denies black children “equal educational opportunity.” Thurgood Marshall argued the case before the Court. He went on to become the first African American appointed to the Supreme Court. “Marshalling Justice: The Early Civil Rights Letters of Thurgood

Marshall,” compiled and edited by Michael Long This collection of letters written by Thurgood Marshall during his tenure with the NAACP highlights his relentless work in helping secure equality and justice for all Americans. Long traces Marshall's correspondence with the most powerful leaders of his day -- J. Edgar Hoover, Dwight D. Eisenhower, NAACP leader Walter White, and many others. (catalog summary) May 18, 1980—Mount St. Helens volcano erupted in southwestern Washington State spewing steam and ash over 11 miles into the sky. This was the first major eruption since 1857. “Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883,” by Simon Winchester When Krakatoa, an island volcano off the coast of Java, erupted, it spewed debris 24 miles into the air, was heard 4000 miles away, and caused barometers throughout Europe to go berserk. As recounted by Winchester in this fascinating history, the eruption's devastating effects were not only environmental (dust circled the globe for years) but also had long-term ramifications for the social, political, economic, and religious fabric of the region. A rich blend of science and history. (Library Journal Review) May 19, 1943—During World War II in Europe, Royal Air Force bombers successfully attacked dams in the German Ruhr Valley using innovative ball-shaped bouncing bombs that skipped along the water and exploded against the dams. “Fire and Fury: the Allied Bombing of Germany, 1942-1945” by Randall Hansen Focusing on the crucial period from 1942 to 1945, “Fire and Fury” tells the story of the American and British bombing campaign through the eyes of those involved: the military and civilian command in America, Britain, and Germany; the aircrews in the skies who carried out their orders; and civilians on the ground who felt the fury of the Allied attacks. (catalog summary) May 20, 1927—Charles Lindbergh, a 25-year-old aviator, took off on the first solo nonstop flight between New York City and Paris. Thirty-three hours later, he landed at Le Bourget, Paris, earning the nickname "Lucky Lindy" and becoming an instant worldwide hero. And in 1932 on this day, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. “The Aviators: Eddie Rickenbacker, Jimmy Doolittle, Charles Lindbergh, and the Epic Age of Flight,” by Winston Groom “The Aviators” tells the saga of three extraordinary aviators—Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker, and Jimmy Doolittle. Groom’s rich narrative tells their intertwined stories—from broken homes to Medals of Honor (all three would receive it); barnstorming to the greatest raid of World War II; front-page triumph to anguished tragedy; and near-death to ultimate survival—as all took to the sky, time and again, to become exemplars of the spirit of the “greatest generation.” Will appeal to fans of “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand. (catalog summary)

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High School Artists Win Big at State Event

From left: Illustration winners Mallory Wickline (left) and Grace Johnson (right) pose with Middle School art teacher Amy Pape. By Staff

Clinton Fire Department Chief Bill Huther (right) presented the Marty Crouch Award at the annual banquet Saturday, April 25, to John Bohrer (left), for his many years of dedicated service. Bohrer has been a CFD member for 38 years and is active with the fire police, and drives the rescue rig to numerous medical calls. An ideal public servant, Crouch was a former fireman who rose to become assistant chief and was always at fires, practices and meetings. Crouch died in October 2004.

UPCOMING GOLF TOURNAMENTS 9th Annual Golf Tournament : Sunday, May 31, at the Barker Brook Golf Club in Oriskany Falls. Cost is $90 per person, or $360 per team, which includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Proceeds will benefit the Clinton ABC Program. To register and for more information, go to http://abetterchanceclintonmv.org/ golf. 18th Annual CCSD Golf Tournament: Monday, July 13, at Skenandoa Golf & Country Club in Clinton. Cost is $100 per person and includes golf, greens fee, cart, lunch, beverages on the course, prime rib buffet and prizes. Lunch and registration are at 11 a.m., shotgun start at 12:45 p.m. All proceeds are used for the benefit of the Clinton Central School District. A team entry form is available at http://ccs.edu.

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On Thursday, April 30, Clinton High School and Middle School art students, along with art teachers Amy Pape, Angelo Gaetano and Kayla McDonough, attended the Olympics

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Clinton Historical Society Elects Officers By Richard Williams The Clinton Historical Society held its 52nd annual meeting on May 6 at its quarters, the former Baptist Church on Fountain Street. Officers elected for one-year terms are Jerry Semchenko, president; Ruth Cosgrove, vice-president; Mary Bryd, secretary; and Lisa Firsching, treasurer. John Crossley was elected as a director for a three-year term. Other directors continuing are Barbara

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Q&A: Indian Classical Musician Shafaat Khan

Photo courtesy of the artist Ustad Shafaat Khan has been performing classical Indian music since he was a child learning to speak. He will perform at the KAC on May 16 at 6 p.m.

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By John Howard

hen Indian classical artist Ustad Shafaat Khan speaks about his craft, it’s clear that the passion for the music he has dedicated his career to still burns deep. A master of three traditional instruments, the sitar, the surbahar and the tabla, and a descendant of musical innovators, he has traveled the globe to share the fruits of his commitment. Khan will be featured in a variety of events throughout the weekend at the Kirkland Art Center, including an evening performance and a morning yoga session. The schedule, Khan said, will offer a glimpse of the versatility of his genre and his technique. What are some of the key components that make up classical Indian music? To explain it would take hours and hours. But basically, it’s spiritual music and it goes back hundreds and hundreds of years. Indian music is based on melody, compared to Western music that is based on harmony. And Indian music is mostly improvised, where Western music is mostly written down. It’s based on something called a raag, a selection of notes from the scale … Once we choose those notes from the scale, we can only improvise on those particular notes. So, in some senses, it’s kind of like jazz. Yes, exactly. Jazz and Indian music mix very well side-by-side. With this music, it seems to go far beyond

the entertainment value, especially for the artists. It’s like a prayer. The whole goal of our spiritual music is that we’re pleasing God. We’re asking God for help, we’re asking for forgiveness. We’re praising God and the prophets. It’s very healing to the body. When I’m performing, I try and take the audience through the same journey. What instrument have you been playing the longest? Since I had great musicians at home, my father and my uncle and other musicians coming by, I was drawn to them all—singing, playing sitar, the surbahar and the tabla. I had my hands on all the different instruments because they were right there. I was very lucky. I think I first started with singing. Even before I was speaking, I was speaking the language of music. Compared to instruments like the guitar, can you get a larger range of sound from the sitar? Sitar and surbahar are some of the most unique instruments, I would say, in the world. I have not known many instruments like that. They have a flat bridge, compared to cello, violin or guitar, which have standing bridges. The flat bridge enables us to pull, so I can pull five notes from one note. We can not only bend notes, but we can slur from one note to the other note. That where our vocal style—gayaki ang—comes from.

Do you see sitar becoming more popular in the music of the West? Yes, of course. When I’m performing, it’s my mission to help popularize it as much as I can, but I don’t want to just popularize sitar just as an instrument. It’s good that the sitar is being played in the movies and fusion music, I also want to present my dynasty’s music, and the purity of sitar and the standard of technique. And then I also offer some fusion style. You’ve played Clinton before. What do you like about it here? Clinton has a very nice energy, especially now with this weather. Coming from such traditional roots in Mumbai, what was it like playing Bonnaroo, which is such an important stage in the American popular music scene? It was fantastic. Primarily, I play classical Indian music. But I can expand myself to also play different kinds of festivals so people who would not have listened to my kind of music are exposed to it. I love to perform because I can educate people about Indian music. You can probably connect with people a lot more directly with a live show versus a recording. Yes, but I take the recording very seriously knowing that potentially millions of people from around the world will hear it. Whereas, with a concert, you’re just performing for that audience.

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Grammy Winner to Perform at Library By John Howard

wo-time Grammy winner Bill Harley will appear at the Kirkland Town Library for a special performance on Saturday, May 23, at 11 a.m. The artist, who is known for his children’s albums and books about growing up and coming of age, will be in town as part of Hamilton College’s 2015 commencement ceremonies. Harley has previously performed in a number of shows at the Kirkland Art Center. The Library concert, according to staff members, will run approximately 30 minutes and will be followed by a meet-and-greet and book signing. The event will be geared toward elementary school-age students. The show will be a ticketed event, but tickets are free to anyone with a library card. Those without a library card can sign up for one at the front desk to receive a ticket with their new card.

Bill Harley, who has won two Grammys, is a graduate of Hamilton College. Now living in Massachusetts, he still holds Clinton close to his heart.

A Hamilton alumnus himself, Harley is one of four individuals who will receive honorary degrees later this month. He won Grammys for his albums “Blah Blah Blah: Stories About Clams, Swamp Monsters, Pirates & Dogs” (2007) and “Yes to Running!” (2009). During his time as a student on the Hill in the 1970s, Harley and a group of friends started the Clinton Free School, which offered classes to area musicians and a summer camp for children. “That was where I started to tell stories and

sing songs for kids,” he said. Harley has remained close with professors and the Clinton area since graduating. He said the time he spent as a student was an important part of his development as an artist and to this day the area holds a special place in his heart. “Senior year I lived off campus and got to know the town and area pretty well,” Harley said. “Coming to central New York feels a little like coming home.”

Last week in the campus Science Center, the Brothers Organization of Hamilton College showcased photographs gathered as part of a project titled “To My Unborn Child,” a response to the death of Michael Brown earlier this year. The project featured 65 photos of members of the Hamilton College community, posing with handwritten phrases of advice on social acceptance. The Courier featured a story on the project in the March 11 edition of the paper.

NOTICE The Clinton High School spring concert at the Performing Arts Complex theater has been moved up from Wednesday, June 3, to Wednesday, May 20. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. More information is available at http://ccs.edu.

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Matthew Fitzgerald (left) and Michael Howard (right) pose during last week’s senior ball at Notre Dame. Both of Clinton, the two students top this year’s graduating class. By Staff Two Clinton students will graduate at the top of the Notre Dame High School Class of 2015. As of earlier this month, final GPAs put Michael Howard and Matthew Fitzgerald in the first two spots of the class standings. Howard, the valedictorian of the class, is the son of Michael and Teresa Howard. An avid skier, Howard will head north for college to Clarkson University, where he’ll pursue a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering. Howard was a member of the final St. Mary’s Elementary School sixth-

grade class, prior to the school’s closing. Fitzgerald, the salutatorian of the class, is the son of Julianne and Michael Fitzgerald. He is currently deciding between a number of schools, including Clarkson, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Le Moyne College, Utica College and State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, where he’ll likely pursue a degree in either physics or engineering. A lifelong athlete, Fitzgerald will play baseball at the collegiate level. Notre Dame’s commencement ceremonies are scheduled for June 12.

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Kathryn Schlosser, Adele Simons, Carly Sinclair, Ehlanna Spink, Davis Storey, Jake Thiele, Mitchell West, Emma Williams, Brooke Wooldridge, Victoria Zhushma Seniors Leah Arnal, Grace Atik, Bailey Bach, Elizabeth Balch, Audrey Bartels, Mellany Bartkowiak, Adam Blanks, Caroline Bonomo, Graham Callaghan, Malaquias Canery, Eliana Carter, Shannon Cherpak, Connor D'Angelo, Leo Devine, Vincenza Femia, Shayna Fick, Marisa Franco, Gavin Gleasman, Laura Hopkins, Max Huckaby, John Hughes, Jazmin Knight, Olivia Kodsy, Madeline Krasniak, Jon Kulpa, Jake Landry, Maureen Lewis, Schuyler Malak, Jennifer Maxam, Hannah McHarris, Andrew Meier, John Murphy, Julia Orlando, Benjamin Owens, Nicholas Petreikis, Michael Petrie, Liam Pierce, Ian Potts, Aaron Pritchard, Taylor Reese, Abigail Rogan, Amara Rojo, Morgan Roy, Nina Salerno, Brittany Schafer, Maya Stang, Sara Tartaglia, Alex White, Kyle White, Courtney Wigderson, Rebecca Williams, Benjamin Ziemba

HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL-THIRD QUARTER 2014-15 A student is eligible for the Honor Roll if their GPA is at or between 84.9 and 92.49. Freshman Lucciana Amodio, Bethany Boucher, Daniel Burke, Mackenzie Decker, Meghan Doris, Alexa Forrester, Alisha Green, Lauren Hutchings, Jordan Kennedy, Adam Koren, Michael Kulpa, Alexandra Marceau, Angela Martino, Mark Novak, Vito Ouimette, Megan Pugliese, Fiona Quintana, Jordan Roy, Benjamin Scoones, Angela Simonchyk, Kianna Slater, John Slawson, Julia Smiegal, Joseph Testa, Leah Weeks Continued on page 9

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High School Honor Roll (continued from page 8) Sophomores Amanda Barrett, Ian Brehaut, Jacob Brockway, Emer Callaghan, Caitlin Cherpak, Enzo Cicchinelli, John Conway, Darby D'Angelo, Cale Engle, Jillian Femia, Fritz Gale, Benjamin Glindmyer, Sara Holmes, Joshua Houle, Connor Hudon, Cody Jones, Austin Kulpa, Thomas Labayewski, Emily Landry, Benjamin Lee, Abigail McCormick, Evan McCormick, Matthew McHarris, Christopher Militello, Ashlee Moda, Andrej Nawoj, Samantha Parks, John Pecheone, Inaki Quintana, Tehta Reeves, Olivia Rogers, David Wallace, Paul White, Nicole Wollin, Joshua Young Juniors Marissa Bienkowski, Cody Boucher, Brian Bremer, Tatiyana Brown, Peter Burke, Steven Calidonna, Omega Casey, Taeghan Champion, William Coleman, Andrew Covel, Avery Crosley, Amy Davis, Brandon Drew, Russell Gattling, Victoria Gudnaya, Aneesa Lewis, Matthew Martini, Andrew Maxam, Abbie Miller, Lauren Novak, Dalton Rice, Diego Rojo, Isabella Scalzo, Jocelyn Schneider, Timothy Scoones, Maggie Shaw, Madeline Soults, Jeffrey Sprague, Allyson Turnbull, Kyle Valente, Robert Wightman, Abigail Wilson Seniors Shannon Alsante, William Banning, Joseph Bonanza, Garrett Brombacher, Alexandra Charlsen, Eddi Dizdarevic, Carlos Espinal, Austin Frank, Brett Grabeldinger, Jonathan Hardy, Allison Harper, Reuben Hernandez, Chadia Jacobs, Joseph Jeffery, Peter Jensen, Walter Jury, Breana Karrat, Amy Lloyd, Daniel Martini, Rylee Meelan, Brady Moccaldi, Kyle Morris, Hunter Nicholson, Lanicia O'Neal, Riley Raposa, Mariah Roy, Emma Short, Vincent Siegfried, Liesbeth Steenhuis, Kayla Wallace, Mason Whip, Nickolas Williams

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MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH HONOR ROLL-THIRD QUARTER 2014/2015 A student is eligible for the High Honor Roll if their GPA is 92.50 or higher. 6th grade Rebecah Bashant, Caitlin Clarke, Lily Collins, Kiera Conley, Nicholas Crane, Kole Davignon, Molly Dennison, Katie Dewhurst, Shannon Emery, Sydney Evans, Ryan Galinski, Alex Getman, James Hearn, Natalie Hearn, Carter Hinderling, Carly Horton, Grace Johnson, Melina Korfonta, Briar Lennon, Mia Lopata, Corbin Melie, Julianna Palmer, Hannah Slawson, Emily Smith, Caleb Stanco, Katie Sullivan, Leah Taft, Casey Vechery, Aide Walter, Madeline Walters, Mallory Wickline, Gwendolyn Williams, Kaitlyn Williams 7th Grade Megan Bremer, Alexandra Butunoi, Cecilia Cabiya, Alyssa Cancilla, Ethan Carr, Luke Chesebro, Isabella Ciancio, Joel Cleveland, Jenna Cofano, Savarrah Conner-Sojda, Piper Davignon, Madeline Elia, Antonio Femia, Daniel Fitzgerald, Matthew Gadziala, Elizabeth Gale, Nicholas Gale, Wiley Gifford, Michael Halick, Brian Hall, David Henderson, Alexis Highers, Laura Hughes, Roxee Hughes, Harrison Hutchings, Abbey Hynes, Brenden Karuzas, Tyler Karuzas, Gabrielle Lewis, Jacob Lewis, Mathew Lewis, Marina Marcus, Sylvie Novak, Tyler Perkins, Sadie Phillips, Shayla Pominville, Breanna Schremmer, Katherine Scoones, Madison Steates, Joshua Trask, Joshua Wilcox 8th Grade Rebecca Allen, Jessica Bailey, Kimberly Blum, Eva Borton, Michael Cancilla, Lauren Chmielewski, Julia Cicchinelli, Grace Collins, Grace Grade 8Giovanna Constantino, Vanessa DiLauro, Moreno Dizdarevic, Elizabeth Fehlner, Nicholas Frank,

Audrey Gale, Bella Harrold, Madeleine Hearn, Juliana Heselton, Margaret Hewitt, Connor Hinderling, Jadon Ingalls, Jackson Inzer, Elyse Jackson, Erin Kirk, Brandon Koehler, Andrew Krom, Andries Kruger, Timothy Laws, Powers Lynch, Emmeline MacPherson, Robert Musante, Sarah Owens, Joseph Pascucci, Julia Petreikis, Jessica Ritz, Kimberly Rivera, Nikesh Sharma, Mackenzie Siddon, Kacie Simzer, Morgan Stephens, Sky Walter, Olivia Wightman, Alexis Williams, Theodore Williams

MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL-THIRD QUARTER 2014-15 A student is eligible for the Honor Roll if their GPA is at or between 84.9 and 92.49. 6th Grade Alexis Alteri, Madison Berning, Olivia Bessey-Nolan, Alexa Bohling, Abigail Burns, Alyson Burns, Mei Cassidy-Heekin, Porter Dawes, Madison Dery, Katelynn Deveans, Clare Falbo, Olivia Fay, Nicolas Fostini, Daniel Frank, Noah Freund, Seamus Gale, Taylor Harvey, Colin Hebbard, Emily Hemstrought, Brynn Hewitt, Nina Holstein, Richard Hughes, Shaylee Kiger, Noah King, Enrico Lucio, Angelina Manwarren, Anthony Mozloom, Samantha Nicholas, Noelle Pape, Liam Pashley, Alaina Peck, Kali Peck, Morrison Powell, Bozhena Samoshuk, Adam Schneider, Mariah Seward, Kayley Smith, Cael Speicher, Payne Speicher, Faith Sykes, Gianna Trunfio, Juliet Weinberg, Elizabeth Wratten 7th Grade Jalyssa Abbott, Taylor Arndt, Ileana Belfiore, Danielle Casab, Joseph Covel, Daniel Detraglia, Tanner Deveans, Jesse Dombrowski, Zachary Ellingson, Alexandria Emery, Brody Glindmyer, Alexis Hobika, Dustin Hopler, Gloria Kramer, Austin Laws, Sarah Martini, Jack Nicholas, Morgan Pflanz,

Nolan Provost, Alexandra Saunders, Deven Smith, Bianca Timpano, Jordyn Venettozzi, Victoria Vuocolo, Andrew Wieder, Abigail Witte, Celina Zeina, 8th Grade Justin Adroved, Charles Bonham, Emily Brockway, Emily Burns, Harley Cookinham, Sydni Dreimiller, Jack Drejza, Posey Fitzloff, Paul Graziadei, Melany Hopler, Skyler Jones, Reed Lennon, Starrlynn Lonero, Lindsey Markowicz, Jason Mauthe, Ashley McNichol, Austin Milozzo, Kayla Morrell, Elizabeth Popyack, Andrew Racioppa, Brian Saunders, Anica Maj Shepherd, Preston Sperduto, Justin Stell, Nathaniel Thompson, Erin Tracy, Alexis Trunfio, Michael Wade, Nathan Young

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NEPAL (continued from page 1) Sindhupalchowk District Hospital where the government is implementing a coordinated relief plan. Sharif Shrestha, a sophomore, assisted in a fundraising effort as well. He said when he first heard about the earthquake he didn’t know if it was real. “As soon as I woke up, my phone was buzzing with messages and missed calls, asking me if I was doing ok. For a moment, at first I thought it was a nightmare, but after I came to grips with reality the first thing I did was call home.” He said his family camped out in a car for several days after the initial earthquake, but they are unharmed. Still, Shrestha wanted to help. He got in contact with other international students he knew from Nepal and they began brainstorming ideas of how to help. They decided to direct funds raised to local non-governmental organizations because these groups can provide relief right away in small communities. Shrestha and the other students have raised $26,382 via an IndieGoGo fundraiser named “Nepal Earthquake Immediate Relief Fund ‘15.” He also started mobilizing Hamilton clubs to raise funds. Donation boxes were scattered across campus. Shrestha said around $2,700 has been raised on campus, which is near their goal of $3,000. On May 2, Hamilton’s Philanthropy committee hosted a silent auction that directly benefitted those campus

fundraisers. The International Students Association on campus sponsored a Vigil for Nepal walk on April 29. After the event, Shrestha described the vigil in one word: powerful. He said he never expected that much participation for the event, especially considering students’ busy schedules during finals week. Priti Kharel, a freshman, was also at the vigil along with Pradhan and Shrestha. She said at first she was ashamed because she felt like she couldn't do much since she was so far away from home. But after helping out with the College’s efforts, she felt better. “Nepal gave me 18 wonderful years of my life and at the time it needs me the most, I’m just staying here doing nothing,” she said. “After fundraising, I felt a lot better.” Back home, Kharel’s house has been damaged, but her family is safe. They are currently living in her grandparents’ home. Pradhan, Shrestha and Kharel are happy with how people have responded to help their country in a time of need. Each dollar raised equates to about a day’s worth of food for two people in Nepal. To donate to the Nepal Earthquake Immediate Relief Fund ‘15, visit http:// life.indiegogo.com/fundraisers/nepalearthquake-immediate-relief-fund-15 At the time The Courier was going to press, Nepal was hit by another earthquake, measuring at 7.3 on the Richter magnitude scale. The tremor was said to have been significantly less powerful than the first. Early estimates have added $1 billion onto reconstruction costs.

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Village Voices

WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER ABOUT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL PROM? Photos by Mark Warren

“My husband wore platform shoes, and he’s was already 6-foot-6-inches tall.” - Karen Matt

“I went to an all-boys high school, so prom wasn’t an option. It would have been progressive, but no.” - Dave Varecka

“It was in 1968 and the theme was ‘Under the Sea.’ I was in my junior year and I ended up marrying my date.” - Dr. John Menard

Tweet us your story! Tell us what you remember about your prom: @CourierCNY “Ask younger guys about prom, guys that are in their 40s.” - Ron Fess

“There were no proms in those days, when I was younger.” - Frank Ramirez

But what about Clinton in 1832? Did cholera hit hard? Unfortunately, no Clinton Courier was published then so accounts are few and far between. One source was found on earlyamerica.com, which quotes a letter from Othniel and Mary Williams to son Othniel S. Williams who lived in Salem, Massachusetts then. This is the Williams family who built the mansion at 21 West Park Row where the Alexander Hamilton Institute is housed today. In mid-July 1832 the parents wrote, “the cholera is near us to be sure but it seems to be everywhere. When it first made its appearance in Utica it proved fatal for 2-3 days but now there are fewer cases and less deaths. It was not confined to any particular class of people.” The consequences of a disaster—such as disruption of water and sanitation systems, or the displacement of populations to inadequate and overcrowded camps—can increase the risk of cholera transmission should the bacteria be present or introduced. Epidemics have never arisen from dead bodies. Clinton has had other epidemics including influenza in 1918 and 1957. Polio scared the daylights out of families in the early 1950s as many area youth contracted the disease.

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FOOD Tom's Natural Foods, Clinton - Local grass-fed beef, cheese, bulk spices, nuts, dried fruit, artisan breads on Sat. 8536360. Closed Sunday. Fly Creek Cider Mill is Family Fun. Open Daily 9-6. Savor 40+ samples! Feed the ducks! Team Openings now: visit, call 607547-9692 or at www.flycreekcidermill.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENT HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc, for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLDBARN. www.woodfordbros.com. "Not applicable in Queens county"

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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

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT 14 yr old boy looking for summer work. Available mid-June for babysitting, yard work, odd jobs. 315-404-1023

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

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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

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

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

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

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Notice of Formation of BENNETT DIALYSIS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/23/15. Office location: Oneida County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Purpose: Kidney care services. cc: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 301 Mill Street, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on April 17, 2015. Office and address in Oneida Co. at P.O. Box 1852, Utica, New York 13503; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: P.O. Box 1852, Utica, New York 13503; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. cc: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

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

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NOTICE ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF KIRKLAND, COUNTY OF ONEIDA, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Clinton Central School District, Oneida County, State of New York (the “District” ) will be held in the Clinton Central School Performing Arts Complex Theatre in said District on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM prevailing time, for the presentation of the budget document. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said vote and election will be held on May 19, 2015 between the hours of 12:00PM and 9:00PM, prevailing time, in the

Public Notices Clinton Central School Performing Arts Complex Lobby, 75 Chenango Ave, Clinton, New York, at which time the polls will be open to vote by voting machine upon the following items: 1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2015-2016 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District which shall appear on the ballot as Proposition No. 1. 2. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for three (3) year terms commencing July 1, 2015 and expiring on June 30, 2018. Board members whose terms are expiring are Amy Franz and Courtney Zoller. 3. Vehicle Purchase Proposition No. 2 Shall the Board of Education (the “Board of Education”) of the Clinton Central School District (the “District”) be authorized to purchase three (3) 66-passenger school buses at a total estimated cost of $335,000, including necessary furnishings, fixtures and equipment and all other necessary costs incidental thereto, and to expend a total sum not to exceed $335,000, which is estimated to be the total maximum cost thereof, and levy a tax which is hereby voted for the foregoing in the amount of $335,000, which shall be levied and

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collected in annual installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Education and in anticipation of the collection of such tax, bonds and notes of the District are hereby authorized to be issued at one time or from time to time in the principal amount not to exceed $335,000, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said obligations when due. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 20152016, and the tax exemption report, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District during business hours by May 5, 2015 in schoolhouses, the district offices (except on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) from 8AM to 4PM, the public library and on the School District’s website at www.ccs. edu. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at the Superintendent’s Office of the Bridge Building, no later than April 20, 2015 at 5:00PM. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District, must state the name and residence of each signer, must state the name and residence of the candidate and whether or not he or she is an incumbent. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS

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HEREBY GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk beginning on April 6, 2015; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00PM, prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Superintendent’s Office on and after May 7, 2015, between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM on weekdays prior to the date set for the annual election on May 19, 2015, the day set for the election, and said list will be posted at the polling place(s) at the election. Any qualified voter present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds for making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. Accordingly, the only persons entitled to vote on May 19, 2015 at the District’s annual election are those who are qualified voters and who are registered to vote as set forth herein. To be a qualified voter, a person must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age and a legal resident of the District for a period of thirty (30) days immediately preceding May 19, 2015.

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If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special District meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he/she is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he/she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law at the District Meeting Room, on May 7, 2015, between the hours of 1:30PM and 3:30PM, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, or their representative, he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District at the Superintendent’s Office, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 13, 2015, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on May 7, 2015, between the hours of 1:30PM and 3:30PM , prevailing time, at the District Meeting Room to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the election to be held in 2015, and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, placed on such provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he/ she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote the school election for which said register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 7, 2015. By: /s/ Julia A. Scranton Clerk of the Board CC:4/1/15 4/22/15 5/06/15 5/13/15

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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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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

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

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

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This will serve as notice that the Articles of Organization for a limited liability company known as Sanchez Properties, LLC was filed with the Secretary of State on March 30,2015. The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The principal office of the company and the address where process against the company may be served is 339-341 Bleecker Street, Utica, New York 13501. Purpose: any lawful activity. cc: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27

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

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

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

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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF BERGIE SPORTS LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): BERGIE SPORTS LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: April 17, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 1510 Watkins Avenue, Utica, New York 13502 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Sarah Elleman is the sole member of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3

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DIANE LANGDON, 72 Yvonne (Diane) Desgrosiellier Langdon, of Wellesley Island and Ruskin, Florida, passed away on April 23, 2015, at Superior Residence ALF of Brandon, Florida, under the care of Hospice. Her wishes were to donate her organs in hopes of improving the health of others through medical research. Her remains will be cremated and laid to rest in the Westmoreland Cemetery. She was born Feb. 2, 1943, in Rome, the daughter of Joseph and Hazel Hawkins Desgrosiellier. She graduated from Westmoreland High School, where she was a majorette. She was employed by General Electric Co., and Marcy and Utica Psychiatric Centers where she retired. She then worked at the family business, Utica Cash Register Company, until she retired in 1995. She was a Sister of the Order of the Eastern Star in Westmoreland for many years and remained until her passing. A fine homemaker and loving mother, she always placed the wellbeing of others first. She had a great love for horses and spent much time riding and caring for them. She was a dog and pet lover. She enjoyed boating and took great pleasure spending time with family on Wellesley Island where they owned a summer residence. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Charles (Chuck) Langdon; her sister Flora and her husband Phil Howe; brothers Joe and his wife Lillian, Bill and his wife Joann, and George and his wife Eileen Desgrosiellier and their respective families; her children, including Robert DeVito and his wife Patricia, Pamela Leone and her husband Antonio, Christina Williams and her husband Ryan; stepson Christopher Langdon and Lori; stepson Kevin Langdon and Nichole; seven grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, Dante and Isabella Williams, Antonio III and Brianna Leone, Lorenzo DeVito; and five step grandchildren, Andrea, Courtney, Lindsey and Christie Langdon, Casandra Merwin; one step great-granddaughter, Jaelyn; several nephews, nieces and cousins to whom she was very close. A celebration of her life will be held at a date to be announced in Ruskin,

Florida, and at the Masonic and Eastern Star Temple. A graveside service will be conducted later this summer by OwensPavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc. at the Westmoreland Cemetery on Stone Road. The family asks that donations be made to LifePath Hospice, 3010 West Azeele St., Tampa, Florida 33609 or The Order of the Eastern Star, 6185 Airport Rd., Oriskany 13424-4003.

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EDWARD F. KOURY, 83 Edward F. Koury, 83, a longtime resident of Seneca Turnpike, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Presbyterian Home for CNY. He was born Sept. 2, 1931, in Utica, a son of the late Thomas F. and Rose (Joseph) Koury. Ed was a hard-working man and the proud owner of Koury Construction. He was truly devoted to his family and would always be there when he was needed. He is survived by his son James Koury and his partner Brenda Sears of Utica; his daughter and son-in-law Michele and Derek Welch of Sauquoit; son-in-law Tim Baldwin of Lairdsville; seven grandchildren, Dean Baldwin, Katelyn, Daniele, Kendra and Dustin Koury, Briana Welch, and Joseph Morehouse; two great-grandchildren, Nathan Smith and Peyton Wilcox; his special friend Joan Green of Clinton; his sister Catherine Ellis and Red Rashford of Clinton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Nancey Koury of Utica, and Richard and Helen Koury of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews, including Laurie Bluff and Judy Hinman. He was predeceased by his parents, a daughter Cynthia Baldwin, grandson David Baldwin, nephew Michael Ellis, and sister Jenny Gazotis. A memorial mass was held on May 9 at St. Louis Gonzaga Church in Utica. His burial will be in Kirkland Cemetery. There will be no public calling hours. Arrangements by Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., Clinton. Please consider donations to Presbyterian Home Foundation. The family thanks the nurses and aides of the Willow Wing at the Presbyterian Home for their care and friendship. http://owenspavlotrogers.com

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015

Clinton Girls Lacrosse Prepares for Playoffs

HAMILTON PULLS OFF UPSET IN DOUBLE OT By Mark Warren

Written and Photographed by Mark Warren With an unblemished 5-0 record in the TriValley League, the Clinton girls lacrosse team (9-5) has already locked up a sectional playoff berth. The Warriors still have two games left in the regular season, but they figure to make a push in Sectionals with an experienced team that features 10 seniors. Head coach Chris Evans said he is glad he can lean on his seniors, especially when the postseason inches closer. “There are five seniors that have played varsity for three years, so [lacrosse] is not a new thing, they’re used to the varsity level,” he said. “Most of them are multiple sport athletes, which is great. They bring the leadership that they learned from being here for three years.” On May 5, Clinton played

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Clinton senior attacker Breanna Karrat advances the ball against a Watertown IHC defender on April 17. The Warriors won 11–7.

in their senior game, their last home contest of the season and the last time the seniors will play in front of the home crowd as Warriors. The players were joined by their parents during a ceremony before the game, where the ascending players were given flowers by the school. The team also had cake afterward. The seniors were able to pull out a win that day as well, defeating Ve r n o n -Ve r o n a - S h e r r i l l (6-7) by a score of 10–9. Senior midfielder Hannah McHarris led the Warriors attack with two goals and one assist. Senior attacker Jenny Maxam and junior

defender Molly Roberts each added two goals for Clinton. Evans said Roberts has really stepped up for his team this year. Roberts is playing defense for the first time this season, and she is fresh off a four point game in a 10–11 loss at Chittenango on May 7. After their senior game win, the Warriors endured a huge 1–18 loss to Homer (9-5) on May 8. Clinton will need to keep some momentum heading into sectionals if they want a chance at competing against larger programs. Evans said he thinks his team is doing a bit better

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than he initially expected, and now it comes down to how teams are seeded during the next few days. “We are still young pups at this,” he said. “We’re the second newest team in the section. So it’s a matter of how we finish the season, where we get seeded.” At the time The Courier went to press, the Warriors had two games remaining. The team will play an away game against Watertown IHC (4-9) on May 12 before traveling to TVL opponent Whitesboro (4-8) on May 13 to end the season. Clinton has beaten both teams earlier this season.

The No. 13 Hamilton College women’s lacrosse team (12-5) defeated No. 8 Salisbury University (14-4) by a score of 9–8 in double overtime on May 10. Senior midfielder Ashleigh Stephan and freshman midfielder Darby Philbrick each scored hat tricks for Hamilton. Junior attackers Caroline McCarthy and Margaret Gabriel, as well as sophomore midfielder Morgan Fletcher, each pitched on one goal for the Continentals. Hamilton jumped out to a 5–2 lead over the Sea Gulls in the first period, but the home team went on to outscore Hamilton in the next frame six goals to two. Facing an 8–7 deficit with 3:58 remaining, Hamilton managed one goal from the stick of Fletcher with just over a minute left in the game, which tied play at 8 apiece. The score forced overtime to settle the 8–8 tie. No scoring occurred during the first overtime period, as both teams struggled to break the stalemate. The game eventually went to double overtime, where Philbrick sent the winning shot into the back of the net with 4:04 remaining, giving Hamilton the sudden death win. The Continentals now advance to the third round of the NCAA Division III tournament to play No. 6 Middlebury College (14-3) on May 16.

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Above: Liam Pierce took first place in the pole vault with a height of 12 feet 6 inches. Below: Aneesa Lewis’ best shot put throw of the day of 32 feet 9.5 inches was good for second place in the standings.

DOWN GOES ADIRONDACK Written and Photographed by John Howard

linton girls and boys varsity track and field took down the Adirondack Wildcats at their home stadium last Wednesday to remain undefeated this season. Having dominated the Center State Conference yet again this year, the girls secured a win over the Wildcats early in the meet, even with some of the team’s top performers holding back due to minor injuries. By the final tally, the Clinton girls had earned 114 of the dual meet’s points, sending Adirondack home with just 27. On the boys’ side of the day’s scoresheet, the numbers were much closer, with Clinton winning by only 3 points, for a score of 72-69. Having been shut out of both the shot put and discus podiums by Adirondack—a rare feat by any of the Warriors’ competitors—the boys had an uphill climb going into the final events. To just inch by their visitors, Clinton would have to earn top spots in the final six events—all

events that the well-stocked Adirondack squad is competitive in. Nerves were high amongst the athletes wearing maroon. “We were at a point where we had 33 points and they had 59,” said head coach Norm Deep, recalling the meet. “We were in a pretty much no-win situation. It was pretty dramatic.” The tide began to noticeably turn with a performance by Diego Rojo, Eddie Allen, Fritz Gale and Mason Whip in the 4x400meter relay. Rojo and Allen kept a steady pace, gaining a slight edge in the first two legs of the event. Adirondack gained some ground, but when Gale spotted the shadow of the green uniform coming up behind him with 200 meters left to run before handing the baton off, a second wind seemed to find him. “He was right on me, so I picked it up a little bit,” said Gale. “I didn’t really think about going faster. I just lengthened my stride as much as I could.” Whip—a strategic sprinter and the team’s anchor—gave his man room in front for the first half of his leg, then took the space away in a final burst at the end. Clinton won the event with a time of 3:41.1, one second ahead of Adirondack. The adrenaline was high from that moment on as the boys went on to take second and third in the triple jump, then sweep the high jump event. Senior Liam Pierce and junior Avery Crosley concluded the day with exciting first- and secondplace performances on the pole vault. By securing the win, the Warrior boys have put themselves in prime position for a league win at the CSC championship meet scheduled for later this month. Both the girls and the boys competed and won in the Kyle Hysack Invitational last Friday. Of the individuals who were recognized at the event, three were from Clinton: Alayna Lofgren, girls athlete of the meet; Aneesa Lewis, field athlete of the meet; and Pierce, boys athlete of the meet.

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EVA (continued from page 1) “When she was a year old … she decided she was going to put her socks on by herself,” said Jennifer. “She sat there for a good 25 minutes putting a sock on and taking it off repeatedly.” That stubbornness translated to her sport. It’s how she found herself in the steeplechase to begin with. Her eyes lit up when she saw the event for the first time at Junior Olympics last summer. It’s also how she found herself competing in this spring’s Daniel Barden Highland Mudfest 5-mile run. She saw a photo of muddy runners in The Courier and told her parents she wanted in on the fun. She was the first female finisher in that event, too. Cross-country is Eva’s favorite sport. She ran for the modified team in the fall, where, under the guidance of head coach Stacy Davignon and varsity coach Angelo Gaetano, she learned how to dominate in races. “[The cross-country coaches] were very patient with her development,” said Coach Deep. “Staying at the modified level was a good move for her in terms of confidence and being able to win races.” For Eva, running isn’t all about race times. It’s about being outdoors and the excitement of the unknown. She has always loved hiking in the Adirondacks, and during family jogs, she will often seek out new routes, adding several miles to their course much to the displeasure of her fellow runners. But to Eva, if the challenge didn’t exist, there would be no point in going outside at all. “Running makes me feel energized,” she said. “The harder it is, the more fun it is."

Hamilton Philosophy Department Takes The Diamond

Hal Shimkoski, a junior at Hamilton, warms up prior to the philosophy department’s annual softball game. Written and Photographed by Mark Warren The Hamilton College Philosophy Department held their annual softball game at Royce Field on May 10. Faculty joined students on the warm, but wet day as they attempted to out hit each other while being peppered with raindrops. Todd Franklin, professor of philosophy for excellence in advising and mentoring at Hamilton, organized the event. “It’s simply for the faculty and the department and the students who are concentrated in philosophy to get together and play a little friendly game of softball, and enjoy some food together and relax at the end of the school year,” he said. Classes officially ended on May 11. About two dozen students made their way to the wet baseball field on Sunday, where they cheered each other on while Franklin tended the grill. Professors Doug Edwards, Theresa Lopez, Alexandra Plakias, Katheryn Doran, Marianne Janack and Richard Werner were all in attendance for the festivities. No one kept score, but the faculty and students both had fun running around the bases. Finals begin on May 13.