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Vol. 168, No. 45 • CLINTON, NEW YORK • May 27, 2015

The Path Provides Guidance for Walkers

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he Sunset Hill Cemetery in Clinton will debut its new addition to the grounds on May 30. The newly finished public walking trail, called “the Path,” will provide an area of healing and meditation for locals who seek peace and harmony. Clinton residents Pinny and George Kuckel were two of the primary forces behind the project. The couple proposed the idea to the Sunset Hill Cemetery Board of Trustees, and they received a great response. As a result, a committee was created to focus on planning the Path. The committee undertook the project in 2012, and construction began in 2013. George currently serves as the secretary for the board, and he is also a member of the Clinton Cemetery Association. He said momentum for this project has really grown since its inception three years ago. “We started thinking ‘death is a big change, but life is about changes— constant changes,’” he said. “So this path of change really resonated with the board members and now with a lot of people in the community who have discovered this.” The Path features several different sections with many elements, including woods, open spaces, a bridge, a shelter and a labyrinth. Pinny was inspired by the Latin phrase “solvitur ambulando” which translates to “it is solved by walking.” “Each part of this path—it’s designed to be sort of a path for change,” Pinny explained. “The idea is that in different times of your life, there are different changes that happen. When you go through a change, you go

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Reminded of the ‘Power of the Individual’

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unshine and bagpipes graced the Hamilton College campus on Sunday as graduating seniors accepted diplomas, senior canes and green apples as a symbol of four successful years on the Hill. The commencement ceremony marked the conclusion of Hamilton’s 203rd academic year. Bachelor of Arts degrees were awarded to 505 graduates, along with four honorary degrees awarded to special graduation guests, including singer-songwriter Bill Harley, writer Kamila Shamsie, Mellon Foundation Vice President Philip Lewis, and Philip Murphy, a former U.S. ambassador who delivered

CCS BUDGET PASSES, BOE INCUMBENTS RE-ELECTED By Mark Warren Pinny (left) and George Kuckel (right) sit at a section of the Path, Sunset Hill Cemetery's new walking trail. through different stages. You have to let a certain amount of time pass, but doing something while you’re doing that really helps. Sometimes walking helps.” The names of each section are meant to symbolize different moods. The Path is comprised of the Point, the Shelter, the Passage, the Clearing, the Break, the Bend, the Rise and the Hollow. There is no set way to walk the circuit; it is all connected. Pinny said depending on which way you chose to walk, the feelings you experience are unique and different. One of the highlights of the area is a labyrinth, which overlooks the Clearing. It is made out of gravel and grass, and unlike a maze, a labyrinth features only one path to the center and out again. It is an ancient symbol that crosses many cultures and religions, and it symbolizes a journey.

the commencement address. In his speech, Murphy commanded the packed Field House audience’s attention, speaking of the “fractured” world the graduates were about to inherit. His message was a history lesson in American social movements, referencing a number of figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Sen. Robert Kennedy. On dealing with today’s problematic political procedures and racial tensions, Murphy emphasized the importance of working locally first. “The power of the individual to change the world is undiminished,” he said. Murphy encouraged the Class of 2015 to do things out of their comfort zones (“Hanging around too many people that were just like me was my biggest mistake.”) and that it is OK to continue to make mistakes after college (“You will stun yourself at how stupid you will continue to be in your adult years.”) After letting the lessons sink in for a moment, Murphy ended on a lighter note, quoting rapper Wiz

The design the Sunset Hill Cemetery is using is called a concentric labyrinth, which goes completely around the circular perimeter several times before reaching the center. When standing at the starting point, the labyrinth points to the Hamilton College Chapel, which can be seen in the distance on top of College Hill. The entire construction of the Path was handled by Roger Belois, the superintendent of the Sunset Hill Cemetery Board of Trustees. Belois built the labyrinth after Pinny showed him pictures of one she and George had built during a past winter in their backyard. Finishing touches are still being made to the Path before it is officially opened on Saturday at noon. The goal of Pinny, George and the committee PATH, page 5

Clinton Central School opened up to voters on Tuesday, May 19. Two propositions were up for adoption, as well as an election to fill two Board of Education seat vacancies. In total, 501 voters cast a ballot. As for the propositions, the 2015-16 school budget was approved by voters by a tally of 325 voting “yes” and 171 voting “no.” The $26.1 million budget features a 4.97 percent increase in the current overall spending plan and includes a 3.52 percent increase to the district tax levy. The second proposition was regarding the purchase of a new school bus. It was passed by a vote of 320 to 177. Board of Education incumbents Amy Franz and Courtney Zoller were re-elected, receiving 333 and 301 votes, respectively. Also running, Matthew Van Slyke garnered 269 votes. Four write-in candidates were submitted by voters for the Board of Education seats. Annette Foley, Ferris Betrus, Barbara Grimes and Thomas D. Phelan each received one vote apiece.

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Margaret Haag, of Clark Mills, accepts her diploma during Sunday’s commencement ceremony. She is one of two local students who are part of the Class of 2015. Khalifa: “We’re going to party all night, no sleep.” The salutatorian of the class was Kevin Rovelli, of Newtown, Connecticut. Nicholas Vassos, who wore No. 14 for the Continentals hockey team during his varsity career, was the valedictorian. While recognizing Vassos’ achievements, Hamilton’s Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Patrick Reynolds quoted hockey coach Rob Haberbusch, noting that the senior forward was “an

ambassador for … the entire league.” A speech by Meghan O’Sullivan, this year’s recipient of the James Soper Merrill Prize, came early on in the ceremony, but left graduates with the most personal message about being challenged freshman year on her definition of one’s true self. “It was the first day I felt at home at Hamilton,” said O’Sullivan. “I discovered that learning to disagree and challenge each other was really fun.”

A Clinton woman accused of fraudulently opening a credit card and forging personal checks is facing felony charges. Kimberly Beckman, 46, was arrested as the result of a month-long investigation by the Kirkland Police Department (KPD). Officer Charles Kriz led the investigation. According to the KPD, Beckman allegedly used a family member’s name to open up a credit card and sign personal checks. At this point, she has been accused of fourth-degree grand larceny, a class E felony. The investigation is still underway to determine exactly how much money was fraudulently obtained, however, the KPD is reporting the current figure is at more than $4,000. While it is rare for police to get involved in certain criminal behaviors within families, fraud to commit theft is not a new issue for local authorities to face, according to KPD Chief Dan English. “Unfortunately, it seems to be a trend of the times,” said English. “This happens a lot, but a lot of time families will take and handle it themselves. They don’t pursue the criminal charges.” Beckman is due in Kirkland Town Court, where she will appear in front of Judge Jay Williams, later this month.

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Village Voices: We asked residents what they're looking forward to most this summer. Page 3. Hamilton Professor to Debut ‘Class of 2015’: Robert Knight photographed 29 students over the course of their college career. Page 6. Memorial Day 2015: Take a look at photos from Clinton’s and Clark Mills’ services. Pages 10-11. Kirkland Town Library Report to the Community: See how the Library faired in 2014. Pages 15-17. Epic, 17-School Meet Ends Track Season: Students and families packed the CCS stadium field for the Junkyard Relays. Page 19.

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People and This Place Have you ever found something—an object, item of clothing, a missing gear to a longsince dysfunctional gadget—while looking for something else, then hung onto that thing because you know you’ll never be able to find it again? We can never find these escapable objects when we need them, but when we don’t need them, they keep finding their way into our paths, blocking our way. It’s a fact of life, and one in which I’m convinced there’s some greater power watching on, screwing with us. They sit, laughing at our frantic search and nudging their buddies as they flip through a collection of our missing items—antique watches, classic baseball cards, a whole catalog of “the other socks” that we thought the dryer ate. I had this experience this week. I kept hearing others reiterate a concept we based this week’s magazine, The People Issue, on. You can find a copy of that special edition magazine inserted in this paper. The idea of the magazine was simple: highlight members of our community and offer readers a snapshot into their lives. These are not necessarily the newsmakers of our area, but we here at The Courier are subscribers to valid sayings like, “Everyone has a story to tell,” and, “Everyone deserves their 15 minutes of fame.” Heather Lende, a journalist and obituary writer, was featured on a recent episode of NPR’s “Here & Now” that I was listening to. On her love for obituary writing, she said, “I think it’s important that people 100 years from now … can go back and see how real people lived.” It's about human connections. Philip Murphy echoed this idea in his address at Hamilton (see page 1), urging students to invest time in their close relationships and friendships, and not to get too caught up in the momentum of the 2015 mindset.

Personally, I love conversations. I enjoy the task of interviewing someone 100 times more than the task of trying to condense that information down into a story—inevitably, something will be left out. I love being a part of conversations and I love listening to them. Podcasts, as I noted during the Library’s “What Do You Geek?” campaign (see page 16), hold a special place in my heart and I fill my head with them every chance that I get. (“The Nerdist,” Marc Maron’s “WTF,” “Freakonomics,” “This American Life,” and NPR’s “All Songs Considered” are among my favorites.) That human-to-human interaction has become such a commodity in the digital age. To think that people record hourlong conversations and that listeners are entertained and even soothed by listening to them, is really kind of insane. The further we get away from face-to-face conversations, the more we crave them. You can learn so much more from conversations than you can from a Google search. I can confidently tell you this because we learned so much from doing The People Issue. We learned about people—the people we encounter every day—on levels we hadn’t even considered before. We learned about ourselves—how we viewed the world and about our own misconceptions— and we grew as a result. We hope this special issue will encourage you to strike up a conversation—a quality conversation that requires a calendar date to sit down with no time restrictions, roadmap or pre-planned questions. At the very least, you’ll come away with new knowledge. And maybe even a new understanding about an old friend.

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Village Hack: Spring Yoga By Staff It’s now or never, people. Time to once and for all shake and stretch out all the kinks and rust that have built up in your bones over snowy months spent indoors. If you happened to read the Jan. 21 edition of The Courier, then you’re probably aware of the new Sunflower Yoga Fest which came to Clinton over this past winter. The same people who brought you that festival have another one planned for the spring, appropriately titled “Yoga Fest Spring 2015.”

The event will feature seven area yoga instructors and will take place once again in the Tolles Pavilion on the Hamilton College campus from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. on June 7. The cost is $60 per yoga enthusiast and space is limited. For this area, it’s an extremely rare event, so if you want to come together with a group of like-minded people to rebalance your mind and body, then hop on this opportunity.

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Village Voices

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT SUMMER? Photos by John Howard

“No more homework. No more papers.” –Griffin Abbott, Ridgewood, New Jersey

“Swimming. My family goes to the Clinton Pool and sometimes my friends come, too.” –Henry Schweitzer, Clinton

“All the bagpiping I’m going to be doing with the Bagpipes of the Mohawk Valley. And then, just getting out, riding bikes, and going up to Old Forge.” –Laura Black, Clinton

“Going to camp with my family. We have a place at Lewis Point on Oneida Lake that we like to go to.” –Roger Maxam, Clinton

“Getting to decorate my new apartment in Buffalo. I’m going to be working there for M&T Bank.” –Stephanie Muller, Albany

“Everything, because I hate winter. I’m a summer-type guy. You get to be that way at my age. You appreciate summer even more after the winter, especially this last one.” –Skip Slawson, Clinton

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Four teens are being charged for their involvement in a vandalism incident that caused more than $20,000 worth of damage to the CCS Middle School. Two more youths may be charged as well, bringing the total number trespassing onto the school’s construction site to eight. Slim Goodbody came to the Clinton Elementary School to teach students about health. Goodbody showed the youngsters both how to eat and exercise right, so as to develop a healthy lifestyle. The Kirkland Art Center is set to debut their latest exhibition, titled “Messages.” Andrea Salkowe, the featured artist, lends her backgrounds of art and psychology to create her abstract works. George Marsh, owner of UticaRome Bus Co., recently caught a 45-pound sailfish off the Florida coast. Marsh was forced to release the catch, but he received a sportsmanship award for his achievement.

Thwarting the Clinton Board of Education in its effort to close four rural schools at the end of the current scholastic year, voters in districts 2 and 9 balked at the Board’s suggestion that their pupils be sent to the Clinton Grammar School in September and agreed that they would continue to provide education in a rural school. The Snyder Packing Company of Rochester has released a portion of the Clinton Canning Company on McBride Avenue for a pea-viner station. It is reported that 230 acres of peas will be threshed at the local factory. A collection of 27 stuffed mammals and birds that belonged to the late Harry Jelliff has been given to the biology department by Mrs. Jelliff. The Clinton High School baseball team lost a 7–5 decision to Oneida here yesterday in an independent game. The Maroon was held to four hits by Morgan, Oneida’s pitcher. Fred Nicholson hurled good balls for the locals and fanned nine men, but five errors prevented a Clinton victory.

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Approval was given by the Kirkland Zoning Board of Appeals for construction of a riding stable on Craig Road. This decision was made following a public hearing on Thursday at which no one appeared in opposition of the proposal. Bids on the two abandoned school buildings in the CCS district were opened on Tuesday. The bids were received on the school on Seneca Turnpike and two were received on the Clark Mills school on Main Street, closed since 1957. An outstanding party was given by Child Care class at the high school— for the kindergarteners. The preschool boys and girls spent the afternoon in the decorated homemaking rooms as the senior hostess led them to games and recitations. Last-minute filing produced a contest in two out of the three Board of Education posts up for grabs at the June 16 voting. Dr. Harold Heintz, appointed last winter to complete a term, will run unopposed.

100 Years Ago June 2, 1915 After nearly 50 years of business activity, most of which was spent in this Village, Philip Hart announces that owing to the present business depression and some other minor causes, he intends to close out his stock as soon as possible and retire from active business life. The work of macadamizing the road on Marvin Street was completed on Monday and the road was opened for traffic yesterday morning. It is a fineappearing piece of work. Again on Saturday evening at the Opera House, Stoddard & Son pleased a large audience with a six-reel motion picture show. A comic one-reel feature titled “Two Kisses” created such enthusiasm and applause that the music from the piano could not be heard for several minutes. Monday was quite generally observed as Memorial Day in this Village. Most of the businesses were closed during the afternoon and many of the stores were decorated with flags and bunting.

Clinton Scene: St. Mary's Church By Richard L. Williams, Town and Village Historian

ost of Clinton’s early settlers and founding families espoused the Calvinist doctrines so common in New England in the late 1700s. Indeed Clinton’s first religious society was formed in 1791 as the Society of Clinton, only four years after the first pioneers arrived. Catholics, if any, were a negligible part of the Clinton religious scene then. However, with the construction of the Erie Canal and Chenango Canal in the 1820s and 1830s respectively, many Irish immigrants started to come here. Locally Clinton hematite ore was mined from the 1800 period thus calling others to this area and many were Catholic. St. John’s in Utica, formed in the 1821 period, was the farthest church west of Albany. German immigrants, many of whom were Catholic, came to Utica to work in the new textile industry. Kirkland Catholics held services in homes as early as 1845 when Rev. William Howard celebrated Mass here, which was in the Albany Diocese. The Rt. Rev. Dr. John McCloskey, Bishop of Albany, appointed Rev. William C. Coghlan the first pastor of St. Mary’s Church on Nov. 12, 1850, thus beginning the formal organization of the parish. The lot on Marvin and Prospect streets was bought in April 1851 for $125 from Othniel S. and Delia Williams. He was a businessman, judge, lawyer, and railroad builder who lived in the family mansion at 21 West Park Row. Williams was not a Catholic, but helped the new congregation obtain use of the common school on East Park Row for services which continued until the first St. Mary’s opened in October 1854. The new church was of

wooden construction, simple and unpretentious, according to an account in Rev. Vincent Kelly’s “Never Left Unaided,” printed in 1985. Bishop McCloskey, then a new Cardinal, dedicated the church Oct. 25, 1854. With no rectory at first, Father Coghlan bought a house on Marvin Street for his residence. Ireland-born Father Coghlan stayed at the helm of St. Mary’s until his death on July 7, 1862, and was remembered as a charming character and a hardworking and fervent priest, according to Father Kelly. Coghlan was buried in the front yard of the church in a grave enclosed by an iron fence. In 1944 or 1945, his remains were reinterred at St. Mary’s Cemetery. The Catholics then were not just from Kirkland, but several came from Clayville, Waterville, Oriskany Falls, Madison, Bridgewater, and West Winfield as those villages did not have Roman Catholic churches as early as Clinton did. Marvin Street must have been filled with horses and wagons or sleighs on Sunday mornings as parishioners wished to attend Mass at the new church which they supported. The Rectory at 13 Marvin St. dates from 1871 when a contract to build it for $13,380.54 was given to contractor John J. Clark. The Clinton Courier of July 27, 1871, reported then that “the new edifice would be of brick and of stately proportions.” A house on that site was moved to a lot in the rear of the church on Prospect Street. Increasing membership in 1865 resulted in the first church being enlarged by January 1870 and was completely paid for by that date. In 1886, the Syracuse Diocese was formed with Rt. Rev. Patrick Ludden, SCENE, page 14

CORRECTION: HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT A previous edition of The Courier incorrectly published a High School spring concert date change for Wednesday, May 20. The correct date and time for the performance is Wednesday, June 3, at 7 p.m.

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Concert: Nate Taylor. The Hamilton College alum will share songs from his new album, “The Finer Things.” 6–9 p.m. at 8 Fresh.

Adult Trivia Night. For teams of up to five people. Proceeds to benefit the Westmoreland Pop Warner football and cheer program. $10 per person. 6:30 p.m. at Westmoreland Fire Station.

CNY Watercolor Society art opening. Take a look at the new exhibition. 12–2 p.m. at the Library.

Kirkland Art Center spring performance featuring Swan Lake, Scottish Highland and contemporary favorites. 3:30 p.m. at Clinton Performing Arts Complex theater. $8 adults, $6 children and seniors.

The Civil War and Civil Religion, a lecture and discussion with Doug Ambrose. 7–8:30 p.m. at the Library.

Dance Aerobics with Art Yoga Cat. 10:30 a.m. at the KAC. $6 drop in fee.

• 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

ACADEMICS

The following students were inducted into the Oneida-HerkimerMadison BOCES Career and Technical Education Center’s honor society: Alexandra Charlsen, LeeAnn Chesebro, Eddi Dizdarevic, Sara Dombrowski, Emma Filipkowski, and Alex White.

MEETINGS

ANNOUNCEMENTS • The Clinton Fire Department's 4th annual Cruise In will take place on June 7 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. A $10 donation is requested. Brooks BBQ will be available. Pre-register for the Cruise In by emailing clintonfd@ gmail.com • On Tuesdays during May and June, Alteri’s will donate a portion of pizza sales to the Clinton Little League. • The Clinton Farmers’ Market will open for the season on June 4. Make sure to mark your calendar. • Clinton United Methodist Church Men’s Group will host Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol on June 13 at 10 a.m. Sheriff Maciol will give a presentation on personal security. Refreshments will be served. Call 853-3358 to reserve a space, all are welcome, free event. • The Sherburne Arts Festival will take place on June 13 from 10a.m.–

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Library Book groups: New members always welcome. Monday: Next meeting: June 8 at 1 p.m. to discuss books for the fall.

4p.m. at Gaines park. The show is free to the public. • 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. • Unitarian Universalist Church of Utica Sunday service will be “The Role of the Hindu Religion in Maintaining Culture,” by Sagar Rijal, Program Coordinator of the Association of Hindu Society of Utica. Rijal will introduce some important Hindu rituals.

Wednesday: “The Chaperone,” by Laura Moriarity. Next meeting: May 27, 7 p.m.

School Board June 9, 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: Dolls for all ages 1. “The Story of the Columbian Dolls: How the Adams Sisters Saved the Family Farm,” by Diane Doyle Parrish 2. “Storybook Dolls to Knit,” by Anita Wheelas 3. “The Doll's House,” by Rumer Godden

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Garden Club to Hold Annual Plant Sale June 6

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Courtesy of Susan Sweetland A map shows the different sections of the newly created Path at Sunset Hill Cemetery. PATH (continued from page 1) throughout this process was to keep the area as natural as possible, to avoid intruding too much on the land and the space. As Belois was building, he said he believed the original designer of the cemetery had a similar idea for a walking trail in mind. From the way the paths lined up and weaved through the land, it almost appeared to him as if parts of the Path had already been cut through soil years ago. Another main portion of the Path is The Shelter. The floor is made of different-sized brick pavers, which visitors to the Path can purchase and have engraved in remembrance of a person, family or event. Proceeds from the pavers will fund maintenance of the Path and the cemetery. Pinny and

George have already put in the first paver, which commemorates the 40th anniversary of their marriage, which will take place on September 13, 2015. George said in the future he thinks certain expansions could be made to the space, including a wildflower field between The Shelter and the labyrinth. If all goes well, more trails that extend from what is now in place could be built and added to the circuit. For now, Pinny and George are happy with how the Path will add to the overall environment of the Cemetery and the surrounding area. “I think it’s a really healing thing,” she said. “Adding healing anywhere is a good thing. Besides, so many people are interested in it, it kind of connects us a lot.”

Plan to arrive early to the Clinton Garden Club’s Annual Plants Plus sale on June 6 because last year the sale sold out by noon. This year, the sale will run from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Clinton United Methodist on Utica Street. There will be many varieties of flowers available from club members including Sheffield daisies, candelabra primroses, Japanese anemones, gaillardia and Clinton redbuds. Two club members are offering “old farmhouse favorites,” which are easy to grow varieties with reliable blooms that have been present in the Clinton area for years. Additionally, herb baskets and garden chair planters will be available for purchase. Garden Club members will be on hand to give gardening advice and teach sale-goers about the Heirloom Seed Exchange program at the Kirkland Town Library. Proceeds from the Garden Club’s Annual Plant sale benefit the Village of Clinton and KTL Beautification Projects, Garden Therapy at Lutheran Care, a scholarship at Clinton Central Schools and other local and national conservation efforts. The club’s next summer event will be the Garden Tour on July 18. Garden Tour plants, which include a pass to the tour, will be available at the Plants Plus Sale.

Alta Lynn Price and Jonah Simon Koppel were married on July 20, 2013, in the outdoor splendor of the Koppel gardens in Michigan. The bride is the daughter of professors Sue Ann Miller and Frank Price of Clinton. She graduated from Clinton Central High School in 1997, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in printmaking and art history from Rhode Island School of Design in 2001, and an Master of Fine Arts in combined media from Hunter College in 2010. She is the principal at ALP Editorial Consulting and Translation in New York City. The groom is the son of Sherry and Alan Koppel of Chicago. He graduated from Francis W. Parker School in 1997 and earned his Bachelor of Fine Art in Painting from Rhode Island School of Design in 2001. He is a painter represented by Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery, New York, New York. The couple resides in New York City.

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Hamilton Professor of Art to Debut ‘Class of 2015’

n July of 2011, Robert Knight joined Hamilton College as an assistant professor of art. That following fall, every student face he saw was new, unique and unfamiliar. As an artist, Knight formulated this experience into a longitude portrait project that followed some of these freshman faces through their college careers. The four-year project, titled “Class of 2015,” features 29 students from a wide range of racial, cultural and economic backgrounds, each with their own academic goals and interests. Knight found these students by sending a mass email to the entire 480 member freshman class in 2011, asking for participants to take part in his idea. Starting in the fall semester of 2011, Knight photographed the students in each semester of their academic career. He also conducted video interviews with them once a year to keep up to date with their feelings and plans as their college career progressed. Knight said the combination of the photo portraits and video interviews provided the most comprehensive look into how the students changed, both on the outside and inside. “The most common [changes] had to do with opening up to new sexuality decisions, things like that,” he said. “The visual changes were fairly subtle. A lot of those other kinds of changes— those things come through when you actually get to talk to someone and ask them questions.” Now that the Class of 2015 is graduating, Knight’s project has come to an end. Since he has been out of the country pursuing his next project, the last photos he took of each student were in the 2014 fall semester. Knight is currently on sabbatical in London for the spring semester, but he will be returning for the debut of

Photos courtesy of Robert Knight Hamilton College graduate Dyllon Young was one of the 29 students who participated in Robert Knight’s “Class of 2015” portrait project.

Dyllon Young during his freshman year. “Class of 2015.” An opening reception will be held for the exhibition at the Wellin Museum on June 4. Only 12 of the 29 students will be fully on display in the space. However, all will be featured in a six-hour-long compilation video of all of the interviews that will be played on a monitor on a loop, and small prints of everyone's portraits will be made available. The project will be on display until July 26. Knight said it wasn’t very difficult narrowing down the dozen students whose stories he decided to focus on in the exhibition. “These are the 12 kids that I was really interested in—just really

Dyllon Young during his sophomore year. interested in their lives, their stories, where they came from, how much they succeeded in college,” he said. “I wouldn’t say they’re all success stories because there are definitely some kids who had challenges. To me, the ones I ended up choosing to show were just the ones that I responded to the most—got invested in the most, that I just really got passionate about.” Dyllon Young will be one of the 12 students whose journey will be on display at the exhibition. He said he has mixed feelings about his Hamilton College experience. “It’s been a rollercoaster,” he said. “High highs and very low lows.” When asked if he would have chosen Hamilton again, he said he would,

after briefly hesitating. While each student display at the exhibition will not have it’s own monitor playing their interviews, Knight is inviting visitors to download a free app called Aurasma, which uses virtual reality technology. The app will recognize the portraits taken by Knight using the device’s viewfinder, and it will play the corresponding interview on the mobile device, if one is available. The interviews will directly overlap the photo, matching up the static image with the moving video. Two iPads preloaded with Aurasma will be made available at the exhibition.

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Bill Harley Returns to Clinton to Perform at Library Written and Photographed by Mark Warren

wo-time Grammy award-winning artist Bill Harley visited the Kirkland Town Library on May 23. The musician, author and storyteller entertained fans young and old with his blend of funny lyrics and skillful strumming of his acoustic guitar. To start off, Harley performed his radio hit “A Walk Around the Block,” from his album “The Best Candy in the Whole World and other Stories by Bill Harley.” He followed that selection up with “You’re in Trouble,” “He Got Up Again,” and “Monsters in the Bathroom.” He also performed his long-form poem titled “The Ballad of Dirty Joe” which was made into a children’s book called “Dirty Joe, the Pirate: A True Story.” Throughout the performance Harley

engaged the audience during songs, and he also told several stories during breaks. Later, the entire audience was filled with laughter when he took time to ask children in the audience what they would do if they were in charge of school for one day. Clinton resident Amy Bashant said she enjoyed seeing such a talented and funny performer locally. “I thought it was fabulous, I love that they find opportunities like this for things that we might not normally be able to experience without traveling somewhere far away,” she said. “We’ve seen a number of different children’s performers and I would say he ranks right up there. I think it’s great that he has local roots, too. I never even knew about it.” Harley is a Hamilton College graduate, and he assisted former Clinton High School Principal Frank Perretta in the formation of the “Free School” program. As part of the program, at the end of each day, Harley would entertain the students with a few songs and stories, which he has since made into a career. Harley told the audience when Library Director Anne Debraggio requested that he come back to visit Clinton and perform, it was an easy decision.

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Bill Harley (left) performs in front of a crowd at the Kirkland Town Library on May 23. After the hour-long performance Harley made his CDs and books available for purchase as he signed autographs and met with fans. Among the items made available were his “Charlie Bumpers” book series, as well as his albums “The Town Around the Bend,” “Down in the Backpack,” “Play it Again,” and “Cool in School (with ZANZIBAR!!).” Clinton resident Matt Wilson said it

was nice to meet the musician whom he and his family had only previously heard play on CDs. “I loved it,” he said. “We’ve been listening to Bill Harley for about six months now with our five-year-old. It was really exciting to see him in person.” Next month, Harley will be making appearances in Nebraska, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

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E. FRANCES BREED, 93 E. Frances Breed, 93, a longtime resident of Clinton, died on Saturday, May 9, at LutheranCare where she had been a resident in recent years. Frances was born on June 23, 1921, to John W. and Anna (Sutherland) Ackley in the Township of Jackson, in Washington County, New York, where she grew up. Later, she graduated cum laude in 1942 from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. After teaching for four years at Washington Academy in Salem, New York, she married Alburn Breed in 1946. Five years later they moved from Ticonderoga to Clinton, where they had three children and were together until Alburn's death in 1996. Frances might be remembered by some Clintonians as their fifth grade teacher when she taught in the Clinton Central School from 1956 to 1980. She cared deeply for the children she taught as well as her own, and was known as a devoted teacher with a penchant for elaborate displays of student artwork—always a school-wide attraction in her room. In addition, Frances was a former member of AAUW, several bridge clubs lasting decades, and the Kirkland Library Book Club. She was an avid reader all of her life. Frances is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Breed of Oregon, Wisconsin; sons, Tim Breed of Clinton and John Breed of Littleton, Colorado; daughter-in-law, Dianne Norell Breed; grandsons Andrew and Aaron Breed, also of Littleton. There was a small family service

Obituaries at the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., Clinton. Frances left her family a note that anyone who wishes to do so remember her, in lieu of flowers, with a contribution to the Kirkland Town Library, 55 1/2 College Street, Clinton, a library which had served her so well with a lifetime of wonderful reading. http://owenspavlotrogers.com

ALBERT ANTHONY ABDOO JR., 72 On May 10, 2015, Albert Abdoo, Jr., 72, of Rome, formerly of Utica, went home to his Lord after an 18 year battle with Gulf War Syndrome. Born on April 24, 1943, to Albert Sr. and Mary (Ferris) Abdoo (both deceased) of Utica, Al was the oldest of five children, four of whom survive him: Richard Abdoo and wife Cindy of Cheektowaga, David J. Abdoo of Guilderland, Dr. Diana and husband Jim Lawson of Michigan, and Susan Abdoo of Utica. After attending Clinton High School, MVCC, and Utica College, Al married Angela Mazzatti, who pre deceased Albert in 1984, after a battle with cancer. In 1985, Al married Linda Milano of Utica, who stayed by his side until the day of his departure. Al leaves his three children: Steven and wife Amy (Gibbs) Abdoo of Clinton, Alisa Abdoo Capponi of Clinton, and David M. Abdoo of Deerfield, as well as four grandsons: Steven Jr, Justin, Andrew and Anthony, all of Clinton. Al loved God, his family, and his church family, serving as an Elder

of both Utica Foursquare Church and New Day Foursquare Church of Rome for more than 25 years. He also enjoyed his yearly vacations to Siesta Key, Florida, and spending time at the family camp at Pleasant Lake. Retired from NYS DDSO as chief of occupational therapy, Al was an avid runner, as well as a devoted member of the Deerfield Fire Co., and a Lt. Col. in the US Army Reserves, 331st General Hospital Unit. Special friends include his in-laws, Len and Rev. Penny Milano of Rome, sister-in-law Joann Colaccico of Utica, Steve Slachta of Florida, Norm Deep of Clinton, Frank Jakubowksi of Utica, Tony LaValia (dec.) of Utica, and Ken and Pat Cuda of Deerfield. Al's one desire in life was to share the love and forgiveness of God with all he met. A service celebrating Albert's life was held May 16 at Barry Funeral Home, 807 Chestnut St, Rome. A private burial will take place at a later date. A special thanks goes to the Rome Hospital Residential Health Care Facility, 3rd Floor staff, for their love and care of Albert, as well as to Tracey Ingalls for her home healthcare to Al previously.

JOHN ROSELLI, 91 John Roselli, 91, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 8, 2015, with his family by his side. John was born in Utica, the youngest of four sons of Carlo and Anna Roselli. He grew up and attended school in New Hartford. He

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served in the US Army during World War II. In 1954, he was united in marriage to Margaret (Marge) Alton, who became his forever and ever partner for 61 years in all aspects of his life. Together, in 1965, they formed American Asphalt Distributors, Inc., in Clinton, which they grew into a thriving business over the next 21 years. In 1986, they sold the business and retired to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida where John resumed his passion for boating full time. He loved all aspects of boating, whether it was piloting, cleaning, maintaining, or tinkering with the engines. He especially loved entertaining friends on the Mallory Lynn and traveling to many memorable destinations over the years, including the Great Lakes and the Bahamas. John is survived by his wife Marge; two sons and daughters-inlaw, Robert (Joanne), Clinton, and Roger (Jennifer), Ormond Beach; five grandchildren: Mallory, Benjamin, Tyler, Bryce and Reed. He leaves many cherished nieces and nephews behind as well. He was predeceased by his infant daughter Carol; his parents Carlo and Anna; and his three brothers and sisters-in-law: Peter and Rachel, Ray and Ouida, and James and Sheila. At his request, there will be no public calling hours. Burial will be in Crown Hill Memorial Park in Clinton, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio St., Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611 or online at http:// pulmonaryfibrosis.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Lohman Funeral Home, Ormond. Condolences may be shared with the family at http:// lohmanfuneralhomes.com

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015

Memorial Day 2015

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Far left: Col. Mark J. Maier (right) speaks with members of the U.S. Air Force Color Guard. Left: A ceremonial wreath is tossed into the Oriskany Creek prior to Clinton’s parade.

Demon the dog proudly tags along with the American Legion Motorcycle Riders.

The Clinton High School marching band marches up College Street.

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“As far as my father was concerned, this is the only holiday worth celebrating. This is the only one that really mattered.” In Kirkland Cemetery, Mark Roach, drill sergeant for the Clark Mills Legion, leans beside the gravestone of his father, Staff Sgt. Richard Roach, who served in the Army during the Korean War.

Col. Mark J. Maier speaks before a gathering in Clinton. “We have all served in one way or another,” he says.

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Village of Clinton 2014 Water Quality Report Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2014 Village of Clinton P.O. Box 242, Clinton, NY 13323 (Public Water Supply ID# NY3202386) INTRODUCTION To comply with State regulations, Village of Clinton will be annually issuing a report describing the quality of your drinking water. The purpose of this report is to raise your understanding of drinking water and awareness of the need to protect our drinking water sources. Last year, your tap water met all State drinking water health standards. We are proud to report that our system did not violate a maximum contaminant level or any other water quality standard last year. This report provides an overview of last year’s water quality. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to State standards. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your drinking water, please contact Dale Jewell, Chief Operator at (315) 853-2240. We want you to be informed about your drinking water. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled village board meetings. The meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Village Offices located at Lumbard Hall. WHERE DOES OUR WATER COME FROM? In general, the sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activities. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: microbial contaminants; inorganic contaminants; pesticides and herbicides; organic chemical contaminants; and radioactive contaminants. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the State and the EPA prescribe regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The State Health Department’s and the FDA’s regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Our water source is a groundwater source that is pumped from two separate well fields, four wells located near Sanford Avenue, and two wells near Old Boorne Drive. Groundwater is drawn from six wells, ranging from 50-55 feet deep. Last year, our system did not experience any restriction of our water sources. The water is disinfected with sodium hypochlorite prior to distribution. In addition, hydrofluosilicic acid (fluoride) is added to the water prior to distribution. Any water not used by our customers is stored in two steel storage tanks, a 300,000 gallon tank on Kellogg Street and a 540,000 gallon tank located on South Street. FACTS AND FIGURES Our Water System serves a population of 3000 through 1135 metered connections. The total water produced in 2014 was 161,077,600 gallons. The average amount of water pumped daily was 441,308 gallons. Since we bill our customers on a semiannual basis, the amount of water delivered to our customers between September 2013 and August 2014 was 103,188,120. The total pumped during the same period was 150,911,400 gallons. This leaves an unaccounted for total of around 47,723,280 gallons. This water (approximately 32% of the total amount of water produced) was used to flush mains, fire-fighting, street cleaning, sanitary sewer cleaning, parks and leaks / water main breaks. Water customers inside the village limits are charged $20.75 per 1,000 cubic feet of water and outside rate was 41.50 per 1,000 cubic feet of water. SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT INFORMATION A source water assessment is a process by which possible and actual threats to drinking water source(s) are determined. A source water assessment was completed for the Village Of Clinton water system. The

state source water assessment includes a susceptibility rating based on the risk posed by each potential source of contamination and how easily the contaminants can move through the subsurface to the source(s). The susceptibility rating is an estimate of the potential for contamination of the source water, it does not mean that the water delivered to the consumers is, or will become contaminated. The source water assessment program (SWAP) is designed to compile, organize and evaluate information to make better decisions regarding protecting sources of public drinking water. A copy of the assessment, including a map of the assessment area can be obtained by contacting us as noted above. The land uses around the Village of Clinton water system sources were rated for their potential to cause contamination to the sources. The sources were rated at a medium risk for nitrates, protozoa, enteric bacteria, and enteric viruses. Discrete potential source of contamination around the sources include a pest control site, several gas stations, and auto service stations, and a dry cleaning business. When the potential land use contaminants are combined with the medium risk factors presented by the discrete potential sources and the high natural sensitivity of the sources, the public drinking water source is at a high to medium high susceptibility for contamination. The high natural sensitivity is based on contaminant history, soils, surficial geology, and aquifer information and bedrock geology. See section "Are there contaminants in our drinking water?" for a list of contaminants that have been detected. The source water assessments provide resource managers with additional information for protecting source waters into the future. Based upon the SWAP report determinations, good judgment should be used and caution should be exercised when determining placement of certain materials, actions and facilities, including septic systems high-rise business or chemical storage near the source(s). We work hard to ensure that the source of water for our system is protected from contamination. ARE THERE CONTAMINANTS IN OUR DRINKING WATER? As the State regulations require, we routinely test your drinking water for numerous contaminants. These contaminants include: total coliform, inorganic compounds, nitrate, lead and copper, volatile organic compounds, and synthetic organic compounds. The table presented below depicts which compounds were detected in your drinking water. The State allows us to test for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, are more than one year old. It should be noted that all drinking water, including bottled drinking water, might be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) or the Oneida County Health Department at (315) 798-5064. WHAT DOES THIS INFORMATION MEAN? As you can see by the table, our system had no violations. We have learned through our testing that some contaminants have been detected; however, these contaminants were detected below the level allowed by the State. FLUORIDE INFORMATION Our water system is one of the many drinking water systems in New York State that adds a low level of fluoride to drinking water in order to provide consumer dental health protection. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control, fluoride is very

effective in preventing cavities when present in drinking water at a properly controlled level. Our fluoride addition facility is designed and operated to provide drinking water with this beneficial fluoride treatment. Additional reliable information regarding fluoridation in public water systems can be found online at: http://www.cdc.gov/FLUORIDATION/ and http://www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/ dental/fluoridation/. LEAD INFORMATION If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Our water system is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http:// www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. IS OUR WATER SYSTEM MEETING OTHER RULES THAT GOVERN OPERATIONS? Last year, our system was in compliance with applicable State drinking water operating, monitoring and reporting requirements. SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS During the past year, we repaired two water main breaks on 6-inch water mains. We installed a new 8-inch valve insertion. We installed a new fire hydrant and repaired five others. We replaced six curb stop boxes. Forty-five water valves were exercised. Forty fire hydrants were opened and exercised. Forty water meters were replaced with new meters. Our system had two leak detections conducted to find any leaks that may be wasting water. In October the South Street water tank was inspected. We are preparing to release bid specifications for the necessary painting of the tank. Specific users were checked for backflow device compliance. All met the necessary requirements of our cross-connection control program. DO I NEED TO TAKE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS? Some people may be more vulnerable to disease causing microorganisms or pathogens in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice from their health care provider about their drinking water. EPA/CDC guidelines

on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium, Giardia and other microbial pathogens are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-4264791). WHY SAVE WATER AND HOW TO AVOID WASTING IT? Although our system has an adequate amount of water to meet present and future demands, there are a number of reasons why it is important to conserve water: • Saving water saves energy and some of the costs associated with both of these necessities of life; • Saving water reduces the cost of energy required to pump water and the need to construct costly new wells, pumping systems and water towers; and • Saving water lessens the strain on the water system during a dry spell or drought, helping to avoid severe water use restrictions so that essential fire-fighting needs are met. You can play a role in conserving water by becoming conscious of the amount of water your household is using, and by looking for ways to use less whenever you can. It is not hard to conserve water. Conservation tips include: • Automatic dishwashers use 15 gallons for every cycle, regardless of how many dishes are loaded. So get a run for your money and load it to capacity. • Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth. • Check every faucet for leaks. Just a slow drip can waste 15 to 20 gallons a day. Fix it up and you can save almost 6,000 gallons per year. • Check toilets for leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring in the tank - watch for a few minutes to see if the color shows up in the bowl. It is not uncommon to lose up to 100 gallons a day from one of these otherwise invisible toilet leaks. Fix it and you save more than 30,000 gallons a year. • Use Heat Tape to protect your pipes from freezing. This will save water AND protect septic systems from overuse. • Use your water meter to detect hidden leaks. Simply turn off all taps and water using appliances, then check the meter after 15 minutes, if it moved, you have a leak. CLOSING Thank you for allowing us to continue to provide your family with quality drinking water this year. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers. The costs of these improvements may be reflected in the rate structure. Rate adjustments may be necessary in order to address these improvements. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community. Please call our office if you have questions (315) 853-5231.

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AUCTIONS On-site Estate Auction 3 Franklin St. Clinton, NY - Saturday, June 6. Preview: 8:00 am, Auction start: 11:00 am. Ken & Barbara Crane, lifelong residents of Clinton. Barb was the long-time author of the antiques column "Collector's Corner", and was a founding member of the Schooltown Questers antiques club. She also wrote articles for KOOKS (Kollectors of Old Kitchen Stuff), and gave presentations on a wide range of antique categories. Ken Crane, owner of the Crane Dairy, also served as president of the Clinton Historical Society. The Cranes were both avid milk bottle collectors and members of the Mohawk Valley Bottle Club. A few of the items included in this eclectic auction: local Clinton items/ ephemera, kitchen gadgets, milk bottles, dairy ephemera, andirons, advertising, early lighting/lanterns, Adirondack ephemera, early folk art, vintage clothing, early rocking horse, toys, dolls, Syracuse china, Roseville, Mott shaving mug, early clocks, antique vacuum cleaners, early books, post cards, Roycroft ephemera, Larkin, scouts, early YMCA woman's uniform, USS Noma sailor's cap, World's Fair, early typewriters, antique bottles, record collection, Atwater Kent & Philco radios, Victorian high chair, East Lake pier glass, piano chair, early sideboard, Mottville-style and bentwood chairs, Mission style bookcase, cherry drop-leaf, ladder-back chairs, and much more! 315841-4623 Sales@LangsAuction.com City of North Tonawanda - Tax Foreclosure Auction. Saturday, June 6, 2015 Registration: 9:00AvM Bring ID Auction Start: 10:00AM Stephen Sikora Post #1322 950 Payne Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 14120. Sale Catalogs Now Available at City Hall www.auctionsinternational. com 800-536-1401

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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.

FOR RENT One bedroom cottage, fully furnished, Dish TV & all utilities included. $650.00 per month + deposit. References required. 859-1936 or 272-5400.

GARAGE SALE Moving Sale- 223 Homewood Drive Clinton-Friday May 29, Sat. May 30, 9 - 5 and Sunday May 31 12 - 4. Clothesplus sizes ladies, men’s, L and XL, Infant and toddler boys to 2T, books, teacher materials, Christmas decorations, household items, much more.

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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: 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

Legal Notice

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

Legal Notice

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

Legal Notice

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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Legal Notice

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

Legal Notice

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

Legal Notice

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

Legal Notice

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

Legal Notice

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

Legal Notice

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

Legal Notice

Utica Combat Athletics, LLC notice of formation of limited liability company (“LLC”) Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on March 31, 2015. Office location: County of Oneida, New York. SSNY designated as Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Utica Combat Athletics, LLC 85 Taber Road, New Hartford, NY 1341. Purpose: Any lawful purpose under LLC law. cc: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015

Legal Notice

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

Legal Notice

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) Name: MOHAWK VALLEY NUTRITIONAL SERVICES, PLLC Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 03/26/2015 Office location: County of Oneida Purpose: Dietetics and Nutrition Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Law Offices of Finer & Giruzzi-Mosca 2615 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501 cc: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CARING HARTS LLC FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is CARING HARTS LLC (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"). SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on March 26, 2015. THIRD: The county within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is Oneida County. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 498 Pheasant Run, Canastota, NY 13032. FIFTH: The purpose of the business of the Company is any lawful purpose. cc: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

Public Notices Legal Notice

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DOOLENS 4 LANE FARMING LLC FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is DOOLENS 4 LANE FARMING LLC (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"). SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on April 7, 2015. THIRD: The county within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is Oneida County. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 10461 Old State Rte. 12, Remsen, NY 13438. FIFTH: The purpose of the business of the Company is any lawful purpose. cc: 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/217, 6/24

Legal Notice

Digital Elm, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on May 11, 2015. Office location: P.O. Box 184, Clinton, New York 13323. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to Digital Elm, LLC, P.O. Box 184, Clinton, New York 13323. The LLC is to be managed by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. cc: 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1

Legal Notice

Upstate Providers, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on May 14, 2015. Office location: 408 Lomond Place, Utica, New York 13502. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to Upstate Providers, LLC, 408 Lomond Place, Utica, New York 13502. The LLC is to be managed by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. cc: 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1

Legal Notice

Notice of formation of AERY BUILDING ENVELOPE, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State on March 11, 2015, office location: Oneida County, Sec. of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, Sec. of State shall mail service of process to P.O. Box 523, Whitesboro, NY, 13492, purpose is any lawful purpose, duration is perpetual.

Legal Notice

I, Marc Goldberg, Tax Collector in and for the Village of Clinton, NY, have received the Tax Roll and Warrant for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year 1 June 2015 through 31 May 2016 and will receive taxes on said roll at the Village Office, Lumbard Memorial Hall, Clinton, NY from 1 June 2015 through and including 1 July 2015 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Taxes may be paid during the regular collection period without additional charges. All taxes remaining unpaid after 1 July 2015 will have five percent (5%) added, and an additional one percent (1%) each month thereafter. Marc Goldberg Collector of Taxes cc: 5/27, 6/3

Notice of Annual Meeting

The Sixty Eighth annual meeting of the Clinton Rink Association will be held at the Arena, Clinton, New York on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 5:00pm, Daylight Savings Time for the purpose of electing members to the Board of Directors as provided by the Bylaws, to hear annual reports of the officers, directors and committees, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. cc: 5/27

Legal Notice

Name of LLC: BBECNY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 5/12/15. Office location: Oneida County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 8 College St., Clinton, NY 13323. Purpose: any lawful act. cc: 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DELTA LAKE MOTORS, LLC 1. Name of the LLC: Delta Lake Motors, LLC (hereinafter the “LLC”). 2. Date of Filing of the LLC’s Articles of Organization with NYS Department of State: May 14, 2015. 3. The County within New York State in which the LLC’s office is located: Oneida County. 4. The NYS Secretary of State (“SSNY”) has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to the LLC at: 8555 Teugega Point Road, Rome, New York 13440. 5. Character or purpose of the LLC’s business: The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the New York Limited Liability Company Law. cc: 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1

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Legal Notice

APPLE N TREE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/1/15. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 10230 Evans Rd., Remsen, NY 13438, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

DEADLINES

All classified and public notices requests must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. On Friday the week prior to requested publication. We will be unable to accommodate anything that comes in after deadline.

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Legal Notice

SUMMARY NOTICE OF BOND SALE $7,395,000 CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ONEIDA COUNTY, NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL DISTRICT (SERIAL) BONDS, 2015 (Book-Entry-Only) (Callable) (Bank Qualified) Telefax (585-924-3251), or sealed proposals will be received and considered as more fully described in the Notice of Bond Sale, by the undersigned President of the Board of Education of Clinton Central School District (the “School District”), Oneida County, New York, at the Offices of Bernard P. Donegan, Inc., PO Box 70, 7632 Main Street Fishers, Victor, New York 14564, until 11:30 o'clock A.M., Prevailing Time, on June 2, 2015, at which time and place the bids will be opened, for the purchase IN FEDERAL FUNDS at not less than par and accrued interest of $7,395,000 School District (Serial) Bonds, 2015, (the “Bonds”), maturing on June 15 of each year as follows: Year Amount 2016 $430,000 2017 425,000 2018 435,000 2019 445,000 2020 455,000 2021 465,000 2022 475,000 2023 485,000 2024 495,000 2025 510,000 2026 525,000 2027 540,000 2028 555,000 2029 570,000 2030 585,000 The above-stated annual principal installments, together with the interest thereon, are expected to provide for substantially level or declining annual debt service on the Bonds. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY, AFTER SELECTING THE LOW BIDDER, ADJUST SUCH INSTALLMENTS TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSTANTIALLY LEVEL OR DECLINING DEBT SERVICE. The Bonds will be dated June 23, 2015 and will bear interest payable semiannually on June 15 and December 15 of each year commencing December 15, 2015. The Bonds maturing on or after June 15, 2024 are subject to redemption at the option of the School District on or after June 15, 2023 in accordance with the terms set forth in the Notice of Sale. Each bid, accompanied by a good faith check or wire transfer in the amount of $147,900 as more fully described in the Notice of Bond Sale, must be for all of said $7,395,000 Bonds. The Bonds will be awarded to the bidder offering to purchase the Bonds at such rates of interest as will produce the lowest net interest cost in accordance with the terms set forth in the Notice of Bond Sale. The Bonds WILL be designated “Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligations” pursuant to Section 265 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Bonds will be issued by means of a book-entry-only system with The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York, which will act as securities depository for the Bonds. The School District will furnish the Bonds and the approving legal opinion of Bond, Schoeneck, & King, PLLC, Syracuse, New York, Bond Counsel on or about June 23, 2015. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE TIME AND/OR DATE FOR THE OPENING OF BIDS. NOTICE OF ANY SUCH CHANGE SHALL BE PROVIDED NOT LESS THAN ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE TIME SET FORTH ABOVE FOR THE OPENING OF BIDS BY MEANS OF A SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF SALE OVER THE THOMPSON MUNICIPAL MARKET MONITOR. Requests for copies of the Notice of Sale herein summarized and the Official Statement relating to the Bonds and such other information as the State Comptroller may prescribe by rule or order may be directed to Bernard P. Donegan, Inc., PO Box 70, Victor, New York 14564; Phone (585) 924-2145; Fax (585) 924-4636. Dated: May 19, 2015 Clinton, New York Mary Lou Lauchert, President, Board of Education, Clinton, New York and Chief Fiscal Officer cc: 5/27

SCENE (continued from page 3) D.D. as the first Bishop. At that time the Syracuse Diocese included Oswego, Oneida, Onondaga, Madison, Chenango, Cortland, and Broome counties. The 25-year pastorate of Rev. James O’Reilly marked a progressive period for St. Mary’s, culminating in the dedication of the present St. Mary’s in 1913. O’Reilly was born in Lisgrey, County Cavan, Ireland in 1843 and sailed to Baltimore in 1867. After parishes in Albany, Port Henry, Rome, and Fayetteville, Rev. O’Reilly

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became St. Mary’s fourth pastor July 1892, and set his goal to build a new church. This continued with a building fund being established in 1900, and he slowly, but persistently, urged members to subscribe to the fund. This they did yearly and faithfully until $91,101.74 was available for construction to commence. The fund had $75,000 and a mortgage from the Cohoes Savings Institute covered the rest. A corner stone was laid in 1910, and the new church was done by the end of 1912. Red Medina sandstone provides the majestic appearance and impressive exterior of the church, described as one of the most beautiful in the diocese. William Ginther from Akron, Ohio was the architect, and Mallison and Soucie of Medina, New York was the general contractor. The dedication occurred Jan. 5, 1913, with an imposing 23 priests and Bishop John Grimes. More details of the building will be in the next installment.

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Kirkland Town Library Chartered 1902

Contact the Library

2014 Report to the Community

55 1/2 College Street Clinton, NY 13323 Telephone (315) 853-2038 Fax (315) 853-1785 clinton@midyork.org

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The Mission of the Kirkland Town Library is to provide the Town of Kirkland community with equitable access to materials and informational services to support literacy; and intellectual, recreational and cultural interests.

A Message from the President Dear Friends, The mission of our Kirkland Town Library is to provide our community with “equitable access to materials and informational services to support literacy; and intellectual, recreational and cultural interests.” The Board of Trustees of the library strives to ensure that mission is manifest every single day. In 2014, our Trustees pursued this mission by continuing to implement, modify and revise the goals laid out in our strategic plan: bolster our finances with a focus on future growth; modernize and make timely our collection and programming so they satisfy the needs, interests and desires of our community; provide exemplary customer service; develop our staff; inform and provide our trustees opportunities to enhance their service through seminars and development; and ensure that our library is not only a warm, comforting and safe space, but also a healthy, energy efficient and welcoming facility. With the great assistance of the Library Friends group, working hand-in-

hand with the Development Committee, the Library achieved our goals for the Annual Appeal to patrons and businesses. With kind thanks to our generous library supporters, we were able to surpass the record returns of last year! In 2015, we hope to build upon that generosity as we begin a drive to raise the money needed to replace all the windows in our historic building. Please consider donating to the library for this important project. Our Board of Trustees saw some transition in 2014 and bid goodbye to three trustees: Jim Rishel, Kris Bellona and Mark Welchons. Both Jim and Kris served tirelessly on the board for 10 years, skillfully and willfully offering their expert advice for the betterment of the library. We also wish Mark success in his legal career as counsel at M&T bank in Buffalo; while he served a short time, his help was greatly appreciated. The Board is happy to welcome three new members: Jason Topi, Kristen Sullivan and Stacey Himmelberger – each

Library Staff Director

Anne Debraggio

Reference Services & Volunteer Coordinator Ruth Cosgrove

Librarian, Adult Services Meghan Milligan

Librarian, Youth Services Sarah Schultz

Office Coordinator & Publicity Gail Strout

Patron Services: Betsy Billiter Yvonne Brady Helen Dick Caitlin Fitzpatrick Jessi Ingalls Olivia Koren Ruth Melvin Catherine Page Alison Slattery Anne Tickle

Maintenance Roger Reppel

A Message from The Friends of the Kirkland Town Library Board It was a fun year for the Friends, and our activities really got us out into the community! As always, our Annual Book Sale fundraiser in July was a festive event and brought together many volunteers in support of the Library. This year, we included a 50/50 raffle, which started at the Sale and continued until our Jewelry/ Holiday Book Sale in November. Two teams of volunteers helped out again at the Turning Stone Races in August, an activity that results in a sizeable donation to the KTL. We also helped host the Library’s monthly Art

Openings, provided refreshments for the “Women in the ‘40s” lecture series, collected e-recyclables, walked in the 4th of July and Shoppers’ Stroll parade, and participated in the Village’s “Off the Hill Challenge.” Thank you to all who assist us in our efforts on behalf of our wonderful library. The Friends’ 2015 Book Sale is set for July 10-12 on the Village green. See you there! Sincerely, Nancy O'Neal President, 2014 Friends of the Kirkland Town Library

with varied and top-notch experience, as well as great enthusiasm and love of our wonderful library. Our library is only as good as its staff, Friends, and fellow trustees, and I appreciate the hard work that makes the library a place to find great information, a varied collection of books and other information, and a source of wonderful programs for all ages. I offer a sincere thank you to all who donated their time, their talent, and their financial support to the library. We could not do what we do without all of your help. I love our library. If you have not visited the library in a while, I encourage you to please stop in and see what is happening there. As always, you can find us on the internet or our Facebook page to see what is new. I promise you will find something there for everyone. Sincerely, Dan Gale, Kirkland Town Library Board President

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015

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Director's Statement: “The Kirkland Town Library has been such a pleasure for me – Thank you for being here!” “It is the most comfortable town library I’ve ever been in. We always come here when I’m home” “I am so impressed with this library and I tell everyone” These are just a few of the comments made about the library. I hope you feel the same pride I do when reading them since they are about YOUR library – a special place in our community. As you can see from the Overview, 2014 was a productive year. Our lovely building was cared for – and we cared for some bees too! We launched two unique programs (the American Girl Doll Collection and the Heirloom Seed Exchange) presented diverse programming, partnered with others in the community, continued offering home delivery and improved services for our patrons. Our use of electronic materials increased, as did the number of reference questions answered and the number of residents with a library card. We saw an almost 50% increase in Facebook “likes” and over 40,000 visits to our webpage. But the library is much more than statistics. It’s about stories: a preschooler narrating an elaborate tale as he plays at the train table; middle school girls singing songs from the musical “Annie” with our Hamilton intern; and students coming in after school to socialize, do homework, or just curl up in the chairs outside my office to get lost in a book. It’s about a person looking for a notary and being thrilled to learn the library offers that service; a patron traveling outside the country contacting us for assistance to download more books; and local artists showing their works for the very first time in the Bristol Room. It’s about more than 60 weekly volunteers: adults, CCS and Hamilton College students, retirees and people with the ARC’s Venture and Kirkland Day Habilitation programs. Our library looks better, runs more smoothly and does more because of the time and talents they so willingly share. They are invaluable! It’s about our staff: Ruth Cosgrove showing someone how to use a kindle; Meghan Milligan helping a patron set up an email account to apply online for a job; and Sarah Schultz getting her hands messy making bird feeders with children. It’s Betsy Billiter making you feel welcome, Anne Tickle setting aside a book for you because she knows you will like it, and Yvonne Brady helping find a newspaper article about a patron’s great-grandfather. It’s Helen Dick, Ruth Melvin, Catherine Page and Alison Slattery helping you at the front desk; Olivia Koren and Jessi Ingalls contributing a youthful spirit; Roger Reppel cleaning, mowing and snow shoveling; and Gail Strout letting the world know what’s happening each week. It’s about community members who volunteer as Trustees and as members of the Friends Board. Their commitment to the Kirkland Town Library and the time and energies they devote make the library a jewel in our community. Thank you to the Town of Kirkland Board and to all who support the library. Whether you work here, serve on a board, or volunteer, thank you; whether you walk through our doors or visit us online, thank you; whether you make a donation, remember the library in your estate plans, or just say a kind word about our efforts, thank you. Thank you for 113 years of making the Kirkland Town Library the best type of library there is—a community library.

2014 Overview and Highlights • • • • • • • • • • •

Received state construction grant for exterior lighting and security upgrades in 2015 and a Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund for technology upgrades and sensory play materials Painted exterior of building Launched the American Girl Doll Collection; a joint partnership with the Clinton Historical Society, the Kirkland Art Center and the Clinton Courier Opened the Heirloom Seed Exchange Participated in a national “Geek the Library” campaign and a regional read Improved service to patrons with self pick-up of items on hold, longer circulation period for DVDs and non-new books and a fine-free summer for all students Programs on Bluebirds, Nano Utica, Women in the 1940s, Extremely Local Flavor Fest, Meet & Geek on the Village Green, author talks and computer classes Teen events on college essay writing, Anime and hiking the Pacific Coast Trail Youth programs including “Eloise” themed tea party, Big Rig Day, Explore Clinton History Walk and visits from the MOST Museum, Open Hand Theater, Birds of Prey and the Utica Zoo. “Muslim Journeys: Beliefs in a Changing World: a reading and discussion series” and “Common Threads: Adirondack Quilts Tell Their Stories,” both offered through support from the New York Council for the Humanities Community outreach: Villas/Brookdale Senior Living; Garden Club; Farmers’ Market; Clinton Pool; Clinton Chamber of Commerce; Country Pantry

Board of Trustees 2014

President Kris Bellona Barbara Grimes

Vice President Dan Gale

Secretary

Peggy Weldon

Treasurer

Ira Cooperman Mike Howard Beth May Beth Tegart Mike Van Strander Mark Welchons

Ryan Siepiola

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James Rishel

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Fines, fees & other

Nancy O’Neal

Vice President Chris Fox

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Alex Haines Stephan

Secretary Laura Stoll

Crystal Faria George Fogg Steven Inzer Lydia Krasniak Mary Moore Mary O’Neill Rich Racioppa Vicki Wilson

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Friends of the Kirkland Town Library Board 2014 President

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2014 Gifts and Grants

Eleanor Wertimer In Memory of William J. Rudge Abigail Bashant James Rishel Bashant Family Virginia Weller Wright Jay Carl Anderson Nyla Wright Andrew & Julia Burns Richard & Lorna Wright City Of Gloucester Com. Dev. Anne Debraggio GIFT OF ARTIST J. Barnaby & Monica Hughes Julie Angerosa Bonnie & James Hyde Cheryl Brock Stephen & Christine Pantano Charles Miller Sally Polzin Howard Schaffer IN HONOR OF Matthew & Wendlyn Weber Dawn & Gill Goering on 50th Wedding Ann. Donna Evans Burns Daniel & Anita Fitzgerald Schooltown Questers 100 Bible Studies Ladies Patricia Pogue Couper Patrica Bauer’s Birthday Glenn & Rhett Allen Mary Alice Farrell Anne & Michael Debraggio & Family Frances Hoffman Cynthia Kershner Kathleen Lavery Jack & Elizabeth Ovens Melinda Mailey Ann & David Smallen Lauren Mitchell Matthew & Wendlyn Weber Mary Mitchell Ruth Badger Denholm Eileen Ritter Bonnie Hyde Birthdays of Monday Book Group Andrew Krom Al Denholm Robert Musante Kristin DeSalvio Joey Pascucci Viola Engman Janssen & Leah Fay at Nola’s S. Antoinette Hopkins Ira Cooperman Virginia Francis Adirondack Financial Services Corp. Mary Hoying Elizabeth & Dick Tantillo John Dale Gertrude Hawley GRANTS Kirkland Bird Club New York Council for the Humanities Roger & Joanna Moore Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund Betty O’Brien Carol O’Brien OTHER GIFTS Ann O’Sullivan Emily Phillips & Family Across the Row Bistro William Rudge III Anonymous Jessica Scialdo Anonymous Reed & Rosemary Tinkler Artful Lodger Arlene Vivyan Jacqueline Bailey & Jean Rechsteiner Jay & Hermine Williams Jennie Barlow Helen Ford Thomas Bass (Subscription) Whist Club Bashant Family Catherine Gilpin Steve & Kris Bellona Phil & Joyce Howard Gilpin Mary Ellen Blakey Mr. & Mrs. Hezekiah Webster Bonomos Edith Hoag Meredith & Jay Bonham Thomas & Paula Jablonka Kate & Sam Bono Liz Kimball Ellen Breckenridge Elizabeth Spencer Bremer’s Wine & Liquor Robert Lever Nivia, Nadia, Branco, & Dragan Cavic Richard Foley Café J Hugh McKeegan Clinton Agway Anne & Michael Debraggio & Family Clinton Courier Ellen Nolan Clinton Garden Club Donald & Rosemary Brown Clinton Youth Foundation (Pool) Marcia Ovens Kevin Cooke Elizabeth Kemble Irene Cornish Jack Ovens Anne & Michael Debraggio James & Corlie Storey Fred Demko Boude & Joann Storey Lori Dennison Robert Schaffer Dessert Booth Don Adams Kathryn Doran Alpha Delta Phi – Cornell U. Chapter Mary McLean Evans Patricia Bauer Melissa Foster Nancy Bray Molly, Henry & Sophie Gardner Barbara Brookes (wooden motorcycle) Sara Ann Carmen Marianne Janack Ruth & Michael Cosgrove Kirkland Democratic Committee Erle Davis Jr. Kirkland In Transition Sara P. Dearing Kiwanis Club of Clinton Anne Debraggio Mr. Mrs. Mike Krumme Ormond & Rita Ewers Pinny & George Kuckel GE Foundation Matching Gifts Eugene Lawson Elaine Griswold Christine Lotto Debra & Jay Hagenbuck Loretta Malakie Ellin Irwin Josh McKee G. Roberts & Lauralyn Kolb Connie Roberts Scott & Helen Leonard Maureen Scoones Elizabeth Lemieux Sarah Shaheen Wendy Lewis Steven D. Smallen Fund Mary L. Lorich (Community Fndtn. of Oneida & Herkimer Counties) Theresa Mack Joan Stewart Thomas & Rosemarie Marko Nancy & Mark Thompson Doreen Markson Utica Writer’s Club Lisa Marshall, Pat Berry & Fred Marshall Debra Vanderlyn Lloyd & Betty McAtee The Villas, Brookdale Senior Living Melissa Jane McAtee Jonathan Woodward Jacqueline Moore AMERICAN GIRL DOLL SPONSORS James & Ann Mary Northrup William & Edith Reiter Barbara Owens, Hunt Real Estate ERA William Rudge III The Clinton Florist Thomas & Robin Samacki Clinton Teachers Association Marjorie Shafer Hamilton College Schaffer Family Schooltown Questers #100 Stewart Howe Alumni Service of New York The Village Crossing Upstate Apple Users Group.Inc. Elizabeth Werning Sharon & Dave Rivera

2014 Annual Appeal Donors

Judith Aldi Clarence Aldridge Ruth Bailey Chub Bailey & Ann Lowery John & Luba Baker Marjorie Bakos Thomas & Paula Balch James & Gretchen Balch Patricia Balon Sharen Barboza Jennie Rose Barlow Peter Bartholomew Thomas Bass & Roberta Krueger Chip Bassett & Sofia Novoa Edvige Barrie & James Frederick Thomas & Judy Barthel Patricia Bauer Betsy Beckman Dick & Betsy Bedient Tanya & Justin Beers Carol Bennett John Bentram & Tracy Adler Louis & Debra Betrus Irene Blum Art and Chris Blymiller Jane Bolan

Sam & Katie Bono Roger & Elizabeth Bonsel Ron & Margaret Bornick Chuck & Jen Borton David Bowen Dennis Bowen & Megan Dorr Yvonne & John Brady James & Patricia Bramley Denise Brannick Carol Bremer Cris & Ann Brodock James & Lin Brown Donald & Rosemary Brown William & Irene Brown John & Carol Burdick Sharon Burke J. Joyce Burns David & Lisa Burns Janet Cackett Carol Capron Sally Carman Patricia Carrier Joan Carroll John & Karen Carroll Michael Cawley

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2014 Annual Appeal Donors (continued) Ruth Chapple Daryl & Linda Chesebro Gertrude Christeler Michele Christeler Kathleen Chute Frank & Faye Cittadino Colleen Clarke Sally Cockburn & Onno Oerlemans Brian & Katherine Collett Janet Collmer Corey & Tammy Conley Donald & Jane Conniff Paul Conners & Phyllis Delia Sam & Marie Constantino James & Kathleen Contessa John & Mary Lou Cook Ira Cooperman Michael & Ruth Cosgrove Patti Cramer Donald Crane John & Piper Crawford Shirley Croop Cynthia & John Crossley Joseph & Marion Cullinan George & Ofelia Dale John Dale Francoise Davis Chad & Kathy Davis Jerome & Patricia Dawes Pearl Dawes Anne & Michael Debraggio Barbara & Richard Decker Ursula DelMonte Thomas & Ann Demidow Joe & Alicia DeTraglia Regina & David Dewhurst Stephen and Helen Dick Allan & Mary Dickinson Kenneth Dickson John & Robin Dillon Barbara Dolansky Cynthia Domack James & Heather Drumm Jerrold Duink Paul & Anne Dunn Wendy Eden Evelyn & Melville Edwards Steve Ellington & Jennifer DeWeerth Tom & Pat Evans Sharon Evans Edward & Mary Ann Ewen Ormond & Rita Ewers Donald & Kathy Falkenstern Ben Fehlner & Laura Stoll Rocco & Sabrina Femia Lisa Firsching Edward & Vickie Fisher Anita and Daniel Fitzgerald George & June Fogg Donald & Annette Foley Richard Foley Bill & Carol Foote Mary Ford Barbara Foster Christopher & Patricia Fox Jonathan & Toby Fox Barbara and Craig Francisco Barbara Frank Rit & Laura Fuller John & Danielle Furlong Sarah & Angelo Gaetano Joseph & Ann Gale William Gale Richard & Patricia Galinski Bob & Caryl Galinski Ian & Morag Galloway Mike & Mary Garcia Chris Georges & Sarah Goldstein Patricia Giannola James & Denise Gigliotti Cecelia Gilbert Dennis Gilbert John Gill Austen & Rachel Givens Robert (Gill) & Dawn Goering Tom & Patty Gogola James Grande & William Sequin Nancy Graziadei Yannick Grenier Betty Griffin Leo Griffin Pat & Barbara Grimes Dr. and Mrs. Steve Grimm Joseph & Charlene Groshans Anna & Ingolf Hack Michael & Gail Haile Liseli Haines Anne Hameline Charles & Susie Hamilton Elizabeth Hanley Mark & Janet Hanna Mark & Beth Hapanowicz Coleman Harding Will Harf Gertrude Hawley Mike & Gina Hayduk Charles Hearty John & Sue Hecklau Harold & Elegia Heintz Suzanne & Harold Heintz Donald & Carolyn Henry Kathy & Craig Heuss Emily Hildebrand Stuart & Joanne Hirshfield Judith Hogan Christine Holeck Janet Hotton Michael & Terry Howard Bill & Teresa Huggins Emily Hughes Scott & Jennifer Hughes William & Catharine Hugo Joan & James Hutchings Jim & Bonnie Hyde MaryLou & Kenneth Iles Alma Ingalls Diana Inserra Steve & Monica Inzer Steve & Gayle James

Anita Jones Carl Jones Ed & Honore Jones Peter & Joan Jones Dorene Jordan Ram Josyula & Elzine Gelrad Elaine Gelrad Steven & Dorothy Kalies Bob & Sue Kazin Kevin & Ann Kearney Alfred Kelly & Sharon Burke Brendon & Rebecca Kelly Edward & Catherine Kernan Roset Khosropour Francis & Claudia King James & Gillian King Mimi Kingsley Robin & Anne Kinnel John and Marsha Kistner John & Joan Klossner Patrick & Marcia Knapp Steve & Charlotte Knight Larry & Shirley Knop G. Roberts & Lauralyn Kolb Helen Koury John & Helen Kowansky Frank Kramer & Denise Toia-Kramer Carl & Lidia Krasniak Marie Kresse George & Pinny Kuckel Kenneth Kula David Kurr Katherine Kushner Lester & Nan LaBrecque Moe & Sarah Lalonde Margaret Lalonde Kim Landon John & Theresa Lapinski Susan LaRochelle Gerald & Janet LaRose Tim & Carolyn Lashinger John & Mary Lou Lauchert Eugene & Wilma Lawson Tom Lazzara Scott & Helen Leonard Pascale Lewis John & Janice Livingston Theresa Lopata Frank Lorenz Leonard Lotosky Alma Lowry Mike McCormick John & Mary Loy Ben & Laurie Madonia James & Rose Maier Ken & Bev Mangine Richard Manzelmann Russell & Emily Marcus Stephen & Rosemary Marcus Kevin Marken & Darby O’Brien Linda Marino Doreen Markson Kevin & Mary Mathews Diane Matza Steve & Elizabeth May Stephen Maziarz, Jr. Catherine McCall David & Ann McCarthy Maryan McCarthy Sarah McCullough Seth Major Nancy McCurdy Gene McGlynn Rosita McGuire Jack McNamara James Mead Jonathan Mead & Naomi Guttman Jeremy & Jacquelyn Medina Barbara Meelan Robert & Amy Meier John & Christine Menard Robert & Pamela Menotti Gary & Margie Meyer Evelyn Micciche Barbara Monroe Ellen Moon Frank & Penny Moreno Florence Morgan Wendy Mowers Peter Mozloom & Joanne Palumbo Bruce & Elaine Muirhead Alison Murray Ruth Murray Tom Neumann & Corrine Gates Leslie North Kenneth Novak & Ellen Blum Mimi Oakes Jean O'Brien Dawn & Gerry Olmstead John Olofson Karen O'Mara John & Nancy O'Neal John & Mary O'Neill Steve Orvis & Carol Drogus Jack & Elizabeth Ovens Mary Lou Owens William Owens William & Nina Owens Kathleen & David Palazzoli Leonard Panzica Edward & Barbara Paparella Irene Parish Gary & Diane Parrish Greg & Mary Paul Jill Pavlot Sam & Colleen Pellman Frank & Gail Perretta Bill & Mona Perrotti Noelle Perry Patricia Peters Ellen Phillips Paula Poirier Mary Kay Porter Don Potter Doris Pryce Peter & Nancy Rabinowitz Julie & Brian Rand Ernie Randall Robert Redfield

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NEW FEATURES PLANNED FOR KAC RACE

Thanks to the support of Village businesses new and old, this year’s KAC Run and Walk will become a two-day event. Written and Photographed by John Howard

Clinton junior Ian Schaaf attempts to tag out a Little Falls runner on May 21. The Warriors won 7–2.

Warriors Set to Play Unfamiliar Opponent in Sectionals Written and Photographed by Mark Warren The Clinton boys varsity baseball team has won three of their last four regular season games, and now they are headed to Sectionals. The Warriors (11-7) were awarded the eight seed, and they will square off against ninthseeded Skaneateles (9-10 ) on May 26. Clinton clinched a berth in Sectionals after a 6–1 win against Herkimer (9-7) on May 15. The team used the rest of the season to climb the standings in hope of receiving the highest seed possible. Head coach Doug Owens said he was a bit disappointed that the team let a one run loss against Herkimer happen on May 22, but overall he was impressed with Clinton’s performance heading into the postseason. “I’m happy with the guys and how they finished the season and were able to play well enough to win three out of four games,” he said. Clinton started the four game stretch by taking care of business against Mount Markham (6-13) by a tally of 12–2 on May 20. The Warriors beat the Mustangs by 10 runs earlier in the season as well, when they defeated

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them 17–7 on April 27. The next day, the team defeated Little Falls (14-5) by a score of 7–2. Senior pitcher Jon Hardy contained the Mounties lineup, earning nine strikeouts. Clinton lost a heartbreaker against Little Falls earlier in the season, with a score of 11–12 in the final inning on April 24. Next, the team split their two games on May 22. The Warriors avenged their loss to Herkimer with a 7–1 win against Canastota (6-12). Owens said Hardy will pitch against Skaneateles in the first round. He added while the teams both have similar records, they don’t know each other very well. “Their record indicates that they’re about a .500 team, but they play some good teams in their league,” he said. “This is the first time we’ll face them this year so we’ll throw Jonathan [Hardy] out there and try our best to win the game.” Last season, the Warriors won five straight postseason games before falling to Schalmont in the Class B State Semifinal by a score of 14–6.

Now in its 37th year, the Kirkland Art Center (KAC) Run and Walk is an established summertime tradition in the Village of Clinton, but the event’s organizational committee is proving there’s still room to grow. This year’s race will include a number of new, optional features thanks to the support of local businesses. “We really want to make this an event for the whole family and beyond,” said Kristen Matteson, the race committee’s chair. “It’s the kickoff to the summer for Clinton.” Celebrations have been planned to bookend the June 6 race, creating a weekend of activities. On Friday night, a day before the race, runners can gather at 8 Fresh restaurant to pick up their registration packets and enjoy a mini, art-inspired expo, which will be held from 5–8 p.m. In partnership with Signature 81 and the Village Tavern, the 8 Fresh event will feature food, drinks, live music and artwork from local vendors. The idea for the pre-race party came from Marie Constantino, owner of 8 Fresh and a new member of the race committee. “[Our family] has run in a lot of different races in other parts of the country,” said Constantino. “There’s always great expos with them and it

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sort of heightens the event and brings the hype of it up. We thought we could take that concept and create it on a smaller level.” On Saturday evening following the main event, 8 Fresh will also host a post-race party, sponsored by the Burns Agency. Organizers had previously attempted a similar style event at the KAC, but soaring temperatures and humid conditions caused turnout to be low. Those involved with this year’s plans hope the central location of the 8 Fresh restaurant will help encourage runners and onlookers to hang around in the Village longer. Or, at the very least, listen to the live music from other nearby restaurants. The KAC Run and Walk is a 5K and 1-mile event that attracts hundreds of participants from teens to seniors. Proceeds earned go toward programming and upkeep of the KAC’s offerings, as the event is the center’s largest community fundraiser of the year. Constantino said she is happy with the way the Village businesses are coming together to support the KAC this year. With 8 Fresh already breaching the running world with its weekly Thursday jogging groups, it was a natural fit for the new restaurant to get involved. A total of 12 area business are listed on the KAC Run and Walk’s website as official sponsors. This year’s event will also include an optional color run for the 1-mile children’s race where runners are blasted with colored powder. Organizers hope the new features will attract new participants, but more importantly, the slight tweaks are a way to give regular KAC Run and Walk participants a more exciting and well-rounded experience. “We’re hoping it will be just a fun, party-like atmosphere,” said Constantino. “Everyone loves what the race does … it’s a Village day that culminates with the run. We’re not trying to recreate the wheel.”

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Girls Dominate CSC Championship By Staff A confident girls varsity track and field team came through with a big win over their West Canada Valley (WCV) and Adirondack opponents to take first place in this year’s Center State Conference (CSC) championship. At Sauquoit Valley High School last Wednesday, the girls tallied 75 points ahead of the second-place slot. Final team scores for the top three squads in the event were: Clinton, 186.5; WCV, 111.5; and Adirondack, 76. Leading in scoring for the Warriors were freshmen Allie Lehman and Sydney Madden with 28 and 24 points, respectively. Senior Rylee Meelan scored 24. Clinton was a favorite to win the league, as they are for the upcoming Section III Class B2 finals, scheduled for Thursday in West Hill. “This team should have a good advantage going into Sectionals,” said head coach Norm Deep. “We were missing a few athletes [at the CSC championship] and we were able to rest a few others because we have so much depth.” Clinton’s boys squad fell to WCV and Adirondack, who tied for first place with 125 points each. The Warrior boys finished the day with a hard-fought 118 points for the No. 2 spot. A highlight of the day for Clinton was in the pole vault, where junior Avery Crosley pulled off a new CCS varsity record with a height of 13 feet 6 inches. The vault surpasses Pat O’Sullivan’s 2007 record of 13 feet 3 inches and current assistant coach Sam Catterson’s previous 2001 record of 13 feet 2 inches. Crosley finished first in the event. The boys will compete in Sectionals on Friday.

EPIC, 17-SCHOOL MEET ENDS TRACK SEASON

Written and Photographed by John Howard

he Clinton varsity stadium field was packed with families, athletes and varying colors of team uniforms, as 17 schools came out to participate in this year’s Junkyard Relays. Buses carting athletes from all over central New York lined campus lots on Saturday as the action played out on Elm Street. The multi-school track and field spectacular marks the 22nd occurrence of the annual meet. It will also likely be the final meet on Clinton’s current stadium facility before being reconstructed as part of the ongoing capital improvement project. Because the Junkyards traditionally fall between league championships and Sectionals, the meet’s casual, no-stakes format has served as a good way for athletes to unwind while competing. Many try events they might not normally get to during the season. “It’s the most fun [meet] of the year because it’s the end of the year,” said Sophia Constantino, a senior and first-year member of the outdoor team. “There’s music and everyone’s laid back, but it’s also competitive because everyone here is competitive.” Among the top-scoring schools were Clinton, New

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