Vol. 168, No. 46 • CLINTON, NEW YORK • June 3, 2015
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TRACK DOES IT AGAIN
11 a.m. Festival and on the Green begins
By John Howard
3 p.m. Registration and packet pickup
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head of last week it didn’t seem like a plausible outcome. Heck, it didn’t even seem like a plausible daydream. For the second year in a row, the Clinton boys and girls varsity outdoor track and field teams clinched matching Section III Class B2 titles to close out team competition for the postseason. In true Section III boys final form, the top spot win during last Friday’s meet at Canastota High School came down to a final event—more specifically, two seconds in the final event. The Warriors were up by 1.5 points over their all-too-familiar rival Adirondack leading into the event: the pentathlon 1,500-meter run. Sophomore Matt Orlando was Clinton’s only hope to remain at the top of the podium. He needed to stay within 34 seconds of the Wildcats’ Alex Russell. The only problem was Russell was a competitive distance runner, and Orlando excels in field events. The odds were stacked against Clinton. Having already competed in four events that day for the pentathlon, Orlando took off with his field at the
starting line as the sun began to set on the stadium. Five of the tensest minutes of the Warriors’ season would play out next as the runners chipped away at the mile-long event—one lap around the track, two laps, three laps, four… It all came down to the final straight. After running the race of his career, Russell crossed the finish line with a time of 4:40.16. Orlando was in the distance behind him, his Warriors gathering at the finish line. They counted aloud backward from 34. “34, 33, 32, 31…” The countdown was two seconds more than Orlando needed. He stretched across the finish line with the official time registering at 5:11.97. By the skin of their teeth, for the second consecutive year, the Warrior boys had won. “I thought the drama of last year’s win couldn’t be topped. Boy, was I wrong,” head coach Norm Deep said following the meet. “These kids showed heart, they showed determination. I couldn’t be happier for them or prouder.” Clinton’s podium standing was
The loss in revenue on sales tax is already proving troublesome in the Town of Kirkland’s 2015 spending plan. In its first- and second-quarter revenues, the Town received $51,085 less than what was budgeted. When the spending plan passed, total tax distribution from the county was set at $1.6 million for the year. Following this trend for the remainder of the year’s financial quarters, the Town is projected to experience an $85–90,000 undercut in the B line of the budget, which is responsible for funding the Kirkland Police and Highway departments. During a Board meeting last Wednesday, Supervisor Robert Meelan asked all departments to
4:15 p.m. Youth Fun Run registration at CCS 4:45 p.m. Youth Fun Run 5:15 p.m. 1-mile race 6 p.m. 5K run and walk 7 p.m. Awards ceremony on the Green 7:30 p.m. Post-race party at 8 Fresh
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TRACK, page 15
Sales Tax Returns Prove Costly to Kirkland By Staff
KAC RUN AND WALK EVENTS, JUNE 6
“tighten their belts as much as they can” to account the loss. Meelan said he didn’t want to “throw stones” at this point as to why the numbers are down, but the trend in declining funds generated from sales tax is obvious looking at numbers from recent years. From last year’s actual revenue, Kirkland’s sales tax income from the second quarter of 2015 is down over $12,000. Compared to 2010, it is down $24,221. On a positive note, Kirkland did receive a better equalization rate (assessed value divided by the market value of a municipality), which is used to determine how much sales tax revenue is distributed to the Town by Oneida County. The bad news is that this year’s low numbers seem to suggest that there is less in total county sales tax revenues to go around. Other than sales tax, the Town’s main source of revenue is local property tax. Rates for property tax in Kirkland haven’t been raised in eight years and the current administration is steadfast to keep it that way.
National Building and Restoration workers put the final touches on roof work at the top of the Middle School tower.
CONSTRUCTION OVERHAUL TO BEGIN AT CCS
Written and Photographed by John Howard Construction work which began last summer to improve Clinton Central School buildings and grounds is underway again. The most visible portions of the $7.5 million project will take place over the next several months with work scheduled to conclude in early fall. When approvals from the State Education Department to begin work were delayed, the initial project was divided into two phases: phase A and phase B. Phase A was completed over last summer and fall. Phase B is underway as of April with masonry work on the Middle School tower being finalized by a crew from National Building and Restoration. “They have to be done by graduation. That’s their deadline,” said Mike Ackler of H.R. BeeBee, the construction manager of the project.
Stones on the tower that had deteriorated over the years due to weather elements and improper repairs had to be replaced along the top of the tower. All that is left before scaffolding and construction materials can come down is some flashing and coping work at the very top, according to Ackler. The tower work, which was scheduled for $320,000, went about $100,000 over budget, but the added costs were able to be covered under built-in contingencies and other areas of the overall project coming in under budget, according to Joseph Barretta, the District’s assistant superintendent for business. The District is even considering some small, last-minute items to tack on during construction, like updates to the campus stadium’s CAPITAL PROJECT, page 13
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015
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Inside this issue Glimpses of the Past-Fresh Peas Taste So Good: Columnist Ron Mac Lean reminisces about fresh peas. Page 3. CCS Senior has an Eye for Fashion: Hannah McHarris will be studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in the fall. Page 6. Farmers’ Market Set to Fill Village Green: The first day of the market is June 4. Page 8. Warrior Golf Tops CSC Championship: Tim Scoones and Zane Monaghan led the varsity boys team to a title win. Page 16.
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Same Color, Different Hue It’s June, people. That’s funny, huh? It seems like just yesterday we were complaining that the winter would never let up. Before it begins, summer is already slipping by us. In small communities like ours, more than anywhere else, cycles are felt with the changing of the seasons. We see the same issues, events and questions come up, year in and year out, with slight variations. This time last year, when I had just finished chasing a procession of fire trucks escorting the girls track and field team through the Village to Bonomo’s Dari Creme on Route 5, I probably wouldn’t have believed you if you told me that same team would come back next season even stronger, considering two of its star athletes were graduating to go off and compete on Division I college teams. But that’s exactly what the girls team did as evidenced by this week’s track sports feature (see page 1). The Warrior girls actually earned 31 more points this year than they did in 2014, and that was with a significantly younger contingent of athletes earning points. The fact that the boys defied the odds against them (once again) to overcome Adirondack (once again) for a matching Section III title the next day was even more impressive. Clinton’s track and field rally echoed that of 2014, but with distinct differences. In many ways, the varsity baseball team’s postseason effort did the same (see page 16). The Warriors’ ball team might not have made it to States, but the young squad did manage to achieve a goal set at the beginning of the season: to qualify for the Section III tournament. Patterns can be seen throughout this week’s edition, and they’re not always celebrated like hard-fought performances at Sectionals. Kirkland Town representatives are now coming to terms with a five-year trend of
plummeting sales tax funds (see page 1). Officials are currently meeting on how to adjust to this uninviting reality, one that could come with consequences like cuts in Highway Department services, fund balance appropriations or higher property tax rates in order to balance the budget down the line. At the CCS campus this summer, we will once again see fields, parking lots and facilities torn up and turned upside down to make way for the completion of the current multimillion-dollar capital improvement project. The District will once again borrow money to improve its facilities while construction workers race to the finish line to complete their work before students return in September. Hopefully this round—this phase—will be the final portion of the work, which was originally scheduled to be completed last year. Speaking of races… this weekend is the KAC Run and Walk. Now in its 37th year, the event has become a staple for many residents. For some, it’s the official kickoff to summer. For others, it’s a way to get in shape for the Boilermaker. And for others still, it’s an excuse to sit outside, watch the runners go by and enjoy a Saturday that might otherwise disappear as “just another weekend.” While you’re out and about, year in and year out, take note of the subtle changes. Big things could be next.
–John Howard, Editor
Village Hack: A Good Vantage Point By Staff For the 37th year, the Kirkland Art Center Run and Walk will take over the Village of Clinton. Runners, walkers and everyone in between will hit the streets to support the local arts scene and their own cardiovascular systems. The course starts in front of the school, and winds down Norton Avenue and Elm Street before making its way down College Street to do a full Village perimeter back to Williams Street. If spectating is how you choose to participate,
there are a variety of nice vantage points to view the race from. One particularly nice spot is Dwight Avenue, the course’s longest straightaway and just about its midway point. We welcome our readers to use the space in front of The Courier office on Dwight Avenue to set up lawn chairs and blankets to view the event. We won’t be around, as we’ll be out and about covering the festivities, but we wouldn’t want the primo viewing space to sit idle. Happy cheering!
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015
Letters
In Defense of Nola’s Humor Shame on The Courier! There is an inherent responsibility for local newspapers to print topics of interest and those that are newsworthy, intended to contribute to
our community in a positive fashion. Specifically, I'm referring to your choice to print the letter from Ms. Jean Fontana, who thought it newsworthy and helpful to alert others to her decision to boycott Nola's restaurant for their use of humor. If she didn't find their sign funny or chose to interpret it in a way different than intended—fine. But to boycott? Why not just speak to the owners and express her point of view? Why attempt to lambast them in public? Freedom of expression is one thing but it should not seek to incite petty gossip and divisiveness. We live in a small town by choice—and with this comes the responsibility to our neighbors and small businesses to promote them in a positive way, not seek to tear them down or pit them against each other. There is enough for everyone—I mean that literally and figuratively. We learn sharing in kindergarten; some of us choose to forget it but the concept holds true on a small scale (such as in the Village of Clinton) and globally. Not to put words into anyone's mouth, but I'm pretty confident that Nola’s owners and staff would agree. In fact, I share their lofty vision for Clinton to be a destination not for just one restaurant, but for many. The concept of shopping small and
patronizing local businesses stands for every business in Clinton, not for one above any other. It's a shame Ms. Fontana is not able to see that. And it's a shame you would entertain this level of ridiculousness in your newspaper. Clinton is a small village with much to offer to everyone who lives here and those just passing through; I would never want our small village to endorse small-mindedness on any level. I expect much of this small-town living and I expect more of this community newspaper (which I adore). I will not boycott you for what I see as a poor choice—I will read you all the more and hope for better. Incidentally, there are bears in the Village Green. I've seen them and they are scary. So are El Chupacabra and Sasquatch. –Dr. Melissa Joseph Re: Questionable Signage at Nola's Occasionally, throughout our 10 years as restaurant owners we have been asked our opinion on new restaurants opening in Clinton. Our answer has always been the same; the more the merrier! Imagine a dining scene where people can enjoy a drink at one restaurant and dinner at another. Or having numerous choices within walking distance of your home
Past Issues June 6, 1990
25 Years Ago
The girls varsity track team won the Section III Class C Championship. The victory marks the first time a Clinton track team has achieved this honor. The Kirkland Art Center celebrated their 30th anniversary with a public gala reception. At the reception, architect David Coffin talked about his plans for future expansion of the facility. The musical group Blueprints is set to rock out at the Kirkland Art Center. The band, which features four songwriters, will perform several original songs along with covers of classic tunes. Hamilton College golfer Steve Elkins has qualified the the Division III National Championships. Elkins is ranked No. 1 in the New England District. 50 Years Ago June 10, 1965 Presentation of details involved in the proposed 1965–66 school budget has been undertaken on a number of fronts by the Board of Education. Voting on the budget will take place next Tuesday night following the annual meeting. Owners of three sites within the Town of Kirkland that are being used for dumping purposes will be given until Sept. 1 to make application to the Town Board for a continuation of this use of property. These sites are in violation of the zoning ordinance. Mayor G. Harlan Lewis cut the ribbon formally opening the Apothecary Shop adjoining the Park Row Pharmacy. The shop will be open daily to take people back into the days when the Clinton Pharmaceutical Company started in business on West Park Row. To date, we have received the reaction of the public to cable TV, which we pass along to Village and Town authorities. Thus far: for cable TV: 1; against it: 0. How’s that for a mandate?
June 6, 1940
75 Years Ago
Announcing the determination of Village officials to enforce the ordinance governing the cleaning of streets by individual property owners, Mayor C. B. VanSlyke this week states that a movement is underway to make the existing rule effective. A broken cable on Franklin Avenue last Saturday caused about 25 telephones to be out of order. Men from the New York Telephone Company worked all night to repair the cable. An observance of the 100th anniversary of the woman suffrage movement, which is believed to have been launched in Seneca Falls in 1841, will be one of the main objectives of the Central New York Association of Local Historians when that group meets next year. The Village has started its regular fight against tent caterpillars and has obtained the services of Don Rishey in spraying the maple and softwood trees bordering the Village sidewalks between sidewalks and curbs. 100 Years Ago June 9, 1915 People about the Village have discovered that they have been in the habit of referring to the Town clock many times a day, and while the new dials were being installed, many have learned the clock was really of great importance to them. With hay at $20 a ton, it would seem to be worthwhile to harvest the heavy crop of grass growing alongside some of our Village streets while it is in its prime. If left to wither and dry, it will be worthless. School trustees in several districts in Warren County have been forced to pay teachers out of their own pockets as a result of the state comptroller’s delay in sending a check for $14,787.50, the balance of the county’s apportionment of state money. Mount Vernon saw a real lion hunt when a lioness named Julia escaped from her cage in a tent at a carnival. She was captured on the porch of an apartment house.
Illustration by Sarah Burns
Glimpses of the Past:
Fresh Peas Taste So Good
By Ron Mac Lean There is something special about getting fresh peas in the pod, especially when they are still attached to the vines. You simply pull the pods from the vines, press the pod along the “seam,” pop open the pod, and with your thumb, run it along the line of peas and throw them into your mouth—raw, uncooked, unseasoned peas to savor. If this sounds like something I may have experience doing, that’s true, I have. However, it was a long time ago, perhaps when I was 10 to 12 years old. The rural area around Clinton had a large number of farms. Many of these farmers grew peas and in the summer transported them in their
or work? More restaurants and unique shops will attract visitors and families to our great little village. Last week, the Clinton Courier printed a letter written by a local woman who intended to publicly pit Nola's against Across The Row Bistro. Ms. Fontana misinterpreted the silly and whimsical display as a direct attack on our friends across the street. I can assure you that our chalkboard sign was not, and has never been, a tool used for insults and name calling. Competition and rivalries are fun and big business for some industries and franchises, but not so much the case for small, locally owned businesses and in this particular case, restaurants. These folks are our peers, our friends and our confidants. No other person can know the work and dedication this specific business requires like our fellow restaurant workers. Since this purported rivalry between Nola's and Across The Row Bistro has graced page three of The Courier, we have been challenged to a friendly game of Nerf football. Maybe the winner will have the honor of displaying the newly appointed bear statue at their front door? Maybe Alteri's, Dessert Booth, and Fresh 8 want in? –Leah Johnson-Fay, owner, Nola’s restaurant
hay wagons to a “pea vinery” (as it was called) located in the outskirts of the Village. The “pea vinery,” located on Norton Avenue, would remove the pods from the vines and load the pods into trucks for transportation to the next process. If left too long, the remaining pealess vines would start to ferment and really smell. If my friends and I were on our bicycles and spotted a load of pea vines moving through the Village, we would ride alongside the hay wagon loaded with vines and remove as many vines as we could with one hand, while steering our bikes with the other hand. In retrospect, this was anything but a safe adventure, but the profits were huge. We would speed away from the tractor-pulling wagon and head for a safe haven to savor the rewards of the adventure. A bunch of vines would yield enough peas to satisfy the between-meal appetite of any young adventurous youth. This is the kind of fun we would have during those hot, much-too-short summers back in the late 1940s in our small upstate New York community. Ron Mac Lean moved to Clinton in 1941 at the age of 3. He graduated from Clinton Central in 1956 and married Gayle Edick in the Methodist Church on the park in 1963. He lived in the Clinton area until 1974, when he moved to Trumansburg, in the Finger Lakes, where he currently resides.
CORRECTION: LOCAL HAMILTON GRADUATE A front page caption in the May 27 edition of The Courier identified Hamilton College graduate Margaret Haag as being from Clark Mills. While Haag is one of two local students to graduate from Hamilton this spring, she is from Clinton, not Clark Mills.
Community
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015
Library Notes
THE CALENDAR
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Clinton Farmers’ Market opening day. More than 75 vendors will be offering goods. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on the Green.
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Wine in the Wilderness. Sample and purchase wine from 12 different New York State wineries at Utica Zoo's 16th annual event. Food will also be available for purchase. Nonmember $35 at the door, Zoo member $30 at the door. Designated Driver $20. Must be 21 or older. 6-9 p.m. at the Zoo. Master Builder Training. Take your Lego skills to the next level with help from the FIRST Lego League Team Peace by Piece. K-third grade 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; fourth–sixth grade 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Library
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Clinton Fire Department’s 4th annual Cruise In. Stop by and view some hot rods and enjoy Brooks BBQ. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on the Green.
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Flag Exchange. Exchange your old flag for a new one, or simply pick one up for free. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at The Frigault Agency, New Hartford. On going through June 12.
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Intergenerational Mommy and Me Playtime with Grandparents. Enjoy indoor and outdoor fun. Free but reservations required. Call 8531224 or email tblaser@brookdale.com. 3 p.m. at The Villas Sherman Brook
ANNOUNCEMENTS • AAA New York will be conducting a six-hour Driver Improvement course at Mohawk Valley Community College. The two-part class will be held on June 9 and 11 from 6–9 p.m. Students must attend both evenings to receive a certificate. The fee is $39 for AAA members, $32 for AAA senior members (60 +) and $55 for non-members. Everyone who takes the AAA Driver Improvement Program will receive the latest driving information plus a 10 percent discount on collision and liability insurance and a reduction of up to four points on their New York State licenses. Class size is limited. Reservation and prepayment is required. For more information, call the Club at 797-6121 or visit http:// aaa.com/DefensiveDriving. • 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. Call 853-3358 to reserve a space, free event. • On Tuesdays during May and June, Alteri’s will donate a portion of pizza sales to the Clinton Little League. • 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 through Oct. 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • 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. For more information visit http:// kacny.org
ACADEMICS
Elyssa Hapanowicz, daughter of Mark and Beth Hapanowicz of Clinton, has been named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at St. John Fisher College, which requires a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Hapanowicz is a sophomore studying marketing and communications. The following students received Bachelor of Arts degrees from Hamilton College on Sunday, May 24: Jordan F. Graziadei, son of Roberta Graziadei of Clark Mills. A chemistry major, Graziadei graduated with departmental honors in chemistry. Margaret R. Haag, daughter of Bryan Haag of Ava and Stacey Himmelberger and Chris Militello of Clinton. Haag majored in anthropology.
MEETINGS
Library Book groups: New members always welcome. Monday: Next meeting: June 15 at 1 p.m. to discuss books for the fall. Wednesday: “Boys in the Boat,” by Daniel Brown. Next meeting: June 24, 7 p.m. School Board June 9, 7 p.m. – Regular meeting. Secondary Media Center. Town Board June 8, 7 p.m. at Town Municipal Building. Village Board July 6, 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.
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Good Books You May Have Missed By Ruth Cosgrove, Reference Services & Volunteer Coordinator
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couple of years ago I visited a library out of town and one of the display shelves had a sign “Good Books You May Have Missed.” I was thrilled to receive suggestions for good reads I might not otherwise have found. There are so many titles we hear about, don’t get to and then forget; or we didn’t hear about them because they were a first novel or a lesser known author. Here are some titles in the “You May Have Missed” category from the Kirkland Town Library shelves. “The Weight of Blood,” by Laura McHugh Stephenie Harrison’s review in the March 2014 Bookpage says, “Let’s get one thing straight: With “The Weight of Blood,” it’s clear that Laura McHugh is more than a pretender to the throne of the “rural noir” genre. If her dazzling and disturbing debut novel is anything to go by, she’s got her eye on the crown and has more than the necessary talent and skills to nab it for herself.” Also reviewed in the March 2014 Bookpage, the next two continue to resurface among patrons as great reads: “Americanah,” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Julie Hale, Book Club reviewer for Bookpage, describes Adichie’s third novel this way: It is a “dramatic sweeping narrative [that] functions as an emotionally riveting love story, as a profound meditation on race and as a revealing exploration of the immigrant experience. It succeeds-beautifully—on every level.” “Shotgun Lovesongs,” by Nickolas Butler Sukey Howard is the audio reviewer for Bookpage and she says, “Butler has a good ear and a lyric understanding of the heart and the heartland.” From the publisher: “Shotgun Lovesongs is a remarkable and uncompromising saga that explores the age-old question of whether or not you can ever truly come home again.” Other books you may not want to miss! “Euphoria,” by Lily King, is a Kirkus Prize Winner. (See http:// kirkusreviews.com for more on this prestigious award.) “Inspired by events in the life of revolutionary anthropologist Margaret Mead, ‘Euphoria’ is a captivating story of desire, possession, and discovery from one of our finest contemporary novelists.” (From the book jacket) The Grantchester Mystery Series by James Runcie starts off with “Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death.” From the back cover: “...Sidney is an unconventional clergyman and can go where the police cannot... together with his roguish friend Inspector Geordie Keating, [Sidney] inquire[s] into a variety of crimes ... but alongside the mysteries he solves he still manages to find time for a keen interest in cricket, warm beer,
and hot jazz…” These books inspired a BBC mini-series. “Our Endless Numbered Days,” by Claire Fuller. This debut novel is shortlisted for the Desmond Elliot Prize for debut fiction. (See http:// desmondelliotprize.org.) Here is a summary from the author’s website: “...After a family crisis which [8-yearold] Peggy doesn’t fully understand until later, her survivalist father James takes her from London to a cabin in a remote European forest. There he tells Peggy the rest of the world has disappeared. And so her life is reduced to a piano which makes music but no sound, a forest where all that grows is a means of survival and a tiny wooden hut that is Everything…” “The Buried Giant,” by Kazuo Ishiguro, the author of “Never Let Me Go” and Booker Prize-winning “The Remains of the Day.” Set in a mythical post-Roman England, this novel is the story of “...Axl and Beatrice, a couple of elderly Britons, … [who] set off to find the son they have not seen for years. ...Sometimes savage, sometimes mysterious, always intensely moving, Ishiguro’s first novel in a decade [is] a resonant tale of love, vengeance, and war.” (From the book jacket) “I Regret Everything: A Love Story,” by Seth Greenland. This is the story of Jeremy and Spaulding. “As the pair grows closer, their budding romance offers them both the promise of enduring love and the threat of heartache. ... Greenland’s signature humor and wit cut through the traditional tropes of love and loss to create a memorable story that grapples with what it truly means to be alive.” On the cover of Nick Cutter’s “The Troops,” Stephen King is quoted: “...I couldn’t put it down. This is old school horror at its best. Not for the faint-hearted, but for the rest of us sick puppies, it’s the perfect gift for a winter night.” This is the story of “An agonizing weekend in the wilderness. A harrowing struggle for survival. No possible escape from the elements, the infected...or one another.” (From the inside cover) “A Walk Across the Sun,” by Corban Addison. “Addison’s debut is an international thriller about the shadowy world of child trafficking.” (Booklist) And on the cover, John Grisham is quoted: "Addison has written a novel that is beautiful in its story and also important in its message. A Walk Across the Sun deserves a wide audience.” And a final suggestion, “Preparation for the Next Life,” by Atticus Lish. The New York Times says this is “...perhaps the finest and most unsentimental love story of the new decade.” These listed and others will be on display at the Library. Let us help you find other authors or titles you may have missed. There’s an undiscovered, perhaps unknown, treasure chest waiting for you at the Library.
This Week Check Out: Volunteer themed books for the more than 60 regular volunteers who help with the Library’s daily operation. Without them, the Library would not be the organized and efficient place that welcomes you each visit! Thank you volunteers!
1. “Weekends with Daisy,” by Sharron Kahn Luttrell 2. “It Happened On The Way To War: A Marine's Path to Peace,” by Rye Barcott 3. “Have You Found Her: A Memoir,” by Janice Erlbaum
4. “Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal,” by Conor Grennan 5. “Volunteer Vacations: Short-term Adventures that will Benefit You and Others,” by Bill McMillon
See You at the Library!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015
Community
THE CLINTON COURIER 5
Big Machines Entertain Small Students
Kirkland Police Officer Shawn Occhipinti (left) has been honored for his “exceptional work” in curbing drunk driving and making local roadways more safe. Police Chief Dan English (right) presented Occhipinti with a Stop DWI award during a Town of Kirkland Board meeting last week. Highway employee Robert Emery speaks to St. Mary’s Preschool students during Big Equipment Day. By John Howard
The Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps and its members were recognized for their achievements throughout the past year during the annual Medal Day awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, held as part of EMS Week. Among the recipients were Art Mucitelli and Vito Ouimette, both of Clark Mills. Mucitelli was honored for 15 years of service, and Ouimette was honored as junior member of the year.
St. Mary’s Preschool on Marvin Street celebrated Big Equipment Day last Friday morning. Students from the school’s two classes gathered for an hour’s worth of heavy machinery instruction, courtesy of the Town of Kirkland Highway Department’s staff. The special day started with a short talk and question session in the classroom. Students asked questions and told stories about their own experiences with machines. Robert Emery led the presentation, assisted by Kirkland employees Nathan Slawson and Patrick Doherty. Working with the Town Board, Emery thought the hands-on event would be a great way to educate students. “The idea is to teach the kids about the equipment, and also to promote the Highway Department, to promote the Town, and to promote safety,” Emery said. Under the supervision of the staff, students later got to climb on and explore a payloader, a street sweeper and a dump truck parked in the school’s back lot. From the operator seats, they quickly discovered how to use each machine’s horn. Each of the children was also given a youth-size bright orange or yellow safety t-shirt to match the Town workers.
Patrick Doherty (right), also known as “Santa’s brother,” helps student Wyatt Vergara down from the payloader. “We wanted to give them a memory,” said Emery. “I know when I was a little kid, the fire department would always bring their trucks to school and I never forgot that. Hopefully, these kids will never forget this.”
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The Kirkland Town Library held a discussion that examined how we remember the Civil War on May 28. The roundtable style talk was led by Hamilton College Publius Virgilius Rogers Professor of American History Maurice Isserman. A few dozen others, including past Clinton Historical Society president Robert Tegart, were in attendance. Approximately 150 years ago the Civil War concluded. On April 9, 1865, Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant met Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee at the McLean House to set the terms of the surrender of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. Now each year, Memorial Day remembers those who lost their lives in battles protecting American freedom. The Civil War was by far America’s deadliest conflict. A total of 620,000 American fighters died in the Civil War. That’s approximately 40,000 more than WWI, WWII and the Vietnam War combined. Much as in his college classroom,
Isserman offered attendees several recommended readings in preparation for the discussion. Much of what he discussed surrounded the work of David W. Blight, a professor of American history at Yale University. The two readings supplied by Isserman were titled “The First Decoration Day” and “The Civil War Isn’t Over,” both written by Blight. What followed was an extended slideshow with various local historical pictures taken during and after the Civil War. After briefly discussing Hamilton College’s involvement in the Civil War, he mentioned several area cemeteries that honor local fallen soldiers. He then went on to discuss three ideologies that people use to remember the conflict: “emancipationist,” “lost cause,” and “reconciliationist.” Emancipationists viewed the war as a means to free black slaves. The lost cause narrative depicts the Confederacy as a victim that lost to CIVIL WAR, page 9
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Clinton senior Hannah McHarris included many of her best ideas in her portfolio before she started applying to colleges.
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n less than three months, Clinton High School senior Hannah McHarris will be in New York City pursuing her education at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). She will leave behind the Village of Clinton, with a population of approximately 2,000 people for one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The city, which boasts a populace upwards of 8.3 million, is one of the national centers of fashion. Next fall McHarris will be rubbing elbows with elites in the fashion industry as she works to earn her degree in fashion design. Since she was young, Hannah has said she wanted to be a fashion designer. Now years later, that plan is right in front of her. McHarris said she enjoys the spirit of New York City and she looks forward to drawing ideas from the vibrant surroundings. “I’m really excited to explore the city,” she said. “I feel like there's so much there, I’m never going to be bored and going into art and design fields—there's so much in the city for inspiration.” McHarris is no stranger to NYC— or FIT. Last summer, she spent a week at FIT taking classes. She said she enjoyed the experience because she was able to increase her skills over such a short period of time. That experience factored into her decision to ultimately chose FIT for her higher education. The school itself is located directly in the garment district in New York City. The campus, which has no quad, is comprised of two blocks of buildings that are partially sectioned
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off. Though the setup is somewhat unconventional, McHarris will still be living in a dorm her freshman year at school. Notable alumni of FIT include fashion designers Calvin Klein and Michael Kors. Top designers in the industry often serve as critics when FIT holds their annual student runway show, FIT on the Catwalk. The school also boasts an extensive fashion archive. Now that she has been accepted to FIT, McHarris said she is ready to join the rest of her innovative classmates and challenge herself. “Now all of a sudden I’m going to be in classes where everyone is super talented with all these different pieces of art they are passionate about, and different styles and techniques,” she said. “It’s going to be challenging, but I think it will be good for me. I know I’ll definitely learn a lot.” In total she applied to five schools, but none were via early decision. She said she was still developing her portfolio during her senior year, and when she applied she wanted to make sure her samples were complete. Some of the work in McHarris’ portfolio was from the projects she worked on for the annual Olympics of the Visual Arts (OVA) competitions. This year’s competition, which took place on April 30, resulted in a first place finish for McHarris and her group in the fashion design category. The task for the competing teams was to re-create the clothes in a work of art. Their winning garment, which won first place with a perfect score, was based off of “The Kiss” a painting by Gustav Klimpt. The outfit was
McHarris will attend the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City next fall, where she will pursue a degree in fashion design. composed primarily from paint chips. By her senior year, McHarris was a veteran of the OVA competition. She participated in her first when she was in fifth grade, and she has continued to compete almost every year since. McHarris said each year OVA gave her an outlet to specialize in what she is passionate about. “I really liked it because I’ve taken art through elementary, middle and high [school], but it gives me a chance to do fashion-related things that I can’t necessarily always do in the classroom,” she explained. Despite her accolades from the OVA, McHarris said she is still at a beginner level with a lot to learn. Her modest goal moving forward is to simply learn as much as she can. After designing and making her prom dress earlier this year, McHarris’ next project before she heads off to college is designing her dress for CCS’s Senior Ball, which takes place on June 20.
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Hamilton College graduate Nate Taylor strummed his original tunes from both of his albums at 8 Fresh restaurant on May 28.
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Written and Photographed by Mark Warren Singer and songwriter Nate Taylor stopped by 8 Fresh restaurant to perform his original music on May 28. His lyrics and melodies poured onto College Street through the open front door of the venue, inviting passersby to take a listen. This marked his third time performing at 8 Fresh. Taylor is a Hamilton College graduate of the Class of 2011. After working as a paralegal in New York City for two years after graduating, Taylor felt a void that he wanted to fill with music. He left his job in February of 2014 and began writing songs and performing around the country, traveling to Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington among other states on his tour. No matter where he is, his music is marked with his smooth voice, rustic strums on his acoustic guitar and undercurrents of cello.
This time at 8 Fresh, Taylor played tracks from both of his albums. His most recent release, titled “The Finer Things,” debuted in April. He gave listeners a sneak peek at some of the songs on the yet-to-bereleased album when he performed at the Hamilton College Chapel in November 2014. He played “Father” and “The Graveyard,” two tracks now included on the finished collection. His first offering, which was released in October of 2014 is called “In Dreams.” Both of these albums were made available for purchase at the event on Thursday. To listen to Taylor’s music and keep up with his upcoming performances visit his website http://ntaylormusic.com.
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Written and Photographed by Mark Warren The Kirkland Art Center held their spring dance performance on May 30 at the Clinton Performing Arts Complex. The show was comprised of a condensed version of the Swan Lake ballet, followed by Scottish Highland dances and a tap-dancing section. The show featured more than 50 students and several special guest dancers, including world class performers Leonardo Victorino Moraes and Francisco Aguilar. Moraes is a Brazil native who graduated from the School of the Bolshoi Theater. Since graduation he has danced professionally with different ballet companies in Brazil, Florida, Maryland and New York. Aguilar was born in Columbia,
where he went on to graduate from the Instituto Columbiano of Ballet. He has since performed for ballet companies in Columbia, Alabama and Georgia. Swan Lake Choreographer Emily Hildebrand said she was excited to work with such talented performers. “Fabulous opportunity,” she said. “They’re world class, so it is phenomenal that they are here.” Hildebrand was able to bring them on through a personal connection in the Lake Erie Ballet, which is based in Pennsylvania. Moraes played the role of Prince Seigfreid, who represented good, while Aguilar portrayed Von DANCE, page 14
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Photos by John Howard The Clinton Farmers’ Market is set to open on Thursday, June 4. This year will feature a handful of new vendors.
Farmers’ Market Set to Fill Village Green By Mark Warren
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he Clinton Farmers’ Market is sent to open once again on June 4. Lawn chairs and canopies of all sizes and colors will return every Thursday through October, transforming the Village Green from a peaceful park in the middle of Clinton to a packed business center featuring merchants from all over central New York. While the number of vendors seeking admittance to the market has gone off the charts, the number participating is staying relatively level. A total of 75 merchants will participate this year. Executive Vice President of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce Ferris Betrus said he’s received way more interest in the Farmers’ Market than the space can handle. “I’ve gotten 45 or 50 calls, emails where I had to say ‘no’ and most of them, it’s got to do with—we just don’t
have room,” he said. “We don’t have enough space in the Village Green to unload more than 65. I’m pushing it by adding 10 more.” Approximately 50 of the vendors have been at the market for 10– 12 years, making them a yearly attraction. The other 25 merchants go through an evaluation process to make sure they have a quality product and the volume to consistently sell on the Village Green. The park will see anywhere from 1,000 to 1,200 people at the market on a given day. Betrus said some people are asking for the vendors to be open longer, so those who don’t get out of work until 5 p.m. can also take part in the festivities. Asher Burkhart-Spiegel, co-owner of Common Thread Farm, will be a vendor spending his third year at the Farmers’ Market. He said trying to attract both the midday and after-
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The number of merchants has grown from a mere five businesses 13 years ago. According to Betrus, three or four completely new vendors will join the fray this year. He’s always looking to add at least a few new people with fresh ideas and unique things to offer. Betrus said he’s not worried about changing what has worked for the market for years. “We get more people in our market because it’s a happening,” he said. “People are on vacation. One of the things they do when they’re on vacation besides going away is coming to the Village Green to be at the Farmers’ Market. We get people from 50 miles away maybe once or twice a year just because they want to be here.” The Market will be open every Thursday until October 8.
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aving finished National Small Business Week a month ago (May 4–8), I can’t help but think about how much local, small businesses mean to their respective communities, and how we take that for granted. I think of many of my personal experiences to illustrate the point. Try to imagine your local community without its small businesses. Imagine your local community without many of the great local eateries and great ethnic foods we have grown to love; no chicken riggies or Utica greens, no Mediterranean restaurants, no halfmoons or Turkey joints, no Italian pastries. Imagine no local farmers’ markets and farm stands, with the beautiful local sweet corn and apples and seasonal produce. Imagine if your local mechanic wasn’t around the corner to service your car. Imagine if your local doctor or dentist (yes, they are small business owners also) was not there. Picture living in a small town or village and your small local hardware store wasn’t there. Every time you were working on a project and you forgot a part, you would have to travel to get it. Imagine all the times a community event was taking place and there was no local businesses to sponsor it. Imagine needing your lawn mower serviced and the small engine repair shop around the corner was not there.
Life would be very different in your community. This is not in any way meant to disrespect or diminish the value of larger businesses and big box stores to a community, as they are also very valuable parts of that community and local employers. This is just to remind you to also support your local small businesses, as without your patronage they would not be open in your community.
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Carol Gilley reads The Clinton Courier all the way west in North Dakota. This photo was taken in front of a sign for the Cass County community of Absaraka, North Dakota, on May 22, 2015. Absaraka is located northwest of Fargo. Taking a road trip, a field trip, or heading abroad? Take a copy of The Courier and send a photo to news@clintoncourier.com, so we can see where you’re reading! CIVIL WAR (continued from page 5) the Union simply because the north had far greater resources to work with. The reconciliationist narrative looks back on the war with neutrality. Regardless of which side was right or wrong, they believed the best thing moving forward was to make friends with each other because they were again one nation. Locally, Hamilton College rang their chapel’s bell at 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War on April 9. The bell rang for
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their elected representatives have not. If you believe that what’s good for American corporations is good for America, you’ll have no problem with this. But corporations have one and only one goal: to maximize their own profits. The American people have many goals that may sometimes be in conflict with corporate profit-making. We want an economy that provides decent wage-paying jobs, an environment free of serious health and safety threats, a free and open internet, and the preservation of our rights under American law. Our government is supposed to represent the interests of us all in negotiating with other nations. When multinational corporations have a place at the table but labor leaders, consumer advocates, elected officials and ordinary citizens do not, we can no longer trust that the people’s interests are being served. Bill Thickstun has worked as a database consultant since 1997. A longtime Clinton resident, he is a former president of the Clinton Central School Board. He is chair of the Kirkland Democrats and vice chair of the Oneida County Democratic Committee. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, any of these organizations or The Clinton Courier.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY CO. (LLC) Name of LLC: 301 Mill Street, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the NY Sec. of State on April 17, 2015. Office and address in Oneida Co. at P.O. Box 1852, Utica, New York 13503; Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served, and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is: P.O. Box 1852, Utica, New York 13503; Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLCL. cc: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015
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Notice of Formation of Pet Partners of Burrstone LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 4/14/15. Office location: Oneida County. Princ. bus. addr.: 10 Mountain Ledge Dr., Wilton, NY 12831. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: all lawful purposes. cc:4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: UTICA ROOTS LLC Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State NY (SSNY) on April 28, 2015. Office location in Oneida Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: PO Box 351, New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: any lawful purpose. cc: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF WHITE LAKE BUILDERS LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): WHITE LAKE BUILDERS LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: April 17, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 12346 Route 28, Woodgate, New York 13494 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Timothy Hulser is the sole member of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc:4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
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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
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF BERGIE SPORTS LLC NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (the "Company"): BERGIE SPORTS LLC DATE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: April 17, 2015 COUNTY OF COMPANY'S OFFICE: Oneida County AGENT: The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and 1510 Watkins Avenue, Utica, New York 13502 is the address to which the Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her. Sarah Elleman is the sole member of the LLC. The inclusion of the name of a person in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person is personally liable of the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company, and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. PURPOSE: The Company is formed for any lawful business purpose. cc: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. cc: 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1
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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. cc: 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1
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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
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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
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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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MOHAWK VALLEY BOAT CHARTERS, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/12/15. 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, 9512 Capron Rd., Lee Center, NY 13363. General purpose. cc: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8
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DB ENTERPRISES OF NEW HARTFORD, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 05/15/2015. Office in Oneida Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2 Gilbert Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. cc: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8
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AICA HOLDINGS, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on 5/19/2015. Office location: 555 French Road, Suite 103, New Hartford, Oneida County, NY. 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 the LLC, 555 French Road, Suite 103, New Hartford, New York 13413. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. cc: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8
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Notice of Formation of Simplified Outsource Solutions, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/28/2015. Office location: County of Oneida. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: c/o LLC, 555 French Road, New Hartford, NY 13413. Purpose: any lawful purpose. cc: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF KIRKLAND, NEW YORK. NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Board of the Town of Kirkland in the County of Oneida, State of New York, at Lumbard Hall, Clinton, New York, on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 7:30 P.M. in the matter of the proposed two - lot subdivision of the lands of Humphrey Farms Inc. 3717 NYS Rte. 12, Clinton, New York 13323 in the Town of Kirkland, Tax Map #348.000-2-3. A copy of the plat is available for inspection at the offices of the Clerk of the Town of Kirkland, Lumbard Hall, Clinton, New York. By Town of Kirkland Planning Board Anthony Hallak, Esq. cc:6/3
CAPITAL PROJECT (continued from page 1) press box, which wasn’t initially planned. “We’re right on target,” said Barretta. Site work is easily the largest slice of the project pie. Phase B's site work will be handled by Cunningham Excavation, of Cazenovia. Starting the end of June, the bus loop on Chenango Avenue will be closed through the start of the 2015–16 school year. A box culvert will replace the existing concrete dual channel that carries St. Mary’s Brook under the loop. The loop will also be expanded and repaved to allow for additional parking spots in front of the Elementary School. Those involved in the exterior renovations hope they will not only help with dropoff-pickup efficiency, but also increase curb appeal. “It’s going to have a nice, new face to it,” said Ackler. Throughout the summer, the High School Parking lot on Elm Street and the small teacher’s lot at the Elementary School will remain open for visitors and employees. Excavation is also planned to continue in the athletic fields and in front of the Middle School for flood mitigation. As Clinton varsity track and field competition has finished for the season, one of the first things to get underway is the resurfacing of the stadium’s football field and track. With eight contracting companies involved in phase B alone, there is hardly any area of campus that will go unaffected by the construction. On the interior buildings, for instance, High School lockers will be replaced, High School and Elementary School cafeterias will be remodeled, and updates will be added to the Elementary nurse’s office. Crews will also be through all three of the campus buildings to complete plumbing, electrical and minor asbestos abatement work.
THE CLINTON COURIER 14
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015
OBITUARY: FRANCIS L. (GUS) KERVIN, 94
Francis L. (Gus) Kervin, 94, lifelong Clinton resident, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015, with his family at his side. Gus was born in New Hartford on Oct. 15, 1920, the son of Louis and Mary (Lallier) Kervin. He attended Franklin Springs and Clinton schools, graduating in 1940. On Aug. 22, 1953, Gus married the love of his life, Marjorie O’Brien, at St. Mary’s Church in Clinton. He was employed at the Harding Telephone Co., as a signalman on the O & W Railroad, and finally at Griffiss AFB, retiring in 1981. Through the years, he was also a local bartender at various establishments, including the American Legion. Gus was very proud to serve his country with the US Navy during WWII, and served as a signalman on the USS Birmingham and was involved in the liberation of the Philippines. He was a member of HelmuthIngalls American Legion Post #232, the Clinton Fire Dept., the Utica Mohawk Valley Chapter of National Railway Historical Society, the Clinton Historical Society and a member of St. Mary’s Church. Gus is survived by his wife Marjorie Kervin, Waterville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joan & Sam Markowski, Clinton, and Ann & Jim Congden, Waterville. He also leaves three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Burrows, Harrisville, Betty O’Brien, Clinton, Carolyn O’Brien, California; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a special friend of the family, Jacqueline Fox. His funeral was held May 27, at St. Mary’s Church, where his Mass of Christian Burial took place. Interment will take place privately in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Helmuth-Ingalls American Legion Post #232, the Clinton Fire Dept., or to COCVAC in Gus’ memory. The family would like to thank the staff of the Presbyterian Home for Central New York for all their kindness, care and concern during his stay at the home. Also a special thanks to the Clinton Fire Dept. Online memorial and guestbook available at http://heintzfuneralservice.net.
OBITUARY: MILDRED SCHELL, 89
OBITUARY: RICHARD T. SCALZO
Mildred Elizabeth Stensland Schell, 89, a longtime resident of Clinton, died on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at the Presbyterian Home for Central New York where she had been a resident in recent years. Mildred was born Dec. 24, 1925, in West Davenport, New York, to Karl E Stensland and Helen Stark Stensland. She graduated from Curtis High School, Staten Island and attended Antioch College in Ohio. She married Harry Schell on May 12, 1945. Harry died in 1981. Mildred spent a good many years as a businesswoman in New York City while raising two children, and continued working when she and Harry moved to South Carolina. After Harry died she decided to move to the Clinton area to be close to her daughter Pat. Mildred has been a member of the Stone Presbyterian Church in Clinton for many years. She was always a superb bridge player and extremely proficient with knitting. She is survived by her two children: Patricia (and Paul) Joseph in Clinton, and Harry (and Melinda) Schell in Florida. Her grandchildren are David Joseph of Norwich, Theodore Joseph of Clinton, Elizabeth Joseph of Irvington, New Jersey, Jennifer Schell Byron of Avondale, Arizona and Karla Schell of Ambridge, Pennsylvania. She has one great grandson, Benjamin Joseph of Clinton. Nieces are Edith Rubin and Frances Volpini, and nephew William E. Schell. Cousins are Norman Stensland, Jean Stebbins, Helga Taylor and Gary Stensland. Calling hours were held at the Stone Presbyterian Church on May 27. Burial will be at a later date in Gilbertsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Stone Presbyterian Church or the Steven-Swan Humane Society. Arrangements by Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., Clinton.
Richard T. Scalzo, 82, a resident of the Harding Nursing Home, formerly of Clinton, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015, at the home. Richard was born Nov. 4, 1932, in Clinton, the son of Joseph and Bertha Scalzo. He was employed as a foundry mason. Richard is survived by his daughter, Bethany (and Paul) DeSimone, Sangerfield; a son, Bradley (and Michele) Scalzo, Lowville. Also surviving are several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. His funeral was held May 30 at the Heintz Funeral Home, Clinton. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family.
OBITUARY: CAROLYN E. SEYSE Carol Seyse passed away on Sunday, May 24, in Hospice Care in Palm Coast, Florida. She had dealt with inoperable stage 4 lung cancer, which was the direct result of cigarette smoking, for 13 months. She died after four days in hospice care which was preceded by three days in the hospital. Prior to that she had lived at home in Ormond Beach, Florida. She is survived by her husband David, who grew up in Clinton; her close companion cat Wilma; son Tim Reed Jr. and family of Redding, California; daughter Kim Wiesmore and family of Holland, New York; and her former husband Tim Reed Sr. and his wife of East Aurora, New York. There will be no local services. Burial of her cremains and those of her cats Emma, Thelma, and Reba will take place in the Constableville Rural Cemetery at the convenience of her family.
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DANCE (continued from page 7) Rothbart, who represented evil. Along with the choreography, Hildebrand was also tasked with cutting a two hour Swan Lake ballet in half, so as to allow time for the separate performances. She said a lot of editing to the music and choreography was necessary to shorten the piece while also having it still make sense to the audience. Hildebrand also runs the ballet program at the KAC. As far as the students involved, most were Clinton students who take dance classes with her three times a week. Leading up to the show, KAC Director John Gardner said the larger venue at the Clinton Performing Arts Complex would be a good experience for the younger dancers who are used to performing on the smaller stage at the KAC. The larger stage combined with the rare talents of Moraes and Aguilar proved to bring the best out of the students at the performance. Performers young and old jelled well without showing nerves in front of a large audience. After Swan Lake, both the Scottish Highland and tap dance portions
received hearty praise from those in attendance. Highland dance is an art form that originated in the 19th century. Traditionally the dances are accompanied by the sound of bagpipes. Pipers Jim Clough and David De Cola were on hand for the performance to play the bagpipes live for the dancers as they danced around the stage in red and green plaid. True to Scottish Highland roots, one of the dances featured quick steps around two crossed sword blades that were placed on the stage floor. The performers stepped in time with the increasing tempo of the music without letting their feet touch the swords. Traditionally these dances were performed before battles for good luck, or after victories in celebration. The show was rounded out by a diverse set of contemporary tunes that provided a backdrop to various tap dance routines. One highlight of this section came when three young bank robbers tiptoed across the stage to the song “Bad Boys” by Inner Circle. Other tunes featured included “I Hope You Dance,” by Leanne Womak, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” by Cyndi Lauper and “Hey Mickey,” by Toni Basil.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015
10 Varsity Girls Lacrosse Members Earn Accolades
TRACK (continued from page 1) the result an afternoon’s worth of accomplishments for the 55-member squad. According to Deep, it was the small victories that eventually lead to the Warriors’ day total 149.50 points, ahead of Adirondack's 146—small victories like Matt Larkin’s sixth-place finish in the 110-meter high hurdles (1 point), Andrew Stuttler’s fourth-place finish in the discus (4 points), Chris Rivera’s sixth place in the 3200-meter run (1 point), and Josh Heintz’s fifthplace tie in the pole vault (1.5 points). “They are all heroes,” he said. Upperclassman earned the biggest point-grabs of the day. In humid conditions, senior Jon Kulpa ran all four distance races, including the 3200-meter run and the 3000-meter steeplechase. In total, he added 16 points to Clinton’s tally. Junior Avery Crossley won the pole vault with a vault height of 12 feet, good for 10 more points. Senior Liam Pierce came in second in the same event with an 11-foot-6-inch vault for 7 points. Pierce also grabbed top spots in both hurdle events for 14 more points. In a competition where the Warriors trailed the Wildcats for most of the day, if anything could be seen as a turning point it would be the 4x400meter relay, an event that helped Clinton seal the title last postseason. Seniors Nick Williams and Mason Whip handled the final two legs of the contest. When each of them passed the midway point of their lap, Deep was there, screaming, loud enough for all of Canastota to hear, “Last race of your career.” Whip was the team’s anchor, and when Williams handed him the baton, Jordan-Elbridge runner Pat Fordyce had a slight lead. Whip kept Fordyce within reach until the final lap, before exhausting every ounce of energy he had to beat him by .04 seconds for first place and 10 points.
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By Mark Warren
Matt Larkin clears a high jump bar at Sectionals. He took sixth place in the event. Larkin’s teammates Fritz Gale and Carlos Espinal took second and fifth.
Jenna Devine and Rylee Meelan (far left) take off in the 100-meter dash finals. The girls took fourth and second place in the event, respectively.
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Moments later, while Whip looked on as Orlando sealed the win for the Warriors, the sense of a c c o m pl i s h m e n t was overwhelming. “All I can remember is counting down the seconds until he crossed,” said Whip. “When he did, and he came in under the time he needed, I could have cried.” This is the third consecutive year the Clinton boys have been crowned Section III champions. The girls competed a day ahead of the boys, traveling a full hour west on the Thruway to Westhill High School in Syracuse. In a field of eight teams, the Warrior girls were the favorite, having bested several of the teams in their class by double digits this season. Clinton’s girls lived up to their top billing, earning 186.5 points on the day. Jordan-Elbridge took second with 98, and Hannibal landed in third with 81. It was Rylee Meelan and Alayna Lofgren who led the scoring for the team, earning 28 points each. Deep called their achievements as top point-earners fitting. Both outgoing seniors, Meelan and Lofgren’s events span the track and field categories, and they’ve witnessed the team grow into its current powerhouse status. “When we first started, the team was small. We maybe had 10 girls on it, and weren’t that good,” said Lofgren, who started competing in eighth grade. “For me, [this win] was great because I really wanted to do well with this being our senior year.” Lofgren earned personal bests in two events at Sectionals—the 100-meter hurdles (16.31 seconds) and the high jump (5 feet 2 inches), where she took the first-place spot. Including Lofgren’s personal-bests, the team as a whole posted 13 PRs on the day. Adding to Lofgren's high jump win, Clinton won individual first places in the triple jump (Lofgren), the shot put and discus throw (Aneesa Lewis), the 4x100-meter relay (Meelan, Maureen Lewis, Nina Salerno, and Jenna Devine), and the 400-meter dash (Allie Lehman). Lehman’s 400-meter run, which set a new school record with a time of 1:00.43, signaled a second storyline for the team, one that boasts longevity for Clinton’s dominance as a competitor for years to come. Lehman, a freshman, was one of the several underclassmen to earn points on the Section III stage. “Allie demanded to be in that 400-meter race,” said assistant coach Sam Catterson. “It’s one thing to go out there as the favorite and win. It’s another to get huge performances.”
Five members of the Clinton girls varsity lacrosse team were named to the All Tri-Valley League team. Seniors Jenny Maxam, Hannah McHarris, and Maya Stang, as well junior Molly Roberts and freshman Elizabeth Militello were recognized for their performances this season. Maxam also brought home the Player of the Year award and she was named the Warriors’ Most Valuable Player at the team’s end of the year banquet. Senior Elizabeth Balch received the Players’ Player Award, while senior Abigail Rogan took home the Jean Vicks Courage Award. Militello was awarded Goalie of the Year. Balch and juniors Blythe Owens, Louisa Gale and Gina Martini were named as honorable mention selections for the All TVL team. The TVL is comprised of Clinton, New Hartford, Whitesboro and Rome Free Academy. The varsity team’s record at the end of the season was 10-7. The Warriors were a perfect 6-0 in games against TVL opponents.
CORNELIUS EARNS SECOND ALLAMERICAN NOD By Staff St. John Fisher Cardinal track and field athlete and Clinton Central School alumnus Devin Cornelius has once again turned heads on the national stage. Cornelius, a junior at St. John Fisher College, became a two-time allAmerican with an eighth place finish at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championship. To achieve the milestone, the studentathlete garnered 6,626 points in the grueling decathlon event. Having previously earned allAmerican status last winter, finishing in fifth place in the heptathlon during indoor competition at the NCAAs, the athlete had confidence going into spring competition. Cornelius’ decathlon performance included personal record of 15.99 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles and a third place finish in the 100-meter dash.
2nd Annual KanJam Set for June 7 By Staff The second annual Kan-Jam event to benefit the Country Pantry is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, from 1–3 p.m., on the Clinton Central School campus. Residents are invited to participate in the addictive backyard sports game where teams of two try to land a Frisbee disc into an open can. The event will take place in the grass lot behind Clinton High School, adjacent to the Elm Street parking lot. The cost per team is $5 and players are requested to donate canned goods. All proceeds and donations will benefit the Country Pantry.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015
Photo by John Howard Junior Tim Scoones eyes his drive on the 10th hole at the Skenandoa course.
Warrior Golf Tops CSC Championship By John Howard
Junior Tim Scoones and freshman Zane Monaghan led the Clinton varsity boys golf team to a Center State Conference (CSC) championship
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Photo courtesy of Pat Monaghan From left: Bill White, Tim Scoones, Zane Monaghan and Michael Teesdale pose with the CSC tournament trophy. Clinton took first place with a two-part score of 161 strokes. title win at the Skenandoa Club last Friday. The Warriors duo’s combined score edged some of the top talents in the state. Seventeen schools were represented at the tournament’s team play. In addition to Clinton's team effort, Clinton’s Bill White and Michael Teesdale played the 18-hole course as individuals, placing in the solo category with scores of 87 and 99, respectively. Of the Clinton athletes taking the course, Scoones played the best game, shooting a 79 on the 72-par course.
The junior stepped in and led the team all season from the No. 1 spot after senior Tyler Jury was sidelined due to a knee injury he suffered while playing hockey. In Scoones’ foursome during the CSC championship were Dante Migliore (72), of Frankfort, and Bobby Davenport (76), of West Canada—two golfers who will represent Section III in an upcoming state-wide contest. In a round where makes on chip shots from the rough and green-length puts weren’t an uncommon sight, Scoones
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held his own. Scoones’ 79 was the highest in the foursome, but added to Monaghan’s strong day total of 82, Clinton pulled three strokes ahead of the secondplace finishing Herkimer team, represented by golfers Andrew and Ryan Stilwell. The depth of Clinton’s roster has been its greatest asset, with several of the team’s starting six players exchanging top scores throughout the season. Of the team’s top three golfers—Scoones, Monaghan and White—each was honored as the medalist during at least one match over the course of the season. The trio all competed in the Section III finals last month. Out of the hundreds of qualifying golfers, Scoones missed qualifying for States by three places, an impressive feat considering he has only been golfing competitively for a couple years. He was the only Warrior player to make it through to the second round of play at the sectional level. “[Scoones] had a great year for us,” said Clinton’s head coach Bill Owens. “I thought he had a great sectional [performance]. … Out of the top players, he ended up in the 12th spot. Timmy was right there.” The Warriors finished the season undefeated, 10-0 in the CSC and 13-0 overall. This is the fourth season in a row that the Warriors have gone unbeaten in golf, which the coaches credit to the team’s dense talent. Warrior golfers, meanwhile, chalk the Clinton’s winning culture up to something more simple: the team’s professionalism and love for the game. “Some of the teams we play against don’t seem that committed to games,” Teesdale, a junior, said at a match earlier this year. “We definitely take golf more seriously than most teams.”
Clinton Baseball Ousted in Sectionals Written and photographed by Mark Warren
Senior catcher Reuben Hernandez tags out a Skaneateles runner at home plate during a sectional game on May 26. The Warriors lost 4–6.
The Clinton varsity baseball team (11-8) was eliminated in the first round of Sectionals, losing 4–6 to Skaneateles (10-10) on May 26. A late three-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning wasn’t enough for the Warriors to knock off the visiting Lakers. Fans from both schools filled the bleachers on a hot and humid afternoon to show support for their teams. As expected, senior pitcher Jon Hardy took the mound for Clinton. Unfortunately, Hardy tweaked his back while throwing a pitch in the third inning. He was relegated to the bench for the rest of the game, and his teammates attempted to pick up the slack. Clinton head coach Doug Owen said one of the reasons for the loss was the high amount of Warrior runners left on base in scoring position. “I was telling the kids ‘you leave
them on by hitting the ball, you can take it a little easier than if you leave people on by striking out looking,’” he said. “They were putting the ball in play, but [Skaneateles] was making plays. Defensively, Skaneateles, you got to give it to them, they played well … They were the better team today.” Skaneateles got off to a fast start in the first inning. A single and two straight bunts moved the leadoff batter to third base, where he was then hit home on a sacrifice flyout. Clinton battled in the bottom of the frame to tie play at 1–1. Senior catcher Reuben Hernandez singled to center, scoring eighth grade infielder Brady Dobrzenski. The Lakers added on one run during both the second and third inning to secure a 3–1 lead. Damage was contained to one run in the third with the help of a laser from right field by junior A.J. Covel. His throw met Hernandez at the plate, where he was able to make the tag on a sliding Skaneateles runner. The visiting team added two more runs in the fourth and one in the seventh to push their lead to 6 –1 heading into the last half inning. With their backs against the wall, the Warriors exploded for three runs in the bottom of the seventh. Hernandez notched his second RBI, and with two outs junior outfielder Alec Wightman singled home juniors Marcus Burkle and Ian Shaaf. Unfortunately, the rally fell short. Skaneateles head coach Tom Warner said he was prepared for a tight ballgame. “We came down here a couple years ago, we knew Clinton’s got a great baseball program,” he said. “We knew it was going to be a very good game. My guys came to play, we got on the board early, we kept scoring. I think that was the key.” In 2013, Clinton hosted the Lakers during the second round of Sectionals. The Warriors won 5–3.