July 26, 2010

Meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

in Lumbard Hall

1.   Abraham Acee Jr.                    PB Case #15-10

5 Clinton Street Zoning: R-TC

2-Lot Subdivision                  Public Hearing

2.   Fredolyn Zweifel/James O’Brien IV       PB Case #21-10

Dugway Road                               Zoning: RR

2-Lot Subdivision                     Public Hearing

3.   JJ&B Construction/John Siedsma        PB Case #22-10

Matthew Sierson/Ironwood Furniture Zoning: C

7686 State Route 5      Preliminary Site Plan Review

Addition to Retail Store

4. Dean White/Susan Castle PB Case #13-10

White’s Pottery, Queen Bee Zoning: RR

6942 Bogusville Hill Rd Preliminary Site Plan Review

Operation of above Business & Signage

5.   Paul Miscione                      PB Case # 8-10

7627 NYS Route 5 Seneca Turnpike          Zoning:  C

(former Serianni Auction House)   Site Plan Review

Car Dealership Including Mobile Office Unit and sign

6.   Tim Barr/Chris Kwiatkowski         PB Case #24-10

7615 New York State Route 5            Zoning:  C

NYS Redemption Center   Preliminary Site Plan Review

Bottles/Cans

(Clinton-Vernon-Verona-Sherrill, NY – July 22, 2010) The KEYS Program and the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Entertainment Industry class are proud to announce that they have partnered with Leaders for Life International to expand its “Hearts of Hope” project to benefit kids with cancer.

KEYS is a national music organization, based in Sherrill that provides specially recorded music therapy gift packets to kids with cancer in children’s hospitals, camps, hospice and palliative care.  Each gift packet is specially recorded by KEYS musicians and the students in the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School Entertainment Industry class. They work side-by-side creating, recording and producing music, utilizing the “power of music” to help kids in need.  This project, called Hearts of Hope, is a true reflection of these amazing teens giving their hearts to bring hope to kids with cancer.

Leaders for Life International, has joined the Hearts of Hope project, having teens who are involved in their program from across the US, as well as the world, creating and recording music for KEYS kids.  Leaders for Life is an organization that empowers teens to fulfill their dreams and achieve success. The organization hosts a camp for teens from across the world each summer at Hamilton College. All three organizations will now work side-by-side and across the miles, to create a new Hearts of Hope CD each year.

To kick off the partnership, all three groups are gathering together on July 23 for a private House Concert and Songwriting Jam featuring renowned folk musician Donna Mucks. Counselors, teens and musicians will create, share and jam the night away for KEYS kids.

KEYS founder Colleen Bennett, along with Donna Mucks and VVS EI teacher Eileen Hubbard will present an inspirational and empowering seminar for the Leaders for Life teens when all of the campers are on campus on July 28 at 7 p.m. at Hamilton College.  The media is encouraged to attend to learn about and share the great things teens are doing right here in Central NY to benefit kids with cancer.

Please contact Colleen Bennett, KEYS founder, at 315-363-6446 colleen@keysprogram.org or Teresa Huggins, Leaders for Life International founder, at 315-525-3296 teresa@teresadhuggins.com for more information.

(Rome, NY) The Peacemaker Program, Inc. raised $1,300 from its ninth annual Peacemaker After Dark Charity Glow in the Dark Golf Tournament on July 16.

Glow Golf is the organization’s annual golf tournament where participants compete by moonlight and was held this year at Mohawk Glen Golf Club on Perimeter Road in Rome.

A total of 13 teams, competed in the nine-hole tournament. The winner was Team Murad, consisting of George Murad and Paul Norton both of Utica, Luke Colenzo of Whitesboro, and John Herbowy of Rome.

In second place was Team Mack Family, consisting of Jim and Cathy Mack and their two children, of Deerfield, NY.

The longest drive contest was won by Zack Raynsford of Oneida.

Teams also competed for the title of best decorated cart. The winner of the cart decorating contest was Team Peacemaker, consisting of Anthony Scibelli of Clinton, Beverly Quist of Utica, Elieen LaBarbera of Barneveld and Denise Flihan of Whitesboro.

Team Nacki acres came in second. That team included Jason Gugnacki of Utica, Scott Ingmire of Oneida, Tom Galle of Syracuse and Jason Falk of Clinton.

Photos of the event can be viewed online at www.thepeacemakerprogram.org.

The Peacemaker Program, Inc. would like to thank event chairman Anthony Scibelli, chairwoman Denise Flihan and all the dedicated volunteers who helped make this tournament such a success.

Glow Golf 2010 was sponsored by Dr. Patrick and Marcia Knapp.

Proceeds from Glow Golf benefit The Peacemaker Program’s child advocacy and dispute resolution programs. The Peacemaker Program, Inc.’s mission is to offer inclusive, innovative approaches to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children, families and the community.

Eugene Domack, Hamilton’s Joel W. Johnson Family Professor of Geosciences and this program’s director, has served as the chief scientist during the LARISSA project’s first two expeditions to Antarctica. Colgate Associate Professor of Geology Amy Leventer, Associate Professor Scott Ishman (Southern Illinois University), Associate Professor Stefanie Brachfeld (Montclair State University) and University of Houston, Visiting Assistant Professor Julia Smith-Wellner will join the program faculty with Domack.

Hamilton students accepted into the program include Manique Talaia-Murray (Cooperstown, N.Y.), Natalie Elking (Memphis, N.Y.), Andrew Christ (Englewood, Colo.), Madeleine Gunter (Great Falls, Va.) and Theresa Allinger (Albany, N.Y.).

The course is designed to use this catastrophic event as a learning focus to provide students with interdisciplinary skills in:
• marine sediment core examination, analysis and interpretation
• marine geophysical database evaluation
• marine microfossil identification and utility
• organic geochemistry and stable isotope analyses
• use of continuous Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) ground stations to evaluate ice mass fluctuations
These topics will be integrated within the context of the marine record of the Larsen Ice Shelf system and regional to global climate change, using recently acquired marine data sets, sediment cores and imagery.

Student expenses for travel, course materials, room and board and field trips have been paid for by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Hamilton College and the College’s Joel W. Johnson Family Fund for Environmental Studies. The course is offered under the auspices of the International Antarctic Institute (IAI) and course credit is accommodated via the IAI offices at the University of Tasmania and or Hamilton College (Geoscience 285). The course will end on July 24.

Pre-registration is requested by calling 315-859-4657.

Since 1984 the Dairy Farm Beautification Program has been sponsoring this award which recognizes well maintained and attractive farm operations.  This years winners will join the prestigious group of 41farms throughout Oneida County that have received this award.  The Dairy of Distinction Award helps to enhance consumer confidence in dairy products while projecting a positive image of the dairy industry. Congratulations to the following dairy farms.

DiNitto Farms L.L.C, located on Benton Road in the town of Marcy is owned and operated by the DiNitto Family. Purchased in 1947 by Rocco DiNitto, the farm was originally Central NY Livestock Sales Inc. and became an active dairy farm in 1982 when Rocco’s son, Tony DiNitto Sr., purchased the farm.

From the 150 cow conventional barn on River Road the farm expanded its operation in 1994 with the construction of a double 10 Boumatic milking parlor and large free stall barn that houses 600 cows on Benton Road.  The farm is home to 300 head of young stock raised in a 60 stall calf barn and 150 stall heifer barn. The farm works 900 acres of land from which hay and corn are raised.

DiNitto Farms L.L.C. employs eight individuals and management of all daily operations is overseen by Tony DiNitto Jr. In June of this year DiNitto Farms L.L.C. was the gracious host of Farm Fest which was attended by thousands of people.

Wayne and Kim Landis own and operate their family farm on Shanley Road in the town of Deansboro. Originating from Elizabethtown, Pa., the Landis Family relocated to Oneida County in 2005 following the purchase of the farm property and the cows.  This active farm family consists of five siblings that share in the love of the farm and its daily responsibilities.

Arie Landis is the herd manager for this 85 head dairy, while her brother, Christian Landis is in charge of managing the crops. Crops grown include 200 acres of hay, 80 acres of corn, 50 acres of soybeans, and 60 of small grains.  Ninety acres of pasture land allows the Landis family to practice a rotational grazing system for feeding their Holstein milking string.

In 2008 the pastures were subdivided into paddocks using high tensile wire. A well designed and maintained lane way ensures a comfortable commute for the cows as they travel to and from the parlor. When the cows are not out to pasture they are housed in a free stall barn and milked in a swing 12-style milking parlor that was added in 2006.   A two story barn is used to house 100 head of young stock.   Isaac Landis helps to keep the farm running smoothly by fulfilling his responsibilities of making repairs and seeing that general chores are completed.

Young stock on the farm are cared for by Abigail and Daniel Landis.  Not only are the Landis children active participants on this family farm, they are strongly encouraged to help make decisions regarding the daily operations of the farm. Over the past year the Landis family farm has been shifting their management and production style from traditional to organic practices. Artificial hormones and antibiotic use have been replaced with natural and organic treatment options.

In addition to producing milk, the Landis family operates a roadside stand that offers their homegrown produce.  Asparagus, strawberries, tomatoes, sweet corn, potatoes and pumpkins are available seasonally. Be sure to visit the stand located at 7225 Shanley Road in Deansboro.

The Landis family expresses their gratitude and thankfulness for their family’s success in the following statement.  “We wouldn’t be where we are today if it wasn’t for the help of other farmers and especially for the many blessings from the Lord!”

The Stricker Family Farm on Barker Road in Clinton is owned and operated by Bob Stricker. The two story conventional tie stall barn is home to 50 milk cows and 25 head of young stock.  The farm operates on 217 total acres of which 150 are tillable and an additional 30 acres are rented.  Crops grown include hay, corn and oats.

This Dairy of Distinction farm also has a history of family involvement.  Bob’s parents, Bill and Mary Stricker purchased the farm and 82 acres in 1947 and began milking 18 cows.  The purchase of 135 additional acres in 1963 allowed the Strickers to expand their herd to 50 cows.  Bill and Mary’s hard work and dedication to their farm enabled them to raise eight children.

In 1984 a partnership with their son Bob was formed and in 2001 Bob became sole owner and operator of The Stricker Family Farm. Family involvement continues today with help from Bob’s sister Linda McComb and Bob’s nephew, Ryan Lallier. Bob Stricker also employs three additional part time employees.  Loraine Barker, Timothy Zimbler and Zack Reed all play a part in this farm’s success.

Congratulations to all three Dairy of Distinction award winners!

(Clinton, NY) Before the twentieth century, what we now would call sunglasses were simply darkened gemstones worn only by judges in China to keep their eyes from giving away their expressions. Sunglasses didn’t become popular until Foster Grant began selling them in Atlanta City, New Jersey in 1929. It only took a year for these to become a way for people to express themselves. It was another six years until Ray Ban designed the aviator glasses for the military.

Sunglasses are a wardrobe staple. You can hide your eyes after a bad breakup; tell the world you’re a style icon, even when you’re wearing sweats; and even protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

The most popular styles this summer are bright colors (I know someone with bright neon green sunglasses. And yes, she wears them out of the house), aviators, and pretty much anything that will take up half your face. (My ex-boyfriend used to tell me I had my own personal windshield covering my eyes).

You’ll have to be incredibly brave to wear brightly colored sunglasses. These tend to come in neon colors, but there are others that have been around and popular for years in dark, inky colors. Patterns are also still popular, such as animal prints or stripes. And I personally believe rhinestones will never go out of style.

There’s actually some benefit to wearing such large sunglasses: when they are UV protective, they will protect your eyes and the skin surrounding your eyes from damage from the sun.

A word of warning for aviator sunglass lovers: if you have a round face (like me) don’t bother with these. I’ve found they only make my face look rounder and rather boy-ish.

Keep reading “Fashion Beat” every week! Next week: Beach bags – the fabrics, the sizes, and the styles! Plus: what you should always have in your beach bag. And remember, as Stacy and Clinton always say: You wear the clothes; they don’t wear you.

Rinni Clark is a resident of Clinton and a student at Cazenovia College. She can be reached at rinnic007@yahoo.com.

The investigation revealed that Norman P. Deep, 64, of 3121 Post St. in Clinton was traveling west on Route 5 operating his 2004 Lincoln Town car. Deep stated that for an unknown reason his steering wheel turned to the left causing his vehicle to spin out. Deep’s vehicle spins out in front of a 2007 Nissan Altima, which was being operated by Marcia A. Krumpholz, 56, of 78 Oxford Road in the Town of New Hartford. Krumpholz was unable to avoid Deep’s vehicle.

Krumpholz was transported by Kunkel Ambulance to St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center for an injury sustained to her arm. Deep was not injured.

Deep was issued a traffic ticket for moving from lane unsafely, which is returnable to the town of Westmoreland Court on July 28 at 3 p.m.

Peterson takes the LutheranCare helm after serving seven years as the Administrator/CEO of St. Joseph’s Home and Foundation in Ogdensburg, New York.  Just prior to employment with St. Joseph’s, he held the position of President & CEO at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare in Utica.  He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Hamilton College in Clinton and a Master of Science Degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

Peterson holds licenses and certifications as a Nursing Home Administrator and Healthcare Executive. His professional affiliations have included Board positions with the Healthcare Association of New York State, Fidelis Care and the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging.

For more information, contact Karen Ostinett at LutheranCare, 315.235.7104.

(Clinton, NY) Even though you wore the highest SPF sunscreen you could find, you came home from your beach vacation looking like Sebastian the crab from The Little Mermaid. No, this is not good for your skin, but don’t beat yourself up about it. You did your best to prevent it. Now do your best to fix it.

According to allure.com, “just six sunburns in your lifetime will increase your chances of developing melanoma by 50 percent.” However, even the most faithful appliers of sunscreen get burns. Here are a few tips on how to best deal with “lobster-itis.”

The night you get home and find your skin is on fire, pop a couple aspirin to take care of the pain element. Soak a washcloth in cool black tea and place it on your skin to help decrease inflammation and pain. An ice bath will reduce redness and swelling. (If you’re feeling adventurous, put a few tea-bags in your ice bath.)

Once you’ve soaked your skin, apply aloe vera. This can be found in lotions or sprays, or you could cut open an aloe leaf and use the sap (this is really sticky, though). Keep in mind when you’re looking for a lotion or spray the order of the ingredients goes from most to least. So for the lotion to contain enough aloe to truly help, make sure it’s high on the ingredients list. Also, make sure the spray doesn’t contain benzocaine, as this will only irritate the burned skin more.

Be sure to drink a lot of water the days after a burn. Your skin loses moisture when it’s burned, and the best way to replenish it is from the inside, out.

Once your skin starts to peel, do not help it along! Moisturize it twice a day. Do not scrub or peel the skin yourself! After your skin has healed, use a lotion with antioxidants to stop the damage from the burn.

When you have a burn, try to stay away from synthetic fabrics. These will only irritate your skin. Stick with the softest cotton for everything you wear for a few days, and looser clothes will be most comfortable.

Keep reading “Fashion Beat” every week! Next week: Sunglasses – the styles, the colors, and the SPF! And remember, as Stacy and Clinton always say: You wear the clothes; they don’t wear you.

Rinni Clark is a resident of Clinton and a student at Cazenovia College.