Kirkland Town Supervisor Bob Meelan and the town board surprised Cynthia Kershner with a proclamation stating Sept. 9, 2019 was Cynthia Kershner Day in the town. Kershner, who with her husband Chuck owned and operated the Clinton Courier for a number of years. Kershner also organizes the community’s Fourth of July parade and has been involved in community groups since she and her family came to the area in 1992.