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Hockey’s holidays on ice

Pomodoro is taken from the Italian By Ellen Leahy In my report on the two Skaneateles gift shops, Pomodoro and Pomodoro Too, the story behind the store’s name was incorrect. Original owner Betty Congel said that the word Pomodoro was not taken from a French word, but an Italian word meaning apple of gold, of which the tomato was called. “The main stay of the Italian diet is the tomato, the staff of life, therefore, they thought of it as being gold. Pomo d’oro (apple of gold),” Congel said. She also said that selling a story is like giving a child away, so she was very fortunate in finding a buyer such as the late Karen Foltz to carry on the values of the store and, in addition, the heart warming, smart contributions she gave to all in her orbit. Thanks Betty!

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GEARED UP: Lakers hockey team posed for a picture after the Glens Falls Tourney.

Lakers win Glens Falls Hockey Tourney By Phil Blackwell For its work during the holiday break, the Skaneateles boys’ ice hockey team went to the eastern part of the state the Grandstanders Tournament at the Glens Falls Recreation Center - and returned home with a very satisfying first-place finish. In Wednesday’s opening round, the Lakers, no. 4 in the state Division II rankings, faced no. 2-ranked Queensbury, from Section II, and did just

enough to put together a 2-1 victory over the Spartans. All the required offense came in the first period, where Mike Benson and Tom Jones scored for Skaneateles. Jake Cooney, Scott Longtin and Mitchell Jones each got credit for assists. The Lakers would spend the rest of the game hanging on. Queensbury did not get on the board until the third period, and Trevor Diamond kept them from catching up, stopping 24 of the 25 shots he faced. With this huge win behind them, the Lakers moved on to face Glens Falls, the tournament hosts, on Thursday afternoon in the championship game. See Hockey, page 7

Our towns tackled tax woes

Only Skaneateles and Spafford step up to reduce residents’ rates By Ellen Leahy

It was reported on Dec. 22 that Onondaga County towns and villages were bracing for taxpayers’ anger. The numbers comparing 2010 to 2011 demonstrated that most of the villages had lowered their taxes, but the towns hadn’t responded with budget savings at the same rate as the villages. Out of 19 towns the only two that reduced their tax bills were Spafford

(7.7 percent) and Skaneateles (5 percent). Skaneateles Town Budget officer, Bridgett Winkleman said that when Skaneateles town residents opened their tax bills just after Christmas, the only number that went up was from the county. Ironic, as the county had taken a large portion of tax dollars away from the towns and villages while also reporting it would be reducing its budget.

“The county took in more revenue,” she said, “but didn’t reduce their expenses enough.” How the town of Skaneateles proceeds At the beginning of each year, and especially with new representatives, Winkleman has a series of strategy meetings with elected official in regard to budget numbers and goals. SeeTown taxes, page 5

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Open Mic Night at Creekside Coffeehouse from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Hosted by Joanne Perry. Free.

Snake Oil Glassworks First Friday event

From 6 to 9 p.m. in Mottville, Glassblower Phil Austin will be making paperweights. Come see how all that craziness happens inside paperweights. There will be light refreshments and the gallery will be open. Snake Oil Glassworks, 4251 Jordan Road, Skaneateles. Questions call 685-5091.

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Community News In brief Country Club water bill woes continue into new year By Ellen Leahy Extending the deadline for an overdue payment for water from the Skaneateles Country Club was discussed at the Dec. 28 town board meeting. The Club had installed a new water pit, which had damaged its water meter. In 2010 that broken water meter was repaired – after this it was determined that the club was in arrears $14,000 on payments to the town for water. Half of the bill was paid in August with the remaining $7,000 due on Jan. 10, 2011. Club General Manager Jim Fields called the town for an extension on the Jan. 10 payment because of a cash flow problem with Country Club dues not paid until February. The town already paid the village the entire $14,000, so it was decided to extend the due date to March 1, 2011, but also to charge a 10 percent interest compounded quarterly.

The return of WinterFest Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary Club is gearing up to help Central New Yorkers celebrate the Winter season through its annual Winterfest celebration. All are invited to enjoy a winter day in the picturesque lakeside community of Skaneateles for the annual Winterfest celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Jan. 29 throughout the Skaneateles community.

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Taste of Skaneateles hosts Skaneateles area food service providers offering sample fare at their establishments and in local retail stores throughout the village. Participants will include Creekside Books & Coffee, Joe’s Pasta Garage, Sherwood Inn, Johnny Angels, Anyela’s Vineyards, Red Rooster Pub, The Blue Danube, Niles Gourmet, Hook & Cleaver, Doug’s Fish Fry, Joelle’s French Bistro and the Village Bottle Shop.

Ice walk

New this year, will be the first ever Skaneateles Ice Walk. The streets of the village will be adorned with more than 15 ice sculptures created by international award-winning ice sculptor Stan Kolonko, who will also offer ice carving demonstrations during the event. The ice sculptures are underwritten by local merchants, businesses and individuals. To sponsor an ice sculpture contact past president, Winterfest Coordinator and all around good guy Tom Seeley at 263-0052.

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685-3473 Web site: townofskaneateles.com Town board meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the town hall.

Village of Skaneateles 685-3007 Web site: villageofskaneateles.com Village board of trustees meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7 p.m at the village hall.

Returning for its second year is the Skaneateles Polar Bear Club, again braving the icy waters of Skaneateles Lake. Proceeds from the plunge benefit the Skaneateles Education Foundation, SAVES and the Skaneateles Fire Department. Those willing to do the dip into the icy waters off Clift Park’s icy can do so as individuals or teams. Registration costs $50 per individual and $200 for teams of five. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume and to raise funds from friends and family or are welcome to simply pay for themselves. The first 50 registrants will receive a fleece hat! For registration forms and more information visit skanpolarbear.com.

Dog action

Also returning is the Siberian Husky Sled Dog Demonstration. April Cerrentani will show off her team of Siberian Husky sled dogs in Clift Park overlooking Skaneateles Lake. Weather permitting, the dogs will again offer rides and demonstrations with the team of Siberian Husky Sled Dogs. In addition, fifth graders in the Horizons Program will again offer the Skaneateles Early Act Winter Carnival. The students have been busy conceiving of and building carnival games, which will be offered during the Winterfest weekend. Proceeds from the carnival games will be contributed to a local and an international service project of the students’ choos-

ing. In past years, proceeds from the Early Acters’ event have been contributed to the Skaneateles Lake Milfoil Eradication project, to provide fluoride tablets to children in El Salvador, to support international clean water projects and to support Rotary International’s effort to eradicate polio throughout the world. The time and location of the event will be announced at a later date.

Joe’s Brewfest

And if this isn’t enough, the Winter Brewfest is back for its fifth year, Joe’s Pasta Garage will again be hosting this popular event, offering patrons a chance to sample more than 50 beers and wine under one roof. Tickets for the Brewfest and more information is available at Joe’s Pasta Garage.

Where do WinterFest proceeds go?

Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary coordinates the mid-winter celebration as a service to the local community. Net proceeds from related fundraising have supported Rotary service projects and other charitable causes, including Rotary Youth Exchange, Rotary Group Study Exchange, the Ecumenical Food Pantry, Skaneateles Outreach, Sea Scouts, the Skaneateles Eurasian Milfoil Eradication project, international clean water projects, End Polio Now, Books for the World, The Rotary Foundation and other worthwhile charitable causes and projects. Winterfest 2010 raised close to $10,000.

Who’s who in town governance? By Ellen Leahy

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Want to know who is the best representative to speak to in the town on a particular issue? Following just below is a list of town board members and the departments they oversee. Then a list of the standing committees follows. Town Supervisor Teresa Roney said she wants to committee chairs to start reporting to the town board on a quarterly

basis, “So, we are not surprised with issues they are working on.� A schedule to accomplish this was put in place. The town board discussed in their end of the year meeting on Dec. 28 the need to get the word out to those who might be interested in serving on a committee, stating that the more different residents are involved the better. Planning Board and ZBA committee chairs

Mark Tucker and David Graham were reappointed because they have done a good job on development oversight in the town and each expressed a desire to continue on in the position. But also it was discussed that if another resident would like to be involved, it’s important to let a member of the town board know for future consideration so that new ideas come into the planning process.

Designated departments: Teresa Roney

Budget Codes Enforcement Planning & Zoning

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Soccer signage in the works The Skaneateles Soccer Booster asked permission to put a “2010 Varsity Boys Soccer Champions� sign at each of the town lines. Town Department of Public Works Superintendent Jim Card said signs could easily be attached to the existing “Entering Skaneateles� signs. The town board okayed the signage request as long as the signs are designed to install on existing entrance post with funds raised by the Booster Club. It was noted that if the Boosters wanted to do something different it would have to speak to New York State officials.

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New Years resolutions Ring in the New Year with respect for participants. I By Scott Drahos your community newspaper do enjoy listening to the Well, it’s a new year and now seems as good a time as any to invite you to contribute to your community paper. On a weekly basis, we receive numerous submissions from local organizations such as, the Lions and Rotary clubs, Skaneateles Foundation, Skaneateles Festival, The Collective, Skaneateles Area Arts Councl, Skaneateles Athletic & Music Boosters, Skaneateles Democrats, from Skaneateles’ preschools, the Skaneateles Central School District, local businesses and more. Submissions are key to the success of the paper because it allows members of the community to communicate directly with our readers. Sometimes it can be difficult to get submissions into the weekly edition in a timely manner, especially when there is so much going on in our community. But, that doesn’t mean you have to wait weeks to read your stories in print. Skaneateles’ news is on our website at skaneatelespress.com. Or check us out on Facebook, at facebook.com/skaneatelespress. There you will find featured stories about what is happening in Skaneateles and Spafford. The site is updated daily to provide you with community news and activities as they happen. E-mail your news to: editor@skaneatelespress. com. Bring your camera to sporting events If your child plays sports and you enjoy taking pictures at the games, submit your sports photos for publication. Please identify event details, i.e. date of game and participating teams, and any individuals in the photographs. Send them to our sports editor, Phil Blackwell, at pblackwell@cnylink.com.

Happy New Year from your Skaneateles Press writers!

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By the time you read this column your resolutions will have been ‘cast in ice’. Still, one has to reflect on one’s life history of these ‘important’ decisions of the past. There are the individual resolutions, which probably compose the majority of the paper slips in your wicker resolution baskets. These are the promises that we make to ourselves based on a self-imposed need for improvement. I am not too deep into this festive activity, but I have

plethora of promises and, more to the point, the reasons behind the decisions. Wee bits more complicated are the joint resolutions between men and women, parent and child, and friend to friend. This creates another level of involvement/ participation in the execution of said resolutions. You suddenly have a ‘shadow’ dogging the promised path! This can be extremely beneficial, or it can cause undo pain and aggravation over the New Year.

Having returned from a month in Haiti in late November, I am faced with a heavy form of personal resolution. Do I pursue the path of assistance to the Haitians or do I concentrate on a more local cause, say Habitat for Humanity in Syracuse. The conditions I saw in Haiti were ‘earthshaking’ to put it mildly. Can one man truly make a difference to a poverty stricken Nation of some ten million souls? So, resolutions can be simple – I will eat less this year – or they can be quite Worldly.

Scott Drahos grew up on his family’s farm in Aurora, which is now the site of McKensie Childs Pottery. A retired army reservist and registered landscape architect, he has relocated back to CNY and now resides in Skaneateles. Reach him at psdra@hotmail.com.

State improves online profile, outreach for business The Governor’s office recently debuted a new web site titled “New York First—The Gateway to Success in New York.” New York First is a businessfocused site that houses incentives, programs and resources available to businesses and muncipalities. In some ways, it is also the digital face of New York, geared to attract businesses that are in the market for a new location or expansion, seeking to relocate here. To that end, there are a number of helpful resources businesses can access listed on the website. Prior to this site, businesses had to navigate several different sites to find the same information. The following can be found at New York First: ● A catalog of the state’s business incentives and resources listed for agriculture, technology, financial services, nanotechnology and life services. Some business categories feature tax advantages. ● A list of economic development resources by region. ● Links for municipalities on how community leaders may go about attracting businesses to their cities, towns and villages, maximizing local resources, and improving infrastructure to attract large and small businesses. ● Links to creating a business plan and starting a business, export and trade assistance, small business assistance, location-based assistance. ● Tax information for any kind of business. ● The site also includes purchasing and procurement help. In the past, contractors have complained that doing business with the state is difficult because of the process they must navigate. In response, the state Office of General Services and Empire State Development posted a “comprehensive and interactive guide” on the state’s purchasing and procurement practices. Users of

the directory are guided through a series of topics to understand how to find bid opportunities, learn tips for successful bidding and discover resources for technical assistance with government contracting. The guide functions as a mini website with hyperlinks to in-depth information. It can also be printed and used as a booklet. ● Also something new is a guarantee that every email or phone call they receive will get a response within one business day and a mobile version for easy access from any iPhone, iPad or Blackberry. I am encouraged by the website for our state. It is a great step in keeping with our global economy as well. However, more can be done to keep and attract businesses, such as changing our tax policies to become more business friendly and lowering the cost of doing business. Our health care and energy costs remain among the highest in the nation. All of these costs affect the small business owner. Our state should provide tax incentives to manufacturers who maintain jobs at a certain level. We can also provide education grants to business owners and employees for necessary coursework to support micro-enterprise business. These incentives would go a long way toward keeping and attracting businesses as well. To view the site, go to www.nyfirst.ny.gov. If you would prefer to talk to someone about starting a business, call 1-800-STATE-NY (782-8369). If you have any questions or comments on this or any other state issue, or if you would like to be added to my mailing list or receive my newsletter, please contact my office. My office can be reached by mail at 200 North Second Street, Fulton, New York 13069, by e-mail at barclaw@assembly. state.ny.us or by calling 598-5185.

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Six year old, Peekapoo EB, short for Ebony, is one of many dogs who visit Skaneateles with their people. Here he is riding in his master’s coat during a visit to Aristocats & Dogs at 62 East Genesee Street in the village.

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Whatever level you ‘promise’ to resolve, be aware that any resolution on any subject is a personal promise. One not to be taken lightly as it can impact on loved ones both near and far.

Ellen Leahy

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Opinion Semper Fidelis means always faithful I witnessed the civilian death of a marine, and let me tell you, jar heads are just as impressive off the battlefield. He was the father of a trio of brothers I was friends with in high school before I came to Skaneateles. His sons were “all male” even as teenagers. They practiced judo, rode horses, raced motorcycles and chased women like crazy. Not sure if I got the order right? Those three sons headed to Alaska after first seeing this great country of ours. Two are now commercial fisherman on Kodiak Island, where they fish for salmon, black cod, halibut and occasionally tanner (snow) crabs. Along with their six packs, those two have eight packs, which is a license that allows one to drive a very big boat. Their dad, Ted, was a solid mass of a quiet man. He was more like a boulder than a rock. He ultimately lived the old fashion American dream, meaning he had a house and a job and was married to his wife for 54 years after returning from the Korean conflict. Ted was a marine in the first tank division, and ultimately one of the Chosin Few. Skaneateles’ Joseph R. Owen, 1st Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, was riding with that division when he was wounded at the Chosin Reservoir. He authored the book “Colder than Hell” about that experience, which is often used as a text in our military schools. Owen once told me that men like Ted are still held in high esteem by the marines who face battle today. Ted’s wife was a nurse and in the end she was his nurse. He died of esophageal cancer. It took about a year; a year of

weight loss, family visits, pain management, feeding tubes and flashbacks. The flashbacks started in an emergency room. He was cold, so his wife took his coat and laid it on top of him. She said in that moment he went back to Korea, when he was in those frozen mountains trying to keep warm and trying even harder to keep the wounded warm with extra jackets. The Chosin was an engagement in North Korea where the temperatures were bitter cold. He said it wasn’t the dead that bothered him, but the wounded. It was their suffering that haunted him. I witnessed Ted having a flashback and all the Hollywood machinations and my own imagination hadn’t prepared me for the experience. As he sat at his table (the toughest guy I ever met), he was in the mountains of North Korea and he was freezing. Tears rolled down his cheeks and he spoke in an altered state. His wife said as she looked back over their years, he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) their whole life together. But that it just wasn’t something recognized by the military until recent times and still is hard to sort out and treat. PTSD was formerly referred to as shell shocked. The care often fell to the wife, who probably hadn’t had much training to cope. Ted maintained his dignity to the end. His wife made damn sure of it.

Are we, a nation at risk? The salon was busy. Every workstation was occupied and, as usual, the conversations filled the air with interlacing words, mixing with the Christmas music playing in the background. A single voice filtered out of the cacophony. “Flabby, it says here that we are flabby.” I immediately pulled the salon’s smock around my middle, thinking that … well, you know. Another client, waiting for her hair color to process, picked up the thread of the comment. “I think I read this. Was this the columnist in the Post who said that we’ve lost our American Know How, trading it, it seems, for the ease of everything digital and electronic?” “He’s right,” one of the stylists said. “I mean look at what kids do for entertainment. No one goes out to play any more. It’s computers and handhelds all the time. You know, maybe that’s why we are now reading about getting more

Vitamin D. No one goes outside anymore. It used to be that we had to hide from the sun. All kinds of ugly things are being traced to Vitamin D deficiency, from thinning hair and cancer to ED. I just bought Vitamin D supplements. Who would have thought of that even five years ago.“ “Well,” one gal answered. “You’re not supposed to sunbathe. I think that the recommendation is to be outside for about 10 minutes. Of course, that may refer to places where there is actual sun. In Central New York, I’m not sure that the ten minute rule applies.” Someone started to talk about all of this evidence as a plot of some kind when someone from the shampoo room yelled out…”must be more like 10 minutes

in Florida, two hours in Syracuse.” The hair-color gal continued. “The article goes on to say that we have abdicated self reliance in favor of allowing others to provide us with that which we need. Nothing is made here any more because you can make it cheaper elsewhere. So, we give up manufacturing for the money that allows us to buy electronics and so forth. Good American Know How has disappeared!” A thought popped into my head and out of my mouth. “No one makes their own soap any more.” That stopped the chatter cold. “Their own soap? What does that have to do with anything?” the woman sitting next to me commented. “Well, my grandmother made her own soap, grew and canned her own vegetables, made her own clothing… and on a treadle machine… no electricity needed. She was more self-reliant. My See Ferro, page 6

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From page1 ring management of the Community Center freed the board up to address other issues that were put aside because the town was always dealing with managing the community center. “The board promoted support within every department, which helped consolidating efforts,” Winkleman said, adding that the board members also recognized the importance of a good working relationship with the village. The two are currently working on water delivery infrastructure systems and maintenance, which will reduce expenses for both entities. Town Supervisor Terry Roney recognized that she is but one vote on the board, and that the group must come to a decision together, Winkleman said. “As a unit they educated themselves and made good policy choices that really saved taxpayers money. This board stayed true to their initial goal of fiscal responsibility.”

The lesson for other towns The 17 other towns tax rate hikes ranged between Geddes’ 2.6 percent to Van Buren’s 63.2 percent. Rick Moriarty reported in the Post Standard that “many town supervisors said they are looking for ways to save money — not filling open positions or filling them with part-timers, hunting ways to merge municipal services and getting tough with public employee unions in contract talks over health care costs. But they said they face many of the same rising costs as the county and cannot reduce their expenses much more without laying off snowplow drivers.” Perhaps if town supervisors follow Skaneateles and Spafford’s lead they’ll find that once they make the tough decisions, it will be easier to govern. If you don’t make the changes, the fiscal problem only continues to get worse and consumes valuable time from properly managing normal operations.

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husband’s father made wine, knew how to pick mushrooms that wouldn’t kill you, made his own pasta‌ do you see where I’m going?â€? “My little grandson is totally enamored with the TV remotes. Take a minute and just think about remotes. How many years ago was it normal to get up to change the TV channel? The kid loves cell phones, car door openers and leaves his wooden blocks in their container. That’s not, well, it’s not something.â€? “We’re doomed! We better start learning how to speak Chinese.â€? The woman who started the conversation interrupted. “All this is very interesting and somewhat related, but the article I’m reading is by Richard Simmons who said we have become fat and flabby. We need to get moving and reduce our portion sizes.â€? “Oh,â€? I said and started leafing through one of those hairstyle magazines. Maybe we won’t have to learn to speak Chinese, but it might be good to know how to make soap.

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Local boy participates in Posada Foundation fundraiser By Miranda L. Pennock miranda.pennock@ gmail.com Most parents look at their newborn child and think about the months ahead as that baby grows into infanthood, becomes a crawler and then takes his or her first steps. Lisa Jo and Tom Greenfield, of Skaneateles, did just that when both their boys — Patrick and TJ — were born. But when TJ, 11, was just a baby, doctors diagnosed him with craniosynostosis — the premature closure of an infant’s skull sutures — and life sort of stopped in its tracks. The growing family on West Lake Road began its trip on the long journey from diagnosis, to surgery and finally to recovery when TJ was just 2 months old. “They operated on the top of my head,� TJ said with pride. Soon after his diagnosis, the family was introduced to neurosurgeon Dr. David Jimenez, who, at the time, was a faculty member at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. Traditional surgery to correct craniosynostosis includes cutting the child’s scalp from ear to ear, Lisa Jo said. But TJ was fortunate when his parents connected with Jimenez, who was using a new experimental endoscopic procedure. The procedure is no longer considered experimental and is a mainstream surgery for craniosynostosis. The traditional procedure entails several hours of surgery, universally requires blood transfusions and includes a three- to five-day hospital stay, according to craniosynostosis. net, a site operated by University Health Systems in San Antonio, Texas, where Jimenez is a professor and chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery in the School of Medicine at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. Rather than a scar running across the top of his head, TJ has two small scars — one on the top and another near the back of his

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New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, left, takes a moment to have his picture taken with TJ Greenfield, 11, of Skaneateles, during the Jorge Posada Foundation Celebrity BaseBowl Tournament in November. The foundation aids children in need of surgery to treat craniosynostosis. Posada’s son, Jorge III, was diagnosed with the condition at 10 days old. TJ was diagnosed and underwent surgery for the same condition when he was 2 months old. scalp — where a 1-by-4inch piece of his skull was removed to allow his brain to grow. “[Several hospitals] don’t do the endoscopic procedure, which is a big deal,� Lisa Jo said. “There are only a few hospitals that do it.� Typically, the traditional surgery is performed primarily because some families don’t have the option of having the endoscopic procedure done due to cost of travel to get to one of the hospitals where it is performed and general medical expenses, she said. “And that’s where the Posada Foundation comes in,� Lisa Jo said. Connecting with other ‘cranio kids’ New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada’s son, Jorge III, was diagnosed as a newborn with craniosynostosis. Now, the famed man behind the plate and his family are reaching out to help other parents and children who need a boost when it comes to treating the condition and the Greenfields are participating to the fullest extent. On Nov. 7, TJ and Lisa Jo were in New York City with

hundreds of other cranio kids, aptly known as the Posada Players, and their families to raise funds for the Jorge Posada Foundation at the Celebrity BaseBowl Tournament at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. The bowling tournament was sponsored by the likes of Continental Airlines, the Yankees Foundation, DKNY and several major sports teams and foundations. “It was to help raise money for kids who couldn’t afford surgery,� TJ said. “It makes me feel good [to help others].� The event was no only beneficial for kids in need, but fun. TJ bowled two games during the tournament — and won them both. He also had the opportunity to not only meet Posada and his son, but many other kids just like him — some had undergone the same kind of surgery and others had gone through the traditional procedure, but they all had one thing in common so there was no reason to be shy about what they’d all gone through. “He just stepped up to

the plate,� Lisa Jo said of TJ’s willingness to participate despite there being several hundred people attending the event, including some high profile people like other New York Yankees players. TJ said he thinks he’ll attend the invitation-only event every year. He was impressed with how nice Posada was and how he is willing to help others in need. “He’s not selfish like other celebrities,� TJ said. The money raised during the fundraiser will help other children who can’t afford to receive treatment for craniosynostosis. According to Lisa Jo, who is a mentor through the Jorge Posada Foundation, the foundation does a lot of work helping cranio kids in Puerto Rico as well as the United States. There is no solid information about what causes the condition. For more information about craniosynostosis and treatment, go to craniosynostosis.net. To learn more about the Jorge Posada Foundation and how you can help kids in need, visit posadafoundation.org.

Dance in Skaneateles as Gazella Dance Program resumes Classes go from the first week of January and through mid-May. The schedule remains: Ages 3 to 4 - Mondays at 4:15 p.m. Ages 5 to 6 - Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. Ages 7 to 9 - Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. Ages 10 to14 - Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

All classes are one hour in length. The program cost through May is $175. Gazella is located on the corner of Jordan Road and Old Seneca Turnpike. The studio is also offering an adult Jazz/Hip Hop class on Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR: On New Year’s Eve, Sean Mott exemplifies many a Skaneateles business owner, as he is hands-on, right on the firing line at his Hill Top Restaurant located at 813 West Genesee St. in Skaneateles.

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Again, it proved close - and again, the Lakers won, this time using a stirring late rally, plus more outstanding work in goal from Diamond, to beat the Indians 3-2. Glens Falls attacked hard from the opening face-off, yet got nothing for it in the first period as Diamond kept kicking away chances. Meanwhile, the Lakers moved ahead 1-0 as, with just 1:20 left in the period, Longtin scored off a pass from Matt Clymer.

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The relentless Indian pressure did lead to a second-period breakthrough, as Glens Falls scored twice, Matt Girard and Paul Bennett getting the goals as the hosts moved ahead 2-1. From there, though, Diamond again shut things down, not stopping until he had picked up 38 saves, his most in any single game this season. It also gave Skaneateles time to rally. Sure enough, with 12:31 to play the Lakers tied it, 22, as Brendan Major earned

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a power-play goal. From there, the sides careened toward overtime until, with 1:38 left, Dan Tarolli flashed open and, taking a pass from Jon Rogalia, put home the game-winner. Jones and Jim Rodgers also earned assists. Skaneateles improved to 5-1 with those wins, and would be in action Tuesday at Clinton before returning home Friday to face two-time reigning state Division II champion New Hartford.

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Fire Commissioner and several town board committees. Pitman said he is looking forward to retirement in order to spend more time with family, on the lake and to travel. Join the Skaneateles Chamber in celebrating Pitman’s and his retirement. Tickets are $28 per person, and can be purchased at the Skaneateles Chamber office, 22 Jordan Street or see Ann Bishop at M&T Bank at 33 E. Genesee Street. You may also mail a check to the Chamber office. Make checks payable to the Sherwood Inn and indicate the names of the attendees. Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, Jan. 12. Call Sue Dove at 730-1897, or Anne Bishop at 729-1371 with questions. The ticket price includes an exciting retirement gift.

The Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to decrease membership dues for 2011 by five percent. Executive Director, Susan Dove said, “Our Board and management want its members to know we understand that these are some of the most difficult economic times of our generation. We pledge to our members that we as a Chamber will do more with less in 2011.” In addition, Dove reported the Chamber will add new programs, re-evaluate existing programs, and work with local government and agencies for the benefit of all their 400 members. For more information call 685-0552 or skaneateles.com.

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Clockwise from top left, longtime Krebs neighbor and customer, William Miller, at the Skaneateles Historical Society’s Krebs auction preview. Ever ready and true, Jackie Truswell takes a breather after tidying up Krebs for one last meal from Larry Loveless’ kitchen. Fresh laundry hangs in the summer breeze New Hope. Alan Bobbett constructs the spinning room at Gazella Fitness Studio on Jordan Road. Curt Lederman is one of many unsung heroes of Vernak Farms Country Store and Pharmacy on Route 41 north of the four corners in Borodino. Skaneateles Volunteer Firefighter Joe Loperfido officiating at the Firemen Field Days annual Push Ball Tourney. (Inset) Charlie Major bids a final farewell to longtime friend and fellow firefighter Carl Wellman.

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Clockwise from top left, GOP successful congressional candidate Ann Marie Buerkle’s secret weapon on the campaign trail was rolling out Packy Taylor in Judson Davis’ MG during the Skaneateles Fire Department’s annual Labor Day Parade. Our Ben Wiles after his last regular Friday roundtable luncheon of 2010 at the Hill Top Restaurant; onto 2011! The McAllister grandkids building their original design of a candy-target for candy capture at the Labor Day Parade. Welch Allyn’s CEO Julie Shimer after the roll out of WA’s Electronic Vitals Documentation at St. Joe’s in Syracuse. Here is the usual view from the good seats at a town planning board meeting. The Ice man, Danny Dobrosky, cometh to the rescue at the Hill Top Restaurant. More 2010 photos can be found on the Skaneateles Press Facebook page. All iPhone Four photos by Ellen Leahy

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Devoted Sunday school teacher, education and beautification advocate Florence Yerdon McArdell, 91, of Skaneateles and Palm Harbor, Fla., peacefully departed this world while surrounded by her family and devoted caregivers at home in the early hours of the morning of Dec. 17, 2010. Her dignity in death was surpassed only by a life lived graciously with kindness, honesty, gratitude, humility, generosity and honor. Florence was born in Utica Oct. 26, 1919, to Mortimer and Margaret Yerdon of Lyons Falls, NY. She grew up in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains where Old Forge, Snow Ridge and Brantingham Lake were her playground. She was graduated from Syracuse University in 1949 with a degree in sociology and had begun a master’s there in gerontology. Although she lived most of her life in Skaneateles, time was split between Skaneateles, Liverpool and Palm Harbor. She was active in her church and community in each location and served on numerous community projects. She was a devoted Sunday school teacher, education and beautification advocate and was generous with both her time and resources. To know Florence was to love her. The joy she brought to this world was

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a gift cherished by those privileged to share her earthly journey. She was an inspiration in difficult times and a beautiful example of a life well lived for all time. She was predeceased by husband Francis “Bud” McArdell as well as brother Ted Yerdon and son Chipper Cain. She is survived by her daughters Catharine Cain (Skaneateles and Palm Harbor) and Christine Cain (Treasure Island, Fla.), stepchildren Michael McArdell, Martha McArdell Shoemaker, Nieces Sharon Ellis, Suzanne Lewandowski and nephew Ted Yerdon as well as several grandnieces, a grandnephew and numerous stepgrandchildren. A celebration of Life Service was held at The First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles on Tuesday Dec. 21. Funeral and interment will follow in the spring in Lyons Falls at the convenience of the family. Memorials in Florence’s Honor can be made to: Hospice of the Finger Lakes,1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn, New York 13021; Alzheimer’s Association National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601; Finger Lakes SPCA of Central New York, 41 York Street Auburn, NY 13021.

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Cancer survivor benefits For months, Eileen Altieri, 70, was from YMCA program not feeling well. She was tired and weak By Judy Salamone

and just wasn’t herself. She didn’t want to go to the doctor, as she feared the worst. Finally, last January, with some coaxing from her daughter, Altieri, who lives in Syracuse, made the call. “I was visiting my daughter in Brooklyn and she said to me, ‘mom, if you don’t call the doctor, you are being selfish,’” Altieri recalled. “I called and I got an appointment right away.” Altieri’s fears were realized as she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The cancer had metastasized to her lungs and liver and the doctor gave her just three months to live. “I was numb,” she shared. “All of those months I talked myself out of going to the doctor because I was scared. I was foolish and now I had to face this head-on.” Altieri immediately had surgery to remove a tumor and began her chemotherapy treatments at Brittonfield in East Syracuse. One day, as she was waiting for one of her treatments, she noticed a LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

brochure on the table next to her. She picked it up and started reading. “It was funny, I was sitting there, thinking to myself, ‘gee, what if there was a program out there where people who were battling cancer or who battled cancer could get together for support and workout’

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What to look for in an exercise facility When a person decides to make a commitment to a healthier lifestyle, that decision is often accompanied by the decision to join a gym. Gyms can vary greatly. Some cater to specific activities, such as kick boxing or martial arts, while others are more general in scope, with weight training and cardiovascular equipment and access to personal trainers. Regardless of which type of facility an individual is hoping to join, certain external factors go a long way to dictating whether or not joining the gym will be a success. When looking for an exercise facility, the following items should be taken into consideration before signing an agreement. Location Even the most ardent of gym rats would say it helps a great deal to find a gym that’s conveniently located. If the gym is too far away or getting there requires sitting in heavy traffic, then men and women are much less likely to visit the gym as they would be to visit a gym that’s right down the street or easy to get to. When looking for an exercise facility, find one that’s either close to home or close to the office (preferably both if you work close to home). For those who work far away from home, the gym’s location should ideally be closer to home to promote working out on weekends when you won’t be anywhere near the office. Fellow members Certain gyms might prove intimidating or uncomfortable because of their existing members. While the members themselves might be warm and friendly, those new to working out might be intimidated if everyone else in the building looks

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The Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon’s inaugural debut is Oct. 16, 2011, in Syracuse and includes the New York State Health and Wellness Expo on Friday and Saturday Oct. 14 and 15. Current divisions available for registrations include: Fire/Police/ Emergency, Open Male, Open Female and Open Mixed Relay. The race is hosted by Achieve Fitness LLC. Achieve Fitness is a 12-year-old sports marketing, training and event company out of Phoenix, AZ. It has been a leader in training, event management, travel, charity consulting and sports marketing. Achieve Fitness LLC was one of the lead consultants for the successful PF Chang’ Rock n’ Roll Marathon in Phoenix, AZ. They are currently the managing entity of First Marathon, First Triathlon Training Programs, the recently reacquired Valley of the Sun Marathon and Half Marathon and now the Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon. For more information contact Brian Collins at empirestatemarathon.com, by phone at 480-543-0008 or mail at 2733 Power Road, Ste 102300, Mesa, AZ 85215.

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East Area Family YMCA last April. Strive & Thrive is for adult cancer survivors who wish to build muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, improve overall functional ability, and reduce the severity of therapy side effects. The program incorporates stretching, balance, core work and strength training and consists of six to eight participants. “I was always active,” Altieri said. “When I started the program in April, I was very weak. I came in very thin and really needed to build muscle mass and strength.” During her first few weeks of the program, Altieri was only able to lift five-pound weights. By the end of the program in July, she was back lifting 15 pounds, her pre-illness weight, and bench-pressing 100 pounds. “The support of the trainers at the Y is amazing,” said Altieri, who continues her workouts. “They push you in an encouraging way. They definitely encourage you to stretch yourself and do more. I walk out of there (the exercise room) on cloud nine. “More importantly,” she added. “The sense of community is what it’s all about. We are all here because of a commonality. But, we don’t talk about our illness. It’s all very positive. It’s just a magnificent program.” Altieri said that her cancer is almost gone. Her lungs are clear and her liver is almost back to normal. And, she no longer thinks about the prognosis that the doctor gave her back in January. “The LIVESTRONG Program at the Y has been beneficial to me in so many ways,” Altieri said. “Once you begin to feel better, there’s more hope, you feel more powerful and it reinforces a positive attitude. I feel so good, I forgot how I felt when I first came in.”

“I had cancer. Cancer never had me.”

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workout steam, then the basic membership can save money while still meeting all of the desired needs. For those who want all-access, the more expensive membership might be more up your alley. Whichever membership is the better fit, be sure the membership agreement lists your rights as a member before signing any paperwork. Hours of operation Some people prefer to workout before going to work, while others want to sleep in and exercise after a day at the office. Individuals should find a gym that fits their schedules and workout preferences. It’s also good to inquire about holiday hours of operation. A good gym won’t shut down entirely during a holiday, and instead stay open on at least a limited schedule. Equipment Even those new to working out should be able to tell if equipment is up-to-date or outdated. A gym with outdated equipment is best to avoid, as older equipment could increase risk of injury. A gym with the latest equipment is a gym that likely emphasizes giving its members the best possible environment in which to workout, and that’s important for all fitness enthusiasts, but especially those who are just beginning.

Judy Salamone is the membership and marketing director at the East Area Family YMCA. Judy has been a freelance writer and editor for the past 25 years.

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Health & Wellness

Seneca Federal Savings and Loan Association, founded in 1928, has been supporting the Central New York community in many ways since it was founded. “We’re fortunate to have the resources to provide not only financial support, but also the human resources required by charitable and civic organizations to carr y out their most necessary work,� said Katrina Russo, president – CEO. “Whether it’s scholarship funds, ‘Celebrate Baldwinsville,’ replacement of holiday decorations destroyed by vandals, financial support of such organizations as the volunteer fire departments, youth sports, the Baldwinsville 100-yearold Lock celebration, Syracuse Home, or YMCA, our communities have always been able to count on Seneca Federal,� said Anna Custer, senior vice president. Seneca Federal is currently a member of the Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce. Custer is a past president of the chamber, as well as a board member of the Baldwins-

Lisa Hetko, branch manager at Seneca Federal, presents donations collected at this year’s Costume for a Cause to Chris Benton of Vera House. ville Community Scholarship Foundation, Inc. and head of the student loan nursing fund for The Female Charitable Society. There are several other employees who similarly serve the CNY community in similar capacities. Lisa Hetko, branch manager, has recently joined the North Syracuse Chamber of Commerce and coordinates events such as the Making Strides against Breast Cancer walk, which Seneca Federal employees took part in again this year. She also spearheads the Costume for a Cause fundraiser at the Association.

“ This annual event takes place around Halloween and raises monetary and other applicable donations for a local cause,� Hetko said. “We’re also proud of the financial services we provide to the Central New York community,� Russo said. “We want to actively participate in assisting households who have fallen victim to the sub-prime and adjustable rate mortgage market.� “Concentrating on the needs of Central New Yorkers is what Seneca Federal is all about,� Russo concluded.

Springside residents enjoy active community

The residents of Springside at Seneca Hill can enjoy many fun and informative community programs brought right to their door on a regular basis. At the senior community, whether it’s taking part in a creative writing program taught by a SUNY Oswego professor, or an osteoporosis exercise program, the nearly 70 residents have many programs available right where they live. Recently, there have been Health Information Workshops offered including those on nutrition and heart health. In turn, community organizations utilize Springside’s facilities when holding meetings and other functions in their grand dining room or library. Springside hosts between 40 and 50 events each year, for organizations including local service clubs, retiree groups, RSVP workshops, and SUNY-Oswego. The facility is also often the location for many Oswego Health functions such as board meetings and social gatherings. Then there are the ever popular Soup Lovers luncheons held October through April the second Wednesday of the month. These luncheons, which are open to the public, attract nearly 200 individuals each month. In addition

to the Soup Lovers events, there is an annual and strawberry festival held in mid-June and summertime hotdog lunch bars. “These events keep our residents connected with the community,� said Vice President/COO Teresa Ferlito. “Their interest is always piqued as to what organization is using their beautiful facility for a meeting.� Along with these outside groups, quarterly education programs are held for the residents. The selected presenters talk about a topic of interest to the residents, which would be either health-related or on a hobby. The presenters are typically local individuals. “These workshops encourage our residents to use their talents and helps them maintain their social lives,� Ferlito said. Springside at Seneca Hill offers both apartment living with support services, and maintenance free duplexes and cottages for people age 62 and over. There are homes available now and anyone may contact the office for more information at 343-5658. Springside at Seneca Hill is a not-for-profit organization and an affiliate of Oswego Health.

Prostate cancer and the CyberKnife Hematology-Oncology Associates of Central New York is involved in a nationwide study to assess the efficacy of the CyberKnife for the treatment of prostate cancer. Early evidence of CyberKnife prostate radiosurgery is very promising and comparable to Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) – one of the current standards for treatment. In fact, the CyberKnife is revolutionizing prostate treatments. In addition to being more precise and as effective as IMRT, CyberKnife prostate radiosurgery is completed in five treatments, typically in one calendar week – as compared to 43 treatments or eight to ten weeks of IMRT. The CyberKnife provides a unique and promising treatment for early stage prostate cancer. For more information contact one of HOA’s radiation oncologists or physicists at 472-7504, visit hoacny.com or check out CancerBeware.com. Hemotaology-Oncology Associates are the only provider of CyberKnife services in Central New York.

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Staff changes at Syracuse Home Staff reports Dave Horan, president of the Syracuse Home Foundation, recently announced two major staff changes within the Foundation. Audrey Gibbs has been appointed director

of philanthropy and Kelly O’Neill-Rossi has been named director of development and marketing. The restructuring plan will enable Gibbs to focus on major gifts and planned giving. She was the director of development and public

relations at the Syracuse Home Foundation for the past 15 years. A graduate of Vermont/Norwich University at Montpelier, Vermont, she held positions in several local organizations including: director of annual giving at Crouse Hos-

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PTA. O’Neill-Rossi also volunteers her time as a development consultant to help small not-for-profit agencies assess their current development efforts and create new and innovative strategies for the future. Syracuse Home Association is a not-for-profit health and rehabilitation center that offers a continuum of healthcare programs including independent retirement living at McHarrie Towne, assisted living at McHarrie Pointe, Sage Court memory care program, skilled nursing care and a state-of-the-art short-term rehabilitation program. Each year, Syracuse Home successfully rehabilitates more than 400 people enabling them to return home. The short-term rehabilitation program offers physical, speech and occupational therapies for people recovering from joint replacement procedures, cardiac, neuromuscular and skeletal injuries and illnesses. To learn more about the healthcare programs and services of Syracuse Home, contact the admissions department at 638-2521.

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Dick Marx Gary Snyder Leon Matthews Nancy Murray – Town Board Liaison Bill Pavlus Fred Scholl Bob Sykes Rose Thompson

Cemeteries Court Historian Outreach Helping Hands Town Clerk Town Hall

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Animal Control Dispatch Highway Water

Councilor Steve McGlynn Legal Property Control Parks Safety

Standing Committees: Agriculture Advisory Committee Dave Laxton, Chair Mark Tucker Ken Richards Charlie Sullivan Dirk Young Jim Greenfield – Town Board Liaison Bill Schneider Craig Richards

Conservation Committee Dessa Bergen Jeff Harrop Tom Higgins Dave Laxton

Hydrofracking Committee Mary Menapace, Chair John Sutton Ann Scholl Bill Hecht

Lake Monitoring Committee Dr. Robert G. Werner – Chair Dr. Charles Driscoll Dr. Chris Scholz John May

Open Space Committee David Laxton, Chair Sheila Myers Charles Major Linda Roche Richard Pitman Michael Falcone, Jr. Mark Tucker Joe Southern Scott Winkelman Charlie Sullivan Steve McGlynn – Town Board Liaison

Reservoir Committee Bruce Famoly Jim Greenfield – Town Board Liaison

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Western Gateway Committee Bob Lotkowictz Bridgett Winkelman Gary Dower Rick Keyes – Town Board Liaison Pat Sardino

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Awards and elections

On Thursday Dec. 9 members of the Mottville Fire Co Inc. elected firematic and social officers for the coming year. The results were as follows for the fire side: Tim Baker, Chief of Fire; Geoff Pitman, Deputy Chief; Michael Baker, Assistant Chief; Dave Bales, Fire Captain; Donald Estes and Michael Paddock, Lieutenants; Matt Keegan, Fire Police captain; John Sheldon; department Safety officer.  The social officers elected were as follows: Michael Baker, President, Dan Sheldon, Vice President; Heidi Oney, Secretary; Tim Atwater, Assistant Secretary; Ted Murdick, Treasurer; Geoff Pitman, Trustee; David Bales, Executive Board; John Sheldon, department historian. Officers were installed at the department’s annual installation banquet Dec.

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Lewis wins at Constantino track meet By Phil Blackwell

An individual victory engineered by Skaneateles indoor track star Tim Lewis provided the big highlight during last Tuesday’s George Constantino Memorial Invitational at SUNY-Cortland. The Lakers finished eighth in the boys team standings with 18 points. That included Davis, on his own, getting fourth place in the high jump and beating the individual field as he cleared 5 feet 10 inches, four inches better than Corcoran’s Devlen Williams.

From a team standpoint, the best finish came in the 55-meter hurdles, where Sean Cooper was second among individuals (8.25 seconds) and Taylor Weyneth was sixth. Combined, their time of 17.34 seconds was just behind Liverpool (17.25 seconds), who finished in front. Elsewhere, Weyneth and Carson Schwab cleared 18 feet 6 inches between them to finish fourth in the pole vault. Cooper, Nate Schwab, Dan Wolfanger and Nick Smolenski teamed to finish fifth in the 4x400 relay in 3:58.49. In the girls edition of the Constantino meet, Skaneateles had just 12 points, but it put them in ninth place as Cicero-

Wrestlers edged by Homer By Phil Blackwell In the waning days of 2010, the Skaneateles wrestling team had various forms of competition to further test itself before hitting the heart of its schedule in the new year. First, the Lakers met Homer in a contest that was in doubt until the last seconds of the last match before the Trojans squeaked out a 34-33 victory. Homer had won the first three matches to go up 10-0 as Jake Valentino (145 pounds), Jon Leubner (152 pounds) and Neil Ruggles (160 pounds) fell. But Jacob Brillo, at 171 pounds, got Skaneateles on the board with a 10-7 win over Cameron Ashley, and Chris Wise (189 pounds) followed with a 48-second pin of Tony Neal. Garrett Navaroli claimed a forfeit at 285 pounds and, when Josh Brillo did the same at 96, Skaneateles moved out in front for the first time – though it had to surrender a forfeit at 103

pounds to even things up again. Tyler Saunders, wrestling at 119 pounds, beat Homer’s Eric Petrie with a technical fall, after which Ryan Dick (125 pounds) topped Hugh Kiernan 4-1 to put Skaneateles back in front 30-28 with three matches left. Homer promptly took the next two matches, both with close decisions as Adam Notarpole (130) lost to Jon Cottrell 4-0 and Dominic Petrocci (135) fell to Matt Norris 4-1. So trailing 34-30, Skaneateles needed a technical fall or pin from Kevin Pembridge in the 140-pound finale against Eric Petrie, since the Trojans owned the criterium point for having eight wins. Pembridge controlled his match, twice nearly pinning Petrie, but could only manage a 7-0 decision, good for three points – which left Skaneateles one short. From there, the Lakers went to Thursday’s Lewis

County Duals at Copenhagen, where it would go 3-2 to tie for second place with the host Gold Knights and Lowville. Ilion won with a perfect 5-0 mark. Skaneateles started with a 63-15 romp over FondaFultonville where it won the first six matches, including pins from Wise and Brillo. Petrocci, Pembridge, Jon Leubner and Brillo also would earn pins, with Valentino adding a technical fall. The Lakers then lost to both Ilion 46-33 and Copenhagen 48-36, but finish strong. In a 67-15 rout of South Lewis, Skaneateles benefited from nine forfeits, while in a 51-30 win over Lowville Pembridge and Wise would contribute pins. To begin 2011, Skaneateles hosts Jordan-Elbridge Wednesday in a key OHSL Liberty division match before going to Deposit-Hancock on Saturday for the Stan Elinsky Memorial Tournament.

North Syracuse, with 71 points, finished in front. Kelly Dunn and Diane Vitkus cleared 8 feet 8 inches in the high jump, second only to Liverpool (9 feet 2 inches) in that event. Taylor Woodruff and Gianna Campanile claimed fifth place in the long jump, going 27 feet 11 ½ inches. Casey Van Slyke, Ellis Van Slyke, Danielle Mazzeo and Megan Dwyer were sixth in the 4x800 in 11:12.18 as Woodruff, Alex Clark, Anna Barnett and Claire Motyl got sixth in the 4x400 in 4:48.24.

Girls basketball go 1-1 at Wayne Tourney By Phil Blackwell

As it went west to play in the Wayne Tournament during the holiday break, the Skaneateles girls basketball team hoped to finally break into the win column. Sure enough, after five consecutive defeats, the Lakers did get that first victory on Thursday night, beating Rochester’s School of the Arts 62-33 in the tournament’s consolation game. It was a close game early, Skaneateles only leading 16-14 after one period. But the Lakers’ defense stepped up in the second quarter and remained terrific the rest of the night, shutting down SOTA as the attack remained potent. All told, the Lakers outscored SOTA 46-19 the rest of the game, and Elizabeth Lane was at the forefront, sinking five 3-pointers on her way to 24 points, a new career mark. Offering the support, Emily Call finished with 13 points, while Jackie Leslie finished with eight points. A day earlier, in the opening round, Skaneateles ran into Webster Thomas and fell again, this time by a 51-37 margin. The first half proved decisive, as Skaneateles fell behind 27-13. Throughout the second half, the Lakers tried to rally, but no single player could put together a sustained run. Leslie led with just eight points, while Lane, Ashley Sheldon and Mary Buck got five points apiece. Webster Thomas saw Kara Houppert account for 22 points and Allison Muth add 14 points. With that first victory gained a day laer, Skaneateles returns to OHSL Liberty division competition Thursday night with a trip to Solvay.

SkanRaces Swim Free Program for 2011 Seven year-olds can get free swim lessons at the Y thanks to collaboration between SkanRaces.com and the Auburn YMCA-WEIU and Skaneateles YMCA and Community Center. Starting with swim lesson sessions in January 2011, if a child is seven years old during any portion of the swim session, then that child is eligible to participate in the session at no charge, thanks to the support of program sponsor SkanRaces.

“Living here in the Finger Lakes where water activities abound, it is critical for the safety and wellbeing of our communities that all children develop basic swimming and water safety skills,” said Dave Hamilton, Aquatics Director at the Auburn YMCA-WEIU. “Drowning is preventable and children who have not learned to swim by age seven are at-risk. We want to help increase community safety by providing swimming

instruction at no program cost to all families with seven year-olds – especially those with children who have not yet learned to swim. The folks at SKanRaces are partnering with us in this important work as sponsor of the SkanRaces Swim Free Program and providing the financial backing to make it possible.” Years ago, the fourth grade classes in the Auburn School District would come to the Y for swim lessons. The

Auburn Y is instituting the Skanraces.com Swim Free Program to try and achieve similar ends – teaching swimming to kids for safety and for lifelong recreation. That goal is a great match with the mission of the SkanRaces organization and it is excited to support this program and the children who will be involved. The SkanRaces Swim Free Program will be available at all the pools managed by the Y – in Auburn, in Skaneateles, and at Casey

Park next summer. Swim lessons for children of all ages - six months to 99 years - are offered year-round at the Ys in Auburn and Skaneateles. The YMCA Program Brochure has swim lesson class dates, times, and descriptions. First-time seven yearold swimmers should sign-up for the Polliwog class. Returning swimmers should sign-up for the level recommended on their last Swim Lesson Progress Report. Register for classes by

calling or visiting our Member Service Desk, or visiting our website and registering on-line. Additional information on this and other Aquatic programs offered at the YMCA is available by contacting Dave Hamilton or visiting the website: 2535304/ auburnymca.org. Additional information on various racing events offered by SkanRaces.com is available by visiting their website: http://www.SkanRaces. com

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Random Thoughts: Two streaks, equally great By Phil Blackwell Mark the date Dec. 21, 2010 as the moment when ownership of Division I college basketball’s longest win streak passed from UCLA’s men of the early 1970s to Connecticut’s women of the millennium. Or maybe it didn’t pass. It depends on who you ask, which is silly enough. On one end there’s John Wooden’s Bruins. Pyramid of Success, Bill Walton, 88 straight wins from 1971 to 1974, two undefeated seasons and national titles contained within. And on the other end is Geno Auriemma’s Huskies, who tied the UCLA mark by flattening a ranked opponent (Ohio State) and broke it by flattening another (Florida State) just 48 hours later. This streak has also included two NCAA titles achieved through perfection. Most folks had just accepted the milestones and went back to their NFL obsession – at least until Auriemma addressed the media in the wake of win no.88 against the Buckeyes. In essence, the self-proclaimed “wise guy from Philadelphia” looked at the assembled horde and felt bemused. He said that the only reason UConn’s streak was getting so much attention was because they were breaking a men’s record – which, in his mind, delights some folks and drives others crazy. Naturally, the words drove people crazy. Pro and con, before and after win no. 89 was achieved two nights later, fans and critics took their aim at Auriemma, the Huskies, women’s basketball and sometimes all three at once. Some just told Geno to shut up. That’s the problem with folks that tell uncomfortable truths. We tell our coaches and athletes to be more honest and forthright and not trot out those same clichés every

time – and when they do speak out, we tell them to be quiet. A bit of hypocrisy there, don’t you think? Intentionally or not, Auriemma’s comments kept us from doing what we were supposed to do in this case – namely, appreciate and applaud both the UCLA and UConn marks. Not long after the UCLA streak ended, Indiana ran 32-0 through the 1975-76 season, the last to go all the way unblemished on the men’s side. Indiana State, in 1979, and UNLV, in 1991, reached the Final Four unbeaten, but could not grab the big prize. In other words, no one has even approached Wooden’s wizardry, from the 88-game streak to the 10 national titles, seven in a row. Granted, college basketball had less depth in Wooden’s time than it does now, but the great ones these days are gone for NBA dollars after one or two years. Walton and Lew Alcindor (later Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) stayed. That makes a difference. By the same token, it’s quite easy to dismiss UConn’s complete domination and the absurd winning margins of its streak as an indictment of the women’s game and the lack of teams capable of even getting close to the Huskies. Well, no one, in any team sport, wins that many games in a row without staying hungry, even when greatness has been long established. That’s the greatest quality of Maya Moore and her fellow Huskies. They don’t have to prove anything anymore, yet they have the drive and desire of a Big East bottom-feeder that would like to win just once. That said, it still was vital that somebody beat the Huskies to make things suspenseful again - which Stanford did Thursday night in Palo Alto, leading from start to finish and avenging a loss to UConn

in last year’s title game to halt the streak at 90. The most negative aspect of UConn’s streak was that, fairly or not, it had figuratively blocked the daylight out of the rest of the women’s college game. No one else even got a mention because, hey, they hadn’t won 90 straight, had they? What happened to UCLA is instructive on this point. People outside the college basketball realm were drawn to it by the astounding championship run Wooden and his players put together, not to mention the 88-game streak. Yet it was only when that streak ended, and other teams seized their moments of glory, that the game really took off on its course to a billion-dollar monolith that, if nothing else, provides a scintillating climax in March. Move to now, and attention on women’s college hoops grew at an exponential rate because of UConn’s streak. The mainstream sports fan was watching, either astonished or dismissive of what the Huskies have done. They wanted to see it continue – or they prayed that it would somehow end. Thanks to Stanford, those in the latter camp got their explicit wish. And that really tied the two streaks together. For it was Notre Dame that last beat UCLA in 1971 before its record run and, of course, the Irish that ended the streak at 88 more than two years later. So it was with the Cardinal women, who conquered UConn in the 2008 Final Four - and did so again nearly a thousand days later. So the streaks are now in the past tense. What both UCLA’s men and UConn’s women accomplished is worthy of at least respect, if not effusive praise. We need not build one up to tear the other down. Both were pretty awesome by themselves.

It was hand guns on the range There was no high power rifle match on Christmas day of 2010. On Tuesday night, Dec. 28, twelve hand gunners participated in the 13th shoot of the 25 week winter league. Chuck Chernoff won the match with a rim fire score of 268-3X’s. Lynn Lepak was second in rim fire with 243-2X’s and Dick Bailer was third with 224. George Newton was the only center fire shooter. He hit 254-4X’s. In two handed rim fire Mike Curtis was first with 264-5X’s. Gary Snyder was second with 225 and Stuart Cook was third with 218. Congratulations to you all. Shoot safely.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MGKP, LLC (Under Section 206 of the Limited Liability Company Law) 1.The name of the limited liability company is MGKP, LLC. 2.The date of filing of the articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State was July 23, 2009. The articles of organization became effective on that date. 3.The office of the limited liability company is located in Onondaga County at 3922 Fennell Street, Skaneateles, New York 13152. 4.The New York Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary shall mail a copy of any process served to the limited liability company at the following address: PO Box 70, 3922 Fennell Street, Skaneateles, New York 13152. 5.The purpose of the limited liability company shall be to transact any and all business which may be transacted legally by a limited liability company pursuant to the New York Limited Liability Company Law. SK-1 NOTICE OF FORMATION Notice of Formation of NicePowerUSA, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/ 26/2010. Office in Onondaga Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 995 Tully, NY 13159. Principal Business location:3965 Bailer Road, Syracuse, NY 13215. Any lawful purpose. EO-2 LEGAL NOTICE Legal Notice of Formation of LLC. Robin’s Song Too, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/ 23/2010. Office location: Onondaga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to c/o Gerald F. Stack, Esq., Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, 300 South State Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. Purpose: any business permitted under law. EO-2 NOTICE OF FORMATION Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: BAPS Syracuse, LLC, Application for Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/28/2007. Jurisdiction and Date of Formation: Delaware, 11/07/ 2007. Office location: Onondaga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 81 Suttons Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Address in Jurisdiction of Formation: 344 Churchmans Rd, New Castle, DE 19720. LLC is in existence in its jurisdiction of formation at the time of filing of this application. Name and Address of Secretary of State in Jurisdiction of Formation: DE Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. EO-3 Notice of Formation Notice of Formation of CHADES’S GARAGE DOOR SERVICE, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State OF NY (SSNY) on 12/6/2010. Office location: Onondaga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Chad C. Etienne, 225 Emann Dr., Camillus, NY 13031. Purpose: any lawful activities. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: no specific date. EO-3

NOTICE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF RYAN PHELPS AUTO SALES LLC 1.Name: Ryan Phelps Auto Sales LLC (the “LLC”) 2.Date Filed: December 2, 2010 3.County of Office: Onondaga 4.The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The street address of the principal business location and the address to which process shall be mailed is c/o the LLC, 6 Route 31, Jordan, New York, 13060. 5.Purpose: Any lawful business not statutorily prohibited. EO-3 NOTICE Name of LLC: RSS TAX & ADVISORY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 12/6/2010. Office location: Onondaga County. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to principal business location: 397 Route 281, P.O. Box 430, Tully, NY 13159. Purpose: any lawful activity. EO-4 NOTICE OF FORMATION Notice of Formation of Cakes by Michele, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Article of Organization filed with Secretary of State on 11/23/ 10. NY Office location: Onondaga County. Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/ her to c/o Michele Swindell, 312 Second Street, Solvay, NY 13209. Purpose: Any lawful activity. EO-4 LEGAL NOTICE I, Patricia J. Fletcher, having received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the Town of Camillus, County of Onondaga, State of New York, will receive payment of same from January 3, 2011 – January 31, 2011 – at no penalty. February 1, 2011 – March 1, 2011 – at 1% penalty, March 2, 2011 March 14, 2011 at 1.50% penalty, March 15, 2011 March 31, 2011 at 1.50% penalty, plus $1.00 cost of second notice. Payments will be received at the Camillus Municipal Building, 4600 West Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York, 13219, Room 112. Office hours are 8:30 A.M. to 4:30P.M. MONDAY thru FRIDAY. From April 1, 2011 - April 29, 2011 payments must be made to the County Finance Department for the entire balance, at the Onondaga County Civic Center, P.O. Box 1004, Syracuse, New York 13201-1004 PATRICIA J. FLETCHER, Receiver of Taxes, Town of Camillus EO-1 TOWN OF OTISCO TAX NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that I, Cheryl Brunet, Tax Collector for the town of Otisco, in Onondaga County in the State of New York, have received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes within the Town of Otisco for the year 2011. Taxes may be paid in person to me at the Town Hall, 1924 Barker St. or mailed to the same address. I will be available for payments in person during the months of January, February and March at the following times: Wednesday 4:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday 8:00 to 10:00 am Saturday 9:00 to 11:00 am I will also be at the Town Hall on: Friday 12/31 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Monday 1/31 - 3:00 to 7:00 pm Monday 2/28 - 3:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday 3/31 - 3:00 to 7:00 pm

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2011 without charge or interest. On all taxes received after such date, there shall be a 1% interest added for the month of February. There will be an additional ½% interest added for the month of March. After March 15, 2011 there will also be a $2.00 fee for a second notice to be sent. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of the law, the tax roll of the Town of Otisco will be returned to the County of Onondaga on April 1, 2011. Cheryl Brunet Tax Collector Town of Otisco SK-1 LEGAL NOTICE I, Patricia J. Fletcher, having received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the Town of Camillus, County of Onondaga, State of New York, will receive payment of same from January 3, 2011 – January 31, 2011 – at no penalty. February 1, 2011 – March 1, 2011 – at 1% penalty, March 2, 2011 March 14, 2011 at 1.50% penalty, March 15, 2011 March 31, 2011 at 1.50% penalty, plus $1.00 cost of second notice. Payments will be received at the Camillus Municipal Building, 4600 West Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York, 13219, Room 112. Office hours are 8:30 A.M. to 4:30P.M. MONDAY thru FRIDAY. From April 1, 2011 - April 29, 2011 payments must be made to the County Finance Department for the entire balance, at the Onondaga County Civic Center, P.O. Box 1004, Syracuse, New York 13201-1004 PATRICIA J. FLETCHER, Receiver of Taxes, Town of Camillus EO-1 TOWN OF MARCELLUS NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF TAX ROLL AND WARRANT NOTICE OF COLLECTION The undersigned Tax Collector of the Town of Marcellus, New York, having received the Tax Roll and Warrant, will receive taxes, without penalty, at the Marcellus Town Hall, 24 East Main Street, Marcellus, NY from January 4, 2011, through January 31, 2011, Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., as well as, Monday, January 31, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Beginning February 1, 2011 through February 28, 2011, taxes will be collected with penalties at 1 percent and (1%), Tuesdays Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., as well as, Monday, February 28, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Beginning March 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011, taxes will be collected with penalties at 1.5 percent (1.5%), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. If taxes are unpaid as of March 15, 2011, a second notice of taxes due is processed and an additional charge of two dollars ($2.00) will be levied and become part of the taxes due. Beginning April 1, 2011, all unpaid taxes are returned to the Onondaga County Department of Finance, Syracuse, NY. Elaine M. Potter Tax Collector Town of Marcellus EO-2 Legal Notice Please be advised, the Town of Spafford Fire Commissioners will be holding their annual Organization Meeting, at the Borodino Fire Station, 2500 Nunnery Road, in the Town of Spafford, Thursday, January 6th, 2011. The meeting will be held commencing at 7:00pm. Sandy Wise District Secretary SK-1

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NOTICE OF FORMATION NOTICE OF FORMATION of Joe’s Deli Washington Street, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 11/ 12/10. Office location: Onondaga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 3100 West Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus, NY 13108. Purpose: Any lawful activity. EO-52 Notice of Formation Notice of Formation of KJHP PROPERTIES LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on 9/24/ 10. NY Office location: ONONDAGA County. Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to C/O R. KEVIN JOHNSON, P.O. BOX 10, CAMILLUS, NY 13031. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. EO-52 TOWN OF ELBRIDGE LEGAL NOTICE I, Debra H. Stapleton, having received the 2011 tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the Town of Elbridge, Onondaga County, State of New York, will receive payment for same during the month of January (January 1-January 31, 2011) without fee, also 50 PERCENT partial payments accepted in January only; the month of February (February 1- February 28,) add one percent fee (1%); the month of March (March 1- March 31) add one and one half percent fee (1½ %). Taxes will be collected through March 31, 2011. If a second notice is sent on March 14th, you must add an additional $1.00 to your tax payment collected (March 15- March 31). Taxes will be collected Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Town Clerk’s Office, 5 Route 31, Jordan, NY. The Town Clerk’s Office will be closed weekends, and legal holidays. Unpaid taxes after March 31, 2011 will be returned to the Onondaga County Chief Fiscal Officer, John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 15th Floor, 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13201, where delinquent taxes may be paid. EO-2 Town of Spafford Notice Of Receipt of Tax Roll and Warrant The Town of Spafford Taxes will be collected at Spafford Town Hall, 1984 RTE 174, Borodino, New York Every Saturday beginning January 8th thru February 1, 2010, 9:00 Am to noon and Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:00PM to 9:00 PM including January 3rd and 6th, 10th, 13th, 20th, 24th and 31st inclusive at no fee. If you wish to pay in the current year, your check must be post marked by December 31st, 2010. Starting February 1, 2010 taxes will be collected at the Spafford Town Hall every Saturday beginning February 5th through March 26th with fees for February at one percent, fees for March at one and one half percent. After March 31st, 2010 all unpaid taxes are returned to the Onondaga County Chief Fiscal Officer, Civic center, 15th floor, PO Box 1004, Syracuse NY 132011004. Fees at six percent and increase each month until taxes are paid. If taxes are unpaid as of March 15th, a second notice of taxes due will be processed: an additional charge of one dollar (1.00) will be levied and become a part of the amount due. Ann M. Warner Tax Collector Town of Spafford SK-2

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