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The entire town board met with village Mayor Bob Green and three representatives from the Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Department regarding fire department concerns on Wednesday morning Jan. 5. The fire department reps, Chief Eric Sells, President Kathy Murphy and Vice President Tammy Dudden, updated the town board on building issues, fundraising for equipment (included discussion of the Firemen Field Days) and the relocation of the Loan Closet.

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THINK SPRING: In December Cate Strodel and Sally Mason were already into the spring season in their namesake clothing boutique Cate & Sally on Genesee Street in the heart of downtown Skaneateles. Village business owners and managers comment on 2010 on the business page ... that’s page 7.

Meatballs in the Falls Red rooster hosts first annual meatball cook off to benefit SVFD By Dwayne Houghton

Calendar...............2 Classifieds.......... 15 Editorial................4 Obituaries....10 & 12 Sports...........6 & 13

Missing in Skaneateles

Maroon MidLakes cart vanished By Ellen Leahy

By Ellen Leahy

Building issues Even before the fire department moved into the new firehouse, three items were not covered in the construction budget: An exhaust system, epoxy flooring for the garage floor and landscaping. “The village deemed these functions weren’t necessary to have a functioning building,” Green said.

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A Central New York winter is famous for more than just slick roads and cancelled school days. It’s when outdoor summer grillers become indoor competitive chefs almost on a weekly basis. Tom Benedict, owner of the Red Rooster Pub in Skaneateles Falls, wanted a contest offering something a little different. “Who makes the best, ahem, meatballs in the Falls?” Tom asks. “Anyone who owns a crock-pot makes a decent chili, but how about a meatball competition?” On Sunday Jan. 16, The Red Rooster Pub

will host the First Annual Meatball Cookoff. For an entry fee of $10, anyone cane enter with prizes and prestige going to the chef judged to have the best, ah, meatballs. If cooking isn’t on your resume but eating is, a $5 sampling fee will get you access to all entries. The feasting begins at 1 p.m. with door prizes and raffles throughout the afternoon. Proceeds will benefit the Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Department. For more information and to enter, stop by the Pub at 4618 Jordan Road across from Welch Allyn in Skaneateles Falls or call 685-2326.

Hydrofracking?

At the Jan. 6 town meeting the Town Board set a Feb. 17 public hearing on possible extenstion of the moratorium until July to coincide with state’s moratorium. Original town of Skaneateles moratorium runs from Aug. 23 to Feb. 23. For more on hydrofracking go to page 3.

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It’s not much publicized, but also no secret that Skaneateles merchants continually go out of their way to help out any economic, athletic or artistic pursuit in the village. And so it goes as MidLakes Navigation loaned one of their rolling handcarts (AKA rickshaw) to the Tumbleweed Jones Band. MidLakes uses the cart to move food and beverage from their main kitchen on Jordan Street to their boats in Clift Park. The musicians used the cart to move their gear into the Blue Water Grill on Thursday night, Dec. 23. There was a pretty big crowd as many folks had returned for a holiday in Skaneateles. Lo and behold, sometime during the performance, the cart disappeared. Now consider there was snow on the ground, and being upstate New Yorkers, the first thing the band members did was to look for tracks. Nothing. So, they assumed the cart was heaved into the inlet, but they couldn’t detect it from the bridge, looking into the depths or near the shore. If there is anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of the “rickshaw,” it would be helpful, especially in this economy, if you would come forward with information on its return. The parties involved will not press charges, they just want to recover the cart. See a poster with more details on Skaneateles Press’ Facebook page.

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Newlyweds stop traffic in Skaneateles Editor: Ellen Leahy 434-8889, ext. 319 editor@skaneatelespress.com (deadline: 5 p.m. Friday)

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WSYR-TV news anchor and author of “The Puck Hog� will be at Creekside Books & Coffee for a special book signing on Wednesday at 5 p.m. with reps from Syracuse Crunch hockey.

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Kids’ Trivia starts at 5:30 p.m. with Adult Trivia at 7 p.m. Creekside Coffeehouse. Admission of $1 per person.

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Newlyweds Jennifer O’Hara and “Jack� Bullard crossing Route 20 in Skaneateles after pictures in the lakeside park.

6:30 to 8 p.m. at Creekside Coffeehouse. Free.

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Skaneateles’ Tumbleweed Jones band

Friday at 9 p.m. atMcNamara’s, Newport Road, Village of Camillus .

Jan. 15

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Skaneateles fire house Saturday from 8a.m. to 1p.m.

Dusty Pascal in concert for the Manor 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Creekside Coffeehouse. See more information on page 9.

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Music Together Demonstration

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Jennifer Susan O’Hara and John “Jack� Charles Bullard were wed at St. Mary’s of the Lake. Skaneateles’ Father Thomas McGrath and the groom’s cousin, Father Don Manfred, officiated. A wedding reception followed at the Skaneateles Country Club preceded by a wonderful rehearsal dinner at The Sherwood Inn the previous evening. The bride’s attendants wore strapless ivory and soft pink cocktail dresses. They consisted of the sisters of the bride, Lindsey and Amelia O’Hara, as well as the bride’s cousin, Bridget Austin and the groom’s sister, Abigail Bullard. The ring bearer and the flower girls were the bride’s cousins, Jon, Chloe and Chelsea Metz from Skaneateles. The best men were the groom’s brothers, Andrew and Bryant Bullard. Jennifer is the daughter of Kelly H. and

Joseph O’Hara of Skaneateles. She is the granddaughter of Susan and Denis Harrington also of Skaneateles and Sue and John O’Hara of Arizona. Jack is the son of Charles Bullard of Queensbury, NY, and the late Susan Bullard. Jennifer is a 2003 graduate of Skaneateles High School, where she was class president all four years and a scholar tri-athlete. Jack graduated from Clinton High School and Northwood Prep School in Lake Placid. Both Jennifer and Jack graduated from Geneseo College, where they met. The happy couple spent two glorious weeks honeymooning in Hawaii. Then it was back to work. Jennifer graduated from Crouse Hospital School of Nursing and is a cardiac intensive care nurse. Jack is the district manager for an energy company.

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Skaneateles’ Tumbleweed Jones band

Friday at 9 p.m. at the Red Rooster Pub, Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls.

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Wedding Expo set at Turning Stone Resort

The CNY Wedding Expo 2011 will begin at noon Sunday Jan. 23 at the Turning Stone Resort Casino. The expo is free and will be held in the Convention Center’s Oneida Room. Wedding merchants, special attractions, fashion show sampler, the “Grooms Great Diamond Dig,” $5 match gaming coupons, giveaways, door prizes Engaged Couple’s Grand Prize Wedding Reception Giveaway, moms’ door prizes and a grand prize will be given away. A rehearsal dinner for 20 guests will be given away to an attending mother-of-the-groom and a bridal breakfast for 20 guests to be given away to an attending mother of the bride. For more information, contact Renee Leininger at 315-896-2590 or visit weddingplannerkeepsake.com for pre-registration opportunities. “CNY Wedding Expo” is a Match Marketing Signature Wedding Planning Event sponsored in part by The Wedding Planner & Keepsake of CNY, Visa Versa Entertainment, Nick Piccininni, Pickers Elegant Occasions and Vitullo’s Formalwear.

Town of Skaneateles

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.

Town of Sennett

253-3712 (town clerk) Web site: co.cayuga.. ny.us/sennett Town board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Planning board meets on an as needed basis. All meetings take place at the town hall, 6931 Cherry Street Rd.

Town of Spafford

673-4144 Web site: townofspafford.com Town board meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the town hall.

Director’s Message- Volume 1 Issue 1 Winter 2011 By Kathy Mosher

Skaneateles Garden Club news

2010 Holiday Streetscape awarded to Jim and Julie Moore at 95 East Lake Road The Skaneateles Garden Club Streetscape Committee has awarded the Holiday Streetscape Award to Jim and Julie Moore of 95 East Lake Road. Jim has made judicious use of white mini-lights to adorn large evergreens on either side of the 1810 historic home as well as on the foundation plantings. Wreaths hang beneath each window of the symmetrical Federal and accent the front door. Urns filled with greens and red ribbons flank the stairway. The artistic combination of balance, contrast, unity, texture, scale,

and rhythm create a very pleasing holiday view from the street. Everyone this holiday season, who has passed by at night, has surely enjoyed Jim’s efforts. The wreaths, urns and well-placed evergreeens also create a Christmas card scene by day. In addition, Moore spends much time during the rest of the year creating beautiful gardens behind the home. The Skaneateles Garden Club promotes gardening efforts and holiday decorating which can be enjoyed by those passing by.

Owners who engage in efforts to beautify their front yards, enrich their own lives and brighten the days of those passing by as well as increasing the value of their homes. Much of the beauty of Skaneateles is dependent upon the gardening and landscaping efforts of the homeowners. Committee chairs Jan Shadle and Carol Payntar will be presenting the Moores with a framed certificate of appreciation and a gift certificate to Skaneateles Town Square. A sign denoting this honor will be placed in the yard.

As I write this, it is a sunny winter day and the New Year is beckoning. Looking back over 2010, it has been a very busy and eventful year for the Library. We completed our transition to the Onondaga Public Library System, saw the emergence of the Friends of the Library group, the launch of a new web, skaneateleslibrary.org, the implementation of an innovative fund raiser, “One for the Books” and an additional book sale “Dickens Christmas Holiday.” We also initiated a Distinguished Service Award for outstanding volunteers, and added 3 computers for patron use. Two of these are portable an Apple iPad and a laptop computer for library use. These last two are the newest additions and we think you will love them. The Skaneateles Library has been changing! Your comments in response to our Patron’s survey done last March provided us with many good ideas and suggestions and you can expect to see significant innovative developments in 2011. Best wishes in the New Year to all our loyal patrons and supporters! Kathy Mosher is the Director of the Skaneateles Library. For more details on these initiatives - go to skaneatelespress.com.

Mottville Fire Company closes 2010 with record numbers The Mottville Fire Co. responded to a record number of alarms each month, making 2010 a record year. December’s response was 35 alarms. These were five motor vehicle accidents, seven medical calls, four investigations, one call for water in the utilities, one reported structure fire and 17 mutual aid calls to help neighboring fire departments. An average of 9.6 firefighters responded to each alarm while spending 110.9 man hours away from home. Our yearly alarm total, also the most for the department in a year, was 259 alarms with a total of 2004 man hours for the year. I personally would like to thank all of the men and women of the fire department for the time and dedication spent throughout the year for alarms and training drills. Top firefighter responding for December was Bob Walsh making 29 of the 35 alarms for the month. The chief officers of the department

attended a structural collapse class put on by the state fire training department. The class was given at the Elbridge Fire station. Members also attended 12 hours of in-house training. The weather has been challenging, so please everyone take care on the roads, we don’t want to have to meet you on the side of the road. The Mottville Fire Co is professionally staffed by volunteers. Timothy Baker is the Chief of Fire at the Mottville Volunteer Fire Company.

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Mottville Fire hauled out its crash test dummy during training exercise on Stump Road in 2010.

Informational meeting on Hydrofracking at Lake Como Inn How will hydrofracking impact people who enjoy the outdoors: hunters, fishermen, hikers, snowmobilers and cross country skiers? An Afternoon with Chris

Burger is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday Jan. 22 at Lake Como Inn, 1307 East Lake Road, Cortland. There will be a presentation on Marcellus Shale Gas, covering the history of

how gas is formed and extracted, and how the build up and gas extraction process impacts outdoor activities. Consider coming early to snowshoe or ski the beau-

tiful trails in nearby Bear Swamp State Forest. Then buy some of Al’s soup or chili to warm you up back at the Inn. Talk is sponsored by the Tri-County Skaneateles

Lake Pure Water Association. For future events in the Skaneateles Lake watershed fivetownwatershed. wordpress.com. Questions? msmenapace@gmail.com.

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Do you take pictures at your children’s athletic events? Why not send copies to the Skaneateles Press for publication? We would love to include your pictures on our sports pages. Simply send digital copies (as jpeg attachments) to editor@skaneatelespress.com. Please include the name of the sport, date of the event/game, who the Lakers were competing against, the final score and identify the individual(s) of focus in the picture. Also include your name and contact information, should we have any additional questions. The Skaneateles Press deadline for sports photos is Sunday at noon. The Skaneateles Press comes out on Wednesdays in print and daily online at skaneatelespress.com. To keep the paper current, we ask that photo submissions are no more than seven days old as of Sunday evening. For more information about submitting photos or other items to the Skaneateles Press, call editor Ellen Leahy at 434-8889 ext. 319 (leave a message) or at 729-5063 (cell). Thank you for helping us to recognize Skaneateles athletes!

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This was the year of dog books for Christmas I received “Just This Side Of Heaven” by Timothy Glass, “Mornings With Barney” by Dick Wolfsie and “Inside Of A Dog” by Alexandra Horowitz. I have read both of the narratives. The study of dogs goes a bit slow because there is a lot of data. It must be well thought of, as it spent some time on the New York Times bestseller list. It tries to determine what really goes on inside a dog’s mind and why they react to certain training exercises and not to others. Last year I lent a dog book to a friend and he was discouraged, as each short story usually ended with a dog dying. This is only to be expected as those of us described as Dog People usually have many dogs over our lifetimes. Mr. Lemon (World Famous Beagle) is my ninth dog and I think he is about 4½ years old at this time. Being quite shorthaired, I think he is already tired of the snow and cold. He doesn’t exactly frolic in the snow, unless he is on a good scent. Audubon Christmas Bird Survey and beyond It was reported at the time of the Audubon Christmas Bird Survey that there was a large group of ducks in the Cove at West Lake Street. I saw this group myself, but I couldn’t get close enough to identify them. Even the more experienced bird counters were a bit shaky on the identification. I suspect that they were part of the mysterious group that was in front of Bentley Cove that I mentioned in my last column. On one of those relatively warm days at about the same time, I saw a lone Loon paddling along in a southerly direction in front of my house. I heard Loon cries, I but didn’t see any other birds. The Buffleheads were in front of my dock on Sunday and the light was such that there were markings showed up very clearly. I took a few pictures with my new

camera and was quite pleased with my results. The main challenge is to guess where the group will pop up from a dive, find them with the camera, zoom in on them, and hope they bunch up a bit so that they will all be in the frame. The camera takes a few seconds to focus and Zippo! - They dive just as you touch off your shot. I did get some good shots, which speaks well of the new digital camera. The only previous bird picture I’ve been happy with was of two Swans swimming very close to the shale beach and they almost posed. Fighting our slippery slopes Having fallen on the walk into my house several times each winter, I have been searching for some help with the icy surfaces and invisible black ice that occurs when it warms during the day and freezes at sundown. I made the situation worse by using up about 18” of space with a new bottom stone and a 6” trench drain. This made part of the walk uncomfortably steep. I have been fortunate in that I never severely hurt myself with my many zipzup-floof crashes. However, I just feel more fragile this year and the walk is now steeper. I saw a note in Contractor Magazine about heat track pads for walks, steps and doormats. These are about 5’ x 20” and use 300 watts. I ordered 20 feet of walkway and installed it by screwing it to the blacktop with tap-cons. Once anchored securely, the mats work like gangbusters. They melt the fluffy lake snow really fast. They also warm the pavement so that it dries out the walkway about 6” on either side of the mat after the snow stops, so you end up with a 32” walkway that is dry and secure. Joe makes his home on the Western Shore of Skaneateles Lake with Sue. You can reach him through the editor@skaneatelespress.com.

I’ve got Jesus in my pocket My father called me quite alarmed on Sunday while visiting my mother at Van Duyn, where she has been residing. He had made it a point to get up and go in earlier than usual so he could see that my mother attended holy Mass. Even though my dad might be considered a lapsed catholic, the rigorous training one experiences early on in life, especially in regard to the sacraments, often does, in fact, strike the fear of God in one. “I’ve gotten myself into a pickle,” he said. “Jesus is in my pocket.” It seems while riding up the elevator returning from Mass, my father noted my mom was struggling with something in her mouth. “What’s wrong, dear?” he queried. Her blues eyes looked up at him over her glasses. She was apparently unable or unwilling to swallow whatever it was. Quick like a big bunny, he took out a tissue and asked her to spit it out, without reflecting on the fact they had just

been to mass. Almost immediately, he realized it was the host – or the body of Christ our Lord in the form of communion. Alarmed, he realized he couldn’t place the host back in my mother’s mouth, as perhaps it would touch teeth, something that he learned was a no-no during his own training to receive the first communion. Instead, he made sure it was wrapped in the tissue and slipped it into his pocket and called me. “That’s a tough one,” I said, remembering back to my own rigorous training. I know people have been actually touching hosts

when taking communion from time to time. But my training said it goes from the priest’s hand to your tongue, then down the chute. Absolutely “No chewing!” The thought of even handling the host, let alone having it in one’s pocket was just plain nerve racking. Then my dad remembered that Skaneateles’ Jan Rosbrook was a Lay Chaplain at the Van Duyn, he called her and she came to his rescue, taking our Lord off his hands and into safe keeping. God bless you Jan, as well as the many caregivers at Van Duyn – especially Cynthia and Bridgett.

Ellen Leahy in Skaneateles’ Austin Park Village Limits Nieghborhood. Stop by or reach her at 434-8889 x319 or editor@skaneatelespress.com. “I love a good story!”

A letter Wrestling with a thank you to the Y To the editor: On behalf of the SCS Laker Wrestling Club Youth Wrestling Program we would like to extend a special thank you to the YMCA. With the assistance of Dorothea Hughes, branch executive director of

the YMCA, a partnership between the YMCA and the Youth Wrestling Program has been established. The YMCA is committed to ensuring the continued success of the Youth Wrestling Program and we are looking forward to working with

them in this effort. With our sincerest thanks, Lisa Jo Greenfield, president Joe Brillo, head coach SCS Laker Wrestling Club

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These three items were deemed necessary by the SVFD in order to get the job done efficiently and properly, so money was taken from the department’s general fund to pay for these items. Since the fire department moved into their firehouse problems with the physical plant arose: 1. An insulation problem created treacherous ice build-up on roof. This was brought to QPK in Dec. 08. It was determined that there was tremendous heat loss, and additional insulation was blown in. But the solution didn’t work. 2. Water in the foundation under the garage floor bubbled up and cracked the epoxy. 3. A crack in the exterior wall 4. Exhaust problem was related to apparatus that connects to fire trucks 5. A Light monitoring sensor that doesn’t work Green reported that the village had been working with the architectural firm of QPK on determining solutions and responsibility. The village board has determined that building problems are mostly related to the contractor, Christa, who in turn needs to go after the sub-contractors to correct deficiencies in construction. The town board suggested having a third person come in and look at it, to get a second opinion. Loan Closet solution The Loan Closet is housed at the firehouse. Since closing dispatch, there no longer is someone regularly at the firehouse, which has created a problem with distribution. Town Supervisor Roney suggested a possible solution, whereas the town could create cold storage attached to the town highway department (DPW) building in the form of a lean-to. Skaneateles’ Outreach, which is now in charge of the Loan Closet, is also located at the DPW. “It’s a long term solution,” Roney said. Field days and fundraising The department’s major fundraising effort has always been the Labor Day Fireman’s Field Days. Money is most often used to purchase and update apparatus. “Voted on doing the Field Days this year,” Sells said, “But it is coming to an end. It’s physically killing us.” Department officials said they have really cut their expenses, so even though the Field Days have been slower, they were bringing in similar revenue of approximately $28,000 to $29,000 with an additional $30,000 garnered

from the yearly “Fun in the Sun” drawing. Losing man and woman power Murphy said that the department is aging, with 60 percent of the members under lifetime status. The state mandates an inordinate amount of training, which scares away new volunteers. “I’ll tell you right now, I don’t have a life,” Sells said, meaning all his personal time is taken up volunteering at the Fire Department. He said there were 50 calls in the month of December alone; that’s up from a norm of 30 calls. They department is having to respond to calls that formerly were determined chief ’s investigations through the local dispatch. With that filter, they were able to send out a single car on some occasions. Supporting the Field Days It was noted that some restaurants and bars in town once closed on Labor Day and sent their customers intentionally to the Field Days to support the Fire Department. But now with extra business in town for the Skinny Man Race there is too much business to turn away. It was asked if restaurants could go up and do concessions at the Field Days and give proceeds to the Fire Department. But being Labor Day weekend, the restaurants lose a lot of their seasonal staff back to college and are typically short-handed. “Nowadays people don’t realize that the field days is a fundraiser,” town councilor Steve McGlynn said, noting that it needs to be better promoted, as an event that supports the local fire department. Equipment status The department is currently replacing a pumper (Engine 12), which is required by the National Fire Association (NFA). The department is considering three man cab versus a six man cab. The next one to be replaced is its twin up on Coon Hill Road. Murphy said their truck committee is working hard to keep costs down. The practice was to get customized equipment, but now they are going with mass produced. The cost difference is custom at $350,000 to mass produced at $240,000. The department has always shared services and manpower on fire and accident call with Mottville, now they are discussing sharing equipment.

After the meeting “Everything we’ve talked about today comes down to the almighty dollar,” Murphy said. “I’m glad we met today to show you where we are coming from.” The Village Trustees serve as Fire Commissioners for the Skaneateles Fire Department. Roney asked if the town board could meet with Fire Department officials, along with the mayor, three to four times a year, as the two entities share the services. The idea is to consolidate problem solving skills, for the purpose of troubleshooting, which could result in quicker results or solutions. As the meeting adjourned, members of the town board accepted an impromptu invitation to tour the fire station to witness the SVFD’s structural and operational concerns, first hand.

SVFD volunteer information The Skaneateles Fire Department is a volunteer organization, committed to providing the best emergency services possible to the citizens of the Skaneateles Fire District. The objective for the department is to protect life and property, prevent and extinguish fires, and initiate rescue in hazardous situations within the laws of the State of New York as well as the policies and ordinances of the Village of Skaneateles. To maintain our high level of service, we are always looking for interested individuals 18 years of age and older to become a valued asset of the Skaneateles Fire Department. We are people like yourself - home and business owners, parents and students. We will provide all necessary equipment and training for a Firematic membership. If entering a burning building is not to your liking, the SVFD, Inc. (the corporate side of things, set up primarily to accept tax deductible contributions) has an Associate membership. This is also on the application and can be checked in the appropriate place. If you are interested in becoming a member or are just curious about what we have to offer, stop by Station #1 Monday nights at 7 p.m. or call 685-3496 for an application.

Entertainment new from the big city:

Cody to command Jan. 23 Jam Fest The Empire State rarely receives plaudits for its contributions to American roots music, but we’ll set the record straight on Sunday, Jan. 23, when the January Jam Fest is staged at Eastwood’s Palace Theater. Two of New York state’s best roots’n’blues bands – the venerable Commander Cody Band and the vanguard Professor Louie & The Crowmatix – will headline the Jam Fest also featuring ten area acts such as Isreal Hagan, Andrew Carroll, Mark Hoffmann, Los Blancos, Todd Hobin & Doug Moncrief, the Mojo Band and Jeff Stockham & The Jazz Police. The music will fill the theater from 1 to 8 p.m., climaxing with a 7 p.m. jam session spotlighting members of the CNY Jazz Orchestra. Co-sponsored by Eagle Newspapers, the January Jam Fest benefits CNY Jazz Central (formerly known as the CNY Jazz Arts Foundation) which presents jazz in concert, cabaret, scholastic and festival settings. Admission costs $15 in

advance and $30 VIP tickets are on sale now by calling 435-2121. Admission at the door costs $20 and VIP admission $35 ($30 for holders of CNY Jazz, JASS, WAER and student ID cards).

Cody & Crowmatix

Having risen to prominence as leader of Commander Cody & The Lost Planet Airman in Ann Arbor, Mich. in 1967, the Commander (a.k.a. 66-year-old keyboardist George Frayne) has lived in nearby Saratoga Springs since 1997. Cody’s big hit was a cover of Charlie Ryan’s “Hot Rod Lincoln,” but the Airmen also made their own contributions to the counter-culture with songs like “Stems and Seeds Again Blues,” named one of the top 25 pot songs of all time by High Times magazine.

The Commander’s newest disc is titled “Dopers, Drunks and Everyday Losers.” Besides being a consummate roots rocker, George Frayne is also a prodigious painter whose portraits of legendary musicians hang proudly in places such as Syracuse’s Dinosaur Bar-BQue. A fine art raffle will be conducted at the Jam Fest, including original pieces by Commander Cody. Professor Louie & The Crowmatix is a Woodstock-based band led by Hammond organist Aaron “Professor Louie” Hurwitz who hails from Peeksill. Each of the quintet’s members have Empire State roots, from Brooklyn to Troy. The band most recent release is “As The Crow Flies,” a compilation CD with new originals as well as popular songs from previous recordings.

Joanie was our Bette Davis

Whenever Joan Vadeboncoeur reviewed a movie at a private press screening, she brought

her own ashtray and chain-smoked through the entire film. She was a character who knew who she was and you could take it or leave it. She wore kids’ socks with images of rabbits or offbeat stripe patterns. Whenever she reviewed a stage play, she’d be up out of her seat and out the door before the curtain call. Her affinity for cigarettes – having outlived its politically correctness in recent years – was celebrated nonetheless by “Joanie’s Smoke Break,” a series of video interviews shot by Post-Standard feature writer Hart Seely. Joan E. Vadeboncoeur died Jan. 4 at her Cazenovia home. She was 78. “For me, Joanie was the last of those great iconic newspaper dames I saw in the movie houses of yesteryear, and in the films she so loved she almost certainly would’ve had to have been played by the great Bette Davis,” said Frank Malfitano who worked with her on the 1986 tribute to Jimmy Van Heusen here and on the early-1990s downtown

Walk of Stars. “No one else could have come close to capturing Joanie’s presence and power on screen. She was a giant and Hollywood would’ve had to cast a giant to play her.”

Farcical free-for-all

If you dig slapstick, sexual innuendo and endless action, you’ll find yourself right at home at The Locker Room when Not Another Theater Co. stages “Unnecessary Farce” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 14 and 15. At a Jan. 5 press preview the seven-member cast opened doors, slammed doors, wielded pistols and squirt guns, took off plenty of clothes and aimed video cameras at each other in compromising positions. Imbecilic action is clearly playwright Paul Slade Smith’s forte, but this cast, directed by the openminded Meghan Leigh Pearson, create decidedly colorful characters. Casey Callaghan brings a humorous Scottish brogue to his murderous, Tartanclad Todd. Justin Polly’s duplici-

tous Agent Frank draw huge laughs with a single syllable (“What!?”) as did Crystal Roupas as Officer Billie Dwyer, but her fourletter word started with S. Steve Rowlands and Kathleen Egloff ably portray the milquetoast Mayor Meekly and his wickedly winsome wife. Michael Shanahan’s bumbling Officer Eric Sheridan falls hard for Katie Deferio’s lovely Karen Brown. Deferio gamely shows her gams – and most everything else – as she negotiates between her boyfriend cop and various other would-be suitors and slayers. The farce continues this weekend at The Locker Room, 528 Hiawatha Blvd. E., on the North Side. Couples can dine and catch the show for $55; dinner and show for singles costs $29; and tables of eight cost $199. For show only, you pay $20. For info, call 446-1461.

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Waterman Elementary School is accepting kindergarten registration for eligible students for the 2011-2012 school year. To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be five years old on or before December 1, 2011. If you received registration information in the mail, please fill it out and return it to Waterman School as soon as possible. If you have not received registration information in the mail (no yellow form), and you have an incoming kindergarten child, please contact the business office at 291-2218.

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By Phil Blackwell The words “Skaneateles girls basketball team� and “win streak� have not often flowed together in recent years. Yet that’s exactly what the Lakers had on Thursday night, as its 51-42 road conquest of Solvay gave it backto-back victories, counting its win over Rochester School of the Arts in the Dec. 30 consolation game of the Wayne Tournament. It helped, no doubt, that Solvay was playing without injured forward Abbey Jones, forcing the Bearcats to rely even more on senior Tessa Pucello, the team’s alltime leading scorer. But with Pucello cold early, Skaneateles jumped

all over the Bearcats, playing strong defense and converting turnovers into baskets as it grabbed a 17-3 lead. For the rest of the game, the Lakers protected that advantage, watching as Pucello worked her way to 26 points to close the gap, especially in the final period. Still, Skaneateles would hang on, pushed there by a three-pronged attack. Emily Call led with 18 points, including a pair of 3-pointers, while Elizabeth Lane worked her way to 15 points and Jackie Leslie chimed in with 11 points. Together, the trio accounted for all but two of the Lakers’ field goals. And if two wins in a row

was odd, a three-game win streak was crazier – but Skaneateles pulled it off Saturday, holding on to beat Bishop Ludden 47-46. All through the first half, the Lakers were steady and productive, combining it with a hard-nosed defense to build a 29-19 lead. That margin largely held up until the fourth quarter, when the Gaelic Knights, led by Nicole Granteed (20 points), almost caught up. But the Lakers stayed in front as, again, the baskets got spread around. Leslie had 15 points, including a trio of 3-pointers, while Lane earned 14 points and Call put up 13 points.

On Tuesday, Skaneateles went for its fourth straight win against rival Marcellus at Onondaga Community College before hosting Bishop Grimes Friday night.

Track Lakers take second at league championships By Phil Blackwell

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Girls Sports Hoops beat Solvay, edge Ludden

Though quite productive, the Skaneateles girls indoor track and field team could not quite reach the top spot during last Saturday’s Onondaga High School League Liberty/Patriot division championships at Colgate University. The Lakers piled up 101 points, beating everyone except its fellow Lakers from Cazenovia, who won

the team title with 169 points. Westhill/Bishop Ludden was third with 85 points. Gabby Eckles won twice. She cleared 4 feet 10 inches to edge teammate Kelly Dunn (4 feet 8 inches) in the high jump and also won the triple jump, going 32 feet, and landed in second place in the 55-meter hurdles in 10.48 seconds. Caroline Walton prevailed in the shot put with a toss of 33 feet 2 inches

and added a fifth in the pole vault, while Joanna Dean finished fifth. Emma Ford, Jane Gaffney, Dianne Vitkus and Anna Barnett combined for a second-place time of 4:31.21 in the 4x400 relay. Ford, on her own, took third (44.95 seconds) in the 300meter dash. Madeline Adams was second (3:13.2) to Westhill/Ludden’s Jessica Curry (3:11.45) in the 1,000-meter run. Morel Malcolm was third in the See Girls Track page 13

Party for Pitman this week Richard “Dick� Pitman has been a major player in the banking industry in Skaneateles for the past 38 years. First, at the Skaneateles Savings Bank, and then he has managed the Skaneateles branch of M&T Bank for the past 13 years. The public is invited to attend the retirement party at the Sherwood Inn on Saturday, Jan. 15. Cocktails and appetizers begin at 5:30 p.m. (cash bar), with a 6:30 p.m. dinner to follow featuring a roast beef and roast turkey carving station, Caesar salad and pasta primavera. Dessert and coffee will accompany a “short roast� of the guest of honor, Dick Pitman, so bring along your best stories. Pitman volunteered in many capacities in the community, including the President of the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce, the Mottville 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 Sue Dove and Anne Bishop 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 Dove at 7301897, or Bishop at 729-1371 with questions. The ticket price includes an exciting retirement gift.

Richard “Dick� Pitman

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Ellen Leahy

DOG NOTEAT DOG: Clockwise, David Neibert, center, is really having fun as a new business owner (Aristocats &Dogs) in the village of Skaneateles. Reg Grant (Grant Jewelers) and Sarah Panzarella (Imagine That) trade expertise over the counter at Grant. Roland’s iconic sign hangs in the heart of downtown Skaneateles. By Ellen Leahy

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On Christmas Eve Reg Grant of Grant Jewelers expected to come in conduct a few last-minute sales, close up early and go home to enjoy some eggnog. But instead it was his busiest day of the Christmas season. Sarah Panzarella of the artisan gallery Image and Image That, which have combined into one business, known simply as “Image That,” echoed Grant’s sentiment. Christmas Eve was busier than usual, which really helped because the two weeks of unexpected lake effect snow, slowed business down a bit in the village. People just don’t want to drive out in that kind of weather, she said. She also noted that combining the two businesses was a good move, making for an overall good year in 2010. Local residents Ann and David Neibert bought the village’s pet supplies store, Artistocats & Dogs this year, and have really been enjoying the experience. “I’m having a blast,” Dave said. He said that people who own pets are nice to begin with, so when they come in to the store they are happy and always in a good mood. Visitors to the village

will stop in to buy their pet waiting at home a treat. They Bill Lynn of Johnny Angel’s Heavenly Burgers said his are always sharing pictures of their pets, which are on 2010 was really strong, which saved him, as he had some their cell phones. People are also welcome to bring their unusual expenses to contend with. First his sidewalk had pets into the shop, which always makes to be replaced, then his ice mafor conversation and good spirits. chine quit. You wouldn’t think ice Dave said business in 2010 met their would be such a big deal, but a new expectations. machine is $8,000. Lynn had deterCate Davis and Sally Mason were mined that it would be cheaper for both in their shop, Cate & Sally. They him to just buy ice from Holiday reported that 2010 was a good year Ice, but last summer the ice comoverall. Their December was not stelpany couldn’t keep up with delar, but December is actually a slower Sandy Schmidt of mand, making Lynn’s investment time in their shop. in a new machine necessary. Fleur-de-Lis Florist “We’re always ready to start spring,” Overall the downtown busiCate said. nesses were pleased with their Sally Allen, who manages the Country Ewe, said that sales in 2010. It wasn’t a record year, but it certainly wasn’t enlarging their store really helped business. Being able to a bust. carry more merchandise, gave people more to choose from, so purchasing was up in 2010. Steve Condi manager of Roland’s Men’s & Boys’ & Girls’ Who and where: Grant Jewelers, 88 E. Genesee St. Wear agreed. He has carried Columbia and Woolrich for Imagine That, 38 E. Genesee St. years, but took on three new lines, Keene Footwear, SmartAristocats & Dogs, 62 E. Genesee St. wool and Northface this year. Cate & Sallys, 58 E. Genesee St. “November was insane,” he said. The Country Ewe, 18 E. Genesee St. He brought in $100,000 in Northface products alone, Fluer-de-Lis Florist, 26 E. Genesee St. and was rewarded in sales going out the door, making the Roland’s Men’s & Boys’ & Girls’ Wear, 14 E. Genesee St. investment the absolute right thing to have done. Johnny Angel’s Restaurant, 22 Jordan St. Sandy Schmidt at Fluer de Lis said, “We rocked!” Her floral business had weddings right up until Dec. 23. Her problem was that she and her staff were really overworked, “We could have used more help,” she said.

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Party to benefit the Presbyterian Manor would live “so she doesn’t have to leave the building,� Van Zandt said. Pas’cal’s 7 p.m. Jan. 15 performance will also feature local musician Loren Barrigar. Pas’cal will play songs from his first two albums, “Home� and “More,� plus selections from his upcoming album, “In.� Anyone interested in donating to The Manor can contact Ingeborg Van Zandt at 685-8226.

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Sadly, some people live their twilight years alone, whether at home or in a nursing facility, often with no friends, no one to talk to – without assistance of any kind. But for almost a halfcentury, The Manor, located at 49 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles, has provided full-time care to numerous elderly residents. And more important, The Manor has provided an unbelievable amount of love. Unfortunately, the ecumenical facility, staffed mostly by volunteers from Skaneateles’ First Presbyterian Church, is an old structure in need of repairs. To help offset the large cost of those improvements, local musician Dusty Pas’cal plans to present a benefit performance at 7 p.m. Saturday Jan. 15 at Creekside Books and Coffee in Skaneateles. The concert will help raise funds for new carpet-

ing and furniture, garage repair and other refurbishments, said Ingeborg Van Zandt, a member of The Manor’s Board of Directors. “It’s an old house, and you know old houses need work done all the time,� Van Zandt said. In the past year, The Manor has required repair on the foundation beneath its front porch, along with purchases of a new living room set, new carpet and a new dishwasher for the kitchen. “So we’re still trying to pay for all that,� she added, noting those purchases have depleted most of the organization’s funds. But the most important thing about the facility, she said, is the residents themselves. For four decades, The Manor has been a place for the residents to share their loves, fears, and twilight years. “And we want to do everything we can to keep them happy.� Van Zandt said she joined The Manor’s Board of Directors after her mother-in-law was a resident there for several years. “And I was so impressed by the place, I joined (the Board) so I could help out.� As often as not, a new resident will come to The Manor scared and alone, and feeling simply abandoned by their family. “When my mother-in-

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Obituaries Frank H. Hiscock II, 91

George Dowley, 93

Skaneateles graduate, Cornell class of 1942

Frank H. Hiscock II Surviving are two sons Clark B. (Nancy) Hiscock and Frank H. Hiscock III, a daughter Elizabeth Sylvester, a step- daughter

Carolyn Watson, a sister Henrietta Gottschalk, six grandchildren, a niece and a nephew. Services were held Saturday Jan. 8 in the First Presbyterian Church, Skaneateles. Burial was in Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Huntington Disease Society of America, Upstate Chapter, PO Box 25237, Rochester, NY 14625. To sign the guestbook visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

George Butman Dowley, Club of Syracuse and the age 93, of Skaneateles died Skaneateles Country Club. Jan. 7, 2011 peacefully at An avid sailor he cruised his home. He was born in extensively in the Caribbean Worcester, Mass on Jan. 12, and most enjoyed the time 1917. He graduated from spent cruising in Maine Deerfield Academy, Deerwaters. His happiest sumfield, Mass, and Amherst mers were the 32 years spent College in 1940. in their cottage on Holmes He served in the United Cove near the town of CutStates Coast Guard during ler, Maine. World War II as a first lieuGeorge is survived by tenant. He married Marion his four children and their George Butman Dowley Horne of North Plainfield, NJ spouses, Peter and Susan of Aion Sept. 7, 1940. They were happily married ken, SC, David and Carol of Roque Bluffs, for 70 years. ME, Luke of Stowe, VT and Susan Merrill He was associated with Wells & Coverly and her husband Hank of Hope, ME. There all his business career and was President are also seven grandchildren and two great from 1952 until its closing in 1993. grandchildren. He served as a director of the Merchants There will be no calling hours and a Bank and the Onondaga Savings Bank, family memorial service will be held in was a member of the Syracuse Parking Maine at a time to be determined. In lieu authority and City Planning Commission. of flowers contributions can be made to the He was on the boards of the Pebble Hill Skaneateles Library. School, Community General Hospital, Arrangements by Robert D. Gray FuCommunity Foundation, United Way and neral Home. YMCA. He was a member of the Century

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Frank H. Hiscock II, 91, of Skaneateles, died Tuesday Jan. 4, 2011. Born in Syracuse he was the son of the late George and Genevieve Saxer Hiscock and grandson of the former Chief Justice of the Appelate Court of New York State, Frank Hiscock. He was a graduate of Skaneateles High School and Cornell University Class of 1942 and was a life member of the Skaneateles Country Club. He was predeceased by his first wife Carolyn Clark Hiscock in 1977 and second wife Hope Watson Hiscock in 1998.

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Preparing for the ‘honey-do’ list W

ith the onset of spring in a few months, the average homeowner’s “honey-do” list likely has its share of outdoor landscaping tasks that need to be tackled. The right tools can make easier work of outdoor chores. A report from the Associated Landscape Contractors of America titled “Economic Benefits of Landscape” states that landscaping can add as much as 14 percent to the resale value of a building and speed its sale by as much as 6 weeks. Homeowners looking to sell their home or just improve its market value will want to consider landscaping a viable investment. A March 2003 article in Smart Money noted that homeowners can expect to earn back 150 percent or more of their landscape investment through the value it brings to a property.

Whatever the landscaping project, the right tools will make any task that much easier. There are certain items every homeowner should have in his or her gardening arsenal. * Soil cultivator: A multi-pronged tool that breaks up clods of soil and grass to provide easier planting. * Various garden hoes: Hoes can be used for breaking up soil, weeding, cultivating, aerating, and many other purposes. * Spading fork: Another tool that loosens soil with straight tines that dig through dense soil. * Shovel: A multipurpose shovel can dig through dirt, gravel and the like. * Rake: A steel-pronged rake will till soil and spread out mulch and other organic matter in planting beds. A flexible rake is good for collecting leaves and thatch. * Edger: Available as manual or gas powered, an edger gives planting beds and the

Seneca Federal is not an average mortgage originator “Seneca Federal Savings and Loan Association is not an average mortgage originator but it IS an average community bank,” said Katrina Russo, president-CEO of Seneca Federal Savings and Loan Association. Sound community bank mortgage lending practices are not the source of problems that have turned the economy on its ear. Rather, the “big” banks who took part in the sub-prime lending with less than qualified applicants is what has contributed to the downturn of the economy. “It’s not all about making a quick buck,” said Russo. “Mainstream America has to start thinking beyond the all mighty buck and remember what is really at the heart of this nation, which I believe is what all communities bank’s thinking boils down to. The dream of homeownership is a dream we help make happen and it can be done in a conservative manner and still render positive results to many.” Seneca Federal is proud to provide traditional, local home town lending with competitively priced mortgage rates. “We look to competitors daily, in part, to decide where to price our mortgage rates,” said Tammy Purcell, VP–lending. “We also respond quickly to pre-qualification requests and pride ourselves as local underwriters with timely commitments.” Seneca Federal has never used credit scores as a basis for loan approval but rather base loan commitment on actual consumer credit history. This ‘traditional’ and time-tested practice has worked well for the Association, which has a foreclosure rate near zero percent. “A low foreclosure rate sometimes leads people to ask me if we are risky enough with such a low default rate,” said the president, adding that the low default rate has more to do with the rapport they have made with their customers during the underwriting process and less to do with not taking risk. “Our loans are often tailor-made to our customer’s specific needs and we build a rapport with them from the beginning, indicating that we are on the ‘same side’. We are very thankful when a customer is willing to approach us when they are having difficulty and before the loan is in default and we are able to work with finding a solution to get them through a rough time such as a job loss,” added Purcell. At Seneca Federal you always have the ability to speak directly with experienced loan underwriterswhoassistyouinyourmortgageloan application process from start to finish, including servicing throughout the loan.

Seneca Federal President–CEO, Katrina Russo left, and Executive Vice President-CFO, Wendy Bodnar The lending team is carrying on with the philosophy of individualized lending that community banks thrive on. “We are imbedded in our communities and want to offer competitive mortgage, consumer and commercial loan rates for the benefit of our customers,” said Purcell. “We aren’t a ‘cookie cutter’ secondary mortgage market lender. We understand the needs of our communities and want to provide a competitive product.” The mortgage servicing is always retained by us so our customers are assured they will work with us for the life of the loan. One example of a loan that is often tailormade to a customer’s needs is the construction to permanent financing mortgage loan with one loan closing and a rate that is determined at commitment, before the construction phase. This loan is popular since the rate can’t change when it ‘converts’ to permanent financing later and closing costs are only paid once, upon commitment. The risk of a higher rate later after the house is constructed is removed. Another such tailor-made loan includes a mortgage where a customer is purchasing a house in which projected renovations are included. The purchase and renovation costs are wrapped into one mortgage loan. Other features which add to Seneca’s appeal as a mortgage lender include no flood certification fees and no underwriting fees. “This culture of personalized service was instilled into us by our predecessors, so that Seneca Federal’s continued success is guaranteed for decades to come,” she said. “We pride ourselves on providing the best possible products with the lowest possible lending rates. As a community bank, it is our job to increase the wealth of our members through low lending rates and high savings rates, given the state of the economy at any given time,” according to Russo.

edges of lawns a clean look. * String trimmer: Weeds can easily be trimmed with a string trimmer that can work around bushes and other hard-to-reach areas. * Gloves: Avoid blisters and insect bites with durable gloves that protect the hands. * Lawn mower: To maintain a healthy lawn it will have to be trimmed to the correct height. A manual or powered lawn mower is the essential landscaper’s tool. * Collection bags/bins: To properly dispose of organic matter like leaves and branches, it pays to have recyclable or reusable bags on hand for transporting waste. * Hoses: Drip irrigation hoses can deliver water right to plants’ roots where they need it most. A regular nozzle-powered hose can be used for cleaning and misting plants and surrounding hardscapes. * Compost bin: “Black gold” is the ideal landscaping supplement. By creating compost from discarded food, a homeowner can generate the prime fertilizer needed to keep plants healthy. * Wheelbarrow: Transporting gravel, rocks, mulch, shrubbery, and many other garden essentials is made easier with the help of a wheelbarrow or a garden cart. * Branch pruner: A durable branch trimmer/pruner can cut through thick or thin

branches and keep landscape items tidy. Pruning also helps promote growth of many flowers and shrubs. * Overhead pruner: Errant branches in hard-to-reach areas can be trimmed with an overhead pruner with an extendable arm. Depending on specific interests, homeowners can stock up on trowels, bulb planters, chain saws and other items that will get jobs done around the exterior of the home.

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Obituaries W. Craig Bradley, 87

Eagle Scout, awarded the Bronze Star W. Craig Bradley, of Skaneateles, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Wednesday Jan. 5, 2011. Born in Syracuse on Nov. 2, 1923, he had retired as Plant Manager for Stauffer Chemical Co. in Skaneateles Falls. He was an Eagle Scout, and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Craig was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and played lacrosse and hockey while at Cornell. A US Army veteran of World War II he served in the Rainbow Division where he was awarded the Bronze Star. He was one of the founding members of the Skaneateles Ski Hill, was

W. Craig Bradley a member of the National Ski Patrol, and SAVES. Craig loved to ski, boat and golf. Surviving are his wife Ann V. Bradley, sons Richard (Barbara) Bradley and Cooper (Marianna) Bradley, daughters Cassandra J. Bradley, Deborah Sever-

ance and Barbara (John) Freyer, grandchildren Scott (Megan) Bradley, Daniel, Adam and Melissa Severance, Lauren Monforte (Jamie) Luzinski, Sarah Freyer and several greatgrandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson Jeffery Bradley. Calling hours were Tuesday, 4 to 7 p.m. at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles. Services held 1 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 12 at the First Presbyterian Church, Skaneateles. Spring burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to SAVES or the First Presbyterian Church.

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Harold A. Austin, 95, of Scipio Center, died Tuesday Dec. 28, 2010. Born in the town of Niles he had worked as a dairy farmer, in construction, at Agway in Auburn and retired from Singer Company in Auburn. He was a member of the Owasco Reformed Church. Surviving are his wife Helen Gravitt Austin, a son Norman (Mary) Austin, a sister Lucy Lilly, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Cynthia and a brother Carl Austin. A service was held Dec. 30 at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home 49 Jordan St. Skaneateles. Spring burial will be in Owasco Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Owasco Volunteer Fire Dept.

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Skaneateles boys hoops tops Corcoran, Solvay By Phil Blackwell Rested up and ready for 2011, the Skaneateles boys basketball team spent the first days of the new year sizing up – and putting away – opponents inside and outside the OHSL Liberty division. It was the non-league game, against Corcoran last Tuesday night, that provided the most intrigue, but the Lakers flew past the Cougars by a score of 75-58. Corcoran, normally a top Class AA contender on a yearly basis, had only played twice this season, both losses in the Mayor’s Roundball Classic. That late start contrasted the busy 4-1 stretch Skaneateles had enjoyed prior to its holiday break. It took until the second quarter for Skaneateles to assume command. Ahead 17-16, the Lakers overwhelmed the Cougars’ defense as, in the ensuing two periods, it outscored

Corcoran 43-26, all but deciding the outcome. Inside, Pat Roberts toyed with Corcoran’s forwards, finishing with 23 points. When Roberts was occupied, Kevin Rice flashed open, his 17 points including a trio of 3-pointers. Help came from Brandon Barron and Paul O’Donnell, both of whom hit double digits as Barron got 13 points and O’Donnell added 11 points. Delvon Adams led Corcoran with 12 points, while Chris Putnam put up 10 points. Skaneateles resumed league play Thursday night, against Solvay, and actually had a harder time dealing with the Bearcats before emerging with a 63-53 victory. Solvay arrived in town with an 05 mark, and when the hot-shooting Lakers roared to a 21-9 first-quarter advantage, a rout seemed quite possible. Yet the rout never happened. Sol-

vay forward Dan Aiello stood right up to Roberts, working his way to 21 points and getting backcourt help from Deon Knighton-Kearse, who finished with 14 points. As a result, Skaneateles only led 48-43 going to the fourth quarter, and needed some late free throws to put the pesky Bearcats away. Roberts, in particular, had to work at the line. Of his 22 points, 12 of them came from foul shots, as Rice added 13 points and Mike Richards stepped up again, earning 12 points. So the Lakers are 5-1 in league play and 6-1 overall entering a stretch of four straight road games. Skaneateles would play Marcellus Tuesday at Onondaga Community College, then prepare for huge road tests against Bishop Grimes on Friday and Bishop Ludden on Jan. 19 that might determine the league championship.

Skinny hockey falls to Clinton By Phil Blackwell In its chase of state no. 1-ranked Cazenovia in the Division II regular-season standings, the Skaneateles ice hockey team took a step backwards. The Lakers visited Clinton last Tuesday night and, in a hard-fought battle at historic Clinton Arena, the Warriors prevailed by a score of 3-2. Clinton hit first, seizing a 1-0 lead in the first period. In each of the next two periods, Ska-

neateles would score, as Dan Tarolli and Jacob Cooney got credit for the goals and Mike Benson, Tyler Stanton and Jon Rogalia earned assists. Each time, though, the Warriors answered, taking twice as many shots as the Lakers. Will Blazer led Clinton with two goals, with Tucker Franz getting the other tally to negate another fine effort by Skaneateles goalie Trevor Diamond. All told, Diamond had 33 saves. And when the Lakers

got a chance to recover Friday at Allyn Arena against winless New Hartford, it saw a late lead slip away in a 2-2 tie against the Spartans. New Hartford saw most of the players that produced back-to-back state Division II titles in 2009 and 2010 depart, and everyone was looking to get payback on them, Skaneateles included. All looked to be fine for two periods, as goals by Rogalia and Brendan Major put Skaneateles ahead

Girls track 3,000-meter run in 11:32.48, with Taylor Woodruff fourth in the 600-meter run in 1:48.92 and Danielle Mazzeo in sixth. Casey Van Slyke was fifth in the 1,500-meter run in 5:23.81. Mazzeo, Sheila Gaffney, Claire Motyl and Maria Schillace was third in the 4x800 relay in 10:48.90. Woodruff, Mia Campanile, Sophie Gorman and Kiara Corcoran got third in the 4x200 in 1:58.68 as Woodruff added a fourth

2-0. Tarolli, Benson and Stanton earned assists. But New Hartford roared to life in the third period, tying it on goals by Eric Fitzgerald and Kris Martinelli. Diamond finished with 23 saves and kept the Spartans off the board in overtime to salvage the tie. Skaneateles meets its neighbors from Auburn at Allyn Arena Wednesday night before making a Friday trip to Fulton.

From page 6 in the long jump. Meanwhile, in the boys OHSL Liberty/Patriot meet, Skaneateles rose to fifth place with 52.5 points, though it was far from what Marcellus (119.5 points) did to finish in front. Tim Lewis won the high jump, clearing 5 feet 10 inches to beat the field by two inches, and ran to third in the 55 sprint in 7.06 seconds. Corey Knighton had a second-

place shot put toss of 34 feet 11 ½ inches. Spencer Moore was fifth in the long jump (16 feet 4 ½ inches), with Taylor Weyneth fifth in the pole vault as he cleared 10 feet 6 inches. Sean Cooper, Dan Wolfanger, Nate Schwab and Nick Smolenski were third in the 4x400 (3:53.44), as the Lakers also took fourth in the 4x200 and sixth in the 4x800.

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Snyder and Chernoff high scorer for the week On Saturday, Jan .1, 2011, two riflemen met at the range to fire the regular weekly high power match. For a winter’s day, the weather was good. Both fired the A Course of the John C. Garand Match fired at Camp Perry, Ohio. Chuck Chernoff won the match and would have won a gold medal at Camp Perry. We all congratulate him. He fired his ’03-A3 and hit 971X+95-2X’s+89=281-3X’s. Dave Spearing would have won a bronze medal at Camp Perry, and we all congratulate him, too. He fired his U.S. made 1917 Enfield and hit 89+89-1X+82-1X=260-2X’s. They went to the fine Willow Glen Café after the match, but it was closed. On Sunday, Jan.2, sixty-five trap shooters, including four ladies and thirteen juniors, (one was a girl), fired in the first shoot of the ten week winter league. The weather cooperated and the traps all worked. Urb Womer fired the only 25. 24’s were fired by Tom Main, Steve Schreiber and Ted Kochanek. The ladies were led by Audrey Clark with 15. Justin Slater led the juniors with 24. Congratulations to you all. Thank you everyone for shooting. On Tuesday night, Jan. 4, twelve hand gunners attended the 14th week of the winter league. No one fired a center fire weapon for score. Chuck Chernoff won the match with a rim fire score of 264-6X’s. Lynn Lepak was second with 244-3X’s and Bill Woodworth was third with 238. In two handed rim fire, Gary Snyder was high scorer with 237-2X’s. Stuart Cook was second with 209-3X’s. I was third with 137-1X. Congratulations to you all. Shoot safely.

Auburn YMCA Y-Pals Program celebrates National Mentoring Month On Jan. 4, President Barack Obama proclaimed January 2011 as the 10th annual National Mentoring Month. “Across our nation, mentors steer our youth through challenging times and support their journey into adulthood. During National Mentoring Month, we honor these important individuals who unlock the potential and nurture the talent of our country, and we encourage more Americans to reach out and mentor young people in their community,” Obama said. The Y-Pals youth-mentoring program at the Auburn YMCA is celebrating National Mentoring Month by thanking current mentors and asking others to volunteer a little of their time to give back to the community in a fun, easy way. The Y-Pals program strives to give children of someone to look up to who can help teach and guide them toward a positive future, and is actively seeking new mentors. A mentor commits to meet his or her Y-Pal a

minimum of only twice a month for at least one year, and the pair can do almost anything, including a free event hosted by Y-Pals every month, if they wish. There is never any cost to the child or the mentor to participate, as all of the program’s funding comes from donations and fundraising. Mentors need only to be 19 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance, and pass a background check. Y-Pals will be hosting an Open House for interested individuals at the Auburn YMCA Jan. 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. As always, anyone interested in becoming a mentor and giving back to the community in a fun, easy way can contact Johanna Lynch, Y-Pals coordinator, at 253-5304 or email joe@auburnymca. net. More information on Y-Pals can be found at auburnymca.org and more information on National Mentoring Month can be found at nationalmentoringmonth.org.

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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 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 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 LEGAL NOTICE LYNCH FAMILY LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 11/ 15/10. NY Office location: Onondaga County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to J. Richard Lynch, 72 W. Lake St., Skaneateles, NY 13152. Latest date to dissolve 12/ 31/2040. General Purposes. SK-4 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 267 and 276 of the Town Law as amended and Section 302 D. of the Town of Marcellus Subdivision Regulations adopted April 1, 2009, a public hearing will be held by the Planning Board of said Town, Monday, February 7, 2011 at 7:00P.M. at the Town Hall, 24 East Main Street, Marcellus, New York for the purpose of

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considering the preliminary application for a one (1) lot subdivision known as “JoAnn Mathieson Subdivision ”, located at 2647 Pleasant Valley Road, Marcellus, New York, in an Agricultural zone. A copy of the preliminary layout is on file in the Town Hall and may be examined during regular hours. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard in respect to such proposed application. Persons may appear in person or by agent. Jerry Wickett, Chairman Planning Board Town of Marcellus, New York EO-2 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 267 and 276 of the Town Law as amended and Section 302 D. of the Town of Marcellus Subdivision Regulations adopted April 1, 2009, a public hearing will be held by the Planning Board of said Town, Monday, February 7, 2011 at 7:00P.M. at the Town Hall, 24 East Main Street, Marcellus, New York for the purpose of considering the preliminary application for a one (1) lot subdivision known as “Timothy & Kimberly Mathieson Subdivision ”, located at 2627 Pleasant Valley Road, Marcellus, New York, in an Agricultural zone. A copy of the preliminary layout is on file in the Town Hall and may be examined during regular hours. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard in respect to such proposed application. Persons may appear in person or by agent. Jerry Wickett, Chairman Planning Board Town of Marcellus, New York EO-2 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 267 and 276 of the Town Law as amended and Section 302 D. of the Town of Marcellus Subdivision Regulations adopted April 1, 2009, a public hearing will be held by the Planning Board of said Town, Monday, February 7, 2011 at 7:00P.M. at the Town Hall, 24 East Main Street, Marcellus, New York for the purpose of considering the preliminary application for a one (1) lot subdivision known as “Paul and Jennifer Nagle Subdivision ”, located at 2611 Pleasant Valley Road, Marcellus, New York, in an Agricultural zone. A copy of the preliminary layout is on file in the Town Hall and may be examined during regular hours. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard in respect to such proposed application. Persons may appear in person or by agent. Jerry Wickett, Chairman Planning Board Town of Marcellus, New York EO-2 Legal Notice Please take notice that the annual meeting of the qualified members of the Skaneateles Library Association for the year 2011 will be held at the Library Hall of said Association at 49 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles, New York on the 27th day of January 2011 at 7:00 in the evening for the purpose of hearing reports by the Treasurer, Library Director and the President of the Association. In addition, nominations will be entertained of candidates for election to the Board of Trustees of said association. Please take notice also that the election of four Trustees from the list of candidates nominated at the Annual Meeting will be held on the 8th day of February 2011 at the Library and the polls will be open that day from noon until 8:00 p.m. All qualified members of the Association will be entitled to vote. EO-3

How far up again? Syracuse football fans, don’t deny it - admit that you were despairing in the early minutes of that Pinstripe Bowl. Yes, it was nice to be in any bowl game after a six-year exile. But the Orange was merely 7-5, and playing in the Bronx in the middle of winter. Snow from that gigantic Christmas storm piled up on the sidelines. Kansas State was the opponent, not a program that causes the average college football fan to stir. And this was the new antiseptic billion-dollar version of Yankee Stadium, not the old House That Ruth Built with all the requisite ghosts. So when the Wildcats’ Daniel Thomas took off on a 52-yard touchdown run 28 seconds into the contest, SU partisans (even this one) were lining up the concession speeches – nice season and all that, but not ready for bigger things. Then they played the other 59 minutes and 32 seconds. And in one scintillating performance, a program’s entire trajectory might have altered, ever higher. There was Delone Carter tromping for nearly 200 yards on the ground. There was Marcus Sales, the hometown product from CBA, having the game of his life with 172 receiving yards and three touchdowns. And the defense, gashed much of the night, made the two-point stop at the end – admittedly aided by a horrendous “excess celebration” penalty on K-State. Adrian Hilburn saluted the crowd, that’s all - nothing more, no taunting of the opponent, nothing close to unsportsmanlike. So it ended Syracuse 36, Kansas State 34, one of the best games of the bloated bowl season. SU has every right to feel proud – and wishes that the 2011 season could start tomorrow, for good reason. It wasn’t just that the Orange prevailed. It was the way they won, with high emotion, big plays on offense, lots of points. It was almost like Don McPherson, Marvin Graves or Donovan McNabb had come back to remind the nation was SU was like in its 1980s-90s prime. Doug Marrone’s plan is right on track. Many questioned the hire back in the winter of 2009, when guys like Turner Gill were available. Why give the daunting Orange rebuilding project to a guy with zero head coaching experience? Except that Marrone, a proud SU alum, wanted to be here and relished the idea of restoring the school’s good football name. And he would do it the right way, whether players wanted to go along or not. That includes the classroom, where the team is tops among Big East

09709 schools in academic performance. As a result, you saw a whole lot of attrition in these first two seasons. All kinds of guys, for all kinds of reasons, got cast aside or walked out, not to return. But as Bear Bryant did with his famed “Junction Boys” at Texas A&M in the 1950s, those that stayed would win. First, the defense got rebuilt. Thus, SU could compete every week and steal a few wins when no one was looking (see West Virginia, Rutgers). The offense has proven a longer haul, but you saw a whole lot of parts clicking at Yankee Stadium. Now, Marrone has poised SU for a real chance at winning the Big East in 2011. Enough returns, like Sales and Ryan Nassib, to provide continuity, and the confidence has grown tenfold. Better yet, Big East powers like West Virginia, Pittsburgh and Connecticut are undergoing serious coaching issues. And TCU doesn’t’ show up until 2012. Just as importantly, Marrone is finding success in getting the state’s top talent to stay at home. The prime example is Asthon Broyld, the electrifying 6-3, 225pound quarterback who, with his strong arm and stronger body, carried RushHenrietta to the state Class AA championship this fall. He threw for 1,961 yards, rushed for 1,540 more, and had 24 passing and rushing TDs in his spectacular senior campaign. At first, Broyld was decidedly looking elsewhere, to Louisville and Akron, among other suitors. But the personality of Marrone won him over – and the winning didn’t hurt, either. If he can get the grades, Broyld could prove himself to be the big-name QB the Orange has sorely lacked since McNabb. It’s one of the last major obstacles standing between SU and a full-fledged shot at national recognition and respect. No doubt, Syracuse’s football players, coaches and fans had a reason to smile and cheer when the clock hit 0:00 at Yankee Stadium on the next-to-last day of 2010. What’s more exciting is the idea that this modest celebration might turn into something greater – and that, for once, such grandeur is not that far away.

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 and services offered by location: Onondaga WCNY. County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom There process is something for may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of everyone’s budget with process to: 3100 West more than 800 travel Seneca Turnpike, packages to choose Marcellus, NY from! 13108. Purpose: lawful This year’s TravelAny Auction activity. promises many exciting EO-52

WCNY Travel Auction’s sweet 16: Support local public broadcasting through your travels WCNY’s annual Travel Auction is kicking off Jan. 14 on WCNY 24.1. The auction runs Jan. 14 – 16 and Jan.21 and 22 from 6 p.m. – midnight each night on WCNY 24.1. Currently in its 16th year, WCNY’s Travel Auction partners with hotels, bed & breakfasts, cruise lines, and airlines to provide bidders with exceptional vacation destinations. All proceeds from Travel Auction 2011 benefit the programming

getaways both close to home and across the globe. Available trips up for auction include such destinations as Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Arizona, Baltimore, Boston, I Love New York trips, and many more. For a complete list

of available vacations, visit wcny.org/auctions. Bidders need a WCNY member number to place a bid. If you wish to participate in the auction and are not a WCNY member or if your membership expires before the end of the Travel Auction, call 453-2424 to join or renew. If you have any questions about the Travel Auction, contact Sara Strong, Director of Auctions at 453-2424, ext. 279.

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