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C. Vincent Byrne “Vinnie”, 86, of Skaneateles, passed away Wednesday Dec. 1, 2010, at home surrounded by family. Vinnie had a deep passion for his family, Byrne Dairy and his Church. He was a proud Irishman. See Vinnie, page 7

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#27 Nico Petrocci receives his award from Waterman students. Every soccer player was called/announced by name and by number, and given an award made by students at Waterman School.

CHAMPS High school boys Lakers soccer honored at Waterman; Parade planned for Dec. 11

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Students in Mary Arnott’s second grade class stood in front of their schoolmates Friday Dec. 3, holding posters and note cards as they prepared to introduce some special guests. Standing off to the side, looking larger than life in their state championship shirts, were members of the Lakers boys’ championship soccer team. Passing a microphone, the second graders took turns describing the championship season and introducing the players. (They read from carefully prepared cards). The cards said: “This year the Skaneateles Boys’ Soccer team was AWESOME! They won all 22 games they played giving them 22 wins and 0

losses. The team’s last game was played on Sunday, Nov. 21against Burke Catholic. Skaneateles won that game 1 to 0. They were State Champions! This is the first time the Skaneateles boys’ soccer team has won a State Championship. We want to introduce the State Champion Skaneateles Lakers to you for Laker Pride Day.” Then they did the names, calling the boys up one by one. “Congratulations to the State Champions for 2010, Skaneateles Lakers! We want to lead you in two cheers. When I hold up this sign, you all say WE ARE! And, when I hold up this sign say THE LAKERS! Ready...This time when I hold up this sign say LAKERS ARE. And when I hold up this sign, say NUMBER 1!” The second graders had

the entire gym cheering. Co-Captain Jeff Higman talked to the crowd, saying “it is great to be on a team … when you work together and love each other.” Assistant Coach Pete O’Connor said the coaches worked hard “to show these players how to work hard and to have fun.” They aren’t just good athletes … they are good people, he said. Incorporating the character education focus at Waterman, he said the players are “good athletes … good guys … and they do a good job of taking care of themselves, and others and their school.” Arnott said afterwards that her students were proud to be able to honor the players. “It’s so important to recognize such extraordinary boys and athletes,” she said. Arnott was on a bus on See Soccer champs, page 6

Village officials continue to grapple with economic woes, public hearing scheduled By Ellen Leahy

The Skaneateles Village Board of Trustees is considering extending the onsite parking moratorium for downtown. This onsite parking variance was developed in order to require developers and/or redevelopers to provide on-site parking, or pay a fee that would go into a fund to be used for a potential future parking garage said Dr. Robert Kiltz. Skaneateles resident Robert Kiltz owns the lakeside building displaying a mural as a storefront at 32 E. Genesee St. in the center of the downtown retail district. He said he was asked to pay $52,000 because his property did not have enough of its own parking. But, shortly after he was charged this fee, the village board enacted at 15 month moratorium in September 2009, which suspended that requirement for new development or redevelopment projects See Parking, page 9

Weitsman may sell houses at 51 and 57 W. Genesee St.

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Village planning board is concerned about the future of properties on either side of the former Krebs Restaurant ... read the full story on page 8.

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Casiano’s “The Puck Hog” at Creekside

The big event is scheduled for Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m It is a story about how the team tries to deal with a teammate who hogs the puck.

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Dec. 8

Chamber Holiday Party

From 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at the Sherwood Inn.

Dec. 9

“Skaneateles, The Character and Characters of a Lakeside Village” Book signing by local author, Kihm Winship, Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Creekside Books & Coffee.

Spafford new date for public hearing on dog licensing

The public hearing on the proposed law 2010-3 for the licensing of dogs in the town of Spafford will be held at the Spafford Town Hall, 1984 Route 174, Skaneateles on Thursday following the regular business of the Board. Copies of the proposed law are available at the Spafford Town Clerk’s office during business hours.

Dec. 11

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The Skaneateles boys’ varsity basketball team will play at the Carrier Dome against Bishop Ludden at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. This is the first ever high school basketball game hosted in the 30 year history of the Carrier Dome, according to Jim Ryan, assistant coach. Ryan and Coach Karl Norris are encouraging Skaneateles residents to show

The annual Holiday Concert Sunday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. in the High school Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

A reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’ with music

Reading to take place Sunday at St. James Episcopal Church on Genesee Street, Skaneateles. It will feature guest reader John Hurlbutt, former longtime morning host WRVO-FM. This was also Charles Dickens’s practice when he conducted his readings in England and the U.S.

Dec. 14

Skaneateles Dems host SU’s Gustav Niebuhr

The Skaneateles Democratic monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the School District Office, 49 East Elizabeth St. See more on this event on page 3.

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Town meeting notes Dec. 2

Democrats host Niebuhr

Department reports starting with the water By Ellen Leahy

Budget report

Bruce Famoly reported that there were two water leaks during the Nov. 18 meeting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last meeting we had two water leaks so I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t here,â&#x20AC;? he said. The townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water department employees have been working with the village installing water meters with a total of 57 as of Dec. 2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shows that consolidation works and will work,â&#x20AC;? Famoly said of the collaboration. Town Councilor Nancy Murray noted for the record that she had her meter replaced and that the town workers were very nice, helpful and courteous.

Bridgett Winkelman said she came back from vacation to a payroll compliance review with the IRS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We reviewed reporting employee benefits for W2 purposes,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was helpful on providing information.â&#x20AC;? Winkelman also reminded department head to review their expenses to make sure they were on budget, and to hold off on 2011 expenses until the new year.

Main agenda items

â&#x153;&#x201D;Town Board all voted yes, except Councilor Rick Keyes to abolish a town clerk assistant position and replace it with a data collector position in the town assessor's department effective Jan. 1, 2011. â&#x153;&#x201D;A public hearing was set for Jan. 20, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. to discuss a local law amending the town code relating to existing nonconforming lots. â&#x153;&#x201D;Town Board voted unanimously to pass the fire contract with the village of Skaneateles. â&#x153;&#x201D;Public Hearing was set for Jan. 20, 2011 to discuss dissolving Hidden Estates drainage district #3, a development of Don Spearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Emerald Estate Properties. Spear wants the district dissolved and the money held in escrow returned to him. â&#x153;&#x201D;The Methodist Church asked to negotiate a rental price for 2011 summer antique show fundraiser at the Austin Park Pavilion. Methodist Churches rental history: 2007- $1,050 2008- $1,050 2009- $1,200 2010- $1,300 The usual rate is $1,900. The board was happy to reduce the rate because there were maintenance is-

Rec report

Sue Murphy reported that they were in the process of re-doing the farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market application that will be submitted for the town board and attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s review. The rec department is buttoning up for the winter and still involved finishing up maintenance work at the Austin Park Pavilion.

Elder Abuse Prevention Line

New York, and a nonprofit center for elder abuse prevention, launched a toll-free hotline for seniors in October. The number broadcasts a monthly message that informs people about ways to stay safe, maximize their independence and improve their everyday lives.Â The first monthly message is about telemarketing fraud. Seniors can access the line by dialing 1-800-503-9000. Â The message can also be read and listened to online at nysconsumer. gov/informing/senior information line/default.htm.Â The monthly message instructs people on how to sign up for the Do Not Call registry by visiting donotcall.gov.

Town clerk

Town clerk Janet Aaron reported on the progress of the town hall renovations noting that they were in the midst of clearing out former Town Supervisor files. She noted that former Supervisor Bill Pavlus operated much as a historian in his record keeping. She also noted that people were starting to come in to get their dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licensed over the past couple of weeks. Note, dog licenses runs for one year from the date the license is issued.

Codes enforcement

Debbie Williams reported that her job had slowed down with the onslaught of the wintery weather.

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sues, but now those repairs have been made. It was reported that the $1,900 is a necessary fee, based on the town employee salaries paid to operate the facility during a rental period and other expenses. The board thought to raise the rental to $1,600 as a form of compromise, but also to track expenses accurately during the next show to present figures to the Methodist Church for 2012.

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Veterans of the Iraq, Afghanistan and Persian Gulf Wars to be recognized

Town historian Beth Batlle, who is also a Vietnam veteran, approached the board requesting the formation of a committee to establish a temporary plaque to recognize veterans of the Iraq, Afghanistan and Persian Gulf Wars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People have been calling to find out when we are going to put a plaque up,â&#x20AC;? Batlle said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A temporary plaque was put up during World War II.â&#x20AC;? The idea is to add names of town residents, who have been honorably discharged. Batlle already has 20 names without trying to contact veterans. The plaque would be displayed publicly but only in Shotwell Park during Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Batlle already had a couple people interested in serving on the committee including town justice Charlie Major and Kurt Riley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is needed, and it is time,â&#x20AC;? Batlle said, and the board agreed, and asked for her to bring names back to board as other members are added.

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: More follow up from the town meeting in next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Press.

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Not a surprise! Castle brothers selected as lacrosse team captains

Skaneateles natives Scott and Kevin Castle have been selected as 2011 Team Captains for their respective colleges in Rochester. Scott, a senior, two-time All-American and Empire 8 first team all-star will be one of four student athletes leading Nazareth College for the 2011 season. Nazareth finished last season 12-5. Scott contributed 25G, 11A. Nazareth is presently ranked #17 in Div. III. Kevin, a sophomore, returns for his second season at Monroe Community College where, as a top scoring midfielder, contributed 24G, 12A. He will be one of three student athletes leading the MCC Tribunes for 2011. MCC finished a record breaking 2010 season at 17-3 and is presently ranked #5 in the NJCAA. Both Team Captain midfielders come from the prolific Skaneateles lacrosse program coached by Ron Doctor. Both accumulated 36 points for the 2010 season and both brothers are 2011 pre-season All-American selections by Inside Lacrosse Magazine.

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The Skaneateles Democratic monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 14 at the School District Office, 49 East Elizabeth St. Skaneateles resident Gustav Niebuhr, a former national correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and the New York Times, will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting. His topic will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now What? Looking Back at Nov. 2-- And Thinking Ahead.â&#x20AC;? Niebuhr holds a dual appointment with the Newspaper Journalism program in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. All Skaneateles Democrats are encouraged to attend. Contact Mary Sennett, Skaneateles Democratic Committee Chair, 685-1202.

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MySpace page suggests prelude to passion killing of Jenni-Lyn Editor’s note: I thought readers would find this information helpful, if there was a concern about a relationship among family or friends. Her friends called her Jenn-ay, she said on MySpace, “like in ‘Forest Gump.’” Unlike the movie Jenn-ay, however, there was no birth of a bouncing baby boy for Jenni-Lyn Watson, no marriage to a humble hero. But like her namesake film character, Jenni-Lyn would die young. What had appeared to be an idyllic romance between 20-year-old Jenni-Lynn and 21-year-old Steven Pieper apparently devolved into a homicidal rage that left the girl dead and the guy charged with her murder. The lovely and talented ballerina was murdered Nov. 19. Her body was found eight days later in a weedy marsh near Clay Central Park, halfway between the couple’s family homes. Sheriff ’s investigators and District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick say Jenni-Lyn broke up with Pieper in early-October after an 18-month-long relationship during which the young man bought the young woman a ring.

Messages posted by Pieper on Watson’s MySpace page, however, paint a picture of a seesaw relationship that left him jealous, rejected and angry. Escalating anger Initially, his anger was joking in nature, as in this line posted in November 2009 while Watson studied dance at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa.: “u better keep in touch or ill come to pa nd kick ur ass,” Pieper wrote. By February, though, the young man’s anger had turned serious and sarcastic: “i miss u, stop by my house soon,” he implored, soon followed by the annoyed observation, “so your home nd ur ass dont even call me :p.” In other postings, Pieper actually sounds resigned to the end of the romance: “babe the summer is almost ovr nd ur ganna leave me just wanted to say thanks for everything we have had some pretty interesting times (…lol we kicked ass at beer pong even though we had like a million tacos before that) we have been through a lot together and im sad to see you go but i know ur goin to pursue ur dreams ur ganna be famous one day i

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know it, and were still ganna hang out when u come back to visit cuz no matter what i still live down the street :p love you.” Sometime around April 2010, Jenn-ay posted a brief comment about dating: “Boys give me headaches,” she wrote. ‘back off’ Pieper was jealous of Jenni-Lyn’s apparent college suitors. After a message in which a young man told her, “you’re beautiful,” Pieper sternly warned: “Guy below me shes mine nd she knows she gorgeous so back off.” Overall, Pieper’s ungrammatical pleas exude self-pity: “uuhhh…seriously my life went from happy to sad in like [.]3795734895734856 sec. i dnt even kno y i try ne more.” And: “so this chick right here jenni-lyn marie watson is my bestfriend nd i love her nd i dnt want her to leave me i hope the rest of the school yr goes by really slow even tho i hate school so…much but i really dnt wanna c her go.” But now she’s gone forever… Revealing photos The murdered girl’s MySpace page also contained dozens of revealing photos,

including more than two dozen images of Steven Pieper. Most of those show him holding or kissing her. In a few, he’s petting one of two puppies and smiling broadly. In one picture Pieper and Jenni-Lyn can be seen nearly head-to-toe facing the camera. As he stands behind her and hugs her tightly with both arms, he towers over his petite girlfriend making it abundantly clear how much bigger and stronger Pieper is. Jenni’s fingers curl around his left forearm, and the little gemstone he gave her sparkles on the ring finger of her left hand. Another shot is particularly haunting. It’s just the two of them walking down a shoveled sidewalk on a snowy evening. Their backs are to the camera as they stroll silently away together into the darkness. The Jenni-Lynn Watson page can be found at myspace.com/hotdancebabe313. Russ Tarby is a longtime columnist for Eagle Newspaper’s Liverpool Review and The Eagle. He also writes about crime, entertainment and Syracuse’s sports. Reach Russ at russtarby@netscape.net.

Finally some action on the lake Well, there was finally some action along the lakeshore. For the last week, there has been a group of six Mergansers, diving around my dock and moving off to the north along the shore. A group of eight Buffleheads bobbed around with very bright white colors. One would think they were all heated up about breeding. I have watched Mallards go after each other to mate, but I’ve never watched diving ducks do it. Years ago Mr. Larrabee (Skaneateles Trains) fed Mallards and White Ducks along the creek next to the Handicrafters building on Railroad Street (Now Bixler’s Press and West Lake Conservators). Sue had not had an agricultural background and asked what was going on in the creek with the splashing and thrashing around. Mr. Larrabee simply stated, “They’re just doing what comes naturally.” Friday afternoon I returned from scoring 40 pound bags of sunflower seeds at a great price. It was a great deal, but I also had to buy a 24 gallon steel garbage can to safeguard the birds’ treasure from the voracious chipmunks in my garage. My helper forgot to put the lid on my smaller covered can while I was away and the chippies reduced my stocks to a few hulls in a day or so. After unloading my find, I noticed a big 50 plus gathering of what I deduced were Black Ducks. They looked something like a black Mallard. The flock paddled off in a northerly direction and has not been seen since. The light was very

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Along the Lakeshore poor and it was difficult to really see if these ducks matched the features described in my book. There are small groups of Canada Geese in the coves on the north and west side of the lake. I saw one noisy V formation of Canada Geese - about 60 to 75 - flying in a lazy circle. I suppose they were arguing about which cornfield would be the best for picking. Years ago Mayo Snyder lived in the Old Chatham area, a bit south and east of Albany. There is an active group of Beaglers there. The September Forbes magazine had an article about this group of enthusiasts who maintain a pack of 100 hounds in which to use for the hunt. The members all wear the required gear, consisting of white pants, a green woolen sports coat with a red collar, and leather Jodhpur boots. The look is completed with a cap and a 6’ leather strap on a hickory handle. The dogs are dressed in black, brown and white coats. They have big, happy eyes and their red tongues are hanging out. Their velvet ears come in various colors and their legs and feet are usually white. To have access to the dogs, the fee

is $335 per year, plus an additional $125 for the first year’s initiation fee. For this, you are told where the hunt will be held and supplied with a sufficient number of Beagles - 30 to 50 - available to run the rabbits. The Beaglers walk and the dogs track the rabbits. They never actually catch the rabbits, but lots of Beagle singing will be heard. Eventually, all comes to a halt and everyone retires to someone’s home for tea. The boots are left outdoors and the dogs are returned to the kennels. Mayo was a “whipper-in,” whose job was to keep the multitude on task and headed after the rabbit. He lent me an English book on Beagling. It said a modest pack is 40 dogs. It also said the dogs have to be run 11 miles out and back every day to keep them fit for “the run.” Mr. Lemon, “The World Famous Beagle,” is very fit at this time, but on several of his 10-to 12-hour hunting expeditions, he was exhausted when he dragged himself home. I think these Sunday runs are no longer than 2 to 3 hours. There was a Beagle Club somewhere west of Auburn, but I have never gotten together with these folks. I would like to let Mr. Lemon have at it in an enclosed area so that I could find him when it is time to go home. Joe makes his home on the Western Shore of Skaneateles Lake with Sue. You can reach him through editor@ skaneatelespress.com.

Walk the woods on Christmas The Interpretive Center at Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, will be closed Dec. 24 and 25, but use of the trails and parking will remain

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‘Tis the season when we are bombarded (some might say assaulted) by TV advertising, catalogs, newspaper inserts, e-mails, store hours announcements, festivals and TV talk about gift ideas. Is it any wonder we often long for the “simpler times of yesteryear” when there were many fewer demands for our attention and our time? When Thanksgiving and Christmas were for quality time with our families, not a time for shopping at Big Box retailers, or planning for a 4 a.m. store opening on “Black Friday.” (Time was when Black Friday meant the collapse of the stock market on Sept. 24, 1869, not the biggest retail day of the year). And now we even have the official sneaking time at work for web shopping or what is called “Cyber Monday.” It has almost become our obligation, if one listens to the many cable news talking heads, to help pull the economy out of the recession by spending more than we did last year on gifts for the holidays.

The stores are luring us in at midnight, and the online merchants are shipping for free, all aimed at getting us to spend more on stuff that our families and friends probably don’t really need or want. There are at least two gifts that have meaning, will last a long time and contribute to the betterment of the community for generations. The Skanopoly Game offered by The Skaneateles Education Foundation is not only fun for the kids and their families, but adds to their future with the 100 percent of the proceeds going to support the Foundation’s many grants in curricular enrichment and staff development at the Skaneateles Central Schools. The Skanopoly Game has apparently caught on since 1000 games were sold in just 10 days. The merchants who have partnered with the Foundation have vouchers, which will assure a game in the next shipment, so better hurry! The other gift is an engraved paver brick for the new walkway at The Creamery Museum as a tribute to a family member

or friend that will help complete the museum expansion project. The Skaneateles Historical Society is ready to finish the interior of the two new buildings and the funds will help double the display space. SHS may even be able include the historic Lightning #1 sailboat (loan negotiations permitting) in the new Boat Display Building. A mailer has gone to all village and town residents with all the information needed to choose a truly lasting gift to your family, friends and community. So, please respond to the mailer or stop by the Creamery for a form and more information. Please remember, the engraved messages can be fun, not just “memorials.” So, skip the socks this year. Here are two examples of community building at its best! Happy Christmas! Dave Miller is a skaneateles resident in good standing and member of the Skaneateles Historical Society Board and Steering committee.

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The Skaneateles Boys Soccer Boosters invite the community to join the Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce and the Dickens Christmas characters in honoring the members of the Skaneateles Boys Varsity Soccer Team on December 11th at noon in front of the Sherwood Inn in celebration of winning the NYS Class B Championship! Many thanks again to our sponsors for supporting the boys soccer program. Your contributions helped our team succeed! Aaron Moss Real Estate Anyela Vineyards Beautiful Smiles Family Dentistry Blue Water Grill Community Bank, N.A. Contemporary Obstetrics & Gynecology CRA Medical Imaging Creekside Books & Coffee Cupcakes & Smiles Dan Bird Doug’s Fish Fry Dr. Thomas Bersani & Family Elmer Richards & Sons, LLC Gazella Performance & Wellness Studio J&B Installation Johnny Angels Heavenly Burgers Mark’s Pizzeria Mirbeau Inn & Spa Ramsgard Architectural Design Robert Evans/Birds Nest Motel Rochester Rhinos Soccer Club Sherwood Inn Skaneateles Boys Soccer Booster Club Skaneateles Excavation, Inc. Skanraces.com Steve Donigan Insurance Agency Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists Tessy Plastics TOPS Friendly Markets Ultimate Goal Victory Sports Medicine Wells Fargo Advisors Westside Podiatry Centers LLP

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In the beginning It was the year 2000 and it was my first year teaching at Skaneateles Middle School. I sat in my technology room with three students who were my new student council officers. We were discussing how we could do something for kids during the upcoming holiday season. This was the day the annual Skaneateles Middle School Student Council Holiday Shopping Spree was born. Our first year was very small. The technology club made nerf basketball hoops with the Skaneateles logo on them. This was how we raised money for our first Holiday Shopping Spree. Twenty five student council representatives and I boarded a school bus with $500 and a dream of buying toys for kids at a local Toys R Us store. The experience was uplifting for these 25 kids. They were shopping for children who would go without if not for them. With such a limited amount of cash, the students were very concerned about getting the most for their money. It was an “ah ha” moment for most. PEACE

Inc. was the first recipient of our efforts. Our second year saw Student Council hosting a Dinosaur BBQ fund raiser off the back dock of the technology room. We sold 15 lbs. of pulled pork and raised around $400. Now, 10 years later, we sold 100 lbs. of Dinosaur BBQ pulled pork and 20 lbs. of Gianelli sausage in a drive-in type setting in front of the Middle School. This year we raised close to $5,000. The first fundraiser saw 25 kids running the event and now we have 75 students participating. Now we take 60 student council members and 20 chaperones on the Holiday Shopping Spree. This year we will be spending $14,000 and spreading out the toys between 10 different Central New York organizations. Just imagine purchasing so many toys that the Wal Mart Super Center computers could not handle the load and shut down, a receipt that measures 12 yards, and the toys fill more than 100 carts. Todd’s Fund makes a big difference The majority of our funding comes from Todd’s Fund with a $10,000 donation. Todd’s Fund has been a part of the Student Council Holiday Shopping Spree for the last nine years and has contributed more than $80,000. Todd’s Fund was born out of the 9/11 tragedy. Christopher Todd Pitman was born and raised in Skaneateles. As a child, Todd’s warmth and radiance was coupled with a desire to succeed in every aspect of life. He was an ambitious hockey player, a gifted student, a steadfast friend, and a loving brother and son. Todd’s ambition continued past his childhood in Skaneateles and into the corridors of Duke University. After graduating from Duke, Todd spent seven years in Japan before returning to New York City and a job as a trader with Cantor Fitzgerald. On Sept. 11, 2001 at the age of 30, Todd was at his desk in the World Trade Center and was unable to make it out of the building. In 2002, family and friends joined together to create an everlasting memory of Todd’s generosity and love of life. Since its inception, Todd’s Fund has given more than $500,000 in aide and educational support to over 2,500 children in Central New York. In the spirit of Todd Pitman’s generosity and love of life, Todd’s Fund acts as an angel fund, providing financial assistance to families with children from ages 9 to 18 years of age. Bringing people together The holiday season is a special time of year for children and the marriage of Skaneateles Middle School’s Student Council and Todd’s Fund does its best to insure that no child goes without at this time of year. The Holiday Shopping Spree not only makes children in Central New York smile, but it impacts the students who participate in this annual event. They see first hand through photos, letters and videos supplied by our recipients how giving to other children makes the world a better place. Scott D. Stagnitta is the Skaneateles Middle School’s Student Council Advisor.

Soccer champs the way home from New York City when she and a few other teachers heard the boys had won the state championship. She knew right then “that we should have them come to Waterman. What better way is there to show Laker Pride than to have Waterman kids honoring the State Champions?” Now for the parade On Dec. 11, the whole town will

From page 1 have the chance to celebrate the team’s victory, as the Chamber of Commerce has organized a parade in their honor to follow the same route as the Dickens Christmas Parade. The soccer team will ride by horse and carriage from the old fire station on Fennell Street, up to Jordan Street, where they will go right and then around the corner to end up at the front steps of the Sherwood Inn on Route 20. The parade jumps off

at noon, and the organizers, which include James Farrell who owns Skaneateles Foot and Ankle Center on Fennell Street, hope there will be a big turn out to recognize these fierce competitors. The team went undefeated to score the state championship for the first time in Skaneateles history.

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As a young man Vince began his life’s work delivering milk by horse and wagon for Byrne Dairy, the company founded by his father in 1933. He was an integral part of the growth and success of Byrne Dairy, the family-owned and operated company based in Syracuse. Vinnie opened the first Byrne Dairy cash and carry store in 1954 in Central Square. He grew the business to its present size of more than 50 stores in Central New York. He was president of the company from 1979 to 1997. Vince had unbelievable integrity and self discipline in business and in his personal life. His word was his bond. Vince was a mentor to many people and assisted in giving several young people a chance to go to college that they otherwise may not have had. He deeply believed that education was the key to success. He gave to many, but never needed

or wanted recognition, he gave from the heart. Vince entered Syracuse University in 1942. He was the first freshman to win an Eastern Intercollegiate Boxing Championship (flyweight) in 1943. Together with his brother Bill, who won the middleweight championship, they were the first brothers to win boxing titles in the same year. His college boxing career was interrupted by WWII and his service in the Army Air Corps. Vinnie served as a B-29 Gunner with the Eighth Air Force Division. His tour of duty took him to Okinawa and the South Pacific. He returned to SU in 1945, boxing on the 1946-47 teams and winning the Sugar Bowl Championship in 1946. While at SU, he was a member of the Orange Key, The Senior Men’s Honorary and Phi Kappa Alpha. Upon graduation from the Syracuse University

Matthew V. Byrne starts bottling high-quality milk and delivering it to Central New York families by horse-drawn wagons. This Byrne Dairy Wagon pictured is in front of Syracuse’s City Hall. Vinnie began his work life at Byrne Dairy dellivering milk by horse and wagon, just like his father before him. School of Business in 1949, he returned to the family business. Vince was selected as a 1983 Syracuse University Letterman of Distinction for his dedication to Country, Community, Alma Mater and his Profession. Vince was very proud to have received the St. Joe’s Worker Award in 1995. Vince was very active in his community, serving on the Skaneateles School Board and was president of the board in 1978. He was also active with SAVES for many years. He always

gave generously of his time to youth work. He was a youth recreation supervisor, Golden Gloves referee, Little League umpire, Syracuse Boys Club Boxing instructor as well as a leader in fund raising for Hope Appeal for the Syracuse Diocese. He served on the board of directors of the Merchants National Bank and the advisory board of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. He had also been a guest speaker at the SU School of Marketing. Vince was an active communicant of St. Mary’s

of the Lake Church in Skaneateles. Vince was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His family was everything to him. He was happiest spending time with family, especially his wife Winnie. He greatly enjoyed golfing with family and friends. Vince was also an instrument rated private pilot and enjoyed taking his family on trips. If you ever flew with him, you forever had a story to tell. He was very serious but adventurous. He was predeceased by his son Vincent Gerard Byrne in 1961 and his three brothers: Jack, Bill, Matt and his sister Betty Byrne Roche. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Winifred Sorgenfrei Byrne and six children - three daughters: Mary (Dave) B. Prendergast of Skaneateles, Johanna B. Elliott of Camillus and Winifred M. “Wendy” Byrne of

Syracuse, and three Sons: Gerard “Jerry” (Jean) V. Byrne of Marcellus, Mark (Karen) V. Byrne of Skaneateles and Carl (Corrina) V. Byrne of Skaneateles; 19 grandchildren - Winifred, Laura and David Prendergast. Ryan and Peter Elliott Jr.; Shawn, Vincent, Hunter and Jeri- Jo Byrne; Stacey, Shelby, Shannon, Matthew and Keegan Byrne; and Bailey, Morgann, Abigail, Chloe and Lani Byrne; and many nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial was offered Saturday Dec. 4 in St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Skaneateles. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles. Contributions may be made to SAVES 77 Fennell St. Skaneateles, NY 13152. Arrangements by Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. The funeral procession from the church to the cemetery up Jordan Street was led by an on old Byrne Dairy horse drawn wagon.

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happy if the houses were replaced in kind, but not with parking. “I feel pretty strongly that this is part of the deal,” Millman said. Ramsgard argued that the language was not clear, and he said he was worried about future interpretations on the resolution. He noted a deed restriction that was connected to the Doug’s Fish Fry property that mentioned an “ox cart.” “A hundred years from now, and Krebs might not even exist, no one would know what this deed restriction is for,” he said. He continued that the Weitzmans now agree with the board to not engage the two other properties in their transformation of the Krebs Restaurant. And, they agree to not tear them down, but they would like to be able to sell the properties free and clear as A1 parcels. “It doesn’t make any sense, as you think about it in the future,” Ramsgard said, adding that the language has to be clear as to what you are saying, does it mean as long as the restaurant is next door you can’t demolish the houses? Ramsgard’s bottom line

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perhaps use the structures to house staff. When the village planning board, with urging from several neighbors, dissuaded them from this usage, their game plan changed. “So after this process, they want to sell them,” Ramsgard said; and now the village has added deed restrictions, so the houses (51 and 57) won’t be torn down without village board approval. “They don’t think it is proper to put the two covenants on those two parcels (51 and 57),” Ramsgard said, “That was the point we saw in the resolution that we had a problem with.” He continued that this was because the Weitzmans believe there is no relationship between the two houses and the former restaurant. Village planning board member Toby Millman said, “This project has always been discussed holistically.” Meaning as three properties. He further stated that whether the applicant owns the properties or someone else, the board is concerned about Genesee Street properties being candidates for demolition, adding that if they are taken down, the board would be

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This is 57 W. Genesee Street was that anytime you encumber a piece of property with a restriction, the general public doesn’t understand, so there is a devaluation to the property. Planning Board Chair Bruce Keenan said, “How about if the language in the resolution says, ‘No demolition without site plan approval,’ as the intent is to insure that the properties remain residential.” “The site plan approval is governed by our code,” village planning special counsel Riccardo Galbato said. “If you as a board want to leave breadcrumbs for people to follow in the future, make sure they don’t get stale,” Ramsgard countered. Kenan said 51 has no driveway and no access; it exists in ownership with the restaurant and shares parking. Then he asked, isn’t there an easement on 57? Kenan reiterated that the village has been concerned about maintaining the residential use of those parcels. So, why not put into the covenant that it is residential? Ramsgard said, it’s undo restriction on unrelated parcels. And, if you want to keep this owner of Krebs from tearing down those two parcels, he’s agreed. But also, now, he wants to sell those other properties. “Why would anyone put a restrictive deed on a parcel they want to sell?” he said. “Your language to me is unclear.” Then Ramsgard said, if you are going to restrict those properties, put the same restriction on the whole block. Millman said, “I feel like there is a little bait and switch. Originally, the chef was going to live in one of the houses.” Ramsgard countered that they decided not to use those properties in the plan because the planning board had told them not to. “We did what we were asked to do, we thought we had a great plan moving forward,” he said. “We thought that made sense when he purchased the property.” But the original plans

changed after working with the planning board. So, Ramsgard concluded, the bait and switch is the other way, “you want us to take it out (those other properties) and then put it back in.” Ramsgard and his clients have taken 51 and 57 out of the project, and now the Weitzmans want to sell those properties off. Ramsgard insisted that the board had wanted the properties taken out of the equation, so why were they now putting deed restrictions on them? Then the issue was raised that 57 would still be involved in the operational plan because there is tree line buffer in the plan. And that 51 is functionally wed to 53 because of its present lack of driveway. The board made a recommendation that an effort be made to add a driveway to this property. And that there presently were discussions with the Presbyterian Manor (its eastern neighbor) to acquire some land on the eastern side to accomplish this. Ramsgard said the language has to get better, because “I can conceive of a number of situations where that would be onerous.” He was asked, how did he propose to plant and maintain the plantings on 57 West Genesee, if the property is sold? He countered that you plant before you sell it. Kenan said that is a problem because the purpose of putting those trees in was to help buffer neighboring properties, noting that as a separate property there is nothing to stop someone from cutting down the hedge that was planted by a previous owner. The last time you presented this to the board there was no talk of selling off 57 Kenan added. Ramsgard said, you asked us to keep them as separate properties, “You said, do not assemble.” “I don’t believe anyone on this board ever said not to combine them,” Kenan said, adding that now that you are talking about selling off, how do you plan to maintain the buffers that you show planned in here (if you do that).

Ramsgard said, if you want to control things you have to control them with proper means and techniques. “The language in the proposal is too ambiguous and to unclear,” he added, noting that the purpose of the project was to rejuvenate the restaurant, “they (the properties are all marginal properties for various reasons.” Kenan asked the counsel if lot 57 was included in the most recent application. “Absolutely,” Galbato said. “(then) Our site plan approval, if we issue it, has to include lot 57,” Kenan said. Town planning board member Doug Sutherland spoke up and said, “I don’t know how you could require an owner to maintain green space?” He noted it was really about architectural buffers and used the example of the demise of James Street in Syracuse with the unfortunate mix of residential and commercial properties. “If the covenant is written properly,” Ramsgard said, “lets have a sunset clause for when Krebs is no longer a restaurant.” He added don’t put a revision in there that rules from the grave, using trees as property lines or ox carts. What if someone buys 51 and wants to do something different, maybe they want to have an underground house, “I’ve done a bunch of those,” Ramsgard said. “Okay, we’ll put in a provision that you can’t do an underground house,” Kenan said. “I’m still not clear what you want me to do with the easement,” Ramsgard said. Millman wondered if they should add Krebs proper (53) because if that were torn down, then the other properties could be torn down. “These approvals are about a non-conforming restaurant,” Kenan reminded the board and Ramsgard. The board then amended the resolution so that 51 and 57 could not be torn down without site plan approval. Ramsgard had said that his client would not go for this, but the board remained firm on the resolution amending the language to reflect their desire to not have the properties torn down without site plan approval. It passed unanimously with Kenan, Millman and Sutherland all voting yes. Village planning board member William Eberhardt had recused himself from any votes on this development.

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From page1 He said during the recession work slowed down and his building permit expired and now that he is applying for a new permit, the village is not allowing it because he owes $52,000. He said he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know how that figure was calculated or if anyone else has paid into it, but he thinks everyone should be refunded this parking fee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My opinion is that the money has to be returned and this needs to be stopped,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to get my building done and that $52,000 would help with that. I am hoping they will come to a reasonable solution that would help our community. I would hate to leave my building not finished.â&#x20AC;? There is a public hearing scheduled for the regularly scheduled Village Meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Village Hall. The hearing is to decide on whether or

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Can you be beet? By Ellen Leahy Giant vegetables seem to take on a life all their own. As a matter of fact, Lin Kroeger refers to this rather large beet (pictured), as a being. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to cook â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;himâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pretty soon,â&#x20AC;? she said referring to the large beet she procured from an heirloom vegetable farmer named Tim up in Innerkip, Ontario. Lin Kroeger and her husband, Alan Johnson, still own a home in Stratford, Ontario, and live full time right here in Skaneateles. Meeting in Manhattan and spending the first 15 years of their marriage on that island, and then in Ontario, they were accustomed to having lots of amazing foodstuff available both in markets and restaurants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything was very available in Manhattan,â&#x20AC;? Kroeger said. And in Stratford, there is a large locavore movement. What is a locavore? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;localâ&#x20AC;? added to the suffix â&#x20AC;&#x153;vore,â&#x20AC;? which in Latin means â&#x20AC;&#x153;to devour.â&#x20AC;? Essentially, to devour local products. It was a movement started by four women in San Francisco, who proposed that residents should only eat food grown within

a 100 mile radius. Lacavore was the Oxford Dictionaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2007 word of the year; another term for this 100 mile radius is â&#x20AC;&#x153;foodshed.â&#x20AC;? Perhaps in Skaneateles, our foodshed could encompass our watershed? A vegetarian since coming of age in the 70s, she said she particularly enjoyed baking as a kid, making messes and not following directions. So, when Kroeger and Johnson relocated to Skaneateles because of the school system for their only daughter Janice, they found it hard to find diverse ingredients to use at home. And even though Kroeger has always enjoyed cooking, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You do have to cook here,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a lot of food delivery around here, something most formerNew Yorkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tend to notice in their new locations.â&#x20AC;? Kroeger finally discovered the Skaneateles Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market and met Rose Ryan of Harvest Home Organics, an organic grower from Sempronius. Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm sits up on a hill between Skaneateles and Owasco Lake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;New things or old things are being grown,â&#x20AC;? Kroeger said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so, I always count on people to give me help.â&#x20AC;? She and Ryan have put their heads together on many ideas and recipes.

Skaneateles vegetarian studies the fine art of cooking heirloom veggies

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole world of produce and grains is increasingly interesting,â&#x20AC;? Kroeger said. The study of squash But still, the pickings here in Central New York are slim comparatively because Kroeger knows her produce. As a matter of fact, she has penned an entire cookbook on squash, which describes more than 60 winter squash and includes about 100 recipes. And she is right now in search of the proper publisher. The book looks at the preparation, basic uses, how to select, and how to store squashes and then includes tried and true recipes. She also has some general rules such as donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pick a pumpkin until it is ripe and always leave part of the stem on, otherwise bacteria will get into the vegetable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With squashes and pumpkins you can do almost anything you would do with tomatoes or eggplant,â&#x20AC;? Kroeger said. One of her favorite food authors is Elizabeth Schnieder. Her masterpiece is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vegetables: From Amaranth to Zucchini.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is an amazing book, and is worth every dollar it costs,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I use it as a major reference but she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have everything, for

Beets in Black Bean, Garlic, and Ginger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a side dish

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Alan Johnson eyes his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main course - a giant organic beet. example, squashes are very limited.â&#x20AC;? Ultimately, Kroeger was driven to the project simply because people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to use the many varieties of squash, so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try. She has a blog simply-

simplefood.com, which she updates periodically. But Kroeger has a day job as a busy consultant, often on the road, currently on a two year contract with NASA.

What about that beet? Still wondering what she is going to do with that beet? Below are a couple of Kroegerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go-to recipes for you to try:

Beets & Goatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cheese & Pesto & Crumbs

Serves 4 4 medium sized beets, peeled and julienned 2-3 large shallots, peeled and sliced thinly 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thinly 1â&#x20AC;? fresh ginger, peeled and sliced thinly 3 T. Black Bean sauce 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;3 T. olive oil

3-4 medium beets 4-5 oz. goatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheese Âź - Â˝ c. pesto (sun dried tomato is excellent, but a basil pesto would work, too) Breadcrumbs for topping

Prepare the garlic, ginger, and shallots and put in sautĂŠ pan with the oil. SautĂŠ on low, stirring to distribute the oil. If using salt and pepper, add them after the vegetables start to cook. Once the vegetables are starting to cook, add the beets and stir into the mixture. Cover the pan and turn the heat to low. Pan roast 15-20 minutes until beets are fork tender. Stir in the Black Bean sauce and serve. Options: Serve on top of steamed or sautĂŠed spinach or other greens.

Roast the beets. When they are cool, peel them. Slice them into matchsticks that are a bit fatter than real matchsticks. Toss them with goatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheese, crumbled, and the pesto. Stir gently to distribute everything. Put into oiled casserole. Top with toasted bread crumbs. Try panko crumbs and drizzle them with some olive oil. Bake 350 about 30-45 minutes until the crumbs are browned. Great with a salad and maybe a green vegetable.

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Obituaries Charles Brett Keegan, 62

Robert Tyrrell, Jr., 69

An adventurer through and through Charles Brett Keegan (Charlie) passed away at his home in Colorado Springs on Wednesday Nov. 24, 2010. Born in Auburn, Charlie was the oldest of six boys. An adventurous youth, he liked to push the envelope in life, a trait that stayed with him through adulthood. Annual camping trips with his grandfather and time spent playing in the woods garnered his love of the outdoors. He was popular among friends and involved in many extracurricular activities throughout his school years. He developed a love for Oriental rugs while working at Jacobsen Oriental Rugs and that is what ultimately led him to

Notice of Formation New Beginnings Landscape Company, LLC Notice of Formation of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY on 9/ 13/10. NY office location: Onondaga County. Secy of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Secy of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon her to: Sandra L. Peer, 1365 Peru Road, Jordan, NY 13080. Purpose: To engage in any lawful activity. EO-50 NOTICE OF FORMATION Notice of Formation of Raspberry Lane Group, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/08/10. Office location: Onondaga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process: 120 Raspberry Lane, Camillus, NY 13031. Purpose: any lawful purpose. EO-51 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

Colorado Springs. Charlie owned an Oriental rug store downtown for many years until new interests led him in other directions. He married twice; Charlie and his second wife Kat were a great team for more than 20 years until her unfortunate passing in 2003. He loved life and showered love on those fortunate to be a part of his world. He enjoyed great food, great wine, and travel (local and abroad). Fly fishing and dove hunting always held a special place in his heart as well. He is survived by his s te p d au g hte r Kr i s te n Schmidt, granddaughter Erin Schmidt, father Brett Keegan, brothers John,

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 Notice of Formation Notice of formation of Camillus Vocational Services LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 09/23/2010 Office location: Onondaga County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process: 201 Windcrest Dr. Camillus, NY 13031 Purpose any lawful purpose. EO-51 TOWN OF SPAFFORD PUBLIC HEARING REVISED DATE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW 2010-3 Please take notice that a public hearing will be held at the Spafford Town Hall, 1984 Route 174, Skaneateles, NY on Thursday, December 9, 2010 following the regular business of the Board. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss proposed adoption of proposed Local Law 20103, Providing for the Licensing of Dogs in the Town of Spafford. Copies of the proposed law are available at the Spafford Town Clerk’s office during business hours. Lisa M. Valletta Spafford Town Clerk EO-48 Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law Revising the Animal Control Local Law in the Town of Otisco on Town Board’s Own Motion NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Otisco, New York (the “Town”), will meet at the Town Hall, 1924 Barker Street, Tully, New York, 13159-3091 on the 13th day of December 2010, at 7:45 o’clock P.M., for the purpose of conducting a public

Former priest-in-charge, chaplain, author Tom, Jim, Pete and Matt. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Kathlene (Kat) Keegan and his mother Peggy Keegan. Services were Sunday Dec. 5 at All Souls Universalist Unitarian Church, 730 N Tejon St. Colorado Springs, a reception followed at Broadmoor West, One Lake Ave. Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to The American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. To send condolences go to robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

hearing upon a proposal by said Town Board to consider the passage of proposed revisions to the Town of Otisco Animal Control Local Law regarding the keeping, harboring, and maintaining domestic animals, and the licensing of dogs, within the Town, and imposing penalties for the violation of such Local Law. The Town Board of Otisco, pursuant to the statutory powers vested in the Town to regulate and control animals and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents, proposes to declare revisions to the Town Animal Control Law of 2002 regarding dog licensing within the Town. At such time and place said Town Board will meet to consider such proposition and hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same. FURTHER NOTICE is given that the Regular Monthly Meeting for December 2010 will be held on Monday, December 13, 2010 immediately following the Public Hearings scheduled for December 13, 2010. Dated: Otisco, New York November 24, 2010. By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Otisco, New York. Georgette T. Waldau, Town Clerk Town of Otisco, NY EO-48 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

Robert Grattan Tyrrell, Jr., 69, of Orlando, Fla, formerly of New York City passed away on Nov. 15, 2010. Born in Torrington, CT. to Robert G. Tyrrell and H. Elizabeth Riggs Tyrrell, Bob grew up in Elmira. In 1963, Bob received his bachelor’s degree from Brown University. In 1966, he received his master of divinity from General Theological Seminary in New York City. He was ordained deacon in June and priest in December of 1966. He was assistant at the Church of the Intercession in New York City, priestin-charge at Grace Church in Elmira, Chaplain of the British Mental Hospital, and curate of Holy Trinity Church in Manhattan. He also worked at a parish in Carshalton, England. He was the author of “History of the Episcopal Church in Chemung County, NY” (in Bicentennial History of Chemung County).

Robert Tyrrell, Jr. Bob retired from the Diocese of New York in 2003. He also had a lengthy career in market research as a data processing professional at Roper Starch Worldwide, NOP world and GfK. Bob developed a large data processing department, which he led as vice-president, based in Harrison until his retirement in 2007. Bob was highly respected by his peers as a problem solver and a great manager. He had a quick, inquisitive mind and a phenomenal memory. His generosity and his sense of humor made him a pleasure with whom to work. During his

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working career as well as his retirement years, Bob traveled all over the world and most recently visited Jordan and Israel. Bob is survived by three sisters, Linda Riblet of Skaneateles, Kathleen (John) McGuire of Dundee, NY, and Mary Ellen (James) Ennis of Fairport, NY, eight nieces and nephews, two aunts and many cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Rip and his brother-in-law Robert Riblet. A celebration of his life will take place at 2 p.m. on Jan. 8 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 199 Carroll Street Brooklyn. At a later date, his ashes will be interred in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, N.Y. Remembrances may be offered to The Wings Foundation (wings foundation. com) or to The General Theological Seminary (gts. edu).

John E. Roycraft, 91

Served with the Army Air Corps in WWII John E. Roycraft, 91, of Camillus, passed away Sunday Nov. 21, 2010, at home, joining in eternity our beloved mother. Born in Rochester on Sunday Dec. 22, 1918, he was the son of Francis and Mary Holland Roycraft. To his family and friends, John “Red” was an inspiration and all that is good and kind. He was the best possible husband, father, and friend. Memories of his love and dedication to his beloved wife, Betty, his intellect and multifaceted talent, unsurpassed integrity and character, and remarkable sense of humor, will remain with us always. His ability to regale all with remarkable tales of times past, especially riding the rails during the Great Depression, will always be remembered. He was the best man we ever knew. John served with the Army Air Corps in World

War II. His career was in the elevator business, starting as a mechanic and advancing to management, primarily with Haughton Elevator Co. in Upstate New York and Washington, DC. He retired in 1984 and returned to Camillus. He and his wife, Betty, were active in local politics for many years. John was predeceased by his wife, the former Betty Stratton, in 2005. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Dave and Sue Bradley of Hannibal and Doug and Barbara Bradley of Skaneateles; daughter, Gerry Roycraft of East Syracuse; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Jim of FL; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends called from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday Nov. 26 at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Rev.

John E. Roycraft Brian Lang and Deacon Anthony J. Paratore celebrated a funeral mass at 10 a.m. Saturday Nov. 27 in St. Charles Borromeo Church, Syracuse. John was joined in eternal rest with his cherished wife at noon on Monday Nov. 29 in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. Please share condolences at buranichfuneralhome. com.

Marion Lutkins Moses, 79 Retired from the V.I.P. Agency

Marion Lutkins Moses 79 of Auburn died Tuesday morning Nov. 30, 2010, in Cayuga County Nursing Home. Born in Auburn, Marion also lived in Mottville and Weedsport. At one time, she had been a florist with Shaw & Boehler Florist and Cosentino Florist both in Auburn. She retired from the V.I.P. Agency in Skaneateles. Marion was a volunteer at the Salvation Army Store.

Surviving are three children Gary (Terri) Moses, Douglas (Lynne) Moses and Cynthia Baker, long time companion Donald Skinner, seven grandchildren seven great-grandchildren, and special friends Doris and Laura. Calling hours were Thursday Dec. 2 at the Bush Funeral Home, Elbridge followed by a service. Burial will be in Spring Brook Cemetery, Seneca Falls.