Skaneateles Press 1-26-2011

Your news, your newspaper for 180 years 75 cents

EAGLE source

views

& things

to do

Eagle News Online Web Ads

Home of Abby Goodrich

Community

for news,

skaneatelespress.com

Schools

Tour the town with National Honor Society Terri Roney ... Page 3 inductees ... Page 6

just $1 a day

20 weeks home delivery for $10

Call advertising at 315.434.8889 for details

call: (315) 434-8889 x342 email:subscriptions@cnylink.com new subscribers only

EAGLE

CNY’s source for news, views & things to do

EAGLE

NEWSPAPERS

Familiar Angelillo seeks Volume 181, No. 4 Jan. 26 to Feb. 1, 2011

By Marc Angelillo Being a Skaneateles Village Trustee for the past four years has been an education and an honor. It has allowed me to develop as a person by understanding a simple, but important, form of government and interacting with many residents that I otherwise would not have had the opportunity to know.

It is my answer to the call of service as standing is when someone asks for volunteers.

Our community is overflowing with people that make similar sacrifices, such as, our firefighters, board members, youth coaches, league administrators and all that support and commit themselves to countless benevolent causes. I am glad to be doing my part.

I realize that village government only provides a service to our residents and visitors. I do not have an agenda. I have learned to listen to arguments and concerns and formulate See Angelillo, page 6

Calendar...............2 Classifieds.......... 15 Editorial................4 Obituaries........... 13 School news...........6 Sports................ 11

Faces Really Rosie — WCNY’s Taravella makes her home in Borodino

By Ellen Leahy

When WCNY engaged Rosemary “Rosie” Taravella as its VicePresident of C or p orate Advancement, it truly got more than it had bargained for. Rosie, experienced in arts management and fundraising, was also a seasoned actress. Therefore, she could double as talent, as we saw her on-air over the holidays, promoting WCNY’s New Year’s event, “The Party.”

Originally from Central New York, actually making her stage

Ellen Leahy

Rosie Taravella is glad to be home again in CNY working with the team at public broadcasting’s WCNY. debut at Marcellus’ KC Heffernan grammar school - complete with a costume disaster - Rosie perse-

Inside High School Sports returns ...

The longest-running sports talk show in Syracuse has found a new home.

The Onondaga Community College Inside High School Sports show returns to the airwaves on Saturday after a four-week hiatus. The show, which features host Mike Bristol with Eagle Newspapers sports editor Phil Blackwell as co-host will be aired at 9 a.m. Saturdays on ESPN Radio 97.7 and 100.1 FM as well as 1200 and 1440 AM. The show was previously offered on WHEN 620 before that station converted from its sports talk format.

Bristol said the move is a great one for the show and for fans of high school sports who will now find the show on both FM and AM dials. Galaxy Communications, owners of the ESPN Radio flag in Syracuse, also partners with Syracuse University to carry SU football, men’s and women’s basketball and lacrosse games.

“In this market, it’s SU sports, and high school sports, See Inside high school sports, page 6

t /Ew OwNErS t $OMplEtElY rEMOdElEd t /Ew EquipMENt

vered and ended up on the West Coast. First, to study acting in college at San Diego, then work-

ing in and around Hollywood as a character actor, a writer, a See Rosie, page 8

Guest commentary

Tough times ahead for Skaneateles schools

By Evan Dreyfuss

School Board President The School Board is anticipating a very a difficult New York State aid picture when Governor Cuomo releases his budget in the next few weeks. The Governor, as is the case with many of his counterparts throughout the country, is trying to close a $12 billion budget deficit.

State and Federal tax revenue typically lag the general economy by several years as it takes time for incomes to fully rebound after a recession. This recession is the most difficult period of economic weakness our nation has experienced since

the Great Depression.

The Governor has publicly stated that education and Medicaid will be the areas that will receive the largest cuts in funding. This is not a new theme. Last year, Governor Patterson reduced state aid to our school district by 14 percent or $750,000.00.

This upcoming budget looks

NOW OPEN

to be more difficult as we are expecting a state aid reduction that could approach 15 to 20 percent or $900,000 to $1,200,000.

In addition, there are two other factors that compound the difficulty of next year and will impact every school See Schools, page 5

7 daYS a wEEk 6 aM – 11 pM

202 East Main Street | Marcellus, New York | 315-673-0102

06552

another term

EaglE

Skaneateles Press, Jan. 26, 2011

NEwspapErs

Datebook Jan. 26

Trivia Night at Creekside

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

Sports: Phil Blackwell 434-8889, ext. 348 pblackwell@cnylink.com

Kids starts at 5:30 p.m. with adult trivia starting at 7 p.m. Creekside Coffeehouse, Skaneateles. Admission of $1 per person.

Poetry at Auburn Public Theater

The last Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.

Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St. features a new evening of poetry reading and discussion. For info contact, Angela Daddabbo at angela@auburnpublictheater.org.

Jan. 27

MUSIC: Open Mic Night

Between 6:30 and 8 p.m.

Creekside Coffeehouse, Skaneateles. Free.

Display advertising: Mike Gibbons 434-8889, ext. 317 mgibbons@cnylink.com

Classified Advertising: 434-1988 (deadline: 5 p.m. Thursday)

Subscriptions: 434-8889 ext. 342 or subscriptions@cnylink.com

Do you have a Treehouse Tale?

Entries are now being accepted in WCNY’s sixth annual Treehouse Tales Young Writers & Illustrators Contest 2011. The contest is a station event that promotes literacy and creative expression by encouraging children to write and illustrate their own stories.

The deadline for all entries is Feb. 25. The contest is open to students in first through fourth grades..

Parents can visit wcny. org/treehousetales for more information.

Jan. 28

Skaneateles’ Tumbleweed Jones band

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

MUSIC: Kevin Dorsey & FORE From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Creekside Coffeehouse, Skaneateles. Free.

Jan. 29

Skaneateles Polar Bear Plunge The second annual is at 12:30 p.m. in Clift Park.

For online registration, visit skanpolarbear.com, or sign up on active. com. There will also be sign up at the event. This is during Rotary’s WinterFest in Skaneateles and a fundraiser for Skaneateles Fire Department, the Skaneateles Education Foundation and SAVES. MUSIC: Cadley & Wenthen

At 12:30 p.m. Creekside Coffeehouse, Skaneateles.

Free.

Scene in Skaneateles

MUSIC: Edgy Folk.

Ellen Leahy

From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Creekside Coffeehouse, Skaneateles. Free.

St. James offering a FREE luncheon for Senior Citizens

This noon luncheon will be a part of the 30 Hour Famine that teens will be participating in that weekend to raise money for world hunger. Teens who will be participating in the event, will prepare, cook, and serve a Pasta Lunch.

Gluten-free pasta will also be offered. All are welcome to attend.

Jan. 28, 29, 30 ‘Steel Magnolia’

Presented by the Auburn Players, directed by Steve Gamba on Jan. 28 and 29 at 8 p.m. and Sunday Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Irene Bisgrove Theater at Cayuga Community College.

Feb. 2

Trivia Night at Creekside

Kids starts at 5:30 p.m. with adult trivia starting at 7 p.m. Creekside Coffeehouse, Skaneateles. Admission of $1 per person

Feb. 3

MUSIC: Open Mic Night Between 6:30 and 8 p.m.

Creekside Coffeehouse, Skaneateles. Free.

Last week the lake had frozen up to the Country Club’s docks, only to melt mid-week. How farwill this ice go this week?

Sunrise Rotary’s WinterFest is 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 29 Enjoy a winter day in the picturesque Village of Skaneateles Saturday, Jan. 29 for the seventh annual Skaneateles Winterfest sponsored by the Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary Club.

Taste foods provided by more than 30 restaurants, vintners, chocolatiers and other food service providers. View 20 ice sculptures carved by worldrenowned ice sculptor Stan Kolonko of The Ice Farm in Auburn. Witness the bravery of the Skaneateles Polar Bears as they plunge into the

Feb. 4

MUSIC: A Cast of Thousands From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Creekside Coffeehouse, Skaneateles. Free.

Feb. 5

MUSIC: The VanNordstrands

From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Creekside Coffeehouse, Skaneateles. Free.

icy waters of Skaneateles Lake. Learn about the history of ice cutting on Skaneateles Lake at The Creamery Start the day with a 5K Fun Run sponsored by Skaneateles High School’s Interact Club. Enjoy wood carving demonstrations at Skaneateles Town Square. Finish off your day with dessert at Holy Trinity Church then bid on your favorite one at the church’s dessert auction.

All activities take place in the Village Center from 11:30 to 3 p.m.

Net proceeds from the Winterfest support SSR’ s service projects and other charitable causes including Rotary Youth Exchange, Rotary Group Study Exchange, the Ecumenical Food Pantry, Sea Scouts, Clean Water Projects, the Skaneateles Foundation, the Skaneateles Education Foundation, Skaneateles Arts Council, Books for the World, End Polio Now, Mission of Miracles, the Rotary Foundation and other charitable causes.

Skaneateles Lake levels Jan. 15 Elevation This week Last year

Lake temp.

This week Last year

Flow 862.6’ 861.91

Avg. gallons/day to Syracuse: 34.42 mgd

36/39 33/40

Avg. gallons/day down outlet: 32.32 mgd

Rain/snowfall

This week .78/16.5 Last year .66/3.5

Office of Community Education & Workforce Development

Looking for a new career?

Dr. Kate Rao

6 NEW Healthcare Training Programs

Begin Soon!

28 E. Main Street, Marcellus

Medical Coding Specialist............................... 2/10 – 6/9

673-1131

Pharmacy Technician Certification ................ 2/15 – 6/15

Medical Assisting ............................................ 2/14 – 6/2

www.marcellusdentist.com

Register today by calling (315)294-8841 or go to www.cayuga-cc.edu/xenegrade

06657

We love your smile!

Phlebotomy for Healthcare Professional........ 4/20 – 5/11 08731

EAGLE

EAGLE

EaglE

Skaneateles Press, Jan. 26, 2011

NEwspapErs

Community News Guest commentary

Making peace with the great outdoors, especially in Winter

By Terri Roney Living in Central New York, winter often seems longer than the other seasons even though each is technically three months long. Rather than let it get the better of me, I’ve learned to embrace it by engaging in outdoor activities, most recently snowshoeing.

We have some amazing hiking areas in the town of Skaneateles ready for exploring, whether you have snowshoes or not. Recently, I had the pleasure of exploring three trails.

The town of Skaneateles website (townofskaneateles.com) has a tab for Conservation Areas.

On that page there is information about the area adjacent to and just beyond the Transfer Station on Old Seneca Turnpike known as the “federal farm� and lands on Gully Road, including Guppy Falls. There is also a link for a map of some of the trails in those areas.

My first hike was on the O’Loughlin property on the east side of Gully Road. I was with my family and we all strapped on snowshoes. We trekked into the woods and started on the yellow trail. We crossed a footbridge and ventured into the woods.

This particular property is nicely wooded and reminds me of the Adirondack foothills. We followed the yellow trail markers up the hill until we came out of the woods at the edge of the Town’s closed landfill. The trail actually winds behind the closed landfill and connects to the “federal farm.�

The “federal farm� has over 200 acres to explore but we decided to turn back since our car was parked on Gully Road.

On the return trip, we followed the red trail

markers. We came across signs for the Bob Sykes Bog Trail.

We heard a number of birds and saw some unusual tree species, but we did not see any wildlife that day.

The Bob Sykes Trail brought us back to Gully Road, but we missed where the trail rejoins the yellow trail that we started on. Unfortunately, some people like to take the trail markers as souvenirs. We ended up about Ÿ - ½ mile from the parking lot and had to walk along Gully Road but still enjoyed our time on the trails.

The next day, I decided to investigate the Mabel Reynolds Nature Preserve with a friend. This conservation area is also owned by the Town of Skaneateles and located on Benson Road. There is no designated parking area for this conservation area yet. I felt the best place to park was on Reynolds Road a few hundred feet from the intersection of Benson Road and Reynolds Road. The Mabel Reynolds Nature Preserve has land on both the north and south sides of Benson Road and we hiked on the south side. Never having been to this property before, it wasn’t apparent where to enter the trails so we cut our own trail to start.

Deer tracks were plentiful but we didn’t actually see any. Once we got through some thick underbrush, we came into a trail along a stand of tall pines. That trail continued on for quite a distance all the way to the neighboring farm field. The property is about a 1/3 – ½ mile deep from the edge of Benson Road, but since the trails meander the actual distance walked is much greater.

When we came back out, we took a different trail back to Benson Road. It was then that we saw a closed gate on the property further down Benson Road. Had we entered there we would have avoided the underbrush and had an easier walk

along the pines. If anyone is interested in exploring this part of the Mabel Reynolds Preserve, I suggest that you enter through the gate area. Take a hard left and after a short distance you will see the trail open up to the right along the pine trees.

My third hike was on the Guppy Falls trail which is on the west side of Gully Road. If you park in the parking lot and walk north, you will find a set of stairs with some railings. The steps are covered in deep snow so be sure to hold on to the railings going up and down that area. At the top of the stairs the trail goes left or right. We went left and followed the yellow trail markers along the Rudl Trail. This trail takes you along a ridge overlooking a picturesque gorge. About a Ÿ mile ahead is an overlook area to view Guppy Falls. This time of year it’s partially frozen but still flowing.

The trail is well marked and continues on to the edge of the conservation area until you arrive at a fork where you can choose to stay on the yellow trail or switch to the red trail which is the Figura Trail. We decided to follow the red trail.

The red trail loops nicely around and rejoins the yellow trail so we could make it back to the stairs leading back to the parking area. That particular day was cold and windy. The tall trees creaked and swayed in the wind. On the ground we could hear them and a lone woodpecker tapping among them. But we didn’t feel the wind because we were protected by the trees.

These are just a few of nature’s little treasures right here in our own backyards. Dress warmly and in bright colors. Hunting is allowed in these areas, although we did not encounter anyone hunting on any of these hikes. Spend a couple of hours embracing winter and exploring some of Skaneateles’ natural gems. You won’t be disappointed.

Swinging Sweet Cabaret to honor the late Msgr. Champlin This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Swinging Sweet Cabaret - a special evening of music, food and dance, started in 2001 by Msgr. Joseph Champlin and friends to raise funds for the Guardian Angel Society.

This year, Swinging Sweet Cabaret is being held from 6:30 to11:30 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 5 at the Oncenter Grand Ballroom. The evening includes the spectacular

songlist of the The Mario DeSantis Orchestra with vocalists Keith Condon, Maria DeSantis, Israel Hagan, Doug Moncrief and Joe Whiting.

The evening will also include special remembrance of our founder, Father Joe. This momentous event will feature fabulous food including the pasta extravaganza with specialty pastas made to order, scrumptious antipasto bar and the mouth

watering chocolate fountain with fruits and sweet treats. The event culminates with a Swing Dance lesson provided by professional instructors. Father Champlin’s Guardian Angel Society is a fund used to help educate underprivileged children of diverse cultural, religious and economic backgrounds.

The funds raised provide tuition assistance for Cathedral Academy

FUEL OIL*

"$ !"& $ % %&"% $ & % % *"'$ #$ $* "! $! % &" " & ! & %& &$ & !& #"%%

YOUR SECOND CONCERN...

PROTECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

UP 46%

& &+-&.3 *).",&* "'$ &&"$! *% $ " && &" "'$ !&% ! ) ) % *"'$ % & $"' &" " # & "! " !"& $ $ % % &" "& $ ) $ % ! ) ! " $ *"' &$ $ "$ " ( ! %' %% ' ) $ % "$ & "'% ! % " !&% ! & $ % $"%% ) "$ & & *"' "$ "( "! % ! !"% ) & "$ !"& $ % % & ) $ " &+-&.3 *).",&*

NATURAL GAS*

PROPANE GAS*

Winterfest and Taste of Skaneateles are fast approaching on Saturday Jan. 29. For those wishing to burn off a few extra calories before sampling Skaneateles’ best delicacies, the high school Interact Club is sponsoring a 5K Winterfest Fun Run/walk, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Skaneateles YMCA. The run is free, although donations are accepted and encouraged.

Students are suggesting a $5 donation. All proceeds will benefit the Skaneateles Education Foundation, creators of the popular Skanopoly game that created such a buzz this fall.

The 5K run will take runners and walkers past many of the popular spots on the game board.

Interact, which is affiliated with Rotary, has been involved in Winterfest each year. This year, club members decided to sponsor a fun run as a part of the day.

Claire Motyl and Caroline Walton, co-presidents, and several other Interact Club members are also members of the indoor track team.

The new and popular Skanopoly Game brought the Skaneateles Education Foundation to the students’ attention and they decided to try to raise money to support the foundation, which is working so hard to enhance education for them.

They encourage runners and walkers of all kinds and ages to join them for the run.

MESOTHELIOMA

It all adds up!

UP 25%

Winter run planned for fun – and education

# 2*/ *, '*0"! *)" % - "") !& $)*-"! 1&.%

Since September 2010...

UP 16%

at Pompei (CAP) students as well as scholarship aid to alumni for their continuing quality education.

Come support a brighter future for our local children in need. The cost is $75 per person and $125 for two. For more information or to purchase your tickets, contact the Guardian Angel Society at 422-7218.

Think about it!!!

Pellet Stoves & Inserts

'' - *'' ,""

111 '&+-&.3+*).",&* *(

) $ ( !' + & ""$ + ' " ) "$ $ "$ $ %' &% " !"& ' $ !& % $ "'& "

09004

Baldwinsville 7852 West River Road 638-2945 Auburn 2121 West Genesee Street HillsHeatingandAir.com 253-6869 *SOURCE: www.9wsyr.com % Average Market Prices % January 5, 2011

06002

Wood Stoves & Inserts

EAGLE

EaglE

Skaneateles Press, Jan. 26, 2011

Opinion Editorial

Get out and get fit During the chilly winter months, it’s natural for our bodies to tell us to stay indoors and load up on calories to keep warm and cozy. While comforting, this instinct can pack on the pounds and potentially lead to health problems.

The alternative to “hibernating” is to get out there, enjoy the weather and burn some calories.

Did you know a 150-pound person burns an average 285 calories per hour building a snowman, 319 calories per hour participating in a snowball fight and 340 calories per hour shoveling?

Other winter activities to consider include: • Building a snow fort or igloo; • Playing chase, tag or hide and seek; • Having a scavenger hunt for winter nature items such as animal tracks, pinecones or bird nests; and • Shoveling a path in the yard like a maze.

Don’t forget traditional outdoor winter activities either such as ice-skating, hiking in the snow, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Just remember, before heading outdoors for your winter workout, dress warmly and in layers, stay hydrated and be aware of the weather forecast.

Facts courtesy of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Club Inc. For more information, visit tops. org.

Letters policy The Skaneateles Press welcomes letters to the editor on subjects of interest to our readers. All letters must bear a daytime telephone number. The telephone number will not be printed or released, and is for verification purposes only.

The Press reserves the right to edit for space, clarification or to avoid obscenity, but ideas will not be altered. Letters should be legible and no more than 500 words long. Letters used do not necessarily reflect the newspaper’s opinions.

Anonymous letters receive no consideration. Send letters to: editor@skaneatelespress.com or to Skaneateles Press, 2501 James St., Suite 100, Syracuse, N.Y. 13206.

NEwspapErs

Let’s chat about heating Last week’s obituary for Bud Hiscock in the Press reminded me of a private joke between us. My brother Sam always called him Buddy because they were about the same age and ran around Skaneateles with the same gang in the summertime.

I followed my brother to the Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut as a day student. (The school, in return for paying no town taxes, charged day students about $100 for tuition. Such a deal. Today, day students pay about $25,000, which is about $10,000 less than the boarders pay.)

As I wound my way through school, many of the staff recalled my brother and many called me Sammy, despite the 15-year difference in our ages. Over the last 50 years that I have been a full-time resident of this fair Skaneateles Lake region I was called Sammy by Bud. For many years I responded by calling him Buddy. About 20 years ago, when I passed 50, he suggested that as he was past 60, he thought Bud would do just fine.

He had also gotten rather good at saying, “Sammy, I mean Joe” when our paths crossed around the village, at the Club, and at the Ford garage. I will probably never be called Sammy again.

Bud was a very cheery guy and always had good things to say about most people. I used run into him occasionally at some country hardware store or another.

He represented the Oneida Furnace Company. These were the folks who made the big old octopus hot air furnace. It is unique, in that it operated on gravity convection. The heat rose from the top of the furnace through round ducts that went to the interior walls of the rooms.

The cold air return grills were at the outside walls. The cold air from the windows fell down the return ducts.

And around and around it would go.

This system was just about noiseless when solid fuel was the source of heat. The heat regulator was a device of some sort that controlled the draft across the fire. As time went on, oil fired burners were put into these units and the thermostat, as we know it today, turned a burner on or off. Occasionally there would be a room, which had trouble being heated, and a circulating fan was introduced to help gravity along.

The octopuses were being installed right up to WWII. By the 50s, almost everyone wanted oil or gas and very few new solid fuel units were manufactured. The high oil

prices of the late 70s and early 80s got solid fuel going again - usually as stoves and fireplace inserts.

Out in the country, many folks who have access to woodlots have installed remote wood-fired water boilers. Water is then circulated to the house. These furnaces can usually accept chunks of wood that do not have to be split. Wood needs to be added once a day or maybe twice if a house is large and the weather near zero.

I have a neighbor on West Lake Road who heats his house with about $300-$400 worth of logs that he cuts into chunks and splits. He has two high-quality stoves and really enjoys the comfort of real heat and the feeling that he doesn’t need lots of sweaters like those of us who have seen the price of propane triple since we put in our heating systems. He still has an oil burner that can maintain minimum heat if he goes on a winter vacation.

Mr. Lemon showed great vigor with lots of nosedown, tail-up sniffing around on Tuesday when the temperature hit the middle 30s. He was reluctant to jump in the Trailblazer to accompany me to the office just to lounge around. In as much as the control collar was in my pocket rather than around his neck, I was worried he would get on a scent and take off if I couldn’t trick him into the car. Beagle brains and ears are short-circuited and disconnected when the tail is up and the sniffer is down

Dog views

Skaneateles Press 2501 James St., Suite 100 Syracuse, New York 13206 Established 1879 USPS 497-760 Phone: 315-434-8889 ● Fax: 315-434-8883 www.skaneatelespress.com Ellen Leahy, Editor Mike Gibbons, Advertising Representative The Skaneateles Press is a unit of Eagle Newspapers David B. Tyler Jr., Publisher, Ext. 302 Colleen Farley, Associate Publisher, Ext. 315 John McIntyre, Publisher, Spotlight Newspapers Gary Catt, Executive Editor, Ext. 330 Jennifer Wing, Managing Editor, Ext. 340 Lisa Congdon, Business Manager, Ext. 303 Office of Publication: 2501 James St., Suite 100, Syracuse, New York 13206 Periodical Postage paid at Syracuse, New York 13220 and additional mailing offices The Skaneateles Press serves the residents of the towns of Skaneateles and Spafford Mail subscription rates: $30/$44 per year to addresses in New York state depending on county; $48 per year to addresses outside New York state. Senior rates available. Newsstands, 75 cents per issue.

Postmaster: Send address changes to The Skaneateles Press, 2501 James St., Suite 100, Syracuse, N.Y. 13206 Eagle Newspapers is owned by Community Media Group LLC, David B. Tyler, Jr., President; Daniel E. Alexander, Vice President; John A. McIntyre Jr., Secretary/Treasurer.

PATIENCE: Willis Garbonzo Bean Gregg from Jordan Street Road in a rare moment of quietude.

Mr. Lemon at home in bed.

Ellen Leahy

EAGLE

EaglE

Skaneateles Press, Jan. 26, 2011

NEwspapErs

Opinion

Grumble, grumble I have lived most of my adult life in Central New York. I should be used to winter. In the Brooklyn/Carmel years, winter was sometimes white, sometimes quite cold, but Syracuse, ah; Syracuse introduced me to the season’s penultimate expression. By now, I should have acclimated myself to winter… in the same way that you might become used to an impacted tooth, low back pain or migraine headaches.

Waking up to a red sky and all that portends starts my day off badly. Seeing only white is even worse. My car in the driveway is under a large mountain of snow, snow that has to be removed if I wish to drive anywhere. The thought of getting dressed appropriately with coat, scarf, hat, gloves and boots and moving the snow off my vehicle, often into my boots and down the sleeves of my coat in sub zero weather, has me wondering whether it’s necessary to leave the house at all.

And isn’t rationalization wonderful? On Wednesday,

unable to open my frozen car doors to stay in and clean out my pantry. That proved to be an adventure of its own.

Why would I buy a can of salmon and not use it for four years? Why? Six cans of kidney beans… what was I thinking? … and get this, 9 bottles of vinegar… all different flavors of vinegar.Why? Still, among the sometimes antique comestibles, sitting quietly on the fourth shelf down I found five small jars of quince jam that made me smile.

Last summer, Marie, one of my neighbors, presented me with a bag of quince. “Do you want to make jam with these?” she asked. I have to admit that I had quince confused with persimmons, but no matter, I had the quince and accepted the challenge to make jam. An ancient fruit, native to Persia and surrounding areas, quince, according to the internet, was the fruit that was first called marmalade. The latter sentence reveals that I had to resort to modern technology to find out how to do this because

quince are not like the fruit they resemble Quince look very much like small wonky under-ripe apples on the outside. Inside? Not so much. They have a sizable semi-hollow interior where the seeds develop.

The walls of that hollow are made of something like Kevlar…or at least it seemed that way as I tried to prepare the fruit for processing. Preparing the fruit takes time, determination, a very sharp knife and more time. Then, I questioned whether this would be worth what seemed to be considerable effort. It was. The fruit is a delicate, pale almost green before cooking. As it cooks, the fruit turns an astoundingly golden yellow-pink. The jam looks beautiful and tastes extraordinarily delicious. The work involved was a small thing compared to the resulting gustatory delight.

The lesson I found in those jars is the lesson I’ve known from childhood. There is no summer without winter, and without belaboring all of the botany and biology that goes into that thought, how less glorious would spring and summer be if we did not have winter? And…we expect lake effect snow tomorrow and tomorrow…sigh!

Schools in this endeavor as every district in state will face similar challenges this year.

In response, the School Board, along with our Administrators and Principals, has prepared preliminary budget cuts totaling $1.2 million that will fund a majority of the revenue shortfall. We are hoping that these will suffice but we may need to have several hundred thousand dollars more ready by May. These figures are estimates only with an actual outcome that could be worse depending on the final state aid reduction amount.

No one on our School Board enjoys putting a list of this magnitude together. We strongly believe that a high achieving school system is a key ingredient to a healthy and thriving community. A strong educational foundation attracts families which helps to maintain real estate values as they seek the best education for their children.

A vibrant community also leads to sustained business investment through the addition of services, restaurants and unique local businesses that help to create a good quality of life for all.

The School Board, however, is comprised of realists who are also charged with looking at costs and efficiencies. New York is the highest taxed state in the country and is also one of the biggest spenders on education per student as well. The very future of New York depends on all governmental units learning how to reduce costs. We believe that from Albany to Skaneateles, everyone will have to do more with less. Here in Skaneateles, we have done a great job in educating our children only to watch them never return after college because of the lack of jobs.

People and businesses have fled New York for 40 years to avoid high taxes.

Our school district has been hard at work since September as it became more apparent that State revenue shortfalls would be severe in 2011. The School Board has encouraged our Administrators and Principals to look at every expense line. Our goals were simple, protect our programming and the quality of our education the best you can. The School Board has acted proactively by attending workshops and forums focusing on school district finances, school

law, school board leadership and school district goal prioritization. All of the off-campus conferences we have participated in this year have been paid for by our Board members themselves. This is a budget line we removed last year.

We believe that good leadership demands effective and thorough communication. There should be no surprises when our budget packets are mailed in May. The School Board has been discussing the severity of the impending state aid cuts in open session since the beginning of school. Last week, unfor-

tunately, all affected at-risk staff members were notified where the budget cuts were coming from. In addition, the School Board discussed in open session the entire list of $1.2 million in potential cuts. These cuts will impact all areas of our schools including programming, athletics, special education, professional development and enrichment. Great strides have been made in our school district in last twenty five years, our mission is to protect it the best we can. Throughout this process, great care has been given in an attempt to effect reductions

that impact our students’ education the least.

We are asking for the community’s understanding as we implement the necessary reductions. We encourage all stakeholders including students, parents, teachers, staff and community members to attend our bi-weekly Board Meetings to observe and participate in how we tackle the toughest budget season since the early 1980’s.

Evan Dreyfuss is the School Board President. This article is on Behalf of the Skaneateles Central School District Board..

09012

district in New York. First, the retirement systems for our Teachers and our State employees both announced increases in the required pension contributions from school districts for next year by a staggering 27% to 34 percent. This is mandated by the state of New York and will cost Skaneateles an additional $378,000 next year. Second, a Property Tax Increase Cap of 2 percent is likely to be implemented this year by the State Legislature after several years of debate.

Currently, the local tax levy for our school district is approximately $21 million per year, which means a 2 percent cap will allow for a maximum revenue increase of $420,000 via a property tax increase. The math is not pleasant but here it is. The school district is forecasting a revenue loss approaching $1.5 million after factoring in the above mentioned state aid loss, Onondaga County sales tax losses’ and a reduction in Federal Stimulus dollars. On the cost side, we are anticipating an automatic increase in pension contributions, healthcare insurance premiums and step-salary increases that total $600,000. Thus, the District has a need to fund $2.1 million in aid cuts and mandated spending increases with only $420,000 to fund it due to the impending property tax cap. Therefore the funding shortfall could reach almost $1.7 million depending on how severe things reach in Albany. The property tax cap takes away the ability of our school district to locally fund the amount of programming that the community expects and has supported in the past. This will be the second year in succession of reduced spending in our District.

Skaneateles will not be alone

From page 1

EAGLE

EaglE

Skaneateles Press, Jan. 26, 2011

Angelillo

From page 1

judgments’ based on what benefits the community.

We have been blessed with an incredibly beautiful place on this earth to live and raise our families. My intention is to keep it safe and special as others before me have accomplished.

As the liaison to the Department of Public Works and the Electric and Water Departments I have a greater understanding of our infrastructure and the personnel who operate it. These men are dedicated hard working members of our community who take pride in the work they perform. The changes we have made in village management, operation of the waste treatment plant and reduction of workforce due to early retirement has produced a leaner, more efficient team of employees.

I hope to continue in this important role of our board.

Therefore, I am asking the village residents for their vote on Tuesday March 15 to allow me to continue to represent them as a member of the village board of trustees.

Schools

Meet SHS Junior Class National Honor Society inductees

Thirty-seven juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society at Skaneateles High School on Monday, Jan.10. Mayor Robert Green was the guest speaker. Conducting the ceremony were NHS officers (and seniors) Ryan Farrell, president; Katie Wisniewski, vice president; Danielle Mazzeo, secretary; and Gabrielle Eckles-Shehadi, treasurer. The inductees: Sharon Adams, Katie Baldwin, Shannon Byrne, Emily Call, Colleen Cargile, Peter Cihon, Christian Colella, Carly Davis, Katy Delaney, Kathleen Delaney, Evellyn DeMitchell-Rodriguez, Rachael DeWitt, Nina Elia, Kaela Fiutak, Gillian Frame, Lauren Goetzmann, Samuel Goodell, Chelsea Hamilton, Olivia Hamlin, Alex Iocolano, Bryce Kerr, Daniel Kringer, Jacquelyn Leslie, Joshua Lotkowictz, Christina Marshall, Shelby McNeilly, James Mills, Miranda Proctor, Jennifer Richardson, Anthony Richichi, Ryan Sayko, Kaitlin Spear, Diana Temple, Matthew Thomas, Erin Tonzi, Matthew Wolford and Kara Youle.

Need Gutters?

Horse Liniment Erases Pain

Skaneateles Festival seeks applicants for $1,500 music scholarship

5” resideNtial 6” CommerCial

Seamless Gutter Systems

• Gutter Covers • Fascia/Soffit Replacement • Many Colors Available • Manufacturer Warranted www.lewisseamlessgutter.com

CliNtoN, NY

08432

02577

732-9577

02688

HIALEAH, FL—An ingredient often used to treat inflammation in race horse legs, is now back on the market in its original doctor recommended clinical formula.

According to a national drug store survey, the formula at one time became so popular that it rose to the top of pharmacy sales for topical pain relievers. But the company marketing the product at the time changed the formula and sales plummeted. One of the inventors of the original formula has brought it back to the market under the trade name ARTH ARREST and says it can relieve pain for millions.

ARTH ARREST works by a dual mechanism whereby one ingredient relieves pain immediately, while a second ingredient seeks out and destroys the pain messenger signal before it can be sent to the brain. Considered a medical miracle by some, the ARTH ARREST formula is useful in the treatment of painful disorders ranging from minor aches and pains to more serious conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, tendonitis, and more.

ARTH ARREST is available in a convenient roll-on applicator at pharmacies without a prescription or call 1-800-339-3301. Now at:

Investment strategies for: 08745

• Retirement and beneficiary funds

Ronald J. Dippold, CFP®

Asset Management Financial Advisor • (315) 685-5405

FLAHERTY MASONRY, INC. Over 30 Years Experience

315-283-4877 -Fully Insured-

• Concrete • Plaster • Stucco • Flagstone

Driveways, Sidewalks, Curbs, Patios, Chimneys, Fireplaces, Foundations

09974

For All Your Masonry Needs

Skaneateles, NY - The Skaneateles Festival is now accepting applications The 10th annual Robinson Award, a $1,500 scholarship designed to recognize an outstanding young musician for success in music performance, citizenship, and contributions to the community.

In 2002 the Skaneateles Festival created The Robinson Award, an annual scholarship prize, to honor Louise Robinson and her late husband, Dr. David Robinson, for their many years of tireless devotion to the Festival and its ideals. The award is given annually to a young musician whose character, musicianship, and community service reflect the values of David and Louise Robinson – enthusiasm and dedication to music of high quality.

For more than 30 years the Robinsons have opened their hearts and their Skaneateles home to musicians, their families, and the audiences who come to hear them perform. Their lakeside residence, Brook Farm, has been a gathering place and rehearsal space for musicians, and is the performance venue for the Skaneateles Festival’s outdoor Saturday evening concerts.

Applications from high school students between the ages of 13 and 18 residing in the Central New York region will be considered. Application requirements include: two letters of recommendation; a written personal statement; and a 10-15 minute

Inside high school sports

Independent Financial Advice • Maturing Bonds CDs/IRAs

NEwspapErs

and now people can find them both in the same place,” Bristol said. “Also, the ESPN brand is the greatest sports brand in the world… and the great thing about it is that they keep building that brand.”

The format of the show is consistent from week to week, but Bristol and Blackwell said they always focus the attention on the student-athletes. The Bottar Leone Round Robin at the beginning of the show features special guests like OCC lacrosse coach Chuck Wilbur, basketball coach Dave Pasiak and former Bishop Grimes football coach Brad Keysor. They talk about the big games from the previous night and preview upcoming matchups.

The show then turns to the McDonald’s Coaches Corner, which features interviews with coaches from around Section III. Bristol said it is an important element of the show that they don’t focus all their attention on the football and basketball, but make sure to discuss all the sports that make up the high school sports landscape.

A big part of the show is the accolade portion at the end, where Blackwell and Bristol highlight the many accomplishments of CNY athletes. Those awards are preserved on the website as well. “We’re trying to give as many kids as possible the recognition they deserve,” Bristol said.

recording of their playing or singing. The annual presentation of the award is made at a Festival concert in August and is accompanied by a $1,500 prize.

The recipient may also be invited to perform at a Skaneateles Festival event.

For an application or more information go to skanfest.org or call 315-685-7418.

Past winners include: 2010 Winner: Alicia Friedrichs, violin, Fayetteville Manlius High School 2009 Winner: Nicholas Hrynyk, piano, Auburn Central School 2008 Winner: Elizabeth Sutphen, mezzo-soprano, Manlius Pebble Hill School 2007 Winner: Nina Elhassan, clarinet, West Genesee High School 2006 Winner: Laura Britton, oboe, Westhill High School 2005 Winner: Owen Kelley, violin, Fayetteville Manlius High School 2004 Winner: Matthew Pikarsky, piano, home schooled 2003 Winner: Stephanie Cambra, flute, Liverpool High School 2002 Winner: Adam Gay, piano, Skaneateles High School

From page 1 A place for legends Another show will also be added to Galaxy’s sports lineup.

On the same airwaves, Bristol will host a show called Syracuse Legends.

“Sitting down with the team here at ESPN Radio, we came up with the concept of Syracuse Legends and Current Greats,” Bristol said. The show will primarily be an interview-style format with some of the most recognizable faces and names from Syracuse University’s star-studded athletic past.

Among the many features of the show, each week former SU and Denver Broncos football player Kyle Johnson, who is now an NFL scout with the Arizona Cardinals will visit for a segment called The Real Deal. In addition, former SU hoops star Arinze Onuaku will join Bristol for a segment entitled AO’s SU-NBA Breakdown.

Each week, the show will feature a special guest from SU’s past or one of the current stars. Before moving to ESPN Radio, Bristol hosted a show with Onuaku that featured SU greats like Pearl Washington, John Wallace, Jonny Flynn, Wes Johnson, as well as famed Bracketologist Joe Lunardi.

Syracuse Legends will be aired Fridays at 6 p.m.

EAGLE

EaglE

Skaneateles Press, Jan. 26, 2011

NEwspapErs

Business

Tops Market’s Monopoly ‘Collect and Win’ game to begin Jan. 23

Customers can share in more than $9 million in prizes and money saving offers For the second year, Tops Friendly Markets invite customers to play the Monopoly Collect and Win game based on world-famous Hasbro board game, MONOPOLY starting Sunday, Jan. 23.

Tops’ Monopoly Collect and Win game allows customers to play every time they checkout at a Tops Markets location. Prizes and money saving offers totaling $9 million are up for grabs with top prizes including a $250,000 cash payout, a $200,000 mortgage payoff, a vehicle of choice valued at $30,000, and a room makeover valued at $15,000. Other great prizes include a dream vacation valued at $7,500, $100 per week in free groceries for a year, a $2,500 wardrobe makeover, and a LCD-HD TV valued at $1,500.

The game runs through April 16t or while game tickets last.

“Customers really enjoyed playing Tops’ Monopoly Collect and Win Game,” said Diane Colgan, Tops’ vice president of sales development and marketing. “Last year, we gave away incredible prizes to our shoppers, including the grand prize of a $200,000 mortgage payoff. This year, the game is even more exciting with bigger and better prizes.”

Customers can play the game by obtaining a free game board at any Tops Markets location. Upon each checkout one game ticket is given automatically. Inside game tickets are coupons, instant win prizes and boardmarkers. As customers collect board-markers, they are placed on 19 individual spaces on the MONOPOLY prize board. A prize is awarded once a section is completed on any one of 19 individual sections. Customers have the opportunity to earn bonus game tickets by purchasing specially marked products with their BonusCard or throughout Tops Markets locations.

Tops is utilizing new mobile technology and making information available to customers though Quick Response Codes (QR codes) located on signage throughout each Tops store.

Customers simply scan the code with their Smart Phone and will be instantly directed to the most current list of game winners. This list of winner information will also be available to customers Tops Markets website, topsmarkets.com.

“We’re always looking for ways to incorporate the newest technology in our stores,” Colgan said. “With new winners being announced daily, QR codes allow our customers and associates to quickly and easily gain more information about Monopoly winners.”

Additionally, the use of social media will

Tops’ Monopoly Collect and Win game allows customers to play every time they checkout at a Tops Markets location. allow customers to follow along online. Outlets such as Facebook (screen name Tops Monopoly), Twitter(@TopsMonopoly), YouTube (TopsMonopoly10), and the photo-sharing site Flickr (Tops Monopoly), will be used to update customers on exciting events, and showcase customer winners.

Some of the participating vendor partners in the Tops’ Monopoly customer collect and win game include Pepsi, Kraft, Jennie- O, Sorrento,

Construction Martial Arts Florist Tree Care

Carpeting

Optometry

Proctor & Gamble and Unilever.

Charles B. Darrow created MONOPOLY in 1934 during the height of the Great Depression. In its first year, 1935, the game was the best-selling game in America. Since then, over 200 million MONOPOLY games have been sold worldwide.

And now Skaneateles has its own version called Skanopoly available an many local retailers throughout the village.

In brief Simmons named “Lawyer of the Year”

Doreen A. Simmons, a partner at Hancock & Estabrook, LLP, has been named the 2011 Syracuse Environmental Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers, a peer-review publication in the legal profession.

Simmons is one of only four lawyers in New York State to be selected as Best Lawyers Environmental Lawyer of the Year for 2011.

Simmons is the leader of the Environmental Practice Group at Hancock & Estabrook, LLP. Attorneys in this group serve a wide range of clients on regulatory, litigation and preventative auditing matters.

Simmons has more than 25 years experience representing major and mid-sized industries, individuals, municipalities and not-forprofit organizations in regulatory proceedings and matters involving compliance, acquisitions and permitting in every regulatory Environmental Region in New York State.

She received her Juris Doctor degree from Albany Law School of Union University and her undergraduate degree from Purdue University.

About Hancock & Estabrook, LLP: Hancock & Estabrook, LLP is one of Upstate New York’s leading law firms providing quality legal representation to clients across the region.

The firm is located in downtown Syracuse at 1500 AXA Tower I. For more information, visit hancocklaw.com

Real Estate Automotive Pet Grooming Pavement Sealing Landscaping

01845

Business Directory Insurance

Skaneateles, NY 13152 Linda Wilson - Owner/Operator Visa - Mastercard Accepted

Phone 315-685-PAWS by appointment only

Elm Hill Towne Center 3791 Milton Ave. Camillus, New York 13031 (315) 487-8724 across from Home Depot

Main Branch 4488 Onondaga Blvd.

Syracuse, NY (315) 487-8722 Across from West Hill High School

www.tearneyskarate.com

General Contracting, Home Improvements, Additions, Garages, Replacement Windows, Siding, Electrical Work w/post hole digger, Mini Excavator Work, Kitchen/Bath and Basement Remodeling

Peter Baker PH: 662-3002 Owner Cell: 289-2170 Email: PB9889@aol.com www.bakerconstruction.org

05305

(Intersection of US Route 20 and Lee Mulroy Rd.)

Child Safety Experts. Seminars for: • Bully Proofing • Child Abduction & Much More

CONSTRUCTION

1661 East Genesee Road US Route 20

Serving Our Community Since 1969

06573

MARTIAL ARTS

TEARNEY’S KARATE and KICKBOXING

05933

PET GROOMING

Sell it local, sell it fast! To place an ad, call 434-8889 or email classifieds@cnylink.com.

EAGLE

EaglE

Skaneateles Press, Jan. 26, 2011

NEwspapErs

Back on the air, and liking it Normal, for me, is no one else’s normal.

Which is as it should be for the human race, for normalcy, while always looked for by those in various amounts of adversity, can be quite dull.

With that as a starting point, my last month of Saturday mornings was anything but normal. One was Christmas, one was New Year’s Day, and the next two of them featured laundry runs, story writing and other myriad chores.

What they didn’t include, though, was driving through the snow and muck to a climate-controlled studio, putting on headphones and talking to Central New York about the high-school sports scene.

And that slowly was driving me mad.

Well it’s all good now, for at 9 a.m. on this most recent Saturday the “Onondaga Community College Inside High School Sports Show” roared back to life on ESPN Radio – 97.7 and 100.1 on the FM dial, 1200 and 1440 on the AM dial.

Mike Bristol’s creation, a novelty at the

sion was made to bring me into the studio as Bristol’s co-host, the cycle repeated itself – initial apprehension, followed by gradual assimilation and, ultimately, a real comfort level of doing the program.

Anyone that is a regular listener of the program cannot begin to comprehend the real, sweaty and stressful work involved putting together. Bristol deserves most of the credit, of course, because he founded it, owns it, lines up a long list of wonderful sponsors and markets the brand, which is a full-time task by itself.

Freed from that burden, I tend to the smaller task of lining up the content – topics, guests, award-winners and other miscellaneous items. That quest lasts the full week, though, for the trick is to have different people spotlighted in each show and not repeat things. That takes research and patience - and a bit of groveling, perhaps.

time in launched in 2000, is now the area’s longest-running locally produced sports radio program. As with many other good things, my involvement in Bristol’s noble enterprise never was planned – but now it’s an essential and enjoyable part of my crowded weekly routine.

Way back when, it was terrifying stuff.

Unaccustomed to going on the air in any broadcast medium (save for a cup of coffee at WAER in my Syracuse University days), I would fret for days before making that Saturday phone call into WHEN for my allotted segment.

When that worked out, and the deci-

See On the air. page 14

Skaneateles HS hosts College Admissions Night Feb. 2

Skaneateles High School juniors and their parents are invited to kick off the 2012 college planning process at the annual College Admissions Night program at 7 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 2, in the high school auditorium.

The evening will include discussion of college application procedures and college selection activities at the high school. In addition, representatives from Gettysburg College, LeMoyne College, Onondaga Community College and SUNY Oswego will share knowledge and insights about their colleges and the admissions process at their respective institutions. The representatives are either current admissions staff or directors of admissions.

Counselors said that while parents usually make up the majority of the audience at this event, students are encouraged to attend this year as well. Any questions about the program should be directed to the guidance counselors at 291-2237.

Rosie

by Charles Nelson Riley, who had been her acting teacher.

Another of her scripts, “Carlos’ Wake,” was made into an independent film, which starred Martin Landau and Rita Marino.

Rosie said although she made a living, it was always a struggle and really actors don’t have a lot of say in a production.

“It was fun when you were working,” she said, “really fun on the set.”

The whole field changed with the advent of reality TV as has often been reported.

There were just fewer opportunities, and while producing plays, Rosie learned a lot about arts management.

In the beginning of this century, she took a job in

fundraising with the Los Angeles Opera Company, which was under the direction of Placido Domingo.

While there she wrote the first National Endowment of the Arts grant for the company’s main stage productions.

“Opera is an extremely expensive art form,” she said. “Six nights could cost up to $4,000,000 with an overall operational budget of $45,000,000.”

The WCNY experience “You can go home again!”

Rosie said.

She came home to Central New York with the thought of bringing her experience and knowledge back home, “Why not come back and

Magazine Advertising Sales Unique Opportunity

We are looking for a part time or full time professional individual with great drive and determination. Must be a goal oriented self-starter with good organizational skills who believes in customer service. Past sales experience a plus but will train the right candidate.

We offer a generous 100% commission plan with no ceiling. This opportunity involves selling into our Syracuse Parent, Central New York’s most comprehensive publication for families of all ages and our Prime publication, a special edition for Senior Citizens and their families. Flexible hours and lots of quality leads provided. If you are interested in marketing our high quality magazines, send us your resume today!

Email to: Heidi Tyler, Niche Publication Manager at htyler@cnylink.com Or Mail to: 2501 James Street, Syracuse NY 13206, Attn: Heidi Tyler

EAGLE

THE

CNY’s source for news, views & things to do

EAGLE

NEWSPAPERS No phone calls please.

EOE M/F

06684

producer and even a wedding singer.

“I got to kiss Tony Danza,” she said, adding that he is very underestimated as an actor and great to work with. For example, on project, each week he would give each of the actresses flowers.

She said younger people will sometimes recognize her, as she played characters in “Who’s the Boss,” “Full House” and “Married with Children” between 1990 and 2000. She was also in the mini series, “Sinatra,” where she got to speak Italian.

She moved from acting, into writing and producing.

“I liked having a bit more control,” she said. One of her scripts, “The Wives,” was produced as a play. It was directed

From page 1 contribute,” she said, “There has always been so much innovation and creativity in this area and just because we aren’t manufacturing doesn’t mean we can’t reinvent ourselves.”

She has always been a fan of our school system, where she was really exposed to the arts. And PBS is a natural connection to arts and education.

“I think PBS is so great … unbiased, informational and educational,” she noted.

In her role as VP of Corporate Advancement she oversees membership and fundraising efforts, as well as communications both with the image of the station and its connection to the community.

“We do a lot of special events in the community,” she said, and WCNY team is extremely talented and supportive. “Our leadership is great with a wonderful board and a great CEO, who came from the business world.”

WCNY CEO Robert Daino had launched two successful software engineering companies.

“He thinks like a businessman, Rosie said. “To have a business man in a non-profit is awesome. He is interested in being agile and technological.”

WCNY is the only station in the country that doesn’t do pledge.

“Everybody in the national system thought we would fail,” she said, “Other stations pledge for more over 330 hours per year. It’s a bega-thon with the old message of guilt. Our theory is that if you listen to WCNY or watch WCNY you will give back and support our efforts.

And some of our type of programming you can get on the History Channel or food channels or nature channels or news stations, but here you can get it all in one place, with no commercials.”

In addition, WCNY

produced its own community based shows, such as“Financial Fitness,’ “Central Issues” and “The Ivory Tower Half Hour,”and also documentaries. “Arctic Air,” a WCNY documentary about the 130th Air Lift Wing based in Scotia, NY, which aids climate research in Greenland and Antarctica, just aired nationally on PBS. In 2012 they anticipate a move to their new building, located in Syracuse’s downtown Salt District neighborhood. Syracuse is the heart o f Central new York’s 19 counties, which is WCNY’s broadcast area.

Their new headquarters will be equipped with a joint master control system, which will bring all of New York State’s PBS systems together.

“We spearheaded this effort, it will be a tremendous cost savings to all the stations. Our goal is to be good stewards in the 21st century.” PBS was recently and once again voted number one in the public trust from GFK Roper for the sixth consecutive year.

WCNY’s people WCNY’s vision is to be the ‘hub’ connecting Central New York to education, the arts and public affairs. The organization nurtures a team oriented, creative environment.

“People have good ideas, and we don’t say let’s do it next year, we go ahead and try it.”

She credits their new VP of Human Resources, Carin Taddeo, for being very good in the selection process of late.

“Everybody is shockingly enthusiastic … if you aren’t into it … you can’t keep up with the pace and so you move on,” Rosie said.

The latest addition to the WCNY’s stable of talent is engineer Kris Binder, who formerly worked at the NBC Studios at 30 Rockefellar Plaza in New York for shows such as “Saturday Night Live.”

WCNY’s stable of on-air tele-

vision talent includes George Kilpatrick, Bill Baker, Liz Ayers and others. Bill Baker also hosts Classic FM, along with Bill Shedden, Bruce Paulsen, Marie Lamb, and weekend favorites like Bill Knowlton, whose Blue Grass Ramble recently celebrated its 38th anniversary on the station.

The Party 2010 WCNY’s “The Party” was hosted to bring people together to celebrate the good news of the past year. About 200 people attended the event, held at the Pirro Convention Center, where there was good food, champagne and a great band with “Atlas.”

“You always see the reviews of the bad news at the end of the year, but this was an opportunity to present a review of positive things that happened in our communities,” she said.

There are already plans in the works for next year’s Party.

Settling in Skaneateles/ Spafford Rosie recently married Scott Goodrich, a scientist at Advion in Ithaca. The couple settled in Borodino, which is somewhat in the middle of their opposite commutes.

They also came here for the school, as Scott’s daughter, Abby Goodrich, is living with them and is enrolled in Skaneateles.

Rosie’s extended family has lived in the Cortland and Rochester area since her start in Marcellus, and when she would come home to visit, she did often make a visit to Skaneateles to dine at the Sherwood Inn. She said it was so exciting to get the keys to their house on Tracy Drive, officially becoming a part of this community, which has at its center the village of Skaneateles.

Stay tuned to WCNY and Classic FM to see and hear more from our new neighbor, Rosie Taravella!

EAGLE

EaglE

Skaneateles Press, Jan. 26, 2011

NEwspapErs

Skaneateles Rod and Gun Club News

We’re looking for writers

Are you interested in your commmunity? Do you have a journalism background with computer or web site design skills?

Please send resumes with writing and design samples to gcatt@cnylink.com.

On Saturday Jan.15, at both.

0900, three riflemen met Sunday, Jan. at our range to fire our 16, fifty-five trap regular weekly high power shooters, includmatch. There was a light ing two ladies and snow falling and the temnine juniors, fired perature was 20 degrees. the third shoot twelve hand gunners fired The wind was calm. of the ten week in the sixteenth week of We all fired the A winter league. There was the winter league. George Course of the John C. light snow falling, with Newton won the match Garand Match, consistshort bursts of sunshine, ing of ten shots slow fire the temperature was in the and was the only center prone, ten shots rapid fire mid twenties and the wind fire shooter. He hit 2676X’s, then fired on another prone, and ten shots slow was calm. relay and hit 244-1X. fire standing. Slow fire Urb Womer led the The high scorer in rim shots are fired in ten minshooters with a 24. Roger fire was Chuck Chernoff utes and rapid fire shots, Elliott hit 23. The ladies with 259-4X’s. Lynn Lepak with bolt action rifles we were led by Audrey Clark was second with 253-3X’s, were firing, are fired on 70 and Nikki Hay, both with he then fired on another seconds.

18 hits. The juniors were relay and hit 247-3X’s for Dave Spearing won the led by Colton O’Neil with match, and would have 21. Justin Slater hit 20. The third. Stuart Cook was first in two handed rim won a bronze medal at sub-juniors were led by Camp Perry, by hitting 87- Patrick Greenfield with 18 fire with 256-2X’s.

Congratulations to you 1X+94-1X+87-1X=268hits. Dan Tierney hit 14.

3X’s with his Swedish Congratulations to you all. all.

Shoot safely.

Mauser in 6.5X55 mm, Tuesday night, Jan. 18, and we all congratulate him. Paul Straka fired his ’03-A3 and hit 901X+95-4X’s+62=247-5X’s.

Begin a new hobby with Quick Start.

I fired my ’03-A3 and hit PIANO  ORGAN  KEYBOARD 92-1X+88+65=245-1X. A revolutionary adult music method that’s fun and easy.

Both ’03-A3’s are in .30’06 • 6 week classes - all materials included ONLY caliber. • Lowery Quick Start keyboard included

$ 95 We all went to the fine with this coupon Willow Glen CafĂŠ for hot beverages after the match.

-" / +-/%"-* (( *" - Carrie poured andwww.pianoandorgancenter.com SpearAsk for Bob Carbone 3

'REAT .ORTHERN -ALL NEAR 3%!23 s s !SK FOR "OB #ARBONE s WWW PIANOANDORGANCENTER COM ing paid. We thank them

We’ve The Got Class Join Fun

9

$).).' $!.#).' $%33%243

Saturday, February 5, 2011 PM s /NCENTER 'RAND "ALLROOM %NJOY OUR pasta extravaganza FEATURING SPECIALTY PASTAS MADE TO ORDER

A SCRUMPTIOUS antipasto bar A MOUTH WATERING chocolate fountain INCLUDING ALL YOUR FAVORITE FRUITS AND SWEET TREATS FOR DIPPING PLUS AN ARRAY OF decadent desserts!

4HEN DIP YOUR FAVORITE PARTNER TO THE SOUNDS OF THE -ARIO $E 3ANTIS /RCHESTRA AND ENJOY A “swing� dance lesson FROM OUR FEATURED PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS "ACK BY POPULAR DEMAND OUR elaborate baskets FOR raffle!

4ICKETS WILL BE ON SALE AT THE #ATHEDRAL 0ARISH /FlCE -ON &RI AM PM

ONLINE AT WWW GUARDIANANGELSOCIETYSYR ORG OR CONTACT THE 'UARDIAN !NGEL 3OCIETY 4HE COST IS PER PERSON FOR TWO OR FOR A RESERVED TABLE OF

A Wonderful Gift Idea!

315-422-7218

www.guardianangelsocietysyr.org find us on

%AST /NONDAGA 3TREET 3YRACUSE .9

07359

Piano Organ Center

10 th Anniversary

06045

Chernoff high scorer

Bring us your loans and save!

PLUS get

$100

Go fee-less.

FREE Checking with absolutely

toward your first payment!*

•

NO MINIMUM BALANCE

•

NO MONTHLY FEES

*Limit one $100 coupon per member per loan. Minimum loan amount $10,000. Minimum term 36 months. Promotion subject to change without notice. Loans currently financed through SECNY Federal Credit Union cannot be refinanced with this offer. Expires 2/28/11.

Home Equity Line of Credit

•

PLUS:

as low as

2.99%

APR1

EQUAL HOUSING

LENDER

Serving Everyone in Central New York!

APR = Annual Percentage Rate. As low as 2.99%APR locked in for 1 year. Rate expressed for Line of Credit is variable and can be adjusted annually on the first day of the month following the anniversary date of opening. The rate is based on an Index Rate of the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate. There is no limit on the amount by which the Annual Percentage Rate can change during any one period up to the maximum permitted by law. Loan rate and amount is based on credit qualifications and available equity in property. Subject to change without notice. Home Equity Lines of Credit currently financed through SECNY Federal Credit Union cannot be refinanced with this offer. Contact any SECNY office for details.

•

FREE ONLINE BILL PAY

•

FREE E-STATEMENTS

•

FREE MOBILE MONEY

• NO HASSLES. FREE Visa Debit card with access to 40,000+ surcharge-free ATMs nationwide.

www.secny.org

N� � ������?

Y�� c�� j��� tod��!

Onondaga Hill (315) 469-5599 Baldwinsville (315) 635-5418 Manlius (315) 682-1174 North Syracuse (315) 214-2995 Skaneateles (315) 554-8070

09007

1

FREE ONLINE ACCOUNT ACCESS

10

EAGLE

EaglE

Skaneateles Press, Jan. 26, 2011

NEwspapErs

5PNO[S` :WLJPHSZ 4VUKH`Z

Mirbeau Burger and a Drink Night: get one glass of wine or beer on us with your burger.

UL^

;\LZKH`Z

Two-For-Tuesdays: 50% off your entrees when you purchase two main courses.

>LKULZKH`Z

Women & Wine Wednesday’s: featuring a selection of wines for women at $9 or less!

;O\YZKH`Z

The 851 W. Genesee Night: A specialty sandwich and drink that changes every Thursday and are $8.51 each.

-YPKH`Z

Come to our Manager's Reception: 5pm – 6pm complimentary wine tasting and cheeses.

Raw Bar with Drink and Beer Specials: 6pm - 9pm (or until seafood runs out)

:H[\YKH`Z

Late Night Happy Hour: 9pm to 11pm snacks, drink specials and limited menu.

:\UKH`Z

Six fun and uniquely themed Wine stations from around the world.

:HTWSL :[H[PVUZ >VYSKS` :`YHO

Compare and contrast the full-bodied varietal

6UJL 0U ( 3PML[PTL Amazing bottles, affordable samples

3VJHS .LTZ

Our favorite Finger Lakes reds

Sunday Buffet Brunch: 11:30am to 2:30pm with our signature Bloody Mary Bar. Bloody Mary Bar: Noon to 5pm Sunday Supper: 5pm on. Select two entrees from a listing of chef’s specials and a bottle of wine from a list of our sommelier’s offerings all for $49 (appetizers, desserts, etc can be chosen from regular menu)

)HY :HTWSL 4LU\ :THSS 7SH[LZ

)PN 7SH[LZ

One Dozen Clams Steamed in white wine & herbs with grilled bread. $10 Beef Tenderloin Satay Served with spicy peanut ‘bang-bang’ sauce. $8

The Mirbeau Hamburger 8 oz. local angus beef topped with gruyere cheese and grilled portobello, spinach & balsamic braised onions.

Served with bistro fries and bĂŠarnaise-bordelaise sauce. $14

Grilled Shrimp Five jumbo gulf shrimp marinated in chipotle oil, served with mango salsa. $10

Le Cordon Bleu Buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with brie, ham and basil mayonnaise on baguette with bistro herb fries. $12

Fried Calamari Served with lemon aioli. $9

Pasta of the Day Housemade pasta with tonight’s special ragout. $19

Margherita ‘Pizza’ Fresh mozzarella on housemade flatbread with ripened tomatoes and basil. $9

Meatloaf ‘Cup Cake’ Whipped potato ‘frosting’ and seasonal veggies. $14

Voted Top 10 by Spa Finder Readers: “Best for Yoga, Best Cuisine, and Best Romance.�

^^^ TPYILH\ JVT > .LULZLL :[ :RHULH[LSLZ 5@

09975

[OL >PUL :[H[PVU ,_WLYPLUJL

If you would like to volunteer with GEARUP contact us at:

. . . . m i h d n i h without you be ! e r e h t e g t o he might n The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is the state agency that has been designated by the Governor’s office to administer the NY GEARUP Program. Funding for NY GEARUP is provided by a grant GSPN UIF 6 4 %FQBSUNFOU PG &EVDBUJPO t /: (&"361 BU 4ZSBDVTF 6OJWFSTJUZ SFDFJWFT JO GVOEJOH UIBU JT NBUDIFE QFSDFOU CZ JO LJOE TFSWJDFT GPS B UPUBM GVOEJOH PG t )&4$ IFMQT QFPQMF QBZ GPS DPMMFHF CZ QSPWJEJOH B DPNQSFIFOTJWF SBOHF PG mOBODJBM BJE TFSWJDFT JODMVEJOH UIF 5VJUJPO "TTJTUBODF 1SPHSBN HVBSBOUFFJOH TUVEFOU MPBOT BOE BENJOJTUFSJOH UIF OBUJPOBMMZ SFDPHOJ[FE /FX :PSL T $PMMFHF 4BWJOHT 1MBO t/FX :PSL 4UBUF JT B MFBEFS JO UIF OBUJPOBM mOBODJBM BJE DPNNVOJUZ QSPWJEJOH NPSF HSBOU NPOFZ UP DPMMFHF TUVEFOUT UIBO BOZ PUIFS TUBUF

09670

NYGEARUP@SyracuseUniversity phone: 443-7848 email: nygearup@syr.edu

EAGLE

EaglE

Skaneateles Press, Jan. 26, 2011

NEwspapErs

Sports

11

Lakers beat Ludden,

seize first place

By Phil Blackwell No one who witnessed last Wednesday night’s boys basketball clash between Skaneateles and Bishop Ludden would consider it a pretty experience, with its fair amount of errant passes, missed free throws and 3-point air balls.

Yet the Lakers emerged from the affair quite happy, as it beat the Gaelic Knights 44-36 to take over sole possession of first place in the Onondaga High School League Liberty division. Both teams came into the night with 7-1 league marks.

Overall, Skaneateles is now 9-1 - and that lone blemish came at Ludden’s expense back on Dec. 12, in the Holiday Classic at the Carrier Dome, where Ludden rallied from a nine-point halftime deficit with a big third quarter, then held on to beat the Lakers 65-59.

More than a month later, in the much cozier setting of Ludden’s home gym in

Bob Atkinson

POINTING THINGS OUT: Skaneateles boys basketball head coach Karl Norris gives directions in last Wednesday night’s game at Bishop Ludden.

Geddes, Skaneateles looked to get even - but the path to that payback was bumpy from the moment the game tipped off.

Cold from the field start, the Lakers fell behind 8-0 and needed nearly three minutes to get on the scoreboard with Pat Roberts’ lay-up. By the end of the period, it had closed the gap to 12-10, but it wasn’t getting comfortable.

In fact, the entire first half, for both teams, was a sloppy affair full of missed opportunities and basic mistakes. Part of that was poor play, but a lot of it was tight, effective defense. And Skaneateles had the better of it by halftime, even though it only carried a modest 18-16 advantage.

Unlike that first game in the Dome, though, it was the Lakers that would take over in the third quarter by picking up the tempo on both ends. That meant constant pushes to the basket on offense and fullcourt pressure to contest every inch of court for Ludden.

At first, the Gaelic Knights didn’t flinch, even taking a 29-27 lead late in the period.

But the Lakers made the decisive move in the last three minutes by going on a 10-0 run, the key blows being a pair of 3-pointers from reserve Jimmy Atkinson.

Now up 37-29 going to the fourth quarter, Skaneateles protected that lead by forcing a string of Ludden turnovers, never letting the Gaelic Knights get closer than seven (42-35) the rest of the way as it held the hosts without a field goal for more than eight minutes.

Roberts, with 13 points, led a modest Laker attack as Atkinson picked up eight points. Kevin Rice had a season-low seven points as Paul O’Donnell and Brandon Barron got six points apiece. Ludden freshman Dan Kaigler led his side, matching Roberts with 13 points.

Skaneateles then went to Jordan-Elbridge Friday night and, with far less suspense, mashed the Eagles 87-45 to improve to 10-1.

From the time it opened with a 26-11 first quarter, Skaneateles was in total control, outscoring the Eagles in every period.

The margin was 51-23 by halftime, and the

Bob Atkinson

A LITTLE BIT OF AIR: Skaneateles guard Kevin Rice (5) rises over Bishop Ludden’s Tyler Young for a shot in last Wednesday’s game. CENTER OF ATTENTION: Skaneateles center Pat Roberts (42) draws a double team under the basket in last Wednesday’s game against Bishop Ludden. Roberts had a team-high 13 points in the Lakers’ 44-36 victory.

Lakers made sure all of its players got some court time.

As a result, 11 different Lakers got at least one field goal, none more than Rice, who roared back from his Ludden struggles and set a season mark with 29 points, including four 3-pointers. Roberts and Zach Brownlee each finished with 11 points, while Barron got nine points and Atkinson threw in six points.

Skaneateles gets to stay home this week, meeting South Jefferson Tuesday and Cazenovia Friday night.

Skaneateles boys hockey has 2-1 week

By Phil Blackwell At this moment, the Skaneateles ice hockey team is banking its entire status as a Division II title contender on the fact that it can, at times, just shut down the opposition.

That happened again last Wednesday night, when the Lakers ventured to Whitesboro and put together its second straight shutout, beating the Warriors 3-0.

This followed Skaneateles blanking Fulton 3-0 on Jan. 14. In both those games, the common denominator was an effective defense and a star turn from goaltender Trevor Diamond.

Here, Diamond made 22 saves, and Skaneateles did not entirely relieve the pressure from him, taking 30 shots as the

night progressed.

However, single goals in each period proved sufficient, as Mike Benson converted two of them and Tyler Stanton landed the other goal. Jon Rogalia, Rory Callahan, Jim Rodgers and Brendan Major each had one assist.

Now the Lakers entered a crucial homeand-home weekend series with CBA/J-D, a circumstance created when the Dec. 15 game between the two sides at Allyn Arena got snowed out.

First, they met Friday, on the Brothers’ home ice at Onondaga Nation Arena in Nedrow, and it was the Lakers again coming up with a victory, this one a narrow 2-1 verdict.

Dom Scicchtano’s goal gave CBA/J-D a 1-0 edge in the first period. From there,

though, Diamond shut things down, finishing with 25 saves and giving his side plenty of time to come back.

This is exactly what Skaneateles did, a goal in each of the last two periods putting them in front. Jacob Cooney scored once and assisted on Callahan’s tally, with Rogalia and Jack Fabrizio earning assists, too.

None of this good play carried over to the rematch Saturday at Allyn Arena.

Diamond was off, and CBA/J-D took full advantage to beat the Lakers 5-2 and salvage a split.

Major and Rodgers landed first-period goals, keeping Skaneateles tied 2-2 as Taroli and Benson earned the assists.

However, the Brothers had broken through against Diamond, and would move ahead 3-2 in the second period, then

add insurance goals in the final period as Nick Papayanakos led the visitors, scoring twice and adding an assist. CBA/J-D goalie Dan DiStefano made 25 saves.

Back on Monday, the Sknaeateles girls ice hockey team took a 2-0 loss to Potsdam, but it finally broke its skid Friday with a 10 overtime win over St. Lawrence as Alex Brown made 19 saves for the shutout. Taylor Kerr scored the OT game-winner, Kalie Pidgeon earning the assist as the Lakers’ game with Potsdam was postponed.

The girls Lakers play at Ithaca, Saranac Lake and Lake Placid in its last week of the regular season while the Skaneateles boys meet Fulton Wednesday and confront state no. 1-ranked Cazenovia Friday night, both games at Allyn Arena.

12

Sports EAGLE

EaglE

Skaneateles Press, Jan. 26, 2011

NEwspapErs

Do you have local sports news you want to share with the community?

Contact Sports Editor Phil Blackwell 434-8889 ext. 348 pblackwell@cnylink.com

Lakers rise to fourth at invitational Wrestling Lakers take second at home dual meet Each of the Skaneateles indoor track and field team worked their way to fourthplace finishes during the Jan. 16 Bob Grieve Memorial Invitational at SUNYCortland, the last event before this week’s Section III championships at Colgate.

On the girls side, the Lakers produced 38 points, not too far from Fayetteville-Manlius, who had the winning total of 62 points, as once again events were held as relays, with combined times, distances and heights.

Caroline Walton won the individual shot put with a toss of 34 feet 5 1/2 inches as she and Joanna Dean (26 feet 11 inches) teamed to win the event with a combined distance of 61 feet 4 1/2 inches, nearly seven feet

ahead of runner-up F-M. Emma Ford, Dianne Vitkus, Taylor Woodruff and Anna Barnett teamed up for second place in the 4x400 relay in 4:22.71, beaten only by F-M, who won in 4:16.79. Later, Woodruff and Ford were second in the long jump, going 30 feet between them.

Madeline Adams was third among individuals in the 1,500-meter run in a time of 5:02.21, as she and Claire Motyl took third place overall in 10:50.03.

Casey Van Slyke and Jane Gaffney were fourth in the 600-meter run (3:48.70).

Going to the boys meet, Skaneateles picked up 34 points, holding off West Genesee (32) and Corcoran (31) for that fourth spot as Baldwinsville, with 51 points, edged F-M (48 points) to win.

Ian Smith and Patrick Biver flew 68 feet 7 inches to finish second to Jamesville-DeWitt (71 feet 7 3/4 inches) in the triple jump as Taylor Weyneth and Carson Schwab earned second place in the pole vault, clearing the same 20 feet as Westhill/Bishop Ludden, but with more misses.

Sean Cooper, second among individuals in the 55-meter hurdles (8.19 seconds), joined Brendan Dickerson for third place with a combined 19.17 seconds. Tim Lewis cleared 5 feet 8 inches for third place in the high jump.

Biver and Nick Simmons gained fifth in the long jump, going 31 feet 10 1/4 inches. ewis and Max Weiss were sixth in the 55-meter dash in 14.41 seconds, With Corey Knighton and Paul Mele sixth in the shot put.

January Subscriber Appreciation Days

By Phil Blackwell

Weather again affected the Skaneateles wrestling team when its scheduled match against Cazenovia on Friday got postponed.

However, it was clear on Saturday for the annual Laker Duals as Skaneateles would finish second in the four-team field, topping Auburn and FayettevilleManlius, but losing to Chittenango.

The Lakers had no trouble with Auburn, crushing the Maroons 58-24. Six different times, Auburn had to forfeit matches, but Skaneateles did enough on the mat to ensure a comfortable margin.

Neil Ruggles, at 160 pounds, had the quickest pin, finishing off James Murtari in 1:58 as Jon Leubner (152 pounds) pinned Brandon Fromel in 2:44 and Jacob Valentino (145 pounds) pinned Tom Campagnola with 50 seconds left.

Up at 119 pounds, Tyler

Saunders beat Tom Hundley in a third-period technical fall, with Josh Biles (96 pounds), Brad Ditch (103 pounds), Kevin Pembridge (140 pounds), Jacob Brillo (171 pounds), Chris Wise (189 pounds) and Conor Rourke (215 pounds) each claiming forfeits.

More competition was found in the Lakers’ match against F-M, but it still beat the Hornets 47-33 by dominating the higher weight classes, winning every match from 152 pounds upward.

Brillo took just 47 seconds to pin Sean O’Brian as Wise earned his fall over Jordan Kalil in 2:09.

Leubner, Rourke and Garrett Navaroli (285 pounds) claimed forfeits, while Ruggles worked hard for a 7-5 victory over Angelo Pavone.

Pembridge wrestled this time and took 3:29 to earn a technical fall over Jon Hajduk. Brillo again got a forfeit, but Tyler Saunders battled his way past Jake

Norton 6-3.

So it led to the final between Skaneateles and Chittenango. Despite some real individual highlights, the Lakers lost to the Bears 47-31.

A great 140-pound showdown saw Pembridge, in a possible post-season preview (both are ranked in the top five in Division II in this weight class), work his way past John Regan 2-1. By contrast, Valentino dominated Alex Carter 15-4 and Ruggles, in 59 seconds, pinned Corey Wilmer.

Navaroli, Wise and Brillo all won with forfeits, but Chittenango could afford to give up those matches because it won everything from 103 to 135 pounds, including Brillo’s narrow 10-9 defeat to Will Young.

Aside from making up the Cazenovia meet, Skaneateles also meets Marcellus and Jordan-Elbridge this week, plus competes in Saturday’s OHSL Liberty/ Patriot division championships.

Girls hoops Lakers stun J-E, 41-39

Renew Early & Save!

By Phil Blackwell

No matter when your subscription expires - If you renew your annual subscription by Jan. 31, 2011 we will give you $5 off your regular rate.

Sensing a rare opportunity to take out a prime Section III Class B championship contender, the Skaneateles girls basketball team seized it.

The Lakers staged a dramatic fourthquarter comeback in last Friday night’s game against Jordan-Elbridge, pulling out a 41-39 victory over the Eagles as Holly Ross hit the game-winning basket with 12.2 seconds left.

Skaneateles entered the game with a

For more information or to take advantage Call or email today - mention this offer!

315-434-8889 ext. 342 subscriptions @cnylink.com

3-7 record, having not won since Jackie Leslie went to the sidelines with a broken finger. By contrast, J-E had an 8-1 mark and was second in the OHSL Liberty division standings.

However, the Eagles were missing junior center Molly Hourigan, who injured her knee on Jan. 13 in the fourth quarter of her team’s only loss of the season to Cazenovia and wasn’t expected to return until this week.

Despite this, J-E had smashed Hannibal See Basketball, page 14

08431

Expires January 31, 2011

08444

By Phil Blackwell

EAGLE

EaglE

NEwspapErs

Obituaries

Skaneateles Press, Jan. 26, 2011

13

Marion S. Leahy, 86

Lived the American dream Marion Meer Smith Leahy died peacefully at Van Duyn Home at 5:03 a.m. on Jan. 20 under a bright, full moon. Her loving husband of 63 years, William Duncan Leahy and her daughter, Ellen Leahy were present as well as the conscientious staff of nurses and aids on 3C. She is also survived by her four sons, who are scattered around the United States: William D. Leahy Jr. (Jacqueline) in Georgia, Michael P. Leahy (Vicki) in Arizona, Timothy J. Leahy (Carolyn) in Oregon and Stephen J. Leahy (Shawn) in Rhode Island; Grandchildren Kelly Leahy Whitney (Evan), Heather Dixon (Mark), Megan Leahy, Lauren Leahy, Joseph Leahy, Dana Leahy. Great grandchildren are Zak Dixon, Caleb Dixon and Tabitha Whitney. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews of whom she was very fond and her kitty, Patrick.

She is predeceased by a host of amazing friends including Emily Langley, Fifi Chou, Ann Lynch and her cousins Cassie Mazza and Mike Bowen, her mother Helen Meer Smith, who came to America through Ellis Island and her beloved Margaret and Patrick McCrory, who raised her on St. Claire Ave in Spring Lake. Her extended family still holds a farm in the West of Ireland.

Marion was born in New York City and raised on the Jersey Shore in Spring Lake (which she plans to haunt). She attended grammar school first in the basement of St. Margaret’s Church, then St. Catherine’s Grammar School in Spring Lake, Manasquan High School and Traphagen School of Fashion in Manhattan, where she studied illustration.

She graduated during World War II, when there wasn’t any work in her field.

Instead, she went to work at Fort Monmouth in the base’s finance office. This job afforded her the opportunity to walk the beach, when it was off limits to most citizens as there were sentries posted every 100 feet watching for the possible landing of Axis forces through Submarines.

After the war she went to work for the Kenny Press in Newark.

She never had a Saturday night without a date, but held out for her longtime crush from student government in her freshman year at Manasquan, William “Bill” Leahy. She even dated his twin brother Jack to get to him. In 1948, Bill says she proposed to him at the Parker House in Sea Girt. It went something like this, “Bill, now that the war is behind us, you seem to have it all, with your work at RCA and your dashing good looks…”

“Marion, a man needs more in his life,” Bill said.

Taking a handful of rice from her pocket, she threw it in up in the air and said, “Bill, that’s the nicest proposal I’ve ever heard … I ACCEPT!” During their courtship she was involved in Spring Lake’s Community Theatre, starring in “The Male Animal.”

The couple was married at St. Catherine’s Church in Spring Lake, NJ on Nov. 29, 1948 with a reception following at the Manasquan Golf and Country Club. They honeymooned at the Cloister’s Hotel on Sea Island Georgia.

They settled in Newark, NJ and started a family. They moved back down to the shore, purchasing a house on Atlantic Ave. in Spring Lake. In the early 1950’s they built a new home on Baltimore Blvd

in Sea Girt. Taking a transfer to Southern California in 1955, they lived first in South Pasadena, then in La Canada.

In 1959, they moved back to Sea Girt (Chicago Blvd), where Marion spent the school year helping her five children with homework and summers on the beach, while also tending several flower gardens, which became a lifelong pursuit.

She loved to swim, cook, dabbled in arts and crafts, wrote poetry, collected sea shells and sea glass, was a Cub Scout leader, Brownie leader and Girl Scout leader, member of the Welcome Wagon, a library enthusiast, an adventurous homemaker, an active member of St. Mark’s Parish and periodically worked in Market Research.

In 1969, the family was again transferred, this time to Massachusetts, where they made their home on Washington Street in Duxbury on Boston’s South Shore. They personally remodeled a 17th century sea captain’s house (Seth Sprague), in Snug Harbor, bought a Boston Whaler and investigated the Massachusetts coastline, while also fishing for striped bass. They caught skate, flounder, mackerel and even small sharks, but never the illusive striper. She also carried a shellfish license, digging often for clams and dragging mussels home from the mudflats in Duxbury Bay. She loved the water and would go to it more often than not.

While renovating their house under historic preservation guidelines, she was also a card carrying member of the Duxbury Free Library, a member of the Gourmet Club, a Duplicate Bridge Club and a guide at the historical King Caesar House (Clipper ship builder). While in Duxbury, she took up golf and candlepin bowling. All the while, she supported her children in their many academic and athletic pursuits including exposing them to lifelong endeavors such as piano lessons, biking, golf, tennis, swimming, sailing, ballroom dancing, choir and skiing that might not have thrilled them at the time, but was much appreciated later.

“Get in the car, you’ll thank me later,” she would say.

In 1972, Bill and Marion were again transferred, this time to Skaneateles, NY, where they first made their home in on Lakeview Lane in Mandana, then moved to the Eastern Shore of the Lake, finally settling on Gayle Road. She was a member of the Auburn Country Club and the Skaneateles Golf and Country Club, where she won the mother /daughter tournament. She was a card carrying member of the Skaneateles Free Library, Seymour Library in Auburn and the Onondaga County Library System. She was a member of the Newcomers Club, a Skaneateles book club and a ribbon garnering member of the Skaneateles Garden Club. She worked retail during the Christmas season at Sibley’s Department Store in downtown Syracuse, and later, at the Bookie (bookstore) in Skaneateles. She also worked as a caterer, later developing a line of flavored cheesecakes, called Mother Leahy’s Cheesecakes that were carried in several of Syracuse’s busiest restaurants in the 1970s and 80s.

She was very proud to work as the Meals and Wheels Coordinator in Skaneateles, where upon retirement a luncheon was celebrated in her honor hosted by Jill Newton.

Meanwhile, she was known at the

Marion S. Leahy at home in California inthe 1950s.

Syracuse and Skaneateles Farmer’s Market as the bread lady, happily selling Peter Lord’s Stretch Bread.

A lifelong learner, she studied French, accounting and creative writing at Cayuga County Community College in her 60s. She once said life is so exciting because everyday there is always something new to learn. Not only did she devour information, but was able to retain it, and recall it, as she had a photographic memory.

She was rarely seen without a book close by. Having read the classics, she was a fan of Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin series of novels, then favored gothic novels and especially mysteries later in life, but also kept up on bestsellers, having read the Harry Potter books.

She was a fan of the Asbury Park Press, the Duxbury Clipper, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Skaneateles Press, Punch Magazine, Gourmet, Food and Wine, Cook’s Magazine, Bon Appétit, Woman’s Day, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, National Geographic, Martha Stewart, Time, Life, Look, Reader’s Digest, McCall’s and her beloved Post Standard.

She was intensely fond of broadcast news and British television.

She was interested in performance art, most notably seeing Frank Sinatra at the Paramount in NYC as a teenager, Nat King Cole in Vegas and Count Basie at the Run of Stone in Skaneateles. She saw many of the popular Broadway shows along the way, and always enjoyed the productions at the Merry Go Round Playhouse in Auburn.

Also in her lifetime, she witnessed the last flight of the Hindenburg as it flew overhead the day it burst into flames in Lakehurst, NJ; the wreck of the Moro Castle coming to shore in Asbury Park after burning at sea; Khrushchev on the steps of the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan; many of our national parks; most museums throughout the North America; as well as many fall foliage tours through New England and the Adirondacks.

Speaking of travel, she accompanied her husband on many trips across the oceans including venturing to the Canary Islands, Spain, Martinique, Venezuela, Margarita Island, The Hawaiian Islands, England, Ireland, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, Mexico, a Nassau Cruise, the Panama Canal, Bermuda, Belgium and Germany. When their son Bill Jr. and

family moved to France, she and Bill visited often drinking in that country’s culture.

For the couple’s 50th anniversary, their whole family rented a houseboat on Lake Powell and cruised the red rock lined canyons. Her last trip was aboard the Emita II on a MidLakes Canal Trip from Brewerton on Oneida Lake to Albany.

She was a friend to all, creating a safehouse for her family and all their friends, where there was always good food and a lot of laughter. She didn’t mind playing the straight-man, but was known for an occasional zinger.

Introduced to Upstate Medical Center’s anatomical giving program by family friend Dr. George Collins, she and Bill donated their bodies (at the time of death) for the purpose of scientific research.

Early in the 21st century, Marion was diagnosed with an inoperable aneurism in the front right lobe of her brain, this wreaked havoc on her brain’s processing.

She handled this illness as she did every obstacle in her life, taking it one day at a time and adjusting accordingly, never entirely losing her sense of humor.

A celebration of her life is planned for this spring in Skaneateles, with a separate memorial service planned on the Jersey Shore next summer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Skaneateles Library, Seymour Library in Auburn or SAVES in Skaneateles, who came to her rescue many times.

Please send obituaries to obituaries @cnylink.com or call 434-8889 x. 340

14

EAGLE

EaglE

Skaneateles Press, Jan. 26, 2011

NOTICE Name of LLC: RSS TAX & ADVISORY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 12/6/2010.

Office location: Onondaga County.

Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to principal business location: 397 Route 281, P.O. Box 430, Tully, NY 13159.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

EO-4 NOTICE OF FORMATION Notice of Formation of Cakes by Michele, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Article of Organization filed with Secretary of State on 11/23/ 10. NY Office location: Onondaga County. Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to c/o Michele Swindell, 312 Second Street, Solvay, NY 13209. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

EO-4 LEGAL NOTICE 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 BID NOTICE Sealed bids will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 a.m. on February 17, 2011at the NYS Dept. of Transportation, Contract Management Bureau, 1ST FLOOR SUITE 1CM, 50 WOLF RD, ALBANY, NY 12232 and will then be publicly read. A certified or cashier’s check payable to the NYS Dept. of Transportation for the sum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, FORM CONR 391, representing “25% of th bid total” as specified in the contract proposal, must accompany each bid. Bids may also be submitted via the internet using Bid Express (www.bidx.com).

The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Beginning with the February 10th, 2011 letting, construction contract plans and proposals will be sold only on compact disk (CD).

The cost will be $10 per CD, plus $8 shipping and handling if the CD is not purchased in person. The CD will include both the plans (if applicable) and the proposal in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format. Plans and proposals in Adobe Acrobat PDF format will continue to be available on Bid Express (www.bidx.com) for a monthly subscription fee. CDs can be obtained from the NYSDOT, Plan Sales Unit, 1st Floor Suite 1PS, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232, (518) 457-2124; or from the Regional Office noted below.

Requirements: NYSDOT requires that all bidders and subcontractors present evidence of experience and financial standing.

Subcontracting Provisions: Subcontracting is permitted as described in the Standard Specification §108-05. *Please call Contracts at (518) 457-3583 if you need a reasonable accommodation for person(s) with a disability to participate in our program.

No Amendments are included on the CD. Amendments are posted on the NYSDOT and Bid Express Web Sites. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments have been incorporated into its bid. Notification on Amendments will be sent via e-mail to each person or firm purchasing CDs from the NYSDOT. NOTE: Amendments may have been issued prior to CD purchase.

Contractors who purchased CDs must also check the NYSDOT Web Site(https:// www.nysdot.gov/doing-

business/opportunities/ const-notices) for a list of all Amendments. State Finance Law §139-j restricts contact with Department personnel after advertisement or notice of a government procurement.

Details are provided on them NYSDOT Web Site. Federally Aided Contracts identify a DBE Goal, and 100% NY State Funded Contracts identify both MBE and WBE Goals.

Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where subcontracting is not expected, and smaller size contracts — both of which may present direct bidding opportunities for a Small Business Firm, including, but not limited to, D/W/MBEs. The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat.

252, 42 U.S.0 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively insure that in any contact entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/ handicap and income status in consideration for an award.

Reg. 03, Carl Ford, Regional Director, 333 E. Washington St. State Office Bldg., Syracuse, NY 13202 D261638, PIN 3806.35, Onondaga Co., Where & When Emergency Bridge Deck & Joint repairs along I-81 and I690 in the City of Syracuse., Bid Deposit $75,000.00, NO PLANS, Proposals on CDs $10, plus $8 Postage.

Goals: MBE/WBE 0 - 0% EO-4 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ALABAR, LLC (Under Section 206 of the Limited Liability Company Law) 1.The name of the limited liability company is ALABAR, LLC. 2.The date of filing of the articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State was September 30, 2010. The articles of organization became effective on that date.

3.The office of the limited liability company is located in Onondaga County. 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 66, Elbridge, New York 13060-0066. 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. EO-8 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CHRISTINE’S CATERING & LINENS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above named Limited Liability Company has been formed for the transaction of business in the State of New York and elsewhere. 1.The name of the Limited Liability Company is Christine’s Catering & Linens, LLC. 2.The articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State for the State of New York on December 17, 2010. 3.The county within the State of New York in which the office of the Limited Liability Company is to be located is Onondaga. 4.

The principal office of the Limited Liability Company is

112 Kathleen Terrace, Camillus, New York 13031.

5.The Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as the agent for the Limited Liability Company upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served and the address within the State to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of the process in any action or proceeding against the Limited Liability Company which may be served upon her is 112 Kathleen Terrace, Camillus, New York 13031.

6.The name and street address within this state of the registered agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom and at which process against it can be served is Carrie A. Ellis, 112 Kathleen Terrace, Camillus, New York 13031. 7.The character of the business to be transacted by the Limited Liability Company is food service/catering and linen rental/service.

EO-6 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the West Genesee Central School District hereby invites the submission of sealed bids on March 2, 2011, at the stated times: Preprinted Forms & Materials and Copy Paper at 1:00 PM General Art Supplies, and Instructional Art Supplies at 1:30 PM Construction Paper, Office Supplies, and Classroom Paper Supplies at 2:00 PM Athletic Supplies, and Library Periodicals at 2:30 PM The bids are to be received at the District Office, 300 Sanderson Drive, Camillus, New York 13031, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. Bids should be submitted in sealed envelopes plainly marked with the above category you are bidding on. Specifications and bid forms for any or all of the above bid items may be obtained at the District Office between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM or by calling (315) 487-4692 on any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Barbara Schmidt, District Purchasing Agent.

EO-4 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF BOND RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York (the “Village”), at a meeting held on January 24, 2011 adopted a bond resolution, which is subject to a permissive referendum, authorizing the reconstruction and improvement of the Village’s wastewater treatment plant, including the acquisition, construction and installation of buildings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required in connection therewith, at an estimated maximum cost of $666,250, with the plan for financing thereof consisting of (a) the issuance of not to exceed $466,250 serial bonds of the Village or bond anticipation notes of the Village; (b) the expenditure of not to exceed $200,000 Village funds; and (c) the receipt of grants from the State of New York, which shall be used to retire bonds or bond anticipation notes issued, or to reduce the amount of bonds or bond anticipation notes to be issued, for the project. The period of probable usefulness is forty (40) years and the bonds are payable from amounts to be annually levied on all the taxable real property in the Village. Pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder (“SEQRA”), the Village, as lead agency, has determined that the project is an Unlisted Action requiring no further action under SEQRA. Dawn O’Hara Village Clerk Village of Marcellus, New York EO-4 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF BOND RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM

NEwspapErs

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York (the “Village”), at a meeting held on January 24, 2011 adopted a bond resolution, which is subject to a permissive referendum, that authorizes the issuance of $85,000 serial bonds of the Village to finance the purchase of equipment to be used in connection with the operation of the Village’s wastewater treatment plant, the cost of each item of which is $30,000 or more. The period of probable usefulness is fifteen (15) years and the bonds are payable from amounts to be annually levied on all the taxable real property in the Village. Pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder (“SEQRA”), the Village, as lead agency, has determined that the project is a Type II Action requiring no further action under SEQRA. Dawn O’Hara Village Clerk Village of Marcellus, New York EO-4 Village of Jordan Election Notice Whereas, Section 15-104, sub. 3 of the Election Law provide that a Village shall constitute a single election district for Village elections.

The Resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Jordan as follows: 1.Pursuant to Section 15118(3) of the election Law there shall be no village registration day. Village Inspectors of Election will use registration list certified and supplied to them by the County Board of Elections.

2.The Village Clerk shall receive applications for absentee ballots at the Village Offices, located on Mechanic Street in the Village of Jordan, New York, from November 15th, 2010 to March 8th, 2011.

3.The 2011 General Election of the Village of Jordan shall be held on March 15, 2011at the Whitely Community Building, Mechanic Street, Jordan, New York, between the hours of 12:00 noon through 9:00 p.m., local time, and voting at the 2011 General Village election shall be by paper ballot.

4.The Clerk of the Village of Jordan is hereby ordered to publish a copy of the Resolution in the official newspaper of the Village of Jordan.

5.The Clerk of the Village of Jordan is hereby further ordered to post copies of this Resolution in each election district at least ten (10) days prior to Election Day. 6.The Resolution shall take effect immediately.

The questions of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution were duly put to vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Mayor Richard M. Platten voting yes Trustee Timothy Sullivan voting yes Trustee Lee Badman voting yes Trustee Cindy Milton voting yes Trustee Patrick Mooney voting yes Linda J. Boehm ClerkTreasurer Village of Jordan EO-4 NOTICE TOWN OF SPAFFORD The Town of Spafford is seeking applicants for the Sub Division/Planning Board. The Town Board is seeking to appoint one individual to complete one year of an unexpired term. You must be a resident of the Town of Spafford to apply. This appointment will require you to complete an in-office training course.

Please send a letter of interest and a résumé describing your qualifications for the position to Spafford Town Hall, 1984 Route 174, Skaneateles, NY 13152, ATTN: Town Clerk. They must be received by Wednesday, February 9, 2011.

By Order of the Spafford Town Board January 20, 2011 Lisa M. Valletta Town Clerk Town of Spafford SK-4

Obituaries Barbara J. Wilkinson, 82 Retired from HSBC Bank

09709

Barbara J. Wilkinson, 82, of Elbridge, died Tuesday Jan. 18, 2011. Born in Auburn, she had retired from HSBC Bank in Auburn. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Jordan. Surviving are her husband William, a daughter Debora (Tim) Ganey, three grandchildren Sara, Christopher (Krysta) and Elizabeth Ganey and

several nieces and nephews.

Services: Sunday Jan. 23 at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan St. Skaneateles. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY 1033 Rail Fence Rd. Camillus, NY 13031. To sign the guestbook visit www.robertdgrayfuneral. com.

Walker Dross, 61

Sports car enthusiast, floral gardener, furniture restorer Walker Stewart Dross, age 61, passed away Sunday Jan. 16 at his lake home in Skaneateles. Walker was born Feb. 4, 1949, in Paterson, NJ the son of Cornelius W. Dross, DDS and Catherine Scobie Dross.

He was baptized at the First Methodist Church in Hawthorne, NJ, and grew up in Ridgewood, NJ. Walker graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1968 and attended the Columbia School of Pharmacy and Fort Lauderdale University. After college Walker lived in Florida and New Jersey and was actively involved in banking, marketing research and real estate. He was a sports car enthusiast, floral gardener, furniture restorer who enjoyed hosting family and friends at the lake.

Walker is survived by his brothers Harry J. Dross and wife Karen of Syracuse and William R. Dross and wife Betty of Meadville, Pa, as well as, nephews William R. Dross Jr., Christopher R. Dross of Meadville, PA, Robert A. Dross of Boston, MA and niece Sandra E. Dross of Seattle, WA, grandnieces Elizabeth Dross, Chelsea Krasa, Cas-

sandra Dross, Julianna Dross and grandnephews Brock Krasa and Aaron Stallsmith.

Me mor i a l services: 5 p.m.

Saturday at Park Central Presbyterian Church, Walker Dross 504 E. Fayette St. at Townsend in Syracuse. Interment will be at the family plot in Laurel Grove Cemetery, Totowa, NJ. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to: St. James Thrift Store c/o St. James Episcopal Church 96 East Genesee St. Skaneateles, NY 13152. Arrangements by B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee Street, Camillus.

Please sign his guestbook at blbush. com.

On the air

From page 8

When it works, it’s an absolute delight, topics flowing from one to another, goodnatured banter from hosts and guests alike, and a smooth-sounding program as long as the technical aspects (half of which I don’t understand) are under control. A good producer always helps, and we’ve had a few.

Such was the case when we did our last show Dec. 18. A holiday break was forthcoming, but just three days later WHEN dropped its sports-based format, and suddenly we were orphaned, a status that would take a long, cold, maddening month to resolve.

Looking back, the move was inevitable.

No matter how much we prepared, some technical gremlin in the studio would throw us off balance, and no real moves were made to fix it in the weeks leading up to the format switch. It turns out we needed a place that appreciates our presence, and doesn’t treat us like a nuisance.

So it is with ESPN Radio. Yes, I’ve spent a lot of time in this space blathering about the excesses of the self-proclaimed “Worldwide Leader”, but you’ve got to agree that the ESPN brand is golden, the biggest in American sports. So any connection to it, however small, is crucial to our long-term survival.

Not only that, but the station’s owners,

Galaxy Communications, also broadcast the Syracuse University football and basketball games on both its FM and AM stations.

This means we’re in the same family as the most important events in Central New York sports, which has to help.

It’s funny how a life and career can evolve.

Once, I was quite one-dimensional, writing and covering events but doing little else.

Now, broadcasting, and all the little bells, whistles, delights and headaches that go with it, are ingrained in my conscience – and might end up as my final calling if I’m not too careful.

It’s no stretch to say that, had Mike Bristol not made that inquiry a decade ago and pulled me into the small orbit that is the “Inside High School Sports” show, I may have drifted away from this place. Doing this has further entrenched me in Central New York, which brings a lot of snow – but also a fair amount of joy, too.

And I’ve climbed back to that Saturday routine –waking up early (like every other day), brushing of teeth, shaving, shower, breakfast, and then driving to a studio to join Mike Bristol. Now that feels just right.

Basketball 66-41 in its first game without Hourigan, and fully expected the same result against the short-handed Lakers.

Eighth-grader Elizabeth Lane led both sides with 15

From page 12 points. Emily Call was right behind, earning most of her 11 points through a trio of 3-pointers, while Ross chimed in with 10 points.

Other than Andrianos, Erin McLaughlin (nine

points) and Kali Davis (eight points) were J-E’s top producers.

Skaneateles pays a visit Thursday to Cazenovia, who is 11-0 and atop the OHSL Liberty division.

EAGLE

EaglE

Skaneateles Press, Jan. 26, 2011

NEwspapErs

17

Apartment Sell it local, sell it fast! To place an ad, call Chelsea Dorado 437-6173 or email classifieds@cnylink.com.

BALDWINSVILLE VILLAGE

All applications will be on a first come, first serve basis, 9am to 4pm in the clubhouse of the above address.

06579

1 bedroom apartment

1 bedroom $620 - $701 2 bedroom $743 - $840 (Includes all utilities)

09741

Head of household must be 62 yrs. of age or older or disabled.

Centerville Court is supervised by the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal and US Housing & Urban Develpment.

Phone (315) 458-7867 • Fax (315) 458-0539 EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

Race St., Chittenango. Off Street Parking. $675 & up. Duplex Avail. Soon.

I will pay 1st mo. util. 1 year lease.

No Pets. Call 687-3525.

Would you like your ad here?

House For Rent

Max. Annual Income: 1 person $36,050 2 persons $41,200

For Rent: 1 bdrm 1st floor

apt in the Village of Hamilton. $600 plus utility. 315-824-3604

Monthly Rent:

2 Bedroom House For Rent

06433

4 North Street, near Mercer Park.

Walking dist. to school & stores.

Stand alone unit. Clean. $425 + sec. & util. No Pets. 952-5884.

Is currently taking apartment applications for Our 1 & 2 bedroom apartment waiting list.

2 Apartments Available

09684

09748

1 bdrm $700 furn./util. incl - need dep.

Near Cedar House. More info 685-5353.

Centerville Court Apartments Phone (315) 458-7867 • North Syracuse, NY 13212

10 minutes outside Chittenango.

Cazenovia School District. No Pets.

Newly Remodeled. $900/month.

06436

SKAN. efficiency apt. $525/mo.

Call 510-3569

Call 434-1988!

Rentals

Offering room rentals.

For more information, please call 315-655-9101. Reasonable Rates.

09750

Winter Special Village of Cazenovia 1-2-3 Room Offices Shared Secure Space

315-637-2900

STONELEIGH APARTMENTS 1 Bedroom Senior Citizens (age 62 or older) or a permanent mobility impairment where you receive a Social Security disability.

Must qualify under income guidelines.

Non-handicapped units available now.

07598

Service or Medical

Call 434-1988

...to advertise in our childcare directory!

Call now to view an apt. or have us send you an application.

Subsidized Units Rent is based on your household income.

EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

06431

Stoneleigh Apartments 400 Lamb Ave. Canastota, NY 13032 (315) 697-2847

Check us out on the web www.eaglenewsonline.com EAGLE

EAGLE NEWSPAPERS