‘Rogue' writings Oct 19, 2009
So far, Morris has sold approximately 200 copies of his book, which is available locally at Creekside Books in Skaneateles and Coffee N' Cream in Moravia. And he has been pleased by the response. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cows provide ‘pies' for Skaneateles fundraiser Oct 18, 2009
com - Cows provide pies' for Skaneateles fundraiser. Cows provide pies' for Skaneateles fundraiser ... SKANEATELES When more than 200 people show up for a game of bingo, chances are the contest is out of the ordinary. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Support hungry families at this year's C.R.O.P. Walk Oct 17, 2009
The Citizen file photoC.R.O.P. Walk participants gather in Skaneateles last year ... Skaneateles 12:30 p.m. at Community Center, State Street, Skaneateles. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Skaneateles moves on Oct 16, 2009
SKANEATELES The Skaneateles girls tennis team remained undefeated after shutting out Cazenovia, 7-0 in Section III, Class B team playoffs on Thursday. Chet Susslin / The CitizenSkaneateles seventh grader Elizabeth Lane eyes the ball before she backhands it over the net in match that she won 6-2 ... Skaneateles beat Cazenovia 7-0 in their Section III, Class B playoff meet. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Rome firm to be featured on Sportsman Channel Oct 15, 2009
The Cianfroccos and Skaneateles designer Randy Stockweather designed the stand, which is made in an injection molding process by Gino Gatti of Rochester. The stand, in production for two and a half years, has been approved by the Treestand Manufacturers Association and received a strongly positive review from Inside Archery Magazine during the summer. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Maroons cruise by Lakers in pool Oct 14, 2009
Coming off three straight wins to league foes Utica Proctor, Liverpool and Baldwinsville, the Auburn girls swim team knocked off a solid Section III, Class C Skaneateles team. Sam Tenney / The Citizen Skaneateles sophomore Rachael DeWitt swims in the 500 freestyle during a meet against Auburn Tuesday at the Skaneateles Community Center ... The Class A Maroons dominated early and despite a big school record set by a Lakers' swimmer, Auburn came through with an 105-80 win in Skaneateles Tuesday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Skaneateles gets out of ownership of community center Oct 13, 2009
SKANEATELES The village of Skaneateles officially removed itself from ownership issues surrounding the Skaneateles Community Center, clearing the way for the facility to be directly transferred to a private non-profit organization ... Instead, the village trustees said they believed the Parks and Recreation Council of Skaneateles (PARCS) is a more appropriate owner ... We would like to see a direct property transfer from the (Skaneateles Recreational Charitable Trust) to PARCS, Mayor Robert... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Maroons finish third Oct 11, 2009
Jordan-Elbridge travels to Skaneateles Tuesday. FOOTBALL. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Passenger killed after car hits tree Oct 10, 2009
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office said that a 1999 Nissan being driven by Allison Anne Strodel, 19, of Skaneateles, was southbound on Route 326 in Springport just after noon when the car failed to negotiate a curve and went off the road, striking a tree. Police said that Strodel was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Syracuse, where she was initially listed in serious condition. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Chiefs win in final minute Oct 10, 2009
Auburn (5-0) travels to Skaneateles Tuesday. VOLLEYBALL. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
An informative meet Oct 9, 2009
Bruce Blodgett, director of admissions at CCC, said that 125 high school counselors from schools such as Skaneateles High School and Oswego High School showed up for Wednesday's event. Thirty-five SUNY admissions representatives from Binghamton, Geneseo and other schools also attended. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Eagles remain undefeated Oct 8, 2009
The Jordan-Elbridge boys cross country team remain undefeated and ranked second in the state behind Holland Patent as they topped Skaneateles, 20-41 and defeated an incomplete Phoenix team at Jordan-Elbridge High School Wednesday. Jill Connor / The Citizen Skaneateles cross country runner Blair Gage holds onto fourth place halfway through the race at Jordan-Elbridge High School on Wednesday ... Although the Eagles won the race, Skaneateles' Calvin Davis finished first overall in 17:35, while... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Web site offers guide to Underground Railroad Oct 6, 2009
Isaac Cady and John Stoyell took people hidden beneath blankets on wagon trips from the Cady Tavern in Moravia to Skaneateles. Port Byron Hotel owner Richard Dyer hired freedom seekers to work for him, even though it was against federal law to harbor people who escaped slavery. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Weedsport residents walk to recognize, help hungry Oct 5, 2009
Skaneateles - 12:30 p.m. at Community Center, State Street, Skaneateles. . (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Big Trucks event attracts big crowd Oct 5, 2009
Big Trucks is an annual fundraiser that benefits the Skaneateles Nursery School and the Marcellus Parent Nursery School ... It's a fun, affordable family activity that allows kids to see all kinds of trucks and machinery up close and personal, said Sharon Azzam, Big Trucks coordinator and Skaneateles Nursery School parent ... Byrne Dairy, the Marcellus Fire Department, the Skaneateles Fire Department and Saunders Quarry are a few of the companies that brought trucks to Sunday's event. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
School, skunks and siblings (2) Oct 4, 2009
He currently resides in Skaneateles with his wife, June. Article Rating. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Truck group wants comment period extended Oct 2, 2009
In turn, many people who live in the affected villages and towns have voiced their support to officials involved with the task force, which includes representatives from the village of Skaneateles, Owasco, Aurora, Ithaca or Tompkins County. Farenthold said he was approached by three people in the past 24 hours telling him they submitted comments in support of the proposal. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Burglar caught on hidden camera gets jail Sep 30, 2009
Robert Chadwick, 45, of 413 Jordan St., Skaneateles, pleaded guilty to third-degree burglary. Chadwick admitted that in April he tried to steal prescription drugs from a Kinney Drugs in Moravia. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Classic cheese Sep 30, 2009
Chet Susslin / The Citizen Dan Hudson prepares some Morbier cheese for sampling at the grand opening of the Blue Danube on Jordan Street in Skaneateles Thursday ... Skaneateles is a very special place ... TC: Why did you choose Skaneateles as the location for your store. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The Young Pro Sep 30, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Weedsport boat equipment going to Iraq Sep 26, 2009
The company has provided equipment for weed harvesting in Cayuga, Owasco and Skaneateles lakes ... The company will hold a private event Monday at the Mirbeau Inn and Spa in Skaneateles to welcome officials from the Iraq Ministry of Water Resources. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Anchoring History Sep 21, 2009
Boats are so common in Skaneateles that they rarely cause comment, but the Skaneateles Historical Society is aiming to change that with its expansion to the museum at the Creamery. Chet Susslin / The Citizen Construction committee co-chairs Bent Thomsen, left, and Joe Spalding stand with museum director Laurie Winship in the Skaneateles Historical Society's boat museum expansion, which is currently being built ... By expanding the Hannum Street building it occupies, the society will provide a... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Skaneateles school unveils new turf field Sep 21, 2009
SKANEATELES The Skaneateles High School football team's second home game this season will go down as a day in Lakers history despite the fact that the team lost that night ... The Skaneateles Central School District received permission from the contractor installing the rubber field behind the high school to use the field for the game against South Jefferson on Sept. 11. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Dance benefits Aurora arts Sep 19, 2009
Other items included a handmade purple martin birdhouse, a leather sole from Aurora Shoe Company, redeemable for a pair of shoes, a blue fox boa from Skaneateles Furs, season tickets to Morgan Opera House, a handsewn quilt, and a variety of photographs and prints, including a print of the Aurora Free Library. The Aurora Free Library, at the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Route 90, was built in 1899 and also served as a town hall housing a jail cell in the basement. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Benevolent bikers Sep 19, 2009
When you're a parent and think that could have happened to your children it's hard to find words, said Martha Loeffler, of Skaneateles, a ride participant whose children are now 28 and 25 ... A little fear is a good thing, said Gail Calloway, a character education program co-chair at Skaneateles Middle School, where students learned to not trust strangers, post pictures or share personal information on the Internet ... Calloway said Skaneateles students had been very responsive to the Internet... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Mackey leads Blue Devils Sep 17, 2009
Skaneateles 6, Auburn 1 ... In first doubles, Skaneateles' Katherine Hill and Megan Holleran topped Jaime Bruno and Jenna Bruno, 6-0, 6-1 ... Skaneateles also won third doubles with Casey VanSlyke and Kathryn Magee beating Molly Brown and Heidi Vanbuskirk 6-2, 6-1, while in fourth doubles, Dani Alderman and Katharina Kulik topped Angela Debenedetto and Christina Granato of Auburn 6-3, 6-1. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Our View: Keep smoke away from non-smokers Sep 16, 2009
If there's anything wrong with the new smoking regulations for Village of Skaneateles employees, it's only that the law doesn't go far enough ... We don't want to see the rights of smokers completely eroded, and Skaneateles village officials were quick to point out there are many good employees there who smoke and that the new rules aren't meant to harass them ... So while five feet hardly seems like enough distance to keep smoke away from people who don't want to be near it, we applaud the... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Lakers blank Eagles Sep 16, 2009
JORDAN It was slow going in the beginning, as it looked like it could be anyone's game as the Skaneateles girls soccer team led just 1-0 after the first half ... Chet Susslin / The Citizen Skaneateles sophomore Carly Davis kicks the ball on net at a Jordan-Elbridge home game on Tuesday night ... The Lakers edged their rival Eagles in last season's visit, 2-1 giving Skaneateles reason to expect a close battle. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Healing hands Sep 15, 2009
A chiropractor looking for a change of pace has traded in his large practice in North Carolina in order to open his own small family-oriented business in Skaneateles ... after the Escape From the Judge mile-long swim across Skaneateles Lake Labor Day weekend ... For Dr. Neil Vance, opening a practice in Skaneateles created an opportunity to run his own business in a manner that offers a more personalized experience for his patients while providing him with an avenue to contribute to the... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Skaneateles bans village workers from smoking near buildings Sep 15, 2009
SKANEATELES Smokers have to keep their cigarette butts away from public buildings in Skaneateles ... The Skaneateles Village Board passed a new policy Monday banning smoking in and next to village buildings or vehicles ... Police Chief Lloyd Perkins said the village received a couple noise complaints about the Skaneateles Labor Day Race Weekend. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Russian singers return to Skaneateles Sep 14, 2009
SKANEATELES The Russian Orthodox Church is one of the largest churches in the world and like other large faiths, it has produced a great deal of music to accompany its masses to praise its faith. On Saturday, a small demonstration of the enormous catalogue of music that exists in the Russian Orthodox Church was brought to the First Presbyterian Church in Skaneateles with a performance by the Russian vocal group Lyra ... The group first came to Skaneateles in 2007, through a somewhat... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
'Rediscovery of a long lost child' Sep 14, 2009
Anne Roth of Skaneateles said she enjoyed reading about the many places Freeman visited while creating his paintings even though she had never heard of him before. He certainly did travel a lot, she said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Lakers top rival Bearcats Sep 11, 2009
SKANEATELES When the Skaneateles boys soccer team took the field against Solvay on Thursday, it was clear that a brotherhood had been formed between its veteran players over the years. All of the Lakers' goals were scored by upper classmen in the 8-0 victory over the Bearcats at Skaneateles High School ... Chet Susslin / The Citizen Skaneateles senior Brian Stokes-Cawley shoots past Solvay defender Paul Matsyuk for the Lakers' first goal in a home game on Thursday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
NFL '09 trend: 'We have to work hard to maintain fan loyalty' Sep 10, 2009
"It's just lip service," says Scott Goodrich, 50, a scientist from Skaneateles, N.Y., who says he turned to Penn State football after bad experiences with his daughter at Buffalo Bills games. "All I know is that, in this day and age, money talks. Whatever brings in the most money and fans, they'll do.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Skaneateles Aero Drome to get renovations Sep 8, 2009
The Skaneateles Aero Drome may receive more improvements in the next two seasons than it has received in three decades. The Skaneateles Town Board has agreed to support Skaneateles resident Michael J. Falcone's plan to repair the receiving airport on Benson Road. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Teen is burdened by parents’ divorce Sep 7, 2009
PERPLEXED IN SKANEATELES. A. Sorry to say, such thoughtlessness is all too common. (Boston Globe)
Firefighters try to sink competition Sep 6, 2009
SKANEATELES The Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Department needs a new tanker pumper. To help get it, they called in their friends from other departments in the area, went out in row boats on Skaneateles Lake and tried to sink each other with fire hoses turned on full blast ... Sink the Boat, a friendly competition between area fire departments, was part of Skaneateles' Firemen's Field Days, the department's biggest fundraiser of the year. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Skaneateles groups sending used books to African countries Sep 4, 2009
One Skaneateles group is spearheading an effort to turn a community's forgotten books into treasures to help third-world countries. The Skaneateles Rotary Club, an organization dedicated to literacy, work with other organizations in Skaneateles and the surrounding communities to collect books to send to African countries through a program called Books for the World ... Ward Vuillemot, a member of the Skaneateles Rotary Club, said he was inspired and overwhelmed by the response to this effort. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Class crustacean Sep 4, 2009
OWASCO Skaneateles High School biology teacher Maureen Jarvis could never imagine zebra mussels being the least bit beneficial to the Finger Lakes environment. Sam Tenney / The Citizen Skaneateles High School teacher Maureen Jarvis spent five days at Keuka College's Summer Institute for high school teachers. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The Parenting Place Sep 3, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Jul 12, 2009 9:27 AM:" The Auburn YMCA has a parent/child swim lesson program that it says is geared for 6 to 36-month olds. Below is a blurb copied and pasted from the auburnymca.org Web site. More info is at the site under the Aquatics section. It might be worth checking into the Skaneateles Community Center, too, if that's potentially more convenient. Good idea to do that (start teaching them to swim), though --- we're definitely behind in that... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Skaneateles prepares for Labor Day races Sep 3, 2009
On Saturday, the Skaneateles Labor Day Race Weekend will kick off for the fifth time ... Though the event includes three events swimming, biking and running each leg of the race begins and ends at Clift Park in Skaneateles ... That includes as many as 750 swimmers on Skaneateles Lake creating a torrent of waves from kicking and splashing known as the washing machine effect, he said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Back to the future Sep 1, 2009
Jill Connor / The Citizen Jamie Alibrandi, of Skaneateles, chips away the remains of a wooden peg that was used to prop up a heavy stone during the 19th-century construction of a school house on the current Union Springs High School campus ... Workers from the Skaneateles-based James onstruction Co. have been on site since spring, renovating the exterior of the building by restoring some stonework and replacing the windows and doors with custom-built exact replicas of what existed in the 19th... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Sudanese dancers perform in Skaneateles Aug 31, 2009
SKANEATELES A small piece of Sudan culture came to the people of Skaneateles at St. James Episcopal Church Sunday afternoon ... Kuol said they have performed in churches all over Syracuse and Skaneateles and will be performing in Auburn in October. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Schumer wants federal help to fight milfoil Aug 26, 2009
SKANEATELES The federal government should get involved in a regional effort to fight a non-native aquatic plant that is invading central New York watersheds, U.S. Sen ... Charles Schumer speaks about the problem of Eurasion milfoil contamination in the Finger Lakes Tuesday morning in Skaneateles ... During a press conference at the Sherwood Inn across from Skaneateles Lake, Schumer announced he is asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to look at the effects Eurasian watermilfoil is having on... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Guy Cosentino: Speed dating with the senator Aug 26, 2009
That was likely a shock to all those who have worked for regulations from Skaneateles and Owasco to Aurora. In the end, it looked as if the junior senator saw last week as a timed scavenger hunt in which she had only so much time to stop and visit, so that she could check the item off her list. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Skaneateles may temporarily void old parking laws Aug 25, 2009
SKANEATELES The Skaneateles Village Board of Trustees one-upped calls not to revamp the downtown district's parking laws by scheduling a public hearing to examine temporarily voiding the original laws created four years ago ... While parking was a problem in the past, several community members such, as Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Dove, argued things have improved. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Jeremy Boyer: Honors reflect staff’s efforts Aug 25, 2009
The Skaneateles Journal, led by editor Jessica Soule and editorial assistant John Turner, finished first in a new category honoring the overall quality general interest weekly publications operated under the umbrella of a daily newspaper. Day took first place in the competition for news presentation, non-spot for the Doubledays 2008 preview section. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Citizen Webitor Aug 25, 2009
Citizen_Webitor wrote on Jan 8, 2009 5:05 PM:" Mostly due to a lack of time to answer them. The lead-up to the new year had me extremely busy, not only with auburnpub.com, but the Skaneateles Journal website as well.We are in the final stages of a complete website overhaul, check it out:http://www.skaneatelesjournal.comSince they are gone, what where you wondering about? ". jeanne541 wrote on Jan 6, 2009 10:09 PM:" Why have the comments from Dec of 2008 been discontinued and Not answered??? ". (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Fabric of creation Aug 24, 2009
Sam Tenney / The Citizen Artist Jill Doscher stands in her Skaneateles studio ... Skaneateles-based artist Jill Doscher is no stranger to this kind of creation, nor to the Schweinfurth. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Filling the void Aug 19, 2009
Sam Tenney / The Citizen Beth and Ed Moro are opening a restaurant, Moro's Bistro, in the former Morris's Grill on West Genesee Street in the village of Skaneateles. Sometime next year, downtown Skaneateles will see the opening of Moro's, a bistro-style restaurant, in the former Morris's location at 6 W. Genesee St. ... Skaneateles residents Ed and Beth Moro will own and operate the eatery. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A novel idea Aug 18, 2009
The Citizen file photo Inspirational speaker Susan Major, left, tells a story at Creekside Books e in Skaneateles earlier this year. Major, who has cancer, will benefit from a raffle for a name in the next book by Skaneateles author Tim Green ... Baker said that one day while speaking with Skaneateles author Tim Green, she asked him how he thought of things for his books, especially names. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Flower power Aug 15, 2009
A Skaneateles florist as well as two from Seneca Falls supplied flowers, as well. From Clifton Springs, a florist married in the church brought a bouquet for the tabernacle, too, Corcoran said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
J-E schools project behind schedule Aug 15, 2009
Should that occur, architects and construction crews will conduct some roadwork and widen the creek that runs through the property to allow for quicker drainage into Skaneateles Creek. The design phase and an appraisal of that chunk of property has slowed down the process a bit, but that is something Dominick can live with. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
In August: oysters, waffles, desserts, oh my! Aug 6, 2009
Doug's Fish Fry, 8 Jordan St., Skaneateles features fried oysters as one of its menu items, and of course, Wegmans, 1 Loop Road, Auburn, carries different varieties of seafood and recipes to try in your own home ... Grisamore Farms, 749 Cowan Road, Locke, is just one choice for picking raspberries yourself, while farmers markets in Auburn, Moravia, Sterling, Skaneateles and elsewhere also offer opportunities for fresh berries. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Skaneateles bridge replacement delayed Aug 3, 2009
SKANEATELES Plans to fix a problematic bridge aren't as concrete as they were a few months ago. The Skaneateles Town Highway Department pushed back its target date to begin replacing Sheldon Road Bridge ... Another hitch requires the town get a permit from the Department of Environmental Conservation because the bridge crosses the trout stream Skaneateles Creek. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Police search for leads in Skaneateles vandalism spree Jul 31, 2009
A piece of local history was shattered when vandals broke a section of the glass sign and archway that stands at the entrance of Thayer Park in the village of Skaneateles earlier this month, according to the Skaneateles Village Police Department. Police Chief Lloyd Perkins said he believed the damage was part of a vandalism spree targeting street signs and manhole covers in both the village and town of Skaneateles ... Village Historian Pat Blackler said the Skaneateles Historical Society was... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
All in good taste Jul 29, 2009
Relatively new restaurants such as Bistro One of Auburn and Anyela's Vineyards of Skaneateles joined in. Walsh said that with the stalwart supporters and the newcomers the fundraiser is highly successful, drawing more than 400 guests annually. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Complete ‘Care' Jul 28, 2009
Family Care Medical Group announced recently that Todd Marshall, a therapist from Skaneateles, has joined the medical team to offer collaborative care. It just makes sense, especially in this environment, said Karin Kroeger, a physician and partner with Family Care, who pointed out that at least half of all medical practices is related to mental health. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Maracle returns Jul 27, 2009
We played in Auburn, Baldwinsville, Skaneateles, all over the area ... Where: Red Rooster Pub, 4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Boat show drops anchor in Skaneateles Jul 26, 2009
SKANEATELES Boats and Skaneateles Lake simply seem to go together. From paddling, sailing or motoring down its pristine waters to the Lightning craft that was first built and launched in Skaneateles the lake has a magnetic draw for boaters ... The 31st annual Antique and Classic Boat show rolled into town Friday, taking port at the foot of Skaneateles Lake right in the heart of the village. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Marine patrols could be gaining power Jul 24, 2009
The 22 marine patrol officers monitor use of the county's six waterways lakes Ontario and Como, Owasco, Skaneateles and Duck lakes, and the canal system. Four boats operate on a rotating schedule to cover all six areas. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Skaneateles Festival to celebrate 30 years Jul 21, 2009
In 30 years, the Skaneateles Festival has grown from a handful of musicians performing at the Skaneateles Library to a month-long concert series at multiple venues attended by thousands of people ... Last week pianist Elinor Freer, who along with husband and cellist David Ying serves as Skaneateles Festival artistic co-director, talked about how and why the couple chose each theme ... The Aug. 26 concert will be at Everson Museum of Art, and will feature music from West Side Story, spirituals by... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Community center's ownership, operation up in the air Jul 20, 2009
Parties are two years past an original deadline, and still not in agreement as to what to do about the Skaneateles Community Center. The Skaneateles village and town boards are negotiating with the nonprofit organization Parks and Recreational Council of Skaneateles, or PARCS, to create an agreement about the seven-year-old facility's operation, as well as its ownership ... I was disturbed by the fact that things were moving so quickly without public input, Tierney said of why he wrote a letter... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Hey, Georgie boy! Jul 20, 2009
We take part in a lot of things like the Skaneateles Pet Walk for the SPCA, and knowing this was in part a benefit for them made us want to do it. But she also felt that there truly was something special about her beloved friend, even when others had their doubts. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Jumble Sale supports church Jul 19, 2009
SKANEATELES Eager shoppers lined up bright and early Saturday morning along Genesee Street from the doors of St. James Episcopal Church ... Parishioners and members of the Skaneateles community donate items all year long, creating quite a collection of items to sell, some of which have made a unique course to the sale ... Shoppers like Cleo Paradise, of Skaneateles, know full well the key is to get there early. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
