SAVES annual fundraiser now on
The annual SAVES fundraiser “Fun in the Sun” is now in full swing. The grand prize this year is $5,000 with additional prizes like dinner cruises, savings bonds and $50 gift certificates.
Memorial fund created to help fight invasive lake species
The Skaneateles Lake Association recently received a $10,000 donation from the family of a deceased local man who loved the lake and would have wanted to help preserve its purity and character. The money, officially called the David “Lee” Hardy Memorial Fund, will be used for education and stewardship programs to help keep invasive species out of Skaneateles Lake.
News from the Skaneateles Lake Association
Every member of the Skaneateles Lake Association is special because every member has committed to be a part of an organization of citizens concerned with Skaneateles Lake — maintaining it as a supply of pure water and keeping it clear for its beauty and the enjoyment of all who live on the lake and in the lake area and all who visit the area contributing to the village economy.
Cedar House to host fundraiser for local girl
Erin Patrick recovering from 13-hour surgery for genetic disorder
The Cedar House will host a fundraiser for the family of 11-year-old Erin Patrick, a local girl who recently underwent an extensive 13-hour operation for a genetic disease.
Invasive lake species workshop coming to Skaneateles next week
Cornell Cooperative Extension will host an invasive lake species workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. next Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Skaneateles YMCA, 97 State St. The event will feature Asian clam and hydrilla identification, prevention and monitoring, and will be free and open to the public.
SkanRaces.com preparing for Labor Day race weekend
Registration for the MiniSkinny Youth Triathlon race, part of the SkanRaces.com Labor Day Race Weekend, is now open.
SkanRaces.com preparing for Labor Day race weekend
Registration for the MiniSkinny Youth Triathlon race, part of the SkanRaces.com Labor Day Race Weekend, is now open.
‘Race for the Lake’ event to be held next week
News from the Skaneateles Lake Association
This Sunday, July 22, from 1 to 4 p.m., our lake is going to be home court for a very special fun and educational event. The Skaneateles Country Club Sail School, the Skaneateles Lake Association, Mid-Lakes Navigation and 11th Hour Racing are joining together to hold a “Race for the Lake.” It will be an afternoon of fun/competitive racing and education on the health of Skaneateles Lake.
Skaneateles urgent care center changes hours again
The Skaneateles Urgent Medical Care center on West Genesee Street has changed its hours of operation for the second time in four months.
Spafford adopts hydrofracking ban
Town board unanimously approves amendment to local law
The Spafford Town Board added itself to a growing number of municipalities putting their foot down in the face of hydraulic fracturing with the adoption of Local Law No. 2 during the board’s meeting Thursday July 12. Following a public hearing on the law, which was written to amend and supplement current zoning, the board unanimously adopted the regulations, ultimately banning hyrdofracking within the town.
School lunch menu to be healthier, yet its offerings mandatory
School board, district, concerned about waste of food and money in new state directives
School lunches in Skaneateles for the 2012-13 school year will include more and bigger portions of healthy foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains, while reducing and eliminating unhealthier foods from the menu. The problem, however, according to the school district lunch manager, is that New York is mandating that every student who buys lunch must take the foods offered on the menu — even if the student is not going to eat it.
Ride for Alive! bicycle race becomes community festival
What was expected to be a simple bicycle ride to raise funds to support cancer survivors has received so much Skaneateles community support during the past three months that organizers have decided to make the event an all-day community festival. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the grass field fronting the Skaneateles American Legion Robert J. Hydon Post 239 on Jordan Road, the public is invited to enjoy local food and drinks and live music while also supporting the ride and its participants.
New all-women triathlon started by local entrepreneur coming July 22
Gillie Girl Sprint Triathlon to support Carol M. Baldwin Fund
Eric Prager, co-owner of Endurance Monster in Skaneateles, decided to start what he hopes will become an annual athletic event and celebration in memory of his mother, Carol Prager, who fought breast cancer for many years. “I really want to make this an event, not just a race,” Prager said of the upcoming Gillie Girl’s Sprint Triathlon, to benefit the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY.
Skaneateles Pickleball Club members compete in Empire State Senior Games
Ten members of the Skaneateles Pickleball Club competed at the recent Empire State Senior Games in Cortland.
Welch Allyn assists with humanitarian efforts in Guatemala
Employees participate in mission trip as part of global corporate social responsibility initiative
Welch Allyn, a leading global provider of frontline medical products and solutions, recently sent a team of employees on a mission trip to Guatemala as part of a humanitarian effort sponsored by Heart to Heart International. For six days, the group educated elementary school children on the importance of healthcare and trained doctors and nurses how to use Welch Allyn diagnostic devices donated by the company to clinics in the region.
