“After growing up on her parent’s dairy farm in Navarino, Geraldean Lantier went on to college to become a geologist. But then a few years later when she was going to graduate school, Geraldean spent time working in a women’s boutique and put in the back of her mind that she would someday like to open her own shop. Then, in the spring, the idea was born and she created Skaneateles 300, a small specialty shop now situated on the corner of Jordan and West Genesee streets.”
From the Zoo to You is a traveling educational program from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, and it’s scheduled to visit the Skaneateles Library on Tuesday July 29, 2008 from 2-3 PM. Each program includes live animals and some are touchable. Appropriate for ages 3 and up. Limited registration. Call 685-5135.
Following is a video that posted on the Post Standard website (syracuse.com) showing the Zoo To You people visiting a pediatric patient at University Hospital in 2006. The article is here.
Saturday, July 26, 2008 2:44 am - Cary Briel0 Comments | 84 views
By: The Citizen staff report / Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:41 AM EDT
SKANEATELES - Between the lake, the vibrant downtown, and the busy streetside businesses, pedestrians are drawn to Skaneateles streets during the summer. To encourage a safer walking environment, the Skaneateles Police Department is trying a tactic to make motorists more aware of the laws stating they have to yield to walkers in marked pedestrian crossings. As part of the ongoing effort, the department has plainclothes officers using the crosswalks while marked patrols observe and pull over any violators. Officers first did the enforcement effort on Tuesday and issued 12 tickets, primarily for the crosswalk violations. Skaneateles Police Chief Lloyd Perkins initiated the effort in response to resident complaints and several near misses. This detail is similar to an enforcement effort the Chicago Police Department uses. In addition to the enforcement details, regular patrol units will watch for any violations in crosswalks. Article is here.
Saturday, June 7, 2008 11:09 am - stellamaris0 Comments | 96 views
Who doesn’t love fresh strawberries, especially after a long winter in CNY of eating off-season fruits and vegetables? Join Stella Maris on June 8th in Skaneateles, NY - they have just what you’re looking for.
Bring your family and friends and enjoy everything strawberry - shortcake, ice cream, chocolate-dipped, snow cones and cotton candy. Activities for the children, live music, raffles, and a show of local artists selling their works and crafts.
Advance sale tickets available May 1st at Stella Maris, Skaneateles Chamber or by calling (315) 730-3472.
Offering: $10 per person,
$25 per family,
$7.00 seniors/students
2008 Thumbstall Quilt Guild Quilt Show - “Quilts Then and Now!”
Dates:
Friday, July 11, 2008 10AM - 5PM
Saturday, July 12, 2008 10AM - 5PM
Sunday, July 13, 2008 12PM - 4PM
Location:
Skaneateles High School
49 East Elizabeth Street
Skaneateles, NY
Cost:
$4.00
Additional Information:
Come see a beautiful display of quilts at our new venue. For this show, our members are bringing out their 1st quilts as well as their current masterpieces. Vendors, Craft Boutique, Silent Auction, Demonstrations, Quilt Raffle, Tea Room and much more!!! Please come join us in celebrating the art of quilting past and present in this beautiful Finger Lakes community.
For More Information Contact:
Monica via e-mail at mthumbstall@yahoo.com or via phone at 607-756-8464
I am a very impulsive and last minute person when it comes to getting my hair done. I wait until I look in the mirror and can’t stand it for 1 more minute then I try to get in with a local hairdresser … before I grab the scissors and hack away at the offending strands myself. Over the years Yankee Clipper has never failed me. I call at 8:15 in the morning on a week day and they get me in within 30 minutes. EVERY TIME! How’s that for Yankee Clipper to the rescue?
I have a different girl do my hair almost every time I go to Yankee Clipper. I don’t really have a favorite hairdresser because I always get a consistent haircut no matter which hairdresser holds the scissors. I think word of mouth is one of the best ways to promote a business so I am flapping my jaws this morning in hopes that there will always be a Yankee Clipper to come to my rescue.
Yankee Clipper is owned by Suzanne Thurston, located at 14 Fennell Street, Skaneateles, NY. You can call for an appointment at 315.685.6769 or just walk-in. They are a trendy full service salon offering hair cuts, styling, color and highlights, restructuring treatments, perms, permanent smoothing, bridal parties (they have been featured in Modern Bride magazine), manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing and tanning. Yankee Clipper is an exclusive Matrix Salon and use Matrix products only. They offer a full line of products for hair, skin and nails.
My husband came across several videos by YouTube user packridge. They have posted about 20 family videos to youtube, and all are hilarious. Here are two.
This one is titled Creepy Relatives
This one is written by 2 of the kids, and is titled Spy Brothers
A former Skaneateles High School teacher will spend six months in a county jail for having sex with a student. William Milham also will spend 10 years on probation. The 37-year-old pleaded guilty in March to committing a felony sex act in October 2002. [...] As part of a plea deal, Milham surrendered his state teaching certificate. He was suspended with pay since his September arrest at the annual salary rate of $54,250, but agreed to resign last month as a condition of the plea agreement. The district officials accepted a letter of resignation from Milham after he pleaded guilty in Onondaga County Court in April to charges of third-degree criminal sexual act related to an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl. Read the full article at the Skaneateles Journal website.
As you know, I have been working on reducing truck traffic through the Village of Skaneateles for quite some time. I have introduced and the Senate has passed bills that would help to keep garbage haulers and other large trucks off our village streets and designate a truck routing agency to manage the issue.
The Upstate Safety Task Force was the driving force behind the effort to get a solution to this problem. I applaud all the citizens and local elected officials involved in this effort. Their relentless pursuit of a successful outcome is an outstanding example of how grass roots’ efforts can be brought to a successful result.
Contributed by Marion Wiles Krauter and Annette Krauter Pickup / PickupKrauterTeam
Property is always changing in Skaneateles. My partner and I just try to keep up. The beautiful views on West Lake Road are certainly an attraction for creating beautiful homes and businesses. One of the most beautiful just opened about 4.5 miles down the lake.
Our team, consisting of my partner Annette (who invited her husband and their two young sons) and myself, drove to the new winery on West Lake Road. It is named Anyela’s. It is beautiful. A beautiful building with indoor and outdoor seating, wine tasting, and wonderful host and hostess. The view alone is worth the visit but the wine was delicious. It is new experience on West Lake Road. Enjoy it! Here is their website link.
