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Skaneateles loses a bright light Jean Graham was ‘a sister to us all.’ ...See page 3
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Maddie VanRiper and Conor Driscoll, both sixth graders, rehearse “Pirates.” The play, directed by Mary Jo Clary and Janet Kringer and presented through Skaneateles Summer Theatre, opens April 8.
Sixth graders to stage ‘Pirates’ April 8, 9 By Lori Ruhlman
Competing in the final four Pee Wee Laker hockey team goes far in state tournament. ...See page 9
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Interest in drama is so high at Skaneateles Middle School that drama director Colleen Anna had to make significant cuts while casting the recent musical (Oklahoma!) even after deciding to double cast the production to include as many as possible. “I had to cut 15, all sixth graders,” she said. Last year, 90 students tried out for the middle school musical and Anna had to cut 40. The high demand led to the creation of something new this year: a special drama program for sixth grad-
Tourney to benefit McMahon-Ryan House
It’s that time of year to think about getting out your clubs. For 24 Central New York golf-
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SKARTS announces funding for grants The Skaneateles Area Arts Council is pleased to announce funding opportunities for interested individuals or groups that live or hold events in the Skaneateles area. This year there will be two calendar deadlines for applicants to consider: May 1 and Nov. 1. “ The Arts Council is delighted to provide this important community support once again,” said Barbara Delmonico, committee chair and arts council board member. “Last year we were able to contribute a total of $7500 to eleven deserving individuals and groups. Once again we hope to help a number of artists, musicians, students, performing arts groups and community organizations through this funding initiative. We realize that throughout the calendar year different situations and needs arise; therefore we thought it would be helpful to provide two different chances to apply.” For the first funding initiative, applications must be received no later than May 1. Winners will be notified by June 1. To download an application, go to skarts.org, email bkdelmonico@hotmail.com or call 685-7427.
100 holes of golf, all in one day By Ellen Leahy
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ers, sponsored by Skaneateles Summer Theatre. The five-week program began March 7. Participants have been meeting after school each day to learn drama skills, music and choreography. The directors are Mary Jo Clary and Janet Kringer. The session will culminate in the performance of a play designed for this age group called “Pirates, The Musical” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 8 and at 2 p.m. Saturday April 9 on the Waterman Elementary School stage. Tickets are $5 each from any cast member or at the door. Contact jkringer@hotmail.com or Anna at 291-2308 for details.
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ers, with handicaps of 10 or below, April means practice, as on May 16 they will take to Skaneateles Country Club’s 18-hole course with a vengeance. It’s the 100 holes of golf tournament, 6:30 a.m. to dusk, 100 straight holes of golf. This is the fourth largest tourney in the area. It’s the brainchild of Skaneateles resident Don Lemp,
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the proprietor of Lemp Jeweler’s in downtown Syracuse, and it raises big money for the McMahon-Ryan House. “I feel strongly about the cause,” Lemp said. McMahon-Ryan House is a safe place for kids who have to be taken out of their homes See Golf, page 2
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