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Volume 181, No. 18 May 4 to 10, 2011
INFO
Village board in brief
Good news for budget, police
Good weather returns
Community
By Dwayne Houghton
Hitting the trails Area Boy Scouts hike the Adirondacks. ...See page 3
Business
Dwayne Houghton
After months of snow and cold, a week of record high winds and tree damage and another week of high water waves ripping up docks and flooding streams, good weather makes a welcome comeback. Residents awoke to rays of sunlight not pelting rain or sleet for a change. With the promise of warmer temperatures, weekend visitors and tourists are sure to follow. Put away the shovels and parkas and put on your sunglasses and shorts. It’s time to go out and play.
Mayor confirms salary reduction By Dwayne Houghton
In a letter to the village Clerk, Mayor Hubbard confirmed that instead of the $14,500 mandated by local law for his annual mayoral salary, he’ll
Business earns recognition Joe’s Pasta Garage honored for service. ...See page 7
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receive $5,000. Waiving his rights to the $9,500 difference, Hubbard also acknowledges the line item in the village budget reflect this figure as well. No other approvals are required for the reduction other than the letter.
The Skaneateles police department was awarded $25,000 in the State’s Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Byrne JAG grant Funds, Police Chief Perkins said at the Skaneateles village board meeting April 28. The grant will be used to support the purchase of a marked police vehicle. Police Chief Perkins is currently researching what’s available. Perkins also reported receiving a grant of $4,763 to upgrade the video equipment used for suspect i nt e r v i e w s a n d i nt e r ro g at i o n s . A traffic speed monitor was also donated to the Police Depart by SkanRaces.com. The board recognized that Skaneateles police officer Eric Sharpsteen was honored by a resolution introduced by Senator Defrancisco to the State Legislature for his heroic actions involving the rescue of a woman during a fire on Genesee Street on Feb. 13. Officer Sharpsteen responded to a 911 call of a house fire. Arriving at the scene, Sharpsteen learned that Shirley See Board, page 4
Skaneateles Rod and Gun Club: Straight shootin’ for 83 years By Dwayne Houghton They meet every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. By 9:10, residents unfamiliar with the ensuing rifle fire noise may think the wooded area north of town is under attack. It’s just a few members of the Rod and Gun Club, high power rifle marksmen, who meet every week and challenge each other for bragging rights and a prize of a cup of coffee. “We shoot every Saturday morning, rain, snow, wind – any condition,” said
Wayne Lear, club member and Skaneateles Press columnist. “Usually we shoot classic World War II era guns like M1 Garand’s or a Remington 1903 A3, but we’ve seen all kinds of rifles from all over the world.” Started in 1928 by a few Sunday morning trap shooting enthusiasts, the Skaneateles Rod and Gun Club originally was located at an old horse track in the field behind what is now Bombard Chevrolet of Route 20. As the membership grew, regular meetings were held upstairs in
Dwayne Houghton
Wayne Lear draws a bead to cut dead center with a Remington 1903 A3 30-06 the Jordan Street fire hall. In 1945 the club, needing
more space, moved its location to Jewett Road, about
two miles north of town. Incorporating in 1946, it still resides there today. The facilities include a full service clubhouse for meetings and gatherings, an indoor pistol range, a 100-yard rifle range and a multiple station trap shooting field. “Trap shooting is the mainstay of the Club,” said club President Dick Perkins. “The pistol league has about 10 to 12 members as does the high power rifle See Rod and Gun Club, page 2
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