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Six decades of service Cicero FD volunteer retires after 62 years By Ashley M. Casey
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don’t think I’m anybody special,” said the softspoken Loomis Pardee. But to the dozens of people packed into Cicero Fire Station No. 1 to celebrate his retirement after 62 years as a volunteer firefighter, “Loomie” seems pretty special indeed. “He is Cicero, he and his family,” Town Clerk Tracy Cosilmon said at Pardee’s surprise retirement party on Jan. 30. When Pardee submitted his intention to retire from the department a few weeks ago, he said department officials had floated the idea of throwing him a party, but he told them not to bother. “I don’t want nothing. I’ve done nothing more than anybody else has done,” Pardee said. “There’s people here who have done more than I have. There’s ones a lot more important than me.” Despite Pardee’s humility, the CFD community decided they needed to give him a proper sendoff. “Sixty-two years — we’ve got to do something,” said Second Assistant Chief George Barrett, one of the surprise party planners. Barrett said he discussed the idea at the Onondaga County Fire Chiefs Association banquet last month with Pardee’s wife Carol and Pardee’s longtime friend Charlie Eastwood, who retired in 2014 after 62 years as a volunteer firefighter. “The three of us went over in a corner and conspired for about 10 minutes,” Barrett said. George Barrett’s brother, past CFD chief and current President Jon Barrett, was in on the plan to surprise Loomie as well. He created a private Facebook event and sent out an email blast to everyone on the department’s email list — except the man of the hour, of course. Eastwood left a message at the Pardees’ home to say there was a commissioners’ meeting at the firehouse. Pardee was none the wiser; he showed up to the party in a sweatshirt and work boots, not expecting a celebration in his honor. “He’s a jeans and sweatshirt guy,” Carol Pardee said of her husband. As Pardee’s fellow firefighters, friends and family gathered for a feast, Assemblyman Al Stirpe presented a stunned Pardee with a proclamation recognizing his “unwavering commitment” to the fire department. “It’s the least we could do after two-thirds of a century,” George Barrett said. Loomis Pardee joined the Cicero Fire Department on Nov. 1, 1953. He served as chief between 1966 and 1968 before marrying Carol, his second wife, in 1971. They have four children, two grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Pardee said his brother, John, and his friend, Charlie Eastwood, both volunteered for the department. “Even before that, we hung around here a lot,” Pardee
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Loomis Pardee was recognized for 62 years of active service with the Cicero Fire Department at a surprise party Jan. 30. Assemblyman Al Stirpe presented him with a proclamation. recalled. “There wasn’t much to do in Cicero.” Over the years, Pardee has seen a lot of changes in the department. He said when he started in 1953, the department used a Ford Model A fire engine. Now, the department purchases trucks worth hundreds of thousands of dollars — “entirely different,” he said. These days, longtime volunteer firefighters like Pardee and Eastwood are getting harder to find. “Sometimes we have fundraisers and it seems like it’s just us old guys here,” Pardee said. Pardee said increased governmental involvement and rigorous training requirements may dissuade younger potential volunteers, especially those who are busy raising families. “Family comes first,” Pardee said.
“It’s a great organization and you’re actually doing a lot for your community.” -Loomis Pardee, about the Cicero fire department
In an age when fire departments are finding it increasingly hard to retain volunteers, Pardee stressed the importance of serving one’s community. “It’s a great organization and you’re actually doing a lot for your community,” he said. Pardee said he’s made a lot of good memories over the past six decades, and he’s enjoyed his duties with the fire department; Barrett said up until last year, Pardee consistently placed on the department’s list of top 10 responders. During his decades as a volunteer firefighter, Pardee has held various jobs: dairy farmer, school bus driver and owner of the Pardee Bros. snowmobile shop, which he sold in 2003. Sometimes, though, fighting fires and other emergencies in Cicero interrupted Pardee’s daily life. He recalled one occasion on which he had to drop everything in the middle of milking his cows to answer a call. Another time, he’d brought his kids to softball practice when a fire alarm came in. “I can’t go; I’ve got the kids here,” he remembered telling his colleagues. One replied, “Well, you’d better go — it’s up at your shop!” “He owned a business, raised a family and he still had time to do this, which said a lot about him,” Barrett said. “Younger members, we look at guys like him and Charlie [Eastwood] and we say they’ve laid the groundwork, and we’ve got to continue that.”
Go green! Parade day is Saturday, March 12 Winter is starting to come to a close, with spring right around the corner. Some of the unofficial markers of the coming warmer weather include opening day for the Syracuse Chiefs, the sight of crocus and tulip buds peaking out of the earth and, for our family at least, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Syracuse. This year’s parade kicks off at noon on Saturday, March12. The morning of the parade, we typically gather a group of like-minded families with us for brunch, then grab a cooler of refreshments for both adults and kids and head out for what is always a fun, community-spirited event. Everyone lining the streets of the city is in high spirits – shaking off the frost of
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winter and looking forward to the warmth of sunshine in the coming months. There have been plenty of times when the weather was not particularly cooperative – last year is an example, with cold temperatures and blustery winds. But we don’t let that get us down. The kids stand in the front of the crowd along the curb, waiting for candy and other trinkets to be doled out by people in the parade. There’s always that tug at your heartstrings when servicemen and women, along with firefighters and law enforcement, file by, reminding you of how lucky we are that there are people out there willing to risk their lives to keep us and our families safe. Around us is a cacophony of sound – the
The kids all get in on the fun - dressing in green and collecting beads and candy. bands, the cheers, the squeals of the children as they collect their goodies – and a feeling of kinship within the crowd. We’re Central New Yorkers, just out for fun, and we’ve found it, in the form of a family friendly event where the fun of green beer meets the tradition started 34 years ago, in 1982. According to the parade’s official website, the parade has grown every year, and has been named one of the top ten parades in the United States. The theme for this, the 34th annual parade, is “The Fabric of our Culture — The Fabric of Our Community,” and is based on
The arrival of the green beer truck is a tradition at the parade.
the fabrics — the tartans, woolens and lace — that have become a part of Irish tradition. “Just as the material itself became part of Irish life, the people who left Ireland to build lives in Central New York became an integral part of the community they joined,” states syracusestpatricksparade.org. Highlights of the 2016 parade events will include the return of the Rose of Tralee program, which honors a young female volunteer, and a pre-parade dinner at the refurbished Marriott Downtown Syracuse, formerly the Hotel Syracuse. For more information visit syracusestpatricksparade.org.
Orthopedic patients gain better results through therapy at Elderwood Patients undergoing elective surgery, such as hip or knee replacement, frequently spend part of their recuperation period in a residential rehabilitation program. While the goal of
every rehab program is to help a patient regain strength and improve movement and range of motion, Elderwood at Liverpool also considers a person’s future independence.
“Our focus is for our discharged patients to have better quality of movement and functionality, so when they leave here they are far more ready for outpatient therapy,” said Michael Tisbe, PT, director of rehabilitation at Elderwood. Elderwood’s strong therapy department includes a full staff of physical, occupational and speech therapists, who address a wide array of diagnoses. With more than 20 years’ experience in subacute rehabilitation, Elderwood at Liverpool has developed a specialized approach to address an individual’s needs after surgery. “In the case of an orthopedic patient, we’re dealing first with the trauma of surgery,” Tisbe said. Elderwood’s comprehensive treatment plan incorporates therapies that address post-surgical pain and swelling, supplementing traditional exercises with an arsenal of specialized equipment, including a number of advanced technological modalities. Reduced pain and swelling improves movement and enables therapists to concentrate more on the quality of that movement. Elderwood therapists use an industryrecognized system of standards to quantify an individual’s physical ability and quality of movement. Upon admission, a patient’s ability levels are assessed to establish a benchmark that guides their treatment and helps set goals. Patient progress is continually re-evaluated throughout their stay. “Elderwood’s rehab program has the ‘quality’ portion of rehab imbedded in it,” Tisbe said. “We want patients to regain quality of movement and functionality,” since a patient who is discharged using a cane, rather than a walker, for instance, will better be able to get around by themselves at home. “We also assist patients with skills lost through illness, injury and activity avoidance.
That may include re-learning how to walk, dress themselves or get in and out of bed,” Tisbe said. “Our therapy program is geared toward providing optimal care with a good outcome in a minimal range of time.” Returning patients home as quickly as possible requires interdisciplinary communication to meet the specific care needs of the patient. Through ‘team huddles,’ weekly detailed rehab meetings and scheduled care plan meetings with patients and families, Elderwood’s multidisciplinary team of nurses, dietitians, social workers and therapists track the patient’s progress in order to keep it moving forward. Family members often are an integral part of the extended therapy team. “It’s important to ensure that those assisting in the transition to home have the necessary skills and know-how to make the transition successful,” Tisbe said. “In addition, our therapists teach self-care skills in the patients’ room to replicate real-life situations and teach patients the skills necessary to return home. It’s all about restoring the patient’s freedom and independence.” For more information about Elderwood’s subacute rehabilitation program, to tour the rehab unit or discuss pre-planning a post-surgical stay, please call Elderwood at Liverpool at 457-9946. Elderwood provides skilled nursing care, subacute care, rehabilitation, assisted living, independent living and memory care to more than 5,000 people each year at 17 locations in Western and Central New York. For more information, visit elderwood.com.
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American Legion to honor deceased veterans through Flags of Our Heroes By Jason Emerson editor
Seventy Central New York veterans from World War II and the Korean War who passed away before they could see their monuments in Washington D.C. were honored last month at American Legion Post 88 in Cazenovia through the Flags of Our Heroes program. Through Flags of Our Heroes, photographs of the deceased veterans were brought to both the WWII Memorial and Korean War Memorial during the October Honor Flight Syracuse trip to the capital, set up on an easel with a folded American flag, and photographed by Cazenovia photographer and Post 88 Vice Commander Gene Gissin. Those photographs, along with a certificate of honor, were presented to the families of the deceased veterans in a special ceremony at Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Cazenovia American Legion Post 88. “Post 88 is thrilled to again host this event and to honor these veterans and their families,” said Post 88 Commander Richard Benner. “Honor Flight Syracuse and Post 88, through Tom Shaw [director of Flags of Our Heroes] and Gene Gissin, have developed a system that works well. We would like to have more families take advantage of this program to honor their veterans.” Honor Flight Syracuse is an organization dedicated to honor America’s veterans by transporting them to Washington, D.C. to visit the national memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice at no cost to them. Every year, an average of 160 veterans participate in the trip, along with hundreds of volunteers. More than 16 million men and women served in the U.S. armed forces during World War II, and it is estimated that only about 800,000 are still living. Conversely, more 15 million of those have already passed, and most of those did not see the World War II Memorial. It is this 15 million that Flags Of Our Heroes seeks to honor posthumously. For Flags of Our Heroes, Gissin physically brings the photographs of each deceased veteran in order to photograph it in front of the veteran’s respective memorial. This year, he photographed all 70 veterans in less than 90 minutes, but the total process, from receiving a photograph to delivering the final honor to the veteran’s family, takes about 90 minutes per photo, he said. While the program is a big undertaking, Gissin said he and all the members of Post 88 and Flags of Our Heroes are honored to take part. “Honor Flight honors the living and gives veterans an opportunity to go physically to Washington and see their memorial; for those veterans it is the ultimate thank you,” Gissin said. “Flags of Our Heroes honors the families. I see this as giving the families the honor that many of them never got. … It’s almost closure — a long overdue, subtle thank you directed to the families and not to the veterans.” During the Feb. 28 event, which was sponsored by
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Philma Kennedy, left, received a “Flags of Our Heroes” photo and certificate in honor of her husband Ned Kennedy, from Post 88 Commander Richard Benner during a ceremony on June 21, 2015. Post 88, Syracuse Honor Flight and Flags of Our Heroes officials welcomed the veterans’ family members. Each veteran photograph was shown on an overhead screen for all to see, accompanied by the ringing of the bell in their honor — as is done for fallen veterans on Memorial Day in Cazenovia — and “Taps” was played at the conclusion. Some of this year’s honored veterans included Medal of Honor winner John Joseph Pinder, Jr.; Warren Lukken Syverud, the father of current Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud; and Elmer Shaw, the father of Thomas Shaw, director of Flags of Our Heroes. “It is our desire to show the respect so richly deserved to our deceased veterans and their families. We want to provide these families with the opportunity to know that their family member was shown the highest regard and respect at the World War II Memorial or the appropriate memorial for the conflict in which the veteran served,” Shaw said. “I am reminded of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address in which he gave credit to our forefathers for founding our nation and to the soldiers who served in the Civil War for preserving our nation.
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Similarly, the veterans that we honor through the Flags of Our Heroes Program, the men and women who served in the armed forces of the United States in periods of conflict, also preserved our nation and we owe them our undying gratitude.” The Central New York-area veterans who were honored with photos at the event include: William Gerard Alberts, John C. Baitsholts, John Barbano, Floyd W. Bennett, John “Jack” F. Beuchat, Otwell Bobbette, Jim Boyd, Louis Bronson, Louis W. Buckingham, Arthur L. Bush, Betty J. Cain, John A. Cain, Linwood R. Chandler, Jim Cook, Frances Eugene “Tippy” Cornue, John M. Delperuto, Ken Dewan, Austin Dove, Jack Elliott, Clarence M. Emerson, Harold Fiedler, Robert J. Goldsworthy, William J. Goldsworthy, Samuel R. Goodwin, Paul R. Grehl, Steward F. Hancock, Jr., Herb Hayes, Kenneth Hughes, Fred Hunt, George D. Kelner, Lawrence D. Kendrick, Donald J. Kennedy, Ernest S. Knowles, Wilbur Lamb, William J. Macaulay, Anthony Maula, Edward J. McNulty, Nelson Menard, Edward Olcott Miller, Ivan
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Prime events Thursday – Sunday, March 3-6 CNY RV & Camping Show
Noon-9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-6p.m. Sunday; Empire Exp Center, New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse; cnyrvshow.com. RV dealers, campgrounds, RV suppliers and other camping and RV related exhibitors in three huge buildings. Admission: $10, children under 16 free.
Friday, March 4 2016 SAMMYS ~ Syracuse Area Music Awards
7 p.m., Palace Theater,2384 James St., Syracuse syracuseareamusic. com The 2016 Syracuse Area Music Awards show presented by the World of Beer.
Vance Gilbert in concert
8–10 p.m., May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, 3800 East Genesee St., Syracuse; folkus.org. Gilbert’s music is an eclectic mix, strongly influenced by jazz and R&B, but with roots in 1960s pop.
Star Party: King of Planets, Jupiter
7:30– 9:30 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org. Come see the king of the planets, plus a final look at the bright winter skies. Back up date March 5. Recommended for all ages. Pre-register online or pay cash at the door.$6 for members, $9 for nonmembers.
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The staff at The Manor at Seneca Hill recently recognized longtime volunteer Gladys Little with a special party to thank her for her dedicated service.
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The staff at The Manor at Seneca Hill recently recognized longtime volunteer Gladys Little with a special party to thank her for her dedicated service. Little, who is a resident of the nearby Springside at Seneca Hill, has volunteered at the Oswego Health skilled nursing facility for the past 15 years. Little said she enjoyed her years of volunteering at The Manor and encouraged others to consider donating their time. “It was rewarding,” she said. “I especially like volunteering in the gift shop, which gave me the opportunity to talk to a lot of people, including the residents and rehab patients, as well as their family members and other visitors.” Oswego Health Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer of The Manor Jason Santiago said that he appreciated Little’s volunteer work. “Our residents and patients benefit greatly from our volunteers,” he said. “Whether it’s assisting at one of our activities or finding a way to spend some time with a resident, it’s just so wonderful to see the special care our volunteers provide.” In the photo, from left are Gladys Daniels, Gladys Little and Wanda Watkins. Both Daniels and Watkins are Manor volunteers. Community members who would like to become a Manor volunteer should call 349-5359. Among the volunteer opportunities are working in the gift shop, assisting those who attend the adult day health services program, as well as helping residents and rehab patients at physical therapy sessions and other activities. Marion Cciarelli can be reached at 110 West Sixth Street, Oswego, NY; 349-5601, mciciarelli@ oswegohealth.or.g
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Red House Arts Center, 201 S. West St., Syracuse, theredhouse.org. The story of Star, the ultimate Beatles fan, who uses her love of music to cope with the day in and day out challenges of an illness that restricts her to a hospital bed. Tickets are $15.
Saturday, March 5 Hot Cocoa and Snow– Moonlit Snowshoe
6 p.m.– 8 p.m., Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89, Savannah; 365-3588, ny.audubon.org/montezuma. Travel along the trails at the MAC looking and listening for wild creatures of the night. Afterwards, warm up in the center with a cup of hot cocoa. Fee with snowshoe rental: $6/child, $8/adult, $30/family. Fee without snowshoe rental*: $4/child, $6/adult, $20/family.
International Center of Syracuse Wine Tasting
4 – 6 p.m., Vinomania, 313 E Willow St., Syracuse ; 471-0252 . Enjoy samples of wine, Salt City Coffee, Lune Chocolat, Smoke Incorporated BBQ and other local food and learn about ICS from board members and volunteers. Free admission.
Back to Basics: Let’s Make Maple Syrup
10 a.m.–noon, Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org. This workshop includes a “Backyard Sugarin’ Start-up Kit” with the taps and tips you need to get started. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Online registration required before March 3. $20 for members, $35 for nonmembers.
Sunday, March 6 “Casual: Civic Morning Musicals’ 125th Anniversary”
2:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 310 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. Pianist Steven Heyman performs Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 23” and violinist Sarah Crocker performing the “Barber Violin Concerto.” Ticket prices vary, students are $5 and 18 and under get in free.
Change the World Speakers Series-The Story of Harriet Tubman
10:30 a.m.-noon, May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, 3800 E. Genesee St., Syracuse; mmuus.org.Michele Jones Galvin, direct descendant of Harriet Tubman, will tell the story of her famous ancestor. Free.
Friday and Sunday, March 11 and 13 ‘Sleeping Beauty’
7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday, The OnCenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St.,Syracuse; syracusecityballet.com. Presented by the Syracuse City Ballet. Starring New York City Ballet principal dancer Ana Sophia Scheller.
Saturday, March 12 St. Patrick’s Parade 2016
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Noon-2:30 p.m., Downtown Syracuse; syracusestpatricksparade.org. The 34th annual St. Patrick’s Parade offers bands, floats, dancers and so much more! Beginning at Clinton Square downtown, the parade heads south on South Salina Street for about a mile and thousands of people line the streets to enjoy this family event.
Maple Syrup Demonstration
noon-2:30 p.m., Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville. Learn about making maple syrup. If weather conditions are poor reschedule date is Sunday, March 13. Free.
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Independent living communities offer socialization and secure, maintenance-free living
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ndependent senior living communities range from a very homelike setting to the luxury of a high end hotel. Nowadays, they are anything but institutional. There are many reasons why retired adults decide to move into an independent living community, including wanting more socialization and making new friends, maintenance free living, no longer wanting to cook every day, and to enjoy the feeling of security that is offered in the communities. Most people considering a move to a retirement community or independent senior living community have anxiety over selling their home, downsizing and concern over whether they will be happy living in a new environment. Once they make the decision to move, have decided what to bring with them, and finally move in however, they quickly conclude that moving to a community was one of the best decisions they could have made! Once settled in, residents make new friends and find that there is a whole socializing aspect that improves the quality of life for those who are tired of living in a larger home and having the many responsibilities that go along with home ownership. There are always friends to share a meal and enjoy festive occasions with however privacy is respected for those who do not like to join in but are still happy to have other people around. The best part is that residents may choose to be involved as much or as little as they would like because it is independent living! An independent living community is one in which you live in an apartment and come and go as you please, however the community offers a variety of amenities. Most offer dining and nutritious meals daily so the residents no longer have to worry about grocery shopping and meal
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preparation. There is also a kitchen in some apartments for those who would still like to do some cooking of their own. There are a wealth of opportunities to keep residents engaged including exercise classes, variety of card games daily, reading and discussion groups, live entertainment, group activities, and clubs. Residents often learn some things they have always wanted to know or reconnect with some of the activities they used to enjoy. Housekeeping and maintenance services are also offered, allowing residents to spend time doing the many things they enjoy rather than cleaning and maintaining their home. Worry not, for those who no longer drive transportation services are available to medical appointments, shopping etc. There is a staff member on 24 hours per day for any needs that may arise. There is a strong feeling submitted photo of safety and security know- There are many reasons why retired adults decide to move into an independent living community, including wanting ing that someone is available more socialization and making new friends, maintenance free living, no longer wanting to cook every day, and to to the residents if they need enjoy the feeling of security that is offered in the communities. something or would just like apartment. tates in Liverpool, call 350-3671 to spend someone to talk with. If you would like to visit and learn more some time exploring the options available One of the best things about indepenabout independent living at Parkrose Es- and schedule a tour. dent living is if a resident needs some assistance with daily living on a short term basis or long term, residents are able to contract that help while still living in their apartment. Sometimes, all it takes to remain independent is a little help day to day. Home care services are available to outside contract to help provide the services needed in the privacy of the residents
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E. O’Dell, Jesse E. O’Dell, Arnold R. O’Dell, Charles “Bud� Omans, Frank Palmer, John Joseph Pinder, Jr., Harold Pinder, Sr., Edson Potter, Lynn Rainbow, John B. Redman, Gerald Reinhart, Robert J. Reidl, William J. Ryan, Patrick H. Ryan, Tom Ryan, John Lesley “Jack� Ryon, Wayne Schram, Earl Selleck, Frank G. Shattuck, Elmer Shaw, Ivan Slocum, Warren Lukken Syverud, Malcolm S. Taylor, Alfred Tesoriero, Peter T. Trenca, Samuel Usborne, Kenneth “Ken� Voss, Fred L. Waffner, Jay Ward Wason, Sr., Craig V. Williams and Thomas William Williams. There is no charge for the event, and the families of all the honored veterans are invited and encouraged to attend. An RSVP is not required but is encouraged. To RSVP or for more information, contact Gene Gissin at 655-2224 or lvdepot@aol.com,
or Richard Benner at 350-4324 or windmillr1@twcny.rr.com. The next mission of Honor Flight Syracuse to bring veterans of World War II and the Korean War to visit the memorials in their honor in Washington, D.C., is scheduled for April 30 — and officials with the Flags of Our Heroes program are currently seeking photographs of deceased CNY veterans of these two wars to bring with them to Washington to be honored through the Flags of Our Heroes program. Anyone who wishes to have a deceased WWII or Korea veteran honored, contact Gissin at the information above or Shaw at tom@ tomshawlaw.com by March 31. More information about Honor Flight Syracuse can be viewed online at HonorFlightSyracuse.org.
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AARP Driver Safety course to be held March 15 -16
The Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse will host an AARP Driver Safety course for seniors from 9 a.m. to noonon Tuesday, March 15, and Wednesday, March 16, at the JCC on 5655 Thompson Road in DeWitt. The class is $25 per person ($20 for AARP members) and open to licensed drivers age 50 and older. Attendees must come both days and bring their drivers license. The AARP Driver Safety course teaches current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. Attendees will also learn how to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Upon completing the course participants may be eligible to receive an insurance discount; please consult your insurance agent for details. AARP membership is not required to take the course and there are no tests to pass. To register for the class, call the JCC of Syracuse at 445-2360 or stop by the JCC front desk.
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Prime events 7:30 p.m., Museum of Science & Technology (MOST), 500 S Franklin St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria. org. Symphoria partners with CirqOvation for this performance pairing music with acrobatic movement and motion. Ticket prices vary, 18 and under get in free.
Saturday–Sunday, March 12-13 Greater Syracuse Antiques Expo
9 a.m.—5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.—5 p.m. Sunday, Empire Expo Center-NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse; allmanpromotions.com. Featuring over 200 vendors with everything from primitives to vintage to jewelry. Admission: $7; under 12 free; $8.00 VIP Weekend Pass provides admission both days.
30th Annual Motorsports Expo 2016
series. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and $10 with student ID.
“The Forgotten Bomb” with filmmaker Bud Ryan
7–9 p.m., ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse ; peacecouncil.net. A global journey to discover what our prospects look like for finally living in a nuclear-free world. Features interviews with bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz, authors Gar Alperovitz and Jonathan Schell, and many more. Free; donations appreciated but not necessary.
Sunday, March 13 “Choral Masterpieces”
Wednesday–Sunday, March 30-April 3 Salt City Cluster Spring Dog Show
1–4 p.m., Tyrol Club, 213 Lamont Ave., Solvay; reservations: 488-8028, 430-414. Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Solvay/Geddes/Camillus, take a “trip” to the 1960s featuring Beatles, Beach Boys and other groups from the era. Fashions from Christopher Banks. Ticket includes show, lunch, entertainment and entry into special drawing. Admission: $20. Proceeds go to the Tyrol Club of Solvay.
Wednesday, March 16 Experience Hendrix
7:30 p.m., Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse; landmarktheatre.org. This multi-artist celebration pays homage to Jimi Hendrix with artists ranging from blues legend Buddy Guy to Black Label Society and former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde, as well as the Chris Layton, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Sheperd, Eric Johnson, Dweezil Zappa, Mato Nanji, Noah Hunt and Henri Brown. Ticket prices vary.
Thursday-Sunday, March 17-20 Home & Garden Show 2016
4-8 p.m. Thursday; 2-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Empire Expo Center-NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Presented by the Home Builders Association of Central NY, this great show features everything the home owner needs to know to complete those “Honey-do” lists! Loads of vendors & even more great ideas. See hbrcny. com for details.
March 19, 20,26, April 2,3 Maple Syrup Celebration
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia; critzfarms.com. Take a wagon ride to the sugarbush to see how they collect the sap and visit the sugar house to learn how they turn sap into syrup. Free samples of a variety of maple treats. Free admission. Breakfast buffet offered 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Charges apply for breakfast. Critz Farms Brewing and Cider Co. Tasting Room open. Playgrounds also open.
Sunday, March 20 Cabaret III: Introducing Ola Onabule
4–8 p.m., Sheraton Syracuse University, 801 University Ave., Syracuse; cnyjazz.org. BritishNigerian soul-jazz singer Ola Onabule brings his singular life journey to CNY Jazz’s Cabaret
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April 1, 2 & 3, 2016
SHOW TIMES Friday April 1, 2016: 7:00 PM Saturday April 2, 2016: 10:00 AM • 3:00 PM • 7:00 PM Sunday April 3, 2016: 1:00 PM • 5:00 PM
Thursday, March 24 “Older Than Ireland”
6 p.m., Palace Theatre, 2384 James St., Syracuse; palaceonjames.com. Winner of Best Irish Feature Documentary, Galway Film Fleadh. 2015, Winner Best Documentary Irish Times Ticket Awards and nominated for a Bingham Ray Rising Talent Award, “Older Than Ireland” is a landmark documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty Irish centenarians.
Fashion Show 1960s Style
Tigris Shrine Circus
Tuesday, March 22
10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Empire Expo Center – New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse; gaternews.com. Come on out and see NASCAR, DIRT, IHRA and NHRA, independent race tracks and over 200 race cars Visit vendors with the latest in apparel, collectables and crafts, along with all the latest racing items. Admission: $12; two-day pass $20; children 6-11 $5; Children under 6 free; Family Pack – two adults and two children $30.
4 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, 15 Clark St., Auburn; masterworkscny.org, 702-7325. Presented by the MasterWorks Chorale.Cost: adults $15, seniors (60 and over) $10, 18 and under free.
83 rd Annual
Each show is approx. 2.5 hours (Includes 1/2 hr. intermission)
ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 4,000 SEATS PER SHOW
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., mpire Expo Center, NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse; raudogshows.com. Annual all breed shows at the Tractor Supply Company Exhibit Center and agility, obedience and rally trials at the Science & Industry Building. Numerous vendors with all types of dog related items. Noon on March 16 is the closing date for entries.
“FREE PARKING”
DISABLED Seating Available (EAST ENTRANCE: I-690 SIDE)
To PurchaseTickets:
Saturday, April 2 Tap into the MOST 6:30-9:30 p.m., the MOST, 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse; most.org. Central New York’s premiere beer tasting event, which also provides free food samples from local restaurants in order to raise money for the MOST’s science, technology, engineering and math educational programs. Buy tickets online. BeatleCUSE 2016
“Advanced Sale” General Admission Tickets Available at: www.Tigris Shrine Circus.com (No Hidden Fees)
ADVANCE SALE TICKETS: $13.00 EACH (2 & Under FREE)
7-10 p.m., Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse; landmarktheatre.org. My Generation Promotions presents this locally-based music production, featuring over 50 pro-level musicians and SAMMY Hall of Famers. This year’s co-headliners are 1994 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee from The Animals, guitarist Hilton Valentine and Denny Laine (Moody Blues/Paul McCartney and Wings). Featuring songs from The Beatles entire span and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY.
THERE WILL BE NO “RESERVED” SEATING AVAILABLE (First Come, First Served)
Ticket prices vary.
Saturday–Sunday, April 2-3 Syracuse Motorama
The two box offices are located at the “Toyota Coliseum” will be open one hour before each performance for the sale of General Admission tickets at $15.00 each.
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Empire Expo Center, NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse; syracuse-motorama.com. The Syracuse Motorama Inc. is a static display of hot rods, street rods, muscle cars, antique cars and trucks, customs, sport compacts, old school and rat rods among many other vehicles of interest, along with vendors.
Advanced Sale Tickets can also be purchased at a designated store near you or at www.TigrisShrineCircus.com
Sunday, April 3
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
135 State Fair Boulevard • Syracuse, NY 13204
10: a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sheraton Syracuse University, 801 University Ave., Syracuse; hopeforheather.org. Fashion show and brunch for Hope for Heather. Raising money for ovarian cancer research, local education and patient support. There is also a silent auction and raffles. Ticket
Phone: (315) 478-0277 • Fax: (315) 760-3067
prices vary. Syracuse Half Marathon
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“Spark: Motion Dynamics”
See website for start time, The OnCenter Convention Center, 800 South State St., Syracuse; syracusehalf.com. Featuring a run through the city, live music and hot food . Fee: $75,
spectators are free.
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Prime events “Brought to You by the Letter B”
4–6 p.m., Dewitt Community Church, 3600 Erie Blvd E., Dewitt; syracusechorale.org. The concert showcases music by “B” composers who represent the full gamut of the Western canon and beyond. Admission: $12-15.
Casual: Copland & Stravinsky
2:30–4 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 310 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. Explore two 20th century giants with two works that are more intimately sized , including Appalachian Spring. Ticket prices vary.
Wednesday-Sunday, April 6-17 “Phantom of the Opera”
7:30 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday; Landmark Theater, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse; nacentertainment.com. Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece will come to Syracuse as part of a brand new North American Tour. Presented as part of the Famous Artists Broadway Theater Series.
Wednesday–Sunday, April 6-24 The Christians” Syracuse Stage, 820 East Genesee St., Syracuse; Showtimesand ticket prices vary, visit syracusestage.org. Pastor Paul
is much-loved and much-respected, but he has a difficult sermon to deliver. What will be the impact of his words on his loyal congregation? What consequences for his family? For himself?”The Christians” has quickly become one of the most talked about new plays in the country.
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Friday, April 15
Syracuse Chiefs Opening Day
Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb
Friday and Sunday, April 8 and 10 Syracuse Opera presents “My Fair Lady”
Saturday– Sunday, April 16-17 Syracuse Spring Gun Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday, 9 a.m-.3 p.m. Sunday,
2:05 p.m., NBT Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse; milb.com. The Syracuse Chiefs take on the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs on opening day, then play them at 6:35 p.m. Friday, April 8 and 1:05 p.m. both Saturday and, April 9 and 10. Ticket prices vary.
8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday, The OnCenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; syracuseopera.com. Set in Edwardian London,
this is the classic where Henry Higgins, a Professor of phonetics, encounters Eliza Doolittle, an unruly flower vendor in a street market. Ticket prices vary.
Saturday, April 9
Luke Bryan in concert
7:30 p.m., Carrier Dome, Syracuse; lukebryan. com.
Special guests are Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch. Ticket prices vary.
Sunday, April 10
Collectorsfest 2016
10 a.m.–4 p.m., Empire Expo Center, NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse; cnypromotions.com. Featuring sports memorabilia, racing and vintage toys. Dozens of vendors both buying and selling. Admission is $4.
Monday-Wednesday, April 11-13 Syracuse Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bisons
6:35 p.m. each evening, NBT Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse; Ticket prices vary; milb. com.
8 p.m., May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, 3800 East Genesee St. Syracuse; folkus. org.The international duo of Loren Barrigar, of CNY, and Mark Mazengarb, of New Zealand,are influenced by bluegrass, jazz and old-time/ country. Tickets are $18.
Empire Expo Center, NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse; syracusegunshow.com. Exhibits and displays from all over the U.S. and Canada. Adults $7, seniors $5, under 12 free with adult .
Salt City Horror Fest 11 a.m.-3 a.m., Palace Theatre, 2384 James St., Syracuse; palaceonjames.com. Screened
from 35mm film prints, including “The Warriors ,” “Midnight” with John Russo and John Amplas Q/A, “The Burbs,” “The Shining,” “Event Horizon,” “Nightbreed,” “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Martin,” with a cast and crew panel discussion of George Romero regulars. There will also be vendors, artists, meet and greets with filmmakers and more.
Sunday, April 17
SU Brass Ensemble Concert
3 p.m., United Church of Fayetteville, 310 East Genesee St., Fayetteville; 637-3186. The SU Brass Ensemble, led by director James T. Spencer, will present a spring concert. Selections will include classical favorites, themes from film and opera and more. Free.
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Joy Harjo
Tuesday, April 19
7:30–9 p.m., The OnCenter Civiic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; foclsyracuse.org. Harjo, a Muskogee Creek poet, musician and author will speak as a part of the Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series. Ticket prices vary.
Wednesday-Sunday, April 20-24 Syracuse Chiefs games
6:35 p.m., vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs Wednesday and Thursday, vs. Scranton/Wilkes Barre Railriders at 6:35 Friday and 1:05 Saturday and Sunday, NBT Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse; Ticket prices vary milb.com.
Saturday, April 23 Brahms’ Requiem
7:30 p.m., The OnCenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St.; experiencesymphoria.org. This epic choral masterpiece comes to life with the Syracuse University Oratorio Society, Lawrence Loh, conductor, and soprano Julia Ebner and baritone Timothy LeFebvre. Ticket prices vary.
Sunday, April 24 Schola Cantorum presents: Madrigalia
4:30 p.m., Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Road, Dewitt; scholacantorumofsyracuse. org. Featuring the repertoire of the Italian Madrigal. Admission: $15; senior/student $10.
Tuesday, April 26 Alton Brown LIVE - Eat Your Science
8 p.m., The OnCenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; oncenter.org. Brown is a cooking master, television personality, food show presenter, author, actor and cinematographer. Ticket prices vary.
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