Prime April 2011

Your guide to all things vino

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c onsidering going out for

dinner? our staff reviewer gives her take

on a local establishment.

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TALKSupperColleen Farley

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Pier 57 - Good food, great portions, very affordable

ur first restaurant choice was Pier 57, located on Route 57 in Liver-

pool. Bill Ennis graduated in 1979 from Delhi College with an Associates Degree in Restaurant Management. For the next 15 years, Bill and Noreen worked at a variety of chain restaurants, always with a dream to own their own place. In 1993, they returned to CNY, took the plunge and bought Pier 57, which at that time was primarily a seafood restaurant – thus the “pier” portion of the name. A lot of renovations have taken place

over those 18 years – all new booths with pri-vacy dividers were built, a fireplace between dining areas was added, new Tiffany lamp-shades were installed, a party room for 60 was remodeled. As you enter, you’ll note that the atmosphere is casual, but warm and inviting. The spacious layout gives the restaurant a very open feeling and makes it a good choice for small or large parties as well as wheelchair bound patrons.

When we entered we were greeted and seated almost immediately by a smiling host-

ess. As in most restaurants, we were asked what we wanted to drink. My partner or-dered a diet soda and I asked for ice water. I was appreciative when the hostess asked if I wanted lemon in my water. I prefer no lemon, but so often restaurants serve it with lemon without asking. A simple question, but one I think counts towards good customer service.

Our server, Kendra, proved to be very professional and attentive to our needs

without being overbearing. She was also very patient as we had to send her away twice before we could make up our minds on our entrees – the menu is substantial and a num-ber of dishes peeked our appetites.

The menu offers five soups to choose from – homemade New England Clam Chowder, Pasta Fagioli, Greens & Beans, Baked French Onion as well as a Soup Du Jour.

Salad choices included House, Caesar, Cae-sar with Chicken plus three salads advertised as “Large Enough for Two”, including greens topped with London Broil, an Antipasto and Chef Julienne.

The selection of appetizers was also exten-sive, ranging from Shrimp Cocktail to Roasted Red Pepper Strips, from Maryland Style Crab Cakes to an Appetizer Sampler.

All entrees are served with a choice of house salad, caesar salad or soup de jour, plus potato, rice or pasta as well as hot bread -- which proved to be one of the a highlights

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Before reading any further into this column please note – although my partner and I are enjoying the dinner reviewed here, neither of us are professional writers or restaurant reviewers. That’s the point, actually. During a recent editorial meeting for PRIME magazine, discussion turned to featuring a restaurant column aimed at and written by baby boomers. My partner, Jan Wessel and I fit into that age bracket. We also love to dine out at restaurants offering good food, served in a great atmosphere at an affordable price. So when it was suggested that the two of us tackle this monthly assignment, we jumped at the offer. We hope you enjoy this new column.

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Time was when you wanted a taste of wines made in New York you were forced to drive an aimless tract of dirt or two-lane roads looking for tiny signs tacked on to util-ity poles or posted on sticks roadside.

And, frankly when you found one, the wines weren’t really that good.

In a slow time roll forward, those fledgling wineries changed. Grapes were grown smarter. The winemaking got better. More new wineries opened.

Today, nearly 300 wineries operate in New York, many in the Finger Lakes area. World-class wines are produced and hundreds of thousands of people visit each year.

Visitor traffic sparked the creation of wine trails allowing visitors package day-long tours or even full vacations built around wine.

Better wines brought more visitors, many looking to expand the winery experience to more just sipping.

Today, the hundreds of wineries across upstate are working to become destinations for travelers. Food and entertainment are all now part of the wine country experience. And, the products have diversified. Craft breweries are now coupled with wineries, thanks to Upstate’s fabulously clean water. Harder spirits, like Brandy, are distilled by some. And then there’s the vodka...

All that, of course, means those planning a wine tour need to do a bit of research in order to get the most personal wine country experience. There are three major wine trails Upstate each built around lakes, Cayuga, Seneca and Keuka. And then there are the outliers, such as the elegant Anyela’s Vineyards, just south of Skaneateles and Lakeland Winery in Syracuse.

The success and growth of the Upstate wine region is probably best exemplified by the multi-mil-

Finger Lakes tourism website receives honors after redesignFinger Lakes Tourism Alliance has been recognized by two different organizations for

its redesigned tourism website. The website, FingerLakes.org, provides visitor information for the 14-county Finger Lakes region.

FingerLakes.org took the Bronze Medal overall in the Rochester Business Journal’s 2011 Best of Web Awards on March 8. It was also awarded top honors in its Hospital-ity/Tourism category. The Best of Web Awards are presented to acknowledge Rochester’s finest business websites. With 33 finalists in 11 categories being honored based on the nature of the business, a panel of judges was selected to choose the websites they felt should receive recognition for their success.

FingerLakes.org was also recognized the week prior, when Finger Lakes Tourism Al-liance was awarded with The New York State Travel and Vacation Association Tourism Excellence Award for its website redesign in the “Visitor Service” category. This category recognizes tourism entities that have “gone the extra mile” to serve visitors. Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance President Cindy Kimble accepted the honor at The Empire State Tour-ism Conference, which was held in Albany from March 1-3.

The revamped FingerLakes.org was launched in April 2010 in cooperation with county tourism promotion agencies. Rochester-based interactive marketing agency Corporate Communications designed the site. New website features include an interactive map of the region, photo/video galleries, a search tool, and a customizable trip planner. The renovated FingerLakes.org is more attractive, easier to navigate, and more user-friendly than its previous incarnation. FingerLakes.org has been operated by Finger Lakes Tour-ism Alliance since 1998.

“Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance has worked hard to make FingerLakes.org informa-tive to visitors and useful to our many tourism partners,” said Kimble. “We are proud to see the site being recognized.”about finger lakes tourism alliance

Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance (FLTA) was founded in 1919, making it one of the oldest destination marketing organizations in the nation. It is an association of private-sector attractions, tourism-related businesses, and county tourism offices working together to enhance and promote visitor business for the 9,000 square-mile region. FLTA also maintains www.FingerLakes.org, the region’s most popular website for tourists interested in the Finger Lakes of New York State.

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Today, the hundreds of wineries across

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How moderate alcohol use can be good for youYou may have heard that moderate drinking can fit into a sensible health

plan. It may be benefical in reducing or preventing certain conditions, such as diabetes, stress, depression, poor cognition, and heart ailments such as hypertension, peripheral artery disease, and high blood pressure. Drinking may also help prevent aging effects. Part of the reason is due to alcohol, offers Dr. Mehmet Oz, and most of the reason is the resve-ratrol that’s found in grape skins, and thus red wines. Some also surmise that moderate alcohol can fend off the common cold. However, too much alcohol can put you at risk for adverse health consequences.

Moderate drinking is de-fined as one to two drinks per day, depending upon sex and age. Women and individuals older than 65 should limit alcohol to one drink per day. A drink is 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof distilled spirits. Saving up your daily alcohol allowances and indulging on a Saturday night is not healthy. Too much alcohol can contribute to liver problems, impaired judgement, thoughts of suicide, and a host of other problems.

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A wine aficionado, I am not. In fact, my favorite wine can be purchased for less than $10 per 1.75 L bottle. What can I say? I like what I like, regardless of whether it is considered a “fine wine” by connoisseurs. I will give you a few hints about what wine I like throughout this column, so pay attention and perhaps you will figure it out on your own…

Having chosen my vino for life, I have turned my eye (and palate) towards the ac-companiments to my beverage of choice.

These, it seems, are very basic as well - a good cheese, hunk of bread and handful of grapes and I’m happy. But what consti-tutes a “good” cheese? To me, every kind of cheese is wonderful, even the stinky varieties with veins of mold running throughout. I have become rather fond of gouda, aged five years, as has my 9-year-old daughter. It

definitely fits into the “moldy, stinky realm, with a bite similar to parmesan. I would have to say my favorite cheese, however, is of the blue variety – Stilton, Maytag blue and even

gorgonzola, spread upon crunchy melba toast – ah, what a heavenly sidecar to my glass of red (there’s a hint for you.)

A good cheddar – XXX by Fancy Yancy, perhaps - or a toasted brie topped with a pomade of cranberries and pecans can be equally yummy if you are not the type to go for the veined cheeses. Or, if you don’t think it’s overkill, a port wine or champagne-laden soft cheese on buttery crackers can be a more mellow accent to your glass of dry wine - I wouldn’t know, since “dry” is not a word you will find on my wine’s label.

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Is Your IRA Safe?by david J. Zumpano

Today, in 2011, the first baby boomer turned 65. Statistics show 6,000 to 8,000 individuals per day are now hitting that mile-stone number. As boomers age, protection of their retirement is becoming a top priority. The largest portion of most boomers’ estates is held in their IRA, 401(k), or other quali-fied account. The significance of a qualified account is the government allows you to ac-cumulate money without it being taxed. The

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A common strategy is to name your spouse as beneficiary, when you die. While this seems to accomplish the goal of ensuring your spouse is provided for, it ignores the pos-sibility your spouse may enter a nursing home at a monthly cost of $8,000.00 to $10,000.00. Unfortunately, while the IRA is safe from typical creditors and predators, it is deemed an available resource in determining your eligibility for Medicaid benefits to pay for your nursing home care. Consequently, an IRA will have to be exhausted to pay for the care of you or your spouse.

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of the meal -- very fresh and tasty and served with garlic butter.

Choosing an entree is difficult as the menu offers 13 entrees under “Italian Delights”, 7 chicken dishes, 6 beef dishes, 7 seafood dishes, 2 pork dishes and 5 combination dishes including either a NY Strip or Prime Rib, plus pizza and sandwiches are offered. So you can see the need for a patient waitress!

Jan started with the deep fried Calamari Rings. The portion was more than ample and the dish was served with a tasty cocktail sauce. We both ordered salads – mine the house salad with greens, vegetables and homemade croutons plus a nice sized serving of crumbly bleu cheese. Jan ordered the Caesar salad. Both had very fresh ingredients and were a nice start to our meal.

After careful debate and much mind changing, I decided upon the Chicken Fran-cais – a dish I love but don’t generally whip up at home. The notation under the menu listing actually made up my mind for me, as it stated “Our Chef’s Specialty” - now how can you go wrong with that choice? My thought process proved correct – the entree arrived with 2 very good sized chicken breasts, coated golden brown with a very light egg batter. The white wine and lemon butter sauce was very tasty and not overbearing in the least. The baked potato I could only described as “jumbo” and at first I thought it might be under or overcooked due to the size, but I was wrong

– the inside firm and tasty, perfectly baked throughout, with the skin thin and soft.

Jan chose Shrimp and Scallops Alfredo. He was thrilled by the amount of scallops and shrimp – more than enough for some in every bite. The dish included a rich serving of Asiago cheese sauce served over fettucini.

To end our meal, we decided to share a slice of Carrot Cake. It was a perfect ending to our meal – moist cake, sweet frosting – served with a side of fresh whipped cream. We did not take any of that home!

For vegetarians, the menu offers some great choices, mainly in the Italian Delight en-trees– Homestyle Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Baked Ziti, Stuffed Shells, Pasta Primavera, Fettucini Alfredo with asiago cheese and homemade Eggplant Parmigiana.

To describe the portions at Pier 57 as large would be 100% accurate. I knew from the size of my entree that I would be leaving with what owner Bill Ennis calls a “people bag”. Even my dining partner, who rarely has leftovers to take home for the next day, asked to have a portion packed up to go. Most diners we saw leaving carried bags out to their cars as well.

We arrived home and when putting our “people bags” in the refrigerator discovered that the entrees were not only in traditional take out boxes but were wrapped in plastic wrap, labeled with the contents and dated. Nice touch!

The next day we were pleasantly surprised

when we prepped the meals for dinner – both entrees were still quite tasty. That’s something you can’t say about some reheated leftovers.

Another evening at Pier 57 - I am sure we will be returning – will give us a chance to try other choices. The Prime Rib, a house specialty served every night, will be my selec-tion. Jan says he will still be torn – between the twin marinated pork chops and the Pier 57 Platter featuring haddock, scallops, shrimp and clams. The Pier 57 philosophy as stated on their menu reads:

“Here at Pier 57 we emphasize value. We use fresh products, homemade soups, sauces and dressings, handcut steaks and always large

portions. This, along with friendly service and great atmosphere, gives our guests the quality dining experience that they expect and deserve. We all understand that satisfied guests are the goal for today and the key for the future.”

All in all, my dining partner and I had a very enjoyable evening and felt the philosophy as stated was fulfilled.

Even though the dinner entrees are very reasonably priced, a coupon always helps. A coupon for $10 off a dinner entree or $5 off a lunch entree can be found in all Eagle News-papers or at the website yourcouponnetwork.com

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Are you a grandparent or a child care provider in close contact with a child under 12 months of age? If so, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is now recommending that you get a Tdap shot. A Tdap shot protects you from both tetanus and pertussis (also known as whooping cough).

The Tdap shot was previously only available to persons under 65 years old; however it is now avail-able to adults 65 and older as well. Pertussis often starts out like a common cold (sneezing, runny nose, low-grade fever and mild cough).

Within two weeks, the cough usually becomes

more severe and may be followed by a high pitched “whoop” sound. Coughing spells may continue for one to two months, and get more severe at night. You can get pertussis at any age and it can be a very serious disease, especially for infants.

Adults may have milder symptoms and can spread pertussis without even recognizing they have the disease. Protect yourself and others from pertus-sis. Ask your health care provider about getting a Tdap shot. For more information on pertussis, contact the Onondaga County Health De-partment at 435-3280 or visit ongov.net.

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generation, accumulating growth. The stretch IRA is very popular, but in some federal district courts, it has been ruled that while the IRA is protected for the original plan owner, it is not protected for the beneficiaries of an inherited IRA.

Some federal district courts have ruled that creditors and predators or a bankruptcy court can access the IRA proceeds of an inherited IRA. It is absolutely essential when planning for your IRA, you not only be concerned about the tax ramifications, but also about the the risk of losing your IRA to a lawsuit, nursing home, or other predator , and to ensure it is protected for the people you leave your IRA to.

One solution to this concern is to create a trust that meets the requirements of the Tax Code to be a recipient of your IRA. If these conditions are met, your IRA can be utilized for the ben-efit of your spouse or children, in the same manner it would have been, had you left it to them directly, but it would retain protection from lawsuits, nursing homes, and other predators, for you and your beneficiaries.

In addition, a properly drawn trust can, also, ensure a full stretch out is available to your beneficiaries. Unfortunately, life is no longer as simple as it used to be, but, it doesn’t have to be complicated, if you stay aware and make the necessary provisions. Make sure your IRA is safe from taxes and the other risks that cause you to lose it.

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A golden opportunityNew business puts money back into your pockets

by tami s. [email protected]

Goldbug Party business partners Ann Marie Schreiber and Dina DeSorbo want to fill your wallet with money. How, you ask? By purchasing your unwanted gold.

“The concept is sort of like the old Tupperware parties but in reverse,” said Schreiber. “Rather than asking people to buy stuff, we give them the opportunity to sell their un-wanted gold. Mainly we buy gold jewelry, but we have also purchased dental gold, gold coins and even gold bars.”

Basically, someone will decide to host a party. They’ll invite their friends and family and tell them to bring their unwanted gold. Schreiber and DeSorbo then go to the party and set themselves up in a corner with equipment that weighs and tests the purity of the gold. As guests bring over items, they tell them what the item is worth, and if the guest decides to sell it, a check is written that night.

“The price of gold is near its all-time high right now, so half of the fun is seeing the shock on people’s faces when they find out what that broken, old necklace is worth,” said Schreiber, of Manlius. “The proceeds of the party can go to the host, which is the most common arrangement, or they can go to any organization. We have one party coming up where the host will be donating the proceeds to help build the new F-M sports facility.”

After the party when all purchases are added, the host gets 10 percent of the total plus a $100 bonus if Goldbug purchased more than $1,000. Schreiber said at an average party, the host makes about $400 but that varies; some make a lot more, some make a lot less. If the party is for a non-profit, Goldbug pays the organization 15 percent of what they purchased. Hosts also receive a $50 bonus if one of their guests book a party.

Goldbug books on average about 30 parties per month. The business recently hired another six representatives for Skaneateles, Cleveland, Utica and the Fayetteville-Manlius area, and employment opportunities are expected to grow.

“We like the fact that we are putting money in people’s pockets at a time when that’s really important,” Schreiber said. “For the most part, people are selling jewelry that they would never wear anyway. So it feels like a win-win situation.”

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High school classmates of the late Judge David Klim raised $4,500 toward a DeWitt center in his name.

The Nottingham Class of 1970, which cel-ebrated its 40th reunion in October, collected money for both its alma mater and the David G. Klim Center located on Caton Drive at the Springfield Garden Apartments. The center, run by the community enrichment program People in Action, provides preschool and afterschool tutoring, art education and computer classes. It also offers programs in adult literacy, GED preparation and job candidate coaching.

“It makes me feel so good,” said Klim’s widow Barbara about the outpouring of generosity.

The reunion committee initially raised $3,800 to split between the two entities, but then people on their own began to write separate checks just for the Klim Center. Another $2,500 was raised.

“It was totally organic,” said Debbie Politis, classmate and committee member.

Klim was voted the most friendliest during their high school years and is remembered as being considerate and gracious.

“We [wanted] to celebrate each other,” Politis said. “And that especially meant people like David who we so looked up to.”

Klim and several other students lived at

Springfield Gardens at one point or another while attending law school. The neighborhood became Section 8 housing years later. After graduation, Klim’s began his longtime career as an Onondaga County Family Court judge. He died in 2006.

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lion dollar New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canadaigua. The center serves as a meeting point for wine education, history and even a lakefront restaurant. Over 100,000 people visit the center each year.

But, it is the wine trails that have captured the at-tention of wine tourists. The Cayuga Wine Trail boasts 15 wineries, one cidery, one meadery, and four distilleries along the trail. The Seneca Lake Wine Trail ties together 34 wineries while the Keuka Lake Wine Trail has eight members. The Keuka Trail boasts the state’s oldest winery, Pleasant Valley, in Hammondsport.

The number of wineries is, frankly, overwhelming for visitors. And, it gets even more conflicting when you start looking for “your” wine experience. Some offer a truly farm winery approach, steel sided barns, dirt driveways sometimes open-sometimes closed. The mainstream is architecturally themed, paved approaches and gift shoppy (if that’s a word). Some have animals which provide amusement for children and disinterested spouses while others engage in higher pursuits.

Descriptions fail to match a destina-tion on the Seneca Trail... Three Brother’s Winery is like a wine amusement park with one property housing a trio of themed wineries. All that’s missing is staged gunfights on the streets.

So, it’s best to make careful decisions when planning your wine tour. To cap-ture the true flavor of the Upstate wine country is best to sample the wineries in (wait for it...) little sips.

The easiest way is to gather up some like-minded acquaintances and book a wine tour with a reputable organization specializing in wine country travels.

Still, you’re going to have to do some research. Each of the wine trails has easy to find web sites that offer winery descriptions and event listings. Often the trails sponsor events which for a single fee will get you tastings at multiple winer-ies and perhaps a wine glass thrown in..

Throughout the year, there are winery events regardless of what’s growing or frozen into the Upstate earth. Visiting wineries before the spring crush of visi-tors often can be an even more reward-ing experience. It wouldn’t be unusual to strike up chat with the winemaker or winery owner and maybe get a sip of the stuff cooling in the tanks.

You can always expect to pay a nomi-nal fee for tastings. If you would like to survive your wine excursion with some hint of sobriety, it’s important to know when to spit. It’s gross, but take advan-

tage of the spit cups or spitoons available and you can add more wineries to your tasting tour. Just taste it and expel it. Of course, if you really like it....swallow, but

be prudent.Gary Catt is Execu-

tive Editor at Eagle Newspapers.

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ism (NIAAA) reports that moderate drinkers have the greatest longevity. Drinking may be most beneficial to the heart. It reduces heart disease risk by 40 to 60 percent. This is impor-tant because cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, and heart disease kills about one million Americans each and every year.

The best-known effect of alcohol is a small increase in HDL cholesterol. Other properties present may prevent inflammation of arter-ies, promoting better blood flow. Alcoholic beverages may prevent platelets in the blood from sticking together. That may reduce clot formation and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Always consult with a doctor before modi-fying your diet for health purposes. Alcohol may interact with some prescriptions you are taking and may not be adviseable for every-one, including pregnant women.

cheese – it’s all relative and trying new cheeses can take you on an epicurious adven-ture, whether it is to your liking or not.

There is also nothing like having something with a bit more substance when sipping wine. A sliced baguette alone or with pate, jelly, bruschetta or butter; spicy, cured or smoked meats served with relish or mustard; nachos with guacamole or your favorite salsa; assorted nuts mixed with pretzels, sesame sticks and crackers – it’s all good.

For those with more time, why not stir up some fondue - cheese with bread sticks or, to satisfy the sweet tooth, chocolate with fruit for dipping.

I recall my parents having wine parties in the 1970s. For some reason, these parties went out of style. I think it’s a shame, as it is a great opportunity for friends and family to get together and sample some great vintages while catching up on news and reconnecting. Or why not just have a girls’ night, watching a

movie while making a toast to friendship or even chilling in the hot tub with some wine on the side (my wine, in particular, is touted to be a “hot tub wine.”

I think we can all afford to slow down a bit and enjoy the cornucopia of tastes available right here in New York state.

Along those lines, it is hard for me to believe that I have yet to go on a wine tour. With so many great wineries a short drive away, there are many opportunities for Central New York-

ers to get out and experience what our state’s vineyards have to offer.

In fact, my favorite wine is made in the Finger Lakes – at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards on Seneca Lake. A sweet, red wine that many wine experts perhaps might poo-poo as too sweet, but is nonetheless a popular red wine in New York state.

In case you haven’t guessed, it is Hazlitt’s Red Cat wine, and it’s delicious, regardless of what is on the side.

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Wine tours include those on Seneca, Keuka and Cayuga lakes as well as Canandaigua. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the wine trails as a driver/guide takes you through some of the most unique wine country in New York State.

With Quality Wine Tours, you can not only select from which winer-ies you want to tour, but also which lake you would like to travel around. The guide will be happy to help you with any information you will need to make your trip as scenic and comfortable as possible.

Also available are bed and breakfast packages, with an overnight cabin and wine tour tastings for two. The package includes a private lakeside cabin. Also offered are hotel wine tour packages, including stays at places such as the Inn on the Lake in Canandaigua, Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Skaneateles, Inn at the Finger Lakes in Auburn, Merritt

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Audibel Hearing Aids gives the hard of hear-ing of Central New York a chance to hear the world again. The owner, Josh Miller, has been in the hearing aid business in Central New York for seven years and has three offices located in North Syracuse, Oneida, and Pulaski.

The main office in North Syracuse accepts walk-ins as well as appointments in order to

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“Most people wait five to ten years before they come in to see us,” said Miller. “The sooner you come see us, the better for your hearing.”

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Spring is coming in Central New York., With Spring comes green glass, pretty flow-ers, leaves on the trees and BUGS! The bugs fly around your house, crawl in your house and basically become a nuisance. Often, ho-meowners believe that bugs are just a natural occurrence and there is nothing that we can do about it. Sometimes you will purchase some bug spray and try to combat the problem on your own. Unfortunately, this is one area that the “do-it-yourself” method is not usually the best option.

Your best defense against insect problems in your home is an exterior barrier treatment outside. When the bugs are kept off and away from the outside of your home, they have no way to get inside your home. This means that you will not have those pesky little critters wondering around your food or children. It also means that you will not need to have pesticides applied inside your home. While interior pesticide treatments are sometimes necessary and unavoidable, it is always best to minimize the amount of pesticides used inside your home.

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the value of socialization: active social life yields health benefitsNo matter the age, socialization is what

makes a person feel a part of society. People need human contact just like they need sun-shine. This becomes especially important as we age. Research shows that having a healthy social life is just as important to survival as regular exercise and can add years to life.

Just as loneliness can hurt a person’s life, so-cializing can save it. Social activities like bingo, attending church, art classes, gardening, and going to movies are all known to have physical health benefits and help maintain friendships. As we age, friends and family truly can be lifesavers. Recent studies suggest that elderly people who enjoy dining with friends and take part in social activities live an average of two and a half years longer than those who spend most of their time alone.

Seniors get even more out of socializing than just a few extra years of life. Friendships and activities reduce stress, help people feel worthy and needed, and stimulate the mind. Staying ac-

tive is also likely to build and strengthen bones, joints and muscles. Non-socialization can affect the mind and body negatively, and this stress can lead to depression. It is important to remain active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Even a trip to the beauty salon can provide an instant and positive effect on a senior’s mood.

At Parkrose Estates Senior Living, we offer a variety of social activities to promote health, friendships, and stimulate the mind. We encourage all residents to participate in our engaging activities and utilize the one-of-a-kind amenities provided. Parkrose offers community dining, meeting rooms for clubs and activities, a library, movie theater, and an ongoing variety of activities to participate in. There is always an interesting activity going on, including Friday afternoon Happy Hour, spelling bees, art classes, BrainFitness classes, cultural events, on-site concerts, and afternoon tea parties.

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TIP OF THE MONTHGROWING OLD, IN THE BEST WAYBy Patrick VanBeveren, PT, DPT, MA, OCS, GCS, CSCSPhysical Therapy Supervisor for The Centers at St. Camillus

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There are many quips about growingold. One of my favorites is, “If I knewI was going to live this long I wouldhave taken better care of myself.” Formany, there is a lot of truth to that. Aswe age, many of us hope to preventsome of the common problems oftenassociated with aging - slowing down,depression and lack of purpose, poornutritional status, forgetfulness, socialisolation and loss of mobility.

Many prevention and wellness programsfocus on addressing these concerns.Wellness is, in fact, the process of be-coming aware of, and making choicesabout, a more successful aging process.Optimal aging is a multidimensionalprocess that incorporates components ofactivity and exercise, nutrition, memoryand intellect, spirituality, vocational,volunteering and recreational pursuitsand social activities. Each of these aloneand particularly in combination, hasbeen shown to have profound effects onhow we age. We don’t just age, we agebased on the lifestyle choices we make.

The body and mind are inextricablylinked, each having the ability to affectthe other. Exercise, nutrition, learning,

spirituality, and purpose all impact howour minds and bodies age. If we havepurpose in our life, we are more active.Activity, in turn, improves our physicalwell being which leads to a healthieroutlook on life. This engagement slowsdown cognition decline and leads tomore social interaction.

Understanding each of these componentsand how they interact determines howsuccessfully we age.Remember, aging wellis a choice.

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lifestyle. Anthem Intelliflex Technology hearing aids solves the most common complaint from hearing instrument wearers: the annoying whistling referred to as feedback. Anthem’s Whistlefree Feedback Cancellation is proven to be the best feedback management system in the industry. It virtually eliminates buzzing and whistling.

Do you have trouble in noisier surround-ings hearing the voices around you? Anthem’s Superior Speech Locator filters out unwanted background noise to significantly improve your understanding of speech anywhere.

Additionally, with Anthem’s ClassiFi EA (environmental adapatation), which recog-nizes and adapts smoothly to optimize differ-ent sound environments such as wind, speech, speech in noise, machine noise and other difficult hearing situations, this breakthrough technology will allow you to hear better than ever before.

Anthem also provides an industry first: breakthrough technology that allows you to use your cell or touch-tone phone to adjust your Anthem without using additional hardware.

Also offered by Anthem is the Platinum Plus Range Hearing Aid, which wirelessly connects to TVs or stereo systems, according to Miller. “The hearing aids can also communicate wire-lessly with each other,” he said.

Another product offered at Audibel Hearing is the AMP, “which is the least expensive hearing

aid on the market,” Miller said. “We keep the AMP in stock and can fit clients in two hours or less, guaranteed.”

Another innovative feature Audibel offers is their free video autoscopic test. As they ex-amine your ears, you can see, on the flat screen television, what your hearing specialist is seeing simultaneously. It is a great diagnostic tool, and helps the specialist and patient communicate more easily. Audibel can also create custom ear molds for musicians, hunters and i-pod listen-ers to protect their hearing.

The program that Audibel Hearing Aids is most proud of is the “So The World May Hear Foundation.” This foundation sends hearing aids to children with hearing loss in the U.S. and around the world, said Miller. Many sports groups and even the television show, “Extreme Home Makeover,” has been able to utilize the services of the foundation.

“Recently children at a school for the deaf featured on the show were all flown to the Min-nesota factory to be fitted with hearing aids,” Miller said. “This foundation helps children that might not have access to the technology.”

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madison county office for the aging inc. News

From the Desk of the Executive Director

Theresa Davis, OFA executive director

In brief

Have you recently lost an elderly friend or family member that may have received services through the Madison County Office for the Aging? Your loved one may have attended a SNACK Nutrition Site, received a home delivered meal or had aide service through the Ex-panded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP). They may have received a ride to the doctor from a volunteer driver coordinated by the transportation program, received health insurance counseling or another service provided by the Office for the Aging.

If so, what better way to remember that person then to make a donation in their memory to the program or service that enabled them to remain safe and independent? Donation cards are available at the Office for the Aging and can be found at most of the local funeral homes servicing the Madison County area.

Although our name would imply, we are not a county department and the OFA staff is not county employees. We are a private not-for-profit Area Agency on Aging. There are 30 programs and services offered by the Office for the Aging to residents aged 60 and over, many of which are frail and isolated. Our mission is to advocate, assist, and provide services that enrich the quality of life and provide the independence and dignity of older individuals and their families.

If you would like more information on how to donate or have other questions, please call the Office for the Aging at 697-5700. Working together, we can make a difference in the lives of those retired by choice or chance as well as the frail, isolated elderly so they may remain independent in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.

Donate in their memory

Office for the Aging registered dietician visits SNACK sites

free tax Preparation offeredHere are the top 5 things the IRS wants

you to know about RSVP of Madison County’s volunteer tax program.

1.The IRS sponsors Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.

2.The Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program offers free tax preparation to tax-payers who are 60 and older. There are no restrictions on income for services provided to seniors.

3.The IRS trains community volunteers so they can help eligible taxpayers with several special credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, and the Credit for the Elderly.

4.As part of the TCE program, RSVP & AARP offers the Tax-Aide free tax prepara-tion program at over 6,000 sites nation-wide during the filing season. Trained and certified RSVP & AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide assistance to people, with special attention paid to those 60 and older as well as those with disabilities.

5.RSVP of Madison County has 7 estab-lished sites in Madison County. We are open and ready to serve people 60+ years of age and those with disabilities. There are NO fi-nancial limitations for seniors. To make your appointment or to find the nearest walk-in sites call the RSVP office at 315-684-3001, Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm.

easter is april 2� – don’t forget to buy a pie!

Pie sales support programs and services offered by Madison County Office for the Aging. 10” frozen pies Can stay frozen for up to 6 months -

Have one on hand when family and friends stop by!

Pies are available year round for $8 each.

Dutch Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, Red Raspberry, Pumpkin, Banana Cream, Boston Cream, Chocolate Cream, & Coconut Cream (some available in sugar free)

Pies can be picked up between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday thru Friday at the Madison County Office for the Aging 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd, Canastota, NY, or at a SNACK Site near you (on the days they are open)

Please call 697-5700 for details

eiseP Program offeredEISEP is available to Madison County

residents 60 years of age or older who need help with non-medical services such as bath-ing, dressing, meal preparation, shopping, laundry and house cleaning. A person may have family and friends that are able to help with some things, but are still in need of as-sistance to live safely in their home.

Case managers help a person decide which types of services are needed. This could be a combination of housekeeping, personal care and other services such as a personal emer-gency response system. The case manager reviews information provided by the person requesting assistance and together they come up with the number of days and hours that care will be provided.

EISEP is a cost share program, which means that the person may be responsible for pay-ing for part or all of the services. However in most cases, people pay a small portion of the total cost of the program and in some cases there is no charge. There is no cost for the case manager’s time and review of the person’s situation. Two things that the pro-gram is not able to provide are emergency care or 24 hour care. For more information about the Office for the Aging EISEP, call us at 697-5700. Help is a phone call away.

OFA outreach & activities

SNACK Menu Friday April 1– Veggie Quiche, hash browns,

spinach, Mandarin oranges

Monday April 4 – Macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, tossed salad, fruit cocktail

Tuesday April 5 – Roast beef & gravy, mashed potatoes, California vegetables, sliced pears

Wednesday April 6 – Fish filet on bun, orange glazed carrots, boiled potatoes, cream pie

Thursday April 7 – Roast turkey & gravy, cranberry sauce, red potatoes, mixed veg-etables, cake

Friday April 8 – BBQ pork on bun, macaroni salad, broccoli, tropical fruit mix

Monday April 11 – Spaghetti & meatballs, Italian green beans, tossed salad, pudding

Tuesday April 12 – Chicken ala orange, boiled potatoes, herbed spinach bake, apple-sauce

Wednesday April 13 – Rosemary pork loin, sweet potato, beets, fruit crisp

Thursday April 14 – Curried chicken & broccoli, rice pilaf, peas & carrots, Mandarin oranges

Friday April 15 – Meatloaf w/ketchup, scal-loped potato, summer squash, ambrosia

Monday April 18 – Stuffed peppers with tomato sauce, fiesta blend vegetables, tossed salad, cookie

Tuesday April 19 – Beef Burgundy, egg noodles, herbed spinach bake, jellied pear salad

Wednesday April 20 – Chicken spiedie on bun, onions & peppers, mixed vegetables, apricots

Thursday April 21 – Turkey ala king, mashed potato, broccoli, pudding

Friday April 22 – OFA & SNACK Closed for Good Friday

Monday April 25 – Macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, tossed salad, pineapple

Tuesday April 26 – Sloppy Joe on bun, Brus-sel sprouts, potato salad, pudding

Wednesday April 27 – Baked chicken breast, rice pilaf, meadow blend vegetables, Mandarin oranges

Thursday April 28 – Baked Ham w/pineapple, rosemary potato, green beans, fruit cocktail

Friday April 29 – Swiss steak, mashed pota-toes, lima beans, peaches

outreach visits:Mon, April 4, 11:30 am – 12:30 pmMadison Lane Apts, Bldg 5, Hamilton

Thurs, April 7, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm1st & 7th Day Baptist Church, Elm & Beaver

Creek Rd, Brookfield

Mon, April 11, 10:00 - 11:00 amOneida Towers I & II, 226 Farrier Ave,

Oneida

Wed, April 13, 11:30 am – 12:30 pmEarlville Senior Center - American Le-

gion, 113 Main St

Wed, April 20, 11:30 am – 12:30 pmSt Joan of Arc Church, Brookside Dr, Mor-

risville

Thurs, April 21, 9:00 am – 11:00 amCarriage House Village Apartments,

Community Room, Cazenovia

Thurs, April 21, 11:15 – 12:15 amCazenovia Village Apartments, Cazeno-

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support group:Mon, April 25, 2:00 – 3:30 pmCCYAA Caregiver Support Group, Oneida

Public Library

Tues, April 26, 11:30 am – 12:30 pmTown of Sullivan Parks & Rec,701 Legion

Dr, Chittenango

Wed, April 27, 11:30 am – 12:30 amStoneleigh Apts – 400 Lamb Ave, Canastota

Dina Lawson, RD, CDN will do a food dem-onstration and tasting presentation at the following Office for the Aging SNACK sites.

Thurs, April 14 - Oneida SNACK Site - Oneida Towers, 226 Farrier Ave, presentation at 11:30am

Thurs, April 21 – Brookfield SNACK Site

presentation at 11:00am

Wed, April 27 – Morrisville SNACK Site, St Joan of Arc Church, Brookside Drive presen-tation at 11:00 am

For more information and to reserve a meal call Madison County Office for the Ag-ing 315-697-5700.

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Bring food and nutrition expertise to the table Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition (SNACK) Sites

calling all centenariansAs a part of May’s Older Americans Month, special acknowledgement will be

given by the Madison County Office for the Aging to residents of Madison County who are 100 years old or who will reach their 100th birthday by Dec. 31, 2011.

Family members, agencies and others are encouraged to contact the Office for the Aging By April 30th with the names and addresses of those who are, or will be, 100 years old. We are pleased to honor area centenarians for this achievement and thank them for being an inspiration to future generations.

In memoriam

madison county office for the aging, inc “senior needs” survey In order for the Madison County Office for the Aging to serve seniors better, we

are asking for your input. Please return this completed form to OFA, 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd, Canastota, NY 13032.

Are You:O MaleO Female

Do You:O Own a homeO Rent a home

Are you:O VeteranO Spouse of a veteran

Age Bracket:O 60-69O 70-79O 80-89O 90+

Living ArrangementsO Live AloneO Family in AreaO Zip Code: __________

Ethnic Group:O WhiteO BlackO Asian/Pacific IslanderO American IndianO Hispanic

Monthly Income before Taxes (optional):

O $ 00 - 570.00 per month

O $ 571.00 – 645.00O $ 646.00 – 725.00O $ 726.00 – 1,155.00O $ 1,150.00 or above

Place a check mark by what you feel are the greatest needs facing senior citizens today?O Health Care O Medical Costs

O Prescriptions CostsO Home Repair

O Property TaxesO Lack of TransportationO Shopping Assistance O Being Alone O Safety IssuesO Housework O Meal PreparationO Accessing services O Insurance ClaimsO Emergency

AssistanceO Physical abuseO Mental abuseO Financial AbuseO Record keeping

O Help with Income TaxO BoredomO Legal ServicesO Depression O Loneliness O Difficulty paying bills O Caregiver Assistance O Personal Care

O SocializationO Work OpportunitiesO Adult Day Care O More recreationServices you would like to be available in Madison County: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Others issues or comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

who is a registered dietitian? Registered dietitians are food and

nutrition experts, translating the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. The expertise, training and credentials that back a registered dietitian are vital for promoting positive lifestyle choices.trust a registered dietitian

When you need food and nutrition information based on fact or need to know how a healthy diet improves health and fights disease – rely on qualified professionals in the field.

Registered dietitians draw on their experience to develop a personalized nutrition plan for individuals of all ages. They are able to separate facts from fads and translate nutritional science into information you can use. A registered dietitian can put you on the path to

lowering weight, eating healthfully and reducing your risk of chronic disease.rd = expert

Registered dietitians know the sci-ence of nutrition. They have degrees in nutrition, dietetics, public health or a related field from well-respected, accred-ited colleges and universities.looking for a registered dietitian?

When you need trusted, accurate, timely and practical nutrition advice, seek the services of a registered dietitian.

Dina Lawson is the Registered Dieti-tian for The Madison County Office for the Aging.

If you have any nutrition-related ques-tions, call the Madison County Office for the Aging at 315-697-5700

Source: The American Dietetic Associa-tion; eatright.org.

The Office for the Aging gratefully ac-knowledges contributions to honor

the memory of beloved relatives and friends.

in memory of Jean Reedgiven by: Julie & Marcelo Ferreirain memory of Charlotte Clarkgiven by: Minnie Ryder

brookfield – Open Tuesday & Thursday1st & 7th Day Baptist Church, Elm & Beaver Creek RdActivities: Tuesdays & Thursdays – 12:30 pm Cards

canastota – Open Monday thru FridayStoneleigh Apts, 400 Lamb AveActivities: Wednesday – 9:00 am to 11: 00 am –Blood Pressure Clinic

cazenovia – Open Monday and ThursdayCazenovia Village Apts, 24 Nelson St

chittenango – Open Monday, Tuesday & Thurday, Friday,American Legion, 70 Legion DriveActivities: Fridays – 1:00 pm - Cards earlville – Open Monday, Wednesday & FridayAmerican Legion -113 N Main StActivities: Wednesdays & Fridays – Bingo at 12:30 pm and Cards at 1:00 pm

georgetown – Open Friday

Georgetown Town Hall, 995 Route 26 hamilton – Open Monday thru FridayMadison Lane Apts, Bldg 5Activities: Mondays – Bingo at 12:30; Alternate Wednesdays - Sing Along; Fridays – Banana Bingo at 12:30 pm morrisville – Open Monday, Wednesday & FridaySt. Joan of Arc Church, Brookside DrMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – Cards at 10:30 amSecond Monday each month – Sing Along & Birthday Celebration

oneida – Open Monday thru FridayTowers II Community Room, 226 Farrier Ave

Monthly health education topics are provided by a Registered Dietitian. For more information and to sign up to enjoy a hot noontime meal at a SNACK site call Madison County Office for the Aging at 697-5700 or visit our website at ofamadco.org.

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Historic Oakwood Cemetery: Picturesque landscape filled with art and architecture

Since its founding in 1859, Oakwood Cemetery has played a dual role in the life of the Salt City. A tranquil and beautiful resting-place for the deceased, it is also an historic picturesque landscape filled with art and architecture, and carefully planned for the enjoyment and enrichment of the living. The original sections, located on the west side of today’s 160-acre cemetery, are most impor-tant historically as a 19th-century designed landscape type called a rural cemetery. Of considerable interest as well is the grand array of monuments and mausolea which form a virtual outdoor museum of funerary sculpture and architecture while mirroring the lives of Syracuse’s Victorian families.

The 1850s were a period of dynamic growth for Syracuse and efforts to build a rural cemetery began as early as 1852 with a search for an appropriate site. By this time, the rural cemetery was considered a neces-sary institution for a truly civilized, successful city. Civic leaders in Syracuse shared the period’s moral uneasiness over the seem-ing chaos and confusion that accompanied growing urbanization. The word cemetery, used for the new burial grounds nationwide,

was a good indicator of their founders’ intent; derived from the Greek word for sleeping chamber, a rural cemetery was considered a next home, of a sort, where relatives and friends could sleep in peace. The city center, with problems of vandalism and of expan-sion into older burial grounds, could not pro-vide the sense of sanctity desired for a final resting-place. In addition, Syracuse’s older cemeteries, like those in other cities, were crowded and, with their noxious fumes, were considered a health hazard. At work, too, was a growing nostalgia for the vanishing rural landscape. The response to these issues was the establishment of a new burial ground outside the city limits.

America’s first rural cemetery was Mount Auburn, established in Cambridge, Massa-chusetts in 1831. From there the idea spread to become, as a period source aid, “all the rage” nationwide by the 1560s. Though es-tablished later than the first great rural cem-eteries, Oakwood remains a particularly fine example of the form. With its many natural advantages, the current site was the unani-mous choice of the 1852 search committee. In 1859, after several delays, Elias Leaven-

worth and Hamilton White led the final push resulting in the formation of Oakwood. Its importance today derives from its largely intact plan, created by New York City land-scape gardener Howard Daniels (1815-1863), to conform to the then-popular picturesque ideal in landscape design. Daniels was one of the country’s early and important landscape architects. During the 1850s he studied in Europe, published his theories in widely read horticultural journals and designed 15 rural cemeteries including Brookside, Watertown (1853) and Spring forest, Binghamton (1853). Oakwood is his last known and arguably his finest design.

However large or small, all rural cemeteries shared certain design principles reflecting a Romantic outlook on nature. City fathers in Syracuse and elsewhere were often avid amateur horticulturists familiar with the work of Andrew Jackson Downing, the founder of American landscape architecture. They, along with the landscape gardeners they hired, were guided by the Romanticism of the time with its principal tenet that natural scenery had a salubrious impact on the mind. The rural cemetery, designed as a series of

landscape pictures, could become a place of spiritual fulfillment for the living as well as a resting-place for the dead. What could not be avoided could at least be made sublimely beautiful. Important design features included a location outside the urban center, not so far as to be inaccessible, but sufficiently distant to present a rural prospect and relief from the crowded city. Ideally the location allowed a view to the distant city. An overall picturesque effect was achieved through varied topography, irregular land division, serpentine roads and paths and controlled internal views. The curvilinear layout of a rural cemetery contrasted with the crowded gridiron plan of most cities and under-scored the intended difference between the two spaces. Daniels’ circulation system at Oakwood was particularly successful. The land was contoured where necessary, and formal circular paths were placed at the top of hills with long, winding paths following the natural drainage swales down the slopes. To increase the cemetery’s sylvan appeal, roads and paths were given such evocative names as Lake View, Sun Set and Pine Ridge. The

Estate planning includes the monument purchaseIn 1932, a young Karl Lutz opened a memorial business in what was then a residential

part of Eastwood. Word soon spread that Lutz Monuments was a company whose emphasis was on exceptional quality, service, European craftsmanship and fair pricing. Each stone was personally designed and crafted to the exact specifications of the customer. People in the Syracuse area came to rely on Lutz Monument Company for their family’s needs in per-sonalized memorials with lasting meaning. You can see these monuments in the cemeteries throughout the area… enduring tributes from loving families.

Today Karl Lutz’s family continues the traditions that people in Central New York have trusted for generations. Courteous, experienced, well-known and respected, they sell stones of distinction for people of all faiths. As in 1932, each stone is personalized and handcrafted with the utmost attention to detail and is unconditionally guaranteed to last through the ages.

Lutz offers monuments and markers of all types, in the best available granites from around the world. They also offer quality bronze memorials, mausoleums and war memorials. Carving and lettering are done on premises, with over 200 stones on display.

Karl Lutz Monument Co. Inc. is located at 2718 James St. in Syracuse. They are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For information call 463-0621.

Glenn and Jeanne Candee are owners of Sweet-Woods Memorial Company, located in Phoenix, Camillus, and in Brewerton. Sweet-Woods Memorial Company has been serving families throughout Central New York and surrounding areas with their me-morial needs since 1932.

Their philosophy is simple: they provide you with the best quality granite, work-manship, and service possible, through the selection and personal design of a fitting memorial. They understand that this can be a positive part of the grieving process, to offer families an everlasting and personal tribute to their loved ones.

Since the beginning of human history, men have always built monuments for one basic reason… they want to remind present and future generations of the accomplish-

ments of generations past. The very word monument means “to remind” or “to remem-ber.” This “need to remember” is universal.

Monuments are built because someone lived, and not because someone died. Their purpose is to encourage respect, hope, and inspiration.

Monument designs are very personal and there is no single design than can be declared appropriate for every memorial. When pur-chasing a monument, keep in mind that this will last forever. The monument you create may serve as a source of genealogical refer-ence for future generations. As such, it should be made without hurry, using great care and consideration.

Pre-planning for your memorial is assum-ing a more important role in our lives. Why

See Sweet-Woods on page 15

See Oakwood on page 15

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Fairchild & Meech can assist with arrangements

Today more people than ever are planning ahead. In such matters as insurance, wills, property and invest-ments, families know the importance of looking into the future.

That is why many families discuss funeral arrangements in advance. Planning ahead and recording your preferences can be a helpful guide to your family.

Pre-arranging your funeral gives you the opportunity to make known your ideas while giving full con-sideration to the needs, desires and sensibilities of other. It is best done by conferring with your clergyman and your funeral director, as weel as your financial planner, for they all have helpful specialized knowledge.

Should you wish, we will discuss pre-arranging your funeral with you either at the funeral home or at your home.

There is no obligation, of course.Bradley A. Meech, LFD; Fairchild &

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broken remains of iron street signs still stand here and there.

Vegetation in a rural cemetery was always naturalistic in form and type. Syracuse was fortunate in having available a natural setting far superior to that in many other cities. Its extensively varied terrain and venerable old trees provided Daniels the opportunity to use all the design principles described above. The original 92 acres included about 60 acres of dense oak forest interspersed with pine, ash, hickory and maple. With a crew of 60 labor-ers, and without the aid of large-scale earth moving equipment, Daniels “thinned and grouped” the trees, accentuating picturesque groves and stately specimens. The presence today of many 150-year-old trees attests to his careful selection. A final universal

ingredient for a rural cemetery was a grand and formal entry with a gate and grouping of necessary buildings.

Oakwood was an immediate success fol-lowing its dedication in November 1859. Visi-tors numbering in the thousands led to the establishment of omnibus service directly to the cemetery gates. Additions to the original acreage were lad out in manner sympathetic to the original design. The broad use of cem-eteries like Oakwood as “pleasure grounds” sparked a call for public parks nationwide. New York’s Central Park was established in 1858. Syracuse followed this national trend with the creation of Burnet Park in 1886.

SummaryWhile this cemetery tour focuses on

individual buildings and monuments, it is

important to remember that overall design is Oakwood’s most significant asset. The ceme-tery’s Victorian charm remains intact and the visitor should be constantly on the lookout for both internal and external viewpoints for the old main roads and traces of the original path system, for ancient native trees along with picturesque groupings of introduced trees and shrubs. Monuments and mausolea on the tour are located in the oldest sec-tions of the cemetery. However, the visitor is encouraged to venture into the cemetery’s newer sections which also contain interest-ing and significant sites.

For a tour, map, brochure or meeting to discuss pre-arrangement of burial call Dan Glavin, executive director, at 475-2194; he will be pleased to meet with you.

Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home – Providing dignity, compassion and respect as you plan aheadNo one wants to talk about death or

dying, but when a loved one dies, a family is suddenly faced with the task of planning and preparing a funeral, all while mourn-ing their loss. Planning ahead for a funeral of a loved one or for your own funeral is a task we often prefer to put aside. Yet mak-ing funeral arrangements ahead of time offers many benefits, both financially and emotionally. You will have peace of mind knowing that you have spared your loved ones added stress, worry, anxiety and expense by prearranging your funeral in writing. This provision would be a loving gift to your family.

The funeral ritual gives you the oppor-tunity to plan and prepare a memorializa-tion of your own life or the life of your loved

one. Your selection of the casket, clothing, flowers, photo’s and monument are individ-ual choices that reflect your own personal style. The visitation and funeral services, while they may be a public or private event, can still be a personal memorial.

Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home has extensive experience in preplanning and prefunding funeral arrangements. They will take the time to answer all of your ques-tions-both the common, difficult or unusu-al. It is their goal to put you at ease, to guide

you through the decision making process and to provide you with the answers you need to make informed, educated decisions about the funeral or cremation services you desire. Their award winning service is beyond expectation. They have been recognized annually for their outstanding performance in Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty from JD Powers and Associates by receiving their Award of Excellence.

As a Dignity Memorial Provider, they offer a 100% Service Guarantee, Bereave-

ment Travel, Nationally Transferable Prearranged Services, Access to a Grief Management Library, Child/Grandchild Protection, Personal Planning Guide, 24 Hour Compassion Helpline and the Ever-lasting Memorial (Internet Memorial).

If you would like more helpful informa-tion about the services they offer, or would like to stop in and visit their stately facility, please call (315) 468-2431. You may also visit their website at bagozzitwins.com.

pre-plan for your monument? there are several reasons:

You and your spouse can be the decision-makers on what type, style, size, and color of granite you prefer.

Lower cost today as compared with future prices; select what you are financially com-fortable with, rather than financially burden-ing your family after you are gone.

Protects your family from high-pressure sales tactics that can occur at a time when they are under emotional stress, and relieves their emotional burden.Peace of mind.

In addition to personal memorials, the companies design many civic and communi-ty projects. Some of the more notable features

are: Fowler High School’s memorial homage to the Columbia Space Shuttle; the statue of St. Joseph located at St. Joseph’s hospital entrance; the Korea-Vietnam memorial in downtown Syracuse; the Onondaga County Sheriff and Fire Department memorial at the Public Safety building in downtown Syracuse; the Taras H. Shevchenko memorial on Tip-perary Hill; and the Kenneth Brand memorial at Moyers Corners Fire Station 1.

Most of the carving on monuments is done in their shop, where you will find state-of-the-art equipment for design and sand-blasting. Their professional staff provides the installation. Each of these employees has been with the company in excess of 25 years.

The sales staff at each location has had several years in the monument industry. Their gentle guidance and recommendations assist families when planning for a memorial at time of need.

As a testimonial to their commitment of providing quality in memorialization, you will find their memorials in just about ev-ery cemetery in Syracuse and surrounding counties.

Glenn and Jeanne Candee invite you to stop in at one of their three locations. The locations are open Monday through Satur-days, and home appointments and after-hour appointments are welcome.

Call 695-3376, 468-0616 or 676-2333 for more information.

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