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Philip Memmer, founder of the Downtown Writer’s Center and executive director of the Arts Branch of the YMCA, has big plans for the future of the DWC.

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The free healthy body image workshop is cosponsored by Girls Inc. and Ophelia’s Place, and is free for teen girls ages 13 to 18. The workshop runs from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Zonta House, 401 Douglas St. and will feature inspirational talks by local women. Mothers, guardians and influential women are invited to attend a discussion at 1:30 p.m. with SU professor Harriet Brown. Lunch and prizes will be provided to the teens. Register by Jan. 5 at ywca-syracuse.org or 424-0040.

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tion. Her 2003 CD, “Rhapsody in Hughes 101,” is a jazz-backed anthology of Langston Hughes’ work, and she also performed two selections for Giovanni’s “Hip Hop Speaks to Children” CD. Giovanni’s “The 100 Best African American Poems (But I Cheated)” is available in bookstores and at Amazon.com. - Nancy Keefe Rhodes

Warren-Moore, Ward part of Nikki Giovanni’s “100 Best…” Anthology

In 2008, internationally renowned poet Nikki Giovanni released an anthology for kids, “Hip Hop Speaks to Children: A Celebration of Poetry with a Beat,” that included a CD with 30 of the selections as spokenword performances. Giovanni is back with a new poetry anthology called “The 100 Best African American Poems (But I Cheated).” Giovanni told NPR that she’d actually included 221 poems in the collection by the time she finished. Her inclusion of spoken-word CDs with both anthologies draws on the West African tradition of the griot, a West African historian, increasingly popular in the US. Syracuse poet and playwright Jackie Warren-Moore, who has already had work appear in a number of national anthologies, found out in August that Giovanni had accepted two of her poems for the new collection, though they appear as one under the title, “She Wears Red.” WarrenMoore also will have three poems in the 2011 edition of “Stone Canoe: A Journal of Upstate Arts and Ideas,” which comes out in February and whose poetry editor this year is Minnie Bruce Pratt. Warren-Moore has also authored and produced a number of plays such as “Freedom’s Stone: The Jerry Rescue,” and “Father’s Day.” She teaches poetry in the schools and has been a fre-

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Nikki Giovanni’s “The 100 Best African American Poems (But I Cheated)” features two Syracuse residents. quently-invited and popular spoken-word performer herself. Released in November, this new collection also has a CD tucked in a sleeve inside the back cover, with recordings of 36 of the poems performed by their authors and others. Val Gray Ward performs two selections, Margaret Walker’s “For My People,” and Mari Evans’ “I am a Black Woman.” Actress, producer and cultural activist, Ward was artistic director of Chicago’s Kuumba Theatre before moving to Syracuse with her husband Francis Ward, who teaches at the Newhouse School of Public Communica-

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Youth and community activist Mary Nelson announced the next community forum to address violence in the city will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday Jan. 8 at Corcoran High School. At the previous forum, steering committees were formed to target education, health, career services, violent crime and economics. Saturday’s forum will build on that progress and introduce the members of the steering committees to the community. Committee members hail from throughout the area, not just within the city, said Nelson. “Some of us are saying we have not heard or seen anything lately,” Nelson wrote in an e-mail. “The surface is only being covered for a moment, to deter us from what we are attempting to cease and hold from our community. We will not give up on our city, but we still need your help.” The forum is open to all members of the community. Corcoran High School is located at 919 Glenwood Ave. on the South Side. --

Loretto hosts third annual ‘Yoga Awareness Day’

If you’ve been interested in trying yoga but not sure where to start, head to Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center Saturday for Central New York’s third annual Yoga Awareness Day, hosted by Loretto and Infinite Yoga. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center, 700 E. Brighton Ave., all ages and experience levels can find a yoga class suited to their skill levels. Instructors from Infinite Light Yoga will hold free interactive classes for all levels of experience in breathing, posture, meditation and relaxation techniques in Loretto’s Cunningham Auditorium and Rhea Eckel Chapel. New this year, try Gentle Yoga from 10 to noon or Yoga for Children, geared

toward 4- to 8-year-olds, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the chapel. Not sure what your body can handle? Chairs will be available for those unable or reluctant to get down on the floor, and wheelchairs are welcome. Ask local instructors those yoga-related questions you’ve been wondering: how much do classes cost, what are the different styles, and what’s the best fit for your needs? For more information, call Tony Riposo at 480-1996 or visit infinitelightyoga.com --

Police seek help in New Year’s hit-and-run investigation

At press time, the Syracuse police were still seeking information regarding a hit-and-run incident that left a Syracuse woman in serious condition on New Year’s day. Mahogany Maddox, 35, of Syracuse was found by officers around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning on South Geddes Street near Stolp Avenue. Police say Maddox was struck by a taxi cab driven by a tall, thin white man. A white female, possibly in her thirties, was seen in the front passenger seat. Maddox was taken to Upstate Hospital and listed in serious but stable condition. Anyone with information about the incident or the location of the taxi that struck Maddox is asked to call the Syracuse Police Department Traffic Division at 442-5151. --

‘13’ makes Syracuse premier

Divorce, rumors, blackmail, getting the cold shoulder -- who can forget high school? The Gifford Family Theater will stage “13,” the first Broadway musical to employ an allteenage cast, from Thursday Jan. 6 to Sunday Jan. 9 at the Coyne Center for Performing Arts at LeMoyne College. The show features a rock score by Tony Award winning composer Jason Robert Brown and is based on the book of the same name by Den Elish, and follows soon-to-be 13-year-old Evan as his parents split and he is transplanted from New York City to small town Indiana. The show premiers in Syracuse at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6 to 8, and a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday Jan. 9. Tickets cost $22 for adults, $18 for students. For more information, visit lemoyne.edu or call 445-4200. - Ami Olson editor@theeaglecny.com

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In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor plans to meet with his female accountant while in the room next door two undercover cops prepare to capture the meeting on videotape. What could go wrong? Plenty. “Unnecessary Farce,” by Paul Slade Smith, creates comedy from confusion when the play is staged here, Jan. 7 to 15, by the aptly named Not Another Theater Co. The farce opens at 8 p.m. Friday Jan. 7 at Fire and Ice Banquet Facilities at The Locker

Room, 528 Hiawatha Blvd. E., on the city’s North Side. The show also runs at 8 p.m., Saturday Jan. 8 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9; and 8 p.m. Jan. 14 and 15. Couples can dine and catch the show for $55; dinner and show for singles costs $29; and tables of eight are available for $199. Diners choose between chicken cordon bleu or chicken Caesar salad. For show only, you pay $20. For info, call 446-1461. Directed by Meaghan Pearson and produced by Dustin Czarny, “Unnecessary Farce”

stars Michael Shanahan, Crystal Roupas, Katie Deferio, Steve Rowlands, Justin Polly, Casey Callaghan and Kathleen Egloff.

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Blues brunches served Sundays at Empire Brewing

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super-satisfying, the roots tunes by Los Blancos will have you kicking up your heels as you cure that hangover. The Blancos boys – bassist Steve Winston, guitarist Colin Aberdeen, accordionist Mark Nanni and drummer Mark Tiffault – play for brunch audiences on Sunday afternoons, Jan. 9, 16 and 23. On the final Sunday of each month, the Super Delinquents, now fronted by Pete McMahon, will fill in for Los Blancos. Meanwhile, the four dudes perform a cornucopia of American roots music – blues, zydeco, funk, jazz, soul and outlaw country. They cover tunes by artists such as Professor Longhair and The Band as well as offering up well-crafted originals like Aberdeen’s “Get Along,� Winston’s “Back-

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ille sausage ($12). Kids can nibble “Little Einstein,� French toast sticks with Critz Farms maple syrup, bacon and eggs ($5) They’re not listed on the official brunch menu, but the Empire kitchen often serves Big Easy gumbo, lobster bisque, jambalaya and crawfish NoLa. For adults, no blues brunch would be complete without a little hair of the dog, and the Empire offers several original options as well as the traditional bloody mary or mimosa (each $6). Jump-start your intake slowly with a low-alcohol Red Eye, a blend of the Empire’s own Skinny Atlas beer with tomato

juice. Or kick it up right off with an apple ginger pie martini. Two Joes The Empire rocks its nights away, too. Just Joe performs his high-energy solo rock show at 10:30 p.m. every Thursday this month, while another Joe – Joe Driscoll – performs his fusion of hip-hop and roots rock at 11 p.m. Friday Jan. 7. Jason and Peg (from The Reissues) play at 11 p.m. Jan. 14, and former SU lacrosse star-turned-tunesmith Mike Powell takes the stage at 11 p.m. Jan. 28. For Empire info, call 475-BEER, or visit empirebrew.com.

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After 10 years, Downtown Writer’s Center plans expansion By Gina Colonette Eagle intern

Visiting Author Readings at the Y Jan. 28: Judith Harris Author of poetry and a critical book about writing and a 2006 Pulitzer Prize nominee. She has taught at several universities in the Washington, D.C. area.

The YMCA is well known for its athletics and the many sports programs in place to keep people active. But there is an artistic side to the Y, and it comes in the form of The Downtown Writer’s Center, a program unique to Syracuse. This year, the DWC celebrates it’s 10th anniversary, and to kick off its second decade there are some major changes in the works. What is it, anyway? Founded in1991 by Philip Memmer, the Downtown Writer’s Center is a community room for the literary arts. Each year many creative writing workshops and reading series are set up for students, ranging from fiction and poetry writing to graphic novel and non-fiction writing workshops. The students at the DWC come from diverse backgrounds and experiences -- police officers, EMT’s, teachers, stay-at-home moms and empty nesters have all ventured to the DWC at some point. “A dangerous thing in any kind of workshop setting can be a class where pretty much everyone is all the same, all trying to do the same sort of writing and all coming from a similar background,” said Memmer, executive director of the Arts Branch of the YMCA of Greater Syracuse. “You’re going to get a lot of the same sort of feedback.” Going PRO Two years ago, the DWC PRO Program for fiction and poetry writers was created, offering a two-year intensive certificate program similar to an MFA at a university at a fraction of the cost. When Jessica Cuello, a Syracuse native and Nottingham High School graduate, read about the DWC PRO, it seemed like destiny. Within two years of being back in Syracuse she joined the DWC PRO Program. “I love Syracuse. To me the DWC is emblematic of the best of Syracuse. It’s very down to earth, it’s kind of rough around the edges, it’s a little gritty, which to me is a part of its charm,” Cuello said. “There’s nothing glamorous or hip about it, everyone is there for the love of the art.” Since graduating from the PRO program in June 2010, Cuello has found success. One of her manuscripts, a chapbook of poems about Madame Curie, has been picked up by a press.

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The Downtown Branch of the Greater Syracuse YMCA features the Downtown Writer’s Center, a resource with new ideas and different perspectives,” for local writers of all levels and a variety of interests. Kaplan-Emmons said. “They always have Now there is a new class of students looking forward to achieving the same success. Michael Petrosillo, of Fayetteville, is one of them. He is a current DWC PRO fiction student. He didn’t join the PRO program the first year because of the time commitment. Now he gets up at 5:30 a.m. a few mornings a week to write. “I’m definitely not a morning person so that just makes it that much more difficult, but I find that when I’m in that state of first waking up, when it’s still dark out, then I’m much more creative,” Petrosillo said. Budget bending, but not broken Although the DWC is predominantly supported through the tuition fees of their students, budget cuts from Onondaga County and the New York State Council on the Arts have set them back. “The cuts we’ve had have not of course been any fun, but they’re not catastrophic either,” Memmer said. “We’re not in danger of going out of business because of the cuts we’ve had, but we will have to be a little bit more careful.” The DWC started a fundraising event in November called “The DWC Next Decade Project.” They are looking to raise $105,000 to renovate unused space at the Downtown YMCA. “What we realized, especially over the past year, and especially since the DWC PRO Program, is that we’re out of room,” Memmer said. “We have two classes that are dedicated for our workshops, we have another that we

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In May 2010, the Downtown Writer’s Center graduated the first PRO Program class. The class included: Daniel Reinhold Jessica Cuello Kevin Cahill Susannah Loiselle Peter McShane Tammy Danielewicz Catherine Thomas Kimberly DeHaven John Sheedy share with our music lessons program.” Currently, the DWC can host about three workshops a night in the space they have, according to Workshops Coordinator, Jennifer Pashley. Once they renovate the rooms they could hold up to five workshops a night. Good news for the students: the fundraiser is doing well, they’ve already raised $82,000. Memmer’s target goal is to have completed the fundraiser by June, and the renovations finished by fall 2011. Change is good Wendy Kaplan-Emmons, current DWC PRO poetry student, has seen the writer’s center change over the past 10 years. She started off participating in regular workshops at the DWC before moving up to the PRO program. “There’s always been a good variety of workshops and they’re always coming up

talented instructors.” There are about 12 staff members at the DWC that work fairly regularly. But the staff is always changing, which Memmer describes as both good and frustrating at the same time. “There’s always new people coming in and people that have been with us for a while moving on” Memmer said. “ But it seems like every year we get a couple of exciting new writers who are working with us and it helps keep things fresh.” “The DWC Next Decade Project” for the expansion of the DWC workspace will help the staff add workshops to their roster and keep students coming back. Raising the money is not a problem, said Memmer. “I’d feel much more nervous if we were trying to raise a million dollars right now. It’s not a great time to try to raise money with the economy, but at the same time we’re not trying to raise that much,” Memmer said. “I’m pretty hopeful at this point that we’ll meet our goal.” For more information about how to contribute to the Next Decade Project, join the Downtown YMCA or enroll in the DWC, visit ymcaofgreatersyracuse.org/downtown, call 474-6851 or stop by the Downtown Y at 340 Montgomery St. Gina Colonette is a graduate student at the Maxwell School of Public Communication at Syracuse University and an intern at The Eagle. Have a comment or question about this story? Contact editor Ami Olson at editor@theeaglecny.com.

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Turns out the police weren’t kidding (do they ever kid?): killings in the city are on the decline. The city of Syracuse experienced 17 homicides in 2010, a decrease in killings for the third year in a row. Overall, that’s good news. But what does it say about our community that, though less frequent, the homicides of 2010 were so disgusting that it seemed as though the city were suddenly being overrun with violent criminals? We can’t be made complacent by the numbers. There were fewer homicides in 2010 than in previous years, and that’s good. But it is far from great. That is not permission for community members to stop putting up a fight against the violence that caught our collective breath last fall and sparked a series of peace rallies and community discussions. Mary Nelson wants to make sure that our passion to stop the violence hasn’t been dampened by the snowfall. On Saturday, a public forum has been set up to introduce the community to the leaders of the steering committees Nelson and others have been busily arranging to address a variety of factors, from education to healthcare to economics. Support the committee members Saturday and learn about what they hope to accomplish, then stay on them to do so throughout the year, whether 2011 brings another rash of violent crime or not. The crime is only the symptom of the underlying disease, and if anyone in this community is willing to take the time and cure the disesase, they deserve your support. See you Saturday, at 10 a.m. at Corcoran High School. Afterward, let us know what you thought of the meeting, by sending your comments and thoughts to editor@theeaglecny.com.

Ouch! Merry Christmas and I need some more practice I’m still a kid at heart when it comes to the Christmas holiday. I ask my nieces and nephews what they want and/or need and I purchase the noisiest thing I can find. This results in the headache of the year from toys that ping, ding, Jackson bounce and makes electronic “gadgety” sounds. Their parents roll their eyes as the children begin their ritual of banging and clanging the new items. Watching them and the looks on the faces of their children at this moment is priceless. However, this year the joke was on me. Knowing that during the past year I had purchased a Wii, and for the last year the Wii’s been collecting dust, (not being used like many high tech games we think we need but don’t), and knowing that I’m

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a Michael Jackson fan, I received as a gift a Wii game called “The Michael Jackson Experience”. It even comes with a sequined white glove and a warning: “glove is not to be used during game play.” As not to embarrass myself I waited until I was alone and my family had left the annual Christmas Eve gathering this year, which was at my house. It was just me and Spike the dog and the Wii. I had played one dance game before and it was fun and got your blood pumping. At a party you can see your friends and relatives “bust a move” from one of the top video performers of the day. Pop the game in the console and you can begin. To be safe, I started with the short slow songs to get a feel for the controller and the sync device that monitors your movement. Every movement of your arm is monitored and reported on screen as a miss, good moves or perfect motion.

“This is simple,” I thought as I cranked up the difficulty level. By the time I made it to the “Thriller” experience I was ready: I was going to follow this game move for move. As the game started I knew I was in for a workout. At the two-minute mark I thought I was going to die. The movements were so precise that even wrist flicking movement from the video is captured and you actually feel like you are doing these extreme dance moves. That’s when my foot hit the coffee table and I simultaneously pulled something. The dog ran out of the room, (I think he was embarrassed for me) and I tossed the controller down. “Damn! I need more practice.” Ken Jackson is a weekly columnist for The Eagle and the editor of Urban CNY. Reach him at kjackson@urbancny.com.

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Henninger wins fifth straight Mayor’s Roundball Classic By Phil Blackwell pblackwell@cnylink.com

Officially, it’s called the Mayor’s Roundball Classic - but unofficially, Henninger has gained exclusive property over the annual boys basketball gathering of the city’s four large high schools. When the Black Knights pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Fowler 62-48 Wednesday night in the championship game at LeMoyne College, it captured the Mayor’s Cup for the fifth consecutive year - and the seventh time overall in the tournament’s nineyear history. No doubt, having talent, strong coaching and a program with a deep history of success helps - but a little bit of good fortune has to exist in order to capture any single event year after year. Just that sort of fortune found Henninger during the final. Fowler, still in search of its first-ever Mayor’s Roundball Classic title, was standing up to what Henninger was throwing at them, at one point gaining a 28-20 lead late in the first half. Midway through the second quarter, though, one of Fowler’s top players, Malcolm Jones, went to the sidelines with an injured

left foot, not to return. Jones was a vital reason why the Falcons were off to a 3-1 start, including Tuesday night’s 53-40 victory over Nottingham in the opening round where Jones finished with 19 points. Without Jones to bother Henninger in the middle, the Black Knights quickly erased its deficit early in the third quarter, moving ahead 36-32. Fowler fought back and tied it, 36-36, early in the fourth quarter, but its thin roster (it dressed just nine players) was left even more vulnerable with Jones on the bench. So when Kavon Delee hit a 3-pointer from the corner to push Henninger back in front 39-36, it launched a 15-3 run. The Falcons were kept without a field goal for nearly seven minutes as the Black Knights, once again, secured city bragging rights. Tommie Spinner, who finished with 18 points, was named the tournament MVP. Tevin Chisholm and Marquies Young each added 12 points, with Delee contributing nine points. Fowler saw Dieudonne Pierre produce 18 points as Larry Rivers earned 13 points. Nottingham, who lost to Fowler in the first round, recovered to grab third place on Wednesday - but had to hang on at the end of the consolation game to earn a 53-51 victory over Corcoran. The Bulldogs led by as many as 10 points,

and were still up 50-41 with barely a minute to play before Corcoran, using a barrage of 3point shooting (plus some missed free throws from Nottingham), to pull within two as time ran low. Off yet another missed foul shot with 10.3 seconds left, the Cougars, out of time-outs, hustled down the court and had Delvon Adams open in the middle for a lay-up with two seconds left - but it slid off the rim, and time ran out before Corcoran could get another chance. Marty Clanton led Nottingham with 11 points. Shatiek Smith added 10 points. Cameron Isaac (nine points) and Delquan Holmes (eight points) were close behind as Adams paced the Cougars with 11 points of his own. All this came as a result of Tuesday night’s opening round at LeMoyne, where Henninger flattened Corcoran 77-50 and Fowler fought past Nottingham. Remarkably, this was Corcoran’s first game of the season, having seen early games wiped out by Section IV schedule changes that caused possible opponents to cancel. By contrast, Henninger was playing for the fourth time, and it was not happy in the wake of losing at home to Utica Proctor on Dec. 23. The Black Knights took out that unhappiness on the Cougars (who were further

handicapped by having three starters sit out), especially in the middle stages. Ahead 18-15 after one quarter, Henninger blitzed Corcoran 46-18 over the course of the next two periods to end the suspense. Markell Stith, with 16 points and 13 rebounds, led a balanced Black Knights offense where Spinner threw in 19 points and Delee also had 16 points. Young had nine points. On Corcoran’s side, Brandon Reed and Shaquille Breland each had 12 points, with Adams adding 11 points. Fowler was 2-1 going into its game against Nottingham. Though ahead 13-6, the Falcons went cold in the second quarter, getting just two points – but the Bulldogs could not take advantage, only closing the gap to 15-10 at halftime. Steadily, the Falcons built back its margin in the second half, led Jones as he earned 19 points. Pierre added 16 points and Wilquan Burke had eight points. On Nottingham’s side, Isaac had 12 points, while Smith added nine points. Isaac and Brandon Reed (Corcoran) joined Spinner, Stith, Pierre and Jones as part of the All-Tournament team, so every school was represented - even if a familiar one took the big prize back home to the north side.

Booed at home, Crunch win three straight on the road By Russ Tarby

After being shut out 2-0 by the lowly Adirondack Phantoms, the Syracuse Crunch heard a cacophony of boos and hisses from a crowd of 5,200 displeased hockey fans Dec. 28, at the Onondaga County War Memorial. Crunch Coach Mark Holick took exception to the booing, but ever since it happened his players have sharpened their skates and added slap to their shots. The resurgence didn’t occur overnight because the Crunch was shut out again, losing 5-0 on Dec. 29 to AHL East Division leaders Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in Pennsylvania. But starting on New Year’s Eve, Syracuse won three straight on the road. They dispatched the Hershey Bears

4-2 on Dec. 31, soundly trounced the Rochester Americans 4-1 on New Year’s Day, and sent the Albany Devils across the River Styx by a score of 5-3 on Sunday, Jan. 2. Sunday’s game was particularly satisfying for center Trevor Smith who scored four goals. Smith, 25, became the fifth player in Crunch history to net four goals in a game, joining Steve Kariya, Mark Hartigan, Andy Delmore and Alexandre Picard. Smith tied a season-high with two power play goals, one goal at even strength and also scored a last-minute shorthanded goal – into an empty net. He now has 12 goals on the season. On Sunday, the only Crunch score that didn’t involve Smith came after Dan Sexton and MacGregor Sharp went 2-on-1 into Rochester’s zone during a power play. Sexton fed a pinpoint pass to Sharp who

re-directed the disk past Amerks goalie Mike McKenna to knot the score at 1-1. Smith’s last AHL hat-trick was on Dec. 13, 2008 when he helped the Bridgeport Sound Tigers beat the Norfolk Admirals 6-4. That was a breakout year for Smith who scored 30 goals and notched 32 assists in 76 games for Bridgeport. Besides Smith, several other Crunch players contributed to the three-game win streak including defenseman Nathan Paetsch who had his best game of the season Jan. 1, slapping in two goals plus passing for an assist in Rochester. Maxime Macenaur and MacGregor Sharp also netted goals on New Year’s Day, and John Mitchell, Dan Sexton Josh Green and Smith each nailed one on New Year’s Eve. On Dec. 30, the Crunch assigned their longtime enforcer, left wing Jon Mi-

rasty, to the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL. Mirasty, a 28-year-old fan-favorite, appeared in 16 games for the Crunch this season and leads the team with 74 penalty minutes. He has skated in 182 games over four seasons with the Crunch, tallying seven points (1g, 6a), and 751 penalty minutes. The Crunch enjoyed a four-day span at home before jumping on the bus again for games Friday Jan. 7 against the Binghamton Senators and Saturday Jan. 8 against Albany. Syracuse concludes its seven-game road trip Jan. 14 against the Hamilton Bulldogs in Ontario. The Crunch return to the War Memorial at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 and 16 against Rochester and Adirondack, respectively. Ticket prices range between $13 and $22; 473-4444; syracusecrunch.com.

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Health & Wellness Living strong For months, Eileen Altieri, 70, was not feeling well. She was tired and weak and just wasn’t herself. She didn’t want to go to the doctor, as she feared the worst. Finally, last January, with some coaxing from her daughter, Altieri, who lives in Syracuse, made the call. “I was visiting my daughter in Brooklyn and she said to me, ‘mom, if you don’t call the doctor, you are being selfish,’” Altieri recalled. “I called and I got an appointment right away.” Altieri’s fears were realized as she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The cancer had metastasized to her lungs and liver and the doctor gave her just three months to live. “I was numb,” she shared. “All of those months I talked myself out of going to the doctor because I was scared. I was foolish and now I had to face this head-on.” Altieri immediately had surgery to remove a tumor and began her chemotherapy treatments at Brittonfield in East Syracuse. One day, as she was waiting for one of her treatments, she noticed a LIVESTRONG at the YMCA brochure on the table next to her. She picked it up and started reading. “It was funny, I was sitting there, thinking to myself, ‘gee, what if there was a program out there where people who were battling cancer or who battled cancer could get together for support and workout’ When I looked down, saw the brochure and started reading it, I was amazed. What a Godsend.”

Since October of 2009, the YMCA of Greater Syracuse has offered the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA physical activity and well-being program. Over 100 cancer survivors have participated in the program which is offered at the three branches-Downtown, East Area Family YMCA, and the North Area Family YMCA. The program, which is free to YMCA members and non-members, addresses the special wants, needs and interests of cancer survivors. The programs and services have been developed for and with cancer survivors, which include services in the area of wellness and childcare. Altieri began the Strive & Thrive Program at the East Area Family YMCA last April. Strive & Thrive is for adult cancer survivors who wish to build muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, improve overall functional ability, and reduce the severity of therapy side effects. The program incorporates stretching, balance, core work and strength training and consists of six to eight participants. “I was always active,” Altieri said. “When I started the program in April, I was very weak. I came in very thin and really needed See LIVESTRONG on next page

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Empire State Marathon held Oct. 16

The Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon’s inaugural debut is Oct. 16, 2011, in Syracuse and includes the New York State Health and Wellness Expo on Friday and Saturday Oct. 14 and 15. Current divisions available for registrations include: Fire/Police/Emergency, Open Male, Open Female and Open Mixed Relay. The race is hosted by Achieve Fitness LLC. For more information contact Brian Collins at empirestatemarathon.com, by phone at 480-543-0008 or mail at 2733 Power Road, Ste 102-300, Mesa, AZ 85215.

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to build muscle mass and strength.” During her first few weeks of the program, Altieri was only able to lift fivepound weights. By the end of the program in July, she was back lifting 15 pounds, her pre-illness weight, and bench-pressing 100 pounds. “The support of the trainers at the Y is amazing,” said Altieri, who continues her workouts. “They push you in an encouraging way. They definitely encourage you to stretch yourself and do more.

I walk out of there (the exercise room) on cloud nine. “More importantly,” she added. “The sense of community is what it’s all about. We are all here because of a commonality. But, we don’t talk about our illness. It’s all very positive. It’s just a magnificent program.” Altieri said that her cancer is almost gone. Her lungs are clear and her liver is almost back to normal. And, she no longer thinks about the prognosis that the doctor

gave her back in January. “The LIVESTRONG Program at the Y has been beneficial to me in so many ways,” Altieri said. “Once you begin to feel better, there’s more hope, you feel more powerful and it reinforces a positive attitude. I feel so good, I forgot how I felt when I first came in.” Judy Salamone is the membership and marketing director at the East Area Family YMCA.Judyhasbeenafreelancewriterand editor for the past 25 years.

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Syracuse Home staff changes Staff reports Dave Horan, president of the Syracuse Home Foundation, recently announced two major staff changes within the Foundation. Audrey Gibbs has been Kelly O’Neillappointed director of Audrey Gibbs Rossi philanthropy and Kelly O’Neill-Rossi has been at Upstate Medical University named director of develop- Foundation. She holds a bachment and marketing. elor of science degree in comThe restructuring plan munications from Brockport will enable Gibbs to focus State College. on major gifts and planned O’Neill-Rossi resides giving. She was the director in Baldwinsville with her of development and pub- husband, Michael and three lic relations at the Syracuse children. She is currently an Home Foundation for the advisory board member at past 15 years. A graduate of Maureen’s Hope Foundation Vermont/Norwich University and past vice president of at Montpelier, Vermont, she Van Buren Elementary PTA. held positions in several local O’Neill-Rossi also volunteers organizations including: direc- her time as a development tor of annual giving at Crouse consultant to help small notHospital Foundation; director for-profit agencies assess their of major gifts and planned giv- current development efforts ing at the United Way of Cen- and create new and innovative tral New York; and director of strategies for the future. development at the Syracuse Syracuse Home AssociaSymphony Orchestra. tion is a not-for-profit health Gibbs has resided in and rehabilitation center that Baldwinsville for more than offers a continuum of health20 years with her husband, care programs including inJohn and two children. She dependent retirement living is a former board member of at McHarrie Towne, assisted the YMCA and has served living at McHarrie Pointe, Sage on various committees and Court memory care program, PTA’s within the Baldwins- skilled nursing care and a ville School District. She also state-of-the-art short-term volunteers for Boy Scouts, Girl rehabilitation program. Scouts and is a member of the Each year, Syracuse Home Association of Fundraising successfully rehabilitates more Professionals and Association than 400 people enabling of Healthcare Professionals. them to return home. The short-term rehabilitation proO’Neill-Rossi will focus on gram offers physical, speech fundraising, community rela- and occupational therapies tions and marketing. She was for people recovering from previously the volunteer co- joint replacement procedures, ordinator at Syracuse Home. cardiac, neuromuscular and Prior to that, she held positions skeletal injuries and illnesses. in several local organizations To learn more about the including: director of develop- healthcare programs and ment and public relations at services of Syracuse Home, Hope for Bereaved, Inc.; and contact the admissions departassociate director of the CNY ment at 638-2521. Children’s Miracle Network

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Prostate cancer and the CyberKnife Hematology-Oncology Associates of Central New York is involved in a nationwide study to assess the efficacy of the CyberKnife for the treatment of prostate cancer. Early evidence of CyberKnife prostate radiosurgery is very promising and comparable to Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) – one of the current standards for treatment. In fact, the CyberKnife is revolutionizing prostate treatments. In addition to being more precise and as effective as IMRT, CyberKnife prostate radiosurgery is completed in five treatments, typically in one calendar week – as compared to 43 treatments or eight to ten weeks of IMRT. The CyberKnife provides a unique and promising treatment for early stage prostate cancer. For more information contact one of HOA’s radiation oncologists or physicists at 472-7504, visit hoacny.com or check out CancerBeware.com. Hemotaology-Oncology Associates are the only provider of CyberKnife services in Central New York.

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“These are challenging times,� says Katrina M. Russo, Seneca Federal Savings’ President & CEO. Every day news reports spread misinformation and fear about our nation’s economy. And in challenging times, consumers need to stick with the tried and At left Seneca Federal Savings Katrina M. Russo, President - CEO and Wendy K. Bodnar, EVP - CFO true and the institutions that have served them well. At Seneca, we’re strong, safe, secure and stable and we’re focused on doing what is best for our customers and communities. Our bank customer’s insured deposits are safe at Seneca. No one has ever lost a penny of deposits insured by the FDIC. The new FDIC deposit limit as been permanently increased to $250,000. If you are concerned about the safety of your money, talk to Seneca to get the straight facts. You can trust our steady, ethical approach to banking.

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Breast Cancer walk, which Seneca Federal employees took part in again this year. She also spearheads the Costume for a Cause fundraiser at the Association. “This annual event takes place around Halloween and raises monetary and other applicable donations for a local cause,� Hetko said. “We’re also proud of the financial services we provide to the Central New York community,� Russo said. “We want to actively participate in assisting households who have fallen victim to the sub-prime and adjustable rate mortgage market.� “Concentrating on the needs of Central New Yorkers is what Seneca Federal is all about,� Russo concluded.

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How to make sure your gym is a ‘fit’ What to look for in an exercise facility

When a person decides to make a commitment to a healthier lifestyle, that decision is often accompanied by the decision to join a gym. Gyms can vary greatly. Some cater to specific activities, such as kick boxing or martial arts, while others are more general in scope, with weight training and cardiovascular equipment and access to personal trainers. Regardless of which type of facility an individual is hoping to join, certain external factors go a long way to dictating whether or not joining the gym will be a success. When looking for an

exercise facility, the following items should be taken into consideration before signing an agreement. Location Even the most ardent of gym rats would say it helps a great deal to find a gym that’s conveniently located. If the gym is too far away or getting there requires sitting in heavy traffic, then men and women are much less likely to visit the gym as they would be to visit a gym that’s right down the street or easy to get to. When looking for an exercise facility, find one that’s either close to home or close to the office (preferably both if you work close to home). For those who work far away from home,

the gym’s location should ideally be closer to home to promote working out on weekends when you won’t be anywhere near the office. Fellow members Certain gyms might prove intimidating or uncomfortable because of their existing members. While the members themselves might be warm and friendly, those new to working out might be intimidated if everyone else in the building looks like a professional bodybuilder. In addition, women sometimes feel more comfortable working out at an all-female gym. Cost The cost of gym membership is arguably the foremost consideration

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for many people when choosing a gym, especially since the economy remains largely unpredictable. When looking for an exercise facility, inquire about membership costs as well as any initiation fees you may incur or discounts you may be eligible for. Because of the struggling economy, many gyms have waived or are open to waiving sign-up or initiation costs, which can cost in the hundreds of dollars at some facilities. Also, when discussing cost with a facility employee, ask if there are family discounts or if memberships are reduced if fees are paid all at once instead of every month. For example, a gym might charge $600 annually ($50 per month), but give a 10 percent discount to any members who pay a year’s worth of dues at sign-up. When discussing membership costs, keep in mind many gyms are open to negotiation, but prospective members must initiate any such negotiations. Membership rights Many gyms boast different types of memberships. See Choosing a gym, next page

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Choosing a gym Some memberships are all-access and allow members to use the weight room, sauna, pool, etc. Other memberships might cost less but not offer as much access. For instance, a basic membership might offer access to the weight room and cardiovascular machines, but not to the pool or sauna. Choosing the right membership depends on the individual. For those who don’t swim and won’t enjoy a post-workout steam, then the basic membership can save money while still meeting all of the desired needs. For those who want all-access, the more expensive membership might be more up your alley. Whichever membership is the better fit, be sure the membership agreement lists your rights as a member before signing any paperwork. Hours of operation Some people prefer to workout

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before going to work, while others want to sleep in and exercise after a day at the office. Individuals should find a gym that fits their schedules and workout preferences. It’s also good to inquire about holiday hours of operation. A good gym won’t shut down entirely during a holiday, and instead stay open on at least a limited schedule. Equipment Even those new to working out should be able to tell if equipment is up-to-date or outdated. A gym with outdated equipment is best to avoid, as older equipment could increase risk of injury. A gym with the latest equipment is a gym that likely emphasizes giving its members the best possible environment in which to workout, and that’s important for all fitness enthusiasts, but especially those who are just beginning.

Springside residents enjoy active community The residents of Springside at Seneca Hill can enjoy many fun and informative community programs brought right to their door on a regular basis. At the senior community, whether it’s taking part in a creative writing program taught by a SUNY Oswego professor, or an osteoporosis exercise program, the nearly 70 residents have many programs available right where they live. Recently, there have been Health Information Workshops offered including those on nutrition and heart health. In turn, community organizations utilize Springside’s facilities when holding meetings and other functions in their grand dining room or library. Springside hosts between 40 and 50 events each year, for organizations including local service clubs, retiree groups, RSVP workshops, and SUNY-Oswego. The facility is also often the location for many Oswego Health functions such as board meetings and social gatherings. Then there are the ever popular Soup Lovers luncheons held October through April the second Wednesday of the month. These luncheons, which are open to the public, attract nearly 200 individuals

each month. In addition to the Soup Lovers events, there is an annual and strawberry festival held in midJune and summertime hotdog lunch bars. “These events keep our residents connected with the community,” said Vice President/COO Teresa Ferlito. “Their interest is always piqued as to what organization is using their beautiful facility for a meeting.” Along with these outside groups, quarterly education programs are held for the residents. The selected presenters talk about a topic of interest to the residents, which would be either health-related or on a hobby. The presenters are typically local individuals. “These workshops encourage our residents to use their talents and helps them maintain their social lives,” Ferlito said. Springside at Seneca Hill offers both apartment living with support services, and maintenance free duplexes and cottages for people age 62 and over. There are homes available now and anyone may contact the office for more information at 343-5658. Springside at Seneca Hill is a not-for-profit organization and an affiliate of Oswego Health.

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Get out: The guide Friday Jan. 7

Toddlers Tango Demo Class. 10:30 AM. Music and movement

for ages 1-4. Dewitt Community Library. Preregister. 446-3578. Coffee Concert: Schumann, Beethoven and Strauss. 11 AM. Syracuse Symphony Orchestra features Julie Albers on cello. Crouse Hinds Theater, Mulroy Civic Center. $15. Syracusesymphony.org. A World of Puppets: Sleeping Beauty. 11 AM. Open Hand Puppet Theater. $8/adult, $6/children. 476-0466. Stuffed Animal Sleepover. 4 PM. Bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll for a sleepover at the library. Enjoy stories and a craft, then tuck in the animals for the night. Come back the next day at 10:30 AM to see what mischief they got into during the night! Please note: only stuffed animals will sleepover (not children). Dewitt Community Library. 446-3578. Family Fun Dance Party. 6-8 PM. Includes juice box, popcorn, face painting, coffee. KidzClub Indoor Play and Party Place. 219 County Route 57, Phoenix. $8/child, adults and non-walking siblings/free. 695-2211. Red House Live Comedy Improv. 8 PM. Interactive, (by choice) improv comedy. Red House, 201 S. West St. $15; $12 for students and seniors. Theredhouse.org. The Parkington Sisters. 8 PM. Folkus Project presents. May Memorial Unitarian Society, 3800 E. Genesee St. $15; $10 for MMUUS members. Folkus.org. Classics Series: Schumann, Beethoven and Strauss. 8 PM. Syracuse Symphony

Orchestra features Julie Albers on cello. Crouse Hinds Theater, Mulroy Civic Center. $15-$40. Syracusesymphony.org.

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3rd Annual Yoga Awareness Day. 10 AM-4 PM. Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center and Infinite Light Yoga will hold a series of free yoga classes for all ages throughout the day. Cunningham Auditorium and Rhea Eckel Chapel, Loretto, 700 E. Brighton Ave. Free. Infinitelightyoga.com or 480-1996. SU Women’s Basketball Game. 1 PM. Against Seton Hall. Carrier Dome. $. 443-2121. The January Jam. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. Second annual concert features House on a Spring, Master Thieves, Lee Terrace, Phantom Chemistry. Westcott Theater. $10. Thewestcotttheater.com. Classics Series: Schumann, Beethoven and Strauss. 8 PM. Syracuse Symphony Orchestra features Julie Albers on cello. Crouse Hinds Theater, Mulroy Civic Center. $15-$40. Syracusesymphony.org. Loren Barrigar Concert. 8 PM. Folkus Project presents finger-style playing of CNY guitar wizard. Westcott Community Center, 826 Euclid Ave. $15; $12 for WCC members. 478-8634. Lights on the Lake Run. 11 PM-midnight. Four mile run starting at the Griffin Visitor Center and continuing on to Willow Bay and back. No walkers please. Onondaga Lake Park. Free. 453-6712.

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James Street United Methodist Church 100th Year Celebration. 10:15 AM. Celebration begins with special music at 10:15, morning worship and service of rededication at 10:30, reception at noon and baked chicken dinner at 1:30 PM. James Street United Methodist Church, 3027 James St., Eastwood. Free, reservations required for dinner by Jan. 2. Manlius Pebble Hill Open House. 1 PM. Tour and learn more about CNY’s only independent school for students in pre-K through grade 12. 5300 Jamesville Rd, Dewitt. 4462452. Dolce Flutes Flute Quartet. 2 PM. Presented by Arts Alive in Liverpool. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Sunday Showshoe Wanders. 2 PM. Brief instructional clinic on snowshoe technique followed by a short wander through the woods and wetlands. Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center. Route 183 between Routes 13 and 69. $3/person or $12/family. 963-7286. Rock 4 Wishes. Doors at 2 PM, show at 3. Battle of the Bands benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation. Westcott Theater. $10. Thewest-

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lighted in the Schumann Cello Concerto. The program also includes J. Strauss’s “Overture to Die Fledermaus,” Beethoven’s “Overture to Leonore No. 3” and R. Strauss’s “Suite from Der Rosenkavalier.” “This is a superb concert for hearing some of the greatest music from opera in a purely symphonic setting,” said SSO Music Director Dan Hege. “It includes great melodies and waltzes in J. Strauss’s ‘Die Fledermaus Overture’ and sumptuous orchestral colors and waltzes of R. Strauss’s ‘Der Rosenkavalier Suite.’” Tickets cost $15, $25 and $40. Student tickets are available for $5 with ID; a shortened version of the program will be presented as an SSO “Coffee Concert” at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7; $15; 424-8200 or visit SyracuseSymphony.org.

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stole the show at the Syracuse Area Music Awards with a short set of high-speed fingerpicking and relaxed tenor vocals. He’ll play a full concert at 8 p.m. Saturday Jan. 8 at the Westcott Community Center, 826 Euclid Ave., at the corner of Westcott Street, on the city’s East Side. Barrigar’s exceptionally clean technique, reminiscent of the late Chet Atkins, is complemented by sensitive timing and fluid phrasing. On stage, he seamlessly strings together rock songs, standards and original tunes. In 2009, Barrigar released his first solo CD, “Dance With Me,” which won a SAMMY award for best album of the year. Last year saw the release of his second CD, “Chillaxin,” featuring eight of his own compositions and his vocal debut. Admission to Saturday’s concert costs $15, $12 for WCC members, or $5 students with ID; 478-8634.

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Bill Knowlton’s “Bluegrass Ramble,” Central New York’s only all-bluegrass and old-time acoustic country music radio show marks its 38th birthday on Saturday Jan 8 with a free concert. From 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday Knowlton will recreate an old-time radio barn dance complete with a studio audience and three bands, at the studios of WCNY-FM, 506 Old Liverpool Road, in Galeville. Saturday’s barn dance will feature Ovid’s Rebecca Colleen & The Chore Lads, Syracuse folk musician Larry Hoyt & His Good Acoustics, and a gathering of local bluegrass veterans will appear as Lost Time. The radio “Ramble” is free; no tickets or reservations are required for this familyoriented musical afternoon; 457-6100. “Bluegrass Ramble,” airs from 9 p.m. to midnight every Sunday over WCNY-FM 91.3.

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Yvonne Conte thinks you need a good sense of humor to get through life. The WSEN radio personality who works as a stress-management consultant will discuss her newest book “Cry, Laugh, Cook!” at 7 p.m. Thursday Jan. 13 at Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St. at the corner of Second Street, in Liverpool. Conte’s presentation is part of the library’s Recipe for a Better Life series. “Cry, Laugh, Cook!” is a collection of funny stories, family recipes and tips demonstrating the health benefits of positive thinking and laughter. If you’re more interested in food than fun, recipes from Conte’s book will be prepared and served at the library. --Russ Tarby

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