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Parade Crawfish Festival returns May 7 prep By Ashley M. Casey Associate Editor
Chamber takes the reins of Memorial Day Parade By Russ Tarby Contributing Writer
Fred Kies, a village grocer and veteran of World War I, coordinated Memorial Day observances in Liverpool for an amazing 60 years, from 1918 to 1978. In 1979, Fred Wyker stepped up to fill Kies’ shoes to head up the parade committee at American Legion Post 188. Wyker, a veteran of World War II who served in France, helmed the Memorial Day observances here for four decades, well into the 21st century. After Wyker’s passing at age 94 in 2018, Post 188 Commander Ken Palmer and his volunteers carried on the annual tradition which was traditionally opened by a 9 a.m. ceremony with prayers, speeches, awards to local students and a somber recitation of the names of veterans who recently passed. Given its dwindling membership, however, Post 188 is no longer able to coordinate both the ceremony and the parade, and so the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce has stepped up to carry the ball. “Anyone can be in the parade,” said Chamber Director Lucretia Hudzinski. “Ken at Post 188 is reaching out to some scholastic marching bands, and we’re signing up people who want to march or have their vehicles in the parade.” Over the years, parade participants have included Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, veterans, civic and fraternal groups. Village Trustee Dennis Hebert is assisting the chamber in coordinating the parade. Hudzinski encouraged those interested to call the chamber at 315-457-3895. “We’ll make sure to call back to confirm,” she said. “It should be a really fun time for everybody.” The ceremony is slated to begin at 9 a.m. Monday, May 30, at Johnson Park, with the parade to follow, forming on Second Street, led as usual by a Liverpool Police cruiser. Marchers will head east toward Memorial Park which features a World War II-era cannon, then the parade will roll west on Oswego Street and north on Tulip Street toward Liverpool Cemetery at the corner of Fifth Street.
Operation Northern Comfort kicks off festival season in Syracuse with the return of the Crawfish Festival on May 7. “We’re back in Clinton Square, which is really exciting,” said Laurel Flanagan, CEO of the Liverpool-based nonprofit, which focuses on building projects for people in need. Last year’s Crawfish Festival was a takeout-only operation in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor. The return to downtown Syracuse means greater visibility for Operation Northern Comfort’s major fundraiser. Flanagan said the organization is expecting as many as 7,000 attendees. Flanagan is hoping the weather works in the festival’s favor. “We’re always the first festival of the season, so it’s a little hit or miss,” she said. Festivalgoers will be able to feast on seafood, pizza, wine slushies and more from the event’s nearly 20 food trucks and stands. More than 50 crafters and other vendors have signed on as well. Families can enjoy magic shows, face painting and carnival games at the kids’ zone, and the mascot dance-off returns. ONC has also booked musical acts, including a tent for acoustic performers. As for COVID protocols, Flanagan is optimistic but prepared. “Last year we had masks and we had social distancing and we had hand sanitizer pump bottles everywhere. And then a week later they lifted the mandate so the other festivals didn’t have to [do all those preparations],” she said. “We can pivot on a dime now. We know how to do it.” Operation Northern Comfort is Crawfish
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Local arts organizations gear up for spring shows A number of area art guilds are preparing for spring art shows and sales that are fast approaching. Read on to find the art event that best matches your interests:
Plank Road Quilt Guild: ’Her Story’
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 29; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30 Cicero United Methodist Church, 8416 N. Main St. (Route 11) Traditionally, quilting has been a woman’s contribution to keeping her family warm and her home beautiful. Every quilt made is a record of a special time in their lives whether joyful or worry ridden or just ordinary day to day life. Recognizing the stories that go into the creation of a quilt is sometimes difficult because while quilting is an art form, the quilts were rarely signed or dated. What is “Her Story”? Shifting from history (his story), “Her Story” celebrates women who have promoted quilting. Historians like Ruby McKim, Barbara Brackman and Jinny Beyer have researched quilt patterns and have written books to preserve this information for generations to come. These women and many more will be showcased throughout the quilt show honoring their contributions. While there are men in the quilting world, there are many more women who have kept this skill alive. On display will be bed-sized quilts, throw-sized quilts, wall hangings, guild challenges, COVID quilts and miscellaneous items such as pillows and quilted bags. These pieces of art are all made by the Plank Road Quilt Guild members. A number of vendors will be available during the show with their booths filled with needed accessories, kits, threads, quilt patterns, fabric and quilting supplies. There will be a Tea Room and the Plank Road Boutique will be open to purchase fabrics, books and accessories at reduced
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Eva Hunter’s painting “Vintage Ride” is one of three works that will be raffled off at the CNY Art Guild’s show April 30 and May 1. Hunter is based in Clay. prices. Raffle baskets will be on display to try your luck, and the biggest raffle will be the quilt. The raffle quilt “Bright Days” is a Dresden Plate design using Kaffe Fasset fabrics set on a black tone on tone background which makes the hand appliquéd Dresden Plates pop and spin. Kaffe Fasset (rhymes with “safe asset”) is an American-born designer who now resides in England. He is widely known for his colorful designs in decorative arts. Taking the traditional pattern of Dresden Plates and using these bright colorful fabrics gives appeal to the traditional and
modern quilting world. The border of flowers, leaves and vines is hand appliquéd. The “Bright Days” raffle quilt was created by Plank Road Quilt Guild members. It was machine quilted by Sally Mowers of Baldwinsville. It is truly a magnificent quilt that will go to one lucky winner. For more information, visit plankroadquiltguild.org.
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11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 and May 1 The Aspen House, 8550 N. Entry Road, Radisson Art shows
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Church news: Liverpool woman to be ordained as Episcopal priest.
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