Summer excellence auto wk3 1 12

Pet passengers: Keep your furry friends safe on the road.

family fun: Enchanted Forest Water Safari has something for everyone.

Driving with an unsecured pet in the car could be putting everyone in the vehicle at risk.

With over 50 rides and attractions, including a new zip line, you’ll never run out of things to do.

To read more see page 5.

To read more see page 10.

looking ahead: On July 24, check out what schools have to offer in the classroom and elsewhere in Excellence in Education, Professional Services and CNY Business.

2013excellence

Excellence in Automotive, Travel & Leisure July 17, 2013

A supplement to Eagle Newspapers

As American as apple pie H H H H H H H H H 14th annual Syracuse Nationals T

he 14th annual PPG Syracuse Nationals presented by Fastrac Markets and Ford Tri-State Dealer Group will kick off this summer at the New York State Fairgrounds, Friday, July 19, through Sunday, July 21. The three-day automotive extravaganza has become a tradition for thousands of classic car and truck owners and their families from all over the country and Canada. The event is open to hot rods, muscle cars, classics and customs manufactured in 1980 and before.

In 2012, the Syracuse Nationals reported the largest turnout since the founding of the annual car show with more than 400 vendors, more than 650 campers, 7,700 various cars on display. Since 2000, the show has donated $622,644 to charity, and this year it hopes to reach the $700,000 mark.

SSBC Performance Brake Systems Autocross A new element at this year’s show is “SSBC Performance Brake Systems Autocross.”

Owners with vehicles registered in the Syracuse Nationals and a valid license will be able to test their skills on an autocross course. In addition, stars from SPEED’s hit television show “R U Faster than a Redneck,” Brian Finch, Bill Howell, JB Granger and Yancy Johns, will be running the autocross course and handing out sage advice to drivers.

“American Pickers” stars Mike Wolfe and Danielle Colby-Cushman, stars of “American Pickers,” the reality-television show on the History Channel that centers on Wolfe and Colby-Cushman “picking” antiques and collectibles around the country to sell, will appear this year. Wolfe, who is also the spokesperson for American Vintage Hard Tea, will meet fans and sign autographs in the Center of Progress Building Friday, July 19, from 9-11 a.m. Colby-Cushman will be available

hits the fairgrounds this weekend Features ‘American Pickers’ stars and Pinstripers’ auction to benefit CNY Ronald McDonald House

See Nationals, page 7

‘Family truckster’ redefined Earlier this year I was forced to say goodbye to an old friend and introduce a new one to our family.

After sustaining some damage from tangling with a deer a mere few hundred yards from my home, I elected to retire my mini van, and it was not without sadness that I parted ways with the navy blue steed with the Mickey Mouse-eared family of stick figures on the back window. This was not just a ton of metal that had more than 130,000 miles on the odometer. The Town & Country had brought my kids to and from practice, taken a trip to Florida, made many suitcase-laden trips to the north country and grocery-jammed trips home from Wegmans.

The DVD player had born witness Jennifer to my children growing up from toddlers to middle school, with the lineup changing from movies

Wing

See family. page 7

Momsense

Eagle launches Cars315.com – a new, local auto search site Staff reports With the beginning of the summer driving season, Eagle Newspapers is launching a new automotive search website to link Central New York drivers with their next vehicle purchase.

Cars315.com hit the road on July 1 as a place where Central New Yorkers can search from hundreds of new and used vehicles from area dealerships.

For car buyers, the cars315 platform is a simple way to research what is available at local dealerships.

“We know that a large percentage of car buyers are starting their search online, and we wanted to make it see cars315.com, page 3

My kids and their friends demonstrate why it is important to have a third row.

The ALL-New DVOffers.com 24/7 Interactive Car Buying Guide

Real-Time interactive Car Shopping offers at your fingertips Shop from your Smartphone, tablet, or desktop

DVOffers.com

Trade-in Your Vehicle

33617

Apply for Credit Approval

2 /Automotive, Travel & Leisure/Excellence 2013 July 17, 2013

THE

EAGLE

CNY’s source for news, views & things to do

EAGLE

NEWSPAPERS

Mall Talk

Driver’s Village - much more than cars Indoor activity continues to buzz inside the mall at Drivers’ Village, 5885 E Circle Drive, Cicero, with a variety of community groups using the open Center Court “Clock” area, with some events extending beyond the doors to Hogan Road as a wide array of fundraising events are hosted.

Fourth Annual Gus Macker Three-onThree Basketball Tournament To be featured Aug. 9 – 11 is the Fourth Annual Gus Macker Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament, a three-day outdoor basketball festival organized by The Friends of the Cicero Can Teen.

The Gus Macker is America’s largest outdoor three-on-three basketball tournament for every age and ability. The event is “family friendly,” as alcohol- and tobacco-related businesses are prohibited from participating.

In 2012 more than 40 tournaments were scheduled in 10 states across the United States. Gus Macker tournaments are widely known for having a strong following from players of all skill levels. For more information go to macker.com then click on “Register Your Team” to view information on the Cicero web page. Or call Friends of the CanTeen at 699-1391 for additional information.

Locally, in 2012, nearly 800 athletes from nine states participated in the two-day tournament. The youngest athlete was only 6 years old while the oldest was 65 years young. The support from the community was evident with 181 volunteers providing 1,400 hours of work.

Blood drive On Tuesday, Sept. 17, The Red Cross Quarterly Blood Drive will be held. Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the public is encouraged to give blood, as there is a constant need.

Irish Feis Dance Competition One thousand students will compete for awards in Irish dance during the Irish Feis Dance Competition held from 8 a.m. to 5 pm. Sunday, Sept. 22.

TBI Provider Fair The seventh annual Traumatic Brain Injury Provider Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. People suffering from traumatic brain injuries are learning to become more independent one step at a time.

The seventh annual TBI Provider Fair will be held again this year to not only help the victims of a brain injury, but to educate the community about the disability. Organizers have said it’s always a successful event because it allows survivors to connect with other survivors to know they are not alone.

Exodus 3 Ministries Fashion Show Exodus 3 Ministries Fashion Show will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4.

The mission of Exodus 3 Ministries is accomplished through both the ministry and Exodus House. The ministry provides spiritual counseling, emotional support and practical education for hurting women and children in the community. Exodus House is a residential program providing free shelter, clothes, food and basic necessities for as many as seven women for up to one year.

Walk a Mile for Molly Pet Walk and Fair From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, come join the Walk a Mile for Molly Pet Walk -Awareness & Fair and take your furry friends and animal loving friends on a walk that will help raise awareness, hope, knowledge and spread the word about the atrocities of puppy mills. There will be many guest speakers, vendors and everything for the dog lover in you. Organizers hope with awareness and spreading the word to join together to save lives, to have a world where dogs are not bred for greed and animals do not suffer. For more

2013excellence A business and economic forecast.

is a supplement to: Eagle Newspapers 2501 James St., Suite 100, Syracuse, N.Y. 13206 Phone: (315) 434-8889

Publisher: David B. Tyler

▼

Managing Editor: Jennifer Wing

Fax: (315) 434-8883

▼

Baldwinsville Messenger

▼

Cazenovia Republican

▼

Eagle Bulletin

▼

Eagle-Observer

▼

Skaneateles Press

▼

Star-Review

▼

Circulation Manager: Lori Newcomb

▼

Cover Design: Jennifer Wing

▼

eaglenewsonline.com

information visit mollyswish.org.

Empire State Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay The Empire State Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay will be held Oct. 20.

Friday Oct. 18 is registration and Saturday will feature a health fair and seminars. In past competitions, runners represented over 30 states and six countries. The course continues to feature Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga County, Syracuse, Liverpool and Baldwinsville, at its Autumn colors finest.

Under the Clock, Over the Rainbow Fashion Show and Craft Fair Under the Clock, Over the Rainbow Children Fashion Show & Craft Fair will be held on Oct. 26. The event will benefit GiGi’s Playhouse – a down syndrome and awareness center.

Shades of Orange Art School will present the All Dolled Up Fashion Show at 4 p.m. The Brick House Café will serve dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. A child and woman fashion show will be featured from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., with children’s fashions created by Sweet Lemonaide Designs and women’s fashions will be presented by Jane Morgan’s Little House in Aurora. An all-day craft show will be held from noon to 9 p.m.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Third Annual Give Thanks. Indoor Walk From 9 a.m. – noon on Nov. 23 join more than 90 cities across America participating in this family-friendly 5k. Drivers Village will be hosting the Syracuse Give Thanks. Walk.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk

starts at 10 a.m. at Center Court through the mall entrance.

Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert Come celebrate the season from 3 to 5 p.m.

Dec. 15 at the Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra’s free Holiday Concert . The performance is a joint Christmas concert with the Spirit of Syracuse Chorus, presented as a gift to the community by Driver’s Village.

Music Director’s Message: “Masterworks of the Romantic Era are the core of the Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra’s 2013-14 seasons. The classics concerts begin in November with the glorious and sunny second symphony by Brahms, and conclude in May with the fiery and exciting second symphony

by Tchaikovsky. In between, March holds a French Festival with Gounod’s delightful first symphony. Two other well-known impressionistic French pieces are on that program as well. Terrific soloists are taking the spotlight, too: winner(s) of our youth competition in November, the return to our stage of pianist Kevin Moore in March and the virtuoso horn player Stephen Laifer in May, performing Richard Strauss. Our pops concert will be a collaboration with local choruses: For Christmas, the Spirit of Syracuse Chorus, an all-female “sweet Adeline” chorus, will share the atrium at Driver’s Village.”

Lots to offer: Just some of what’s in the Shoppes inside Driver’s Village Branch’s Driving School, Inc. Providing exceptional training at a reasonable price with a reputation for quality, years of experience, and friendly service is well known throughout the community, Branch’s is celebrating 50 years in 2013. Take the five-hour course and six-hour defensive driving course).

Shades of Orange Summer camps Day camps run from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday.

For other available dates email info@ shadesof orangestudio.com or call 378-4124.

Birthday Parties are booking quickly, so check the birthday page for July/August availability.

Formerly NII Brokerage, LLC / Fear Agency Offers many options, inluding auto, homeowner, vusiness, renters, motorcycle, life, health, watercraft, snowmobile, ATV, motorhome and commerical vehicle insurance along with identity theft protection.

The Brick House Café Serving the Central New York area The

Brick House Café provides great tasting food that’s prepared fresh with the highest quality ingredients. Treat yourself today with a nutritious meal from our menu. At The Brick House Cafe you are sure to enjoy the great atmosphere, friendly service, and delectable desserts Take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey at The Brick House Cafe and don’t forget to ask about their catering. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 452-1556 ext. 2996.

Live2 bounce Open Bounce Time offered on the week days/evening. Typical open time: Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; most Friday Evenings there is Open Bounce- check ahead of time, before making a trip, in case a party is booked) Info visit live2bounce.com.

Looking for space?

Driver’s Village has office and retail space available for lease. Contact the RLB Management office at 452-1556 ext. 2762.

All-new Driver’s Village app for today’s mobile devices After months of development, Driver’s Village Inc. unveiled its all-new mobile app during the 2013 Syracuse Auto Expo earlier this year.

The Driver’s Village team knows life moves fast and your time is valuable. That’s why they created the All-New Driver’s Village Mobile APP, so customers can get things done wherever they may be. They’ve designed their user-friendly app for the way people live today. Connected. Whether it’s a smart phone or tablet, Android or Apple.

Need a car? Search their new and pre-owned inventory. Then book a test drive.

Wondering about trade-in values? Their vehicle exchange is right there.

What about service? Schedule a time that’s convenient, right in the palm of your hand.

There are tons of time saving tasks and information at your fingertips, including a loan calculator. All from the convenience of your smart phone or tablet, 24/7, wherever you may be. The all-new Driver’s Village mobile app was created to save people time and better serve their transportation needs.

Download today for your Apple or Android device, then enjoy the ease and convenience of your Driver’s Village app. For more information go to driversvillage.com.

Driver’s Village , located at 5885 E. Circle Drive in Cicero, is a world class facility designed around 21 automotive retail franchises, plus dozens of businesses including shops, services, studios, a restaurant, catering, conference center and more. Call 452-1556 or visit them on the web at driversvillage.com.

Automotive, Travel & Leisure/Excellence 2013

THE

EAGLE

CNY’s source for news, views & things to do

EAGLE

NEWSPAPERS

Jack McNerney Chevrolet expands New service center is state-of-the-art

Submitted photo

The new service center has a four-car service drive lane, state-of-the-art equipment and a new customer lounge with Wi-Fi.

By Cheryl Seligman Jack McNerney Chevrolet, a family-owned and operated dealership, is expanding after 43 years in business. The sales facility, located at 363 Route 281 in Tully, is now home to a new 15,000-square-foot addition.

The Jack McNerney team has been planning to move the service center from its current location off of Route 11 to the sales facility on Route 281 for several years, said Mike McNerney, the Jack McNerney Chevrolet dealer, and thought “now was the time to do it.”

The service center opened in April, with a four-car service drive lane, state-of-the-art equipment and a new customer lounge with Wi-Fi, McNerney said.

The service center at Jack McNerney Chevrolet will also feature a new quick check for alignment and a quick lube rack, “so we’ll be able to get people in and out with oil changes quickly,” McNerney said.

“Our customers’ response has been almost overwhelmingly positive,” he said. “They love the new waiting area and the new equipment that gets them in and out so much more quickly, along with our ability to repair their vehicle more accurately.”

The service center hours of operation will also be expanded to include Saturdays.

McNerney also mentioned that Chevrolet is coming out with 13 new models in 2013, and that the Jack McNerney team an-

ticipates Chevrolet will continue to grow in the Syracuse area.

The dealership is centrally located and easily accessible, the inventory is always kept at its peak, and all new cars have competitive miles-per-gallon ratings compared to other cars manufactured in their class.

Since 1970, the Jack McNerney team has offered high-quality service and affordable prices, and will continue that pattern and commitment to customer service with the new expansion, which should be complete within the next month and a half.

“We’re really excited about it,” McNerney said. “We’re getting bigger to better serve our customers. It’s going to be great.”

Cars315.com

July 17, 2013/3 From page 1

easy for them to do that through our newspaper websites or directly at cars315. com,” said Eagle Publisher David Tyler. “We’ve also had a great relationship over the years with dozens of area dealerships. Cars315 will allow them to package their print and digital advertising in a way that is streamlined and much less expensive than the national sites, which offer only digital exposure and no means of connecting with customers through print.”

The cars315 concept was developed by Joe Mathes, who publishes a 5,000 circulation weekly newspaper as well as a shopper in Kiel, Wis. Mathes recognized that national car sites were taking a huge chunk of the car advertising revenue from local media companies. Not only was the revenue leaving the market, but the national sites had what amounted to a monopoly on local internet automotive advertising.

In response, Mathes developed partnerships with several other newspapers in rural Wisconsin and launched cars920.com, which provided all the bells and whistles of the national sites, but at a fraction of the price. Through his newspapers and those of his publishing partners, he also was able to package the digital search component with compelling print advertising to add local exposure for the dealers that the national companies couldn’t provide.

The result was a product that helped dozens of local dealers connect with local customers.

Since the beginning of 2012, when cars920.com was launched, Mathes has worked with newspapers in 15 zip codes around the country to launch similar platforms.

“I met Joe earlier this year at a conference in Saratoga, and he was already working with publishers in Vermont and Northern New York to bring local auto search sites into those locations,” Tyler said. “It seemed like a natural fit to bring this to the Syracuse area and to use the power of our print audience to get it off the ground.”

Tyler indicated that he is actively recruiting other publishers to join the platform and bring Cars315 to portions of the area code that aren’t covered

by Eagle publications. In addition, efforts are underway to bring Cars518.com (The Capital District and Adirondacks), Cars585.com (Rochester and the Finger Lakes), Cars607.com (Southern Tier) and Cars716.com (Buffalo and Western NY) on board. As these areas come on line, vehicles from each of them will be available through Cars315.

“Cars315 is great for car buyers, it’s great for auto dealers, and it’s great for local newspapers,” Tyler said. “Small media companies like ours need to continue to seek out innovative ways to bring local consumers together with local sellers.

Efforts like this will help strengthen our local news product both in print and online.”

CERTIFIED USED CERTIFIED USED

2010 Chevy Cobalt

0%

WITH APR

FOR 36 MOS

for qualified buyers

ON ALL MODELS!!!

2012 Chevy Impala

# 3685 - CD, A/C, Defrost 20k miles

#SL119 - Alloy Wheels, A/C, Power Seats, Cruise 16k miles

SALE: $12,900 +tax

SALE: $16,400 +tax

2011 Chevy HHR

2010 Chevy Silverado

#3677 - PW, PL, Cruise, CD, Power Seats 40k miles

#11554A - Ext., Alloy Wheels, Cruise, Power Seats 26k miles

SALE: $13,900 +tax

SALE: $27,400 +tax

2011 Chevy Impala

2011 Chevy Silverado

#SL120 - Power Seats, PW, PL, Cruise 20k miles

#11466A - 4x4 Crew Cab, Cruise, A/C, Power Seats 56k miles

SALE: $13,900 +tax

SALE: $24,900 +tax

2010 Chevy Malibu

2012 Chevy Cruze

#UP143 - Cruise, CD, PW, PL, A/C 40k miles

#3686 - PW, PL, A/C, CD, 10 Air Bags 10k miles

SALE: $14,990 +tax

SALE: $17,400 +tax

2011 Chevy Malibu

2013 Chevy Impala

#3678 - CD, A/C, PW, PL 33k miles

#SL142 - PW, PL, Power Seats, Cruise, Alloy Wheels 19k miles

SALE: $15,400 +tax

SALE: $18,900 +tax

30706

R E M M SU EVENT

Eagle Newspapers publishes six weekly newspapers in the suburbs around Syracuse, as well as Syracuse Parent, CNY Employment Guide, and Syracuse Woman Magazine, in partnership with Rochester Woman Magazine.

QUICK CHECK ALIGNMENT ON ALL PASSENGER CARS & TRUCKS PERFORMED WHILE YOU WAIT

FREE exp. 8/31/13

2995

$

WITH COUPON • Lube, Oil & Filter • 5 qts. of oil • 27 multipoint inspection • Includes tire rotation

exp. 7/31/13

NEW YORK STATE INSPECTION

5

$ 00

OFF

WITH COUPON exp. 8/31/13

363 ROUTE 281, TULLY, NY 13159 Sales: (315) 238-4432 | Service: (607) 749-3553

JACK MCNERNEY CHEVROLET.COM

4 /Automotive, Travel & Leisure/Excellence 2013 July 17, 2013

THE

EAGLE

CNY’s source for news, views & things to do

EAGLE

NEWSPAPERS

On track

Greg Hudson named honorary pit crew member at NASCAR race NAPA Auto Parts recognized Greg Hudson as its recipient of the Honorary Pit Crew Member (HPCM) program at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Watkins Glen International last summer.

Greg Hudson and his wife, Cathy, are the third generation owners of Hudson & Mowins Auto Repair, which opened for business in 1946.

“My grandfather started the business shortly after WWII with a one-bay garage,” Hudson said. “He outgrew it fairly quickly. By 1950, it was a three-bay operation. Eight years later, Atlantic Richfield built him a complete station. We actually had an auto parts store in the brand new facility. That store would eventually become NAPA Auto Parts, so we’ve been with NAPA since 1955. We would be lost without NAPA.” Hudson is a graduate of SUNY Morrisville where he earned an associate’s degree in automotive technology.

Hudson & Mowins is one of the original NAPA AutoCare Centers out of NAPA Syracuse and is serviced by the NAPA store in Baldwinsville.

The Hudsons bought the business from Greg’s father and uncle in 2002. This year marks their 11th anniversary.

“NAPA is right with us every step of the way,” Hudson said. “It includes the parts they sell to us and the nationwide warranties. I also appreciate all the business software and advertising they supply to us.”

Hudson became an official member of the NAPA KNOW HOW crew at the NAPA hospitality event organized by the NAPA Syracuse distribution center. It was there that he was presented with an official crew shirt from NAPA driver Martin Truex Jr. The highlight of the festivities was when Hudson learned that his name would be on the No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota for the 90-lap road course event.

Submitted photos

LEFT: Hudson’s name was on the car for the event. ABOVE: Greg and Kathy Hudson toured the NASCAR Sprint Cup garage and pits recently at Watkins Glen International.

After hospitality, he and his wife Cathy toured the NASCAR Sprint Cup garage area where they explored the garage and pits before eating lunch with the entire Michael Waltrip Racing team.

The Hudsons also spent time with car owner Michael Waltrip and Truex before heading off to watch pre-race festivities which included a photo opportunity with both Waltrip and Truex by the No. 56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota.

“I’ve never considered myself a race fan,” Hudson said.

“However, this is awesome. I never expected to see my name on Martin’s race car. It was so cool. I took a picture of it and sent it to everyone I knew. I am a race fan now. I am easily swooned, I guess.”

In 2012 NAPA hosted its popular Honorary Pit Crew Program at all of the NASCAR Sprint Cup races. The HPCMs are chosen based on different criteria determined by the NAPA management from the region that hosts the race.

Summit Dodge has assembled a great team for the future CLEARING ‘EM OUT!!!

2013 RAM 1500

2013 DODGE

#D130881, HEMI, POPULAR EQUIPMENT PKG., SIDE STEPS, SPRAYIN BEDLINER. MSRP $35,955

#D130096, PW, PL, FULL STOW ‘N GO. MSRP $24,190

QUAD CAB EXPRESS 4x4

LEASE FOR

$

229

FOR ONLY 24 MOS. $1,000 cash down plus tax and DMV. All rebates applied including trade assist. 10k per year. 20¢ overage. Financed through ALLY.

GRAND CARAVAN SE

BUY FOR OR

21,299*

$

+ TAX & DMV

0 % FINANCING FOR 72 MOS.

2013 DODGE

2013 DODGE

#D130584, V6, AUTO, TRAILER TOW, PW, PL, TILT, CRUISE, AIR. MSRP $27,635

#D130768, POWER LOCKS, WINDOWS, TILT, CRUISE, AIR. MSRP $20,390

JOURNEY AWD

LEASE FOR

$

289

PER MO. 36 MOS. $1,000 cash down plus tax and DMV. All rebates applied.

10k per year. 20¢ overage.

*

AVENGER SE

BUY FOR

16,138

$

+ TAX & DMV Plus tax and DMV. Lease Loyalty or Conquest rebates applied.

Lessee resp. for all maint., wear & tear. For well qualified buyers. Prices good thru 7/31/13. Plus tax, title and reg. All rebates applied including lease loyalty and Conquest.

summitcars.com

487-6211

33620

959 Hiawatha Boulevard West, Syracuse, New York

Pictured from left are Louis Valerino III, Ray Ryan, Jamie Rotella, Art Colagiovanni, Larry Johnston, Mark Monica, Mike Dowd and Nick Garzia. Missing is Doug Jean.

Under the steady hand of Steve DiMarco and Lou Valerino III, Summit Dodge is well positioned and has assembled a great team for the future. The team includes Doug Jean, general manager, Andy Boyce, used car manager, Jason Bagozzi, ser vice manager, Deann Shrank, body shop manager and Dean Evans, parts manager.

See Summit dodge, page 5

Local Cars. Local Dealers.

Buying a New or Used Car? Search 1,000’s today!

Automotive, Travel & Leisure/Excellence 2013

THE

EAGLE

CNY’s source for news, views & things to do

EAGLE

NEWSPAPERS

July 17, 2013/5

Family fun in the Adirondacks There’s something for everyone at Enchanted Forest Water Safari Enchanted Forest Water Safari is New York’s Largest Water Theme Park with over 50 rides and attractions including 32 of the wettest and wildest water rides. You’ll never run out of fun things to do because there’s something for everyone throughout the park, from water rides, to classic amusement rides, fun food, exciting games, storybook themed characters, a family circus show and much more!

This year marks the 58th anniversary of the park, located in the heart of the Adirondacks. Popular water slides include The Shadow, Black River, Killermanjaro, Serengetti Surf Hill, and The Curse of the Silverback just to name a few. And don’t forget to try the Carousel, Ferris Wheel or the Scrambler.

The 2013 family circus show features the Flying Cortes Trapeze, Cloudswing, Comedy Trampoline and Unicycle acts.

The park’s new moose mascot Walter Safari will be greeting guests all summer. Also at the park this summer, you can shake hands and have your picture taken with SpiderMan who visits on Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19, SpongeBob SquarePants who visits on Friday, July 26 and Mike the Knight, who visits on Friday, Aug. 9.

Admission to the park includes unlimited access to all rides, show and attractions, all day, for one low price,

including free parking. Regular admission single-day passes are available for purchase at the gate or buy them ahead of time online at watersafari.com and get a $1 discount per ticket. Discount tickets can also be purchased from many businesses across Central New York. Guests may take advantage of the Siesta Savings Pass, which grants an additional free single-day pass to those who enter the park any day, with any type of ticket, after 3 p.m., (2 p.m. on days the park opens at 10 a.m.) If you’re going to come several times during the summer, purchase a Paul Bunyan Club Card, membership enables guests to return to the park as many times as they like for the remainder of the season for half price of regular admission. For even more endless hours of fun all summer long, consider purchasing a season pass for you and your whole family.

For overnight guests, great discounted packages are available between Water Safari and the Old Forge Camping Resort or the

Water’s Edge Inn, located right next door and directly across the street respectively.

Visit oldforgecamping.com for more information on the campground. For hotel Stay ‘N Play reservations, call 315-369-2484.

Visit watersedgeinn.com for more information on the hotel.

Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Center, located right next door to Water Safari, offers affordable afternoon and evening family fun starting on June 22, with the all new Zip Line, Go Karts, Bumper Boats, 18-Hole Miniature Golf, Rock Climbing Wall, Batting Cages, Kiddie Go Karts, a State of the Art Arcade, Prize Redemption Center, Pizza Hut Express and the All

New Trackside BBQ. With something for everyone, your adventure to Calypso’s Cove is sure to be a memorable one! Admission to the grounds is free, and each attraction requires one paid ticket.

The downtown Old Forge area offers something for everyone in the summer. Old Forge and the Fulton chain of lakes are known for their Adirondack hospitality, friendly people, quaint main street shops, top quality restaurants and numerous outdoor activities. In the summer, you can hike, canoe or kayak, boat, jet ski, visit View, the new Arts Center in Old Forge or several other area museums, take a train ride or a cruise, enjoy live entertainment or just kick back and relax.

Take a ride on the new Zip-Line If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to fly, now is your chance! Calypso’s Cove is happy to announce a new attraction for the 2013 summer – an all new Zip-Line. Guests will experience the ultimate rush as they drop off a 40-foot tower and propel across a 300-foot side-by-side Zip-Line. Those who dare to experience the thrill will reach speeds of up to 21 miles per hour as they zoom between Calypso’s Cove mini golf course and batting cages.

Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Center, located next door to Enchanted Forest Water Safari, offers afternoon and evening entertainment to the Old Forge area at affordable prices. At Calypso’s Cove, there’s something for every age. Guests can race alongside their friends on the Go Karts, make a splash in the Bumper Boat pool, test their skills on the Adirondack Rock Climbing Wall or 18-Hole Miniature Golf Course or hit a fastball in the Batting Cages. Calypso’s Cove is a gaming hotspot featuring a State-of-the-Art Arcade and Prize Redemption Center.

Calypso’s Cove will open its doors daily from June 22-Sept. 2.

Summit Dodge

From page 4

33612

“2013 was a good year,” said Lou Valerino III. “Chrysler Corporation is going in a positive direction. The Ram 1500 was just named Motor Trend Magazine’s 2013 Truck of the Year. The all new 2013 Dodge Dart is getting great reviews and their are more improvements to the Dodge line coming.”

Valerino said that sales were also good in 2012. “Dodge Caravan was a good seller for us as well as Ram trucks. Dodge Avenger was strong and the new Dodge Charger is gaining momentum.”

Summit Dodge is conveniently located on Hiawatha Boulevard West in Syracuse, 1 mile from Destiny USA. You can see their entire inventory online at summitcars.com.

Call 487 6211 to talk to someone from their professional courteous staff.

6 /Automotive, Travel & Leisure/Excellence 2013 July 17, 2013

THE

EAGLE

CNY’s source for news, views & things to do

EAGLE

NEWSPAPERS

Big changes at Par-K Chrysler-Jeep

Remodeling plus improvements to Jeep and Chrysler lineups Chrysler Group LLC continues to improve models and Par-K Chrysler-Jeep continues to make improvements to their dealership.

“Big changes are on the way this year,” said Tom Gilbo, general manager at Par-K. “In early March, 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be here. They redesigned it with an eight-speed transmission standard and a V-6 or V-8 Hemi engine. A diesel engine will be available in the Grand Cherokee, resulting in 30 miles per gallon highway.

In August, the all-new, totally redesigned 2014 Jeep Cherokee will arrive with a ninespeed transmission standard. Come in and order your brand new Jeep Cherokee the way you want it … and it will be here in six to eight weeks! The new 2014 Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass are already on their way with new six-speed transmissions resulting in 30 miles per gallon highway. The emphasis by Jeep was on better gas mileage and that’s why they decided to change many of their models.”

Not to be outdone — look what’s new with the Chrysler line.

“The 2013 Chrysler 300s deliver 30 miles per gallon highway with the new eight-speed transmission,” said Gilbo. “Later this fall, Chrysler will introduce a brand new Chrysler 200 and Chrysler 100.

Par-K, much like the cars it sells, underwent improvements recently. After an ice storm collapsed the roof on its body shop, Gilbo said the garage was rebuilt from the floor up.

“It’s beautiful; everything is brand new and top of the line in the shop,” he added.

“Bill Marshall and Butch Jackowski do an incredible job managing the shop. They do custom work and have multiple cars featured in magazines, and, of course, are there for all the dents and dings and insurance work you may need.”

More changes this year will include new siding and new windows to the dealership.

“We are redoing the outside and the inside,” said Gilbo. “It will be more customerfriendly — more presentable. We want our customers to be comfortable— have some coffee or tea, watch television or use our Wi-Fi while in for service. It’s all about the customer.”

Par-K also added Saturday maintenance hours. Cars are serviced from 8 a.m. to noon, in addition to the normal 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours Monday through Wednesday and Friday. On Thursday, the service department is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“The Saturday hours are great for people who can’t get off work during the weekdays,

Par-K General Manager Tom Gilbo says you can see their entire inventory at par-k.com. or have something they need to take care of in a pinch,” Gilbo said. “We do a lot of maintenance and brake jobs on Saturdays so you can have your car back on the road for work on Monday.”

Gilbo urged those in the market for a new Chrysler or jeep to visit Par-K. To view and test drive any of the

Chrysler and Jeep models, visit Par-K, Oswego County’s only Five Star Chrysler dealer, located on Route 481 in Fulton.

Par-K is 10 minutes north of the Great Northern Mall. Par-K’s entire inventory is also online at par-k.com. Call 598-8118 for more information.

Northside Collision celebrates 39 years in CNY Northside Collision is celebrating its 39th year in business in Central New

York.

Northside opened their original location on North

State Street in Syracuse in 1974 and has experienced a methodical growth plan

over the past 39 years.

Northside is owned by President Scott Jones and

submitted photo

Pictured is Northside Collision’s DeWitt location.

CEO Gary Bell; they currently have five Central New York locations and over 125 employees. The most recent store opening is in Liverpool on the corner of John Glenn Boulevard and Route 57; they are celebrating a very successful second year at this new location. Other locations are in Cicero, Dewitt, Camillus and Baldwinsville.

Northside has direct repair relationships with several insurance companies.

These relationships allow a streamlined approach to

MSRP $25,605

2014 Jeep Patriot 2014 Jeep Compass OR Lattitude 4x4 Lattitude

LEASE $ FOR

Thank You... ...Thank You Very Much ~Tom Gilbo

$

298 /mo. for 39 mos.

$

1,500

TOTAL DOWN

0

DOWN ON

Chrysler 200 Limited

MSRP $26,075

2013 Chrysler 200 Limited LEASE $ /mo.

FOR

289

for 39 mos.

Lease is 39 months, 1st payment, tax & DMV included. 10k per year, 20¢ per mile thereafter. Must be approved by Hahn Financial. Offer ends 7/31/13.

MSRP $31,885

2013 Chrysler Town & Country Van LEASE $ /mo.

FOR

199

for 24 mos.

Stock # 14073. 10k per year, with $2,999 due at signing, plus tax, 1st pmt. & DMV. Must be financed with Chrysler Capital. Payment is $199 per mo. for 24 mos. Offer ends 7/31/13.

ROUTE 481 • FULTON • 315-598-8118 • VISIT WWW.PAR-K.COM FOR MORE INFO

*Jeep Liberty, Jeep Compass and Chrysler Town & Country Van must be balloon loan contract through approved lender. All Rebates applied. Plus tax, title & DMV * 1st payment down only plus tax & DMV, 10K per year, 20¢ mile thereafter! Prices and discounts include all rebates. *Must be approved through Ally Bank.

33621

MSRP $24,865

www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com

www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com

www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com www.par-k.com

the repair process and customers are pleased with the process since the insurance company and Northside Collision are working together to provide a guaranteed repair and a favorable experience rather than an adversarial one, says Bell.

Northside locations are I-Car Gold Class Certified, which means the company’s technicians have undergone extensive training and certifications in all phases of collision repair.

Each facility uses the latest technology available for diagnostics and collision repair. They converted to water based, green, environmentally friendly paints from BASF in 2011, Bell said.

Jones, who has been with the company for 26 years, said Northside has become the premier collision repair facility in Upstate New York. “If you take care of customers they keep coming back,” he said.

Northside is now repairing vehicles for three generations in some families.

Many customers that had their vehicles repaired in the 1970s when the company was started are still returning, as well as their children and grandchildren, for vehicle repairs.

Northside Collision offers loaner vehicles, and rentals on site. You can find a Northside Collision location near you at northsidecollision.com.

Automotive, Travel & Leisure/Excellence 2013

THE

EAGLE

CNY’s source for news, views & things to do

EAGLE

NEWSPAPERS

Family

July 17, 2013/7 From page 1

such as “Cars” to the likes of “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.” The walls had reverberated with the strains of kids’ songs from Laurie Berkner and the Wiggles in the early years, morphing into top 40 tunes accompanied by the laughter of the kids riding with their friends to the mall, the beach and the movies as they grew older.

My husband had been opposed to purchasing the van in the first place, but even he had to admit it was a wise choice. It was safe, roomy and reliable – everything a young family needs on the road.

So, when it came time to replace the ol’ girl, you’d think I would turn to the tried-

and-true model, the vehicle that had fit so well with our needs. It would certainly make sense to go with what had worked for us thus far.

But I decided instead that it was time for a change. The kids are older, our needs are changing and, frankly, I’m done with being a “mini van mom.” I still need the benefit of having additional seating, as we typically are not alone in our family unit of four when on the road. The kids invariably have a friend – or two or three or four – with them, which makes it difficult if you need to be safe and have the kids all buckle up.

With this in mind, I hit the internet, and

quickly found what I wanted – an SUV with a third row. There are many models to choose from, with options galore. I found the web to be a great tool for narrowing down the field to a few choices. I then visited local dealerships who had the vehicles on the lot, did some test drives and made my decision – a black Honda Pilot with seating for eight and enough cargo room that I could still pack up for a weekend trip to wherever.

As I drove off the lot in my new car, however, I still couldn’t help looking in the rearview mirror at my old, rusted, true-blue mini van, now just another trade-in which would most likely be divided up for parts.

She had a good run, saw a lot of laughter, a few tears and even a couple of tantrums. She logged plenty of miles for us in our lives, and carried us through my children’s important, formative years.

Then, as I turned my eyes to the road ahead, I realized that, in the next decade, we will become a family of four drivers. As much as it scares me to think of my children taking the wheel themselves, I hope they will think fondly of their lives as passengers and remember that first “ride” of theirs – one that took us safely where we needed to go, and almost seemed to be an extension of our home, or a member of our family.

Nationals

From page 1

Saturday, July 20, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, July 21, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Gasoline Alley The Horticulture Building will be turned into a “Gasoline Alley” this year, displaying more than 30 vintage race cars representing all types of racing, including asphalt and dirt oval, drag racing, and road course and grand prix. Attendees may take a ride in one of the two race car simulators.

Back-Yard Build Off at Ol’ Skool Roundup The first annual “Back-Yard Build Off ” will take place at the 2013 Syracuse Nationals. The event will feature a car build-off involving three men with a $4,500 budget each who have dozens of years of auto-building experience among them. The three builders will unveil their creations on Friday, July 19, at 10 a.m. in the Beef Barn located near Gate 10. The winner will be decided by popular voting by participants at the Nationals and will be announced on Sunday, July 21.

Million Dollar Garage—Winfield Award Nominees One car owner at the 2013 Syracuse Nationals will receive the Fourth Annual Winfield Award. The prestigious award for automotive excellence will be presented by master car customizer and builder Gene Winfield. The winner will receive a custom trophy, jacket and $10,000.

The five runners-up will each receive a custom trophy, jacket and $1,000 each.

Artie’s Party featuring pinstripers’ panel jam Inside the Horticulture Building, pinstripe and airbrush artists at the pinstripers’ panel jam, known as “Artie’s Party,” work almost around the clock during the Syracuse Nationals to hand- paint original automotive artwork on items of all kinds, from vehicle panels to skateboards to mailboxes.

The one-of-a-kind items are then auctioned throughout the weekend, with this year’s proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York. The nonprofit organization serves as a “home away from home” for families whose children are hospitalized with serious illnesses or injuries. Last year “Artie’s Party” raised more than $77,000 for the charity.

“We’re proud that Syracuse Nationals is not only known as a car show but as an event that supports local organizations,” said Bob O’Connor, Syracuse Nationals founder and director. “We’re so fortunate to be able to give back to the community each year, and through the hard work and help of thousands of Nationals participants, car club volunteers, exhibitors and sponsors, we’ve been able to ensure that we’ll make a difference for an organization in our area.”

A few auction items and information about Artie’s Party and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York are on display in The Canyon area at Destiny USA through July 18.

For the past 14 years, hundreds of volunteers from the Central New York Car Club Association (CNYCCA) have worked to make the Syracuse Nationals run smoothly and to ensure everyone who attends the show is informed, safe and comfortable. The association also designates many of the charitable organizations and causes that receive donations from the event proceeds.

Additional 2013 highlights 3More than 350 automotive-related vendors and manufacturers.

3A large Women’s World, consisting of more than 50 non-automotive-related vendors and exhibitors in the Art & Home Center.

3Syracuse Mini Nationals, a model car contest, will be held in the Center of Progress Building’s North Wing. The contest area will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. All models must be registered by 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Prizes will be awarded Sunday at noon.

3As in past years, a custom-built vehicle will be given away at the end of the Syracuse Nationals. This year’s giveaway vehicle is the Wintec Roadster built by Tucci Hotrods of Marcy, N.Y. 3American Muscle Sunday will be held The Syracuse Nationals always draws a large crowd, with cars, activities and entertainment for the again on Sunday, July 21. Owners with ve- whole family. under receive free admission. Parking is free at the event. hicles newer than 1980 will be allowed to The Syracuse Nationals, which started as an idea in the display their specialty cars or trucks at the Fairgrounds that summer of 1999, has grown each year since its record-setday. Only specialty American-made performance vehicles ting debut in July 2000, when more than 4,300 vehicles and newer than 1980 will be allowed to register. Registration 30,000 participants filled the facility with bright-colored will take place at Gate 7 from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. on Sunday. hot rods and sounds of roaring engines. The Nationals is 3Seventeen bands will perform throughout the weeknow one of the largest automobile shows in the country end on three stages. featuring street rods; as well as custom, classic, muscle 3Advance-sale discount tickets for the Syracuse Naand antique cars. tionals are available from now until July 18 at participating For more information on the 2013 Syracuse NationFastrac Market locations. One-day adult tickets cost $17 als, a schedule of events, or to register a vehicle for the at the gate, or $12 until July 19 with a $5 presale discount. event, call (800) 753-3978 or visit syracusenationals.

Children’s tickets (ages 6 to 12) are $8 at the gate, or $6 com. until July 19 with a $2 presale discount. Children 5 and

39 YEARS IN CENTRAL NEW YORK

• Hassle Free Collision Repair • Free Loaner Cars www.northsidecollision.com • Lifetime Warranty Baldwinsville

75 East Genesee Street

638-4444

Cicero

U.S. Rt. 11

699-3148

Liverpool/Clay

Rt. 57 & John Glenn Blvd.

622-5678

Camillus

509 Hinsdale Rd.

484-4448

Dewitt

33618

Special Pricing On Non-Insurance Repairs

6881 Manlius Center Rd.

437-1111

8 /Automotive, Travel & Leisure/Excellence 2013 July 17, 2013

THE

EAGLE

CNY’s source for news, views & things to do

EAGLE

NEWSPAPERS

Lou’s offers all your automotive needs If you are looking for a new car or if your vehicle needs servicing, look no further than the award winning state of the art facility at Lou’s Car Care, located at 7361 State Fair Blvd. in Baldwinsville. Owned by Lou Cannata Sr. since 1976, Lou’s offers its customers complete automotive service, certified pre-owned vehicles, collision repair and detailing. With more than 37 years of service in the Baldwinsville and surrounding communities, Lou’s provides its customer with unmatched convenience and customer service.

Lou’s was awarded with AAA’s 2012 prestigious Top Shop Award for the fourth successive year. This award is given to AAA approved auto repair centers that have achieved a 97 percent or higher score based on overall facility evaluation, customer service, repair time completion and return for future service. Lou’s achieved a 98 percent satisfaction rating. This is Lou’s sixth time winning the award by AAA. The award winning service department led by Randy Wilson, assisted by Luigi R. Cannata, customer service specialist Rachel Terry and Lou’s experienced technicians, takes pride in providing tremendous customer service and automotive care.

Lou’s amazing 24 months or 24,000 mile parts and labor warranty on most automotive repairs is the best in the industry.

Furthermore, Lou’s has rolled out a Loyalty Rewards program for all his customers.

You will earn money back certificates for future repairs. Lou’s handles all your fac-

tory scheduled maintenance, engine and electrical diagnostics, brake, suspension and tire needs.

If you’re looking for great prices on tires, look no further than Lou’s, which is a Michelin, BF Goodrich and Uniroyal Alliance Dealer. This affiliation with the world’s largest tire manufacture allows Lou’s to offer the best tires in the market along with great quarterly rebates. Featuring Bridgestone, Cooper, Mastercraft, Pirelli, Hankook, Yokohama and other top name brands, Lou’s also road force balances each tire prior to installation ensuring a perfect balance and can mount tires on wheels up to 26 inches damage free.

They provide a free shuttle service to home, work, Destiny Mall and local golf courses. When your vehicle is in for a large repair, loaner vehicles are available as well. Lou’s offers a very clean and spacious waiting room with free WIFI and fresh hot coffee. Lou’s is also a great place for your businesses vehicle fleet accepting PHH, ARI, GE Fleet and Wright Express to name a few. So, when you hear that rattle in your front end or see your check engine light on your dash let the service department at Lou’s handle all your vehicle concerns.

Whether at home or on your hand held, Lou’s web site makes it easier to schedule appointments, look at certified pre-owned vehicles or review monthly specials and promotions. You can also review more than 300 five star reviews and testimonials over

AMAZING 24-24 Warranty On Parts & Labor. Ask For Details!

Visit the team at Lou’s Car Care for all your automotive needs. this past year. Find them on Facebook and ment. With more than thirty vehicles in inyou can view automotive tips, testimoni- ventory, Lou’s has many southern rust free als and community events. Each customer certified vehicles priced under $12,995. can also enroll to receive e-mail, text or Lou Cannata Jr. can personally hand select postcard reminders when oil changes, your desired vehicle inventory of certified state inspections, tire rotations and other pre-owned vehicles at louscarcare.com. maintenance needs are due.

Lou’s provides competitive financing op“With this technology we are able to tions, onsite DMV processing and extended keep our customers informed and take the service plan contracts to fit your coverage burden of remembering when and what needs. Prior to every sale each vehicle is service is needed for their vehicle,� said thoroughly put through a 125-point inspecLou Cannata, Sr. tion and professionally detailed.

Visit us at louscarcare.com and discover With so many great services in one locathe difference. tion, Lou’s is the perfect place for all your all Furthermore, Lou’s has drastically of your automotive needs. To contact Lou’s expanded their pre-owned vehicle depart- Car Care Center, please call 638-0281.

DRIVE NOW PAY LATER 0% for 6 mos.

For Purchases Over $299 (Pending Approval)

2012

TOP SHOP Award Winner

FULL SERVICE OIL CHANGE

24 57

$5 CITGO Mail-In Rebate $ 95 After REG. $29.95 SYNTHETIC BLEND..... $12 CITGO Mail-In Rebate $ 95 After REG. $69.95 FULL SYNTHETIC........ r 5PQ 0Ă­ 'MVJET r 1PJOU $PVSUFTZ $IFDL r $IFDL #FMUT )PTFT r *OTQFDU 5JSFT r *OTQFDU #SBLFT 4ZTUFN

Up to 5 Qts. Some Diesel/Specialty Oil and Oil Filters are extra. Cannot be combined with other coupons. Most cars with this coupon. Expires 9/2/13.

LOU’S PRE-OWNED VEHICLES Financing Extended Serviced & Available

NYS Inspected

Warranties

SEE OUR ENTIRE INVENTORY & VEHICLE PICS AT:

www.louscarcare .com

Over 30 In Stock!

2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT 2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 2010 FORD FUSION SEL AWD Leather Seats, Pwr Sunroof, &95 $"# -5; 9 1AllOwner, 1 Owner, Pwr Sunroof, PW, Wheel Drive, PW, PD/L, Cruise, PD/L, Cruise, Alloys, Keyless

16,900 miles $

15,995

PW, PD/L, Cruise, Alloy Wheels, Running Boards, New Tires, Very Clean! Alloys, Like New!

67,300 miles $

22,995

12,700 miles $

19,995

2011 HONDA ACCORD LX 2009 LEXUS IS 250 AWD 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4 SPORT 4X4 1 Owner, PW, PD/L, Cruise, Four Cylinder, Keyless Entry Great Gas Mileage!

18,700 miles $

16,995

1 Owner, All Wheel Drive, Leather 1 Owner, Pwr Sunroof, Running Seats, Pwr Sunroof, PW, PD/L, Cruise, Boards, PW, PD/L, Cruise, Alloys, Alloy Wheels, Plus Much More!

Keyless Entry

46,800 miles $

22,995

45,000 miles $

18,995

2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS 2009 FORD TAURUS SEL AWD 2008 MERCURY MARINER 2WD

14,995

83,000 miles $

11,995

Pwr Sunroof, PW, PD/L, Cruise, Alloys, 4 Cylinder Great Gas Mileage!

48,000 miles $

12,995

7361 State Fair Blvd., Baldwinsville • 638-0281 www.LousCarCare.com

Local Cars. Local Dealers.

Buying a New or Used Car? Search 1,000’s today!

33623

28,200 miles $

All Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, PW, PD/L, Cruise, Remote Starter, Very Clean!

33627

1 Owner, PW, PD/L, Cruise, Climate Control, Alloys, Keyless Entry

Automotive, Travel & Leisure/Excellence 2013

THE

EAGLE

CNY’s source for news, views & things to do

EAGLE

NEWSPAPERS

July 17, 2013/9

Seneca Federal provides exceptional, personal customer service Auto loans? Find out more at senecafederal.com In today’s economy, everyone is looking for ways to save money. On average, most financial institutions charge fees for the even the most basic banking services.

“Seneca Federal Savings and Loan provides exceptional, personal communitybased customer service that sets us apart from other financial institutions without every additional fee charged by others�, said Interim President and CEO, William M. Le Beau. “Seneca Federal offers free checking accounts, with no minimum balance service charge, free online banking and free VISA check cards,�

Le Beau said. “In today’s world, ‘free’ still has meaning with Seneca Federal. We strive to provide our customers with outstanding customer service and a low-fee structure while striving to provide competitive savings interest rates in this extended low-rate environment. “In addition, we provide competitive mortgage and consumer loan rates,� Le Beau said. “In our 85-year histor y as a full-ser vice community financial institution, Seneca Federal has supported local businesses and members of the communities it serves by providing basic banking services at very competitive fees. We will continue providing basic banking services to our customers at the best prices

Dodge Journey

$ 2013 Journey

329

free VISA check card services, today.

And to find out more about auto loans and figure out what financing program is right for you call 638-0233 or visit our new website at senecafederal.com.

Shapiro Motors: the name to know in Oswego Owner Todd Shapiro, at left, and Jeff Besio welcome you to Shapiro Motors in Oswego. Besio joined Shapiro Motors in Summer 2012. He is a Baldwinsville resident and C-NS graduate who has been in the car business for more than 13 years. Shapiro Motors is located on 410 West First St. in Oswego, only 20 minutes from Baldwinsville. Check out their inventory online at leonshapiro.net.

SUMMER SAVINGS AT SHAPIRO MOTORS

2013

lease for

possible, even though the cost of doing business continues to rise.�

Let Seneca Federal help you save money by opening a free checking account with free online-banking and a

*

mo.

39 mos.

In Oswego!

MSRP 27,800 - #8601C

2013

Chrysler Town & Country Van lease for

2013 Chrysler Town & Country

$

289

*

mo.

39 mos.

2013 lease for

$ 2013 Ram

349

*

mo.

39 mos.

MSRP 37,800 - #8571T

2013

Jeep Grand Cherokee lease for

$ 2013 Grand Cherokee

299

*

mo.

39 mos.

Leases are for 36 mos. 10K miles per year, 1st payment, tax + DMV due upon delivery.

All rebates applied. Expires 7/31/13.

Come Enjoy the Savings at Shapiro Motors...

Serving CNY for over 70 years! ~ Todd Shapiro Serving Central NY Since 1939

SHAPIRO MOTORS 8 TU 4USFFU Â… 0TXFHP .JOVUFT 'SPN 4ZSBDVTF Â… 0OMZ .JOVUFT 'SPN #BMEXJOTWJMMF

343-6194 • 800-639-SHAPIRO

THE NAME TO KNOW IN OSWEGO • www.leonshapiro.net

33626

RAM

EAGLE

NEWSPAPERS

Longley Dodge, your Business Link Dealer Oswego County’s only Business Link Dealer

By Jennifer Wing Longley Dodge in Fulton recently added to its already extensive inventory of quality vehicles a new commercial line of trucks.

“We are now a Business Link Dealer,” said Dennis Longley, president of Longley Dodge.

“We offer the full Ram truck line, from the Ram 1500, Motor Trend Magazine’s 2013 Truck of The Year, to the 3500-5500 series trucks that are available with dump bodies, stake racks and rollback wrecker units.”

Longley said the move allows the dealership to further its ties with Chrysler and Dodge, “handling the full line of what they provide.”

“We are trying to build the business to take care of local contractors and extend to them the excellent service for which we’re known,” he said, adding that the dealership has ordered a new 30,000-pound hoist to handle the heavy duty trucks.

Good service after the sale has been the cornerstone for success at Longley Dodge. Being open 65 years has established a reputation for Longley Dodge of customer satisfaction and quality service, the qualities which earned the dealership such a good reputation.

But, even so, the dealership is always looking for ways to make their service after the sale even better.

“We have added VIN Solutions, a program to better take care of our customers and follow up with their needs,” Longley said. “Our customers are our number one priority.”

And the service at Longley Dodge in Fulton

is what keeps customers coming back — some have come back 30 times.

“We had one family that bought over 30 vehicles from us, starting with a 1960 Studebaker,” Longley said.

Besides the generations of car buyers are the three generations of staff at Longley Dodge.

Earl and Harold Longley began the business in 1947 strictly as an auto body shop. The family dealership was established in 1955 and the brothers added the Dodge line in 1964, making Longley the longest standing Dodge dealership in Oswego County. Earl’s son Dennis and Harold’s son Gene run the business now, while their sons also work at the dealership.

“We’re a family organization,” said Longley.

“I think that has a lot to do with it, especially sine we’re in a small community. People like to come here and know they’re going to get good service.”

And that service isn’t overbearing, Longley said.

“Our sales staff doesn’t pressure you,” he said. “They’re not pushy. We don’t like to operate that way, because it doesn’t really serve the customer as well.”

That’s why people keep coming back.

“A lot of our business is repeat business,” Longley said. “People come back to us.”

And if there is a problem, people know they can go to the top to find a solution.

“The buck stops at my desk,” Longley said.

Dennis learned the business from the ground up. After graduating from Northward University’s Automotive Business School he worked in the body shop for 10 years. He joined the sales team in the late 1970s and

*Additional $1,000 off for returning lease customers. Retail purchase only/ Print a $500 Trade-In Voucher online at LongleyDodge.com. Offer ends 8/1/11. *Additional $1,000 off for returning lease customers. Retail purchase only/ Print a $500 Trade-In Voucher online at LongleyDodge.com. Offer ends 8/1/11.

2011Dodge DodgeGrand GrandCaravan Caravan 2011 Dodge 2011 2011 DodgeJourney Journeyengine ALL 2011’S MUST Mainstreet Package, #12709, #12905, Express pkg., 2.4 liter 4 cyl.GO!

Mainstreet Package, #12709, #12905, Express pkg., 2.4 liter 4 cyl. engine full stow &C>ESQ6P go, rear$ A/C,9NHC HPW6;H O =0EE>20A popularO equipment, HEAY Ãß&$ go, 4A0Y O 20A5W>EPT>AA6 O C6X>4H fullSAVE stow rear A/C, popular 1000’S! 2012S ARRIVING DAILY! $equipment, 23,790 MSRP$ 26,830 MSRP $ MSRP 26,830 MSRP 23,790 SEVERAL AT SEVERAL AT THIS PRICE! THIS PRICE! 0% APR up to BUY Package, FOR ONLY BUY ONLY 0% APR up to 0NN>T>E; mos.

0%Special APR APR up to Mainstreet #12709, |Ã #12905,FOR Express pkg., 2.4 liter 450>AY" cyl. 60engine Ã||| " BUY ONLY * FOR ONLY * 60 0%mos.APRSpecialup toAPR $BUY in60lieumos. of rebates Special APR $ &FOR full stow go, rear A/C, popular equipment, lieu Special of rebates APR in lieu of rebates +*tax, title & reg. $ $ $26,830 *+ tax, title & reg.60ininmos. $ lieu of rebates MSRP MSRP 23,790 + tax, title & reg.5}jnl Nax Ãß|| L aj +PAQ tax, title & reg.q |ÃÃ =lx ! Alm SEVERAL AT 0% APR up to 0% APR up to =q ho³ lx} l a ³ q{ho _Ã ¹|Û THIS PRICE! Ã| Alm 72 mos.APR Special APR 60 mos.

Special APRto Mainstreet, 0% up to 0% APR up CPNK ¸!³|!ß in lieu of rebates in lieu of rebates 0% APR up 32 MPG HWY OR OR 72 mos.

Special APR 60 mos.

Special APRto auto, A/C, PW, PL Mainstreet, BUY FOR ONLY BUY FOR ONLY 0% APR up to mos.

Special APR $60 in lieu of rebates in lieu of rebates 32 MPG HWY $ Q0@6 60H99 mos. Special !³||| APR #12822, trailer tow pkg., remote start, MSRP 35,680 MSRP 22,090 lieu of rebates auto, A/C, PW, PL * $ trailer tow pkg., remote*start, MSRP in$35,680 in lieu of rebates $ #12822, 22,090 MSRP 10 IN STOCK OR 30 IN STOCK OR + tax, title & reg. + tax, title & reg.

2SY 9HN HEAY SAVE THOUSANDS...WHILE THEY LAST! ON THEIR WAY ON THEIR WAY 10 IN STOCK OR 30 / a IN STOCK OR ON THEIRFOR WAY ONLY ON THEIR WAY BUY FOR ONLY 0% APR up to BUY 0%x} :APR up to 5CT HN 0KN ~ } Û 72 mos.

Special APR 60 mos.

OnlySpecial 15 APR Mainstreet, $ FOR ONLY *HWY in lieu of rebates $ BUY BUY FOR ONLY * in lieu of rebates 32 MPG Pa l Rams Û x}{ o }{ 5}jnl 5au} a+ tax, title &Kv + tax, title & reg. reg. 2011 auto, A/C, PW, PL $ * $ * $ Ê| x}{ o }{ 5}jnl 4avqfl $ Remaining! #12822, trailer tow pkg., remote start, MSRP 35,680 ó||| H99 MSRP 22,090 + tax, title & reg. Û x}{ o }{ 5}jnl 0 l{nl + tax, title & reg.

CPNK 10 INRemote STOCK 30 IN STOCK OR ?} {l Ê| x}{ o }{ 5}jnl Hitch, Start,ORWinch % ON THEIR WAY ON THEIR WAY Ê| x}{ o }{ 5}jnl ; a{j 4a a a{ OR ~ } Ê|No-Charge MSRP $36,055 TAKE OFF $8,500! m} x}{ o }{ 5}jnl Eq } BUY FOR ONLY BUY }{ FOR Û Hemi! x}{ o NaxONLY Ãß||] ß||]¸ß|| l hv jq{n Nln: 4af

0AA Ã ;H" 2011 |Ã Dodge Grand CaravanCSPQ 2011 Dodge Journey

0T6

a{

un:

19,995 19,995

23,395 23,395

2011 Dodge Avenger 2011 Dodge Avenger

2011 Dodge RAM 1500 2011 Quad DodgeSLTRAM Hemi 4x41500 Hemi Quad SLT 4x4

ALL 2013’s MUST 19,995 GO!

2011 2011 Dodge RAM |²1500 ¸|1500 ³|!ß 2011Dodge DodgeAvenger Ram Hemi Quad SLT 4x4 18,995 27,995

| % FINANCING 0 ²

18,995 27,995 Quad SLT Hemi 0 SUMMER CLEARANCE EVENT SUMMER CLEARANCE EVENT $ $ * $ * |² 27,556 18,995 Available27,995 On Most Models

0KN ~ } Ê| x} : P~lhqav 0KN q{ vql }m lfa l:

|² 9q{a{hq{n q o a~~ } lj h ljq o } no 0vv 2a{u } 4oa l 0 } 9q{a{hl q{ vql }m lfa l: C Ò{a{hl o } no + tax,Pa a }na title & reg.Ea q}{av 2a{u: Pavl ~ qhl q{hv jl jlavl jq h} { a{j avv a~~vqhafvl + tax, title lfa l : & reg. C avqm m} avv lfa l : 6 ~q l With ÃÃ]¸|]ÃÃ Approved Credit Through Chrysler Capital

Length of term varies per model.

Ask salesperson for details. off MSRP! 60 months on Dodge Caliber STOP IN$1000’s AND SEE OUR ALL-NEW 2011 Plus Save 72 months Dodge Avenger SUMMER EVENT andonRevamped JOURNEY DURANGO CHARGER STOP IN ANDCLEARANCE SEE OUR ALL-NEW 2011

0

2014’ s ARRIVING DAILY!! % DURANGO CHARGER JOURNEY

60 months on Dodge Journey and Revamped 6 ~q l ÃÃ]¸|]ÃÃ 60 months on Dodge Grand Caravan Shop usfor online and60SAVE THOUSANDS!! months on Dodge Nitro up to 60 months on Ram 1500/2500/3500 WWW.LONGLEYBROS.COM

STOP IN AND SEE OUR ALL-NEW 2011 Must qualify for all rebates + discounts. Plus tax + DMV. 2011 Dodge Journey includes Ally Bonus Cash of $1,000. 2011 Dodge Ram discount includes $1,000 Ally Bonus Cash. Must finance through Ally Financial. Offer ends Ram lease — 39 mos., 10k per year. $2,000 total down includes first payment & fees. DMV extra. Must finance through Ally Bank, with approved credit. Customer responsible for maintenance and wear & tear.

DURANGO

CHARGER RT.3

RT. 57 FULTON Fulton 481 10 min from 48 Great Northern B’ville 57 Mall RT.3 RT. 31

RT. 57 FULTON

and Revamped Rt. 57 South JOURNEY Fulton Rt. 57 South 315-598-2135

Check us out on facebook.com

33624

N

THE

1 0/Automotive, Travel & Leisure/Excellence 2013 July 17, 2013

EAGLE

CNY’s source for news, views & things to do

Fulton SHOP US ONLINE AT WWW.LONGLEYDODGE.COM Check us out on 0AA |ÃÃ CSPQ ;H" 315-598-2135 facebook.com HEAY Ãß C>ESQ6P 9NHC HPW6;H O =0EE>20A O 4A0Y O 20A5W>EPT>AA6 O C6X>4H

P0T6 Ã||| " |Ã 0NN>T>E; 50>AY"

48 B’ville 57

Fulton 481 10 min from Great Northern Mall RT. 31

photo by maggie reed courtesy of palladium times

From left are Gene, Dennis and Doug Longley. served as sales manager from 1980 to 2000. He raced for 10 years and in 1989 won the ESTA Mod Championship at ESTA Drag Strip in his 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury. He has rode Harley-Davidson motorcycles for years.

Dennis’ son Doug is now the sales manager, a position he has held for more than seven years.

Jack Montague is the used car manager.

“He buys, sells and appraises used cars for us,” said Dennis. “You have to know used cars and trends and Jack stays on top of it for us.”

Dodge’s new and improved 2013’s have been well received.

“The new 2013 Dodge Dart is getting rave reviews — people really like it,” said Dennis.

“Produced from 1960 to 1976, the Dodge Dart is back with three different engines and 160 horsepower. We have one in stock — and have already taken many orders. They’re built with 68 percent high-strength steel, 10 air bags

standard, and it’s the only car in its class that offers blind spot monitoring and rear cross path detection.”

The Dodge Ram 1500 has had some major mechanical updates for 2013 including a more powerful engine and improved air suspension plus voice control and upgraded electronics. Its improved fuel economy is “Best in Class.”

Longley Dodge, which has been on the web for more than 10 years, continues to grow. It is one of only a few dealers that have pictures and pricing online, with up to 25-plus pictures of each vehicle. The dealership is on Facebook and Twitter, just launched its mobile website for smart devices and has one of the fastest response times of any dealership.

Due to customer demand, the service department is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Longley Dodge is located at 1698 Route 57, just south of Fulton. They can be reached at 598-2135 or at longleydodge.com.

Strap pets in for safety … theirs and yours Most drivers would not allow a 40-pound unsecured weight to ricochet around the interior of their vehicles. Passengers and cargo are typically strapped in for safety. But if a driver is driving with an unsecured pet in his or her car, he or she could be putting everyone in the car at risk. The law states that children and adults should be buckled up when riding in a car. The same regulations do not always pertain to pet passengers, although some experts think they should.

According to Christina Selter, the founder of California-based pet advocacy group Bark Buckle Up, pets can be very dangerous inside of a vehicle if they are not secured.

A 60-pound Golden Retriever can hit you with 2,700 pounds of force in a 35 mile-perhour crash. However, that’s not the only danger. A dog or cat that is allowed to roam freely It is best to secure your feline friend if you will be taking inside a car can pose a distraction to the driver, him for a ride in the car. potentially impeding a driver’s line of vision or inadvertently bumping into the gear shift.

A small animal could get down into the foot well on the driver’s side and impede operation of the brakes or accelerator.

In addition to the passengers and driver in the car, an unsecured pet poses a danger to itself.

A dog or cat that is propelled through the car in a crash or sudden stop can risk injury or death. Even simply bumping noses on the dashboard or a seat can be very painful to the animal. There are other reasons why the pet should be tethered in the car.

3 A belt or tether secures the animal and prevents it from hanging its head out of the window, where any small speck of flying debris can cause a serious injury to the pet’s eyes or nose. It’s important to keep the pet’s entire body inside of the moving vehicle.

3 A harness will prevent a dog or cat from physically jumping out of the vehicle. If a squirrel or other distraction arouses interest outside, the pet is unable to pursue it.

3 In the event of an accident, a pet seatbelt will keep the animal contained until emergency workers can assess the situation. A frightened or injured pet may scratch or bite. Having an excited animal on the loose can make rescue dangerous.

3 When wearing a harness, the pet doesn’t have to work as hard bracing itself while See Pets, page 11

Automotive, Travel & Leisure/Excellence 2013

THE

EAGLE

CNY’s source for news, views & things to do

EAGLE

NEWSPAPERS

July 17, 2013/11

Crest is best for Cadillac sales and service Crest Cadillac has been satisfying customers in CNY since 1982

Trust Your Ability To Stop!

PRE-VACATION

SAFETY CHECK

Crest has been selling Cadillacs on West Genesee Street in Syracuse since 1982.

Crest Cadillac is located at 717 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. For sales call 877-435-2013, service call 877-820-2012.

F R EE Spring Brake Special Ends 5-31-11

With An Oil Change

DON’T LET CAR TROUBLE RUIN YOUR VACATION

Call 635-5681 For Your Appt.

CALL 635-5681 FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT. FOREIGN & DOMESTIC

AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR

OPEN: Mon. - Fri. 7am - 7pm

Since 1946 AUTHORIZED AUTO REPAIR

62 East Genesee St., Baldwinsville • 635-5681 Visit our website... www.hudsonandmowins.com

THE NEW STANDARD OF LUXURY OWNERSHIP! 717 West Genesee St., Syracuse www.crestcadillac.com • (888) 244-8176

From page 10

the car is maneuvering. The harness will keep it secure.

There are many ways to secure pets in a motor vehicle. An animal crate that is belted down is one option, and a pet may be comfortable riding in a familiar crate and feel more secure as a result.

For smaller dogs or cats, consider a pet booster seat that straps in with the vehicle’s safety belt. Some drivers have used children’s booster seats with a pet harness.

Harnesses that work with safety belts are also available. These can keep the pet in a sitting or lyingdown position.

Securing pets in the car ensures the driver’s safety and the safety of the passengers as well as the health of the pet going for a ride.

32 Point Safety Check

CADILLAC

www.facebook.com/CrestCadillacNY

2013 Cadillac ATS RWD 2.5

2013 Cadillac SRX FWD

#C13215 PW, PL, A/C, cruise, tilt, leather.

#C13173 PW, PL, tilt, A/C, leather.

LEASE FOR

$

MSRP $34,130

299

/mo.

39 mos.

LEASE FOR

$

MSRP $38,245

389

/mo.

39 mos.

33619

Pets

dan, CTS-V Wagon, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Escalade Hybrid, SRX, XTS, stop by the Crest showroom and experience the quality service you’ve been looking for.

Keep your ride smooth Crest Cadillac is more than just a new and used car dealership. They also offer various services to keep your car running smoothly and in top condition. Their car parts and auto service center provide genuine parts, tires and quality service. If you need an oil change, transmission work, vehicle maintenance or a quick tune-up, you can easily schedule a service appointment online or give them a call at 877-435-2013.

Loaner cars are available with advance reservation. Call service for details.

Financing that fits Whether it’s a new or used car, at Crest Cadillac you will have access to various financing options designed to fit your budget needs. They have many specials, great financing deals and plenty of Cadillac cars with low lease payments. Their loan and lease programs have served many people throughout the Syracuse area.

They’ve got you covered with their friendly, courteous and professional staff at Crest Cadillac!

13157 33622

Brian and Jim Barr, owners of Crest Cadillac, pledge to you that their service is second to none.

They know your time is valuable, and visiting crestcadillac.com affords customers a fast and convenient way to do research and find a vehicle that’s right for them. Their service and selection of vehicles is top notch, with the customer’s needs and wants always the main priority.

Crest is best in client satisfaction Crest has been selling Cadillacs on West Genesee Street in Syracuse since 1982. The source for experienced Cadillac service and sales in Central New York, many of their staff have 20 years or more with Crest Cadillac.

A Standards for Excellence award recipient and Cadillac Master Dealer recipient many times over, Crest strives to achieve the highest levels of client satisfaction. And Crest is the only dealer in CNY that can offer its used car customers a Certified Pre-owned Cadillac.

This provides the buyer with an extension of the Cadillac warranty as well as better re-sale value.

Wide selection of models available Their large inventory and wide selection of Cadillac models allow Crest to make a great deal on a car of your choice. Whether you are looking for a new car, used car or certified pre-owned vehicle, you can expect a friendly, enjoyable experience at Crest Cadillac.

To view the latest ATS, CTS Coupe, CTS Sedan, CTS Wagon, CTS-V Coupe, CTS-V Se-

Total amount due at signing $2599 for all leases + first payment, tax and DMV fees. Security deposit waived. Leases are 10k miles/year with 25 cents per mile overage.

Customer responsible for wear and tear. Length of contract limited, offer is limited to qualified buyers. Not available with some offers. See dealer for details. Expires 7/31/13.

Bring This Ad To Crest Cadillac and Crest Will Make Your First Payment on the ATS or SRX in this ad. Prior Sales Excluded. Any deviation from the ad leases will not qualify for this offer.

Local Cars. Local Dealers.

Buying a New or Used Car? Search 1,000’s today!