Vets Home hosts cruise-in, car show
OXFORD – What started out as a simple way to financially support shelter companion animals at The New York State Veterans Home has turned into an annual celebration.
The Broome Chenango Canine Help Organization (BC-K9) has teamed with the Vets home to host its’ 3rd annual “Visit our Vets” cruise-in and car show Saturday, at The New York State Veterans Home in Oxford.
The show has doubled every year and this year is no different with over 100 cars anticipated for the event. Some cars will be provided by Cruisin’ Buddies Car Club and the event is open to the public. Registration is at 11 a.m. Opening ceremonies are at 1p.m.
The Vets home pets are from the BC-K9 and are trained therapy animals. State funds are required throughout the year to fully care for the animals’ needs.
When the New York State budget was not passed at its anticipated time, the NYS Veterans Home employees wanted to create an event that would ease the financial constraints and benefit both the residents and the “vet’s pets”.
“The car show is one of two events that the residents look forward to all year long,” said head organizer of the event Karen Wood. “The residents seem more vibrant to be able to talk with the drivers and reminisce about the cars.”
The American Legion will be on hand to represent the importance of each fold of the triangular folded flag, and judging for the competition. Other activities include good food, a DJ, and a 50/50 raffle.
Unlike most car shows, the cars are judged in classes that relate to which war era each was made. The car that wins best in show will receive a trophy and an authentic U.S flag that is dated for the time that it hung over the nations capital.
The residents also take part in a photo class competition. Any resident that provides a picture of one of their classic car is entered into the contest that is judged by the days drivers.
“The residents love it, 125 of them participated last year, that’s over half of the population and this year even more of them are going to join in. The residents really enjoy seeing what they used to drive,” said veterans home employee Jamey Supensky.
The day kicks off with a colorguard parade around the back of the building. Registration for the participating cars is $5 and all proceeds go to the Volunteer Guild that provides items to the residents throughout the year, and to supporting the companion therapy animals. The event is scheduled rain or shine, and there is no cost for spectators.
The Broome Chenango Canine Help Organization (BC-K9) has teamed with the Vets home to host its’ 3rd annual “Visit our Vets” cruise-in and car show Saturday, at The New York State Veterans Home in Oxford.
The show has doubled every year and this year is no different with over 100 cars anticipated for the event. Some cars will be provided by Cruisin’ Buddies Car Club and the event is open to the public. Registration is at 11 a.m. Opening ceremonies are at 1p.m.
The Vets home pets are from the BC-K9 and are trained therapy animals. State funds are required throughout the year to fully care for the animals’ needs.
When the New York State budget was not passed at its anticipated time, the NYS Veterans Home employees wanted to create an event that would ease the financial constraints and benefit both the residents and the “vet’s pets”.
“The car show is one of two events that the residents look forward to all year long,” said head organizer of the event Karen Wood. “The residents seem more vibrant to be able to talk with the drivers and reminisce about the cars.”
The American Legion will be on hand to represent the importance of each fold of the triangular folded flag, and judging for the competition. Other activities include good food, a DJ, and a 50/50 raffle.
Unlike most car shows, the cars are judged in classes that relate to which war era each was made. The car that wins best in show will receive a trophy and an authentic U.S flag that is dated for the time that it hung over the nations capital.
The residents also take part in a photo class competition. Any resident that provides a picture of one of their classic car is entered into the contest that is judged by the days drivers.
“The residents love it, 125 of them participated last year, that’s over half of the population and this year even more of them are going to join in. The residents really enjoy seeing what they used to drive,” said veterans home employee Jamey Supensky.
The day kicks off with a colorguard parade around the back of the building. Registration for the participating cars is $5 and all proceeds go to the Volunteer Guild that provides items to the residents throughout the year, and to supporting the companion therapy animals. The event is scheduled rain or shine, and there is no cost for spectators.
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