Veterans’ Home enjoys 9th annual Cruise-In
OXFORD – For many residents of the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford, it was a trip down memory lane as some of the area’s finest vehicles rolled into the parking lot Saturday for the nursing home’s 9th annual Cruise-in.
Troubling weather may have kept some participants from the yearly festivity, but all in all, it was a good turnout this year, said Cruise-In Coordinator Karen Wood. “Some people just don’t want to bring their car out if there’s a risk of bad weather,” she said. “But considering the weather, this went very well.”
Residents toured the parking lot, taking a look at auto makes and models from the earliest Ford Model T to the most contemporary Chevrolet Corvettes on the modern market and everything in between. The Cruise-In has certainly grown over the years, bringing in more than 90 vehicles this year and as many as 125 in 2010. It’s a big increase from the 25 vehicles organizers started out with in 2003, Wood said.
“In spite of the weather, we really have had an excellent turnout,” said Don Salisbury, president of the Binghamton-based car enthusiasts’ club Cruisin’ Buddies. “What’s really nice to see are the old-time doodlebugs that some of the vets would have had growing up.”
Salisbury and other members of Cruisin’ Buddies lent a helping hand during the event, registering vehicles and talking with residents as they took in the sights of fully-restored vehicles from past generations. “We wanted to help support the vets,” Salisbury added. “It’s fun to see some of the memories these cars bring back to them. There are a lot of memories here.”
Before closing out the event and cars began rolling back out, spectators paused for a few moments Saturday afternoon to pay tribute to Air Force, Navy, Marines and Army veterans. A special flag dedication – this year presented to Sam Sastri – was presided by a benediction, and a call for encouragement and a moment of silence for fallen veterans.
“This is a very different show than all the others,” Wood noted. “While other car shows might be about fun competition and awards, none of these people care about that. People just want to do something to show support for the vets here.”
Troubling weather may have kept some participants from the yearly festivity, but all in all, it was a good turnout this year, said Cruise-In Coordinator Karen Wood. “Some people just don’t want to bring their car out if there’s a risk of bad weather,” she said. “But considering the weather, this went very well.”
Residents toured the parking lot, taking a look at auto makes and models from the earliest Ford Model T to the most contemporary Chevrolet Corvettes on the modern market and everything in between. The Cruise-In has certainly grown over the years, bringing in more than 90 vehicles this year and as many as 125 in 2010. It’s a big increase from the 25 vehicles organizers started out with in 2003, Wood said.
“In spite of the weather, we really have had an excellent turnout,” said Don Salisbury, president of the Binghamton-based car enthusiasts’ club Cruisin’ Buddies. “What’s really nice to see are the old-time doodlebugs that some of the vets would have had growing up.”
Salisbury and other members of Cruisin’ Buddies lent a helping hand during the event, registering vehicles and talking with residents as they took in the sights of fully-restored vehicles from past generations. “We wanted to help support the vets,” Salisbury added. “It’s fun to see some of the memories these cars bring back to them. There are a lot of memories here.”
Before closing out the event and cars began rolling back out, spectators paused for a few moments Saturday afternoon to pay tribute to Air Force, Navy, Marines and Army veterans. A special flag dedication – this year presented to Sam Sastri – was presided by a benediction, and a call for encouragement and a moment of silence for fallen veterans.
“This is a very different show than all the others,” Wood noted. “While other car shows might be about fun competition and awards, none of these people care about that. People just want to do something to show support for the vets here.”
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