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Cover: Top: Webster Falls in Hamilton, Ontario Photo courtesy of Hamilton Tourism; Bottom Left: The lobby of the North Park Theatre under renovation Photo by Ray Barker Bottom Center: Vidler's 5&10 in East Aurora Photo by Christine Smyczynski

Home & Garden 6

20 Crystal River Manatees............................. Jennifer Merrick

I’m a Phenologist—Are You?.................. Carol Ann Harlos

My WNY

Arts 8

22 Prohibition Cruise.................................... Olivia McCarthy

North Park Theatre Gets a Makeover........... Gabe DiMaio

24 Michael P. “Mickey” Kearns................... Michael J. Billoni

News

Being Well

10 Erie County Fair Returns.............. Wendy Guild Swearingen

26 Don’t Forget the Vitamin D

this Summer............................................... Catherine Stack

Cover: Travel near and far 16 WNY Day Trips............................... Christine A. Smyczynski 18 Daycationing Over the Border....................Jennifer Merrick

Ever y Issue: Calendars 3 | Crossword 5 | Bingo Buzz 12 | Classifieds 28 | Noteworthy 29

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From the Editor

You may be fortunate enough to have taken a summer vacation earlier this season. Maybe a week at the cabin or a cruise to some exotic locale? If you're like me and feel that vacations always seem too short, you're probably eager to get out of town again, even if just for a day or a couple of hours.

For August, we've asked veteran travel writers Christine Smyczynski and Jennifer Merrick to come up with some great daytrips and staycations that will scratch that itch to travel while not eating up too many vacation days (or dollars).

And, if you have all the time in the world to travel, they've included a few longer jaunts, too.

One don't-miss summer treat is, of course, the Erie County Fair, which I've written about in this issue. For twelve days every August, the Fair comes to Hamburg bringing with it all the sights, sounds, tastes, thrills, and entertainment one could hope for. As a kid, I looked forward to the rides most of all. Now that Never miss an issue of Forever Young!

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I'm more (ahem) mature, I can't stomach all that spinning, but I do love seeing all the agricultural programming, including animal husbandry, horticulture, culinary showstoppers, and great live shows.

Plus, who can say "no" to great fair foods like funnel cakes and caramel apples?

Enjoy your summer!

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FOREVER YOUNG AUGUST CALENDAR Ongoing

Erie County STAY FIT DINING PROGRAM offers a hot noon meal at 45 locations in Erie County. Menus and site list at erie. gov/stayfit or 858-7639.

Ongoing Gowanda HEALTH

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE Activities open to the public age 50+, (no residency requirements), Concord Senior Center, 1 School Street, Gowanda; for schedule visit communityalliance.org; 5321010, or beemana@hcanetwork.org

Ongoing

Niagara Falls SENIOR COMPANION/FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM Looking for seniors who enjoy working with their peers or children. Volunteers receive a tax-free stipend, transportation assistance, and supplemental insurance coverage while volunteering. If you are 55+, have a minimum of 15 hours per week to give and want to make a difference, contact Nora Aloian (SCP) at 285-8224 ext. 217or Jennifer Britton (FGP) at 285-8224 ext. 228

1+, 6+, Tonawanda UKULELE

SING ALONG Ukuleles provided during class. All levels welcome beginner–experienced Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays 1:30 p.m.

Brighton Place Library 999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda. Call to register 3324375 $5 suggested donation

1+, 6+ Orchard Park ZUMBA

Day and evening classes, Thursday at 11 am and Tuesdays at 6 pm. Sessions cost $30 for an 8-week session.

Orchard Park Senior Center, 70 Linwood Ave., Ph: 662-6452.

1+

Akron T.O.P.S. CLUB Every Thursday, 5:30-6:45pm, at the Akron/Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd. We offer tools, programs, support, fellowship and recognition for healthy living and weight management. For information call Diane 542-4980

1+

Tonawanda LAUGHTER YOGA Come as you are, just bring your laughter! Thursdays 11 a.m.

Brighton Place Library, 999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda. FREE

1+

Cheektowaga T.O.P.S. MEETING, Thursdays at 9 a.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Dr. (corner of Union Road). Come for the love, support and friendship. For information, call Karen at 247-2334

3+

Lockport T.O.P.S. 9259, Meets every Saturday morning @ 8:30 for weigh-in and 9am to 10am for weekly meetings, Christ Episcopal church 7145 Fieldcrest Dr., Lockport.

Offers tools, programs, support and friendship for healthy living and weight management. Contact: Wendy, 200-2618 or Mary, 433-1693

6+ Buffalo GENTLE YOGA, 11:15

a.m. Tuesdays at Tosh Collins Senior Center, 35 Cazenovia St. $3 Bring a yoga mat. Info: 828-1093

6, 20 Buffalo HEADWAY

SUPPORT GROUPS, 2635 Delaware Ave. For individuals who have sustained brain injuries, their families and caregivers; exchange information and resources, and find mutual support and encouragement.

Peer Support (Suite B), first and third Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m.; Caregivers Support (Suite B), first Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m. Info: 408-3100 or headwayofwny.org

7, 21 West Falls MEMORY CAFE

A gathering place for friends with Alzhiemer's and their caretakers. 1011:30 a.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month. West Falls Center for the Arts, info: westfallsartcenter.org or 570-6520

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Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB, An active 50+ crowd, Game Night 1st Saturday of each month,Wheatfield; contact for location. or for more info 550-1232

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Buffalo MEDITATION, 2:30 p.m., El Buen Amigo, 114 Elmwood Ave. Free every Sunday. Meditation unites with creative arts and pain management. Practitioner Sondra Holland welcomes people of all ages. Wear comfortable clothes. For information, Sondra: 947-5092; store: 885-6343

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Tonawanda TONAWANDA TOPS CLUB #50 Weekly meetings on Mondays, weigh-in 6pm/meeting starts at 6:25pm, Zion United Church Koenig & Parker Tonawanda; 912-6875

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Farnham T.O.P.S. CLUB weekly meetings held Tuesdays at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 10633 Church St., starting at 9 a.m. Call 934-9619.

6+

Kenmore UKULELE SING

ALONG Ukuleles provided during

class. All levels welcome beginner experienced. Tuesdays 8 p.m. Church of the Advent, 54 Delaware Rd., Kenmore $5 suggested donation. 481-5735

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Buffalo TAI CHI FOR BETTER BALANCE 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Tosh Collins Senior Center, 35 Cazenovia St. $3 For more information, contact monicazucco@ gmail.com.

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Tonawanda T.O.P.S. CLUB, weekly meetings on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Claremont Avenue. For information, call 834-7992

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FOREVER YOUNG AUGUST CALENDAR 7+ Orchard Park TAI CHI

Classes are Wednesdays at 1 pm.

8-week session costs $30. Orchard Park Senior Center, 70 Linwood Ave., Ph: 662-6452.

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Amherst FREE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Trinity Old Lutheran Church 3445 Sheridan Drive. First Wednesday of the month, for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia. A morning snack and nutritious lunch are provided. For more information on registering for the program, call 836-4868

7 Williamsville WOMEN’S

LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP 5:45 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Sheridan Surgical room, 4510 Bailey Ave., Williamsville. Call 908-4149

7+ Orchard Park

TAI CHI

Advanced Tai Chi in the Park at Brush Mountain, Wednesdays at 1pm. Build endurance, increase flexibility and balance. New students are welcome.

Contact the Orchard Park Senior Center at 662-6452 for information.

Cost $30 for a 8-week session

7+

Boston HATHA YOGA Wednesdays at 7 pm. Gentle and meditative. Bring your own mat. Faith United Church of Christ, 8651 Boston State Road, Boston, NY. For more info call church office 716-941-3529

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Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB, An active 50+ crowd, Meet & Greet, 2nd Friday of each month, 6 to 8 pm at Tim Hortons 8500 Niagara Falls Blvd. NF. Call for more info 550-1232.

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East Aurora FREE MOVIE The Roycroft Film Society holds its 6th annual outdoor movie screening at 8:30pm in front of the Roycroft Print Shop. This year will feature the classic 1938 film The Adventures of Robin Hood. This event is FREE and open to the public. 31 South Grove St.; roycroftcampuscorp.com

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Hamburg ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP for males at Wesleyan Church, 4999 McKinley Pkwy. 2nd Tues. 626-0600, alz.org/wnyc

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Orchard Park ALIENATED GRANDPARENTS ANONYMOUS, INC., meetings 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of month, 4295 S. Buffalo St.

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Depew BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY Monthly meeting second Tuesday, 6 p.m., Bella Moglie Bldg., 3297 Walden Ave. Call 706-0060 or visit bcnwny.org.

Professional support group will be held at 8 pm

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West Falls MEMORY CAFE CONCERT SERIES This free hour of refreshments and entertainment uses music and art to provide socialization opportunities for caregivers and their loved ones the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at West Falls Art Center, 1863 Davis Rd.; 570-6520.

Williamsville MCGUIRE GROUP MEMORY CARE SUPPORT GROUPS: General Support Group is second Wednesday, 3 p.m. at Harris Hill Nursing Facility, 2699 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville; Daughters’ Support Group, 5 p.m.

Monthly support groups coordinated with the Alzheimer’s Association, with caregiving tips and coping mechanisms.

For more information, call 632-3700 or visit mcguiregroup.com ; kenancenter. org.

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West Seneca NEW HORIZONS MUSIC Calling ALL musicians interested in music. New Horizons Music meets in the daytime and is for people 50 & over. For info, email Janet Stout at 354janet@gmail.com and visit newhorizonsmusic.org. 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St. 4

Hamburg SOUTHTOWNS OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, March through November 11:30 a.m.

ZJ's Restaurant, 140 Pine St., Hamburg.

Learn about the latest products, receive help, and make new friends. Lunch optional. Friends and family welcome.

Call Mike at 725-7126 for info.

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Buffalo LGBTQ MEMORY LOSS CAREGIVERS PROGRAM: The Pride Center of Western New York offers the LGBTQ Memory Loss Caregivers Program providing support and education for people providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Third Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m., Pride Center, 200 South Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 852-7743 or pridecenterwny.org

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Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB, An active 50+ crowd. Dances are the 3rd Friday of each month, 7 to 11 pm at Buffalo Social Club 2565 Young St., Niagara Falls. Monthly activites include Picnics, Restaurants and Parties. 50-50 Raffles and Door Prizes.

FaceBook: SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB or Call for more info 550-1232

DANCE CALENDAR MONDAYS

THURSDAYS

Sloan CLOGGING LESSONS

by Kickin’ Rhythm Cloggers, 6:30 p.m. @ St. Andrew’s Parish Hall, 111 Crocker St., Bldg. 1. (585) 4574455.

Kenmore JACKIE’S THURSDAY NIGHT DANCES @ Brounshidle Post, 3354 Delaware Ave. Lessons: 7 p.m. Open dancing: 8 p.m. 691-8654.

Buffalo HUSTLE FOR HEALTH URBAN LINE DANCING with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 12pm - 1pm. FREE for ages 55+ Call 832-1010 ext. 4

Buffalo HUSTLE FOR HEALTH URBAN LINE DANCING at East Community High School 820 Northampton St, Buffalo. 11:30am - 12:30pm. FREE for all ages. Free Lunch. Www.HustleforHealth.com

TUESDAYS

Buffalo LINDY FIX 8–10 p.m. @ Polish Cadets Hall, 927 Grant St. lindyfix.com, swingbuffalo.com.

WEDNESDAYS

N. Ton. DANCING WITH DOTTIE AND FRIENDS country-style line lessons, 7:30 p.m. @ Pendleton Center Meth. Church, 6864 Campbell Blvd. 625-8306.

Buffalo HUSTLE FOR HEALTH URBAN LINE DANCING with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 11am- 12pm. FREE for ages 55+ Call 716 832 1010 Amherst AMHERST VICTORIAN DANCE SOCIETY Authentic music, dress and dance of Queen Victoria's time. New members and guests welcomed! 1st Wednesdays @ Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village in Amherst & 4th Wednesdays @ VFW Post in Village of Williamsville. 7:00 p.m. Info: Geraldine, 877-0222 or amherstvictoriandance.org

SATURDAYS

ONGOING

WNY BELLYDANCE CLASSES 560-1891, nadiaibrahim.com.

Kenmore JACKIE’S DANCE Monthly dance. Call 691-8654 for details.

WNY BALLROOM SOCIAL DANCE, Argentine tango and belly dance instruction with Carol Allen; N. Collins and Amherst. 337-3092 or callen8801@aol.com.

West Seneca BALLROOM DANCE classes @ 1761 Orchard Park Rd., 771-3110, ballroomiliana.com.

WNY DANCE W/ ERIN BAHN 997-7190 ARGENTINE TANGO IN BUFFALO Dancing & Classes. traviswidricktango.com.

Contact Travis @ 517-7047

CROSSWORD 19. What band does

40. Beehive State native

22. A cool one, as in money

41. Befuddled

23. Nilla ____, sing.

44. Has bats in the belfry

24. Tequila source

46. Croci, sing.

25. Torn down

48. *Largest artery in human body

26. Cheney or Pence

49. Scallywag

27. Defraud

50. Deity in Sanskrit

28. Idealized image

51. *Like dental exam

29. Rock bottom

52. Spew profanities

32. *Soaks in D

53. Drunkard

33. *Traverse and oblique muscles

54. Lack of guile

36. *Personal helper

55. *Not a walk in the park

38. "The Day the World ____ Still"

58. Baseball Giant and hall-of-famer

THEME: HEALTH AND FITNESS ACROSS 1. Undesirable row 5. *Genetic stuff 8. *Public health org.

11. Fairytale start 12. Aphrodite's son 13. Once more 15. Bakery unit 16. *Blood component, pl.

48. Fire in one's soul 50. Spanish lady 52. *End of workout 55. ____ de la Frontera, Spain 56. What pep talkers do 57. Bye in Palermo 59. *Estrogen producer 60. Spot to hang a heavy picture

17. Like plum turned to prune

61. Grams, e.g.

18. *Type of fitness class

62. 4 qts.

20. Type of hot sandwich

63. Greek letters on campus

21. Not taken and taken

64. Like baby's bottom

22. M in rpm, abbr.

23. *Beginning of a workout

DOWN

26. *A, B or C

1. Between Fa and La

30. ____ Khan

2. Door opener

31. Not wholesale

3. International Civil Aviation Org.

34. Russian governmental agency

4. Twist out of shape

35. *Juice cleanses, e.g.

5. Scary movie consequence

37. Michael Jackson's early hit

6. Socially acceptable behaviors

38. *Green entrĂˆe

7. Make haste, in a letter

39. Never without n

8. Be unsuccessful

40. Remove from political office

9. *Prescribed food selection

42. Computer-generated imagery

10. Common conjunction

43. Gets ready for publication

12. "The Shawshank Redemption" theme

45. *An apple a day keeps this one away 47. Boiling blood

13. "____ One" on a ticket 14. Lesser Antilles island

The solution for this month’s puzzle can be found on page 28.

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HOME & GARDEN

CAROL ANN HARLOS

Fall Foliage Getaways!

Are you daydreaming about the cooler fall temperatures? Now is the perfect time to plan for a beautiful and fun-filled fall foliage getaway!

Here’s two terrific trips that fit the bill: Lake George and Saratoga Spring October 1-3, 2019 This three-day trip includes shopping, sightseeing and more throughout this scenic region of New York. You’ll visit the Saratoga Battlefield, Ft. William Henry, Adirondack Brewery, Batcheller Mansion, Harvey’s Irish Pub, and take a cruise on Lake George, with shopping on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, and the Outlet Mall.

Cost Per Person: $495 based on double occupancy. Single supplement is $110.

New Hampshire October 15-19, 2019 Enjoy the romance and heritage of this beautiful region, with visits to: Mountain View Resort, Mount Washington and the Cog Railroad, Moultonborough Country Store, Kancamagus Highway, Brick General Store & Covered Bridge, Lake Winnipsaukee, Wright WWII in Wolfeboro, Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train, Indian Head Resort, and Canterbury Shaker Village Cost per person $1380 based on double occupancy. Single supplement is $400.

For learn more, contact: Way To Go Tours 580 Ward Road North Tonawanda, 14120 Jerry Waldkoetter Jeff Keefe 716-693-0793 6

I’m a Phenologist—Are You? G

ardeners become incredible observers of nature and love to share this knowledge with each other. Some observations may be anecdotal, however, and are not based on repeated observations. An example of this is the belief that the width of the black band on, the banded woolly bear caterpillar (Pyrrharctia Isabella) predicts the severity of the upcoming winter.

Differences in the caterpillars are actually related to their age! Wooly bear caterpillars molt several times and the older caterpillars have more black than young ones. Wooly bears that feed where the fall weather is wetter have more black hair than caterpillars from dry areas.

However, we all recognize that plants (and animals) have life cycles.

Perennials usually regrow. Annual seeds sprout. Plants flower. The leaves of deciduous trees form an abscission layer in the autumn and fall off.

Evergreen trees also lose needles (leaves really), but not all of them at once.

Tulips bloom in spring. How do plants know when to do these things?

The study of how these events occur is called “phenology.” The word was coined by the Belgian botanist Charles Morren in 1849. It comes from the Greek language and means “to show” and “study.” Phenology is really the study of when biological happenings reoccur from year to year. These happenings (the earliest opening of buds, growth, behaviors, the flight of different butterflies and bumblebees, the first re-appearance of migratory birds in spring and the movement south of migratory birds, and the beginning of leaf color change in the autumn) depend on rainfall, available sunlight, and air and soil temperatures.

Phenological events vary in their timing from one year to the next. You may have heard people say to prune your roses when forsythia bloom; the buds of roses swell around the same time as the flower buds of forsythia open. They don't say to prune on April 15.

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Many phenomena are very sensitive to small variations in climate especially temperature. Thus, phenological records are useful in the study of climate change.

Paying attention helps us decide when to plant seeds, when to plant seed potatoes, when Japanese beetles hatch.

Japanese beetles don't look at their watches and say, “Well it is July 5. Time to emerge and eat Carol Ann's roses.”

What does trigger them? One answer is found in Growing Degree Days.

Growing Degree Days (GDD) are one way of determining behaviors of plants, insects, and disease. This is important because it means that it is not the date that is important but a number of factors including temperature. Beginning on March first and each day thereafter, the average of the highest and lowest air temperature for each day is calculated and fifty is subtracted from that result. If the answer is less than zero (a negative number) the number of growing degree days is zero. Got a number greater than zero? Write it down. Each day's growing degrees are added to those that came before. Each species has a certain number that needs to be reached (heat accumulation) in order for certain behaviors or growth patterns to occur.

Forsythia begin to bloom when they have accumulated between 1 and 27 GDD. Crab apples bloom when they have accumulated between 50 and 80 GDD. Elderberries need to accumulate between 300 to 400 GDD to bloom. That's one reason these three plants don't all bloom at the same time.

Farmers can also make use of GDD to time the use of pest controls.

You can be a phenologist too! Here are some timing tips.

When the buds break on your crab apple, tent caterpillars are hatching, as their accumulated GDD overlap.

Plant your potatoes when your shadbush flowers. This also means that the soil will be warm enough.

When your lily-of-the valley bloom, plant your tomatoes.

When the roadside weed chicory blooms, watch out for squash vine borers.

(By the way, the number of GDD for Japanese beetles is between 1029 and 2154.)

If you wish to check on Growing Degree Days visit cornell.edu/weather/ gdd.html, or The USA National Phenology Network usanpn.org or Project Budburst budburst.org FY I love hearing from you: caharlos@ verizon.net

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The lobby of the North Park Theatre before renovation Photo by Kevin Wojcik; Woj Photography

Looking down on the North Park Theatre's lobby with the lowered ceiling removed Photo by Ray Barker

“Buffalo’s Finest Movie Theater” Gets a Makeover

BY GABE DIMAIO

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fter almost a century, the North Park Theatre continues to be a place where people of all ages can enjoy films of all kinds. It’s this shared movie-going experience that separates a trip to the theater from merely bingeing something from Netflix on the couch. Perhaps what most notably distinguishes the experience is that this theater is richly ornate and, with respect, probably much more beautiful than your den at home—especially since the recent completion of the theater’s quartermillion-dollar restoration.

The original grandeur of the North and children to escape the drudgery of and stained glass accomplished that glory. The first phase of the effort was Buffalo fixture was created intentionally the everyday and be transported by its mission. started in 2013 by the owners group

by Michael Shea when he built it in opulence. The architecture embracing This most recent facelift is part of a that included attorney Tom Eoannou 1920. He wanted his 607-seat movie Art Deco and Art Nouveau designs, continuing effort to bring the North and restaurateur Mike Christiano. theater to be a place for men, women, colorful artwork, decorative columns, Park Theatre back to its original “The process prioritized [state-ofthe-art sound and] projection and our auditorium,” says Ray Barker, the North Park Theatre Program Director. “And there was a lot of We know what it takes to keep you Safe, Secure, Comfortable, and plaster damage on the ceiling, water most importantly at a price that seems too good to be true. For over damage, and our artwork needed to thirty-five years, our family owned and operated business strives to be cleaned.” offer you this and so much more. Come be a part of our family.

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ARTS Above the movie screen is another of Beck’s works, a beautiful display of dancers in a rose motif alongside the masks of comedy and tragedy.

“That painting had work done on it during 2013–2104, but it was still curing,” says Barker. “The closure for the outer lobby work allowed us to go back and complete that work, which had been waiting in the wings.”

Walk out of the auditorium and into the outer lobby and, aside from newly cleaned bright white Italian marble, you’ll notice the changes of the second restoration immediately.

Above, the ceiling that had been in place for generations has been removed to reveal the theater’s original, much higher arched ceiling. It’s adorned with the gold and red plasterwork and the intricate woodwork with which Michael Shea would have been acquainted.

The ceiling’s removal also revealed three small Juliet balcony windows, which adorn the north side of the outer lobby.

From the south, the outer lobby is now bathed in sunlight shining through the original Art Nouveau stained glass windows. Before this most recent work, you couldn’t see them from the inside because of the lower ceiling. If you’d wanted to see the stained glass at all, you would have had to go outside and cross Hertel Avenue; even then, you’d have to know where to look.

The exterior decorative masonry work is also getting totally restored, replacing the rebar that can now be seen jutting out from the building.

Even the film poster cases have been restored.

Barker has been part of the North Park Theatre family in one way or another for more than two decades.

Like many in this area, he went to this theater to see movies as a kid, which ignited his lifelong love of cinema.

He says that having a theater like North Park contributes to the quality of life of Western New York. He’s proud of all that’s been accomplished,

not only with the restoration but also programmatically. That success is evidenced by an increase in box office revenue every year since reopening after the first restoration phase.

“We are really fortunate here in Buffalo because this is a movie palace and we still preserve the legacy of Michael Shea,” says Barker. “When you’re in here and you’re in the grandeur of this theater, it really does take you back to the twenties. You’re

going to want to come back; that’s the idea. You come here into this beautiful space and you can check your troubles at the door for a while.”

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Erie County Fair Returns August 7–18

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The midway at the Erie County Fair. Photo courtesy of the Erie County Agricultural Society

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here’s something for everyone at the Erie County Fair, known by many at the best twelve days of summer.

With rides, games, food, entertainment, and a seemingly endless list of things to do every day, it’s an event that both kids and adults look forward to every year.

Food and drink In a region that loves to eat, that the number one reason many love to attend the annual Erie County Fair is food. Of course, you can find anything imaginable deep fried on a stick, but there are some new options this year.

The New Food Showdown This is the place to try some wild

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Tasters are encouraged to vote for their favorites.

year, select vendors offer an item for just $2. This is a great opportunity to try out foods you have always wanted to or eat a whole bunch of the food you already know you love!

Taste of the Fair is Monday, August 12 Back by popular demand, the Fair hosts the Taste of the Fair. This

Erie County Fair Beer Home brewing is huge in Western New York. Here, you can sample lots of brews all in one place,

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A German Leichtbier brewed by John Crossett of North Tonawanda, Brian Milleville of Sanborn and Mark Zambron of West Seneca took top honors in the 2019 Home Brew Competition.

Midway rides and games James E. Strates Shows has played the fair since 1924 and still provides the midway with approximately seventy rides and 100 games. The Strates Midway is the only railroad carnival operating in the United States. The sixty-onecar train travels over 6,500 miles and to sixteen cities each and every season.

History The Agricultural Society was established in 1819, then called the Niagara County Horticultural Society. It held its first fair in 1820 on what is now the site of the Donovan Office Building in Buffalo. One year later, Niagara County split into Erie and Niagara Counties, and so did the agricultural society. The Erie County Agricultural Society is the oldest civic, community member organization in Erie County.

Agriculture The Erie County Fair began as an agricultural fair more than 175 years ago, and it’s still sponsored by the Erie County Agricultural Society. Nowhere is this more evident than in the 60,000-squarefoot facility that stared updating agricultural offerings six years ago to better reflect today’s urgent public focus on where food comes from and farm-to-table philosophies. Designed to connect the ninety-eight percent of the public not directly involved with agriculture with the two percent who are, 20,000 square feet of this facility is designated for agriculture education. Features include a fullsize combine simulator, birthing pens, a robot that milks cows, the Harvest Theater (a steel grain bin turned movie theater), a Blacksmith

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Shop, and a device called Milkable Mabel. Visitors can learn about both historical agriculture practices and technological advancements.

Entertainment There are loads of shows from morning to night every day of the fair. Check out the Family Entertainment Complex, NyaWeh Indian Village, Strolling Acts, 42nd Street Taphouse and Tunes, Slade Park Music Series, and more for endless entertainment.

Gusto Grandstand has a mix of headline music, comedy, stunts, and mayhem. Many shows there are free, too.

Aug. 7: Darci Lynne Aug. 8: Foghat [free] Aug. 9: The PettyBreakers [free] Aug. 10: Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Aug. 11: North American Masters Drone Race [free] Aug. 12: Kane Brown Aug. 13: FreestyleMX.com [free]

See the website at www.ecfair.org for the full entertainment schedule and to learn more about this year’s fair August 7–18 at Hamburg Fairgrounds. FY Wendy Guild Swearingen is editor of Forever Young

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Lockport's historic Flight of Five locks

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ate summer is the perfect time to be a “tourist at home” and plan some local day trips or nearby overnight getaways. There are countless places you could travel to in and around Western New York. Highlighted below are a handful of places, including ideas for three-day trips close to home, a longer day trip or overnight getaway, and an itinerary for a multi-day driving trip just a few hours from Buffalo.

DAY TRIPS East Aurora Located about twenty miles southeast of Buffalo, the quaint village of East Aurora is a great place to spend the day or go for an overnight getaway. The village is rich in history, having once been the home to Millard Fillmore, the thirteenth President of the United States, as well as the birthplace of the Roycroft Arts & Crafts Movement.

East Aurora has a wonderful, walkable Main Street shopping district, with many boutiques and restaurants.

Allow time to visit Vidler’s 5 & 10, one of the village’s most beloved landmarks; just look for the red and white awning and the “Vidler on the Roof.” This 16,000-square-foot, two-level store has been family owned since the 1930s.

You’ll find loads of interesting items here, including books, toys, clothing, housewares, craft supplies, home décor, and even old-time candies.

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If history is more your thing, visit the Millard Fillmore House Museum, a National Historic Landmark open for tours during the summer.

Fillmore was one of the town’s early settlers; he arrived there in 1823 to study law and teach school.

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Movement was founded by Elbert Hubbard in 1890. More than 500 craftsmen were part of this self-contained community. Now the fourteenbuilding campus is a designated National Historic Landmark.

Hubbard opened the Roycroft Inn in 1905 to accommodate visitors; today it is fully restored and continues to welcome guests with fine dining and luxurious overnight accommodations.

Outside of the village you may want to check out the Marilla Country Store, which has been in operation since 1851, and the Made in America Store in Elma, which sells products only made in America.

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Lockport Located along the historic Erie Canal, Lockport boasts the only double set of locks along the entire canal, be sure to watch them in operation. When the canal was first built in 1825, there was originally a flight of five locks going up and a flight of five locks going down to get past the Niagara Escarpment. However, in the early 1900s, one set of five locks was replaced with the double locks to accommodate larger boats; the other set was left as a landmark. Recently, this flight of five was renovated, complete with a replica packet boat, in operation on Saturday summer mornings.

Attractions in Lockport include Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises, offering excursions on the canal. You can also take a tour of the Lockport cave with the Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride. To learn about Lockport’s history, visit the Erie Canal Discover Center or the Niagara County History Center.

Adjacent to the locks is the aptly named Flight of Five Winery, located in Lockport’s old City Hall. Also in the same building is Stooges, a great burger restaurant. Other notable restaurants in town include the Shamus and Danny Sheehan’s, both known for fine dining, and Reid’s, which has casual fare. Places to shop include Windsor Village Shops, featuring items made by local artisans and the Tattered Tulip, located north of Lockport, selling antiques and home décor.

Medina If you travel about twenty-five miles east from Lockport along the Erie Canal, you’ll come to the village of Medina, which is a great place to spend several hours. Many of the buildings in the village, which date back to the 1860’s, are made from locally quarried Medina sandstone.

Railroad aficionados will want to visit the Medina Railroad Museum, located in a 1905 wooden freight house. At 300 feet long and 34 feet wide, it’s one of the largest of its kind in the United States. All sorts of railroad memorabilia is on display, including one of the largest HO-scale layouts in the country. Rail excursions are offered from the museum on a limited basis.

Places to eat in Medina include Zambistro, known for upscale Italian cuisine and the Shirt Factory Café, located in the former Newell Shirt Factory Building. When in Medina be sure to visit the Canal Country Artisans, a co-op that features handcrafted items and gifts.

A unique attraction in Medina is the Erie Canal Culvert on Culvert Road, just east of the village. Built in 1825 to avoid the expense and time needed to build a bridge, it is the only place along the Erie Canal where motorists can drive under the canal.

LONGER DAY TRIP/ OVERNIGHT GETAWAY Findley Lake Findley Lake in Chautauqua County is the westernmost town in New York State. Located about 90 minutes from Buffalo, on the northern end of three mile long Findley Lake;

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The Judge Ben Wiles offers tours on Skaneateles Lake.

it is a popular year-round destination where you could easily spend a day or more. Fishing and boating are popular summer activities. In the winter, folks enjoy skiing at nearby Peek n Peak Resort, which also features warm weather activities like golfing, zip lining, Segway tours, and swimming in indoor and outdoor pools. Peek n Peak offers a variety of overnight accommodation, from hotel rooms to whole homes for rent.

Although the actual village of Findley Lake is quite small, there are several retail shops that make the trip to the village worthwhile. The Secret Cubby of Antiques is a huge store that one could easily spend hours browsing in. Our Own Candle Company has a huge selection of home décor, gift items, clothing, and accessories. Across the street, their outlet store has candles and home décor items at discounted prices because of barely noticeable minor imperfections.

MULTI-DAY TRIP Route 5 & 20 If you are looking for a multi-day driving trip that’s not too far away, check out Route 5 & 20, which has been dubbed “An Authentic American Road.” You can explore quaint towns and villages along this route that began thousands of years ago as a Native American footpath. Later, the early pioneers used it as a major east-west route. It remained a major thoroughfare until the New York

State Thruway was built in the 1950’s.

While it is the road less traveled, it remains popular with those seeking to explore the backroads of the state.

Begin this drive in Avon, which is about an hour east of Buffalo. Stop by Tom Wahl’s to enjoy a burger and mug of root beer in a frosty glass. If you’re craving more upscale dining, check out the Holloway House in Bloomfield, which was originally built in 1808 as a stagecoach stop. There are also several antique shops located in Bloomfield.

You may want to stay overnight in Canandaigua, as there are numerous attractions there, including Sonnenberg Gardens, a 50 acre estate once the summer home of Frederick Thompson, one of the founders of Citibank. The Granger Homestead, which is open for tours, was the home of Gideon Granger, the first postmaster general. You can enjoy the lake by taking a cruise on the Canandaigua Lady or take a walk along the city pier.

You can even sample locally produced wines and beers at the New York Wine and Culinary Center or enjoy shopping and dining along Canandaigua’s Main Street, the widest Main Street in the country.

Geneva, on the shores of Seneca Lake, is located 10 miles east of Canandaigua. Attractions here include Rose Hill Mansion, a 20 room Greek Revival mansion built in 1839 that is open for tours. There are many wineries located along Seneca Lake, including one at Belhurst Castle, which also offers upscale dining and

overnight accommodations. Another upscale hotel is Geneva-on-the-Lake.

Continue on Routes 5 & 20 to Waterloo, where you can visit the National Memorial Day Museum.

The next stop is Seneca Falls, home to the Women’s Rights Movement as well as the inspiration for the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” While here visit the National Women’s Hall of Fame, the Women’s Rights Historical Park, and the It’s a Wonderful Life Museum.

The next stop along the route is Auburn. If you’re a fan of the outdoors, check out the Bass Pro Shop. History buffs will want to visit the National Historic Landmark Seward House Museum, home to William Seward, who served as Secretary of State under presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Jackson. Other National Historic Landmarks in Auburn include the Harriett Tubman House and the Willard Memorial Chapel, which has the only complete interior designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany.

The last stop on this drive is the

quaint village of Skaneateles, on the northern shores of Skaneateles Lake.

Take a scenic boat cruise on the Judge Ben Wiles to enjoy the lake. There are also many gift shops, boutiques, and art galleries to browse through along the main streets of the village.

When hunger strikes, stop by the iconic Doug’s Fish Fry, one of the most popular places to eat in the village; they have been serving fresh seafood since 1982. Overnight accommodations include the Sherwood Inn, which overlooks the lake. If you’re looking for some pampering, stay at the MIrbeau Inn and Spa, which was voted one of the top 10 resorts in New York State

by Conde Nast Traveler. FY All of these trips, plus several more, are described in greater detail in author Christine Smyczynski’s book, Backroads and Byways of Upstate New York. www.christinesmyczynski.com

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donned a poncho and cruised close to the Falls? New this year is a $7-million funicular that transports guests from Clifton Hill to Hornblower Niagara Cruises’ two catamarans. Farther afield in Niagara-on-the-Lake, catch a performance of the hit musical Brigadoon or Tennessee William’s The Glass Menagerie at the popular Shaw Festival, now in its fifty-seventh year.

Of course, you can never go wrong with a winery visit… or three. At Peller Estate Winery, choose one of its innovative tours (my choice would be the Everything Chocolate) or create your own itinerary with the Sip & Savour Tasting Pass.

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Daycation: a short break that does not involve staying away from home overnight.

In other words, a day trip.

Tews Falls Photo courtesy of Hamilton Tourism

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he word daycation may be relatively new, but the concept isn’t. It dates back to the early days of railway excursions, when Victorians using Day Tripper tickets would travel to a scenic spot for a day out. This way of travelling is somewhat of a lost art, but it’s a time efficient and less expensive way to make the most of our short summers.

Stratford: Bard, brews, What would your ideal daycation look But Stratford’s appeal goes beyond and chocolate like? A first-rate theater performance the stage. Whether it’s feeding the swans followed by a decadent chocolate The Stratford Festival, a repertory on the idyllic Avon River, sampling a creation? Perhaps a forested hike to a theater event that has been showcasing cocoa creation on the Chocolate Trail, stunning waterfall? What about the thrill the best of Shakespeare as well as or tasting brews at the Jobsite Brewing of big city sports game? Wine tasting? Broadway favorites since 1953, is what Company, you’ll be glad you didn’t Farmers market? With so many choices this town in southwestern Ontario rush home after the performance. waiting over the border (and such a is best known for. This year’s lineup favorable exchange rate), there’s no time includes Little Shop of Horrors, Billy Niagara: Ponchos, plays, and like the present to take advantage of Elliot, Othello, The Neverending Story, wine pairings what Ontario has to offer this summer.

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Sporty Toronto With Raptors fever lingering, Torontonians are turning to other sporty diversions until the next NBA season. Toronto’s FC soccer team with its slogan “All for One” unites super fans from all parts of the world for lively matches at the BMO Field at the Exhibition Place. Also playing at this stadium on the lakeshore are the Argonauts (Argos). Canadian football has a bigger field and slightly different rules than its American counterpart, which some might say adds to the excitement. On sunny days, the roof of the Roger’s Center opens up to blue skies to watch a Blue Jays baseball game. Or grab a window seat at Sportsnet Grill at the Marriott City Centre Hotel and take in the action while you nosh on game day specials.

The Leafs are not on the ice for a couple of months, but hockey addicts can get their NHL fix at the Hockey Hall of Fame.

At the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), Canada’s largest fair that runs from August 16 to September 2, you can view the seventieth anniversary of the Canadian International Air Show, featuring the return of Britain’s renowned Red Arrows. On a non-sports related note, new to the CNE this summer is the travelling exhibition, 50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic.

St. Jacobs: To market, to market As you stroll down the small-town streets lined with artist studios, quilt

COVER Waterloo region their home. Telling the Mennonite Story is an exhibit at the Visitors Centre, that reveals more about the history, faith, and the way of life of these private, industrious people.

You can also observe Mennonites on market days when some Old World farmers sell produce and handicrafts from the back of their buggies at the popular St. Jacobs Market. Over 500 vendors offer everything from fruits and vegetables, meat, and baked goods to antiques, furniture, fashion, and houseware products. It’s open yearround on Thursdays and Saturdays, as well as Tuesdays in the summer.

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galleries, bakeries, and even a broom maker, don’t be surprised if the sound of traffic is punctuated by the clip-clop of hooves. These horse-drawn buggies belong to Old World Mennonites, about 4000 of whom make the

Prince Edward County: Natural beauty, lavender and culinary delights Located in southeastern Ontario, the county’s hub is the town of Picton, where an obligatory stop is Slickers Ice Cream. After this creamy indulgence, there are innumerable daytripping options to choose from. At the Prince Edward County’s Lavender Farm,

breathe in the scent of these floral fields and sip a lavender lemonade on the patio. Sandbanks Provincial Park is known for its hiking trails, crystalclear turquoise water and eighty-foot sand dunes. Or hit the Taste Trail, a self-guided route, linking restaurants, artisanal food producers, wineries and distilleries.

Chasing Waterfalls in Hamilton “The Hammer,” as this city two hours north of Buffalo is nicknamed, has been increasingly recognized for its thriving art scene. On the second Friday of every month, there’s an art crawl, and thousands head to James Street North to explore the shops, restaurants, galleries, and studios in this artistic neighborhood.

What’s less well known is that the Hamilton Region is home to more than 100 waterfalls dotting the Niagara Escarpment cutting through the city.

Webster Falls is the largest and most popular. On summer weekends, shuttle busses operate from Christie

Lake Conservation Area. Busses also take visitors to nearby Tews Falls to view its 135-foot drop (second only to Niagara Falls in Ontario). The Webster Side Trail leads to Dundas Peak, a lookout with jaw- dropping views of the valley.

Other waterfalls include Tiffany Falls, where a short walk along a forested trail and over bridges leads you to this beauty hemmed in by cliffs.

Devil’s Punch Bowl (gotta love the name) consists of two separate falls that create one of the escarpment’s most impressive and geologically significant views with its layers of stratified rock.

I know I’ve been fighting the urge to jump in my car while I was writing this article, so I hope I’ve inspired you to take a daycation or two this summer, too! FY Jennifer Merrick is a freelance writer, photographer, and avid traveler based in Toronto.

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Crystal River, Florida Swimming with manatees

BY JENNIFER MERRICK

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ighted three mermaids,” wrote Christopher Columbus in 1493. “They are not as beautiful as they are painted.”

What Columbus saw was not, in fact, the fabled mermaid, but the manatee, a large sea mammal whose closest relative is the elephant.

Sometimes called a “sea cow,” their

diet consists mostly of vegetation, and they can grow up to thirteen feet in length and weigh up to 3,000 pounds.

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Jacques Cousteau brought them into the public eye through a documentary titled The Forgotten Mermaids. The underwater footage gave viewers an up close and personal look at manatees, which Cousteau called elusive figures that have been neglected and ignored.

Ignored can hardly describe the manatee today. Their friendly and gentle nature combined with their chubby cuteness has made them a favorite marine animal for many, including myself. Others may sing the praises of the sleek, playful dolphin, but my heart has always had a special place for this slow-moving, trusting giant.

And so, it was a thrill to be able to view wild manatees in their natural environment on a recent visit to Crystal River, Florida. Located approximately ninety miles northwest of Tampa near the Gulf of Mexico, this quiet town is a magnet for manatee enthusiasts. About around fifty manatees reside in the nearby rivers and bays permanently, and this number increases ten-fold in the winter months. Despite their sizable girth, manatees have very little fat to protect them from the cold. As soon as the water temperatures dip below 68 degrees, they head for the warmth of the thermal spring waters (Crystal River/ King’s Bay more than seventy springs). In a way, they’re like snowbirds.

During cold periods, when manatees are “in,” as locals say, it would be impossible not to see them, as hundreds converge into the springs.

But I was visiting during the summer, when sightings are fewer.

“The experience is very different,” says Anthony, captain of our Explorida manatee excursion. “They’re more spread out and more active.”

On the water, we were on the lookout for manatee footprints, telltale flat swirls on the water’s surface that are created when manatees swim.

It didn’t take long before we found another sign of manatees in the water—more snorkelers. All geared up, we entered the water remembering our instructions: “The best way to observe a manatee is to act like one,” explained our guide and owner of Explorida, Kimberly Altman. Slow movements and passive observation were emphasized.

Choosing a reputable outfitter like Explorida ensures that Florida Fish and Wildlife guidelines are followed to protect the manatees from harassment and stress. Altman also highlighted other environmental measures they take like using Power Pole shallow water anchors that protect the vegetation that feeds the manatees.

“We wish everyone did,” Kim added.

We did our best to act like manatees, floating on the surface. The murky water made it difficult to see at first, but we were slowly able to make out the shadowy shapes of two manatees below us. Their size was extraordinary, but there was nothing intimidating about them as they lazily munched away. We could even hear the crunch of their chewing. When one of the manatees suddenly came up for air, I was face-to-face with her, and she looked into my eyes for a long moment before sinking down again. It was a memory I’ll cherish forever, endearing me even more to the forgotten mermaids whom Cousteau described as curious, friendly, and trusting.

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These warm waters provide critical habitat for the manatees in the winter months, during which the springs are closed off. But visitors can observe them on land from the viewing platforms and the 1,300-foot-long boardwalk that surrounds this refuge.

In summer months, there’s water access for swimmers, kayakers, and paddle boarders, and we headed over on a kayaking excursion with Hunter Springs Kayaks. Dave Perry, guide and owner, picked us up at our B&B (a service they’ll provide for guests upon request), and we once again set out on King’s Bay. As we paddled, Dave recounted stories and facts about the region’s flora and fauna, highlighting, of course, the manatee.

“As a teenager,” he said, “manatees didn’t mean anything to me.” In fact, they got in the way when he was fishing. All that changed, however, when he got in the water with them.

Today, conservation is a large part of the company’s mandate, and Dave and

his employees give time and resources to education and environmental restoration.

Arriving at the Three Sisters Spring, we squeezed through a narrow entrance. The waters were a crystalclear turquoise, shaded by lush greenery and trees. Swimmers basked in the sun, enjoying the warm. I had trouble trying to imagine this oasis filled with hundreds of manatees. I suppose I’ll just have to come back in the winter.

FYI: manatee season is November 15 through March 31.

Accommodations fit for a mermaid “I must be a mermaid. I have no fear of depth and a great fear of shallow water.”

This quote painted in tall letters on the front of the building and a manateeshaped mailbox left little doubt that this was Crystal Blue Lagoon Bed and Breakfast. The B&B is located on King’s Bay next to its own hot spring, and manatees can often be spotted in

its waters, which was the case when we arrived. Lynn, the owner, pointed one out by a neighboring dock. “Really!”

I exclaimed. “There’s really a manatee right there.”

“They’re often here,” she said casually. “Of course, we can’t advertise it because there’s no guarantee.” As I stared at the water, Lynn ushered us inside. “Don’t worry. There’ll be more,” she said.

Upon entering, it was as though we had stepped into a mermaid’s enchanted abode. The floor is painted with a mural of the ocean, and rooms are brimming with ocean-themed décor with an emphasis on mermaids and manatees. In another locale, it might appear kitschy; but here, with large windows looking out onto the lagoon, it fits perfectly. Also fabulous is the rooftop patio, complimentary bicycles, and clear kayaks for guests, and the outdoor fire pit. The B&B is located in easy walking distance of the historic downtown center, where we enjoyed one of our best meals of

the trip at Vintage on 5th, a cozy restaurant specializing in fresh fish and southern dishes.

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Prohibition Cruise

BY OLIVIA MCCARTHY

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ummer in Buffalo isn’t complete without a boat cruise. Climb aboard the Miss Buffalo II Wednesday, August 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. for Explore Buffalo’s Prohibition Cruise. A few times a year. we get out and explore Buffalo’s beautiful waterways with some great history and entertaining stories to boot.

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Prohibition, also known as the 18th Amendment, the Volstead Act, and the Nobel Experiment, swept across the nation and went into full effect in 1920. It was proposed and passed as a result of several social and economic pressures, but many point to the temperance movement as a major force. Thanks to the sweeping ban on the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages, many Americans found themselves searching for new or, more likely, underground ways to entertain.

Groups associated with the nationwide temperance movement were working to bring a sense of moderation to society. Some groups that aligned or associated themselves with this movement were known to take matters to the extreme.

Temperance groups formed at the beginning at the nineteenth century and grew rapidly. By the 1830s, there were thousands of groups throughout the country. On the cruise, passengers will hear stories of the years leading

COVER up to the ratification of the 18th Amendment and some of the groups behind its acceptance. We’ll introduce Prohibition on a national scale before diving into its regional effects with stories of Buffalo during the thirteenyear “dry spell.”

It is probably common knowledge to residents today that brewing and distilling have deep roots in the Buffalo area. The first brewery is said to have been opened as early as 1811, in the Village of Black Rock, by a man named Joseph Webb.

Shortly thereafter, the area was destroyed by the British during the War of 1812. Of course, brewing history in Buffalo doesn’t stop there.

Following the opening of the Erie Canal and the invention of the grain elevator, Buffalo became grain hub and naturally the alcoholic beverage industries flourished.

We’ll be talking bootleggers, rumrunners, speakeasies, and brewers producing “near beer” over the course of this two-hour cruise. You’ll hear

stories of the Buffalonian who ran for Mayor on the wet ticket, how the Buffalo chapter of the KKK got taken down, and why the metal can became such a common beverage container.

Look forward to a great evening on the water with stories from before, during, and after Prohibition in Western New York, and explore how the city has reinvested in its past with a rise in microbreweries and distilleries. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $20 for Explorer Pass holders and can be purchased online or over the phone. To add to the fun, we will have a local distiller onboard during the cruise offering tastings! We ask that everyone arrive at least twenty minutes prior to the tour as the Miss Buffalo will leave the dock promptly at the start time. Details on how to get tickets can be found online at www. explorebuffalo.org or by calling the Explore Buffalo office at 245-3032. FY Olivia McCarthy is deputy director of Explore Buffalo.

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Michael P. “Mickey” Kearns

BY MICHAEL J. BILLONI

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rie County Clerk Michael P. “Mickey” Kearns, a political leader for only thirteen-and-a-half years, credits his first job in public service as a sanitation worker for the city for the framework to serve as a Buffalo Common Council Member, a New York State Assemblyman and now, the County’s tenth Clerk.

A lifelong South Buffalo native and Bishop Timon High School graduate, Kearns attended Erie Community College and Canisius College, where he earned his bachelor of arts degree in political science before entering public service in the sanitation department.

“I credit that period in my life for teaching me the value of hard work, honesty, and dedication to one’s family, friends, neighbors, and community,” says Kearns. From there, he went into the private sector, eventually becoming vice president of family-owned Kearns & Associates where he worked on fundraising with many non-profits, educational institutions, and others.

Those experiences helped frame Kearns’ public service mantra: “Take the politics out of the job and work on real issues affecting real people.”

Elected in a 2017 special election for Clerk, then for a full term in November, Kearns has brought creativity, innovation and ability to lead to his job. He says he’s expanded existing programs, introduced new initiatives, and created opportunities COME HOME TO

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According to the 2017 Robert Woods Johnson County Health Rankings Report, Erie County ranked fiftieth out of sixty-two counties in New York. This dismal score prompted Kearns to enact health initiatives within communities.

In January 2018, the Erie County Clerk’s Wellness Collaborative was launched. It includes a partnership with the Catholic Health System to bring free health resources like blood pressure and carotid artery screenings into non-traditional settings such as the auto bureaus. The Clerk’s office is also working with the Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo on the Healthiest District Initiative with local school districts on education and action programs for students.

Another new initiative Kearns introduced is the S.A.L.U.T.E.S.

Program, encompassing all of the Clerk’s veteran services. “As the son of a Korean War Veteran, [I know] it is imperative we support the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for the freedom of our county,” Kearns says. “Our S.A.L.U.T.E.S. Program is dedicated to serving and honoring our local veterans and facilitating partnerships with various veteran organizations in Western New York.” Among the programs is the Thank A Vet Discount Card, begun by former Clerk and current Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and continued by former Clerk and current New York State Senator Chris Jacobs.

For information, visit www.erie. gov/clerk. FY Michael Billoni is a publisher and storyteller.

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BY CATHERINE STACK

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any individuals assume that supplementing with vitamin D3 is not necessary in the summer months. For most of us, this is very far from the truth, leaving us a perfect target for the September cold, sinus infection, or something worse. Unless you have a job that puts you outside for at least eight hour per day, chances are you are not synthesizing enough vitamin D3 to protect and strengthen your immune system.

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Thankfully, most doctors are now testing vitamin D levels in their patients. The correct test your doctor needs to order is 25(OH) D, also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D, which is the better marker of overall D status. This is the marker that is most strongly associated with overall health. The “normal” 25-hydroxyvitamin D lab range is between 20-56 ng/ ml. Unfortunately, when it comes to disease prevention, the target range should be 65-100 ng/ml, but very little emphasis is placed on getting your levels to this range.

Experts now feel that anything below 32ng/ml is considered a severe deficiency that will ultimately increase your risk for all cancer types and autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis, to name a few.

Many individuals walk around with lower levels than this and it sends chills up my spine. It is like holding the door open to welcome a huge variety of ailments.

My best advice is to keep the door shut. Get your levels above 65ng/ml. For whatever reason, most primary care providers will rarely tell you to take more than 2000iu daily or prescribe a high dose of 50,000iu per week for a mere twelve weeks leaving you to drop numbers

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once again when the prescription is complete. This makes no sense and will not raise a low level to a protective place.

Based on the most recent research, the current recommendation for dosage is 35 IU’s of vitamin D per pound of body weight. So, for a child weighing forty pounds, the recommended average dose would be 1,400 IU’s daily, and for a 170-pound adult, the dose would be nearly 6,000 IU’s.

Vitamin D3 supplementation is probably one of the most important things you can do to protect your body from disease. Its effects on genes are so powerful that a deficiency in vitamin D over an extended period of time has been associated with twenty-two types of cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and autoimmune diseases including multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and a wealth of other modern chronic diseases. What’s most important is its powerful effect on the immune system. Adequate levels of Vitamin D in the body have been shown to increase the body’s natural supply of what are called “Antimicrobial Peptides” (AMP’s). These are small fragments of amino acids, the building blocks of protein, that have very beneficial effects on the immune system’s ability to fight against several types of germs, including viruses and bacteria. Optimal vitamin D3 levels

should be the focus of attention when it comes to bone health. All the calcium in the world will not compensate for this.

Although there is little “official” data out on vitamin D3 insufficiency and depression, I have seen a connection I cannot ignore. D3 is commonly used in combination for those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. The results are impressive, even though the sun does not come out much in those long winter months.

Before September arrives, get those vitamin D3 levels up. Taking 6000iu daily would be an excellent place to start. My favorite D3 is Liqui-D3 by RX Vitamins. This bottle is approximately $20 and will last months and months. on drop equals 2000IU’s, so all you need are three drops daily. It doesn’t get easier than that. If you want to protect you child, one drop every day or every other day depending on their size would help prepare them for the petri dish of germs associated with going back to school. FY Catherine Stack (RN, ND) is a practicing Doctor of Naturopathy, Certified Nurse Midwife, and the founder and CEO of Journey II Health Center for Rejuvenation.

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WECK is very proud to bring you exclusive local programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week. What you get when you turn on WECK is something you will not find anywhere else. WECK is a Buffalo listening experience. Not a jukebox, not a talk station, not a political station. WECK is about bringing you back to a era in Buffalo that was fun and memorable—the best times of your life.

WECK is the only Oldies music station in Buffalo, great songs from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, all served to you from legendary Buffalo DJ’s like Danny Neaverth, Harv Moore from the legendary Taylor and Moore show, TV and radio superstar Jon Summers, Tom Donahue, Gail Ann Huber, and Tony Magoo in the mornings, and so many more.

You can listen to WECK Radio many ways: at home, at work, and in the car on your radio dial at 1230AM, 102.9FM in the southtowns, 100.5FM in the northtowns, or you can stream WECK online at weckbuffalo.com. You can also download our free mobile app, or ask you voice-activated devices to play WECK. When anyone asks what radio you listen to, make sure to tell them WECK. 28

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AUGUST SOLUTION

NOTEWORTHY Aug. 2 Yellow Brick Road– Tribute to Elton John

August 10 Black Squirrel Home and Garden Walk

The singer Gerald Brann meticulously recreates all the details of an Elton John concert.

Explore the Memorial Parkway neighborhood of Niagara Falls.

8 p.m. at the Riviera Theatre (67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; rivieratheatre.org, 692-2413)

August 15 King Kountry Wayne

10 a.m.–4 p.m., Memorial Parkway (Facebook/Black Squirrel Home and Garden Walk, 371-8710)

AUGUST 16–18 Buffalo Niagara Scottish Festival Enjoy events like highland games, gathering of the clans and pipe bands, world class music, dancing and workshops, Celtic marketplace, local craft beer, wine, mead, and Scotch, Scottish food, and, band and solo pipe and drum competitions.

A natural comedian with real talent brings clean comedy to the stage.

8 p.m. at Helium Comedy Club; 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Aug. 16 & 17 (30 Mississippi St.; buffalo.heliumcomedy.com, 853-1211)

Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst; bnhv.org/scottish)

August 24 Silo City Reading Series Nicole Sealey, Paige Melin, Gareth Lichty, and Little Cake are featured in this second of the outdoor summer series that includes visiting and locally based poets, music, and art installations.

7 p.m. at Silo City (85 Silo City Row; Justbuffalo.org, 832-5400)

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