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On the cover: Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse at Golden Hill State Park on Lake Ontario Photo by Nick Vitello
News 5
WEBR is Back in Buffalo............. Wendy Guild Swearingen
Garden 6
Hardy Geraniums..................................... Carol Ann Harlos
Being Well 7
Why Am I So Tired?................................... Catherine Stack
Features: Car Getaways 12 Great Lakes Seaway Trail.....................Christine Smyczynski 14 Drive-in to Fun............................... Wendy Guild Swearingen
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Summer is in full swing in Western New York and with it the desire to get out and enjoy every wonderful thing this region has to offer. Restaurants and bars, malls, and other indoor businesses in New York are slowly and cautiously beginning to reopen as the number of coronavirus cases continues to decline. But, remember, the reason that businesses in our state are able to start opening up now is because New Yorkers wore masks in public and practiced social distancing very early on. Maybe the best way to get out of the house is to take a walk in the woods or through a park. But, if you have mobility issues or just don't feel quite ready to be around other people, you can still experience the beauty and fun this season has to offer from the temperature-controlled safety of your car. Christine Smyczynski takes us up the Great Lakes Seaway Trail and points out scenic vistas and places to stop—or not. I've been a big fan of drive-in movies ever since my parents loaded all of my siblings and me in the family sation wagon (and, yes, as the Never miss a Forever Young! Subscribe for $12/year! Call 716-972-2238 or fill out and mail in the subscription form on page 19.
youngest, I had to sit in the "way back" seat facing backward). We'd play on playground in our pajamas before the movie started and fall asleep in the car halfway through the second feature. You can relive some of those memories at places showing movies outdoors in Lockport, Middleport, and Lewiston. Enjoy your summer. And wear a mask!
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FOREVER YOUNG *AUGUST RESOURCES *PLEASE CONTACT EVENT/PROGRAM ORGANIZERS TO CONFIRM INFORMATION PROVIDED Do you have an event or resource to list? Email it to wswearingen@buffalospree.com Buffalo MEDITATION El Buen Amigo, 114 Elmwood Ave. Free every Sunday at 2:30 p.m. 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 Online LAUGHTER WELLNESS Come as you are, just bring your laughter! Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Brighton FREE. Visit www.facebook.com/Buffalo-Laughers for information. Online ELDER LAW SESSIONS Erie County Department of Senior Services presents free online Webex seminars about legal issue affecting seniors Wednesdays at 10 a.m. www2.erie.gov/seniorservices/ index.php?q=elder-law-sessions Gowanda HEALTHY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE Activities open to the public age 50+, (no residency requirements), Concord Senior Center, 1 School Street, Gowanda; for schedule, visit communityalliance.org; 532-1010
Niagara Falls SENIOR C O M PA N I O N / F O S T E R 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+ and want to make a difference, call 285-8224 Jennifer Britton (ext. 217) for Senior Companions and Kelly Carr (ext. 228) for Foster Grandparents Williamsville MEDICARE EDUCATION PROGRAM offers complimentary services through the WNY Medicare Resource Center. Appointments encouraged, 833-0252 Buffalo HEADWAY SUPPORT GROUPS For individuals who have sustained brain injuries, their families, and caregivers; exchange information and resources, and find mutual support and encouragement. Info: 408-3100 or headwayofwny.org
Southtowns NEW HORIZONS MUSIC Calling all musicians 50+ interested in music. For info, email Janet Stout at 354janet@gmail.com and visit newhorizonsmusic.org. Hamburg ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP for males; call 626-0600 or visit alz.org/ wnyc for info. Depew BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY Call 706-0060 or visit bcnwny.org for more information. West Seneca AMANA GARDEN CLUB OF WEST SENECA, is welcoming new members interested in gardening, floral arrangement, and more. For mor information, contact Marie: 884-8543 Williamsville MCGUIRE GROUP MEMORY CARE SUPPORT: Coordinated with the Alzheimer’s Association, with caregiving tips and coping mechanisms. Info: 632-3700 or mcguiregroup.com
Buffalo LGBTQ MEMORY LOSS CAREGIVERS PROGRAM: The Pride Center of WNY offers support and education for people providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. For information: 8527743 or pridecenterwny.org Online NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB, An active 50+ crowd. for Find info on FaceBook: SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB or call 550-1232 TOPS CLUBS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Clubs offer tools, programs, support, fellowship, and recognition for healthy living and weight management. Akron For information call Diane 5424980 Cheektowaga For information, call Karen at 247-2334 Cheektowaga TOPS #391 For information, call MaryAnn 895-4414 Farnham For information, call 934-9619 Tonawanda For information, call 6935161
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CROSSWORD 23. *It loses 80% of body heat
46. *____ cavity, a.k.a. mouth
24. Root of iris
48. Aplomb
25. Music to a performer's ears
49. Harbor city of Ancient Rome
26. *Fastest growing tissue
50. *Humans are the only animals that have it
27. Popular Japanese dish 28. Orient Express, e.g. 31. Walkie-talkie word 32. *The teeth did it 34. "The ____ have it" 36. *Gut dwellers 38. *One of #36 Down
51. Field of grass 53. Having lace 54. Zeal 55. *The largest organ 56. Reggae precursor 57. mL
40. Males 41. Van Gogh's famous flower painting 44. Coffee shops
THEME: HUMAN BODY ACROSS 1. It's often breaking
50. Staff leader
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca
52. *The smallest bones
8. Bog deposit
56. Social media button
12. Mine entrance
57. Mange carrier
13. *Blood fluids
58. Plumber's sealant
14. Sinbad the Sailor's home
59. Fuzzy fruit, pl.
15. Delhi dress
60. a.k.a. The Islamic State
16. Ball of yarn
61. Antioxidants-rich berry
17. On the radio
62. Tolstoy's Karenina
18. *Brain's "fear factory" 20. Gulf War missile 21. Monkeys, in Spain 22. "____ Elise" 23. Capital of Tasmania 26. Unlike Pinocchio 29. Be mistaken 30. Meteorologist's line 33. Radiant light 35. Popular horse breed, pl. 37. VIII predecessor
63. Grazing spot 64. Country singer-songwriter Loretta DOWN 1. "For the Benefit of All" org. 2. Cheese in red casing 3. Lean like an athlete 4. Bad rep 5. Address to Kitty 6. A in A=ab, pl. 7. *Location of strongest muscle
38. Lit test format
8. *Part of both digestive and endocrine systems
39. Prima donna
9. Genesis twin
40. Like meters and kilograms
10. Like a desert
42. Step on it
11. Used to fix a leaky roof
43. a.k.a. association football
13. Limit in quality
45. ____ Hood and Christopher ____
14. Same as boatswain
47. *Result of UV exposure
19. "Pillow Talk" (1960) star
48. Southern chicken stew
22. Same as #22 Across, in English
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The solution for this month’s puzzle can be found on page 20.
NEWS
WEBR Returns to Your Radio
hometown community with reliable, non-biased, fair and balanced news, information, and entertainment. We will provide listeners an open mic to express their personal opinions without interruption by a talk show host.” He points out that local ownership brings flexibility in responding to listeners. “We are here and want to be close to and serve our friends and neighborhoods across Niagara and Erie Counties and Southern Ontario.”
BY WENDY GUILD SWEARINGEN
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Wendy Guild Swearingen is editor of Forever Young.
WEBR’s main original transmitter building in Hamburg that still stands today. Photo courtesy WEBR
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ave you heard that there’s something new on the AM dial? Well, not new, exactly. Nearly 100 years ago, the call letters WEBR were founded in Buffalo. And, after a twenty-seven-year absence, radio station WEBR is once again back in Buffalo at 1440 AM. Western New Yorkers can look forward to hearing the classic standards from the “Great American Song Book” in a great format headed by Buffalo natives Bill Yuhnke of Kenmore Broadcasting and general manager Don Angelo. Yuhnke is a veteran Buffalo broadcaster and president of Western New York’s Liberty Transportation Cab Company, and Angelo is a Hall of Fame Radio and TV broadcast executive. The two have been friends since they worked together in the 1970s at area radio stations. They coordinated with attorneys, the FCC, and consulting broadcast engineers to bring WEBR back on the air. Yuhnke purchased the 1440 frequency, formerly home to WJJL, and he and Angelo developed a plan to bring the legendary radio station home to the people of Western New York. According to a press release announcing the inaugural July 6 broadcast, “The new WEBR 1440 AM will provide the greatest music of all time, by the greatest artists of all time, along with the latest news, weather and information, plus opinion and comments by your friends and neighbors free at home, at work, or in your car around the clock every day of the year. In addition, it will be available via streaming on the World Wide Web at WEBR1440.com.” “Our WEBR music format,
‘Standards of Excellence,’ is inspired by the Great American Song Book, including classics from Hollywood, Broadway, and Tin Pan Alley,” Angelo says. “This music is timeless,” he continues, noting the trend of contemporary recording artists such as Michael Bublé, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr., and Norah Jones to dip into the rich treasure of “cool, classy, and sophisticated songs.” Reprising WEBR’s tagline, “The Sound of The City,” WEBR also features music recorded by local artists. Veteran area broadcaster Tom Darro continues to host his daily “Viewpoints” talk show airing previously on WJJL. WEBR will be an affiliate of the 180-station USA Radio Network. The station streams at WEBR1440.com. Programming includes local legends such as former TV personality Barry Lillis and “Jazz in the Nighttime” host Al Wallack. Yuhnke says, “We are broadcasters, patriots, and Christians who love the Buffalo-Niagara Falls region and are dedicated to God, family, freedom, and country. Our pledge is to serve our
King Brady, WEBR’s chief announcer in the 20’s and 30’s, strikes a pose in front of the WEBR microphone. Not much is known about King Brady, but the beautiful brass microphone has survived into the 21st Century, courtesy ofJack Mindy, and is on loan to the Buffalo Broadcast Pioneers as part of their educational and historical displays. Photo courtesy of Buffalo Broadcast Pioneers August 2020 | www.foreveryoungwny.com 5
HOME & GARDEN
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Hardy Geraniums
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so love perennial geraniums! They appeal to pollinator insects. The flowers are a delight. They have a long period of bloom. They re-bloom if you cut them back. They are just exquisite!
CAROL ANN HARLOS Don't confuse perennial geraniums with zonal geraniums, so called because they frequently have a zone of color that forms a stripe through the middle of each leaf. Zonal geranium flowers are often a little different from perennial geraniums; they either have five petals that form a cup, or they have three lower petals and two upper petals that comprise each flower, whereas perennial geraniums are always radially symmetrical—all petals are the same and are arranged in a circle. Zonal geraniums are
not perennial here. They will die in the autumn unless you bring them indoors. I enjoy them, too, in baskets and flower boxes. Even so, I remember my old friend Beverly called them “cemetery plants” because that was her association with them. Back to perennial or hardy geraniums, also called “cranesbill geraniums” because the seed head formed after the flower dies resemble a crane's head. (Who thinks of these things?) Perennial geraniums also have intriguing leaves. Each leaf is shaped like a palm, thus the term “palmate.” (See photo.) The individual flowers, which are about an inch across, have five petals and come in many colors, including pink, purple, pale blue, or white. The flowers seem to float above the leaves and intermingle with other garden plants. (In my garden it's oregano.) If you notice that the center of your hardy geraniums seems to be dying out, dig them out, divide, and replant in early spring. You can also propagate perennial geraniums through cuttings. I find that they root very easily.
Photo by Carol Ann Harlos
If you purchase hardy geraniums, be sure not to plant them too deeply. The crown needs to be slightly above the top of the soil. If they are planted too deeply, the plants don't usually die, but they refuse to flower. This is
always a concern to me as I top dress my gardens with compost each year, so I make sure to place the compost in between the plants rather than on top of the crowns. Hardy geraniums don't seem to be particular about light and do well in partial to full sun. I have never witnessed any insect eating our perennial geraniums. This may be due to the fact that they were imported from both Europe and Africa, which have different insect species. However, I do find many species of bees, wasps, and flies on the flowers collecting nectar. Delightful! FY I love hearing from you: caharlos@ verizon.net
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BEING WELL
Why Am I So Tired? BY CATHERINE STACK
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lthough everyone is different, the average person requires approximately eight hours of sleep per night. This could vary a few hours each way and still be considered normal as long as the individual feels well rested throughout the day. Some individuals, however, continue to feel tired throughout the day even when they insist they’ve slept well at night, or at least think that they have. Lack of sleep Poor sleep, would of course, be the number one cause of feeling tired during the day. Common causes of poor sleep would include pain, hormone imbalance, uncomfortable bed or pillow, excessive light or noise and even sleeping with your phone nearby. Sleep apnea is a common problem that often stems from being overweight or alcohol use. If you have ever spoken to an individual who was diagnosed with sleep apnea, once the initial awkwardness of the CPAP machine is over, most report that they have far more energy by day as they are sleeping much better. The majority of individuals with sleep apnea do not realize the negative impact it has on their sleep. If you are one of the millions of individuals who sleep well and still remain tired throughout the day, here are some common causes that you might want to investigate.
memory loss. Unfortunately, this is not a routine test for your health care provider to order, however, if you express that you are always tired, this should be looked at. There are far more individuals who suffer from low B-12 now than ever. If you are taking any of the drugs prescribed for GERD or acid reflux, I would assume you are deficient. Vegetarians are also very susceptible. The other problem is that most labs report a normal level that would still leave the individual feeling less than optimal. It would not be flagged as abnormal, so your provider is not likely to notice. For example, your lab would give a normal range between 200-900ng/mL. It has been my experience that many individuals feel much more energetic at ranges between 700-1000 ng/mL. Treatment of 1000mcg of a dissolvable B-12 (methylcobalamin is best)daily would therefore benefit for anyone at and levels below 500ng/mL.
B-12 deficiency Low B-12 levels are a very common cause of fatigue, foggy thinking, and
Hypothyroidism Iodine deficiency is the number one cause of hypothyroidism and
supplementation of iodine would likely prevent hypothyroidism in many individuals had they known. (This is not the case in those diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease.) Once again, many fall through the cracks of a far too general “normal” range. For example, your lab may report normal TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) between 0.5-5 mU/L. Many individuals suffer symptoms of hypothyroidism with levels such as 3.8 mU/L. Most individuals feel their best when ranges fall between 0.4-2.0 mU/L. If you feel this may be the case for you, discuss with your provider. The most common symptoms of an underactive thyroid are being tired, brain fog, a sluggish metabolism or weight gain, constipation, and even depression. Anxiety Anxiety is exhausting! It is probably one of the most useless expenditures of energy as it serves no benefit to the individual. Medications may be well placed for situational anxiety but continuing medications long term is another major cause of low energy. It is very worth your time to get to the root cause of anxiety and fix it. There are many successful therapies and practices to help the anxious individual once the cause is isolated. Some common causes can be attributed to hormone imbalance, false perceptions, heavy metal toxicity, food allergies, or even imbalances in neurotransmitter or amino acid production. Food What you eat plays an important
role when it comes to your energy levels throughout the day. If you feel tired after eating you may want to take a closer look at what you are eating. A diet high in carbohydrates or fatty foods may be contributing to your fatigue. Bread, pasta, and sugary foods may give you a very brief burst of energy but within a short amount of time, leaves most feeling more fatigued than before they ate. This is due to the spike and dive of blood sugar. Healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, and avocados as well as lean proteins tend to keep blood sugar levels steady which maintain energy levels. Medications Many medications can contribute to daytime drowsiness. This is something you might want to consider as it may be possible to change the medication time to minimize feeling tired during waking hours. Medications for anxiety, blood pressure, depression, seizures, allergies, pain and cancer therapies are frequently the cause of fatigue and drowsiness. If you struggle to get through the day, hopefully the above content helps you to begin the journey to optimal energy levels. FY Catherine (Cathi) Stack is owner, facilitator and Doctor of Naturopathy at Journey II Health, LLC in Niagara Falls. She specializes in colon health and bioidentical hormone replacement and is also a practicing staff midwife at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Her books, Free Yourself from a Constipated Life and Push, Labor & Delivery from the Inside Out are available on amazon. com Visit cathistack.com for more info.
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Bingo Calendar
Bingo Calendar All Bingo is likely canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This calendar serves as a placeholder.
MONDAY AMERICAN LEGION #1322 STEPHEN SIKORA POST 950 Payne Ave., Nort Tonawanda 7:25 p.m...................................... 693-1740 CONGREGATION SHIR SHALOM 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville 7:30 p.m...................................... 633-8877 AMERICAN LEGION MCKEEVER POST 1770 South Park Ave., Buffalo 7:30 p.m...................................... 822-6400
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HOLY MOTHER OF THE ROSARY CATHEDRAL Fellowship Hall, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster 11:30 am...................................... 683-7527 FATHER JUSTIN K OF C 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 7:30 p.m...................................... 681-7251 AMERICAN LEGION POST 1041 533 Amherst St., Buffalo 7 p.m........................................... 875-9276 AM. LEG. POST NO. 567 3740 N. Buffalo Rd., O. Park 7:30 p.m...................................... 662-9780 ST. AMELIA 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda 7:15 p.m...................................... 836-0011
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SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 7 p.m........................................... 549-4389 DOWNTOWN POST NO. 64 A.L. INC. 1770 South Park Ave., Buffalo 7:30 p.m. VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 93 Leddy, Buffalo 7:30 p.m...................................... 823-4707 MATTHEW GLAB POST 1965 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna 7:30 p.m..................................... 825-3733 HAMBURG–KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 36 Pierce Ave., Hamburg 7:30 p.m.................. 649-9830/649-4340
TUESDAY AMVETS MEDALLION POST NO. 13 25 Review Pl., Buffalo 7:30 p.m...................................... 874-0559 ASSUMPTION PARISH 435 Amherst St., Buffalo 1 p.m........................................... 876-1038 FATHER JUSTIN K OF C 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 1 p.m........................................... 681-7251 ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 7:30 p.m...................................... 873-6716
OUR LADY OF POMPEII 129 Laverack, Lancaster 7 p.m........................................... 683-6522 WHEATFIELD NO. 1451 6525 Ward Rd., Sanborn 7:25 p.m...................................... 731-4712 GEORGE F. LAMM POST 962 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville 7:30 p.m...................................... 204-2405 RESURRECTION BINGO 130 Como Park Blvd. 7 p.m........................................... 683-3712 HARTLAND VFC 8945 Ridge Rd., Hartland 7:30 p.m. ARMOR VOL. FIRE CO. 4932 Clark St., Hamburg 7:30 p.m...................................... 649-9821 ST. ANDREW CHURCH 111 Crocker St., Sloan 7:30 p.m...................................... 892-0425 SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 7 p.m........................................... 549-4389 B.O.Y.S. ASSOCIATION OF LACKAWANNA VFW, 2909 South Park St., Lackawanna 7:20 p.m...................................... 948-0316
Bingo Calendar WEDNESDAY ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 4263 St. Francis Dr., Athol Springs 7:30 p.m..................................... 627-2710 SHAWNEE VOL. FIRE COMPANY 3747 Lockport Rd., Sanborn 7:30 p.m. ................................... 731-3666 AM. LEG. MCKEEVER POST 1770 S. Park Ave., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 822-6400 KENMORE K OF C 1530 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo 1 p.m........................................... 875-5780 FATHER JUSTIN K OF C — SPONSORED BY THE JUSTINETTES 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 7:30 p.m...................................... 681-7251 FATHER BAKER K OF C at the Matthew Glab Post 1965 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna (on hiatus until 4/22) 825-3733 LANCASTER K OF C 6114 Broadway, Lancaster 11:45 a.m..................................... 684-2901 SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 1 & 7 p.m.................................... 549-4389 ST. ALOYSIUS RCC 156 Franklin, Springville 7:30 p.m...................................... 592-2701
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ST. AMELIA 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda 7:15 p.m...................................... 836-0011 ST. MICHAEL’S BINGO 140 Warsaw, Lackawanna 7:15 p.m...................................... 825-9415
K OF C MADONNA COUNCIL NO. 2535 755 Erie Ave., North Tonawanda 7:20 p.m.......................................693-5470 VFW COL. WEBER POST 989 2909 South Park Ave., Lackawana 7:30 p.m...................................... 823-9605
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raveling long distances in these uncertain times can be challenging. Fortunately, our region boasts many beautiful places that are perfect for scenic drives and day trips. To see charming towns with picturesque venues, check out parts of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail (www.seawaytrail.com), a 518-mile scenic byway that extends from Western Pennsylvania along Lake Erie, then to the Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and up the St. Lawrence River. Here we explore the portion from Start your journey along Lake Tuscarora State Park, a 400 acre park the Niagara River in Youngstown to Ontario at Fort Niagara State Park with picnic areas, hiking trails, and a Chimney Bluffs, just past the Rochester in Youngstown, where you can visit beach. Then check out views of Lake area. Drive time without stopping Old Fort Niagara (oldfortniagara. Ontario and the harbor from the would be about two and a half hours org), a National Historic Landmark nearby Wilson Pier. one way; if you make several stops preserved as it stood in the eighteenth Your next stop along the trail is the allow more time or turn this drive into century. Allow several hours if you quaint community of Olcott Beach; several day trips. Before heading out, decide to visit the Fort. The journey many boutique gift shops—quirky double-check that places are open and continues along Route 18 toward to elegant—line the boardwalk along their current hours of operation. Wilson where you’ll find Wilsonthe Lake Ontario Shore in Lakeside COME HOME TO
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Village Fair and are open daily. If you enjoy wine, be sure to stop at Marjim Manor (marjimmanor.com) a charming winery located in an 1853 mansion just east of Olcott on Route 18. Nearby, you can sample a variety of ciders at BlackBird Ciderworks (blackbirdciders.com), which was featured in Forever Young last month, on Lower Lake Road in Barker. (To get there head north on Hartland Road from Route 18.) Another state park along the way is Golden Hill State Park, home to the 1875 Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse, which is open for small group tours on weekends. As you continue east, you’ll come across the Lyndonville “Shoe Tree” (Lakeshore and Foss Roads), where hundreds of shoes are hung from its branches. According to legend, if you make a wish while throwing a pair of shoes up into the tree and they catch, your wish will come true. Once you pass Lakeside Beach State Park, start looking for signs for Lake Ontario State Parkway, a thirtyfive-mile scenic parkway that follows Lake Ontario through Orleans and Monroe Counties. exit the parkway at Route 98 and head north to Point Breeze to see a replica of an earlier lighthouse built here. Continuing east on the parkway, you’ll find Braddock Bay Wildlife Management area, a popular place to view waterfowl. The next must-
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see attraction is Ontario Beach Park, which is said to have the best natural sand beach in the Great Lakes region. The park has a very long fishing pier to stroll on and a 1905 Dentzel carousel. Nearby, the Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse overlooks the Genesee River and the
Port of Rochester. Built in 1821, it is the second oldest lighthouse in the region. They hope to be open for tours this summer; check their website for current information (geneseelighthouse.org). Cross over the Genesee River on the Stutson Bridge to get to
Lakeshore Boulevard and drive through Durand Eastman Park. Soon you will be at Culver Road and Seabreeze Amusement Park, the fourth oldest amusement park in the country. Check their website (seabreeze.com) for operating hours. Continuing east, cross Irondequoit Bay on Route 104, to Bay Road to Lake Road to continue your drive along the lake. When you get to the village of Sodus Point, check out the view of the lake from the grounds of the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum. Unfortunately, the museum is closed for the season due to the pandemic but put it on your bucket list. The final attraction on this drive is Chimney Bluffs State Park in Wolcott (from Sodus Point take Route 14 south to Ridge Road; head east to Lake Bluff Road, then head north on Lake Bluff Road to the park). The centerpiece of this park is the massive bluffs along the lake. There are several hiking trails through the park and one along the bluffs, which
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is right on the edge of a steep cliff, so use extreme caution when hiking this trail. There is an additional trail along the lakeshore at the base of the bluffs. FY Christine Smyczynski is the author of Explorers Guide Buffalo Niagara Falls and Backroads & Byways of Upstate New York.
Discover more On the western end of the trail, Presque Isle State Park, in Erie, Pennsylvania, about ninety miles from Buffalo, has eleven beaches on a seven-mile-long peninsula, along with hiking and biking trails. In Western Pennsylvania and Chautauqua County New York, you can visit numerous wineries in Lake Erie Wine Country (lakeeriewinecountry.org) on this fifty-mile wine trail. The eastern portion of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail goes through the Thousand Islands region. Attractions include the Antique Boating Museum in Clayton, New York (abm.org), with boats displayed in over 29,000 feet of exhibit space. Boldt Castle (boldtcastle. com) on Heart Island in Alexandria Bay was built in the early 1900s by millionaire George Boldt. It is open for tours. A short distance away, Singer Castle, on Dark Island, is also open for tours and has a royal suite that can be booked for overnight accommodations (singercastle.com). In Massena, New York, visitors to the Eisenhower Locks can watch freighters as they go through the locks on the Saint Lawrence Seaway. For more information on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail, visit seawaytrail.com.
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Let’s All Go to the Movies
without even leaving our cars BY WENDY GUILD SWEARINGEN Transit Drive-in Photo by kc kratt
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issing movie night dates with your honey or friends? With social distancing requirements in place, it will likely be a while before movie theaters open. But you can still take in the latest summer flick (or old favorite) from the comfort and safety of your own car. Drive-ins in our area have full summer season of outdoor films planned to satisfy any cinephile. Artpark South 4th Street, Lewiston 754-4375, artpark.net As a safe alternative to large gatherings, Artpark is presenting a lineup of drive-in films this summer. Projected on LED screens, twenty films will be shown over the course of the summer on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Tuesday evenings feature films made
for music fans, focusing on concert films, biopics, and other music-related content. Thursday night films are for general audiences and families. Two screens are set up in parking Lot D, the large lot nearest South 4th Street, and can accommodate up to 200 cars; one VIP screen will be set up in the Painted Parking Lot accommodating up to fifty cars. Audio for the films is transmitted via car FM radio.
The cost is $25 per car, which includes $8 admission and a $17 concession credit. Tickets are sold in advance only, please visit artpark. net or tickets.com to purchase online. Service fees apply for online orders. Purchase by phone Monday through Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., or one hour before movie showtime. (Tickets subject to availability.) Gates open one hour prior to showtime. Artpark spaces parked vehicles six
EPIC provides seniors with secondary coverage for Medicare Part D and EPIC-covered drugs after any Medicare Part D deductible is met. EPIC also covers many Medicare Part D excluded drugs and pays up to the basic plan amount of Medicare Part D premiums for members in certain income levels. To be eligible for EPIC, a senior must be a NYS resident, 65 years or older with annual income up to $75,000 (single) or $100,000 (married) and not receiving full Medicaid benefits. For more information, call the toll-free Helpline at 1-800-332-3742 (TTY 1-800-290-9138) 14
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feet apart. In order to ensure safety of all patrons and employees, Artpark and New York State Park’s staff monitor the parking lots to ensure vehicles are spaced properly and that patrons adhere to all safety protocols in place. Patrons are permitted to sit outside of their vehicles and must provide their own seating. All patrons must wear a face mask whenever they are outside their vehicles. The Drive-In Film Series at Artpark supported by M&T Bank is sponsored by The Reid Group, Schmitt Sales and In honor of Niagara and Erie County Front Line Workers. More movies are being announced, so check artpark.net for details. Transit Drive-In 6655 South Transit Road, Lockport 625-8535, transitdrivein.com This longtime favorite summer venue has extended its season well into the fall in recent years, thanks to global warming. Movies tend to include a nice mix of blockbusters, classics, horror, and kid flicks. There are some changes this year due to COVID-19 restrictions from state and local health officials. For instance, all main feature ticketing will be through internet pre-sale only. Bonus feature tickets may be purchased at the ticket window no earlier than thirty minutes before the advertised start of the bonus feature. Admission charge is $10 for ages twelve and older; children 5–11 are $6; and children four and under get in free. Late night bonus feature tickets are $7. All parking is designated by theater attendants and all vehicles must park at least six feet apart. Sitting outside your vehicles in lawn chairs or in the back of a pickup truck is permitted, as long as you remain at least six feet away from other guests. Face masks are not required unless you are in a public area. A note to families with children, the playground area is closed until further notice. All guests must remain inside or near their vehicles at all times, except for bathroom breaks, to visit the snack bar, or walking to a designated smoking area. The snack bar is open, but visits are
FEATURE limited to one person per vehicle due to social distancing restrictions. The snack bar lobby will be limited to 10 people or less at a time, monitored social distancing lines are outside of the snack bar lobby and restrooms. Restrooms are sanitized regularly. Programming updates for each week are posted on Tuesday afternoon. July 31: Unhinged August 12: Tenet August 14: Greenland August 21: Mulan; Antebellum August 28: Bill & Ted Face the Music; The New Mutants September 4: A Quiet Place: Part II September 11: The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It September 18: The King’s Man September 25: Candyman Sunset Drive-in 9950 Telegraph Road, Middleport 735-7372, sunsetdrive-in.com The Stornelli’s Sunset Drive-in is an
enduring, open-air movie theater that also features Sunset Twisters, an ice cream shop, as well as an old-school American diner (food is now available for takeout only). The restaurant offers delicious and affordable food and is well known for some of the finest subs in the area. It’s normally open for dining even for folks not seeing a movie and opens at 4 p.m. daily. Keep this place on your list, it’s a slice of Americana decorated with antiques, 1950s memorabilia, and a fireplace converted into a working fish tank. Seating options include booths, tables, and counter seating. The drive-in was opened in 1950 by Alex Stornelli in scenic Middleport (Niagara County), located between Rochester and Buffalo, and not far from Brockport, Batavia, and Lockport. The theater recently upgraded to three high definition digital projectors and high fidelity stereo FM sound. Movies this summer have included Pixar’s Inside Out, The Empire Strikes Back, Ghostbusters, Jumanji The Next Level, Black Panther, and Palm Springs,
so expect a similar mix of family favorites and slightly older blockbusters for the rest of the season. Check out the website for movies and start times. Tickets for adults and children twelve and older $10; children 5–11 $5; children under 4 years free. Social distancing guidelines and precautions are in place, including maintain six feet of distance from other guests; all guests must wear a face mask whenever they are in a public area or
are within six feet of other guests; and any additional state or federal laws put in place. FY Wendy Guild Swearingen is editor of Forever Young.
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any of us face challenges when conducting genealogy research. My favorite analogy is that genealogy is like trying to do a jigsaw puzzle without being able to see the picture. Now, imagine that same puzzle without the picture and missing half the pieces. This is the challenge facing many African Americans searching for their roots. The obvious obstacle to tracing African American lineage is slavery, a horrific institution that broke families apart and made recordkeeping almost non-existent. Locating records of enslaved ancestors prior to emancipation requires researching the enslaver’s family, since most of the records where enslaved people could be named, such as probate, will, and deed records, will all be in the slave owner’s name. Although not impossible, the research can be difficult and will require thinking outside the box. As with any genealogical research, mention. Using what you now know, we begin with relatives closest to start your search with typical methods us. Interview the older generation, back to the Civil War. Check as many including grandparents, aunts, and records as possible. If your ancestor is uncles. Often, family lore is based in not listed in an index, check the record truth, so don’t overlook it! Take note anyway, as some indexes may not of the names, dates, and places they include people from African countries.
Willis Winn, Age about 115. Between 1936 and 1938. His story is one of the many included in the oral histories of slavery at the Library of Congress. Photograph retrieved from the Library of Congress, loc.gov/item/mesnp164201a
You may also find that some records are segregated, such as a separate “colored” marriage register, so always review the entire document. As part of reentering the US after the Civil War, Southern states had to meet certain requirements, which included registering all African men over the age of 21 to vote. Many of these 1867 voter registration records haven’t survived. However, with the inclusion of information such as the “place of nativity,” they can be of great help if you’re lucky enough to find that your ancestor was included. The 1870 US Federal Census is significant because it is the first census after the Civil War. Formerly enslaved people who did not appear by name on previous census records are listed by name, along with everyone else living in their household. You will notice that many of them may be living near where they lived when they were enslaved. Look at their neighbors records. Do any of them share the same last name as your ancestors? If the neighbors are listed as white, it could be that your ancestors were once enslaved by them 16
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or members of their families. It was not uncommon for formerly enslaved people to take on the surname of their enslavers after they were freed. At the time of the Civil War (1861– 1865) about 90 percent of people from African countries living in the United States were enslaved. If an ancestor was free prior to emancipation, you may be able to locate them on early census records under their own name. The 1850 and 1860 US Federal Census recorded all free individuals in a household by name. In prior records, only the head of the household’s name will appear, but the record will contain the number of people in each age range in the household. Free African Americans were recorded under the columns titled “Free Colored Persons.” The 1850 and 1860 censuses had slave schedules published separately. These were lists of slave owners and how many enslaved people they owned. I suggest comparing these schedules to the 1870 census results. Does the enslaver’s name on those schedules show up as a surname of your ancestors who live in the same area?
GENEALOGY bureau still maintains detailed records concerning military service, plantation information, slave owner names, as well as birth, marriage, and death certificates. Find out more at the FamilySearch wiki page as well as how to access.
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Additional resources: The Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands (or Freedmen›s Bureau) Established to provide relief for refugees and formerly enslaved people, the Freedmen’s Bureau also assisted many African people living in the US in reuniting with relatives at the end of the Civil War. Though officially disbanded in 1872, the
Records of United States Colored Troops in the Civil War Over 186,000 African Americans served as part of the United States Colored Troops. Some of the records are available online. You can read more about the collection in the FamilySearch wiki page as well as how to access.
roots. Persistence is the key, since this research rarely follows a straight line. That one last puzzle piece usually doesn’t exist. But I will say that the months and years of effort fade into the background when you make a connection with an ancestor. There’s so much more that won’t fit in this little column, so I’ll just say, take that first step. It’ll all be worth it in the end. FY
Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits is a member of the National Genealogical Society and Association of Professional Genealogists. She is a Board member and President of the Niagara County Genealogical Society, guest lecturer, freelance writer and owner of Noella’s Daughter Genealogy. Send questions or comments to her at noellasdaughter@gmail.com.
Voices from the Days of Slavery The US Library of Congress transcribed oral histories of survivors of slavery. Search LOC.gov to find their stories and take the time to really listen. My own skills have been pushed to the edge while helping others search for their African American
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acism can be a difficult topic to discuss. With the turmoil we’ve been experiencing, not just in the US, but throughout the world, we may not be sure where to begin. We soul search. We talk to our family and friends, our colleagues, our neighbors. We may feel confused or embarrassed to think that we see ourselves one way when others may see the opposite. We fear making a mistake or offending someone, so we say and do nothing. Racism is nothing new. We marched for civil rights back in the 1960s. We were influenced by TV programs like All in the Family and In the Heat of the Night, where controversial issues like racism were depicted and explored.
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We wonder how and why it is that half a century later we are fighting the same battles. Sometimes we need to hear what the experts are saying, especially when white people want to be an ally in the fight against racial injustice. Educator, writer and activist Paul Kivel is the author of Guidelines for Being Strong White Allies. He writes, “Over the years, people of color that I have talked with have been remarkably consistent in describing the kinds of support they need from white allies.” Included are, “Respect us, teach your children about racism, and find out about us.” Also, “Don’t assume you know what’s best for me, don’t make assumptions, and persevere daily.” Kivel offers some general guidelines: • Assume racism is everywhere, every day
• Notice who is the center of attention and who is the center of power • Notice how racism is denied, minimized, and justified • Learn something about the history of white people who have worked for racial justice • Don’t do it alone • Talk with your children and other young people about racism • Understand and learn from the history of whiteness and racism • Understand the connections between racism, economic issues, sexism, and other forms of injustice
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think and/or act. A white ally does not remain silent but confronts racism as it comes up daily, but also seeks to deconstruct it institutionally and live in a way that challenges systemic oppression, at the risk of experiencing some of that oppression. Being a white ally entails building relationships with both people of color, and also with white people in order to challenge them in their thinking about race. White allies don’t have it all figured out but are deeply committed to noncomplacency.” The best advice may be some of the oldest: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” FY
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Aug 1–31 The Buffalo History Museum The Museum welcomes visitors back on August 1 with free admission for the remainder of 2020!
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Aug 1–21 Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival BIJFF, now in its thirty-fifth year, is going virtual. Folks can stream films at home by purchasing tickets through the Festival’s website. Pictured above is Moe Berg, the subject of the film, The Spy Behind Home Plate.
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