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Houseboating on the Erie Canal | Garden Walks and Tours | Destination: Dunkirk

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Garden Tours

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Houseboats 18

Skaneateles 27

On the cover: Top: Collette & Willie Schoellkopf aboard their sailboat in the Erie Basin Marina. Photo by Jim Bush. Bottom center: The Seneca houseboat travels the Erie Canal. Photo by Jennifer Merrick Bottom right: Dine and shop along the Dunkirk Boardwalk. Photo by Rebecca Cuthbert

Life & Leisure 5 6

22 Waterfronts from Erie to Ontario.............................. Jana Eisenberg

Catching Up...................................................................Ted Rickard Crossword: Great Poets .......................................StatePoint Media

Home & Garden 7 9

24 Isle View and Niawanda Parks....................................... Tara Erwin

Food 26 Fruits of the Lake......................................................... Hilary Diodato

Impatiens Alternatives..................................................Carol Ann Harlos Garden Tours and Walks................................................................. Staff

Getaways 27 Skaneateles for the Weekend..........................................Hilary Diodato

Let’s Talk About 10 Senior Affairs....................................................................... Judith A. Rucki

My WNY Story

Lady Luck

28 Dan Cox ............................................................................. Judith A. Rucki

12 Baccarat.................................................................. Dennis Occhino

Being Well

Cover: WNY Waterways

29 Saving Face ................................................................Tara Erwin

18 Houseboats.............................................................. Jennifer Merrick 20 Destination: Dunkirk.............................................Rebecca Cuthbert

31 Why Water Is Good for Your Skin ................Samuel Shatkin, MD

30 The Benefits of Powerful Water .................................Cathi Stack

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From the Editor

Where are you going to watch the Independence Day fireworks? There are many places to view the pyrotechnics across Western New York, from Academy Park in Lewiston to the Town Park in Cheektowaga and every town in between.

Buffalo’s official Fourth of July celebration is at Buffalo Inner Harbor (44 Prime Street) and offers live music, children’s activities, food vendors, a spectacular fireworks display, and much more.

We’ve heard over the years that it’s best to leave fireworks to the professionals, not only because they can be dangerous if not handled properly, but also because the sounds can be disturbing to veterans and frighten pets and children within earshot. So, have fun and be safe.

If you can view fireworks over the water, all the better. You’ll see the glow in the sky and

reflected in the water, as well, a two for one! As you’ll read in this issue, we are surrounded by water; lakes, rivers, canals, and creeks, so it will be easy to find a body of water that suits your needs, whether boating, fishing, wading, or just watching the ripples drift by.

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An aerial view of Buffalo’s Erie Basin Marina Photo by Jade Chen

FOREVER YOUNG JULY CALENDAR 1+ 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.

Holland welcomes people of all ages. Wear comfortable clothes. For information, Sondra: 947-5092; store: 885-6343.

(Koening and Parker, Tonawanda) and every Thurs. at 6:15 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great (Maple Rd., Williamsville).

Over 40 years experience. 636-3698.

1+ West Seneca UNITED CHURCH MANOR’S LUNCH PROGRAM is looking for volunteers in the West Seneca/Cheektowaga area.

Information: 668-5804.

5+ Tonawanda T.O.P.S. CLUB, weekly meetings on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Claremont Avenue. For information, call 836-7255.

5, 16 WNY RESPITE SERVICES for those with Alzheimer’s and related dementia on first Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. in Williamsville, and third Saturday, 11 a.m. in Amherst.

Location info: (800) 272-3900.

1+ 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.

5+ Farnham T.O.P.S. CLUB (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) weekly meetings held Tuesdays at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 10633 Church St., starting at 9 a.m. Call 934-9619.

1 Amherst FREE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Trinity Old Lutheran Church 3445 Sheridan Drive. Held first Wednesday of the month, for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia. Guests are partnered with a volunteer (trained by the Alzheimer’s Association) and they participate in various activities in a secure environment. A morning snack and nutritious lunch are provided.

For more information on registering for the program, call 836-4868.

2+ Lockport T.O.P.S. CLUB, weekly meetings 9 a.m. Saturdays at Odd Fellows and Rebekah Nursing Home, 104 Old Niagara Road. Call 433-1693.

3+ 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

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

5, 19 Buffalo HEADWAY SUPPORT GROUPS, 2635 Delaware Ave. For individuals who have sustained brain injuries as well as their families and caregivers; exchange information and resources, and find mutual support and encouragement.

Peer Support (enter at Suite B), first and third Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Caregivers Support (enter at Suite B), first Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Women’s Survivors Support (enter at Suite E), first Tuesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Info: 408-3100 or headwayofwny.org

6+ 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+ Buffalo GENTLE YOGA, 11 a.m. Thursdays, Tosh Collins Senior Center, 35 Cazenovia St. Bring a yoga mat. Info: 828-1093 7+ Cheektowaga T.O.P.S. (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) MEETING, Thursdays at 9 a.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale

Drive (corner of Union Road). Come for the love, support and friendship. For information, call Karen at 247-2334 10 East Auroroa PHOENIX German-Jewish singer, Nelly, survives a concentration camp, but with her face disfigured by a bullet wound.

After surgery, her husband doesn’t recognize her. Roycroft Film Society, 4 p.m., Parkdale School Auditorium, 141 Girard Ave., East Aurora. 6550261 x105, roycroftcampus.org 12 Hamburg ALZHEIMER’S CARE-GIVER SUPPORT GROUP for males at Wesleyan Church, 4999 McKinley Pkwy.

2nd Tues. 626-0600, alz.org/wny 12 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 p.m.

5+, 7+ WNY IDEAL WEIGHT CLASSES taught by Ida Shapiro are offered every Tues. at 6:15 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ

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FOREVER YOUNG JULY CALENDAR 12 Orchard Park ALIENATED GRANDPARENTS ANONYMOUS, INC., meetings 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of month, 4295 S. Buffalo St. 13 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 is also second Weds., 5 p.m. at Harris Hill Monthly support groups coordinated in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association, with caregiving tips and coping mechanisms. For more information, call 632-3700 or visit mcguiregroup.com 14 Springville CRAFT OF THE MONTH Register to the Springville Concord Elder Network at 592-2768

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*Jewish Federation Apartments does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted program and activities.

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20 WNY NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) held third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in two locations for families of people living with mental illness: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St., Amherst. Southtowns: Lake Shore Behavioral Health, 3176 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park.

DANCE CALENDAR W.

All new Remodeled community space with stone hearth gathering area

third Wednesday of the month. Those interested in attending can call 828-0500.

Church, 6864 Campbell Blvd.

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

691-8654.

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 or erinbahn.com.

ARGENTINE TANGO IN BUFFALO Dancing & Classes www.traviswidricktango.com Contact Travis @ 716.517.7047

Catching Up

LIFE & LEISURE

BY TED RICKARD

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n the speedometer of my now-aged sedan, there is an arc of numbers significantly bigger than the ones I pay attention to. One of the granddaughters explained that these numbers represent kilometers per hour. “They’re clicks, Grandpa. The rest of the world is metric.” She spared me any hint of patronizing tone. She was remembering, I hope, that it was I who took the training wheels off her first bicycle and set her free while her mother hovered in sheer terror visualizing at least two skinned knees. But the obvious gaps in what everybody else seemed to know all about—the metric system—stiffened my resolve to “get with it” as has been suggested more than once—mostly by the females in the family. Including the cograndparent. commit them to memory. It may be I’m doing sixty-five! hour, to Happily the thermostat a bit awkward to find an appropriate As anyone with grandchildren of kilometers, conversational opening with your on the dining room wall his or her own has learned by now, as in clicks, by is still set to a sensible seventy there is really nothing to mastering own grandkids, but maybe you multiplying the miles by the number can just mention the speedometer, degrees when I toddle off to bed the computer. Any old geezer can get on the Internet and learn all and then you can swing right into at night. I checked on the Internet 1.609. You do this with that little calculator one of the grandkids gave sorts of things: much of which Naypyidaw and the founding conversion scale and there aren’t you. It was made in Taiwan, which, enough blankets in the whole condo he was perfectly happy knowing of Liberia with considerable for all I know, is right next door to nothing about. With me, metric enhancement of your status among to cope with a twenty-two-degree Myanmar. To go the other way, to overnight setting. Besides which, familiarity is one of them, but so the kids.

I have to admit, however, that the pipes would freeze. I suspect I’ve turn those pesky metrics into ROF is althazagoraphobia, which the numbers, you multiply miles by left something out here.

Internet defines as “fear of being left there is a genuine side benefit in the There is a formula for converting 0.62137 . . . and a whole bunch dual numbers on the speedometer. behind.” more numbers. This is how you There is no longer any reason for me metric to ROF numbers. (That’s Almost uniquely, the United change clicks into something that to drive fast anyplace—if ever there Regular Old Fashioned, in case you States does not use the metric system. makes sense. That’s if you haven’t It still goes with miles, yards, feet, was one. The senior center will still were wondering.) But I’m afraid the lost interest by now and said “to ounces, etc., along with two other be there a bit later this afternoon, and formula might involve fractions. I hell with the whole thing.” Just to was out with the mumps the week countries. One is Myanmar, which I am always early for bocce ball on yourself, of course. FY Tuesday and Thursdays anyhow, so Sister Mary Agony of the Cross used to be called Burma and whose covered fractions in fifth grade. I a sedate forty miles per hour works capital city is Naypyidaw. This piece of information is not likely just great for me. The young buck guess I missed something waiting Ted Rickard’s book, Anything behind me trying to drive his pick- for the swelling to go down but I to prove useful in your crossword Worth Knowing I Learned from still don’t really know just what. up into my tailpipe can simply curb puzzle any time soon: not even in the Grandkids, is available from the Sunday one which nobody I his anxieties a moment longer. By In case somebody asks you about it, Amazon.com. one set of numbers in front of me, you convert miles, as in miles-perknow can finish anyway.

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The solution for this month’s puzzle can be found on page 32.

HOME & GARDEN

Impatiens Alternatives New Possibilities

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he disease Impatiens Downy Mildew is still a real concern for gardeners. The good news is that its impact is being felt less and less since its huge breakout about five years ago. Although I certainly detest plant disease, the loss of impatiens at the peak of the gardening season has finally forced gardeners to try new shade loving mass bedding plants. I well remember judging gardens in years past and thinking, isn’t there another shade loving plant that gardeners can easily grow in the shade?

CAROL ANN HARLOS Below are some shade loving plants for gardeners to consider.

New Guinea impatiens don’t bloom as well in deep shade as Impatiens walleriana but they do provide interesting foliage. The three series of SunPatiens, for example, have different growing habits; one spreads,

one is compact, one grows into a vaselike shape. The SunPatiens series are good for growing in full sun, partial shade, and heat. Flowers are produced from spring to autumn frosts.

Caladium tubers simply like warm soil (65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit), shade, and good drainage to produce exquisitely colored leaves all summer long! Simply plant right side up about two inches down in the soil. (The bottom side is quite smooth.) Plant about two caladiums per square foot.

Larger tubers produce more leaves.

Some gardeners “de-eye” caladiums that have many growing points to get bigger leaves. When autumn temperatures drop, dig up the tubers and leaves. Let them rest until next spring. Then start again.

And then there are dragon wing begonias! If you have some already,

simply make cuttings to make more plants! They grow in full sun to partial shade, are easy, striking, look tropical, produce lots of pink or red flowers, and can also be grown as houseplants!

How about tuberous begonias?

They have amazing flowers, are low maintenance, look great as bedding plants in shade, can also be used in flower boxes and hanging baskets, overwinter easily, plus you can eat the flowers.

Have you tried Browallia? Also called “bush violet,” Browallia is a foottall, upright shade annual that blooms blue, white, or blue-violet. The starshaped flowers have five petals. (It is in the Solanaceae family, a relative of tomatoes, eggplant, and potatoes). A true shade lover, Browallia charms the darkest corners of the garden with its deep green foliage and dainty flowers.

“one gr8 look is worth a thousand words”

And finally, grow some of the many coleus varieties. I personally would like at least one of each variety.

Right now some botanical changes in classification and naming are occurring so you may see plants that you call “coleus” called Solenostemon or Plectranthus. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying the exquisite leaves. They are easy to grow from seeds as well as cuttings. Make some cuttings at the end of the season to enjoy indoors, to propagate, or simply to share with friends.

Not using impatiens should be regarded as a gardening opportunity!

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HOME & GARDEN

Garden Walks and Tours A stop on the Buffalo Garden Walk Photo © D. Zinteck, Photographics 2

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ake a stroll through neighborhood streets lined with gorgeous gardens this month. Here is a list of some of our favorite garden walks and tours in Western New York. Who knows, you may be inspired to add something new to your flowerbeds, try some hardscaping, or install a water feature. Or, just feast your eyes on our local gardeners’ labors of love.

July 1 Olmsted’s Pocket Parks of Allentown 6 p.m. at Symphony Circle (One Symphony Circle; (explorebuffalo.org or 245-3032) Tour the Western part of historic Allentown and see the parks and Victorian architecture of the area.

July 9 Town of Amherst Garden Walk 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (amherst.ny.us) A free and self-guided tour.

July 9 Plein Air Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouse (118 S. Forest Rd., Williamsville) Watch various local artists as they paint pictures of the outdoor gardens and plants at this free event.

July 9–10 The Buzz Around Hamburg Garden Walk 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (hamburggardenwalk.com) Enjoy touring dozens of local gardens.

This tour is free and self-guided.

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July 10 Snyder-CleveHill Garden View 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (facebook.com/schgardenview) Some of these gardens have been published in newspapers and magazines

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July 9–10 Lockport in Bloom Garden Walk 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (lockportinbloom.com) Tour over thirty-five gardens in this free, self-guided tour. Also enjoy Lockport’s specialty shops and restaurants, as well as the Twilight Ion the Garden Evening Walk from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

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both locally and nationally. View over twenty gardens against the backdrop of early to mid-twentieth century architecture in the fourteenth annual occurrence of this tour. $2 donations are appreciated, but not required.

July 10 Grand Island Garden Walk 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (grandislandgardenwalk.com) Enjoy the many gardens of Grand Island, as well as their state parks, in this free and self-guided tour.

July 10 Floral Design Series 1 p.m. (weknowplants.com) Join David Clark and learn how to make a European style gathered bouquet using seasonal flowers.

Online pre-registration is required.

Lockwood’s Greenhouses (4484 Clark St., Hamburg) July 15 Stars of Amherst, Williamsville, and Snyder/Cleve Hill 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (greatgardentravel.com) See the selected fine gardens of the Northtowns, including gardens that can’t be seen on the other tours.

July 15–16 City of Tonawanda Garden Walk Friday, 8:30–11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (497-4177) View more than thirty gardens, including rock gardens, meditation gardens, and koi ponds. Come on Friday night to see the lighting festival.

This tour is free and self-guided.

July 15–17 Lancaster Garden Walk Friday, 8:45–10:45 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (lancastervillage.org) This free and self-guided tour is the thirteenth annual one for Lancaster.

See the work of local backyard gardeners on display all weekend.

Come Friday night to see a special night showing of ten gardens, or Saturday and Sunday to see local artists making, displaying, and selling their work.

HOME & GARDEN July 16 Fifteenth Annual Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (ourheights.org/gardenwalk) Enjoy a free, self-guided tour of more than seventy private gardens.

July 16 Village of Williamsville Garden Walk 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (village.williamsville.ny.us) Come see what we picked as last year’s best WNY garden walk. This free and self-guided tour features over twenty-five gardens of several varieties, the second annual MiniFairy Garden Contest and MiniFairy Parade, and a basket raffle.

July 16 The New Greener Buffalo 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (greatgardentravel.com) Join horticulturalist Sally Cunningham to learn about the changes in Buffalo that have made the area more fun and tourist-friendly.

July 23 Garden Walk of Niagara Falls, USA 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (facebook.com/ Garden-Walk-of-Niagara-Falls-USA) This event features a series of tours and presentations, with transportation to each venue provided by NYS Parks Trolley. Donations are accepted.

July 23–24 West Seneca Garden & Home Tour 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (sharonpulinski@yahoo.com) Celebrate the tenth annual urban garden tour with over thirty gardens in this free and self-guided tour.

July 30–31 Garden Walk Buffalo 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (gardenwalkbuffalo.com) Walk the largest garden tour in the country in this free, self-guided exploration of more than 400 gardens on Buffalo’s West Side. A free shuttle service is available throughout the walk. FY

July 17 South Buffalo Alive 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (southbuffaloalive.com) Enjoy more than sixty gardens in this self-guided tour. Follow the Irish Heritage Trail, visit the Firemen’s Monument, or stop at any number of places for breakfast and lunch. There is a $2 donation for this tour.

July 22 Nightlights in the Gardens and Bistro Dinner 4:30–10 p.m. (greatgardentravel.com) Join horticulturalist Sally Cunningham for dinner and garden talk. Then, explore the night-lit gardens of Kenmore and Tonawanda.

July 22–24 The Ken-Ton Garden Tour Friday & Saturday, 8:30–11 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (kentongardentour.com) Celebrate the efforts of local gardeners in this annual event. Come on Friday or Saturday to see the Night Lights Evening Tour. There are over fifty gardens in this free and self-guided tour.

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LET’S TALK ABOUT...

Affairs Among the Senior Set

BY JUDITH A. RUCKI

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he late Billy Paul had a megahit several years ago with the song “Me and Mrs. Jones.” They had a thing going on. Perhaps art imitates life and invites the question, are married senior folks having affairs?

A friend decided to conduct an impromptu survey on my behalf at her bridge club. She polled a total of twelve women and said several more chimed in upon overhearing the conversation.

No one even blinked at the question.

The ladies said they had time for that “stuff” when they were younger and things were more exciting. However, that’s no longer the case. As one woman

put it, she would appreciate having someone to listen to her and pay attention to her. Otherwise, it would be the same old “stuff” she has at home.

Others felt having an affair would be too much work, including feeling obligated to shave their legs more often while having to manage one more thing on their to-do lists. So no takers among that crowd, with an age range

from mid-fifty to eighty-ish.

Researchers, on the other hand, say there is more action among the senior set than we may think. People who have been married a long time may be bored with their partners, tired of the same old routines, and feeling an urge to experiment.

Seniors who grew up in the “Swinging Sixties” may have a more casual attitude toward sex and define infidelity in narrow terms. For instance, they feel kissing someone who is not their partner does not constitute cheating.

An article in The Daily Mail says a third of over-fifty folk are having affairs.

Claiming that middle-agers find the lure of an affair “overwhelming,” the article goes on to say, “After the hard work of maintaining a marriage and often a family for so long, perhaps they can’t resist what they regard as a last chance for a little self-fulfillment.”

While the article gives a nod to a decreasing sex drive after age fifty, that is no barrier to adultery. In fact, a poor

sex life in the marriage can drive a partner to look elsewhere.

The Daily Nation notes a rise in “over 60s” having affairs. In fact, a website called Illicit Encounters describes itself as a “discreet and confidential extramarital dating service.” Mike Taylor, spokesman for the site, says he is not surprised by the rise in the number of seniors looking for some action.

A survey of the site’s customers found that the top five reasons for the over-sixty set wanting to have an affair include “they are no longer attracted to or compatible with their partner, they wanted to feel more youthful, they were bored, felt neglected by their partner, or because they wanted to experience something new.”

AARP ran an article awhile back titled, “The #1 Reason Why Men and Women Over 50 Cheat (It’s Not What You Think!)” by Barbara Hannah Grufferman. She cites biological anthropologist Dr. Helen Fisher,

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“Dr. Fisher proclaimed that we have affairs because we are biologically hardwired to have them, and we simply can’t help ourselves.”

However, we do have free will, which means we can fight the urge to merge with someone other than our own spouse.

Grufferman also mentions a conversation with Esther Perel, author of Mating in Captivity and the expert Grufferman consulted for her chapter on sex in The Best of Everything After 50.

According to Perel, both men and women often have affairs because they have lost something or someone in the previous year or two. Perel also believes women in particular think having an affair can help them reclaim a part of themselves they feel they have lost.

Grufferman says, “It comes down to this: unless you’re in a relationship that is detrimental to your physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological well being, the recommendation is to fight against these tendencies with every ounce of will power you have.”

Anyone considering having an affair may want to weigh what he or she may have (spouse, children, grandchildren, home, comfortable [albeit possibly boring] life) against what he or she may gain from having a fling.

Is it worth the risk?

Grufferman suggests rather than looking outside the marriage for someone new, “Why not make that ‘someone new’ the partner you already have?”

It goes back to the remark made by one of the bridge club ladies. What she was missing in her marriage was someone to listen and pay attention to her. Perhaps it’s time for the bored and disinterested to remember the good reasons why they first fell in love. Then share those memories with their spouses.

There may be some sparks just waiting to turn into flames on the home turf! FY Judith A. Rucki is a public relations consultant and freelance writer. Readers may contact her via the editor at wswearingen@buffalospree.com with ideas for making the golden years sparkle, sizzle, and shine.

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BY DENNIS OCCHINO

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accarat (pronounced bah-ka-rah) has been around since the fifteenth century when it was exclusively played by French nobility. Most Americans got their first real glimpse of the game during the 1962 James Bond movie, Dr. No, when Bond, played by Sean Connery, was winning in Monte Carlo while playing the French version called chemin de fer (railroad).

DENNIS OCCHINO The game is still played today in the high limit rooms at many major casinos. Three tuxedoclad croupiers (dealers) monitor each fourteen-seat table where thousands, sometimes millions, can be won or lost in a matter of hours.

The objective of Baccarat is for the player to come as close to the number 9 as possible. Aces count

as one, cards 2 through 9 are face value, and 10 through king count as zero.

Regardless of the number of players, the dealer only deals two hands from a six- or eight-deck shoe. Prior to the deal, players must place one bet on either the bank hand, player hand, or tie.

Croupiers pass the shoe so players have the option in turn to deal the cards.

When a hand is totaled, it cannot exceed 9. If the two cards total more than 9, the first digit is dropped.

The second digit becomes the total.

Ex: 7 + 8 = 15 (drop 1) total = 5 Baccarat requires no skill to play.

All the player needs to do is decide where to place one bet before the deal. The dealer examines both hands and then decides if a third and final card should be drawn for either hand. The determination is made according to a fixed set of game rules.

A bet on the player’s hand returns even money if won. A bet on the banker’s hand returns even money minus a 5% commission to the house if won. A tie bet returns 8 to 1 if won.

Player Bet The player position always draws on a 0, 1, and 2, 3, 4, 5, unless the banker has a natural 8 or 9. The player always stands on 6, 7, 8, and 9. When a player has a natural 8 or 9, the game is over.

Banker Bet The banker position always draws on a 0, 1, and 2, unless the player has a natural 8 or 9.

The banker always stands on 7, 8, and 9. When a banker has a natural 8 or 9, the game is over.

Here are some game variants: Phase I – Chemin de fer In this original French version, the house does not bank the game.

Players wager among themselves and win or lose with their own money. The dealer shoe rotates around the table counterclockwise after each hand. Players can decline the bank and pass the shoe to the next player. The 5% commission paid to the house for winning bank hands is to cover the casino overhead.

Phase II – Punto Banco This American version was introduced in Nevada from Cuba in the late 1950s, where it was very popular until Castro closed the mob-run casinos. The main difference from the French version is that the house banks the game. An optional tie bet was added to increase the house edge, and the 5% commission to the house for a winning bank bet remains in place.

Eventually, American gaming establishments saw profit potential with Baccarat but needed to find a way to make it attractive to the average player. Hence, a new version was born. Next month we’ll continue with Phase III, Mini-Baccarat. FY For more info, visit Dennis Occhino’s website at aresponsiblegambler.com.

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“It doesn’t matter where’s there,” she says. “We’re here.”

This is a good philosophy to have when you’re on a mode of transportation that’s more about the journey than the destination.

When I first see the colorfully painted red and green houseboats our family was going to spend the night on, I’m instantly charmed. They remind me of ones I saw in England and Wales. It turns out that this is not a coincidence.

Company founder Peter Wiles, Sarah’s father, was inspired by the British boats he had seen on the canals.

When he first started in 1968, there was nothing like it on the region’s waterways. The Erie Canal, which had once been filled with cargo ships, was practically empty. Now the historic canal 18

sees many more recreational boaters, and Mid-Lakes Navigation, still a familyowned business, has ten houseboats they rent out, as well as two tour boats.

Our family is on the Seneca, which fits a surprising amount of functional space in its forty-two feet. Below deck there are two bedrooms, two bathrooms (one with shower), a kitchen, and comfortable seating. The sun is shining on this beautiful day, and we’re at the helm, where Sarah is teaching us houseboating basics. Even for nonboaters like ourselves, it’s not difficult, and a kid could navigate the calm waters at this speed. Our kids do just that.

Taking turns at the helm, they steer the boat while we relax and watch the scenery pass by, always on the lookout for wildlife (animal sightings have included

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bald eagles and deer). And we wave.

“Waving is the number one rule of house-boating,” says Wiles. And we do a very good job at this important task, waving happily to other boaters and the cyclists on the Erie Canalway Trail.

A trickier part of houseboating on the Erie Canal is navigating its locks, but it’s also one of the most interesting. Going through these watery elevators that raise and lower boats between different water levels gives an appreciation of what an engineering marvel the canal was and remains to this day. Begun in 1817, it took eight years, thousands of men, and over seven million dollars to complete.

When it opened in 1825, it was 363 miles long and rose 573 feet through 83 locks, allowing for goods to be carried easily between the interior United States and the Eastern seaboard. Commerce boomed, catapulting Rochester into prosperity. Now, of course, you’ll see very little freight being transported. Instead, you’ll see people like us, passing through those same locks that helped develop a nation in the nineteenth century.

The process starts with notifying the lockmaster (surely an interesting profession to write on your passport application) to request passage. The gate opens, and upon entering the boat is maneuvered along the lock’s cement wall. The most important step is to hang on to the line, so the boat stays put. Once again our kids step up to the plate and hang on to the ropes like true skippers.

The water level dips at least fifteen feet and it feels as though we’re at the bottom of a cement well before the gates open and we are once again cruising on the canal at relaxation pace.

Sarah Wiles, owner of Mid-Lake Navigation Co.

Family fun Before we even boarded the houseboat, we had the chance to explore some of Rochester’s terrific family attractions, including their award-winning Strong Museum of Play.

“Look, it’s the Oscar the Grouch’s trash can,” I excitedly pointed out to my two kids. They shrugged, clearly not impressed. They had never watched Sesame Street growing up, unlike their mother, who had watched it religiously.

A wave of nostalgia hit me as I looked around the set of my beloved show, and I cajoled my kids to take a picture with me on the green steps in front of the red door, beside which the famed trash can stood.

The kids were considerably more enthusiastic when we were exploring the History of Electronic Games exhibition, where the second wave of nostalgia almost knocked me over. Here were the games I had wasted many a lunch hour playing as a teenager–Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Pac-Man and my alltime favorite, Centipede. “Hey, you’re

Navigating the famous locks of the Erie Canal

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Other exhibitions at this museum, dedicated entirely to play, include an extensive doll collection, a kid-sized supermarket, and a 1918 carousel.

All that playing worked up an appetite, so we headed over to nearby Dinosaur BBQ. “Best ribs ever,” my son declared. The fun, honky-tonk décor and toe-tapping music made for a mighty fine atmosphere to enjoy them in, too.

A night on the canal The beauty of a house boat is that your hotel room is wherever you happen to be. We moor in the center of the historic village of Fairport, located about nine miles east of Rochester. Here we enjoy a hearty pub meal at Donnelly’s and ice-cream at Moonlight Creamery, before we retire back to the boat. We are docked beside the Lift Bridge on Main Street, an architecturally unique, ten-

sided structure, with no two angles the same. However, the 1913 steel bridge clangs and rattles loudly whenever a vehicle crosses it, so although the berths are comfortable, it takes us awhile to fall asleep. Next time, we’ll dock a little further down the canal.

But it matters very little because on a houseboat, when you wake up, you’re already there, wherever there may be, and ready to start exploring again at relaxation pace.

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800-545-4318 midlakesnav.com For more information on the National Museum of Play and other Rochester attractions, see visitrochester.com. FY Jennifer Merrick is a freelance writer and avid traveler based in Toronto.

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Destination: Dunkirk

BY REBECCA CUTHBERT

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ooking to beat the heat with a break from Buffalo? Take Route 5 West to Dunkirk’s revamped waterfront for the ideal day trip. With a bustling boardwalk, new seawall, full festival calendar, and other great changes, there’s enough to see and do for the whole family. And if it’s a night of romance and relaxation you’re after, there’s a bench and a breathtaking Lake Erie sunset waiting just for you. shoreline gleams from Point Gratiot City administration has been focused on developing the waterfront to Wright Park Beach.

“One of the goals I had throughout for the last decade, and now, thanks my campaign was to improve to grants, state and area leaders, and waterfront development,” Mayor an energetic new mayor, Dunkirk’s

A beautiful sunset view from Dunkirk’s new seawall.

Dine and shop along the Dunkirk Boardwalk. Photos by Rebecca Cuthbert

Willie Rosas says. “Now we have a vibrant boardwalk with every space rented, new management at the marina, more activity on the water, and beautifully maintained beaches for residents and visitors.”

Every day of the week, fishermen (and women) can be found casting lines off of the city pier. Families stroll the boardwalk, ice cream cones in hand. Friends gather for pizza, and couples relax with drinks in Adirondack chairs on the promenade.

When folks want to stretch their legs, there’s the brand new seawall to walk along, finished late last fall.

“The new seawall is, first and foremost, safe for visitors—the old one was crumbling. Now, the seawall is much more attractive and is a real perk for the area,” says Nicole Waite, Dunkirk’s deputy director of

planning and development. “It also adds .72 miles of pedestrian trail to the lakefront. Where it ends at Wright Park, a ramp has been added to make the beach handicap accessible.”

City engineer Randy Woodbury says the new seawall reminds him of driving the Pacific Coast Highway.

“We’ve added a real gem,” he says.

“All that gleaming new stone along Lakefront Boulevard makes the water look more like the ocean than a lake.

When I’m on Dunkirk’s waterfront now, I feel like I’m on vacation.”

There’s good news for boaters, too. In addition to new management at the marina, with big plans for added docks, reconditioned slips, upgraded lighting and bathrooms, and paddleboat and canoe rentals, the Dunkirk Harbor has just been dredged.

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What’s making the loudest buzz in the city, though, is Dunkirk’s Summer on the Lake events calendar, organized by festivals and special events coordinator Hector Rosas and his staff. Along with Music on the Pier every Thursday, a one-of-a-kind Dunkirk-Lakeshore Vintage Airshow is planned for July 2 to 3, the Beach Bash (August 6 to 7), and Picnic at the Point September 11.

“We’ve been planning this summer’s events since February 1,” Hector Rosas says. “We really wanted to bring some excitement back to the area, so we’re making the festivals

bigger and better, with more events and new features. We’re particularly thrilled about the airshow.”

The show’s main sponsor, Lake Shore Savings Bank, is celebrating 125 years in the community, and the party’s going to be huge.

“The opening act is a T-6 military plane, from which four parachutists will jump. They’ll be holding the American Flag, the POW/MIA flag, the Lake Shore Savings Bank flag, and the City of Dunkirk flag,” says Rosas.

There will also be iconic biplanes and other vintage military training planes, piloted by experts ready to put on a show. Weather permitting, the program will begin each day at 2 p.m.

Lakefront Boulevard will be closed to traffic, so crowds can gather on the beach and along the new seawall to enjoy the performance. There will also be great food, drinks, music, and more.

Whether it’s for one of these special events, or you just have a

Dunkirk residents Frederika Korzenski and Kevin Dunne relax in front of Spike Daily’s on the boardwalk.

free day to go for a drive, head to Dunkirk’s reinvigorated waterfront.

With plenty of free municipal parking, clean and sandy beaches, a state-installed Seaway Trail bicycle lane, public restrooms, and excellent shopping and dining options, there’s more on the city’s shore than ever

before. Plan to picnic, swim, relax in the sand, or saunter along the brandnew seawall—just don’t forget to stay for the sunset. FY Rebecca Cuthbert is a writer and frequent contributor to Forever Young and Buffalo Spree.

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Waterfront Fun from Erie to Ontario

BY JANA EISENBERG

A group of kayakers paddle near the grain elevators. Photo by kc kratt

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his month, we’re rounding up an (annotated) list of waterfront spots—stuff that wouldn’t be there if it weren’t for the water.

We’ve listed highlights—certainly not all-inclusive—of things to do, eat, drink, ride, or paddle, from Hamburg to Youngstown, and lots in between.

We’ve even included some locks and canals. It’s a wonderful, wet Western

New York world (for now), so get out there and enjoy it!

We’ll go from south to north…

Hoak’s Lakeshore restaurant offers hearty fare and Lake Erie views. It’s not fancy, but you can’t really get

any closer to the lake than here. The Hamburg locale is a spectacular spot for sunsets or lazy afternoons. (4100 Lakeshore Rd., Hamburg; Facebook: Hoak’s Lakeshore or 627-4570) Woodlawn State Beach, in Blasdell, is a sandy spot for getting your summer on. Bring some folding chairs, maybe a picnic. There is a Tiki bar and restaurant where you can enjoy a cocktail, as well. Woodlawn Beach & Tiki Bar (3580 Lakeshore Rd., Blasdell; woodlawnbeach.com or 824-9663) Charlie’s Boat Yard (which replaced Dug’s Dive) is a casual spot for food and drink at the Outer Harbor. (1111 Fuhrmann Blvd.; charliesboatyard.com or 828-1600).

The Outer Harbor and shorefront area also includes boating, cycling, walking, waterfront parks—that’s at the Greenway Nature Trail, Gallagher Beach, Wilkenson Pointe Park, Times Beach Nature Preserve and Lighthouse Point Park. (outerharborbuffalo.com) The Queen City Bike Ferry (queencityferry.com) links Buffalo’s inner and outer harbor, taking you (and your bike) to the abovementioned trails. (Also: did you know that you can rent bikes if you don’t have one? Check out gobikebuffalo. org or Campus Wheelworks in the Elmwood Village.)

Moving up toward Canalside on the lake and alongside the canals you’ll find several waterfront eateries with stunning water views: William K’s (329 Erie St.; williamksrestaurant.com or 852-0500) Liberty Hound (1 Naval Park Cove; libertyhoundbuffalo.com or 845-9173)

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Buffalo RiverWorks (359 Ganson St.; buffaloriverworks.com or 3422292) Check out upscale restaurant Templeton Landing, where you can sit outside with a meal or a cocktail and enjoy the lake views. (2 Templeton Terrace; templetonlanding.com or 8527337) There’s paddle boarding/kayaking rentals at Canalside and among the grain elevators. Buffalo Harbor Kayak (1 Naval Park Cove; bfloharborkayak. com or 288-5309) At Buffalo’s waterfront, take in a Miss Buffalo Boat Cruise (9 Marine Drive; buffaloharborcruises.com or 856-6696) Heading further north, there is Broderick Park/Unity (formerly Squaw) Island. The park, recently renovated, extends north and south from its Way-West Ferry parking lot.

You can walk the breakwall under the Peace Bridge, with the rushing river just feet away. It’s a powerful experience any time. (1170 Niagara Street) Acqua Restaurant is right next to a marina, where hundreds of folks dock their boats. Sit on an outdoor deck and watch them float (or sail, or roar) by. All along the 190 heading north, the bike path meanders—people fish, hang out, and generally enjoy the fact that we have incredible access to these watery spots. (2192 Niagara Street; acquarestaurant.net or 874-5400) Heading north Make a right along the river, and head toward places like Lockport and Tonawanda to enjoy waterfront access on a smaller scale—but no less wondrous. Canal and lock boat tours, bars, restaurants and parks to enjoy scenery, sunshine and music—they’re all there!

At the south end of Grand Island, all kinds of water-related activities happen at Beaver Island State Park.

The 950-acre park offers a half-mile beach, a marina (beaverislandmarina. com), fishing access, boat, canoe and kayak launches, bike and nature trails and picnic areas.

For leisurely fun in the sun, dock at the Erie Basin Marina (329 Erie

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Aerial view of Old Fort Niagara overlooking Lake Ontario

Street; eriebasinmarina.org) or for a wet and wild adventure, try Waikiki Watercraft Jet Ski Rentals (River Oaks Marina, 101 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island; waikikiwatercraft.com or 773-5862).

At Grand Island’s northern tip, try the less well-known nature park preserve, Buckhorn Island State Park. With 895 acres of marsh,

meadows, and woods, it’s the last vestige of once natural tract. Walk the nature trails, hike, bike, kayak, canoe, and fish. (East West Park Road, Grand Island; 773-3271) Of course, there is Niagara Falls in all its natural glory. Enjoy views of the falls along trails in the park or from Goat Island. Oh, and boat rides. For the adventurous to the very

adventurous, you can try the Maid of the Mist (you’ll get wet) (1 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls; maidofthemist. com or 284-8897) or Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours (115 South Water Street, Lewiston; whirlpooljet.com or 905468-4800)(you’ll get rocked).

At Lewiston, you will also enjoy views of the Niagara Gorge from restaurants like the casual and family-friendly Silo which boasts a real train caboose ice cream stand (115 North Water Street, Lewiston; lewistonsilo.com or 754-9680) and the more adult oriented Water Street Landing (115 South Water Street, Lewiston; waterstreetlanding. com or 754-9200), with live music, an oyster bar, and wonderful views from the dining room and three stories of decks.

Phew, we finally made it to Youngstown! Youngstown Harbor features a public dock offering great fishing and public restrooms, with the Youngstown Yacht Club, home of the Level Regatta, right next door. Just up the hill is the Ontario House (aka The

Stone Jug), one of the oldest watering holes in Niagara County (219-4073).

If you haven’t had your fill of getting soaked and jostled, stop by Niagara Jet Adventures (555 Water Street, Youngstown; niagarajet.com or 7457121).

Fort Niagara State Park has two boat launches providing access to the Lower Niagara River and Lake Ontario, woodland hiking trails, a shoreline beach, views of the Toronto skyline, picnic grounds, and soccer fields and a huge public pool area for the kids (18 F, Youngstown, 745-7273) and is home to the historically significant Old Fort Niagara (oldfortniagara.org).

If this doesn’t whet your whistle for some good old summer-time fun… well, we’d say you’re all wet, but actually you’d just be…high and dry. FY Jana Eisenberg is a frequent contributor to Forever Young and Buffalo Spree.

The Great Contraption Race

BY MICHELLE DETITTA

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n this outrageously fun race down the Niagara River from Lewiston Landing to Youngstown, participants make their own sea-worthy vessels that must be powered by human effort or with a man-made sail to race to the finish. Elaborate floats, costumes, and decorated tubes are expected at this year’s race. This event is open to the public and is followed by a party in Faulkner Park in Youngstown with an awards ceremony, fun activities, dancing, and live music for all ages! All proceeds to benefit It Happened to Alexa Foundation, which provides emotional, financial, and advocacy assistance to victims of rape and sexual assault at the time of the trial. The foundation also provides educational outreach to students local schools to help them understand the red flags of unhealthy relationships and learn about the “Red Zone,” the first six weeks of college when more campus sexual assault takes place than at any other time during the student experience.

“This year’s Great Contraption Race is expected to be even bigger and better than previous years!” says Sandra Larache, acting executive director of IHTAF. “We have a whole new level of competitiveness with our racers and their contraption design,” she says. “I love to see how creative people are, and the work and effort that they put into these contraptions is simply amazing. Between the crazy—

and often humorous—contraptions and the beautiful Niagara River on a summer day, everyone is in for an experience like no other.” To register, go to ithappenedtoalexa.org or call 754-2210. FY Michelle Detita is a student at Niagara University and a Buffalo Spree intern.

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Waterfront Parks in the Tonawandas

BY TARA ERWIN

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ith free onsite parking, cool breezes and an easy, laidback vibe, both Isle View and Niawanda Parks in the Town and City of Tonawanda pay homage to the area’s connection to the Erie Canal, the western leg of which was completed in 1825. To avoid the strong current of the Niagara River, the canal originally ran parallel to it for about ten miles between Tonawanda and Buffalo before it was ultimately abandoned in 1918.

From Buffalo and the suburbs, if you can brave the construction on the I-290, getting off at Exit 17 right before the Grand Island Bridges is the easiest way to access River Road, which offers several entrance points into the parks on the left. If not, no worries: Niagara Street in Buffalo turns into River Road once you leave the city proper, so just head north on

it, and you’ll be all set.

During your travels in the parks, be sure to look for the Edward M. Cotter, the oldest active fireboat in the world and official Historic Landmark. It can often be seen traveling up and down the river and firing its five water monitors, spewing an impressive 15,000 gallons of water into the air per minute.

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Isle View Park The 1.2-mile Isle View Park is run by the Erie County Department of Parks and Recreation and offers stunning views of the Niagara River and Grand Island on the other side.

Leashed dogs, fishing, and boat launching are all allowed in the park, but swimming is prohibited. There’s also a gazebo that’s available for special events; for rental information, call 858-8355 or visit the park’s website.

Restroom facilities, a playground, and ample benches and picnic tables ensure a comfortable visit as you walk, run, bike, or rollerblade along the trail. If you left your picnic basket at home, head on over to the Isle View Bar and Grill, located at the corner of River and Two Mile Creek 24

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Roads. A self-described “Tonawanda landmark since before Prohibition,” the watering hole is open year-round and offers traditional bar fare and a patio for enjoying the view in warmer months.

Niawanda Park Connected to Isle View Park by a pedestrian bridge, the City of Tonawanda’s Niawanda Park is the somewhat flashier sister to the steady, practical Isle View Park. It has most of the same amenities as Isle View, but the addition of the David Miller Bandshell brings a deluge of entertainment options in the warmer months, from performances by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and American Legion Band of the

COVER Tonawandas, to community theater performances, and even a movie night. Bring a chair or blanket and some refreshments (but no alcohol) and relax under the stars. A schedule of events can be found at www. ci.tonawanda.ny.us/Recreation/ Summer Guidebook 2016.pdf, and all events are free, unless otherwise noted.

If hunger pangs strike while walking, jogging, biking or blading along the trail, across River Road lie a pair of iconic seasonal City of Tonawanda eateries just steps from each other.

Old Man River is located at 375 Niagara Street with a menu that offers the usual summertime cuisine, from Sahlen’s hot dogs to black angus burgers and, of course, ice cream. Its claim to fame, however, its its bunny dog (stay with us here): a marinated, char-broiled carrot nestled in a hot dog bun and adorned with all the fixings. It’s been a mainstay for local vegetarians for years, and has even

managed to make believers out of some hard-core carnivores.

Mississippi Mudds down the street is worth checking out as well, as it offers a fenced-in playground for younger patrons, as well as cool breezes with incredible views on the balcony. Mudds’ specialties include Perry’s ice cream on handmade waffle cones, the Mighty Mudd burger (1/3 pound of beef with bacon) and Louisiana Sweet Potato Fries drizzled with honey butter.

Both Isle View and Niawanda Parks provide a refreshingly simple counterbalance to the hustle and bustle of trendier waterfront spots.

They are places where you can sit back, relax, and watch the world go by, one wave at a time. FY Tara Erwin lives and writes in Western New York.

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Fruits of the Lake

BY HILARY DIODATO

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unshine and warm water beckon. Come one, come all to the lakes of Western New York for the best of summer pastimes—boating and fishing! Truth be told, the fish in Lake Erie and local waterways have often gotten a bad rap, but there are some tasty fish to be caught.

Here, readers who are adept at fishing, I present to you a simple recipe for perch that will satisfy your seafood craving without having to shell out loads of cash for high-end farmed fish at the grocery store. Plus, my recipe is more dressed up than the classic standby of deep frying your perch and dousing them with ketchup. I rely on a hint of heat, butter, and an acidic tang to showcase your fish simply.

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Garlic Lime Seared Perch Serves 4 Ingredients 1 pound perch, boned, skinned and filleted Salt and black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon lime juice (about half a lime) 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced

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Directions Melt one tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat in a nonstick frying pan.

Season both sides of the perch fillets with salt and pepper and add to the hot pan. Sear until golden brown on the first side.

Flip the perch, cover the pan tightly with foil, and reduce the heat to medium. Allow to cook for 5-7 minutes or until fish is cooked through. Uncover the pan and remove the perch to a plate.

Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan. Add the garlic, and cook until soft but not brown.

Swirl in the cayenne, another pinch of salt, the lime juice, and cilantro.

Pour over the fillets and serve immediately.

For those of you who can’t catch a break fishing or who’d rather not spend time on the lake with a fishing pole, I offer you a simple summer sandwich that is perfect for taking to the lake that requires minimal prep and can be enjoyed at room temperature and even slightly squished from being at the bottom of a beach bag. It’s not stuffed with bulky ingredients, but it is stuffed with flavor. Don’t balk at the mention of prosciutto: a little goes a long way. Buy the store variety, and just buy the number of slices you need to keep it frugal!

Packable Prosciutto Sandwich Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 crusty long roll of a demi baguette 1 clove of garlic 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 slices prosciutto 4-6 sundried tomatoes, julienned 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (shredded or shaved from a block, just not from the green can!)

Directions Split the roll in half. Set aside.

Make a mock tapenade by mincing the olives and garlic together, then drizzling a tablespoon of olive oil over the mixture. Scrape over the mixture with your knife a couple of times to blend. Spread the tapenade over the lower bun.

Layer the prosciutto and tomatoes and drizzle with the rest of the olive oil. Add the cheese and the top bun.

Wrap tightly and pack. FY Hilary Diodato is passionate about cooking and saving money and writes a bi-monthly column for Forever Young.

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Skaneateles for the Weekend

BY HILARY DIODATO A church overlooking Skaneateles lake

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f you’re looking for historic charm, a walkable Main Street, and the sultry shores of a pretty lake, look no further than Skaneateles for the perfect summer weekend getaway.

Just a hair over two hours from Buffalo, you’ll be heading east on some charming country roads. A must-stop before you hit Skaneateles Lake is Anyela’s Vineyards. It offers a variety of wine flights for tasting.

Go with their set menu or choose your own (my favorite is the Cayuga White, although I am partial to sweet wines). Champagne lovers will not be disappointed with the sparkling Senza.

I recommend wandering around the patio and grounds while enjoying a glass of wine in the middle of their vineyards, and take in the beautiful view. Don’t forget to pick up a few bottles to take home.

Head in to Skaneateles and check in to one of the historic inns for the full experience. I recommend The Sherwood Inn. The rooms are beautifully appointed, and they even have a smaller house with additional rooms around the corner if you want to be off the main drag. It’s all Victorian charm with fireplaces and richly upholstered parlors, but some rooms have modern amenities like whirlpool or Jacuzzi tubs. The included breakfast in the main house, overlooking the lake and the main street, is a great way to welcome your first morning in town.

Spend your morning wandering the shops on Main Street. There are

antique shops, stores with chic women’s clothing, and crafts galore. A don’tmiss spot is Skaneateles Artisans on Fennell Street. Pick up a souvenir from a local artist–anything from jewelry to a print to sculptures. Also, if you’re a foodie, you’ll love the oil and vinegar walk-in tasting that you can do at F. Oliver’s anytime they are open.

Once you’ve had your fill of shopping, put your feet up and enjoy a beverage at the White Birch Tasting Room. The style is modern meets reclaimed wood, and it’s a funky place to try a variety of both wine and spirits.

Afterward, head right across the street to the dock to board a boat tour by Mid Lakes Navigation. You’ll do a loop around the lake and ooh and ahh over the sprawling homes and hear about their owners. It’s almost like you’re looking at estates in the Hamptons!

For dinner, I cannot rave enough about Doug’s Fish Fry if you enjoy casual local haunts. Everything is made fresh to order, and the décor is full of pure Doug’s pride. Be prepared

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to wait in line, and get the fish fry with all the fixin’s. If you are not a seafood lover, don’t fret; their grilled chicken sandwich haunts me in my dreams. If you don’t want to wait in a crowded line, opt for Gilda’s instead for bistrostyle pizzas, salads, and sandwiches with an Italian flair.

There’s no greater way to spend an evening than relaxing with your traveling companions right on the lake. Also, before you go, do check the town’s website for local happenings like festivals and live music opportunities, of which there are many.

If you want to enjoy Skaneateles this summer, don’t delay in making your hotel booking—they fill up quickly.

Once you’ve experienced the relaxing small town feel of Skaneateles, you’ll be coming back for more! FY Hilary Diodato is a frequent contributor to Forever Young.

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MY WNY STORY

Dr. Daniel Cox

BY JUDITH A. RUCKI

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hiropractic care, often thought of in the past as a form of alternative medicine, is now mainstream.

Chiropractors are concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

In general, chiropractors provide manual therapy, especially manipulation of the spine, other joints, and soft tissues. Some provide counseling on health, exercise, and lifestyle choices.

Dr. Daniel Cox, whose office is on Main Street in Williamsville, has been a practicing chiropractor since 1989.

He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer University and his Certification in Vehicle Dynamics and Accident Reconstruction from Northwestern University.

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Dr. Cox says he was always intrigued by how it took people involved in automobile crashes much longer to heal and sometimes never fully recover.

His curiosity led him to become involved with the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, a non-profit group that conducts whiplash research.

From there he became certified at Northwestern University and has been involved in reconstruction work since 2005.

Depending on a patient’s needs, Dr. Cox and his associates offer a wide variety of services.

When asked about the benefits of chiropractic care for the more mature among us, Dr. Cox says, “Chiropractic care can help baby boomers function at a much higher level. It helps with mobility and range of motion, especially if there are arthritic changes in their spines and extremities.

“It is common knowledge that as we age, we lose flexibility and range of motion. Joints that are not moving appropriately can undergo degenerative changes, especially in the spine. Chiropractic addresses structural issues involving joints with alignment and resolves nervous system interference.”

Dr. Cox also points out chiropractic care can help those suffering from spinal stenosis, which means there is an abnormal narrowing of the spinal canal. The narrowing causes a restriction to the spinal canal, causing symptoms like pain, numbness, and reduced ability to function.

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He explains, “Stenosis means a hole is closing down. The spinal column degenerates and becomes narrower.

Properly aligning the spine will help.

This won’t cure the condition. But it will reduce pain and increase the ability to function.”

One chiropractor on his staff is trained to treat patients suffering from balance disorders, including vertigo. With post-graduate training in functional neurology, Dr. Thomas Skraitz is able to ascertain the cause and either refer patients to specialists or perform treatments in the office.

It should be noted that, not only can vestibular disturbance cause vertigo, dizziness, visual disturbances, and imbalance, it can bring on secondary symptoms such as anxiety, nausea, vomiting, reduced ability to concentrate, and fatigue.

The Epley maneuver, which can be performed in the office, involves a pattern of head and trunk movements.

The maneuver moves displaced otoliths, also known as ear crystals, so they will no longer cause problems.

Dr. Cox’s office also offers “state of the art technology that includes good adjunctive therapies to help people heal.”

For example, spinal decompression therapy involves using a computerized table to stretch the spine to relieve back and leg pain.

Therapeutic ultrasound is a method of stimulating the tissue beneath the skin’s surface. It is performed using an applicator in direct contact with the patient’s skin.

Ultrasound may be used to treat

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conditions such as, but not limited to, ligament sprains, muscle strains, tendonitis, joint inflammation, plantar fasciitis, bursitis, arthritis, and scar tissue adhesion.

Cold laser therapy employs frequency of light that stimulates at the cellular level and promotes healing.

It is a non-intrusive method used to alleviate soft tissue injury and pain in ligaments, muscles, tendons, and discs.

Auto accidents can wreak havoc.

According to Dr. Cox, “When tissues are damaged, there are certain modalities that will help, like ultrasound therapy and cold laser therapy. Both help to reduce swelling, break up scar tissue, and increase speed in healing tissue.” He says these are also excellent treatments for disc herniation.

Dr. Cox, who treats “a lot of athletes over age fifty who are still competing at high levels,” says cold laser therapy is commonly used for tennis elbow, tendinitis, bursitis, and other inflamed tissue disorders.

He encourages the over-fifty set to use a chiropractor as a health care coach and to keep on exercising, playing golf or tennis—anything that keeps us moving.

“With this age group, for people who want to continue to function, chiropractic is a great way to maintain your health!”

For more information visit williamsvillechiro.com. FY Judith A. Rucki is a public relations consultant and freelance writer.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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BY TARA ERWIN

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he dog days of summer are here, and with them come the sun and its ruthless rays. While sun protection should always be part of your daily health and beauty regimen, experts say now’s the time to be especially diligent about making sure you’re using products that deliver the goods. But with sun protection technology constantly evolving, and our skin’s tendency to become more sensitive as we age, it’s hard to know what to choose. Add in the fact that many products claim to combine UV protection with wrinkle reduction/prevention, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed when perusing the shelves. Luckily, we did a lot of the research for you, asking the skincare experts at Sephora what they recommend.

Here are their favorites, handpicked for Forever Young readers:

Ultimate Multitasker: Not only is it a sunscreen suitable for both the face and body, but Supergoop’s Everyday Broad Spectrum SPF 50 ($19) also hydrates skin against the sun’s drying effects.

It’s oil-free, won’t block pores, and waterproof to boot. Despite its name, it’s not goopy at all, and goes on smoothly without that telltale chalky finish that sunscreens are infamous for. Plus, users reported loving its light, fresh, “un-sunscreen-like” scent with undertones of citrus and basil. Apply liberally at least fifteen minutes before sun exposure, reapplying every two hours during prolonged time outside.

faces and bodies, but what about our lips? Unfortunately, lipstick and gloss don’t offer any sun protection, and lips are especially susceptible to UV rays since they don’t contain melanin.

What’s worse, UV rays reduce our lips’ production of collagen, leading to premature wrinkling around the mouth. Fortunately, Sephora’s Collection Rouge Balm SPF 20 ($12.50) comes in eight colors and offers the benefits of sun protection with a creamy texture and sheer coverage. Users reported liking the quick, glide-on application and said their lips felt smoother after just three days of use.

For Eyes: Yes, it’s old news, but worth repeating: the thin, delicate skin around our eyes is the first to show the sun’s damage through the unwelcome addition of fine lines and wrinkles. Ole Henrikson’s Total Truth™ Vitamin C Eye Crème SPF 15 ($45) is another product that earned rave reviews from users who loved its buttery consistency and powerful hydration, thanks to added omega 3 extracts. Other wrinklereducing ingredients include micro algae and tri-peptide 5. Apply around the eye area daily before makeup.

For Hair: Make sure your tresses get some love this summer, too, since they’re not immune to sun damage. With high temps and humidity, fine hair tends to go limp, but Show Beauty’s Premiere Working Texture Spray ($35) is an instant boost for hair, providing inlift and enough texture to fake a day at the beach. Natural ingredients like volcanic ash and wheat amino acids adhere to and thicken hair, and kerazyme offers UVA/UVB sun protection. Spray on wet or dry hair and style as usual. FY

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BEING WELL

The Benefits of Powerful Water

BY CATHERINE STACK

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eople are invigorated by the sight, sound, feel, and even smell of water. But did you know that moving water, including the shower in your own home, has benefits to your overall health and mental wellness?

The healing potential of water comes from the negative ions that are released when air molecules are broken apart by sunlight, radiation, and moving air or water. Positive ions are produced by television sets, computers, cars, and during the winter months when windows are closed. Individuals who work inside in front of computer or video screens all day are much more likely to suffer from fatigue, headaches, anxiety, and depression.

In 1932, Dr. Clarence W. Hansell of RCA Laboratories was the first to discover that ions could have a dramatic impact on a person’s state of mind, both good and bad. It started when he began to notice the wild mood swings of a co-worker who worked beside an electrostatic generator. After a bit of observation and investigation, he found that his colleague was happy, optimistic, and energetic when the generator was set to produce negative ions, but became agitated and depressed on days it was producing positive ions.

There have been numerous studies to support Dr. Hansell’s findings and also suggest that negative ions may help balance serotonin levels in the blood stream, which is likely to alleviate depression and elevate moods. Exposure to negative ions has also shown to improve mental clarity and concentration. There is even research to indicate that negative ions may increase our capacity to absorb oxygen, which promotes health and endurance.

Some European hospitals regularly use ionizers. Unlike Europe and Russia, there is not much published on the use of ionizers in hospitals across the United States. There is evidence to support that negative ions boost the immune system by increasing the production of immunoglobulin A. Natural wonder Ions are found everywhere. What makes them potentially harmful or health promoting is the ratio between positive and negative ions.

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Fresh country air normally contains 1000 to 3000 negative ions per cubic centimeter. For those not familiar with a cubic centimeter, it is approximately the size of the tip of your finger.

Even though there are almost as many positive ions, this number is considered healthy. But what many Western New Yorkers do not realize is that highest concentration of negative ions is right in their own back yard. At about 100,000 negative ions per cubic centimeter, Niagara Falls and Yosemite have the highest concentration of negative ions in this country. So you, my friend, have a very potent health promoter within miles of your current location. Contrarily, metropolitan areas that have heavy traffic and pollution may actually have a negative ion count of zero, while positive ions remain in the thousands. Over time, this may have a negative impact on your overall outlook (depression) and your health as well.

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again. One out of every three people who visit significantly notices the “feel good” sensation. The actual mood elevation and feeling of mild euphoria is impressive. One of the most beneficial walks you can take is one of the many trails that surround Niagara Falls. Walk out to Three Sisters Islands and be within arm’s reach of the majestic power of moving water and negative ion exposure. There is something indescribable about getting up close and personal with this roaring body of water.

Lucky timing for you and me, Niagara Falls is in the midst of a $40 million makeover. If you have not visited in awhile, I highly recommend you become acquainted with this beautiful location for so many reasons.

Don’t be depressed if you are one of the many who sit at a computer for hours at a time. There are a variety of high quality air purification negative ion generators that range in price from $35 to $300. That being said, I still want you to move your body and get yourself down to the Falls to experience the benefits for yourself!

Catherine Stack (RN, ND) is the author of the “Natural Health” column for the Niagara Gazette. She is also a practicing Doctor of Naturopathy, Certified Nurse Midwife, and the founder and CEO of Journey II Health Center for Rejuvenation. Her book, Free Yourself from a CONSTIPATED Life, is available on Amazon. Visit her website at journeyiihealth.com or email cath626@gmail.com.

BEING WELL

Why Water Is Good for Your Skin S

ince this issue of Forever Young is focusing on the waterways and the community use and benefits around Western New York, I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to discuss the benefits to the body, specifically the skin, of ample water hydration. (Actually, it was my daughter who suggested the topic related to this issue, but why should I give her all the credit?)

SAMUEL SHATKIN JR., MD The key to looking your best relates to skin protection and proper nutrition, and this means taking care of your skin from inside and out. It is well known that the two most significant effects on the aging of our skin are related to sun exposure and smoking. Living in the northeast, we have the distinction of less outdoor exposure so, if we do not frequent tanning booths, we have a better chance of not letting UV radiation age our skin. We also know that when our body gets dehydrated, water will be pulled from the skin to benefit the circulation to our vital organs, e.g., kidneys, heart, brain.

What we see on the surface with dehydration is dull, flaky, dry skin with loss of turgor (ability of the skin to snap back after pulling), not to mention an increase in fine lines and wrinkles.

Prolonged dehydration, related to sun exposure or nutrition, will lead to longterm or permanent aging changes.

Water intake can act as a moisturizer from the inside. Maintaining good topical moisturizing to hold in the water will help to maintain hydration as well as limit water loss.

Water is undoubtedly the most

important nutrient for the body.

Without it, we die in a matter of days.

There are, of course, other health benefits to staying hydrated. I suggest to my patients that when skin is well hydrated, it becomes plump and elastic and is less likely to crack and lead to inflammation including breakouts and blemishes.

Dry skin is common in the winter months, when the cool dry air hits the skin, but also in the summer months when sun exposure and heat contribute to evaporation of water from the surface. I have found in my practice that patients have more issues with acne when they are dehydrated.

When the oil and sebum become thicker without the balance of water, pores become more plugged, which leads to breakouts.

Hydrating the skin from the inside doesn’t mean you are going to keep a youthful, wrinkle-free face, and over-hydration, such as drinking two gallons of water a day rather than the recommended one gallon (or at least eight glasses) doesn’t make scientific sense; if you have normal kidney function you will just urinate it out.

The key is to keep good hydration on the outside as well. A good moisturizer will do wonders for the complexion and keeping the youthful appearance.

To get the most out of your hydrating routine, here are some suggestions.

First, it is important to apply an even coat. If the moisturizer settles along the perimeter of you face, because you start in the center and spread outwards, buildup and clogging of the pores can be problematic in these

areas, particularly near the hairline. Be sure to apply it evenly and smoothly.

Second, sunscreen is the key if you are spending even more than a couple minutes outside. And the application of the sunscreen is critical as well.

Applying the sunscreen to the face is common, but many neglect the neck.

Remember, the neck is an extension of the face, so be sure to apply moisturizer with SPF to the neck as well to avoid sun damage and wrinkles, and be sure to include the décolleté area of the upper chest in that “V” area. It is tough to use makeup in that area to hide the aging changes, which will occur from sun exposure.

Third, and here is my favorite tip, apply the moisturizer immediately after showering. Skin has a tendency to dehydrate immediately if left exposed and unprotected, particularly if the surface is wet. Applying the moisturizer right away will help to hold in the moisture.

So while you are spending time outside or on the waterways this summer, make sure you know the ways water is critical to protecting the skin and helping you to look your best!

Enjoy the summer!

Until next month, be well Buffalo!

Dr. Shatkin is a board certified plastic surgeon at Aesthetic Associates Centre and columnist for Forever Young.

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