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Rangeley Lakes
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On the cover: Horse racing at Batavia Downs Photo by Sharon Cantillon/Buffalo News
Life & Leisure
Features: WNY History Tours and Landmarks
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Crossword: All About Space.................................StatePoint Media
20 Historic Landmarks.....................................Christine A. Smyczynski
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Book Review: Get the Most out of Retirement .................. Judith A. Rucki
22 Darwin Martin House Complex..............................Nancy Cardillo
Food 8
24 Twilight Tour of Homes........................................ Stanton Hudson
JalapeĂąos Two Ways.................................................. Hilary Diodato
Home & Garden 9
The Dirt on Soil Temps................................................Carol Ann Harlos
Arts 10 May Theater Review...........................................................Donna Hoke
26 Explore Buffalo on Foot................................................Brad Hahn 28 Unique Sites........................................ Daniel Meyer & Ed Adamczyk
Getaways 30 Delightful Denver.............................................................NAMPA 32 Rangeley Lakes Retreat................................................Victor Block
Let's Talk About 12 Energy Vampires............................................................... Judith A. Rucki
Being Well
Cover: Batavia Downs
34 Honey for Health.................................................. Catherine Stack
18 Summer Fun at Batavia Downs ...............Wendy Guild Swearingen
Ever y Issue: Calendars 3 | Bingo Buzz 14 | Classifieds & Companion Corner 36 | Noteworthy 37
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From the Editor
You don't have to go far to immerse yourself in history. This issue of Forever Young is chock full of historically significant tours and landmarks in our region. Did you know that Buffalo and Western New York is home to eight National Historic Landmarks and one National Historic Site? Plus, our region has many local and municipal history museums and societies whose members lovingly preserve historic artifacts, documents, and sites for everyone to enjoy. The men and women whose (largely unpaid) work is responsible for creating and maintaining our history are treasures, indeed. When you're done looking to the past, take a look at our review of AARP's Get the Most Out of Your Retirement to make sure your future is in good shape. The book
is a valuable tool to assess what you want for your golden years, where you are in meeting your goals, and how to get on track, no matter where you are on the journey. Happy trails!
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The Darwin Martin House is one of Buffalo's eight national historic landmarks.
FOREVER YOUNG MAY CALENDAR 1+ Erie County STAY FIT DINING 2+ PROGRAM offers a hot noon meal at 45 locations in Erie County. Menus and site list at erie.gov/stayfit or 858-7639.
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Springiville SPRINGVILLE CONCORD ELDER NETWORK (SCENE) Activities open to the public age 50+, no residency requirements) held at the Concord Senior Center, 40 Commerce Drive (off Waverly) in Springville; for schedule visit communityalliance.org; 592-2768 or sceldernetwork@gmail.com
1+ 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+, have a minimum of 15 hours per week to give and want to make a difference, contact Nora Aloian (SCP) at 285-8224 ext. 217or Jennifer Britton (FGP) at 285-8224 ext. 228 1+
West Seneca UNITED CHURCH MANOR’S LUNCH PROGRAM is looking for volunteers in the West Seneca/Cheektowaga area. Information: 668-5804.
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Tonawanda TONAWANDA TOPS CLUB #50 Weekly meetings on Mondays, weigh-in 6pm/meeting starts at 6:25pm, Zion United Church Koenig & Parker Tonawanda; 716-912-6875
1, 25 Buffalo COFFEE DONUTS
& SCREENINGS Get a sneek peek at upcoming WNED|WBFO programming while enjoying snacks and socializing. May 1 The Ascent of Woman; May 25, Theater Talk. $10. 10:30 a.m., 140 Lower Terrace. Registration info: 845-7031
2+ 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. 2+
Niagara Falls T.O.P.S. CLUB, Enjoy light sitting and standing yoga at 5:30 p.m. before weigh in 6 p.m., and a brief interactive educational program at 7 p.m. Facebook: TOPS #173 Niagara Falls, NY. or call 550-1232. Meets Tuesdays at Riverside Presbyterian Church, 815 - 84th St., Niagara Falls
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.
2+ Farnham T.O.P.S. CLUB weekly meetings held Tuesdays at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 10633 Church St., starting at 9 a.m. Call 934-9619. 2, 16
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: 4083100 or headwayofwny.org
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20 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.
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4+ Cheektowaga T.O.P.S. 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 4+ Akron T.O.P.S. CLUB Every Thursday, 5:30-6:45, at the Akron/ Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd. WE offer tools, programs, support, fellowship and recognition for healthy living and weight management. For information call Diane @ 716-542-4980.
7+ Buffalo MEDITATION, 2:30 p.m., El Buen Amigo, 114 Elmwood Ave. Free every Sunday. Meditation unites with creative arts and pain management. Practitioner Sondra Holland welcomes people of all ages. Wear comfortable clothes. For information, Sondra: 947-5092; store: 885-6343. 7 East Aurora CACHE (HIDDEN)
4+ Buffalo GENTLE YOGA, 11 a.m. Thursdays, Tosh Collins Senior Center, 35 Cazenovia St. Bring a yoga mat. Info: 828-1093
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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
Orchard Park ALIENATED G R A N D P A R E N T S ANONYMOUS, INC., meetings 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of month, 4295 S. Buffalo St.
Middleport T.O.P.S. CLUB
Scout House, Rochester Rd., Middleport. Wednesday weighin: 3:15-4 p.m.; meeting: 4-5 p.m. Contact Terry at 735-7666
3 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. A morning snack and nutritious lunch are provided. For more information on registering for the program, call 836-4868. 3+
Boston HATHA YOGA Wednesday’s at 7 pm. Gentle and meditative. Bring your own mat. Faith United Church of Christ, 8651 Boston State Road, Boston, NY. For more info call church office 716-941-3529
3 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
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FOREVER YOUNG MAY CALENDAR 9 Hamburg ALZHEIMER’S CARE-
GIVER SUPPORT GROUP for males at Wesleyan Church, 4999 McKinley Pkwy. 2nd Tues. 626-0600, alz.org/wnyc
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Depew BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY Monthly meeting second Tuesday, 6 p.m., Bella Moglie Bldg., 3297 Walden Ave. Call 7060060 or visit bcnwny.org. Professional support group will be held at 8 p.m
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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
17 West Seneca FREE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SESSION, hosted by The McGuire Group for anyone coping with grief, sadness or loss at 5 pm at Seneca Health Care Center, 2987 Seneca St. Held third Wednesday of the month. Those interested in attending can call 828-0500. 17
Amherst 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.
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Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB An active 50-plus crowd. Dances on the third Friday every month at 7pm at the Buff Social Club, 2565 Young St,. Niagara Falls, NY. Cost: $6 (Members $4) Monthly activities include picnics, parties, games, door prizes, and 50/50 raffle. Info: 4398387
24 Depew RPEA CHAPTER MEETING/LUNCH WNY Chapter of Retired Public Employees Association will hold its 20th Annual Chapter meeting and luncheon 12–4 p.m. at Polish Falcons Club 455, Columbia Ave., Depew. Info: Maryalice Pellicci: 536-9867 or Mike Martin: 877-5515
DANCE CALENDAR MONDAYS W. Seneca BALLROOM DANCING BY CAROL is a 6-week class @ St. David’s Church, 3951 Seneca St. 7:30–9:30 p.m. Info: 8240504.
THURSDAYS Kenmore JACKIE’S THURSDAY NIGHT DANCES @ Brounshidle Post, 3354 Delaware Ave. Lessons: 7 p.m. Open dancing: 8 p.m. 6918654.
Sloan CLOGGING LESSONS by Kickin’ Rhythm Cloggers, 6:30 p.m. @ St. Andrew’s Parish Hall, 111 Crocker St., Bldg. 1. kickinrhythmcloggers.com, (585) 457-4455.
Ongoing WNY BELLYDANCE CLASSES 560-1891, nadiaibrahim.com.
TUESDAYS Buffalo LINDY FIX 8–10 p.m. @ Polish Cadets Hall, 927 Grant St. lindyfix.com, swingbuffalo.com. WEDNESDAYS N. Ton. DANCING WITH DOTTIE AND FRIENDS country-style line lessons, 7:30 p.m. @ Pendleton Center Meth. Church, 6864 Campbell Blvd. 688-6026 or 625-8306. Amherst AMHERST VICTORIAL DANCE SOCIETY Fourth Wednesdays. Authentic music, dress, and dance of Queen Victoria's time. 7 p.m.; VFW Post @ 18 E. Spring St., amherstvictoriandance.org. Info: Geraldine, 877-0222 4
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THEME: ALL ABOUT SPACE ACROSS 1. What gridlock does 6. Portfolio acronym 9. Winglike 13. Ancient 14. The Godfather, e.g. 15. Exclude or omit 16. Distinctive spirit of a culture 17. #3 Down welcome 18. One with no permanent abode 19. *Challenger or Atlantis 21. *Type of shower 23. "He had" 24. Audition tape 25. "On the ____," as in a fugitive 28. A pout or grimace 30. Complete shadow, pl. 35. Mosque V.I.P. 37. Attention-getting sound 39. Plants and animals 40. *Last man to walk on the moon 41. Colorado skiing destination 43. Like Roman god Janus 44. Temporary tattoo ink 46. Steak choice 47. Auction off 48. ER forerunner
50. Mischievous fairies 52. Foxlike 53. Hofb‰uhaus offering 55. Hole in one 57. *Hanks in "Apollo 13" 60. *Space Coast state 64. Crew member 65. *First to land man on the moon 67. Tree juice 68. Not odds 69. Failed Molotov cocktail 70. "Bravo! Bravo!" 71. One third of a three-piece suit 72. Between E and NE 73. Rosetta Stone, e.g. DOWN 1. "____ So Fine" 2. Reluctant 3. Pearl Harbor locale 4. Angry 5. *Solar ____ 6. Not in use 7. Wade's opponent 8. Japanese cartoon 9. Burn soother
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LIFE & LEISURE
Book Review Get the Most Out of Retirement:
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gives tools for tracking paperwork, inventorying possessions, and ridding yourself of things you no longer need. It’s important to assemble a team of professionals who can help you deal with medical, investment, insurance, and legal issues. She’ll show you how. Once you no longer have to report to work, what are you going to do all day? Here is where the checklists come in handy to make sure you know what you want to do next. While some retirees want nothing more than to age in place, others want to retire abroad. Hurme addresses issues like changes you may need to make to insure your house is safe if you become less mobile, snow birding, deciding on
assisted living, and understanding pertinent legal contracts. If you plan to make a major move, she provides advice on how to best make the transition. Finances can make or break the best of plans. Along with showing you how to take stock of your assets and investments, Hurme also provides valuable information on applying for Social Security, how to switch from saving money to withdrawing from investment accounts, and what benefits are available for military veterans. Insurance can be confusing. Life insurance, long-term care insurance, health care coverage, Medicare, and more are discussed in detail. While it is no one’s favorite topic,
LIFE & LEISURE you need advance planning in the event “something should happen to you.” Hurme explains the difference between a will and a trust. She discusses advanced care plans for the medical care you want, talking to your loved ones, and putting your wishes in writing. The last chapter is “all about you.” It may be time to assess your fitness regime. Have you considered what it means to care for yourself both emotionally and spiritually? Are you up-to-date with vaccines and immunizations? Does your family have a record of your health history, including allergies, surgeries, and prescriptions? Hurme gives you tools to plan and track your medications. She also walks you through the free preventative checkups available
through the Affordable Care Act and Medicare. She says, “This book is definitely not something to rush through. Don’t try to read it in one or two sittings.” She suggests skimming through to “see what jumps out at you.” Read the sections you find most relevant and skip the details that don’t apply. FY
KENNY CARPETS AND FLOORS
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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• Other books by Hurme include Checklist for My Family: A Guide to My History, Financial Plans, and Final Wishes, and Checklist for Family Survivors: A Guide to Practical and Legal Matters When Someone You Love Dies • Job seekers over age fifty should check out AARP.org/work. Read Kerry Hannon’s books Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ (aarp.org/ GreatJobs) and Getting the Job You Want After 50 for Dummies (aarp.org/JobsForDummies) • Make sure your home is safe by using the AARP Home Fit Guide at aarp.org/homefit • Stay safe online with AARP’s Protecting Yourself Online for Dummies e-book at AARP.org/ProtectingYourselfOnline • Ready to apply for Social Security? Call Social Security at 800772-1213, read the Guide for Individual Payees, and check out frequently asked questions (FAQs) at socialsecurity.gov/payee • Frequent travelers may want to avoid security hassles and long lines by applying for TSA PreCheck at tsa.gov/tsa-precheck/ apply, which costs $85 for five years
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FOOD
Spice up Your Summer BY HILARY DIODATO
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lé! Cinco de Mayo isn’t the only time in May when you should celebrate Mexico’s greatest export, the jalapeño. I am featuring the mighty green pepper in both pickled and fresh preparations, with recipes fit for a crowd. You may not be having a Cinco de Mayo party, but you can still find a reason to have some friends over and enjoy these larger batch recipes. Don’t be fearful if you’re not someone who likes the heat—jalapeño’s great flavor can be easily toned down, whether by purchasing the “tamed” version of jarred pickled jalapeños or by removing the seeds and ribs from fresh jalapeños.
Believe it or not, experts say that a love of spicy food has nothing to do with upbringing or genetics; rather, liking the burn has more to do with preference and personality. Allegedly, risk-taking and confident personality types tend to like spicy food: take a guess about which
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Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Rub the pork all over with the seasoned salt and 1 teaspoon of the garlic powder. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145-160 degrees. Cool and slice thin. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining garlic powder, Dijon and mayonnaise. Set aside. Note: you may roast the pork and assemble the Dijon spread ahead of time if desired. When you are ready to assemble and serve the Cubans, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Without separating the dinner rolls, cut the slab of dinner rolls in half lengthwise through all of the buns. Place the cut slab of rolls on a work surface, cut sides up. Generously slather both cut sides with the Dijon mixture. On the bottom half of the buns, layer the pork, ham, pickles, jalapeños and Swiss cheese. Top with the other set of buns. Transfer the entire assembled sandwich on a sheet tray and place in the oven. Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Cut the sandwiches into 12 sliders along the demarcations of the dinner rolls. Serve hot.
Charred Corn Chili Serves: 8 Ingredients 3 ears fresh corn 3 fresh jalapeños (seeds and ribs removed if heat sensitive) 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 12-ounce bag frozen fire roasted poblano peppers 2 15-ounce cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained 3 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon black pepper Directions Preheat a grill (or grill pan or broiler) over medium-high heat. Remove the husks and silk from the corn. Rub the ears of corn with oil. Grill the corn, rotating periodically, until charred lightly on all sides. Remove from the heat, cool, and slice the kernels off the cob. Place the corn and all other ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on low for 8 hours. Serve with Mexican crema or sour cream. FY Hilary Diodato is passionate about cooking and saving money and writes a bi-monthly column for Forever Young.
HOME & GARDEN Can you help warm up the soil? Of course! You can use black plastic over beds. They must be pulled very tightly over the soil to keep out the air or you will be wasting your time. Studies have shown that the soil temperature can be raised between ten to fifteen degrees in one day. Each passing day raises the soil temperature a bit more. Some folks loosen up the soil before putting down the plastic. Then they don’t have to dig through it when the plastic is removed. Some folks plant through the plastic, as this keeps the soil warmer all season long. If you do this, be sure to pay attention to watering! Other ways to warm your garden soil include mounded rows that run east and west. The rows tend to be more evenly heated by the sun. Some folks use cold frames, floating row covers, or tunnels made of
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plastic. You may have read about mounding hills for pumpkins and other vine crops. This is also a good way to warm the soil. What temperature should the soil be for warm weather plants or seeds? About 65° to 75°F. If you keep in mind that the soil temperature is more important than the air temperature, you should be fine! However, the air temperature for warm-season crops should not fall below 55°F at night. How can you be sure the soil is warm enough for planting? You can use a soil thermometer, but I have never have used one. I feel the soil. If it is too cold for my hands, it is too cold for my plants. FY Happy gardening! I love hearing from you: caharlos@verizon.net OR herbgardener.net
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By mid-May, some gardeners plant their vegetable gardens. Readers of this column may remember a time when gardeners planted their annuals and their veggies on Memorial Day—not a bad idea, really. Usually by that time, the soil is warm enough for the plants’ roots. Planting earlier in cold soil does not give these plants a head start.
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Million Dollar Quartet MusicalFare Book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott Arrangements by Chuck Mead Director: Randy Kramer Cast: Steve Copps, Joe Donahue, Brandon Barry, Andrew Reimers, Jeff Coyle, Arianne Davidow After their now famous impromptu jam session at Sun Record Studios on December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash were dubbed the Million Dollar Quartet by the Memphis Press-Scimitar. Turns out, the name also works pretty well as a title—in this case for the 2010 Tony-nominated jukebox musical based on that historic event, and which is running at MusicalFare this month. “The show is set in 1956, which is an interesting time period for the four iconic figures,” previews MusicalFare artistic director Randy Kramer. “Elvis has taken off, but he’s far from the
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Vegas Elvis that so many people now know; he still has naivete and charm. Johnny Cash is also near the beginning of his recording success. Jerry Lee Lewis is completely unknown; as a matter of fact, he hasn’t even recorded anything at Sun Records yet. And Carl Perkins is less than a year removed from the time he wrote and recorded the hit ‘Blue Suede Shoes,’ which earned him a gold record, and which Elvis also recorded. In many ways, this is a fascinating story of these four performers before their reputations preceded them.” Though the event itself is historic, Million Dollar Quartet also makes it dramatic—it is theater after all— by giving each of these performers a decision to make on the night they all come together. “We will certainly honor the well-known style of each performer, but we also have the opportunity to create some real theater with secrets and jealousies being revealed—Johnny Cash with a secret, Carl Perkins with a bitterness
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Brian Brown and Rick Lattimer star in the Subversive Theatre Collective’s production of The Trial of Trayvon Martin. Photo courtesy of Subversive Theatre Collective
because of a lost opportunity, Elvis and Sam Phillips both trying to figure out what would be the next step in their careers, and Jerry Lee Lewis just being a very funny pain-in-the-ass to everyone onstage,” Kramer says. “The writers could have just made the show a concert, and it probably would have been successful. I’m glad it’s much more than that.” Million Dollar Quartet played at Shea’s in both 2011 and 2015, but MusicalFare’s intimate venue better lends itself to the reality of the circumstances. “Even in New York, the show played at the 1,232seat Nederlander Theatre, one of the smaller theatres on Broadway,” says Kramer; that’s also about a third the size of Shea’s. “As an audience, you want to be close up to the performers. While there are a few moments in the show where it becomes concert-like, most of it is dramatically based and a smaller theater will only help to tell its story. Like I said, I gravitate toward the conflict. You can’t have good theater without it. As a director, these are all great things to work with.” None of this is to discount the musical aspect of this show or the talents assembled on stage who will perform the show with no back-up band. “There is a drummer and bass player who are there for the recording
session, but the music is truly going to be created by these four characters,” Kramer says. “[All four musicians are] so much fun to explore. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be Elvis, especially at this time in his career. In a flashback in the story, Sam Phillips tells about meeting Elvis for the first time and how he came into Sun Records to record a demo and tried to sing like Dean Martin! Elvis had no idea what his style was. And, if you watch video of early Elvis performing, one moment he’s rockin’ the house, and the next, he looks like an awkward teen. At that point in his life, he still didn’t know how much power and talent he had. That’s fascinating to me.” And audience members as well, apparently; as early as mid-March, tickets were already selling well, and Kramer encourages reserving asap: “I want people to see this show!” I’m Fine Alleyway By Neal Radice Director: Neal Radice Cast: Ray Boucher, Emily Yancey, James Cichocki, Joyce Stilson “An old friend [and former Alleyway board member] Herb Knoll approached me with a suggestion that I might write a play about the world
ARTS of being a widower,” says Alleyway artistic director Neal Radice. “He was writing a book on the subject and thought a companion theater piece might be an interesting approach.” And so I’m Fine—the story of middleaged widower Mike, who learns the importance of a sense of humor as he travels the road of grief—was written; the play is enjoying its world premiere at Alleyway this month. From the looks of the cast, there’s sure to be laughs amidst the truth and tenderness. Though it was considering his father’s twenty-year journey that initially promoted the story, Radice has since realized that the show has relevance to his own life as well. “I’ve just turned sixty-nine, and the shortening path ahead is playing a
stronger and stronger part in my thinking these days,” Radice says. “Until two years ago, I hadn’t been in a hospital since the day I was born. Age takes its toll, but as it’s taking its toll on the body, it’s also placing demands on choices. Things like beneficiaries and IRAs and wills and insurance policies start playing a bigger part in planning. Even in my work at the theater, we have begun to take seriously the matter of succession planning. End of the line considerations. Obviously, such concerns aren’t nearly the same as losing a spouse, but they seem connected, perhaps as other sides of the same coin. It’s all about wrapping things up and facing the undeniable.” Radice’s wife, Joyce Stilson, is cast in I’m Fine, playing three comedic roles. “Because of her many directing
assignments at Alleyway and beyond, she isn’t always available to me for casting,” Radice says. “But, in this case, her schedule allows her to step into a part that I think will, once again, highlight her many talents for making audiences happy. I am fortunate to once again direct my lovely wife.” “I am extremely appreciative and proud to learn how The Widower’s Journey has inspired Neal Radice to produce I’m Fine,” says Knoll.
“Audiences are sure to enjoy this rare glimpse into the world widowed men have endured for decades. Alleyway Theatre is the perfect venue to present this important work.” The world premiere of I’m Fine is up until May 13 at Alleyway (alleyway. com, 852-2600). FY Playwright Donna Hoke covers theater for Buffalo Spree and Forever Young. Twitter @donnahoke.
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Also Playing (in order of closing) • TheWinslow Boy closes at Irish Classical Theatre May 4. (irishclassicaltheatre. com, 853-4282). • Subversive Theatre continues The Trial of Trayvon Martin through May 6 (subversivetheatre.org, 408-0499). • Godspell is at Lancaster Opera House until May 7 (lancopera.org, 6831776). • Million Dollar Quartet is on at MusicalFare until May 21 (musicalfare. com, 839-8540). • O’Connell & Company closes The Cemetery Club May 21 (oconnellandcompany.com, 848-0800). • The Country House closes May 21 at Road Less Traveled Productions (roadlesstraveledproductions.com; 629-3069). • Jewish Repertory Theatre continues The Great God Pan through May 21 (jewishrepertorytheatre.com, 888-718-4253). • The Father closes May 21 at Kavinoky (kavinokytheatre.com, 881-7668).
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Energy Vampires BY JUDITH A. RUCKI
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es, “energy vampires” can refer to appliances that use electricity even when they are turned off. And no, that is not what we are talking about. Energy vampires also come in human form. They could be a relative, your boss, or even you. Usually these are people who make everything feel negative. You find yourself wanting to avoid them because they drag you down and drain you of your energy. Also known as psychic vampires, there are ways to identify and handle them. Dr. Sophie Henshaw is a clinical psychologist. She is the author of Stressed, Depressed, and Dreading Mondays and What Every Target of Workplace Bullying Needs to Know.
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She suggests that an energy vampire can make you feel as if the life is being sucked out of you just by spending time with a particular person. She writes, “I am talking about feeling exhausted, bored, irritated, stressed, anxious, threatened, overwhelmed, or depressed after just a few moments in that person’s company.”
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You may find yourself having negative thoughts about that person and then feeling guilty for having such thoughts. But, it’s not all in your head, even if the energy vampire’s presence is giving you an actual headache. Henshaw says energy vampires are emotionally immature individuals. They think the world revolves around them, fail to see things from someone else’s perspective, and often lack empathy. Unfortunately, sometimes these characters can appear highly attractive. Their good looks and intelligence, coupled with flattering attention, can draw you into their inner circle. They “groom” their victims—at first you may think you’ve found a good friend. But, as Henshaw explains, they “may lead you to compromise your ethics, morals, and values against your will.” In extreme cases, you might wind up breaking the law. And you could become the one who takes the blame, because energy vampires are “masters at avoiding responsibility.” If any of this sounds familiar, ask yourself why this person is in your life. For example, if you recognize someone at work falls into this category, you may have to put up with him or her temporarily. If it’s your boss, and you are desperate to keep your job, the cost can be steep. In order to deal with energy vampires, you need to set boundaries. Once these folks know you have limits, they tend to back off. You need to let them know what amount
of time, space, and energy you can reasonably offer. If they persist, you need to back away. Additionally, remind yourself not to internalize their criticism. Your inner critic may make things worse; it is negative and unnecessary to put yourself down. As when dealing with any stressful situation, it’s important for you to stay healthy. Proper diet, exercise, enough sleep, meditation, and deep breathing can all help put you in a better frame of mind. But, what if you are the problem? Here are some telltale signs that you might be an energy vampire: You believe your opinion matters, you are always correct, and you treat your opinions as if they are facts. You don’t think about the consequences of what you say. Your friend may have gotten the worst haircut ever, but do you really need to point that out? You don’t carry on conversations as much as you hold complaint sessions. There must be some good news that you can share as opposed to constantly complaining about your problems. You use guilt as a weapon to get what you want. Making others feel guilty so you can justify what you do, feel good about yourself, or achieve a goal is nothing more than emotional manipulation. That takes the energy right out of others. You are forever throwing pity parties. When you play the victim, you are asking other people to use
LET’S TALK ABOUT... their own energy to lift you up. Guess what? That leaves them drained and wanting to head in the other direction. You are always the star of your own show. No matter what someone starts talking about, you jump in with your own experiences and turn their remark into a story about you. You enjoy spreading fear about everything from events of the day to some horror coming down the road. It’s one thing to give information about an unfortunate event, but Armageddon probably isn’t happening today. You are always right, right? When you are stubborn and opinionated to the point that you don’t believe anything someone else says, you kill energy. Really, it’s OK to be wrong. You don’t have a social calendar. If you never get invited to parties and events, you
could be too much of a drain, and people can take only so much before cutting you loose. We don’t need a wooden stake or a silver bullet to deal with energy vampires. Awareness and a game plan will give us the power we need to overcome the drain. 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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Celebrate Summer at Batavia Downs BY WENDY GUILD SWEARINGEN
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his summer, Batavia Downs is offering more fun than ever. And it’s more convenient than ever, too. With the opening of Batavia Downs' modern hotel in October 2016, guests can book a comfortable room and enjoy themselves at this premier entertainment destination without the worry and hassle of having to drive home in the evening. Open daily 8 a.m. to 4 a.m., the game floor has over 790 of the hottest and most in-demand games. Plus, trackside suites have a balcony where guests can watch live harness racing from the end of July through December from the comfort and convenience of their own rooms. It’s like having a skybox. “You’re way up there and you’re in a good spot to see everything,”
says Ryan Hasenauer, the director of marketing Batavia Downs. (Not to mention, you have your very own bathroom just steps away.) New this summer is Batavia Down’s summer concert lineup. National acts will take the stage on the vast green space at the center of
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the track. Guests who book rooms on concert dates also get two free tickets to the show. (See sidebar for details and codes.) Batavia Downs has always booked great music, says Hasenauer, but this is the first time that it’s pursued national acts of this scale. “Our summer concert series is a big deal; we’re pretty stoked about that,” he says. “We’re going to have a giant stage out there, one Sunday and five consecutive Fridays in June and July. We went on sale in late April and ticket sales are already brisk. “It will all be in the grass. There’s so much room out there, so it’s going to be very much like a big outdoor
concert venue, where you have the lawn and the VIP seats at the front.” Food trucks will be onsite, and several different companies doing a sampling of various wines, spritzers, spirits, and beer. Beer outlets will also be set up where guests can buy drinks. The Hotel at Batavia Downs is conveniently located off NYS Thruway Exit 48, next to Batavia Downs Gaming and Race Track in Batavia, New York. The new luxury hotel offers: • 84 luxury guest rooms and suites • Track view rooms, where guests can catch all the harness racing action
COVER • Luxurious bed sets, feather down pillows, and high-count bed sheets • Green Natura Bath amenities • Complimentary hot breakfast • $10 Free play per guest for each night stay • Wireless high speed Internet access throughout the hotel • In-room safe • 100% non-smoking property • Valet parking available Room service is available, but guests will probably want to experience dining at four onsite dining options: Fortune’s Italian Restaurant; Thurman’s 34 Rush Sports Bar; Home Stretch Grill; and Clubhouse and Rail Bar. Though the hotel has only been
open for six months, the feedback has been very good. “What we’re noticing is that a lot of our players really like coming and staying overnight,” says Hasenauer. “They don’t have to drive anywhere, so they can enjoy themselves a little bit more. It’s a nice, safe place to spend the night.” Now that it’s spring, the number of people staying at the hotel is increasing—especially on the weekends. With all the events planned, people are looking to spend the night weekdays, too. “A lot of our guests are travelers coming through the area, but a lot of people who are gamblers want to come and be entertained and hit the gaming floor for a little bit,” says Hasenauer. Many people stay on site,
for instance, for weddings—Batavia Downs is now a wedding venue— and after attending a concert. Batavia Downs books major events and tradeshows, as well. “When a show starts at eight o’clock in the morning, set up is the night before, so people from out of town spend the night here,” says Hasenauer. Even non-gamblers are booking stays at Batavia Downs. “They come for the restaurants and shows and to
have a ‘staycation,’” says Hasenauer. The hotel is connected to the gaming floor, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venue for live music and the event center for conferences and tradeshows. “They’re local, but they want to stay somewhere out of their home; they want to venture out and do something fun.” FY
Batavia Downs Summer Concerts Sunday June 4: Lonestar Doors open at 3 p.m., show at 4:30 p.m.
Fridays June 23: Dennis DeYoung June 30: Eddie Money July 7: Lou Gramm July 14: Marshall Tucker Band July 21: Lee Greenwood
(Friday shows—doors open at 4 p.m., show at 5:30 p.m. Shows end at 10 p.m.) Details Tickets are available on bataviaconcerts.com or visit bataviadownsgaming.com and follow the concert link $10 General Admission; $25 VIP All tickets are worth $10 in Free Play in the seventy-two hours following the show Food from food trucks and beverages available for purchase Shuttle service available from local hotels, for those not staying at Batavia Downs
Book a hotel room for the night of the show at thehotelatbataviadowns.com Use the GROUP codes below to get two general admission tickets included in the cost of the room! Lonestar code: LS64 Dennis DeYoung code: DENNIS Eddie Money code: EDDIE Lou Gramm code: LG77 Marshall Tucker Band code: TUCKER Lee Greenwood code: LEE21 May 2017 | www.foreveryoungwny.com 19
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National Historic Landmarks Abound in the City of Buffalo STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE A. SMYCZYNSKI
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he City of Buffalo boasts a whopping eight National Historic Landmarks and one National Historic Site. So, what exactly makes places historic sites and why are they so special? National Historic Landmarks are places where significant historical events occurred and where prominent Americans lived or worked; they represent important ideals from the past or feature outstanding architectural design. According to the National Parks Service, which oversees the National Historic Landmark Program, there are more than 2,500 National Historic Landmarks throughout the United States; 270 of them located in New York State. The country’s ninety National Historic Sites, also managed by the National Parks Service, are protected areas of national historic significance. They usually have a single historical feature associated with the site. Some people use the term National Historic Landmark interchangeably with the term National Historic Register, but they are actually two very different designations. Buildings on the National Register of Historic Places are much more common, with about 85,000 of them nationwide. To be on the National Historic Register, a building must merely be considered a cultural resource worthy of preservation and have local or state significance. This article will focus on our National Historic Site, as well as those buildings which have the National Historic Landmark designation, since we are fortunate to have such a large number located in the city. Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (designated 1966) 641 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo (8840095; nps.gov/thri) Also known as the Wilcox Mansion, this site was once the 20
home of Ansley Wilcox, a close friend of Theodore Roosevelt. Following the assassination of President William McKinley at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, Vice President Roosevelt was sworn in as President of the United States in the library of this Victorian-era home. It is significant because it is one of only five sites of a presidential inauguration outside of Washington, D.C. Docentled tours are offered and a variety of special events take place at the site throughout the year. Visit Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p m., Saturday–Sunday 12–5 p.m. National Historic Landmarks Buffalo History Museum (designated 1987) 1 Museum Court, Buffalo (8739644; buffalohistory.org) The museum is one of the country’s oldest regional historical institutions. It is significant because it is housed in the only remaining structure from Buffalo’s 1901 PanAmerican Exposition. The white Vermont marble, Greek Revival– style building was designed by wellknown Buffalo architect George Cary. Displays include the world’s largest Pan-American exhibit, as well as changing exhibits focusing on Buffalo and Western New York. It also has special events throughout the year including Party on the Portico on select Fridays in the summer and a food truck rodeo the
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The Buffalo History Museum
first Wednesday of the month June through September. Visit Tuesday and Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sunday 12–5 p.m. Darwin D. Martin House (designated 1986) 125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo (8563858; darwinmartinhouse.org) The structures located in this complex were designed by wellknown architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1904 for his client, Darwin D. Martin, a wealthy industrialist. The prairie-style Martin House is regarded as one of the greatest residences in the world. After the Martin family moved out in 1938, the home was vacant for
years; it changed hands several times until the home was given its landmark status. The Buffalo area has the largest collection of Wrightdesigned structures east of the Mississippi. Next door, the smaller Barton House was built by Wright for Martin’s sister and her husband. Wright also designed two nearby private residences, the William R. Heath House (76 Soldiers Place) and the Davidson House (57 Tillinghast Place). Graycliff, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located south of the city in Derby, was the Martin family summer home was also designed by Wright. Docent-led tours are by reservation only, times vary.
FEATURE steel frames, elevators, fireproofing, and electric lights. The outside of the building is decorated with intricate art nouveau red terra cotta ornaments. There is a small museum in the lobby focusing on the building’s history put together by owner/occupant Hodgson Russ LLP.
The Edward M. Cotter Fireboat
Edward M. Cotter Fireboat (designated 1996) 55 Ohio Street on the Buffalo River (846-4265, emcotter.com) The Edward M. Cotter, built in 1900 and originally called the William S. Grattan, is the oldest operating fireboat in the world. The boat, which was renamed after local firefighter Edward Cotter when it was rebuilt in 1953, is used to fight fires on floating ships and in waterfront buildings. It is also used as an ice-breaker and serves the Buffalo Harbor, Niagara River, and Lake Erie. It can often be seen at waterfront festivals and is occasionally open for public tours. H. H. Richardson Complex/ Hotel Henry (designated 1986) 444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo (richardson-olmsted.com; 882-1970, hotelhenry.com) This structure has two 184-foot red Medina sandstone towers and was designed by noted architect Henry Hudson Richardson, who considered the building to be his greatest work. It was originally built between 1879 and 1896 to house New York State’s fifth asylum for the insane. Noted landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the Buffalo Park System, designed the formal landscaping surrounding the buildings. The Richardson complex
has been recently renovated and now contains the Hotel Henry and Conference Center. The Buffalo Architectural Center will also be located here. Public tours of the interior are offered MaySeptember; free audio tours of the grounds are also available. Kleinhans Music Hall (designated 1989) 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo (8855000; kleinhansbuffalo.org) The permanent home of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhans Music Hall is worldrenowned for its acoustic excellence. Many performances are scheduled here throughout the year, including concerts by the BPO and an assortment of other local and national music, dance, and variety acts. The interior was designed by the architecture firms of F. J. and W. A. Kidd. Eliel and Eero Saarinen designed the exterior and the building it is considered one of the their finest works. Guaranty Building/Prudential Building (designated 1975) 140 Pearl Street, Buffalo This building, designed in 1895 by Louis Henry Sullivan and Dakmar Adler, was cutting edge when it opened. The first steelsupported, curtain-walled building in the world, its features included
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral (designated 1987) 139 Pearl Street, Buffalo (855-0900, spcbuffalo.org) This Gothic Revival–style church across the street from the Guaranty Building was designed by Richard Upjohn in 1851. Upjohn, who also designed Trinity Episcopal Church in New York City, regarded St. Paul’s as his finest church. The church is also known for its beautiful stained glass windows. The cathedral is open Monday–Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. for self-guided tours. (Note: church services are weekdays at 12:05 p.m. and Sundays at 8 and 10:15 am.) Visitors can also make arrangements for archivist-led group tours. U.S.S. The Sullivans (designated 1986) Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo (8471773; buffalonavalpark.org; ussthesullivans.net) This vessel is named after the five Sullivan brothers, George, Francis, Madison, Joseph, and Albert, killed during the Battle of Solomon Islands in November 1942 while serving on the U.S.S. Juneau, which was sunk during the battle. The U.S.S The Sullivans, built in 1943, is an example of a Fletcher class destroyer. It served in WWII and Korea is now located at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park, a sixacre waterfront site, which is the largest inland park of its kind in the nation. The museum features exhibits representing all branches of the armed services. In addition
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral
to the U.S.S. The Sullivans, visitors can tour the U.S.S. Little Rock and the submarine the U.S.S. Croaker Visit April–October daily, 10 a.m.–5 pm., November, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. More historical places Other nearby National Historic Landmarks include the Millard Fillmore House Museum and the Roycroft Campus, both in East Aurora. In Niagara County, there are four National Historic Landmarks: Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown; the Lewiston Portage Landing Site located in Artpark in Lewiston, Niagara Reservation State Park, the oldest state park in the United States; and the Adams Power Plant Transformer House, considered to be the birthplace of the modern power generating station in Niagara Falls. The area’s newest National Historic Landmark is the Erie Canal, which was designated a landmark on December 23, 2016. FY
Christine A. Smyczynski is a freelance writer and blogger and author of Western New York Explorer’s Guide.
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The Darwin D. Martin House Complex Frank Lloyd Wright’s Opus Is Buffalo’s Jewel BY NANCY CARDILLO
The exterior of the Darwin Martin House Photo by Biff Henrich courtesy of the Martin House Restoration Corporation
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t’s been said that the Darwin D. Martin House Complex in Buffalo’s Parkside neighborhood is one of the largest and most significant works of architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s career, and a seminal example of his Prairie Style architecture. Wright himself referred to this project as his “domestic symphony,” and was so proud of the results that he hung the blueprints for the complex over his drawing board. The Main House masterpiece “that will be talked about In the early 1900s, millionaire The three-story, 15,000 square foot 100 years from now.” Larkin Soap Company executive residence for Darwin D. Martin, his Clearly, he kept his word. Darwin D. Martin commissioned wife Isabelle, and their two young Thousands of visitors have toured Wright to design a residential complex children, Darwin R. and Dorothy, the complex annually since the for his family that would symbolize evokes a sense of repose through Restoration Corporation began giving his wealth and stature, something horizontality, spatial openness, and a docent-led tours. innovative and different from the natural palette of materials and colors Completed in 1907, the Complex other houses in the neighborhood that blur the distinction between consisted of six buildings: where Martin had purchased 1.5 indoors and outdoors, upstairs and acres of land. Wright promised him a
downstairs, and individual rooms. Features of the eight-bedroom home include structural masonry piers, steel I-beams and cantilever roofs, ribbons of art glass windows (there are nearly 400 throughout the complex in sixteen different patterns), Roman brick and three-quarters-inch floor tiles, two sunburst fireplaces, built-in furniture, electric lights, eight miles of rift-sawn white oak, a stunning glassmosaic, and a two-sided fireplace in the front entryway. The Pergola The 100-foot-long pergola connects the main house to the conservatory and carriage house, providing a dramatic 180-foot vista from the front door of the Martin House to the nearly ten-foot statue of Nike of Samothrace, which stands on a threefoot plinth behind a fountain at the end of the conservatory. The Conservatory Avid gardeners, the Martins requested a greenhouse on their new property. Wright gave them a lush, light- and plant-filled sanctuary featuring a cruciform design, central nave, and spectacular glass skylight. The Carriage House The fully appointed carriage house included a carriage room (which later became the garage for the family cars), stables, second-floor apartment for the chauffeur and his family, and a hayloft. Today, the carriage house is home to the Museum Shop. The Barton House Wright’s first project of the commission was the George and Delta Barton House (Delta was Darwin’s sister). The house is based on an earlier Wright design—the Walser House in Chicago—and, while smaller in size than the main house, elegantly conveys Wright’s Prairie elements and style. The Gardener’s Cottage The final building to be constructed on the site represents a variation of the Arts and Crafts-era Foursquare combined with Wright’s Prairie style.
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FEATURE funds for and oversee the complete restoration of the complex, which is now in the final phase of a near $50 million restoration, which will also include landscaping. The Darwin D. Martin House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and received National Historic Landmark status in 1986. The complex is open year-round
for tours led by trained volunteer docents. Visit darwinmartinhouse.org for a full list of tours and events and information. FY Nancy Cardillo is a freelance writer and PR consultant based in Buffalo, NY. For more information, visit morethanwords.org.
Other Western New York Wright Delights Open to the Public
The Conservatory of the Darwin Martin House Photo by Biff Henrich courtesy of the Martin House Restoration Corporation
(There is a one-story addition on the back of the house that was added by previous owners during an extensive renovation.)
begin in the Pavilion, where guests view a short film that explores the relationship and friendship between Wright and Martin.
Eleanor and Wilson Greatbatch Pavilion Designed by Toshiko Mori Architect and opened in 2009, this interpretive visitor center provides a distinctive yet harmonious response to Wright’s principles exemplified throughout the complex. Tours
Rebuilding Wright’s Legacy The entire complex suffered considerable damage over time (it was vacant for seventeen years) and the pergola, conservatory, and carriage house were demolished. In 1992, the Martin House Restoration Corporation was formed to raise
Graycliff: Wright On The Lake 6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby, NY graycliffestate.org Summer home for Darwin D. and Isabella Martin Designed between 1926-31 • Situated on a bluff overlooking Lake Erie • Sweeping views of downtown Buffalo and shoreline • Includes pond and fountain, stair tower, sunken gardens, and dramatic drive • Restoration in progress Frank Lloyd Wright Filling Station The Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum 263 Michigan Avenue, Buffalo, NY pierce-arrow.com Designed as a fuel filling station by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1927 for the corner of Michigan Avenue and Cherry Street in downtown Buffalo, the station was never built until 2014 • Second story observation room with fireplace • Copper roof • Overhead gravity-fed gas distribution system for fueling cars
The Reception Room of the Darwin Martin House Photo by Biff Henrich courtesy of the Martin House Restoration Corporation
All Wright All Day Trolley Tours darwinmartinhouse.org Blue Sky Mausoleum Forest Lawn Cemetery 1411 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY Forest-lawn.com Blueskymausoleum.com Family mausoleum designed for the Darwin D. Martin family between 1925-28; constructed in 2004 • 24 Westminster-style crypts • Soaring white granite monolith • Overlooks two peaceful ponds • One-of-a-kind structure, as the design has been retired Frank Lloyd Wright Fontana Boathouse 1 Rotary Row, Buffalo, NY wrightsboathouse.org One of Wright’s most significant projects, originally designed for the University of Wisconsin Boat Club in 1905 but never built until 2007, in Buffalo, NY • Features large vertical piers supporting horizontal planes • Spectacular views of Lake Erie, the Niagara River, and the Canadian shoreline
Visit a variety of Wright’s residential, recreational and monumental designs (historic and newly-constructed) on this daylong trolley tour led by a trained docent. All-inclusive package begins at Forest Lawn Cemetery’s The Margaret L. Wendt Archive and Resource Center, with stops at the Martin House; Filling Station; Pierce Arrow Museum; Fontana Boathouse and Graycliff. Along the way, the guide will point out architectural treasures, such as the site of the Larkin Administration Building. May 2017 | www.foreveryoungwny.com 23
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Twilight Tour of Homes Rare Access to Some of Buffalo’s Most Architecturally Significant Homes BY STANTON HUDSON
An aerial view of Chapin Parkway and Bidwell Parkway, two iconic boulevards featured in the Twilight Tour of Homes. Photo by Joe Cascio Photography
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ave you ever driven down the parkways between Gates Circle and the Marcy Casino and Hoyt Lake behind the Albright Knox Art Gallery and wanted to see what the interiors of those magnificent homes look like?
If so, on Friday, June 16, you’ll have a unique opportunity to do just that. The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site (TR Site), in association with Western New York
Heritage, will present its popular Twilight Tour of Homes. The selfguided walking tour, which will take place between 5 and 9 p.m., will feature approximately ten private residences with a wide variety of
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early part of the twentieth century, shortly after the conclusion of the Pan-American Exposition, they remain among Buffalo’s most sought-after addresses. This year’s event reprises the location of last year’s sold-out event that attracted 1,500 enthusiasts of Buffalo’s world-renowned architecture and the sylvan charm of Olmsted’s magnificent system of parkways. The Buffalo Seminary, at 205 Bidwell Parkway, will once again serve as the tour headquarters for the one-night-only, rain or shine tour. The Collegiate Gothic style building will also be open for tours. Because the Twilight Tour of Homes is self-guided, participants may visit the homes in whatever order and whatever pace the would like. With a leisurely gait, the tour will take approximately two to twoand-one-half hours to complete. A special addition to this year’s Twilight Tour of Homes is a posttour VIP reception at the historic Garret Club, 91 Cleveland Avenue. Designed by noted Buffalo architect E. B. Green, the Garret Club is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The reception, which will run from 7 to 9:30 p.m., offers an elegant way to cap off the evening. A tempting array of butler-passed hors d’oeuvres and beer and wine service are part of what is planned to be a perfect tour finale. Ample off-street parking at the Garret Club is also provided. A souvenir guide booklet will provide an overview of all the featured homes and serve as the admission ticket to each location. Nearly 100 TR Site volunteer guides will welcome visitors into the stunning interiors and share details about the architecture and history of these unique residences. Advance sale tickets for the Twilight Tour are $35 per person ($30 for TR Site members) and can be purchased beginning May 1 at trsite.org. The week of the event (beginning June 12), tickets will be $40. Cost for the post-tour reception is $75 per person ($70 for
FEATURE TR Site members), which includes admission to all tour locations. There are two ways to pick up admission booklets. Tickets may be picked up in person at the TR Inaugural Site, 641 Delaware Avenue, Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 (Allentown Art Festival weekend) from noon to 5 p.m. and Monday, June 12 through Wednesday June 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the day of the tour, tickets will be distributed at Buffalo Seminary beginning at 4:30 p.m. For those planning on advance pickup, please remember that your tour booklet is your ticket and, therefore, the TR Site cannot be responsible for replacing booklets if lost. All proceeds from this event go to further the mission of the TR Site, a non-profit museum chartered by the New York State Department of Education and Western New York’s only National Park Service facility. The Site
preserves the home in Buffalo, New York, where Theodore Roosevelt became the twenty-sixth President of the United States. Opened to the public on September 14, 1971 and managed by a volunteer board of trustees who comprise the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation, the TR Site provides opportunities for the public to understand the historic events surrounding the inauguration and conveys the lasting significance of Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency. Nearly two-thirds of the Site’s annual operating budget is raised locally, including through special events, including the Twilight Tour of Homes. For additional information, please call the TR Site at 884-0095 or visit trsite.org. FY
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Bringing Buffalo’s History to Life BY BRAD HAHN
Night view at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York, 1901 Photo courtesy Library of Congress
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istory is most often learned through reading, whether books or online. But, what if you could walk where Abraham Lincoln once walked or stand in the library of a Gilded Age business tycoon’s mansion? In Buffalo, you can. On Explore Buffalo’s many tours, volunteer docents bring the Queen City’s stories to life as they guide tour groups around our city. Lincoln, who visited Buffalo the two presidents elected from Buffalo claims its fair share several times. Lincoln’s funeral Buffalo—Millard Fillmore and of presidential history, much of train also stopped in Buffalo for Grover Cleveland; William which is told on the "Presidents a full day on its route back to McKinley, who tragically died in Buffalo" walking tour of Illinois, as it retraced Lincoln’s here; Theodore Roosevelt, who downtown. This tour traces the journey to Washington, DC, for was inaugurated here following footsteps of presidents who have his inauguration. McKinley’s death; and Abraham spent time in Buffalo, particularly
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For those who are true presidential history buffs—or who simply enjoy a unique view on part of local history—Explore Buffalo also offers the "Mr. & Mrs. Grover Cleveland" tour, which tells the story of President Grover Cleveland and First Lady Frances Folsom Cleveland. When they married in the White House in 1886, Folsom was twenty-one years old—the youngest First Lady in history—and Cleveland was forty-nine. A twohour walking tour in downtown, Cleveland tour is traditionally offered on Frances’s birthday (July 21) and the Clevelands’ wedding anniversary (June 2). When the Clevelands were settling into the White House, Buffalo was a city on the rise. Commerce and industry had brought great wealth to the city—and made many of the city’s business leaders fabulously rich. In an extraordinary case of “keeping up with the neighbors,” residents of Delaware Avenue built ever-bigger mansions requiring everlarger servant staffs. Anson Conger Goodyear once remarked on his lifestyle that, “he had never wanted anything that he couldn’t afford to buy.” A glimpse into their lives is offered on Explore Buffalo’s tours of Delaware Avenue, including monthly "Inside Delaware Avenue Mansions" tours that feature the interiors of two mansions. Additional exterior-only tours of Delaware Avenue are offered every week during the tour season. At the height of Buffalo’s prosperity in 1901, the city hosted the Pan-American Exposition, featuring a dazzling display of new technology, particularly electricity. A century later, local author Lauren Belfer published the novel City of Light, which intertwines a fictional account with detailed history of the Exposition and Buffalo at the time. The popularity of the novel led to the creation of a City of Light bus tour which visits many of the locations featured in the book; while the plot is fiction, the setting of the book in turn of the century Buffalo was exhaustively researched by Belfer.
FEATURE Like any city, Buffalo’s history has its darker side, too. The most famous crime in local history is no doubt the assassination of President McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition, but plenty of other local crimes are worthy of mention as well. Did you know that Niagara Square was the setting in 1825 for a triple hanging? Explore Buffalo’s downtown walking tour, "Scandalous Buffalo," explains the story behind that event and other infamous examples of local wrongdoing. A trio of mob tours that Explore Buffalo offers—Allentown, West Side, and downtown—recounts the heyday of the local Mafia. While today we celebrate the history of trade and commerce along the waterfront, the Canalside area in its heyday was well known as a dangerous place for any respectable person to visit. A new Explore Buffalo tour for the summer season will tell some of those stories. Just down the Buffalo River from the Canalside area, Buffalo’s Old First Ward neighborhood is experiencing a resurgence. Thanks to the cleanup of the Buffalo River, interest in being in one of Buffalo’s oldest neighborhoods is on the upswing, including the development of new riverfront apartment complexes. With a long and proud Irish heritage, the Old First Ward is where many of the waterfront workers who scooped grain and unloaded cargo ships lived. Our "Old First Ward" walking tour explains why these workers called the neighborhood home, and how for years they navigated Fingy Conners’ saloon-boss system to find work. As any tour of an Irish neighborhood should end, this tour concludes outside a classic neighborhood tavern, Gene McCarthy’s. Fascinating local history doesn’t stop at the city limits. One of the oldest settlements in Erie County is known today as Clarence Hollow, begun when Asa Ransom arrived in 1799. A new "Clarence Hollow" walking tour in 2017 is one of several tours Explore Buffalo offers outside the City of Buffalo, including East Aurora, Lockport, Lancaster, and
North Tonawanda. Did you know that North Tonawanda surpassed Chicago as the largest lumber port in the world in the late 1800s? The abundance of lumber in the city led to other industries, including carousel manufacturing. Explore Buffalo’s outdoor tours are offered from April through November, with interior tours and a speaker series during the winter months. During the summer months, tours are available seven days a week. Tours can also be arranged for groups, including book clubs, social groups, and families— simply pick a tour, day, and time. Learn more at explorebuffalo.org. FY
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Ten Unique WNY Historical Sites to Visit BY ED ADAMCZYK AND DANIEL MEYER
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ou’re probably familiar by now with Buffalo’s famous landmarks and historical sites like the Teddy Roosevelt Inaugural Site and The Buffalo History Museum. But there are many unique and specialized historical venues to visit; those dedicated to a town or a cause, manned by dedicated volunteers with an appreciation of local history. Here’s a list of ten great places to visit and learn about local history. Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst; 689-1440; bnhv.org Formerly called the Amherst Museum, this open-air educational institution is dedicated to preserving the history the Town of Amherst, the Village of Williamsville, and the Niagara Frontier. The thirtyfive-acre site includes twelve historic buildings moved from their original locations, including homes, one-room schoolhouses, a barbershop, and a church; a main exhibit building; a collections storage facility; the Niederlander Research Library; and the Country Store. Upcoming events include a Kentucky Derby luncheon on May 6 and Pioneer Camp Day July 24–28. Buffalo Religious Arts Center 157 East Street, Buffalo 481-2350; Buffaloreligiousarts.org Located the former St. Francis Xavier Church in Black Rock, this museum’s mission is to collect and display religious art from Buffalo’s since-closed churches. This 12,000 square foot church has richly painted murals and ceiling. The present church, built in Roman Basilica style, was designed by Max G. Beierl of the Buffalo architectural firm Lansing and Beierl and constructed between 1911 and 1912. The granite columns of the church
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were shipped to Buffalo on the Erie Canal. They were offloaded at Black Rock, and rolled up from the canal to the church. The Benjamin and Dr. Edgar R. Cofeld Judaic Museum 805 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo 836-6565, ext. 110; tbz.org This small three-room museum displays a collection of more than a thousand Jewish artifacts from Europe and America, with some items that promote Jewish values dating back to the tenth century. The collection includes medallions, folk art, books, and ceremonial attire. All of the exhibits are regularly rotated according to the holidays. Firemen’s Memorial Exhibit Center 4141 Seneca Street, West Seneca 712-0413; facebook.com/ FiremensMemorialExhibitCenter The history of firefighting in Western New York is on display with a priceless collection of antique vehicles, equipment, uniforms, and memorabilia. Current exhibits include displays of flags, helmets, badges, and photographs. Guided tours provide members of the public with detailed descriptions of the firematic displays and updated information about fire prevention programs.
Hamburg Historical Society Museum 5859 South Park Avenue, Hamburg 648-6320; hamburghistoricalsociety.org Located directly across from the Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg’s history museum includes rotating displays of historical artifacts from the Town of Hamburg, Village of Blasdell, and Village of Hamburg, including the Erie County Fair. The facility also houses a research library. The museum is based on a historical campus that includes two barns and a “lock up” jail that dates back to the early 1900s. The Niagara Aerospace Museum Niagara Falls International Airport 2221 Niagara Falls Boulevard #7, Niagara Falls 297-1324; wnyaerospace.org Museum staff and volunteers collect and preserve every relevant artifact they can find, including the first US commercially licensed helicopter the Bell Model 47; Bell Rocket Belt made famous in the James Bond movie, Thunderball; and the actual control panel used by a mission controller during the Apollo moon missions. The museum also provides educational programming, focusing on the area’s role in the nation’s aerospace history, provides expert speakers, and continues the extensive artifact
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restoration program—including its most recent acquisition of the Bell P-39 Aerocobra. North Collins Historical Society Museum Town of North Collins Historical Building 2021 Center Street, North Collins 337-3391; northcollinsny.org/ html/history.html This very local museum recently built an exhibit around the community’s brides. Invite anyone who ever married in North Collins to temporarily donate photographs and other wedding ephemera. The “Bridal Corner” included fifty wedding portraits, a wedding gown with a fourteen-inch waist from the 1870s, and a groom’s tuxedo from 1933. The Steel Plant Museum 100 Lee Street, Buffalo 821-9361; steelplantmuseumwny.org Its mission is to preserve the history of the steel industry in Western New York through collecting, studying, and interpreting artifacts and archives that reflect our region’s industrial past, present, and future. The city’s steelmaking heritage is on display with mementos from Bethlehem, Republic, and names familiar and important a generation or two ago.
Tonawanda-Kenmore Historical Society and Museum 100 Knoche Road, Tonawanda, NY 873-5774; tonawanda.ny.us/history Housed in the oldest building in town, The Historical Society Museum was erected in 1849 as a German evangelical church, serving a rural congregation until 1967. The building and cemetery (dating back to 1847) were acquired by the Town of Tonawanda in 1970, and opened as a museum in our 1976. The museum has a display of material from the several elementary and middle schools that recently closed in those municipalities, including yearbooks, photographs of ninth-graders now adults, and time capsules planted on school grounds.
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UB Anderson Gallery 1 Martha Jackson Place, Buffalo 829-3754; buffalo.edu/buildings/ downtown-anderson.html Located in University Heights less than one mile from the University at Buffalo’s South Campus, this museum serves as the home to UB’s museum studies program. It features a varied collection of modern and contemporary art. Temporary exhibitions are presented throughout the year in the state-of-the-art exhibition space. There is no admission charge and the gallery is handicapped accessible. Discover what amazing history lies off the beaten path in Western New York. Be sure to contact locations for hours of operation and to set up tours; some museums are open seasonally. FY Ed Adamczyk is a historian and contributing writer for the Niagara Gazette and Forever Young. Daniel Meyer is a freelance writer and contributor to Forever Young.
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The 2016 North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) National Convention and Annual Meeting was presented at the Magnolia Hotel in Denver, Colorado. We’re proud to say that Forever Young won six awards, including best of show in our class. We were impressed with the city and want to share a little bit about it.—Ed.
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he Mile High City is known for its cultural attractions, craft breweries, and music scene. Stay a few days; with more than 10,000 hotel rooms in the downtown area, there’s plenty to choose from at any price point.
Easy Access and Walkability From the Denver International Airport, it’s a short, affordable glide on the airport train to the heart of downtown where visitors arrive at Denver Union Station, an opulent and fully restored 1914 Beaux-Arts train station, home to swanky bars, restaurants, and a hotel. In wintertime, skiers and snowboarders can take the Winter Park Express train from the station to the mountains for a unique ski in, ski out experience. Explore the walkable downtown on your own two feet or rent a bicycle from Denver B-cycle. Vibrant Neighborhoods Uptown has a long stretch of cafés, bistros, and pubs with outdoor patios near the city’s largest greenspace, City Park. The Art District on Santa Fe 30
is a haven for art lovers with more than sixty art galleries and colorful murals, highlighting the neighborhood’s Hispanic roots. The Highlands neighborhood boasts Victorian-era homes and buildings; lush gardens and parks; hip independently owned shops; art galleries; and restaurants. The River North Art District (RiNo) is “where art is made,” riding a wave of industrial revival with art galleries, brewpubs and restaurants. Five Points is notable for jazz clubs, coffeehouses, craft breweries, museums, and and beloved barbecue joints. Renowned Arts and Culture Denver Art Museum (DAM) in the Golden Triangle neighborhood is the largest art museum between Kansas City and the West Coast.
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Designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, DAM is filled with amazing pieces, from classics by Monet, Picasso, and Matisse to more modern works by Warhol and O’Keeffe, as well as pieces from Africa and preColumbian America and a vast collection of American Western art, including the works of Frederic Remington. The Clyfford Still Museum features work by Still was a leading figure in the development of abstract expressionism. The museum houses nearly 2,400 of Still’s paintings, drawings, and prints, representing most of his lifetime output. And in Lower Downtown (LoDo), the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver— designed by another renowned architect, David Adjaye—houses a constantly refreshed set of exhibits.
Beer, Wine, and Spirits The Denver Beer Trail (denv.co/ beertrail) is your guide into a world of pale ales, one-off firkins, and daring ingredients, created by a community of passionate artisans. Tivoli, Colorado’s oldest, most historic brewery, opened in 1859 and supplied beer to the gold rush pioneers. Wynkoop Brewing is known for innovative brewers who will put just about anything in beer. Balistreri Vineyards is a familyowned winery dedicated to completely natural wines. Infinite Monkey Theorem is an urban winery that has turned heads by canning its wines. Colorado is also home to more than 16 distilleries making whiskey, rum, brandy, gin and vodka. Innovative Dining Denver is a hub for chef-owned restaurants. From Larimer Square and take your pick of culinary talent, then be wowed by the offerings from locally sourced products. Whether you’re downtown on the 16th Street Mall or looking for a unique spot in Cherry Creek, visitors have a variety of great options to choose from. Housed in a 14,000-square-foot 1920s-era building, Denver Central Market includes a bodega, meat and cheese shop, bakery, full-service fish market, butcher, and chocolate shop. There’s also a bar, an ice cream shop, and a pizzeria. Nearby, The Source offers just-baked breads, artisan cheese, organic wine, small-batch spirits, and fresh-cut flowers. Nature City Park is a great place to take a walk and also features one of the most popular zoos in the nation. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science explores fossils and dinosaurs, the mysteries of space at Gates Planetarium, Egyptian mummies, larger-than life films at the Phipps IMAX 3D Theater, and a slew of interactive exhibits. Denver Botanic Gardens is a twenty-four-acre oasis in the city. Its incredible array of plants, flowers and trees encompass diverse landscapes, from the tropics to high mountains.
GETAWAYS Western History The History Colorado Center features exhibits and programs that tell the stories of Colorado. Enjoy interactive exhibits like a virtual ride in a real Model T, test your skills on a ski-jump simulator, or set off dynamite in an 1880s hard-rock mine. Located in a 1930s-era former Air Force hangar, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is heaven for the aerospace enthusiast. The museum is home to more than three-dozen historic airplanes and space vehicles, including a massive B-52 Stratofortress, a 1926 Eaglerock “longwing,” and even an X-Wing fighter from the Star Wars™ movie fame. The Forney Museum of Transportation’s motto boasts a collection of more than 500 exhibits relating to historical transportation. Highlights include “Big Boy,” the world’s largest steam locomotive, legendary aviator Amelia Earhart’s
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Gold Bug Kissel, and a rare 1916 Detroit Electric Opera Coupe, one of the world’s first electric cars. The Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave in nearby Golden features exhibits on Buffalo Bill’s life, the Wild West shows, Indian artifacts including Sitting Bull’s bows and arrows, Western art, and firearms.
Famous Music Scene On any given night, you’ll find talented artists playing a vast array of genres in clubs throughout the metro area. And at the top of every music lover’s bucket list is Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Legendary musicians like the Beatles (1964) and U2 (1983) have
performed here, and today, the summer concert series from May through October presents the best artists in jazz, rock, pop, bluegrass and more. FY Go to visitdenver.com to learn more about Denver and plan your trip.
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Year-round Adventure at Rangeley Lakes STORY AND PHOTOS BY VICTOR BLOCK
Mooselookmeguntic Lake in the Rangeley Lakes region of Maine
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igging our paddles into the shallow water, my son Tom and I steer our canoe around a sharp turn in the river. Suddenly, we’re face-to-face—or, more accurately, face-to-knees—with a massive creature standing directly in our path. Another day, another moose! Lifting its head to stare at us, tender shoots of river greens cascading from its mouth, the animal seems undisturbed. After several minutes, our temporary companion finishes its meal, takes a final (I think disdainful) glance in our direction and slowly ambles into the woods. Welcome to the Rangeley Lakes region of Maine, nestled in the state’s little-visited western lakes and mountains region. For me, the picture
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book village of Rangeley is the “real” Maine, a town of 1,100 residents that captures the quaint nostalgia of a Norman Rockwell painting. Single-story frame buildings along of Main Street house the Lakeside Theater, aptly named Moose Alley bowling, and a smattering of shops and restaurants. No stoplight interrupts the sparse flow of traffic, much of it vehicles with a kayak or canoe strapped to the top.
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It doesn’t take long to understand that this area of Maine is as much a lifestyle as a destination. Most folks pick up their mail at the tiny post office where locals gather to exchange news and gossip in an outpouring of “heahs,” “a-yups,” and other Mainespeak. Visitors have long been lured by the unspoiled beauty of western Maine. Abnaki Indians set up hunting and fishing camps along shorelines of the
area’s 111 lakes and ponds. Names of some bodies of water—Cupsuptic, Umbagog, and tongue-twisting Mooselookmeguntic—attest to the Indian influence. In 1796, an Englishman named James Rangeley showed up and purchased over 30,000 acres in the area. When a town was incorporated on the site in 1855, it had 258 inhabitants. It was about then that Rangeley began to gain a reputation as a fishing Mecca for its abundance of brook trout and landlocked salmon. Wellto-do fishermen from Boston, New York, and further away made the trek to the still primitive destination, and grand hotels sprung up to accommodate them. Two railroad lines brought sportsmen to the region and steamboats transferred them to a half-dozen sprawling lodges along the shoreline of Rangeley Lake. The Depression brought an end to the gilded age in Rangeley, but not to its appeal as a year-round getaway destination with somethingfor-everyone variety. Golfers choose between the Mingo Springs course in town, with dramatic lake and mountains views from every hole, and nearby Sugarloaf, which Golf Magazine has ranked among the twenty best public courses in the country. Tennis courts are adjacent to the tiny Chamber of Commerce building, near a small beach. Canoes and kayaks dot lakes and rivers, joined by sail and powerboats and wind surfers. Mountain bikers find challenge on hilly roadways and off-road forest trails.
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One of the many quaint shops on Main Street in Rangeley
Fall attracts hunters of deer, bear, small game, and bird and provides Mother Nature with an opportunity to put on her spectacular annual Technicolor display of fiery foliage. In winter, snowmobilers find more than 140 miles of well-groomed trails that interconnect with systems leading throughout Maine and into Canada. There’s skiing thirty miles away at Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine’s second tallest peak, which is the largest ski area east of the Rockies in terms of developed skiable terrain. When it comes to museums, Rangeley is no New York. But it makes up in atmosphere and charm what it may lack in number and size.
The Rangeley Lakes Historical Society provides an introduction to the region with a variety of intriguing exhibits. They include guest registers, silverware and old photographs from the fine old hotels that once lined Rangeley Lake, and artifacts from paddlewheel boats that transported guests to their accommodations. Also on display are over 100 creations by Carrie Stevens, a milliner who used her eclectic knowledge of hat-making feathers to fashion what became world-famous fishing flies. The Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum contains treecutting machinery—donkey engines, snubbing machines and skidders—that comprise an entire new vocabulary. Of greater interest to many is a series of original oil paintings that depict the logging process of the 1920s and taped oral histories presented by loggers and their families. Along with the eclectic list of things to see and do in Rangeley,
A moose cow (mother) and her babies
it’s the atmosphere of a way of life from the past that attracts many visitors on repeat visits. For information about Rangeley, call the Chamber of Commerce at 800685-2537 or check out its web site at rangeleymaine.com. FY
Victor Block is a veteran travel writer and has contributed to numerous publications, including the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, Newsday, and more.
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Honey, You Just Don’t Know! BY CATHERINE STACK
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oney is a healthy alternative to sugar, but I bet you had no idea of the incredible healing properties of this super food.
Doctors have been using honey in healing for centuries. Several ingredients in honey make it an ideal healing compound. Many types of honey are high in hydrogen peroxide, which you may use at home to disinfect scrapes and cuts. In addition to its antibacterial power, the high sugar content in honey is great for absorbing moisture inside wounds, which makes it difficult for invading pathogens and bacteria to survive. And propolis, which is a compound in the nectar of some honey, actually kills bacteria. (Dr. Peter Molan of New Zealand has discovered that honey effectively kills seven types of bacteria that can cause wound infections.) Honey is excellent for wound healing and may even be effective against antibiotic-resistant MRSA. Clinical observations have noted that infections are rapidly cleared, inflammation, swelling, and pain are quickly reduced, odor is reduced, sloughing of necrotic tissue is induced, and the reformation of healthy tissue with minimal scarring occurs.
The antimicrobial properties of honey prevent harmful bacterial growth in the moist healing environment created. Even some lay and home birth midwives still use honey to help heal tears caused by childbirth. Honey is an ideal first-aid dressing, especially for patients in remote locations where there could be time for infection to set in before medical treatment is obtained. It is readily available and simple to use. But honey’s healing powers reach beyond wounds and burns. There’s evidence (some scientific, much anecdotal) to suggest that the antibacterial powers of certain honeys, in particular New Zealand’s Manuka honey, may be effective against the Helicobacter pylori bacteria, the main culprit in many stomach ulcers. Doctors have yet to prove this, but it certainly wouldn’t hurt to give it a try. In one experiment, when ulcer sufferers were given four tablespoons of honey a day, 100 percent of the participants found relief from their ulcer symptoms.
Traditionally, children suffering from diarrhea have been given a sugar solution to help rehydrate and replace essential minerals. Researchers in South Africa have discovered that honey can be more beneficial than sugar in these instances, because the antibacterial compounds in honey can actually kill the harmful bacteria found in the intestine that can be causing the diarrhea. On the opposite side of the problem, honey can be used as a cure for constipation. The high amounts of fructose in honey cause it to arrive in the large intestine undigested, which begins a fermentation process. This process allows fluid to be drawn into the bowel producing a laxative effect. Honey has been used as a medicine since ancient times. Because of its antimicrobial properties, honey has the potential to combat oral pathogens
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and holds promise for the treatment of periodontal disease, mouth ulcers, and other diseases of the oral cavity. Sore throats are soothed by it and coughs can be calmed (especially if diluted with a small amount of whiskey). When shopping for honey, however, there are things you must be aware of. At the very least, buy raw honey. Once honey has gone through the high heat processing procedure, it loses a great deal of its healing power. When choosing raw honey, one great option is the aforementioned Manuka honey. Produced in New Zealand, where the bees feed on a particular type of flowering shrub, it has the highest know antibacterial compound composition. It can usually be found in health food stores. Be sure to read the label and look for the words “active Manuka honey.” This will be the most effective honey in your fight against bacteria and is especially effective against stomach ulcers. Winnie the Pooh was in the know when it came to the benefits of honey—and now you are, too. FY 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.
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