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On the cover: Bottom left: A flight of ciders on the patio at Buffalo Cider Hall Photo courtesy of BlackBird Cider; Bottom center: An array of products from Niagara Craft Spirits Photo courtesy of Niagara Craft Spirits Bottom right: Yellow-throated Toucan Photo courtesy of Costa Rica Tourism

Garden 6 Wherefore, Weeds?................................... Carol Ann Harlos

Features: Drinking Local 10 This Cider House Rules................ Wendy Guild Swearingen 12 In Good Spirits............................... Wendy Guild Swearingen

Genealogy 14 Revolutionary Roots....................... Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits

Getaways 16 Costa Rica................................................. Jennifer Merrick

Being Well 18 Finding Calm in Uncertain Times............ Catherine Stack

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Justice and Peace The recent killings of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, George Floyd in Minneapolis, and Raychard Brooks in Atlanta sparked worldwide outrage and sorrow. Coverage of these senseless deaths and resulting protests shines a harsh light on the ugly and devestating effect that systemic racism has on all of us.

Racism is not a political issue, though politics codifies it; it's a human issue. When you or I allow injustice to prevail or make use of our privelege without acknowledging it; we are complicit in letting racism flourish.

I want to take responsibility for my part in this broken system, and I think the way to start is by educating myself on the issues and realities black and brown people face every day. I'll read books and articles, watch documentaries, and, most important, listen to people's stories.

This quote I recently read by James Baldwin struck a chord with me: "There is never a time in the future in which we will work out our salvation.

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FOREVER YOUNG JULY *CALENDAR *DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, MOST, IF NOT ALL REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS AND EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH NEW YORK STATE LAW. WE'RE INCLUDING ONGOING EVENTS BELOW FOR CONTINUITY.

Ongoing Erie County STAY FIT DINING PROGRAM offers a hot noon meal at 45 locations in Erie County. Menus and site list at erie.gov/stayfit or 8587639.

Gowanda HEALTH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE Activities open to the public age 50+, (no residency requirements), Concord Senior Center, 1 School Street, Gowanda; for schedule visit communityalliance.org; 5321010, or beemana@hcanetwork.org Niagara Falls SENIOR COMPANION/FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM Looking for seniors who enjoy working with their peers or children.

Volunteers receive a tax-free stipend, transportation assistance, and supplemental insurance coverage while volunteering. If you are 55+, have a minimum of 15 hours per week to give, and want to make a difference, contact Nora Aloian (SCP) at 2858224 ext. 217or Jennifer Britton (FGP) at 285-8224 ext. 228 Williamsville MEDICARE EDUCATION PROGRAM offers complimentary services through the WNY Medicare Resource Center.

Appointments encouraged, 833-0252 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 Tonawanda TONAWANDA TOPS CLUB #50 Weekly meetings on Mondays, weigh-in 6 p.m./meeting starts at 6:25 p.m., Zion United Church Koenig & Parker Tonawanda; 912-6875 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.

Tonawanda T.O.P.S. CLUB, weekly meetings on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Claremont Avenue. For information, call 6935161

Orchard Park TAI CHI Classes are Wednesdays at 1 pm.

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

Kenmore UKULELE SING ALONG Ukuleles provided during class. All levels welcome beginner- experienced.

Tuesdays 8 p.m. Church of the Advent, 54 Delaware Rd., Kenmore $5 suggested donation. 481-5735

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

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

West Falls MEMORY CAFE A gathering place for friends with Alzhiemer's and their caretakers.

10-11:30 a.m. the 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month, with free refreshment and concerts11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. West Falls Center for the Arts, Center, 1863 Davis Rd., info: westfallsartcenter.org or 570-6520

Buffalo GENTLE YOGA, 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays at Tosh Collins Senior Center, 35 Cazenovia St. $3 Bring a yoga mat. Info: 828-1093 Tonawanda UKULELE SING ALONG Ukuleles provided during class. All levels welcome. Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays 1:30 p.m.

Brighton Place Library 999 Eggert Rd. Call to register 332-4375, $5 suggested donation

Amherst FREE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.,

Trinity Old Lutheran Church 3445 Sheridan Drive. First Wednesday of the month, for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia. A morning snack and nutritious lunch are provided. Info: 836-4868 Boston HATHA YOGA Wednesdays at 7 pm. Gentle and meditative. Bring your own mat. Faith United Church of Christ, 8651 Boston State Road.

For more info call church office 716941-3529 Holland FREE RESPITE CARE First Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. for those caring for loved ones with any form of dementia. Lunch included. Presented by Holland Methodist Church, 11699 Partridge Rd.; 388-3150 Akron T.O.P.S. CLUB Thursdays, 5:30–6:45p.m. at the Akron/

Orchard Park ZUMBA Day and evening classes, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m. $30 for an 8-week session. Orchard Park Senior Center, 70 Linwood Ave., Ph: 662-6452.

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

Peer Support (Suite B), 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m.; Caregivers Support (Suite B), first Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m. Info: 408-3100 or headwayofwny.org Cheektowaga T.O.P.S. #391 Meets Wednesdays, 9–10:30 a.m. upstairs at Cheektowaga Recreation Center, 2600 Harlem Rd. Info: MaryAnn 895-4414

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FOREVER YOUNG *JULY CALENDAR *DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, MOST, IF NOT ALL REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS AND EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH NEW YORK STATE LAW. WE'RE INCLUDING ONGOING EVENTS BELOW FOR CONTINUITY. Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd. We offer tools, programs, support, fellowship and recognition for healthy living and weight management. For information call Diane 542-4980 Tonawanda LAUGHTER YOGA Come as you are, just bring your laughter! Thursdays 11 a.m. Brighton Place Library, 999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda. FREE Cheektowaga T.O.P.S. MEETING, Thursdays at 9 a.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Dr. (corner of Union Road). Come for the love, support and friendship. For information, call Karen at 247-2334 Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB, An active 50+ crowd, Game Night 1st Saturday of each month,Wheatfield; contact for location or for more info 550-1232

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Southtowns NEW HORIZONS MUSIC Calling all musicians interested in music. New Horizons Music meets in the daytime and is for people 50+. For info, email Janet Stout at 354janet@gmail.com and visit newhorizonsmusic.org.

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

Hamburg ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP for males at Wesleyan Church, 4999 McKinley Pkwy. 2nd Tuesday. 6260600, alz.org/wnyc

Buffalo LGBTQ MEMORY LOSS CAREGIVERS PROGRAM: The Pride Center of WNY offers the LGBTQ Memory Loss Caregivers Program providing support and education for people providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease and other

Orchard Park ALIENATED GRANDPARENTS ANONYMOUS meetings 1 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of month, 4295 S. Buffalo St.

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Depew BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY Monthly meeting 2nd 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.

West Seneca AMANA GARDEN CLUB OF WEST SENECA, is welcoming new members interested in gardening, floral arrangement, and more the 2nd Wednesday of month, 11 a.m., Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St. Info, Marie: 8848543 Williamsville MCGUIRE GROUP MEMORY CARE SUPPORT GROUPS: General Support Group is 2nd Wednesday, 3 p.m. at Harris Hill Nursing Facility, 2699 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville; Daughters’ Support Group, 5 p.m.

Coordinated with the Alzheimer’s Association, with caregiving tips and coping mechanisms. Info: 632-3700 or mcguiregroup.com Hamburg SOUTHTOWNS OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Please join us and learn about the latest products, receive help, and meet new friends. Family and friends welcome.

2nd Thursdays, March–November, 11:30 a.m. ZJ's Restaurant, 140 Pine St. (Please do not call the restaurant.)

Info: Mike: 725-7126

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dementias. 3rd Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m., Pride Center, 200 South Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 852-7743 or pridecenterwny.org Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB, An active 50+ crowd. Dances are the 3rd Friday of each month, 7 to 11 pm at Buffalo Social Club 2565 Young St., Niagara Falls. Monthly activites include Picnics, restaurants and parties. 50-50 raffles, and door prizes. FaceBook: SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB or call for more info

*DANCE CALENDAR MONDAYS

Sloan CLOGGING LESSONS by Kickin’ Rhythm Cloggers, 6:30 p.m. @ St. Andrew’s Parish Hall, 111 Crocker St., Bldg. 1. (585) 457-4455.

Buffalo HUSTLE FOR HEALTH URBAN LINE DANCING with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. noon–1 p.m. FREE for ages 55+ Call 832-1010 ext. 4 Kenmore JACKIE’S DANCE Two lessons, 7–9 p.m. dance. Call 407914-5251 for details.

TUESDAYS

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

WEDNESDAYS

Niagara Heritage Village in Amherst & 4th Wednesdays @ VFW Post in Village of Williamsville. 7 p.m. Info: Geraldine, 877-0222 or amherstvictoriandance.org

THURSDAYS

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

SATURDAYS

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

ONGOING

WNY BELLYDANCE CLASSES 560-1891, nadiaibrahim.com.

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

625-8306.

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

Buffalo HUSTLE FOR HEALTH URBAN LINE DANCING with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

FREE for ages 55+ Call 716 832 1010

West Seneca BALLROOM DANCE classes @ 1761 Orchard Park Rd., 7713110, ballroomiliana.com.

Amherst AMHERST VICTORIAN DANCE SOCIETY Authentic music, dress and dance of Queen Victoria's time. New members and guests welcome! 1st Wednesdays @ Buffalo

WNY DANCE W/ ERIN BAHN 9977190 ARGENTINE TANGO IN BUFFALO Dancing & Classes. traviswidricktango.com. Contact Travis @ 517-7047

GENEALOGY 20. African antelope

45. Beat the Joneses

22. "Who ___ we kidding?"

49. Interesting person, acronym

24. a.k.a toes

51. Eli Manning's first name

25. *Banned lawn darts

54. Ganders' companions

26. Type of rotation

56. *Famous ski town

27. "The Hobbit" hobbit

57. Get-out-of-jail money

29. *Played with a driver

58. ____ of March

31. Bye in Palermo

59. Make someone angry

32. Lacked, for short

60. Jack London's "White ____"

33. The oldest Goldberg sibling

61. *Fisherman's supply

34. *Skier's turf

62. Marine eagle

36. Snail-like

63. Augments

38. *Volleyball turf

64. Pastrami partner

42. Painter Degas

66. *"You're it!" game

THEME: OUTDOOR FUN ACROSS 1. Sacred song

53. Threads

6. Chowed down

55. Pie ____ ____ mode

9. Acoustic repetition

57. *a.k.a. shuttlecock

13. Capital of Vietnam

60. *Flying saucer

14. 4 qts.

64. 2 halves of a diameter

15. Teamsters' group

65. Pilot's deadline

16. Affair, in Paris

67. *Fire starter

17. Bit of binary code

68. Triangular road sign

18. Part of TNT

69. ____ Luis Obispo

19. *Sleeping under the stars 21. *Horticulturist's hangout 23. Articulate 24. Combustible pile 25. Joe Louis move 28. Epiphany guests 30. Forgo 35. WWII side 37. *Bonfire fodder 39. Royal topper 40. Tiny river 41. Pond buildup 43. Miners' passage 44. Best not mentioned

70. "Die Lorelei" poet 71. Other than what is 72. One laid 73. Poker stakes DOWN 1. First-rate, slangily 2. Ditto 3. Soon, to a bard 4. They are usually drunken 5. Biblical prophetess 6. Full of excitement 7. *Sun kiss 8. Funereal lament

46. *What seekers do

9. "National Velvet" author ____ Bagnold

47. Fairytale beginning

10. Give a ticket

48. Same as "slow down"

11. Sound warning

50. Upper hand

12. Lennon's wife

52. Toni Morrison's "____ Baby"

15. State of agitation

The solution for this month’s puzzle can be found on page 20.

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HOME & GARDEN

CAROL ANN HARLOS

Wherefore, Weeds?

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eeds. I cannot walk past a garden bed without weeding. Even when I am dressed in something other than my ratty garden clothing, I automatically pull weeds when I pass a garden. Friends and family think it's great; fewer weeds, plus it amuses them.

Weeds steal not only from the there pruning, cutting flowers, and a plant in sight and then the weed beauty of a flower or vegetable garden harvesting vegetables and herbs all in seed germinates. It is important to but from the nourishment that the a lovely outfit. Oh, well. understand that garden soil is simply soil provides. Weeds also steal the Have you ever thought about loaded with seeds. When we cultivate, gardener's time. In my imaginary the role weeds play in the garden? we bring them near the surface to garden, there are no weeds and I am There is usually a bare spot without receive warmth, light, and moisture.

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The answer to weed control, then, lies in disturbing the soil as little as possible. Don't dig up soil just for the fun of it. Dig, plant, weed, whatever, and then cover the soil. It is actually not necessary to entirely dig up a weed by the way—dandelions come to mind. Cut them off. Eventually the roots will starve to death. Ha! Growing your garden plants closer together does cut down on many weeds, although sometimes they sneak in between your desirable plants or under the leaves. Surprise!

Now, you can purchase mulches to cover the soil but know what you are getting. There may be weed seeds in the mulch! What about compost?

Compost is beautiful. It looks great.

It nourishes the soil. But it also nourishes weeds. Many times, people have told me that they introduced weeds into their garden when they purchased compost. I think that what happened is that the original compost was weed-free—it would have heated up to about 160 Fahrenheit—enough to kill weed seeds. But it does provide a medium for wind-carried weed seeds

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to sprout. Thinking of making your own compost? It's got to get hot, or you will introduce weed seeds into your garden. Use a thermometer!

The best time to weed is right after it rains. Those little weed plants come out of the soil nice and easily! If you are worried about yanking out desirable

plants, pay attention: you probably placed your seeds in some type of pattern. (Well, OK, use a pattern the next time!) You can also hoe out weeds. Take it easy; not too deep or up will come more weed seeds.

Try to set a little time every day for weeding.

Going on vacation? You may return to tall weeds. Remember the Queen of Hearts, “Off with their heads!” Cutting the tops off weeds prevent them from going to seed.

When you have more time, you can return and complete the removal.

You may be thinking, no problem, there are herbicides. The use of herbicides should be thoroughly researched by the home gardener.

Are they necessary? What is the environmental impact? What is the effect on people, pets, pollinators, the soil? I have spoken with a number of backyard gardeners who have told me that a particular herbicide didn't work. This happens because plants, including weeds, of course, metabolize products from the soil. Timing appears to be crucial. All weeds don't respond in the same way. For example, I learned that research indicates that using an herbicide on the weed lesser celandine is effective before it flowers, not so much after.

Another question people ask me is, “How do I know it is a weed instead of some plant I want?” Well, dear reader, gardening experience helps.

That is one of the reasons that keeping a gardening journal can prove helpful, because you cannot be expected to remember what you planted in a particular spot last year. For example, I watch for reseeding perilla and feverfew in my front garden. I know what the seedlings look like and welcome them. And yes, even now on occasion I nourish a weed because I am not sure exactly what is growing early in the season. That's part of the adventure of gardening. It's all about experiences and learning. Enjoy the ride!

I don't know about you, but I need to go outside. The weeds are waiting.

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BlackBird Cider Shines

BY WENDY GUILD SWEARINGEN

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lackBird Cider Works in Barker is situated on a lovely plot of land nestled among apple orchards and with views of Lake Ontario. Visitors can try ciders in the charming tasting room. Owner Scott Donovan, 59, has been producing cider here since 2011. What began as a hobby in 2005 has since turned into a thriving business including the Barker location, a pub in Chandler Street in Black Rock, and distribution at Wegmans, among other markets. The Cider Hall is housed within the renovated Linde Air complex. When the weather is fair, the garage door goes up to reveal a huge patio space with seating, activities, and a bocce court.

Prior to and during the early years of BlackBird Cider Works, Donovan worked as an internal audit executive at a medical device company. For nearly a decade, he did double duty making cider and working full time. Though he’s devoted his time to growing the cider business, things have not slowed down much for Donovan, but we were fortunate to catch him for quick Q&A about the history of BlackBird cider—and what’s coming up.

Forever Young: Describe your life pre-cider.

Scott Donovan: Internal audit was one of several professional

disciplines I have experience in. I have a broad business background and actually started my career in the manufacturing industry after graduated from RIT with a business degree and a concentration in operations management. My first job was with General Electric in Syracuse, NY. That was a great company to work for and they sponsored me through the MBA program at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management. I held a lot of positions in manufacturing and as I gained more experience, I moved into more senior positions including plant manager and VP of manufacturing. I mention

A flight of ciders on the patio at Buffalo Cider Hall Photo courtesy of BlackBird Cider

all this because I believe my operations and internal controls background has been very helpful in growing apples, making cider, and successfully operating a small business.

FY: What got you interested in making cider?

SD: I knew I wanted to have my own small manufacturing business

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someday, and while working in the Seattle area in the early 2000s, I became interested in craft hard cider. I also noted while traveling in Europe for my job that cider was a very popular beverage. So, in 2005 after I moved back to Western New York and while working a full-time job, I began looking for an orchard to purchase. In the summer of 2006, I found and fell in love with the Lakeside Orchard in Barker, which is in the Northeast corner of Niagara County. That’s where it started.

FY: Where did you learn the process—what was that like?

SD: When I started making cider commercially, there was very little guidance. Unlike beer, wine, and spirits, cider had been a forgotten beverage for decades, so there was little technical information. That has changed

FEATURE a lot in the last ten years. Luckily, my friend Steve DeFrancisco is a very experienced commercial wine maker, and he helped me a lot in the early days. When we first started, it was definitely a lot of trial and error, which is so different from today where we have very well established controls over the production process from beginning to end. Today, I have a small, highly-skilled cider making staff lead by someone who is technically qualified and has a strong passion for making high quality tasty ciders.

FY: Tell us a little about the cider-making process at BlackBird and what products you offer.

We pride ourselves In having our own estate orchard, which gives us a tremendous breadth of fruit to work with. Our process starts with carefully selected apple varieties. This is a very busy place in the fall as we are harvesting apples and pears and pressing the

fruit and, of course, making cider.

Once we have fresh juice, we begin the fermentation process. Once the batch of cider has completed fermenting, it is aged and then packaged. Of course, there are dozens of steps in each of those processes, but that’s a high level view. As a result of having our own orchards, we have a very broad range of ciders, I like to say we have something for everyone. Today we have seventeen unique ciders. Our product line runs from extra dry to sweet. We have ciders made with heritage cider apples and also ciders aged in spirit barrels. We have several fruit ciders now, too.

it in our tasting rooms and then make a decision to move forward in a package or not.

FY: How do you develop recipes?

SD: Today, recipes are developed as a team project. We welcome new ideas from the cider making team and often experiment with mockups. We do taste testing. Once we believe we have a commercially successful product, we test market

FY: What would you say was your biggest catastrophe, cider-wise?

SD: For years, we have prided ourselves on not only the taste but the sparkling appearance of our products. No hazes or cloudy characteristics. Years ago, we decided to make an old English

FY: What has been the most popular cider you’ve created? Why do you think people like it so much?

SD: We have had a lot of successful products over the years.

Customers like our ciders because they taste like a cider, and we strive to always ensure the apple characteristic is present in the flavor profile. The two that come to mind are the Estate Reserve, a semi-dry cider in a black can and Buffalo Bluegrass, a bourbon barrel aged cider, sold in bottles.

style rough farm cider, also known as “scrumpy” cider. It was cloudy and chunky. We didn’t like the way it looked or tasted and never made it again. Luckily, we never sold that label in the market.

FY: What is your favorite cider to drink outside on a warm summer day?

SD: I like Estate Reserve and Chandler Street Cherry, a semi-dry cider infused with Niagara County tart cherries.

BlackBird Cider Works 8503 Lower Lake Road, Barker; 795-3580; blackbirdciders.com Buffalo Cider Hall 155 Chandler Street, Buffalo; 2409689 FY Wendy Guild Swearingen is editor of Forever Young.

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FEATURE

In Good Spirits

BY WENDY GUILD SWEARINGEN An array of products from Niagara Craft Spirits Photos courtesy of Niagara Craft Spirits

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’ve driven by this new-ish storefront on Route 104 in Cambria many times and was curious about what was happening inside. I was pleased to speak with Niagara Craft Spirits co-owner Todd Snyder, 49, about a hobby that has turned into a thriving side business.

Forever Young: How long have you been making spirits?

Tom Snyder: I can remember my brother and I trying to ferment various grains as a child based on articles for fuel alcohol in Mother Earth News. Our first still was my mom’s pressure cooker. I think I was only ten or twelve years old.

FY: Describe your life preNiagara Craft Spirits.

TS: I came to University at Buffalo from a small town near Binghamton, New York, as a grad student and stayed on to work in the department after obtaining a master’s degree in environmental engineering. I still work at UB in Civil Engineering, the distillery is a weekend/extra/fun job.

FY: What got you interested in distilling?

TS: As any of my childhood friends will tell you, my life has been a never-ending quest for alcohol. When I was nineteen, I 12

started brewing beer at home—at the time at my fraternity at Cornell.

I love the process of making it and the interesting history involved in the various forms of alcohol that we as a human race have come up with over the centuries. Distilling came back into the picture when I met Joe Nardecchia through the local homebrew club. There was home distilling happening in the club and we enjoyed the results. I can’t say much more than that, because the distillation of spirits at home is still a federal crime!

FY: How did you learn about distillation?

TS: Ninety-nine percent of the process actually happens prior to distillation. The agricultural crops are raised—in our case we use local Niagara County corn and wine from grapes on the Niagara Wine Trail. Those are whole professions all their own, and we support those farmers by buying directly from them. These are fermented to make

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good drinkable alcohol. That is the secret to making great spirits, start with good mash or wine.

We already had over forty years of experience making good clean drinking alcohol between us through beer- and wine-making.

The distillation step that follows is fairly straightforward and easy, and if we aren’t happy with the result, we can always re-distill it.

FY: Tell me a little about the spirit-making process and what sort of equipment you use.

TS: For our vodka and whiskeys, the corn and, depending on the product, barley malt, is mashed at our distillery by hand from scratch. We have a small grain bin at the distillery and a mill to grind the grain. We use steam jacketed kettles purchased at surplus auctions to boil the grain with water in order to convert the starches into fermentable sugars.

After fermentation, the waste corn mash is picked up by a local farmer

to feed to his chickens. For our liqueurs and gin, we purchase wine from New York Farm Wineries on the Niagara Wine Trail and distill that. We use three thirty-gallon copper stills made in Kentucky; we are a very small distillery. It’s important that people understand the difference between a “from scratch” distillery such as ours and one that is buying bulk alcohol in totes or drums or whiskey in barrels and barrel finishing it or sending it for a quick trip through their still to flavor it into gin. In the worst cases, the alcohol is simply carbon filtered or simply bottled and called “vodka.”

FY: How do you develop recipes?

What products do you offer?

TS: Both Joe and I are National rank Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) beer judges, and that experience has helped us a lot in tasting our products and with recipe development. We will typically research the style, sample as many

FEATURE of fermenting, and another whole day trying to distill it but ultimately throwing it out and cleaning up the mess. All that, and we didn’t end up with a drop of usable whiskey. That was the worst!

FY: What is your favorite drink to enjoy outside on a warm summer day?

TS: For outside on a warm day, it’s tough to beat a gin or vodka

tonic with plenty of ice. Our gin has enough fresh citrus in it that you can even skip the slice of lime.

Niagara Craft Spirits 4408 Ridge Road (Rt. 104), Cambria 438-7418 niagaracraftspirits.com FY Wendy Guild Swearingen is editor of Forever Young.

Bottling bourbon in the distillery

commercial examples as possible, and then start developing small pilot batches to refine the recipe.

From there, we scale it up and continuously try to improve it from batch to batch based on feedback from our customers and our own tasting notes. We are currently selling our own from-scratch, 1808 Gold Bourbon Whiskey, 1808 Silver Corn Whiskey, 1808 Silver Smoked Corn Whiskey, 1808 Vodka, 1808 Gin, Sinferno Hot Cinnamon Gin, 1808 Krupnik spiced Honey Liqueur, Limoncello lemon liqueur, Aranciacello orange liqueur, and Special Reserve Whiskey. The special reserve is our distiller’s creative outlet. It varies based on what we want to make at the time, and we age it in our onceused bourbon barrels. We’ve aged some smoked corn whiskey as well as whiskeys made in collaboration with New York Beer Project. We’re currently selling an all malt whiskey made from NYBP’s Pumpkin Ale that we distilled over two years ago.

And we are distilling about 1,000 gallons of Woodcock IPA and Red Head Amber beer which will be ready in about two years.

FY: What challenges did you face opening a distillery?

TS: The regulatory hurdles were probably the biggest challenge, and they continue to be, especially with the government shutdown [due

to the coronavirus pandemic]. It’s tough to get things approved when they aren’t open.

FY: Where are Niagara Craft Spirits available?

TS: We sell bottles at our distillery, Saturdays 12–6 p.m. and Sundays 12–5 p.m., and at a few farmers markets. My sister-in-law and brother attend the Broome County Farmers Market in Binghamton on Saturdays for us, and we’re attempting to keep a presence at the North Tonawanda City Market on Saturdays. We’ve also signed up for Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market every other Saturday starting June 6. We are in a few liquor stores as well; Akron House of Spirits, Anchor Spirits in Youngstown, Gates Circle in Buffalo, Key Liquor in South Buffalo, and Supermarket Liquors in Niagara Falls.

FY: What would you say was your biggest catastrophe, spirit-wise?

TS: One time we made a batch of wheat whiskey mash. It was wonderfully sweet and silky from all the sweet wheat malt. It fermented beautifully and made a wonderful smelling mash. We had very high hopes for it! Then we put it in the stills and it immediately scorched. Smoke was coming out of the stills! So, not only did we waste about 300 pounds of really expensive wheat malt, we wasted a whole day mashing, a week July 2020 | www.foreveryoungwny.com 13

GENEALOGY

CAROL DIPIRRO-STIPKOVITS

Research Your Revolutionary Roots T

he Fourth of July has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition dates back to the eighteenth century and the American Revolutionary War that began in 1775. Suffice it to say, if your ancestors lived in America between 1775 and 1783, there’s a good chance one of them aided in the struggle for independence by serving in the military.

Men between the ages of sixteen and sixty, although typically born between 1715 and 1767, may have served at some point during the war in either the Continental Army, State Line Troops, or a local militia built up to help the Continental Troops. Those who supported the rebellion may be mentioned in

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records as a rebel or patriot while loyalists or Tories were those who opposed the rebellion. Discovering this part of your heritage can be fascinating and can leave you feeling proud.

Tracing your lineage back to the 1770s, plus finding evidence of your ancestor’s service, can be a

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challenge. (That’s 256 sixth greatgrandparents!) I always suggest asking relatives first for family lore, photos, or records. Our own family—parents, cousins, aunts, and uncles—can be a great resource of our own family’s history. If you know particular branches in your family tree that have deep roots in

the United States/early America, focus your research there, then choose one ancestor to investigate first.

As you research and work back to this time period, take note of any ancestors with roots in known areas of activity. The next step is to look for evidence of patriotic service.

Some ancestors engaged in the fight for independence by serving in a local or state militia, Army, Navy or by assisting allies. Keep in mind that service to country took many forms such as serving as a town or state official, providing aid to the wounded, furnishing food and supplies, or signing petitions for the cause.

Many people have heard of Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), lineage societies that people can join when they have proven their relationship to a soldier or to someone who had participated in or supported American independence.

Obtaining membership can be difficult because of the strict requirements for proving the applicant’s lineage, but if others have applied under your ancestor patriot before, the collections of the SAR or DAR may have what you need to prove one or more generations of your ancestors’ lineage. With so many ancestors, finding a relative who is or was a member of the DAR or SAR is a quick path in the right direction.

Find more information at the following sites: Revolutionary War Graves

GENEALOGY Registry and Patriot Index (sarpatriots.sar.org) offers an easyto-search database of those who fought and those who died during the American Revolutionary War. Daughters of the American Revolution’s Ancestors and Descendants Databases (dar. org) offers a wealth of information about those who served in the Revolutionary War. They also offer a database of more than 7 million descendants of these service members.

United States Revolutionary War pension and bounty land warrant applications, 1800–1900 (FamilySearch.org) Pension applications and bounty land warrants are a wonderful but lesser known resource. Did you know the

federal government granted bounty land warrants to Revolutionary War veterans and their heirs? The promise of land during the war was an incentive to join and remain in the military.

With a little patience and a lot of persistence, you can build a tree line that reaches your Revolutionaryera ancestors. Good luck and happy hunting! FY Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits is a member of the National Genealogical Society and Association of Professional Genealogists. She is a board member and president of the Niagara County Genealogical Society, as well as a guest lecturer and freelance writer.

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Costa Rica Sounds of the rainforest

Howler monkeys Photo courtesy of Costa Rica Tourism

BY JENNIFER MERRICK

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park Photo by Jennifer Merrick

Howls fter an adventure-filled day exploring sites around Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica, we all felt a little dozy on the way back to our resort for the evening. So, we were almost stunned when our van pulled over onto the shoulder of a main road. Had the vehicle broken down? Flat tire?

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“Howler monkeys,” announced our unflappable guide, Rhyan Cruz. He grabbed his ever-present telescope and led us out of the van.

Sure enough, there were a troop of primates balancing on the hydro wires and bouncing around in the trees that lined the road. The monkeys lived up to their name, vocalizing loud, deep, barking bellows. Cruz set up his telescope, and we did our best to get close-up shots of the playful creatures. But, like monkeys do, bounded out of view soon as the focus was right.

Howler monkeys are one of 250 species of mammals in Costa Rica, a country with some of the highest biodiversity in the world.

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of Panama, over a quarter of this small country—the size of West Virginia—is protected wilderness.

Though plentiful, some wildlife could be hard to spot without someone like Cruz, who as required for all guides in Costa Rica, has a license and extensive training.

With a degree in eco-tourism and over eighteen years of experience, Cruz not only had a sharp eye but an expert ear.

“We usually hear wildlife before we see them,” he told us. Howler monkeys were obvious, but other creatures less so. He explained that the sound of the white-face monkey came from the throat.

“Caw,” he mimicked.

We saw acrobatic spider

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monkeys, named for their spiderlike appearance when they dangle by their tails from trees, earlier that day at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. This 600-hectare property featured sixteen bridges— ten fixed and six hanging—and led us through the cloud forest high above the jungle floor.

Back in the van, we headed to Buena Vista Lodge, located in the more remote northern part of the country near the border of Nicaragua. Situated on the edge of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, this eco-property offered plenty of opportunities to see and hear wildlife.

The next day, as soon as I opened the door of our basic but

comfortable room, I was greeted by a large iguana basking in the sun.

And as I continued up to breakfast, several unusual-looking creatures I had never seen before crossed in front of my path. They had striped tails that stood upright and a long, pointed snout for a nose.

I learned later that they are Coatis—tree-climbing mammals as common here as racoons are to us.

Activities at Buena Vista Lodge range from ziplining through the rainforest and mountain water slide to horseback riding and hiking. I opted for horseback riding, even though I had little equestrian experience; and I was grateful that my gentle horse was calm, because I certainly wasn’t.

After about ten minutes of trying not to hyperventilate, I relaxed and looked around. Rewarded with incredible views of lush valleys, I breathed deeply and even loosened my white-knuckled grip on the reigns long enough to take some pictures.

Cruz was doing what he does best—listening. At one point, he motioned for us to stop and pointed at the bushes. And there was the most extraordinary bird I had ever seen in the wild—a Yellow-throated Toucan.

“I heard it,” he told us later.

“Toucans crunch.”

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Yellow-throated Toucan Photo courtesy of Costa Rica Tourism

Pacaya Falls Photo by Jennifer Merrick

Eco-tourism Besides the wildlife, what impressed me most about the Buena Vista Lodge was its commitment to sustainability. In the 1980s, the property was a cattle farm, and few had even heard of the concept of “eco-tourism.”

“To be honest, people thought the owners were crazy at the beginning,” said Medardo Moscoso, the environment director at the lodge. “How could there be a hotel in such a remote place?”

But the owners let some of the pastures return to the forest and constructed a few stone buildings.

“And people started coming and were impressed to see the wildlife,” said Moscoso. Approximately 70

percent of the property’s 2,000 acres is being reforested, and the remaining is used as pastures.

Moscoso explained that they produced much of what the resort needed—vegetables, meat, dairy, eggs, and even the soap for the seventy-six rooms. The soap was made from the waste cooking oil from the kitchen and was just one of the environmental initiatives he managed.

“You know the food you’ve been eating was cooked with farts?”

“No idea,” I answered, glad I had finished my lunch.

We were shown the lodge’s “biodigester.” This contraption, the first of its kind in Costa Rica,

fermented manure, producing heat that was piped through the resort. Other projects included working with native species of bees and monitoring trails with camera traps to ensure activities had limited impact to wildlife.

Moscoso created a “sustainability tour” for guests to see the resort’s innovative initiatives.

There was a lot to explore on our own at the resort as well. A thirtyfive-minute hike or fifteen-minute tractor ride away was the beautiful Pacayas Waterfall. A little farther were the thermal hot springs, where we soaked away tired muscles in its natural pools and slathered on mineral muds that softened the skin.

All around was lush vegetation, exotic birds, butterflies, and creatures like agoutis that look like guinea pigs with long legs. There were sounds, too, but I’d need a few more lessons from our guide before I could tell you what I was listening to.

For more information visit www.visitcostarica.com and www. buenavistadelrincon.com FY Jennifer Merrick is an awardwinning freelance writer, photographer, and avid traveler based in Toronto.

Pura Vida at home Pura Vida is an expression you hear often in Costa Rica. Simply translated it means “pure life,” but it also embodies a philosophy of optimism and living life to its fullest.

At the moment, we’re not able to travel to Costa Rica, however, here are some ways to experience a little of its spirit and culture at home until it is safe to visit again.

Cook: Mild but flavorful, traditional Costa Rican food is a comfort and a pleasure. Learn how to make sopa negra (black bean soup), gallo pinto (literally meaning spotted rooster, this rice and bean dish is a staple), arroz con leche (rice pudding), and other specialities from online recipe videos.

Care: Take five minutes to breathe deep with a meditation video from yoga instructor Anabel Miranda from Yoga Revolution Academy (yogarevolutionacademy.com/ our-team).

Craft: Native to Costa Rica, sloths are arguably one of the cutest animals in existence. An online tutorial shows you how to make a sustainable little sloth out of a toilet paper roll. There are also coloring pages.

Pura vida!

All of these activities can be found on Costa Rica’s official tourism page: visitcostarica.com/ en/costa-rica/balance

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BEING WELL

Finding Calm in Uncertain Times

BY CATHERINE STACK ND, CNM 2020

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f anyone would have told us even half of what 2020 would bring, we would have rolled our eyes in certain disbelief. Individuals being ordered to stay home, and schools closed indefinitely with homebound parents having to take over as teachers? And, if weren’t enough, we can’t even escape to the local bar to commiserate with our friends. No hair or nail appointments leaves the high maintenance woman in a bit of a pickle considering bribery to her beloved hairdresser. Businesses essential to their owners are shut down for months and told they’re nonessential. Blindsided healthcare workers are being hailed as superheroes. No hugs allowed, and don’t be caught without a mask on in public. Many people even avoid eye contact as if the dreaded virus could jump our pathetic gazes. Local grocery stores with bare shelves, and, really, a toilet paper shortage?

This list of crazy could go on and on, leaving us to shake our heads and wonder how our definition of normal is about to change. I often wish I could jump to the future, maybe ten years, and see the other side of this. What doesn’t go back to the normal of just four months ago?

If you speak to folks in their eighties or older, you might find a sense of calm that is unexpected from a group at high risk for COVID-19. I am in awe of their outlook. My mom currently lives on Long Island, a COVID-19 hot spot. She doesn’t seem phased by this, and when I speak to her, she reminds me that this too shall pass. She’s lived through the 18

polio epidemic and World War II. Each of which brought their own quarantines and restrictions to daily living. Historically, we have been through many such events that pivot us to new directions and ultimately change things, often for the better when you look back.

The worst possible thing individuals could do in times like this is to succumb to fear and anger.

There are a lot of opposing thoughts out there from conspiracy theory to apocalypse. Political leaders are in the hot seat once again attempting to look like they have a clue as to what is going on. Angry people always need to find someone to blame. Paranoid individuals fear that someone or something is

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always out to get them. There is no benefit to surrounding yourself with these individuals—and hopefully you do not live with one.

If you are one of them, get help.

Your personal reality cannot be a happy place to live.

Yes, for some, medication might be needed. For many, there are very helpful supplements available to help settle the internal unrest of the anxious person while figuring out what the new normal may be.

Hopefully, a change in perspective with the help of prayer, meditation, or whatever you feel drawn to will soothe your soul in order to ride out this temporary storm.

Anxiety has become a problem for many more individuals, as

uncertainty often fuels it. Those who need to have control, even of things they have no control over, are probably anxiously spiraling right now. The calmest individuals, who are actually the healthiest, by the way, are those who typically come from an optimistic viewpoint. They do not let their lives be dictated by fear. They tend to be grateful and look for the good in even the hardest of times. These are the people who will get through this unscathed. These are the people you need to become or surround yourself with (even if by Zoom, Facetime, or another video chat).

Many individuals have a bit more time on their hands. There is no more perfect time to listen to a book while taking a walk. Learn something new. I refer to them as COVID projects: things I have done, changed, and learned during this weird era.

Your perspective is the key to your emotional and, ultimately, your physical health. Don’t lose sight of this, as it is easy to get sucked in by the 24/7 news cycle and fear. Remember, the sky is still blue, the grass is still green, and the early summer air is refreshing.

People are ultimately good, and there are a tremendous amount of beautiful and uplifting stories that have come out of this peculiar time. There are many extremely intelligent individuals out there who are evolving to pave the way to a better future. Keep looking for the helpers. FY Catherine (Cathi) Stack is owner, facilitator and Doctor of Naturopathy at Journey II Health, LLC in Niagara Falls. She specializes in colon health and bio-identical hormone replacement and is also a practicing staff midwife at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Her books, Free Yourself from a CONSTIPATED Life and PUSH, Labor & Delivery from the Inside Out are available on amazon.com Visit cathistack.com for more info.

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The McGuire Group’s other WNY facilities include: Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga, Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville, Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in Wet Seneca.

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