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When in doubt, sit out: take childhood injuries seriously

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great escape

BY REBECCA CUTHBERT

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ired of plugging away at your work-a-day nine to five? Are the cubicle walls closing in? Have you heard “Mom, I’m bored!” too many times this summer? Give yourself a break with a stress-relieving day or weekend that will leave you a little brighter come Monday morning.

“Labor Day may be the unofficial end of summer, but things are still heating up at two of the region’s best weekend getaway destinations—Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls and Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca,” says Phil Pantano, president of Pantano & Associates. “The stars will definitely be out to shine in September and October, with performances from legendary artists”: Culture Club, Seneca Niagara, Sept. 3 Willie Nelson, Seneca Allegany, Sept. 4 Coco Montoya, Seneca Niagara, Sept. 17 Spin Doctors, Seneca Niagara, Sept. 23 The I Love the 90s Tour, Seneca Niagara, Sept. 29 Trace Adkins, Seneca Allegany, Oct. 1 Mike Tyson, Seneca Niagara, Oct. 8 Larry the Cable Guy, Seneca Allegany, Oct. 15 John Mellencamp, Seneca Niagara, Oct. 22

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“All of that excitement is sure to work up your appetite, so why not visit the newly remodeled Western Door Steakhouse at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino?” Pantano suggests. “The award-winning restaurant now features a dazzling new look, mouthwatering new menu items, a bistro area with its own custom menu and extended hours, and the same great service that has made the Western Door one of the region’s best dining destinations. Of course, Seneca Niagara and Seneca Allegany both offer the best in gaming entertainment and luxury Four Diamond accommodations.”

If a fun day trip is what you’re after, mark your calendars for the 55th annual Quaker Arts Festival (opjaycees. com, search Quaker Arts Festival), happening September 17–18 at the middle school in Orchard Park. Organized by the OP Jaycees, the Quaker Arts Festival is the largest outdoor suburban arts and crafts festival in the Southtowns and features unique gifts, Buffalo-themed artwork, local crafts, food vendors and food trucks, live entertainment, and the community ambiance that can only be found at a small-town festival.

“We have an average of eighty to eighty-five percent returning artists and artisans,” says organizing committee

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member Kelly Leek, “so there are many favorites. This year, we have opened up our festival to body care and specialty packaged items, which is new. We have also invited various food trucks and food vendors to our festival. We’re excited; this is a popular draw at many events.”

To make visiting the festival easy, there is on-street parking throughout the village, as well as multiple public parking lots and wide, clean sidewalks to keep pedestrians safe.

Onsite police officers handle handicapped parking; just look for a friendly face with a badge, and they’ll tell you where to go. The middle school is handicap accessible, too.

“We also want to note that the Buffalo Bills open on Thursday night prior to the festival, so there is no Bills game—home or away—on the Sunday of our event,” Leek points out.

“Visitors can attend and not feel like they’re missing the game.” (Or contending with stadium traffic.)

Make plans to stay at the beautiful Roycroft Inn in East Aurora or to attend one of its popular fall events.

Marketing representative Lynn Kinsella invites the community to the Shore Dinner on September 9, which she describes as “a classic New England night by the shore featuring a raw bar and a lobster dinner, accompanied by selected beers and wines.”

On September 14, the Roycroft holds “Cocktails and Canvas,” which includes a display of works by local artists in the Craftsman Lounge from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests can enjoy live music, drink specials, and light hors d’oeuvres.

Stay for the Craft Beer Dinner in Hubbard Hall the next day (September 15), featuring Galaxy Brewing Company. Sample four beers and four petite-sized portions for $30 per person. And if you can’t make it on that day, there is another Craft Beer Dinner on October 20, this time featuring six local breweries, with six beer samples and six petite plates, for $60 per person.

Kinsella adds, “We invite guests to join us on Wednesdays for ‘Roycroft Uncorked,’ which invites diners to bring in their favorite wines with no corkage fee when they order dinner entrees. They can also enjoy samples of our selected wines and specials on our wine list.”

Save yourself a spot by calling 6525552 or visiting roycroftinn.com.

What about a romantic getaway?

For candlelit dinners, long afternoons at the spa, and luxurious lounging, head to Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Vintage Hotels. “Our properties make www.buffalospree.com

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great getaways in chilly weather because guests can enjoy a great meal at any of our four-diamond restaurants or enjoy a treatment in one of our award-winning spas,” says Vintage Hotels marketing coordinator Danielle Piraino. “The Pillar & Post contains Niagara’s only outdoor hot springs. Our properties are great to celebrate a special anniversary or weekend getaway. Niagara-on-theLake contains some great shopping and boutiques and theater, and you are in the heart of wine country, so there’s lots to see and do.”

This fall, a special package called “Temptations in Wine Country” includes an overnight at any one of the three properties—Queen’s Landing, Prince of Wales, or Pillar & Post—with a complimentary room upgrade and a $50 dining credit applicable in any of the four-diamond restaurants. “You can also upgrade to a suite with a bottle of red or white wine delivered to your room for an

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additional $50,” says Piraino. “No matter which hotel you choose, your stay is guaranteed to be amazing.

“Our goal at Vintage Hotels is to provide each and every guest with an exceptional experience and to deliver exceptional service the first time, every time, with our service-first guarantee. It starts when you make a reservation and ends when you check out,” continues Piraino. “If a guest has a request, we are happy to make that happen. We have a firm commitment that our guests experience the utmost in personal service, attention to the smallest detail, and gracious hospitality. Our guests are the most important element to our business. Surpassing their expectations will always continue to be our prime focus as we create ‘Guests for life’ by aspiring to achieve world-renowned standards of hospitality excellence.”

And, for a little tingle in your jingle this holiday season, make reservations for the special event “A

Christmas in November with Lynn Crawford” (November 25–27), when Vintage Hotels will present a Christmas-themed weekend in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake with Food Network celebrity chef Lynn Crawford. Enjoy everything Christmas, promises Piraino, including “how-to” events to create a holiday to remember. For more information on all packages, visit vintage-hotels.com/ packages.

Corning Museum of Glass (cmog. org) makes the perfect adventure for art and history lovers. “The world’s largest glass museum is a little over two hours from Buffalo,” notes Kim Thompson, the museum’s public relations manager. “The Corning Museum of Glass is home to a collection of glass art that spans thirty-five centuries. If you haven’t visited in the last year, you’ll want to check out our new daylit Contemporary Art + Design Wing, where you’ll see everything from glass gondolas hanging from

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the ceiling to a purposely smashed Venetian chandelier, and even a glass dress.”

Visitors can also see a little behindthe-scenes magic at the museum.

“Catch a Hot Glass Demo in the new Amphitheater Hot Shop, where you’ll see gaffers—glass artists—create stunning works of art out of molten glass,” Thompson shares. In the fall, Hot Glass Demos include glass pumpkins, which are available in the museum’s shops all fall; you can even make one yourself.

“Get inspired to try glassmaking at the Studio. Blow a glass ornament, sandblast a plate, flamework a bead, fuse a wind chime—there are projects for all ages,” promises Thompson, who warns, “be sure to book

Quaker Arts Festival Saturday, September 17

10:00-5:00

Orchard Park Middle School 60 S. Lincoln Ave.

Sunday, September 18

10:00-4:00

300 Exhibitors FREE Admission & Entertainment Visit opjaycees.com for more information

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your Make Your Own Glass experience ahead of time.”

Thompson also points visitors to some special exhibitions. “See glass sea creatures,” she enthuses. “Our exhibition, Fragile Legacy: The Marine Invertebrate Glass Models of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka showcases the intricate work of a father-and-son team from Dresden, Germany, who created glass marine creatures for scientific study in the mid-to-late 1800s. See a glass octopus, squid, and sea stars.

Then watch glassmaking and flameworking demonstrations inspired by the work of the Blaschkas, and be inspired to make your own glass sea slug.

“Look beyond what meets the eye when you explore our exhibition, Revealing the Invisible: The History of Glass and the Microscope, which tells the story of scientists’ and artists’ explorations of the microscopic world between the 1600s and late 1800s.

“The Studio at 20 celebrates the artists who have helped make our Studio what it is today. View works created by artists who have taught at The Studio over the past two decades, or who have been artists-in-residence. Check out our guest artists page and plan your visit around a visiting artist’s demonstration.”

The Corning Museum of Glass is interactive on so many levels—there are even guest artists who visit from

around the world, working with the museum’s glassmaking team in the Amphitheater Hot Shop. The Glass Farmers’ Market event runs October 1–10.

For more fall fun, the Orleans County Heritage Festival (orleansnyheritage.com) and other cool-weather parties will keep visitors coming back even after the trees shake themselves bare. “September 9–11, Orleans County will partner with Genesee Community College to host a countywide celebration of historical and cultural attractions at the first Orleans County Heritage Festival,” announces Orleans County tourism marketing specialist Lynne Menz. “Participants will be stamping visitors’ ‘heritage passports’ as they travel throughout the county and enjoy the experience of deepening their appreciation of our region’s historical assets based on four themes: Agriculture, Transportation, Cemeteries, and Historic Gems.

[Festivalgoers] can visit a variety of historic attractions for activities, presentations, and tours, and, [each visitor] with a minimum of six ‘stamps’ will receive a commemorative button and the chance to win prizes.”

For more Orleans County fun, the Orleans Renaissance welcomes internationally acclaimed Irish tenor Ronan Tynan September 17 at the majestic St. Mary’s Church in Medina, which is expected to be a sold-out performance,” says Menz. For details and tickets, go to bentshall.org.

Outdoors types will enjoy St. Mary’s Archer’s Club’s annual Catch & Release Fly Fishing Tournament October 19–21 at “The Oak,” which Menz promises is “one of the best tributary fishing spots in the country.”

Come October, enjoy beautiful foliage and “celebrate Orleans County’s bountiful harvest at any number of our farm markets, harvest and scarecrow festivals,” says Menz. “Visit our website at orleanscountytourism.com for more events and attractions, or call us at 1-800-724-0314. Follow us on Facebook for news and updates.”

This week, listen hard between computer key clacks and ringing telephones: your fall getaway is calling!

Rebecca Cuthbert lives, writes, and cares for shelter dogs in Dunkirk. She is a frequent contributor to Buffalo Spree and Forever Young.

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RESOURCES Corning Museum of Glass 1 Museum Way Corning, NY 14830 800-732-6845 cmog.org Orleans County Tourism Agency 800-724-0314 orleanscountytourism.com Quaker Arts Festival opjaycees.com The Roycroft Inn 40 S. Grove Street East Aurora, NY 14052 716-652-5552 roycroftinn.com Seneca Niagara Casino Seneca Allegany Casino senecacasinos.com Vintage Hotels Niagara on the Lake, ON Canada 888-669-5566 vintage-hotels.com

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The

EdCo Story

By Rick Bryan

Photos by Megan Leczinsky

Here’s a good education story,

the story of the Education Collaborative of WNY. Throughout the region, there are fifteen private high schools, stretching from South Wales to Niagara Falls.

Together, they enroll more than 5,500 students and employ more than 700 teachers and staff. Their graduation rates are nearly 100 percent, and their graduates are attending and succeeding at some of the most demanding colleges

and universities in the country. Here’s another positive: since 1998, these fifteen schools have been working collaboratively in a consortium that has benefited students with educational opportunities, increased professional development for faculty, and expanded community involvement.

Who are they? Starting from South Wales and moving east, The Gow School, St. Francis High School, Mount Mercy Academy, Bishop Timon – St. Jude High School, St. Mary’s High School, Nardin Academy, Canisius High

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The myth about private high schools is that only wealthy families can afford them. While it’s true that tuition can be expensive, EdCo schools offer financial aid to students it enrolls, regardless of the families’ financial status School, Buffalo Seminary, Nichols School, St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, Park School of Buffalo, Mount Saint Mary Academy, Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, Cardinal O’Hara High School, and Niagara Catholic High School. While each of these schools is unique, they share commonalities that make private independent schools special: Independence in the truest sense of the word Our schools are governed by a board of trustees, not a public school board. They are primarily supported by tuition payments, charitable contributions, and endowment revenue. Our teachers have the freedom to create educational experiences that meet each child’s needs.

Mission-driven education Whether coed or single sex, day school or boarding school, each EdCo school is driven by its own philosophy, values, and approach to learning.

Therefore, you can find a good fit for your child.

High academic standards Our schools nurture intellectual curiosity, stimulate personal growth, encourage critical thinking, and promote a lifelong love of learning. As a result, more of our students are in advanced courses than those in public or charter schools.

Small classes that allow for individual attention Low student-teacher ratios encourag e close connections between instructors and students.

Excellent teachers Our teachers usually teach in their areas of expertise and strive to develop a full understanding of each student’s learning style, interests, and motivation. Many of our teachers coach athletic teams, lead drama,

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music, dance rehearsals, or clubs and activities after school.

Focus on college and the future Our schools have college counselors who help students apply for admission and seek financial aid packages at competitive colleges and universities throughout the country.

Inclusiveness In 2015–2016, students of color comprised eighteen percent of EdCo enrollment. Some EdCo schools have students from other countries. EdCo schools maintain diverse and vibrant school communities.

Parents who actively participate in their child’s education EdCo schools promote regular communication among students, parents, and teachers to make sure that everyone is working toward the same goals.

Forget the myths The myth about private high schools is that only wealthy families can afford them. While it’s true that tuition can be expensive, EdCo schools offer financial aid to students it enrolls, regardless of the families’ financial status. Here are some other myths about financial aid at WNY EdCo schools: Myth: If you tell the school your family needs financial aid, it will hurt your child’s chances of being admitted.

Fact: Most schools will not reject a qualified student because of financial need. However, admission does not guarantee you will receive financial aid; it depends on your eligibility and the funds the school has available.

Myth: All EdCo schools offer the same financial package.

Fact: Financial aid packages vary significantly from school to school, depending on the school’s endowment, tuition costs, and aid philosophy.

Myth: The financial aid application process is complicated.

Fact: You do have to provide a lot of information, but schools are working hard to make it easier. Talk to the school admissions personnel to determine your financial need.

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Today, the Education Collaborative of Western New York is defined by signature programs, which continue to make it a national model for partnership and a local example of excellence to become our Equity and Inclusion director. With ties to many groups in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, Dr. Ridgeway brings a dynamic and powerful perspective to the teachers in our consortium.

As a result of these efforts, the diversity numbers have grown significantly. In 1999, the average percentage of students of color was seven percent; today, that number stands at eighteen percent thanks to the efforts of the individual schools, programs like the Oishei and Cullen Scholarships, and the partnership of Buffalo Prep.

Buffalo Prep is a dedicated organization that works with private, public, and charter high schools to help disadvantaged youth take advantage of first-rate college-preparatory educations. Founded in 1989, Buffalo Prep has been helping to close the achievement gap for bright, talented Western New York kids who are economically disadvantaged. The EdCo offices are located on the University at Buffalo South campus with Buffalo Prep; it’s another partnership for the EdCo schools and another local success story.

Three schools have a significant percentage of students of color: Park School of Buffalo has fifty-four-point seven percent, Buffalo Seminary has forty-point-six percent, and Cardinal O’Hara High School has thirtyfour-point-two percent. Each of our schools has a statement of diversity and inclusion. In the past three years, three of our schools—St. Mary’s High School, Park School of Buffalo, and Nichols School—have hosted multicultural workshops. They have included students and faculty from all the consortium schools and engaged students to think about improving inclusion.

Dr. Ridgeway’s Equity and Inclusion efforts have been focused in three areas: 1) working with adults in our schools to understand areas

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of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Dr. Ridgeway has provided workshops for faculty, and will present the findings of her multicultural survey among EdCo faculty when she presents to the school heads in September; 2) bringing people from private, charter, and public schools together in her Critical Coffee discussions, which were held each month during the past school year; and 3) spearheading efforts to help EdCo schools hire more faculty of color. This coming year, three faculty of color join staff at EdCo schools.

Today, the Education Collaborative of Western New York is defined by signature programs, which continue to make it a national model for partnership and a local example of excellence. EdCo’s two staff members provide insight and perspective on many areas. Assistant director of Education and Technology Eric J. Yarwood travels every school day to a different private high school to provide technology oversight, advice, and faculty training, as well as curriculum coordination and implementation. Yarwood has provided workshops, not just to EdCo schools, but to local public and charter schools as we expand our expertise. Executive director Rick Bryan has built on his thirty-nine years of experience in independent schools to offer consulting services and strategic planning efforts to EdCo schools; he has also served on several board/faculty committees at EdCo schools.

An expanding program among the schools includes fourteen collaborative groups. The school heads meet at least four times a year. The coordinators for our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project meet twice a month. Admissions directors, campus ministers, guidance counselors, finance officers, teachers from various disciplines, librarians, technology coordinators, marketing and communications leaders all gather throughout the school year to discuss common issues and explore solutions. At a time when schools seem insular and worried about sharing good ideas, these meetings are refreshing for their candor and different perspectives. The focus is to help people do their jobs and enrich the student-focused missions of the schools.

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both inside and outside of school.

The signature program of the past three years has been the STEAM Initiative. With help from a John R. Oishei Foundation grant, EdCo schools have become regional leaders for exciting new STEAM initiatives.

EdCo schools have received funds to initiate courses, expand technology fields, enhance professional development, and provide exciting new equipment. The schools have, in turn, developed new STEAM initiatives from cohorts in the summer to new enhancements to school curriculums.

Our schools have exciting new clubs in robotics and Science Olympiad.

As part of this grant, EdCo schools have given back to the community in two ways. This past August 1 marked the third STEAM Conference, which was held at Hilbert College. A twoday free workshop for area teachers, there were nearly thirty presentations on STEAM topics by EdCo teachers.

Last year, the conference attracted teachers from twenty-eight different schools and districts.

And the third week in August featured three STEAM Experiences camps. Designed for underprivileged sixth and seventh graders in Buffalo, these hands-on experiences were held at various EdCo schools and offered week-long experiences in robotics, engineering, environment, and health. Over sixty children participated this year.

This past year, EdCo staff presented an overview of our consortium at the Private Schools for Public Conference at the Hathaway Brown School in Cleveland, Ohio. We learned that the private high schools of Buffalo are unique for the high level of collaboration that the Education Collaboration of WNY promotes. In turn, it is clear that the real winners are our 5,500 students, who benefit from the new and exciting opportunities EdCo provides. Our schools are a valuable asset in Western New York.

Rick Bryan is the executive director of the Education Collaborative of Western New York. He has been in Buffalo since 1982 and served as Upper School Head and Headmaster of Nichols School from 1982–2013.

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RESOURCES Buffalo Seminary 716-885-6780 buffaloseminary.org Elmwood Franklin School 716-877-5035 elmwoodfranklin.org Mount Mercy Academy 716-825-8796 mtmercy.org Mount Saint Mary 716-877-1358 msmacademy.org Nardin Academy 716-881-6262 nardin.org Niagara University 800-462-2111 niagara.edu Nichols School 716-332-6325 nicholsschool.org The Park School 716-839-1242 theparkschool.org St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute 716-874-4953 sjci.com

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ids know that as long, hot days come to an end, school is right around the corner. For parents, it means reestablishing routines and finding ways to keep children active. The good news: it can be as easy as taking a class, finding a new place to play, or discovering a new sport or creative pursuit.

STAY ACTIVE When the weather gets colder and kids are confined indoors, keeping them active gets harder. Board

games and coloring books only last so long before kids are clamoring for iPads and video games.

Time to visit Billy Beez, a junglethemed indoor play park located at the Walden Galleria Mall. With an arcade, tunnels, slides, and a smaller play area for toddlers, children can be entertained for hours while getting their hearts pumping. Encourage them to race each other down the Rainbow Wave Slide or compete in pick up soccer at the sport court for some healthy competition.

“What sets Billy Beez apart from other play parks is that the area is designed so that kids and adults can play together, which is really unique,” says marketing director Marissa Romano. “It supports a balanced lifestyle by encouraging social, mental, and physical development through play.”

Working the imagination is just as important as working the body, and kids can “travel the world” by heading over to Explore & More Kids Museum in East Aurora. There, the Culture Corner multicultural educational activity introduces them to countries and cultures from the Netherlands to South Africa.

Kids can also explore their inner architects by building houses and creating their own architectural drawings. Have a child that is all about cars and boats? They can move cars and boats through a replica of the city of Buffalo. Explore & More offers many more opportunities for children to make crafts and use their imaginations. And in the fall, the Explore Even More offers a preschool program on Wednesday mornings and Let’s Get Physical gym program on certain Saturdays. Explore & More celebrates both Halloween and Veteran’s Day with fun themed activities.

“Making the connection between imagination and doing, self-directed play, and lots of opportunity for ‘struggle time’ to figure things out in your own way are all terrific and vital brain and body boosters for our kids,” says Explore & More spokesperson Jennifer Fee. NEED MORE STRUCTURE? Creating new routines is sometimes easier with recurring activities. Whether it’s a weekly piano lesson or sports practice, kids know what to expect and can challenge themselves to get better each week.

For kids who love to perform, dance class is an ideal afterschool activity. The American Academy of Ballet offers instruction in everything from ballet to hip-hop and takes students as young as three for forty-five-minute classes that help develop coordination using wands and parachutes. Along with recitals and competition dance, every December the American Academy of Ballet puts on the Nutcracker, which incorporates dancers of all ages.

Dance can become a long-term activity that fosters dance and individual growth while building confidence and self-esteem. Maris www.buffalospree.com

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Battaglia, director of American Academy of Ballet has had more than 147 students go on to prominent dance careers with companies in the United States, Canada, and Europe, and on Broadway and television. The American Academy of Ballet’s philosophy over the years has been, “Love and discipline can work together in a warm and caring atmosphere to provide positive experiences that will last a lifetime.”

Bailey Slipper Shop has dance shoes, leotards and dance bags to get your child ready for class. A loyalty program allows customers to earn points with every purchases; these lead to future discounts.

ACADEMICS Working on academics outside of the classroom can improve school perfor mance, and M&M Fast Track Learning Center in West Seneca offers tutoring to figure out how each child learns best. Qualified staff works with students on study skills, Regent’s exam reviews, and state testing prep. They strive to make lasting relationships since tutoring is offered for all subjects from elementar y through high school and Regent’s math, global, and science classes.

M&M also offers SAT pre p courses for two-and-a-half hours for two consecutive Saturdays and Sundays. The program pays aggressive attention to vocabulary, math, and reading strategies so that kids don’t feel blindsided when they walk into the SAT. M&M Fast Track Learning Center believes that even toddlers can benefit from small class size, peer interaction, routine, and structure.

It offers “Learn & Play” two-yearold playgroup, and both three- and four-year-old preschool. Parents are welcome to bring children to observe class at any time.

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Being able to see the board is crucial, so get regular eye checkups for your kids. You can find the right glasses at Hogenkamp Optics in Orchard Park, which has a wide selection of kids’ styles, as well as sports glasses and contact lenses.

TAKE A DAY TRIP The cooler fall temperatures make for perfect afternoons at the Buffalo Zoo. A day at the zoo can be a fun way for kids to learn about the environment and conserving wildlife. September 1 until June 30, the zoo is open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including on New Year’s Day. Throughout the fall, the Buffalo Zoo offers events such as the Trick or Treat Weekend, October 8–9 from noon to 3 p.m. This event offers fifteen-plus treats stations, treats for the animals, photo opportunities with imaginary characters, and two-dollar hayrides.

Sara Tatay is an intern at Buffalo Spree.

RESOURCES American Academy of Ballet 491 West Klein Road Williamsville, NY 14221 716-688-4774 aab-buffalo.com Bailey Slipper Shop Williamsville: 716-634-0314 Orchard Park: 716-667-7810 Rochester: 585-381-2550 Buffalo: 716-887-2449 baileyslippershop.com Buffalo Zoo 300 Parkside Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214 716-995-6133 buffalozoo.org

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Explore & More Children’s Museum 300 Gleed Street East Aurora, NY 14052 716-655-5131 exploreandmore.org Hogenkamp Optics 6404 W. Quaker Street Orchard Park, NY 14127 716-662-5050 hogenkampoptics.com Walden Galleria One Galleria Drive Cheektowaga, NY 14225 716-681-7600 waldengalleria.com

GLASSES • CONTACTS SUNGLASSES NYS LICENSED OPTICIANS CONTACT LENS PRACTITIONERS www.hogenkampoptics.com

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Bailey SLIPPER SHOP “The store dance teachers recommend since 1929” Locations to Serve You Bailey Slipper Shop 8210 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221 • 716.634.0314

6466 West Quaker St., Orchard Park, NY 14127 • 716.667.7810 3300 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 • 585.381.2550

Dance N’ Stuff 234 Highland Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14223 • 716.877.2449

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When in doubt, sit out: take childhood injuries seriously

By Rebecca Cuthbert

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Summer’s over, but the weather is still warm, kids are still playing outside, and fall sports are just around the corner. When kids are active, we expect bumps and bruises, but when injuries are more serious, always err on the side of caution, especially with knocks on the head. After all, you want them safely back on the playground or field, back to their friends, and back to the books, as soon as possible.

Dr. Michael Ferrick, pediatric orthopaedic surgeon with UB|MD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (ubortho.com), says that how parents react when accidents strike can make a huge difference in how quickly—and how well—injuries heal.

“Stay calm,” he recommends. “Help the child to stabilize the injured area, even if it’s with your own hands to support it. Ice the injured area, and if it seems to be anything more than a minor injury, seek out medical evaluation. It’s a good idea to call your pediatrician for guidance.”

Taking an injured child to see a doctor will never be a mistake; as the old saying goes, better safe than sorry, especially when dealing with broken bones that aren’t done growing

(injuries affecting growth plates can be particularly tricky). “Address an injury right away to make sure that it doesn’t heal in an incorrect position,” advises Ferrick. “It’s important to make sure that the injured body parts receive treatment early, so that the child can rehab the injury earlier and be able to return to activity earlier.”

Trained healthcare professionals, like those at UB|MD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, will properly examine, diagnose, and treat childhood injuries. Dr. Ferrick sees a lot of football and soccer injuries in the fall, including knee and ankle injuries and dislocated shoulders. His preventative tips are to “wear appropriate head gear, mouth guards, and shoes.

It’s important to have good support in your shoes when performing a sport at any age. Stretch, warm up, and cool down.”

Dr. Jennifer McVige, who is board certified in Pediatric Neurology, Adult and Pediatric Headache and Neuroimaging, is the director of the Concussion Center at DENT Neurologic Institute (dentinstitute.com).

She cares for many of Buffalo’s professional and semi-professional athletes with traumatic brain injuries,

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and educates students, teachers, and coaches at local schools about concussions and other head injuries. Like Ferrick, McVige sees a lot of sportsrelated injuries at DENT, and they don’t all happen on the field. In fact, the sidelines can be quite dangerous.

“Cheerleading is not benign,” she warns. “But because it wasn’t considered a sport for many years, data on those injuries weren’t available.

Thankfully, that’s changing, and schools have been involving athletic trainers in practices. Cheerleading safety and injury prevention are being taken much more seriously.”

But no matter where a head injury is sustained, says McVige, parents, trainers, and coaches should observe

the child closely and watch for signs of a concussion. “You can’t put the onus on the child to tell you whether or not it’s a concussion,” she reasons. “They don’t understand what a concussion is or what it feels like.

Five hallmark signs of a concussion are headache, dizziness, attention issues, sleep disturbance—too much or too little sleep—and mood changes. Patients with head injuries need to be cleared of all of those symptoms before they return to normal activities or sports.”

Concussions can also be caused by whiplash, she says, so, even if a child didn’t actually hit his or her head, play it safe. “Think of shaking an egg really hard,” she explains. “The yolk can

hit the inside of the shell if you shake it hard enough. A brain is like that; it can hit against the skull and cause a concussion.”

Improper or incomplete treatment of children’s head injuries can have devastating, long-lasting impact on mental and emotional health, too.

“The lingering effects are invisible to others; friends don’t understand how these kids are struggling, and they fall behind socially and in school—they have headaches, vision and balance problems, and more,” says McVige.

“At DENT, we have a support group for these patients and their families. We can help communicate with schools, coaches, and primary doctors to make sure these kids don’t fall through the cracks.”

Nothing is better than safety and prevention, but when kids get hurt, put caution first. Stabilize the injury and get the child to a doctor, or, if the child can’t be safely moved, call an ambulance. Follow the directions of medical professionals during treatment and recovery, and don’t let your son or daughter rush back into normal activities. With open communication between parents, teachers, coaches, and medical professionals, children will get back to doing what they do best: playing, laughing, and learning.

Rebecca Cuthbert lives, writes, and cares for shelter dogs in Dunkirk. She is a frequent contributor to Buffalo Spree and Forever Young.

RESOURCES Dent Neurologic Institute 3980 Sheridan Drive Amherst, NY 14226 200 Sterling Drive Orchard Park, NY 14127 35 Batavia City Center Batavia, NY 14020 250-2000 dentinstitute.com UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 4949 Harlem Road Amherst, NY 14226 716-204-3200 ubortho.com

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all brings a certain charm, and it’s especially evident in the Village of Williamsville. Beyond the leaves changing, football season starting, and the preponderance of pumpkin-flavored everything, Williamsville residents enjoy taking advantage of the seasonable weather to walk the village and visit the eclectic businesses along and near Main Street. Â

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Fall beauty

Summer ending means that tank tops and sun dresses are going, and jeans and sweaters are coming. When you change clothes, why not also change your hair with a new color and cut? Capello Salon & Day Spa can help you out.

Open since 1970, Capello has continually been voted one of the best salon and spas in Western New York.

Capello stylists predict that fall will see natural hair colors and balayage, ombre, and foiling techniques as the latest trends. Deep rich brown tones are making a comeback, as are blonde tones that are a combination of rich brown, honey, and cream hues.

“We’re bringing back the bob and long natural looking hair styles this fall,” says Capello’s Liz Karcher. “Think of the classic bob worn tight, wavy, or bone straight.” Capello Salon & Day Spas sell excellent age acceptance products as well as anti-aging creams and serums.

When summer tans start to fade, Excuria Salon can extend your glow with spray tan, just one of the many body treatments it offers. Prepare your skin for winter with a body wrap or facial; these treatments exfoliate and hydrate skin, which is crucial for the upcoming colder weather.

Lips and skin also need moisturizing to prevent them from becoming cracked and dry. Excuria Salon does it all, plus haircuts, nail care, massages, and body treatments.

White, clean teeth are in style no matter the season, and kids and teens who want their smiles ready for school pictures can visit Westermeier Martin Dental Care, which offers both in-office and at-home whitening procedures.

The in-office procedure, Zoom! Whitening system, takes two hours and includes a whitening touch up kit for afterwards. If you don’t have two hours to spare, whiten your teeth with custom take-home trays that brighten your teeth

over time.

White teeth aren’t the only way to improve your smile.

Braces can straighten teeth at any age, lending kids and adults more confidence every time they say cheese. Ask about orthodontics at Westermeier Martin Dental Care.

To top off your new fall look, head over to Second Chic, a contemporary consignment shop for men and women located on Main Street. The store has classic staples to make any outfit complete.

Cars

Fall is also a great time to upgrade your vehicle. Mercedes-Benz is excited to introduce the 2017 C-Class Cabriolet, a four-seat convertible with interior heat reflective leather upholstery designed to keep the car cool even when it’s parked in the sun. The C-Class Cabriolet also has a climate control system that adjusts operation based on whether the top is up or down. Mercedes-Benz is also releasing the 2017 GLC-Class Coupe, a sportier version of the new GLC Sport Utility that is fuel efficient and has an elegant interior and exterior design.

If you’re not in the market for a new car, MercedesBenz general manager Brooke Arber has some suggestions for fall car care. “Fall is a great time to prepare your vehicle for the winter by checking current tire wear and wiper blades,” she says. “Make sure the window fluid reservoir is full. Basically, make an overall inspection of your vehicle and the items that really take a beating in the cold and on rough or snowy roads during winter.”

Homes

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years.” Blocher Homes welcomed its first residents in 1906 and, as of 1977, Blocher Homes has joined Beechwood Continuing Care, an assisted living facility. There are sixty-two private rooms, most approximately twelve-by-eight-feet and including carpeting, draperies, sheers, and builtin wardrobes and closets. Residents can bring their own furniture to give it more of a home feel. Visit Blocher Homes to see if it’s right for you or your loved one, then fill out a formal application. Approved applicants are selected based on room availability.

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Events

Fall Sundays mean football games and with football games comes food.

Santora’s Pizza Pub and Grill has a great selection of pizza and beer to eat while tailgating or watching from home. Serving customers for more than eighty-five years, Santora’s offers a variety of events, including beer tastings and live music—and is always a welcoming place for customers to come and watch a game.

The Village of Williamsville Saturday morning Farmers Market continues through October 29 with live music and children’s activities. For live music and outdoor events, stroll the Village September 10 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.; the Fire Hall will also be hosting its Fire Prevention Night during that time. September 16–18 is Oktoberfest and, a little later, on October 29, join in the Children’s Halloween Parade and party. For details, watch for posters or signs, or visit walkablewilliamsville.com/ events.html.

Sara Tatay is an intern at Buffalo Spree.

RESOURCES Beechwood Continuing Care Blocher Homes 135 Evans Street 716-810-7400 beechwoodcare.org/blocher Capello I LLC 5422 Main Street 716-634-4111 capellosalon.com Excuria Salon & Med Spa 5725 Main Street 716-839-3106 excuriaspa.com Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo 8185 Main Street 716-633-0088 mercedesbenzbflo.com Santora’s 1402 Millersport Highway 716-688-3081 santoras.com Second Chic 5454 Main Street 716-632-8222 second-chic.com

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hen Buffalo’s current renaissance was just beginning, Elmwood Village was named one of the Top 10 Great Places in America by the American Planning Association—no small feat for a neighborhood nestled firmly in our beloved Rust Belt.

But, with about 200 locally owned shops, cafes, salons, and bars, as well as stunning architecture and an eclectic arts scene, it’s easy to see why visitors and Queen City subjects alike fall in love with this Little Village That Could.

Treats & Eats For those who can’t wait for the tastes of fall, Lexington Cooperative Market (lexington.coop) has you covered with

fresh produce, pumpkin bread, apple bread, cider, and seasonal beers like Pumking and dark stout. “Plus, it’s football season!” says marketing & member services manager Joann Tomasulo. “Lexi’s Kitchen makes great dips and fresh-made pizzas, and our new Buffalo Tofu Bites are a great addition to any social event.” Watch for Apple Day in early October.

In addition to its usual wine tastings and wine dinners, Gates Circle Wine & Liquor (gatescircleliquor.com) is introducing a Monthly Wine Club with “three choices,” says owner and director of operations Leslie Heubach.

“Two-bottle, six-bottle, or case memberships.” Brochures are ready in the store, and delivery is available. (Huebach www.buffalospree.com

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also notes that bourbon goes great with fall favorites like smoky barbeque and apple pie.)

Perks Café, at 488 Elmwood, offers delicious drinks, meals, and snacks all year round—but its updated fall menu will satisfy your autumnal cravings and keep you coming back for more. Vegan and gluten-free options ensure that no one in your group goes hungry, and espresso is the perfect warm-up as the weather cools. For hours, news, and specials, find Perks Café on Facebook, and don’t forget to ask about its student discount.

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Style & Swagger “Our customers at Elmwood, as well as our consignors, are so supportive of small local businesses,” says Annie Adams, owner of Second Chic, “contemporary consignment for women and men,” at 810 Elmwood Avenue. “We’ve been able to expand our business because of our customer base. They continue to tell our staff how helpful and knowledgeable they are about our product.

We feel so lucky to be in the heart of the Elmwood Village.”

Village Designs, at 448 Elmwood Avenue, carries brands that shoppers won’t find anywhere else. Update your fall wardrobe by shopping online or in the store. “Gather your entourage and have the entire store to yourselves for the ultimate boutique experience,” suggests the shop’s website (villagedesignselmwood.com). “Absolutely perfect for a girls’ night out, a bachelorette party, a bridal party, a birthday or just for fun. Private parties receive exclusive shopping privileges.”

For locally crafted jewelry, gifts, and home décor, visit Thin Ice (thiniceonline.com); with handmade products and original designs from over 200 Buffalo-area artists, there’s no better way to show your Buffalove.

Owner Therese Deutschlander has been bringing class and charm to the neighborhood for the past decade, and with new artists and artisans continually adding to Thin Ice’s gallery, this community cornerstone promises to beautify Buffalo for years to come.

Poise & Polish Renew Bath & Body (renewbathandbody.com) “aims to educate men, women, and children on the importance of skin care by providing products that are sulfate-, paraben-, and animal byproduct free,” according to its website. With a full line of products for men and women (even

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babies), everyone will find just the right item to feel cleansed, relaxed, refreshed, and renewed.

Michele For Hair & Day Spa has called 775 Elmwood home for more than thirty years. In fact, owner Michele Griffasi’s entire career has been spent in Elmwood Village, and for good reason: she invested in the community because the community invested in her.

“Even in its decline, I believed in Buffalo because of the strong community spirit here on Elmwood,” she says. “People have always supported each other. My children’s teachers, our doctors, bankers, neighbor—they would all come in to get their hair cut.”

Michele For Hair & Day Spa is also an Aveda concept salon, with the complete line available for sale, and Aveda products are used exclusively in all of the salon and spa services. Call 716-882-1180 to book or find Michele For Hair & Day Spa on Facebook.

Maria DiVincenzo, owner of Parkway Hair Cutting (716-886-9788, or find on Facebook), is also happy that her salon has become a part of the neighborhood’s rich tapestry. “I have always loved the sense of community,” she says. “I love when a client stops by just to say hi because they are in the neighborhood. We are a full-service hair salon that offers men’s and women’s cuts, coloring, highlights, facial waxing, blowouts, formal styles for that special occasion, and more. Due to our proximity to Buffalo State and surrounding colleges, we offer a student discount.”

Home & Happiness “The Elmwood community is home to hundreds of shops and restaurants, and is constantly changing and evolving,” says Susan Lenahan (716-864-6757, susanlenahan.com), licensed associate real estate broker with MJ Peterson. “With more developments and improvements, the village is drawing homebuyers to the vibrant and diverse lifestyle it has to offer.”

If you’re thinking of settling in the neighborhood, Lenahan suggests spending time getting to know everything Elmwood has to offer, “such as exercise facilities [and classes], the farmers’ market, salons, pubs, and an array of restaurants. The Lexington Co-op is a wonderful market to explore to get a sense of the neighborhood. Don’t miss the farmers’ market every Saturday morning, music on Bidwell every summer Tuesday!”

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Lexington Cooperative Market 807 Elmwood Avenue 716-886-2667 lexington.coop Michele for Hair & Day Spa 775 Elmwood Avenue 716-882-1180 micheleforhairanddayspa.com MJ Peterson / Susan Lenahan 864-6757 susanlenahan.com Parkway Hair Cutting 1086 Elmwood Avenue 716-886-9788 Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Terri Campbell (716-8804134, terricampbell.com) with Realty USA at 504 Elmwood Avenue, is also ready to help community members who want to sell or buy. “I find that the Elmwood Village is much like the Iowa baseball diamond in ‘Field of Dreams,’” Campbell says.

“Build it, and they will come! Those lucky enough to live in the heart of Elmwood Village enjoy easy access to great shops, restaurants, parks, music, the library, theater, farmers’ market, and a sense of real community.”

Since 1933, Cohen & Lombardo, P.C., Attorneys at Law (716-2628428, cn-lo.com)), have been serving the Elmwood and greater Buffalo community’s needs for real estate law, estate planning, personal injury law, litigation and insurance defense, and more. “We absolutely love our neighbors,” says Terrie Benson Murray, partner and head of the firm’s Trusts, Estates and Elderlaw Practice. “This is a place where you immediately feel welcome; it (quickly) becomes home.”

According to the practice’s website, “By rehabilitating a historic 1897 E.B. Green house for offices, Cohen & Lombardo, P.C. was at the forefront in the revitalization of the Elmwood Village area. The main office affords clients proximity to downtown Buffalo without the inconvenience of downtown congestion.”

Cohen & Lombardo recently opened up a suburban office in Amherst in order to better serve clients who don’t live in the city.

Lafayette Lofts (716-249-0787, lafayette-lofts.com), located at 875 Elmwood Avenue, is a “stunning mixed-use facility combining residential, commercial, meeting, and event space and a refreshed and renovated

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space for the Lafayette Presbyterian Church to continue its mission.”

The creative redesign of the building features modern amenities, but retains its distinct architectural character. The unique event space is ideal for weddings, holiday galas, and other parties; it can even accommodate up to 230 guests for a sit-down dinner. The parlor is available for smaller gatherings, and the meeting and conference rooms are perfect for business events.

Check out everything this neighborhood has to offer! Only in Elmwood will you find the very best in shopping, restaurants, salons, and professional services.

Rebecca Cuthbert lives, writes, and cares for shelter dogs in Dunkirk. She is a frequent contributor to Spree and Forever Young.

RESOURCES Cohen & Lombardo PC 343 Elmwood Avenue 716-881-3010 cohenlombardo.com Gates Circle Wines and Liquor 1430 Delaware Avenue 716-884-1346 gatescircleliquor.com Lafayette Lofts 875 Lafayette Avenue 716-249-0708 lafayette-lofts.com

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