In Memoriam
Our beautiful daughter, Jolleen, born on the 3rd of August 1977, was taken away from us on March 14, 2020.
Our hearts forever will never be the same. We pass her grave almost daily and stop periodically to say a prayer.
I hope it never happens to anyone we know or anyone we don’t know. She left 3 children behind, 2 are adults now. Someday, LORD willing, we’ll all be together again.
Love you baby, Ford Family
Dr. Mary Jo Hodge is being held at the PUBLIC HOUSE ON THE LAKE
4914 Lake Shore Rd., Hamburg, NY 14075 on Sunday, August 19th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
A few years before her death in the arms of her husband of 67 years, on November 3, 2022, she said she wanted people to come together in a very informal setting to eat, enjoy being together, and in general have fun reminiscing. Because it will be very informal, she hoped those attending would wear whatever they found most comfortable.
Born in Talladega, Alabama June 15, 1935, to J.B. and Allene McKinney, she had a very care-free and happy childhood. She grew up when children, without adult supervision, could take picnics to the “piney woods.” As a young girl, she liked to jump o fences and other daring pursuits.
Married at age 20, she subsequently earned bachelor and master degrees in psychology and, in her 40's, a doctorate in public administration. Fortunately, she was able to retire at age 55, 12 years, before being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 67.
Before Parkinson’s disease severely limited what she could do, she enjoyed textile arts including designing and making clothes, quilts and wall hangings and knitting sweaters with intricate patterns. She also loved downhill skiing, swimming, canoeing, hiking, shing, tent camping, participating in bridge groups, practicing low-fat gourmet cooking, traveling etc. In addition to her many professional memberships and honors, she was a past member of the Eden Garden Study Club and the Eden Quilt Guild.
Living in Eden since 1978, she loved her many ower beds and special seats throughout the yard - especially the one overlooking the creek. In her last years, she enjoyed her many orchids in the livingroom and watching the birds on the feeder outside the window.
An avid football fan all her life, she and her spouse were Bu alo Bills season ticket holders until Parkinson’s disease intervened. However, she remained an ardent Bu alo Bills and Auburn University football fan until her death. She was a very special person who was so loved by her family and community, and who will always be remember and loved by her family members.
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In 1972, I met this beautiful woman. Her name was Pearl Potozniak. As soon as I saw her ... WOW ... and I chased her down, and guess what? August 4, 1973, 50 years later, we’re still together! I’ve had a lot of health issues, and guess who has been by my side everyday?
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Admission
Purchase Tickets. Tickets available for purchase online at ECFair.org now through the end of the Fair, $17.00 per adult.
Tickets will be available at the gate for $20.00 per adult with credit card only. Patrons do not need to buy an admission ticket for a speci c day as tickets purchased can be used any one day of the Fair. ere are NO service fees on admission tickets.
Gate Specials:
Kids 12 and under FREE every day of the Fair.
Opening Day, Wednesday August 9 Admission is free with a donation of 4 or more cans to bene Feedmore WNY.
Fire ghters Day, Friday August 11 - Admission is free for Fire ghters and Auxiliary Members. You will have to present your ticket and proper ID at the gate. Fire ghters & Auxiliary members will also receive a $10 voucher valid for food, drinks, or rides on August 11.
Veterans Day, Sunday August 13 - Admission is free for Veterans, Active Military and Auxiliary Members. You will have to present your ticket and proper ID at the gate. Active Military, Veterans, & Auxiliary members will also receive a $10 voucher valid for food, drinks, or rides on August 13.
FREE Parking - Available in the six lots attached to the grounds as well as the two lots across McKinley Parkway. Attendants will help direct parking. Parking lots will open at 10:00am.
Food Discounts
Food Coupons - Guests may download and print discount coupons at ECFair.org starting August 1st. Also available at Guest Services at the Fair.
Taste of the Fair - More than 100 vendors will be o ering sample size items for just $2 on Monday, August 14. Checklists available in the Erie County Fair app or at ECFair.org.
Ride Discounts
Fun Cards - Much like a gi card, Fun Cards are the currency of Midway rides. Guests may load ride credits in any amount onto the card at the ticket kiosks on the midway. Fun Cards are reloadable and may be shared by the whole family.
• Fun Cards can be purchased online at ECFair.org, or at the Fair August 9-20. 120 credits for $50. Rides are approximately 6-12 credits each. Credits are $0.50 each.
Weekday One Price Ride Day Wristband:
Valid Monday-Friday. Available for purchase at ECFair.org or on the Strates Shows Midway during the 2023 Erie County Fair for $35 each.
Agriculture/Livestock
Ag-Grange Building - Local growers display their fruits, vegetables, and farm products as part of the many competitions held at the Fair. Among the many exhibits, there is a Live Bee display, farmers market, grange exhibits, and other displays.
Agriculture Discovery Center - O ers fairgoers an educational and interactive experience through activities, exhibits, and displays.
• Apple Bin An interactive display that takes you from pollination to harvest to eating!
• Chick Brooder What came rst the chicken or the egg? Meet these little ones at just a few days old.
• DuckSlide- esebrandnew u yducklingswillhavefun going down a slide into a pool of water.
• Fair-ly Sweet Sugarhouse Demonstrations - Learn about the process of boiling sap to make maple syrup from 4:00pm- 6:00pm daily.
• KidsCra s-Eachdayat11:30am&2:30pm,kidscancometo the kids cra area for a hands on activity to take home.
• Goats & Hogs - Meet these barnyard friends up close and personal.
• Milking Parlor Supported by Upstate Farms. Fairgoers can see cows milked live. e parlor also has glass lines and LED monitors to show how much milk each cow produces.
• Milking Simulators - ree milking simulators demonstrate the evolution of how cows are milked. Milkable Mabel allows fairgoers to try their hand at hand milking. e Claw Milker demonstrates how suction based milkers work and nally, the Voluntary Milking System shows how robots are able to milk cows without the farmer even needing to be present.
- Moo-TernityWard:SponsoredbyMilkforHealth.With luck, guests can witness calves being born right here at the Fair. Guests can text ILOVECOWS to 886-886-1002 to be noti ed when a cow goes into labor
- A live video stream will also be available as the cows go into labor online via www.ustream.tv/channel/ecfair
4-H, FFA & Youth Livestock Auction - Saturday, August 19th at 12:00pm. is is a great opportunity for local individuals and companies to support youth in agriculture while lling their freezer with high quality, locally-raised meats. is auction is the culmination of the work by the youngsters. e youth who raise and sell these project animals will use the funds to begin their 2024 projects.
Dairy Farmer of the Year e Erie County Fair in partnership with Milk For Health on e Niagara Frontier are striving to recognize dairy farmers who exhibit outstanding management of their dairy farm business and leadership in the WNY dairy industry or their community. Competitors have and will be further recognized by others in the WNY dairy industry for the successes of their dairy farm business and for their leadership on August 12th in the Showplex.
Horse Headquarters, Barn E Features interactive and educational exhibits. ese exhibits give fairgoers the opportunity to learn more about horses, including the di erent breeds, kinds of tack used, and how they are trained and prepared for shows. ere will be demonstrations daily from 12:00-6:00pm. Don’t miss the Bee Tree
Horse Hitch as they hitch up for their demonstrations happening nightly (weather permitting) in the Horse Show Ring.
Horse Show:
Hunter Jumpers: August 9-12— includes jumping, at hunters, over fences, as well as a team challenge, gambler’s choice, and three hunter derbies.
4-H Horse Show: August 13-16
Open Show: August 17-20— featuring two days for both English and Western competitions, o ering 60+ classes daily. Each day will hold sweepstakes and memorial classes for walk trot riders.
Horse Pulls—Horse Show Ring—6:00pm:
• Lightweight Division, August 15th
• Heavyweight Division, August 16th
Horse pulling is a dra horse competition where horses in harness usually in a team of two, pull a weighted sled. e winner is the team or animal that can pull the most weight for a short distance. Each pull will be followed by a demonstration by Bee Tree Trail.
Little Hands on the Farm Presented by TOPS Friendly Markets
Location: Baker Park
Hours: 11:00am-6:00pm
is interactive exhibit has transformed Baker Park into a kids sized farm, complete with barns, gardens, pretend animals, and more. Kids will have the opportunity to navigate through the barns helping out with pretend farm “chores.” When the work is all done, kids will be given a “Little Hands on the Farm” Evans Bank Junior Banking dollar that can be used to buy a drink or snack from the TOPS Grocery Market shed. Geared towards kids ages 2-10.
Mobile Blacksmith - Near the Historical Building. Watch as a glowing hot rod of metal is hammered repeatedly between heatings until it takes on a shape. Daily demonstrations at 2:00pm & 6:00pm.
Youth Livestock Expo Provides the youth an opportunity to show and bring clout to the fair livestock shows. Encourages youth participation in market projects. See schedule on pages 16+17.
Open to exhibitors ages 4-21 from the United States and Canada. e expo will encompass 4 market animal species (beef, hog, lamb, goat). e program will require exhibitors to participate in at least two contests outside of the show ring. Contests include marketing, interviewing, stall decorating, herdsmanship, and creating educational posters. rough nationally-recognized judges, over $18,000 in total premiums for market and showmanship divisions will be awarded.
New! Youth Livestock Expo Grand Drive - Friday, August 18th at 8:00pm in the Showplex. is is the “ nals” in which the grand champions are chosen in a full production event as they show their animals. e event will be livestreamed online, thanks to Channel 7.
Free Entertainment
Alley Cats (Doo-Wop Acapella Group)
Location: Family Entertainment Complex
Show Times: 12:00pm, 3:00pm, 6:00pm daily
By bringing their own contemporary style to tunes from the 1950s and 60s, the Alley Cats appeal to fans of all ages, breathing new life into everyone’s favorite doo-wop classics!
Banachek’s Mind Games
Location: Avenue of Flags
Limited Dates: August 15-20, 3:00pm & 8:00pm
Magician and mentalist Banachek is a devoted nonbeliever, and his skepticism is absolutely a gi to the world.
Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show
Location: Avenue of Flags
Limited Dates: August 15-20, 2:00pm & 7:00pm is show is a spectacularly imaginative work brought to life by two proli c performers, Matt Levingston and Gareth Sever! e show was born from their shared passion for music and rhythm, but it truly comes to life through the nonstop hilarious interplay between these two and their audience.
Cast in Bronze
Location: Circusland
Show Times: 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 6:30pm daily
Sponsored by Good Health Saunas
Carillons, musical instruments consisting of cast bronze bells, are one of the world’s best kept secrets. In this act, these bells are played from a modi ed keyboard with the sts and feet. Cast in Bronze is the only musical act of its kind in the world, so be sure not to miss out!
Chainsaw Carver
Location: Near Barn 11
Show Times: 12:00pm, 3:00pm, 6:00pm daily
Bid on pieces to bene the Erie County Agricultural Society Scholarship Fund. is show features speed carving demonstrations creating wood sculptures including: birds, mammals, sh, abstract, local/state speci c animals, signs, wall hanging slabs and more.
Erie County Sheri s
Location: Event Center
Open: 11:00am-10:00pm daily
Visit the Erie County Sheri s and learn about what they are doing every day to keep Erie County safe. Fairgoers can meet the Sheri and receive a free Child ID card for their kids (2pm-8pm).
Flippen Out
Location: Showplace
Limited Dates: August 15-20
Show Times: 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:30pm is high ying show has traveled the world doing incredible aerial stunts. ese stunts include ips, twists, snowboard jumps, ski jumps, and more, all while launching up to 25 feet in the air!
Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy
Location: Family Entertainment Complex
Show Times: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 8:30pm daily
Hilby’s show features juggling, balance acts and various other stunts. He is guaranteed to have the whole family laughing, but don’t stand too close or you might end up a part of the show!
Jetpack Flying Water Circus
Location: Gate 5
Show Times: 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm daily
sponsored by Meyers RV Superstores & T-Mobile
Incredible demonstrations and stunts as done in the legendary, pioneering, Tommy Barlett Show. A jet pack is thrust 40-50 feet in the air. Once high in the air, talented stuntmen perform aerial daredevil turns, ips, and breath-taking stunts all inside and above a 4’ deep, portable Olympic size pool.
John Cassidy, Bizarre Balloonologist Location: Avenue of Flags
Limited Dates: August 9-14
Show Times: 2:00pm & 7:00pm
John Cassidy is a professional comedian, magician, and balloon artist who holds several Guinness World Record speed records for balloon sculpting. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to witness Cassidy and his amazing talents!
Mighty Mike - Roaming Strong Men
Location: Walk Around Act
Show Times: 2:30pm, 5:00pm, 7:30pm daily
Mighty Mike juggles bowling balls and sledgehammers as if light as a feather, tears packs of cards, and bends pounds of metal... all while wearing a 1920s style bathing suit. Quick-witted jokes keep audiences all over the world laughing amidst the impressive feats of strength. You can’t miss this new to the Fair event!
Military Corridor
Location: Gate 4
Open: 11:00am-10:00pm
Visit with representatives from various branches o he military, and learn about recruitment options.
Mobile Glass Blowing Studio
Location: 42nd Street
Show Times: 2:00pm-8:00pm daily
Bid on pieces at the Creative Arts Building to bene t the Erie County Agricultural Society Scholarship Fund. Experience a multitude of information surrounding the lost art of glassblowing, an interdisciplinary art form that embodies art, science, math, history, and teamwork.
NYS Police Demonstrations
Location: New York State Police Building & Rappelling Tower
Show Times: 2:15pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm, 8:15pm daily
e New York State Police conduct daily demonstrations including rappelling, K-9, and rollover crashes. e Rappelling
Demonstrations are carried out by the Special Operations Response Team (S.O.R.T.) using the 57-foot tower that stands in Slade Park.
Ramblin Lou Family Band
Location: Avenue of Flags Stage
Limited Dates: August 9-16
Show Times: 5:00pm-6:15pm
WNY’s rst family of country music from WXRL Radio. Features 3 generations of good, wholesome entertainment for anyone to enjoy! Appearing for their 58th year at the Erie County Fair, be sure to not miss out on this true family tradition!
Strolling Piano Location: 42nd Street & Broadway
Show Times: 3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm daily
Sponsored by Titanium Exclusive Cookware
A revolutionary concept in the world of musical entertainment, combining the excitement and catalog of a DJ with the exibility of a strolling musician. is fully mobile, fully self contained piano platform will make its way around the Fair amazing and entertaining guests!
Swi y Swine Racing Pigs
Location: Circusland
Show Times: 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm daily Sponsored by Comfort Windows & Waterford Advisors Porkers with punny names, like Kevin Bacon, get a race number and head to the starting gate. ese speedy little guys will run the track in an attempt to capture glory, and snacks. e Benjamin Jackson Comedy Hypnotist Show Location: Avenue of Flags
Limited Dates: August 9-14
Show Times: 3:00pm & 8:00pm
At this show, not everyone is going to be an onlooker... audience participants become the stars at this show! Take a seat in the audience or on the stage, and prepare to be mesmerized.
Ultimate Stunt Circus
Location: Circusland
Show Times: 2:30pm, 5:30pm, 8:30pm daily
Sponsored by So ub Express and Nick Charlap’s Ice Cream A world class cast of professional stunt performers bring edge-ofyour-seat, gravity-defying thrills to the Ultimate Stunt Circus. e lineup includes an aerial act, 3 motorcycle globes, motorcycle Russian swing, and a BMX & Skateboard act.
Zoltar: Fortune Teller
Location: Lower Grandstand
Show Times: 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm daily Comedian, impressionist, and magician Robert Nash has reinvented the classic arcade midway attraction — the Zoltar Fortune Teller booth. Guests can walk up to the attraction, press the start button, and the mechanical gure inside the box comes to life, dispensing comical banter, magical e ects, and a funny, free fortune.
9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit Location: Showplace
Limited Dates: August 9-14
Open: 11:00am-9:00pm
Opening Ceremonies: August 9, 12:00pm e Tunnel to Towers Foundation is committed to ensuring that we never forget what happened on September 11, 2001.
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I Remember When
by R. Ferris Randall
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD: online at www.edenpennysaver.com
I am not sure when, but the front entry way of the old Eden High School located on East Church St. was moved to where the PennySaver is today. I remembered when Ray Klein and Bill Nellis used it as a Barber Shop. Any one having information or pictures of the building would be most welcome!
Theodore Roosevelt
