4 TTribune/Sentinelribune/Sentinel FFriday,riday, JJulyuly 23,23, 20212021 Use of all submitted letters and editorials is at the discretion of Niagara Frontier Publications. All entries should include the NEED writer’s/organization’s name, number and address. Submis- TO READ sions, which may be edited for content/style/accuracy, do OOpinionspinions not necessarily refl ect the opinion of NFP staff. ONLINE wnypapers.com Thoughts from the Cone Living Major League dream in Buffalo BY TOM GIROT, Sahlen Field) opened in 1988 and The 24 Toronto Blue Jays games “CONEHEAD” the Major League push was in full that I will have worked at Sahlen About twice a game, I am asked force. Field have been a highlight of ► Niagara why I wear Bisons jersey No. 79. Unfortunately, the Major League my career. The ballpark is great, The answer is that, back in 1979, dream ended in 1991 when Buffalo the energy of the fans has been University dedi- my childhood friend Jim Battaglia was passed over in favor of Denver fantastic, and the Blue Jays are cates classroom and I each put up $500 to purchase and Miami, the two new expansion really good! building to one stock of the community-owned National League franchises. Watching future Hall of Famer James V. Glynn Double A Buffalo Bisons. Over the last 30 years, Buffalo Vlad Guerrero Jr. on a daily basis Buffalo was without profes- baseball fans have enjoyed top- is a real treat for any sports fan. sional baseball for the majority notch Triple-A baseball, highlight- It has been a great summer for ► US to keep of the 1970s decade. Jim and I ed by the stable ownership of the me and, while I will miss the northern border thoroughly enjoyed “owning” the Rich family. Blue Jays, I will follow them with Bisons; however, the team fell into I have occasionally worked renewed interest. closed through bankruptcy and Bob Rich came Major League games in Cleveland The Bisons are scheduled to Aug. 21; Hig- to the rescue in 1983. In 1985, and Detroit. However, my dream return on Aug. 10, and I certainly Buffalo Bisons affable beer vendor gins ‘infuriated’ Bob returned Triple-A baseball to of either working at or attend- look forward to seeing all the fans. Conehead workS the stands at a re- Buffalo and began the push for a ing Major League Baseball in my In the meantime, I am most thank- cent Blue Jays-Texas Rangers game. new downtown stadium and Major hometown went unfulfi lled until ful for living my dream of Major (Photo by Terry Duffy) ► Disability League Baseball. Pilot Field (now this past June 1. League Baseball in Buffalo. Pride Celebra- tion to recog- nize signing of Wet weather driving tips Americans with Disabilities Act AAA offers advice for safe driving in the rain BY AAA OF WESTERN AND √ Proper tire tread depth and tion, thus maximizing safety. car begin to skid, it’s important to CENTRAL NEW YORK infl ation are imperative to main- Slow Down and Leave Room not panic and to follow these basic ► Cuomo an- Spring and summer showers taining good traction on wet road- Slowing down during wet steps: nounces crack- may help fl owers, but wet pave- ways. Check tread depth with a weather driving can be critical √ Continue to look and steer in down on under- ment contributes to nearly 1.2 quarter inserted upside down into to reducing a car’s chance of the direction in which the driver million traffi c crashes each year. the tire groove. If the area above hydroplaning, when the tires rise wants the car to go. age drinking AAA reminds motorists to never Washington’s head is visible, start up on a fi lm of water. With as little √ Avoid slamming on the brakes, during summer drive through standing water as shopping for new tires. Check as 1/12 inch of water on the road, as this will further upset the ve- concert season the region is experiencing heavy each tire’s pressure, including the tires have to displace a gallon hicle’s balance and make it harder rain this summer. Downpours that spare, at least once a month … of water per second to keep the to control. create standing water during a and be sure to check the pressure rubber meeting the road. Drivers √ If the car begins to skid, driv- ► Catholic storm can be dangerous, and mo- when the tires are cold. should reduce their speed to cor- ers should continue to look and Health ‘Way to torists should never drive through Avoid Cruise Control respond to the amount of water steer in the direction they want Wellness’ Face- standing water at any depth even Most modern cars feature cruise on the roadway. At speeds as low the car to go. Don’t panic, and in familiar areas. Repairs related to control. This feature works great as 35 mph, new tires can still lose avoid slamming on the brakes to book Live asks fl ooded vehicles can cost thou- in dry conditions, but when used some contact with the roadway. maintain control. Overall, drivers ‘What’s Pop- sands of dollars and may not be in wet conditions, the chance of To reduce chances of hydro- need to be extra cautious in wet pin’? The Latest covered by auto insurance. losing control of the vehicle can in- planing, drivers should slow weather. in Orthopedic Here are some tips from AAA for crease. To prevent loss of traction, down, avoid hard braking or As upstate New York’s largest driving in the rain: the driver may need to reduce turning sharply, and drive in the member services organization, AAA Treatments’ √ Safety starts before hitting the the car’s speed by lifting off the tracks of the vehicle ahead. Also, Western and Central New York pro- gas, and drivers should aim to see accelerator, which cannot be ac- it’s important for motorists to vides more than 887,000 members ► Strates and be seen. Replace windshield complished when cruise control is allow ample stopping distance with travel, insurance, fi nancial Shows midway wiper blades that leave streaks engaged. between cars by increasing the and automotive-related services. or don’t clear the glass in a single When driving in wet-weather following distance of the vehicle Since its founding in 1900, AAA returns to Erie swipe. Make sure all headlights, conditions, it is important to in front of them and slow down in has been a leading advocate for the County Fair taillights, brake lights and turn concentrate fully on every aspect advance before intersections or safety and security of all travelers. signals are properly functioning of driving. Avoiding cruise control turns. Visit AAA at www.AAA.com. ► to remain visible to other drivers will allow the driver more options Responding to a Skid Roller Rink during rainy weather. 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