Smelt Fest 2008 approaching

Lewiston Porter Sentinel, April 19, 2008

Smelt Fest is approaching, as seen by these Lewiston smelt lovers gathered at river’s edge above the Lewiston sand docks. Preparations have begun to celebrate National Smelt Weekend in the Village of Lewiston, Friday and Saturday, May 2-3. Pictured (left to right) are festival sponsors John Kinney of Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours, Michael Mahar of CWM Chemical Services, and Alan Hastings of the Silo Restaurant. Festival co-hosts Paul Jackson of the Niagara River Anglers Association and Village Mayor Richard Soluri are pictured on the right. Camera shy is Skip Mazenauer, Niagara Frontier Publications publisher and chair of the Lower Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, also a co-host.